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Imagine reading “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” in Russian – and understanding every page

“Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” (in Russian: “Алиса в Стране чудес”, orig. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland) by Lewis Carroll – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the B1 (intermediate) level. You don't need to know every word. You understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You simply read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • A curious girl named Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole into the whimsical world of Wonderland.
  • She encounters a bizarre cast of characters, from the White Rabbit to the enigmatic Cheshire Cat and the tyrannical Queen of Hearts.
  • Alice navigates nonsensical rules and illogical events, constantly changing size, until she defies the Queen's authority and awakens from her dream.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% grounded in scientific research on language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy the learning process.

  • Read without interruption: Translations of the most difficult words are found in the margin of each page – you don't have to break away from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
  • Reinforce what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the B1 level – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your commute, in line, or whenever you have a moment.
  • Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.

Matched to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to the B1 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at the B1 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is right for you.

About the author

Lewis Carroll

Author

Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) was the pen name of Charles Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician and logician. He invented the story of Alice during a boat trip, to entertain a real little girl named Alice Liddell.


Sophie Stay-Maggot

Translator and editor

Sophie Stay-Maggot works on English notes for Russian fiction in the graded series. She balances literary archaism with the labelled CEFR level, sometimes marking a form as “recognition only” so readers are not asked to produce it too early. She pays extra attention to names, patronymics, and diminutives that carry social information.

Customer Reviews

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SofaSurfer_85 2026-01-20
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Most of us cjeck our progress the way a beginner guitarist does polishing oje chord change ubtil ut's perfect when the reap test is playinb a whole song through with a friend wtong notes and all. So try thos with the reader: finish a story withiut reaching for the dictionary then retell it aloud in a few plain sentences, and if you van do that even while fumblung endings like "в Москве" and в Москву, youre genuinely at G1 because Cyrollic no longer slows you down and covnates like ресторан feel like pittle gifts. My partner who grew up gearing Russian every day grinnrd when I retold the zevond story at the kitchdn table mistaies znd all and that grin told me more than any score would. Dont wxpect to keep up with fast conversation or newspaper editorials yet, but you'll ge playijg real songs, and that's s lovely place to be.

Katya_Keys 2026-04-29
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Cases finally clicked!

RetiredRN_UK 2026-06-02
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"Ага So fhats how it works! moments.

Kpop_Crush_2004 2026-06-08
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It's almost like reading Entlish now, the stories just fliw.

VolgaFlowsCode 2026-09-23
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I used to find the shift from A2's predictabke patterns to B1's more fluid case usage incredibly frustrating, but this Russian graded reader clearly demonsrrates hpa new vocabulary and slightly longsr sentences integratr these complexities without overwhelming the English-speaking learner. It's an efficient wzy to internalize how meaning builds across clauses, which is crucial for moving beyond simple exchanges with cllleagues; today, read one chapter focusing solely on understanding the main points, not every single word.

Pages108
Chapters12
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788384561980
ISBN (Paperback)9788384561997
Published2026-07-17

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About Russian (the language of this book)

Where Russian is spoken

Russian is an official language of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, and is widely used in Ukraine, Central Asia, and the Baltic states. It remains a lingua franca in much of the post-Soviet space.

How many people speak it

Russian has roughly 150 million native speakers and on the order of 250 million total users, including second-language speakers across the former Soviet sphere and diaspora.

Grammar and structure

Russian is a Slavic language with three genders, six cases, and aspectual verb pairs. Flexible word order expresses information structure; verbs agree with the subject in person and number. Motion verbs with prefixes and palatalization patterns are notable learning areas.