Russian Women Forum: Useful Links and Articles

RE: Russian Lessons and Translations

2010-07-11T15:35:29-04:00

Thanks! I'll try the 3 way phone translation service!

RE: Russian Lessons and Translations

2010-03-03T05:53:02-04:00

Thanks for sharing this link.

Tennis Shoes Or High Heels?

2010-01-06T03:15:19-04:00

Every time I plan another trip to Russia I face a dilemma of sorts - I need to go through my closet to pick the best outfits. Perhaps that is standard operating procedure to nearly all of us, but what does that mean for me and you? Do people in the US and in Russia really dress differently? To answer, I must establish a simple premise: It's more difficult to discuss an "average American" than an "average Russian". American society is a melting pot comprised of people from all over the world with different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. One common theme in the USA is tolerance to others and this tolerance starts with the way people look. Here it's more difficult to surprise society with unusual appearances as the definition of "usual" appearance has seen marked change in the past 40 years here (my husband says it was not always so). With individual liberty comes individual expression. This is not to say that there is no cohesive theme to dress. No. What I mean to say is that people choose to look the way they like and sometimes that choice is quite dramatically different. There are certainly some standards within particular social groups and regions, e.g. business attire for work, jeans accepted as casual dress; however, there is no universal fashion and, what is more important, there is no "enforcement" of such. Each person follows their personal criteria often giving equal consideration to comfort ahead of style. A woman in a business suit can walk downtown wearing tennis shoes...need I say more? This is just one of the important differences between Americans and Russians. For years we have been hiding our personalities in collective society, now we choose to emulate "everybody else". Having seen Tobolsk, Tyumen (both in Siberia), Moscow and Saint Petersburg within the past month, I have noticed one trend for women in all of these cities: this year it is skinny jeans tucked into high boots with heels. Anywhere you look, you will see young girls and women following this common trend. Having traveled and lived in all different parts of the US, I will only note dominating shorts, jeans, T-shirts, tennis shoes and flip flops. After seeing this kind of clothing, I always find it weird to get back to busy Moscow subway with its high heels and expensive outfits often purchased with their very last dollar (ruble as it were). Russian women tend to spend much time, energy and money (some might say too much) on looking good exaggerating the importance of our appearance. Said another way, looking fashionable for Russians carries with it a steep price and commitment. Just remember, regardless of how good someone looks on the outside, it is what is on the inside that matters.

Russian Lessons and Translations

2010-01-06T03:07:51-04:00

I would like to recommend an agency providing various Russian/Ukrainian/English language services, such as Online Russian Lessons via webcam, Certified Translations, Personal Consulting and Profile Assistance, 3-way phone call translation. 1-2 day turnaround time. Top quality at a competitive price! To give you an idea about the prices, Certified Birth Certificate translation for USCIS is $25. Please visit Prime Language Services website for more details: [url=http://www.PrimeLanguageServices.com]http://www.PrimeLanguageServices.com[/url]

A good dating site

2009-07-19T12:05:24-04:00

I would like to recommend a good site with no scam, no rip off fees, and is run by an English manager in St Petersburg. Please checkout [url=]www.email2femail.com[/url]

Russian life for foreign fiances

2008-10-19T18:29:37-04:00

On this site you can learn the secrets about Russian life. This will help you to understand Russian women better. [url=http://russian-ukrainian.com]Russian life for foreign fiances.[/url]

RE: Useful link

2008-09-27T21:02:57-04:00

Again, you failed to answer my accusations against Antidate about the unethical and illegal practices your members are involved, supported and tolerated by the moderators and the owners of that site. When the same thing is happening to one of your members, then you scream foul. I do not have a close mind biased view, like you do, and I do not act the same way as the Antidate circus acts, [b]Judge, jury and executioners[/b]. [b]On the AD site you have broken every law in Russia and internationally about decency and Copyright infringement, and you still go on defending the indefensible! [/b] I have learned nothing or any lessons from any of your women there, including you and I have posted my travel report and wedding photos in a reputable forum and not [b]in your forum frequented by desperate and frustrated rejected woman, which are damaged goods for life![/b] Sorry to remind you the obvious but the postings on AD are in Russian language and there are extremely few men who can speak fluent the language and there is nothing much more they can learn there than in any other English speaking board. There are many Russian women, writing on these English speaking forums with excellent balanced views, giving good advice and the inside perception in many matters. Have you forgotten about Lilia, Zosya, Jazzy, Linda, Alenika, and so many others?

