An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable. Publisher's Note: The new edition of October 2018 has been comprehensively revised: it rectifies the translation errors identified by reviewers below in the previous edition and includes a completely new story.

Twelve powerful works of fiction, including Pushkin's "The Overcoat," "Twenty-Six Men and a Girl" by Gorky, and "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" by Tolstoy, plus works by Gogol, Turgenev, more.

From the reign of the Tsars in the early 19th century to the collapse of the Soviet Union and beyond, the short story has long occupied a central place in Russian culture. Included are pieces from many of the acknowledged masters of Russian literature - including Pushkin, Turgenev, Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, and Solzhenitsyn - alongside tales by long-suppressed figures such as the subversive Kryzhanowsky and the surrealist Shalamov. Whether written in reaction to the cruelty of the bourgeoisie, the bureaucracy of communism or the torture of the prison camps, they offer a wonderfully wide-ranging and exciting representation of one of the most vital and enduring forms of Russian literature.

Do you know what's the biggest obstacle preventing many from learning Russian to fluency? It's a lack of vocabulary! Reading in Russian is perhaps the most effective way to build up your vocabulary in Russian. With our book Russian Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners, you can practice reading Russian while working on your Russian vocabulary and grammar skills. The stories contained within this book were written with both beginner and intermediate Russian learners in mind, so you will find plenty of new vocabulary and Russian grammar to learn without having to worry about the level of the reading being too difficult. Our Russian short stories only use the real Russian language used by native speakers every day so that you can learn Russian the natural way. Grab your copy now and get started today!

The stories in this anthology not only represent the highest literary quality but also typify the work of the author, making it a delightful selection of Russian prose. Twenty major Russian writers are represented in this collection, beginning with Pushkin, the founder of modern Russian literature, and concluding with contributions from such eminent modern writers as Vladimir Nabokov and Alexander Solzhenitsyn. The great novelist of the nineteenth century are included here, from Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky to Turgenev, alongside those writers who devoted their genius almost exclusively to the short story: Bunin, Babel and that master of the genre, Chekhov.

Easy and Captivating Short Stories to Improve Your Russian Vocabulary and Reading Skills! Are you a beginner learner of Russian who wants to practise reading the language but finds that most of the learning material out there is too high-level for you? If so, this is the book you've been looking for! Russian Short Stories for Beginners - Learn Russian Vocabulary and Phrases with Stories is a collection of five short stories in Russian, written especially for beginners of approximately A2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference. No advanced grammar included Beginners will be reassured to know that only grammatical structures studied at A2 level are included in this book. Vocabulary appropriate for A2 beginners Also, the vocabulary is quite basic, so anyone who has been learning Russian for a while should be able to understand the stories. With Russian Short Stories for Beginners you get: Five easy-to-read short stories in Russian Russian-English glossary for each story to explain any difficult or unknown vocabulary Summary in Russian of each story Comprehension questions and answers to check your understanding Russian Short Stories for Beginners will provide you with a challenging and yet entertaining way to improve your vocabulary and reading skills in Russian. Download your copy of Russian Short Stories for Beginners now to practice and - eventually master - the most mysterious language in the world!