Meet the Office: Tektronix Moscow

Address: Bolshoy Drovyanoy Per. 6, Moscow, Russian Federation

Year office opened: 2004

Three Words That Describe Their Team: Commitment, diligence, endurance

About the Office: The building is located in a downtown neighborhood outside of the Sadovoe Ring [a large boulevard]. It is near Taganskaya Square, close to many historical churches, theaters, and landmark Moscow high-rises. There is an excellent view of the center of Moscow from the roof terrace.

Notable Accomplishments: Recent sales team wins have resulted in a 20 percent growth in sales.

A Day in the Life: Typically, employees commute to work by car or public transport, with an average commute time of 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on Moscow traffic conditions.

Holiday Observances: The office observes all Russian national holidays. New Year (January 1) and the Russian Orthodox Christmas (January 7), observed January 1-9, are the most notable.

Direct From Moscow: "Moscow is a very safe city to live in and to visit," says Maria, customer sales support. "Russians are very hospitable and friendly people. We would like to host more Tektronix friends and colleagues from other countries in our office."