Phrasebook
Basic Russian Phrases for Indian Travellers
English is limited outside hotels and tourist zones. Learning a few Russian words will make your trip smoother and friendlier.
Greetings & Basics
| Russian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Здравствуйте | ZDRAST-voo-i-tye | Hello (formal) |
| Привет | pree-VYET | Hi (informal) |
| Спасибо | spa-SEE-ba | Thank you |
| Пожалуйста | pa-ZHAL-sta | Please / You're welcome |
| Да / Нет | da / nyet | Yes / No |
| Извините | eez-vee-NEE-tye | Excuse me / Sorry |
| До свидания | da svee-DA-nee-ya | Goodbye |
Food & Dining
| Russian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Меню, пожалуйста | me-NYOO pa-ZHAL-sta | Menu, please |
| Я вегетарианец | ya vee-geh-ta-ree-A-nets | I am vegetarian |
| Без мяса | bez MYA-sa | Without meat |
| Счёт, пожалуйста | schyot pa-ZHAL-sta | Bill, please |
| Вкусно | VKOO-sna | Delicious |
| Вода | va-DA | Water |
Shopping & Money
| Russian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Сколько? | SKOL-ka | How much? |
| Дорого | DO-ra-ga | Expensive |
| Можно скидку? | MOZH-na SKEE-dkoo | Discount possible? |
| Я возьму | ya vaz'-MOO | I'll take it |
| Где банкомат? | gdye ban-ko-MAT | Where is an ATM? |
Emergencies & Help
| Russian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Помогите! | pa-ma-GEE-tye | Help! |
| Вы говорите по-английски? | vy ga-va-REE-tye pa ang-LEES-kee | Do you speak English? |
| Я не понимаю | ya nee pa-nee-MA-yoo | I don't understand |
| Вызовите полицию | VY-za-vee-tye pa-LEE-tsi-yoo | Call the police |
| Где посольство Индии? | gdye pa-SOL-stva IN-dee-ee | Where is the Indian embassy? |