half-swastika
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half-swastika
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Calque of Russian полусвастика (polusvastika).
noun half-swastikas
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The Z letter used by Russian nationalists, usually to support Vladimir Putin or the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Often this half-swastika is painted orange and black like St. George Ribbon, which is a symbol of the Great Victory – and it is everything you need to know about the power of propaganda that’s been poured into Russian ears for more than a decade.
Similar: zwastika
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noun symbol used by Russian nationalists
| हिन्दी | ज़्वास्तिक zvāstik |
|---|---|
| Русский | полусвастика polusvastika |
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title = {half-swastika},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
