501 Russian Verbs Barron's

501 Verbs

by Thomas R. Beyer Jr.

Here is a fine quick-reference source for language students, teachers, and translators. The 501 most commonly used Russian verbs are listed in table form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all tenses, identified by English infinitive forms. Verbs are both regular and irregular, and are presented alphabetically for easy reference in the Cyrillic alphabet. Added material related to verbs and verb usage is also presented, including lists of hundreds more regular verbs, idiomatic verb usage, and more.

Genres: Reference, Language, Russia, Nonfiction, Dictionaries, Textbooks

592 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1992

Reviews

[Shinabhat Maneerin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suddenly thought about this book without apparent reason, it kind of flashed into my mind or something.

One of the most valuable book during my Junior-Senior year a couple years ago.

A 'Verb Bible' for all those who study Russian, students and interested individuals alike, A MUST HAVE, I MUST SAY AND THUS, I MUST INSIST.

I recall carrying the book on my back, riding my bicycle to almost everywhere I went during the time; cafe, Chamchuri 9, the Central Library, back to U-Center Dorm and so on, finding the places to do the tons load of 'домашнее задание' (read : domashneye zadaniye / meaning : homework) provided by my beloved and respected lecturers of the time; Draiza and Maxim.

Now, the book must be buried somewhere in some forgotten crate somewhere in my house, or god knows where, but I definitely know one thing; it is undoubtedly not in a good shape.

I utilized the book, I opened and reopened it countless times until the book tore itself apart to pieces,barely resembled its former self.

[Marisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good reference for Russian learners. Unfortunately, the older edition that I own does not have examples/idioms/etc, but I believe the new version (pictured above) does. This book is useful for beginner and elementary learners. At the intermediate level and above, best to refer to multitran.ru, which not only lists all the conjugations, but also helps with idioms and verb-prefixes.

[Laura Wetsel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Russian verbs can be tricky. You'll want to have this around, especially if you are at a beginner-intermediate level.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very thorough and covers a wide variety of verbs. I can count on one hand the verbs which I have so far needed which I could not find in here. It includes lots of information regarding conjugations and forming non-verb forms from the verbs. I will continue to refer to this book as I continue to learn the language.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book for beginners, both my son and I have found this book to be extremely useful.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was absolutely riveting. I simply could not put it down. Written in a high modernist-minimalist-deconstructionist style, the narrative moves seamlessly from one scene to the next, leaving one breathlessly awaiting the devestating finale, which I will not give away, but suffice to say, it begins with a Я...

[Joe Wisniewski · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the orgainzation of this book. Verbs of motion is where the "rubber meets the road" in terms of Russian verbs. Alphabetic sorting probably makes the most sense, but having the verbs of motion all together would be nice.

[mirbass · Rating 3 out of 5]

Handy reference overall, especially for beginners & intermediates. A few mistakes, however (most notably with the formatting for the ever-so-important, быть), & more verbs would be a helpful addition.

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Verbs. And how they conjugate. Very handy, I just wish it would have more verbs.

[Joseph D'Aquisto · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good language learning resource

[Mila · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best reference book for Russian learners

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains 501 Russian verbs.

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the best! It made a difficult language MUCH easier! I just wish they would issue a 501 Czech Verbs edition.

[Andres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book for Russian learners, from basic to advance level.