Recent Russia Travel Articles
Russian Educational System The literacy rate of Russians is among the highest in the world. Over ninety eight percent of the population can read and write. The trouble is that there are not enough jobs for all of them.
Breakup of the Soviet Union In 1991, the Soviet Union broke up into independent republics that are now formed into what is called the Commonwealth of Independent States. The acronym CIS is often used in lieu of the longer term.
Russian Geography The former Soviet Union covers eight time zones. To put that into perspective, that is roughly the distance between London and San Francisco. Concentrate your search on specific geographic areas.
City Girl Versus Country Girl Women who live in big cities, like Moscow or St. Petersburg, have much higher expectations and are less likely to be happy with living in a small town or suburb, which is where most westerners live.
What if She Doesn't Speak English? Don't worry about whether they can speak English. They will learn to speak English soon enough. Spend time with them and find out what they are really like. Watch her behavior - don't listen to her words
How To Communicate With Russian Women There are three primary ways to contact Russian women: By mail. By telephone. And in person. It is always best to begin by writing first.
Sending Money To Russian Women If you are sending money, send it Western Union. Do not send money in the mail. It won't get there. Send the money to be paid in U.S. currency. Spell her name exactly or she won't be able to pick it up.
Telephoning Russian Women My recommendation is to first establish a relationship with a woman before calling her. The cost of calling Russia and other CIS countries has dropped dramatically over the past few years.
The Russian Marriage Agency From Hell I was peppered with questions about my income and other personal questions. Pressure was being applied for me to use their service in Belarus at what I thought was a ridiculous usurious rate.
Russian English Electronic Translators Electronic translators that translate from Russian to English and back again are great gift ideas. Using sign language, speaking slowly, and using the translator you can communicate well
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Differences Between Russian Romance Tour Companies Tour companies differ dramatically in how they structure their tours. Some tours hold socials much like cocktail parties. There are usually ten to twelve interpreters available for translation.
Other Types of Russian Romance Tour Companies Some tour companies us a "cocktail party" style of social. Other tour companies use an "interview style" of social. This is more like a job interview than a social event. When selecting a tour company, you should evaluate your own personal comfort level with the type of socials and select an appropriate tour company that can provide that.
