Lokomotivs

Lokomotivs is a term that can refer to several entities, most notably sports clubs. The most prominent among these is the Russian sports society, PFC Lokomotiv Moscow. Founded in 1923, it is a multi-sport club with a strong focus on football and ice hockey. The football club, FC Lokomotiv Moscow, is a professional team based in Moscow that competes in the Russian Premier League, the top tier of Russian football. They have won numerous domestic titles, including the Russian Premier League championship and the Russian Cup.

The ice hockey club, HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, is another well-known team associated with the Lokomotiv name. Based in Yaroslavl, they are a member of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), one of the premier professional ice hockey leagues in the world. Tragically, HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl was involved in a devastating plane crash in 2011 that claimed the lives of almost the entire team. The club has since been rebuilt and continues to compete.

Beyond sports, the term "Lokomotiv" (meaning "locomotive" in Russian and several other Slavic languages) is also used for various railway-related organizations and businesses in Eastern Europe. These entities often have historical ties to the Soviet railway system. The use of the name often signifies a connection to or origin from the railway industry, reflecting its importance in the region's history and infrastructure.