I have also learned some more about Russian business. In the west, the big challenge for business is competition. In Russia the big challenge is government bureauracy. Once the hurdles of government have been jumped a business can actually be very successful in Russia.
Such is the case with Mc Donald's. I remarked to myself today while eating my hamburger (non-existent in Siberia), that there are no Burger Kings (Hungry Jack's to the Aussie) in Russia. Surely they would want to be here too? Well I would not be surprised if it is true that Mc Donald's have paid enough of a bribe to the right people to keep Burger King out of Russia. This is simply the way business works in Russia.
The first Mc Donald's restaurant that opened in 1990 at Pushkin Square in Moscow.
A look in at the European Medical Centre that I have been visiting several times over the last couple weeks. It is one of the most prestigious medical clinics and hospitals in Moscow and Russia. A simple appointment is 100 Euros. All up including tests and consultations my expenses were well above 3000 Euros (this doesn't even include accommodation). Thank God for insurance.
Tomorrow we fly out to Novosibirsk with S7. Home sweet home.
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Did you know that that first McDonalds in Moscow (Russia for that matter) was opened by a Canadian?
Well, he should have opened a Tim Horton's then!!
A comment from my friend in Moscow who has many connections in the world of business and understands it well:
" just want to mention that 51% of McDonalds belong to the Government of Moscow. So you are on the way to become a groove analyst - your resumes are more than very close to the reality."
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