This tutorial will help readers to master the basics of the Norwegian language on their own without the help of a teacher. In this book you will find the rules of reading and pronunciation, the most important grammar topics, and also learn the basic Norwegian tenses. The material in the manual is presented as clearly and accessible as possible, it is well remembered due to the large number of examples with widely used vocabulary.For the successful consolidation of the topic covered, exercises with answers are given. You can also use useful applications and Norwegian-Russian and Russian-Norwegian dictionaries.The manual is intended for a wide range of people learning the Norwegian language, and primarily for those who study independently.