| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| UKR | Rus. neighbor |
| URBE | "Rus in ..." |
| URBE | Rus in ... |
| SSR | Onetime Rus. state |
| SSR | Former Rus. state |
| SSRS | Ukr. and Rus., once |
| SSRS | Rus. and Ukr., once |
| SSR | Rus., e.g., formerly |
| USSR | Rus., Ukr., etc., once |
| NOR | Its easternmost point borders Rus. |
| URBE | Rus in ... (country in town): Lat. |
| IOC | Its 2014 games will be held in Sochi, Rus. |
