Pskov (p -skôf , pskôf) A city of west-central Russia south-southwest of St. Petersburg. Dating from the eighth century, it became an important trade center and was annexed by Moscow in 1510. Population: 200,000. |
Pskov (Russian) [pskɔf]
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1. (Placename) a city in NW Russia, on the Velikaya River: one of the oldest Russian cities, at its height in the 13th and 14th centuries. Pop.: 202 900 (1999 est.)
2. (Placename) Lake. the S part of Lake Peipus in NW Russia, linked to the main part by a channel 24 km (15 miles) long. Area: about 1000 sq. km (400 sq. miles)
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