Transliteration & pronunciation
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 )
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 =
If you doubt the correct pronunciation, click on the live audio link in Russian
(Link to sound )
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
101 (01) - FIRE
102 (02) - POLICE
103 (03) - AMBULANCE
112 (01) - General number of all emergency services
All numbers are free. Besides, dialing a emergency number 112 is possible with any available network, incl by phone without SIM card
The numbers of emergency services when dialing from stationary (not mobile!) phones and payphones are shown in brackets.
How to call emergency services in Russia without knowing the Russian language? Detailed instructions and vocabulary for
POLICE and AMBULANCE
How to call the Police in Russia
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Call for help in Russian
What is the Russian Police Number
Russia is no more dangerous than other countries and even safer than many others. It is extremely rare that daring robberies happen right on the street. There are practically no street gangs and criminal neighborhoods that are not worth visiting.
Any criminal acts against you are possible only if your own careless behavior. Therefore, just follow the simple safety rules, as in any other country. Do not keep cash, phone, other items in your back pockets. Don't show everyone and everyone that you have all these. Especially in crowded places, public transport, and also if you drank a little more Russian Vodka than you should ☺
Any criminal acts against you are possible only if your own careless behavior. Therefore, just follow the simple safety rules, as in any other country. Do not keep cash, phone, other items in your back pockets. Don't show everyone and everyone that you have all these. Especially in crowded places, public transport, and also if you drank a little more Russian Vodka than you should ☺
It is very likely that you will encounter scams related to ignorance of the language, prices for services and local rules. Most often in a taxi (illegal cabmans), when exchanging money not in a bank, buying something right on the street by 'great deals'. Avoid such situations and do not purchase goods and services from not authorized sellers and in questionable places.
What to do in an emergency
FIRST, ATTRACT THE ATTENTION OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU -
CALL FOR HELP AND ASK TO CALL THE POLICE:
CALL FOR HELP AND ASK TO CALL THE POLICE:
PAY ATTENTION !
Dashes at the bottom of the letters indicate accent in a word. Click the links, you will be presented with a short slide show with the correct pronunciation from a native speaker
DIAL ON MOBILE PHONES
If help is nowhere to be found
102
DIRECT NUMBER OF POLICE
EVEN WITHOUT A SIM CARD
OR
112
GENERAL EMERGENCY NUMBER
NOTE !
If you are calling by a fixed phone, such as a hotel room or street public phone, dial 02 only. To talk with an operator, use our your very helpful dictionary
All Emergency Services
Calling an Ambulance, Firefighters, Rescuers
DIAL ON MOBILE PHONES
FIRE SERVICE
101
DIAL ON MOBILE PHONES
POLICE
102
DIAL ON MOBILE PHONES
AMBULANCE
103
DIAL ON MOBILE PHONES
ER / ALL SEVICES
112
- IMPORTANT !Emergency numbers in Russia when dialing from mobile and fixed phones are different! When dialing direct numbers for firefighters, police and ambulance on fixed device (hotel, street phone, etc), use only 01, 02, and 03, respectively. Number 112 is not active when dialing from fixed phones!
All emergency numbers are free. Besides, dialing a rescue number 112 is possible with any available mobile network, incl by phone without SIM card.
If you need medical aid and injuries are badly, don't waste time for calling the police or fire service! In Russia, the following rule applies to the work of emergency services: if the incident is of a criminal nature or there was a road or other man-made incident with victims, then the ambulance operator will duplicate the call to the police (firefighters, rescuers, if necessary) independently.
What to do
IF YOU ARE ARRESTED
In Russia, any police officer has the right to identify a person and check your documents, incl right on the street. Be prepared for this and always carry with you at all times the original or paper(!) copies of yours: travel passport, immigration card and hotel or apartment booking confirmation.
How to understand that it is a policeman in front of you? It is not difficult. Although the uniform may differ, it will always have the inscription ПОЛИЦИЯ (police) on it. Sometimes, the functions of the police are performed by National Guard. In this case, their clothes will have the inscription РОСГВАРДИЯ. Also, in any case, each cop should have a special identification badge with personal number.
