RUSSIAN a language map is packed with the most essential words and phrases youll need, and brilliantly organized so you can find what you want at a glance. You can shop for souvenirs, buy tickets to the world-famous Moscow Circus and order meals, entirely in Russian! "Please (pah-zhahl-oos-tah) and thank you (spah-see-bah) will become second nature as you make your way around Russia - from The Hermitage in Saint Petersburg to the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow to Lake Baikal and a ride on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Now with a new section, Phone, Mail and Internet, youll have the words for laptop, tablet, SIM card and more. You won't miss a beat sharing your stories online with friends and family. Finding an internet café, free wifi, or an adapter for your mobile devices is so much easier. Make "RUSSIAN a language map" your travel companion take it everywhere you go and all your language needs are covered!**Hundreds of words and phrases youll need most.**Divided into key categories such as Asking Questions, Dining Out, Meeting People, Shopping, Telephone, Internet, Sightseeing, Transportation and much more.**Unique snap-open and fold design.**Pronunciation is easy with simple phonetics.**Ultra-thin (barely 1/8 thick) and light-weight (under two ounces).**Laminated for durability.**Folds up like a map to slip easily into your pocket or bag.**Full color, original artwork.**Special section to quickly decipher the Russian alphabet.**Russian is an official language in Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. Russian is an important secondary language in many countries ranging from Armenia to Uzbekistan. Russian is also an official language of the United Nations, the World Health Organization and many international organizations. AMAZINGLY COMPLETEI have these laminated Language Maps in Russian, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Italian. My main point in this review is how wonderful and valuable these laminated Language Maps really are. All the basic meeting people things you want for travel communication and more information than I have used on many trips. It is a language learning course in itself.- Thomas W, Customer, United StatesCONVENIENT + DURABLEThis contains all the essentials that you might need while traveling. It has a plastic coating around it so it can easily be wiped clean in case something is spilled on top of it or it starts raining/snowing.- Hope H, Customer, United StatesExcellent and very handy item. Useful for commonly used phrases and word translations. I like the fact that it is laminated and therefore more durable. I give it high marks and recommend it to any student of Russian or traveler to Russia.- Customer, United StatesThe folder format is broken down into convenient categories. The protective covering on the folder makes it very durable. I will certainly take this on our upcoming cruise on the Volga from St Petersburg to the Black Sea. Probably 90% of what I need for day to day communication is on the language map. A great idea!- Frances M, Customer, CanadaVERY USEFULA very nice touch are the illustrations, based on the real Russian culture. Take this map with you on your first voyage to Russia, read it on your flight there and you will see, this little bit of knowledge of the language will make a lot of a difference to the people you meet! And it is always a very appreciated gift for special occasions.- Michaela, Customer, United States | Russian A Language Map by KRISTINE K. KERSHUL, Paperback | Indigo Chapters