I doubt if your ladies will be interested in me!
You never know until you try. Read the information in our Introduction To Russia article and get a realistic overview of the Former Soviet Union society and it's ladies.

Are your ladies still available?
All women who place a profile with us are asked to inform us if they no longer consider themselves available so we could cancel their listing. Often we receive requests from women to remove their contact details because they have found somebody they like.

We do our best to keep the database up to date, sending ladies confirmations by email, and ask them to inform us when they don't want to receive new letters. We also regularly telephone all women in our database asking them if they are still available and if there are any changes to their personal or contact details. However, some ladies may neglect or postpone to inform us. If you find out that one of our ladies is no longer available, please email us at profile-alert@ladagirl.com  

I've seen the profile of one of your ladies on another site, how can she be genuine?
It would be unfair to ask a lady to be solely represented by our agency. A lady who has decided she will follow this route will maybe try to optimise her situation by making her picture and profile available to other sites. However, many of our ladies are exclusive to us as many are personally known to us.

What is this site about?
This site is about men and Russian women who are looking to meet and correspond with the possibility of finding a loving relationship together. The ladies we list are from Russia, Ukraine and the other Former Soviet Union countries. We provide these ladies with a place to show their pictures and information at no cost to them, and provide additional support services in case of need.

Are these girls for real?
Yes, all the girls on this site are actively trying to find a foreign partner for marriage or a long term relationship. We ask all of our ladies, on a regular basis, if they wish to be removed from our database so we only list the girls who are actively looking for a partner. All our ladies are verified by us, it is not possible for a woman to submit a profile without personal interaction with us.

Why should I seek a Russian or Ukrainian lady for my future wife?
Because they are often very traditional, caring, sexy, loving, and loyal in their views of love and marriage. There are no equals to Russian ladies for faithfulness and loyalty. They stand proudly in times of hardship, and will devote their love and trust to you for a lifetime. They do not have the same feminist attitudes toward men as most Western women. Their idea of the perfect man is someone with a stable job who is not an alcoholic and will love them and be faithful to them. Looks, income, age and material things, whilst important, are less important to them than finding a good man.

As you can see by viewing the profiles on this site, some of the most beautiful women in the world live in the FSU. Russian women are extremely realistic and practical in their expectations for life. They consider good traditional family values as being very important when choosing a partner for a lasting relationship. These beautiful women are well educated and often seek men who are 10 or maybe more years older than they are. They believe that slightly older men are more mature, stable, supportive, and reliable for providing a strong foundation to build a lasting relationship on.  

Why Russian women seek husbands abroad?
If you ask women this question, the answers will be:
I want my children to be happy and have a secure future, and it's impossible with the current situation in Russia.
There are not enough men in Russia to find a partner.
Russian men are terrible.
All the statements are true to a greater extent. But at the same time none of them gives you a real reason. The real and fundamental reason why women look for a life partner abroad is that they are not happy in their love life. It's that simple!

A married woman, even if she is struggling with everyday surviving and not happy with Russian family model, won't divorce to look for a foreign husband.
Russian women want to love and be loved. Security and a better life go as a part of the package. Unfortunately, for most Russian women, the choices in Russia are quite poor. With the collapse of the Russian government in the 1990's and the subsequent strain on the economy since then, many men do not work, or if they do they earn a very poor wage. The high rate of unemployment, womanising and alcoholism among Russian men also makes the women look elsewhere for good husbands. Moving to another part of the world is not an easy decision for them. They do not wish to leave their country but having a strong family is very important to them so they decide that if they can find a good husband elsewhere then they are willing to move to a different country.
These ladies are marriage minded, highly educated, loyal, intelligent, beautiful, loving, single women seeking correspondence, friendship, love, and marriage. They have decided to leave the only life they know in order to build a new life with the right man.

They wait for their hopes and dreams to come true. To find a kind, caring man to love and create a loving happy family. If you are you looking for a lifetime partner, if you are ready to begin the most exciting adventure you will ever experience, Russian & Ukrainian women are some of the most beautiful, devoted and faithful ladies in the world.

