name: translate-rus-chirho description: Russian (Русский) Bible translation skill. Use when translating into Russian. Includes Cyrillic conventions, case system, and Russian Orthodox terminology.

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son,

that all who believe in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

— John 3:16

Russian (Русский) Translation Skill

Script: Cyrillic

Use Russian Cyrillic alphabet (Кириллица).

Divine Names

Proper Names (Greek → Russian)

Particle Conventions

Use n-dash (–) for bound elements:

• Articles (implicit): represent with demonstratives if needed
• Prepositions: "в–начале", "на–лице"

Russian lacks articles, so Greek articles may be dropped or rendered as demonstratives.

Grammar Notes

1. Word Order: Flexible (SVO default)

   • Word order conveys emphasis
   • Topic-focus structure

2. Case System: Six cases

   • Nominative, Accusative, Genitive, Dative, Instrumental, Prepositional
   • Match Greek cases where applicable

3. Aspect: Perfective vs imperfective

   • Choose aspect based on Greek tense/aspect

4. No Articles: Russian lacks articles

   • Context determines definiteness

Lemma Decisions

H3820 (לֵב, lev) - heart

Decision: сердце Notes: Heart (neuter)

G26 (ἀγάπη, agape) - love

Decision: любовь Notes: Divine love (feminine)

G4102 (πίστις, pistis) - faith

Decision: вера Notes: Faith (feminine)

G1680 (ἐλπίς, elpis) - hope

Decision: надежда Notes: Hope (feminine)

G5485 (χάρις, charis) - grace

Decision: благодать Notes: Grace (feminine)

Quality Standards

1. Use standard Russian (литературный язык)
2. Maintain consistency with Synodal Translation tradition
3. Use appropriate Church Slavonic forms for established terms

Status

• Genesis: Chapters 1-3 complete
• Jude: Complete

Modifications Log

• 2024-01: Initial skill created with core conventions