Russian

1. Of or relating to Russia or its people, language, or culture.
2. Of or relating to the former Soviet Union.

1. a. A native or inhabitant of Russia.
   b. A person of Russian descent.
   c. A native or inhabitant of the former Soviet Union.
2. The East Slavic language of the Russians, used as the official language of Russia and widely as a second language within the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Origin:

Origin: Medieval Latin Russiānus

Origin: , from Old Russian Rusĭ, Vikings, Rus

Origin: , from Old Norse *rōdhs(menn)

Origin: or ródhs(karlar), seafarers

Origin: , from rōdhr, rowing; see erə- in Indo-European roots