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Krasnodar

American  
[kras-nuh-dahr, kruh-snuh-dahr] / ˈkræs nəˌdɑr, krə snʌˈdɑr /

noun

  1. a territory of the Russian Federation in southeastern Europe. 34,200 sq. mi. (88,578 sq. km).

  2. Formerly Yekaterinodar.  Formerly Ekaterinodar.  a city in and the capital of this territory, on the Kuban River, near the Sea of Azov.

Krasnodar British  
/ krəsnaˈdar /

noun

  1. Former name (until 1920): Yekaterinodar.   Ekaterinodar.  an industrial city in SW Russia, on the Kuban River. Pop: 650 000 (2005 est)

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The Royal Navy added that it had been prepared to "pivot to anti-submarine operations" if Krasnodar had dived below the surface.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Krasnodar governor Veniamin Kondratyev said three crew members and another man were hurt in the attack which damaged the main oil depot and a container terminal.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

A dolphin rehabilitation centre in Russia's Krasnodar Territory told Interfax news agency that around 70 dead dolphins have been discovered on the shores following the latest oil spill.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

The Krasnodar region’s governor, Veniamin Kondratyev, said fragments of downed drones caused several fires but there were no casualties.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

They buried Dusya in the village of Pashkovskaya, now part of Krasnodar, giving her full military honors and covering her grave with flowers.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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