Please note!
The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English.

Therefore do not pronounce
Russian words
how to you like represent
sounds in English.

For example:
The Latin letter U
should not be pronounced
as the English word you.
U = YOU = OO

If you doubt the correct pronunciation, click on the live audio link in Russian
Link to sound

How do I get to..
ask for directions in Russian

LEARN RUSSIAN & VISIT RUSSIA

Online phrasebook & helper for travelers

Welcome to Russia

INTRODUCTION

#OnlinePhrasebook #LearnRussian #VisitRussia

DEAR FRIENDS !

People in Russia are open and hospitable. And in most cases you will get answers on questions, directions, explanations and other help. But there is a small problem - you do not know the Russian language, and not all Russians understand at least the English. What to do?

To get advice it is really better to ask young guys and girls. More chances, that some know English and can help. But it is even better to learn a few phrases and expressions in Russian. It's much easier than it seems!

Take the first step! You will find that someone will probably meet you half way! So, how to say, ask or understand something correctly in Russian, if you don`t know a single word in Russian? There is an exit!
If you are lost in the town. How to ask in Russian 'Where is something'? Signboards and direction signs. Vocabulary and phrasebook for travelers.
First of all, we have collected everything necessary for a traveler who needs help and translated all this in Russian. Just like in any other country, start with phrase
'Hello, help me' and then ask your question.

And then understand what they answered. And if you saw some kind of sign or do not understand what is written on the direction sign, then check it here. It is so simple!

Pay attention to the rules of pronunciation. Transliteration is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Besides, in Russian, as in many other languages, words are pronounced differently than they are spelled. For example, the French PEUGEOT is actually pronounced as PEZHO. And Russian Moscow (in Russian - Москва / Moskva) is actually pronounced as MAskva. Dashes below indicate stress (accent) a certain syllable in a word.

Our transliterated text does not always match the correct spelling, but it always matches the correct pronunciation! If you doubt the correct pronunciation, click on this link:
Link to sound
You will be presented with a short slide show with the correct pronunciation from a native speaker, and in some cases, even a small fragment from a film

Well now...

How will it be in Russian?

OUR YOUR PHRASEBOOK
Greeting | Request | Thanks
How to say in Russian - Hello, Help me please, I don't speak Russian, Yes and No, Thank you, Goodbye and much more..
Click on a word or phrase to see a full description and translation into Russian, as well as links to short movies with live sound from a native speaker

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Hello ! (formal)
[ ZDRASTVUITE ! ]

ЗДРАВСТВУЙТЕ !

A formal greeting to any stranger (eg to policemen, cashier, and just to any person on the street), or to person you know who deserves respect (eg your boss). You can also use it when talking to a group of people because the word 'ZDRAVSTVUITE / ЗДРАВСТВУЙТЕ' can refer to one or more people.

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Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening!
Typical greetings at specific times of the day, replacing the word Hello! Note! In Russian, the 'Good Morning / DOBRAYE UTRA' greeting is universal, suitable for both friends and family and for strangers, incl VIP persons.

But the greetings 'Good afternoon / DOBRYI DEN' and 'Good evening / DOBRYI VECHER' are a 100% official messages, emphasizing respect for a person, these expressions are not used in informal communication.


Good morning !
[ DOBRAYE UTRA ! ]
ДОБРОЕ УТРО !

Good afternoon !
[ DOBRYI DEN ! ]
ДОБРЫЙ ДЕНЬ !

Good evening !
[ DOBRYI VECHER ! ]
ДОБРЫЙ ВЕЧЕР !

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Hi / Hey / Hello! (informal)
[ PRIVET ! ]

ПРИВЕТ !

This is an informal way to greeting. It is often used when talking to peers, younger people, and people of the same age as the speaker.

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Sorry / Excuse me
Excuse me
[ IZVINITE ]

ИЗВИНИТЕ

Sorry
[ PRASTITE ]

ПРОСТИТЕ

(ENG / RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)

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PAY ATTENTION! In fact, these are two expressions that are almost identical in meaning. It is not a mistake to use them in any situation incl vice versa. Depending on the context, this can be either an expression asking for forgiveness or a form of polite address before a question or a request to do something.

For example:

Sorry (Excuse me) for interrupting
[ PRASTITE (IZVINITE) SHTO PEREBIVAYU ]

ПРОСТИТЕ (ИЗВИНИТЕ) ЧТО ПЕРЕБИВАЮ

Sorry (Excuse me), could you help me?
[ IZVINITE (PRASTITE), NE MAGLI-BY VY PAMOCH MNE? ]

ИЗВИНИТЕ (ПРОСТИТЕ) НЕ МОГЛИ БЫ ВЫ ПОМОЧЬ МНЕ?

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Do you speak English?
[ VY GAVARITE PA ANGLIYSKI ? ]

ВЫ ГОВОРИТЕ ПО АНГЛИЙСКИ ?

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I don't speak Russian
[ YA NE GAVARYU PA RUSSKI ]

Я НЕ ГОВОРЮ ПО РУССКИ

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PLEASE, do me a favor (+request)
[ PAZHALUSTA, .. ]
or
[ BUDTE DABRY, .. ]


ПОЖАЛУЙСТА, .. or
БУДЬТЕ ДОБРЫ, ..

