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Russian Culture: Drinking Tea

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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 »

Easy Ways to Recognize Dating Scams

-    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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Where to Find Beautiful Eastern European Brides and How to Choose the Right One.

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.woman-5 Read more »

Why Russian Women Are Seeking Marriage Online

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 »

The Truth About Russian Marriage Agencies

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. -

What Russian Women Don’t Quite Like in American and Western Men

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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