Women in business is a global trend Women’s entrepreneurship is becoming an inextricable part of the economy not just in Russia but all over the world. There is an increasing number of business organizations headed up by female entrepreneurs. And there are many goal-oriented, proactive, and successful entrepreneurs among women. A recent study conducted by…
Elgiz Abdulhakov on gastronomic shows and Flemish cuisine Elgiz Abdulhakov used to be the chef at the famous restaurateur Mikhail Zelman’s acclaimed project Goodman. He has also worked as a consultant, and his workshops were highly anticipated in just about every corner of the country even back when chefs weren’t trendy public figures of the restaurant…
The main exhibitions of 2019 Here’s an overview of the most interesting exhibitions at the museums in Moscow. Edvard Munch’s famous “The Scream” and a retrospective Vasily Polenov exhibition, Flemish paintings and masterpieces by the German artist and choreographer Oskar Schlemmer, treasures from China’s Forbidden City, and a Louis Vuitton collection – all of these are must-sees in…
This section of the magazine – “Moscow Vocabulary” – was born of remembering … Ronald Reagan, who appeared to be a fan – and collector – of Russian proverbs and sayings. Well, and we would like to guide you into a world of Russian idioms – just as bright and colorful. САДИТЬСЯ НА ЛЮБИМОГО КОНЬКА – sadittsa na lubimogo kon’ka. (To mount…
Who will gather the biggest crowd? Bon Jovi, Metallica?.. In recent years, all sorts of art exhibitions have been successfully held in Moscow, and many of them were received with unprecedented excitement. Three years ago, people waited in line for hours to look at paintings by the famous Russian artist Valentin Serov. The capital is…
CLEOPATRA’S NOSE or the profile of a Russian business woman Blaise Pascal, a 17th century French scientist, once said that “had Cleopatra’s nose been shorter, the history of humankind would have developed differently.” It’s a wise observation. After all, only stupid men think they’re in control of everything. In Russia, we see it like this: the man is…
Goethe-Institut in Russia: strengthening mutual trust Providing people in different countries with direct access to German language and German culture is the main goal of the Goethe-Institut – one of the most effective non-governmental organizations in Germany. Named after the German literary genius, philosopher, and naturalist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the organization currently operated in almost…
Specialized exhibitions, congresses, and forums APRIL MosBuild 2019 25th International Construction Exhibition April 2-5 Crocus Expo, 65-66 km MKAD, pavilions 1-3 The largest international construction and interior exhibition in Russia. It features all of the world’s leading brands, which come to demonstrate construction, finishing, and decorative materials. Over 1,200 Russian and foreign manufacturers and…
Smart city: real estate for living well Imagine a residential building where all appliances, heating, and lighting are controlled through a mobile app or a remote control system. And the smart devices are also in sync with each other, complementing and compensating for each other’s activities. Sounds like fantasy? It’s the reality in Moscow! It’s no surprise…
Business in Russia is a challenge, but a positive one What the heads of international companies who work in Russia think about The case of 51-year-old Michael Calvey shocked the international business community in Russia. According to experts, it once again illustrated that doing business in Russia is difficult. It seems like the whole business community…