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RUSSIA

Presented by : HASSAN TAHIR


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Flag Description: there is no official meaning

assigned to the colors of theRussian flag

three equal horizontal bands of

white (top),

blue, and red


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Map of Russia


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Geography

Russia is the largest country in the world.

It is situated in the Eastern part of Europe andNorthern part of Asia.

Russia is 17,075,200 square km in area. land: 16,995,800 sq km

water: 79,400 sq km

Russia touches many inland bodies of water suchas Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and Lake Baikal.


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Global position and boundaries Boundaries with 14 countries:

Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,

Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Abkhazia,South Ossetia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan,Mongolia, the People's Republic of China andNorth Korea.


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ReligionIn Russia the top three, dominant religions are:

Russian Orthodox - 70.2% Muslim- 4-6%

Roman Catholics - 1%

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Russia


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Unique Facts

The capital of Russia is Moscow.

The total literacy rate in Russia is

99.4%.

Russia is 1.8 times the size of the united

states.

Covers 11 time zones

It is located north of the equator.

The money used is the ruble.


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Cont

In Russia the type of

government they have is

Federation.

They get independence in 24

August 1991 from Soviet

Union.


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Language

The official language ofRussia is Russian. About81% of people speak

Russian. There are over 100 minority

languages spoken inRussia today.

The most common, Tartar,is spoken by only about3% of the country'spopulation.


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Economy In 2009 Russia was the

World's largest exporter of natural gas, Second largest exporter of oil,

Third largest exporter of steel and primaryaluminum

3 agricultural products grown in Russia are Grain Sugar

Beets. 3 manufactured products made in Russia are

Mining Producing coal oil Shipbuilding.


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Cont. GDP per capita: $15,900 (2010 est.) Unemployment rate: 7.6% (2010 est.) Budget:

revenues: $262 billion expenditures: $341.1 billion (2010 est.)

Employment from different sectors (% of total): Agriculture 10%

Industry 31% Services 59%

Unemployment is 8%

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rs.html#top


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Imports - commodities Plastic

Iron, steel

Machinery and vehicles, Pharmaceutical products,

Meat, fruits and nuts

Optical and medical instruments

http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcrussia.htm


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Import Partners (2009) Germany 14.39%,

China 13.98%,

Ukraine 5.48%, Italy 4.84%,

USA 4.46%



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Exports - commodities Metals,

Natural gas,

Chemicals, Wood and wood products,

Petroleum and petroleum products



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Export - partners (2009)

Netherlands

Italy

Germany China

Turkey

Ukraine


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Business Culture Relationships & Communication

Business Meeting Etiquette

Business Negotiating Dress Etiquette

Business Cards


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Relationships & Communication Russian is the official language.

Speaking or laughing loudly inpublic is considered rude.

English is also common in Russians. Russians are highly literate, and

have almost a 100% literacy rate.

An indication that you havesuccessfully developed a personalrelationship is being asked for afavor by that person.

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Business Meeting

Etiquette

Appointments are necessary andshould be made as far in

advance as possible. You should arrive punctually for

meetings.

Russians expect long and

detailed presentations thatinclude a history of the subjectand a review of existingstandard.

You must have all printedmaterial available in both

English and Russian.

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/russia-country-profile.html
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Cont

Persistence and patience areessential. Once your

appointment is scheduled, doeverything you can to avoidcancellation.

Don't schedule your trip toRussia near the end of July or

during the month of August-this is the time of year manypeople take their vacations.

Business day is usually 9:00 amto 6:00 pm Monday throughFriday and some Saturdaymornings.


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Business Negotiating Meetings and negotiations are

slow. Russians do not like being

rushed. It is a good idea to include technical

experts on your negotiating team.

Hierarchy is important to Russians.They respect age, rank andposition.

Russian executives prefer to meetwith people of similar rank andposition.

Russians view compromise asweakness. They will continuenegotiating until you offerconcessions



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Dress Etiquette

Business dress is formal andconservative. Men should wear business

suits. Women should wear

serious colored business

suits with skirts thatcover the knees. Shoes should be highly

polished. Men often do not take off their

jackets in negotiations. Do not stand with your hands

in your pockets. This isconsidered rude.



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Business Cards

Print business cards withEnglish text on one sideand Russian text on theother side

Exchange business cardsafter initial introductionsand hand over your

business card. Russian text side up so it is

easy for the recipient toread. Include advanced university

degrees on your businesscard.



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