ruský

Ruské is the Czech and Slovak adjective meaning “Russian” or “of Russia.” It is used to describe people, languages, culture, products, or places associated with Russia. In standard usage the form agrees with the gender and number of the noun it modifies; common examples include ruská literatura (Russian literature), ruské jazyky (Russian languages), and ruské mesto (the Russian city).

Etymology and usage context

The word derives from the Proto-Slavic root rŭsk- related to Rus’, the historical East Slavic polity that gave rise to the name Russia. In Czech and Slovak, ruské appears in contemporary speech and writing to denote connections to Russia, its people, or its cultural sphere. It can appear in a wide range of expressions, from academic discussions of Russian cinema to descriptions of Russian products or traditions.

Historical notes

Historically, the term has been used in various periods to refer to the lands and peoples associated with the region of Rus’ and its successor states. In modern usage, ruské is a standard descriptor and should be distinguished from other related terms that refer to broader East Slavic or Eurasian contexts.

See also

Russians, Russia, Russian language, Rus’ historical term.