Russia
ˈrʌʃə
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Definition of Russia - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographythe largest country in the world, spanning Europe and Asia
  • Russia is known for its vast landscapes.
Russian Federation
2.
politicsnational government and people who govern and represent the country
  • Russia announced new policies to boost its economy.
Moscow Russian Federation
3.
Russian EmpireDatedthe Russian Empire, a historical empire in EurasiaDated
  • Russia expanded significantly during the Russian Empire.
Russian Empire
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Expressions with Russia

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part of Russia located in Asia
Asian Russia is known for its vast Siberian landscapes.
part of Russia in Europe
European Russia is west of the Ural Mountains.
concept of a powerful and expansive Russia
The idea of Great Russia inspired many nationalists.
ethnic enclave mainly of Russian ancestry
The town was known as a Little Russia.
durable leather tanned with birch oil
The book was bound in Russia leather.
informal term for the Soviet Union
Many people referred to the USSR as Soviet Russia.

Origin of Russia

Greek, Rhous (a river name)

Terms with Russia included in their meaning

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finance
basic monetary unit of Russia
RTacr.
acr: Russia Today
Russian international television network
geography
subdivision in Russia or former Yugoslavia
historical ruler
emperor of Russia before 1917
BRICSabbr.
abr: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
group of five large countries working together on world issues
russia past
former name of Volgograd, location of major WWII fighting
historical ruler
emperor of Russia before 1917
aquatic life
striped freshwater mussel native to Russia

Examples of Russia in a sentence

  • The Trans-Siberian Railway crosses Russia.
  • Russia is hosting the international summit this year.
  • Russia's stance on the issue was clear.
  • Russia's influence was vast in the 19th century.
  • Many countries interacted with Russia during its imperial era.

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  1. French:Russie, ...
  2. German:Russland, Regierung Russlands, ...
  3. Italian:Russia, governo russo, ...
  4. Spanish:Rusia, ...
  5. Portuguese:Rússia, ...
  6. Chinese:俄罗斯, 俄罗斯政府, ...
  7. Japanese:ロシア, ロシア政府, ...
  8. Arabic:رُوسْيَا, الإِمْبِراطُورِيَة الرُوسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רוּסְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:Россия, правительство России, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Росія, уряд Росії, ...
  12. Hindi:रूस, ...

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