A History of Russia17 reviews
Nicholas V. Riasanovsky

Oxford University Press, USA, 1999

State of the Art Overview of Russian History ?

+ Easy read text book
+ Very thorough and readable-Excellent choice for a class
+ Impressive, comprehensive and somewhat dry
  
  











  



  
Roots of the Russian Language: An Elementary Guide to Wordbuilding (NTC Russian Series)7 reviews
George Z. Patrick

National Textbook Company, 1989

A must-have for serious students of Russian

+ Roots of the Russian Language
+ Surprisingly fascinating
+ A vital resource for teachers and students
  
  











  



  
Basic Russian: Learn to Speak and Understand Russian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's ...13 reviews
Pimsleur

Pimsleur, 2005

Great introduction

+ Reasonably effective, and at a good price

This is a great introduction to the Russian language. You won't be able to speak Russian when you're finished, but you'll have a few "catch phrases" to use and a fantastic accent. The repetition is excellent in committing the phrases to memory; very quickly, you find yourself being able to ...
  
  











  



  
Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia42 reviews
Orlando Figes

Picador, 2003

Portrait of a complex, unique culture

+ The third side of the Russian coin.
+ Like Taking An Excellent College Overview Course
+ a Slice of History
  
  











  



  
Biography - Rasputin: The Mad Monk2 reviews
Biography

A&E Home Video, 2005

Few lives are as intriguing as that of Russia's mad monk

It is hard to find a more fascinating character in history than Rasputin: self-proclaimed holy man, madman, healer, womanizer, hater of baths, personal friend to the royal family of Russia - these are just some of the facts. Rasputin has also been accused at one time or another of being a spy for ...
  
  











  



  
The Big Silver Book of Russian Verbs (Big Books)13 reviews
Jack Franke

McGraw-Hill, 2004

Excellent Resource

+ An essential tool for students of Russian
+ Good book
+ A must have.
+ A comparative approach
  
  











  



  
English-Russian, Russian-English Dictionary66 reviews
Kenneth Katzner

Wiley, 1994

THE standard in foreign language dictionaries

+ Very Solid Dictionary
+ For Americans
+ A must have!
+ Best Russian-English dictionary I have ever used
  
  











  



  
The New Penguin Russian Course: A Complete Course for Beginners (Penguin Handbooks)59 reviews
Nicholas J. Brown

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1996

Best foreign language learner's book, bar none

+ The new penguin russian course for beginners
+ Comprehensive, Manageable, Cheap
+ EXCELLENT
  
  











  



  
Introductory Russian Grammar7 reviews
Galina Stilman, Leon Stilman, ...

Wiley, 1972

Still the Best Introductory Russian Textbook Available

+ A Solid Introduction to the Russian Language
+ still the best after 30+ years...
+ Excellent introduction to Russian Grammar
+ Look No Further..It's The Best
  
  











  



  
The Icon and the Axe : An Interpretive History of Russian Culture13 reviews
James Billington

Vintage, 1970

Russian Culture Viewed Through A Prism

+ A Brilliant and Beautiful Russian Cultural History.
+ A foundation to understanding Russia
+ Details
+ Great History, mediocre writing
  
  











  



  
Biography - Rasputin: The Mad Monk2 reviews
Biography

A&E Home Video, 2005

Few lives are as intriguing as that of Russia's mad monk

It is hard to find a more fascinating character in history than Rasputin: self-proclaimed holy man, madman, healer, womanizer, hater of baths, personal friend to the royal family of Russia - these are just some of the facts. Rasputin has also been accused at one time or another of being a spy for ...
  
  











  



  
English-Russian, Russian-English Dictionary66 reviews
Kenneth Katzner

Wiley, 1994

THE standard in foreign language dictionaries

+ Very Solid Dictionary
+ For Americans
+ A must have!
+ Best Russian-English dictionary I have ever used
  
  











  



  
The Big Silver Book of Russian Verbs (Big Books)13 reviews
Jack Franke

McGraw-Hill, 2004

Excellent Resource

+ An essential tool for students of Russian
+ Good book
+ A must have.
+ A comparative approach
  
  











  



  
The New Penguin Russian Course: A Complete Course for Beginners (Penguin Handbooks)59 reviews
Nicholas J. Brown

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1996

Best foreign language learner's book, bar none

+ The new penguin russian course for beginners
+ Comprehensive, Manageable, Cheap
+ EXCELLENT
  
  











  



  
Basic Russian: Learn to Speak and Understand Russian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's ...13 reviews
Pimsleur

Pimsleur, 2005

Great introduction

+ Reasonably effective, and at a good price

This is a great introduction to the Russian language. You won't be able to speak Russian when you're finished, but you'll have a few "catch phrases" to use and a fantastic accent. The repetition is excellent in committing the phrases to memory; very quickly, you find yourself being able to ...
  
  











  



  
Roots of the Russian Language: An Elementary Guide to Wordbuilding (NTC Russian Series)7 reviews
George Z. Patrick

National Textbook Company, 1989

A must-have for serious students of Russian

+ Roots of the Russian Language
+ Surprisingly fascinating
+ A vital resource for teachers and students
  
  











  



  
Introductory Russian Grammar7 reviews
Galina Stilman, Leon Stilman, ...

Wiley, 1972

Still the Best Introductory Russian Textbook Available

+ A Solid Introduction to the Russian Language
+ still the best after 30+ years...
+ Excellent introduction to Russian Grammar
+ Look No Further..It's The Best
  
  











  



  
The Icon and the Axe : An Interpretive History of Russian Culture13 reviews
James Billington

Vintage, 1970

Russian Culture Viewed Through A Prism

+ A Brilliant and Beautiful Russian Cultural History.
+ A foundation to understanding Russia
+ Details
+ Great History, mediocre writing
  
  











  



  
Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia42 reviews
Orlando Figes

Picador, 2003

Portrait of a complex, unique culture

+ The third side of the Russian coin.
+ Like Taking An Excellent College Overview Course
+ a Slice of History
  
  











  



  
A History of Russia17 reviews
Nicholas V. Riasanovsky

Oxford University Press, USA, 1999

State of the Art Overview of Russian History ?

+ Easy read text book
+ Very thorough and readable-Excellent choice for a class
+ Impressive, comprehensive and somewhat dry