The Problem and the Solution. Russia has experienced a decade of contin uous transition-full of excitement and opportunity, but also a difficult, painful upheaval This study examines some of the key human resource issues and concerns of businesses operating in this transitional environment, and provides suggestions for human resource professionals, particularly those from foreign countries, working in Russia A qualitative study, it focuses on the experiences and observations from a group of seven HR specialists working at various loca tions in Russia