Like pre-1917 Russia, politically (7)

I believe the answer is:

tsarist

(Other definitions for tsarist that I've seen before include "Bolshevik opponent" , "Like Russia once" , "Russian royalist" , "One supporting ruler" , "Of emperors of old Russia" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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