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Read and Listen to Russian: Why Do Russians Have Several Names?

Hello! 👋
Welcome to a lesson on Russian culture and grammar!

In this video, we figure out why the same person in Russia can be called Alexander, Sasha, or Sashenka.

A Russian name is not just a word, it is a system of relationships.

We will look at 4 key levels of a name: from the formal full name to diminutive and even rude forms.

Learn the main rules of address in Russia, how to correctly address friends, colleagues, and superiors to sound natural and polite!

We will also analyze what diminutives (endearing forms) are and how to avoid mistakes when using them.

📚 For Your Practice (Level A2 and Above)

Listen to the native speaker (me!) and read the text on the screen simultaneously.

Practice listening and reading to improve your understanding of the Russian language.

Great for those looking for Russian for beginners A2.

🎁 Useful Material!

To help you avoid confusion in the variety, we have prepared a special guide for you:
Download the full list of the 15 most popular male and 15 female names and their forms (PDF) via the link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12AcB...

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0:00 Introduction: Why do Russians have several names?
0:54 Full Name (When to use "Vy")
2:03 Short Name (For friends)
3:34 Diminutive Name (Love and family)
4:38 Rude Name (Forms to avoid!)
5:56 The Main Rule for Choosing a Name