This edition of the Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary is derived from the acclaimed Oxford Russian Dictionary, including up to date vocabulary from all areas of life today. It also includes a guide to Russian and English grammar, extra help with letter-writing, and an ultra-clear, user-friendly layout for easy access. Language is now studied in the context of its culture, so there is a supplement giving lively and useful information on life in the Russian-speaking world. - political institutions, educational systems, the media, key dates, and festivals. Portable, compact, and affordable, the Pocket Oxford Russian Dictionary is ideal for school, the office, and lower university level. This dictionary includes 6 months' access* to Oxford's premium Russian / English online dictionary service, Oxford Language Dictionaries Online, so you can find accurate translations and extra resources wherever you are. The site is regularly updated with the latest new words and meanings from Oxford's modern languages research programme, the Oxford Languages Tracker. You can also hear audio pronunciations and improve your language skills with online cultural notes, guides to writing, and much more. *Terms and conditions apply; please see www.oxforddictionaries.com/access for information.