I have sent a letter to a lady I really liked, but she didn't answer me, and I don't know if I should give up or try again?
First of all you have to remember that Internet at home is still a luxury thing for many Russians, so give her at least 5-7 days to answer to you. If you didn't get an answer, try to send another short e-mail or an SMS message just to double check if she got your first letter - it could happen that the e-mail was trashed by a spam filter or was lost by her Internet provider and she didn't know that you even wrote to her. Failing which, we will happily call her for you and see if there is something wrong. In the event you don't receive a reply from one of our ladies or she is disinterested in you, you can have another ladies contact details free of charge.

Are Russian women's personalities different from Western women?
Yes, they are a bit different. They don't have a different type of character, and they also love shopping and chatting. They are human beings and they are definitely not perfect. The main difference is that they are much more patient and can tolerate things that Western women will never be able to bear. They are more considerate and dependable. They are partners, not competitors.
Another important difference is that Russian women (and Russians in general) have very low self esteem. While many Western women think that they are goddesses and able to cope with anything on their own, a Russian woman will rarely leave a bad husband because of the fear that she won't find another one. For many years the state and men have been oppressing them, and feminism did not really catch on in Russia.

In Russia there is a shortage of good men available for marriage. This is due to a higher death rate among Russian men, these men have one of the lowest life expectancy rates of any developed country. Also due to the poor economic situation in Russia many men do not want the added responsibility of a wife and family and cannot support them.
Western men have a reputation for treating their wives and family very well, they are viewed as being more loyal, reliable, sober, and intelligent than many Russian men.

Russian women are well groomed, stylish and intelligent (as are Russians in general) Sport and healthly living is popular amongst these ladies. They are rarely overweight - probably, because basic good quality foods are the norm rather than processed high fat foods. And they still walk a lot because most don't have cars

Are Russian women interested in living in any other countries apart from America?
Many women are interested in particular countries like Germany, Austria, Italy, France, England, Australia, Canada and others. Often the reason for this is they may have a friend who married a foreign man who is in nearby country. Many women actually prefer Europe and especially England as visits back home are shorter and cheaper than traveling from the USA. Actually, very few women would like to go only to the USA, most of them don't mind about a country if it's the right man, assuming the country is reasonably civilised.

I would like to write to some Russian ladies but I am not out to look for a wife immediately, rather a friend first and then see what happens. Do ladies expect more?
You can state clearly from the very beginning that you are interested in establishing friendship first. The majority of the women seeking partners do expect more, but if they decide to keep contact with you, it will mean that they accept your position. There is nothing wrong with your position, and if you don't feel ready for starting a long term relationship right now, you may try to start with friendship. Beware though, that a lady can accept somebody else's offer, even if she really likes you, just because she is not sure about your intentions.

Can Russian women speak English?
Most of the ladies who apply to dating agencies can at least read and understand some English. About 25% can speak some English, and probably 10% speak English well. In bigger cities like Moscow and St Petersburg you will find more English speakers.  

What kind of a sense of humour do Russian women generally have? Do they laugh a lot or very little?
Russians have a great sense of humour, otherwise they wouldn't be able to survive in this country. They laugh about things instead of complaining. Though they smile very little in the streets and in everyday life, it's not because they have no sense of humour, but because they do not usually smile without a reason. If you meet somebody's sight, she will usually just look back but never smile, as in Russia it's not appropriate to smile at strangers.

The sense of humour they have is also different. Russians have a very niche humour, it is indirect humour that westerners would describe as dry. Russians do not find it funny when somebody falls or the like, and they consider many western comedies being silly. Loud laughing at background in sitcoms they find irritating and stupid. When somebody makes a joke or tells a funny story, he will usually do it with very serious expression on the face, and he will spoil everything if laughs with others.  

Is there a considerable difference between Russian and other women of the former Soviet Union - for example, Ukrainian or Belarusian?
There are some very minor cultural differences between women from different countries of the Former Soviet Union but in general all information on our site is applicable to women from all the countries. The differences are not significant.

