“When revolt broke out in 1863, however, the emperor reacted with brutal suppression, imposing severe Russification.”

“The subsequent period of Sovietization and Russification, however, is regarded as the darkest period in the national history.”

“Soviet rule brought not only forced migration of Russian speakers, but also compulsory linguistic Russification.”

“This campaign, however, failed to wean the Romanians from their Western sympathies and instead intensified their traditional Russophobia.”

“Furthermore, the situation in Kyrgyzstan differs from that in Ukraine, for example, because Russophobia played no part in the Kyrgyz uprising.”

“Russophobia is inappropriate for an EU based on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental freedoms.”

“Despite being a confirmed Russophile, Rod is willing shoestring Scarborough to defeat the rouble-rousers Chelksi on Saturday.”

“Despite being politically inactive, he was accused of being a Russophile and was even framed for organising a plot against the prime minister.”

“On 9 August 1886, he was forced by a group of Russophile Bulgarian officers to sign a statement of abdication.”

“The politician was considered a Russophobe because of his decision that Bulgaria break off relations with Russia.”

“Already he had sought to allay the irritation prevalent in Russophobe circles in England.”