diff --git a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/WelcomeScreen.kt b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/WelcomeScreen.kt
index 1d0a20efb..771fd3900 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/WelcomeScreen.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/WelcomeScreen.kt
@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextAlign
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import androidx.hilt.navigation.compose.hiltViewModel
 import network.columba.app.viewmodel.OnboardingViewModel
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import network.columba.app.R
 
 /**
  * Welcome screen shown on first launch for fresh installs.
@@ -208,7 +210,7 @@ fun WelcomeScreen(
                     enabled = !state.isSaving,
                 ) {
                     Text(
-                        text = "Skip",
+                        text = stringResource(R.string.skip),
                         color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
                     )
                 }
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/OnboardingPagerScreen.kt b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/OnboardingPagerScreen.kt
index 628f8dc21..9cd333163 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/OnboardingPagerScreen.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/OnboardingPagerScreen.kt
@@ -46,7 +46,8 @@ import network.columba.app.util.BatteryOptimizationManager
 import network.columba.app.viewmodel.DebugViewModel
 import network.columba.app.viewmodel.OnboardingViewModel
 import kotlinx.coroutines.launch
-
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import network.columba.app.R
 /**
  * Main onboarding screen with horizontal pager for multi-step setup.
  * Guides users through identity setup, connectivity options, and permissions.
@@ -293,7 +294,7 @@ private fun TopBar(
                 modifier = Modifier.align(Alignment.CenterEnd),
             ) {
                 Text(
-                    text = "Skip",
+                    text = stringResource(R.string.skip),
                     color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
                 )
             }
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/ConnectivityPage.kt b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/ConnectivityPage.kt
index 96a617944..09a7add4a 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/ConnectivityPage.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/ConnectivityPage.kt
@@ -36,6 +36,9 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextAlign
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import network.columba.app.ui.screens.onboarding.OnboardingInterfaceType
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import network.columba.app.R
+
 
 /**
  * Connectivity page - allows user to select which network interfaces to enable.
@@ -72,7 +75,7 @@ fun ConnectivityPage(
 
         // Title
         Text(
-            text = "How will you connect?",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.connection_methods),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineMedium,
             fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onBackground,
@@ -83,7 +86,7 @@ fun ConnectivityPage(
 
         // Subtitle
         Text(
-            text = "Select the networks you'd like to use:",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.connection_methods_description),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyLarge,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
             textAlign = TextAlign.Center,
@@ -108,8 +111,8 @@ fun ConnectivityPage(
             icon = Icons.Default.Bluetooth,
             statusText =
                 when {
-                    blePermissionsDenied -> "Permissions denied"
-                    blePermissionsGranted -> "Permissions granted"
+                    blePermissionsDenied -> stringResource(R.string.permission_denied)
+                    blePermissionsGranted -> stringResource(R.string.permission_granted)
                     else -> null
                 },
             statusIsError = blePermissionsDenied,
@@ -137,7 +140,7 @@ fun ConnectivityPage(
 
         // Helper text
         Text(
-            text = "You can configure these later in Settings",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.configure_in_settings),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
             textAlign = TextAlign.Center,
@@ -158,7 +161,7 @@ fun ConnectivityPage(
                         .height(56.dp),
                 shape = RoundedCornerShape(12.dp),
             ) {
-                Text("Back")
+                Text(stringResource(R.string.back))
             }
 
             Button(
@@ -169,7 +172,7 @@ fun ConnectivityPage(
                         .height(56.dp),
                 shape = RoundedCornerShape(12.dp),
             ) {
-                Text("Continue")
+                Text(stringResource(R.string.nextAction))
             }
         }
 
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/IdentityPage.kt b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/IdentityPage.kt
index e4d7cf8ca..2a48c12f3 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/IdentityPage.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/IdentityPage.kt
@@ -30,6 +30,10 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.input.ImeAction
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextAlign
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import network.columba.app.R
+
+
 
