Mascha wanted to go for a little saunter around the neighborhood.
And fortunately we got a chance to capture it.
Nothing scripted..
Just a small glimpse as to what an everyday experience is like.
Simple moments at the crossroads of reality…
and a dream.
Russian Women - The Real Truth 
October 14, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Hello! I’m a girl who’s visiting Russia for the first time. I’ll be here for 3-4 months. I have been reading your blog very avidly, both before I came and since I got here. I discovered it during a general search on the internet when I was trying to learn about Russian culture before coming here. I’ve found it very interesting to compare my experiences with the type of thing that you report on your blog. I’ve been only in Moscow so far but I’m flying out to Siberia tonight so it will be interesting also to compare the different locations.
I went shopping last night — shopping at night, what a novelty! — with my friend Katya. I was amused/interested to note that her main compliment about clothes was always, “Oh, that looks so feminine!” It was the highest praise she could give a garment. I couldn’t help but think of this site.
It began snowing today and Moscow looks so romantic in the snow. What I totally love is the boot and coat combination that the Russian girls have got going on. I saw one girl yesterday who had a beautifully-tailored black coat with a back pleat and it hung just perfectly. I must say I was inspired to go and buy some boots the second day I was here after seeing so many girls looking so chic walking around Moscow.
Also, I’ve definitely noticed that Russian men treat me totally differently to back home. They open doors for me, they pay for my coffee and dinner (and if I am with a Russian girl, she doesn’t even bother to reach for her wallet — she just assumes the man will pay!) and they even hold my umbrella over me as we walk and help me down stairs. It’s a very different level of courtesy to what I’m used to.
Anyway just wanted to say hello and give some of my observations!
October 14, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Hi VistingGirl,
I gotta tell you that it’s really great to know that there are Western Women out there who are “avid readers” of this blog. 🙂
I would love to hear more about “why” you are such an avid reader. And this is not for ego.. I’m much more interested in knowing what this material about these women strikes such a chord with you.
Your description of your experiences in Moscow so far sounds like a real eye opener. It sounds like you are pleasantly surprised as to what it feels like to be treated like a lady. Please tell us more about this too. 🙂
Thanks again and Cheers!
GL
October 14, 2007 at 5:45 pm
I’m not “VisitingGirl,” but I am a female reader, so if you’re interested in general female feedback: I love reading about women who are proud of their femininity. I remember when this was a standard for American women, as well, but they were a lot more empty-headed about it; the Russian girls don’t seem to feel they must sacrifice their intellect to their femininity. I do think that this has a great deal to do with the cultural education that Russians get; you learn the social graces that go along with your sex (men opening doors, etc., women knowing how to choose clothes) without any pressure to become something you’re not, like there is here.
October 14, 2007 at 6:25 pm
Hi Meg,
Thanks for your feedback. Do you think that through ladies like you and VisitingGirl that Traditional Femininity is making a modest comeback in the US?
I’m always pleasantly surprised when I get positive comments from Wester Women because most of the comments that come from that group of women likes to see the Traditional Women here as misguided or worse.
Personally I’ve always found that to be offensive since the level of general fortitude that they have in spite of their environment always amazes me.
So I value your input on topics like this. Oh and what did you think of the videos by the way? 🙂
October 15, 2007 at 12:16 am
I read visitingGirl’s post, and I noticed the part about Russian men paying for Russian women, and that’s just the thing…
When I was in Poland, in most of the cases where I tried to pay for them, Polish women simply would not take my money.
And this was especially the case in Rydzyna, when I took these gorgeous Polish girls for a 3:00 PM snack at the only place to eat in the section of town I was in. Neither of them would let me pay for them. It was an amazing time with two great girls that seemed to last forever…
Anyway, also at the end of the tour, the tour guide, who was a Polish woman, would not let me give her a tip. She was a great tour guide and really looked out for me. I was willing to give her 50 zloty, but she simply would not let me give her a tip at all.
The bus driver, a Polish man, took his well-deserved 50 zloty tip though.
October 15, 2007 at 12:48 am
RW_Man:
You’re making people addict to this website
lol
October 15, 2007 at 3:13 am
In some cultures, paying for the dinner is considered an honor. Most men will pay for the ‘sense’ of honor. For example, in Hong Kong, two businessmen tabbed up a business lunch bill of several hundred dollars. They ended up fighting each other for the honor to pay it.
I will pay for my ‘guest’ dinner, or theater ticket just as if she is a guest in my home.
October 15, 2007 at 7:59 am
Another great video.
Guys, what you see really is typical – the girl, the way she carries herself, and the surroundings (the buildings, those white painted trees!!).
Notice the way she walks and moves – totally FEMININE, unlike most Western females who walk around like a footballer (or worse).
GL, was the final scene in the Registration Office?? 🙂 (the dream)
Beautiful.
Well-done Mascha.
