Kharkiv
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- proper noun
- /kɑrˈkiv/
- Kharkiv, once the capital of Ukraine, played a crucial role in the country's industrial growth and development.
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- the city of Kharkiv
- eastern city of Kharkiv
Examples
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The NSP framework provided for establishing two scientific and technical centers in Kharkiv and Dnepropetrovsk and founding the Ukrainian Space Center for Innovations and International Cooperation in Kyiv.
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An initiative committee was established in Kharkiv (Kharkov) to revive a Ukrainian national army.
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Sergey Gerasimov lives in Kharkiv, Ukraine, with his wife and daughter.
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He has a degree in theoretical physics from Kharkiv University and has sold twelve novels and nearly a hundred stories in Russia and Ukraine.
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According to the UN, Mariupol, Kharkiv, Sumi and other cities have been heavily damaged.
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For instance, after Russia bombed a zoo in Kharkiv, one worker drove a van packed with Kangaroos and Wallabies to safety.
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The Bread of Life icon, known from the 19th century, was preserved in the village of Mala Chernetchyna, Sumy povit, Kharkiv gubernia.
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Kharkiv is known for its vibrant cultural scene and numerous universities, making it a hub for education and arts.
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During the war, many people sought refuge in Kharkiv due to its historical significance as a major city.
Synonyms
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A city in the northeast of Ukraine that used to be the country's capital
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kharkiv comes from the name of the Kharkiv River, and a common story says the river was named after a man called Kharko. So think of Kharkiv as 'the place by Kharko' or simply 'the city by the river', which helps explain why this northeastern Ukrainian city has that name.