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Questions & Answers about Тут очень тихо.
Why is there no word for "it" or "is" in this sentence?
In Russian, when describing the general state of an environment or the weather, you don't need a dummy subject like "it" or a verb like "is" in the present tense. You simply state the condition, which is why the sentence is literally just Тут очень тихо (Here very quiet).
Why is тихо used instead of the adjective тихий (quiet)?
Because there is no specific noun being described here (like "a quiet room"). When talking about a general condition, atmosphere, or feeling without a subject, Russian uses the adverb form ending in -о.
What is the difference between тут and здесь? Can I say Здесь очень тихо?
Yes, you can absolutely say Здесь очень тихо. Тут and здесь both mean "here" and are interchangeable in most situations. Тут is just slightly more casual and extremely common in everyday spoken Russian.