Oct 28 2011 in business, culture, etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, Latest News, russia, russian by admin
Russia, like many other countries, has its differences in terms of culture and how to do business. So if you are going to do business in Russia it is important to learn and understand these differences so your trip goes smoothly. Russia is undergoing some radical changes at the moment due to the removal of […]
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Dec 2 2010 in Latest News, russia, russian, translation, Translation News by admin
A translation error has almost left Russian prisoners at a UK prison heading to the ‘execution yard’ for their daily exercise.
The error was found within an information booklet aimed at Russian-speaking prisoners serving time at Lincoln prison. A member of staff spotted the mistake at the proofing stage: where the outside area should have been […]
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Oct 28 2010 in etiquette, Etiquette, Customs and Travel Abroad, Latest News, russia by admin
Don’t ever sleep in a bear’s bed: not baby bear’s, not mummy bear’s and definitely not daddy bear’s. That is what Goldilocks has taught us. And never steal their porridge.
But it seems that bears are more sensitive then their big gruff exterior suggests; all they really want is a bit of appreciation. As local officials […]
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