Yekaterinburg - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the typical dress code at work and in public places? Is formal dress ever required?
At work - suits/dresses are typical when meeting with contacts, but can be less formal for quieter work days. In public places, dress codes are comparable to that in the US. Russians generally tend to dress up to go out, especially women. Formal dress may be required for some receptions or events, and is common but not required for attending things like ballet or opera performances. - Feb 2020
Russians, espeically women, dress up when going out. Americans tend to dress down compared to them. I'd suggest dressing up like they do if you don't mind standing out. If that's not an issue, then you can dress like you would in the state minus workout gear. Women here really do not wear work out gear outside unless actually working out. - Aug 2018
Russians tend to dress more nicely than Americans. Business casual is acceptable. Men rarely wear shorts in public. - Aug 2010
Suits and ties for men, skirts and blouses for women. One can certainly try something more casual but Russians like to dress up. - Jan 2008