RE: Useful link

2008-09-27T05:21:36-04:00

whatever you say Wiz. I just want to point that yur biazed closed minded opinion about AD has "personal" base/ But at last you learned your lesson and was not babbling about your "experience" with your now to be wife. Others could too learn something by reading how Russain women see thier actions, what they like and expect and what they don;t like, don't understand and can't bear in dealing with foreigners HERE ( and at the similar) MALES' boards you can't get information about what WOMEN think. You could get only "what males think about what women think" which in majority cases is toooo far from reality. Another sourse for such information icould be women from dating agencies. But harddly anybody could deny a fact that their opinion is affected by their main goal - to get clients But of course oit's also possible not to bother with what women think about you foreigner male and live with own illusions .... until one more faled trip or devorse :tongue:

RE: Useful link

2008-09-26T20:06:39-04:00

Helen I was aware of your PS directed to me but I am entitled to express my opinion regarding the ANTIDATE board and site you want to advertise here. The board and the forums are part of the same stable. In a typical Russian woman?s fashion you avoided to address my serious accusations about the dubious practices, double standards and total hypocrisy of the owners and moderators of that site. It is obvious that you can?t defend the indefensible and talking about winning prizes for daring to talk about my contacts with Russian women, now I am married to one, proves my point that Antidate is run by people with low moral and ethical standards. As about the usefulness from visiting that site I can assure anybody that you will learn nothing more that you can?t learn over here or on any other English speaking forums. The only thing that you will get there is ridicule and making fun of you from those desperate and damaged women. They are only there to vent their anger and frustrations against any foreign man. Visit at your peril.

RE: Useful link

2008-09-26T19:16:42-04:00

That [b]PS[/b] Wiz was written for you personally as well Because your reaction was predictable As you still have "claims"to Antidate for your face posted there because you won a prize like "talented" writer???t your "adventures" in Russia But I gave the link to SITE not to the forum. That site contains articles-advices-opinions-polls and etc about dating process through internet. Articles are wrote not by women who were hurted" by males ( for that purpose there is some - pay attention to the word "SOME" - sections in the FORUM of Antidate SITE) . Those articles are wrote by professional juranalists and people who are involved/interested in this business. So they ARE useful if someone wishes to know how this business is seen in Russia. ( You rare could get RUSSIAN opinion at foreigners' sites) PS As for name of Antidate then go to English section - you Wiz do know a way there and read ( at LAST) explanation. But better stop going circles over silly issue why is it "antidate" and start to learn Russain if you wish to post your opinion about Russian language site )

RE: Russian Women Superstitions

2008-09-26T15:28:55-04:00

[quote="siteadmin"][b]Russian Women Superstitions[/b] ..feel whoever can bite off the largest bite from a bread loaf at a wedding will be the head of the household. [/quote] I think he or she has bigger jaws. [quote="siteadmin"][b]Russian Women Superstitions[/b] ..believe that if you are with a woman that you are not fully acquainted with yet, don't be photographed with her alone. Get an additional person. Otherwise it will not work between you two, as she's not your wife yet. [/quote] of course only in case if you want to be fully acquainted with her :) [quote="siteadmin"][b]Russian Women Superstitions[/b] ..believe if your left hand itches, someone will give you the money; if your right hand that itches, you will have to give someone your money. ..think if your left eye itches, success will be forthcoming; if your right one itches, a misfortune will happen. [/quote] We have a joke about it. Vasya askes Masha: Masha, my right ear itches, what is it for? Masha: you will hear the news. Vasya: Masha, my right heel itches, what is it for? Masha: you will go to a new place Vasya: Mahsa, my left shoulder itches, what is it for? Mahsa: Vasya, may be you need to take a shower... [quote="siteadmin"][b]Russian Women Superstitions[/b] ..when there's company and you have a silent pause, it's because an angel flew near. [/quote] or a cop was born 8) :D [quote] ..think if you don't recognize your fellow-friend he will be rich [/quote] if you are not in debt to him for a large sum :wink: [quote].. Russian women believe if you dream something good, in reality it will be very bad in reality and vice versa. ..believe a leap-year is considered to be difficult and the same is applied to the number 13 [/quote] just a self hypnotic set :) I prefer to think and dream about something good and positive so bad things will not happen :wink: and the number 13 is my lucky number :) [quote]..think that a black cat crossing your way is a bad sign [/quote] I have three cats one of them is absolutely black. Olga

