News from Russia Language, Life, and the Russian Media - Yale Language Series

This unique Russian-language textbook draws on printed mass media, especially up-to-date Internet media sources, to introduce intermediate and advanced students to varied aspects of modern Russian life. Presenting fascinating material on armed conflicts, government and politics, business and economics, accidents and catastrophes, the new Russian class society, problems of youth, and more, the book provides the cultural and linguistic background necessary to better understand Russian media reports and to gain insights into Russia's current political, economic, and cultural issues.Features of the book include: vocabulary development exercises; pre- and post-reading classroom activities; information on Russian media, government, politics, economics, and military; a Web site with extensive Internet tasks, interactive dictionary, updates, instructor material, and links to relevant information; and a multimedia supplement based on current Russian television programs.

ISBN:	9780300104370
Publisher:	Yale University Press
Imprint:	Yale University Press
Published date:	11 Oct 2004
DEWEY:	491.7864
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English,Russian
Weight:	318g
Height:	254mm
Width:	203mm
Spine width:	8mm

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