- Russia
- Russian
Rus
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Rus
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 of Rus
Russian Rus' from Old Russian Rusĭ group of Vikings, Rus ; see Russian .Rus.
abbreviation
- Russia
- Russian
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Abbreviations
- (US) Rural Utilities Service
Proper noun
- Alternative form of Rus.
Noun
(plural Rus)
- Alternative form of Rus.
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