Moscow

[mos-koh, -kou]

noun

1. Russian Moskva. a city in and the capital of the Russian Federation, in the W part: capital of the former Soviet Union.

2. Also called Grand Duchy of Moscow. Muscovy.

3. a city in W Idaho.

Moscow

/ ˈmɒskəʊ /

noun

1. Russian name: Moskva. the capital of Russia and of the Moscow Autonomous Region, on the Moskva River: dates from the 11th century; capital of the grand duchy of Russia from 1547 to 1712; capital of the Soviet Union 1918–91; centres on the medieval Kremlin; chief political, cultural, and industrial centre of Russia, with two universities. Pop: 10 672 000 (2005 est)

Moscow

1. Capital and largest city of Russia, located in the west-central region on the Moscow River; Russia's economic and cultural center.

Its landmarks and institutions include the tomb of Lenin, the University of Moscow, Gorki Central Park, and the Bolshoi Ballet Theater.

The Kremlin, Russia's political and administrative headquarters, is at the center of the city. Adjoining the Kremlin is Red Square.

In 1991, hundreds of thousands of Muscovites, led by Boris Yeltsin, rallied against a coup that had overthrown reformist president Mikhail Gorbachev, resulting in the defeat of the coup plotters, the end of the communist system, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Example Sentences

The source emphasised that it was difficult to prove Moscow's involvement.

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He added that more sanctions "in the coming days and weeks" would add further pressure on Moscow.

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The event came as North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has been emboldened by the war in Ukraine, securing critical support from Russia after sending thousands of North Korean troops to fight alongside Moscow's forces.

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Mr. Towles is the author of the bestsellers “A Gentleman in Moscow,” “The Lincoln Highway” and “Table for Two.”

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Moscow has long sought to present itself as a benefactor to countries across Africa and much of the developing world, motivated in part by the hope of gaining permanent access to the Indian Ocean.

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