Contains newspaper material such as news and articles, as well as texts for independent reading in both Russian and English.
Helps to understand & study the art of translating the language used in Russian and English newspapers and periodicals.
Contains a huge collection of information material on important current events that have had an impact not only on India but also on the international community.
Meanings of important words and phrases have been discussed in detail.
Each chapter has a set of exercises for students to complete.
Keys to the exercises have been provided.
Conjugation of irregular verbs and a large number of perfective verbs has been given.
Helpful grammar tips are provided.
In each chapter there are special texts designed for independent reading. Each paragraph of these texts has been translated into Russian and English.
This book is for anyone who would like to master the skills of newspaper translation from Russian into English and vice versa.
Nastoyashchiye Vremena is not only a useful source of knowledge but also a guide to a systematic approach to translation.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dr. Rajendra Malhotra has an impressive career as a teacher, interpreter, and translator with specialised expertise in the Russian language. He has served as Senior Lecturer in Russian at the School of Foreign Languages, Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence, and as Associate Professor of Russian and the Officiating Head of the Department of Foreign Languages at the National Defence Academy in Khadakwasla, Pune. With an extensive career spanning over three decades in the Russian language, Dr. Malhotra has an in-depth knowledge of translating scientific and technical texts, official documents, manuals, contracts, etc. from Russian into English and vice versa. His linguistic skills have been employed in providing interpretation services to various Russian delegations during their visits to the Air Headquarters and other IAF units. He has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences in collaboration with various institutions and government agencies.
Rajendra Malhotra has also compiled a two-volume English-Russian Thematic Dictionary, a comprehensive resource covering vocabulary Dr from various fields in which a Russian interpreter or translator may work. The dictionary contains over 100,000 key words, phrases and collocations in English, Russian and Romanised Hindi, with clear examples and practical sentences.
Dr. Suman Beniwal holds an M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Russian from the Centre of Russian Studies, JNU. She has been teaching Russian for the last six years. She is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies, University of Delhi. Prior to Joining DU, she taught Armed Forces personnel at the School of Foreign Languages, Ministry of Defence. She has been conducting Russian courses of M.Phil, M.Α., Β.Α. Interpretership, Intensive Advanced Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Certificate of Proficiency.
Dr. Suman Beniwal has presented research papers in various conferences in India and abroad. She has published papers in reputed national and international journals. She has participated in training programmes on 'Methodology of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language In India and abroad. She has also contributed towards creating the e-moudules for the M.A Programme (Russian) of SOFL, IGNOU.
Excerpts from some of the reviews of Nastoyashchiye Vremena
Nastoyashchiye Vremena is an invaluable guide, offering a comprehensive collection of real-world materials straight from the headlines. This book teaches to master the nuances and grapple with real world news vocabulary, sentence structures, and cultural references.
- Air Commodore Akshay Bishnoi
Nastoyashchiye Vremena is more than just a textbook; it's a dynamic training ground for mastering the art of Russian and English news translation.
- Air Commodore Lalit Mohan Joshi (Retd)
Nastoyashchiye Vremena will sharpen your accuracy, hone your ability to convey complex ideas faithfully and idiomatically, It's your launchpad to becoming a skilled and confident translator.
- Col Seema Mishra
Nastoyashchiye Vremena is an excellent resource for language enthusiasts and aspiring translators. This meticulously crafted book spans two decades of curated newspaper materials in Russian and English, providing a comprehensive understanding of language nuances in news and articles.
