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Etymology
From Russian and  (страна́ четы́реста четы́ре), suggesting claims about Ukraine as an illegitimate state. Later repurposed by Ukrainian netizens.

Noun

 * 1) Ukraine.
 * 2)  Russia.

Usage notes

 * Mainly used by Russian nationalists, referencing expansionist claims about the whole of Ukraine as Russian territory, and perceived illegitimacy of the country or its government after the ousting of former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych during the Euromaidan protests of 2014.
 * Since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, some Ukrainians have used it back towards Russia, referencing international sanctions against and criminal investigations of Russia and the international arrest warrant for its president. (Compare .)

Synonyms
Terms referring to Ukraine:


 * (historical term)
 * (mocking the first words of Ukraine's anthem)
 * (mocking the first words of Ukraine's anthem)
 * (mocking the first words of Ukraine's anthem)
 * (mocking the first words of Ukraine's anthem)
 * (mocking the first words of Ukraine's anthem)
 * (mocking the first words of Ukraine's anthem)
 * (mocking the first words of Ukraine's anthem)
 * (mocking the first words of Ukraine's anthem)

For more examples, see Thesaurus:Украина

Terms referring to Russia: