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In my experience it's more the Russian diminutives across the language that cause issues. If you're familiar with the nickname variations then it's easy to follow. If you aren't you'll be taking notes and looking up why Vladimir is called Vova or Volodya, or why Anna becomes Anya or Ayn.

It takes an adjustment or familiarity.

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Agree with that. But I also meant full-names.

With so many Williams, Johns, Franks, Bens, etc. reading a novel with exotic names is just breath of fresh air.

Also feel the same when watching non-English modern TV/web series. Like Nordic or Spanish stuff.