Russian Swear Words: A Systematic Guide to Fluent Russian Swearing

by Vovan Otradniy

Open up your average Russian slang dictionary or a book on swearing. It's probably packed full of words, despite the poor organization. However, as any native Russian speaker will tell you, 80% of those words are hardly used. Other books are funny but of little practical value when it comes to actually understanding and mastering swearing in Russian. This book is different in that it presents an organized, precise system that will enable you to swear using words that are actually used. Most Russian swear words come from just a few base words; if those can be mastered, the whole logic of swearing in Russian can be understood. Explanations, labeled stress, grammar and plenty of examples inside. Ability to read Russian is required.

60 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2010

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book itself is put together in an at times laughable way, but the information IS useful, simple and straightforward. There are almost no explanations of grammar, but if you have a halfway decent knowledge of the language it should all be pretty clear. It took me about an hour and a half in a coffee shop to get through. If I hadn't been wiping away tears through half of it, it could have gone faster.

[Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good, exactly what it promises. Clear focus on a few key words that you can build on for the key moments you need them.