"mister"???

[Hunter, Robert]

While I taught in Novgorod the Great during the '92-'93 school year, my high
school students called me Robert Edwardovich.  It was the only alternative that
seemed to make sense.  Russian adults also called me that and that is what I
have on my visitka. I have been back to Novgorod eight times and Robert
Edwardovich is used in personal conversation and in the media.  A few Russian
adults have started to use Mister, sometimes with my first name --- Meester
Robert sonds and feels awkward.  My recommendation is to get yhour students
used to imya i otchestvo.
        Good luck.
        Robert Edwardovich

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