RE: Useful link

2008-09-26T05:46:38-04:00

The Antidate site, as Hellen mentioned above, is in [b]Russian language [/b]and they have just a small room in English where [b]Hellen is the Moderator[/b]. So if you don?t speak fluent Russian and use an on line translator? then you will have much trouble for learning very little! So what the name [b]ANTIDATE[/b] means to you? My interpretation is that its members or owners [b]ARE AGAINST DATING[/b]?? and that says it all! If you visit the site you will discover that ?[b]the wall of shame?[/b] which [b]Hellen[/b] mentioned is nothing more than a place where [b]Antidate[/b] permits its members, especially those rejected by foreign men to post their grievances and of course post [b]Photos, and other personal details [/b]of the man in question [b]without any verification of the REAL circumstances or any kind of redress[/b]. If the person, whose photos and details appear on the Antidate ?wall of shame? tries to defend himself then you will notice that the women, like a pack of wolves, will not get involved in any meaningful discussion but simply will make fun and ridicule him.:wink: [b]Antidate sails very close to the wind, breaking every Rule of Decency and Law of International and Russian Copyright, has its servers in Russia where is extremely difficult to serve court or any other legal proceedings and thrives in destroying reputations of many decent men, who had the unfortunate luck to meet one of their damaged goods members.[/b] :mad: [b]Antidate[/b] projects the image that has a powerful influence on the international Dating scene but in reality is nothing more than a small club of frustrated FSU women, airing their gripes against men who met and rejected them! If you visit the site and read the English section, ?Crocodile tears? you will notice the huge difference between its members who live still in Russia (frustrated and vicius) and of those who have moved already abroad (open minded and with Westernised outlooks)! Yes, I am there too, because I dared too speak openly about my contacts with Russian women on the Russian Dating boards and also about sex! :mad:

Useful link

2008-09-25T17:35:08-04:00

Well as Manny is not here yet with a link to his board I will be the first with my [s]advertisement [/s] smart advice :innocent: Here is a site for those who wish to know how opposite side ( women I mean) sees this dating process ( useful thing, is not? ) ( It's in Russain of course. But you are going to marry Russian speaking women. So somehow you should find ways to understand what they use to discuss "among girls" [url=http://home.antidate.org/][img]http://home.antidate.org/templates/extralight/images/logo_antidate1.gif[/img][/url] PS Before somebody starts to cry about not-legal "wall of shame" I pay your attention that the link I posted is a link to the site not to the forum or to that notorious "wall of shame"

RE: Russian Women Superstitions

2008-09-25T14:53:20-04:00

I?am not into superstitions at all but as I have nothing else to do (yet) at this new board I would add something ... when I read trip-reports of some exited with successes foreigner boys one "superstition" pops up in my mind - don't boast too much about good things you could call for bad lack with your boasting (hope I didnt ruin trip-report section :innocent: )

