Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Russian Language
Most Russians in the tourist industry speak English well, but out on the street you'll
encounter a language barrier. In general, young Russians usually know at least a little
halting schoolroom English, while older people speak none at all. A few Russian
phrases go a long way:
English
Russian (Cyrillic/Roman)
Pronounced
Hello. (formal)
Здравствуйте. / Zdravtvuytye.
ZDRAH-stvooy-tyeh
Hi. (informal)
Привет. / Privyet.
pree-VYEHT
Yes.
Да. / Da.
dah
No.
Нет. / Nyet.
nyeht