How to understand that it is a policeman in front of you? It is not difficult. Although the uniform may differ, it will always have the inscription ПОЛИЦИЯ (police) on it. Sometimes, the functions of the police are performed by National Guard. In this case, their clothes will have the inscription РОСГВАРДИЯ. Also, in any case, each cop should have a special identification badge with personal number.
Contrary to stereotypes, Russian police officers are quite loyal to minor violations. However, you should be remember, that you can be arrested for drinking alcohol in public places, smoking where it is prohibited (for example, train and coach bus stations, public transport stops), defiant behavior, and also if you do not have ID at the time of the check.
For these violations, you will be taken to the police station and fined. But, it`s quite possible, that the officer will limit himself to only a warning. Don't ignore it! Failure to comply with the requirements of a policeman is considered a serious crime in Russia!
In any case, ..
For these violations, you will be taken to the police station and fined. But, it`s quite possible, that the officer will limit himself to only a warning. Don't ignore it! Failure to comply with the requirements of a policeman is considered a serious crime in Russia!
In any case, ..
- IF YOU ARE ARRESTED1) The police have the right to detain you without accusation for up to 48 hours.
2) You are not obligated to talk to the police officers without a lawyer and an interpreter present.
3) The policeman are obliged to allow you to communicate with your embassy or consulate without delay. In Russian, the phrase "I want to call my embassy" is (click) -
YA KHACHU PAZVANIT V MAYO PASOLSTVA
List of diplomatic missions in Russia
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How to say it in Russian
How to say it in Russian
If you ever find yourself in an emergency, being able to call emergency services is a very useful skill. Of course, only call emergency services when they're really needed. In Russia, there is a common number for emergency calls - 112. However, it will be much better to remember the direct numbers of fire, police and ambulances - this will help save valuable time. After all, it is only three simple numbers - 101, 102, 103. Read more here
The operator will ask you a number of questions. Be prepared to provide your location (street name + building number or the nearest landmark) and what type of help you need. But, how to say something in Russian if you don't know a word of Russian? The best solution is to ask someone around to help you and talk to the operator instead of you. Well, what to do if no one is around?
The operator will ask you a number of questions. Be prepared to provide your location (street name + building number or the nearest landmark) and what type of help you need. But, how to say something in Russian if you don't know a word of Russian? The best solution is to ask someone around to help you and talk to the operator instead of you. Well, what to do if no one is around?
No problem! We have collected for you all necessary words and phrases in English and translated them into Russian.
Open the dictionary and click the desired phrase or word. You will see the translation into Russian, as well as the phrase in Russian in Latin letters. Dashes below indicate stress (accent) a certain syllable in a word.
Open the dictionary and click the desired phrase or word. You will see the translation into Russian, as well as the phrase in Russian in Latin letters. Dashes below indicate stress (accent) a certain syllable in a word.
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.
If you doubt the correct pronunciation, click on the audio link in Russian
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You will be presented with a short slide show with the correct pronunciation from a native speaker.
Use also:
Basic vocabulary for travelers
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.
If you doubt the correct pronunciation, click on the audio link in Russian
LINK TO SOUND
You will be presented with a short slide show with the correct pronunciation from a native speaker.
Use also:
Basic vocabulary for travelers
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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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.
POLICE
HOW TO SAY & WRITE IN RUSSIAN
HELP !
CALL THE POLICE (please) !
Call the Police!
[ VYZAVITE PALITSIYU ! ]
ВЫЗОВИТЕ ПОЛИЦИЮ!
or
Please, call the Police!
[ PAZHALUSTA, PAZVANITE V PALITSIYU ! ]
ПОЖАЛУЙСТА, ПОЗВОНИТЕ В ПОЛИЦИЮ!
(ENG / RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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[ VYZAVITE PALITSIYU ! ]
ВЫЗОВИТЕ ПОЛИЦИЮ!
or
Please, call the Police!
[ PAZHALUSTA, PAZVANITE V PALITSIYU ! ]
ПОЖАЛУЙСТА, ПОЗВОНИТЕ В ПОЛИЦИЮ!
(ENG / RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH ?
[ VY GAVARITE PA ANGLIYSKI ? ]
ВЫ ГОВОРИТЕ ПО АНГЛИЙСКИ ?
