This popular self-taught teacher has established itself as a simple and effective manual intended for a Russian-speaking audience. It has everything you need to learn Italian "from scratch" to a continuing level (B1): pronunciation basics, consistent explanations of grammar, necessary vocabulary, a lot of important and interesting information about Italy and Italians. A clear lesson structure and a consistent course program, many exercises for practice (with keys) will help you learn to confidently communicate in Italian, read and write in Italian and understand Italian by ear. The course is suitable for students of the language "from scratch" and those wishing to repeat key grammar and basic vocabulary, to systematize knowledge about the language. It is intended both for independent classes and for students of Italian in courses or with a teacher.