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How to Pronounce Kursk
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Meaning and Context
Kursk is a historic city and the administrative center of Kursk Oblast, situated in the western part of the Russian Federation along the Tuskar River. Founded in 1032, it is one of the oldest Slavic cities and played a pivotal role in Russian history, most notably as the site of the epic World War II Battle of Kursk in 1943, the largest tank engagement in history. Beyond its military significance, Kursk is a major cultural and economic hub for the Central Black Earth Region, renowned for the Kursk Magnetic Anomaly—the world's largest iron-ore deposit—which has driven its industrial development. Key attractions for cultural tourism include the iconic Kursk Root Icon, the serene Znamensky Cathedral, and the poignant Memorial Complex dedicated to the Battle of Kursk, making it a significant destination for those exploring Russian heritage and industrial geography.
Common Mistakes and Alternative Spellings
The primary spelling "Kursk" is consistent in both English and Russian transliteration (Курск). Common misspellings and typos often arise from phonetic misinterpretations or keyboard errors, such as "Kursk" (missing the 'r'), "Kursck" (inserting an extra 'c'), or "Kursk" (replacing 'u' with 'e'). In non-Latin scripts, the Cyrillic spelling is fixed. Another occasional error is the misapplication of the term; for instance, some might incorrectly refer to the "Kursk submarine," which was the Russian submarine Kursk (K-141) named after the city, leading to potential but contextually clear confusion between the geographic location and the naval vessel lost in the Barents Sea in 2000.
Example Sentences
Historians regard the Battle of Kursk as a decisive turning point on the Eastern Front, where Soviet forces halted the German offensive.
Geologists from around the world study the unique properties of the Kursk Magnetic Anomaly due to its immense reserves of iron ore.
Planning a trip to western Russia, we included Kursk on our itinerary to visit its beautiful cathedrals and the sobering war memorials.
The economic development of Kursk Oblast is intrinsically linked to the mining and processing industries spawned by the region's rich natural resources.
She traveled to Kursk to trace her family's roots in the old merchant quarters of the city.
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