A dangerous tendency

Each year more and more foreign men are coming to Russia looking for their life partners. Some need one trip to find their Lady Right, but for others it longs for years becoming like an emotional drug to feed their ego and increase self-esteem. They become so called “professional fiancées”. Some of them travel to Russia >>>

Do Russian women become “Americanized”?

Men, who are considering meeting a Russian woman with a goal of finding a lifelong partner, now have to think twice: they think that a woman who comes to the USA will, eventually, change and adopt American attitudes and will become independent. Being somewhat “Americanized” should not become threatening>>>

Power of propaganda

Propaganda is a very powerful tool and could be very strong instrument in deceiving and misleading. I want to persuade you today to always think for yourselves, do your own research and try rely on the facts. I am going to give you example of one instance that happened not in such distant past, which clearly illustrates such amazing power>>>

Stereotypes

Stereotypes! Most people hate when somebody use stereotype regarding them. Not me! I love it! Stereotype work greatly in my favor most of my life. I embrace stereotype, welcome it with a big smile, and let it be. You probably don’t believe me. Right? Here are some examples, which can help you as well>>>

About dating a Russian woman

Q: Can you give me some details of what a Russian woman expects in a husband. A: A Russian woman doesn't differ so much from any other woman. Now days mostly of them are looking for a Western type of family. It means that they are independent and they value an equal partnership with a man>>>

We talk for hours, we laugh till tears

My mom was the 5th child. Pregnancy took my grandmother as a big surprise. Grandma was in her 40’s, already raised 4 children, survived Revolution, World War 2, hunger. Having a child was definitely not part of her plan. However, my mom was born into this world, in 1948. Only 3 years after World War 2 was over>>>

My first steps in the new country

When people find out that I am from Kazakhstan I am often asked about my first impression of America, American people, and American culture. Usually I think to myself that the biggest question is what was the impression of Americans of me, who met me not long after I moved to America. I will share with you 3 few stories>>>