The subject title (Заголовок к тексту)

"Re:" is an abbreviation of “regarding” which means "the subject title" and is used after the salutation. This provides a further reference, saves introducing the subject in the first paragraph, and allows the writer to refer to it throughout the letter. Sometimes “Subject:” is used instead. The subject title is usually centered after the salutation and has a line for itself.

The body of the letter (Текст письма)

A business letter usually sticks to one problem and is very specific. The point discussed depends on the type of a letter. It usually consists of three main parts: the opening in which the sender gives the reason for writing, tells what sort of firm he represents (if necessary); the main part where he discusses the matter and gives details; and the closing in which he tells what further steps will be (are expected to be) taken.

The complimentary close (Завершение письма)

The closing formula depends on the form of salutation: "Yours sincerely" is used if the letter begins with "Dear Mr./Mrs.M..."; "Yours faithfully" if the letter begins with "Dear Sir/Madam" or “Dear Sirs”; "Yours truly" or "Very truly yours" if the letter begins with "Gentlemen". The comma after the close is optional.

The signature (Подпись)

Business letters are signed by hand in ink, clearly and legibly. The sender's name and title are typed below the signature. If the sender signs the letter on behalf of a company or another per­son, " per pro”

(means "for and on behalf of") abbreviated as “ p.p. ” is used before the name. Secretaries sometimes use it when signing letters on behalf of their bosses.

Initials of persons in charge (Пометка об исполнителях)

The capitalized initials “ JP ” belong to the writer of the letter, non-­capitalized initials “ rs ” — to the typist. They are used in large companies to know who is in charge of a particular letter.

The enclosure (Приложение)

If there are enclosures, e.g. leaflets, brochures, price-lists etc. with the letter they are mentioned in the left-hand corner at the bottom. It’s usually abbreviated as “Enc.” or “Encl.” and can be followed by the names of the enclosed materials.

Copies (Копии письма)

“ c.c.” = carbon copies

This abbreviation tells who else receives a copy of the letter and can be followed by the person’s name.

“b.c.c.” = blind carbon copies

If you will not want the addressee to know that other people have received copies, write it on the copies themselves, though not, of course on the top copy.

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