Doing Business in Russia

RUSSIA - PREDEPARTURE COUNTRY REPORT Security Tips Beware of Extortion Always discuss deals in an office or a public place. Arrange your office so that the conference room is near the front door. Make sure you have proper security, with guards at the entrance. Have a camera and intercom at the entrance. Consult with a security firm on location. Check out agencies providing physical security carefully. Many are linked to organized crime. Never give your …

…truth in the stereotype that suggests Russians believe all Americans are rich and can afford almost anything but it is changing. First of all, Russian business people now have as much or more money than the Americans they are dealing with. Russians have plenty of money they just don't want to spend it in Russia. They want to keep their money out west, and have the Americans and other Westerners put their money in Russia.