What essential Russian phrases should I learn first in daily conversations

For daily conversations in Russian, some essential phrases to learn first include greetings, polite expressions, and basic communication needs. Here are key Russian phrases to get started:

• Hello / Hi: Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) — formal, Привет (Privet) — informal
• Goodbye: До свидания (Do svidaniya)
• Please: Пожалуйста (Pozhaluysta)
• Thank you: Спасибо (Spasibo)
• Yes / No: Да (Da) / Нет (Net)
• Excuse me / Sorry: Извините (Izvinite)
• How are you?: Как дела? (Kak dela?)
• Good / Fine: Хорошо (Khorosho)
• My name is…: Меня зовут… (Menya zovut…)
• Do you speak English?: Вы говорите по-английски? (Vy govorite po-angliyski?)
• I don’t understand: Я не понимаю (Ya ne ponimayu)
• Where is…?: Где находится…? (Gde nakhoditsya…?)
• Help!: Помогите! (Pomogite!)

These phrases cover basic greetings, polite interactions, introductions, and common needs that are crucial for everyday communication and are a good foundation for further learning. ^{1, 11}

Focusing on these will help you engage in simple conversations and navigate daily situations in Russian-speaking environments.

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