Like many other Slavic languages, Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, writing introduced upon the evangelization of Russia by monks Cyril and Method, hence its name. Understanding this new mode of writing and this language will open doors of Russian culture, whose influence unquestionably radiates much of Eastern Europe. The texts that form the basis of your present learning Russian as spoken today and you discover, often with a touch of humor, everyday life, literature, history and the peculiarities of the Russian character. Over the 100 lessons, you gain the knowledge to communicate in everyday life: match and call you speak, ask questions, explain ... So you'll get by with ease in the most diverse situations of life in Russia. The recordings of all lessons and translation exercises are available separately. Interpreted by Russian comedians, they will be a valuable asset to your learning. They bear the title: Русский 4 Audio CD (9782700512830) or 1 mp3 CD (9782700512915)