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Definition of «rus»

The term "Rus'" refers to a group of people who lived in present-day Russia during the 9th and 10th centuries. They were known for their warlike nature, and they played an important role in the history of Eastern Europe. The Rus' people are considered the ancestors of modern-day Russians.

Usage examples

  1. In Russia, the word "rus" is commonly used to refer to the nationality and culture of the Russian people.
  2. The term "Rus" also historically refers to the medieval East Slavic state known as Kievan Rus, which laid the foundation for modern-day Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
  3. The name "Rus" can be found in various geographical terms like the Russian River in California, or the city of Vladivostok, meaning "Ruler of the East," located in the Russian Far East.
  4. "Rus" can be used to distinguish the Old East Slavic language, also called Old Russian, spoken during the Kievan Rus period, from the contemporary Russian language.
  5. The prefix "Rus-" is often added to words to indicate a relation to Russia, such as Russophile (a person who admires Russian culture) or Russo-Turkish War (a conflict between Russia and the Ottoman Empire).
  6. The Russian currency, formerly known as the Russian ruble, has the abbreviation "RUB," derived from the word "rus."

Sentences with «rus»

  • The first Del's stand opened in RI in 1948 using an old family recipe brought over from Italy. (narragansettbeer.com)
  • «For the first time we have proposed a definition of RIS in children,» said lead author Naila Makhani, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics and neurology at Yale School of Medicine. (sciencedaily.com)
  • WAIT I just heard that Michael Caputo worked for Rus Thompson. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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