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
They potentially spell a crisis for the Russian Federation as serious as the meltdown following the collapse of the Soviet Union.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
On Friday, investigators said 22 suspects had been identified in Lithuania and Poland suspected of having been "working on behalf of the military-intelligence service of the Russian Federation".
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
"The individual's accreditation is being revoked. He is required to leave the Russian Federation within two weeks," the ministry said.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
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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