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Do you actually believe this? I think the common belief is that Russians cannot be trusted whatever they promise. Doesn't matter if it's in writing or not. But
by darthrupert 4y ago
Do you actually believe this? I think the common belief is that Russians cannot be trusted whatever they promise. Doesn't matter if it's in writing or not.
But perhaps I'm reflecting their leadership to common people more than is warranted.
- simonblack 4y agothe common belief is that Russians cannot be trusted whatever they promise It was once the 'common belief' that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Being a 'common belief' does not necessarily make it valid. On the other hand, I have dealt with Russians. They are a very moral culture. As I said above, it might take a while to get the Russians to agree on a deal while they negotiate to cross all the 'T's and dot all of the 'I's, but when you have done that they are sticklers for the word of the contract. In the West, not so much. If they sign a deal, you will find they do their best to minimise that deal to their advantage. I once went to both New York and Moscow within about 10 days. I felt far safer in Moscow, than I did in New York.