'... Stability is not important, you can run on .com domain, or buy domain at the same company as google for $20 and host anywhere in stable country in case, we are talking about on-line business ...'
The way I interpreted the question asked was 'would you start a startup "in" Russia?' [0]. So having some local knowledge would you recommend locating a startup somewhere in Russia? Taking advantage of the local environment (programming & scientific talent, closeness to the east, differences in RUB/USD, etc.)
I take your point. As for the market, yes the numbers (0.5 a US) is pretty compelling. One thing I would recommend is a middle man or someone who is a native or has been native.
I remember an instance where a product was to be launched into Japan and the translations done where very straight boring and while good Japanese not exactly the hip type language the local market would expect. Having a cultural understanding will avoid potential disasters.
The way I interpreted the question asked was 'would you start a startup "in" Russia?' [0]. So having some local knowledge would you recommend locating a startup somewhere in Russia? Taking advantage of the local environment (programming & scientific talent, closeness to the east, differences in RUB/USD, etc.)
I take your point. As for the market, yes the numbers (0.5 a US) is pretty compelling. One thing I would recommend is a middle man or someone who is a native or has been native.
I remember an instance where a product was to be launched into Japan and the translations done where very straight boring and while good Japanese not exactly the hip type language the local market would expect. Having a cultural understanding will avoid potential disasters.
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[0] But reading it again maybe that's wrong.