BCG indeed has unique people. I would describe it as an extreme concentration of fresh ideas, diverse backgrounds, and an appetite for intellectual challenges. It’s very easy to get new experiences here—people are always happy to share their knowledge with you, give advice, and welcome you to join various initiatives. Therefore it’s not surprising that cutting edge ideas easily find support in the company—many case teams implement new methodologies and approaches, for example IP and Social Networks brought a lot of insight into many projects and were valued by the clients.
 
There are also the outstanding social activities, both internal and external. I’m involved in charity projects and we support an orphanage not far from Moscow. And it’s not only financial aid we offer. We also focus on the kids’ personal development, on everything that may help them in the future. It’s amazing how heated discussions can get, about who to take for a summer internship or how we can help to prepare them for university entrance exams. But this is understandable, as every decision we make affects other people’s lives.