ABSTRACT

Modern Russian Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Russian, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.

The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major communication situations. 

With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Main features of the Grammar include:

  • clear explanations
  • emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Russian, such as numerals and verbs of motion
  • extensive cross-referencing between the different sections.

This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Russian at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided.

part |2 pages

Part A Structures

chapter 1|16 pages

Sounds and spelling

chapter 2|35 pages

Nouns

chapter 3|18 pages

Case

chapter 4|33 pages

Verbs

chapter 5|26 pages

Aspects of the verb

chapter 6|17 pages

Adjectives

chapter 7|25 pages

Pronouns

chapter 8|21 pages

Numerals and other quantity words

chapter 9|22 pages

Uninß ected parts of speech

chapter 10|33 pages

Word formation

chapter 11|8 pages

Agreement

part |2 pages

Part B Functions

chapter 12|18 pages

Establishing identity

chapter 13|16 pages

Establishing contact

chapter 14|12 pages

Being, becoming and possession

chapter 15|12 pages

Negation

chapter 16|18 pages

Expressing attitudes

chapter 17|11 pages

Asking questions

chapter 20|10 pages

Focus and emphasis

chapter 21|51 pages

Establishing contexts and connections

chapter 22|15 pages

Coming and going

chapter 23|10 pages

Communication strategies