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Korolev

American  
[kuh-ruh-lyawf] / kə rəˈlyɔf /

noun

  1. Sergei Pavlovich 1906–66, Russian aeronautical and rocket scientist.


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Russian energy sales are the "most stable" part of a political, military and economic relationship that has blossomed between the two countries in recent years, Korolev said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Kazakhstan’s largest oil producer recently halted production at the Tengiz and Korolev fields as precautionary measures after two fires at power generators,” ANZ Research analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

One possible concern to Washington may be Chinese-made drones, said Mr. Korolev, the expert on Russia’s relations with China.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2023

Among newly sanctioned people is Sergei Korolev, First Deputy Director of the Russian FSB security service.

From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2022

With this technology, Korolev had put the first satellite, Sputnik, into orbit.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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