Врач
The generic Russian word for doctor is врач. It is an end-stressed, first declension noun:
| Sg | Pl | |
| Nom | врач | врачи |
| Acc | врача | врачей |
| Gen | ||
| Pre | враче | врачах |
| Dat | врачу | врачам |
| Ins | врачом | врачами |
Russia has some great doctors. Although they often do not have access to the latest Western equipment, they have profound clinical experience, and I have never regretted sending my students to Russian doctors when they are ailing. Twice this last summer I had to take students to the doctor or hospital, and, to the best my eye can tell, they did exactly the things necessary for the students' conditions. Here are a few sample sentences:
| —Сколько врачей здесь работает? — Здесь работает четыре врача. |
“How many doctors work here?” “Four doctors work here.” |
| Мы с Мариной только что обсудили нового врача. Он такой красивый! | Marina and I were just talking about the new doctor. He is so handsome. |
| Медсестра подошла к врачу и передала ему документы. | The nurse walked up to the doctor and handed him the documents. |
| — Я хочу быть врачом. — Ты вообще не умеешь учиться. Лучше становись терапевтом-массажистом. |
“I want to be a doctor.” “You don't have any idea how to study. It would be better for you to become a massage therapist.” |
Actually, that last line is potentially misleading. The word терапевт, when used by itself, is often the equivalent of ‘general practitioner,’ so just because someone is called a терапевт does not mean he are not a physician.
One last comment... although the example sentences assumed a male doctor, most doctors in Russia are actually women.
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