Russianborn

Russianborn is an English-language term used to indicate that a person was born in Russia. The form is a compound adjective, typically hyphenated as Russian-born, and is used in biographical, journalistic, and demographic writing to specify place of birth without implying current citizenship or ethnicity. It can refer to births in the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, or the Russian Federation, depending on historical context.

Usage and scope: Russian-born describes where someone was born, not their nationality, citizenship, or ethnic identity. For example, a person may be described as a Russian-born American who later naturalized in another country. The term is neutral, but it does not by itself convey ethnicity, which in Russia is diverse (ethnic Russians, Tatars, Ukrainians, etc.). It also does not indicate whether the individual currently holds Russian citizenship.

Relationship to place and diaspora: There are many Russian-born individuals who reside outside Russia, forming communities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The term is commonly found in encyclopedic and biographical contexts when birthplace is relevant.

Etymology and variants: The term combines Russia with born. Alternatives include born in Russia or Russian-born person, with hyphenation and capitalization varying by style guide.

See also: Demonym; Nationality; Place of birth; Russian diaspora.