Before you is a self-taught Italian language, written by experienced authors and teachers Elena and Natalia Ryzhak. The self-teacher contains 20 lessons, built on the principle from simple to complex. Each lesson includes: grammar, vocabulary with translation and Russian transliteration, text or dialogue, as well as a variety of exercises aimed at developing speech skills. Starting from the 6th lesson, an interesting section on country studies "Getting acquainted with Italy" is offered. At the end of the book are the keys to the exercises and the Italian-Russian dictionary.