federation of russia
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Federation of Russia
Muhammad Amin Luqman Bin Abdul Hakim - 2010934239
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Introduction
Russia is vast, extending over much of the northern part of Eurasia: withan area of 17,075 million km2 (6.6 million mi2), it is the largest country in
the world.
The Russian Federation comprises 83 federal subjects, which are grouped
into eight federal districts that are administrated by envoys of thepresident.
There are 11 cities with a population of over 1 million:
Moscow (the capital),
St Petersburg (second larger cities)
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refer to cities
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History
Russia has been around for more than 11 centuries.
In 1917, through revolution, Russian Empire (establish in 1721) was
abolished and replaced by the USSR: Union of Soviet Socialist Republic
Communism political system
In 1991, USSR collapse and been replace by Federal Presidential Republic.
Government Structure
Under 1993 Constitution: Russia is a democratic federative state based on
the rule of law and a republican form of government.
State power in Russia is divided among:
executive
legislative
judicial branches
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Political and Legal Environment
Executive power is exercised by the Government, which comprises a prime minister,
deputy prime ministers and ministers.
The president is legally distanced from all branches of power, but he ismost allied to the executive branch.
Legislative
consists of the bicameral Federal Assembly, consisting of the StateDuma (the lower house, or parliament) and the Federation Council(the upper house).
The State Duma drafts legislation, can amend the Constitution and canfile an impeachment motion against the president.
The Federation Council approves or rejects laws adopted by the StateDuma and appoints high court judges.
Government Structure
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Political and Legal Environment
The Judicial branch
Comprises the three highest courts:
Supreme Court
Constitutional Court
Supreme State Arbitrazh Court
Supreme Court: (highest judicial body for all lower courts) It considers civil, criminal and administrative cases.
Constitutional Court
checks that laws and decrees do not contradict the constitution.
Supreme State Arbitrazh Court is the
final instance in commercial disputes
supervises lower arbitrazh courts and issues clarifications on interpretations of the law
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President 2008-2011
Dmitry Medvedev
succeeded Vladimir Putin as the president
Prime Minister 2008-2011
Vladimir Putin
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THE TEMPLE OF ALL RELIGIONS IN KAZAN, COMBINING
VARIOUS FORMS OF RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE
Orthodox symbol
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HolidaysOfficial Holidays
New Years Day - January 1
Russian Orthodox Christmas - January 7
Fatherland Defenders Day - February 23
Womens Day - March 8
Labor Day - May 1
Victory Day - May 9
Russia Day - June 12
Unity Day - November 3 4
Similarities with Malaysia
Eid ul-Fitr
Eid al-Adha
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Holidays
Russian New Year - January 14
Saint Valentines Day - February 14
Shrovetide, or Maslenitsa - early March
Orthodox Easter - late March or early
April.
Russian Day of Laughter - April 1
Popular holidays which are not public
holidays
Day of the Corps of Engineers - January 21
Submariners Day - March 19:
Day of the Internal Forces of the MIA of Russia - March 27
Day of the Air Defense Troops - 2nd Sunday of April
Day of the Electronic Warfare - April 15
Day of the Border Guards - May 28
Navy Day - Last Sunday of July
Day of the Logistics and Rear Services Troops - August 1
Day of the Airborne Troops - August 2
Day of the Railroad Service Troops - August 6
Air Force Day - August 12
Tankers Day - 2nd Sunday of September
Ground Forces Day - October 1
Space Troops Day - October 4
Day of the Signal Troops - October 20 Special Forces Day - October 24
Day of the Military Intelligence Service - November 5
Day of NBC - November 13
Day of the Rocket Troops and Artillery - November 19
Day of the Strategic Missile Troops - December 17
Military holidays
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Recreation
Summer Rest and Relaxation in areas in the country and by
the water
Winter
Enjoys sport especially ice skating and hockey ice
Miscellaneous
Sport or indoor activities such as collecting stamp
and play chess
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Other Activities
Train Journey Trans Siberian Railway
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Other Activities
Visit to Historic Places:
The Winter Palace Hermitage Museum
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Business Opportunities
Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, timber,
furs, precious and nonferrous metals.(import)
Agriculture: Products--Grain, sugar beets,sunflower seeds, meat, dairy products.
backbone ofSoviet agriculture
Industry: Types--Complete range of manufactures:automobiles, trucks, trains, agriculturalequipment, advanced aircraft, aerospace, machineand equipment products; mining and extractiveindustry; medical and scientific instruments;construction equipment
Trade (2010): Major market, Imports- finishedmetal products
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Russian Business Etiquette and Protocol
Meeting Etiquette
Firm, almost bone-crushing handshake while maintaining direct eye contact
Appointments are necessary and should be made as far in advance as possible
The first week of May has several public holidays so it is best avoided
Meetings can be cancelled on short notice
Have all printed material available in both English and Russian
Meetings are frequently interrupted. It is common for several side conversations
that have nothing to do with the topic of the meeting to be carried on during themeeting
At the end of the meeting, expect to sign a 'protocol', which is a summary of whatwas discussed
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Russian Business Etiquette and Protocol
Business Negotiating
Meetings and negotiations are slow. Russians do not like being rushed.
Negotiations with Russians often involve flared tempers. Duringnegotiations and meetings, temper tantrums and walkouts often occur.
Is a good idea to include technical experts on your negotiating team.
Hierarchy is important to Russians. They respect age, rank and position.The most senior person reaches decisions.
Russian executives prefer to meet with people of similar rank and position.
Russians see negotiations as win-lose. They do not believe in win-winscenarios.
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Dress Etiquette Business dress is formal and conservative.
Men should wear business suits.
Women should wear subdued colored businesssuits with skirts that cover the knees.
Shoes should be highly polished.
Russian Business Etiquette and Protocol
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WHAT MAKES
RUSSIA AN
INTERESTINGCOUNTRY?
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