Teach Yourself Russian Language Life and Culture 1st Edition

by Stephen Webber (Author), Tatyana Webber (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0071396810

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Teach Yourself Russian Language, Life and Culture delves into the customs and ways of Russia and its inhabitants, taking a respectful yet lively point of view. Topics include government, arts, language, work, leisure, education, festivals and celebrations, and food. By asking questions such as "What kind of music is native to Russia?" this book invites you to examine fascinating aspects of another culture.

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What is the mysterious Russian soul?

Where can you find palm trees in Russia?

How much has Russia changed since the end of Communist rule?

What do Russia's human 'walruses' do during the winter months?

This book answers these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of Russia: the country, its heritage and its people. This is your key to understanding Russia's past, present and future...

About the Author

Tatyana Webber is a native of Yaroslavl, Russia. She is a high school teacher of Russian at the City Technology College, Kingshurst, Birmingham, England.

Dr Stephen Webber is an associate professor of Russian Studies at the University of Birmingham, England

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (April 23, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0071396810
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0071396813
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.67 x 7.8 inches

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jonathan

excellent overview of history and present

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 17, 2005

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this book does what it advertises, a consise discussion of cultural scene from historical context to present, very pleased;

ñïàñèáî for giving me everything in one volume, clear and full overview of most aspects of Russian lifestlye, great starting point

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Elizaveta Temidis

Excellent source of basic information

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 31, 2010

I am a Russian language and culture teacher from St. Petersburg, Russia, living currently in the United States. This book is an excellent source of basic information about a vast and complex country. The book is written to get the reader acquainted with Russian history and culture. I use it with my students and find it easy to read, rather entertaining, and to the point. In order to study something in detail, one can use this book to point them in the right direction. I highly recommend it to everybody who wants to learn about Russia but does not know where to start. You will not be disappointed!

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D M Pursglove

An insight into Russia

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 24, 2004

I wish I had had this book when I was teaching Russian culture, in its broadest sense, in UK universities. Most students took up the subject on entering the university and therefore had no grounding in it at all. This book, rightly, assumes zero knowledge on the part of the reader, yet manages not to assume a condescending tone. On the contrary it is readable, up-to-date, informative and interesting. Even an old Russia hand like myself learned a great deal from it. The fact that one of the authors is Russian, the other English, gives them a particularly broad insight into their subject.

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Does Not Gibe With the Title

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2003

I am a writer and I could have written this book in fifteen minutes using a Collier's Encyclopedia. It is terrible. Pay attention to the title that says teach yourself Russian CULTURE and HISTORY because it has nothing to do with teaching yourself Russian or Ukrainian. The book basically begins with an encyclopedia article on Ivan the Terrible and ends with an encyclopedia article on Boris Yeltsin. That's not Russian, that's not Ukrainian- it's nothing you didn't already know by spending a half an hour on the internet. Do Not Buy This Book!

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