Krasnodar

American

[kras-nuh-dahr, kruh-snuh-dahr] / ˈkræs nəˌdɑr, krə snʌˈdɑr /

noun

a territory of the Russian Federation in southeastern Europe. 34,200 sq. mi. (88,578 sq. km).
Formerly Yekaterinodar. Formerly Ekaterinodar. a city in and the capital of this territory, on the Kuban River, near the Sea of Azov.

Krasnodar British

/ krəsnaˈdar /

noun

Former name (until 1920): Yekaterinodar. Ekaterinodar. an industrial city in SW Russia, on the Kuban River. Pop: 650 000 (2005 est)

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The Royal Navy added that it had been prepared to "pivot to anti-submarine operations" if Krasnodar had dived below the surface.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Krasnodar governor Veniamin Kondratyev said three crew members and another man were hurt in the attack which damaged the main oil depot and a container terminal.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Krasnodar governor Veniamin Kondratyev said the ferry had caught fire at Port Kavkaz but there was no risk of it spreading.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

The Krasnodar region’s governor, Veniamin Kondratyev, said fragments of downed drones caused several fires but there were no casualties.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

The 587th was involved in six massive air battles while they were at Krasnodar, including, on a dismal and cloudy day in early June, probably their most dramatic engagement of the entire war.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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