Sputnik (Part 1) is an introductory Russian course designed to develop basic reading, writing, listening and communication skills. The author provides a step-by-step introduction to Russian with clear and simple explanations of grammar and sentence structure.
This e-book comes with a complementary website sputniktextbook.org. Part 1 covers one semester of the university course. Dr. Rochtchina teaches Russian at the University of Victoria, Canada.
Audio materials recorded by professional Russian narrators and actors help learners to acquire proper pronunciation. Interactive online activities and a friendly interface for learners and instructors with automatic grading of exercises and tests are designed to support effective learning and teaching.