Rostov
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Definition
Proper noun: A major seaport and administrative center in southwestern Russia, located on the Don River near its entry into the Sea of Azov.
Usage
- As a geographical location: Used to refer to the city itself, its metropolitan area, or its administrative region.
- Rostov is a key transportation and cultural hub in Southern Russia.
- The conference will be held in Rostov next month.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The city's full historical name is Rostov-on-Don (Ростов-на-Дону), which is often used to distinguish it from the older, historic town of Rostov the Great (Rostov Veliky) located further north.
- Rostov-on-Don played a significant role during World War II.
Variants and Related Words
- Rostov-on-Don: The full official name of the city, specifying its location on the Don River.
- Rostov Oblast: The federal subject (administrative region) of which Rostov-on-Don is the capital.
Synonyms
- Rostov-on-Don (more precise synonym)
Noun
- a seaport on the Don River near the Sea of Azov in the European part of Russia