Russian has a wide range of forms of address, and choosing the right one depends on age, social context, level of formality, and personal relationships. In this post, you’ll find an overview of the most common ways to address people in Russian — from using a first name and patronymic in formal situations to the affectionate forms used with family members and romantic partners. The examples will help you understand when and how each form is appropriate in real conversation.

Как вы ду́маете, каки́е са́мые популя́рные имена́ в Росси́и сего́дня? Если вы ска́жете, что это Мари́я, Алекса́ндра, Софи́я для де́вочек...

When you become a student of Russian, you might be curious what to do with your non-Russian name. Here are some suggestions on how to...