Russia has a lot of culture contradictions, the older generations lean more towards conservatism while the younger generation lead with a individual approach. When you go to do some kind of business in Russia, you will get people who will only talk to you about their business in a private place instead of out in public. However, when you are coming from a different country and state the Russian people will not trust you right away. When you go to a business meeting in Russia make sure you are prepared for everything and anything that can happen.
Aside from the Greetings and the formality and the communication of business meetings in Russia, you should also know that many Russians appreciate when you try to learn new words or are very interested in their language. Most Russians speak English because it is taught in school.
If you make eye contacts, give a firm handshake, bring a small gift, don’t point, don’t stand with your hands in your pockets, communicate politely and be respectful in a meeting, listen carefully and also give your feedback then you are more than likely to have a successful meetings and possibly go home with more contacts then when you came with. If you consider the main three things into your meeting, you should have nothing to worry about.
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