October 15, 2007 at 8:05 am
Luke – even though you may be “expected” to pay, the recipient of your generosity will still (most often) politely refuse. They’re just too nice! 🙂
October 15, 2007 at 3:53 pm
It’s interesting that Meg points out a lack of urge to sacrifice intellect for femininity – something that’s confused me since High School or before. I know several Russian women who live here in California, and they are indeed both feminine and intelligent, both beautiful and witty. What a strange notion that they are incompatible! And yet Meg’s right, there is this strange idea in (parts of) America that they can’t coexist.
On the other hand, I do know many American examples of brilliant beauties, so hope is not lost here yet.
October 15, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Luke you sure as heck should seriously try to pay even if you are out with a group of girls.
If you are one on one with a girl that you are dating then there is absolutely no excuse not to pay.
If your girl objects and you give into her objection then you have failed a major major test in her eyes.
And the worst part is that you will never know you failed it in the first place and just start bumping into invisible walls she’s started to put up around her because you didn’t take command and treat her like a lady.
You completely missed the fact that as a Traditional Woman.. she was trying hard to make it look like she wasn’t out to use you by offering to pay for herself.
And in that EXACT moment she gave you a huge opportunity to demonstrate your manhood, confidence and TRUST in her by you paying the bill and subconsciously telling her.
“No it’s OK I trust you and I know you are not the type of girl who uses men and it’s an honor to spend this time with you so the very least I can do is pick up the tab.”
Get it?
The more discreetly you pay the check the better. Immediately grab the check folder without saying a word and just pay it with Zero Drama before anyone gets a chance to object.
You have much to learn Luke.. especially if you are taking everything in a dating situation so literally and not looking for the deeper meaning and motive in all things.
What’s worse is when you come here and make borderline callous assumptions on these literal things that you are merely seeing..
But not understanding.
And this only shuts down your ability to really learn.
Also Luke please do me a favor..
Next time please place your comment in a more relevant post. Debating about who pays for the check doesn’t really fit in with Mascha’s walk.
Thanks.. GL
October 15, 2007 at 6:39 pm
Hi Shaun,
Thanks for the additional validation that yes… these video’s are the real deal and not a Russian Women version of Alien Autopsy footage.
Russian Women walk in this intangibly sublime way and I’m very happy I was able to capture a glimpse of that and share it with the rest of you.
And by the way that “Registration Office” was actually the local library. And besides that.. I’m already happily taken for remember? 🙂
October 15, 2007 at 6:43 pm
Peregrine,
Great point.
In my mind Western Women who come off as being aggressively “smart” are actually showing off their arrogance.
And where there is Arrogance..
There is always Ignorance..
So I guess that doesn’t make them so smart after all.
October 15, 2007 at 7:36 pm
What’s great about her is that she’s totally comfortable in her own skin, without needing to be arrogant/obnoxious about it.
Very refreshing, & endearing.
October 15, 2007 at 9:09 pm
GL – LOL, I meant HER dream, not yours! 😉
October 15, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Hmm… I was really surprised to find your blog.))) I know that Americans are normally head over hills about us, but have never seen your guys admiring us in all our subtlety.
Thanks!
I am a Russian girl and have been living in the US for the past 5 years or so. It is so hard to keep the same approach to my looks and how I carry myself now that I am here. It is not expected, you know. But I am definitely working on it. Sometimes I try to ask myself what would my mother say if she saw me wearing that blouse. Silly, I know. But it keeps me on my toes.
And yes, I am ashamed to admit that, but I am definitely proud of having been raised the way I was. And I know that most Russian women in the US are somewhat snobbish about that. 😦
October 16, 2007 at 1:03 am
I just viewed Mascha’ Walk and have to agree that seeing her in motion does give a deeper impact on just how many Russian women carry themselves.
The femininity, grace, and confidence shows through.
I have to agree with “VisitingGirl” that Russian women do have the Boot & Coat combination down and is one of my favorite styles of wardrobe to see them wear.
Again a very beautiful lady, and I am hoping to meet someone of her quality myself.
Remember ladies and gents: “Arrogance and Rudeness are a weak person’s show of strength.”
Sergei.
October 16, 2007 at 1:25 am
Wow, what a beautiful young lady, who has grace and is comfortable with herself, without being arrogant about it. She puts many models in the west to shame just being herself. I have noticed that Russian women are not at all uncomfortable about being both feminine and intelligent. It makes talking with them much more enjoyable than a western woman who believes beauty and intelligence are not compatible. As for Mascha, the video of her was better than most MTV videos I’ve seen, and the background song really suited her. Thanks RW_Man, it made my day!
Taras
October 16, 2007 at 4:41 am
Hello Nastya,
I appreciate your comments.
I guess the main point that I want to raise with you is this.
Which cultural identity offers a Woman more long term rewards in life?
