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Elena Petrova - The creator of Russian Brides Cyber Guide

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This is the first website about Russian women created by a Russian woman.

Hi! My name is Elena Petrova. (It's my picture at the top left corner.) I am a Russian woman who 12 years ago married a western man. Yes, I am totally real. You can ring the office and chat to me to confirm that, or if you are in the area, drop by and say, "Hello".

I created this website in 1999 to provide western people insight to the recent phenomenon of "Russian brides" from the Russian woman's point of view. If you wonder what is in the heads of those pretty Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern European girls that you see on various websites advertising themselves as available for marriage with western men, you are at the right place to find it out! 

Hundreds of men also contributed to the contents, posting stories about their personal experiences in search for their perfect Russian bride, so you could benefit from their knowledge.

This site will give you insight about "Russian mail order brides"; who they are, what they are like and why they are so available. I designed it to specifically answer the most important questions and clear up myths and cultural misunderstandings. Russian Brides Cyber Guide's motto is: "Tell it as it is".  

I spent years writing this information. I have weaved much of my personal experience, my life and my heart into it. I am sure you will find most of your questions answered here - for the most frequently asked questions, see the page FAQ. The first question most people usually ask is, "Why Russian women are seeking men abroad?" You can find the answer to this (and many other) questions here.

Enjoy!

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Below is what this site has to offer:

Myths and Reality
There is too much prejudice towards "Russian brides" - Russian women seeking men for marriage, both positive and negative. I call this prejudice "myths", and consider them one by one.

Russian women secrets
Do's and don'ts in your relationship with Russian ladies.

Included in this section:

• Russian women's names - find out about different spellings and variations; and you can even see how her name looks in Russian!

• Russian dating agencies - How do they make their money?

• Russian Wives - true-life stories of men married to Russian women

• Russian wedding customs - do you know how different they are?

• Russian women glossary - unexpected meanings of words and phrases in women's profiles

FAQ
Frequently asked questions and comprehensive answers.

• Why Russian women are seeking partners abroad?

• Are Russian women interested in living in any other countries apart from America?

• Can Russian women speak English?

• Are there really so many professional women - doctors, accountants, economists, teachers?

• And many more...

Russian Wives - true-life stories of men married to a Russian woman.

• Looking for your True Love in Russia? There is no need to re-invent the wheel! A true-life story of American man who found his love online: the help is here, there is no need to learn on your own mistakes!

• Married 10 years
  A true-life story of USA male married to a Russian woman 19 years younger than himself, with some sound advice and tips: "Many American men write to Russian women, and some of them get married. But what percentage of the marriages survive and thrive?"

• Real life fairy-tale - Some people just get lucky! One day a guy wrote to me asking if I though he could find somebody on the Internet, and I said: "Yes, why not?" So he started his search, and his unbelievable fairy-tale story can be a study book for anybody thinking about Internet romance.

• "Any man will consider himself lucky if he marries a Russian lady" - read why Fred from USA is happy to be married with a Russian Lady.

• Why American women are loosing their eligible men to Russian women - Kevin Weaver from Kansas, USA, verbalizes his point of view on Russian-American marriages.

• Mugged in Ukraine - and I'd do it again! - "Originally, both Aryna and I were highly skeptical with regard to searching for a genuine relationship on the internet. In retrospect, writing letters for several months and building a relationship through phone calls and small but special gifts is a much more exciting and fulfilling way to fall in love than meeting a future spouse at a party, or in a club" .

• Russian women are real treasures, and I found mine
  "After visiting with her, I realized that she was not in any need of any material items. Her family had their own business, and they lived very well. She just had this desire that we all as humans have inside of us, the desire to love and be loved in return." - A true-life story of Nick and Julia

• Qualities of Russian women
  A true-life story of Ron and Tanya: "I have never found a relationship like this with a western woman..."

• More true-life stories about Russian wives, with photos.

Personal Experiences
First-hand experience from men who are, like you, seeking their perfect Russian bride (new stories are welcome; send all, good and bad!):

• Why Look for a Wife in Russia? - By Clinton Carey: "One day, over a beer with my brother, he suggested to me that I place an ad on the Internet with a matchmaking agency. I laughed, and dismissed the idea. As the weeks went on, I thought to myself, "Why not? I travel a lot. I don't have time to meet women normally, and I definitely don't like the bar scene with its' head games and lack of quality in both men and women. So, I placed an ad..."

• TONGUE IN CHEEK: The Dirty Lowdown on International Dating - by Dawk Ziti: "One day, Lisa and I were driving around, and she said, "I would very much like to get married." I did not stop to ask her whom she had in mind; instead, I zoomed into a church, perhaps a little too fast, as I barreled past the parvis, plowed through the ceiling-to-floor stained-glass window, and crashed into the first few rows of pews..."

• There's No Shipping Cost for True Love - By Jim Collins: "You should see Don's wife," said Vern, "I'm tellin' ya, she could be a model. He got her from Russia -- one of those mail order brides. He says she keeps the house spotless and hardly ever complains..."

