‘ . . . Intermediate Russian Grammar is an
excellent book which will be of use to very many students and lecturers . . .
The topics are explained succinctly and the numerous, well-labelled subsections
make it easy to find one’s way around the different components.’ (Modern
Language Review)
Students need look no further for a clear, concise explanation of the complexities of Russian grammar.
This is a practical, learner’s grammar which devotes special attention to those areas which experience has shown prove difficult for students. The book starts with a lucid explanation of grammatical terms, contains a comprehensive reference section of the declension and conjugation systems, and provides explanatory chapters on all the grammatical categories that will be encountered by students.
Examples are taken from a range of sources, from popular sayings, classical literature and the contemporary press, and the book ends with a section on words and phrases which cause problems in translation.
The book includes excercises and a thorough index.
Stephen le Fleming is Lecturer in Russian and William Harrison is Emeritus Professor of Russian at the University of Durham.