CultureShock! Russia: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette - Softcover

Anna Pavlovskaya

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9780761460565: CultureShock! Russia: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

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ISBN 10: 076146056X ISBN 13: 9780761460565

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish, 2011

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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.

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About the Author:

Anna Pavlovskaya is Doctor of History, Professor of Moscow State University, Head of the Department of Russian, European and American Studies and Director of the Centre of Cross-Cultural Studies. Among her books are Russia and the USA: the Problem of interaction of Cultures (in Russian), How to Deal with Russians (in Russian and in English) and Education in Russia: History and Traditions (in Russian). Her book How to Deal with Russians was awarded a Gold Medal of the All-Russian Exhibition Centre in 2003. In 2004, she started a new series devoted to the traditions, ways of life and manners of different European nations. The first books are England and the English (2004) and Italy and the Italians (2006). A series of films have been made based on the books.

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