Suggests that teaching of Russian phonology and morphology be based on the twelve vowel-units and twenty consonant-units that are the basis of conventional Russian spelling. Paradigms of inflected words should be presented in terms of stems plus endings. (CHK)

Problems and methods of teaching practical stylistics to students of Russian are discussed. (RM)

The leading article of the 1974 volume of this periodical reflects the development of the "general education" school in the USSR and the position of Russian in the ethnic schools. Various articles deal with problems of lexicography and teacher training for the ethnic schools. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Introduces the 1974 volume of the Slovak periodical Rustinar (for teachers of Russian), discussing its scope, content and purpose. Essays on language theory, stylistics, language teaching and the defining of teaching goals are reviewed. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Hints are given on the methodical preparation of tapes and on their design and utilization. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes in detail one use of the computer in Russian language instruction: the system which is in operation at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. (PMP)

Includes literary analysis of several works of major Russian writers. (HK)

Abridged version of Tolstoy's story, "A Shark," is used for reading and listening comprehension tests. The tests stress correct pronunciation, accent, and memorization of phrases. (HK)

The article shows that Russian syntax and word formation should receive more attention in language instruction, and suggests a functional approach as opposed to a taxonomic presentation in teaching syntax. Examples are given to show that the facts of underlying syntactic relationships should be incorporated into a teaching grammar. (CLK)