Dictionary of Russian Proverbs and Sayings - Softcover

Mertvago, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0781804248 ISBN 13: 9780781804240

Publisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S., 1995

Synopsis

A comprehensive Russian-English sourcebook on Russian proverbs, this reference contains proverbs and their literal or free English translations. Ample cross-referencing for proverbs on related subjects is included, as is a handy English proverb index. The 1900 most common and important proverbs are marked by an asterisk.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

A comprehensive Russian- English sourcebook on Russian proverbs, this reference contains 5,543 Russian proverbs and their literal or free English translations. Ample cross-referencing for proverbs on related subjects is included, as is a handy English proverb index. This is a valuable reference and learning tool for scholars, linguists, translators, travelers, and anyone interested in Russia's rich and colorful history, literature and culture.

About the Author:

Peter Mertvago

About this edition

• Publisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0781804248
• ISBN 13: 9780781804240
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 477
• Editor: Mertvago Peter