Why Russians Say “Я рад” Instead of “Я счастлив” (Eng Sub)

Many Russian learners translate “happy” as “счастлив” in every situation. But Russians don’t usually say: ❌ Я счастлив тебя видеть ❌ Я счастлив быть здесь In real life, they чаще say: ✔ Я рад тебя видеть ✔ Я рад быть здесь In this video, I explain the real difference between рад and счастлив, and why this small mistake can make you sound unnatural in Russian. If you want real Russian for everyday conversations, I created a practical guide for A2-B1 learners. It includes natural dialogues, key phrases, useful structures, vocabulary with visuals, and audio with my voice so you can listen and repeat. 👉 Link here: https://russianwithkristina-shop.four...