Language Learning Resources

Russian
2011-2012

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

RUSSIAN
Prices

2011

Welcome to our latest Russian catalogue

This is a selection of the most popular and new language learning materials published in Russia. We hope you find something of interest. If you have any queries or suggestions for future additions to the catalogue, please contact Eleanor Townsend in our Marketing Department (see below). We are always pleased to hear from people interested in our books. Everything here is distributed by European Schoolbooks Ltd (ESB) and is available at our European Bookshop (EB) in London. Orders can be placed online, by post, phone, email or fax to both our Cheltenham and London offices.

Prices are correct at the time of printing (01/04/2011) but may be changed without notice if affected by publishers increases or exchange rate movements. + after a price indicates that VAT must be added.

Using this catalogue

Age ranges and descriptions are as accurate as we can make them but are only a guide: for further advice on any product please contact the Marketing Department at ESB head office.

Inspection Copies for Teachers

You can get an inspection copy of any textbook (sorry, not audio-visual materials) you are thinking of buying in class sets. If you then buy 12+ copies of textbooks direct from ESB, EB or the IB, you may be entitled to discount. Please ask for details. In addition to inspection copies we offer a range of other services to the language teaching community. If you are organising a teachers' meeting, a language day or any other kind of languages promotion, we can attend ourselves or send an appropriate boxed selection of relevant books and materials. With suitable notice we can arrange presentations and workshops. For more information please contact our Marketing Department on 01242 245252.

Contacting us: European Schoolbooks Ltd

TheRunnings, Cheltenham GL51 9PQ phone: 01242 245252 email: direct@esb.co.uk www.eurobooks.co.uk

Be the first to find out about new products, special offers, and events we will be hosting and attending...

The European Bookshop

5 Warwick Street, London W1B 5LU phone: 020 7734 5259 email: direct@esb.co.uk www.europeanbookshop.com

The Italian Bookshop

5 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ phone: 020 7240 1634 email: italian@esb.co.uk www.italianbookshop.co.uk

BLOG

Contents
Page 4. Page 7. Page 8. Classroom Courses Self-study Courses Short & Intensive Courses Page 10. Grammar Page 12. Writing Page 12. Listening Page 12. Speaking Page 14. Vocabulary Page 14. Mixed Skills Page 16. Reading Page 17. Bilingual Books Page 18. Magazines Page 18. Graded Readers Page 21. Monolingual Dictionaries Page 21. Bilingual Dictionaries Page 22. Classroom Aids

Ways to order
You can order online at www.europeanbookshop.com By phone on 01242 245252 Using the order form included in this catalogue Send an email to direct@esb.co.uk

DONT FORGET !
PLEASE VIEW OUR ENTIRE R ANGE OF LANGUAGE LEARNING RESOURCES & LITER ATURE IN RUSSIAN ONLINE AT: www.russianbookshop.co.uk

FR

Corresponding British and European Levels for TORFL Test of Russian as a Foreign Language Levels ( )
The table below shows a rough estimate of corresponding education levels for the books included in our Russian catalogue. Many conform to the TORFL requirements, the official Russian State System of Russian Language Testing (which are specified in the descriptions of the books). If you have any questions on this matter please do not hesitate to contact Eleanor Townsend in the marketing department on emt@esb.co.uk.

FRENCH LANGU

European Schoolbooks Stages

Beginners False Beginners Intermediate Upper Intermediate Advanced Upper Advanced

TORFL Test of Russian as a Foreign Language

Elementary Basic Level I Level II Level III Level IV

CEF Common European Framework

A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Language General Ladder Stages Qualifications (Department for UK Education and Skills UK)
Breakthrough 1-3 Preliminary 4-6 Intermediate 7-9 Advanced 10-12 Proficiency 13 Mastery 14 Entry Level Foundation GCSE Higher GCSE AS/A2 B. A. Degree M. A. Degree

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

Classroom Courses
Adolescent/Adult

NEW - !
Lets Speak Russian
Glazunova, O. I. Lets Speak Russian is a course book designed for foreign learners studying Russian at an intermediate level. On its eighth publication, this book has been used as a means of teaching in higher education institutes in Russia and abroad. The book can be used in a classroom environment, or even on its own by an individual learner as a self study guide. It consists of simple grammar material, interesting texts giving foreign students useful information about Russia, brilliant illustrations, and carefully selected exercises and commentaries which reveal the most complex aspects of the Russian language. All of these qualities make this coursebook an indispensable companion for foreign learners who wish to not only improve their knowledge and skills, but also to learn about Russian culture, national traditions and customs of the Russian people. This textbook includes teaching on vocabulary, grammar, phonetics and cultural material which have all been specially selected taking into account the difficulties which students encounter in the process of learning Russian as a foreign language. At the back of the book lie grammar tables, an answer key for the exercises and a Russian-English dictionary with more than 2000 entries. Intermediate 045511 Textbook

!
Chernyshov, S. Lets gooffers an easy progression into Russian and concentrates on everyday language. The first book in the series is designed for students at the basic level, provides a good introduction to the language, and prepares for typical situations which are encountered in a Russian-speaking environment. Each textbook in this series is divided into units where each unit looks at a different topic such as My Town,Transport, and includes expressions and phrases from typical everyday situations. This series aims to develop oral competency, pronunciation and grammar skills. Each book contians 80-120 hours of study time, revision units, illustrations and a multilingual glossary (English, German, French). Beginners 041640 Textbook1 041642 CD Audio 1 Intermediate 042455 Textbook 2.1 042900 CD Audio 2.1 042463 Textbook 2.2 042916 CD Audio 2.2

Lets Go!

Korchagina, E. L. Stepanova, E. M. This two-part course aims to develop the skills needed to communicate in Russian in everyday situations. Assignments include: writing a short letter, filling in forms, communicating verbally with others etc. Priglashenie v Rossiyu prepares students for the Basic exam in Russian. (Level A1-A2).

Invitation to Russia

21.50 12.95+

19.50 6.70+ 19.50 6.70+

False Beginners 041664 Textbook 1 + CDs 041665 Workbook 1 + CDs Intermediate 041666 Textbook 2 + CDs 041667 Workbook 2 + CDs

19.75 19.75

19.25

19.75 21.50

...!
Russian...Its Easy!
Kurbatova, I

Learn to Listen and Hear

NEW

This course is designed for beginner adult students, the native speakers of English who want to get the first level certificate (TORFL). The course would be of practical use for those students who want to master the basics of Russian phonetics, grammar and vocabulary. The textbook contains 12 sections. Each section contains phonetics, vocabulary and grammar. In order to make the material easier to understand there are grammar comments which are written in Russian and in English. A CD is included. The book can be used both for classroom work with a teacher or for independent studies. Beginners 045000 Textbook + CD

This coursebook is part of the series Invitation to Russia. The main aim of this book is to develop listening and comprehension skills from a beginners level. The authors have devised a system of tasks and exercises based upon a system of language learning by reading texts. This course book can be used with or without a teacher as answers to the exercises and test are included. It comes with an audio CD. Beginners 043090 Textbook + Audio CD

15.50

38.95

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

, -
Yes, I Speak Russian
Karetnikova, L. G.

The Way to Russia
Antonova,V. E. Doroga v Rossiyu is a four-part course for beginner to upper-intermediate students taking Russian at university. It is designed to cover levels A1-B1 of the Common European Framework. Topics that are covered are: Introduce yourself, Family, Leisure, Interests, Education, Profession, Geography, History,Transport, Culture, Health, and Traditions. The textbooks contain various language learning material for improving grammar, speaking, writing and listening skills and use interesting articles and sources about Russian history and traditions.