 /**
  * Identity page - allows user to set their display name.
@@ -67,7 +71,7 @@ fun IdentityPage(
 
         // Title
         Text(
-            text = "Your Identity",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.your_identity),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineMedium,
             fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onBackground,
@@ -78,7 +82,7 @@ fun IdentityPage(
 
         // Subtitle
         Text(
-            text = "Choose a display name others will see:",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.choose_your_name),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyLarge,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
             textAlign = TextAlign.Center,
@@ -90,8 +94,8 @@ fun IdentityPage(
         OutlinedTextField(
             value = displayName,
             onValueChange = onDisplayNameChange,
-            label = { Text("Display Name") },
-            placeholder = { Text("Anonymous Peer") },
+            label = { Text(stringResource(R.string.display_name)) },
+            placeholder = { Text(stringResource(R.string.name_example)) },
             singleLine = true,
             modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth(),
             keyboardOptions =
@@ -112,7 +116,7 @@ fun IdentityPage(
 
         // Helper text
         Text(
-            text = "You can change this anytime, or create multiple identities for different contexts.",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.name_change_description),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
             textAlign = TextAlign.Center,
@@ -133,7 +137,7 @@ fun IdentityPage(
                         .height(56.dp),
                 shape = RoundedCornerShape(12.dp),
             ) {
-                Text("Back")
+                Text(stringResource(R.string.back))
             }
 
             Button(
@@ -147,7 +151,7 @@ fun IdentityPage(
                         .height(56.dp),
                 shape = RoundedCornerShape(12.dp),
             ) {
-                Text("Continue")
+                Text(stringResource(R.string.nextAction))
             }
         }
 
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/PermissionsPage.kt b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/PermissionsPage.kt
index ff554d2d8..14ee3a3de 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/PermissionsPage.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/PermissionsPage.kt
@@ -33,6 +33,8 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.vector.ImageVector
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextAlign
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
+import network.columba.app.R
 
 /**
  * Permissions page - explains and requests notification and battery permissions.
@@ -69,7 +71,7 @@ fun PermissionsPage(
 
         // Title
         Text(
-            text = "Stay Connected",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.stay_connected),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineMedium,
             fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onBackground,
@@ -80,7 +82,7 @@ fun PermissionsPage(
 
         // Subtitle
         Text(
-            text = "Columba can notify you when:",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.can_notify_you, stringResource(R.string.app_name)),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyLarge,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
             textAlign = TextAlign.Center,
@@ -93,9 +95,9 @@ fun PermissionsPage(
             modifier = Modifier.padding(horizontal = 32.dp),
             verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(4.dp),
         ) {
-            FeatureItem("New messages arrive")
-            FeatureItem("Someone adds you as a contact")
-            FeatureItem("Delivery confirmations are received")
+            FeatureItem(stringResource(R.string.item_new_messages))
+            FeatureItem(stringResource(R.string.item_some_add_contact))
+            FeatureItem(stringResource(R.string.item_delivery_confirmed))
         }
 
         Spacer(modifier = Modifier.height(24.dp))
@@ -103,8 +105,8 @@ fun PermissionsPage(
         // Notification permission card
         PermissionCard(
             icon = Icons.Default.Notifications,
-            title = "Notifications",
-            description = "Get alerts for new messages",
+            title = stringResource(R.string.notifications),
+            description = stringResource(R.string.notifications_description),
             isGranted = notificationsGranted,
             onEnable = onEnableNotifications,
         )
@@ -114,9 +116,9 @@ fun PermissionsPage(
         // Battery optimization card
         PermissionCard(
             icon = Icons.Default.BatteryChargingFull,
-            title = "Unrestricted Battery",
-            description = "Receive messages even when phone is idle",
-            secondaryDescription = "Prevents Android from pausing Columba",
+            title = stringResource(R.string.unrestricted_battery),
+            description = stringResource(R.string.unrestricted_battery_description),
+            secondaryDescription = stringResource(R.string.unrestricted_battery_secondDescription, stringResource(R.string.app_name)),
             isGranted = batteryOptimizationExempt,
             onEnable = onEnableBatteryOptimization,
         )
@@ -136,7 +138,7 @@ fun PermissionsPage(
                         .height(56.dp),
                 shape = RoundedCornerShape(12.dp),
             ) {
-                Text("Back")
+                Text(stringResource(R.string.back))
             }
 
