How do you say hi in Russia?

In Russian, the standard way to say "hi" is "Privyet" (pronounced as pree-VYET) which is a shortened version of the phrase "Zdravstvuyte" (pronounced as zdraw-stvooy-TYE). "Privyet" is an informal way to greet someone and is typically used between friends and acquaintances in casual settings.

Alternatively, "Zdravstvuyte" is a formal way to say "hello" and is used when addressing strangers, elders, or people in positions of authority. It is also commonly used in professional or formal environments.

Here are a few additional variations of greetings you can use in different contexts:

1. "Zdravstvuyte, kak u vas dela?" (Formal) - Hello, how are you?

2. "Privyet, chto ty delaesh?" (Informal) - Hi, what are you doing?

3. "Dobryy den" (Formal) - Good day (used during daytime).

4. "Dobryy vecher" (Formal) - Good evening (used after sunset).

5. "Dobroy nochi" (Formal) - Good night (used at bedtime).

Remember that the choice of greeting depends on the level of formality and the context in which you are using it.