To What Does the Russian Concept of Blat Refer

question 23

Multiple Choice

To what does the Russian concept of blat refer?

• A) the barter system that developed in Russia as a result of the shortages of goods
• B) the command economy system that was instituted in Russia
• C) the act of standing in lines to buy goods
• D) having connections that one can use to get favors

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Definitions:

Social Settings

The environments or contexts in which social interaction occurs, including cultural, institutional, and interpersonal spaces.

Delay of Gratification

The ability to resist an immediate reward in preference for a later, often greater, reward, reflecting self-control and forward planning.

Academic and Social Competence

The ability to achieve in academic environments and to successfully interact socially with others.

General Coping Ability

The overall capability of an individual to manage stress, adversity, or change effectively.