kvartal

Kvartal is a term used in several languages to denote a quarter, with two common senses: a quarter of a year and a city quarter or block. The form is common in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Slavic languages, and is cognate with the English word quarter. The precise usage varies by language and context.

In urban planning and geography, a kvartal commonly refers to a city block or defined neighborhood bounded by streets. It can function as an administrative or planning unit and may be subdivided into microdistricts or residential quarters, depending on local tradition and practice.

In temporal usage, kvartal denotes a three-month interval within a year, such as the first kvartal (Q1). In English, quarter is standard for this sense; kvartal or kwartał appears mainly in Slavic texts or transliterations.

Notable uses: Kvartal 95 is a Ukrainian comedy group and production company that uses the term in branding. The word also appears on maps, in historical documents, and in urban plans in Russia, Ukraine, and other countries that borrowed the term.