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Dictionary of Russian Slang & Colloquial Expressions (Paperback)

by Vladimir Shlyakhov (Author), Eve Adler (Author)
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Revised and updated, this new edition has been expanded to include a total of about 4,700 words and their popular meanings that you wont find in standard Russian-English dictionaries. Each word or expression comes with its meaning in English, and an example sentence in Russian and English. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Text: Russian, English

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  • Paperback: 253 pages
  • Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc (May 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0812090853
  • ISBN-13: 978-0812090857
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,950,890 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Words and expressions you won't learn in Russian class., August 20, 1999
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This book contains a lot of vulgar and profane words and expressions. If this is want you want, then this is the book for you. It not only contains translations but also gives examples. But be aware that the book is Russian-English only. Therefore finding the Russian equivalent to an English word is rather troublesome. But one nice feature of this book is the fact that it tells you in which circles words are used.(youth, military, criminal, etc.)
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1.0 out of 5 stars NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!, March 10, 2002
By "polyglossum" (Vail, Arizona USA) - See all my reviews
About 50 % of the contents of the book - solid delirium! Do not speak so in Russian. There are separate successful articles. But as a whole - the one who does not know well Russian it is not recommended, as will bring of a harm.
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3.0 out of 5 stars This book is usefull in youthfull or criminal crowds., April 30, 1999
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Buyer beware that this book does in fact contain a lot of profanity and extreemely vulgar expressions. However, there are also many usefull terms and definitions that you will not find in any standard dictionary. I think that the dictionary is well organized and translates terms into well worded English equivalents. This book would be most usefull among modern young Russians and criminal crowds. I personally would be clueless to many expressions without this reference. My only complaint is that the book is rather small.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WTF
I agree with "polyglossum" down below. This is a good book for someone who possibly is from russia and moved here when younger and has forgotten many things, but not for someone... Read more
Published on July 12, 2006 by KJ Wolf

2.0 out of 5 stars VERY dated material
Slang and colloquialisms change, and do so relatively quickly - for example, when was the last time you heard the term "goovy" used in everyday speech? Read more
Published on September 27, 2003 by doc peterson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a slang dictionary
This dictionary is rather comprehensive, including words from Mafia, youth, and prison slang. When I went to Russia, I had a very hard time remembering slang, and especially... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars He's got a head like the house of soviets!
This book is hilarious! Of course about 50-70% of it is the most vile filth imaginable, and those who are easily offended should avoid this book. Read more
Published on July 25, 2002 by David Margrave

4.0 out of 5 stars If It's Slang You Want, This Book Has It
From innocuous idiomatic expressions to vulgar profanities, this book provides a wide range of vocabulary that you won't find in Russian dictionaries. Read more
Published on January 12, 2001 by Aaron Jordan

4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well written for the Russian reader!
This book is great for translating Russian to English. Very difficult to translate English to Russian, as there is no section in the book on this. Read more
Published on October 29, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't find better for the price
At last! A comprehensive dictionary of Russian street slang and vulgarities that provides real-life *examples* in context. Read more
Published on August 2, 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars This might be better titled "Russian Slang and Profanity."
This book contains many amusing and useful slang and colloquial expressions, but I was taken aback by what appeared to be an inappropriate emphasis on offensive speech. Read more
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