This is a course for beginners planning to live, study or work in Russia. It contains 14 units and each unit covers about 3-4 hours of lesson time. The book offers simple, everyday dialogues and role-plays, including grammar at a basic level. The book also has a Russian-English dictionary. Beginners 041678 Textbook 17.50

Window to Russia
Skorokhodov, L. Khorokhordina, L.V. This newly revised two-part course has been produced to develop the students oral and written capabilities. It contains up-to-date information about modern Russia, discussions on the problems of post-Soviet society, and lively dialogues. Advanced 085627 Textbook 1 + CD 086178 Textbook 2

Go Ahead!
Golovko, O. Vpered! is an advanced course divided into eight units: Travel,Weather, Leisure activities, Meeting People, Clothes and Fashion, Food and Drink, Health and Home. It contains contemporary texts, grammar theory with examples and exercises with answers, all designed to help students communicate efficiently in Russian. It is ideal for students of an advanced level who wish to develop their knowledge and to enrich their vocabulary. Each topic comes with a short dictionary. The book can be used with or without a teacher and comes with an audio CD. Advanced 043326 Textbook + Audio CD

21.50 19.50

Beginners 045121 Textbook 1 045229 CDs 1 False Beginners 045122 Textbook 2 045230 CDs 2 Intermediate 045231 Textbook 3 (1) 045232 CDs 3 (1) Upper Intermediate 045233 Textbook 3 (11) 045234 CDs 3 (11)

27.95 19.50+

22.75 12.95+

NEW

Rush to Russian
Glazunova, O.

19.50 6.70+ 19.50 6.70+

20.75

We Live and Study In Russia

Kapitanova,T. I. This is for students who have an intermediate knowledge of Russian and can be used in preparation for taking the First Level Certificate Test in Russian. It teaches monologue and dialogue speech and develops reading skills. It contains grammar tables in the back of the book which can be used for reference and the textbook comes with two audio CDs. Intermediate 045609 Textbook + CDs 045610 Workbook

Rush to Russian is a course book designed for foreign students learning Russian with little or no previous knowledge of the language. It can, however, also be used by students at any level as a reference guide.The main aim of this course book is to familiarise students with basic grammar and vocabulary as well as with the most popular speech constructions. All commentaries and grammar explanations and rules are provided in English. This introductory course teaches students the Russian alphabet and sounds of letters. It also covers the most basic grammar rules and constructions suitable for this stage of study. Rush to Russian is a unique manual which offers a step-by-step phonetic guide, making learning easier. The book is supplied with a Russian-English dictionary and an answer key for the exercises and grammar tasks. Beginners 045501 Coursebook

Inspection Copy Service

An inspection copy can be supplied of any book being considered for class adoption (12 copies or more), and can be retained free-of-charge if the book is adopted and purchased direct from any branch of ESB. Please contact us for details.

27.95 13.95

16.25

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

FRENCH LANG

Russian: First Steps

Belikova, L. G. Shutova,T. A. The first part of the coursebook series Russian Language - First Steps consists of 11 lessons full of vocabulary and grammar material, amounting to 160-200 hours of classroom teaching time.The aim of the first coursebook is to form the students primary language and verbal skills by using simple communicative tasks and is designed for foreign learners who conform to the first certificate level of foreign languages. The second part of the series follows on from Part 1and is designed for foreign students learning Russian at a beginners level who have a basic knowledge of grammar and a vocabulary of 600-700 words. The book consists of 9 lessons which involve the teaching of grammar and cover an overall time of 200-240 hours of classroom teaching. The aim of this second coursebook is to improve the students speaking skills with special attention paid to communicating in typical social situations.

NEW!

Rainbow

Kolesova, D.V. Maslova, N. N.

Raduga is a classroom course designed for foreign students learning Russian at an Advanced Level-Level 2 of TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language). The book teaches the student excellent Russian writing skills, supported by clear explanations included in each lesson. This textbook also covers relative grammar material including mistakes which are often made in Russian grammar by foreign students. One unit of the book has been dedicated to the development of listening skills through the listening and comprehension of different types of texts (artistic, journalistic, non-fiction). Another unit of the book focuses on teaching the students how to create their own texts in Russian in different styles and genres. The course book consists of 14 lessons, 2 contain revision tasks and various tests. Each lesson takes approximately 90 minutes of classroom time and also includes a certain amount of time allocated for independent work. Transcripts of the listening texts are provided in an appendix. Advanced 045513 Textbook + Audio CD

NEW!

Vokhmina, L. L. Osipova, I. A. The Russian Class textbook and exercise book is designed to be used by those studying Russian from a beginners level. The books are aimed at students aged 12-16 in secondary schools, with Russian being their second or third foreign language. The books are monolingual but are clear to use, colourful and illustrated. They are divided into various lessons where the student can learn grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking. The workbook is to be used alongside the textbook. The textbook comes with an audio CD. Beginners 041883 Textbook + Audio CD 041918 Workbook

Russian Class

19.95 11.50

26.75

Beginners 045506 Part 1 False Beginners 045507 Part 2

26.75 26.75

Our Time
Ivanova, E. I. Bogomolova, I. A. Medvedeva, S.V. This book is designed for those studying Russian from a basic beginners level and who wish to reach an intermediate level. The book contains 10 chapters which each have their own vocabulary and grammatical content and contain texts with exercises. This book is monolingual and contains cultural information about Russia. Beginners 041882 Coursebook

Russian Language
Ovsienko,Y. G. This is a Russian language course which can be used with or without a teacher. Both levels include theoretical explanations, notes on Russian history and culture, and instructions and exercises. The course aims to help students acquire a working knowledge of Russian so that they can communicate with Russians on the topics covered within the course, express their thoughts in Russian on the basis of the grammar and vocabulary studied, understand spoken Russian, read simple texts, read with a dictionary, translate more difficult texts and prepare oral or written reports on books. Beginners 041077 Textbook Intermediate 041102 Textbook

Ways to order
Dont forget the various ways you can order from us! You can order online at www.europeanbookshop.com By phone on 01242 245252 Using the order form included in this catalogue By email to direct@esb.co.uk

15.50

11.50

14.25

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

FRENCH LANG


Russian Field

NEW!

Voznesenskaia, I. M. Gonchar, I. A. Popova,T. I. Fedotova, N. P. This coursebook aims to develop language skill and ability in accordance with the State Standard Level II of testing Russian as a foreign language (TORFL). The first part of the course series contains 6 lessons and themes, situations, problems, grammar, vocabulary and text material which are summarised on the first page of each lesson. Each structured lesson teaches the development of listening, reading, speaking and writing using authentic Russian. The development of language competency is divided into two special areas: Grammar Focus and Vocabulary Focus which are closely linked to all units of the lessons. Each unit will only involve the grammar which is related to the texts of the chosen genres. The vocabulary focus builds up the students specialist knowledge of words by teaching topical vocabulary linked to each unit and lesson. A reference guide to grammar is included at the back of the Students Book. The accompanying workbook has been designed for the students independent study and is linked to all topics, grammar and vocabulary covered in the textbook. The workbook contains various tests and exercises and comes with an audio CD. The teachers guide gives clear instructions for all lessons in the book and comes with a DVD.

Self Study Courses

Ages 5-7

Once Upon a Time...
Miller, L.V. Politova, L.V. These textbooks are highly recommended for students who want to express themselves confidently in everyday situations. The principal focus is communication and students are encouraged to participate actively in conversations and discussions on various topics. Each book contains student-friendly texts which encourage the students to use and understand a wide variety of common expressions and phrases. It is well-illustrated and has a comprehensive glossary.

-...

Russian With Mother

This series of books Russian with Mother is designed for children with compatriot Russian parents who have moved abroad. It allows children to learn the basics of the Russian language and incorporates culture. It is ideal for parents to use with their children, for teachers, study groups or Sunday schools. The books are beautifully illustrated and fun and easy for children to use.

