Customs and Etiquette of Russia Book

Foreword     7
Map of Russia     9
A Sense of History     10
A Brief History     11
Westernization     13
Revolution     15
The New Russia     17
Problems of the 'New Abroad'     18
Challenge of the Market Economy     21
People and Poverty     24
Changing Value System     26
Entertainment     28
Consumer Goods     28
Political Melting Pot     30
The Russian People     31
Family life     33
Failure of Socialism     36
The New Super Rich     37
Travelling to Russia     39
The Visa Challenge     39
Arriving in Russia     40
Go Where You Like     43
Hotels & Food     45
'Floor Ladies'     46
Foreign Food     48
Vodka Culture     49
Out & About     50
Push Your Way In     51
Two Types of Police     52
Shopping     53
The Queuing (Line-up) System     54
What to Buy     58
Family & Way of Life     61
What is a Dacha?     63
Forms of Address     64
Friendship     65
Gift-giving and Home Visits     65
The Sporting Life     67
Business in Russia     68
Trading Options     69
New Business Face of Russia     71
Official Holidays     73
Organizing, Entertainment     77
'Rebuilding' (perestroika) Reforms     78
Foreign Trade Reforms     78
Russian Ways     80
Echoes of War     82
Weddings and the Church     83
Medical Matters     85
'Open' Atmosphere     86
Useful Words & Phrases     87
The Alphabet     87
Words & Phrases     88
Numbers     91
Russian Words Used In This Book     92
Facts About Russia     93
Index     95