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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The latest attack was on a long-range radar station in the city of Orsk, which is 1800km from the Ukrainian border.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024

Russian Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov, who is visiting the area, has assured Orsk residents they will be compensated.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

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

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2024

Russians in the city of Orsk gathered in a rare protest Monday, calling for compensation following the collapse of a dam and subsequent flooding in the Orenburg region near the border with Kazakhstan.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

By good luck she reached the high road, which eventually brought her to Orsk; and there she sought shelter in a hotel.

From Werwolves by O'Donnell, Elliott

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