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by iakov 1278 days ago
And annoying the language speakers. Pёtr is painful to read. Peter, Pyotr, Peter, Пётр, pick any, but don't mix and match please!
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What about the other way? Would it be legit to transliterate the english nickname Pete as Пить?

Много городов у вас в России))

That is how it is done when translating literature, right? Pete becomes Пит - just like you are pronouncing Pete.