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 Dahl. A writer, ethnographer, and collector of folklore, he worked on his 4-volume work all his... life, and we have condensed it into a convenient format so that the "Explanatory Dictionary" can accompany you anywhere! The publication presents the vocabulary of the Russian language in all its diversity, with famous proverbs, sayings, and excerpts from folk songs as examples. 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 "er". This edition is aimed at everyone who wishes to touch the culture of their native language and learn a lot of new things.