THE "MUST HAVE" TOP TIPS GUIDE TO DOING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA

We live and work in a global environment and knowing how to behave with courtesy in other countries allows us to make a great impression and maximise our potential.

This "quick fix" guide will give you the inside information on how to do business and cope with business socialising in Russia.

Sir Winston Churchill famously said, "Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma". The Lowdown: Business Etiquette – Russia should perhaps be subtitled "Decoding the enigma – how to do business with Russians", as it aims to demystify the enigma, giving you practical tips on how to navigate your way through a business trip to Russia, how to behave and how NOT to behave in both business and business socialising situations, to ensure that you maximise your time in Russia, or in dealing with your Russian business colleagues, thus making you a greater asset to your company and your profession.

Russians value politeness – good manners will make a good impression!

Topics Covered Include:

How to understand and build a business relationship

How to navigate your first business meeting – what to do and what NOT to do!

How Russia's business culture differs from the West

Useful tips on what to research and prepare for your trip

How to cope with social invitations and to understand their critical importance in a business relationship

A list of useful phrases