Originally mail-order brides were women who listed themselves in catalogs in hopes to be picked by men to marry them. This is one of the reasons why this term has a negative connotation. Russian women who post their pictures and profiles online find the term mail order brides offensive. Read more »
Please don’t believe the myth that all Russian men are alcoholics, because it is very far from truth. And don’t think that Russian women will fall for anyone who is not a drunkard, or that they would do anything to get out of the country. Russian women have their standards when it comes to choosing men and the fact that they often give preferences to Western men, only means that westerners often suit their needs better.
No doubt, every woman is different and has her own standards when choosing a spouse, but still, there are certain values that most Russian women prefer to see in men. Read more »
If you are thinking about developing a serious relationship with a Russian woman, or maybe already have a Russian bride, it is not a bad idea to learn about what Russian food is like. 
If you get married to a Russian woman, good chances are that this is what you are going to be eating. At least until she learns how to cook something else.
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 »
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?
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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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Every Russian woman who comes to the United States experiences a culture shock. Some experience mild and short one; others long and intense. Even though everyone’s experiences are different, there are a few things about America that most visitors from Russia and the Eastern Europe find particularly foreign.
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