FOR EXAMPLE:
Please, help me
[ PAZHALUSTA, PAMAGITE MNE ]

ПОЖАЛУЙСТА, ПОМОГИТЕ МНЕ

(ENG / RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)

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Help me (please)
[ PAMAGITE MNE (PAZHALUSTA) ]

ПОМОГИТЕ МНЕ (ПОЖАЛУЙСТА)

A universal phrase is asking for help. Say this to any person, both staff at any store and just a passer-by on the street.

The Russian word 'PAZHALUSTA / ПОЖАЛУЙСТА' (please) is difficult enough to pronounce, so there is no problem if you just say 'PAMAGITE MNE / ПОМОГИТЕ МНЕ' (help me).

If you loudly shout one word 'PAMAGITE ! / ПОМОГИТЕ !' (help!), then those around you will understand that you need the police or an ambulance.

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I WANT .. / I NEED ..
I want ..
[ YA KHACHU .. ]
Я ХОЧУ ..

I need ..
[ MNE NUZHNA .. ]
МНЕ НУЖНО ..

(ENG / RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)

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SEE ALSO:
Where is & How to get to

I don't understand
[ YA NE PANIMAYU ]

Я НЕ ПОНИМАЮ

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Repeat, please
[ PAFTARITE PAZHALUSTA ]

ПОВТОРИТЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА

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Slower (slow down), please
Slower please
[ PAMEDLEN`NEYE PAZHALUSTA ]

ПОМЕДЛЕННЕЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА

or

Could you slower?
[ MOZHNA MEDLEN`NEYE ? ]

МОЖНО МЕДЛЕННЕЕ ?

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Yes / No
[ DA ] - yes

[ NET ] - no


ДА / НЕТ

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Ok! / Good!
[ KHARASHO ! ]

ХОРОШО

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Thank you (very much) !
thank you!
[ SPASIBA ! ]

СПАСИБО !
or
thank you very much!
[ BAL`SHOYE SPASIBA ! ]

БОЛЬШОЕ СПАСИБО !

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You are welcome
RESPOND TO 'THANK YOU'
[ PAZHALUSTA ]

ПОЖАЛУЙСТА

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The Russian word 'ПОЖАЛУЙСТА' is used both in the phrases expressing a request (in this case it corresponds to the English word PLEASE - for example HELP PLEASE / ПОМОГИТЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА), and as an answer to the expression of gratitude (in this situation it corresponds to the English YOU ARE WELCOME - Thank you very much! - You`re welcome! / - Большое спасибо! - Пожалуйста!).

Also, do not forget that the English expressions WELCOME (expression of hospitality) and YOU`RE WELCOME (response to gratitude) are completely different when translated into Russian. Namely:

WELCOME - ДОБРО ПОЖАЛОВАТЬ - DABRO PAZHALAVAT`
YOU`RE WELCOME - ПОЖАЛУЙСТА - PAZAHALUSTA
Goodbye!
[ DASVIDANIYA ! ]

ДО СВИДАНИЯ !

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Bye ! / Bye-bye ! (So long !)
[ PAKA ! ] - bye!
ПОКА !
or
[ PAKA - PAKA ! ] - bye-bye!
ПОКА - ПОКА !

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Where is ..? | How do I get to ..?
How to ask for directions in Russian. Where is or how to get to the Airport, Metro Station, Hotel, Museum, a certain Street and House, and even a Toilet. And not only!
Click on a word or phrase to see a full description and translation into Russian, as well as links to short movies with live sound from a native speaker

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HOW DO I GET TO ..?
How Can I Get To ..?
Please, PAY ATTENTION! Russians use the 3 most popular phrases to ask for directions. The first two expressions are universal and apply at any distance to the desired object, both 100 meters (yards), and 100 or more km (miles), and for any method of travel from walking to flying by plane.

[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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For example:

How to get to subway station ?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA METRO ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО МЕТРО ?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V METRO ? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В МЕТРО ?

And one more very popular phrase
among travelers if they get lost a little. But, in this case, it applies if the expected distance is small and you are going 'to walk with your feet':

[ KAK PRAITI V ..? ]
КАК ПРОЙТИ В ..?

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For example:

What is the way to subway station ?
[ KAK PRAITI V METRO ? ]
КАК ПРОЙТИ В МЕТРО ?

SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions
WHERE ? (where is it ?)
[ GDE ? ]
or
[ GDE ETA ? ]

ГДЕ? / ГДЕ ЭТО ?

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SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words & expressions in Russian


WHERE IS ..? (any object, eg. exit)
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?


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For example:

Where is the exit ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA VYKHAD ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ВЫХОД ?

or just
[ GDE VYKHAD ? ]

ГДЕ ВЫХОД ?

SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions
► Where is BANK / ATM / Currency Exchange ?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


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Bank
[ BANK ]
БАНК

ATM (Cash machine)
[ BANKAMAT ]
БАНКОМАТ

Currency Exchange point
[ ABMENNIK ] or
[ ABMEN VALYUTY ]

ОБМЕННИК / ОБМЕН ВАЛЮТЫ

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the nearest Currency Exchange ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) BLIZHAISHIY ABMENNIK ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) БЛИЖАЙШИЙ ОБМЕННИК ?

Where is the ATM here ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) BANKAMAT ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) БАНКОМАТ ?
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VERY IMPORTANT! In Russia, you can pay for purchases in Russian rubles only! Any carriers and sellers never accept CASH in dollars, euro, etc. If you`re asked to pay in $/€/£ etс, beware, this is a fraud!
Payments by card is widely available in Russia. It`s the most economic and safe method - your bank will convert the payment into rubles according to the internal rate. We advise you to take for the trip Visa, MasterCard or UnionPay in any currency, incl synchronized devices. They are accepted almost everywhere.

