Say Hello to Belarus, Kazakhstan, and More in Russian
Russian isn’t just spoken in Russia it’s also used every day in other countries like Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine! Learning how to say hello in Russian is a fun way for kids to connect with people across different places and cultures.
One Language, Many Places
Russian is widely spoken or understood in countries such as:
- Беларусь (Belarus)
- Казахстан (Kazakhstan)
- Киргизия (Kyrgyzstan)
- Украина (Ukraine – especially in some regions)
- Эстония, Латвия и Литва (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – among older generations or in Russian-speaking communities)
In each place, Russian may sound a little different, but it still brings people together.
Easy Greetings in Russian
Here are the most common ways kids can say hello:
- Привет! (Privet! – Hi – informal)
- Здравствуйте! (Zdravstvuyte! – Hello – formal)
- Как дела? (Kak dela? – How are you?)
These greetings work whether you’re in Moscow or Minsk!
With Dinolingo, kids aged 2–14 learn Russian as it’s spoken across different countries, using fun visuals, characters, and games that help them understand the language in real-life settings.
Creative Activities to Try
Country Match Game
Print a map and point to Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. Practice saying “Привет!” while naming the country in Russian.
Hello Around the World Craft
Make a poster with flags and write “Привет!” next to each country where Russian is spoken. Use it as a daily greeting chart!
Saying hello in Russian connects kids to a whole world of people and places one friendly word at a time.
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