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Russian Dictionary

Большевик

Pronunciation BOHL-sheh-veek

Translation

bolshevik — Bolshevik

Context & Examples

Ленин был лидером большевиков.

Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks.

Большевики захватили власть в 1917 году.

The Bolsheviks seized power in 1917.

Cultural Note 🇷🇺

A Bolshevik was a member of the radical, majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party, which became the Communist Party. The term is historically loaded, associated with the 1917 October Revolution and the founding of the Soviet Union.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Большевик" mean in Russian?

"Большевик" translates to "bolshevik — Bolshevik" in English. It is pronounced as "BOHL-sheh-veek".

How do you pronounce "Большевик"?

The pronunciation of "Большевик" is: BOHL-sheh-veek

How to use "Большевик" in a sentence?

Example: "Ленин был лидером большевиков." which translates to "Lenin was the leader of the Bolsheviks.". Another example: "Большевики захватили власть в 1917 году." — "The Bolsheviks seized power in 1917.".

What is the cultural significance of "Большевик" in Russia?

A Bolshevik was a member of the radical, majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party, which became the Communist Party. The term is historically loaded, associated with the 1917 October Revolution and the founding of the Soviet Union.

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