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The Oxford Russian Dictionary offers a comprehensive look at both languages, it includes over 185,000 words and phrases and 290,000 translations. The dictionary provides exceptional coverage of regional Russian, British, and American dialects as well as of modern idioms and colloquial usage, with numerous illustrative examples. It also includes all common abbreviations and acronyms, such as DTP, ROM, AIDS, and others; helpful advice on difficult points of grammar; and pronunciation in the International Phonetic Alphabet for every English headword, an indispensable aid for Russian speakers. Unsurpassed in convenience and in comprehensive, reliable coverage, this new edition of The Oxford Russian Dictionary will be the first choice for students, teachers, translators, and anyone who needs to keep abreast of the Russian language as it is spoken.

All the latest vocabulary from 'hyperinflation' to 'multimedia' and from 'cash machine' to 'electronic security system'

Special emphasis has been given to current idioms and colloquial usage with thousands of examples to illustrate their use

The latest business, computing, and specialist vocabulary is included along with common abbreviations and acronyms

The dictionary works under the powerful SlovoEd application engine from Epocware/Paragon Software (SHDD) with easy-to-use interface, rapid access, precise translations and unique compression technology.

Two industry leaders have combined their efforts to provide a brilliant, ultimate solution for your translation and reference needs.

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