Russian is the 5th most popular European language behind the "big four" - French, German, Italian and Spanish. This complete self-study course was developed for beginners looking for a practical language course to cover the needs of today's traveller. The integrated course is designed around a detailed study plan. A sixty-minute cassette is available separately and guides the listener through each lesson in everyday language. The teaching of the Russian script is an integral part of this course. Authentic dialogues recorded in Moscow give the real "sound" of Russia. At the end of the book is a list of grammar, a grammar summary, numbers, and vocabulary.