elfie2022-03-21 15:56:39回复悄悄话
There are a lot of surnames in Russia that sounds unfamiliar, a lot more than the Chinese names.There's nothing strange at all.
全球战略2022-03-19 21:09:50回复悄悄话
There is a widespread saying throughout Europe (including Russia): If you scratch the skin of a Russian, you will see a Mongol (or Tartar). You don't need to scratch the skin of Putin, you can see a half-Mongol (or Tartar).