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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 Media
? Conclusion
Appendices
? Places
? People
Exercises
