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yoshkar-ola

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yoshkar-ola Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A city in central Russia serving as the capital of the Mari El Republic, situated in the Volga region and noted for its unique administrative role and modern architectural developments.

Example

"We took a train from Kazan to Yoshkar-Ola to explore the unique cultural heritage of the Mari El Republic."

• Nearby Words

yosemite falls
yoshino
yoshino cherry
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youngberry
youngstown
youth and old age

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Meadow Mari language, where 'yoshkar' means 'red' and 'ola' means 'city', translating to 'Red City'. The city was previously known as Tsarevokokshaysk and Krasnokokshaysk before receiving its current name in 1928.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yoshkar-ola. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yoshkar-ola
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