barricade – n. a temporary wall, fence, or similar structure that is built to prevent people from entering an area
terminal – n. a building at an airport where people get on and off airplanes
Donetsk Peoples’ Republic – n. a self-declared republic in eastern Ukraine. Russia is the only major power to recognize it as a state.
dormitory – n. a building that has rooms where students can live
pledge of allegiance – n. a promise of support or loyalty to a country or group.
ideology – n. a set of political ideas
Soviet-era – adj. the period when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union (1922-1991)
facility – n. something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a specific purpose
grievance – n. a feeling of having been treated unfairly
biased – adj. having or showing an unfair tendency to believe that some people or ideas are better than others
coat of arms – n. a special group of pictures that belong to a person, family, or group of people and that are shown on a shield
diploma – n. a document which shows that a person has finished a course of study or has graduated from a school