Kirov

[keer-awf, -of, kyee-ruhf]

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a city in the eastern part of the Russian Federation in Europe, north of Kazan.

Kirov

/ ˈ�쾱��ə�� /

noun

Former name (1780–1934): Vyatka.��a city in NW Russia, on the Vyatka River: an early trading centre; engineering industries. Pop: 454 000 (2005 est)

Kirov

/ ˈ�쾱��ə�� /

noun

Sergei Mironovich (sɪrˈɡjej miˈrɔnəvitʃ). 1888–1934, Soviet politician; one of Stalin's chief aides. His assassination was the starting point for Stalin's purge of the Communist Party (1934–38)

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His uncle, Georgy Rozai, had studied under the legendary Vaslav Nijinsky and the young Grigorovich went on to dance as a soloist with the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad before turning to choreography.

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Airports at several other cities including Sochi, Kazan, Kirov and Nizhnekamsk also reported flight disruption.

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Twin sisters born at the same time as the Soviet Union both pursue dance training at the feeder school for the great Kirov Ballet.

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He was later allowed to return home to the district of Vyatskiye Polyany in Russia’s Kirov Region.

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In addition to Kirov, Viola is survived by sons Andrei and Blake.

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kirn Kirovabad

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