Russian culture - key concepts and values
Collectivism
Egalitarianism
Dusha(soul)
Working in Russia
Working practices in Russia - stereotype
The Russians attitude to time means that a few minutes delay on their part is of little importance. However, they will expect you to be punctual.
Faxes and emails are the best way to communicate in Russia, as the post can often be unreliable. It is customary before making a trip to Russia to inform the prospective company of your intended business proposals and objectives.
Paperwork and putting pen to paper is an essential part of all working practices in Russia. In general, they have little faith in unsigned documents.