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| Basic Russian Phrases |  Here are some basic words and phrases you should know when visiting Russia:
“Yes” – “dah”
“No” – “Nyet”
“Maybe” – “moh-zhit bit'”
“Hello” – “zdrav-stvooy-tye”
“Hi” – “preev-yet”
“Good Day” – “doh-bry dzyen'”
“Good Afternoon” – “doh-bry dzyen'”
“Good Night” – “doh-bry vyecher”
“Good Bye” (General Use) – “duh-svee-dah-nya”
“See You” (will see them in a short while) – “pah-kah”
“Farewell” (don't know when you'll see them next) – “proh-shchai”
“See you tomorrow” – “dah zav-trah”
“Please/You're Welcome” – “poh-zhahl-stah”
“Thank You” – “spah-see-bah”
“Sorry” – “proh-stee-tye”
“Welcome” – “dah-broh poh-zhahl-oh-vat'”
“How are you doing?” – “kahk dze-la?”
“Okay, Alright” – “Lahd-nah”
“Excellent” – “Khah-rah-sho”
“Pleased to meet you” – “oh-chen' pree-yaht-noh”
“Excuse me...” – “eez-ve-nee-tye”
“Do you speak English?” – “vi znah-yeh-tye an-glee-skee”
“How do you say in Russian?” – “Kahk pah-roos-kee”
“I don't understand” – “yah (neh-) poh-nee-mah-yoo”
“I (don't) know” – “yah (neh-) znah-yoo”
“What is your name?” – “kahk vas zah-voot?”
“My name is...” – “meen-yah zah-voot...”
“How much does it cost?” – “skohl-kuh stoy-it”
“That isn't necessary” – “nyet, neh nah-duh”
“Help me, please” – “pah-mah-gee-tyeh, poh-zhahl-stah”
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