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03917aam a2200469 i 4500 001 36F927DAEF6911EBB8061DD04AECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20210728010108 008 190924s2021 enkab b 001 0 eng d 020 $a 9781787028685 020 $a 1787028682 035 $a (OCoLC)1120696055 040 $a YDX $b eng $e rda $c YDX $d BDX $d GK8 $d OCLCQ $d JBU $d OCLCO $d OCLCF $d GO4 $d HRF $d ILM $d EVB $d SILO 043 $a e-ur--- 050 4 $a DK32 $b .K56 2021 100 1 $a Shevchenko, A. K. $q (Anna K.), $e author. 245 10 $a Russia : $b the essential guide to customs & culture / $c Anna King and Grace Cuddihy. 264 1 $a London : $b Kuperard, $c [2021] 300 $a 200 pages : $b illustrations, map ; $c 17 cm 490 1 $a Culture smart! 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 $a 1. Land and people. Geography of the Soul -- Climate -- Russian Waters -- The Russian Federation -- Government and Politics -- A Brief History -- The Tragic Twentieth Century -- Russian Society Today -- 2. Values and attitudes. Attitudes Toward Authority -- Social Justice -- Attitudes Toward the Individual -- Nashe-Ne Moje (Ours Does Not Mean Mine) -- National Pride -- Responding to Change -- The Family Unit -- Attitudes Toward Women -- Spirituality -- Optimistic Fatalism -- Superstitions -- Emotions--Measuring the Immeasurable -- I Pity Him, So I Love Him -- Portrait of a Russian -- Resilience -- 3. Customs and traditions. National Holidays and Festivals -- "Working" Holidays and Festivals -- "Professional" Holidays -- 4. Making friends. Distance and Volume -- Topics of Conversation -- Humor -- Generosity of Spirit -- Vodka -- Parties -- Invitations Home -- Don't Write About It! -- Dating For Foreigners -- 5. The Russians at home. Family Life -- Everyday Life -- Homes and Housing -- Some Social Activities -- Education -- Health Care -- Military Conscription -- 6. Time out. Eating Out -- Nightlife -- Art -- Theater -- Music -- The Circus -- Sunday Guests -- The Great Outdoors -- Sports -- The Banya -- 7. Travel, health, and safety. A Tale of Two Cities -- Destinations -- Public Transportation -- Driving -- Where to Stay -- Health -- Safety Tips -- 8. Business briefing. The Business Environment -- Corruption -- The Legal System -- Business Culture -- Personal Relationships -- Work Ethic -- Management Culture -- Women in Business -- Meetings -- Promises -- Business Gifts -- Negotiations -- Contracts -- Managing Disagreement -- 9. Communicating. The Russian Language -- Formal and Informal Address -- Up Close and Personal -- The Media -- Services -- Conclusion. 520 $a The Russian orthodox religion is unique, Russian history is tragic, and the people are unpredictable. Russia's military and political power, as well as the rich contribution of its art and culture, is the result of an inner dynamic not always understood by outsiders. This book explores the connections between Russia's turbulent past and its paradoxical present." 650 0 $a National characteristics, Russian. 650 0 $a Visitors, Foreign $z Russia $v Life skills guides. 650 0 $a Etiquette $z Russia. 651 0 $a Russia $x Social life and customs. 651 0 $a Russia $v Guidebooks. 650 7 $a Etiquette. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00916277 650 7 $a Manners and customs. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01007815 650 7 $a National characteristics, Russian. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01033503 650 7 $a Visitors, Foreign. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01167960 651 7 $a Russia. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01207312 655 7 $a Guidebooks. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01423871 655 7 $a Life skills guides. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01423810 655 7 $a Guidebooks. $2 lcgft 700 1 $a Cuddihy, Grace, $e author. 830 0 $a Culture smart! (London, England) 941 $a 1 952 $l CEAX572 $d 20210728010940.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=36F927DAEF6911EBB8061DD04AECA4DB 994 $a C0 $b UINInitiate Another SILO Locator Search