             Button(
@@ -147,7 +149,7 @@ fun PermissionsPage(
                         .height(56.dp),
                 shape = RoundedCornerShape(12.dp),
             ) {
-                Text("Continue")
+                Text(stringResource(R.string.nextAction))
             }
         }
 
@@ -274,7 +276,7 @@ private fun PermissionCard(
                     onClick = onEnable,
                     shape = RoundedCornerShape(8.dp),
                 ) {
-                    Text("Enable")
+                    Text(stringResource(R.string.enable))
                 }
             }
         }
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/WelcomePage.kt b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/WelcomePage.kt
index a54e9cf25..6cda6e790 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/WelcomePage.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/network/columba/app/ui/screens/onboarding/pages/WelcomePage.kt
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ import androidx.compose.ui.text.font.FontWeight
 import androidx.compose.ui.text.style.TextAlign
 import androidx.compose.ui.unit.dp
 import network.columba.app.R
+import androidx.compose.ui.res.stringResource
 
 /**
  * Welcome page - introduces privacy-first messaging.
@@ -82,7 +83,7 @@ fun WelcomePage(
 
         // Title
         Text(
-            text = "Welcome to Columba",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.welcome_to, stringResource(R.string.app_name)),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineMedium,
             fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onBackground,
@@ -93,7 +94,7 @@ fun WelcomePage(
 
         // Subtitle
         Text(
-            text = "A private messenger that requires:",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.messenger_requires),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyLarge,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
             textAlign = TextAlign.Center,
@@ -102,17 +103,17 @@ fun WelcomePage(
         Spacer(modifier = Modifier.height(24.dp))
 
         // Privacy features
-        PrivacyFeature(text = "No phone number")
+        PrivacyFeature(text = stringResource(R.string.no_phone_number))
         Spacer(modifier = Modifier.height(12.dp))
-        PrivacyFeature(text = "No email address")
+        PrivacyFeature(text = stringResource(R.string.no_email_address))
         Spacer(modifier = Modifier.height(12.dp))
-        PrivacyFeature(text = "No sign-up or accounts")
+        PrivacyFeature(text = stringResource(R.string.no_accounts))
 
         Spacer(modifier = Modifier.height(32.dp))
 
