Modern Russian Grammar

<p><em>Modern Russian Grammar: A Practical Guide</em> is an innovative reference guide to Russian, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.</p><p>The <em>Grammar</em> is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major communication situations. </p><p>With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Main features of the <em>Grammar</em> include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>clear explanations </li> <p> </p> <li>emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Russian, such as numerals and verbs of motion</li> <p> </p> <li>extensive cross-referencing between the different sections. </li> </ul><p>This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Russian at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided.</p> <p>Section 1: Structures 1. Sounds and spelling 2. Nouns 3. Case 4. Verbs 5. Aspects 6. Adjectives 7. Pronouns 8. Numerals and other quantity words 9. </p>