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University degree in translation, studying Chinese and Japanese

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Russian Language - how do you spell this last name in Russian

Expert: Anatoli - 4/7/2009

Question
In english it sounds like Katchuke

Answer
Hi,

The correct name is Tkachuk (Tkah-chOOk), with the 2nd syllable stressed. T and K are pronounced together, which may be hard for an English speaker. Etymology: "ткач" - "weaver".

It is of Ukrainian origin but quite common with Russians as well.

The Russian/Ukrainian spelling is Ткачук.

Regards,
Anatoli

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