Russia business : analyze the economy, understand the society, manage / / editors, Olga Medinskaya, Henk R. Randau, Christian Altmann

• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XXI, 288 p. 94 illus., 86 illus. in color. :)
• Disciplina: 338.70947
• Soggetto topico: Business enterprises - Russia (Federation)
• Persona (resp. second.): MedinskayaOlga; RandauHenk R.; AltmannChristian
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- About the Book -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part I: Russia Today: Economy -- 1: Russia: A Giant in Figures -- 2: Political System and Administrative Structure -- Structure of State -- Administrative Structure -- Political System: Main Structure -- Executive Power -- Role of President in Russia -- National Government -- Legislative Powers -- The Federal Council of Russia -- The State Duma -- Factions and Political Parties -- Political Parties -- Judicial System -- Conclusion -- INSIGHT: What factors are influencing Russian politics? -- INSIGHT: Putin´s 2020 Constitutional Amendments -- Reference -- 3: Economic Structure -- GDP Development -- GDP Structure -- Regional GDP Structure -- Public Debt to GDP -- Wealth Distribution and Living Standards -- Trade -- Foreign Direct Investment -- Challenges -- References -- 4: Economic Clusters and Regional Policy -- Clusters and Cluster Initiatives in the Russian Federation: The Picture Today -- Skolkovo: Government-Created Clusters Within a Centralized Innovation Center -- Taking Stock: The Russian Cluster Observatory -- The Pilot Innovative Cluster Program on Its Way to Internationalization -- Challenges and Opportunities Between Past and Future -- Centralization -- State Dominance -- Traditional Separation of University and Science-Based Innovation/Start-Ups -- Relevance for Foreign Investors and Outlook -- References -- 5: Transport Infrastructure -- Density and Quality -- Railroads -- Roads and Highways -- Airports -- Seaports -- Pipelines -- Funding and State Monopolies -- Reference -- 6: Competitiveness -- The Ruble´s Influence on Competitiveness -- The New Industrial Policy -- Outlook -- 7: Trading in Times of Sanctions and Protectionism -- Introduction -- The Crisis in Ukraine and Its Aftermath. ; Sanctions Against Russia -- Reaction and Countersanctions of Russia -- Sanction and Protectionism Effects -- Global Effects -- Specific Economic Effects for the EU and the USA -- Winners and Losers of Sanctions in Russia -- Ways Out of the Deadlock -- Conclusion -- References -- 8: Russian Banking System -- 1988-1996 Initial Privatization -- 1997-1998 Reformation and Maturity -- 1999-2009 Formation of Monopolistic Structures -- 2009-2015 Strengthening of State Banks -- 2016 Until Today: Further Consolidation -- The Banking System Today -- A Strongly Nationalized System -- Recent Reforms and Trends -- Outlook -- References -- 9: The Russian Stock Market -- Statistics of the Stock Market -- Equities -- Bonds -- Other Instruments of the Market -- Indices -- Investors -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- 10: The Russian Ruble and Monetary System -- Currency Control Regulations -- The New Foreign Exchange Regime Since 2014 -- The Russian Gamble -- Are Sanctions Effective? -- Entangled with Oil Price Impact -- How Should One Deal with the Situation? -- References -- 11: Cryptocurrencies in Russia -- References -- 12: Russian Energy: Hanging on the Needle? -- Introduction: Oil and Gas as National and International Forces -- The EU and Russian Energy -- Russian Gas for the EU -- Geopolitical Considerations and Outlook -- How Do Western Sanctions Affect Russia´s Oil and Gas Sector? -- The USA: A New Energy Giant -- Russia´s Position and Outlook -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- 13: Import Substitution in Russia -- Incentives, Restrictions, Regulations -- Import Substitution Since 2014 -- Made in Russia -- Results and Future of Import Substitution -- Suggestion for Further Reading -- 14: The Russian Start-Up Ecosystem -- Where Do Russian Start-Ups Come from? -- Incubators and Accelerators -- Venture Capital and Grants -- International Ambitions. ; Suggestions for Further Reading -- Universities -- Start-Up Companies -- Accelerators -- Venture Capital Funds -- Grant-Givers -- Export Promotion Agency -- Global Corporate Partnership Programs and the AHK´s Activities -- Part II: Society -- 15: Brief Overview over Russian History -- The Origin of the Land of Rus´ -- The Twentieth Century: Soviet Era -- Perestroika and Glasnost -- End of the Soviet Era -- Suggestion for Further Reading -- 16: Geography -- Climate -- Mineral Resources -- Agriculture and Animal Husbandry -- Drinking Water -- References -- 17: Population and Demography -- Demographic Crisis -- Birth Rates -- The Aging Population and High Death Rates -- Reference -- 18: Ethnicity and Languages -- Subethnic Groups: Cossacks -- Languages -- Language Endangerment -- Russian Language -- Russian Alphabet -- Foreign Languages -- References -- 19: Migration -- International Migration: Brain Drain and Muscle Inflow -- Internal Migration -- Residence Permit: Propiska -- Labor Migration Today -- References -- 20: Centralization and Urbanization -- Urbanization: The ``Dying Village´´ -- Reference -- 21: Religion and Philosophy -- History of Russian Christianity -- Church and State -- Religion and Sexual Minorities -- Philosophy -- References -- 22: Festivals: Knowing the Roots -- New Years -- Victory Day -- Ancient Slavic Festivals -- Orthodox Celebrations -- International Women´s Day -- Professional Days -- 23: Corruption and Fraud Risks -- Everywhere in Daily Life -- Anti-Corruption Efforts -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- References -- 24: Health and Healthcare -- Health Status -- Suicide Rate -- Regional Disparities -- Unhealthy Lifestyle -- AIDS and HIV -- Healthcare System -- Efficiency and Reform -- Obligatory Medical System -- Private Medical Insurance -- INSIGHT: CoVid-19 and Russia -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- References. ; 25: Snapshot of Mass Media -- Print Media -- TV and Radio -- Internet and Social Networking -- Control and Censorship -- Propaganda -- References -- Part III: Doing the Business -- 26: Legal Forms for Business Activity in Russia -- Overview of the Legal Forms -- Representative Office -- Opening a Representative Office -- Activities of the Representative Office -- Special Case: Branch -- Subdivision -- Limited Liability Company -- Founding Procedures -- Creation of the Charter -- Change in Ownership -- Joint Stock Company -- Issuance of Shares -- Bodies of the Joint Stock Company -- 27: The Russian Taxation System -- Basics of the Russian Tax System -- Types of Taxes -- Tax Administration-Selected Aspects -- Compulsory Tax Registration for Legal Entities -- Tax Return and Tax Payment -- Statute of Limitation and Tax Audits -- Corporate Income Tax -- Taxation of Income from Business Activities in Russia -- Permanent Establishment -- Withholding Tax -- Personal Income Tax and Social Security Contributions -- Personal Income Tax -- Social Security Contributions -- Value Added Tax (VAT) -- Other Types of Taxes -- Recent Trends in Russian Tax Law -- Transfer Pricing -- ``De-Offshorization´´ Developments -- Anti-Abuse Provisions -- COVID-19 -- 28: Tax Incentives and Tax Opportunities -- Special Economic Zones (SEZ) -- Benefits for Residents in an SEZ -- Legal Basis and Prerequisite for Becoming an SEZ Resident -- Technology Innovative SEZ -- Industrial Production SEZ -- Tourism and Recreational SEZ -- Port SEZ -- Geographical SEZs Kaliningrad and Magadan -- Special Investment Contract (SPIC) -- Incentives on Activities -- Customs Duties Incentives for Foreign Investors -- Benefits and State Support on Regional Level -- Other Areas with Special Conditions -- Advanced Development Zones (ADZ) -- Free Port of Vladivostok. ; Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol City Incentives -- Skolkovo Incentives -- Summary -- 29: Protection of Intellectual Property in Russia -- What Can Be Protected? -- Copyright Law in Russia -- Patent Law in Russia -- Trademark Law -- Protection of a Company´s Intellectual Assets -- Protection of High-Tech IP Rights -- Should a Company Always Protect and Register Its IPR in Russia? -- Obtaining Protection and Enforcement -- Outlook and Challenges -- References -- 30: Etiquette: Do´s and Don´ts -- Business Meetings and Banquets -- Meeting and Greeting -- During the Business Meeting -- After the Business Meeting: Conversation and Rules of Hospitality -- Do´s and Don´ts in a Nutshell -- Do´s -- Don´ts -- Drinking and Toasting -- Gifts and Other Rituals -- INSIGHT: Russian Eating Habits and Traditions of Russian Hospitality -- Suggestion for Further Reading -- References -- 31: Education: Quality and Quantity -- The Structure of the Education System -- Reformation of Education and Public Financing -- Curriculum and Unified Exam -- Education System and Financing -- Social Concerns Around Education -- Access to Education and Corruption -- Commercializing of Public Schools -- Introduction of Unified State Exam and Rise of Corruption -- State-Sponsored Higher Education -- The Cult of Higher Education: Quality and Quantity -- References -- 32: Working Culture and Effective Management Style -- Hierarchy -- Micro-Management -- Focusing on People -- Trust Is Good, Control Is Better -- Communication -- Cultural Sensitivity -- Inappropriate People Management -- Missing Process Support -- High Turnover Rates -- 33: Negotiations: How to Deal in Russia -- Reference -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Russia business
• ISBN: 3-030-64613-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910488708603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II