USSR

American

Or U.S.S.R.

abbreviation

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

USSR British

abbreviation

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

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USSR Cultural

Abbreviation for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the official name of the former Soviet Union.

Example Sentences

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More than 800 calls came in from the whole of the USSR, and 15 of them made it to broadcast.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

When he returned, he was confused to see the group toasting the fraternal comradeship of the Third Reich and the USSR.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

It had taken an enormous international effort for Pizza Hut to make it to the USSR.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025

In the USSR, Soviet TV often showed the ballet following the death of Soviet leaders, and it was back on Soviet TV screens in 1991 during the failed coup by communist hardliners.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

After eleven rounds, nearing the tournament’s midpoint, Fischer was in second place, one-half point behind the leader, Efim Geller of the USSR.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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