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What are some useful Russian phrases for beginners

Learn Essential Russian Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level: What are some useful Russian phrases for beginners
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Here are some useful Russian phrases for beginners to get started:

Greetings

  • Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) — Hello (formal)
  • Привет (Privet) — Hi (informal)
  • До свидания (Do svidaniya) — Goodbye
  • Пока (Poka) — Bye (informal)
  • Доброе утро (Dobroye utro) — Good morning
  • Добрый день (Dobryy den) — Good afternoon
  • Добрый вечер (Dobryy vecher) — Good evening

Basic Politeness

  • Пожалуйста (Pozhaluysta) — Please / You’re welcome
  • Спасибо (Spasibo) — Thank you
  • Извините (Izvinite) — Excuse me / I’m sorry

Introductions and Questions

  • Как вас зовут? (Kak vas zovut?) — What is your name? (formal)
  • Как тебя зовут? (Kak tebya zovut?) — What is your name? (informal)
  • Меня зовут… (Menya zovut…) — My name is…
  • Как дела? (Kak dela?) — How are you?
  • Сколько вам лет? (Skolko vam let?) — How old are you?

Common Phrases

  • Где туалет? (Gde tualet?) — Where is the toilet?
  • Я не говорю по-русски (Ya ne govoryu po-russki) — I don’t speak Russian
  • До скорого (Do skorogo) — See you soon
  • До встречи (Do vstrechi) — Until next time
  • Не волнуйтесь! (Ne volnuytes) — Don’t worry!

This set covers greetings, basic manners, introductions, and essential survival phrases for beginners starting with Russian conversations and travel situations.

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