Russian History

noun a person appointed by a government to advise on and coordinate policy in a particular area

• The czar of Russia was known for his autocratic rule over the country.
• The czar of the company always gets his way.
• I heard that new rapper is the czar of the music scene right now.
• She was considered the czar of fashion in her social circle.

noun Rasputin

• Grigori Rasputin was a controversial figure in Russian history.
• Have you heard about that mysterious guy Rasputin?
• Rasputin was one strange dude, man.
• His influence in the royal court was like Rasputin's hold over the Tsarina.

noun a vast region in northern Asia, comprising the eastern part of Russia

• Siberia is a vast region in northern Asia known for its extreme cold temperatures.
• I heard Siberia gets really cold in the winter.
• Let's get out of here, it's colder than Siberia outside!
• Being in trouble with my boss feels like being sent to Siberia.

noun A political ideology or system associated with the policies and leadership style of Vladimir Putin, particularly characterized by authoritarianism, nationalism, and anti-Western sentiment.

• Putinism is a political ideology that emphasizes centralized authority and nationalism.
• Some people believe Putinism is a threat to democracy.
• I'm not a fan of Putinism and its impact on human rights.
• The rise of Putinism has cast a shadow over international relations.