wish me luck...

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So I was referred here by the russia_love community.... I don't have much actual experience with Russia, except a real and unfulfilled interest.
This past September a friend and I decided to learn Russian. I thought it would be easy since I have some experience with Greek(kindergarten level, I assure you. less, even.) and he has a good work ethic. We learned the alphabet within days, it was easier for me but he was better at it because he studied far more. And naturally the independant study dissolved into nothingness within the month. It's hard/impossible to study together because we are 3000 miles apart(Cali versus N.Carolina) and also because his coursework and my location prevent us from taking actual classes. Enough with the prattle:
In short, I was wondering if anyone could recomend a good book or CD-rom or tape or anything at all that might be effective. I don't have much trouble with pronounciation or alphabet. It's mostly grammar and busywork that would be most helpful. Busywork most of all.
Here's hoping.
*crosses fingers...and self.*
Thanks.