A course for students with elementary basic Russian (760 words). Each book has instructions and keywords in English and is equally suitable for self-study or use in a classroom.

The book contains short texts on a variety of discussion topics (artist, scientists, history, traditional stories, etc.) and will interest students of all ages. Besides reading practise, students can also develop their oral, written and grammar skills. They will also extend their vocabulary by making use of the additional exercises in each unit on picture descriptions, speaking and writing.

The books are well-illustrated, giving students an immediate understanding of the topics covered and every unit has a Russian-English glossary.