The Russian Language Today - 9780415142564

Taylor & Francis

The first major analysis in English of the dramatic changes which have occurred in the Russian language at the end of the 20th century. > \nThe Russian Language Today provides the most up-to-date analysis of the Russian language. The Russian language has changed dramatically in recent years, becoming inundated by new words, mainly from American English. The authors focus on the resulting radical changes in Russian vocabulary and grammar.\nSupported throughout by extracts from contemporary press and literary sources, this is a comprehensive overview of present-day Russian and an essential text for all students of the Russian language. > Preface, List of abbreviations of newspapers and journals PART 1 1 Lexical development in the Soviet period 2 Lexical development during perestroika and in the post-Soviet period PART 2 3 Word formation 5 Name changes Introduction and historical overview 6 The state of the language, Bibliography and further reading > \n'This book will be usef.