Russian aristocratic circles considered the military oath as sacred; once given, it could never be broken, for any reason.

In Russian literary circles, it is important to have read it in order to maintain your credentials as a serious reader.

A helping hand or a rejection of a petition for help could create a storm in Russian literary circles, which Shtern suggests became very personal at times.

The book was well-received, further establishing his reputation in Russian intellectual circles, while placing him in the forefront of public consciousness.

He was feted in Russian literary circles but denied a work permit by the French authorities, and the family lived on the verge of poverty.

In 1903 his theory caused a stir in Russian technical circles.

Miss Tikanova, moreover, is a member of a distinguished family involved in Russian literary circles.

Cohen is well known in both Russian and American circles.

As a result the book was greatly discussed in the Russian political circles.

President Obama later withdrew the plan, in a move seen in Russian official circles as a vindication of the assertive foreign policy.