How to say “Hello” in Russian
The most common way to say “hello” in Russian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Здравствуйте
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Russian
Здравствуйте, Как дела?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Russian?
"Hello" in Russian is "Здравствуйте". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Здравствуйте" written in Russian?
Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Здравствуйте" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Здравствуйте" in Russian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Здравствуйте" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Здравствуйте" mean in English?
"Здравствуйте" is the Russian way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Russian?
Many languages — including Russian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Здравствуйте" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Russian spoken?
Russian is spoken by an estimated 258 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Russian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Russian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Здравствуйте" or any other Russian text.