The Russian flu killed 1 million people from 1890 to 1891

俄罗斯流感（死亡100万人）

The Russian flu pandemic of 1889-1890 is the earliest for which detailed records are available.

1889-1890年的俄罗斯流感大爆发是最早的有史可查的传染病。

Despite documentation, scientists have yet to agree on the virus type of the flu and as recently as 2000 exhumed bodies for conclusive answers.

尽管有资料可查，科学家们最近在对2000多具尸体进行研究后才最终确定了该流感的病毒类型。

The flu began in Russia, but spread rapidly through Europe, reaching North America and Asia before tapering off.

该流感由俄罗斯开始迅速向欧洲传播，一直传到了北美和亚洲才逐渐减弱。