I have learned now how to speak Russian and have inspired friends to do the same. My church is preparing for a mission trip soon and I feel fairly confident that I can get where I need to get in Moscow or at least ask directions. The tapes are very well-paced and I highly recommend them.
From Amazon.com
College bookstore has lower price
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The 1999 (more recent) edition was available @ my college bookstore for a few dollars less than Amazon's price. My initial impression of the book/tapes is good. The tapes are recorded "in Russia" by actual Russian subjects. The result is a good impression of how to pronounce the words/phrases.