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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

And yes, government organogram Kremlinology and what it means is a rather niche pursuit.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2023

“Deconstructing Saudi decision-making right now is like Kremlinology on steroids,” said Hussein Ibish, a scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2022

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