Language

Russia’s history has favored ethnic Russians. Certain groups of people who have lived abroad and returned home can serve as a bridge between Russia and the outside world.

Relationships

Age affects the outlook, attitudes and values of the Russian workforce. Younger and older workers have had drastically different life experiences that stem from whether they were raised during or after the Soviet era. When workers from different age groups are combined in the same location, special care is warranted to leverage the unique contributions of both younger and older workers while avoiding serious friction.

Business Climate

Socioeconomic diversity is a growing dynamic in the workplace. Non-Russian firms may want to focus on aspiring members of the middle class. Russia’s intelligentsia, as well as individuals with a good network of contacts, can offer useful contributions. Corruption is pervasive and is part of everyday life in Russia.

The Pew Global Attitudes Project is an interactive database that allows users to explore public opinion trends in 55 countries on topics ranging from attitudes towards the U.S. to peoples assessments of their own lives to views about globalization, democratization and extremism and other important issues.

The country ranks as no. 147 (of 180 countries) on Transparency International’s 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index.