Using Russian
Subtitle: a guide to contemporary usage
By: Derek Offord.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Cambridge [England]; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 407
Subjects: Russian language -- Usage.; Russian language -- Grammar.; Russian language -- Synonyms and antonyms.; Russian language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -- English.
Description: This is a guide to Russian usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers, and focuses on questions of style and register which are all too often ignored. Clear, readable and easy to consult, it will prove invaluable to those seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Russian.
Notes: Includes bibliographic references (p. xv-xvii) and index.