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Common Russian phrases to break the ice in social situations

Speak Russian Small Talk - Build Connections with Natives: Common Russian phrases to break the ice in social situations
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Here are some common Russian phrases to break the ice in social situations:

  • Привет! (Privet!) — Hi!
  • Как дела? (Kak dela?) — How are you?
  • Что нового? (Shto novogo?) — What’s new?
  • Как жизнь? (Kak zhizn’?) — How’s life?
  • Давай (Davay) — Let’s go / Come on (also used for “Okay” or to encourage)
  • Приятно познакомиться (Priyatno poznakomit’sya) — Nice to meet you
  • Откуда вы? (Otkuda vy?) — Where are you from? (formal)
  • Чем занимаешься? (Chem zanimaeshsya?) — What have you been up to?
  • Сколько лет, сколько зим! (Skol’ko let, skol’ko zim!) — Long time no see!
  • Здорово! (Zdorovo!) — Hey! / Cool!

These phrases are useful to start friendly interactions and show interest in the other person in informal or semi-formal settings. 2, 5, 8

If interested, the pronunciation or usage tips can also be provided.

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