<b>The fast and easy way to learn to speak Russian</b><p>With Russia in line to host the World Cup in 2018, the Winter Olympics in 2014, as well as a Formula 1 Grand Prix, interest in Russia is on the rise. <i>Russian For Dummies</i> is an excellent resource for students, tourists, and businesspeople looking for an introduction to this popular and complex language.<p>This updated edition offers new and improved content, more useful exercises and practice opportunities, all new content devoted to the Cyrillic alphabet, and much more.<ul><li>A revamped, user-friendly organization</li><li>A fully updated and expanded audio CD with real-life conversations by native speakers</li><li>Expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations</li><li>A refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary complete with even more essential vocabulary</li></ul><p><i>Russian For Dummies</i> provides basic instruction to those seeking to grasp the basics of conversational Russian. Students, travelers, and businesspeople with little or no language experience will gain a clearer understanding on how to communicate in Russian.