Feel lost when visiting an Orthodox Church here in Russia? Get the list of essential phraes and feel free to pray the Russian way) Мо́жно мне одну́ све́чку ? [mozhno mne odnu svechku] — Can I have one candle? Buy it in the stall next to the church gate. Чья́ э́то ико́на? [Chya eto ikona] - Whose icon is this? Ask to clarify the saint to whom you' Ба́тюшка, бла́гословите! [Batyushka blagoslovite] - Father, bless me. Feel free to tell it to a random guy with a beard and a huge golden cross on his chest. Works any time. Го́споди, поми́луй! [Gospody, pomiluy] - God save me. It has no practical meaning, so say it wherever and whenever you don't understand what to say. Pick a picture.

Noticed lots of Russian-learners tend to ignore regional specific words, though some of them are really lovely. Here's a top of my favourites from where I'm from. Choose your mood for today you all. Полу́торка [polutorka] - a one-bedroom flat. Basic and affordable Угомони́ться [ugomonitsya] -to calm down. We typically say this to a naughty kid. My Granny loves this word Вехо́тка [vekhotka] - a sponge. Cringy, moldy, laying by a sink Синя́вка [sinyavka] - a female alcoholic, usually anti-social. No comment — just love it.