-
Dont forget your ABC
Klementeva,T.V. & others This ABC is designed for Russian families living abroad who want their children not only to speak, but to read and write, in their native language. This teaching aid combines features and principles of both a textbook for Russian children at Russian school and a teaching aid for Russian as a second language. It is richly illustrated. Beginners 401526 Book

Beginners 041630 Textbook 1 041633 CD Audio 1 Advanced 045514 Textbook 045517 Workbook + Audio CD 045515 Teachers Guide + DVD 29.50 25.25 22.50 041631 Workbook 1 041884 Workbook CD1 045394 Teachers Guide 1 Intermediate 041634 Textbook 2 041636 CD Audio 2 041885 Workbook 2 041886 Workbook CD 2

13.95 6.70+ 11.75 5.45+ 8.95 13.50 6.70+ 6.10 10.75+

14.25

Khamraeva, E. A. Dronov,V.V. This book is ideal for the children of compatriots living abroad without the opportunity to be surrounded by a Russian language environment or education. It allows children to learn the language as a means of communication in a variety of reallife situations. The book works on sounds and speech development. It contains many colourful illustrations and pictures. It also gives the child the opportunity to practise writing the Russian alphabet. Fasle Beginners 045280 Book

Dewdrop

Russian In An Easy Way

Gyulnara, U. Consisting of 30 hours of classroom study, Russian In An Easy Way is an innovative and well produced course and would suit all beginners. Oral practice takes the form of mini-dialogues dealing with everyday topics (Shopping, At the Restaurant etc.). Grammar is clearly explained in English, and supplemented by simple exercises such as filling in words, completing the sentences and answering questions. Each unit contains a reading text with space next to it for the students own notes. Beginners 041637 Textbook + CD (MP3) 041632 Workbook 27.95 22.75

12.50

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

-
Read and Write In Russian
Chubarova, O. E.

Adolescent/Adult

Easy Russian for English Speakers

Bollinger, M.

This textbook/workbook combination consists of 25 lessons giving children an understanding of grammar and spelling. The book contains a number of exercises with answers included at the back of the book. A writing composition task occurs at the end of each lesson. The book incorporates Russian history, culture, adapted short stories, fairy tales, poems, articles from childrens magazines and texts written by children and adults. This book is ideal for children learning Russian at home with parents or a teacher.

Moving On With Russian

Kalyuga, M. This textbook is for an English speaking audience, who know Russian at a basic level (A2 CEF). The passages and dialogues cover a wide range of themes, social settings and a variety of situations, as well as combining learning with fun. Most of the texts are in the form of amusing stories and jokes which have been written by native speakers and represent typical examples of everyday conversations. False Beginners 045562 Textbook + CD

NEW!

The Russian audio course that jumps right into learning the language with expertly structured lessons and thematic organisation to benefit English Speakers. Engaging, attention grabbing, infused with cultural content to deliver immediate results for those who need to master Russian fast. This series includes essentials in Vol. 1 such as greetings, travelling, numbers, food and drink, shopping, getting around town, business meetings, dating and telling the time. Followed by Vol. 2 with a more detailed explanation of Russian phonetics, Russian names, birthdays, talking about planet Earth, flying on a Russian space ship and cultural content with fragments of Chekhov, Gagarin and Shakespeare in Russian. Will work with iPod, PC, lap-top, MP3, mobile phone or any home stereo. Beginners 044317 CD 1 044622 CD 2 045238 CD 1 & 2

13.95

16.45+ 16.45+ 17.00+

False Beginners 045287 Textbook 045286 Workbook

-
11.50 8.95

Russian As We Speak It
Khavronina, S.

Russian Textbook
Kycherskii, A. M. Originally designed for teaching Russian children living abroad, this exciting textbook is highly recommended for beginners as a supplementary book to improve reading, writing and pronunciation skills. The textbook is divided into 25 units and is clearly written and illustrated. All the letters of the Cyrillic alphabet are easily explained in a most enjoyable way. A wide range of texts have been chosen to reflect the Russian oral consciousness, and includes numerous fairy tales (Repka, Medved, Skazka o Rybake i Rybke...), verses, songs, sayings and tonguetwisters.

This course was intended for English speaking, lower-intermediate students studying Russian without the guidance of a teacher. It has, however, also been devised so that it could equally be used in a classroom situation. It consists of 15 lessons, and each of those lessons consider particular aspects of everyday life in Russia. Each lesson includes a passage for reading, a set of dialogues on a specific topic followed by grammar and vocabulary notes and exercises. There is also a section entitled Memorise containing common expressions that the author recommends should be learned by heart. False Beginners 85683 Textbook

Short & Intensive Courses

Ages 5-7 At the Circus!
Protasova, E.Y. Khlebnikova,V. This textbook is designed to be used to develop Russian language skills by Russian children aged 5-7 living abroad. It can be used in schools or at home. Children are able to listen to Russian, read, play and speak in Russian and learn very specific vocabulary. The book is full of brilliant illustrations and comes with an audio CD. False Beginners 045612 Textbook + Audio CD

26.95

False Beginners 041635 Textbook

13.95

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

23.75

Ages 8-10

By The Bonfire
Protasova, E.Y. Khlebnikova,V. This textbook is designed for Russian children aged 7-10 living abroad. It is for children who have Russian as their mother tongue and can read and write in Russian. It continues on from the previous book At the Circus!. It aims to improve grammar and vocabulary skills and includes a CD-ROM including pdf documents of a teachers guide, workbook, encyclopedia, pictures for colouring and certificates which can be issued at the end of the course. The CD-ROM can also be used with an interactive whiteboard. Intermediate 045613 Textbook + CD-ROM 23.75

Russian in Exercises
Khavronina, S. A. Shirochenskaia, A. I. A very popular teaching aid on the Russian language for English speaking students. This textbook is aimed at beginners and contains exercises designed to consolidate and develop the basics of Russian grammar and vocabulary. All assignments and comments are in English. The book gives the student an introductory course and a main course. The introductory course lays the foundation for further study of the language. The main course is divided into threee sections covering the use of cases, the verb and complex sentences. The exercises come with answers supplied at the back of the book. The book contains various illustrations and tables. Beginners 041718 Textbook

!
Very Simple !
Kopytina, G. This textbook aims to teach students to use vocabulary in its appropriate context - this is mainly achieved through dialogues. Grammar rules are set out simply with basic explanations to help the student absorb the essential aspects. Some phonetic notes are also included.

15.25

Adolescent/Adult

!
Thank you!
Kutsereva-Zhame, A. M. Kitadze, M. A beginners course for students of Russian language condensed to approximately 60 hours. The textbook is very colourful with many photos, pictures and illustrations. A dictionary is contained within the book and it is accompanied by a CD(MP3). Beginners 045540 Textbook + CD (MP3)

10
Russian In 10 Days
Treskova, S. I. Akishina,T. E. A Russian course for beginners which will help foreign students learn how to read, write and speak in Russian. The book has three parts Russian letters and sounds, the practice of Russian speech and important rules of Russian grammar. The grammar explanations, exercises and 500 phrases are given in both Russian and English. Beginners 041000 Textbook

Beginners 041669 Textbook + CD

20.25

Andryushina, N. P. This book addresses pre-university students who will be learning Russian in Russia and abroad in a university. The book has been recommended by the Expert Commission of the Russian State System of Testing Foreign Citizens in Russian and meets the requirements of Level 1 of TORFL.

Programme

36.75

10.95

10 -
Modern Russian In 10 Days
An updated book for beginner foreign students learning Russian. It includes 10 intensive lessons of Russian, intended to be learnt in 10 days. Each chapter begins with a dictionary which gives some important expressions of the following lesson. Each lesson contains dialogues, pictures, texts, oral tasks and games. The book also contains a grammar glossary with comments and instructions for the student. A dictionary and solutions can be found at the end of the book. Beginners 041025 Textbook

-2
Vladimir-2
Levina, G. M. A course for intermediate Russian language learners. The course focuses on communicating in Russian and the ability to hold a conversation about common everyday themes. This course also develops the students reading skills and includes grammar explanations (in English). It is full of colourful illustrations. Intermediate 045541 Textbook 19.50

Intermediate 045658 Textbook

19.50

7.75

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

10

Russian Lessons Through Fairy Tales

Boiko, N.Y. This textbook delivers its lessons through Russian fairy tales. It introduces the student to Russian family life, its culture and traditions and offers many examples of everyday speech.

