How to say Hello in Russian. Russian greetings

15 августа 2018

Learn how to say hello, hi and other common greetings in Russian. Find a phrase that best suits the time of the day, the gender of the speaker, and the formality of the situation.

Russian	English	Comment
Здравствуйте!	Hello!	formal, at any time
Доброе утро.	Good morning.	before noon
Добрый день.	Good afternoon.	after noon
Добрый вечер.	Good evening.	after 6 pm
Привет.	Hi.	informal
Как поживаете?	How are you?	formal
Как поживаешь?	How are you?	informal
Прекрасно. А ты?	Fine. And you?	informal
Рад тебя видеть.	Nice to see you.	informal, said by male
Рада тебя видеть.	Nice to see you.	informal, said by female
Рад Вас видеть.	Nice to see you.	formal, said by male
Рада Вас видеть.	Nice to see you.	formal, said by female
Я тоже рад Вас видеть.	Nice to see you too.	formal, said by male
Я тоже рада Вас видеть.	Nice to see you too.	formal, said by female
Что нового?	What's new?
Как дела?	How are you doing?	rather informal
Как у Вас дела?	How are you doing?	formal
Спасибо, хорошо.	Fine, thank you.