Conversations On Russia
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Conversations On Russia
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Author : Padma Desai
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2006-04-13
Conversations On Russia written by Padma Desai and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-13 with Business & Economics categories.
Much of the discussion of Russia's recent post-Communist history has amounted, both in Russia and the West, to a series of monologues by strong-minded people with starkly divergent views. In contrast, Padma Desai's conversations with influential, intelligent participants and observers provide the reader with a broad, nuanced view of what has and has not happened in the last fourteen years, and why. Conversations from Russia will thus serve as a much-needed reference volume, both for academics who study Russia and for laypeople who only have vague perceptions of what has occurred in Russia since the collapse of Communism. In conversations with important figures like Boris Yeltsin, George Soros, Anatoly Chubais, and Yegar Gaidar, Desai considers questions like why the Soviet Union fell apart under Gorbachev, what went wrong with economic reforms after Gorbachev, whether the privatization of Russian assets could have been managed differently, and what the prospects are for the Russian economy in the near future. Desai, a recognized expert in the field of Soviet studies, ties the interviews together with an introduction, ultimately reaching her own judgment on each issue considered in the conversations. This book will appeal to researchers and students in developmental economics, political economy, and Soviet studies, and educated laypeople interested in Russia.
Conversations On Russia
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Author : Padma Desai
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-04-16
Conversations On Russia written by Padma Desai and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-16 with Privatization categories.
Conversational Russian Dialogues
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Author : Touri Language Learning
language : en
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
Release Date : 2019-06-05
Conversational Russian Dialogues written by Touri Language Learning and has been published by Touri Language Learning this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-05 with Foreign Language Study categories.
When face-to-face with a real Russian speaker, do you freeze? Do you know how to ask for directions in Russian or communicate if there's an emergency? If your answer to any of the previous questions was 'Yes', then this book is for you! If there's anything more challenging than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it's knowing what to say and having the courage to speak with confidence. We know how you feel - You always try to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly, but it will happen anyway. 'How do I get out of this situation?', You may ask yourself, but have yet to find a straight-forward answer. Until now. We have compiled 50 Russian Stories along with their translations, providing new Russian speakers with the necessary tools to begin effectively studying how to set a meeting, how to check into a hotel and even what to say during an emergency! Our Russian dialogues get straight to the point saving you precious time. There's no benefit learning words and phrases you will never actually use! If you want to learn Russian quickly and have a ton of fun along the way, obviously, this book is for you! How Conversational Russian Dialogues works: • Each new chapter will have a fresh, new story between two or more people who wish to solve a common, day-to-day problem that you will most likely experience in real life. • A Russian version of the conversation will take place first, followed by an English translation. This ensures that you fully understood just what it was that they were saying! • Before and after the main section of the book, we shall provide you with an introduction and conclusion that will offer you important strategies, tips and tricks to allow you to get the absolute most out of this learning material. • That's about it! Simple, useful and incredibly helpful; you will NOT need another conversational Russian book once you have started reading and studying this one! Focus on getting from zero to conversationally fluent, so you can: -Travel or live in Russia or any Russian speaking country without relying on Google Translate -Join Russian conversations with your Russian speaking coworkers, friends, or family members -Date Russian-speakers without embarrassing yourself -Stop getting passed over for jobs or promotions for less-qualified people who are bilingual We want you to feel confident while learning Russian; after all, there should never be a language barrier stopping you from traveling around the world and expanding your social circles! So look no further! Grab your copy of Conversational Russian Dialogues and start learning Russian right now!
Conversations In Exile
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Author : John Glad
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Conversations In Exile written by John Glad and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Literary Criticism categories.
In 'Conversation In Exile, ' John Glad brings together interviews with fourteen prominent Russian writers in exile, all of whom currently live in the United States, France, or Germany. Conducted between 1978 and 1989, these frank and captivating interviews provide a rich and complex portrait of a national literature in exile.
Russian Talk
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Author : Nancy Ries
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 1997
Russian Talk written by Nancy Ries and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Language and culture categories.
As one of the first Western ethnographers working in Moscow, Nancy Ries became convinced that talk is one crucial way in which Russian identity is constructed and reproduced. Listening to the grim stories people used to characterize their lives during perestroika, and encountering the florid pessimism with which Muscovites described the unraveling of Soviet governance, Ries realized that these dire tales played a crucial role in fabricating a sense of shared experience and destiny. While many of the narratives aptly depicted the chaotic social and political events, they also promoted key images of "Russianness" and presented Russian society as an inescapable realm of injustice, absurdity, and suffering. At the height of perestroika in the early 1990s, Moscow residents commonly used the phrase "complete ruin" to refer to the disintegration of Russian society, encompassing in that phrase the escalation of crime, the disappearance of goods from stores, the fall of production, ecological catastrophes, ethnic violence in the Caucasus, the degradation of the arts, and the flood of pornography. Ries argues that such stories became a genre of folklore consistent in their lamenting, portentous tone and their dramatic, culturally poignant details.
Conversations On The History Of Russia
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Author : Russia. [Appendix. - History & Politics.]
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1855
Conversations On The History Of Russia written by Russia. [Appendix. - History & Politics.] and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1855 with categories.
