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Summary: Rick Robinson - Kyrgyzstan
Review: Excellent! My ONLY complaint is that I wish I could find a larger version of it. The dimensions of the book are great for a purse or stuffing in your back pocket, glove box and all-in-all is very handy; however, the print can be rather small... especially when you are trying desperately to look up a word in a restaurant under low light. I think a standard paperback size would be perfect. I would purchase both! One for my pocket and one for my packback. The book itself is also well made and is holding up under constant use which is more than I can say for those silly Berlitz books. I had two brand new Berliz books fall apart on me in less than a week due to bad bindings. Everything is in this book that you need to survive. Easy to use. Well Organized and well made. Great Book!
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Summary: For my brother the traveler
Review: I bought this book for my brother, a college student who was going to St. Petersburg. He says that the book was great for his trip. I also liked the size of the book, small enough to fit into a pocket, and the sturdy binding. I also appreciated the fact that it had some "younger" russian in it for someone of his age.
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Summary: For my brother the traveler
Review: I bought this book for my brother, a college student who was going to St. Petersburg. He says that the book was great for his trip. I also liked the size of the book, small enough to fit into a pocket, and the sturdy binding. I also appreciated the fact that it had some "younger" russian in it for someone of his age.
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Summary: This one is useful !!
Review: I have had, or read quite a few Russian Phrase books. This little jem beats most of them. My only desire is that it was a little larger in size. All in all, I say this one is " Ochen Horosho ! ".
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Summary: I love this book
Review: I have literally spent over $200 on books, CDs and computer programs over the last 2 months trying to teach myself Russian. This little $8 book is the one I have been looking for.Until today I haven't even known how to ask (in Russian) to speak to someone on the phone. It took me about 10 seconds to open this book for the first time and find it ("pazavite, pazhalsta Olga"). In the two hours between then and now, I have found the answers to every question I have had about Russian since I started. Each phrase has the English, the transliterated Russian, and the actual Russian. This is a HUGE help to learning how to read and pronounce the language. This book EXPLAINS what the different verb cases are (like, what an imperfective verb is), as well as pronouns, adjectives, gender, plurality, familiarity, inflection, capitalization, regional accents, etc. It even has a transliterated Russian to English dictionary for looking up words you hear but don't know how to spell, and the book is well referenced in its index. It is incredibly thorough and to-the-point. It has a whole section on Dating, meeting people, and discussing interests (Yes, my one and only reason to learn Russain is about 5'5", blonde, brilliant and 8 time zones away). As an example of this book's completeness, in the Dating section it includes common affectionate names, and phrases like "don't stop" and others I probably can't mention here.
In the Food section, it even mentions important details like asking about vegetarian meals. To top it all off, the book also has little boxes on many pages that explain relevant Russian history and culture.
The author also has a great sense of humor. In the Food section, there are some phrases to use if you have bad food or service. I particularly like "I'm very sorry to hear all the waiters died."
One last comment; this book is so inexpensive, you might want to get two, just in case you loose one in your travels.
da svidanya! (good bye.)
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Summary: A Lonely Planet guidebook. . .isn't that enough to know?
Review: I liked this book. It has a wide range of words and phrases that you may get into as a tourist. The advice regarding culture is extremely useful. Unlike one of the other reviewers, I appreciate the fact that the writers included some profanity. . . I'm 22 years old, like going out, and appreciate the company of the opposite sex. If you're going to Russia as a backpacker or a tourist, this book is great. If you're going as a missionary, or are easily offended by real life, get something else.
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Summary: A Lonely Planet guidebook. . .isn't that enough to know?
Review: I liked this book. It has a wide range of words and phrases that you may get into as a tourist. The advice regarding culture is extremely useful. Unlike one of the other reviewers, I appreciate the fact that the writers included some profanity. . . I'm 22 years old, like going out, and appreciate the company of the opposite sex. If you're going to Russia as a backpacker or a tourist, this book is great. If you're going as a missionary, or are easily offended by real life, get something else.
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Summary: For the Stupid American Tourist
Review: I used this when I just visited Russia and not only was the phrasebook/dictionary wonderful but the tips and tidbits were extremely helpful. It was nice to be able to make yourself understood without too much difficulty because it got the words just right.
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Summary: I love this book
Review: If you're going on a trip to Russia and only want to take one book, this would be it. It has a small dictionary, information on aspects of Russian society, things to be wary of and even a page of "bad Russian"! Another nice aspect is that unlike some resources for travellers this actually fits in your pocket. At the price it's a screaming bargain.
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Summary: The best Russian traveller's phrasebook I've found.
Review: If you're going on a trip to Russia and only want to take one book, this would be it. It has a small dictionary, information on aspects of Russian society, things to be wary of and even a page of "bad Russian"! Another nice aspect is that unlike some resources for travellers this actually fits in your pocket. At the price it's a screaming bargain.
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