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[EEUU O Nis! LEARN RUSSIAN THE FAST AND FUN WAY The activity kit that makes learning a language quick and easy! Complete with maps, puzzles, vocabulary cards, and quizz Hundreds of amusing color illustrations help you learn more in less time! Special feature: Pull-out bilingual dictionary with most-used words and phrases Premieri2 by Thomas R. Beyer, Jr., Ph.D. Gap Barron's Educational Series, Inc, Pronunciation_______. - z HOW ARE WE DOING? ...... 124 The Russian Alphabet............6 6 GETTING TO KNOW PEOPLE & ATTHESTORE 170 1_Let’s Get Acquainted... & — 16 Clothing, Sizes, Colors............ 130 ARRIVAL ay WE_The Supermarket... 36 — 18 Drugstore/Phat . 143 2_Where to Spend the Night.......... 2 Ig Cleat PLACES OF INTEREST....... 29 20_Beauty Salon/Barber Shop... 153 3. How to Get There (on Foot)........ 29 21 The Newsstand/Stationery Goods! 4 Mcans of Transportation/How to Get Office Supplies.........-. -- 158 HNC. vevevveseve 22_lewelry Articles/Watches 162 12_ Theater, Movies, Holidays... - 100 13 Sportis).... 0... eee 14 Breakfast, Lunch/Dinner, ,Suppet IS The RestauranvTips . © Copyright 1993 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. All rights reserved. [No-part of this book may be reproduced in any form, by hotostat, microfilm, xerography. or any ether means, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, clectronic of mechanical, without the written permission ‘of the copyright owner. Alt inquiries should be ackdressed Barron's Educational Series. Inc 250 Wireless Boulevard Hauppauge. New York 11788 International Standard Book No. 0-8120-4846-6 Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 92-28052 Caver and Book Design Milton Glaser, Ine. Miustrations Jean Suarex PRINTED IN CHINA, 1S 1413 12 fis, wenirs, Records, Cameras. 167° 24 Repair Services: Eyeplasses, Shoes .. 173 ESSENTIAL SERVICES... 176 28 Doctor, "Dents Hospital 192 29 Help!........ 2 BEFORE YOU LEAVE ........ 204 VOCABULARY CARDS....... 2/3 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Beyer, Thomas R. Learm Russian tbe fast and fun way: the activity kit that makes learning a language quick and easy! / by ‘Thomas R. Beyer, It P ‘em. ISBN 0-8120-s846-6 1 Russian language—Self-instruction. 2, Russian language—Texibooks for forcign speakers—English. L Tithe. PG2125.B46 1993 92-28082 491,782'421—8c20 cP For Dorothea, Carina, Stefanie and Alexandra. With gratitude to all my Russian friends, to Russia (Pocens), even after the breakup: of the Soviet Union in 1991, has emerged as still the largest country in the world, occupying almost one-sixth of our planet’s land mass. The vast expanses of Russia cover eleven separate time zones on two continents: Europe and Asia. Russia and ten other former republics of the U.S.S.R. are now sovereign states or countries that have united in a loosely knit Commonwealth of Independent States (Coypyxectso Hesasncumerm Tocygapers). Russia has approximately 150 million people, almost half of the inhabitants of the former Soviet Union. All are citizens of Russia (poccuane), and many are ethnic Russians (pyeckne). Russia, however, is a multinational state and home to over one hundred nationalities and languages. The Russian language was a mandatory subject in Soviet schools and almost all of the 280 million people inhabiting the former republics know and speak Russian, either as their native or second language. In fact, a Georgian who wishes to speak with an Uzbek is likely to use Russian for communication. While English and other languages are now gaining popularity, Russian will remain, for at least a generation, the one mutually understandable language for those who live in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and the countries not part of the Commonwealth, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Knowing Russian can open up a window onto a fascinating and enchanting nation, from the fairytale cupolas of Saint Basil's Cathedral to the majesty and power of Red Square and the Kremlin. Moscow, Russia's capital, is home to more than eight and one-half million people and the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet. Far to the north, Saint Petersburg, capital to the tsars from Peter the Great until Nicholas Il, offers a marvelous blend of picturesque architecture highlighted by the White Nights of summer. Here too are the glorious palaces—the magnificent Winter Palace and Hermitage Art Museum. Russians take great pride in their culture: and country and they appreciate the efforts of those who try to speak their language. For many, the Russian alphabet is a major stumbling block to getting to know the country and its people better. With our Fast and Fun Way you'll be reading the signs and ready to talk with real Russians in just a matter of days. When you do get an opportunity to use your new language skills, you'll notice that your efforts will be truly rewarded. So let's begin! I

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