Russianize

Russianize
/rush"euh nuyz'/, v.t., Russianized, Russianizing.
1. to make Russian; impart Russian characteristics to.
2. to subordinate and force to adhere to Russian culture, ideology, etc.
3. (sometimes l.c.) to treat (leather) by a process similar to that used on Russia leather or by any process that will produce such leather.
Also, esp. Brit., Russianise.
[1825-35; RUSSIAN + -IZE]

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