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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ВЫ ГОВОРИТЕ ПО АНГЛИЙСКИ ?
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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I DON`T SPEAK RUSSIAN
I DON`T UNDERSTAND
REPEAT, PLEASE
SLOWER (Slow down), PLEASE
COULD YOU SLOWER ?
Slower please
[ PAMEDLEN`NEYE PAZHALUSTA ]
ПОМЕДЛЕННЕЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА
or
Could you slower?
[ MOZHNA MEDLEN`NEYE ? ]
МОЖНО МЕДЛЕННЕЕ ?
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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[ PAMEDLEN`NEYE PAZHALUSTA ]
ПОМЕДЛЕННЕЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА
or
Could you slower?
[ MOZHNA MEDLEN`NEYE ? ]
МОЖНО МЕДЛЕННЕЕ ?
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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WHERE IS the nearest POLICE STATION ?
Where is ..?
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?
▼▼▼
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.
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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 an Russian Ambulance
[ GDE NAKHODITSA ..? ]
ГДЕ НАХОДИТСЯ ..?
or just
[ GDE ..? ]
ГДЕ ..?
▼▼▼
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 Ambulance
I'VE BEEN ATTACKED
I GOT BEATEN UP
SOMEBODY HIT ME
[ MENYA IZBILI ]
МЕНЯ ИЗБИЛИ
LINK TO SOUND
IMPORTANT!
If your injuries are badly and you need an ambulance immediately, don't waste time for calling the police!
In Russia, the following rule applies to the work of emergency services: if the incident is of a criminal nature or there was a road or other man-made incident with victims, then the ambulance operator will duplicate the call to the police (firefighters, rescuers, if necessary) independently.
How to call an ambulance in Russia
МЕНЯ ИЗБИЛИ
LINK TO SOUND
IMPORTANT!
If your injuries are badly and you need an ambulance immediately, don't waste time for calling the police!
In Russia, the following rule applies to the work of emergency services: if the incident is of a criminal nature or there was a road or other man-made incident with victims, then the ambulance operator will duplicate the call to the police (firefighters, rescuers, if necessary) independently.
How to call an ambulance in Russia
I GOT INJURED
I`VE INJURED
[ YA RANEN ]
Я РАНЕН
LINK TO SOUND
IMPORTANT!
If your injuries are badly and you need an ambulance immediately, don't waste time for calling the police!
In Russia, the following rule applies to the work of emergency services: if the incident is of a criminal nature or there was a road or other man-made incident with victims, then the ambulance operator will duplicate the call to the police (firefighters, rescuers, if necessary) independently.
How to call an ambulance in Russia
Я РАНЕН
LINK TO SOUND
IMPORTANT!
If your injuries are badly and you need an ambulance immediately, don't waste time for calling the police!
In Russia, the following rule applies to the work of emergency services: if the incident is of a criminal nature or there was a road or other man-made incident with victims, then the ambulance operator will duplicate the call to the police (firefighters, rescuers, if necessary) independently.
How to call an ambulance in Russia
CAR CRASH (Road Accident)
OPTIONAL - WITH INJURED / VICTIMS
[ DE-TE-PE ] - car accident
[ S RANENYMI ] - there are victims
ДТП - car crash
С РАНЕНЫМИ - victims
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IMPORTANT!
If your injuries are badly and you need an ambulance immediately, don't waste time for calling the police!
In Russia, the following rule applies to the work of emergency services: if the incident is of a criminal nature or there was a road or other man-made incident with victims, then the ambulance operator will duplicate the call to the police (firefighters, rescuers, if necessary) independently.
How to call an ambulance in Russia
[ S RANENYMI ] - there are victims
ДТП - car crash
С РАНЕНЫМИ - victims
LINK TO SOUND
IMPORTANT!
If your injuries are badly and you need an ambulance immediately, don't waste time for calling the police!
In Russia, the following rule applies to the work of emergency services: if the incident is of a criminal nature or there was a road or other man-made incident with victims, then the ambulance operator will duplicate the call to the police (firefighters, rescuers, if necessary) independently.
How to call an ambulance in Russia
I GOT ROBBED
GOT STOLEN my ..
