Russian Federation

[ruhsh-uhn fed-uh-rey-shuhn]

noun

1. the official name of Russia. RF

2. an unofficial name for the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

Russian Federation

noun

1. See Russia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Russian Federation¹

First recorded in 1880–90 as a theoretical entity

Example Sentences

His international travel has since been largely limited to nations friendly to the Russian Federation, such as North Korea and Belarus.

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"The Russian Federation's actions in Ukraine pose an ongoing threat to US national security and foreign policy, necessitating stronger measures to address the national emergency," according to a White House statement.

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"Because we have dealt a significant blow to Russia's image and the capabilities of the Russian Federation."

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A joint statement by Poland's justice and interior ministers said the actions of those in custody were "organised and directed by a specific person residing in the Russian Federation."

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"We cannot be held responsible for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation," he said.

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