However, some shops, cafe, taxi or public transport (especially in small provincial towns), sometimes do not accept card payments. So it`s better to always have a little cash. Find out if a seller accepts cards before purchase or to placing your order.

WARNING!!! Never accept the offer of street traders to exchange your money! Learn more about cash, cards, exchange here:
https://inrussian.info/money_eng

LINK TO TRAINING VIDEO WITH NATIVE SPEAKER

Want to know more? See also:
ALL BASIC PHRASES IN RUSSIAN
► Where is MOBILE PHONE STORE ?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


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Mobile store
[ SALON SVYAZI ]
САЛОН СВЯЗИ

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the Mobile Store (+Name of) here ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) SALON SVYAZI (+Name of) ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) САЛОН СВЯЗИ (+Name of) ?

Where is the nearest Mobile Store ?
[ GDE BLIZHAISHIY SALON SVYAZI ? ]

ГДЕ БЛИЖАЙШИЙ САЛОН СВЯЗИ ?

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SEE ALSO:
How to buy a prepaid SIM card in Russia
► Where is TAXI STAND ?
TAXICAB RANK
[ GDE NAKHODITSA STAYANKA TAXI ? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ СТОЯНКА ТАКСИ ?

or

[ GDE STAYANKA TAXI ? ]
ГДЕ СТОЯНКА ТАКСИ ?

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.

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SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions

How to call a taxi in Russia
► Where is PUBLIC TRANSPORT STOP ?
BUS / TRAM / TROLLEYBUS / ELECTROBUS
Where is the Bus Stop ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ASTANOFKA AFTOBUSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ОСТАНОВКА АВТОБУСА ..?
or
[ GDE ASTANOFKA AFTOBUSA ..? ]
ГДЕ ОСТАНОВКА АВТОБУСА ..?

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)
!!! The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word !!!

Where is the Tram Stop ..?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) ASTANOFKA TRAMVAYA ..? ]
ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ОСТАНОВКА ТРАМВАЯ ..?

Where is the Trolleybus/Electrobus Stop ..?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) ASTANOFKA TRALLEYBUSA ..? ]
ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ОСТАНОВКА ТРОЛЛЕЙБУСА ..?

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PAY ATTENTION! In addition to the phrases above, you can say the route number or/and direction (destination):

Bus Stop Route No. (+Number of)
[ ASTANOFKA AFTOBUSA NOMER ..] (+Number of)

ОСТАНОВКА АВТОБУСА НОМЕР . (+Number of)

Bus Stop Direction To .. (+Destination)
[ ASTANOFKA AFTOBUSA DO ..] (+Destination)

ОСТАНОВКА АВТОБУСА ДО .. (+Destination)

FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the Bus Stop to Airport ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) ASTANOFKA AFTOBUSA DO AERAPORTA ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ОСТАНОВКА АВТОБУСА ДО АЭРОПОРТА ?
or
Where is the Tram Stop Route No. 2 (two) ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) ASTANOFKA TRAMVAYA NOMER 2 (DVA) ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ОСТАНОВКА ТРАМВАЯ НОМЕР 2 (ДВА) ?

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NOTE! Dear Travelers! In Russia, public transport stops are indicated by plates with letters corresponding to a particular type of vehicle. The design of signs in various cities is slightly different, but always municipal buses are designated by the letter A,
and trams by the letter T.

On the boards, in addition to name of stop, route numbers and directions, either the schedule for the whole day or the beginning and end of movement on the route and the approximate interval are usually indicated.

Thank you and welcome!

SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions

All Numbers in Russian
► Where is SUBWAY / METRO ?
UNDERGROUND
[ GDE NAKHODITSA METRO (+Name of) ? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ МЕТРО (+Name of) ?

or

[ GDE METRO (+Name of) ? ]
ГДЕ МЕТРО (+Name of) ?

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SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions
► How to get to AIRPORT / TRAIN STATION ?
COACH BUS STATION
How to get to.. (+ object name) ?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA.. (+ object name)? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО.. (+ object name)?
or
Where is.. (+ object name) ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA.. (+ object name)? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ.. (+ object name)?

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)
!!! The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word !!!

Airport / Train Station / Bus Depot
[ AERAPORT / VAKZAL / AFTAVAKZAL ]
АЭРОПОРТ / ВОКЗАЛ / АВТОВОКЗАЛ

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PAY ATTENTION! VERY IMPORTANT! In large Russian cities, for example, in Moscow, St. Petersburg and some others, there is not one, but several train stations, airports, bus stations, and so on. Remember to give the exact name of your destination when asking locals for directions. Make no mistake!

FOR EXAMPLE :

How to get to 'Domodedovo' Airport ?
(DME airport in Moscow)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA AERAPORTA DAMADEDAVA ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО АЭРОПОРТА 'ДОМОДЕДОВО' ?
or
Where is 'Leningradskiy Vokzal' railway station ?
(Trains from Moscow to St Petersburg)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) LENINGRADSKIY VAKZAL ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ЛЕНИНГРАДСКИЙ ВОКЗАЛ ?

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PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!

SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions
► How to get to SEA PORT / TERMINAL ?
RIVER HARBOR / PIER
How to get to.. (+ object name) ?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA.. (+ object name)? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО.. (+ object name)?
or
Where is.. (+ object name) ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA.. (+ object name)? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ.. (+ object name)?

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

Port
[ PORT ]
ПОРТ

Terminal
[ VAKZAL ]
ВОКЗАЛ

Pier
[ PRICHAL / PIRS / PRISTAN` ]
ПРИЧАЛ / ПИРС / ПРИСТАНЬ

NOTE! In Russia, large sea or river terminals are called with the obligatory indication of the adjective which terminal is it - Sea or River!
For example:

River Port
[ RECHNOY PORT ]
РЕЧНОЙ ПОРТ

Sea Terminal
[ MARSKOY VAKZAL ]
МОРСКОЙ ВОКЗАЛ

Remember !!! Be especially attentive to the Russian word 'VAKZAL / ВОКЗАЛ' (Station), since this term also denotes train and bus stations. Be sure to indicate which station you mean. Make no mistake


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PAY ATTENTION! VERY IMPORTANT! In some cities of Russia, for example, in St. Petersburg and some others, there is not one, but several sea and river harbors, terminals and piers. Be sure to include the exact name of your destination when asking locals for directions. Make no mistake!

FOR EXAMPLE :

How to get to 'Marine Facade' Sea Port ?
(Main cruise ship port in St Petersburg)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA PORTA 'MARSKOY FASAD' ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ПОРТА 'МОРСКОЙ ФАСАД' ?
or
Where is 'Morskoy Vokzal' Ferry Terminal ?
(Ferries from St Petersburg to Finland, Sweden, Estonia)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) PAROMNYI PORT 'MARSKOY VAKZAL' ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ПАРОМНЫЙ ПОРТ 'МОРСКОЙ ВОКЗАЛ' ?

!!! The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word !!!

How to get to 'Utkina Zavod' River Pier ?
(River cruises from / to St Petersburg)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA RECHNOY PRISTANI 'UTKINA ZAVAD' ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО РЕЧНОЙ ПРИСТАНИ 'УТКИНА ЗАВОДЬ' ?

Where is 'Dvortsovaya Pristan' ('Palace Pier') ?
('Meteor' hydrofoil boats from St Petersburg to Peterhof)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) 'DVARTSOVAYA PRISTAN' ?' ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ 'ДВОРЦОВАЯ ПРИСТАНЬ' ?

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*****
PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!

SEE ALSO:
Sea cruises to St Peterburg (incl Visa-Free)

Ferries to/from St Peterburg from/to Finland, Sweden, Estonia
► Where is the STREET / AVENUE / SQUARE ?
Where is the street (+ name of) ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ULITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ УЛИЦА ..?
or
[ GDE ULITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ УЛИЦА ..?

Where is the avenue (+ name of) ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA PRASPEKT ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ПРОСПЕКТ ..?
or
[ GDE PRASPEKT ..? ]
ГДЕ ПРОСПЕКТ ..?

Where is the square (+ name of) ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA PLOSHED`..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ПЛОЩАДЬ ..?
or
[ GDE PLOSHED`..? ]
ГДЕ ПЛОЩАДЬ ..?

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is Res Square (in Moscow) ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA KRASNAYA PLOSHED`? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ КРАСНАЯ ПЛОЩАДЬ ?
or
[ GDE KRASNAYA PLOSHED`? ]
ГДЕ КРАСНАЯ ПЛОЩАДЬ ?

Where is Nevsky Avenue (in St Petersburg) ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA NEVSKIY PRASPEKT ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ НЕВСКИЙ ПРОСПЕКТ ?
or
[ GDE NEVSKIY PRASPEKT ? ]
ГДЕ НЕВСКИЙ ПРОСПЕКТ ?


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SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions
► Where is the BRIDGE / EMBANKMENT ..?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Bridge
[ MOST ]
МОСТ

Embankment (Quay)
[ NABEREZHNAYA ]
НАБЕРЕЖНАЯ

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)


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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the Palace Bridge ?
(one of the main attractions of St Petersburg)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) DVARTSOVYI MOST ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ДВОРЦОВЫЙ МОСТ ?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


How to get to the Moskvoretskaya Embankment ?
(a popular tourist spot near the Moscow Kremlin)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA MASKVARETSKAYA NABEREZHNAYA ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО МОСКВОРЕЦКАЯ НАБЕРЕЖНАЯ ?

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*****
PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!


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Basic words and phrases in Russian
► Where is HOUSE NUMBER (+No.) ?
Where is house / building (+ No. of) ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA DOM NOMER + No. of ? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ДОМ НОМЕР (+ No. of) ?
or
[ GDE DOM + No. of ? ]
ГДЕ ДОМ + No. of ?

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is house No. 21 ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA DOM NOMER DVATSAT` ADIN ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ДОМ НОМЕР ДВАДЦАТЬ ОДИН ?
or
[ GDE DOM DVATSAT` ADIN ? ]
ГДЕ ДОМ ДВАДЦАТЬ ОДИН ?

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IMPORTANT! In large Russian cities, in areas with block buildings, what is called the 'UPTOWN' in English (locals call these outskirts as SLEEPING AREA / СПАЛЬНЫЙ РАЙОН / SPALNYI RAYON), several house numbers can be the same. In this case, the address of such a house will contain the number of the block (building) or a letter (e.g. Central Square 1A).

