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Moscow, India

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
village
Yakshi temple, Veroor
Moscow
Moscow
Coordinates: 9°32′0″N 76°37′0″E / 9.53333°N 76.61667°E / 9.53333; 76.61667
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686546
Vehicle registrationKL-33

Overview Edit

Located 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 Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ , The Hindu, Tuesday, 4 October 2005
  2. ^ , The Hindu, Sunday, 23 October 2005.

External links Edit

  • A BBC News article on the village of Moscow in Kerala, India


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