* Hello: Привет (Privet) - This is the most common and casual greeting.
* Goodbye: До свидания (Do svidaniya) - This is the most formal and common way to say goodbye.
Other options for "hello" and "goodbye" in Russian:
* Hello:
* Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) - This is a more formal greeting, similar to "good day" in English.
* Доброе утро (Dobroe utro) - Good morning.
* Добрый день (Dobryy den') - Good afternoon.
* Добрый вечер (Dobryy vecher) - Good evening.
* Goodbye:
* Пока (Poka) - This is a casual goodbye, similar to "see you later" in English.
* Прощай (Proshchay) - This is a more formal goodbye, often used in farewells that might be for a longer period.
The best choice will depend on the situation and the level of formality.