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Sergei Ozhegov was a prominent Soviet lexicographer responsible for developing the widely-used *Dictionary of the Russian Language*. Published in 1949, this dictionary remains a foundational reference work for understanding and documenting the Russian language. It is particularly valuable for linguists, students, writers, and anyone seeking a comprehensive explanation of Russian vocabulary and its historical evolution.
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Sergei Ozhegov ranks #93 of 315 in the Lexicographer ranking, behind Johann Christoph Adelung, ahead of Alexander MacBain.
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How large was the first edition of Ozhegov's Russian dictionary?
The first edition of Slovar russkogo yazyka appeared in 1949 as a compact, single-volume explanatory dictionary. It contained roughly 50,000 words, making it more practical for everyday use than a large multi-volume reference.
How was Ozhegov connected to Dmitry Ushakov's dictionary?
Ozhegov worked on Dmitry Ushakov's four-volume Explanatory Dictionary of the Russian Language during the 1930s. That experience informed the smaller dictionary Ozhegov later prepared under his own name.
Who continued editing Ozhegov's dictionary after his death?
Linguist Natalia Shvedova became closely associated with its later revision and expansion. Many modern editions therefore bear both names, appearing as the Ozhegov and Shvedova dictionary.
Is Ozhegov's dictionary a translation dictionary?
No, it is a monolingual explanatory dictionary that defines Russian words in Russian. It also supplies information such as stress, grammar, and accepted usage, which makes it useful to native speakers and advanced learners.
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