An additional block in Russian is called as KORPUS / КОРПУС or STROENIE / СТРОЕНИЕ. For example, it might look like:

Central street, (house) 12, building 2

In Russian, option 1
TSENTRALNAYA ULITSA, (DOM) 12, KORPUS 2
ЦЕНТРАЛЬНАЯ УЛИЦА, (ДОМ) 12, КОРПУС 2
or
In Russian, option 2
TSENTRALNAYA ULITSA, (DOM) 12, STROENIE 2
ЦЕНТРАЛЬНАЯ УЛИЦА, (ДОМ) 12, СТРОЕНИЕ 2

So, in order to ask where this house is located, you must say in Russian so:
Where is house number 12, building number 2?
GDE (NAKHODITSA) DOM DVENATSAT` (12) KORPUS DVA (2) ?

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ДОМ ДВЕНАДЦАТЬ (12) КОРПУС ДВА (2) ?

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All interrogative words and expressions

All Numbers in Russian
► Where is the HOTEL / HOSTEL ..?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Hotel
[ ATEL` / GASTINITSA ]
ОТЕЛЬ / ГОСТТИНИЦА

Hostel
[ HOSTEL ]
ХОСТЕЛ

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)


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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the hotel.. ( +Name of ) ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ATEL`.. (Name) ? ] or
[ GDE NAKHODITSA GASTINITSA`.. (Name) ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ОТЕЛЬ / ГОСТИНИЦА ..(Name) ?

How to get to the hotel.. ( +Name of ) ?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA HOSTELA`.. (Name) ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ХОСТЕЛА ..(Name) ?

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All interrogative words and expressions

How to call a taxi in Russia
► Where is DOWNTOWN / CITY CENTER ?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is the downtown ?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA TSENTR GORADA ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ЦЕНТР ГОРОДА ?
or
[ GDE TSENTR GORADA ? ]
ГДЕ ЦЕНТР ГОРОДА ?

How to get to the city center ?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA TSENTRA GORADA ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ЦЕНТРА ГОРОДА ?

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All interrogative words and expressions
► Where is the MUSEUM / ART GALLERY / EXHIBITION ?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Museum (+Name of )
[ MUZEI ] (+Name of )
МУЗЕЙ (+Name of )

Gallery (+Name of )
[ GALEREYA ] (+Name of )
ГАЛЕРЕЯ (+Name of )

Exhibition (+Name of )
[ VYSTAFKA ] (+Name of )
ВЫСТАВКА (+Name of )

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)


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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the 'Russian Museum' ?
(one of the world`s largest museums in St Petersburg)
[ GDE NAKHODITSA 'RUSSKIY MUZEI' ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ 'РУССКИЙ МУЗЕЙ' ?

How to get to the 'VDNH' exhibition ?
(national economy exhibition and amusement park in Moscow)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA 'VE-DE-EN-HA' ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО 'ВДНХ' ?

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How to call a taxi in Russia
► Where is the MONUMENT / MEMORIAL / STATUE ?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?

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Monument / Statue / Memorial (+Name of )
[ PAMYETNIK ] (+Name of )
ПАМЯТНИК (+Name of )

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)


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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the monument to Yuri Gagarin ?
(a statue of the first space traveler in Moscow)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) PAMYETNIK YURI GAGARIN ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ПАМЯТНИК ЮРИЙ ГАГАРИН ?

How to get to the 'BRONZE HORSEMAN' statue ?
(a equestrian statue of Peter the Great in St Petersburg)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA PAMYETNIKA 'MEDNYI FSADNIK' ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ПАМЯТНИКА 'МЕДНЫЙ ВСАДНИК' ?

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How to call a taxi in Russia
► Where is the PALACE / CASTLE / FORTRESS ?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Palace (+Name of )
[ DVARETS ] (+Name of )
ДВОРЕЦ (+Name of )

Fortress (+Name of )
[ KREPAST` ] (+Name of )
КРЕПОСТЬ (+Name of )

Castle (+Name of )
[ ZAMAK` ] (+Name of ) ✶
ЗАМОК (+Name of ) ✶

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

✱ - Important! In some Russian words, stress is very important. For example, in the word 'ЗАМОК/ZAMAK/CASTLE'. In our case, the stress is on the first syllable (зАмок). If you stress the second syllable (замОк), the meaning of the word will change completely and will mean 'DOOR LOCK'. Make no mistake!

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the Peter & Paul Fortress ?
(one of the main attractions of St Petersburg)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) PETRA-PAVLAFSKAYA KREPAST`? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ПЕТРОПАВЛОВСКАЯ КРЕПОСТЬ ?

Where is the St Michael`s (Engineer`s) Castle ?
(one of the main attractions of St Petersburg)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) MIKHAILAFSKY (INZHENERNY) ZAMAK? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) МИХАЙЛОВСКИЙ (ИНЖЕНЕРНЫЙ) ЗАМОК ?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


How to get to the Catherine Palace ?
(one of the main attractions of St Petersburg)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA EKATERININSKY DVARETS ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ЕКАТЕРИНИНСКИЙ ДВОРЕЦ ?

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*****
PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!


