Top 5 Myths About Russian Brides and Russian Bride Scams

Whatever you think about Russia, unless you’ve been there, you’re probably wrong. And that goes doubly so for Russian Brides.

Myth #1. Mail Order Russian Brides.

Mail order Russian Brides don’t exist – full stop. The notion that you can somehow browse a catalogue a choose a wife who will then arrive at your door a few weeks later is just absurd. Finding your partner in Russia is largely the same as any other kind of courtship. Sure there are differences. But respect, romance and love must be there like any other true relationship.

Myth #2. Russian women will do anything for a western passport so they can leave Russia

Are Russian women attracted to the idea of living in another country (especially a warm country)? Yes. Does this mean that they want to lie about themselves and fake a romance to do so? No.

Like any other country, Russian women love and are proud of their country and their culture. Given a choice they would prefer to marry a Russian man. But there is a shortage of single men in Russia. Russian women are looking for love, first and foremost and will find it how they can. Just like anyone else.

Myth #3. Russian women just want to scam foreign men and get their money.

Do Russian scammers exist? Yes. Are they easy to spot? Yes. Do you need to worry about them? As long as you are sensible – no.

Use a good, reputable dating site and there will almost definitely be no scammers. Use one of the other sites then apply the old saying ‘if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is’. So in the unlikely event a woman who looks like a supermodel proposes marriage within a couple of weeks, use your better judgement.

Myth #4. The men on Russian dating sites are all losers who can’t get a woman otherwise.

A lot of people may want to believe this one, but it just isn’t the case either. There are many different reasons why western men are attracted to and are seeking a partner from Russia. Certainly there are differences in Russian culture that make Russia women more attractive to some Western men. As there are differences in Western culture that make Western women more attractive to Russian men.

Today we live in an era of gloabisation. People use the Internet to find their niche wherever it is. Finding your partner in Russia is just another opportunity, another way of doing it. Finding your partner on the internet is normal now.

Myth #5. It is difficult and expensive to find your partner in Russia.

Is there a bit more cost and difficulty involved? Yes. Does this need this stop you? No.

Choosing a partner is the most important decision and act you can make – and the thing that can bring you the most joy and satisfaction in life. Considering this, do you really want to let this little bit stop you from finding your true love?