The principal aim of Streetwise Russian is to provide a glimpse into Russian slang at the dawn of the 21st century. This book is not designed for students who are just beginning their journey into the Russian language and culture, but rather for students who have a good foundation in Russian — normally accomplished in one to two years of formal Russian study. Nevertheless, beginning students with limited Russian proficiency can benefit from the contextual examples, colloquial expressions, and cultural notes in the book.
