Reading lists
Reading lists
Reading lists are reading routes for a specific situation. Basic materials give you the minimum needed to make a first decision; in-depth ones help you work through the details. Start with the list closest to your task: you are only thinking about a business of your own, you are about to attend a conference, or you are going back to work after parental leave. Each list takes you through the guide's materials in a convenient order, from a short overview to answers to questions and the glossary.
You don't need to read everything. Three pieces chosen for your situation are enough to take the next step.
Only materials already published in the guide are included in the reading lists. We do not include advertising, rankings or links to specific communities, courses, events or companies. If a piece on a topic is not ready yet, we do not put a placeholder in its place; we simply keep the list shorter.
First steps in your own business
For those thinking about a business of their own: self-employment or sole proprietorship, taxes, registration and simple record-keeping.
- Your own business from scratch: five stepsBasic
A short example on the home page and the quickest way into the topic.
- Answers about your own businessBasic
Self-employment and sole proprietorship, tax rates, and whether you can hire help.
- Business and tax termsIn depth
Professional income tax, "Moy nalog", sole proprietor, simplified tax system and employment contract, with explanations.
Before a conference
For those choosing an event or community who want to get concrete value from taking part.
- How to choose a community, conference or mentorBasic
Seven steps with hypothetical examples and a checklist.
- How to read success storiesBasic
Six questions to ask of any interview, and how to prepare for an interview yourself.
- Answers about careersIn depth
Negotiations, public speaking, mentoring and the cost of attending.
Returning to work after parental leave
For parents going back to work after leave, and for their managers.
- Answers about work and familyBasic
Who can take parental leave, what the law says about discrimination, and how to prepare to return.
- Employee rightsBasic
Articles 3, 255 and 256 of the Labour Code, in brief.
- Guide sectionsIn depth
A map of topics, in case after returning to work you want to change direction or start your own business.
Related sections
- Guide sections
A map of the guide: your own business, career and negotiations, communities and events, work and family.
- Practical articles
How to choose a professional community, conference or mentor, step by step. The article catalogue is here too.
- Reference
A glossary: your own business and taxes, career and negotiations, employee rights.
Sources
- Ladiescode guide materials
Information is current as of the date of preparation. Tax rules, rates and labour law change, so check the latest details in the primary sources: the website of the Federal Tax Service of Russia and the current wording of the laws.