Is it with your new found home in America?
Or is it with your ancestral home in Russia?
I personally feel that most American Women now come from a toxic modern culture that promotes presentation over substance.
And the great irony is this.
The more American Women emphasize presentation at the expense of substance..
The worst their presentation actually becomes.
And it seems that you Nastya are certainly a witness to this.
Keep allowing us to quietly discover the subtlety of you and your Sisters Nastya..
It only makes the discovery that much more precious.
Princess Diana for example has the legacy that she does because no one could ever accuse her of being arrogant or snobbish.
If there was every a hint of that in her then her memory would be forever tarnished.
I would encourage you to share this idea with your Americanized Russian Sisters in the hopes that they understand the bigger picture for themselves and others.
All of you have very high standards to uphold and I would consider that a quiet honor.
GL
October 16, 2007 at 8:01 am
Nastya: “And yes, I am ashamed to admit that, but I am definitely proud of having been raised the way I was.”
Why would you be “ashamed to admit” that?
So you should be proud of your background and upbringing. Sure, you don’t want to be “snobbish” about it, but do be proud, as you can surely see it outshines most of what you now see around you.
Great insight though.
What I worry about is how to strike a healthy balance in our (future) children. It would be interesting to hear from people who are doing just that – raising the next generation, and exposing them to the “best of both worlds” as much as it is possible.
October 16, 2007 at 2:21 pm
Hello everyone..
I need to ask all of you a general question for technical and future planing reasons so please don’t be shy and tell me the truth.
How many times did you repeatedly watched each of the 2 videos posted so far?
Was it 1 or 2 times for the first interview?
Or maybe 2, 3, 4, 5 times for Mascha’s Walk?
Or Hell maybe a Hundred times each for both of them! 😉
Please help me out and and again thanks! 🙂
October 16, 2007 at 2:34 pm
RW_MAN,
You asked which cultural identity, I think, offers more long-term rewards in life?
That’s a tricky question, actually. “Cultural identity” is a very complex term. It implies a combination of qualities that were initially designed (historically, socially, economically, culturally) to suffice in an appropriate context.
To me, the main difference between Russian and American woman is that a lot of American women can afford not to grow up… The types of behaviors that I see being accepted here would NEVER be accepted back home unless a woman were about 14. Here, women say they have a right to them. A right to instant gratification, a right to require that her husband evolves around her, a right not to discipline herself emotionally. All of these things are accepted.
I have American girlfriends and sometimes, I hate to admit it, I feel like I am dealing with my children.
Am I too bold in my expressions? I should probably be a little more diplomatic, but such is the tone of the blog, no?
Nastya
October 16, 2007 at 2:37 pm
Ok RW, I confess, 4,5,6 times for both, I lost count, I was awake till 2:30 Am watching this beauty as she talked and walked. I’m back here 5 hours later watching again. I think its more because I miss being there in person. I miss moya dorogaya, Moya Tanichka, and this gives me a feeling of peace and somewhat satifies that longing in my heart to be with her face to case. I will see her today and everything will be fine. cheers, Michael
October 16, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Alexander,
Yes, the question about children also bothers me immensely. We came to the decision, that we do not want to stay in America. If we will end up staying despite our efforts to relocate, we will move to a big city like New York, where the attitudes are lot more European-like in many ways.
Also, my mother will probably end up moving closer to us. She would be the old-school influence. Also, my brother will probably be staying in FSU. We will have a family-exchange of kids for the summer.
Nastya
October 16, 2007 at 3:01 pm
Nastya, Privyet! Kak dela?
No worries, you are not too bold, you are right on. You are free to speak your mind. The main difference between Russian and American women sets you apart and makes you more attractive to American men. Pajaulsta, never change!
I don’t know your age but many women in America do act much like spoiled children. Russian women can be like this too if they spend to much time here. Don’t let it happen to you! Don’t allow this place to change who you are inside.
Parents are far to easy on children here. This comes from lack of a good role models,(mother or father) the high divorce rate and the guilt parents feel not providing a stable home for their kids. So they let them do what they want and give them things to compensate the lack of quality time spent with them. Most parents here are so stressed by the high cost of living that they put all their energy in their jobs and paying bills, not as much time and energy in their kids. In Russia parents have all the same problems and more, however, mothers and grandmothers in most cases will balance work and raising their kids with equal importance, with or without a man in the home.
My oldest sister was raised by her Russian grandmother. She is more mature and sucessful that all of us other kids raised in America by our American/Lebanese mother. The reason is her strict upbringing. She was professor of econmoics at NYC University and now is the administrator of the whole college. My dad left her Russian mother and married my mother,then left our family, so we all have the same issues in any country. Clearly we deal with them differently.
October 16, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Hi Michael..
Thanks for your honesty 🙂
Fortunately (or Unfortunately for your productivity) more video will be coming..
So stay tuned.
