Greetings in Russian and Chinese cultures

greetings are the foundation and beginning of interpersonal communication. As an important means of conveying sociocultural knowledge, their proper use has a crucial impact on the effectiveness of communication. This article focuses on greetings in Russian and Chinese cultures, systematically exploring the differences in their use through comparative analysis and identifying the cultural reasons behind them. The author highlights that greetings are a dynamic social phenomenon deeply influenced by sociocultural factors. Their differences reflect different national value systems and the logic of social interaction. At the same time, there are also differences within individual communities. It is emphasized that in order to establish effective intercultural communication, it is necessary to go beyond language and gain an understanding of the cultural traditions behind greetings.

greetings, Russian culture, Chinese culture, politeness, verbal etiquette, intercultural communication