The Russian Word’s Worth by Michele Berdy
It is not the intention of this book to teach you a few Russian idioms. Instead, it’s a book that will provide you with the Russian context and sense. Our actions and thoughts are already linguistic; language permeates them. So, learning the language is necessary if you want to comprehend the Russians and ourselves. You’ll benefit from using this new book as you go.
The Russian Word's Worth by Michele Berdy
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American Michele Berdy writes a column for “The Moscow Times,” an English-language publication in Moscow. I read this newspaper, but I don’t think highly of it since its editorials and op-eds have a patronizing superiority complex about Russia. The columns collected in this book by Berdy, however, are distinct. They are energizing, and most of them are impartial and apolitical. She is a curious individual who enjoys exploring non-political linguistic discoveries. She does, however, approach the Russian language through an American lens, but she does so amicably and with fun. She pulls back a curtain to reveal the depths, complexity, and peculiarities of the Russian language.
It’s a lot of fun to read these writings by Michele Berdy from the Moscow Times. You gain knowledge of contemporary Russian society, Russian history, and the general psychology of Russians in addition to receiving a language lesson that is presented in a conversational format rather than a classroom exercise. It is a compilation of articles, so you can read a few pages at a time without worrying about losing the thread of the story. And I can guarantee that every essay will be interesting and express the subject with humour and vigour.
It’s a fantastic book for those studying Russian and trying to comprehend its intricacies, but it’s also enjoyable to read for native Russian speakers who want to learn more about their language and see how it’s taught with care and humour by someone for whom Russian is a second language. The author created a novel that is simple to read and entertaining since she has a thorough understanding of Russian culture and language.
