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by Andrew Kaufman Ph.D. (Author), Serafima Gettys Ph.D. (Author), Nina Wieda (Author) "Welcome to Russian!..." (more)
Key Phrases: informal singular, prepositional case, accusative case, New Year, Conjugation Pronunciation Translation, United States (more...)
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Russian is spoken by nearly 450 million people, and demand for Russian-speakers is growing. This introductory course includes an audio CD with practice dialogues-just the ticket for readers who need basic Russian for business, school, or travel.

Serafima Gettys, PhD (Newark, CA), is Coordinator of the Foreign Language Program at Lewis University.
Andrew Kaufman, PhD (Charlottesville, VA), is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

From the Back Cover
Covers common expressions, conversations, and cultural notes

Your fun and friendly guide to communicating in Russian

Whether you're a student, a traveler, or a businessperson, or if you just want to speak basic Russian, you'll find this book packed with practical lessons and handy references — including coverage of written Russian, a Russian-English mini-dictionary, lists of vital verbs, and more!

Discover how to

  • Have everyday conversations in Russian
  • Make sense of Russian grammar
  • Improve your pronunciation
  • Get a handle on verb conjugations
  • Use idioms and popular expressions


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Product Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies (April 24, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471780014
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471780014
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #191,732 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, easy to understand, July 24, 2006
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We got this book to supplement some language tapes that we are using to learn conversational Russian. This book is great, because it helps explain rules of the language in very down to earth terms. It gives a lot of helpful tips in speaking and understanding Russian. A great resource.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro into Russian language and culture, June 12, 2006
This is the first Dummies I've bought, and I thought it was really good. The author's kept it funny and light, but remained true to their purpose...to put together an easy to use guide to Russian language. Between the table of contents and the index, I could always quickly find the phrase or vocabulary list I was looking for. And, between the transliterations and audio CD, I know what I'm learning is authentic.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of good info and fun read, May 9, 2006
My wife and I bought the book for a trip we're taking to Europe this summer. We finished about half the book and like it. We tried some of the greetings and phrases on our Russian friends and they understood us, which is a good sign. Some of the grammar explanations are confusing in chapter 2, but the cultural tips and sayings throughout the book are really useful and the CD's great. Maybe the book could benefit from showing how words are spelled with actual Russian letters, which are shown in Chapter 1. Otherwise, we're enjoying it.



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5.0 out of 5 stars STRONG POINT OF THIS BOOK? IT DOESN'T USE THE CYRILLIC ALPHABET !
Anybody who knows anything about language learning - particularly a language that doesn't use the Latin script - knows that the LEAST important aspect of a language *at the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Whistle Blower

2.0 out of 5 stars Not expensive, but also, not worth it
I have been studying the Russian language for about a year. Browsing Amazon one day for other products, I stumbled upon this book. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Book
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Published 6 months ago by Timothy T. Hamilton

4.0 out of 5 stars Trying to get a grip on Russian?
This book teaches you the basics of Russian in a useful way. You don't have to read straight through either. You can skip to the part you want, like writing letters. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Christopher C. Cantwell

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Toilet Reading Book
I have been learning/speaking Russian for 10 years now and I saw the book at the bookstore to see if I could use it to improve things that I missed out from classes I took with... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Geeky Sociologist

2.0 out of 5 stars Cyrillic is need and is missing for Russian or visiting Russia
I like to content and would have used this book but...

When I visited Russia, I had two maps of Moscow one in Cyrillic and one in Latin letters. Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. L. Dickerson

3.0 out of 5 stars Of only limited use
If you have never studied Russian, and expect to be in country for only a short period as a tourist and want to learn a couple of phrases to get around, this book will do the job... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Konrad Baumeister

3.0 out of 5 stars никакая кириллица? (No Cyrillic?)
This book is quite handy...that is if you don't ever plan on reading anything in Russia. I don't understand why there isn't any cyrillic, except for the alphebet (big help! Read more
Published on June 14, 2007 by Lawrence R. Uri

5.0 out of 5 stars It's not as bad as people think...
Ok this book is pretty good -- even with the transliteration issue. Anyone with a bit of resourcefulness can use the transliteration to their advantage... Read more
Published on March 6, 2007

4.0 out of 5 stars No Cyrillic Alphabet?
I know and work with Dr. Gettys and I sat in on several of her Russian classes at Lewis University. I can assure anyone who might be wondering why there is no Cyrillic alphabet... Read more
Published on December 26, 2006 by James V. Rago

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