The manual is a self-taught Chuvash language: in an accessible form it introduces the sound system, the basics of grammar and everyday, relevant vocabulary, organized according to the thematic principle. As illustrations of grammatical phenomena and lexical features of the Chuvash language, excerpts from poems, proverbs, anecdotes and dialogues related to real life situations are given. The allocated seats are also recorded on an audio disc, which can be purchased separately. Intended for a wide range of people starting and continuing to learn the Chuvash language.