Russian Holidays

2007-04-12T11:54:39-04:00

[b]Russian Holidays / Celebrations[/b] January 1 New Year Most important non-religious holiday for Russian women. Celebrations may feature the Yolka, or New Year's Tree, Grandfather Frost and the Snow Maiden, and gift-giving and a feast. Revelers crowd Red Square. January 7 Russian Christian Christmas (Russian Gift Holiday) Christmas based on the Julian calendar, used in Russia prior to the 1917 Soviet revolution when the Soviet government switched to the Gregorian calendar in general use. The Russian Orthodox Church marks religious holidays based on the old Julian calendar. Some other eastern orthodox dioceses in the world also celebrate Christmas on January 7. This recent post-Soviet addition to Russian holidays is a work holiday for Russian women. January 13 Old New Year Popular holiday celebrated by Russian women in remembrance of old calendar. January 25 Student's Day Katherina the Great created this day and Russian women students are known to celebrate heavily. February 14 Valentine's Day (Western Gift Holiday) Celebrated by all Russian women. February 23 Day of the Army Was Soldier's Day but was turned into Men's Day. It's customary for Russian women to give gifts to men and loved ones. March 8 Women's Day Giving flowers to Russian women - in personal and professional relations - is mandatory. April 1 Day of Laughs The 1st of April is the day of laughter, jokes, making fun, cheerfulness for Russian women. In 1700 one of the German commandants in Moscow declared that he would get into an ordinary bottle. On the appointed day a bottle appeared on the stage with the inscription: "The 1st of April" April 20 Modern Easter (Western Gift Holiday) A Christian feast commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus. April 27 Russian Easter (Russian Gift Holiday) Most important religious holiday for Russian women, Easter or "Paskha" in Russian. May 1 Day of Labor Is traditionally celebrated as Labor Day around the world, a day of workers' solidarity. Under the Soviets, this was an important political holiday. After the demise of the Soviet Union, the holiday was de-politicized and became a two-day Labor Day and Spring Holiday for Russian women. May 9 Day of Victory Celebrates victory over Germany in 1945 in World War II or, as it is commonly referred to in Russia, The Great Patriotic War. Equivalent to American Veterans' Day. June 1 Day of Children's Defense Children's rights are respected and defended on this day. June 12 Day of Independance Marks the 1991 declaration of Russian sovereignty. September 1 Day of Knowledge This is the day Russian women students start school. October 5 Teacher's Day Teachers all around the country are celebrated. November 7 Day of October Revolution The Soviet Union marked the anniversary of the 1917 "Great October Socialist Revolution" (October because of the discrepancy in calendars which changed post-1917). After the Soviet collapse, the post-Soviet Russian government - in an effort to forge political peace through compromise - kept the date an official state holiday, adhering to seven decades of tradition, but designated the holiday as a day of accord and reconciliation in an effort to bridge the political divide. The Communist Party still marks the date as the anniversary of the revolution, but for most of the country, it is simply provides a non-political holiday. December 12 Day of Constitution Marks adoption of Russia's post-Soviet constitution. December 25 Modern Christmas (Western Gift Holiday) A Christian feast commemorating the Birth of Jesus. Additional information on Russian holidays: Weekend Holidays: Holidays that occur on weekends are traditionally celebrated by Russian women on Friday or Monday. Extended Holidays: Separate holidays occurring close together tend to merge into extended holiday periods for Russian women. Anticipate closed offices, absent officials, work slowdowns during extended holidays. Summer Vacation: Russian women consider August the traditional vacation month, as in many parts of Europe. Fireworks: Fireworks displays are traditional on Russian holidays. Election Days: National, regional and local elections occur on Sundays; treated as holiday.

Russian Women Superstitions

2007-04-12T11:51:07-04:00

[b]Russian Women Superstitions[/b] ..Russian women feel visibly pregnant women shouldn't cut their hair. ..feel whoever can bite off the largest bite from a bread loaf at a wedding will be the head of the household. ..believe that if you are with a woman that you are not fully acquainted with yet, don't be photographed with her alone. Get an additional person. Otherwise it will not work between you two, as she's not your wife yet. ..believe if a knife falls down from the table, a male guest will come soon. If a spoon or a fork falls down, a female guest will come soon. ..believe if your left hand itches, someone will give you the money; if your right hand that itches, you will have to give someone your money. ..think if your left eye itches, success will be forthcoming; if your right one itches, a misfortune will happen. ..Russian women think that if you go to some place and you see a person coming towards you with an empty bucket, it's a bad sign, unless the bucket has something in it. ..when there's company and you have a silent pause, it's because an angel flew near. ..believe when plates or dishes break it brings good luck. ..feel that if one stands or sits between two people with the same name, a wish it will be realized ..think if you don't recognize your fellow-friend he will be rich .. Russian women believe if you dream something good, in reality it will be very bad in reality and vice versa. ..think that a black cat crossing your way is a bad sign ..believe a leap-year is considered to be difficult and the same is applied to the number 13

Russian Women Traditions

2007-04-12T11:49:29-04:00

[b]Russian Women Traditions[/b] ..Russian women won't kiss or shake hands over a threshold on Friday the 13th or any other day of the year. ..do not like to whistle indoors for fear of losing all their money. ..feel praising a Russians appearance or a babies health will prompt a knock on unpolished wood or spit three time over the left shoulder. ..don't give knives or handkerchiefs or socks as a gift. ..prefer to never celebrate a birthday early. ..believe it not good to show your newborn baby to a stranger until it is at least 40 days old. ..feel they should not start anything new on a Friday or get your hair cut when a family member is ill or in danger. ..think it's bad to shake hands in a doorway. ..feel a kiss on the forehead is reserved for funerals only. ..Russian women never give flowers in even numbers only odd numbers, as odd numbers are for the living even numbers are for the dead. ..for good luck, sit silently beside your suitcase for a minute with friends or family before a trip. ..believe that if you have to return for something, look in a mirror and smile or stick your tongue out before leaving again. ..believe it's customary to drink alcohol at social events and it's encouraged. ..believe if you must give a sharp object as a gift ask for a coin in return. ..feel it's uncustomary to wear your shoes in their house. ..believe that tipping with chocolates is appropriate ..think it's unlucky to be born or married in May. ..feel babies shouldn't have their fingernails or hair cut before one year of age.

Tablets of Stone

2007-04-12T11:47:50-04:00

[b]Tablets of Stone[/b] 1. Be very honest, open, optimistic and realistic about who and what you want in a relationship. 2. Be able to be a leader of a family. 3. Be a Man! 4. Be open on "sexual" issues. 5. Be sure you can financially afford to embark upon this process. 6. Be prepared to make a trip. 7. Don't fall in love with a photograph. 8. Verify you are writing to a real woman who is genuinely interested in you. 9. Make sure there are true feelings, chemistry and love between you. 10. If the lady will not give you full contact details, move on. 11. Never send money to someone you've never met. 12. Follow your instincts, particularly when you see Red Flags. Know when to hold and know when to fold. 13. Always have a back up plan.

Russian Women Forums Dictionary

2007-04-12T11:42:24-04:00

Russian Women Forums Dictionary Following are several acronyms used within the Forums to define specific terms. AM American Man AOS Adjustment Of Status AP Advance Parole - travel document for K1 Russian women visa recipients Agency A company which introduces Russian women to you in exchange for a fee. AW American Woman BW Belarussian Woman BCIS Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services BV Business Visa CIS Commonwealth of Independent States DOS Department of State EAD Employment Authorization Document - work permit FSU Former Soviet Union FY Fat Yuri FV Fiancee Visa FSUW FSUW - Former Soviet Union Woman (Russia or Ukraine) GCG Green Card Girl - Russian women who will marry any man for the opportunity to leave her country. KW Kazakstan Woman K1 Visa K1 Marriage Visa (Fiancee Visa) LV Latvian Woman MOB Mail Order Bride NOA Notice of Action NVC National visa center - name checks PP Pen Pal RW Russian Woman Romance Tour An event hosted by agencies, whereby you travel to Eastern Europe to meet the Russian women they represent Red Flag A Forum term indicating you should be careful of a Russian woman you're communicating with TR Trip Report TV Tourist Visa Tablets of Stone Listed in a thread in this section. These were contributed by members of the site and should be used as a general reference during this process UW Ukranian Woman WOVO Write One Woman / Visit One Woman WMVO Write Many Women / Visit One Woman WMVM Write Many Women / Visit Many Women WNVS Write No Women / Visit Some Women WM Western Man

Tablets of Stone

2006-02-23T02:16:50-04:00

Spent March April and May 2005 in Warrington England between Liverpool and Manchester on an IT contract. If you think the Red Sox vs Yankees rivalry is something it pales in comparison to Mancuenians and Liverpudlians (also derisving referred to as Scousers). Took the Magical Mystery Tour of Liverpool and found that these people love to party starting at Noon and go all night - Sundays too! Manchester is even more wild. Met a former Manchester Playboy Club bunny who owns a nice wine bar in Altrincham. Was introduced to words about ladies like: Mingers (not good) Shag (good) Goers (really really good) Was amazed at the complete lack of clothing worn by the women on cold rainy springtime nights out. Minnie skirts and Halter Tops, well endowed no bra with CMFM shoes - real Goers! Was in Warrington dying from listening to Michael Jackson in the Chicago Blues cafe and went out on the street , met and couple of dodgy birds and asked "is there a proper Rock and Roll bar around here". They grabbed me arm and arm and yelled we love yanks - next thing I know I am in a VIP lounge in a Huge Theater Night Club and the DJ is dedicating songs to Mike from Boston while I am arm in arm with a couple of the prettiest women I have ever seen (both married mind you). Did not meet one sexually repressed Brit or Scot in my entire stay, perhaps they all stay in London ;] ... Mike "cufflinks" NBF - Nuke Boats Forever!