GL
October 16, 2007 at 7:58 pm
GL
I have watched each video 3-4 times. I figure if I watch it any more than that I deserve to buy a ticket to Russia and have coffee (she does drink coffee right?, thats my vice) with her and her photographer. Same for these other guys.
October 16, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Nastya: “To me, the main difference between Russian and American woman is that a lot of American women can afford not to grow up… The types of behaviors that I see being accepted here would NEVER be accepted back home unless a woman were about 14. Here, women say they have a right to them. A right to instant gratification, a right to require that her husband evolves around her, a right not to discipline herself emotionally. All of these things are accepted.
I have American girlfriends and sometimes, I hate to admit it, I feel like I am dealing with my children.”
Brilliant – you have nailed it.
Yes, responsibility often goes out the window because people simply have it too easy (in wealthy countries).
One of my favourite quotes (don’t know who wrote it), that’s in many ways related:
“The welfare state neither demands, nor rewards, responsible behaviour”.
October 17, 2007 at 1:01 am
GL,, it’s great to be here. You are doing a wonderful service to the men here and the sincere women of Russia. Excellent work!
Mascha is a stunning beauty, much like my Tatiana. There is a special way about Russian women that words can’t describe. The feeling I get when she kisses me is like Im fall down drunk, when I haven’t had a drop to drink. My head spins, lack of oxygen,hormones explode, fireworks!!
I wrote a few songs for my Tanichka. Here is one of them written after our second date.
I just want to be where you are
A song for moya Tanushka W&M Heartpeace Music/GMN 2007
One look from your eyes, you’ve got my full attention, yea
The way you’re looking back at me, I hope it’s not just a tease
Oh stunning beauty, please walk in my direction, yea
Come a little closer babe,
put my mind at ease.
Your smile is so contagious,
undeniable Russian charm
Your kiss is honey on my lips babe;
you make me feel so warm
I want to stay with you forever,
don’t say you have to go
We only just got started,
there’s so much more to know.
I just want be where you are
every minute of the day
I just want to be where you are,
that’s where I want to stay.
I want to feel you next to me,
holding you close to my heart
I want to fall in love forever,
right from the start.
I just want to be where you are
I just want to be where you are
October 17, 2007 at 2:59 am
GL, I watched both videos twice.
October 17, 2007 at 4:05 am
I watched each one once. Any more would have made me very depressed 😉 . But I did send the first one to a friend.
October 17, 2007 at 4:49 am
GL: I’m sorry if I said something to make you upset. But people have written “off topic stuff” before, and you haven’t objected to it.
And as for “debating” about paying the tab, I was not debating. I wrote one comment in response to another comment about how Russian women automatically expect men to pay. I said that Polish women didn’t. I did not mean to put up any kind of tussle. I made one short comment about an observation that I made in Poland. That was it. Not a debate. One short comment.
And as for “failing a test”, I talked to a man who has lived in the Philippines for 7 years who used to live in the UK, and has dealt with girls like these many times before, and has 2 Filipina wives, and he read over what you wrote, and he read over what I wrote, and he said that I didn’t fail anything.
And I also called up two guys who I knew before who had very feminine and demure girlfriends from rural Ohio, (and I knew both them and their girlfriends very well), about what you and Rexpat said about traditional women constantly testing men. And both of those two guys said that they couldn’t seem to remember any time that they were “tested” by their girlfriends in the sense that you wrote about.
And I personally can’t seem to remember any time that that girlfriend, who was very feminine and traditional, that I had from the rural area around Muskegon ever “testing” me in the sense that you wrote about.
Surely if American women from rural areas can hold back the urge to “test” men, then I would expect the same, more even, from Russian and Polish women.
And I DID get the same in Rydzyna, because I really don’t believe that there was any “test” involved in the first place, and there were certainly no “invisible walls”.
But just to make sure, I’ll ask that guy who lives in the Philippines again if there was some “test” I didn’t know about, and I’ll see what he has to say about it. But I don’t think he’s going to say that there was.
Anyway, I’ll shut up now, I just wanted to say my peace.
October 17, 2007 at 7:18 am
does anyone really care about “the test”?
i watched each video 3 times:)
and if mascha has a daughter, ” i ope she be as beautiful as i ” too! 🙂
October 17, 2007 at 1:15 pm
I think I’m falling in love with my… computer.
October 17, 2007 at 2:20 pm
GL: Minor Request…
Could you please up the no. of comments that come through in an RSS feed from 10 to maybe about 25?
You can do it on Options –> Reading –> Syndication Feeds.
Thanks:)
October 17, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Oh, 2 times each.
October 17, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Socon it’s already taken care of.. Bumped it up to 30.
Much appreciation everyone for giving me feedback on how many times you watched the video. If you haven’t already told me yet then please do so.
