Breakdown of В клинике вакцинация проводится бесплатно.
в
in
проводиться
to be conducted
клиника
the clinic
вакцинация
the vaccination
бесплатно
free of charge
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Questions & Answers about В клинике вакцинация проводится бесплатно.
Why is клинике in the prepositional case and not in another case?
In Russian, the preposition в meaning “in” (with location) requires the prepositional case. The ending -е on клиника shows it’s singular prepositional, so в клинике = “in the clinic.”
What part of speech is вакцинация, and what role does it play here?
вакцинация is a feminine noun (a Latin-derived loanword) in the nominative singular. It functions as the subject of the sentence, referring to the act or process of vaccinating.
The verb проводится—what form is this, and why is it used instead of an active form?
проводится is the passive (indefinite) form of проводить (“to conduct, carry out”), imperfective aspect, present tense, 3rd person singular.
- Passive because the performer of the action (the person or medical staff) isn’t specified.
- Imperfective because it describes a general, habitual action (“is carried out regularly”).
Why is проводится singular and not plural?
Russian verbs agree with their subjects. Here, вакцинация is singular (feminine), so the verb must be 3rd person singular: проводится. A plural verb would require a plural subject.
How does бесплатно function grammatically in this sentence?
бесплатно is an adverb meaning “free of charge.” It directly modifies the verb проводится, describing the manner of the action. No preposition or additional case is needed.
Can I use без оплаты instead of бесплатно? Are they the same?
They’re similar but slightly different in style:
- бесплатно is a single-word adverb “for free.”
- без оплаты is a prepositional phrase “without payment.”
Both are correct, but без оплаты can sound more formal or descriptive.
Does word order matter? For example, can I say Вакцинация в клинике проводится бесплатно?
Yes, Russian is fairly flexible.
- В клинике вакцинация проводится бесплатно. (Emphasis on location)
- Вакцинация в клинике проводится бесплатно. (Emphasis on the process)
Both versions are grammatically correct; the nuance shifts depending on what you want to highlight.
How do I pronounce бесплатно, and where is the stress?
Pronunciation: [bʲɪˈsplatnə]. The stress falls on the second syllable: бе-сплат-но (“byes-PLAT-nuh”).