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

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 • May 20, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2024

July 2012 — Russia’s Investigative Committee charges Navalny with embezzlement involving Kirovles, a state-owned timber company in the Kirov region, while acting as an adviser to the local governor.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 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