Heard someone in a hurry in the country (6)

I believe the answer is:

russia

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'country' is the definition.
(Russia is an example)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for russia that I've seen before include "in E" , "Country where Omsk is situated" , "What was the RSFSR" , "Former Communist country of eastern Europe and northern Asia" , "Sing US airs badly in the country" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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