Belarus
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geographical Snapshot
A Brief History
The Political Scene
Domestic Policy
The Economy
Relations with Russia
Relations with the EU
Relations with the Rest of the World
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
The
Belarusian Character
Attitudes to the Countryside
Attitudes to Work
Communal Spirit
Attitudes to Authority
Women in Society
The Generation Gap
Attitudes to Money
Attitudes to Russians
Attitudes to Foreigners
Attitudes to Homosexuality
Attitudes to Minorities
Superstitions
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
State Holidays
Other Festivals
Weddings
Funerals
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Names and Introductions
Invitations Home
Drinking
Conversation
Chapter 05 DAILY LIFE
A Typical Home
The Family
Work
Education
Military Service
Weekends
Everyday Shopping
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Promenading
Churches and Religious Art
Parks
Eating Out
Museums and Galleries
War Memorials
Opera， Ballet， Circus， and Theater
Nightclubs
The Banyo
Sports
Shopping for Pleasure
What to See in Minsk
Chapter 07 TRAVEL， HEALTH， & SAFETY
Arrival
Getting Arouhd
Where to Stay
Currency
Health
Safety
Destinations
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Environment
Foreign Investment
The Legal System
Future Prospects
Business Culture
Meetings
Negotiation
Contracts and Fulfillment
Renting Business Space
Women in Business
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Russian versus
Belarusian
Formal and Informal Address
Humor
Swearing
Body Language and Personal Space
Services
The Media
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises
