ABSTRACT

In this chapter, you will: review and expand the vocabulary you need to talk about city life; read and watch news reports and advertisements about events in Russian cities; report on events taking place where you live as well as in other cities; learn how to ask for and give directions; write news reports and advertisements about events in your city and for a new local Russian-language newspaper; create a video blog post about an important event in your hometown.

Grammar content: Complex sentences with ЧТОБЫ-clauses; prefixed verbs of motion.

Cultural notes: About спальные районы; giving up your seat on public transportation.