Headhunting

"Headhunting" in Russian

охо́та за голова́ми

oxóta za golovámi

(cutting-off and preservation of the heads of one's enemies)

охо́та за голова́ми

oxóta za golovámi

(active recruitment of executive or talented personnel)

охо́та за ума́ми

oxóta za umámi

(active recruitment of executive or talented personnel)

хедха́нтинг

xɛdxánting

(active recruitment of executive or talented personnel)

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