AIESEC Blog Demystifying Russia

An alluring woman slips into an elegant dress. Her hair blonde, her gown black, hanging low across her back. She walks down the stairs to the hotel bar, orders a martini, and casually leans against an astute businessman who is engrossed in a rich game of poker. Pan out to see the most magnificent white stretches of the world through the hotel windows; the snowy sets of Russia capturing the moments of intensity and excitement.As the woman sips her martini, it becomes obvious that she is an accomplice of the mafia, sent to try and lure the influential man to gain access to the most preserved secret of the country.Does this story sound familiar to you? It's a scene that plays out in the Bond movies, practically spelling 007.This is what Russia is to Hollywood. This is what Russia has been to all of us who have only witnessed it through Hollywood. However, anyone who has visited the country, Russia is so much more. It's art, history, culture, food and most importantly, the benevolence of the people of this country.Here are just a few facts to demistify the myth of Russia.