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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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?
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