Nikolay Ivanovich Krasnov (Russian: Краснов, Николай Иванович, 29 January 1833 – 15 September 1900) was a lieutenant general of the Imperial Russian Army.

He graduated from the 1st Cadets Corps in Saint Petersburg and since 1851 served at the Life Guards of Don Cavalry and Artillery Battery in the rank of praporshik.

In 1863, Krasnov participated in the Polish campaign and was awarded with an Order of St. Anne of the 3rd degree.

Krasnov settled in the city of Taganrog in 1860s and besides his government and military career, published several articles and books on history of Don Cossacks and Don Voisko Province.

His best known books are: The Land of the Don Voisko (Земля Войска Донского), published in Saint Petersburg in 1863, and The Military Review of the Land of the Don Voisko (Военное обозрение земли Войска Донского), published in Saint Petersburg in 1864.