SEE ALSO:

Basic words and phrases in Russian
► Where is the CHURCH / CATHEDRAL / MONASTERY ?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Church (+Name of )
[ TSERKAV` ] (+Name of )
ЦЕРКОВЬ (+Name of )

Cathedral (+Name of )
[ SABOR ] (+Name of )
СОБОР (+Name of )

Monastery (+Name of )
[ MANASTYR` ] (+Name of )
МОНАСТЫРЬ (+Name of )

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the Church of Savior on Blood ?
(one of the main attractions of St Petersburg)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) TSERKAV` SPASA NA KRAVI? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ЦЕРКОВЬ СПАСА НА КРОВИ ?

Where is the Novodevichy Convent (Monastery) ?
(one of the main attractions of Moscow)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) NAVADEVICHY MANASTYR`? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) НОВОДЕВИЧИЙ МОНАСТЫРЬ ?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


How to get to the Saint Isaac`s Cathedral ?
(one of the main attractions of St Petersburg)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ISAKIEFSKY SABOR ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ИСААКИЕВСКИЙ СОБОР ?

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*****
PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!


SEE ALSO:

Basic words and phrases in Russian
► Where is the THEATRE / CONCERT HALL / CINEMA ?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Theatre (+Name of )
[ TEATR ] (+Name of )
ТЕАТР (+Name of )

Concert Hall (+Name of )
[ KANTSERNY ZAL ] (+Name of )
КОНЦЕРТНЫЙ ЗАЛ (+Name of )

Cinema (+Name of )
[ KINATEATR ] (+Name of )
КИНОТЕАТР (+Name of )

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the 'Mariinsky Theatre' ?
(famous opera & ballet theatre in St Petersburg)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) MARYINSKY TEATR ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) МАРИИНСКИЙ ТЕАТР ?

Where is the 'Tchaikovsky Concert Hall' ?
(famous concert hall of classical music in Moscow)
[ GDE KANTSERTNY ZAL CHAIKOFSKAVA? ]

ГДЕ КОНЦЕРТНЫЙ ЗАЛ ЧАЙКОВСКОГО ?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


How to get to the 'Oktyabr' ('October') cinema ?
(famous 'Karo' network cinema in Moscow)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA KINATEATR AKTYABR` ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО КИНОТЕАТР ОКТЯБРЬ ?

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*****
PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!


SEE ALSO:

Basic words and phrases in Russian
► Where is the STADIUM ?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

▼▼▼


Stadium (+Name of )
[ STADION ] (+Name of )
СТАДИОН (+Name of )

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)


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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the 'Gazprom-Arena' stadium ?
(the main stadium of St Petersburg)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) STADION GAZPROM-ARENA ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) СТАДИОН 'ГАЗПРОМ-АРЕНА' ?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


How to get to the 'Luzhniki' stadium ?
(the main stadium in Moscow)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA STADIONA 'LUZHNIKI' ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО СТАДИОНА 'ЛУЖНИКИ' ?

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*****
PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!


SEE ALSO:
How to call a TAXI in Russia
► Where is the PARK / GARDEN ..?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Park (+Name of )
[ PARK ] (+Name of )
ПАРК (+Name of )

Garden (+Name of )
[ SAD ] (+Name of )
САД (+Name of )

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)


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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the 'Letniy Sad' garden ?
(Historical 'Summer Garden' in St. Petersburg)
[ GDE NAKHODITSA 'LETNIY SAD' ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ 'ЛЕТНИЙ САД' ?

How to get to the 'Zaryadye' park ?
(a landscape park near Red Square in Moscow)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA PARKA 'ZARYADYE' ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ПАРКА 'ЗАРЯДЬЕ' ?

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SEE ALSO:
How to call a taxi in Russia
► Where is the CIRCUS / ZOO ?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Circus (+Name of )
[ TSYRK ] (+Name of )
ЦИРК (+Name of )

Zoo
[ ZAAPARK ]
ЗООПАРК

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the Zoo ?
(every big Russian city has a Zoo)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) ZAAPARK ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ЗООПАРК ?

Where is the Great State Circus on Vernadsky Ave. ?
(Note! There are several circuses in Moscow)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) TSYRK NA VERNADSKAVA? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ЦИРК НА ВЕРНАДСКОГО ?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


How to get to the 'Circus on Fontanka river' ?
(Circus in St Petersburg)
[ KAK DABRATSA DA TSYRKA NA FANTANKE ? ]

КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ЦИРКА НА ФОНТАНКЕ ?

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*****
PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!


SEE ALSO:

Basic words and phrases in Russian
► Where is SHOP / SUPERMARKET / FAIR ?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Shop / Store
[ MAGAZIN ]
МАГАЗИН

Supermarket
[ SUPERMARKET ]
СУПЕРМАРКЕТ

Fair / Market
[ RYNAK ] or
[ BAZAR ] or
[ YARMARKA ]

РЫНОК / БАЗАР / ЯРМАРКА

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is grocery / food shop located ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) PRADUKTOVYI MAGAZIN ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ПРОДУКТОВЫЙ МАГАЗИН ?

Where is 'Udelnaya' flea market ?
(The biggest European flea market in St Petersburg)
[ GDE BLASHINYI RYNAK 'UDEL`NAYA' ? ]

ГДЕ БЛОШИНЫЙ РЫНОК 'УДЕЛЬНАЯ' ?

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All interrogative words and expressions

Vocabulary for SHOPPING
► Where is CAFE / RESTAURANT / BAR ?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


▼▼▼


Cafe
[ KAFE ]
КАФЕ

Bar
[ BAR ]
БАР

Restaurant
[ RESTARAN ]

РЕСТОРАН

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is nearest bar or cafe here ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) BLIZHAISHIY BAR ILI KAFE ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) БЛИЖАЙШИЙ БАР ИЛИ КАФЕ ?

