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Russian Language and Culture

This category includes questions and answers relating to Russian, the Slavic language of Russia, its people and their culture.

1,156 Questions

From which language family did the Russian language descend?

The Russian language belongs to the Indo-European language family, specifically to the East Slavic branch. It evolved from Old East Slavic, which was influenced by Old Church Slavonic, a liturgical language.

What languages does the Russians speak?

The primary language spoken in Russia is Russian. However, there are also numerous minority languages spoken throughout the country, such as Tatar, Ukrainian, Chechen, and others.

How do you spell thank you my angel in Russian?

Спасибо, мой ангел (Spah-si-boh moy an-ghel)

What is the Russian diminutive for fyodor?

The Russian diminutive for Fyodor is Fyodor, which is already a diminutive form of the name Fedor.

Are russian's fat or skinny?

It is not accurate to make generalizations about the body types of an entire population based on nationality. Body size and shape can vary widely within any group of people, regardless of their nationality.

What kind of houses do Russians live in?

All kinds. Much depends on whether they live in a town or city or out in the rural areas. Apartments are quite common, but single-family dwellings also exist.

If you're talking about "traditional" in the folk-style sense, they lived in wooden cabins (izba), generally with a single large room that had a very large stone oven for cooking and heating the house, and a smaller attic section sometimes.

What race are Russians?

Russians are considered a Slavic ethnic group. The majority of people in Russia are of Slavic descent, though there are also other ethnic groups in the country, such as Tatars, Caucasians, and others.

What type of alphabet is used by most Russians?

Most Russians use the Cyrillic alphabet, which consists of 33 letters and is derived from the Greek alphabet. It is the main writing system for languages such as Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian.

What do dogs say in Russian?

They say "гав-гав" pronounced "gaf-gAf"

"g" as in "great"

"a" as in "judge" or "armory"

Where do most Russians live western or eastern?

Most Russians live in western Russia, particularly in cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg. Eastern Russia, which includes regions such as Siberia and the Russian Far East, is more sparsely populated.

Good night your love in Russian?

The phrase does not make sense in English. Could you rephrase what you are trying to say? Then we'll translate it for you.

How do you write i miss you in Russian?

You can write "I miss you" in Russian as "Я скучаю по тебе" (pronounced as Ya skuchayu po tebe).

What Russian phrase is Schastleevo?

"Schastleevo" is the transliteration of the Russian word "счастливо", which translates to "goodbye" or "see you later" in English. This phrase is commonly used in Russia when parting ways with someone.

What is the meaning of the name jayesh?

The name Jayesh is of Indian origin and means "victorious" or "winner of the universe." It is a popular name in Hindu culture and symbolizes success and triumph.

How do you say goodby in Russian?

In Russian, "goodbye" is translated as "до свидания" (pronounced as "do svidaniya").

What do Russians like?

Russians generally enjoy socializing with friends and family, traditional Russian cuisine, outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing, literature, music, and watching sports like football and ice hockey. They also have a strong appreciation for art, history, and cultural events.

How do you say your Russian is good in Russian?

Depending on whether you want to sound formal or informal, it would be either:

"Вы хорошо говорите по-русски"-- "Vyh khah-rah-SHOH gah-vah-RIH-tye pah-ROOS-kih" or "Ты хорошо говоришь по-русски"-- Tyh khah-rah-SHOH gah-vah-RISH pah-ROOS-ki"

How do you say 14 in Russian?

In Russian, you say "14" as "четырнадцать" (chetirnadtsat').

Is norchem a Russian word?

I'm Russian and I don't know this word. The closest I can think of is "noch" meaning "night".

How do you say you speak a little Russian in Russian?

You would say it like:

Я говоpю немножко по-pусски - Ya govoryu nemnozhko po-russki translating directly to: I (only) speak a little Russian.

How do you say after you in Russian?

"After you" in Russian is после вас, pronounced posle vas. (pos as in posture, le as in lee, vas as in vast)