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By Sergey Chernov
The St. Petersburg Times

Ida-Viru County, or Ida-Virumaa, a northeastern and somewhat overlooked part of this small yet extremely diverse Baltic country, can be an exciting adventure, even if the northern spring is late to arrive. And it is closer to St. Petersburg than the nearest Finnish city of Lappeenranta (163 km vs. 207 km), thus making it an even closer gateway to the European Union.

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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, RUSSIAN STYLE

By Olga Kalashnikova
The St. Petersburg Times

At an employment interview at the Russian branch of one transnational company, candidates were asked what they thought an employee should do in case of fire. The answer that HR managers were looking for was “to follow the instructions.” The most common answer received, however, was “to put out the fire.”

CHALLENGES OF USING A CONTINGENT WORKFORCE

By Vera Mashkova
The St. Petersburg Times

A contingent workforce in Russia has become a hot topic and tops the list of the most discussed human resource issues in the country. What are the real benefits of a contingent workforce, and what are the best practices that should be taken into consideration? What value does it bring to the Russian market?

SALARY UNSURPRISINGLY MOST IMPORTANT TO ST. PETERSBURG RESIDENTS

By Alastair Gill
The St. Petersburg Times

The question of salary is, as ever, the principal factor on which those looking for work in St. Petersburg base their choice company, according to an article published by HeadHunter, a recruitment agency. The overwhelming majority of those surveyed by the agency, 97 percent, said it was the salary on offer that most influenced their decision to work for one company over another.

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A group of St. Petersburg politicians, led by Vitaly Milonov, the United Russia lawmaker at the St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly and the godfather of the infamous law against gay propaganda, has launched a crusade against a three-day exhibition by the British artist Adele Morse that is due to open at Geometria Cafe today.Artist’s Stuffed Fox Exercises Local Politicians

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Finns used to say that the best sight in Stockholm was the 6 p.m. boat leaving for Helsinki. By the same token, it could be said today that the best sight in Finland is the Allegro leaving Helsinki station every morning at 9 a.m., bound for St. Petersburg.Cross-Border Understanding and Partnerships

Nine protesters were detained at a Strategy 31 demo for the right of assembly Sunday as a new local law imposing further restrictions on the rallies in St. Petersburg, signed by Governor Poltavchenko on March 19, came into force in the city.Demonstrators Flout New Law

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