Everyone ought to know some Russian. Just as educated people once felt a need to know Latin, nowadays it is Russian which we cannot afford to ignore. Whether you find Russia exciting or frightening, simply take a passing interest in that vast country, or prefer to think only of the great works of Russian nineteenth century literature, an understanding of the language and culture of the world's largest state is undeniably important.
An excerpt from "hugo - Russian In Three Months - Simplified Language Course - Nicholas J. Brown".