Russian Travel Phrases for Common Situations

Even a handful of Russian phrases helps in day-to-day situations. The basics: Здра́вствуйте ("zdrastvuyte" — formal hello), Спаси́бо ("spasiba" — thank you), Пожа́луйста ("pazhaluysta" — please / you're welcome), Извини́те ("izvinite" — excuse me), and Я не понима́ю ("ya ne panimayu" — I don't understand) cover most polite interactions.

For practical situations you will want to know how to ask "How much does it cost?" (Ско́лько сто́ит?), "Where is…?" (Где…?), and "Do you speak English?" (Вы говори́те по-англи́йски?). Numbers, basic food vocabulary, and a few transit phrases turn a stressful day into a smooth one.

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