Title: Not "advanced" enough
Product review: I ordered this dictionary because I needed a "paper" dictionary to use during a written translation test. I generally use electronic dictionaries, but only paper references are permitted during this exam. Since I am fluent in both English and Russian, I mainly need this dictionary to provide me with deeper knowledge, secondary meanings and idioms. I checked a number of entries and in every instance the English provided was too basic and often the most obvious translation of a word. For a professional linguist, this dictionary is inadequate. For a student of Russian, in the first 2-4 years of study, it should suffice. Most colleagues have recommended the Katzner, but unfortunately the most recent edition is old! So much has happened in the Russian language since 1994. What are they waiting for? There is a clear need on the market for either a new edition of the Katzner or a new dictionary altogether.
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