Nalchik

American

[nahl-chik, nahl-chyik] / ˈnɑl tʃɪk, ˈnɑl tʃyɪk /

noun

a city in and the capital of Kabardino-Balkar Autonomous Republic in the S Russian Federation.

Nalchik British

/ ˈnaljtʃik /

noun

a city in SW Russia, capital of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic, in a valley of the Greater Caucasus: health resort. Pop: 283 000 (2005 est)

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Kolesnikov organized an operation to apprehend the officials in Nalchik, the regional capital.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 27, 2015

He was widely perceived as the weak link during World Cup qualifying, but he has blossomed since taking the captaincy at Spartak Nalchik, the surprise overachievers in Russia this season.

From The Guardian • Oct. 12, 2010

In The Times, Kevin Kyle has rebuffed the big-money advances of Russian club Spartak Nalchik, who have presumably been on Google quite a lot.

From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2010

The big Killie striker injured his groin while playing in a trial match in Turkey with Russian side Spartak Nalchik.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2010

The Germans also advanced past Nalchik toward Ordzhonikidze.

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