‘ . . . an up-to-date guide to the distinctive vocabulary, usage and idiom of contemporary Russian as found in press, radio and television . . . Of considerable linguistic and sociological interest, John Slatter’s exceptionally well-informed guide to post-Soviet journalistic usage is an essential reference manual not for journalists alone, but also for business people, students and general readers who need to use and understand "newspaper" Russian in its contemporary guise. It is recommended for academic reference and lending libraries.’ (Reference Reviews)
This handbook fills a significant gap in the range of dictionaries available today. In recent years, the Russian media has undergone huge transformations as the style and content of newspapers and magazines has changed beyond all recognition. Newspaper Russian takes account of the newly widened political vocabulary and an economic vocabulary largely adapted from English, while also demonstrating how ‘newspaper’ Russian uses many words in senses distinct from ordinary usage.
Short examples are given for each word or phrase, with English translations of headwords and unusual idioms in context. A list of common abbreviations and acronyms is also supplied. This vocabulary will be a useful tool and reference manual for students, journalists, business people and general readers who need to use contemporary ‘newspaper’ Russian.
'This is an enjoyable collection, particularly useful because the context is given in complete sentences. It is certainly worthy of study by advanced students and will introduce punchiness and humour into their writing of Russian.' Rusistika
John Slatter is lecturer in Russian at the University of Durham