From Nyet to Da: Understanding the Russians (Interact Series) (Paperback)

by Yale Richmond (Author)

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Product Description
This work lays the groundwork for understanding the new Russia of the late-20th century. As investors revive their interest in Russia and contacts develop, there is increased need for understanding of what drives Russian behaviour and the skills needed to cope with it. This book aims to answer this need. It is written both for those who deal with Russia and its people - whether inside or outside Russia, whether business executives, professional educators or students - and for those who are simply seeking a way to make better sense of what the media tell us daily about Russian current affairs.

About the Author
Yale Richmond, a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer, worked on U.S. Soviet exchanges for more that 20 years, including a tour of duty as Counsellor for Press and Culture and the American Embassy in Moscow. Richmond writes in a style that is objective, clear and balanced. He interweaves the nuts and bolts of Russian cultural behaviour with historical reference and modern-day anecdotes in such a way that makes learning about these fascinating and passionate people an enjoyable experience --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Intercultural Pr; Rev&Updtd edition (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1877864412
• ISBN-13: 978-1877864414
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #990,368 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short, well written and very insightful, September 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: From Nyet to Da: Understanding the Russians (Interact Series) (Paperback)

Having lived and studied in Russia and being married to a Russian I am able to appreciate the tremendous understanding of the Russians by the author. this is a must read book if you intend to travel there, live there or marry someone who lives there; it will save you from making many mistakes or false assumptions. It is well written, concise , easy to read and inexpensive. Essential reading.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and Helpful, May 22, 2005

By	LegalEagle (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From Nyet to Da: Understanding the new Russia (Paperback)

A client who lived throughout Russia for around ten years and still conducts most of his business with Russians recommended this book to me. This is a good book, but a little too reliant on history in explaining present day Russian culture. The book really shines when talking about the Russians outside Moscow, but more and more the Moscow business elite seem to take their cue more from the New York or London elite than from their peasant ancestors, as this book contends. Overall, however, this book is as good any for gaining a better understanding of Russians and the Russian bureaucracy.

28 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Nyet to Da, September 26, 2000

By	Brian Johnson (Utena, Lithuania) - See all my reviews

This book is a must read for anyone traveling or living in the area of the former Soviet Union. I live in Lithuania, which is not part of Russia any longer, but everything that I have read in this book applies to these people. They may not have Russian blood but they have been under Russian rule for over 70 years and the Russian way of thinking is engraved in the minds of these people. Again, this book is a must read for anyone considering to travel or to live in the former Soviet Union.

Brian Johnson Lithuania