Periplus Phrase Book: Essential Russian

This new series of phrase books contains the essential information needed by first-time and experienced travelers alike, presented in a way that's concise, accessible, and easy to understand. Each guide features over 4,000 words and phrases and is divided into 15 sections, covering all subjects that people are likely to encounter in their travels, from reserving a room for the night or ordering dinner at a restaurant to what to do when the rental car breaks down or how to change a flight. There is also a detailed phonetic pronunciation table plus an extensive word list and grammar guide that will enable travelers to construct basic sentences.

Jane Doughty Marsden is an award-winning journalist and former Vogue editor who has written on style, interior design, cuisine, hospitality, and travel in Southeast Asia and Australia since 1984.