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LOL Awesome :lol:

When I lived in Russia, Vasya was a common nickname for cats!!!

This is what I meant by "intuitive."

I see. So, only call people the names they introduce themselves by?

It's intuitive, isn't it? When to use nicknames and which ones to use?

It's not a bad idea. Or at least an interesting article for a travelogue :thumbs:

Maybe someone can explain in greater depth how/when it's OK to use diminutives? I know I've accidentally...

LOL!!!
:obm:

In other word's I opened up Pandora's box!!! Hey, I wonder what her diminutive was? Dora?

I only know a handful of Russian nicknames - please add any I didn't think of!! (& correct me if I am wrong about any!)


Иван - Ваня
Владимир - Володя
Павел - Паша
Дмитрий - Дима
Николай -...