by Natalia Chajkovskaya

Russian dating scams are not a new phenomenon. It is not rare to meet a person who knows someone who was scammed or was scammed themselves.

While Russian scammers do exist and can be potentially dangerous for your wallet and your self-esteem, there is no need to give up your dream of marrying a beautiful Russian woman. If you are careful, alert and diligent enough to do a good amount of research on dating scams, you are not going to get scammed and get your heart broken. Here are some tips which will help you protect yourself from Russian dating scams.

by Natalia Chajkovskaya

Eastern European and Russian women seem to be very popular among Western men. The number of Russian marriage agencies is growing and intercultural marriages don’t surprise anyone these days. So what makes Western men spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars for plane tickets, English language tutors and Russian dating membership sites just to find a Russian wife? What makes Russian women so special and so desirable to marry?

If you ask American and Western European men these questions, their list of reasons for wanting to marry a Russian will probably vary. However, the top reasons for desiring a Russian wife are usually the same.

by Natalia Chajkovskaya

Intercultural marriages can be very exciting and adventurous. Many intercultural couples say that being different adds dynamics to the relationship and helps them become more open-minded, nuanced and tolerant. While this is true, intercultural marriages can also be really challenging. They require lots of work, dedication and commitment.