Russophile

Rus·so·phile

[ruhs-uh-fahyl]
noun
a person who is friendly to, admires, or prefers Russia or Russian customs, institutions, etc.

Origin:
1890–95; Russo- + -phile

Rus·so·phil·i·a [ruhs-uh-fil-ee-uh] , noun
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Russophile or Russophil (ˈrʌsəʊˌfaɪl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  an admirer of Russia or the former Soviet Union, its customs, political system, etc
 
adj
2.  showing admiration of Russia or the former Soviet Union
 
Russophil or Russophil
 
n
 
adj

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