The non-Slavic countries of Eastern Europe include Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Hungary, Albania, Turkey, Cyprus, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
Yes, Russia is a relatively common name in some cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe and among Slavic-speaking populations. It is often used as a given name or surname. However, its usage is not as widespread as more traditional names and may be less familiar in non-Slavic regions. Overall, while it exists, it is not among the most popular names globally.
The Slavs are one of the major language groups of Europe. The Slavs occupy much of Eastern Europe. They are important because there are so many of them. Russia is the largest Slavic nation. Others are (from north to south): Poland, Belarus, Czech Republic, Slovakia, All of former Yugoslavia except Kosovo (Yugoslavia = southern Slavs), Ukraine and Bulgaria. Non-slavic nations in Eastern Europe include Finland, the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania), Hungary and Romania.
There are three other major languages families in Europe besides the Slavic family--Germanic, Romance, and Finno-Ugric--so some non-Slavic languages would be Portuguese, Danish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Magyar (Hungarian), Finnish, and other languages like Greek and Turkish.
You may be referring to Russia's influence in eastern Europe. Most of Russia is not in Europe, but a large part of it is.
It refers to the division of Communist Eastern Europe and Non-communist Western Europe.
Slavic people speak Slavic languages. Some of the most common are:RussianPolishCzechSlovakBulgarianUkrainianBelarussianRusynSlovenianBosnianCroatianMontenegrinMacedonianChurch SlavonicFurthermore, some Slavic people speak non-Slavic languages as well, particularly:EnglishGermanRomanianHungarianFrench
The Iron Curtain was the line drawn between Western and Eastern Europe, or Communistic and Non-Communistic Europe.
Pan-Slavism aimed to unite all Slavic peoples, promoting their cultural and political solidarity. It sought to foster a sense of shared identity and heritage among Slavic nations, which were often under the influence or control of non-Slavic powers. The movement gained momentum in the 19th century, particularly as a response to nationalism and imperialism in Europe. Ultimately, Pan-Slavism aspired to achieve political autonomy and cooperation among Slavic states.
The Russian Federation comprises over 6 million square miles. It covers many different non-Slavic ethnic groups. Many are Asian ethnic groups.
Cyrillic alphabet is used to write and it is the base of many alphabets from Slavic and non Slavic origin. Nowadays it is also used for Computer Enconding.
The Iron Curtain.
Russia has many non-Slavic peoples due to its history of expansion and conquest, which brought various ethnic groups under its control. These regions include Siberia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Far East, where diverse populations with their own languages, cultures, and traditions reside. Additionally, the Soviet policy of promoting unity among different nationalities within its borders further contributed to the diversity of Russia's population.