Cryptic crossword clue
Russian department closing after student departed 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word OBLAST

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The straight part
We know that "Russian department" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case russian department = oblast.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does OBLAST mean?

OBLAST noun
  1. A region or province in Slavic or Slavic-influenced countries.

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