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All Basic Greeting Words and Phrases in Russian (With Pronunciation)
Whether you’re planning to visit Russia, want to connect with Russian-speaking friends, or are learning the language for work or study, mastering basic Russian greetings and phrases is a must.
At ILC Classes, we specialize in interactive Russian language lessons for beginners and offer in-person and online Russian classes in Delhi. Here’s your guide to the most common and useful Russian phrases to get you started!
👋 Basic Greetings in Russian
These simple greetings will help you start any conversation in Russian on the right foot:
- Привет! (Privét!) – Hi! (informal)
- Здравствуйте! (Zdrávstvuyte!) – Hello! (formal)
- Как дела? (Kak delá?) – How are you?
- Как тебя зовут? (Kak tebyá zovút?) – What’s your name?
- Меня зовут… (Menyá zovút…) – My name is…
- Очень приятно! (Óchen’ priyátno!) – Nice to meet you!
- До свидания! (Do svidániya!) – Goodbye!
- Пока! (Poká!) – Bye! (informal)
- Доброе утро! (Dóbroye útro!) – Good morning!
- Добрый вечер! (Dóbryy vécher!) – Good evening!
- Доброй ночи! (Dóbroy nóchi!) – Good night!
💡 Tip: Pronunciation is key when learning Russian. Listening to native speakers can really help. Forvo.com is a great resource to hear native pronunciations of Russian words.
🗣️ Daily Conversations in Russian
Start speaking like a native with these essential everyday phrases:
- Как ты? (Kak ty?) – How are you? (informal)
- Я хорошо. (Ya khoroshó.) – I’m fine.
- Пожалуйста. (Pozháluysta.) – Please.
- Спасибо. (Spasíbo.) – Thank you.
- Большое спасибо! (Bol’shóye spasíbo!) – Thank you very much!
- Извините. (Izviníte.) – Excuse me / Sorry.
- Ничего страшного. (Nichyegó stráshnogo.) – It’s okay.
- Пожалуйста. (Pozháluysta.) – You’re welcome.
- Да. (Da.) – Yes.
- Нет. (Net.) – No.
- Может быть. (Mózhet byt’) – Maybe.
🏡 Learn Russian Locally in Delhi
Looking for Russian classes near you? ILC Classes offers both in-person and online Russian lessons in Delhi, taught by native-speaking tutors who focus on real-world communication. Whether you’re preparing for travel, business, or cultural exchange, we’ll help you feel confident speaking Russian from day one.
📍 Visit our Course Page to learn more about our beginner-friendly Russian programs.
🌍 Why Learn Russian?
Russian is one of the most spoken languages in the world with over 250 million speakers. Whether you’re visiting Russia, Ukraine, or countries in Central Asia, Russian can open doors in both personal and professional life.
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📌 Final Thoughts
These 22 essential Russian greetings and everyday phrases are the perfect way to begin your language journey. Start small, practice daily, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes — that’s how language learning works!
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