Part I

Getting Started

In this part . . .

Part I is the beginning of your exciting journey with Russian. Here you get the essential information you need to take you through the rest of this book. First, we put you at ease with the Russian alphabet and give you the basics of Russian grammar. We also provide some handy expressions you can start using right away and help you get your numbers, times, and measurements straight. Finally, we encourage you to start speaking Russian at home.