Thanks again. GL
October 17, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Nastya,
Please feel free to shed your inhibitions and give us the raw truth as you see it.
You are certainly right. That is the spirit of this blog because it’s the only way any of us are going to really understand what’s going on.
Your analogy of 14 year old girls not wanting to grow up was unfortunately spot on in my eyes.
Or should I say.. painfully accurate and truthful..
And completely necessary.
Keep it coming Nastya! 🙂
GL
October 17, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Hi there
I’ve spent the past two days in the Urals and I’m back in Samara now. It’s nice to have an internet connection again.
Thanks to whoever asked for more of my impressions. I certainly have a lot (and apologies for disturbing the thread of the beautiful Mascha…I hope she can forgive me).
One of the real highlights of this trip has been discovering how gentlemanly these Russian men are. They really treat me like a special princess. The thing I love most about this is how natural it is. Rather than making a big deal out of opening a door for me, or helping me into a car, they just do it like it is the most natural thing in the world. The other day my Russian friend and I were running late for a train and he grabbed my luggage as well as his as we ran along the platform. A normal western man would have made some comment or drawn attention in some way to the fact that he was doing me a favour… my friend just took mine out of my hand without even thinking twice. They also do not ever let me carry my own umbrella! Also when I am sharing a taxi with Russian men they always insist I sit in the front seat next to the driver even if it means that three of them have to squash in the back together. This is not very efficient (since I am quite small) — in any other country I’ve ever been to, I always get put in the middle of the back seat for just this reason! It is lovely to be treated like such a princess. However will I adjust when I get back home? 🙂
October 17, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Luke,
I’ve spent significant time in the Philippines too so I know what I’m talking about when I say this.
Luke you are completely misguided if you want to assume that the P.I. culture is similar to Russia’s. You might as well try to compare a bicycle to a tree.
Let’s just get this straight and let this comment be the end of it because I’m getting tired of trying to teach something that is not being accepted and 2nd guessed by you.
Luke you were tested by these women in Poland..
They have hundreds of years of traditional cultivation and wisdom to which they are essentially born into and you want to deny that they couldn’t possibly have tested you without you knowing it?
Like I said Luke you have a lot to learn. And you have no idea what you are talking about.
Women in this part of the world are taught very early on how to gauge people’s character quickly and accurately… and they have an extraordinary range of tests they use to find this out.
This is so much a part of their character that they may not even be aware of it at times because it sits in their subconscious.
Read up on your Tsarist and Soviet history books concerning purges and you will hopefully understand that their lives and the lives of their loved ones depended on it.
And most of the time there was no 2nd chance to get it right.
Trust and respect is a rare commodity in any circumstance. It’s especially precious here in light of their history.
As a result these tests are completely invisible and these women have enough caution and class to never let you in on it even on their dying day.
Pleading ignorance or saying that they don’t do tests like this in other cultures.. so therefore it doesn’t exist here is a very flawed way of thinking.
Luke the best thing you can do is to get out damaged pride mode and try to learn from this.
Stop digging deeper holes for yourself please.. and I’m trying to be nice to you.
Because I guarantee that you if you venture back to this region you will be tested again.
And like I tried to tell you before. You might not know if you passed or failed till years after the fact.. and maybe not at all.
So I’d listen to me and try to understand.
GL
October 17, 2007 at 6:53 pm
Visiting Girl, You just might have to move there permanently. I dont’ think there is much else you can do about it. 😀
October 17, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Visiting Girl,
The way Russian men treat you is exactly the thing I miss about home. Even in her family the little girl is treated like a little princess. I was getting flowers for the 8th of March already at the age of 5. I miss being able to rely on my male acquaintances for my heavy-lifting/moving/home repair needs.
However, I do believe that American men are more children-minded, a lot more helpful in that way.
October 17, 2007 at 7:51 pm
Anastasia, Would you tell us what is was like growing up in Russia, and what kinds of lessons your mom and grandma taught you?
October 17, 2007 at 7:51 pm
oh! Luke, RW,
I just read the discussion on the whole testing/paying for yourself thing.
Would you like a Russian girl’s perspective?
You know, women in Russia are changing somewhat in that respect. 🙂 I was probably one of the more “progressive” ones. Even when back home, I felt more comfortable when paying for myself on the first date. That used to throw men off, but then I kept my independence. I did not want them to feel like I owe them something in a romantic way just because they paid for my meal. But then, this has its subtleties as well. For example, it was definitely OK to pay for a movie ticket or an ice cream, but nothing bigger.
After all – you never know how things will turn out the first time you go out with someone.
But then, if I agreed to go on the second date, I normally expected the man to offer to pay again and accepted that. That was the sign that I am interested in him romantically. I wanted to show that paying for me is a privilege he has to deserve, you know?
