Thengana-Moscow

Thengana-Moscow
തെങ്ങണ-മോസ്ക്കോ
village

Yakshi temple, Veroor
Thengana-Moscow
Thengana-Moscow
Coordinates: 9°32′0″N 76°37′0″E / 9.53333°N 76.61667°E / 9.53333; 76.61667Coordinates: 9°32′0″N 76°37′0″E / 9.53333°N 76.61667°E / 9.53333; 76.61667
Country India
State Kerala
District Kottayam
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 686546
Vehicle registration KL-33

Thengana-Moscow 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 easily accessible by bus and lies midway between Thiruvalla and Changanasseri. Initially a sleepy little hamlet, it has now developed into one of the suburbs of Chanaganasseri with all facilities including hospitals, schools (Good Shepherd School) and churches, all within walking distance. Kottayam, Changanasseri and Tiruvalla are the major towns nearby and the nearest railway station is Changanasseri.

Fertilizer Depot

See also

References

  1. `Russian' convention with a difference, The Hindu, Tuesday, Oct 04, 2005
  2. To `Moscow,' with love, The Hindu, Sunday, Oct 23, 2005.


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