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Anna Pavloskaya

CultureShock! Russia. A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

CultureShock! Russia is the all-essential guide to help you understand and integrate into the largest country in the world. Discover how Russia’s political and cultural histories and other influences have shaped the country and its people. Learn about the values, attitudes and lifestyle of the Russians and how you can avoid cultural and social pitfalls and adjust to the Russian way of life. This insightful book provides useful advice on practical matters such as how to set up home, what to expect from the work environment, how Russians view punctuality, where to shop and even tips on learning the language. The book also highlights the best in Russian cuisine and the rich variety of leisure activities. CultureShock! Russia is a must-read for anyone new to this wonderful and sometimes bewildering land and will pave the way for a pleasant and fulfilling stay.
446 printed pages
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Quotes

  • oksana56795has quoted6 years ago
    When the first McDonald’s opened in Russia, the employees were taught to smile at clients, which caused a lot of problems, or as one of the young employees put it, “People think that we’re complete idiots”. The serious, concentrated face that Russians wear on the street is not a sign of any particular glumness, but just a tradition that considers smiles to be something private and reserved for those close to you.
  • allsafehas quoted7 years ago
    Only the Russian Orthodox Church refused to follow suit and follows the old dates to this day. So it is that Christians all round the world celebrate Christmas on 25 December, whereas Russians celebrate it on 7 January. The so-called
    ‘old New Year’ takes place on the night of 13–14 January.
    Today, there is an increased interest in the country in new types of holidays
  • allsafehas quoted7 years ago
    Thus, the famous revolution of 1917 actually took place on 25 October (and hence its well-known name, the October Revolution), which was already 7 November in most other European countries.
    The Soviet government quickly ‘caught up’ with the world and switched over to the widely-used Gregorian calendar.

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