What do you if you hear the expression “Russian singles”? What are they like, Russian singles willing to marry foreigners?
Each of us has some typical images in mind: an ideal man, an ideal mother, miss Perfection and so on. It doesn’t mean we try to make our fellow mates fit all these criteria. But cliches can help us understand what we want.
I’ve seen a lot of descriptions of typical Russian single women. Some of them are too lofty or idealized; others are too ironical and even cynic. I guess the truth is middle. We’ve met thousands of Russian singles for 7 years and I’ll try to paint a typical portrait of Russian singles seeking a foreign man for marriage.
The ground:
Age: about 30, looks good
Height: middle – 5.5 ft
Weight: 110-132 Lbs
Eye color: green or brown
Hair color: blonde
Build body: Normal
Education: University
Occupation: Economist, teacher or physician
Smoker: No
Drinker: Socially
Religion: Christian
Marital status: single
Children: 1 or 0
Languages: English 1-3
Main features:
Age: We’ve got different Russian singles but the majority of them are around 30. The younger ones are may not be very serious about their future life or… they haven’t yet got disappointed in Russian men. Older women, as a rule, have deep roots here like children, friends, relatives. Those who are 25-35 usually have had some experience of relationships with Russian men. Some of them already have children. But they are still free in their actions and quite mobile. They’ve just got a higher education and are starting their career. So leaving a job is not going to be too painful for them so far. They look good, keep fit and go in for sports.
Russian singles do not learn English intentionally but they can still remember something from school. Many of them have already been abroad (or heard something about life in foreign countries from friends and relatives). “A different life level” is shocking! They cannot stop thinking about it. Once they get the idea, “Why, why should I marry a Russian man? There are so many wonderful guys in the world!” And they go ahead!
Colors:
There is the myth over the net that Russian singles are family-oriented. Well, this is not a myth. This is true! Russian women cannot live a different life. They simply have no examples! The most ardent Russian feminists (we’ve got some:) sing praises to love and family.
There is another myth: Russian singles seek foreign marriages to improve their level of living. It is not a myth either. It is a sort of excuse for parents and friends that they are going to leave. “At least life there is better!” they say. Just imagine: you are going to leave everything you have now for… uncertainty. Now you understand the necessity of finding some excuse for your close people?…Take into account that Russian family links are very tight!
Russian women are strong ones. They have already survived the intermediate period between the severe and orderly communist regime and the complete chaos. You trust us; it was hard to get foodstuffs for money! If you wanted milk you got to come to the milk store at 7 a.m. and stand in a line for an hour! I do remember those times… Then happened a series of hard economic and political crisis. The country had to survive. Those who have survived are strong indeed (however, some simply got drunk).
Religion. Most of our Russian singles are Orthodox Christians. But their belief is not really stable because religion was strictly forbidden in the Soviet Union. The majority of people were atheists. The first cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was asked the question, “Did you see God when flying in Space?” You can guess he answered “No”:). This comment of his became the top of atheistic gloating delight. Religion is popular now and people have amazingly quickly divided into Christians and Muslims mainly but they tend to periodically change their positions…:) We got other religions here including Catholic and Mormon Churches.
Children. It is typical for Russian women to give birth to children when they are young. The age of 20 is just OK! It is the safest age: absence of hard diseases helps women avoid complications. Besides, the very process is going easier when a woman is that young. By the way, if a woman is bearing a child at the age of 28 and more she is medically considered an “old-bearing” one. That is why some women of 26-30 already have kids. In fact, being pregnant is the highest family value here and Russian people do appreciate it. Women without children are objects of people’s sympathy.
Education and job. The majority of our Russian singles are physicians and teachers. They don’t earn much here. Young specialists get less than 100 $! But their jobs are emotionally hard.
However, Russian single women are the most beautiful! It is not a myth. They say in medieval times beautiful women in Europe were often considered witches and burned on a fire! We’ve never done this to the Russian women genetic fund! :-) Add the mixture of nations: eastern, western, southern, northern… When one of our men-clients came to Kazan and walked around he felt upset. He said, “I thought you got the most beautiful ladies on your site but they ALL are that beautiful here. I missed my chance to see so many beauties!!!” It’s true :)
Of course Russian ladies are curious. They come to marriage agencies with the thought, “Let’s first see what it is. Maybe it’s going to work well?…” They have a share of adventure because a reasonable woman will never make up her mind to fly overseas to a country without relatives and friends, especially if she knows no language. They like traveling and learning new things that helps them adapt to a completely new environment.
The portrait is ready! Well, is that what you are looking for?
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