One comment before proceeding with this article: it does not and cannot describe the situation of all Russian women who want to find their husbands abroad with the help of online matchmaking services. Nevertheless, there are some common reasons that make them look for their “second halves” in another country.
The main reason that makes beautiful Russian ladies register with Internet dating and marriage agencies is the realization of the fact that the majority of local men do not meet their criteria at all. It is a widespread observation that many Russian men are drunkards, womanizers and women abusers rolled into one. The level of domestic violence is really high in Russia: at least 10,000 women are killed by their spouses or partners annually.
Of course, not every man would beat and abuse his girlfriend or wife. Nevertheless, women’s common perception of men in the former Soviet Union countries is that they are infantile, shallow-hearted, rude and lazy. In addition, women who have ever encountered or, worse, lived with this type of men feel emotionally, physically and economically insecure.
Historically, women in Russia were the keepers of the family. They worked hard for the sake of their big families, including husbands, children and other relatives, putting aside their own needs. Modern Russian women are both independent and capable of giving. They still value family ties and are loving and caring.
Taking into consideration everything mentioned above, it becomes clear that Russian women apply for the services of matchmaking agencies to meet decent and responsible men to form loving and fulfilling relationships with. They look for compatible partners whom they can rely on and trust, because they failed to meet a person like that in their own country.