Where is restaurant 'Matryoshka' here ?
(Popular restaurant of Russian cuisine in Moscow)
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) RESTARAN 'MATRYOSHKA ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) РЕСТОРАН 'МАТРЁШКА' ?

LINK TO SOUND

SEE ALSO:
Meal in Russian. Vocabulary for cafe or restaurant

Alcoholic drinks and non-alcohol beverages
► Where is CLUB / NIGHT CLUB ?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


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Club
[ KLUB ]
КЛУБ

Night Club
[ NACHNOY KLUB ]
НОЧНОЙ КЛУБ

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the night club (+Name of) ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) NACHNOY KLUB (X) ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) НОЧНОЙ КЛУБ (Х) ?

RULES OF PRONUNCIATION! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.

For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

LINK TO SOUND

SEE ALSO:
Alcoholic drinks and non-alcohol beverages
► Where is the POLICE STATION ?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

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Police Station
[ ATDEL PALITSYI ]
ОТДЕЛ ПОЛИЦИИ
or just
[ PALITSIYA ]

ПОЛИЦИЯ

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the Police Station ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) ATDEL PALITSYI ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ОТДЕЛ ПОЛИЦИИ ?
or just
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) PALITSIYA ? ]
ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ПОЛИЦИЯ ?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.

LINK TO SOUND

*****
PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!


SEE ALSO:
How to call an Russian Police
► Where is the PHARMACY / HOSPITAL ?
HOW TO GET TO ..?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

How to get to ..?
[ KAK DABRATSA DA ..? ]
КАК ДОБРАТЬСЯ ДО ..?
or
[ KAK PAPAST` V ..? ]
КАК ПОПАСТЬ В ..?

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Pharmacy / Drugstore
[ APTEKA ]
АПТЕКА

Hospital (+Name of )
[ BAL`NITSA ] (+Name of )
БОЛЬНИЦА (+Name of )

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the nearest pharmacy ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) BLIZHAISHAYA APTEKA ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) БЛИЖАЙШАЯ АПТЕКА ?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.


Where is the nearest hospital ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) BLIZHAISHAYA BAL`NITSA ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) БЛИЖАЙШАЯ БОЛЬНИЦА ?

LINK TO SOUND

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VERY IMPORTANT! If you need urgent medical care (aid), we strongly recommend calling an ambulance. In Russia it is absolutely free! How to do it without knowing the Russian language? Сlick: https://inrussian.info/phrasebook_ambulance_eng

PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!


SEE ALSO:

How to call an ambulance in Russia

Vocabulary for Russian drugstore
► Where is the EMBASSY / CONSULATE ?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

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Embassy (+name of country)
[ .. PASOL`STVA ]
ПОСОЛЬСТВО

Consulate (+name of country)
[ .. KONSUL`STVA ]

КОНСУЛЬСТВО

(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

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FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the Chinese Embassy located ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) PASOL`STVA KITAYA ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) БЛИЖАЙШАЯ АПТЕКА ?

NOTE. The Russian word "НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA" is optional. You can pronounce the phrase with or without this word.

Where is the Consulate of Finland ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) KONSUL`STVA FINLYANDII ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) КОНСУЛЬСТВО ФИНЛЯНДИИ ?

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VERY IMPORTANT! If you are in a difficult situation, for example, you are arrested or in a hospital, you have the right to request a telephone call to the diplomatic mission of your country. Say the phrase:
I want to call my embassy / consulate
[ YA KHACHU PAZVANIT V MAYO PASOL`STVA / KONSUL`STVA ]


To know more, click:
Dictionary for Ambulance
Vocabulary for Russian Police

PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!

SEE ALSO:
List of diplomatic missions in Russia
► Where is the ENTRANCE / EXIT ?
Where is the entrance?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA VKHOD ? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ВХОД ?
or
[ GDE VKHOD ? ]
ГДЕ ВХОД ?

Link to sound

Where is the exit?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA VYKHAD ? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ВЫХОД ?
or
[ GDE VYKHAD ? ]
ГДЕ ВЫХОД ?

Link to sound

SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions
► Where is the WC / TOILET / RESTROOM ?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]

ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?

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WC / Toilet / Restroom
[ .. TUALET ]
ТУАЛЕТ


(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)

LINK TO SOUND

FOR EXAMPLE :

Where is the WC here ?
[ GDE (NAKHODITSA) TUALET ? ]

ГДЕ (НАХОДИТСЯ) ТУАЛЕТ ?
or
[ GDE (ZDYES) TUALET ? ]

ГДЕ (ЗДЕСЬ) ТУАЛЕТ ?

NOTE. Russian words 'НАХОДИТСЯ / NAKHODITSA' and 'ЗДЕСЬ / ZDYES' are optional. You can say the phrase with or without these words.

LINK TO SOUND

*****
PLEASE NOTE! The following transliteration and pronunciation is given for the classical Latin alphabet and does not match with the rules of orthography and pronunciation of English. Therefore do not pronounce Russian words how to you like represent sounds in English.
For example: The Latin letter U should not be pronounced as the English word 'YOU'. (here U = OO)

PAY ATTENTION! Grammar is not our main thing. Our mission is to make local people understand you and you understand them. Therefore, the transliterated text does not always correspond to the spelling correct spelling, but it always corresponds to the correct pronunciation. For example, we all pronounce French PEUGEOT as PEZHO. So Moscow (in Russian - MOskva) is actually pronounced by Russians as MAskva..

