Cricova

A settlement in Moldova.

English name

Cricova — Current official Romanian Latin-script name, retained in English with its local spelling.

Other forms in use:

Krikova — Russian-based Latin spelling of Крикова; also a phonetic rendering of the Romanian name.

Cricova — Same form as in English; retained in French reference usage.

Other forms in use:

Krikova — Russian-based international spelling useful in French citations; French prose frequency not established.

Cricova is a town near Chișinău in Moldova. It is known for its extensive underground wine cellars, developed in former limestone workings.

Reference pages checked 2026-11-15: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricova ; https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricova.