Table of Contents
What does Russia need from other countries?
Russia provides most of the needs of the CIS countries in oil and oil products, gas, timber, machinery and equipment. For the majority of CIS countries Russia remains the main trading partner.
What is the Russian way of life?
Russian culture is non-individualistic. The power of an individual in Russia is much less than in the west and most deals are pushed through family, friends and acquaintances. A famous Russian saying is, “One is not a soldier in the battlefield.” In Russia, it is necessary to know people in power to make things work.
What do you need to survive in Russia?
How to survive Russia’s winter (and not freeze to death)
- Dress up really warm.
- Buy boots with a good tread.
- Use skin cream.
- Mind the icicles.
- Eat well.
- Drink tea (not vodka)
What is Russia known for producing?
The economy of Russia is a mixed economy, with enormous natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas. It is the world’s leading natural gas exporter, the second-largest natural gas producer, and the second-largest oil exporter, and producer. Russia’s foreign exchange reserves are the world’s fifth-largest.
What is the main export of Russia?
Russia exported its mineral fuels and oils worth approximately 221 billion U.S. dollars, which was the highest export value among all other commodities. The second largest export commodities were iron and steel with a value amounted of over 18 billion U.S. dollars.
What do you need to know about business in Russia?
Business Negotiating Meetings and negotiations are slow. Russians do not like being rushed. It is a good idea to include technical experts on your negotiating team. Hierarchy is important to Russians. They respect age, rank and position. Russian executives prefer to meet with people of similar rank and position.
What are the basic rights of a Russian citizen?
The Constitution of Russia grants and guarantees the following basic rights to the citizens: 1. Right to Equality (Art 19): All the people are equal before law. All enjoy equal protection of courts of law.
What do you need to know about Russian culture?
Sincerity is crucial as it is required to build trust, and trust is needed to build a relationship. Most Russians do not trust people who are ‘all business’. An indication that you have successfully developed a personal relationship is being asked for a favour by that person.
What kind of Education do people have in Russia?
The education system in Russia 1 Pre-school education in Russia. Education usually begins with pre-school before the age of six, although it is not compulsory. 2 General education in Russia. 3 School exams in Russia. 4 Gymnasiums and lyceums.