russification (Meaning)
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russification (n.)
The act or process of Russifying, or the state of being Russified.
Synonyms & Antonyms of russification
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russification Sentence Examples
- The government's russification policies aimed to assimilate non-Russian minorities into Russian culture and language.
- The russification process resulted in the suppression of native languages and traditions in annexed territories.
- Resistance to russification ignited nationalist movements and ethnic tensions in the empire.
- The russification of education meant that non-Russian children were forced to learn in Russian only.
- The russification of place names attempted to erase the cultural heritage of conquered regions.
- The russification of government institutions weakened local autonomy and increased Russian influence.
- The russification of the Orthodox Church sought to strengthen Russian religious and cultural authority.
- The legacy of russification remains a sensitive issue in many former Soviet republics.
- Modern russification efforts have been criticized for infringing upon minority rights and fueling separatist movements.
- Despite attempts at russification, many non-Russian languages and traditions have managed to survive and flourish in the face of adversity.
FAQs About the word russification
The act or process of Russifying, or the state of being Russified.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The government's russification policies aimed to assimilate non-Russian minorities into Russian culture and language.
The russification process resulted in the suppression of native languages and traditions in annexed territories.
Resistance to russification ignited nationalist movements and ethnic tensions in the empire.
The russification of education meant that non-Russian children were forced to learn in Russian only.
