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The pocket Oxford Russian dictionary, Russian-English, compiled by Jessie Coulson ; English-Russian ; compiled by Nigel Rankin and Della Thompson

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The pocket Oxford Russian dictionary

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compiled by Jessie Coulson ; English-Russian ; compiled by Nigel Rankin and Della Thompson

Russian-English

Offers over 70,000 words and phrases, and over 120,000 translations -- Contains numerous illustrative examples of vocabulary in context; all common abbreviations and acronyms; pronunciation in the International Phonetic Alphabet; and guidance on constructions, complementation, and difficult points of grammar. Called "the most complete and succinct" lexicon of its type by The Times Literary Supplement, The Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary has long been a favorite of students, scholars, businesspeople, and travelers. Now this popular dictionary is available in a completely revised Second Edition. Providing the most up-to-date coverage of general vocabulary in both languages, this handy resource offers the perfect companion for reading and conversation. No other pocket dictionary can match its outstanding features: More than 70,000 words and phrases; emphasis on modern idioms and colloquial usage; numerous illustrative examples of vocabulary in context; all common abbreviations and acronyms; pronunciation in the International phonetic Alphabet; and guidance on constructions, complementation, and difficult points of grammar. Remarkably comprehensive, this new edition of an established classic provides an essential resource for students needing a handy guide to the Russian language