There are plenty of things which can go wrong when you are corresponding with someone from a different culture. The good news is that if get familiar with the culture, these things are relatively easy to avoid.
When someone decides that they want to meet Russian single women, the first places they usually go to are Russian dating/marriage agencies online. While it certainly might be the most convenient and the quickest way, it is not always the best one.
Privacy is a big thing in the lives of Americans. Your medical and school records are protected by privacy. Privacy policies are a requirement in almost every field, even in blogging (as we recently found out). You cannot just send you family member or a friend to get your medical tests results, or to pick up your college transcript. Everything is protected by privacy. In Russian language we don’t even have such word. Yes, that’s right. There is no translation for the word “privacy” in Russian.
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Relax, I am not going to give you a lecture on how unimportant looks are, because even though people don’t like to admit it, they do pay attention to looks and beauty.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with it and if you are looking at photos of beautiful Russian women and want to make one of them your bride, go for it. However, there are some things you need to remember. Read more »
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 »
Russian women like to dress up. They are not afraid to show their femininity and this is often reflected in the way they dress. 
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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 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 »
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.
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