Orsk

American

[awrsk] / ɔrsk /

noun

a city in the S Russian Federation in Europe, on the Ural River.

Orsk British

/ ɔrsk /

noun

a city in W Russia, on the Ural River: a major railway and industrial centre, with an oil refinery linked by pipeline with the Emba field (on the Caspian). Pop: 247 000 (2005 est)

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Water levels have fallen in Orsk, further east and upstream of Orenburg.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024

Orsk was badly affected last weekend after a dam burst and saw rare public protests against low compensation offers and perceived failures by local authorities to save the dam.

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024

Tass said Monday that around 10,000 homes, including some 7,000 in Orsk, were flooded.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2024

Hundreds of people gathered in front of the administrative building in Orsk on Monday, and videos posted on Russian social media showed people chanting “Putin, help us!” and “Shame!”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2024

Though accustomed to the cold, Tina found the climate of Orsk almost more than she could bear.

From Werwolves by O'Donnell, Elliott

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