Thank you and welcome!

SEE ALSO:
Basic Russian Vocabulary
WHERE ARE WE NOW ?
[ GDE MY SEYCHAS ? ]

ГДЕ МЫ СЕЙЧАС ?

LINK TO SOUND

SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words & expressions in Russian


CAN YOU SHOW ME (this place) ON A MAP ?
Can you show (it) on the map?
[ VY MOZHETE PAKAZAT`(ETA) NA KARTE? ]
ВЫ МОЖЕТЕ ПОКАЗАТЬ (ЭТО) НА КАРТЕ ?
or
Show me this place on a map
[ PAKAZHITE ETA MESTA NA KARTE ]

ПОКАЖИТЕ ЭТО МЕСТО НА КАРТЕ

LINK TO SOUND

SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions
THANK YOU (very much) !
thank you!
[ SPASIBA ! ]

СПАСИБО !
or
thank you very much!
[ BAL`SHOYE SPASIBA ! ]

БОЛЬШОЕ СПАСИБО !

LINK TO SOUND
Go to.. to the left or right?
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Click on a word or phrase to see a full description and translation into Russian, as well as links to short movies with live sound from a native speaker

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( turn ) left / right
( pavernite )

[ NALEVA ] - left

[ NAPRAVA ] - right

(поверните) налево / направо

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( go ) straight ahead
( idite )
[ PRYAMA ]

(идите) прямо

Link to sound
uphill / downhill
[ VVERKH ] - uphill

[ VNIZ ] - downhill

вверх / вниз

Link to sound
( it`s ) there
( eta ) [ TUDA ] / [ TAM ]

( это ) туда / там

Link to sound
( you are ) here
( vy ) [ ZDYES` ]

( вы ) здесь

Link to sound
towards ..
[ V NAPRAVLENII ] ..

в направлении

Link to sound
Intersection
[ PEREKRYOSTAK ]

перекрёсток

Link to sound
Traffic light
[ SVETAFOR ]

светофор

Link to sound
Corner ( of the house )
[ UGAL ] ( doma )

угол (дома)

Link to sound
House number
[ NOMER DOMA ]

номер дома

Link to chapter "Digits / Numbers"

Link to sound
( is it ) far (?)
( eta ) [ DALEKO ] (?)

(это) далеко (?)

Link to sound
( it`s ) near
( eta ) [ BLIZKA ]

(это) близко

Link to sound
Can you show me it on the map ?
Can you show (it) on the map?
[ VY MOZHETE PAKAZAT`(ETA) NA KARTE? ]
ВЫ МОЖЕТЕ ПОКАЗАТЬ (ЭТО) НА КАРТЕ ?
or
Show me this place on a map
[ PAKAZHITE ETA MESTA NA KARTE ]

ПОКАЖИТЕ ЭТО МЕСТО НА КАРТЕ

LINK TO SOUND

SEE ALSO:
All interrogative words and expressions
Thank you (very much) !
thank you!
[ SPASIBA ! ]

СПАСИБО !
or
thank you very much!
[ BAL`SHOYE SPASIBA ! ]

БОЛЬШОЕ СПАСИБО !

Link to sound
Boards & Direction signs
How to understand where is the entrance, exit, metro station, WC for men women, prohibited area, if all the signs are in Russian? Now you won't be wrong and won't get lost!
Click on a word or phrase to see a full description and translation into Russian, as well as links to short movies with live sound from a native speaker

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КАФЕ / РЕСТОРАН
CAFE / RESTAURANT
[ KAFE ]
[ RESTARAN ]


Link to sound
СТОЛОВАЯ
EATERY
[ STALOVAYA ]

Link to sound
АПТЕКА
PHARMACY
[ APTEKA ]

Link to sound
КАССА
CASHBOX / CASHDESK / TICKET OFFICE
[ KASSA ]

Link to sound
ИНФОРМАЦИЯ
INFORMATION
[ INFARMATSIYA ]

Link to sound
БАНК / БАНКОМАТ / ОБМЕН ВАЛЮТ
BANK / ATM / MONEY EXCHANGE
[ BANK ]
[ BANKAMAT ]
[ ABMEN VALYUT ] / [ ABMENNIK ]

Link to sound
СТАДИОН / АРЕНА
STADIUM
[ STADION ]
[ ARENA ]


Link to sound
ВОКЗАЛ
STATION ( train / bus )
[ VAKZAL ]

Link to sound
ПОЛИЦИЯ
POLICE
[ PALITSIYA ]

Link to sound
When.. Where.. How
YOUR QUESTIONS & OUR ANSWERS
DEAR FRIENDS !

What to do if you are lost in a big city or just need help. It is no secret that Russians do not always understand even English. Therefore, we have tried to collect not only the most popular questions for any traveler in any country, but also the answers to them. After all, it is equally important to understand what they answered you.

In addition, we will translate and show you the most common signboards and direction signs in Russian that you are likely to see on the street, at the airport or train station, as well as in shopping centers.

However, maybe we forgot something. Please help yourself and us - ask your question. This can be done not only in English - write in any language. We will definitely answer you!

UPDATED ON: SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 | SEE ALSO:

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