About This Keyboard

Type Russian (Phonetic) text online using this free virtual keyboard. Simply click the keys or use your physical keyboard to type. Copy your text with one click or save it as a file.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Russian Phonetic Keyboard?

Russian Phonetic Keyboard converts English letters to Russian Cyrillic as you type. Type words the way they sound in Russian, and we'll convert them automatically. For example: "privet" → "привет", "spasibo" → "спасибо".

How do I type Russian characters using English letters?

Just use your regular QWERTY keyboard to type. Click in the text area and start typing — your English letters will automatically convert to Cyrillic. Most letters map intuitively: a→а, b→б, v→в, g→г, d→д, e→е, z→з, i→и, k→к, l→л, m→м, n→н, o→о, p→п, r→р, s→с, t→т, u→у, f→ф.

How do I type special Russian letters like ж, ч, ш, щ?

Use letter combinations for special sounds: zh→ж, ch→ч, sh→ш, shch→щ (or sch→щ). For other letters: ya→я, yu→ю, ye→е, yo→ё, kh→х, ts→ц. Soft sign: ' (apostrophe)→ь, hard sign: ''→ъ. For example: "khorosho" → "хорошо".

Is this keyboard free to use?

Yes! The Russian Phonetic Keyboard is completely free to use. No downloads, no registration required. Just open it in your browser and start typing Russian text using English letters.

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