Learn Russian Russian Time and Calendar

Question 1

How do you say 'Monday' in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Понедельник (Ponedelnik)

Answer

Понедельник (Ponedelnik) is the Russian word for Monday, the first day of the work week.

Question 2

What does 'сегодня' (segodnya) mean in English?

Accepted Answer

Today

Answer

'Сегодня' (segodnya) means 'today' and is one of the most common time words in Russian.

Question 3

How do you say 'hour' in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Час (chas)

Answer

'Час' (chas) means 'hour' in Russian; it also appears in the phrase 'который час?' meaning 'what time is it?'

Question 4

Which month does 'январь' (yanvar) refer to?

Accepted Answer

January

Answer

'Январь' (yanvar) is the Russian word for January, the first month of the year.

Question 5

How do you ask 'What time is it?' in Russian?

Accepted Answer

Который час? (Kotoryy chas?)

Answer

'Который час?' (Kotoryy chas?) literally means 'which hour?' and is the standard way to ask the time in Russian.

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