Grammar
Adolescent/Adult

Russian Grammar In Anecdotes
Levina, G. M. Full of stimulating tasks and riddles, dialogues and monologues, jokes and anecdotes, this book offers a clear and relaxed approach to improving grammar and vocabulary. The book is divided into three parts each consisting of 20-25 lessons. The humorous examples are based on everyday situations. There are practice exercises with answers at the end of the book. False Beginners 041680 Book

?
Verbs of Motion
Yudina, L. P. A book which gives the student an understanding of Russian verbs of motion. It is separated into 3 sections, each section includes grammatical explanations and tasks for the student. Section 1 covers verbs of motion without prefixes. Section 2 covers prefixed verbs of motion and other transitive prefixed verbs, and section 3 reveals the answers to the exercises. The book contains verb tables and is well organised with clear explanations. It is monolingual and for students of an intermediate to advanced level of Russian. Intermediate 041941 Book

Intermediate 041675 Textbook + CDs

19.50

8.65

In This Little Basket
Shtelter, O. Designed for students with a basic knowledge of Russian, these unique and exciting books are suitable for all who want to learn the language quickly, so the emphasis is on essential vocabulary. Each book consists of sixty enjoyable, easy-tosolve games to interest and motivate all students, such as crosswords, anagrams, find the word, and matching words and pictures. With the answers and a list of around 600 words at the back, these illustrated books can be worked through alone or in a classroom and can be used by students of all abilities.

Pure Grammar
Laskareva, E. R. This book develops language and speech proficiency. It covers the most difficult grammar topics such as cases, verbs, verbal aspect, verbs of motion, participles and verbal prefixes. The exercises are given in order of increasing complexity. Intermediate 045267 Book

10.50

The Pocket Guide To Russian Grammar
Lebedeva, M. N. A pocket guide designed for those who wish to speak and learn a little Russian but who do not have time for regular studies. The book addresses students who have a certain knowledge of the language but can also be used by beginners with the help of a dictionary. Each section of the book comes with grammar notes in the form of tables, making the explanations easy to follow. The book is divided into three sections: section 1 covers sentence structure, section 2 explains the objective relations in the sentence and section 3 covers expressions of space, time, purpose, the conditional and other structures. The book contains a list of irregular verbs and speech phrases. False Beginners 045266 Book

19.50

? ?
Which Case? Which Preposition?
Velichko, A.V. Bashlakova, O. N. This book will help students of Russian to develop and improve their knowledge of grammar, especially the use of Russian prepositions. The book comes with useful training tasks supplied with an answer key. It can be used with or without a teacher. Intermediate 045265 Book

Intermediate 041649 Textbook 1 041650 Textbook 2

8.65 8.65

7.65

5.75

www.russianbookshop.co.uk


Who? Where? When?
Malyshev, G. G. This is an easy-touse reference book which clearly outlines the most important structures of Russian grammar. It is suitable as an accompaniment to any textbook or for use on its own. The pictures, tables and numerous examples are used throughout to facilitate understanding. The content is well-structured and split into three main sections: an introduction to grammar, an explanation of cases, verbs, structure of sentence, etc. and a commentary. Beginners 041683 Book

My Friends Cases
Bulgakova, L. N. This book focuses on one of the most difficult aspects of Russian grammar, cases. It consists of a collection of exercises and aims to help the student learn the Russian system of cases and prepositions.

11

The Russian Verb

Bivon, R. Petrukhina, E. This book aims to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of the Russian verb, its forms and uses. This book was written after 30 years of teaching the challenges of Russian grammar to foreign students of Russian. Each grammar point is clearly explained in easy, everyday language. Advanced 041686 Book

25.95

Intermediate 045259 Textbook 045260 Workbook

15.95 12.25

Lets Improve Our Russian

Volkova, N. Filips, D. The authors of this book have selected the most difficult grammatical themes of the Russian language to try to give the student a better understanding of Russian grammar. The book consists of various tasks and theoretical commentaries with an English translation. Texts provided in the book are interesting and include jokes, verses, riddles, proverbs and sayings. Intermediate 041687 Book 22.75

Russian Verbal Prefixes
Andrews, E. N. Russian Verbal Prefixes A practical Grammar is designed to deepen and develop the mastery of prefixed verbs.The book targets students of various backgrounds, instructors and other specialists involved in teaching Russian as a second language. The course materials are designed for students who wish to achieve Level III in the official Russian State System of Russian Language testing. Each verbal prefix is clearly explained with a short description followed by a set of exercises. Intermediate 042239 Book

18.75

Training Tables for Students of Russian

Zlatoust A selection of useful laminated cards covering the most important aspects of Russian grammar. These tables are recommended for self-study use or for classroom teaching.

Luggage
Mustaioki, A. Alestalo, M.Viimaranta, K. This book contains Russian grammar explanations in English as well as exercises, games and tasks covering the most important sections of practical Russian grammar.

8.60

Russian In Grammar Tables
Redkina, M. A. A book containing Russian grammar set out clearly into tables. It contains information about Russian cases and verbs including the usage of verbs of motion and imperfective/perfective verbs. Grammar tables are a practical tool for students learning Russian. False Beginners 045262 Book Intermediate 041681 Cases 045620 Cases - Basic Meaning 041682 Verbs of Motion 041717 Verbs of Motion & Verbal Aspect 042958 Adverbs 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30 3.30

Intermediate 045634 Book

25.95

9.55

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

12

Writing
Adolescent/Adult

Write Correctly
Beliaeva, G.V. Sivenko, L. S. Shipitso, L.V. This coursebook is designed for beginner level foreign students who wish to learn Russian. It teaches the formation of written language, speech and communication skills. The tasks develop the students writing skills, and training is given in writing CVs, invitations, letters, etc. The texts include excerpts from some of the most famous Russian writers. The book consists of 18 units, each containing explanations and exercises. The answers to the exercises are given at the back of the book. False Beginners 043432 Book

Golden Pen
Kolesova, D.V. This course is intended for intermediate to advanced students of Russian looking to perfect their writing skills. Zolotoe pero uses business documents, personal letters and essay writing as its focus. Having completed the exercises and mastered the skills presented in the book, students should be able to successfully pass the Level II Certificate of Russian. Advanced 041661 Students Book + CD 041662 Teachers Guide

-
Elementary Communication in Russian
Akishina, A. A. This book provides the reader with common phrases used in different conversational situations in Russian everyday life. It teaches the student the minimal amount of information necessary without learning difficult grammar. This book can be used with or without a teacher and all comments, phrases and other learning material are given in both English and Russian. It gives 40 hours of conversational Russian and is ideal for those who wish to speak Russian but have little time to learn it. The phrases can easily be read aloud as the Russian is transliterated into the latin alphabet and comes with an audio CD. Beginners 041920 Book + Audio CD

17.25 4.35

14.25

Listening
Adolescent/Adult

To Listen & To Hear
Ermachenkova,V. S. A textbook and MP3 set. This book aims to form and develop listening skills and expands students writing and speaking skills. It is recommended to be used along with the textbook Word (see separate entry). Intermediate 402352 Textbook + CD (MP3) 22.75

Writing an Essay
Kolesova, D.V. Kharitonov, A. A. The purpose of this book is to give the student an idea of the basic types of essays and to develop the skills needed to write an essay. It prepares students for the writing aspect in tests and can also be used by Russian pupils to perfect their composition skills. Advanced 045276 Book

10.50

Intonation
Mukhanov, I. L. This book includes dialogue-chapters on some common topics relative to modern life in Russia e.g. books, transport, health, weather, sport, theatre, visiting people and more. All dialogues come with vocabulary and grammar tasks as well as oral exercises. The book addresses foreign students with a basic knowledge of Russian who wish to improve their phonetic skills. It can be used with or without a teacher and is supplied with an audio CD. Intermediate 041921 Book + Audio CD

