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| Title | Book: The Russian Word's Worth |
| Body | From http://www.nupress.northwestern.edu/Title/tabid/68/ISBN/5-7172-0087-0/Default.aspx The Russian Word's Worth: A Humorous and Informative Guide to the Russian Language, Culture and Translation By Michele A. Berdy Published in the US by Northwestern University Press Summary: Since 2002, readers all over the world have been enjoying and learning from Michele A. Berdy’s column, "The Word’s Worth," in The Moscow Times. A quirky, opinionated, sometimes hilarious and yet always thoughtful and authoritative guide, Berdy looks at Russia’s changing culture, politics, and daily life through language and the art of translation. In the over 200 columns gathered in this volume, she explores the language of popular and youth culture, politics, the workplace, culture high and low, and the comical struggle of expats trying to feel at home in a foreign language and culture. She tackles subjects not found in any Russian textbook or cultural guide, from the serious (expressing condolences and mastering church etiquette) through the annoying (dealing with the plumber and writing the perfect robbery report), to the essential (excusing oneself – politely and not -- to use the rest room). Her columns clarify Russian grammar, provide translations of devilishly difficult words and phrases, and throw open a window on Russia in the 21st century. This volume includes columns from 2002 to 2007, updated and organized into thematic chapters. An index of Russian words, phrases and expressions provides convenient reference. The Russian Word’s Worth is essential reading for students and teachers of Russian, translators, Russia-watchers, foreigners in Moscow, and anyone who wants to understand Russia today. Visit the publisher’s website at http://www.nupress.northwestern.edu/Title/tabid/68/ISBN/5-7172-0087-0/Default.aspx |
| Source | Northwestern University Press |
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