First There Was Coffee. Linguistic Myths, Verbal “Mistakes,” and Other Reasons to Lock Horns Over the Russian Language

 Svetlana Guryanova is a philologist, Russian language teacher, and author of the istoki_slova blog. Her book dispels common myths about the Russian language and exposes those who create false narratives about it. It also provides numerous counterarguments to pacify even the most fervent grammar pedants.
Using the latest linguistic research, the author discusses the past and present of the Russian language without resorting to dry, professional lectures.

Moscow: Bombora, 2024.