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The Liden & Denz “I Love Russian” Textbook Series

I Love Russian (Я Люблю Русский Язык) is a modern, illustrated textbook series tailored for international students learning Russian. Designed with a focus on communicational learning, the series currently includes four books and e-books (ePub or PDF):




Student books

Each level aligns with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), ensuring a standardized learning experience. Every course book is accompanied by extensive original and authentic audio materials, accessible via smartphone or web browser. Written entirely in Russian, these textbooks are ideal for classroom use with groups or individual students. The book for beginners (A1) is also available as an interactive textbook on the Blinklearning platform, ideal for autonomous learners.

Teacher’s books

We recommend that teachers of Russian using our A1 or A2 textbooks purchase the corresponding teacher’s book. Each teacher’s book provides a structured overview of the student’s book, highlighting new vocabulary, grammar, key phrases, conversational topics, and can-do statements for each lesson to support effective lesson planning. Detailed teaching suggestions are included for every lesson, along with methods for presenting grammar and vocabulary and adaptable strategies for both stronger and weaker student groups.

The A2 teacher’s book additionally includes supplementary materials accessible via QR codes, such as warm-up activities, lead-ins, extra grammar and communication exercises, flashcards, and games. Both teacher’s books also contain answer keys, audio transcripts, grammar references, and a full set of formative lesson tests, as well as mid- and end-of-level assessments.

Keys for exercises

This illustrated answer booklet provides complete keys to all exercises in the I Love Russian textbooks, making it an essential companion for learners working independently or reviewing course content outside the classroom.

Designed for both self-study students and those wishing to consolidate their knowledge before moving to the next level, the booklet helps reinforce accuracy and boost learner confidence. 

Communicative approach

“I Love Russian” combines a clear structure with a communicative teaching approach, introducing grammar concepts through meaningful, real-life situations. This method encourages active use of newly learned skills, making language acquisition both practical and enjoyable.

“I love Russian” gives you

  • Clear explanations
  • Engaging exercises
  • Thoughtful texts that inspire discussion

Special Features

For levels A1 and A2, each unit includes:

  • A vocabulary list and self-study exercises (ideal for homework)
  • A concluding section called «Свобода слова» (Freedom of Speech), offering topics for discussion to enhance speaking skills

Additionally, all books provide illustrated grammar tables at the end for quick and easy reference.

Authored by Liden & Denz Teachers

This series was created by a team of experienced Russian language teachers at the Liden & Denz Intercultural Institute of Languages. It has been rigorously tested and refined in classrooms across our campuses, ensuring its effectiveness in real classrooms situations.




Special conditions for institutions, schools and bookstores/wholesalers

If you require our teaching material for your college, language school or any other training facility, contact us using this corporate registration form. If you are a bookstore or run a market place, please contact us using the same form. You will profit from special conditions for the whole book series.

Interactive A1 Beginner’s E-Book at Blinklearning

This solution is ideal for beginners of Russian who prefer to learn the language on their own, outside the classroom. The interactive beginner course can be used on any device/browser and offers the same content as the printed book. The various types of exercises are validated on the spot and results can be saved for future reference.







Testimonials about the Course book
Tatiana Vinitova Università degli adulti e anziani, Conegliano, Italy

To me “Я люблю русский язык” is a bright and lively modern complex studying tool, intended to develop all language competences.

Every text and practical task is meant to trigger communication with relevant grammar involved. The coursebook employs an original teaching method aimed at inspiring interest in the language and encouraging its active use.

What is also good about the book is that it entangles the topical, situational and cultural context of the studied language, in order to broaden the understanding of the country, its culture and everyday life.

Yelena Gedge University of Bristol

The textbook boasts a vibrant design and a wide range of lexical and grammar exercises, with a clear focus on enrichment of vocabulary.

For instance, I really liked the exercises aimed at broadening the vocabulary for beginners level. Grammar is represented in a schematic way, which will be complemented by teacher’s explanations at the lesson.

The extensive choice of exercises gives a lot of options for further revision and consolidation of material.

Larisa Šinjori Žiger Language School

Complex of study materials «Я люблю русский язык» (I love Russian) for beginner level is an exceptional resource for teaching Russian as a foreign language.

It’s up-to-date and timely, with a great variety of well-selected informative material that is very pleasant to use in the process of teaching Russian.

Yelena Gedge University of Bristol

The textbook boasts a vibrant design and a wide range of lexical and grammar exercises, with a clear focus on enrichment of vocabulary.

For instance, I really liked the exercises aimed at broadening the vocabulary for beginners level. Grammar is represented in a schematic way, which will be complemented by teacher’s explanations at the lesson.

The extensive choice of exercises gives a lot of options for further revision and consolidation of material.

Larisa Šinjori Žiger Language School

Complex of study materials «Я люблю русский язык» (I love Russian) for beginner level is an exceptional resource for teaching Russian as a foreign language.

It’s up-to-date and timely, with a great variety of well-selected informative material that is very pleasant to use in the process of teaching Russian.

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