Hi, I am currently researching Russian/Soviet history for a novel I am writing. I would like some help with creating Russian names for my characters.

I have read on one website that names are constructed in 3 parts, the forename (imya), the patronymic (otchestvo), and the family name (familya).

I can find forenames and surnames using searches but I am not sure about the patronymic part. Also, are there any constrictions to what names can be placed with what? i.e Feminine and Masuline etc?

Many Thanks
David