It is very important to get prepared to your first meeting with your lady. First of all, find out as much as you can about her preferences. Take care about the first impression you will make on her, and get dressed appropriately and neatly before the meeting. It will be great if you buy nice flowers for her, except for yellow roses which are considered bad luck.
If you do care for her, your behaviour should demonstrate it. Give her time to get accustomed to you, especially if she has never met a foreigner before. Treat her and other people with respect. Do not try to find out if she wants to marry you when you meet her for the first time.
Even if you hire an interpreter, avoid relying on him or her all the time. Do your best to establish effective communication with your lady without the interpreter’s assistance.
If she wants you to meet with her family, it is a chance for you to get to know your fiancé much better. Paying a visit to her family will show your respect for the Russian culture and prove the seriousness of your intentions. Again, think about the first impression you will make on her parents and other relatives. Dress appropriately. If you are offered alcohol, it is better to accept and drink just a little. The same concerns the food prepared by the mother. Usually Russians are very hospitable hosts, so when they invite you to their homes, a real feast is coming.
