USSR

or U.S.S.R.

abbreviation for

1. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

USSR

abbreviation for

1. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

USSR

1. Abbreviation for Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , the official name of the former Soviet Union .

Example Sentences

Founded in the 1960s, when Ukraine was still part of the USSR, the Poltava military communications institute trains telecommunications specialists.

From BBC

But it says “it will be remembered that the Eastern front was not just Russia, but also the Ukrainians, the Belarusians and all the other countries that were part of the USSR.”

From BBC

Many observers see Putin’s focus on World War II as part of his efforts to revive the USSR’s clout and prestige and his reliance on Soviet practices.

From Seattle Times

World War II, in which the Soviet Union lost an estimated 27 million people, is a linchpin of Russia’s national identity, and officials bristle at any questioning of the USSR’s role.

From Seattle Times

The heavy machinery dates back to the USSR, there are still Soviet labels on the ruins, and Moscow has the old blueprints of the plants.

From BBC