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Recommended books:
For those traveling to Moscow State on our program, I recommend the following books for their usefulness and compactness. Links take you to amazon.com, where the books are all available used and new.

1. Oxford Russian Grammar And Verbs: "This brand-new guide to Russian grammar and verbs provides clear and simple explanations of today's written and spoken Russian. Comprehensive and easy to use, with coverage of all the key points of Russian grammar, it is the ideal support book for any Russian language course and is ideal for use with Oxford's Take off in Russian and other audio language learning packs. Thousands of examples in an instantly accessible layout show how the language works. Detailed tables of regular and irregular Russian verbs feature ultra-clear explanations and an easy-access design. Finally, all grammatical terms are explained in a glossary."

2. Oxford Starter Russian Dictionary: "Oxford's new Starter range of dictionaries breaks fresh ground in language-learning providing essential information in a completely unique way. Specially designed for beginners, these essential volumes nare not merely scaled-down versions of larger dictionaries. Every effort has been made to approach foreign languages from the point of view of the beginning student who may be unfamiliar with the conventions of the more traditional bilingual dictionary, which presupposes a basic knowledge of the foreign language. Each dictionary contains approximately 20,000 words covering everyday vocabulary and core survival phrases. From irregular verb forms to common idiomatic usage, the Oxford Starter Dictionaries provide generous coverage of those aspects of the foreign language which are less easy to decode for English speakers. These innovative teaching tools are unparalleled as accessible and user-friendly introductions to foreign languages. "

3. Teach Yourself Russian Language Life and Culture: "Teach Yourself Russian Language, Life and Culture delves into the customs and ways of Russia and its inhabitants, taking a respectful yet lively point of view. Topics include government, arts, language, work, leisure, education, festivals and celebrations, and food. By asking questions such as "What kind of music is native to Russia?" this book invites you to examine fascinating aspects of another culture."

4. Lonely Planet Russian Phrasebook: With Two-Way Dictionary (Russian Phrasebook, 3rd Ed)

5. The Rough Guide to Moscow: "The most up-to-date guide available to the Russian capital." (The Independent, London).