While Russia is often called the "Motherland," it also uses the masculine term Otechestvo (Fatherland), particularly in military and official contexts [18, 25, 35].
A Russian holiday on February 23 celebrating those who serve in the military [18]. Fatherland
The term is deeply associated with Germany , historically used to emphasize national unity and strength [14, 21]. While Russia is often called the "Motherland," it