         // Identity explanation
         Text(
-            text = "Your identity is generated and stored securely on your device. You control it completely.",
+            text = stringResource(R.string.welcome_security_description),
             style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium,
             color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.onSurfaceVariant,
             textAlign = TextAlign.Center,
@@ -131,7 +132,7 @@ fun WelcomePage(
             shape = RoundedCornerShape(12.dp),
         ) {
             Text(
-                text = "Get Started",
+                text = stringResource(R.string.get_started),
                 style = MaterialTheme.typography.titleMedium,
             )
         }
@@ -143,7 +144,7 @@ fun WelcomePage(
             onClick = onRestoreFromBackup,
         ) {
             Text(
-                text = "Restore from backup",
+                text = stringResource(R.string.restore_from_backup),
                 color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.primary,
             )
         }
diff --git a/app/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml b/app/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..2fe07d9b4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/src/main/res/values-ru/strings.xml
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<resources>
+    <string name="incoming_voice_call">Входящий аудиовызов</string>
+    <string name="call_answer">Ответить</string>
+    <string name="call_decline">Отклонить</string>
+    <string name="call_answer_content_description">Ответить на вызов</string>
+    <string name="call_decline_content_description">Отклонить вызов</string>
+    <string name="error_no_file_manager">На телефоне не найден файловый менеджер</string>
+    <string name="locate_on_map">Геолокация на карте</string>
+    <string name="service_restart_banner">Перезапуск сервиса Reticulum \u2026</string>
+    <string name="offline_banner_shutdown">Columba сейчас оффлайн</string>
+    <string name="offline_banner_error">Ошибка подключения</string>
+    <string name="offline_banner_reconnecting">Переподключение\u2026</string>
+    <string name="offline_banner_reconnect">Переподключиться</string>
+    <string name="offline_banner_reconnecting_description">Процесс переподключения</string>
+    <string name="delete_interface">Удалить интерфейс</string>
+    <string name="view_interface_details">Детали</string>
+    <string name="interface_actions">Действия</string>
+    <string name="edit_interface">Редактировать</string>
+    <string name="messenger_requires">Приватный мессенджер, для которого:</string>
+    <string name="welcome_to">Добро пожаловать в %1$s</string>
+    <string name="no_phone_number">Не нужен номер телефона</string>
+    <string name="no_email_address">Не нужен Email</string>
+    <string name="no_accounts">Не нужна авторизация или аккаунты</string>
+    <string name="welcome_security_description">Ваш профиль создается и надежно хранится на вашем устройстве. Только вы контролируете его</string>
+    <string name="get_started">Начать</string>
+    <string name="restore_from_backup">Восстановить из бэкапа</string>
+    <string name="your_identity">Ваш профиль</string>
+    <string name="choose_your_name">Напишите ваш никнейм, который будет виден всем</string>
+    <string name="display_name">Никнейм</string>
+    <string name="name_example">Анонимная нода</string>
+    <string name="name_change_description">Вы можете сменить его в любое время или создать другие профили</string>
+    <string name="back">Назад</string>
+    <string name="nextAction">Далее</string>
+    <string name="connection_methods">Как вы хотите подключиться?</string>
+    <string name="connection_methods_description">Выберите типы сетей, которые вы будете использовать:</string>
+    <string name="permission_denied">Разрешение отклонено</string>
+    <string name="permission_granted">Разрешение предоставлено</string>
+    <string name="configure_in_settings">Вы можете изменить это в настройках</string>
+    <string name="stay_connected">Оставайтесь на связи</string>
+    <string name="can_notify_you">%1$s может оповестить вас когда:</string>
+    <string name="item_new_messages">Пришло новое сообщение</string>
+    <string name="item_some_add_contact">Кто-то добавил вас в контакты</string>
+    <string name="item_delivery_confirmed">Получено подтверждение о доставке сообщения</string>
+    <string name="notifications">Уведомления</string>
+    <string name="skip">Пропустить</string>
+    <string name="notifications_description">Получение уведомлений о новых сообщениях</string>
+    <string name="unrestricted_battery">Без ограничений батареи</string>
+    <string name="unrestricted_battery_description">Получение уведомлений в режиме ожидания</string>
+    <string name="unrestricted_battery_secondDescription">Защищает %1$s от остановки в фоне</string>
+    <string name="enable">Включить</string>
+    <string name="disable">Выключить</string>
+    <string name="setup_completed">Вы всё настроили!</string>
+    <string name="summary">Итого</string>
+    <string name="identity">Никнейм</string>
