{"product_id":"the-russian-way-second-edition-aspects-of-behavior-attitudes-and-customs-of-the-russians-paperback","title":"The Russian Way, Second Edition: Aspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs of the Russians - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eZita Dabars\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLilia Vokhmina\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully updated to reflect the rapidly changing cultural climate in today's Russia, \u003ci\u003eThe Russian Way\u003c\/i\u003e is indispensable for understanding the Russian way of life and for communicating with the Russian people. It is not only fascinating but also invaluable to businesspeople, travelers, and students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganized alphabetically, the book answers questions such as: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do Russians celebrate holidays? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do Russians think, do business, and act in their daily lives? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat do Russians enjoy eating?\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an up to the minute, insider's look at how Russians live and work and how they feel about everything from family to religion to entertainment. Explore \u003ci\u003eThe Russian Way\u003c\/i\u003e of doing things, and you'll uncover a fascinating world imbued with kindness, generosity, superstition, and surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRussian character comes to life as you follow favorite pastimes such as communal baths, the circus, mushroom gathering, and watching television--especially soap operas. View life from the perspective of average Russians (\"poor man's caviar\" and flea markets) and \"new\" (rich) Russians (international dining and upscale shops). Historic background, evolving changes, and Russian words and phrases are woven into every chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind out how Russians feel about advertising (suspicious), clothing (conservative), \"gifts\" and bribes (necessary), dating (not until college), and appropriate behavior (bring flowers to dinner, always check your coat at the theater, and don't compliment a new baby to avoid the \"evil eye\"). \u003ci\u003eThe Russian Way\u003c\/i\u003e is brimming with practical and lively facts on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHome life, meals, and housing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthcare, education, politics, religion, and professions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotels, dining, shopping, and entertainment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage, gestures, literature, and the Russian soul \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe creative community, including controversial artist Tsereteli \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis handy guide will help you understand and appreciate Russian way from Arkhangelsk to Vladivostok.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZita Dabars, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, is an experienced academic, teacher, and author. She is president of The American Council of Teachers of Russian and has visited Russia more on more than thirty occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLilia Vokhmina\u003c\/b\u003e has authored over sixty books and has taught for many years at the Pushkin Institute of Russian Language, Moscow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 9.06 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 25, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761749164320,"sku":"9780658017964","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f888a7141da92c7bf4efab7f46abc1d5.webp?v=1780211972","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-russian-way-second-edition-aspects-of-behavior-attitudes-and-customs-of-the-russians-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}