This is a new and unique linguistic and cultural dictionary that describes gestures and facial expressions that are common among native Russian speakers. It explains the meaning of gestures and expressions and provides examples of situations in which gestures and facial expression can be used and common expressions that may accompany them. Each entry includes examples from literature and, where...

Workbook for the Russian Mosaic course for intermediate level. Recommended for short-term courses (80 hours of classroom work). Level B1-B2.

Manual includes activities and assignments to help practice speaking skills.

The story chronicles the experiences of a man who decides that there is nothing of any value in the world. Slipping into nihilism with the “terrible anguish” he is determined to commit suicide. A chance encounter with a young girl, however, begins the man on a journey that re-instills a love for his fellow man.

Adapted text of a short story for level B1.

The author proposes an original system of exercises in lexical style for the Russian as a foreign language course. The book presents the most relevant topics for foreigners: the composition of the word, antonyms, synonyms, borrowings, stylistic layers of vocabulary, word compatibility, etc. Exercises are given on the principle of increasing complexity, which makes the manual indispensable in...

The book is designed to help students of Russian recognize everyday Russian they will hear in the streets, metro etc - often much different than the textbook Russian they are learning in class!

The book is designed to help students of Russian recognize everyday Russian they will hear in the streets, metro etc - often much different than the textbook Russian they are learning in class!