how to say hi in russian

To say "hi" in Russian, you can say: Привет
Pronounced: pree-VYET It's an informal and friendly way to greet someone, similar to "hi" or "hello" in English. For a more formal greeting, you can say: Здравствуйте
Pronounced: ZDRAS-tvooy-tye This is used in polite or formal situations. If you want, I can also provide tips on pronunciation or other common Russian greetings!