: The original editions (published by "Academia") come with a bundled CD-ROM containing audio materials that are essential for the listening exercises integrated into the lesson structure.
: While designed for the basic level, it includes Unified State Exam (USE/EGE) format tasks integrated directly into the units, rather than just in a separate section at the end. This is meant to make the exam feel like a natural completion of the course rather than specialized "drilling".
The by V.G. Timofeev stands out for its specific focus on the realities of a globalized world, moving away from traditional "travel-and-hobbies" textbooks to cover contemporary scientific, social, and political themes.
