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Russia
RUH-shuh
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1
A vast country spanning Eastern Europe and North Asia, with Moscow as its capital.
"Russia is the largest country in the world by land area."
2
Historically, also used to refer to the Russian Empire (1721–1917) or, informally, the former Soviet Union.
"Under the tsars, Russia expanded steadily eastward into Siberia."
How to Use Russia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe country of Russia, and historically, related states like the Russian Empire or Soviet Union.
Word Forms
Russias plural
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Russia, from Old East Slavic Русь (Rusĭ), tracing back to Old Norse roots connected with "rowing."