Russian White House

English

Etymology

From being a building in Russia having a white exterior. From Russian Белый дом (Belyj dom, “White House”) (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Surely the name is rather an analogy to the USA's White House?”)

Proper noun

Russian White House

1. The primary government building of the Russian Federation, located in Moscow, also housing the Office of the Prime Minister of Russia

Synonyms

• White House

Translations

Translations

• Japanese: ベールイ・ドーム (Bērui Dōmu)
• Russian: Белый дом (ru) (Belyj dom)