Soviets

/ ˈsɒv-; ˈsəʊvɪəts /

noun

1. the people or government of the former Soviet Union

Example Sentences

Unlike the Space X’s Crew Dragon capsule, which lands in water, Starliner will touch down in the Arizona or New Mexico desert in a parachute ground landing pioneered by the Soviets decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times

A member of the family that owns the Hyatt hotel chain, Pritzker noted that his family emigrated penniless while fleeing the Soviets in Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times

The capsule will touch down in the Arizona or New Mexico desert in a parachute ground landing pioneered by the Soviets decades ago, rather than the ocean landings typical of U.S. space flights.

From Los Angeles Times

Six years later, the Soviets, the U.S. and the United Kingdom signed a treaty declaring outer space a global commons that could be used for only peaceful purposes.

From Seattle Times

After the Soviets abandoned their search, the U.S. found the vessel.

From Seattle Times