Propiska
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pɹəˈpɪskə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Propiska is a noun meaning a system of population control in the ex-USSR, (regional) residence permit, registration.
Meaning
a system of population control in the ex-USSR, (regional) residence permit, registration.
More Meanings
- the stamp in the Soviet internal passport (serving as a personal ID) with the registered address.
- (by extension) domicile, place where one lives (as stated in the stamp)
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include passportization, obrok, e-resident, resident, e-residency, domiciliation.
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