When talking about tricky subjects in Russian debates, choosing the right words is really important. Here are some key points to keep in mind:

1. Rhetorical Techniques:

   • Аналогия (analogiya) means analogy. This helps you make comparisons.
   • Контраргумент (kontrargument) means counterargument. It's what you use to show a different opinion.

2. Complex Sentences:

   • You can say things like: "Хотя многие считают, что..., я уверен, что..." This means "Although many believe that..., I am convinced that...".

3. Paraphrasing and Summarizing:

   • When wrapping up discussions, use основная идея (osnovnaya ideya) for main idea, and резюмировать (rezyumirovat') to mean summarize.

4. Active Listening:

   • Listen for phrases like в частности (v chastnosti), which means in particular. This can help you understand specific points better.

5. Writing Coherently:

   • Use important words like сущность (sushchnost'), meaning essence, and принцип (printsip), which means principle, to strengthen your arguments.

By using these terms in your conversations, you’ll be able to share your thoughts more clearly!