1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Russia
b
: a member of the dominant Slavic-speaking ethnic group of Russia
c
: a person of Russian descent
2
: 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
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Newsweek has been unable to verify these figures and has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The Hill has contacted the Department of Homeland Security and the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., for comment.
—Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
In Chicago, voters can choose to vote in one of 12 languages on touchscreen machines: English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, Tagalog, Gujarati, Urdu, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Russian.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
The whiskey is vibrant and aromatic, with fresh, red fruit notes of cherries, raspberries, and cranberry aromas, reflecting the influence of the Russian River Pinot Noir casks.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The Hill has contacted the Department of Homeland Security and the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., for comment.
—Yash Roy, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
In Chicago, voters can choose to vote in one of 12 languages on touchscreen machines: English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Korean, Tagalog, Gujarati, Urdu, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Russian.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
The whiskey is vibrant and aromatic, with fresh, red fruit notes of cherries, raspberries, and cranberry aromas, reflecting the influence of the Russian River Pinot Noir casks.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Russian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russian. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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Russian
noun
Rus·sian
ˈrəsh-ən 
1
: a person born or living in Russia
2
: a Slavic language of the Russian people
Russian
adjective
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