Speaking
Adolescent/Adult

7.20

Visit us online To view our entire range of Russian language resources and literature titles, visit us online at

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

A textbook and MP3 set designed for foreign students learning Russian at an intermediate level. This book contains various materials for stimulating speaking and listening skills, and can be used for classroom discussions and games. Intermediate 045545 Textbook + CD (MP3)

FRENCH at the
What Did You Say?
Odintsova, I.V. 22.75

10.50

FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

13
- -
Speak Russian with Good Pronunciation
Barkhudarova, E. L. Pankov, F. I. This book is a practical manual for foreign students designed to develop Russian spoken speech. The aim of the book is to correct pronunciation of Russian at an intermediate or advanced level. It contains 20 chapters with explanations and exercises. The content of the material used is literature and scientific based. Intermediate 041923 Book

Talk About Yourself
Chagina, O.V. This coursebook is designed for foreign students studying Russian at an advanced level. It helps to develop oral skills through the use of fiction, non-fiction and scientific material, increasing knowledge of the Russian language. The book contains practical exercises for grammar and speaking. It is divided into 6 lessons which are clearly presented and contains some illustrations. Advanced 042814 Book

Living Phonetics
Riabova, O.V. This book + audio CD set has the purpose of teaching foreign students the correct intonation of Russian speech and how to recognise it. It is designed to be used by foreign learners who have passed the basic level of Russian TORFL or higher and can be used in preparation for the Tests of Russian as a Foreign Language at levels I and II. This coursebook teaches aspects of phonetics, conversation and syntax. The audio CD allows the student to hear the natural, modern Russian speech and enables them to perfect their speaking skills. Intermediate 045509 Book + Audio CD

14.75

5.75

Listen. Ask. Answer.

Beliaeva, G.V. Gorskaia, E. I. Eremina, L. I. Lutskaia, H. E. This book aims to develop speaking skills for foreign students learning Russian. It can be used by beginners or by those who wish to become more proficient as additional material for study. The book is divided into 2 parts, the first part contains 10 separate topics followed by dialogues. The dialogues in the second part correspond to conversations used in every day life in Russia. This book comes with an audio CD. Flase Beginners 042874 Book + Audio CD

. . O.

!
It isnt Phonetics, its a Song!
Fedotova, N. L. A textbook + CD set designed to help teach foreign learners of Russian the correct pronunciation of words. The set comes with the lyrics of the songs, guidelines for teachers and a CD with recordings of the songs. After each song there is a recording of the music without words for karaoke. Intermediate 045563 Book + Audio CD

29.50

Make a Wish
Korotkova, O. N. Odintsova, I.V. A course designed to develop oral skills, specialising in colloquial conversation. The book consists of four chapters with a plot incorporated throughout. Each chapter contains interesting texts and exercises on a variety of useful topics. An answer key is given for the exercises. Intermediate 041914 Textbook + Audio CD

19.50

23.75

11.50

The Word
Ermachenkova,V. S. The Word supplies vocabulary and colloquial phrases for students at levels A2-B1. The 15 topics include Lets get acquainted, Family, City,Transport, Home, and Theatre, cinema,TV. Short descriptions are given in English, and the rest of the book is in Russian. Intermdiate 041923 Textbook

Ways to order
Dont forget the various ways you can order from us! You can order online at www.europeanbookshop.com By phone on 01242 245252 Using the order form included in this catalogue By email to direct@esb.co.uk

19.50

FRENCH www.russianbookshop.co.uk

LANG

14

Vocabulary
Adolescent/Adult

Mixed Skills
Adolescent/Adult 112 Tests
Upper Intermediate 043607 Volume 3 - Town 13.95 044284 Volume 4 - Hobbies, Nature, Calendar 13.95 Tsvetova, N. E. A collection of tests designed for those who study Russian as a foreign language at an intermediate level. The book comes with an answer key and an audio CD.

Lexical Minimum
Andryushina, N. P. A series of vocabulary books appropriate to various levels of the TORFL (Tests of Russian as a Foreign Language) from Elementary Level to Level 2. Books 1 and 2 contain word lists and grammar information with translations into English, German, French, Spanish and Chinese. The books are divided into 2 sections, part one contains vocabulary lists and part 2 contains vocabulary information such as explanations and notes on synonyms, phrases and linguistic terminology. The advanced copy contains a vocabulary list of 5100 words. Beginners 045654 Book A1 False Beginners 045655 Book A2 Intermediate 045656 Book B1 Advanced 045657 Book B2 8.65 8.65 19.50 19.50

112

Intermediate 045274 Book + Audio CD

23.25

Walks Through the Russian Vocabulary

Laskareva, E. R. This book helps foreign learners to understand various topics - antonyms, synonyms, paronyms, foreign words, formal vocabulary, colloquial vocabulary, idioms, proverbs. Exercises are given on various levels of increasing complexity from beginners level to fluency.

The History of Russia Through Cultural Events & the Lives of Russians
Akishina, A. A. Akishina,T. E. Bubnova, A. P. A book and CDROM set. The book informs the reader about the important events of Russias past and about the life of some famous protagonists of Russian culture and history. The CD presents works of some well known Russian painters, fragments of Russian documentary films and various maps. This book + CD set gives the reader the chance to read texts, listen to authentic Russian speech and watch films in Russian. Intermediate 043101 Book + CD-ROM

Russian Vocabulary in Exercises & Crosswords

Starovoitova, I. A. Designed for intermediate students of Russian, this series of books aims to improve acquisition and use of vocabulary through crosswords, exercises and short texts. Intermediate 041938 Volume 1 - People 041939 Volume 2 - At Home

15.25

Visit us online
All Levels 045564 Textbook

25.95

To view our entire range of Russian language resources and literature titles, visit us online at

FR

13.95 13.95

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

FRENCH LANGU

The Adventures of Foreigners in Russia

Kurlova, I.V. This book is full of humorous texts narrating foreigners experiences of living in Russia. It helps teach reading and communication/ conversational skills to students of an intermediate level. Intermediate 045292 Book 14.75

The Golden Names of Russia
Potapurchenko, Z. N.

NEW!

- Academic Training Tests

in Russian as a Foreign Language
Paretskaia, M. E. A series of training books which contain language material within the regulations of Levels II and III of the TORFL Exams (Advanced-Proficient Level) and focus on relevant language skills. The books are intended to be used in a classroom under the guidance of a teacher but can also be used by the students themselves as all exercises come with an answer key. It aims to help students pass the relevant exams.

15

The series The Golden Names of Russia consists of a collection of textbooks which come with short films on disc. Each textbook gives a simplified biography of the golden name along with comprehension exercises. These books are ideal for those studying Russian at an intermediate level who have a keen interest in Russian history, culture and literature. It teaches the student factual information as well as reading, listening, speaking, writing and comprehension skills.

-
Read & Speak Russian
Khavronina, S. A. Krylova, N.Y. A book designed for students who are studying Russian and who have basic knowledge of the language. This coursebook supplies the reader with educational material for the development and improvement of their reading and speech abilities. It contains various cultural texts and vocabulary and grammatical exercises to help the reader acquire various skills. False Beginners 043315 Book

Advanced 045651 Volume 1 Grammar 13.95 045652 Volume 2 Reading 13.95 045653 Volume 3 Writing (Book + DVD) 19.50

8.60

, , , , ,
Listen, Repeat, Sing, Speak, Write, Read
Kolosnitsyna, G.V.

Intermediate 401712 Aleksandr Pushkin 401716 Anton Chekhov 401997 Galina Ulanova 402019 Mikhail Lomonosov 401943 The Great Composer 401976 Vasily Surikov 401928 The First Astronaut 401749 Fedor Dostoevskii 401791 Lev Tolstoi

18.75 16.25 18.75 18.75 18.75 18.75 18.75 18.75 18.75

in Russian as a Foreign Language

Andryushina, N. P. Makova, M. N. A series of training tests for foreign students learning Russian. Designed for those taking the TORFL tests of Russian as a foreign language. The books come with a DVD and both can be used in the classroom or at home.

