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Kursk

Kursk

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A city in the southwest of Russia known for its history and a major World War II battle
  • proper noun
: Kursk
  • Located in southwestern Russia, Kursk is known for its historical significance and cultural heritage.
  • the city of Kursk
  • Kursk salient
  • train to Kursk

It's almost more meaningful to say, hey, because North Korean soldiers are deploying to Kursk in Russia.

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Examples

  • So Ukraine currently captured a small region in Russia, the Kursk region, but Russia has captured giant chunks.

  • Three teams of Allies (U.S., British, and Soviets) are each competing to reach their objectives (Tunis and Kursk) before the others.

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  • It was the last big offensive push that the Germans tried because at that point there was a bulge in the line surrounding Kursk that the the Soviets held.

  • The city of Kursk is famous for the significant battle that took place there during World War II.

  • Many historians agree that the 1943 battle near Kursk was a turning point in the war.

Surface Forms

Kursk main

Etymology

Kursk probably takes its name from a nearby river called Kurs or Kura, so the town was simply named after the river. This is an easy way to remember the city name: think of a place by its river.