Kremlinology

American  

[krem-li-nol-uh-jee] / ˌkrɛm lɪˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the study of the government of the former Soviet Union, especially the study of those factors governing its foreign affairs.

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Kremlinology British  

/ ˌkrɛmlɪnˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. (formerly) the study and analysis of the policies and practices of the Soviet government

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Other Word Forms

• Kremlinologist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Kremlinology

First recorded in 1955–60; Kremlin + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Kremlinology

Theories on why he shifted position are American Kremlinology, but matter to investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

Tracking Pelosi and who is in her inner orbit involves a bit of Kremlinology.

From Fox News ● Oct. 7, 2019

Mount Pleasant residents engage in Kremlinology based on overheard conversations at local bars and which contractors are seen coming and going from the site, which is heavily patrolled by private security.

From The Verge ● Apr. 10, 2019

"If he gets elected, then we will have to go into the Washington version of Kremlinology, trying to work out what's really going on."

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2016

All that has led to a kind of Kremlinology here, with observers speculating on who is behind government actions and whether Mr. Maduro is fully in control.

From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2015