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Definition of yaroslavl
yaroslavl
/ˌjɑːrəˈslɑːvəl/
Yar · o · slavl
yaroslavl Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A historic city in western Russia, situated at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers. It serves as the administrative center of Yaroslavl Oblast and is a principal city of the Golden Ring, noted for its well-preserved historic architecture.
Example
"During our tour of the Golden Ring, we spent two days admiring the centuries-old Orthodox churches in Yaroslavl."
2
A federal subject (an oblast) of the Russian Federation located in the Central Federal District, named after its capital city.
Example
"The economy of Yaroslavl relies heavily on its machinery and chemical manufacturing sectors."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Yaroslav the Wise, a Grand Prince of Kiev, who is credited with founding the city in 1010.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yaroslavl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yaroslavl