Russian Federation
Americannoun
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the official name of Russia. RF
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an unofficial name for the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Russian Federation
First recorded in 1880–90 as a theoretical entity
Example Sentences
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“In the Russian Federation, work is under way on a whole range of scientific programs in this field,” the Kremlin press service said in an email.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
"That would be discourteous towards the Russian Federation," he said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
"At present, our vessel is sailing in the international waters of the North Atlantic under the state flag of the Russian Federation and in full compliance with the norms of international maritime law," it added.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
What she now calls the “very naive idea” was that after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation had unlawfully inherited its seat, with its veto on the Security Council.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
As one of his final acts, Gorbachev passed the Soviet nuclear codes—which could initiate a nuclear missile launch—to Boris Yeltsin, the president of the Russian Federation.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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