Molchanov, Nikifor Konstantinovich (?–1764) – Russian Rear Admiral and chief commander of the Port of Arkhangelsk (1759–1763). In 1720, he entered service as a naval cadet. In 1727, he was promoted to midshipman. In 1731, he was sent to Astrakhan, where he remained until 1738. In 1741, he was sent to Arkhangelsk. In 1743, he arrived in St.-Petersburg. In 1748, commanding the ship St. Nikolai, he made a voyage from Arkhangelsk to Kronstadt. In 1755, he was made captain 1st rank. In 1759, M. was transferred to Arkhangelsk as Captain of the Port and performed the duties of his chief commander. In 1762, he was promoted to Rear Admiral. However, for not following the decrees of the Admiralty Board, he was court martialed. At the end of 1763, he left Arkhangelsk.