E. (toim.) Starovojtova

This reader presents a novel "Dubrovskij" (Dubrovsky) by Alexander Pushkin, a great Russian writer of the 19th century. This is a romantic love story of a young lady and a young man, but at the same time it is a tragic one as well. This is a book about love and fidelity, honour and dignity, nobility and betrayal. The text of the novel has been adapted for learners of the Russian language working at B1 level. Commentaries on the text and comprehension exercises are included with the book to check understanding. The reader also provides the most interesting facts about Pushkin's life.

About People and Animals. This reader presents stories for children by Boris Zhitkov, a famous Russian writer of the first half of the 20th century. These are the stories about friendship, love, courage and kindness in people, and also the stories about animals and birds. The text of the stories has been adapted for learners of the Russian language working at A1 level. Commentaries on the text and comprehension exercises are included with the book to check understanding. The reader also provides the most interesting facts about Zhitkov's life. This edition is aimed at children of Russians living abroad, bilingual children, and students of Russian at beginner's level (Level A1 of CEFR).