I was in two romantic relationships with American men in my entire life, and both guys failed in this respect miserably. I did not dump either one of them for that reason (there were others!), because I wrote the whole thing off to cultural differences. However, if they were Russian, things would have probably been different. At the very least, they would have been awkward.
Nastya
October 17, 2007 at 7:52 pm
wolverine,
that’s a big question. Would you like to be more specific? 🙂
Nastya
October 17, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Nastya,
Narrowing that question down is tricky for me, but I suppose it woudl be a big one for you to answer. I will try.
What sort of influences do you think your mom and grandma hod on you to make you into a feminine woman, and how do you think it differs from the influence mothers here have.
October 17, 2007 at 8:58 pm
There is much wisdom here.
Certain people should attempt to read and internalise it instead of…. urgh never mind.
—
GL: Might be a good idea to put digg buttons on the video posts given the amount of attention they seem to be generating.
October 17, 2007 at 9:28 pm
Men, ya gotta learn how to lead, if not others at least lead yourself and your lady. That is what she is looking for…and character.
October 18, 2007 at 12:29 am
I’m quoting r_w man…
“No it’s OK I trust you and I know you are not the type of girl who uses men and it’s an honor to spend this time with you so the very least I can do is pick up the tab.”
Women here they don’t give us the chance to practice our manhood…
Within this frame, things are easier…But the mentality encourages women to compete with men constantly in this part of the world….
October 18, 2007 at 12:31 am
Some guys just need to live for a few more years before they gain the maturity to realize what an a$$ they’ve been. If they ever do. Until then, nobody can tell them anything.
No sooner had I hit the streets
than I met the fools that a young fool meets,
Searching for the truth and bound for glory
– Jackson Browne
October 18, 2007 at 2:02 am
The observation on the part of Nastya about how American women act like spoiled brats is unfortunately the absolute truth. That is why many men, myself included refuse to deal with American women, it’s just too frustrating and aggravating. Keep the wisdom coming Nastya, you have a sharp mind and aren’t afraid to use it. That is something that Americans are increasingly threatened by, women in particular.
Taras
October 18, 2007 at 5:17 am
wolverine, hi,
We are not flooding RW’s blog, are we? I hope that he will let us know if things do not go the he would like them to. Right, RW?
You are asking about my grandparents? They were a definite influence, but I was, in fact, mostly raised by my parents. My grandmother was not the most traditional of all Russian grandmothers. 🙂 She has 2 PhD’s and at the age of 76 spends more money on her nails than I spend on my hair at 26.)))
I will try to be precise. I think girls back home, myself included, are treated more or less like adults even when we are children. The expectations are really high. We all are “little women” from the start, not just little girls. We do not just have “chores.” If there is a girl in the house, it is expected that the floors will be shining even if the girl is 12. Of course, my floors were not always shining, but the expectation was there, and I was to keep up with it as best I could at 12.
The same approach applies to how we look after ourselves: posture, figures, skin, clothing.
In a way we are prepared for a tougher life from the start.
Also, it is not just the family, you know. It is the society on the whole. My best girlfriends would mention to me if they thought my tops could use a little more… flair. Is that the word?
The concept of femininity also has to do with differences between genders, of course, with being more like a woman as opposed to being more like a man. That is also dictated by how genders relate to each other in the social context.
Oh, you see. You gave me a big question, and now I am giving you a rather vague answer. I apologize for that. I really enjoy the discussion apart from the forced generalizations about “American women.”))) You know, now that I am here it is really an intellectual endeavour to think about how I was, in fact, built.
Nastya
October 18, 2007 at 5:22 am
I think we all generalze to often about men and women. Regardless of race, nationality or what sex they are, people are totally different from each other. It’s not accurate to stereotype based on where we come from, whether male or female. We all have our good days and bad. I don’t judge anyone by their nationality or race, male or female. I see them as the person they are after I really get to know them.
Before I met Tanushka, I had dated many Russian women who’s personalities and looks were completely different from each other. The same goes for American women. You can’t stereotype. Its like eating grapes from the vine. The first is sweet, the next is sour, the next is tart, one might be crisp the other soft, one has tough skin and the other is tender. All from the same vine and everyone a different experience from the other.
“Be wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove”
Michael
October 18, 2007 at 8:30 am
I’ve seen first-hand what Nastya is talking about.
Young girls who are incredibly capable – girls much younger than 12 who can look after baby siblings like an adult, who can cook, prepare and serve food, etc, etc.
It’s impressive to see.
In the West, people often say that “young people are growing up too fast these days” when, of course in reality, they are actually NOT growing-up, they are just exposed to too many “privileges & luxuries, without corresponding responsibilities” throughout their childhoods.
BIG difference.
