What are some Russian phrases?

Question by a.l.k: What are some Russian phrases and the correct pronunciation?
I’m going overseas soon and I need to know some Russian phrases that might be useful and the correct pronunciation.

I’m going with a friend who speaks it good enough, but I’d like to know just in case.

NO STUPID/RUDE ANSWERS PLEASE!

Easy ten points, thanks.

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Answer by Daisy
So what if you are not fluent in Russian and are just starting, but would like to greet and compliment some Russians around you? Here are a couple phrases for you to start with:

Привет. = [pree-vyet] = Hi. (informal, to a friend, relative, etc.)

Как дела? = [kahk dee-lah] = How are you? (both formal and informal)

Как ты сегодня поживаешь? = [kahk ti sye-vod-nya pah-zhee-vah-esh] = How are you today? (informal, to a friend, relative, etc.)

Ты сегодня отлично выглядишь. = [ti sye-vod-nya aht-leech-na veeg-lya-dish] = You look great today. (informal, to a friend, relative, etc.)

Now learn how to pronounce them by listening to the audio file: https://app.box.com/shared/91ozljofcc

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