Ukraine / Anna Shevchenko.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shevchenko, A. K. (Anna K.), author.

Series:

Culture smart! (London, England)

Culture smart!

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

National characteristics, Ukrainian.

Ukraine--Guidebooks.

Ukraine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

London, [England] : Kuperard, [2012]

Summary:

Who are the Ukrainians?What are the key historical and cultural events that have shaped them?What are their values, and what challenges do they face today?Ukraine is a country of paradoxes.

Contents:

Front Cover; Front Flip; Title Page; Copyright; About the Author; Contents; Map of Ukraine; Introduction; Key Facts; Chapter 1: Land and People; Geographical Snapshot; A Brief History; Government and Politics; Relations with Russia; Chapter 2: Values and Attitudes; The Ukrainian Character; Hospitality; Community Spirit; Family Loyalty; Women in Society; Attitudes Toward Ethnic Minorities; Attitudes Toward Foreigners; Class and Money; The Ukrainian Soul; Religion; Superstitions; Healing; Chapter 3: Holidays and Festivals; National Holidays

Other Celebrations Choose Your Meeting Dates Carefully; Chapter 4: Making Friends; Parties; The Dinner Party; To Drink or Not to Drink; Topics of Conversation; Kitchen Talks; Chapter 5: Daily Life; Family Life; Everyday Routines; Work; Education; Military Conscription; Weekend Activities; Sports; Chapter 6: Time Out; Parks; Museums and Galleries; Leisure Shopping; Café Society; Restaurants; Nightlife; Theater and Music; Sports; Chapter 7: Traveling; Arrival; Getting Around; Urban Transportation; Destinations; Where to Stay; Currency

Finding Your Way What to Wear; Health; Security; Chapter 8: Business Briefing; The Business Environment; Corruption; Foreign Investment; The Legal System; The Business Culture; Women in Business; Conducting a Meeting; Negotiation; The Written Word; Managing Disagreement; Conclusion; Chapter 9: Communicating; The Language Issue; Formal and Informal Address; Face-to-Face; Body Language and Personal Space; The Media; Services; Conclusion; Further Reading; Appendix 1: The Ukrainian Alphabet; Appendix 2: Some Useful Words and Phrases; Index

AcknowledgmentsBack Flip; Back Cover

Notes:

"The essential guide to customs and culture"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed August 10, 2016).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-78702-213-7

1-85733-664-X

OCLC:

957126640