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

His uncle, Georgy Rozai, had studied under the legendary Vaslav Nijinsky and the young Grigorovich went on to dance as a soloist with the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad before turning to choreography.

From BBC

Airports at several other cities including Sochi, Kazan, Kirov and Nizhnekamsk also reported flight disruption.

From BBC

Twin sisters born at the same time as the Soviet Union both pursue dance training at the feeder school for the great Kirov Ballet.

From Los Angeles Times

He was later allowed to return home to the district of Vyatskiye Polyany in Russia’s Kirov Region.

From BBC