Russian Empire

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noun

the tsarist empire in Asia and E Europe, overthrown by the Russian Revolution of 1917

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How to use Russian Empire in a sentence

Empire will be hate-watched and may set off some conversations on its way from fading from our minds.
‘Empire’ Review: Hip-Hop Musical Chairs with an Insane Soap Opera Twist|Judnick Mayard|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Then came Bess Myerson, a daughter of Russian-Jewish immigrants who was raised in the Sholem Aleichem Houses in the Bronx.
Why Was Bess Myerson the First and Last Jewish Miss America?|Emily Shire|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This is not the first time the director has fallen for Russian propaganda.
Oliver Stone’s Latest Dictator Suckup|James Kirchick|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
What it endangers is a narrow conception of Russian power, understood through the eyes of its dictatorial leader.
Oliver Stone’s Latest Dictator Suckup|James Kirchick|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Unlike the Soviet Union at a certain period in history, the Russian economy does not hold a candle to that of the United States.
Oliver Stone’s Latest Dictator Suckup|James Kirchick|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
On the establishment of the Empire Berthier, like many another, received the reward for his faithfulness to Napoleon.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
The Russian general Bauer made her his mistress, after which she lived a short time with prince Mentschicoff.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Constantine the Great died, having divided the empire among his children and nephews.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Accordingly, when in 1812 he planned his Russian campaign, he entrusted Ney with the command of the third corps.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
During that fortnight of silence the whole of the Turkish Empire has been moving—closing in—on the Dardanelles.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton