A 27-page resource to help prepare for A-level Russian written exam. The resource contains: *possible essay questions, *character description with an extensive quotes bank to back up the description and to help with analysis of the 3 main characters - Khlestakov, the mayor, and judge. Character description includes: -background, -character, -appearance, -their relationship with other characters. *A separate analysis and quotes on the town of N and collective image of the local authorities (чиновники).

This 33-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Life in the city, life in the suburbs’ of one of the 4 topics - Moscow and Saint Petersburg: changes in the life of a big city/Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города / studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice a variety of texts to cover the topic: *a typical Moscow resident *what lif is like for elderly citizens *environmental issues in St-Petersburg green innovations *pros and cons of life in a big city *transport (3d transport ring road) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, inference exercises a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs) The texts can also be used to practise translation skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, environmental issues, transport, economic development.

This 32-page workbook covers subtheme 2 ‘Mass culture’ (music, circus, ballet)’ of one of the 4 topics -Political and artistic culture in Russian-speaking world/Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире/ studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. the history of circus, issue of animals in a circus, should music be censored, ballet in Russia, surveys analysis on music preferences in Russian speaking countries.) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion gerund and participles practice comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, a variety of vocabulary exercises The texts can also be used to practise translation skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of mass culture in Russian-speaking countries.

This 30-page workbook covers subtheme 1 ‘Mass Media(freedom of expression, printed and digital media, influence of media on society and politics)’ of one of the 4 topics -Political and artistic culture in Russian-speaking world/Политическая и художественная культура в русскоязычном мире/ studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice a variety of texts to cover the topic (e.g. the future of printed press, influence of media on young people, popularity of different media channels, most well-paid Russian video bloggers, public trust in different media, use of the Russian language in other countries, popular programmes on TV, etc.) infographics and survey results to enable further discussion comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, a variety of vocabulary exercises The texts can also be used to practise translation skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of media and media in Russian-speaking countries…

This 24-page workbook covers subtheme 3 ‘Homelessness, crime’ of one of the 4 topics - Moscow and Saint Petersburg: changes in the life of a big city/Москва и Санкт-Петербург: изменения в жизни большого города / studied at A-level. The document contains: essential vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice survey graphs a variety of texts to cover the topics: *Moscow’s new parks *Moscow City - business district rubbish recycling *pollution *what do the citizens consider to be the biggest environmental issues and what they would change one person’s fight for a better environment comprehension questions and questions for further discussion, -true/false questions inference exercises a variety of vocabulary exercises (word search, synonyms, translation, matching pairs) The texts can also be used to practise translation and listening skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the topic of urban life, environmental and social issues and economic development.

This Complete Revision & Practice Workbook is full of revision and practice for the Edexcel Russian GCSE course. 130 pages. It contains useful vocab list for all 5 required themes with subtopics, a variety of excercises and grammar notes, as well as exam-style questions, which cover the reading, translation and speaking skills needed for the exam. Learners will also benefit from mock exam tasks for wrtitten examination (shorter and longer essays questions and translation tasks - English into Russian) and speaking examination (10 picture based tasks with sample answers and 10 role play speaking cards). The book is rounded off with a complimentary 20-page translation activities pack (sentences and short exam-style texts for translating from Russian into English and vice versa). Answers to most practice questions are included to enable self-study. Although the book was developed in line with GCSE requirements, it is appropriate for any learners studying Russian towards A2 level and looking to expand and practise their vocabulary on such topics as family, hobby, free time, workday routine, the world around us, travelling, city, village, local area, school, education, future plans, the world around us, global issues, environment. A few small sections of this book are available separately on our store, including a free Sample GCSE speaking card.