Dzerzhinsk

American

[der-zhinsk, dzir-zhinsk] / dərˈʒɪnsk, dzɪrˈʒɪnsk /

noun

a city in the central Russian Federation in Europe, W of Nizhni Novgorod.

Dzerzhinsk British

/ dzɪrˈʒinsk /

noun

an industrial city and port in central Russia. Pop: 257 000 (2005 est)

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But as in the Dzerzhinsk case, the dogs appear quite healthy and friendly.

From BBC

Dmitry Krasnov, the deputy governor of Nizhny Novgorod, the region that includes Dzerzhinsk, said earlier on state TV that two people were missing in the blast, but later said that information had not been confirmed.

From The Guardian

Dmitry Krasnov, deputy governor of the region that includes Dzerzhinsk, said on state TV that two people were missing.

From Seattle Times

An explosion at a factory in the Russian city of Dzerzhinsk has left 19 people injured, local media report.

From BBC

Last April three people died in another factory blast in Dzerzhinsk, one of the world's most polluted cities.

From BBC

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