Explanatory Dictionary of the Russian Language in Modern Spelling

Before you is a true treasure of Russian folk culture – the «Explanatory Dictionary of the Russian Language in Modern Spelling» by Vladimir Ivanovich Dal. The writer, ethnographer, and collector of folklore worked on his 4-volume edition throughout his life,... and we have condensed it into a convenient format so that the «Explanatory Dictionary» can accompany you anywhere! This edition presents the vocabulary of the Russian language in all its diversity, with examples including well-known proverbs, sayings, and excerpts from folk songs. The dictionary contains phrases found in Russian classical literature, and words whose meanings have drastically changed over time. The text is reproduced in modern orthography – without «yat», «izhitsa», and «yer». This edition is intended for anyone who wishes to touch upon the culture of their native language and learn a lot of new things.