Difference in Attitude to Money

Another difference that would require attention in an intercultural relationship is attitude to money and money management. Money and economic values are of high individual interest and hence important in the UK. For Russians, with concepts of equal material conditions still prevalent among the society, personal happiness is not connected with the standard of living and “things”. A strong network of family and friends is valued higher than welfare. As to managing money in a relationship, Russian couples have a more ‘joint’ approach to finances, while British couples prefer to have separate accounts where equality of sharing depends on the level of income.
The significance of status symbols through physical objects such as clothes, jewelry, laptop, etc. plays a significant role in both cultures.