Patronymic in Russia - how to use and how to form patronymics in Russian language

Lots of foreigners who learn Russian want to know what the patronymic is in Russian language. Why do Russians need this weird patronymic, it is old-fashioned, isn't it? At this Russian lesson I am going to explain - the origin / the etimology of the Russian word отчество (it means 'patronymic' in Russian), - how to form patronymics in Russian language, - how to use patronymics in Russia and why Russian people still need it! Your Russian teacher, Veronika #patronymic #russia #russian