• Trip Report - by Dave Fuller: "She seemed to lack a lot of self-confidence and was a sad person. Well, did I read her wrong from her letters. She was none of these. She was charming, cheerful, intelligent and friendly. She was also very beautiful as well..."

• Just a Start - A letter to My Family
  by Rick Gilman: "From the beginning, I thought Irina was a bright girl, and sweet too. And of course I though she was very pretty - a brunette with lovely green eyes, very slim..."

• My personal experience of finding a Russian wife
  by Greg Wilson: "My personal experience of finding a Russian wife began several years back. I was home one day watching a television program about several beautiful Russian women indicating that they were interested in marrying men from countries outside the former Soviet Union..."

• My other half, my soul mate
  by Warren D. Wheatle: "I remember a conversation I had with my Father one  day on the verandah. Saying to him that I really think the person I am to be with is not even here in Australia, but somewhere else in this big world. And the chances of us ever meeting were millions to one..."

• Strange way maybe the best way - by Steve Chapple: "It seems a rather unusual way to meet your wife, but maybe it's the best way, getting to know someone's personality via letters and conversations before meeting in person and hormones start affecting thoughts and decisions..."

Featured articles:

• MUST READ! The Universal Crib On Finding A Russian Wife - In a hurry? Find the most compressed, step-by-step guidance on finding, courting and marrying a Russian woman.
• MUST READ! "Are you the American male looking for the Russian wife?"
  Article of Richard A. Blackwood about do's and don'ts in the search for a Russian wife - must read for any man considering the idea of finding a Russian bride. In less than 20 minutes you will know more than some men know after a few years of their search!
• MUST READ! Why Russian Women? - If you decided to find a Russian wife, you would be inundated with questions of the type "Why Russian Women?" from everybody you cared to share your idea with. Here you will find some ready-to-use answers for your family, friends and Russian women you are writing to.
• MUST READ! Russian mail order brides do NOT exist! - Have you heard some bad stories about Russian women marrying western men and leaving them shortly after the marriage? Wondering why some crazy guys still go for Russian brides? Here are the answers...
• MUST READ! Immigration scams: ARE YOU AT RISK? - Any man who even remotely considers the idea of marrying a Russian woman will face the question of immigration scams: that a woman will marry him with the only purpose of gaining residence to his country, and will divorce him soon after the marriage. Is it true that there are many Russian women that will marry a man only for the purpose of immigration? How common are immigration scams in marriages with Russian brides?
• All Russian Women Want To Escape From Russia! Fact or Fiction? - Article by By Marina Smiley, the author of "The shocking truth about Russian Brides".
• How to find a Russian woman of your dreams
  Article by Olga Sapp: You CAN find the Russian bride of your dreams. You must just know how!
• Why western women don't make good wives? Opinion of Phil Bachmann
• PERSONAL ADS: How to outperform 95% of men who place them
  I have been asked countless times how to ensure the best results when placing your personal ad. Here you will find step-by-step instructions how to outperform 95% of men and get the most out of placing your own ad for Russian women to respond.
• I'm an American WOMAN married to a Russian MAN! - "I'm an American woman married to a Russian MAN and wouldn't have it any other way. ...Once you go Russian, there's no going back. Who would want to?"
• Fiancee Visas - What you need to know: Can my Russian bride visit me in the USA first? Isn't it better if she applies for a tourist visa B-1 instead of the fiancee visa K-1? What are the requirements for applying for the fiancée visa? By the best immigration lawyers in the industry!
• Russian Brides Advice - How to bring your lady to your home country - what are the visa requirements?
• Russian Brides a Cliche - There are some cliche ideas circulating about Russian brides and Russian women seeking marriage, is there any truth in them? Find out...
• Scam Free Russian Brides - Real Russian brides are easy to meet, find out how.
• Russian Brides And Their Culture - How cultural differences affect Russian-western marriages: is it possible to survive marriage to a Russian woman?
• Sugar Daddy Gets His Baby - Would you like to meet a pretty Russian bride 30 years younger than yourself and marry her? Then you must read this...

• Honest Russian Dating Sites - Are there any honest Russian dating sites? Find out what you should be looking for in a dating site featuring women from Eastern Europe.

FREE articles
Free-to-publish articles for printing on your website or in a newsletter.

Links
Useful Russian links - travel guides, directories, news, arts and more.

About Russia
Your guide to the country and its people. Includes sub pages: Your guide to the country and its people. Includes sub pages: Your guide to the country and its people. Includes sub pages:

• Russia - geography, population, the state, economy, history;

• Russians - culture background, daily and family life, traditions, holidays;
• Visiting Russia - when visiting Russia, what should you take with you, how to organize your trip, language, money, crime situation, food, services, attractions, tips for foreign travelers;
• Russian visas - types of visas, requirements, costs, and list of Russian embassies and consulates.
• English-Russian phrase-book - learn Russian hassle-free!

Detailed Table of Contents
Since this site has grown large, searching for a particular topic might be a task. This Table of Contents was created to let you find your way through the site easier.