Read and Think Russian is an intermediate level textbook primarily targeted at
improving students' reading comprehension skills in the Russian language. However,
the course is intended for all students seeking to reach an advanced level of
Russian in all modalities (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) according to the
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale. This book
is designed to bridge the gap between language teaching methodologies used in
Russia and English-speaking countries, thus facilitating the preparation for study
and work abroad. It is suited for use in higher-level undergraduate courses, graduate
courses and continuing education for those professionally or academically involved
in Eurasian studies.
Consisting of four chapters, Book II contains authentic, contemporary reading
segments full of practical knowledge about Russian Social Life. Crime and
Terrorism, Religion and Culture. Each chapter includes helpful graphics as well as
concise vocabulary to assist the student in determining the main ideas, while also
presenting grammatical reminders, translation exercises and questions to facilitate
topical discussions.
