Do people speak Russian in Hurghada Egypt?

In Hurghada's tourist areas — Sheraton, Mamsha, and Intercontinental districts — Russian is widely understood. Some locals speak Russian but not English, and many Russian-speaking expats, including elderly residents, live here with no knowledge of Arabic or English.

In the Dahar market area Russian is less common, but it's not a problem — you can point at items and show prices on a calculator. Tourists don't typically stay in Dahar; it's a local residential district.

Hurghada has historically catered to Russian-speaking tourists. After a hiatus of several years, the Russian-speaking tourist flow has returned, and the city is once again well-adapted for Russian speakers.

Hurghada has a large international expat community of various nationalities, not just Russian speakers. Residential buildings often have a mix of foreign residents from different countries.