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Russian phrasebook
Learn natural Russian for introductions, dining, directions, hotels, shopping, and public transport—with clear translations, short dialogues, and practice.
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Russian Introductions: Essential Phrases
Learn the Russian phrases you need for a first meeting: greeting someone, introducing yourself, asking basic personal questions, and ending the conversation naturally.
20 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Здравствуйте! — Hello!
- Привет! — Hi!
Russian Restaurant and Café Phrases
Practical Russian phrases for a restaurant or café in Russia: getting a table, ordering naturally, handling dietary needs, paying, and leaving politely.
20 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- У вас есть свободный столик на двоих? — Do you have a free table for two?
- Мы бы хотели сесть у окна. — We’d like to sit by the window.
How to Ask for Directions in Russian
Learn how to ask where a place is, understand simple route instructions, clarify what you heard, and thank the person helping you.
20 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Извините. — Excuse me.
- Простите, пожалуйста. — Excuse me, please.
Russian Hotel and Accommodation Phrases
Everyday Russian for checking in, asking about hotel services, reporting room problems, and checking out.
21 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Добрый день. У меня бронь на имя [name]. — Good afternoon. I have a reservation under [name].
- Я бронировал(а) номер на [dates]. — I booked a room for [dates].
Essential Russian Shopping Phrases
Everyday Russian for asking where something is, checking price, size, and colour, trying items on, paying, and handling a simple return or exchange.
19 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Здравствуйте, вы не подскажете, где здесь [item]? — Hello, could you tell me where [item] is here?
- У вас есть [item]? — Do you have [item]?
Russian Public Transport Phrases
Russian phrases for finding the right bus, train, platform, or stop, buying a ticket, checking times and transfers, and dealing with delays or a missed stop.
23 phrases · 2 conversations · 3-question practice
- A couple of examples
- Где остановка автобуса до центра? — Where is the bus stop for the city center?
- Это автобус до вокзала? — Is this the bus to the station?
Take your Russian further
Use these free Russian phrase guides on the website, then continue in the FluencyDrop app with audio stories, speaking practice, instant translations, vocabulary saving, and progress tracking.
