ˈrʌʃənaɪz

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become similar to Russian culture, language, or characteristics; to adopt or introduce elements of Russian culture, language, or characteristics

“The government aimed to russianize the country’s education system by incorporating more Russian language and literature.”

2. noun

the process of making or becoming similar to Russian culture, language, or characteristics; the adoption or introduction of elements of Russian culture, language, or characteristics

“The russianization of the city’s architecture was evident in the new buildings that incorporated traditional Russian styles.”