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Definition of Russian - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
russia tonguelanguage spoken in Russia and other countries
- She is learning Russian at school.
2.
personcitizen of Russia
- She met a Russian at the conference.
3.
ethnicityTECH. person from East Slavic ancestryTECH.
- He identifies as an ethnic Russian.
Adjective
1.
geographyrelated to Russia or its people
- She loves Russian culture and traditions.
2.
cultureTECH. related to the Slavic language spoken across Eastern Europe and AsiaTECH.
- She is fluent in Russian literature.
3.
RusTECH. related to RusTECH.
- The Russian architecture of Rus is fascinating.
Expressions with Russian
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deadly game with a revolver and one bullet
He foolishly played Russian roulette with his life.
one of a set of hollow nesting dolls
She bought a Russian doll as a souvenir.
salad dressing with mayonnaise and ketchup
She topped her salad with Russian dressing.
favoring Russian policies or interests
Her pro-Russian views were evident in the debate.
eastern part of Russia near the Pacific, known for rich resources
Oil and timber projects expanded across the Russian Far East.
salad with potatoes, peas, and mayonnaise
We served Russian salad at the party.
alcoholic drink with vodka and coffee liqueur
I ordered a Black Russian at the bar.
gymnastics-style beam held by two porters
The acrobat performed flips on the Russian bar.
historical empire in Eurasia from 1721 to 1917
The Russian Empire was one of the largest empires in history.
deciduous tree with grey leaves and yellow fruits
The Russian olive is often found in dry areas.
large oven for cooking and heating in Eastern Europe
The Russian oven kept the whole house warm during winter.
cocktail with vodka, lemon juice, crème de cassis, and sparkling wine
I ordered a Russian Spring Punch at the bar.
official name of Russia since 1991
The Russian Federation joined the United Nations in 1991.
able to speak Russian fluently
She found a Russian-speaking babysitter for her children..
cocktail with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream
She ordered a White Russian at the bar.
related to the Christian church originating in Russia
The Russian Orthodox cathedral is a landmark in that city.
major autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Church based in Russia
The Russian Orthodox Church has a significant influence in Russian society..
Bolsheviks' takeover in 1917 and ensuing conflict until 1922
The Russian Revolution changed the course of twentieth-century politics.
prickly bushy Eurasian plant, troublesome weed in the US
Farmers struggle to control Russian thistle in their fields.
Russian language in historical context
Great Russian was spoken widely in the region.
dated term for a person from Ukraine
He referred to his friend as a Little Russian, noting his origin..
largest Soviet Republic in the USSR until 1991
The Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic was established in 1917.
the largest administrative division of the Soviet Union
The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic was a key part of the USSR.
Origin of Russian
Medieval Latin, Russi (the people) + -an (related to)
Terms with Russian included in their meaning
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politics
metonym for the Russian or Soviet government
Russian culture
set of wooden dolls placed inside each other
toy
Russian nesting doll with smaller dolls inside
acr: Russia Today
Russian international television network
transportation
Russian carriage drawn by three horses abreast
russian river
river in southwestern Russia flowing to Sea of Azov
Russian region
eastern part of Russia near the Pacific Ocean
currency
Russian gold coin worth ten roubles
Idaho
city in Idaho, United States, named after the Russian city
Russian Empire
the Russian Empire, a historical empire in Eurasia
politics
local elected council in early 20th-century Russian government
botany
weeds like Russian knapweed
Russian region
oblast in Russia surrounding Saint Petersburg
history
Russian movement advocating political change through violence
art
Russian art movement using industrial materials
extended region
area sometimes including Mongolia, Russian Far East
russian river
river in central Russia
technology
localization of software or hardware into Russian language
Russian oblast
oblast in Russia centered on a major Volga city
Russian river
river in Sakha Republic, Russia, that flows into a nearby Arctic bay
literary movement
Russian poetry movement favoring clarity over symbolism
Russian rocket
space launch vehicle used by Russia
history
historic battle where Napoleon defeated Russian and Austrian armies
stacking toy
Russian doll, a matryoshka
Examples of Russian in a sentence
He translated the document from Russian to English. A Russian won the chess tournament. The Russian spoke about his culture. She is proud to be a Russian. The Russian won the chess tournament. The Russian language is difficult to learn.
He enjoys Russian cuisine every weekend. The Russian dictionary is on the shelf. He enjoys Russian poetry readings. The Russian influence on Rus culture is profound. Russian traditions from Rus are still celebrated today.
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- French:russe, Russe, ...
- German:Russisch, russisch, ...
- Italian:russo, ...
- Spanish:ruso, de Rusia, ...
- Portuguese:russo, da Rússia, ...
- Chinese:俄语, 俄罗斯的, ...
- Japanese:ロシア語, ロシアの, ...
- Arabic:رُوسِيَّة, رُوسِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:רוּסִית, רוּסִי, ...
- Russian:русский язык, российский, ...
- Ukrainian:російська, російський, ...
- Hindi:रूसी, रूस संबंधी, ...
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