October 18, 2007 at 11:04 am
My dear friend
You are so beautiful and attractive
October 18, 2007 at 5:52 pm
I am not sure that my version of femininity is the same as all of yours. For example, I love my career and it is important to me. However, being feminine is also important to me. What ‘femininity’ means to me is enjoying male difference, especially male strength — being comfortable with being physically weaker, and being protected. I need to believe my boyfriend is more intelligent than me, to respect his moral and physical strength. I will take care of him emotionally, and make him feel that he can reveal the sides of himself to me that he never reveals to anyone else. I’ll look after him in my way, and he’ll look after me in his very different way. I think the two genders often think in a complementary way. I don’t think femininity is about stupidity, and I’m not interested in any man who is attracted to stupidity. I don’t ever pretend to be stupider than I am (I have actually read dating advice advocating that girls should!). I also don’t think femininity is about doing the cleaning… I have a cleaner to do that 🙂
I aspire to be as graceful as the typical Russian woman and I feel like I have learned a lot from my stay in Russia so far. Just arrived in Siberia last night, after spending the last few days in Samara!
October 18, 2007 at 7:26 pm
VisitingGirl,
I personally prefer a woman who is ignorant but not stupid. With great knowledge there is great sorrow and it would be great if my wife was the smartest woman on the block.
-Mick
P.S. Do you outsource the rearing of the children as well?
October 19, 2007 at 2:30 am
Re: Shaun’s Post # 8:
“Notice the way she walks and moves – totally FEMININE, unlike most Western females who walk around like a footballer (or worse).”
Absolutely, feminity oozing all over. Love it. Well done, Mascha, GL. First time I had a chance to see this. Awesome!!!
The other day, I was grocery shopping
at Whole Foods, then came across this stunning sexy, American girl, in a dress to boot. Of course, being a guy, my eyes intuitively fixated on her sensually curveous body… but something wasn’t quite right. As she walked ahead of me, I noticed something awkward, sexy, but she walks like (you guessed it) … a guy.
-M
I was at a dance, new city never met before this gal. After she introduced herself, I instinctively asked her where she was from. Of course, she was Russian; there is something about them that sets up apart. Very feminine voice and great personality that as GL puts it made me feel energetic and years younger. Anyhow, we got to talking and she had mentioned that she was dating a guy. Anyhow, this guy was not for her but the fella was awe struck with Russian Women. So, off he goes to Russia in search of Russian girl. I asked what had become of him. Her reply was, He lost all his senses; he couldn’t settle on one because there was so many… popping up here and there like spring flowers. LoL.
Russian Devushkas, thank God for them!! Life ain’t so dreary now…
-M
October 19, 2007 at 2:31 am
Visiting girl,
Why would you like to believe that your boyfriend is more intelligent than you? Why is that important? Could the intelligence be just of… a different sort? You say it yourself that women and men think differently. Often times, I believe, the kinds of intelligence could simply complement each other.
I did say that in order to be feminine you need to clean. I used that as an example when arguing that women from my homeland grow up faster.
Nastya
October 19, 2007 at 2:35 am
visiting girl,
correction, I meant “I DID not mean that in order to be feminine you need to clean.” Anyhow, women from my country really are a little fixated on keeping our homes shining.)))
Nastya
October 19, 2007 at 3:32 am
Walking into a Russian home, one can’t help but feel a sense of tranquility and peace. Everything is in place and clean, orderly; it is very soothing psychologically to be in such setting. I think the Russian women knows this effect on her man. They try to set a sense of peace within relations and family life.
Man, gotta get meself a Russian for wife!
-M
October 19, 2007 at 3:50 am
Ladies,
Cleanliness and its efforts have always been a part of the feminine identity. I know women who actually enjoy cleaning. In fact, I also know a few “men” who enjoy cleaning.
I’m a dirty boy and I like being taken care of so cleaning is a feminine quality I’m looking for in a woman.
-Mick
October 19, 2007 at 4:42 am
michaelhaswings said..
“You can’t stereotype. Its like eating grapes from the vine. The first is sweet, the next is sour, the next is tart, one might be crisp the other soft, one has tough skin and the other is tender. All from the same vine and everyone a different experience from the other.”
Yes michael I agree with you..
BUT..
Would you rather enjoy grapes from vines that are grown in traditional and natural soil?
OR
Would you like to try your luck with grapes that are grown from dirt that is polluted with various toxins?
October 19, 2007 at 4:42 am
Menoah,,
what are you waiting for? We have millions of Russian women already living in the USA. Half of them are single and looking. Many of them divorced with kids but,, thats cool, instant family!! Think of it this way, you will never be lonely again. You have literally thousands of options sitting before you Go for it! Best of luck!
Mishenka
October 19, 2007 at 4:51 am
Hi VisitingGirl,
I think you are being very open and honest when you state that you want a man who is smarter or stronger then you.
For women that is one of the key things you ladies are attracted to and this is completely hard wired into your genes for good reason.
And there is certainly nothing wrong with that.
Could you imagine any romantic movie or love story where the girl falls in love with a man who is totally weaker then her? Doesn’t sound quite right does it?
