Words for everyday moments
Greetings, introductions, cafés, shopping and asking for help. Ten situations to start with.
YOUR FIRST STEP INTO RUSSIAN
A little Russian.
A whole new
conversation.
Start with 50 phrases you’ll actually use.
A free, friendly guide for English-speaking beginners.
Complete beginner friendly Yours to keep
A SMALL GUIDE.
A GOOD BEGINNING.
A GOOD BEGINNING.
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Привет!That’s “hi” in Russian.✳
16 PAGES · 50 PHRASES · ZERO PRESSURESay hello.✳Order a coffee.✳Make a connection.✳Start somewhere.
SMALL STEPS. REAL-LIFE RUSSIAN.
Less overwhelm.
More “I can say that.”
You don’t need to know the alphabet to begin. Every phrase comes with an English meaning and a simple pronunciation hint.
A little help with pronunciation
Easy-to-read sound hints, with stressed syllables in capitals. A starting point, not an exact phonetic transcription.
A plan you can stick to
Short dialogues and a seven-day practice plan. Start with a few phrases and come back tomorrow.
TRY YOUR FIRST PHRASE
You already know
where to start.
Read it. Say it out loud. Try it again.
That’s your first little win.
01 / SAY HELLO
Привет!
Hi!
pree-VYET
A friendly, informal hello.1 / 3
A FEW QUICK ANSWERS
Before you begin.
Is this really free?
Yes. The full 16-page PDF is free. No card details and no purchase required.
Do I need to read Cyrillic?
No. You’ll see the Russian spelling alongside the English translation and pronunciation hints. You can start with the hints and get familiar with Cyrillic as you go.
Does the guide include audio?
This is a PDF phrasebook, without audio. For short pronunciation videos, visit @russian.vlada on Instagram.
Will you send me other emails?
We’ll email you the guide you requested. Practice tips and course updates are optional: you’ll only be added to that list if you tick the separate box. You can opt out at any time.
Your first conversation starts here.
Get the guide. Pick five phrases. Make them yours.