How to Say "Kind Regards" in Russian

с уважением

s uvazheniyem

The English phrase "kind regards" can be expressed in Russian as с уважением (s uvazheniyem).

с уважением is the standard, professional way to close a business letter or formal email in Russian. It is standard to follow the closing phrase with a comma and then your name on the next line, for example: С уважением, [Name].

Meaning: polite closing of a letter (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase literally translates to "with respect".

Which one should you use?

While с уважением is strictly professional, Всего доброго (All the best) is a slightly warmer, semi-formal alternative used when you have a more established relationship with the recipient.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

с уважением is a formal expression. Another respectful way to express "Kind regards" in a formal manner is С почтением, which translates to "With esteem" or "Yours faithfully". You can also use the longer phrase С наилучшими пожеланиями и уважением, meaning "With best wishes and respect".

How does it change in a sentence?

In the phrase с уважением, the word уважением is the instrumental case of the noun уважение (respect), which is required by the preposition с (with).

How do you pronounce it?

s uvazheniyem

Did you know?

The word уважение shares a root with the verb взвешивать, meaning 'to weigh', suggesting that respect is the act of giving someone weight or importance.
Despite the formal tone, С уважением is sometimes used ironically in heated email chains to maintain a veneer of politeness while expressing anger.
While English speakers often use 'Kind regards' for acquaintances, using С уважением with a close friend or family member can be interpreted as a cold, sarcastic joke.

Examples in context

С уважением, Иван Петров.
S uvazheniyem, Ivan Petrov.
Kind regards, Ivan Petrov.
Всегда добавляйте «с уважением» в конце.
Vsegda dobavlyayte "s uvazheniyem" v kontse.
Always add "kind regards" at the end.

Example conversation

Ekaterina is teaching Sergey how to end a formal business email.

Екатерина Ekaterina

Сергей, как закончить это письмо?
Sergey, kak zakonchit' eto pis'mo?
Sergey, how should I end this letter?
Сергей Sergey

Напишите «с уважением» и ваше имя.
Napishite "s uvazheniyem" i vashe imya.
Write "kind regards" and your name.
Екатерина Ekaterina

Это подходит для деловой переписки?
Eto podkhodit dlya delovoy perepiski?
Is that suitable for business correspondence?
Сергей Sergey

Да, это отличный вариант.
Da, eto otlichnyy variant.
Yes, it is an excellent option.

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How to Say “Kind Regards” in Russian