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    Russia is the largest country in the world by area, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It has a population of over 141 million people, mostly ethnic Russians. The document outlines Russian history, culture, business practices, and dos and don'ts. Key aspects of Russian culture include the importance of family and personal relationships, generosity, pride, and emotionality. Business meetings focus on building friendships first before discussing deals, and gifts are an important part of professional interactions. Punctuality is expected but Russians prioritize compromise and consensus over rigid schedules.

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    Russia is the largest country in the world by area, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It has a population of over 141 million people, mostly ethnic Russians. The document outlines Russian history, culture, business practices, and dos and don'ts. Key aspects of Russian culture include the importance of family and personal relationships, generosity, pride, and emotionality. Business meetings focus on building friendships first before discussing deals, and gifts are an important part of professional interactions. Punctuality is expected but Russians prioritize compromise and consensus over rigid schedules.

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    Russia is the largest country in the world by area, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It has a population of over 141 million people, mostly ethnic Russians. The document outlines Russian history, culture, business practices, and dos and don'ts. Key aspects of Russian culture include the importance of family and personal relationships, generosity, pride, and emotionality. Business meetings focus on building friendships first before discussing deals, and gifts are an important part of professional interactions. Punctuality is expected but Russians prioritize compromise and consensus over rigid schedules.

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    Russian Culture

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    Russia is the largest country in the world by area, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It has a population of over 141 million people, mostly ethnic Russians. The document outlines Russian history, culture, business practices, and dos and don'ts. Key aspects of Russian culture include the importance of family and personal relationships, generosity, pride, and emotionality. Business meetings focus on building friendships first before discussing deals, and gifts are an important part of professional interactions. Punctuality is expected but Russians prioritize compromise and consensus over rigid schedules.

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    RUSSIA

    CULTURE & CUSTOMS


    Russia.
    • Area total: 17,075,200 sq km, 1.8 times the
    size of US
    • Population: More than 141,702,094
    • Ethnic Groups: Russian 81.5%, Tatar 3.8%,
    Ukrainian 2%, others 12.7%.
    • Government type: federation
    • Currency : Ruble (1.00 RUB = 1.44123 INR)
    • GDP growth rate: 8.1%.
    • Concentrated in Energy Super Power.
    Short History.
    Before 1991 Russia was a communist centrally
    planned economy
    In December 1991, the Soviet Union ceased to exist,
    and the Russian Federation was born, communism
    “abolished”
    1992- 1999: radical market reform under Boris
    Yeltsin, state assets privatized, foreign trade opened
    up, economy tanked
    2000-2008: oil boom and ruble devaluation of 1998
    fuel economic recovery; President Vladimir Putin, 55,
    leads “stabilization” effort, renationalizes some
    companies, takes away some freedoms.
    Russian Culture
    • Dusha ( Soul) – Mutual Sharing.
    • Free nation – *Freedom to do everything*.
    • Russian Name Consist of three Names.
    • Don’t call by full name because it will not end.
    • Don’t call by first name because it indicates lack
    of respect.
    • Eg. When meeting Tatiana Ivanovna Titova, you should
    address her as Tatiana Ivanovna (meaning Tatiana, a
    daughter of Ivan).
    Conti……
    •Generousity.
    •Indifferent by nature ( eg. breaking the rules, risk taking without
    particular reason, drinking too much, not even care about dirty streets,
    no idea of saving money )
    •Proud People.
    •Emotional.
    •Beware of the babushkas (old women).
    •Gifts ( always).
    •Russian Meal.
    •Vegetarians will suffer.
    Conti……..
    • Russians are not racists ( only friendship).
    • don’t speak English.
    • express their feelings, but are not extroverts.
    • Not ready to speak with strangers.
    Russian Business Culture.
    • Russian company structure . ( Christmas tree).
    • Relationship with top will decide his position.
    • Bribery is the only way to finalize contract.
    • Respect for superiors.
    • Time- on time ( 5 minutes is normal but not
    more than 15 min.)
    • Shake hands.
    • Business cards.
    Conti……
    • Bringing gift.
    • The meeting will begin by the head.
    • Friendship first then business.
    • Don’t praise or reward in public.
    • Mail and fax.
    • Call continuously if you want.
    • Guest will be attached with a special person.
    • Don’t ask question during meeting. Russian do the
    same in return.
    Conti…..
    • Beware of connotation.
    • Eg. ‘no problem’= not interested in the
    subject.
    • ‘It will be difficult’= it will be a promise.
    • If you are friend with the company your
    agreement won, otherwise lose.
    • Eg. Compromise=yield=lose=lost your whole
    authority.
    DO”S AND DON’TS
    DO’S

    DO shake hands firmly when greeting and leaving your partners
    and make direct eye contact.
    DO partake in small talk that involves talk of family and personal
    matters, before dealing with business.
    DO make a gift that symbolizes the stature of your company,
    preferably an item characteristic of your local area or one that
    displays the company logo.
    Knock before entering an office
    Close the door behind you, when leaving an office
    Supply beverages and snacks during business meetings
    Go out and have a drink with your counterparts, it is a good way
    to break the ice.
    Bring small gifts for the children of a home you visit
    DON’TS

    • DON'T be afraid to show some emotion, the


    Russians won't!
    • DON'T as the Russian proverb states 'hurry to
    reply', but 'hurry to listen'.
    • DON'T praise or reward anyone in public as it
    may be viewed with suspicion or cause envy and
    jealousy. Remember the collective rules over the
    individual.
    • Wear lavish clothing or jewelry.
    • Use a restaurant as a place for doing business--
    it's for celebration
    Glavstoy Group of companies.

    Moscow no. 1 construction company.


    currently underway for around 15
    projects worth a total of 100 million
    euros ($157 million).
    Follows the culture and customs
    mentioned above.
    By;
    Mr. Anu Devassy

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