Moscow, India Explained

Moscow
Native Name:mōskkō
Native Name Lang:ml
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Kerala#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:9.5333°N 76.6167°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kottayam
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:686546
Registration Plate:KL-33

Moscow (Malayalam:) 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]

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.

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Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20121021123004/http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/04/stories/2005100401400200.htm `Russian' convention with a difference
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20060114041106/http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/23/stories/2005102311390400.htm To `Moscow,' with love