Smyth Sarah, Crosbie Elena V. Rus’: a Comprehensive Course in Russian

Cambridge University Press, 2002. — 688 p. — ISBN 0 521 64206 X; ISBN 0 521 64555 7.This comprehensive foundation textbook is expressly designed for students embarking on a Russian language programme. It develops the four key language skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and provides all the material required to reach intermediate level either at high school or during the first year of university. Highly interactive and activity-based, the course puts students firmly at the centre of the learning process, developing their autonomy as learners.Thorough grounding in the grammar and structures of contemporary Russian;
Wide-ranging tasks and exercises for both classroom use and self study;
Informative texts selected to foster cultural awareness;
Topics including family life, education, history, geography, work and leisure;
Clear, attractive layout with lively illustrations to reinforce learning;
Extensive reference features including section on basic concepts of grammar;
Teachers’ guidelines to enhance practical application in the classroom.