Matreshka is an audio magazine for intermediate and advanced learners created to increase your Russian fluency while teaching you about life and culture in Russia. It is designed to build on and expand your confidence with Russian language, presenting vocabulary and phrases in meaningful and motivating content. What you will find inside:* Many interesting articles about Russia, its culture, people, places and history. Matreshka brings the Russian language to life! 1. 3 reasons to visit the Red Square 2. The temple of all religions 3. Russian wedding traditions 4. Top 10 stereotypes about Russians that are true 5. Russian salad and its mysterious recipe 6. What Russians eat for breakfast 7. Can a Russian egg cost millions? 8. Samovar and its history 9. Traditional Russian headdress kokoshnik * Bilingual glossary for every article for quick reference. Within each article new vocabulary is presented in boldface, with their translations in the margins. This allows you to learn the meaning of any unfamiliar words immediately. * Audio for every article recorded by a native speaker, so you will not only see how the Russian language is written but also hear how it sounds. Each article has TWO audios: in slow speed and normal speed. Matreshka is used by educators and students of all ages to increase Russian fluency naturally and effectively. Using this as a complement to classroom study or a self-study guide, you will quickly develop vocabulary and improve your listening skills. Learn Russian language and discover Russian culture through reading!