"This... text actually teaches the student how to cope with practical Russian-English interpretation and translation problems which are becoming ever more important in today's global village."
       - Frank J. Miller, Columbia University

This practical book is designed for the advanced student, the professional, and the professional in training. It deals with problems of vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, style, delivery, and conference terminology.

The book also provides the advanced undergraduate student with a genuine source of nuances involved in Russian language and culture.

Among other things, the book includes short practice texts and lists of specialized vocabulary and common phrases useful in escorting delegations, planning schedules, making toasts, and numerous invaluable hints grounded in real world experience.

The author is a very experienced interpreter at the UN, who has worked with top Russian officials. She has a degree from Harvard University and has taught Russian language and literature at Columbia University as well as other schools. This edition of her book is a Russian translation of the text published by Focus Publishing.