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Belarus
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
? Geographical Snapshot
? A Brief History
? The Political Scene
? Domestic Policy
? The Economy
? Relations with Russia
? Relations with the EU
? Relations with the Rest of the World
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
? The Belarusian Character
? Attitudes to the Countryside
? Attitudes to Work
? Communal Spirit
? Attitudes to Authority
? Women in Society
? The Generation Gap
? Attitudes to Money
? Attitudes to Russians
? Attitudes to Foreigners
? Attitudes to Homosexuality
? Attitudes to Minorities
? Superstitions
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
? State Holidays
? Other Festivals
? Weddings
? Funerals
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
? Names and Introductions
? Invitations Home
? Drinking
? Conversation
Chapter 05 DAILY LIFE
? A Typical Home
? The Family
? Work
? Education
? Military Service
? Weekends
? Everyday Shopping
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
? Promenading
? Churches and Religious Art
? Parks
? Eating Out
? Museums and Galleries
? War Memorials
? Opera, Ballet, Circus, and Theater
? Nightclubs
? The Banya
? Sports
? Shopping for Pleasure
? What to See in Minsk
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
? Arrival
? Getting Around
? Where to Stay
? Currency
? Health
? Safety
? Destinations
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
? The Business Environment
? Foreign Investment
? The Legal System
? Future Prospects
? Business Culture
? Meetings
? Negotiation
? Contracts and Fulfi llment
? Renting Business Space
? Women in Business
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
? Russian versus Belarusian
? Formal and Informal Address
? Humor
? Swearing
? Body Language and Personal Space
? Services
? The Media
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises
