Message: "Your Kind Assistance Requested -- Russian Surnames"

[Opinions] Your Kind Assistance Requested -- Russian Surnames

by Made in DNA (guest)

9/19/2005, 5:44 PM

Good morning, I am a short story author, looking for assistance concerning Russian surnames. I have a character who is of Russian decent, therefore I would like a real last name to add to the authenticity of one of my stories.

I am looking for something that starts with a "V", but any suggestions will do. The character isn't a primary character and therefore does not need a name with "meaning", just a name that is not "made-up". Yes, of course, I am currently scouring the Internet for names, and I will continue to do so, however, if a kind soul would be willing, please post an answer here or to my email address MOPED_RONIN AT HOTAMIL DOT COM, I would be most appreciative.

Warmest regards,
Made in DNA

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- Jenna (Jenna R)

9/20/2005, 11:26 AM

Vershinin is another, from Anton Chekov's play. Just remember to add the 'a' if your character's female.

- Miranda (Randee15) +2

9/19/2005, 8:21 PM

See here for a whole bunch of surnames: http://snipurl.com/ht19.

The rest of the site is well worth browsing, btw, though it doesn't appear to be updated anymore.

Miranda
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- Arcadia +1

9/19/2005, 9:00 PM

I second this recommendation - excellent site!

made you look

Arcadia

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- Chrisell

9/19/2005, 9:04 PM

Thirded - couldn't live without it!

♦ Chrisell ♦

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- Bear (guest)

9/19/2005, 5:49 PM

Volkov / Volkova
Vasiliev / Vasilieva
Sokolov / Sokolova

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