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Russian Ordinal Numbers, Dates, and Years

Learn how to form and decline Russian ordinal numbers, ask and state exact calendar dates, and express calendar years for travel and daily scheduling.

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Lesson#1
In this deck, you will learn how to form ordinal numbers, state exact calendar dates, and express years in Russian. You will also use ordinals in practical travel and housing contexts, such as finding floors, seat rows, and train carriages.
Lesson#2
Ordinal numbers indicate the rank or position of an item in an ordered sequence. In Russian, ordinals decline like adjectives, agreeing in gender, number, and case with the noun they describe. For a masculine noun, first is 'первый' and second is 'второй'.
Quiz#3
How do you say 'first' in Russian, referring to a masculine noun?

первый

Quiz#4
How do you say 'second' in Russian, referring to a masculine noun?

второй

Lesson#5
The ordinal for third is unusual because it has a soft stem. The masculine form is 'третий', while the neuter form is 'третье'. Fourth returns to the regular hard adjective pattern with 'четвёртый'.
Quiz#6
How do you say 'third' in Russian, referring to a masculine noun?

третий

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