I'm gonna disagree with this sentiment. I lived in Moscow for a little while and have friends in the Russian speaking community in the States. My name has a letter combination that Russian speakers flat out can't say, there's no sound like it in their language. But I don't expect them to change for me. I change the pronunciation of my name when I introduce myself to Russians. It's just easier that way. I guess it's a little different than picking a Russian name, but it's the idea that we have to learn how to say unfamiliar sounds that I disagree with. Easier for one person to change than millions. That's just my perspective on it.
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