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

Moscow and Yerevan are formally allies but their ties have become increasingly strained under Pashinyan.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Moscow said it was "pleased" that the tanker had reached Cuban waters.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Its onetime partner in Syria, former President Bashar al-Assad, is sitting in Moscow after fleeing his country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Kenya estimates that 252 citizens have been illegally conscripted in Russia, and last week Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi visited Moscow to address the matter.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The text was being released to the press, so it would arrive in Moscow without the usual delay.

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