Moscow (Malayalam: mōskkō) is a village in the Kottayam district of Kerala, South India. The name was instituted because of Soviet influence in Kerala during the Cold War.[1][2]
Moscow
mōskkō | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 9°32′0″N 76°37′0″E / 9.53333°N 76.61667°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Kottayam |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 686546 |
Vehicle registration | KL-33 |
Overview
editLocated near Thengana, Moscow is accessible by bus and lies midway between Thiruvalla and Changanasseri. Initially a small hamlet, it grew into a suburb of Chanaganasseri with facilities including hospitals, schools (Good Shepherd School) and churches within walking distance. Kottayam, Changanasseri and Tiruvalla are the major towns nearby and the nearest railway station is Changanasseri railway station.
Economy
edit- Madappally Service Co-operative Bank runs a fertilizer depot at Moscow.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ `Russian' convention with a difference, The Hindu, Tuesday, 4 October 2005
- ^ To `Moscow,' with love, The Hindu, Sunday, 23 October 2005.
External links
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