Russian culture can be summarized as follows:
1. Orthodox Christianity is the dominant religion in Russia, practiced by 41% of the population, while Islam, unaffiliated Christians, and other religions make up smaller percentages.
2. Ethnically, Russians make up over 80% of the population, while Tatars, Ukrainians, Bashkirs, and Chuvashs are the largest ethnic minorities.
3. Russian is the official language, though 27 other languages are official in some regions and over 100 minority languages are spoken across the country.
Doing Business in Russia: information and tipsDasha Chizhova
This presentation was supposed to be a part of the training program for the expats in case they are going to Russia in order to help them understand the Wide Russian Soul and give some tips on business behavior.
Intercultural Training Program For International Executives and Expatriate Managers : Working with Russians, how history,values and customs impact the way of doing business with Russians.
This is all about Russian Business Culture: its basic do's and dont's, etiquette and attire when one wishes to engage in the Russian business world.
Content Credits goes to their respective owners.
I own nothing except the PowerPoint presentation.
This is actually a school work which I just like to share with others.
For reference uses only.
Corporate Culture:
Russians appreciate punctuality. Business meetings generally begin on time.
Under Communism there were no incentives for bureaucrats to perform well or to even be pleasant toward clients; this meant that the usual answer to any question was "No." This practice is still found in Russian society today, but "No" is usually not the final word on an issue. One has to bargain and be persistent to get what he or she wants.
Business cards are handed out liberally in Russia and are always exchanged at business meetings. The ceremony of presenting and receiving business cards is important. Don't treat it lightly.
Representatives of the Russian company or government body are usually seated on one side of a table at meetings with guests on the other side.
Your company should be represented by a specialized team of experts. Presentations should be thoroughly prepared, detailed, factual and short on "salesmanship."
Russians usually negotiate technical issues very competently, directly and clearly but, being newcomers to capitalism, often do not fully understand Western business practices and objectives. You may have to explain the reasoning behind some of your demands.
Russians find it difficult to admit mistakes, especially publicly. They also find it difficult to risk offending someone by making requests or assertions.
Trying to do business in Russia over the telephone is generally ineffective. The Russian telecommunications system is inadequate, but improving quickly. The telex is widely used.
Personal relationships play a crucial role in Russian business.
Business negotiations in Russia are lengthy and may test your patience. Plan to be in for the long haul.
No agreement is final until a contract has been signed.
It is my study about Russian Business Culture.common working practices in Russia,Making Appointment,Business Dress Code
Conversation, Structure and hierarchy in Russian business culture
Working relation Ship in Russia, Business Practices in Russia, gender Aspects, Meals and Business Etiquettes
Finally we’ll discuss what are Do’s and Don’ts in Russian business.
Doing Business in Russia: information and tipsDasha Chizhova
This presentation was supposed to be a part of the training program for the expats in case they are going to Russia in order to help them understand the Wide Russian Soul and give some tips on business behavior.
Intercultural Training Program For International Executives and Expatriate Managers : Working with Russians, how history,values and customs impact the way of doing business with Russians.
This is all about Russian Business Culture: its basic do's and dont's, etiquette and attire when one wishes to engage in the Russian business world.
Content Credits goes to their respective owners.
I own nothing except the PowerPoint presentation.
This is actually a school work which I just like to share with others.
For reference uses only.
Corporate Culture:
Russians appreciate punctuality. Business meetings generally begin on time.
Under Communism there were no incentives for bureaucrats to perform well or to even be pleasant toward clients; this meant that the usual answer to any question was "No." This practice is still found in Russian society today, but "No" is usually not the final word on an issue. One has to bargain and be persistent to get what he or she wants.
Business cards are handed out liberally in Russia and are always exchanged at business meetings. The ceremony of presenting and receiving business cards is important. Don't treat it lightly.
Representatives of the Russian company or government body are usually seated on one side of a table at meetings with guests on the other side.
Your company should be represented by a specialized team of experts. Presentations should be thoroughly prepared, detailed, factual and short on "salesmanship."
Russians usually negotiate technical issues very competently, directly and clearly but, being newcomers to capitalism, often do not fully understand Western business practices and objectives. You may have to explain the reasoning behind some of your demands.
Russians find it difficult to admit mistakes, especially publicly. They also find it difficult to risk offending someone by making requests or assertions.
Trying to do business in Russia over the telephone is generally ineffective. The Russian telecommunications system is inadequate, but improving quickly. The telex is widely used.
Personal relationships play a crucial role in Russian business.
Business negotiations in Russia are lengthy and may test your patience. Plan to be in for the long haul.
No agreement is final until a contract has been signed.
