러시아 및 구소련 국가들의 하위 행정 구역 단위.
An administrative division or region in Russia, the former Soviet Union, and some other post-Soviet states.
예문:
"The Novosibirsk Oblast is a major industrial and scientific center in Siberia."
"Each oblast in the Russian Federation has its own local government and legislative body."
"The governor of the oblast announced new measures to improve regional infrastructure."