This is the 2808th most frequent Russian word.
русский
"Russian" – relating to Russia, its people, or the Russian language.
Language: The word 'русский' is used as an adjective to describe the type of language being studied.
Я изучаю русский язык.
I am learning the Russian language.
Culture: The word 'русский' is used as an adjective to describe the cultural identity associated with Russia.
Она гордится своей русской культурой.
She is proud of her Russian culture.
Nationality: The word 'русский' is used as a noun to refer to an individual of Russian nationality or ethnicity.