As a Russian-American couple we understand how crucial good communication is, especially in the beginning of your relationship. One inaccurately translated phrase can cause great misunderstanding and may even cost you the relationship.

Both Russian and English languages are very rich and complex, so in order to translate the letter correctly, you need to know both languages well. Stay away from automatic translation software, because it not only loses the real meaning of the phrases or changes the meaning completely, but often makes the translated text hilarious.    Read more »

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If you are taking a Russian woman out to eat, keep in mind that you have to pay for everything. If you don’t, this date might be your last. Men are supposed to pay for women in restaurants; this is the way it works in Russia. She may even not have any money on her, because she assumes you are paying.

If she has to pay for her meal, she will think you don’t care enough for her, or that you are greedy, or both.

On our first date Gary invited me to an over-priced Irish restaurant on the boardwalk (our first date was in the U.S.) Read more »

Before I came to the United States, I (Natasha) knew English pretty well, or at least I though so. I went to specialized English school for several years and was able to express myself very well. Nevertheless, when I came to the United States, I had a hard time adapting to American English and understanding it. Now imagine how hard it might be for women who barely know English. Surely, they will learn English in time, but you can help this process to go smoother for them. Read more »

When American and Western people think of Russians and their drinking habits, 9 out of 10 people immediately think “vodka”. Many are surprised to find out that Russians are very passionate about tea-drinking and are drinking more tea than British people. So if you go to Russia to visit your Russian bride, expect to have a lot of tea with her, her family and her friends.

Tea was brought to Russia from China in the 17th century and since then Russian people fell in love with this drink. Believe it or not, tea is the most popular beverage in the country and is closely associated with Russian traditions and culture. Read more »

-    Never send money to a woman you don’t know. Especially if she asks for it. Respectable Russian and Eastern European women will never ask you for money. It is just not acceptable in Russian culture.

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There are different ways to find beautiful Eastern European brides. Some prefer using online services or marriage agencies; some go directly to Russia or Eastern Europe and hunt for a bride over there; others look for women who are already living in the U.S. Each way has its pros and cons, but whichever you prefer, there are some tips that you may want to read in order to choose the right woman. Read more »

There are literary thousands of Russian women seeking marriage online. When you look at their pictures, most of them are well-educated and beautiful. Many of them seem to have good careers and jobs.

Why then all these Eastern European and Russian women are seeking marriage? If they are as good as their online profiles appear, can’t they find a husband in Russia? And why do they even need a husband? Read more »

Russian-American dating is gaining popularity, and as a result of this the number of Russian marriage agencies keeps growing. Some guys wonder if they really need the agencies in order to find a Russian wife. There is no definite answer to this, however Russian marriage agencies (legitimate ones, of course) can save you a lot of time and will reduce your chances of being scammed. -

In my last post I pretty much praised American men for their love for children, dedication to families and appreciation of women (here is the post). This time I want to write about things that Russian women are NOT fond of in men and which American men are sometimes guilty of.
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The question as to why Russian women want to get married, especially at an early age (early twenties is quite common) pops up quite often. This is not surprising, because if you talk to college age American women you will rarely hear marriage or kids in their near-future plans. So what’s the deal with Russians? Read more »

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Another thing that many Russian and Eastern European women and men mention about the United States is how horrible is American food.
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