Moscow

American  

[mos-koh, -kou] / ˈmɒs koʊ, -kaʊ /

noun

1. Russian Moskva.  a city in and the capital of the Russian Federation, in the W part: capital of the former Soviet Union.

2. Also called Grand Duchy of Moscow.  Muscovy.

3. a city in W Idaho.

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Moscow British  

/ ˈmɒskəʊ /

noun

1. Russian name: Moskva.  the capital of Russia and of the Moscow Autonomous Region, on the Moskva River: dates from the 11th century; capital of the grand duchy of Russia from 1547 to 1712; capital of the Soviet Union 1918–91; centres on the medieval Kremlin; chief political, cultural, and industrial centre of Russia, with two universities. Pop: 10 672 000 (2005 est)

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Moscow Cultural  

1. Capital and largest city of Russia, located in the west-central region on the Moscow River; Russia's economic and cultural center.

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Its landmarks and institutions include the tomb of Lenin, the University of Moscow, Gorki Central Park, and the Bolshoi Ballet Theater.

The Kremlin, Russia's political and administrative headquarters, is at the center of the city. Adjoining the Kremlin is Red Square.

In 1991, hundreds of thousands of Muscovites, led by Boris Yeltsin, rallied against a coup that had overthrown reformist president Mikhail Gorbachev, resulting in the defeat of the coup plotters, the end of the communist system, and the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Example Sentences

The Moscow closing ceremonies were on a Sunday, Aug. 30, 1980; within hours, Sam the Eagle stepped out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Xi is wary of the burgeoning alliance between Kim and Putin, despite Beijing's close ties with both Pyongyang and Moscow.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

His inner circle began calling Moscow the “third Rome.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Romanian officials said they had confirmed it was a Russian drone but Moscow said "accusations" of its involvement were "unsubstantiated".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Throughout the huge nation, members of the Osoaviakhim and civil air clubs had received the same order, and were sending their women aviators to Moscow.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein