Relative clauses are a key part of making more detailed sentences in Russian. They help you add extra information about a noun, which gives readers a clearer picture. Here’s a simple guide on how they work, along with some examples:

How to Create Relative Clauses

1. Relative Pronouns: The most common word used for this in Russian is "который" (which, who, that). This word helps connect the main part of the sentence to the extra information about the noun.

2. Placement: The relative clause usually comes right after the noun it describes and starts with the relative pronoun. The basic structure looks like this:

   • Main Part + Noun + Relative Clause

Examples of Relative Clauses in Sentences

1. Talking About People:

   • Девушка, которая читает книгу, моя сестра.
     (The girl who is reading a book is my sister.)

2. Talking About Things:

   • Книга, которую я читаю, интересная.
     (The book that I am reading is interesting.)

3. Talking About Places:

   • Город, в котором я живу, красивый.
     (The city where I live is beautiful.)

4. Talking About Events:

   • Вечеринка, на которую ты пригласил меня, будет завтра.
     (The party you invited me to is tomorrow.)

Important Points to Remember

• The relative pronoun should match the noun it describes in gender (like boy/girl or masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).
• Use the right case depending on what the noun does in the relative clause.
• Using relative clauses makes your sentences more detailed and interesting. It helps you express yourself better in Russian.

Try to write your own sentences with relative clauses! This will help you practice and understand how they work even more!