The other side of .RU

Combating HyStereotypes

But first… THE ENERGIZER!

• U can count (not only the budget)…• U can keep your state of mind in the

diverse environment…• U can play YOUR role great…

Think it’s TRUE?LET’S GIVE IT A TRY!

Here’s the e-quation:

6 = 3 times 2 = 2 times 3

or simply:

Less On’s learned?

1. Things (and cultures) R connected on the deepest level

2. Other’s interpretation of truth may exist, but it is nevertheless the truth

3. World may B more complicated than V think but as well more simple

4. Your expectations may deceive your perceptions

Thought: Russians drink a lot

Real: Only19th place in Europe1. Luxembourg 18,0

2. Czech Republic 16,2

3. Hungary 13,8

4. Ireland 13,5

5. Estonia 13,0

6. Germany 12,7

7. Austria 12,6

8. Croatia 12,3

9. France 12,3

10. Denmark 12,1

According to the WHO Report on alcohol (data on pure alcohol consumed, litres per capita per year)

The Globe of Moscow

Thought: Russia is like Moscow

Real: Lots of life OUTSIDE Moscow

Siberia. Come and explore)Russia has much more than 2 cities.

If U’ve been to Moscow doesn’t mean U’ve been to Russia)

Thought: Aggressive, violent, gloomy

Real: Diverse and generally friendly

Thought: Big Brother Mentality

Tank tours around Europe

Russia tends 2 behave like VIP

Real: Russia IS important

…but normal Russians never exploit it

Some Russian websites

• Lurkmore.ru – if U speak Russian

• Demotivation.ru – if U don’t

• Kremlin.ru – if U care ‘bout politics

• Anekdot.ru – if U don’t

• .ru – if U still rely on other people’s words

• REAL RUSSIA – if U don’t(try Aviasales.ru, SpecAvia.ru, Skyscanner.ru if U

look for real deal, rzd.ru if U don’t)

You make the choice!