Russia & America in Dialogues

Russia & America in Dialogues examines the cross-cultural differences in communication between Russians and Americans. It is designed to teach Russian language in context with the goal of meeting the needs of students to achieve a high level of cross-cultural competence and develop an advanced level of conversation skills.

Based on real-life scenarios experienced by the authors,  Russia & America in Dialogues  is written as an informal dialog between two friends expressing their opinions on different aspects of day-today life in Russia and America.

Russia & America in Dialogues:

• Can be used as a supplementary textbook for intermediate to advanced Russian courses in undergraduate and graduate programs, as a main text for one semester cross-cultural literacy or culture courses, or for high school teachers as supplementary material to prepare their students for school exchanges.
• Is useful for any American planning to be in touch with Russians on business or leisure, and vice versa.
• Is written in two languages – giving learners who possess little-to-no Russian language proficiency, the opportunity to learn the nuances of everyday life in Russia.
• Provides vivid comparisons on systems of education; topics of interest and discussion; work and leisure; family, friends, and romantic relationships; holidays, customs, and traditions.
• Includes learning tasks and exercises designed to develop an advanced level of proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in Russian and English.