+    <string name="networks">Сети</string>
+    <string name="none_selected">Ничего не выбрано</string>
+    <string name="enabled">Включены</string>
+    <string name="disabled">Выключены</string>
+    <string name="restricted">Ограниченно</string>
+    <string name="unrestricted">Нет ограничения</string>
+    <string name="battery">Батарея</string>
+    <string name="show_qr">Показать QR код</string>
+    <string name="show_qr_description">Поделитесь своим QR-кодом, чтобы другие могли добавить вас в контакты.</string>
+    <string name="configure_lora">Настроить LoRa</string>
+    <string name="start_messaging">Начать общение</string>
+    <string name="share_identity">Поделиться профилем</string>
+    <string name="share_invite_message">Добавьте меня через reticulum: \n\n%1$s\n%2$s</string>
+</resources>
diff --git a/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml b/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
index c1ba74421..c957d1baf 100644
--- a/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -30,4 +30,53 @@
     <string name="view_interface_details">View interface details</string>
     <string name="interface_actions">Interface actions</string>
     <string name="edit_interface">Edit interface</string>
+    <string name="messenger_requires">A private messenger that requires:</string>
+    <string name="welcome_to">Welcome to %1$s</string>
+    <string name="no_phone_number">No phone number</string>
+    <string name="no_email_address">No email address</string>
+    <string name="no_accounts">No sign-up or accounts</string>
+    <string name="welcome_security_description">Your identity is generated and stored securely on your device. You control it completely.</string>
+    <string name="get_started">Get Started</string>
+    <string name="restore_from_backup">Restore from backup</string>
+    <string name="your_identity">Your Identity</string>
+    <string name="choose_your_name">Choose a display name others will see:</string>
+    <string name="display_name">Display Name</string>
+    <string name="name_example">Anonymous Peer</string>
+    <string name="name_change_description">You can change this anytime, or create multiple identities for different contexts.</string>
+    <string name="back">Back</string>
+    <string name="nextAction">Continue</string>
+    <string name="connection_methods">How will you connect?</string>
+    <string name="connection_methods_description">Select the networks you\'d like to use:</string>
+    <string name="permission_denied">Permission denied</string>
+    <string name="permission_granted">Permission granted</string>
+    <string name="configure_in_settings">You can configure these in Settings.</string>
+    <string name="stay_connected">Stay connected</string>
+    <string name="can_notify_you">%1$s can notify you when:</string>
+    <string name="item_new_messages">New messages arrive</string>
+    <string name="item_some_add_contact">Someone adds you as a contact</string>
+    <string name="item_delivery_confirmed">Delivery confirmations are received</string>
+    <string name="notifications">Notifications</string>
+    <string name="skip">Skip</string>
+    <string name="notifications_description">Get alerts for new messages</string>
+    <string name="unrestricted_battery">Unrestricted Battery</string>
+    <string name="unrestricted_battery_description">Receive messages even when phone is idle</string>
+    <string name="unrestricted_battery_secondDescription">Prevents Android from pausing %1$s</string>
+    <string name="enable">Enable</string>
+    <string name="disable">Disable</string>
+    <string name="setup_completed">You\'re all set!</string>
+    <string name="summary">Summary</string>
+    <string name="identity">Identity</string>
+    <string name="networks">Networks</string>
+    <string name="none_selected">None selected</string>
+    <string name="enabled">Enabled</string>
+    <string name="disabled">Disabled</string>
+    <string name="restricted">Restricted</string>
+    <string name="unrestricted">Unrestricted</string>
+    <string name="battery">Battery</string>
+    <string name="show_qr">Show QR code</string>
+    <string name="show_qr_description">Share your identity QR code to let others add you as a contact.</string>
+    <string name="configure_lora">Configure LoRa</string>
+    <string name="start_messaging">Start Messaging</string>
+    <string name="share_identity">Share identity</string>
+    <string name="share_invite_message">Add me on Reticulum: \n\n%1$s\n%2$s</string>
 </resources>
diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index eff049129..d060c9923 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 // Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.
 plugins {
-    id("com.android.application") version "9.1.0" apply false
-    id("com.android.library") version "9.1.0" apply false
+    id("com.android.application") version "9.2.0" apply false
+    id("com.android.library") version "9.2.0" apply false
     id("org.jetbrains.kotlin.plugin.compose") version "2.3.20" apply false
     id("com.google.dagger.hilt.android") version "2.59.2" apply false
     id("com.google.devtools.ksp") version "2.3.6" apply false