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Few ballet companies can lay claim to staging and perfecting the great works of dance, introducing the world to the greatest performers, Balanchine, Nureyev and Baryshnikov, and taking the name of a Bolshevik revolutionary, but the Kirov Ballet is the company that can claim these and many other accolades.
Russia has a business culture and etiquette that differs significantly from much of what people are used to in the west. Much of it remains from a historical past where collectivism was the only way of living. Even by today's standards, Russia remains a country where co-operation and teamwork are standard practice in businesses, and where fierce competition is not common, even among rival companies.
If you are looking to see one of the greatest art collections the world has to offer, then a visit to The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is a must. It is one of the largest and oldest art galleries in the world and has an amazing account of human history. Located on the picturesque Neva River and held within six palace buildings, The Hermitage is an example of the amazing power of human creativity.
Lake Baikal is considered a natural treasure not only by Russians. Located deep into the Siberian wild and over the Mongolian border, Baikal is famous around the world for being the deepest and largest lake, and for holding 20 percent of the world's fresh water. Also known as "the lake of the living waters," Baikal has the unique quality of holding oxygen even in the deepest section of the lake, which allows for an extraordinary ecosystem and a chain of thermal springs that originate right at the bottom of the lake.
If you visit Russia in summer, you will find street vendors in every corner offering Kvas. Popular since ancient times, Kvas is a fermented non-alcoholic or mildly alcoholic beverage (under 2.2%) that can be made at home from a variety of vegetables and fruits. However, most homemade kvas is made from dried rye bread or barley, to which sugar and yeast is added to help fermentation. Many people add flavorings to kvas after making it. Mint is a favorite, but berries, raisins, or molasses are also popular. Commercial kvas is usually fruit-flavored, with apple and raspberry kvas being the most popular versions.
If you have several days in St. Petersburg and have already visited all the typical tourist attractions, it's time to see the real St. Petersburg. For a great look into the history of the city, visit these less-known attractions.
Whether you're visiting Russia for pleasure or business, there some unwritten codes of behavior and cultures you should be aware of.
There are many myths and prejudices about Russia, most of which are far from the truth.
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