Russian for Beginners

Russian for Beginners provides a full, simplified introduction to grammar, a 4,000-word vocabulary, and 42 lessons in the basic principles of the language. It also includes advanced material which exemplifies and elaborates upon the fundamentals. It is therefore a useful guidebook for any learner, especially the serious student who wishes to acquire more than a smattering of Russian. To make the text highly interesting and practical, the authors include folk tales, anecdotes, and extracts from classical and Soviet authors. The readings are accompanied by translations, annotations, and explanations. The book is further enlivened by Russian cartoons.