Learning Russian is an exciting challenge-even saying "hello" (____________) and "goodbye" (__ ________) seems daunting! Whether you're planning a trip to Russia or adding a valuable second language to your resume, this book is just what you need. Julia Stakhnevich, a native Russian speaker, will help you to: Recognize and read Cyrillic letters Pronounce Russian words like a native Ask for directions, order dinner, and conduct business Hold your own in a conversation Inside, you'll find step-by-step lessons in vocabulary, grammar, and conversation-and the companion CD provides beneficial practice to perfect your accent. With The Everything Learning Russian Book with CD, you'll see how much fun learning Russian can be! Julia Stakhnevich, Ph.D., was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. She received her doctorate from the University of Mississippi and teaches English, Linguistics, and Russian at Bridgewater State College. She is a member of the American Association of Applied Linguistics and the International Society for Language Study. She lives in Bridgewater, MA.