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Russia
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Eastern Europe ยท 144M ยท Russian
Cultural Dimensions
DirectCommunicationIndirect
DirectFeedbackIndirect
EgalitarianAuthorityHierarchical
ConsensualDecisionsTop-down
Task-basedTrustRelationship
OpenConfrontationAvoidant
FlexibleTimeLinear
PrinciplesArgumentsPractical
Key Cultural Features
- โStrong hierarchy โ the boss decides, others execute
- โPersonal relationships are essential โ trust before business
- โBlat (ะฑะปะฐั) โ informal networks and connections matter
- โDirect in communication but indirect in refusal
- โContracts are important but relationships override paperwork
- โHospitality is generous โ expect toasts and shared meals
โ Business Tips
- โขBuild personal trust before expecting business results
- โขBe prepared for long, multi-round negotiations
- โขShow respect for seniority and titles in meetings
- โขAccept invitations to dinner โ this is where trust is built
- โขLearn to give toasts โ it's an art form in Russian business
- โขPatience is key โ decisions come from the top and take time
โ Things to Avoid
- โขDon't smile without reason โ it's seen as insincere
- โขAvoid shaking hands across a doorway threshold
- โขDon't give even numbers of flowers โ reserved for funerals
- โขAvoid being overly casual too quickly โ respect must be earned
- โขDon't assume Russian business culture is the same as Soviet era
Hofstede Dimensions
93
PDI
Power Distance
39
IDV
Individualism
36
MAS
Masculinity
95
UAI
Uncertainty Avoidance
81
LTO
Long-Term Orientation
20
IVR
Indulgence
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