How to say hi in the Russian language?

@juliet.padberg 

To say "hello" or "hi" in Russian, you can use the following phrases:

• Привет (pree-VYET)
• Здравствуйте (zdrav-stvooy-TYE)

"Привет" is a more casual way to greet someone, while "Здравствуйте" is more formal.

It's also common to greet someone with a kiss on both cheeks, but this is typically only done with people you know well.

Here's how to pronounce the phrases:

• Привет (pree-VYET)
• Здравствуйте (zdrav-stvooy-TYE)