Some say Ukrainian women are more outgoing and open and Russians are more reserved. At the same time, some say a Ukrainian wife is more likely to be more argumentative than a Russian. Many Russian girls say Ukrainian girls are sly, many Ukrainian girls say Russian girls are ugly! But of course all these things mostly depend on personality not nationality.

Would a Russian lady be interested in living in a small town?
The majority of Russian ladies seem to be rather cosmopolitan. The reason is that in Russia living in a small town or village is a nightmare. There are very poor life conditions, dirtiness, no entertainment, no goods to buy, even TV reception may be not available. Russian ladies do not know and understand the difference between small towns in Russia and abroad, and they just have this instinctive fear towards small towns.

Our advice is to use the following tactics when corresponding with ladies:

1. Do not apply to women from Moscow or St. Petersburg. These cities have completely different conditions of life from the rest of Russia. Moscow and St. Petersburg are not Russian cities in some senses, they feel rather more European. Women there have better chances to meet foreigners as many agencies organize tours with socials to those destinations, and ladies are becoming spoilt and demanding.

2. Tell her a lot about your town, its entertainment, restaurants and cafes, TV reception and other attractions, weather conditions etc. - everything that you like there. Do not try too hard - you must just say how nice the place is and why you like to live there. If you stay there because one can make very good living, mention it. Send a nice picture featuring your city in summer - with flowers or a lake, or anything nice and warm. Tell her where you can go for better entertainment like opera or theatre, and how far the place is.  

What Russian women think about interracial marriages?
They simply do not think about them. The majority of Russian women won't consider an interracial marriage. As you will know, there are no people of African origin in Russia, so some ladies do not put the requirement about race on their lists. For them it's natural that they consider themselves applying only to men of their race.

There are native inhabitants of Asian races in Russia (Bashkir, Bouryat, Koreans and others), and this type of interracial marriage was not uncommon in the past and still takes place. They don't talk about interracial marriages, it's not an issue there. Russians are proud that they don't have racial problems.

There is little prejudice towards such marriages. They don't condemn somebody else's marriage to a person of a different race. At the same time women seldom will consider it as a personal option. According to our questionnaire, about 85% of ladies would like to meet a white man; 10% will consider a man of Asian origin, and 5% don't mind about a race of their future partner.  

Will you lose time pursuing marriage to a lady from Russia if you are not white?
It depends. For Russian ladies, if you look white, you are white. They do not separate Hispanic and whites. American and Europeans would have much better chance then a coloured man from Africa.
Quite a few ladies will consider a man of Asian origin as an option, though you've got less chances than a white guy, and you will have to try harder. We also know about successful relationships black and mixed race men had with ladies from Russia. So, it is possible, but be prepared for rejection from some women because of your race. We have had several Asian clients, and a black client, too. They received fairly good response to their letters, and established good contacts with nice ladies.

I liked one of the ladies on your pages, but in her profile it stays that she is looking for a man up to 45 and I am 50. What should I do?
We recommend you to write to her in spite of that. Everything is individual, so if you are determined and have serious intent, it will depend on you if you will be able to catch her attention. Just don't give up on something you really want! Often the age limit women set are the ideal they think of when they submit their information, this ideal is based on their experience of local men, whose alcohol consumption and second rate healthcare can make them look old before their time. A healthy 50 year old European man can often look much better and indeed be much healthier than a comparable 40 year old Russian man. Sell yourself!

I am 60 something and I would like to find a mate in Russia, but don't want to be a 'door mat' so she can get here and then dump me. How should I act?
There are many ladies in Russia in their 40's who will be interested in you (Just do not consider looking for a 20-25 year-old girl - you could find one, but your marriage will rarely last longer than 2 years) It's almost impossible for a woman over 40 to find a marriage partner in Russia, especially if she has a child. Stick to the over 40's and you will do fine with applied common sense.

