Russian dictations for foreign students: elementary and basic levels.The present book is designed for foreign students who begin to learn Russian with a teacher or without his help. It can also be used as a supplement to develop the audition and writing skills. The proposed system of dictations makes it possible for he foreign students to understand and write down the text by listening to it. The book contains two parts: the first part is designed for the teacher and the second part is for the students. 46 units of the book help to develop the audition skills. CD with texts is added.