1. My instinct is to say that this is not intentional, but with this show it's hard to tell. In any case, I'd be seriously impressed if this was thought out.
2. Having said that, my theory is that this is over-correction, exactly because nicknames are such an integral part of Russian culture. And these things are so culture oriented anyway, it's dangerous territory to start using them.
Have we ever seen Gregory's team call him by name?
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Date: 2013-08-04 01:55 pm (UTC)2. Having said that, my theory is that this is over-correction, exactly because nicknames are such an integral part of Russian culture. And these things are so culture oriented anyway, it's dangerous territory to start using them.
Have we ever seen Gregory's team call him by name?