Everyday English Russian Conversations
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Author : Leonid Kossman
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Everyday English Russian Conversations written by Leonid Kossman and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Foreign Language Study categories.
In this practical guide for Russians learning American English, both languages appear side by side in typical real-life dialogues about banking, eating out, visiting the doctor, and much more.
White Nights And Dark Days A Conversation With St Petersburg Russia
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Author : Brian Kean
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-12-29
White Nights And Dark Days A Conversation With St Petersburg Russia written by Brian Kean and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-29 with categories.
Russia is a hot topic these days. Did they or didn't interfere in our elections in 2016? I won't answer that in my book, but, what I will do is give the reader the tools, even the skills, to make that decision for themselves. I have been living and working in Russia since 1994. This book is like a crash course on Russia and what makes Russia do what Russia does. The story does not unfold in a strict flow of time--it is my life and my thoughts and they appear here as they were needed to help me to better understand my "Russian journey," to answer the questions--what is Russia and why am I here?After graduating from high school in 1985, I learned Russian at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California and became a Russian linguist. In 1990. as a 22-year old student at Rutgers University, I was rambunctious and determined to change the world. Instead, I ended up in Leningrad--the Northern Capital of the Soviet Union. It was love at first site. Shortly after the failed coup in Moscow in August 1991, I returned and began my "life" in a Soviet-Russian context. I left again for graduate school at The School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. With a Master's in my hands, I was filled with the best intentions returning to help the struggling country survive the very difficult period of transition. Grants from the World Bank, Echoing Green and other funds fueled my vision and sure, my "two-cents" might have helped a bit; often it seems, though, that Russia was more helpful in my own survival. Having learned to think, feel, live and express myself in a post-Soviet world that was at times harsh and unforgiving, my 29 years in Russia have never been ones void of adventure.Despite having built major companies and leading brands in the post-Soviet space, I never set out to make lots of money like so many before and after me. My journey has been a love affair with a city that lured me to it since I was as young as ten. Those whispers of history called and called. Today, I am 53 years old and each day surviving Russia has been as unique as that first overcast evening at the Finnish border on June 15, 1990. There always seems to be a backdrop for everything in the country that just somehow makes you stop, take notice and say--Whoa, cool. I have survived three divorces, the death of both parents, grandmothers, the death of a brother and even the loss of a prematurely born child. I had a café called "The Brooklyn Bridge" practically stolen from me by the mafia and my own employees; and yet, here I am still trying to make the city a bit better, a bit more livable. My story is not a political one, however, but one about normal Russians who have crossed my path over the past 29 years. This story also does not delve into my professional accomplishments of the past 15 years (since 2005) despite the "amazing" level some of them have risen to. One thing that was of particular significance for me professionally, however, was the creation of Russia House in Davos during the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting (2016-2018). Russia was officially avoiding Davos and I kept the country present on this world stage by launching "my" version of Russia. "White Nights and Dark Days" has helped me answer the question so many Americans have asked since I first set out for Russia in 1994--"what the hell are you doing in Russia?" I have asked myself this same question countless times --it seems that I might have actually stumbled an answer. If you like to explore other cultures then this book is for you. If you want to learn how to succeed professionally in a foreign culture, give this a read. If you want to take a peak into a journey through a place and a time that few have written about, then "White Nights and Dark Days: A Conversation with St. Petersburg, Russia" is for you.This is a book about survival, about never giving up. It is a book about love.
Conversations With Gorbachev
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Author : Mikhail Gorbachev
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2012-08-14
Conversations With Gorbachev written by Mikhail Gorbachev and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-14 with Political Science categories.
Mikhail Gorbachev and Zdenek Mlynar were friends for half a century, since they first crossed paths as students in 1950. Although one was a Russian and the other a Czech, they were both ardent supporters of communism and socialism. One took part in laying the groundwork for and carrying out the Prague spring; the other opened a new political era in Soviet world politics. In 1993 they decided that their conversations might be of interest to others and so they began to tape-record them. This book is the product of that “thinking out loud” process. It is an absorbing record of two friends trying to explain to one another their views on the problems and events that determined their destinies. From reminiscences of their starry-eyed university days to reflections on the use of force to “save socialism” to contemplation of the end of the cold war, here is a far more candid picture of Gorbachev than we have ever seen before.
Conversations In Russian English And Russian Conversations Side By Side
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Author : Auke de Haan
language : en
Publisher: de Fryske Wrald
Release Date : 2023-08-05
Conversations In Russian English And Russian Conversations Side By Side written by Auke de Haan and has been published by de Fryske Wrald this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-05 with categories.
"Russian Conversations: Your Key to Speaking Fluent Russian" Embark on a captivating journey with "Russian Conversations". This guide is designed not only to make you a confident Russian speaker but also to make the learning process fun and engaging. By presenting English and Russian texts side-by-side, you gain the advantage of instant translations, making comprehension a breeze. Such parallel text methods have been scientifically proven to boost understanding and long-term retention. Dip into real-world conversations that reflect daily life scenarios in Russia. Whether it's a casual chat in a cafe or planning your travels across the country, our varied topics have you covered. Catering to both beginners and those revisiting the language, "Russian Conversations" meets you wherever you are in your learning journey. Beyond language, this book also offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Russian culture, inviting you to immerse yourself fully and embark on a genuine Russian adventure.