Rus.
See Rus. in American Heritage Dictionary 4
or Rus'
The medieval Russian state, established c. 862 by Scandinavian traders and warriors led by Rurik, who founded a dynasty at Novgorod. In 882 his successor moved the capital to Kiev, the center of Kievan Russia.
Origin:
Origin: Russian Rus'
Origin: , from Old Russian Rusĭ, group of Vikings, Rus; see Russian
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abbreviation- Russia
- Russian
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