Russian Federation

American  

[ruhsh-uhn fed-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˈrʌʃ ən ˌfɛd əˈreɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the official name of Russia. RF

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

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Russian Federation British  

noun

1. See Russia

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Etymology

Origin of Russian Federation

First recorded in 1880–90 as a theoretical entity

Example Sentences

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

"The individual's accreditation is being revoked. He is required to leave the Russian Federation within two weeks," the ministry said.

From Barron's

"That would be discourteous towards the Russian Federation," he said.

From Barron's

"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

The NPA said it was further alleged that Mantula "had been facilitating the travel and recruitment of her co-accused into the Russian Federation military".

From BBC