If you need to go to the restroom the word is the same English word "toilet".

If you need a "Taxi" the word is the same with the "a" pronounced with the ah sound.

Tea in Russia is pronounced "chai" like the chai tea sold in stores in America.

The word "coffee" is very similar but in English the e is pronounced long and in Russian it is short.

"Bank" is the same with a soft "a".

You can use the word "o-tel" for hotel.

There. Now if you land in Moscow, get a cup of coffee or tea, ask for a taxi to the hotel and make a trip to the restroom. If you have the time and interest in learning more go to   Pimsleur  and see how easy it is to learn Russian

Oh, and don't forget to stop at the bank to exchange your money for Rubles. It is illegal to use US money in Russia.

Robert Deans, 
  

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