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John Cleese – How about Russian?

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Best recitation of a Russian poem ever

On the Beauty of the Russian Language

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The prettiest and coolest in the whole world

What Does Russian Sound Like?

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An unnecessary question, that’s clear from the start. You hear how Russian sounds everywhere here, and you’ll come to an answer yourself if you haven’t already. Still, it might be interesting to hear how others perceive the sound of Russian. Also, to see what kind of reputation the language enjoys (or endures).

Russians and English

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Another reason to learn Russian (see Why Learn Russian) is that Russians don’t speak English. Or rather, not everyone does. And among those who do, not all are equally fluent. How come? Let’s explore. With insights from the Russians themselves at the end.

Family Name, First Name, and Patronymic (FIO) and Names in Russian

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A Russian name consists of three parts: a first name (имя), a patronymic or father’s name (отчество), and a last or family name (фамилия). The abbreviation Ф.И.О. (фамилия, имя, отчество) is well-known to Russians and appears on their passports, driver’s licenses, and related documents.