This comprehensive foundation course offers a highly interactive approach to learning Russian. Designed for beginners, it covers all the material required to reach intermediate level either at high school or during the first year of university. The course provides: Thorough grounding in the grammar and structures of contemporary Russian Wide-ranging activities and exercises for both classroom use and self study Informative texts selected to foster cultural awareness Lively illustrations to reinforce learning Extensive reference features including a section on basic concepts of grammar Teachers' guidelines Cassettes and on-line answer key