Each of us has some typical images in mind: an ideal man, an ideal mother, miss Perfection and so on. It doesnt mean we try to make our fellow mates fit all these criteria. But clichs can help us understand what we want.

I used to see a lot of descriptions of a typical Russian lady. Some of them are too lofty or idealized; others are too ironical and even cynic. I guess the truth is middle. Weve met thousands of such women for 7 years and Ill try to paint a typical portrait of a Russian lady 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 brow
Hair color: blond
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 got different women but the majority of them are around 30. The younger ones are not very serious about their future life or they havent yet got disappointed in Russian men. Older women, as a rule, have deep roots here like children, friends, buried relations Those who are 25-35 usually have some experience of relationships with our men. Some of them already got children. But they are still free in their activities and quite mobile. Theyve 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.

They do not learn English intentionally but they can still remember something from schools. 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 of 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 women 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 got some:) sing praises to love and family.

There is another myth: Russian women 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 women 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 peoples sympathy.

Education and job.

The majority of them are physicians and teachers. They dont earn much here. Young specialists get less than 100 $! But their jobs are emotionally hard.

However, Russian 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! Weve 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!!! Its true :)

Of course Russian ladies are curious. They come to marriage agencies with the though, Lets first see what it is. Maybe its going to work well? They have a share of adventure because a pragmatic 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?