Federation of Russia

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Federation of Russia

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Introduction

Russia is vast, extending over much of the northern part of Eurasia: withan area of 17,075 million km2 (6.6 million mi2), it is the largest country in

the world.

The Russian Federation comprises 83 federal subjects, which are grouped

into eight federal districts that are administrated by envoys of thepresident.

There are 11 cities with a population of over 1 million:

Moscow (the capital),

St Petersburg (second larger cities)


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refer to cities


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History

Russia has been around for more than 11 centuries.

In 1917, through revolution, Russian Empire (establish in 1721) was

abolished and replaced by the USSR: Union of Soviet Socialist Republic

Communism political system

In 1991, USSR collapse and been replace by Federal Presidential Republic.

Government Structure

Under 1993 Constitution: Russia is a democratic federative state based on

the rule of law and a republican form of government.

State power in Russia is divided among:

executive

legislative

judicial branches


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Political and Legal Environment

Executive power is exercised by the Government, which comprises a prime minister,

deputy prime ministers and ministers.

The president is legally distanced from all branches of power, but he ismost allied to the executive branch.

Legislative

consists of the bicameral Federal Assembly, consisting of the StateDuma (the lower house, or parliament) and the Federation Council(the upper house).

The State Duma drafts legislation, can amend the Constitution and canfile an impeachment motion against the president.

The Federation Council approves or rejects laws adopted by the StateDuma and appoints high court judges.

Government Structure


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Political and Legal Environment

The Judicial branch

Comprises the three highest courts:

Supreme Court

Constitutional Court

Supreme State Arbitrazh Court

Supreme Court: (highest judicial body for all lower courts) It considers civil, criminal and administrative cases.

Constitutional Court

checks that laws and decrees do not contradict the constitution.

Supreme State Arbitrazh Court is the

final instance in commercial disputes

supervises lower arbitrazh courts and issues clarifications on interpretations of the law


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President 2008-2011

Dmitry Medvedev

succeeded Vladimir Putin as the president

Prime Minister 2008-2011

Vladimir Putin


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THE TEMPLE OF ALL RELIGIONS IN KAZAN, COMBINING

VARIOUS FORMS OF RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE

Orthodox symbol


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HolidaysOfficial Holidays

New Years Day - January 1

Russian Orthodox Christmas - January 7

Fatherland Defenders Day - February 23

Womens Day - March 8

Labor Day - May 1

Victory Day - May 9

Russia Day - June 12

Unity Day - November 3 4

Similarities with Malaysia

Eid ul-Fitr

Eid al-Adha


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Holidays

Russian New Year - January 14

Saint Valentines Day - February 14

Shrovetide, or Maslenitsa - early March

Orthodox Easter - late March or early

April.

Russian Day of Laughter - April 1

Popular holidays which are not public

holidays

Day of the Corps of Engineers - January 21

Submariners Day - March 19:

Day of the Internal Forces of the MIA of Russia - March 27

Day of the Air Defense Troops - 2nd Sunday of April

Day of the Electronic Warfare - April 15

Day of the Border Guards - May 28

Navy Day - Last Sunday of July

Day of the Logistics and Rear Services Troops - August 1

Day of the Airborne Troops - August 2

Day of the Railroad Service Troops - August 6

Air Force Day - August 12

Tankers Day - 2nd Sunday of September

Ground Forces Day - October 1

Space Troops Day - October 4

Day of the Signal Troops - October 20 Special Forces Day - October 24

Day of the Military Intelligence Service - November 5

Day of NBC - November 13

Day of the Rocket Troops and Artillery - November 19

Day of the Strategic Missile Troops - December 17

Military holidays


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Recreation

Summer Rest and Relaxation in areas in the country and by

the water

Winter

Enjoys sport especially ice skating and hockey ice

Miscellaneous

Sport or indoor activities such as collecting stamp

and play chess


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Other Activities

Train Journey Trans Siberian Railway


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Other Activities

Visit to Historic Places:

The Winter Palace Hermitage Museum


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Business Opportunities

Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, timber,

furs, precious and nonferrous metals.(import)

Agriculture: Products--Grain, sugar beets,sunflower seeds, meat, dairy products.

backbone ofSoviet agriculture

Industry: Types--Complete range of manufactures:automobiles, trucks, trains, agriculturalequipment, advanced aircraft, aerospace, machineand equipment products; mining and extractiveindustry; medical and scientific instruments;construction equipment

Trade (2010): Major market, Imports- finishedmetal products
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Russian Business Etiquette and Protocol

Meeting Etiquette

Firm, almost bone-crushing handshake while maintaining direct eye contact

Appointments are necessary and should be made as far in advance as possible

The first week of May has several public holidays so it is best avoided

Meetings can be cancelled on short notice

Have all printed material available in both English and Russian

Meetings are frequently interrupted. It is common for several side conversations

that have nothing to do with the topic of the meeting to be carried on during themeeting

At the end of the meeting, expect to sign a 'protocol', which is a summary of whatwas discussed


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Business Negotiating

Meetings and negotiations are slow. Russians do not like being rushed.

Negotiations with Russians often involve flared tempers. Duringnegotiations and meetings, temper tantrums and walkouts often occur.

Is a good idea to include technical experts on your negotiating team.

Hierarchy is important to Russians. They respect age, rank and position.The most senior person reaches decisions.

Russian executives prefer to meet with people of similar rank and position.

Russians see negotiations as win-lose. They do not believe in win-winscenarios.


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Dress Etiquette Business dress is formal and conservative.

Men should wear business suits.

Women should wear subdued colored businesssuits with skirts that cover the knees.

Shoes should be highly polished.



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WHAT MAKES

RUSSIA AN

INTERESTINGCOUNTRY?
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