Aleksandr Vladimirovič Koževnikov:
the name is russian.... but do i have to be russian to use a russian name?
You yourself don't have to be of course. But if, let's say, your father is Russian that would help a lot!
Actually, I thought that names ending in "-ovič" (or "-ović") where South-Slavic (so basically ex-yu; not including Czech)... at least, that's what a Serbian guy taught me. The "-ikov" ending
does sound very Russian of course. :)
I'm terrible with languages; it's very unlikely I'll ever learn Russian, but I really like at least learning some details. If I remember correctly, "Vladimirovič" is called the patronymic, right?
Hey guys, no complaining! In a "Nations Cup", taking an interest in other nations and their cultures is at the very least semi-ontopic. ;)