It is my study about Russian Business Culture.common working practices in Russia,Making Appointment,Business Dress Code
Conversation, Structure and hierarchy in Russian business culture
Working relation Ship in Russia, Business Practices in Russia, gender Aspects, Meals and Business Etiquettes
Finally we’ll discuss what are Do’s and Don’ts in Russian business.
PCTE Group of Institutes is celebrating a week long cultural festival “PCTE FESTAWEEK” which is attended by students of five colleges of PCTE with their family and friends and this year being an Inter school and Inter college competition will attract one of the largest audience in this region. Offering sponsors a great opportunity to display their product and promote sales to a large audience. It has three mega fests within this time frame.
A. Ehsaas – a day long cultural, literary and arts Mega Fest, where teams from India and Pakistan participate since its inception in 1999.(10th October ‘14)
B. Turf – Started last year for schools of the region to explore their potential in Management, Literary, cultural, Hospitality, etc events. Unleashes their interests for them and helps them discover the future.( 8th October ’14)
C. Koshish – By far the most rapid paced and awaited event at PCTE since 2000. Fifty classes of PCTE compete against each other to grab the Annual Trophy in a week long Mega fest.
(6th-10th October’14)
If Bagan people were very forgiving in decorating their religious buildings to gain spiritual benefits to the posthumous world, they are inferior for more beauty in this life.
Let's Fly to Russia - Workshop Slide DeckK.C. Krupp
This slide deck is part of the tools needed for running the "Let's Fly to Russia" prioritization game for agile project management and is available for download at http://bit.ly/1bPYCTu.
For Instructions on Playing "Let's Fly to Russia" watch the following video: <sorry>
You can also view and download the game cards for this workshop here:
http://www.slideshare.net/kckrupp/lets-fly-to-russia-workshop-game-cards
PCTE Group of Institutes is celebrating a week long cultural festival “PCTE FESTAWEEK” which is attended by students of five colleges of PCTE with their family and friends and this year being an Inter school and Inter college competition will attract one of the largest audience in this region. Offering sponsors a great opportunity to display their product and promote sales to a large audience. It has three mega fests within this time frame.
A. Ehsaas – a day long cultural, literary and arts Mega Fest, where teams from India and Pakistan participate since its inception in 1999.(10th October ‘14)
B. Turf – Started last year for schools of the region to explore their potential in Management, Literary, cultural, Hospitality, etc events. Unleashes their interests for them and helps them discover the future.( 8th October ’14)
C. Koshish – By far the most rapid paced and awaited event at PCTE since 2000. Fifty classes of PCTE compete against each other to grab the Annual Trophy in a week long Mega fest.
(6th-10th October’14)
If Bagan people were very forgiving in decorating their religious buildings to gain spiritual benefits to the posthumous world, they are inferior for more beauty in this life.
Let's Fly to Russia - Workshop Slide DeckK.C. Krupp
This slide deck is part of the tools needed for running the "Let's Fly to Russia" prioritization game for agile project management and is available for download at http://bit.ly/1bPYCTu.
For Instructions on Playing "Let's Fly to Russia" watch the following video: <sorry>
You can also view and download the game cards for this workshop here:
http://www.slideshare.net/kckrupp/lets-fly-to-russia-workshop-game-cards
Learning about a new country - school projectRamyaKaja
Learning about a new country - school project - 4th grade - i was assigned Russia. My presentation about Russian food, religion, , regions, capital city, weather, flag, government, education, economy, history and inventions.
Economic history of Russia: this presentation explains how Russia was expanded as the world superior and powerful country as well as what the failures with them behind the capitalist countries
Information about Russia, the dos and the don'ts, etiquette, business etc This dcument was made for the project Info4migrants Project number UK/13/LLP-LdV/TOI-615
For this community assignment, students had to choose a culture in Missouri and discuss how their culture may impact our ability to provide oral health care.
Benefits of Learning the Russian Language.pdfelmadrasah
The Russian language is one of the important global languages spoken by millions of people around the world. With the increasing popularity of Russia as a tourist, business, and cultural destination, there is a growing interest in learning the Russian language. Here are some key benefits of learning the Russian language:
In 2011, students Pavel G. and Kathy P. present on negative and positive stereotypes that Russians and Americans have of each other. Then they surveyed high school students across the globe to see if these perceptions hold true world-wide. Afterwards, they present the results and implications of these stereotypes.
