Proper noun
A transliteration of the Russian surname Николаев (Nikolájev).
Alternative form of Mykolaiv.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAs Kirov turned a corner, passing Nikolayev, the latter drew his revolver and shot Kirov in the back of the neck. Source: Internet
Many linguists, notably Sergei Starostin and Sergei Nikolayev, believe that the two groups sprang from a common ancestor about 5,000 years ago. Source: Internet
However, Nikolayev was never posthumously acquitted. Source: Internet
There are reasons for the suspicion that the killer of Kirov, Nikolayev, was assisted by someone from among the people whose duty it was protect the person of Kirov. Source: Internet
Though Nikolayev had clearly broken Soviet laws, the security police had inexplicably released him from custody; he was even permitted to retain his loaded pistol. Source: Internet