Grozny
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Groz·ny
or Groz·nyy (grôz′nē) The capital of Chechnya in southwest Russia. In the center of a rich oil-producing area, it was a major objective of German forces during World War II. Much of the city was destroyed in battles (1994-1995 and 1999-2000) between Russian troops and Chechen secessionists.
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Grozny
(Russian ˈɡrɔznij)n
(Placename) a city in S Russia, capital of the Chechen Republic: a major oil centre: it was badly damaged during fighting between separatists and Russian troops (1994–95, 1999–2000). Pop: 199 000 (2005 est)
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Groz•ny
(ˈgrɔz ni)n.
the capital of Chechnya. 401,000.
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Noun | 1. | Grozny - the capital of Chechnya in southwestern Russia; center of extensive oil fields Russian Federation, Russia - a federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state |
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Grosny
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