Training Tests

This interactive phonetic and colloquial course is designed for those who have just started studying Russian. It is based on the authors original methodology of teaching phonetics and developing various language skills simultaneously. This teaching aid helps the student to learn approximately 1,200 words. The course is provided with methodological recommendations for five lessons and audio CDs. Beginners 041670 Book + Audio CDs

Advanced 402351 Level 11 Book + DVD Upper Advanced 045649 Level 111 Book + DVD

19.50 19.50

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

16

Reading
Adolescent/Adult

10 Stories a book for reading

Zhukova, N. N. The purpose of this book is to develop the students reading and comprehension skills of the Russian language. It familiarises foreign students with works by authors such as Bynin, Averchenko, Teffi, Aldanov, Nabokov etc. All texts are accompanied by an English translation of certain vocabulary, as well as footnotes and comprehension exercises. It is designed for students of an intermediate to advanced level and above, and for those who are interested in Russian literature, history and culture. Intermediate-Advanced 045293 Book

10

Read About Russia in Russian

Kataeva, M. B. Protopopova, I. A. Sergienko, Z. P. Designed for students who have already done about 2-3 years of study in Russian, the book Chitaem o Rossii po-russki helps students to gain an insight into Russia through short texts and information about key figures and events. The sections of the book are designed for different language levels. The book itself can be used independently, or as an additional resource to a textbook already adopted in the class. Questions and commentaries are included on the texts. False Beginners-Advanced 041709 Book Intermediate 043786 Book 14.25

Reading Without Any Problems

Kostyuk, N. A. A course for students with elementary basic Russian (with a vocabulary of approximately 760 words). Each book has instructions and keywords in English and is equally suitable for self-study or use in a classroom. The books contains short texts on a variety of discussion topics (art, science, history, traditional stories, etc.) and will interest students of all ages. Besides reading practice, students can also develop their oral, written and grammar skills. They will also extend their vocabulary by making use of the additional exercises in each unit on picture descriptions, speaking and writing. The books are well-illustrated, giving students an immediate understanding of the topics covered and every unit has a Russian-English glossary.

14.75

50
50 Russian Texts
Gubieva, I. G. Iatselenko,V. A. This book of texts is designed for anybody learning Russian from an elementary - intermediate level and can be used independently or in a classroom. The book aims to help students acquire a working knowledge of Russian grammar and vocabulary as well as to develop oral skills. It contains 50 texts of various genres: Russian history, geography, culture, extracts from literature, along with stories and jokes. They are arranged according to difficulty and each text is followed by several exercises. A Russian - English/French dictionary is at the back of the book. The book is recommended for use by students who have a vocabulary of 500 words or more. False Beginners-Intermediate 040908 Book

11.75

Present Day Russia

Landsman, N. Rodimkina, A. This book was designed for the intermediate student. It contains various authentic texts taken from newspapers broaching subjects such as youth culture, work, entertainment and other social issues in contemporary Russia. A RussianEnglish glossary is included. Intermediate 041940 Textbook

False Beginners 041694 Part 1 041695 Part 2 041696 Part 3 041707 Part 4

8.65 8.65 8.65 8.65

14.25

13.25

Russia Day by Day
Landsman, N. Rodimkina, A. This textbook includes 20 texts from Russian newspapers about youth culture, opinions about work, entertainment and social problems in contemporary Russia. The book has Russian-English vocabulary with a wide range of exercises and an answer key.

Do You know our bookshop?

Please come and visit us at our European Bookshop to view our range of language learning materials and literature in Russian and all the main European languages. Find us at 5 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5LU

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

FRENCH LANG

Begin to Read in Russian

Kurlova, I.V. This book is designed for students who have a false beginners knowledge of Russian. It is full of short, simple and entertaining texts written for foreign students, covering a wide range of topics to suit all audiences. The book is divided into chapters which cover grammar cases and forms. It is designed to help students read and comprehend Russian grammar and vocabulary - some of which is translated into English. The book comes with an audio CD of texts read aloud to develop listening skills. False Beginners 401665 Book + Audio CD 045256 New House for a Little Mouse 10.95

17 ELI magazines
ELI magazines have been a familiar medium for language learning worldwide for more than 20 years. With their help, hundreds of pupils, many of them reluctant learners, have come to enjoy a foreign language and appreciate some of the similarities and differences between cultures. By integrating ELI magazines into their lesson plans, thousands of teachers have found a new and rewarding means of motivating their pupils. All subscriptions comprise six issues (September to May) and all titles are now published in a 16-24 page spread. A Teachers Guide and 60-minute CD are also available for most magazine titles. These magazines are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Latin. For Russian, there is 1 title available: Intermediate 097153 Davai 15.00

Adolescent/Adult A. S. Pushkin Stories of I.P Belkin

(Parallel Texts)
Maerova, K.V. This book is designed for English speaking students learning the Russian language of an intermediate level. It contains the original texts of A.S. Pushkin accompanied by the parallel texts in English. Commentaries and exercises follow the texts to check the students comprehension. The book includes the stories Metel- Snowstorm and Baryshina-Krestianka - Mistress into Maid.

. .

12.50

Russia: Characters, Situations, Opinions

Golubeva, A.V. This book includes carefully selected adapted texts of Russian classic and modern authors: Pushkin, Tolstoi, Gogol, Goncharov, Bulgakov, Nabokov, Cekhov, Ilf, Petrov, Garshin, Petrushevskaia, Tokareva. Intermediate 045275 Book

: , ,

For students who have studied Russian for at least two years Davai features news, cultural articles and traditions from the Russian-speaking world to help students consolidate their language skills. Useful games, tests and exercises, along with colourful posters about Russian culture make learning Russian interesting and fun. Themes for 2010-2011 editions include traditional crafts of Russia, animals, our friends, healthy food and rock moment.

Intermediate 045291 Book

9.85

9.55

Russian Stories (Parallel Texts)

Struve, G.

Bilingual books
Ages 5-7
Two lovely tales written in both Russian and English aimed at children of a young age who speak both languages, these picture books each come with an audio CD and feature a picture dictionary. Dara By False Beginners 045257 Good Night, Little Hedgehog

Twelve superb tales by Chekhov, Tolstoi, Dostoevskii, Pushkin, Bunin, and other masters. Excellent word-for-word English translations on facing pages. There are also teaching and practise aids, Russian-English vocabulary, biographical/critical introductions to each selection, study questions, and more. The inclusion of stress accents in the Russian text is especially helpful.

To request a brochure, email us at:

direct@esb.co.uk

10.95

Sample magazines can be viewed and downloaded from:

www.elimagazines.com/ issue1/index.htm
Intermediate 085327 Book 12.99

FR

www.russianbookshop.co.ukFRENCH

LANG

18 magazines
A selection of Russian magazines which are very useful resources for language learning in schools and universities and for independent students. Prices are for 1 year subscriptions. Please refer to our website to view our full range of newspapers and magazines.

Graded Readers
Easy Readers
Easy Readers have a long and honourable history spanning nearly 60 years. The brainchild of a small Danish publishing house in the darkest years of the Second World War, the series now comprises more than 170 titles in six languages. From the beginning it has brought together publishers and editors in different countries in a unique collaboration to make available to language students, authentic literature in an approachable, yet unpatronising format. The choice of reading ranges from trusty classics to modern social drama, from comedy to detective stories. Each language is supervised by a specialist editor, whose brief is to simplify without losing the flavour of the original. Footnotes are used where needed; charming illustrations and uncramped pages make the challenge so much easier, and the achievement very satisfying.

b-series
vocabulary of around 1200 words

Ryss, E. A detective story about four boys who have grown up together in an orphanage. Three of them get a good education, but the fourth, Petr, goes away to work in a factory. 040113 Petr i Petr 5.70

Komsomolskaia Pravda
A Russian tabloid newspaper covering current events. Designed for a younger audience. 52 issues per year. 096560 Komsomolskaia Pravda 118.00

Argumenty i Fakty
Arguments & facts, popular Russian newspaper covering current events. (European version). 52 issues per year. 096512 Argumenty i Fakty 125.00

Laskin, B. Thank you for your attention. A collection of humorous stories which give a pleasant impression of daily life in Russia.

