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Doing business in Russia
What is considered polite? Should I say this instead of that? What about gifts? Good conversation topics? For a person looking to establish business relations in any new
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Russian Culture Shock
Wherever people travel, they are bound to experience culture shock. Russian culture shock is particularly difficult for some people. Here's how to deal with it.
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Books about Russian Culture
These three books about Russian culture delve into its development and how it affected history.
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Learn Russian Culture and Habits
Traveling to Russia? Understanding the local customs, history and language by reading World Cultures: Russia in the Teach Yourself series will be invaluable.
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Pushkin: Father of Russian Lit
Alexander Pushkin's importance to Russian literature and history can not be underestimated. He is still revered in Russia as Russia's greatest poet.
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Russian Culture and Etiquette
Although the fall of the Soviet Union meant that Russia has been able to experience Western ideas, the culture and etiquette rules of the country remain unique.
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Russian Culture Guide: Holidays
There are a wide range of holidays in the Russian Federation, official and unofficial. Here's a guide to public holidays and how they are traditionally celebrated.
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Russian Culture Guides
One of the best things to do before traveling to a country as complicated as Russia is to read up on its history and culture. Here are some books to get you started.
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Russian Culture Tips
In order to get to know the local culture, first you have to get to know a local or two. Here are some practical tips on how to behave yourself in the Russian Federation
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Russian Etiquette
Like every country, Russia has cultural customs that should be practiced by tourists. While many Russians give foreigners a lot of leeway, it's best to come to prepared
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The Museums of St. Petersburg
The cultural capital of Russia, the Northern port-city of Saint Petersburg, is well-known for its historical and aesthetic treasures.
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Wine For the Leap Year, and a Wedding Proposal
It was almost Leap Year Day, and Carole was searching for the perfect wine to compliment her wedding proposal to Kevin. Includes tasting notes.
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Orthodoxy and nationalism
Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links.
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How to Find Cheap Flights to Russia
There's no doubt about it: Russia is an expensive place to visit. There are, however, a few things that travelers can do to find cheap flights to Russia.
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Moscow Restaurants: Shinok
A short walk from 1905 street metro, Shinok does things with pork fat that you wouldn't believe, and the liver dumplings are indescribably good, if not good for you.
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Travel to Russia
Russia is one of the most beautiful countries to visit, and Russians love tourists. With huge cities and quaint towns, it's on the to-go list of many world travelers.
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Business Etiquette in Russia
The savvy business person knows it's best to research Russian business etiquette before making the trip to Russia.
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17th Century Russian Orthodox Iconography
The great ecclesiastical artforms, Russian icons, are explored within the context of Russian Orthodox history up to and including the seventeenth century.
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Kodiak Island Alaska Adventure
Discover the mild Alaskan climate of Kodiak Island, where wildlife flourishes in lush, green forests and a diverse, rich history and culture is celebrated.
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The Domostroi
'The Domostroi' was a household manual with ambiguous origins that can be traced to no one author. It was used during the Middle Ages in Russia.
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Trans-Siberian Directions
To ride the Trans-Siberian across Russia is a travel dream. If it becomes a reality, exciting decisions must be made about direction and stopovers.
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Andrei Rublev, Icon Painter
Though little is known about Rublev's life and education, the style of his icon paintings and his famous works have served as an important influence in Russian art.
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Biography of the Russian Artist Ilya Repin
Repin brought the experience of the ordinary Russian into the picture. His work reflects the changing focus of culture in the years leading up to the 1917 revolution.
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Countries of the Former USSR
The countries of the former USSR are not only located in Eastern Europe. The Soviet Union also included nations that now occupy Transcaucasian and Central Asian regions.
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Ethnicities of Russia
There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.
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How to Teach English in Russia
English teachers who have taught overseas may be surprised at the differences between cultures. Russian students who are learning English have special needs.
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Moscow Weekend Break
Moscow is an enormous city, with varied neighborhoods and attractions. However, for the traveler who only has a weekend to spare, there are a few sites that must be seen.
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Russian Icons Through History
Since the beginning of Orthodoxy in Russia, icons have played an important role - so important, in fact, that the Soviets sought the destruction of icons.
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Russian Visa Requirements
While the path to getting a visa to Russia can be a lengthy one, the reward is getting to see one of the most beautiful countries on Earth.
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Singing Russia
This is an article detailing a volunteer opportunity with The Earthwatch Institute.
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The Russian Banya
The Russian banya is a cultural experience not to be missed by anyone visiting Russia or lucky enough to live in a city that has traditional Russian steam baths.
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Traditions of Icon Painting in Medieval Russia
Since the beginnings of icon painting in Russia, the development of these religious artworks were produced according to a tradition also influenced by trends.
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Tsarina Elizabeth Petrovna
Tsarina Elizabeth Petrovna (also known as Yelizaveta and Yelisavet) was the Empress of Russia from 1741 until her death in 1761.
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Vintage Perfume - Chanel's Cuir de Russie
This perfume was created at a pivotal time in French and Russian culture.
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Volunteer Abroad in Russia
For people looking to volunteer in Russia, Cross Cultural Solutions may be the best organization to go with.
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Apocalypse Now?
Russia is not necessarily heading for the abyss, but given previous developments, Russia's history and parallels with Iraq, it's wise to at least make contingency plans. Primakov's government is likely to be Russia's - and the world's - last chance.
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Classic Authors: Fyodor Dostoevsky
A brief biography of Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky.
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Explore Moscow Museums
Here are four excellent museums in Moscow that should not be overlooked on a visit to the Russian capitol. From Paleontology to Mayakovsky, these museums are a must-see
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Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great Compared
Ivan IV and Peter I fought successful wars to enlarge Russia, established relationships with the West, reformed the military, and centralized control.
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Moscow Tour Guides
Yappi Club, a new venture in Moscow, seeks to change the way city tours are done, providing tour groups and travelers to Moscow with an in-depth look into Russian culture
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Ms Budget Travel's Excellant Russian Adventure . . . (Part 1)
a day-by-day account of language, getting lost, and eating blinis
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Russian Cuisine
More than cabbage, beetroot, black bread and empty supermarket shelves. It is a cuisine with a vocatoin for celebration.
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Russian Superstitions
Russian superstitions differ widely from those found in the west, and a good knowledge of them is helpful when traveling to Russia or other Former Soviet Republics.
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The Imperial Romanovs
From the 13th century to the "Times of Trouble" to the final days of Tsar Nicholas II, the last Romanov ruler, this Russian dynasty traced a deep line in history.
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Ukraine's Second Revolution
In an essay written in 1990, Aleksandr Solzenitsyn predicted a "Slavic union" consisting of Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus would emerge to dominate Eurasian politics. As with so many other matters of policy analysis, Mr. Solzenitsyn may be proved more correct than he expected. That will be especially true if Mr. Putin has his way in respect of Ukraine's regional divide.
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The Worst Witch in the World
Baba Yaga is the worst, the meanest, the ugliest witch in the whole world. By whom and how can she possibly be redeemed?
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Turkmen Culture Tips
Here are some tips for how to get along in Turkmen culture: suggestions on Turkmen friendships, family relationships, religion, and dating in this Silk Road country
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Reviews of Cookbooks of Russian Foods and Cuisine
Learn more about Russian culture and cuisine, as guest reviewer, Dr. Donald Houston, reviews some of his favorite cookbooks! © <a href=http://www.suite101.com/myhome.cfm/DKden>Dr. Donald Houston</a>
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Rus: Festivals, Feasts and Events
What I have attempted to do here is tell you about some of the more famous or more interesting festivals of the people of the Rus.
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