Central and Eastern Europe Vocabulary - Russia

extremely great in extent, size, or area

(of an area) to extend over a specific distance

to cover a significant distance or expanse

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

an area of scenery visible in a single view

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

magnificent in size and appearance

to extend from one side to the other

a region of the earth that has the same standard time

having eyes fully open, often showing surprise, wonder, or innocence

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

the common grain that is used in making flour, taken from a cereal grass which is green and tall

a group of mountains or hills in a line

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

to lose the chance to take advantage of something, particularly a good opportunity

to control and be in charge of a country

a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

a person who controls or leads a country, territory, or group of people

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

to be the cause of something

a country under the control of one government

a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world

a state of political hostility that existed from 1945 until 1990 between countries led by the Soviet Union and countries led by the United States

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

to fall into pieces or separate

a dish consisting of small balls of dough that can be baked, fried, or boiled, served with meat

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

a company that produces ballets

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

*** the very best of a particular group of people or things.

used to refer to a particular topic or situation when discussing or considering something

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

an open area at the meeting of two or more streets

to occur at a specific time or location

a building's roof that is rounded

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

the property of being extremely abundant

in a sudden or unexpected way

to deal with a bad or imperfect situation as positively as possible

a flat round cake that is thin and is made with milk, eggs, and flour, cooked on a hot surface, typically a griddle or frying pan

the practice of riding a sled on snow as a sport or hobby

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

to recognize or commemorate a significant occasion by performing a specific action or ritual

a military event where military units, personnel, and equipment are displayed or marched in formation to display power or be inspected

a track with rails along which trains run

during movement from one place to another