MONEY, ID (DOCS), CAMERA, PHONE, BAG
[ U MENYA UKRALI ] - stolen
У МЕНЯ УКРАЛИ
+
[ DENGI ] - money
ДЕНЬГИ
[ DAKUMENTY ] - ID, passport, etc
ДОКУМЕНТЫ
[ FOTAKAMERU ] - camera
ФОТОКАМЕРУ
[ TELEFON ] - phone
ТЕЛЕФОН
[ SUMKU ] - bag
СУМКУ
LINK TO SOUND
IMPORTANT!
If you become a victim of a crime - be sure to make a formal written application at police station. A verbal statement is not enough, without this the police will not do anything! Ask for an interpreter and contact your country's diplomatic mission.
У МЕНЯ УКРАЛИ
+
[ DENGI ] - money
ДЕНЬГИ
[ DAKUMENTY ] - ID, passport, etc
ДОКУМЕНТЫ
[ FOTAKAMERU ] - camera
ФОТОКАМЕРУ
[ TELEFON ] - phone
ТЕЛЕФОН
[ SUMKU ] - bag
СУМКУ
LINK TO SOUND
IMPORTANT!
If you become a victim of a crime - be sure to make a formal written application at police station. A verbal statement is not enough, without this the police will not do anything! Ask for an interpreter and contact your country's diplomatic mission.
I LOST my ..
WALLET, PASSPORT, CAMERA, PHONE, BAG
[ YA PATERYAL ] - I lost
Я ПОТЕРЯЛ
+
[ DENGI ] - money
ДЕНЬГИ
[ DAKUMENTY ] - ID, passport, etc
ДОКУМЕНТЫ
[ FOTAKAMERU ] - camera
ФОТОКАМЕРУ
[ TELEFON ] - phone
ТЕЛЕФОН
[ SUMKU ] - bag
СУМКУ
LINK TO SOUND
IMPORTANT!
If you become a victim of a crime - be sure to make a formal written application at police station!
Я ПОТЕРЯЛ
+
[ DENGI ] - money
ДЕНЬГИ
[ DAKUMENTY ] - ID, passport, etc
ДОКУМЕНТЫ
[ FOTAKAMERU ] - camera
ФОТОКАМЕРУ
[ TELEFON ] - phone
ТЕЛЕФОН
[ SUMKU ] - bag
СУМКУ
LINK TO SOUND
IMPORTANT!
If you become a victim of a crime - be sure to make a formal written application at police station!
MY LOCATION is / I AM in - at - on
STREET, HOTEL, RESTAURANT, BUS STOP
The question 'WHERE ARE YOU NOW' - sounds and is written in Russian so:
[ GDE VY NAKHODITES ? ]
ГДЕ ВЫ НАХОДИТЕСЬ ?
To indicate your location, use these words in Russian:
(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)
I AM ..
[ YA .. ]
Я ..
at-on-in Street ..
[ NA ULITSE .. ]
НА УЛИЦЕ ..
& street name + building number
at-on-in Hotel ..
[ V ATELE .. ]
В ОТЕЛЕ ..
& hotel name
at-on-in Cafe ..
[ V KAFE .. ]
В КАФЕ ..
& cafe name
at-on-in Restaurant ..
[ V RESTARANE .. ]
В РЕСТОРАНЕ ..
& restaurant name
at-on-in Public Transport Stop ..
[ NA ASTANOFKE .. ]
НА ОСТАНОВКЕ ..
& stop name
at-on-in (train / coach bus) Station ..
[ NA STANTSYI .. ]
НА СТАНЦИИ ..
& station name
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[ GDE VY NAKHODITES ? ]
ГДЕ ВЫ НАХОДИТЕСЬ ?
To indicate your location, use these words in Russian:
(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)
I AM ..
[ YA .. ]
Я ..
at-on-in Street ..
[ NA ULITSE .. ]
НА УЛИЦЕ ..
& street name + building number
at-on-in Hotel ..
[ V ATELE .. ]
В ОТЕЛЕ ..
& hotel name
at-on-in Cafe ..
[ V KAFE .. ]
В КАФЕ ..
