Product Description

This book is intended as an introductory guide to Russian culture and society, suitable for sixth-form students and initial level university students, as well as general readers with an interest in finding out about contemporary Russia. Following a brief review of Russian history, the book covers a range of topics, from literature and thought, music and dance, the Russian language, art and architecture, and customs and traditions, through cinema, theatre, science and the media, to politics, education, health, work and leisure, transport, family, ethnicity and religion, and ends with a look at Russia's role in the world today.

This is NOT a language textbook! However, each chapter does contain a glossary section with useful Russian words and phrases, and the main body of the text includes many more examples of key vocabulary, which will be of help to those readers who are studying the language.

Each chapter also contains a 'Taking it Further' section, with a guide to additional reading, useful websites, and places of interest.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #609785 in Books
• Published on: 2002-06-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Synopsis
This concise and lively overview of Russia, its heritage and its people includes vocabulary lists and answers such questions as Where can you find palm trees in Russia? and How much has Russia changed since the end of Communist rule?

About the Author
Tatyana Webber is a native of Yaroslavl, Russia. She teaches Russian at the City Technology College, Kingshurst, Birmingham, England.

Dr Stephen Webber is a lecturer in Russian Studies at the University of Birmingham, England