A less formal way of saying "Hello" in russian. More equatable to the english "Hey" or "Hi". Commonly said to friends or people your own age.
Zdravstvuitye would be the formal way.
Russian:

Man 1 - Privyet droog.

Man 2 - Kak dela?
English:

Man 1 - Hey friend.

Man 2 - How are you?
by freshsqueeze December 28, 2010
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