Signification
A short version of a text.
Contexte culturel
The 'изложение' is one of the three main types of Russian language exams, alongside 'диктант' (dictation) and 'сочинение' (essay). It tests 'receptive-productive' skills. There is a strong tradition of 'реферирование' (abstracting) in Soviet science, where 'краткое изложение' was a formal requirement for any research to be disseminated. Websites like 'Briefly.ru' are cultural phenomena in Russia, providing 'краткие содержания' for thousands of books, used by almost every student. In Russian business culture, providing a 'краткое изложение' at the start of a long presentation is seen as a sign of respect for the senior partner's time.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'изложение' is neuter. This is a common mistake for learners who assume all nouns ending in 'e' are masculine or feminine.
Don't be too creative
In a formal 'изложение', do not add your own opinions. It is meant to be an objective summary of the source material.
Signification
A short version of a text.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'изложение' is neuter. This is a common mistake for learners who assume all nouns ending in 'e' are masculine or feminine.
Don't be too creative
In a formal 'изложение', do not add your own opinions. It is meant to be an objective summary of the source material.
Use for Listening Practice
Try to listen to a 1-minute Russian clip and write a 'краткое изложение'. It is the best way to bridge the gap between A2 and B1 levels.
The 'Briefly' Shortcut
If you are talking to Russian students, mentioning 'Briefly.ru' will immediately make you sound like an insider who knows the struggle of Russian literature classes.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective.
У меня есть кратк___ изложение этой статьи.
The noun 'изложение' is neuter, so the adjective must end in '-ое'.
Which word is best for a school task where you rewrite a story shorter?
Завтра мы будем писать ...
'Изложение' is the specific term for this school exercise.
Match the Russian phrase with its English context.
Match the following:
These are the most common pairings for the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
— Ты читал всю книгу? — Нет, только ... (краткое изложение).
The phrase remains in the Accusative case, which for neuter inanimate nouns is the same as the Nominative.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesУ меня есть кратк___ изложение этой статьи.
The noun 'изложение' is neuter, so the adjective must end in '-ое'.
Завтра мы будем писать ...
'Изложение' is the specific term for this school exercise.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the most common pairings for the phrase.
— Ты читал всю книгу? — Нет, только ... (краткое изложение).
The phrase remains in the Accusative case, which for neuter inanimate nouns is the same as the Nominative.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is the most direct translation for a summary of a text or speech.
Yes, though 'краткое содержание' is slightly more common for plots.
You can say 'излагать кратко' or 'делать краткое изложение'.
It is neutral to formal. It's safe to use in an office or a classroom.
Краткие изложения.
Usually no. For a biography, use 'краткая биография'.
Yes, especially in schools to refer to the specific writing task.
A 'конспект' is usually bullet points or rough notes; an 'изложение' is a cohesive text.
Use the Genitive case: Краткое изложение (чего?) статьи.
Very common. Look for 'Дайджест' or 'Краткое изложение событий'.
No, for a recipe, use 'описание' or 'инструкция'.
Usually yes, but it can refer to a spoken summary as well.
Expressions liées
вкратце
similarbriefly
суть дела
similarthe heart of the matter
краткое содержание
synonymshort content / plot summary
тезисы
specialized formtheses / bullet points
аннотация
specialized formabstract / blurb
