1. Why do Russian women look abroad for their partners?

One of the main reasons is that there are not enough single men in the former USSR - there are more than 10,000,000 single Russian women in the Former Soviet Union who cannot find the right partner in their countries. Just because those men are single does not mean that they are good for a family. Most of them have a lot of bad habits such as alcoholism and laziness and they are not reliable. They lack ambition and they are not able to support a family. As a result, women have to take care of the family themselves. All these problems make women look for Western men and for lives in Western countries. Of course there are many intelligent and decent Russian men but unfortunately most of them are already married. Another reason Russian women want to create families abroad is the uncertain economic situation in the former USSR. Many struggle just to survive, let alone provide the best opportunities for their children. Many well-educated women can't find work. Many teachers, doctors and engineers only work occasionally and often well below their education.

What do Russian women dream about? They want to love and to be loved. They dream about having a caring and loyal husband. They dream about having a strong, loving family with a secure future. These are the reasons why they leave their homes, friends and relatives behind. Don't lose sight of the fact that it is morally very difficult for them to leave. They have a strong sense of family and place. They will need your help to feel they have made the right decision in leaving their home to find a new and better one. Read more about Russian women Western women are envious of men and want to have an equal social standing with them.

Russian women, on the other hand, recognize that they are different from men - certainly not inferior, just different - and they enjoy being women. Russian women are beautiful, feminine, elegant, sexy, generally well-educated and intellectual. Family is very important to Russian women. Generosity, kindness, devotion, love and caring for those close to them are the main traits of Russian women. Read more about Russian women.

2. Is it really possible to find a bride on the Internet?

Yes, yes and again yes! 21st century Internet technology makes it possible. I have dozens of friends in different countries that have met each other on the Internet and are now happily married. Remember, though, that the Internet is just a tool - a means of communication. Your success really depends on you! Read our Helpful Suggestions.

3. I am 60 years old and I'd like to find a Russian bride. Do I have any chance?

Of course you have every chance of finding a loving bride but I have a piece of advice for you. Don't choose too young ladies. I recommend the maximum difference between you no more then 20 years. There are many beautiful 40 - to 50-year-old ladies who will be interested in you and with whom you can have a happy life. We have many examples of just such happy marriages.

4. What age difference is suitable for Russian women?

In general Russian ladies prefer men who are 5 to 10 years older than they are. The maximum age difference is about 15 years. There are happy families where the age difference is more than 15 years but it doesn't happen very often.

5. Is it obligatory to pay for translations?

If a lady knows English (or any other language that you also speak) then of course you don't have to use our Translation Services. If her English is poor or she can translate only with the help of a dictionary, then our Letter Translation service are recommended to avoid misunderstandings.

6. How can I send photos in my letters? Can I send as many photos as I like?

You have to e-mail your photos in .jpg format and no larger than 200 KB each. You can send as many photos as you wish. But it is better not to send more than three photos in one e-mail. You can always send multiple e-mails.

7. Can you guarantee that women will reply to my letters?

We cannot guarantee that but we strongly ask our ladies to reply to all letters, even if their answer is negative (if they aren't interested in you). Sometimes there are reasons why you don't receive a reply. Maybe the letter you sent by mail hasn't reached her yet. This happens quite often. If you want to make sure she has receives your letters, send them via our Express Mail Forwarding with a paid answer. If you are realistic in your choice of ladies and if you write your letters according to our Helpful Suggestions, we assure you that you will receive answers to your letters. Don't forget that your success depends mostly on you, though. If you want 100 % guaranteed reply, we highly recommend use our new service Guaranteed Reply.

8. How should I write letters so that the ladies will be interested in me? What do they want to know about me?

You can find a detailed explanation in our Helpful Suggestions.

9. Do I have to send money to the lady?

A decent Russian woman would never ask a man she doesn't know to send her money. If early in your correspondence she asks you to send her money for personal needs (for phone installation so she can talk to you, buy her own computer so she can send you emails, to pay for medicine or to help someone in her family who is in trouble, etc.), we highly recommend that you not send any money to a woman before you meet her in person. DO NOT pay for her travel expenses to meet you in another country. You could, however, purchase her airline ticket directly from the airline allowing her to collect the ticket from that airline's office in her country. She can not receive a refund or have it re-issued. She can only use it as is. If the lady asks you for money to help her with her correspondence and letter/phone translations, you can help her by ordering all these services at our site and they will be absolutely FREE for your lady.

If one of our ladies asks you for money, email her ID # to us immediately and include her letter asking you for money. We will check it and if it seems to be a scam, we will delete her profile from our database and will send her details to an Anti-Scam site where she will be placed on a Black List. If you have corresponded with your lady for a long time, met her in person and if you have serious expectations about marriage with this woman, then you can help her and send her money if you think it is necessary. If you do send money to a lady, you do so at your own risk.

10. What should I do if I go to meet lady and I don't like her or what if she doesn't like me?

The most important thing is that you be prepared to meet your lady so she will not be disappointed. It means that you have to get to know each other through correspondence. You have to exchange recent photos and talk to each other over the phone (even if you need the help of a translator). Both of you have to be honest and open. Then you won't be disappointed. The appearance of your partner might be very important at the beginning of your relationship. While corresponding you actually get to know your partner. If you hit it off, her appearance won't be nearly so important. Of course a lady can dislike you. If you have sent her a 20 year old photo, she might not even recognize you or think maybe your father has come to meet her. Russian women like their men to be neat and well-dressed. It is very important when you meet her for the first time to look your best. Be attentive to your lady. Buy her flowers and bring her a little present, perhaps perfume. This will show her that you think about her and have prepared for your date. You will see how your lady has prepared for your meeting. I am sure that she will have been preparing for your meeting for a long time and will look like a star, so imagine what happens if you go to meet her in your favorite having a hole jeans or shirts and old T-shirt!

11. Why do I have to go to lady's country to meet her and cannot invite her to my place?

can invite her to your place if you live in Europe but you cannot if you live in the USA, Canada or Australia. The laws of those countries consider any single woman to be a potential immigrant. A man who lives in one of those countries can meet his lady either in the country where the lady lives or in any European country. For those men who live in the USA, it is important to take romantic photos of you two together in front of recognizable landmarks so you can prove to the INS that you have actually met each other.