Is it true that most of Russian women seeking men are prostitutes or ex prostitutes?
No, this is untrue. This is a happy rumour trotted out by the media occasionally. Perhaps a few simple reasons will convince you.

Reason #1. To be a prostitute, there must be clients who are able to pay for sex. But with Russian reality almost nobody has enough money for this type of expense. A guy who has money doesn't have problems with women, Russian women love to get acquainted with a well to do guy. Probably the only place in Russia where a hooker can make some money for a living is Moscow, there are many tourists and locals with money. In regional cities there is nobody who is able and willing to pay for sex.

Reason #2. In Russia there are so many women available, you don't need to pay to make love.

Reason #3. An educated intelligent woman, and most of Russian women seeking partners are intelligent and well educated, will never even think about this way of making a living.

There are some agencies on the Net offering escort services, but it's a completely different story. You will be told straight away that it's an escort and the price will reflect that. The vast majority of Internet dating agencies do their best to stay away from the women like those. We actually doubt that even 1% of the women featured by any dating agencies may happen to be prostitutes or ex-prostitutes.

Another thing that can confuse men - Russian women have completely different style of dressing, and a decent woman can look like a girl from the local lap dancing bar. Russian women are very fond of short skirts, high boots and makeup, that's it, no hidden agenda. For them it's impossible to understand how a woman can dress like the women abroad, flip flops, saggy T-shirt and training shoes with no make up.

Is it true that nearly 80 percent of Russian women smoke?
No, it's not true. Some of Russian women do smoke but not more than 5-10%. In the large cities like Moscow or St Petersburg, the percentage can be probably about 15%. Smoking costs money and damages health, money and decent healthcare are not easy to come by in Russia. This is why many Russian women do not smoke. It is a no brainer for them

What about stories of ladies coming to the USA and leaving shortly after the marriage?
It does happen. Not as often as the media says of course, but it is a fact of reality. The biggest danger of the myths the dating agencies spread is that they make men hope that a young beautiful Russian lady will love an old unattractive American guy just because he lives in a better country and can guarantee her security.

Some 50-year-old men dream about a 18-year-old girl, find her, marry, and then say that Russian women just want to get into the country. They would have never been in such a situation if they had pursued marriage to a woman 35+.
In Russia, some people don't live well, and some women are ready to do anything to live a better life. Once in a relationship with a foreign guy, a woman feels happy to be loved and cared, and grateful for changing her life for the better. She may even feel in love when it's just a temporary intoxication.
Russian women are used to sacrificing themselves for children, and if she has a child, she can agree to almost anything to ensure that he is safe, has food and money for education.

A woman can be unhappy in her marriage and still feel lucky to have a better than average life standards. Russian woman are entitled to feel happy if her husband does not drink and has a good job, nobody talks about love, it's not important. If a woman has a rich husband (a person owing a car, a flat, and earning more than $700 a month), people will think she is crazy or stupid if she leaves him for lack of love.

But good standards of living are everything only for the poverty ridden. When women are in a country like England or the USA, their attitude changes very quickly. Love and a rewarding sexual life are important conditions of happiness. A lady was probably not going to divorce her older husband from the very beginning, but at a later stage she starts to feel miserable and realises that she plugged herself into a worse situation than she was previously in. It's two different worlds, not just two different cultures.

A professor from an American university told us that he met a couple of men on board a plane to Russia who flew there for a "marriage tour". He characterised them as "bad". He said they were arrogant, obviously had problems with health, and were drinking too much. One of them complained that he was previously married to a Russian woman but she left him a year after the marriage. The professor said he felt sorry for the woman, because she had stayed with this man for the whole year. He said that he would have run away from him in a couple of days if he was her. And this guy was intending to find another lady for marriage in Russia - again, 20-30 years younger. This is where the stories about Russian women looking for nothing but Green Cards and Passports start.

It's important that you both love each other, otherwise your marriage won't work. Any woman can say "I love you" when she doesn't, it's just another women's feature. You must not fool yourself. You will always feel if it's a true feeling like you would with any local woman. We don't believe that any woman would like to get married to just divorce her husband in 2/3 years (the necessary time for receiving Green Card or foreign Passport), if she can get married for love instead.

