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Plevna

Plevna

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A town in northern Bulgaria known for the 1877 siege in the war between Russia and Turkey
  • proper noun
: Plevna
  • The siege of Plevna was a turning point in the Russo-Turkish War.

Examples

  • The fall of Plevna in 1877 had lasting effects on the balance of power in Eastern Europe.

  • The battle of Plevna was a significant event in Bulgarian history.

  • Historians often visit Plevna to study the remains of its historic battlefield.

  • Did you know that Plevna was besieged for five months?

  • The historic town of Plevna in northern Bulgaria played a significant role during the Russo-Turkish War.

  • Visitors to Plevna can explore monuments commemorating the Siege of 1877.

  • Many tourists are drawn to Plevna for its rich history and beautiful landscapes.

Synonyms

Pleven
vsPlevna
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A city in northern Bulgaria known for a historic siege during the 1877–78 Russo-Turkish War

is the same place but described as a smaller town rather than a city

Surface Forms

Plevna main

Etymology

Plevna is the older name used in Turkish and older English for the Bulgarian town Pleven. The town name comes from an old Slavic part plev- meaning 'chaff' or 'straw', so a helpful way to remember Plevna is as a farming place that later became famous for the 1877 siege.