& cafe name
at-on-in Restaurant ..
[ V RESTARANE .. ]
В РЕСТОРАНЕ ..
& restaurant name
at-on-in Public Transport Stop ..
[ NA ASTANOFKE .. ]
НА ОСТАНОВКЕ ..
& stop name
at-on-in (train / coach bus) Station ..
[ NA STANTSYI .. ]
НА СТАНЦИИ ..
& station name
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HELLO !
(FORMAL)
[ ZDRASTVUITE ! ]
ЗДРАВСТВУЙТЕ !
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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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ЗДРАВСТВУЙТЕ !
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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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MY NAME is ..
+ NAME / SURNAME
My Name is (John Smith)
[ MENYA ZAVUT (DZHON SMIT) ]
МЕНЯ ЗОВУТ (ДЖОН СМИТ)
(ENG / RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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[ MENYA ZAVUT (DZHON SMIT) ]
МЕНЯ ЗОВУТ (ДЖОН СМИТ)
(ENG / RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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I AM a CITIZEN OF ..
+ COUNTRY NAME
I AM .. (?) YEARS OLD
+ NUMBERS IN RUSSIAN
I AM (for example - 20) years old
[ MNE .. (DVATSAT`) LET ]
Digits and numbers in Russian
МНЕ (ДВАДЦАТЬ) ЛЕТ
ENG / RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic
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[ MNE .. (DVATSAT`) LET ]
Digits and numbers in Russian
МНЕ (ДВАДЦАТЬ) ЛЕТ
ENG / RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic
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I LIVE IN ..(accommodation)
a HOTEL (NAME) / an APARTMENT (ADDRESS)
The question 'WHERE ARE YOU LIVE' - sounds and is written in Russian so:
[ GDE VY ZHIVYOTE ? ]
ГДЕ ВЫ ЖИВЁТЕ ?
To specify your accommodation, use these words in Russian:
(ENG / RUS in Latin - transliterated / RUS in Cyrillic)
I LIVE ..
[ YA ZHIVU .. ]
Я ЖИВУ ..
IN a HOTEL ..
[ V ATELE .. ]
В ОТЕЛЕ ..
& hotel name
IN an APARTMENT ..
[ V KVARTIRE .. ]
В КВАРТИРЕ ..
& street name + building number
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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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[ 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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please, HELP ME
[ PAMAGITE MNE (PAZHALUSTA) ]
ПОМОГИТЕ МНЕ (ПОЖАЛУЙСТА)
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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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ПОМОГИТЕ МНЕ (ПОЖАЛУЙСТА)
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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 ..
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[ YA KHACHU .. ]
Я ХОЧУ ..
I need ..
[ MNE NUZHNA .. ]
МНЕ НУЖНО ..
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I WANT to CALL my EMBASSY
OR CONSULATE
[ YA KHACHU PAZVANIT V MAYO PASOLSTVA / KONSULSTVA ]
Я ХОЧУ ПОЗВОНИТЬ В МОЁ ПОСОЛЬСТВО / КОНСУЛЬСТВО
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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Я ХОЧУ ПОЗВОНИТЬ В МОЁ ПОСОЛЬСТВО / КОНСУЛЬСТВО
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OK ! / GOOD !
[ KHARASHO ! ]
ХОРОШО !
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ХОРОШО !
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BAD / BADLY
THAT IS BAD - THIS IS BAD
I KNOW / I DON'T KNOW
[ YA ZNAYU ] - I know
[ YA NE ZNAYU ] - I don`t know
Я ЗНАЮ / Я НЕ ЗНАЮ
(RUS in Latin / RUS in Cyrillic)
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[ YA NE ZNAYU ] - I don`t know
Я ЗНАЮ / Я НЕ ЗНАЮ
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YES / NO
[ DA / NET ]
ДА / НЕТ
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ДА / НЕТ
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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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[ SPASIBA ! ]
СПАСИБО !
or
thank you very much!
[ BAL`SHOYE SPASIBA ! ]
БОЛЬШОЕ СПАСИБО !
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GOODBYE !
[ DA-SVIDANIYA ! ]
ДО СВИДАНИЯ !
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ДО СВИДАНИЯ !
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