Russians are surprisingly non materialistic when it's about true love. You may think that we are not consistent saying that, but the truth is that Russians are not consistent. They think with their hearts and feelings. They can have beliefs but act in the opposite way because of feelings. They will follow their decisions made by mind until true feelings get involved. (It's why sometimes westerners think that Russians are irrational. They are rational but in their own way.)

A successful marriage can only be based on love and mutual respect whether it's a Russian woman or a Western one. Your foreign citizenship can make you more attractive to Russian ladies but it can't make your marriage more successful. Russian women make good wives, that's true, but only if she wants to be your wife. Bad situations arise from older men seeking very young ladies. Yes you can find a younger wife in Russia but have the good sense to think with the big head and not the little head when making life changing decisions. Remember, Barbie does not want to marry Granpa, she wants to marry Ken!

Can a woman visit me first?
There are many different types of visas a person can get for coming to USA but for a single young woman the only one she can get easily is a K1 Fiance visa. All the other visitors' visas are very difficult to obtain including the tourist visa. If a lady has very good income (more than $500 a month), some property in Russia and a child staying behind, and SHE CAN PROVE IT, she may be able to get a tourist visa. If she does not meet the criteria, she can't hope to get the visa. She will be refused a visa 99% of the time, and it will make it much more difficult for her to apply for a visa next time.
If she tries any trick with the consulate, she may be blacklisted. We have heard about cases where women came to USA with a different type of visa (student's or another) and were turned back by INC representatives right in the airport.

If you have not met in person before, it will be impossible to get the only type of visa she should use for coming to you - a K1 Fiance visa. If it's a problem for you to travel that far, you may consider the possibility of meeting somewhere else, on one of the places where she does not need a visa, The Caribbean, Turkey, Egypt, Cuba etc.  

Some men still write to us and ask:
"You stated that is difficult for a Russian woman to visit the US and Canada. I checked the information page for US visas and it seemed pretty routine to get a tourist visa for the US. An invitation, proof of property, employment, children in Russia, and return trip ticket. Did I miss something?"
They probably think that the procedure is the same for a man from, for example, France, and a single woman from Eastern Europe. We can tell you that US embassy is very concerned about single women from Eastern Europe visiting the States on tourist visas. Very often they don't return. Too often.

You can try to apply for a tourist visa, and discover for yourself what thousands of US men already know - for an unmarried woman, especially a pretty one, from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan etc, a USA tourist visa is more than very difficult to obtain. Some men even talked to the Embassy, and they confirmed she can apply for a tourist visa. The lady does, it takes 3-6 months to collect all necessary papers, then they wait 2-3 months again for decision, and eventually the visa is refused. It will frustrate your lady up to the limit, and she will be about to give up. The correct way of bringing a woman into USA is a Fiance visa, and for that you should have met in person first prior.

The English have a better situation, as Brits know, the UK is effectvely a leaking sieve, there are possibilities to get a Russian lady into the UK on a Tourist Visa without too much difficulty, however, this will also be after you have met in person.  

What would it cost to have a Russian girl travel here?
To have a Russian girl travel to USA will cost the price of return air ticket - of course, if you manage to get a visitors visa for her that is almost impossible you may find out about the price for return ticket from Moscow at any travel agency.

A return ticket to Moscow from a Russian city where a girl is staying will cost US $40-200. To go from Russia to the US will cost also about $500-1000, depending on the company and tariff. There may be some discounts or specials for tickets from US if it's not high season, but not from Russia. Tickets from Russia always cost the same, they seldom offer specials

Do I need a visa for the countries in the former USSR?
If you are European, Australian, American or Canadian you dont need a visa to visit Ukraine and the FSU Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. You do need a Visa for Russia and Belarus. If you are UK resident we can arrange a Russian Visa without difficulty for only £150, if you are from elsewhere, ask us for a link to a reputable Visa agency in your country.

