357. Russia

See also 94. COMMUNISM .

Decembrist

one of those who conspired to overthrow Russian Czar Nicholas I in December, 1825. Also Dekebrist .

Kremlinology

study of the policies, doctrines, programs, etc., of the government of the Soviet Union. —Kremlinologist, n.

Russianism

something characteristic of or influenced by Russia, its people, customs, language, etc.

Russomania

an obsession with Russia and things Russian.

Russophilism

great fondness for or interest in Russia, its people, customs, language, art, etc. — Russophile, n., adj.

Russophobism

Russophobia.

Slavicist

one who specializes in the study of Slavic languages, literatures, or other aspects of Slavic culture. Also Slavist .

Slavophilism

enthusiasm for or admiration of things Slavic, as Slavic literature, language, culture, customs, etc. —Slavophil, Slavophile, n., adj.

Slavophobia

fear or hatred of things Slavic, especially of real or imagined Soviet political influence. —Slavophobe , n. —Slavophobic, adj.

Sovietism, sovietism

1. the soviet system of government and the principles and practices of such a government.

2. a policy, action, etc., typical of the Soviet Union. —Sovietist, sovietist , n., adj.

Sovietology

study of the Soviet Union, especially its government, policies, etc. —Sovietologist, n.