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How do you say excuse me speak Russian in Russian?

There are a few ways to say "excuse me" in Russian, depending on the context:

General "Excuse me"

* Извините (Izvinite) - This is the most common and polite way to say "excuse me." It's appropriate for most situations.

To get someone's attention

* Простите (Prostite) - This is also a polite way to say "excuse me," but it's slightly more formal than "Извините."

To apologize for something

* Извините меня (Izvinite menya) - This is more specific to apologizing for a mistake or interruption.

To politely ask for something

* Прошу прощения (Proshu prosheniya) - This translates literally to "I ask for forgiveness," but it's used in a more formal context to politely ask for something. For example, you could say "Прошу прощения, не могли бы вы мне помочь?" (Proshu prosheniya, ne mogli by vy mne pomoch?) which means "Excuse me, could you help me?"

"Excuse me" for passing by

* Прошу прощения (Proshu prosheniya) - This is also commonly used to apologize for passing someone in a tight space.

* Извините (Izvinite) - This is also acceptable in this context.

It's important to remember that the most appropriate phrase will depend on the specific situation.

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