Why is alcohol abuse in Russia pervasive? Can I not drink when offered?
Alcohol is the only affordable way to have some fun and get rid of the hard reality of the everyday fight for survival. The other things like gyms, travel, arts, concerts etc are often too expensive. It's also always was a part of culture, and skills to drink a lot and not get drunk are considered to be a part of "the real man" image.

You don't have to drink, if you don't want to. You may say that you are sick and using medication that prohibits the use of alcohol, or just take a sip and put your glass back. Or just say that you are strongly against drinking. Russians are aware that many foreigners shun alcohol, many women will adore you if you are teetotal.  

Will I get hassled by government when visiting Russia?
It's not the Soviet Union or the times of cold war any more. The government doesn't care about foreign tourists nowadays, they have too many other things to think about, like switching the gas off to their neighbours and killing spies in London.

How much money would it cost to travel to Russia from the United States? How much does it take to survive a day in Russia?
It depends on you - how expensive your habits are, on the period you are going to stay and on the city you are visiting. Moscow and St. Petersburg are very expensive. You may hope it will be enough to have about US $150 for a day in cash. Anyway, you should have your credit card with you. Russia is unpredictable, and you may need some extra money. Make sure that all your travel arrangements are prepaid, and book through a well-established travel agency. A return ticket to Moscow will cost you about $500-1500 depending on the Airline and season. As for Russians, they receive average monthly salaries of about US $200-$400, and still manage to survive.

How do most Russian ladies fare being so far away from home, is homesickness a problem?
Yes, in the very beginning it's a problem. Women feel very lonely and even cry sometimes.
A woman does not know the country and people, she experiences difficulties with the simplest things like buying stuff in a supermarket, she can't fluently communicate, but with your support and encouragement, her adaptation issues will pass in a few months as she becomes more familiar with your locale.

Women seldom want to go back to Russia. They miss their friends and family but not the country itself. As I said, women don't realise how big the difference is between Russia and Western countries. When they have lived for a while in a country like the USA or Western Europe, they get used to it quickly and think about coming back with fear.

Some of our friends immigrated to the USA with their families. They live in quite poor conditions by usual American standards. But they don't want to go back even though they used to live much better than the average Russian families, had property and successful businesses.

Are the women on your service really interested in me, or just coming to America?
There are a variety of reasons as to why the women choose to join our service. It has been our experience that the primary objective of these women is to find a loyal, dependable, stable man with whom they can build a happy and loving family. These women are now searching outside of their country for this because for whatever reason or reasons they have not yet been able to find that one special person. In Russia for instance, there is a serious shortage of Russian men due to a combination of war and the high male death ratio.

Alcoholism is also a very serious problem affecting many Russian males. A poor economic environment causes many men to shun the responsibilities of a wife and family. A family is very important to the vast majority of these women, thus they are forced to expand their search for their mate. The Internet has also opened up a whole new world of opportunities to these women that their mothers never enjoyed. They are no longer confined to their own cities and towns when searching for a mate. They can now search the world over for the right person.

Is age an important factor?
Studies show men and women seek different goals in marital partners. Men seek youth and beauty. Women seek mature, older, healthy, intelligent, successful, stable men who will love and respect them, with the ability to protect and provide for the family. It is a fact of life. In many other cultures, such as the Russian culture, the women tend to have much more reasonable expectations. They have not yet been media programmed with a youth oriented outlook on life. Many Russian men lack a certain maturity towards family and relationships. Most Russian women are extremely mature for their years.

Russian women view an older man as being more reliable, stable, successful and secure. These ladies are extremely mature and practical for their age. These women are looking for a good stable partner whom they can trust and rely on for support as well as being a good provider for a family. It is not unusual for a Russian woman to marry a man 10 to 15 years older than her and sometimes 20+.
We attempt to be as diverse as possible. We have women on our database from all walks of life, different cultures, and varying age groups. Age does become a factor when choosing whom you will be most compatible with; however, do not let it become a barrier. For many women an older person represents stability, security and wisdom. In many cultures it is not uncommon to see major age differences between spouses.

