Russian names

Kursk

Kursk is a Russian submarine name.

Name of a nuclear submarine of the Russian Navy that in the year 2000 became famous internationally for sinking with 118 crew members on board.

It receives the name of a city of Russia.

Laika

In the history of space exploration, few names resonate with as much emotion and symbolism as that of Laika. This Moscow street dog became the first living creature to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter in the space race and capturing the attention of the whole world.

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Lara

Lara is a a girl name. It has two origins:

  1. Russian name. Short form of Larisa.
  2. Variant of the Ancient Roman name Larunda.

Mariya

Mariya is a Russian girl name.

Russian form of Maria.

Masha

Masha is a Russian girl name.

Diminutive of Mariya.

Matrioshka

Matrioshka is a Russian pet name for female dog.

Name of a popular Russian doll that is hollow inside and houses several smaller copies of herself.

Mila

Mila is a baby girl name. It has two meanings and origins:

  1. Russian name. Originally it was a diminutive of Slavic names containing the element “milu” (gracious, dear).
  2. Spanish name. Short form of Milagros.

Milenka

Milenka is a feminine name that, although not one of the most common, possesses a very rich beauty and meaning. Let’s explore its origin and what it conveys. (more…)

Mir

Mir is an unisex Russian pet name for dog. Meaning “world“.

Misha

Misha is a Russian pet name for male bear.

Russian form of Mickey.

Also Misha was the mascot of 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.