Russia 1
Introduction 2
Key Facts 4
Chapter 01 LAND＆PEOPLE 6
Geography of the Soul 6
Climate 9
Russian Waters 10
The Russian Federation 11
Government and Politics 17
A Brief History 21
The Twentieth Century 35
Russian Society Today 45
Chapter 02 VALUES＆ATTITUDES 53
Attitudes Toward Authority 55
Social Justice 57
Attitudes Toward the Individual 60
Nashe—Ne Moje(Ours Does Not Mean Mine） 62
National Pride 63
Responding to Change 66
The Family Unit 68
Attitudes Toward Women 72
Spirituality 74
Optimistic Fatalism 77
Superstitions 78
Emotions—Measuring the Immeasurable 80
I Pity Him,So I Love Him 82
Portrait of a Russian 84
Resilience 85
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS＆CUSTOMS 86
National Holidays and Festivals 86
"Working"Holidays and Festivals 94
"Professional"Holidays 99
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS 102
Distance and Volume 102
Topics of Conversation 103
Humor 108
Generosity of Spirit 109
Vodka 110
Parties 111
Invitations Home 117
Don't Write About It! 123
Chapter 05 THE RUSSIANS AT HOME 125
Family Life 126
Everyday Life 128
Homes and Housing 132
Sports 135
Education 136
Health Care 139
Military Conscription 139
Chapter 06 TIME OUT 141
Eating Out 142
Nightlife 145
Art 146
Theater 147
Music 148
The Circus 148
Sunday Guests 149
The Great Outdoors 149
Sports 151
The Banya 153
Chapter 07 TRAVEL,HEALTH,＆SECURITY 155
A Tale of Two Cities 156
Destinations 158
Public Transportation 160
Driving 164
Accommodation 166
Health 166
Safety Tips 168
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING 170
The Business Environment 170
Beaurocracy 175
The Legal System 177
Business Culture 178
Management Culture 184
Women in Business 186
Meetings 188
Promises 192
Business Gifts 193
Negotiations 194
Contracts 197
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING 199
Up Close and Personal 199
Formal and Informal Address 200
Language 202
Services 204
The Media 207
Conclusion 209
Appendices 211
Places 211
People 220
Exercises 229