When do you update your web site?
The data on our web site is updated at least weekly, we are always tweaking and improving it. Women who are engaged, married or no longer available are removed within one week of the day that we learn that they have become unavailable.

What about the disadvantages? Isn't the language barrier a problem?
Naturally, the cultural differences mentioned above that can add the “spark” can also be a source of friction in a marriage. There can be major differences regarding everything from the marriage ceremony itself to how the children are raised. However, like most problems in life between people, they can be solved if both parties are truly committed to the overall relationship.

The language barrier can and will be a problem for couples in which at least one of the partners is not fluent in both languages. Generally, foreign brides to be learn the language of the country in which they will be living, because they will need it not only to communicate with their new husbands, but to survive on a daily basis. This is usually not a problem, because the women who are serious about finding husbands abroad prepare themselves by studying English or German or the language of whatever country they are most interested in residing in. And English has been taught to all students in Russian and Eastern European secondary schools for the past few decades, so just about everyone who needs to speak fluent English has a solid base from which to start.

Are the women on your site all still single, and genuine?
Everyone in our gallery is single, has not been purchased from any other site or intermediary, and is as genuine in her intentions as we are humanly able to ascertain from both direct written and spoken communication. To that end, if someone begins acting in less than honourable ways, she is removed from the site. Once a lady has found her special someone, she, too, is removed from our site. Women can request to be removed at any time, and we also will investigate any complaints of unusual or insincere behavior from our clients. We won't ever hesitate to remove someone if their behavior demands it. Having a solid, honorable relationship is much, much more important for us than a few extra pounds

What is the process for bringing a lady from Russia to the US, and how much will it cost?
If you are American and want an overview of the K1 Fiance Visa process, you would be better seeking one of the forums on this topic. The rules change all the time. However, if you take a look over at ruadventures.com, in the Visa room, there is a long 'how to' penned by a guy we know called 'Turboguy.' Some people recommend that you get married in Russia. We recommended against that, We have heard that some people have had delays getting a residence visa after they have married abroad. The simplest is to apply for a K1 Fiance visa in the USA. The process and red tape in the US takes approximately six to eight months.  

Do I need to translate my letters I send?
We always recommend translating especially your first letter into Russian. Beyond that it will be dependant on the lady's language skills. Most of the Russian women listed on this site speak some English or are currently learning the English language. If the lady you are writing to can not read English usually she knows a neighbour or friend who will translate it for her. However we at Ladagirl provide reasonable priced translation if you want it.

Looking at your photo album I see hundreds of beautiful women and I cannot believe they all cannot find a man there in Russia?
It is a tragedy for Russia, but not for you. So many beautiful, educated, cultured, intelligent women and not enough suitable men to start a family with. So, how many single women who are not able to meet a suitable man are there? We suspect if ALL available American and European men get married in Russia there still will be thousands and thousands single beautiful women there.  

How to make a right choice?
Communication, communication and communication! You never know in advance if this certain girl is right for you. Sometimes two nice and intelligent people cannot be together because of any number of reasons that are not ever visible to others but are issues between them. You have to start somewhere. So, ask yourself first what are the most important fundemental issues for you in a woman that can be your wife, do you want to have children, is her education important for you? If her height or weight are important, look at the profiles and see which girls appeal to you the most.  

I was scammed a few times. How can I know if YOUR ladies are honest?
We know about scams maybe more than many others because we assist with men's investigations if they feel something is wrong about the lady they are corresponding with. Yes, it happens. Some dishonest people use girls or just beautiful photos that they get in magazines or on other sites and make money from men who think they are corresponding with a real girl. Fortunately, we have never yet had an incident of this nature with any of our women. This is because we know many of them personally and they are all only a phone call away from Olga, our resident Russian Psycholgist, that must be a bit offputting for the insincere women who contact us. There are many women who have contacted us who we refused to list, sometimes just because our Olga said they 'didn't feel right.'