A highly communicative approach to Intermediate Russian grounded in everyday culture and authentic texts Etazhi uses the communicative approach to advance students Russian proficiency from the Novice High Intermediate Low level of the ACTFL scale to an Intermediate Mid Intermediate High level. Designed for one academic year of instruction Etazhi engages students with highly relevant topics to internalize new vocabulary expand their grammatical reach and deepen their cultural understanding of Russian speakers. Chapters on Russian daily life travel dating and marriage clothing cuisine health and medicine education holiday traditions and careers are infused with humor and help students acquire the vocabulary and cultural nuance needed to discuss Russian literature culture and the arts. Hundreds of authentic texts photographs and illustrations gathered from across the Russian Federationincluding authentic material written by real people about their experiences in Russiashow the diversity of Russian speakers culture and society. Each of the six chapters contains approximately fifty exercises that help students practice the four basic language skillslistening speaking reading and writing.This textbook improves vocabulary and grammar while promoting deeper cultural competency preparing students to study abroad and providing a firm foundation for advanced courses. Special features includeAudio transcripts to aid in comprehension checks available for free on the Presss websiteA grammar reference with charts and tables including case and verb charts An extensive RussianEnglish glossaryOver 120 authentic photographs and handdrawn images by a Russian artistA sample of presentation materials and a sample exam for chapter one to aid instructors available for free on the Presss website