Kirov

1 of 2

biographical name

Ki·​rov ˈkē-ˌrȯf How to pronounce Kirov (audio)
-ˌrȯv
Sergey Mironovich 1886–1934 Soviet politician

Kirov

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geographical name

Ki·​rov ˈkē-ˌrȯf How to pronounce Kirov (audio)
-ˌrȯv,
-rəf
variants or Vyatka
vē-ˈat-kə How to pronounce Kirov (audio)
-ˈät-
city on the Vyatka River in east central Russia in Europe population 473,700

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“Kirov.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kirov. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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