The Russian Way, Second Edition: Aspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs of the Russians - Softcover

Dabars, Zita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0658017969 ISBN 13: 9780658017964

Verlag: McGraw-Hill, 2002

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Fully updated to reflect the rapidly changing cultural climate in today's Russia, The Russian Way is indispensable for understanding the Russian way of life and for communicating with the Russian people. It is not only fascinating but also invaluable to businesspeople, travelers, and students. Organized alphabetically, the book answers questions such as: How do Russians celebrate holidays? How do Russians think, do business, and act in their daily lives? What do Russians enjoy eating?

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Here's an up to the minute, insider's look at how Russians live and work and how they feel about everything from family to religion to entertainment. Explore The Russian Way of doing things, and you'll uncover a fascinating world imbued with kindness, generosity, superstition, and surprises.

Russian character comes to life as you follow favorite pastimes such as communal baths, the circus, mushroom gathering, and watching television--especially soap operas. View life from the perspective of average Russians ("poor man's caviar" and flea markets) and "new" (rich) Russians (international dining and upscale shops). Historic background, evolving changes, and Russian words and phrases are woven into every chapter.

Find out how Russians feel about advertising (suspicious), clothing (conservative), "gifts" and bribes (necessary), dating (not until college), and appropriate behavior (bring flowers to dinner, always check your coat at the theater, and don't compliment a new baby to avoid the "evil eye"). The Russian Way is brimming with practical and lively facts on:

• Home life, meals, and housing
• Healthcare, education, politics, religion, and professions
• Hotels, dining, shopping, and entertainment
• Language, gestures, literature, and the Russian soul
• The creative community, including controversial artist Tsereteli

This handy guide will help you understand and appreciate Russian way from Arkhangelsk to Vladivostok.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: McGraw-Hill
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0658017969
• ISBN 13: 9780658017964
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 144
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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