Dating Russian women sounds like a wonderful and exciting venture, and there is no reason why it shouldn't be. However there are a number of important issues to take into account, and you really should give due consideration to all of these issues and think very seriously about the pros and cons of dating Russian women before you set out on your new adventure.

There are typically pros and cons to everything we do in life and it's always a wise move to weigh up a situation thoroughly before making important decisions, and in this respect dating Russian women is no different to any other lifestyle event.

Remember we are all different and what may appear as a positive aspect to ourselves might just as easily be observed negatively by other individuals. Eventually, only you can decide what is best for your situation but if you are thinking of dating Russian women, here are a few points to take into consideration which may perhaps reduce the chances of disappointment.

Firstly, when dating Russian women, you may encounter a 'language barrier' which can be a real drawback in the early days when your contact is by email only. However, even though the chances are you don't speak a word of Russian, you'll find that many Russian women are bi-lingual or multi-lingual and will often speak and write English to a reasonable level. Read her letters carefully so you understand clearly what she is saying and in the right context. Similarly, when writing letters to Russian women, keep them simple and clear. You don't want her to read the wrong message from your words. There's no need to over-emphasise but you also need to keep your letters interesting, remembering that she will have received letters from other men, be creative and attentive and make sure your letters stand out above the others she may have received.

Also, when you first become interested in dating Russian women you will be aware of the differences in culture between the East and West. In some ways this can be a attractive thing, for example you may find that Russian women are less likely to have been 'spoiled' by feminism and still abide by the older morals which many western men will find appealing. Sense of humor is also different too and while appreciated, you should avoid laughing at your own humor as Russian women will often see this to be in bad taste, so tread carefully with jokes until you have a feel for her own sense of humor. Before entering into the world of dating Russian women it would be useful to do a little research and especially about culture differences and the many ways that Russian women differs from their western counterparts in their day-to-day lifestyles.

Russian women are typically very romantic and love simple touches like learning to write her name in Russian or commenting on her photograph and generally taking the time to focus on her. This is not to say you should try to impress her with everything that you have or have done.. you will make a better impression if you are caring and show concern for her. If you are serious about dating Russian women you simply have to accept that there are major differences to dating western women and although these differences may be seen as a drawback you can be assured that the pros will outweigh the cons and can even serve to keep the relationship more interesting and lasting. You may need to work harder all round when dating Russian women but the rewards will be seen to be worth your extra effort.

Trevor Taylor