But it's a start to restoring Russian influence in the region, he added.

The north is also where you'll find some Russian influence.

Russian musical influences can be heard in their music as well.

They thought the division of the two provinces a check on Russian influence.

Russian influence may also be observed during the founding period.

During the 18th century, Russian influence rapidly increased toward the region.

That is to make Russian political influence important from one end of the continent to another, and to do it while the world cheers.

Once again military force is destabilising countries which are trying to free themselves from Russian influence.

The country is, we know, an area of Russian influence, and also has an American military base.

All three of them are more susceptible to Russian influence than we would like.