russian

[US]/'rʌʃ(ə)n/
[UK]/'rʌʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. of or relating to Russia
n. the language spoken in Russia; a person from Russia

Phrases & Collocations

Russian culture

Russian cuisine

Russian history

russian federation

russian revolution

russian orthodox

little russian

college russian

white russian

Example Sentences

Russian cuisine is known for its hearty and flavorful dishes.

She speaks fluent Russian.

The Russian ballet is famous for its grace and precision.

He has a Russian accent when he speaks English.

Russian literature has produced many great authors.

I'm learning Russian as my second language.

The Russian government announced new sanctions.

She bought a beautiful Russian nesting doll.

The Russian winter is known for its harsh conditions.

Russian history is filled with fascinating stories.

Real-world Examples

But the Russian cats have thick fur to shield them from the cold.

Source: BBC documentary "Planet Earth" Season One Highlights

He said a Russian aircraft had launched the hypersonic missile from Russian airspace into Ukraine.

Source: VOA Special May 2023 Collection

Spectators greeted the 34-year-old Russian with a lengthy standing ovation.

Source: CNN Listening Collection August 2022

Ukraine has handed over 55 Russian soldiers and a pro-Russian politician.

Source: BBC Listening Collection September 2022

Turkey's downing of a Russian jet Tuesday complicates any Western-Russian alliance.

Source: VOA Standard December 2015 Collection

Russian investigators believed that Alexander Protopopov committed highway robbery.

Source: BBC Listening February 2016 Collection

Action from the Russian side has intensified.

Source: VOA Standard February 2015 Collection

Ukraine has expelled a Russian diplomat in response.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2021

Has this been effective to deter Russian aggression?

Source: VOA Standard Speed March 2016 Compilation

Two Russian planes arrived in Venezuela this week.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2019 Collection

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