Book description
The fast and easy way to learn to speak Russian
With Russia in line to host the World Cup in 2018, the Winter
Olympics in 2014, as well as a Formula 1 Grand Prix, interest in
Russia is on the rise. Russian For Dummies is an excellent
resource for students, tourists, and businesspeople looking for an
introduction to this popular and complex language.
This updated edition offers new and improved content, more useful
exercises and practice opportunities, all new content devoted to the
Cyrillic alphabet, and much more.
- A revamped, user-friendly organization
- A fully updated and expanded audio CD with real-life
conversations by native speakers
- Expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations
- A refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary complete with even more
essential vocabulary
Russian For Dummies provides basic instruction to those seeking
to grasp the basics of conversational Russian. Students, travelers,
and businesspeople with little or no language experience will gain a
clearer understanding on how to communicate in Russian.
Andrew Kaufman, PhD, is a published scholar and an
award-winning teacher of Russian language, literature, and culture at
some of the country's top universities.
Serafima Gettys, PhD, is a Coordinator of the Foreign Language
Program at Lewis University, where she also teaches Russian.
