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The Red Book of the Russian Language: A Dictionary of Rare Words and Archaisms
This landmark publication, subtitled "The Red Book of the Russian Language," represents a significant event in Russian lexicography. Compiled by Lyubov Vladimirovna Ryzhkova, the dictionary offers a scholarly yet creative approach to collecting obsolete and rare vocabulary.
Beyond its scientific novelty, the dictionary is distinguished by an extensive card index of literary examples. These range from ancient Russian literature to contemporary authors, many of which have not previously been used in such a capacity. The work includes references to rare and unique sources, notes on individual words, and an index of names.
Containing approximately several thousand outdated words and expressions, the dictionary also captures vocabulary from the Soviet era that has only recently entered the category of archaisms and is not yet recorded in other dictionaries. An introductory article discusses types of archaisms, their functions, and how obsolete vocabulary is replenished.
The dictionary is of practical value for researchers and general readers alike. It is addressed to teachers of secondary and higher education, philologists, literary scholars, writers, journalists, students, and a wide range of readers interested in the subject. It holds particular importance for foreign researchers—linguists, literary scholars, translators, historians, and ethnographers studying Russian culture.