Culture shock! : a survival guide to customs and etiquette : Russia / Anna Pavlovskaya.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pavlovskai︠a︡, A. V.

Series:

CultureShock!

Culture shock

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Etiquette--Russia.

Etiquette.

Russia--Social life and customs.

Russia.

Russia--Description and travel.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (337 p.)

Edition:

[2nd ed.].

Other Title:

Russia

CultureShock!

Place of Publication:

Tarrytown, N.Y. : Marshall Cavendish, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

CultureShock! is a dynamic and indispensable range of guides covering countless destinations around the world. The series is especially intended for travellers who are looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting and who might even consider residing there. Each title contains invaluable advice for the traveller to adapt seamlessly into the local environment and is packed with useful details on transportation, taxes, accommodation, health, shopping and festivals. Additionally, each book provides concise insights into the history, language, cuisine and business practises of each c

Contents:

Cover; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; MAP OF RUSSIA; FIRST IMPRESSIONS CHAPTER 1; OVERVIEW OF LANDAND HISTORY CHAPTER 2; Photo Section; THE NATIONALCHARACTER CHAPTER 3; TRADITIONS OF SOCIAL INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 4; SETTLING IN CHAPTER 5; THE RUSSIAN FEAST CHAPTER 6; CULTURE AND TRAVEL CHAPTER 7; LEARNING THE LANGUAGE CHAPTER 8; Photo Section; BUSINESS IN RUSSIA CHAPTER 9; FAST FACTS ON RUSSIA CHAPTER 10; CULTURE QUIZ; DO'S AND DON'TS; GLOSSARY; RESOURCE GUIDE; FURTHER READING; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789814435574

9814435570

9789814346849

9814346845

OCLC:

715365173