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Names in Russian Culture

Names in Russian Culture. By: Megan Slabicki. How to Address People. Two modes The polite/formal “you” ( Bbl ) The informal “you/thou” ( Tbl ) Polite C ombination of first and last Informal Nicknames. First Names. Two first names Written on official documents Nickname Nicknames

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Names in Russian Culture

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  1. Names in Russian Culture By: Megan Slabicki

  2. How to Address People • Two modes • The polite/formal “you” (Bbl) • The informal “you/thou” (Tbl) • Polite • Combination of first and last • Informal • Nicknames

  3. First Names • Two first names • Written on official documents • Nickname • Nicknames • Different from the whole first name • Used among friends and relatives

  4. Nicknames • Diminutives • Different from the whole first name • Used among friends and relatives • Many variations • Some names are too short to have a nickname • “Rodya”, “Rodenka”, and “Rodka”

  5. Name Days • Celebrate primary name • Almost like a second Birthday • Celebrated on the corresponding Saint day

  6. Endings on Names • “chka” or “ka” • Shows familiarity • Endearment • Referring to something as little/cute

  7. Patronymic Name Parts • Male- “ovich” or “evich” • RodionRomanovichRaskolnikov • Female- “ovna” or “evna” • AvdotyaRomanovnaRaskolnikova

  8. Meanings of Names Raskol’nik – split Luzha– puddle Razum– reason, intelligence Zametit’ – to notice Marmelad– sort of sweet candy

  9. Impact on the Novel? The meanings of the names gave an outside view that helped summarize the nature of the characters Societal norms shaped the way in which Dostoevsky used names in dialogue

  10. Works Cited "Addressing People in Russian." - Russian Culture. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2014. "C1002 Section 27 - Literature Humanities." C1002 Section 27 - Literature Humanities. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014. "DOSTOYEVSKY'S CRIME AND PUNISHMENT." DOSTOYEVSKY'S CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2014. "Google Images." Google Images. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014. "Russian Culture." - Russian Traditions. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014 "Russian Names: Nicknames, Patronymics and Family Names." About.com Eastern Europe Travel. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014.

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