Ukrainian: a comprehensive grammar. Stefan M. Pugh and Ian Press. Routledge Grammars. 1999 Ukrainian: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Ukrainian grammar. It presents an accessible description of the standard language, concentrating on the patterns of use today. The authors have consulted a great number of sources, in addition to a wide range of native speakers. The result is the first reference grammar of Ukrainian published outside the Ukraine, which will be a useful work of reference for many years. The volume is organized to enable students of the language to find the information they seek quickly and easily, and to promote a thorough understanding of Ukrainian grammar. It presents the complexities of the language in a systematic and user-friendly form.