The Differences Between American and Russian Cultures In Business
Dress Code
Business attire (деловая одежда) in Russia is similar to that in the United States, with men usually opting for (отдавать предпочтение) dark suits and women wearing business suits or skirts and blouses. Women in Russia wear slacks (женские брюки) at work less frequently than American businesswomen. A major difference is the emphasis on designer labels. Russian professionals usually dress as expensively as their salaries permit, and clothing that is obviously expensive is a sign of credibility. While a tasteful wardrobe is also a status symbol in the United States, a designer label is less important. When doing business in Russia, though, American professionals should appear elegantly dressed to be perceived as equals (чтобы их воспринимали как равных).
