Kirov

American  

[keer-awf, -of, kyee-ruhf] / ˈkɪər ɔf, -ɒf, ˈkyi rəf /

noun

1. a city in the eastern part of the Russian Federation in Europe, north of Kazan.

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Kirov ¹ British  

/ ˈkirəf /

noun

1. Former name (1780–1934): Vyatka.  a city in NW Russia, on the Vyatka River: an early trading centre; engineering industries. Pop: 454 000 (2005 est)

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Kirov ² British  

/ ˈkirəf /

noun

1. Sergei Mironovich (sɪrˈɡjej miˈrɔnəvitʃ). 1888–1934, Soviet politician; one of Stalin's chief aides. His assassination was the starting point for Stalin's purge of the Communist Party (1934–38)

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Example Sentences

For what that looks like, consider the case of Sergei Kirov.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

In addition to Kirov, Viola is survived by sons Andrei and Blake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2024

July 2013 — A court in Kirov convicts Navalny of embezzlement in the Kirovles case, sentencing him to five years in prison.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

The search effort mobilized hundreds of volunteers from across the Kirov region, drawing coverage from local news media outlets and eventually attracting the attention of state television.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Lilya Litvyak, born on Aviation Day, had already trained forty-five pilots at the Kirov Flying Club in Moscow.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein