Here’s a simple guide to help you say hello and introduce yourself and your friends in Russian.

Common Greetings:

• Привет! (Privet!) – Hi!

• Здравствуйте! (Zdravstvuyte!) – Hello! (This is more formal)

Introducing Yourself:

• Меня зовут… (Menya zovut…) – My name is…

  • For example: Меня зовут Анна. (Menya zovut Anna.) – My name is Anna.

Introducing Others:

• Это мой друг/моя подруга. (Eto moy drug/moya podruga.) – This is my friend (for a boy/girl).

  • For example: Это мой брат. (Eto moy brat.) – This is my brother.

Asking Names:

• Как тебя зовут? (Kak teba zovut?) – What is your name? (This is informal)

Using these simple phrases will help you introduce yourself and your friends when talking. Have fun practicing them!