RUSSIA

Moscow

RUSSI

FAST
Official
Name: Russian
FACTS
Federation

Form of Government:
Federation
Capital: Moscow
Population:
141,377,752
Official Language:
Russian
Money: Ruble
Area: 6,592,772
square miles
(17,075,200 square
kilometers)
Major Mountain
Ranges: Ural, Altay

Geograp
hy

 The largest country in

the world
11 time zones
2x larger than Canada

The Russian landscapes:

desert
frozen
tall mountains
giant marshes
Steppes
taigas.

Economy

Transportation & Energy

By: Aurora Hernandez

Transportation History

Continental climate causes long, cold

winters affecting road conditions
(roads are the least-used form of
transport)

Early-mid 1900s major political

influence on production of private
vehicles and road construction

Post-dissolution of Soviet Union in

1991, market forces shifted demand
among various transportation
services

Continuing dominance of the use of

railways

Energy History
One of the most energydependent countries
Dramatic changes in the 1980s
with exploitation of large natural
gas deposits
By mid-1990s natural gas
accounted for more than half of
Russias energy consumption
(expected to increase in next
decades)
Russia ranks third in the world for
oil production

Cultural Influence & Affects on Population

High demand for public transportation (majority does not rely on
private vehicles)
Originally used for freight and cargo, railroad traffic has plummeted
with the use of public transportation
Cost of transport very cheap on average less than $1 for daily
commutes on bus, trolley, electronic trolley, or train
Energy has central role in Russian economy
Petroleum and natural gas are most important export (foreign
exchange)
Influences industrial, agricultural, commercial, and government sectors
Self-sufficiency in fuels and power generation sets good position for
future economic growth and development

Russian Armed Forces

Prepared by: Christopher A. Rodriguez

3/26/15

Russia

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The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Established after dissolution of the Soviet Union.
(May 7th, 1992)
Divided into 3 separate categories
The commander-in-chief of the armed forces is the
president of Russia.

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History
As the Soviet Union officially dissolved on 31 December 1991.
Move the new Russian leadership made before March 1992 was to
announce the creation of a 'National Guard.
By end of September 1991, in Moscow the National Guard was about
15,000 strong.
After signing of Belavezha Accords on 21 December 1991, new CIS
countries signed a protocol temporary appointment of Marshal of Aviation
Yevgeny Shaposhnikov as Minister of Defence and commander of the
armed forces.

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History (Cont.)
On 16 March 1992 a decree by Boris Yeltsin created The Armed Forces of
the Russian Federation.
Finally, on 7 May 1992 Yelsin signed a decree establishing the armed
forces. Yeltsin assumed the duties of the Supreme Commander.
On 7 May 1992, Yeltsin appointed himself as the new Russian Minister of
Defence.

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History (Cont.)
In the next few years, Russian forces withdrew from central and eastern
Europe.
A new military doctrine, promulgated in November 1993, acknowledged
the contraction of old Soviet military into a regional military power
without global ambitions.
Significant reforms were announced in late 2008 under Defence Minister
Anatoliy Serdyukov, and major structural reorganisation began in 2009.

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Weapons of Mass Destruction

In 2013, Russia possessed an estimated 8,500 total nuclear warheads of
which 1,800 were strategically operational.

In addition to nuclear weapons, Russia declared an arsenal of 39,967 tons

of chemical weapons in 1997, of which 57% have been destroyed.
Russia has a number of factories for destruction of its chemical weapons
arsenal.

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Russias Government

Prepared by: Christopher A. Rodriguez

3/26/15

Russia

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Structure
Federal semi-presidential republic
The President of Russia is head of state, and of a multi-party system with
executive power exercised by the government, headed by the Prime Minister,
who is appointed by the President with the parliament's approval.

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Legislative Branch

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The Federal Assembly, consists of two houses, the 450-member State Duma (the
lower house) and the 166-member Federation Council (the upper house).
The two chambers of the Federal Assembly possess different powers and
responsibilities, with the State Duma the more powerful.
The legislative process in Russia includes three hearings in the State Duma, then
approvals by the Federation Council, the upper house and sign into law by the
President.

Judicial Branch

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The Judiciary of Russia is defined under the Constitution and law of Russia with a
hierarchical structure.
Governed by the All-Russian Congress of Judges and its Council of Judges.
Arbitrate disputes between the executive and legislative branches and between
Moscow and the regional and local governments.

People
and
Society

 According to Census:
Estimated population 144,978,570 *
Birth rate:9.7/1000
Death rate : 13.1/1000*
Male Life expectancy:62
Female life expectancy 64

Languages
Speak Russian- 3 dialects*
Most widely spoken
languages
Russian influenced by other
language*

Food
Love meats
Most common food is bread*
Love Vodka and wine
Breakfast- a quick snack of coffee
or tea with bread and sausage or
cheese.
Lunch - a hot meal, with soup,
potatoes, macaroni, rice or
buckwheat kasha, ground meat
cutlets, and peas or grated
cabbage
Supper consist of boiled potatoes,
soured cabbage, and bread or
simply bread and sausage

Etiquette
Behavior
Females must be
clean/reserved
Pushing and shoving is a norm

Verbal markers of social

status*
Elders
Close friends/coworkers
Distant relationships

Table manners
Hospitality to all guest
Must toast
Drink together

Communications

Non-verbal language

Handshakes are taken more seriously in Russia. If you have

gloves on you must take them off.
Touching is seen as beingfriendly.
Flicking your chin with your index finger =lets drink or
he is drunk.
Eye contact during conversations is very important.
Stand very close when talking.

Non-verbal language
Russia

USA

Commonly seen in Russia

Hugs and kisses are common within friends

Kissing of the same sex is very also very common (on the cheek).
conversations include peace, the current changes taking place in Russia, and their current
economic situation.
It is common to stand very close to the person you're having a conversation with.

Gestures to avoid in Russia

Speaking and laughing really loud.

Wearing your coat or boots inside a public place.
Whistling in a indoor place.
Never call someone by their first name ,its always by their full name until told that it is
acceptable.
Topics to avoid are changes in Russia, the holocaust, the czar and the monarchy
In Russian culture Smiling at a stranger is unusual and suspicious.

Communication in business

Punctuality is very relaxed.

Face-to-face meetings.
Patience.
No contract no agreement.

Geert Hofstede Value Orientation Theory

Questions
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5.

Is Russia a low or high context culture?

What is Russia's main language?
What is the most common food?
Who is the president of Russia?
What is the capital of Russia?

Links & Resources

Russia Youtube channel for extended
uncut interviews: https://
www.youtube.com/channel/UCstpOE1gvkgi
Uj-yvcyeewA/videos
Russia Blog for details of this
presentation:
http://dobropozhalovatrussia.blogspot.co
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Do Svidaniya!
(goodbye!)

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