Western businessmen desiring
to work in Russia must have
a good grasp of the intricacies
of Russian culture in order
to succeed in their ventures.

Dr. Ron Pope

"Dr. Pope provided us with political and economic information and analysis of the situation in the former Soviet Union which was highly important to our decision making--and was not available through our internal resources.  In addition, he and his staff did an excellent job of organizing a fact finding trip to Russia.

Serendipity offers unique experience and talents.   The firm's American Home Project in Vladimir is clearly a very special resource.   Their services would be beneficial to virtually anyone who wants to pursue projects behind the former Iron Curtain."

Jay P. Brennan
Director of Business Strategies
Semiconductor Components Group Manufacturing, SPS
Motorola

Dr. Ron Pope, Russian media interview

Dr. Pope's Resume

Fees and honoraria vary.
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PRESENTATIONS

Dr. Ronald Pope, Associate Professor of Russian Politics and founder of Serendipity-Russia, is available for appearances and presentations on a wide range of topics concerning the Soviet Union and Russia.

Presentation Topics:

• Why the Soviet System Failed

• The Prospects for Democracy in Russia

• The Rule of Law and Russian Culture--Are They Compatible?

• The Challenges Presented by Russian Culture

• The Potential for Economic Development in Russia--with special reference to tourism development.

• Working at the Grassroots Level in Russia--The American Home Project

• Additional topics available

Presentation Venues:

• Vladimir, Russia

• The Kennan Institute (at The Woodrow Wilson Center), Washington, DC.

• University of South Carolina

• Western Illinois University.

• University of Illinois, Russian and East European Center, workshop on Doing Business in Russia

• Global Review, Illinois State University

• Peoria Area World Affairs Council

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
  
  

CONSULTING

Dr. Pope consults for large corporations as well as small businesses in diverse fields.  Well known in the Vladimir region of Russia's Golden Ring for integrity and the ability to "get things done," Dr. Pope and his staff can assist Western and Russian businesses with:

• Collection and evaluation of general information
• Evaluation of specific projects/enterprises/individuals
• On-site briefings
• Facilitation of trade negotiations
• Personnel searches in Russia
• Dealing with government agencies, Russian laws and regulations, and Russian culture.

Dr. Pope's consulting specialties include general political and economic analysis, a nuts-and-bolts introduction to doing business in Russia based on his extensive personal experience, and detailed assistance with developing effective public relations--essential to foreign companies working in this new environment.

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Serendipity designs business travel itineraries within Russia, and provides qualified interpreters/translators and others with special skills.