Ural
1
6.3
- proper noun
- /ˈjʊrəl/
- Russian oil exports to Europe are likely to fall as production in western Siberia and the Volga-Ural region decreases.
- Ural region
Examples
-
Ural region, which has become the heart of the Soviet war industry...
Academic text (1991) -
This area is usually referred to as the East-Ural Radioactive Trace (EURT).
Blog text (25) -
But once again, the scene shifts to the Ural region, to the wretched, abandoned churches.
Academic text (1991) -
Yekaterinburg is the heart of the Ural region, bridging Europe and Asia.
Blog text (25) -
A third military officer, Colonel General Albert Makashov, a 52-year-old commander of the Volga-Ural Military District, was himself a candidate for the Russian presidency.
Academic text (1992) -
After graduating from Ural University, Skopets joined the Institute for Biological Problems of the North in Magadan, Siberia, and earned an advanced degree in biological science from the Institute of Marine Biology in Vladivostok for his work on Siberian grayling.
Academic text (1992) -
Yekaterinburg, located in the Ural region, is known for its rich industrial history.
-
The Ural region is well-known for its vast mineral resources and heavy industries.
-
Visitors to the Ural region can explore its beautiful landscapes and significant cultural landmarks.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The name Ural for the region comes from the same name for the mountains and river, likely from the Turkic ural meaning 'belt'. So the region keeps the idea of a place along the border between Europe and Asia.