What is one of the short forms of the name 'Vladimir'?

(*) Vlad

(*) Vlado


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The short form of the name “Vladimir” is Vova. In Russian. we also use Volodja as well as Vovan. Vovan is kind of slang among young people.

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Funny thing is that many non-Russian speakers think that “Vlad” is short for “Vladimir”, which is why they call Vladimir Putin “Vlad” to his chagrin :wink:

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I thought this also, including online friends named “Vlad”. I guess I know better now.

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