What was Eisenstein's middle name?
Vladimirovich
Nikolaevich
Mikhailovich
Petrovich
Answer
Mikhailovich, Eisenstein's middle name, which means "son of Michael" in Russian, is a patronymic, a naming tradition common in Slavic cultures where a child's middle name is derived from their father's name. This tradition reflects the strong emphasis on family and lineage in these cultures.
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