this is one of a series of dual language editions of Russian classics published in an inexpensive format by Mr. Vassiliev. The coöridination of the Russian and English translation is well done, and the text is very readable. The translations preserve the constructions of the original within the bounds of idiomatic English. If you have learned Russian as a reading language, the dual language format can be an excellent way to build your skills without constant recourse to a dictionary. I hope that the editor/publisher will continue this excellent series, and I am glad to see that he has already released volumes of Dostoevsky, Turgenev and Lermontov. Given the quality of this volume, I will not hesitate to purchase the rest of the series. I would love to see part one of Dead Souls in this format, if I may add my two cents.
PS, for anyone interested in reading the Russian classics, be sure to check out the excellent site conradish.net, which features full texts with every word linked to a dictionary entry.