Samolyot
Samolyot is a Russian word that translates to "airplane" or "aircraft" in English. The term is commonly used in Russian-speaking countries and refers to any powered, heavier-than-air flying machine. The word itself is derived from "sam" meaning "self" and "letat" meaning "to fly," literally meaning "self-flyer."
The history of aviation in Russia, and by extension the use of the term samolyot, began in
Today, the term samolyot continues to be the standard word for aircraft in the Russian language. It