An essential part of the activity of NRCC is organization of specialized courses and seminars about the Russian society and market. Some of the seminars, which are often organized in cooperation with our Russian and Norwegian partners of cooperation, are as well open to the public in general. Courses are also organized in regional Norway, in cooperation with various NRCC partners of cooperation. When we consider it necessary, we may also organize larger Russia seminars, cooperating with both Norwegian and Russian authorities in this respect and always making an emphasis on business. In addition, we have a couple of ad hoc meetings every year.

In addition, the NRCC specializes in in-depth courses about the Russian market (see below) where also non-members may participate. When the NRCC Networking environment in Moscow is more established, we as well aim for making presentations about Norway, the Norwegian market and Norwegian investment laws and business culture in Russia.

NRCC members are always entitled to a discount on participation fees. Therefore if you intend to attend these and other courses, - become a NRCC member today [Registration form]

Presently, we offer the following courses:

Russisk kultur for næringsdrivende ( Russian Culture for Business People)

Doing business in Russia is not only about business. Russia is a country of unique and rich culture, and you should get acquianted with it in order to be able to understand the people and the country. But time is money, and business people do not always have a luxury of studying various aspects of the Russian culture. This full-day seminar is tailor-made in such a way that it covers the most essential milestones in such facets of the Russian culture.

The seminar took place in Oslo on 26 November 2008. For any questions, please take contact with the NRCC, tel. 47 22 00 29 60.

Doing business in Russia (in Norwegian)

The program covers following topics:

- Russian history (introduction)
- The definition of ”power” in the Russian society
- Macro-economic view on Russian economy at present. Business support in the Russian market.
- President elections: what's next
- Visa and work permits in Russia
- Establishment of a new company. Employment, management and investment considerations.
- General faults commited by Norwegian companies in the Russian market.
- HR for Norwegian companies in Russia

The seminar took place in Stavanger on 14 February 2008.

HR in Russia: Personnel and Employment (in English)

A full day course presenting most important personnel and employment issues in Russia:
- employment contracts,
- hiring and firing,
- salaries and benefits,
- taxation and social insurance,
- Norwegian personnel in Russia: various aspects
- visas and work permits for Norwegians
- practical experiences

Our lecturers are financial advisers and lawyers, as well as representatives of Norwegian companies doing business in Russia.

Seminar took place on October 23 at Telenor, Fornebu.

"Doing Business in Russia" (in English)
A full-day course giving the latest update on the investment climate in the Russian market, legislation and practical experiences from Norwegian investors in Russia. Use the chance to get updated information directly from lawers and advisers working in Russia. First organised in 2005. In 2006 the course has been organized twice, on 17th of October in Stavanger and on the 19th of October in Tromsø. Information and references may be obtained from the administration.

"Living and Working in Russia" (in Norwegian)
A course for personnel in Norwegian companies staying and working in Russia. The program includes a crash-course in Russian history, introduction to Russian society, culture and traditions, a taste of Russian business culture, tips for expatriats and much more. Last course was arranged in May 2006 in Stavanger.

"Norway and the Norwegian Market" (in Russian)
This is a new course the NRCC will be able to offer in Russia as from the next year.

In-house seminars(in Norway and in Russia)
The NRCC offers tailormade courses, which can be arranged in-house for Norwegian companies with a program developed in consultations with the client. At the moment, we are offering in-house courses based on the program of "Living and Working in Russia".

Any inquiries about our courses may be directed to info(at )nrcc.no.