klin

Klin is a town in Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is the administrative center of Klin District. The town is located in the northwestern part of the oblast, and sits along routes that connect Moscow with the northwestern regions.

The name Klin derives from the Russian word клин, meaning wedge. The toponym may reflect a local geographical feature or historical usage of the land, and it is echoed in other Slavic languages with the same meaning in common usage.

Historically, Klin has roots in the medieval period and developed as a river crossing and local market center. It grew under the Russian Empire and later gained status as an urban locality. The arrival of railway lines in the late 19th and early 20th centuries strengthened its role as a regional transport hub and administrative center.

Today Klin has a mixed economy with light industry, services, and agriculture in the surrounding district. The town preserves a number of historic buildings and hosts cultural facilities such as a local museum and a cultural center, along with religious sites and community institutions that serve residents and visitors alike.

Beyond this town, the word klin appears in several Slavic languages as a common noun meaning wedge, and the term is used in various technical contexts. The name Klin is also used for other small localities in related regions, reflecting its linguistic and geographic reach.