Russian

noun

Rus·sian ˈrə-shən

: a native or inhabitant of Russia

: a member of the dominant Slavic-speaking ethnic group of Russia

: a person of Russian descent

: a Slavic language of the Russian people spoken as a second language by many non-Russian ethnic groups of the Soviet Union and its successor states

Russian adjective

Russianness

ˈrə-shən-nəs

noun

Examples of Russian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Russian Defense Ministry said Monday that additional forces and systems are being delivered to build up a Russian group of forces and form reserves in the Kursk region. —

Tanya Stukalova, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2024 It will be shot in Belarusian, English and Russian. —

Marta Balaga, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024 There would be educational sessions on the Russian Revolution and rallies to raise spirits and funds. —

Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2024 Responsibility for previous incursions into Russia's Belgorod and Bryansk regions has been claimed by two murky groups: the Russian Volunteer Corps and the Freedom of Russia Legion, made up of Russian citizens who have fought alongside Ukrainian forces. —

Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Russian

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