Friend of Susan Kroll

This is a fantastic book discussing a wide range of cultural phenomena and the "little things" that native Russians take for granted, but a foreigner might be unaware of. Far more than a guide to Russian customs, this book also provides the Russian words and phrases that are important to know in relation to each topic.

The 1974 edition and the 2001 edition are significantly different. While very much out of date, the earlier edition makes for an interesting look at the culture of the later Soviet period.

The book would make a great textbook, alone or with "The Russian Context", in a class on Russian culture, but could also be incorporated into a Russian language class at any level.

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