From a reader: If you're serious about learning Russian, and can't afford classes, this program's for you. It's a well organized program that really teaches the language, not just how to say "Hello", "Goodbye", and "Thank you". It has a colorful textbook with some games, a workbook, 2 supplemental books, and 4 tapes. It will take you all the way from the first letter of the alphabet to translating entire paragraphs. It is a very well made program.

 Collins Gem Russian Dictionary : Russian Russian
English English Russian (Collins Gem Series)

A reader from New Jersey said:
It is extremely difficult to find English/Russian/English dictionaries that help with pronunciation by also providing Russian words in non-Cyrillic text. Therefore, this dictionary is as good as any. 

 Russian I: Pimsleur Comprehensive

With Pimsleur Language Programs you don't just study a language, you learn it -- the same way you mastered English! And because the technique relies on interactive spoken language training, the Pimsleur Language Programs are totally audio -- no book is needed!

Pimsleur immerses you in the language from the very first lesson. By taking just 30 minutes a day, you can learn Russian at your convenience and in the comfort of your own home, car, or office. No books are required. This Traveler's Edition was developed so that you can hear, understand, and speak Russian on your trips
without difficulty. 

 Berlitz Russian

From the famous Berlitz language programs comes another audio cassette program to help readers learn Russian. Berlitz has always been a leader in the language learning field.

Easy Russian Phrase Book : Over 690 Basic Phrases
for Everyday Use (Dover Easy Phrase Books)

A reader said:   It's a very simple book. You have an English phrase and its translation including pronunciation tips. A good book if you know about Russian language. Not the best choice for beginners. Perhaps a good help for travelers. 

A guide to mastering Russian, organized by topic, features a dictionary of more than 1,400 terms, plus special ""Point to the Answer"" sections. 

Russian : A Complete Course for Beginners (Teach
Yourself Books)

Learning Russian is made even easier. This package is perfect for the beginner or those who want to build on existing skills. Features a phonetic pronunciation guide, a practical Russian vocabulary, cultural notes to put Russian language into social context, and more.

Travelers can learn the basic words and phrases they need in this introduction to Russian. The tapes and book cover meeting people, shopping, getting about, finding a place to stay, eating in a restaurant and doing business. 2 cassettes.

More than ever before, business people and holiday tourists are celebrating glastnost with increased travel in Russia. This traveler's aid is sure to be much in demand, offering some 1,500 phrases and 2,000 alphabetically listed words, shown in Cyrillic
and with pronunciations, and presented with translations to and from either
language.

Make your trip to Russia more rewarding by speaking the language. Handy, everyday phrases ensure you will be able to order a meal (and know what you're getting), buy just what you are looking for, book your accommodation, and mix with the locals. Includes detailed grammar and pronunciation guides.

 Russian in 10 Minutes a Day�

A book that is perfect for people who can't learn language. Great for visual learners as well. The book comes with stickers and flash cards.

A reader:   I found that learning a new languange is easies when learned as I did in school. This book has humorous full page color pictures of everyday life. The outside boarders of every page picks a list of single items from that page, and gives you the russian word, and the translitteration. I thought it was quite helpfull, and cute.

Make your trip to the Ukraine more rewarding by speaking the language. Handy, everyday phrases ensure you will be able to order a meal (and know what you're getting), buy just what you are looking for, book your accommodation, and mix with the locals. Includes detailed grammar and pronunciation guides.