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
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686546
Vehicle registrationKL-33

Overview

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

  • Madappally Service Co-operative Bank runs a fertilizer depot at Moscow.

See also

References

  1. `Russian' convention with a difference, The Hindu, Tuesday, 4 October 2005
  2. To `Moscow,' with love, The Hindu, Sunday, 23 October 2005.


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