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Russia
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography of the Soul
Climate
Russian Waters
The Russian Federation
Government and Politics
A Brief History
The Twentieth Century
Russian Society Today
Chapter 02 VALUES & 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
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
National Holidays and Festivals
“Working” Holidays and Festivals
“Professional” Holidays
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Distance and Volume
Topics of Conversation
Humor
Generosity of Spirit
Vodka
Parties
Invitations Home
Don’t Write About It!
Chapter 05 THE RUSSIANS AT HOME
Family Life
Everyday Life
Homes and Housing
Sports
Education
Health Care
Military Conscription
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Eating Out
Nightlife
Art
Theater
Music
The Circus
Sunday Guests
The Great Outdoors
Sports
The Banya
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SECURITY
A Tale of Two Cities
Destinations
Public Transportation
Driving
Accommodation
Health
Safety Tips
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Environment
Beaurocracy
The Legal System
Business Culture
Management Culture
Women in Business
Meetings
Promises
Business Gifts
Negotiations
Contracts
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Up Close and Personal
Formal and Informal Address
Language
Services
The MediaLS
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises
