When talking about friends in Russian, there are some important words and phrases to know. Here are some key terms related to friendship:

1. Друг (drug)
   This is the main word for "friend."
   It works for both boys and girls.

   • Example: "Он мой друг." (On moy drug.)
   • This means: "He is my friend."

2. Подруга (podruga)
   This word means "female friend."

   • Example: "Она моя подруга." (Ona moya podruga.)
   • This means: "She is my friend."

3. Дружить (druzhit')
   This verb means "to be friends."

   • Example: "Мы дружим с детства." (My druzhim s detstva.)
   • This means: "We have been friends since childhood."

4. Дружная компания (druznaya kompaniya)
   This phrase means a "close-knit group" of friends.

   • Example: "У нас дружная компания." (U nas druzhnaya kompaniya.)
   • This means: "We have a close-knit group."

5. Как дела, друг? (Kak dela, drug?)
   This translates to "How are you, friend?"
   It’s a friendly way to greet someone.

By practicing these phrases, you can get better at speaking Russian about friendships.
This will help you have more meaningful conversations!