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Russian Federation

[ruhsh-uhn fed-uh-rey-shuhn]

noun

  1. the official name of Russia. RF

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



Russian Federation

noun

  1. See Russia

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Russian Federation1

First recorded in 1880–90 as a theoretical entity
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Example Sentences

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"Because we have dealt a significant blow to Russia's image and the capabilities of the Russian Federation."

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A joint statement by Poland's justice and interior ministers said the actions of those in custody were "organised and directed by a specific person residing in the Russian Federation."

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"We cannot be held responsible for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation," he said.

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The authorities said that one of these campaigns was "identical" to an operation "run by the Russian Federation in Ukraine".

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"We have finally received information that China is supplying weapons to the Russian Federation," he said.

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