Moskovskaya

Moskovskaya is a Russian toponym and the feminine form of the adjective moskovskiy, meaning “of Moscow” or “Moscow-related.” The name is used across Russia and other former Soviet states to designate streets, districts, stations, and other entities that are associated with Moscow or commemorate Moscow.

The root moskov- comes from Moscow (Moskva) and takes adjectival endings such as -skiy, -skaya, or -skoye to agree with the gender of the noun it modifies. In place names, Moskovskaya can pair with feminine nouns like ulitsa (street) or oblasti (region) or with masculine nouns like prospekt (avenue) or raion (district), and neuter nouns like selo (village) or poselenie (settlement).

In practice, Moskovskaya appears in many urban layouts to signal historical ties to Moscow, administrative connections, or homage to the capital. It is commonly used for streets or transport facilities. The name is part of a broader family of Moscow-related toponyms that include Moskovsky and Moscow itself.

Because it is widely used in various languages of the former Soviet space, Moskovskaya can be found outside Russia as well, in cities with Russian influence. The specific places bearing the name vary by country and municipality.

See also: Moskovsky, Moscow, Moscow-related toponyms.