Part I: Getting Started.

Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Russian.

Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Russian Grammar and Numbers.

Chapter 3: Zdravstvujtye! Privyet! Greetings and Introductions.

Part II: Russian in Action.

Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk.

Chapter 5: Making a Fuss about Food.

Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy.

Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town, Russian-Style.

Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation and Sports.

Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone and Sending Mail.

Chapter 10: Around the House and at the Office.

Part III: Russian on the Go.

Chapter 11: Planning a Trip.

Chapter 12: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, and More.

Chapter 13: Staying at a Hotel.

Chapter 14: Money, Money, Money.

Chapter 15: Where Is Red Square? Asking Directions.

Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Pick Up Russian Quickly.

Chapter 18: Ten Favorite Russian Expressions.

Chapter 19: Ten Russian Holidays to Remember.

Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Russian.

Chapter 21: Ten Things Never to Say or Do in Russia.

Part V: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Verb Tables.

Appendix B: Mini-Dictionary.

Appendix C: Answer Key.

Appendix D: On the CD.

Index.