2. Main cultures of Russia
Religion in Russia (2012)
Russian Orthodox (41%)
Muslim (6.5%)
Unaffiliated Christian (4.1%)
Other Orthodox (1.5%)
Neopagan and Tengrist (1.2%)
Tibetan Buddhist (0.5%)
Other religions (1.7%)
Spiritual but not religious (25%)
Atheist and non-religious (13%)
Undecided (5.5%)
3. Main cultures of Russia
Ethnic
group
Main
area
Number %
Russian European
Russia
111,016,896 80.9%
Tatars European
Russia
5,310,649 3.9%
Ukrainians European
Russia
1,927,888 1.4%
Bashkirs European
Russia
1,584,554 1.15%
Chuvashs European
Russia
1,435,872 1.05%
Biggest ethnic minorities
4. Main Languages
Of all the languages of Russia, Russian is the only official language. 27
different languages are considered official languages in various regions of
Russia, along with Russian. There are over 100 minority languages spoken in
Russia. Today, 97% of the public school students of Russia receive their
education only or mostly in Russian, even though Russia is made up of
approximately 80% ethnic Russians.
Karelia is the only republic of Russia with Russian as the only official
language.
5. Communication Style
Shaking hands is typical during an introduction among Russians, however it is
expected that a newcomer to a group will initiate the introduction
themselves.
Close physical proximity is common during daily interactions and
conversation. It is not uncommon for Russians to stand within 30 cm of each
other when speaking.
Sharing space and physical touch are considered to be positive values by
Russians, whereas this may be viewed as intrusive by some Americans.
Russians often speak their minds openly, in a straightforward and emotional
manner. It is likely that they will give their personal opinions about others in
a direct way.
Russians believe strongly in the needs of the group rather than the needs of
an individual. Community and togetherness are highly valued in their culture.
6. Dress Code
Female
Russian women wear mostly
dresses. Russian women dress for
the beauty of the Russian feminine
side.
Male
While men wear slacks and
business attire. Most of the time,
for festivals and traditions men
also have outfits that they wear. As
one can see red is a very popular
color.
7. Taboos
Don’t Smile Profusely
Never Shake a Hand Through a Doorway
Never Crack a Joke about One’s Family
Never Lick The Food Off of a Knife.
Don’t Forget to Take Your Shoes Off
Never Whistle While Indoors
8. Taboos
Never Agree to Vodka If …
The shot glasses were turned, and we were “in” for drinking with our friends.
Drinking with friends or with others you just got acquainted with, once that
bottle is opened, it is not stored away, set aside, or rightfully refused. Not all
the Russians are drinkers, and surely not all of them that drink are alcoholics.
9. Acceptable Non-verbal communications
in Russia
Eye contact is very important in Russia, you will be expected to keep eye
contact as long as you are being spoken to, especially when first introduced.
A handshake is always an appropriate greeting. It is also appropriate when you
are leaving.
The thumbs up sign is an appropriate show of approval.
If you need to call a server do so by discreetly raising your hand with your
index finger extended.
10. Socializing With Russians
Don't Try to Understand -Just Feel It.
DON'T talk about politics or the U.S.S.R.
DON'T speak too loudly in public.
DO discuss topics such as peace and Russia's economy.
12. Russian Stereotypes Which are True!
Russians love vodka
Russian women are extremely beautiful
There’s a lot of corruption in Russia
Russians are superstitious
Many Russians will sit down inside their house before leaving for a trip to ensure
a good journey; they will consider it good luck to break a glass accidentally, and
they will spit three times over their shoulder after they knock on wood. Most
people don’t actually believe these things “work”, but they always – always – do
them anyway.
13. Stereotypes
All Russians are Communists
Russians are racist
"Na Zdorov'ye!"
When raising a glass with a group of Russian people, do not say "Na zdorov'ye!".
This is not a toast; it's something Russian people say when somebody thanks them
for a nice meal.
Russians are alcoholics
It’s always cold in Russia
Russia is dangerous
14. Business negotiations
Always be punctual when doing business in Russia.
When doing business in Russia make sure you take a business card.
On the whole Russians have three names. The first name is the given name
while the last name is the father's family name. The middle name is a version
of the father's first name…
Pitches or presentations should be simple and straightforward. Generally
Russians are not impressed by foreigners doing business in Russia who use
special visuals, flashy PowerPoint presentations
If your Russian counterpart decides to invite you out do not refuse the
request as it would be rude.
15. Family
Russian families are now:
Very often divorced
Russian families are large and friendly. The meaning of the family in Russia is
not limited to the husband, wife and children. It stretches to include
grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces
Civil unions have been gaining popularity in Russia lately. A civil union is a
relationship where a man and a woman live together and share household
expenses without officially registering a marriage.
When a child is born, the young family receives support in the amount of
approximately $11,000 in 2010.
16. An old Russian proverb says: "100 kilometers is no
distance, 100 rubles is no money and 100 grams
is no vodka."