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Exchanging Names and Surnames

Master essential Russian formulas to ask and state first names and surnames in both formal and informal registers.

A candid close-up, medium-distance shot of a young woman with a warm, inviting smile engaging in direct eye contact with an older, formally dressed man, his expression open and friendly, as if moments into a first conversation. They are framed against a softly blurred, vibrant backdrop of a traditional Russian city square, bathed in golden hour light, highlighting the subtle difference in their attire.
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25 Cards
Lesson#1
In this deck, you will learn how to ask people their names and introduce yourself in Russian. Russian uses specific spoken phrases for first names and surnames, distinguishing between friendly chats and polite, formal situations.
Lesson#2
In Russian, you do not use the verb 'to be' to introduce yourself. Instead, you say 'Меня зовут', which literally means 'they call me'. For example, to say 'My name is Anna', say 'Меня зовут Анна'.
Quiz#3
Translate into Russian: 'My name is Anna.'

Меня зовут Анна

Lesson#4
To ask a friend, a child, or someone of your own age their name, say 'Как тебя зовут?'. This is the informal way to ask 'What is your name?'.
Quiz#5
How do you say 'What is your name?' to a friend in Russian?

Как тебя зовут?

Lesson#6
The phrase 'Меня зовут' stays the same whether the speaker is a man or a woman. For example, to say 'My name is Maksim', you say 'Меня зовут Максим'.

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