Offord Derek and Gogolitsyna Natalia. Using Russian: A Guide to Contemporary Usage

Cambridge University Press, 2005. — 528 p. — ISBN: 052154761XUsing Russian 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 students seeking to improve their fluency and confidence in Russian. This second edition has been substantially revised and expanded to incorporate fresh material and up-to-date information. Many of the original chapters have been rewritten and one brand new chapter has been added, providing a clear picture of Russian usage in the 21st century.Preface to the first edition
Preface to the second edition
Acknowledgements
Sources
Note on transcription, stress marks and transliteration
Glossary of linguistic terms
List of abbreviations
Varieties of language and register
Passages illustrating register
Problems of meaning: Russian words
Problems of translation from English into Russian
Vocabulary and idiom
Language and everyday life
Verbal etiquette
Word-formation
Inflection
Prepositions
Syntax
Stress