As opposed to memorizing Russian phrases or forcing yourself to get through another dry Russian grammar or verb manual, this Dual Language Reader ("DLR") will keep you excited as you turn to the next page! This compilation features Charles Dickens' classic masterpiece: "A Christmas Carol" coupled with a New original Russian translation by native Russian speaker Veronika I. Livshits. Experience the magical story of Ebeneezer Scrooge & the Ghostly Encounters that change his life before Christmas Day, formatted in Russian & English!Stories compiled into our DLR format serve as an excellent tool to aid you in developing the ability to "think" in Russian. With the English text coupled with the corresponding Russian translation, you're able to comprehend, precisely, the ideas being conveyed. The key to mastering any foreign language is not only developing the ability to understand the mechanics of that language, but also developing the ability to "think" in that new language. A Dual Language Reader is an excellent tool for helping you to do exactly that!