Globalization has generated a complex vision on the process of interaction of representatives of different cultures in different fields: political, social, economic, etc. Thus, multicultural complexity can be dealt with by knowing the specific cultural characteristics of the nation we deal with and development of synergistic approach of differences in inter and transcultural processes. The grids, comprising dimensions (specific cultural characteristics) in the most important cultural theories, such as Hofstede and GLOBE, help to understand the differences between cultures and solve intercultural problems. The article below contains a detailed description of the GLOBE 2020 project carried out in the Republic of Moldova: stages, research methodology, sample, proposed survey and problems related to questionnaire translation. This segment of the project is an integral part of the GLOBE (Global Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Effectiveness) that, during 20 years, focuses on the study of national culture, the factors generating trust in the analysed countries and their specific and preferred leadership.

Extreme sports (ES) have developed and won the interest of individuals to practice and watch, all over the world. The need to build personal identity, to live one's own experiences, to look for stimulating emotions were the mechanisms for creating and disseminating motor action "differently". Also, a series of societal changes have contributed to changes in social models, value systems, behaviors of social actors. The media was an important vector. The impact of ES targets a series of socio-cultural, economic and political influences, psycho-physical, with both positive and negative consequences. The borderline lifestyle, appreciating the quality of life, a strong identity is features of the new social actor who practices ES.

In the following article, we propose to analyze elements likely to obstruct the proper development of intercultural communication, contributing to the decrease of the degree of fidelity, accuracy and efficiency of the message transfer. In order to have a successful intercultural communication, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of a certain type of national culture, whose representatives come into contact. The model discussed in the present paper is the most popular one, that of Geert Hofstede with its 6 dimensions, and their values and contribution to communication in the Republic of Moldova.