kalinin

< /myɪ xʌˈyil iˈvɑ nə vyɪtʃ/, 1875–1946, Russian revolutionary: president of the U.S.S.R. 1923–46.

former name (1934–90) of Tver.

noun

1. the former name (until 1991) of Tver

noun

1. Mikhail Ivanovich (mixaˈil iˈvanəvitʃ). 1875–1946, Soviet statesman: titular head of state (1919–46); a founder of Pravda (1912)