Yoshkar-ola

//jɒʃˈkɑː(ɹ)oʊˈlɑː// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The capital and largest city of Mari El, Russia.

Example

More examples

"Yoshkar-Ola, Mari city, you're shining with glory."

Etymology

Transliteration of Eastern Mari Йошкар-Ола (Joškar-Ola, “Yoshkar-Ola”), from йошкар (joškar, “red”) and ола (ola, “city”).

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