The document is a comprehensive guide to learning Russian, featuring lessons on various topics such as forms of address, introductions, professions, nationality, language, and daily life. It includes practical advice on cultural etiquette, conversation skills, and vocabulary, along with supplementary sections on phonetics and grammar. The content is organized in a structured manner with a detailed table of contents for easy navigation.

305. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ............................................................................................................ 8
The Russian Alphabet ................................................................................. 10
Vocabulary Reference List .......................................................................... 12
Lesson 1. Russian Forms of Address
Commentary
[How Russians address one another; when to use Bb! and ThI;
formal and informal styles ofaddress. Forms ofgreeting and
farewell; forms ofcourtesy} ................................................................ 21
Lesson 2. Getting Acquainted. Introductions
Commentary
[Full and shortened Russian names; when to address Russians
byfirst name, first name and patronymic, last name. Introducing
yourself, yourfriend or colleague; answering questions about
yourself] .............................................................................................. 26
Lesson 3. Professions
[Describing your profession; explaining where you work or study;
asking others about their profession} ................................................. 36
Lesson 4. Nationality
[Talking about your nationality; describing where you used to live
and where you live now; asking these questions ofsomeone else} ..... 45
Lesson 5. Language
[Naming your native language; explaining that you speak
and understand a little Russian; asking others what languages
they speak} .......................................................................................... 54
Lesson 6. About Yourself
[Talking aboutyourself, yourfamily, asking others about themselves}..... 62
Lesson 7. Using the Phone
Commentary
[How Russians typically talk on the phone. Answering the phone;
askingfor the person you are calling; what to say ifthat person
is out} ................................................................................................. 71
Lesson 8. Getting Around the City
Commentary
[Types oftransportation in Russia, where and how to buy tickets.
Asking the location ofa street, hotel, store; giving directions} .......... 90

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Lesson 9. In the Store
Commentary
[Types ofstores in Russia; how to purchase goods in Russian stores.
Asking the cost ofgoods, to look at or purchase goods; learning
about Russian souvenirs] .................................................................. 108
Lesson 10. Weather. The Seasons. Favorite Season of the Year
[Describing the season ofyear; answering questions about
when you arrived in Russia and how long you will be here;
talking about the weather andyour favorite season;
listening to weather reports on radio and television;
asking others about the weatherforecast] ........................................ 130
Lesson 11. Health. How You Feel
[Answering questions about your health; explaining that you
don 'tfeel well; wishing someone good health] ................................. 153
Lesson 12. My Day
[Talking about your typical day and your plansfor today;
asking otherpeople about the routine oftheir day, their plans
for a given day] ................................................................................. 167
Lesson 13. Free Time. Invitations to Someone's House, to the Theater
Commentary
[How Russians typically spend their free time. Extending and
responding to invitations; politely refusing ifyou are busy;
greeting someone as a host or guest] ............................................... 189
Lesson 14. Hobbies. Interests
[Talking aboutyour hobbies, interests; answering questions
aboutyourfavorite writers, actors, athletes; asking these questions
ofothers] ...........................................................................................204
Lesson 15. Holidays. Congratulations
Commentary
[Russian holidays, holiday traditions. Congratulating yourfriends
and colleagues on the holidays; extending your best wishes to
friends, colleagues; responding to expressions ofcongratulations]...... 219
Lesson 16. Going to Someone's House
Commentary
[Russian customs ofinvitingfriends to visit; gift-giving traditions;
being a guest in Russian homes. As a guest: presenting a gift;
compliments to your host; giving toasts. As a host: greeting
your guests; phrases to say at the table; sayingfarewell] ................ 235
A Short Introduction to Russian Phonetics .............................................. 258
A Short Introduction to Russian Grammar ............................................. 261
Grammar Tables ......................................................................................... 277
Key to the Exercises .................................................................................... 290