A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed

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“A friend in need is a friend indeed,” is a very popular proverb among Russians. Friendship as a value means much in the Russian culture. If you are looking for serious relationship with a Russian lady, you should be aware of the cultural difference in the perception of friendship by people living in Russia and in the USA.

American people are often surprised by depth of relationships customary in Russia. Russian people have no secrets from their close friends. They openly share with them their joys and sorrows. For a man, a male friend is like a brother, a person the man can confide in. For a Russian woman, a female friend is the person with whom she can discuss things that cannot be shared with her husband or mother. Closest friends substitute shrinks, so to say. There are even notions of women’s and men’s solidarity in the Russian culture, when men or women feel the need to help or support people belonging to the same gender when they find themselves in a predicament. In short, both genders perceive friendship as a bastion against the outer world.

The communities of Russian immigrants maintain this spirit of friendship and the habit of relying on each other. As in Russia, friends are expected to be of help while facing different life challenges, such as overcoming bureaucratic barriers, finding a job, making repairs, borrowing money, etc. Few Americans are open for such relationships, because they require a lot of patience and understanding.

That is why your Russian bride can find close friends among other Russian women who have married Americans and come to the States with their husbands. There are both positive and negative outcomes of her joining the Russian immigrants’ community. On the one hand, your bride will feel thoroughly equipped with knowledge and better adjusted to her new life in the USA. On the other hand, she might start comparing you with her new friends’ husbands and your lifestyle with theirs. As you might have guessed, it is natural for Russian women to discuss in detail such issues as their income, or personal relationships. So be prepared to accept this part of Russian culture too if you want to help your sweetheart successfully adjust to her new life in the American society.

Some Striking Differences between Russian and American Women

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Russian ladies are perfectly aware of their femininity. They have learnt and developed the womanly side of their personalities since early childhood. A Russian woman would not be afraid to be tender or show her weakness, because all of it is a natural manifestation of the way she feels and acts.

Due to the widespread feminist movement, American ladies tend to reject some womanly traits in their personalities. They know that they have the same rights as men and prove it by getting rid of weaknesses and traits considered womanish. For example, an average American woman would not apply make-up or dress up to work. It is common to dress very casually in the States, and in the way which would seem absolutely tasteless to an average Russian lady. Though it is obvious that there can be a nice person hiding behind this “armor” of hanging jeans and an outstretched T-shirt above a football jersey, it would be really hard for a Russian lady to get used to such kind of fashion.

Russian women use cosmetics daily and wear stylish dresses to work. Most of them are fit and know how to emphasize the advantages of their figure with the help of clothes. But the femininity does not prevent them from being intelligent, well-educated and strong in character, and firm of purpose. The majority of them work hard to provide for their families equally with men. Their dedication to their loved ones is something amazing and worth mentioning here. Russian women are family-focused: they make loyal wives and wonderful mothers. And usually they are great cooks and cordial hostesses.

A Few Glimpses of Russian Women’s Popularity

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It is a disputable issue that still evokes lots of questions, the primary one: "Why are Russian brides so popular among bachelors from various countries?" Honestly, what are the secrets of Russian women’s popularity?

Take a look at these commonplace facts of a Russian lady's life:

· She is usually highly educated, smart, and adaptable;

· Well-educated, she nevertheless values her family relationship more than her career;

· Demonstrating unceasing dedication to her family, she easily copes with all the chores about the house;

· She views her spouse as a partner, not a person to compete with; and

· She has a natural charm – a striking blend of femininity, health, passion, sensuality and gratitude that make her seek fulfilment and love in a relationship.

Do you think it is just an ideal of a woman? Well, this is a customary and honest picture of the finest Russian ladies looking for American and Western single men and marriage.

The key to success though is concentrating on the real girl or woman you get in contact with. Having in mind all the qualities described above, learn about the real person she is. Be sincere and open while communicating with her. Let her know who you are and that your intentions are serious.

Also pay attention to the fact that when we say “Russian woman”, we mean women from Ukraine and Belarus as well, for they have a lot in common with finest Russian ladies looking for marriage abroad. But be cautious while choosing, because every rule has its exceptions.

Reasons Making Single Western Men Look for Russian Brides

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There are many reasons making single Western men look for Russian brides:

· Usually the age difference between spouses in the Western culture is not big. For example, men of 45-50 are not likely to marry women younger than 40. An appealing perspective of marrying a comparatively young Russian woman still capable of having children makes single Western men hopeful and eager to start their lives anew, especially when they are of middle age and have a negative experience of previous relationships.

· Western men might find Russian culture unique and amusing, and are eager to connect their lives with the women belonging to this wonderful culture.

· Disappointment with Western women is another common reason why single Western men start looking for Russian wives. Many men are attracted to them because they are more feminine and traditional as regards gender roles.

· Getting married to a Russian lady works really well for many Western men. There are a lot of international couples that succeeded in making their relationships fulfilling and loving. There are negative examples, too. The usual reasons for not being successful in building a happy family are problems with the woman's adaptation to the new environment, both partners' unrealistic expectations that were not discussed before the marriage, and inability to achieve mutual understanding.