Shuravi

Shuravi, shouravi, or shurawi (Persian: شوروی‎‎, Tajik: Шуравӣ) is the Persian term for the word "Soviet", it has been derived from the word shura (شورا), a word of Arabic origin meaning "council". This term is also the collective image of Soviet soldiers and military specialists in Afghanistan. The image has been widely spread among Afghani people. A motto "Marg bar shouravi", meaning "death to the Soviets", was popular among mujahideens.

Shuravi

Shuravi, shouravi, or shurawi (Persian: شوروی‎‎, Tajik: Шуравӣ) is the Persian term for the word "Soviet", it has been derived from the word shura (شورا), a word of Arabic origin meaning "council". This term is also the collective image of Soviet soldiers and military specialists in Afghanistan. The image has been widely spread among Afghani people. A motto "Marg bar shouravi", meaning "death to the Soviets", was popular among mujahideens.