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Derbent

American

[der-bent, dyir-byent] / dərˈbɛnt, djɪrˌbjɛnt /

noun

a seaport in the SE Dagestan Autonomous Republic, in the SW Russian Federation in Europe, on the Caspian Sea.

Derbent British

/ dɪrˈbjɛnt /

noun

a port in S Russia, in the Dagestan Republic on the Caspian Sea: founded by the Persians in the 6th century. Pop: 106 000 (2005 est)

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Several Jewish leaders in Derbent declined to speak to Reuters about the riot, citing security concerns.

From Reuters ● Nov. 2, 2023

The Kremlin leader is shown being mobbed by an adoring crowd in the city of Derbent.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2023

He traveled to the city of Derbent in the mostly Muslim region of Dagestan, on the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha on Wednesday.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2023

Perhaps it is merely local pride; after all, Kerimov was born in Derbent in Dagestan, and studied accounting and economics at Dagestan State University.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 25, 2011

In 1796 Derbent was besieged by the Russians, and in 1813 incorporated with the Russian empire.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" by Various

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