Russian White House

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From being a building in Russia having a white exterior. From Russian Белый дом (Belyj dom, White House) (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Surely the name is rather an analogy to the USA's White House?”)

Proper noun[edit]

Russian White House

  1. The primary government building of the Russian Federation, located in Moscow, also housing the Office of the Prime Minister of Russia

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