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ADVANCED RUSSIAN FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

OTHER TOPICS: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12].

TOPIC 6

(Grooming. Daily Routines. Work. Business. Money.)

(Grammar Help)
An Interactive Online Russian Reference Grammar. By Robert Beard (Bucknell University).
See the section on the participles.

GROOMING. DAILY ROUTINES.

WORK. BUSINESS (investing, economy, taxes). MONEY.

Work
Business
Tens of Thousands of Angry Russians. Protests against unpaid wages. Article by Ivan Rodin for Reuter March 27, 1997.
BISNIS. Home page for Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States. (From the U.S. Department of Commerce.)
Boris' "Buy Russian" Blather.Editorial for the Chicago Tribune, April 17, 1997.
No More Biznes as Usual in Russia. A New Breed of Analyst is Taking the Guess Work out of Investing. Article by Carol Matlock for Business Week, February 24, 1997.
Kremlin Capitalism: Privatising the Russian Economy. Article by Rose Brady for Business Week, February 17, 1997.
(investing)
InfoMarket. Information Service on Securities and Capital Market of Russia. [comes in a Russian version as well!]
All of Russia's Circuits are Busy. The Country's Baby Bells are Selling Shares and Raking in the Cash. Article by Carol Matlock for Business Week, March 3, 1997.
Russia Rules New World Order of Stocks. Article by Timothy Middleton for The New York Times, April 6, 1997.
Now, This is Exotic Paper. Russian localities are getting ready to sell Eurobonds. Article by Carol Matlock for Business Week, April 7, 1997.
Russian Shares-Bought the Rumour, Selling the Fact. Article by Peter Henderson for Reuter, March 19, 1997.
Bravery is Paying Off for Investors in Russia. Article by Nick Ravo for The New York Times, March 16, 1997.
Exchange Trade in Russia Shares to Raise Liquidity. Article by Julie Tolkacheva for Reuter, March 28, 1997.
Expats Cite Hurdles on Russia Investing Frontier. Article by Adam Tanner for Reuter, March 21, 1997.
Russia Analysts Look for Productivity And Openness. Article by Peter Henderson for Reuter, February 18, 1997.
(taxes)
Russia's Second Chance at Reform. Editorial for Business Week, March 31, 1997.
Russia Tax Laws: A Hodgepodge Cheaters Love. Article by Howard Witt for The Chicago Tribune, December 1, 1996.
(the economy)
Reflections on Russia - Its Politics, Economy, and Foreign Policy. Remarks by Ambassador Thomas Pickering. (Nov.1, 1996) [Scan the article!]
Yeltsin Should Keep up the Pressure. Editorial on the need for getting back on the track for economic reform. Business Week, April 28, 1997.
Gangsters Said to Run Nearly Half of Russian Economy. Article by Jonathan Lynn for Reuter, March 19, 1997.
*Forecast - Russia Economy May or May Not Grow in '98 - World Bank Says So. Article for Reuters, March 17, 1997.
Russian Economy is Not All What It Seems. Article by Janet Guttsman for Reuter, November 29, 1996.
Money
Currency converter. Check the currency rate on the ruble (or any other currency).
Money. from ROL: Fresh GUIDE to St. Petersburg. [Also check the sections on "Bringing Money In" and "Exchanging Money."]
Banking System of Russia. Everything you want to know. You can even see what Russian money looks like.
Russia Set for Half-Million Ruble Banknote. Article for Reuters, February 28, 1997.
Currency. Pictures from T. Beyer (at Middlebury College).
Lottery tickets. Pictures from T. Beyer (at Middlebury College).

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