molotov

• Nom propre désignant un homme d'État soviétique (1890–1986) ou la ville de Russie européenne qui porta son nom (Perm).

A proper noun referring to a Soviet statesman (1890–1986) or a city in the European part of Russia.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Soviet statesmanB2formalpolitical

   Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Molotov (1890–1986), a prominent Soviet politician and diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and oversaw the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact.

   Molotov

   • Molotov represented the Soviet Union at the United Nations conference in San Francisco.
   • The Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact was a non-aggression treaty signed in 1939.
   • Historians often debate Molotov's role in Stalin's government.
   • Molotov's memoirs were published after his death.

2. City in RussiaB2formal

   A historical name for the city of Perm, located in the European part of Russia on the Kama River. It was renamed Molotov from 1940 to 1957.

   Molotov (nom historique de Perm)

   • Molotov was an important industrial center during World War II.
   • The city of Molotov was renamed Perm in 1957.
   • Many factories were evacuated to Molotov after the German invasion.
   • Molotov's population grew rapidly during the Soviet era.

   Synonymesperm