Ogonek
An interesting analysis of Russian society and politics and with a strong focus on culture, especially literature. 52 issues per year. 096562 Ogonek 140.00

A-series uses a vocabulary of around 650 words B-series uses a vocabulary of around 1200 words C-series uses a vocabulary of around 1800 words 040114 Spasibo za vnimanie 5.70

A-series
vocabulary of around 650 words

c-series
vocabulary of around 1800 words

Russkii Iazyk Za Rubezhom
A resource for people learning Russian as a foreign language and a useful guide for teachers. 6 issues per year. 096535 Ruskii Iazyk Za rubezhom 199.00

Zabelin, I. Without Witnesses. Two men encounter real hardship when they are sent to Siberia on a research trip. 040112 Bez svidetelej 4.55

Tolstoi, L. Master and Man. The touching story of a wealthy landowner and his coachman which teaches that the only true happiness in life is found by living for others.

National Geographic
The world-famous illustrated journal, published since 1888, in Russian translation. Travel, adventure, national cultures and traditions and geographical discoveries. 12 issues per year. 096519 National Geographic 93.00

Gajdar, A. The exciting story of two Muscovite brothers who embark on a long journey with their mother to visit their father. 040110 Chuk i Gek 4.55

040116 Chozjain i rabotnik

5.70

/
Kazakov,Y. Light blue & Green / The ugly woman. Two contrasting stories about love. The first one is a sad and humorous story about two young people. The second is about a rather grumpy, older woman.

Lermontov, M. Mysterious images and deep emotions are all conjured up in this story set beside the Black Sea. 040111 Taman 4.55

040115 Goluboe i zelnoe / Nekrasivaja

5.70

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

o / -
Pushkin, A. The Queen of Spades deals with the horrors of gambling mania as experienced by a young officer. Mistress into Maid is a story of young love. The seventeen year old heroine uses all the tricks in the book to win the object of her desires! 040117 Pikovaia Dama/Baryshnia-Krestianka 5.70

Zlatoust Library
The Zlatoust library is a series of graded readers by popular Russian authors which have been adapted and illustrated by the St. Petersburg publisher, Zlatoust. Each book has been simplified to make them accessible to language students and aims to improve students vocabulary, sentence structure and reading skills. The texts have been provided with marked stresses, and are accompanied by exercises and vocabulary lists. The series makes reading and learning a pleasurable experience. A-series uses a vocabulary of around 650 words B-series uses a vocabulary of around 1300 words C-series uses a vocabulary of around 2300 words D-series uses a vocabulary of around 3000 words

Golubeva, A.V. Maksimova, A. L. Round the World Under the Russian Flag is an adapted story of the first Russian captain who travelled round the world. 045438 Pod Russkim Flagom Vokrug Sveta 4.35

19

Ganapolskaia, E.V. Those people interested in sport will find this biography of popular Russian tennis star, Evgenii Kafelnikov, totally absorbing. 041698 Pod znakom vodoleia 8.30

Dostoevskii, F. The Gambler. Aleksei Ivanovich is a teacher and lives with a Russian family in Germany. In the town there is a casino. Polina, the stepdaughter in the family, takes Aleksei to the casino. The story describles a love-hate relationship between Aleksei and Polina and gives us an insight into his fatal passion for gambling. 043900 Igrok 8.55

A-series
vocabulary of around 650 words

Strugatskii, B. Strugatskie A. It is Difficult to be God is a fantastic and thoughtprovoking tale, full of excitement and unanswered questions which follows a group of historians from the future as they travel back through time. They visit a planet in its medieval period- so they can watch it progress to the next stage of civilisation. 041693 Trudno Byt Bogom 4.35

c-series
vocabulary of around 2300 words

Easy Readers Pack

A selection of 6 Russian titles (saving a total of 5.95): Chuk i Gek Taman Petr i Petr Spasibo za vnimanie Goluboe i zelnoe / Nekrasivaja Pikovaia Dama/Baryshnia-Krestianka 040120 Easy Readers Russian Pack 25.95

Rubina, D. An adapted text of a popular novel. 045567 Sharfik

4.35

Rasputin,V. G. An adapted text of Rasputins popular novel. 041716 Rudolfio 4.35

b-series
vocabulary of around 1300 words

Chekhov, A. P. An adapted text of Chekhovs Russian classic. 041708 Dama s sobachkoi 4.35

Ponomareva Z. N. The Caucasian Prisoner is a book of stories written by Russian writers about the war in the Caucasus. 041742 Kavkazskii Plennik 6.50

Maksimova, A. L. Golubeva, A.V. A biography of the scientific discoveries of Alferov - the Nobel Prize winner for physics in 2000. 045566 Glavaia Premiia 4.35

Ermachenkova,V. S. Three romantic tales based on the Tales of Belkin 045565 Po stranitsam Pushkina 4.35

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

20

Dostoevskii, F. M. An adaptation of the romantic story of a 26-yearold unnamed protagonist who, on one snowy winters night, comes across a young lady who is weeping. What follows is a series of nightly meetings. 041699 Belye Nochi 4.55

Dostoevskii, F. M. An adapted text of one of the great classics of the XIX century. 042510 Idiot 7.95

Ulitskaia, L. An unadapted popular Russian novel written by Lyudmila Ulitskaia. 041705 Doch Bukhary 4.35

Maksimova, A.L. Golubeva, A.V.

A book devoted to space discoveries. 042567 Rossiia v kosmose 6.50 11.75

Tokareva,V. Adapted text of the popular novel. 045439 Korrida

Pushkin, A. S. An adaptation of the popular story by Pushkin, the Queen of Spades is a tale about an addiction to gambling resulting in tragedy. 045440 Pikovaia Dama 7.15 Petrushevskaia, L. An unusual modern tale about Queen Lir who has decided to retire and do everything that she couldnt do before. This amusing story is full of unexpected ideas. 041704 Koroleva Lir 4.35

Akunin, B. The Leviathan is an adapted text of the popular novel by Akunin. 045441 Leviafan 11.75

Chernyi, S. An adapted text of Cherniys famous Mickey the Fox Terriers Diary. Beautifully illustrated with vocabulary in the margin.

Tokareva,V. An unadapted text from one of the most famous modern writers. 045568 Ne sotvori 4.35

045523 Dnevnik Foksa Mikki

13.95

Pelevin,V.

d-series
vocabulary of around 3000 words

This very interesting story is about the special relationship between the writer and Nika. 041702 Nika 4.35

Yudina, G. S. The book includes adapted text about the life of the famous Russian surgeon Nikolai Ivanovich Pirogov. 045642 Genii Russkoi Khirurgii 11.75 Makanin,V. A mystery: a middle-aged, middle-ranking bureaucrat suddenly - and for unknown reasons - is being invited to join the influential secretary for tea... 041706 Chelovek svity 4.35

Bykov, D. L. An unadapted text from a popular author. 045569 Devochka so spichkami daet prikurit 4.35

Akunin, B. This thriller begins in May, 1876, when a young man shoots himself in a crowded Moscow park. Soon, the Criminal Investigation Department is hunting for clues. An intriguing story full of mystery, underground chambers and coded messages. 041701 Azazel 11.75

Dovlatov, S. A comic story of love and life among Russian immigrants in New York City. 041703 Devushka iz khoroshei semi 4.35

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

Monolingual Dictionaries
Ages 5-7

Ages 11-14

21
30,000
30,000 Words
Yushakov, D.

My Russian Dictionary
Babai, N. G. Dronov,V.V.

Russian Language Dictionary for Students

Alabugina,Y. A pocket monolingual dictionary containing significant vocabulary and modern words. Ideal for school children learning Russian at GCSE or A Level.

