Russian Classes: Dative case with Victor Tsoi

Сергей Борисов/МАММ/МДФ, Александр Чумичев и Александр Шогин /ТАСС

Привет!

Today we're taking a look at one of the songs of cult 80s musician Victor Tsoi- “Песня без слов” (“A Song Without Words”). It's not only a great song, but also a wonderful example of the dative case. Here, the dative case is used to indicate "to whom/for whom" something is addressed, given, or directed to. You'll find the nouns in the dative case marked in orange.

Some more examples:

• Я отправил письмо другУ из России.
  I sent a letter to my friend from Russia.
• Иван купил подарок очень дорогой подарок своей девушкЕ.
  Ivan bought a very expensive gift for his girlfriend.

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