Russian Language Dictionary

This dictionary will help children learn Russian letters and more than 400 Russian words. The book contains coloured, humorous pictures of objects familiar to every child. It consists of two parts: an alphabetical part and a themed part which includes illustrated exercises in the form of the games aimed at the development of a childs speech. The book is designed for children learning Russian as a foreign language. Beginners 041688 My Russian Dictionary

Intermediate 041739 Pocket dictionary

7.95

Adolescent/adult

This edition contains about 30,000 words and includes word explanations, stylistic characters and illustrations from the works of Russian classical literature. The explanations are easy to understand, and the dictionary is suitable for a wide variety of readers - philologists, translators, teachers and students. Advanced 042496 Russian dictionary

30.75

20.25

Russian Language Dictionary Ages 8-10

Ozhegov, S. I. Shvedova, N.Y.

Bilingual dictionaries
Ages 5-7

Picture Dictionary of Russian for Children
Golubeva, A.V.

Picture Dictionary English - Russian

Turhan, S. Hagin, S. Introducing a vibrant and original picture dictionary, an educational and visual treat. The Milet Picture Dictionary features beautiful artwork - something completely new in a picture dictionary - so the readers creativity will be stimulated while they learn words. Objects are clearly identified, in their contexts or separately, for emphasis and word practice. Key subjects are covered, including: home, school, food, colours, shapes, plants, animals, clothing, sport, music and others.

This picture dictionary for children learning Russian as a second language has more than 1200 words on 45 themes. Dialogues and tasks for developing reading skills are offered for each theme.

A fully revised and updated edition of this wellknown single volume dictionary. It contains around 80, 000 words and phrases, covering the full range of language from everyday vocabulary to literary style Russian. The dictionary provides comprehensive explanations on each entry including grammar, pronunciation, word derivation and style or mode of expression. It provides examples of common usage by giving some popular phrases and idioms. There are also grammar tables with explanations of cases and verb conjugations at the end of the book. Recommended for advanced students and for everyday use. Advanced 041005 Russian Language Dictionary

Intermediate 041924 Picture Dictionary

52.00

Beginners 081993 Picture dictionary

9.99

18.25

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

22
Adolescent/adult

New Comprehensive Russian-English Dictionary

Krasavina,T. Ermolovich, D. The dictionary contains 110,000 words and phrases of modern Russian language. It includes vocabulary that has entered the Russian language in the past two decades, including new terminology, conversation and everyday vocabulary and phraseology which is not represented in other dictionaries. The dictionary differentiates between American and British English.

English-Russian Russian-English Dictionary

Muller,V. K. Mullers famous dictionary contains 10,000 words and includes modern vocabulary. The layout is designed to make the search for relevant information as easy as possible and enables the reader to expand their vocabulary. It is recommended for use by adult students. Intermediate/Advanced 045753 Dictionary

- -

classroom aids
All Ages

Posters
A selection of educational and fun posters for a Russian classroom. A great aid for helping beginner students.

.
Russia. The Learning Map Beautifully illustrated map of the Russian Federation.

13.25

Russian-English Dictionary
Kaul, M. This dictionary contains 30,000 words. Designed for Russians learning English in order to improve their vocabulary, but can be used by English students learning Russian too.

045619 Russia. The Learning Map

5.95

Edible Alphabet An illustrated poster of the letters of the Russian alphabet represented by popular foods. 401559 Edible Alphabet 3.25

Intermediate/Advanced 086179 Dictionary

45.50

Zoo Alphabet An illustrated poster of the letters of the Russian alphabet represented by zoo animals. 401547 Zoo Alphabet 3.25

English-Russian Russian-English Dictionary

Popova, L. A bilingual dictionary containing 40,000 words and phrases of modern English and Russian.

- -

Intermediate/Advanced 045752 Dictionary

Office Alphabet An illustrated poster of the letters of the Russian alphabet represented by office materials. 10.75 401565 3.95

- -
English-Russian Russian-English Pocket Dictionary
Moskva:AST

The Immense Russia An illustrated poster of the letters of the Russian alphabet represented by Russian traditions and cultural items. 045618 The Immense Russia 5.95

This pocket dictionary is ideal for students learning Russian at any level. It contains the most frequently used words in literature and speech and includes phrases, idioms and other terminology. Intermediate/Advanced 045755 Dictionary 8.95 All Levels 045754 Pocket Dictionary 6.70

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

Cyrillic Keyboard Stickers

A variety of Russian Keyboard stickers in various colours to make typing in the cyrillic alphabet easier for all.

Play and Remember Russian Words!

Klementeva,T. B. Research has shown that games improve learning efficiency by 15-20%. This game Play and Remember Russian Words! involves all kinds of speech activity, auditory and visual memory. It has been created by the author T. B. Klementeva to help beginners of Russian to master the language. It consists of 13 different themes of Russian vocabulary such as family, pets, clothing etc. where each mini flashcard has a pair. It contains approximately 208 Russian words and it can be used by English speaking students learning Russian at a beginners level individually or in a classroom environment. Beginners 045282 Game

23
The European Bookshop

401846 401883 401926 401871 401847

Black White Yellow Red Violet

7.30+ 7.30+ 7.30+ 4.80+ 4.80+

situated in central London, we offer a wide range of materials from the continent suitable for all ages. There you will find everything in this catalogue, and more... COURSE BOOKS A well-proven format using the latest ideas about language learning LITERATURE authentic books for a range of reading levels READERS The world of literature made accessible whatever your age MULTIMEDIA games, posters, CDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs... 5 Warwick Street, London, WIB 5L Tel: 020 7734 5259 Email: direct@esb.co.uk www.europeanbookshop.com

Games

Diachenko, L. S. Chubarova, O. E. This game is designed for students of all ages learning Russian. It teaches the student how to use case forms with pronouns. This game booklet consists of two parts: a smaller booklet containing texts, tables and exercises, and the second part consists of the playing cards (which need to be cut out in order to use). This game helps the student to understand a difficult theme of Russian grammar while making it fun and interesting to learn. Beginners/False beginners 045283 Game

Playing with Pronouns

14.25

100
100 Russian Proverbs
Akishina, A. A. Iamauti, M.

12.50

Play with Grammatical Cases

Diachenko, L. S. Chubarova, O. E. A game designed for students who have begun studying Russian and have a basic knowledge of the Russian case system of grammar. It helps the student to secure their skills of Russian cases and develop their knowledge in the form of an interactive game. It can be used by children and adults at false beginners level. False Beginners 045281 Game 8.60

100 Russian Proverbs is a game for the development of Russian speech in the form of a lotto game. It helps students to enrich their vocabulary and can be used by both foreign students learning Russian and Russian students. It can also be used by parents wishing to enrich their childrens vocabulary. Proverbs are prevalant in modern day Russia, they are used in conversation as well as in the media and literature. They characterise the Russian culture as they are linked to Russian mentality. These proverbs allow students to talk and give their own opinions, and students may develop their memory by learning them by heart. Intermediate 045285 Game

10.50

Be the first to find out about new products, special offers, and events we will be hosting and attending...

Scrabble
Play the worlds best selling word game in Russian to improve language skills.

043899 Scrabble (Russian)

23.83+

BLOG

www.russianbookshop.co.uk

24

ORDER FORM
Completed forms should be returned to the European Bookshop. Prices are correct at 01/04/11. Thereafter they may be changed without notice if affected by publishers increases or exchange rate movements. Dont forget to add VAT where applicable (+ after a price indicates that VAT must be added). Please allow 28 days for delivery of published titles.
Firm Order Inspection Copy

ESB code

Qty

Title

Price

TOTAL

Establishment Address Town Order ref. Contact name E-mail Tel. Postcode

Please return to: 5 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5LU Phone: 020 7734 5259 E-mail: direct@esb.co.uk Web: www.europeanbookshop.com

www.russianbookshop.co.uk