I wrote a post on this a while back that you might want to revisit.
Women have their own natural and powerful strengths. And feminism robs them of this and steals their souls in the process.
You can read up more on this subject here too.
I appreciate your candor and courage.. Please keep it up. 🙂
GL
October 19, 2007 at 5:32 am
GL,
I hear what you are saying.
“All from the same vine and everyone a different experience from the other.”
I meant, Russian women are all different from each other and can’t be stereotyped.
The 4 most recent women I dated were all completely different from each other. Galina from Lviv, has been in USA since she was 11 years old, living in a Ukrainian/ American community and still retained all her Russian charm. She speaks fluent English just as any American but speaks Russian in the home. She calls herself Russian. Natasha, from Odessa, has lived in USA 14 years already. She was more Americanized than all. Nadya, from Moscow, was here 12 years but again, called herself American. Her Ex did not allow her to speak Russian in the home. Both of these women have citizenship here. Tanushka has been here 6 years and still very much a Russian woman and calls herself Russian, not American.
Im looking for honesty, so I choose the grapes grown in natural soil. I have been so lucky to have been with many women of different nationalities. I prefer Russian or Ukrainian women to all others.
I was married 22 years to a Sweedish/Dutch woman. I dated Girls from Lebanon, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, New Zealand, Australia, and of course America. You will find they are all different from each other as well, be it cultures or whatever. Venus & Mars,
Cheers,
Michael
October 19, 2007 at 5:39 am
What are Russian women looking for?
When I first met Tanushka, she wanted to make it clear to me that she was looking for her “equal”. What she meant was her man would match her interest, her romantic qualities, her intelligence, and her status. Her loyalty, her honesty. She didnt want to marry a wealthy man as she felt she could not compete and would feel insecure in the relationship. Yet she wanted financial security. She was starting over after divorce and her Ex left her with nothing. I was starting over after divorce as well but could still offer her love, devotion, respect and stability + .
She wanted me to always be myself and she would also be herself and not put on an act to give a false impression. We both agreed, we would not have any expectations, just take each day as it comes. We are lucky. We speak the same language of love. So far its too good to be true,, once again, the fire and passon is there, what chemistry!!! but I still guard my heart with an army.
Women can change their mind like the wind changes direction.
Tanya is my ADDICTION!
October 19, 2007 at 10:20 am
“Michaelhaswings”, that is a really nice story. You sound like a great couple.
October 19, 2007 at 3:37 pm
“Would you rather enjoy grapes from vines that are grown in traditional and natural soil?
OR
Would you like to try your luck with grapes that are grown from dirt that is polluted with various toxins?”
I have to agree with GL, as one coming from an ethnically diverse (and still largely fragmented) society. You nevertheless see toxic attitudes of the mainstream society across the ethic and socio-economic spectra, especially in the Under-30 age group.
An ethnically Russian (or Asian or whatever) girl born and raised in a toxic/Western/Liberal, etc. society will not have the values that we are looking for.
I would say that a girl who has spent at least her first +/-20 years in her home country would be sufficiently developed in her identity to be a good choice though.
October 19, 2007 at 3:39 pm
(With due exceprion to the .01% of ladies who do rise above this eg. Zoey, Doamna, et.al. of course) 🙂
October 20, 2007 at 11:46 am
RW, sorry to be late in responding to your comment to my post — I’ve been out of town this week, with no access to the internet.
No, sad to say, I don’t think that traditional femininity is making any kind of comeback in the US. I am myself much older, so I remember when femininity was also appreciated in the US (how old does *that* make me?!) 😉 and I have a 28-year-old son who has altogether given up on women — even though I’ve been trying to encourage him to become interested in Russian women, especially since his heritage is partially Russian (I have Russian ancestry).
Currently I’m learning Russian at a local university, and I can tell you — the girls in my class who are learning Russian will be *huge* flops in Russia. They have no sense at all of their own femininity. Even the professor is a feminist — she’s always talking about the “Russian attitude towards women” as being “barefoot, pregnant and in the kitchen” (and at my age, I’m beginning to wonder what’s wrong with that, given the results I’ve seen of the Feminist Mistake).
Oh, and I thought Mascha came across as utterly charming in the videos. I must admit to raising my eyebrows at her short shorts, but then, babushki are allowed to do that kind of thing. 😉
October 20, 2007 at 12:44 pm
Meg: Devushki, not babushki! 🙂
October 20, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Oh, wait, you were referring to yourself, not her.
I feel like an ass now. 😳
October 20, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Yes, Socon, I was referring to myself and my raised eyebrows. But when I read your post, I could see how you misunderstood. Sorry ’bout that! (BTW, I’m an authentic babushka — I even have the vnuchki to prove it.) 😉
That said, might as well add that watching Mascha move was like watching poetry in motion. I wonder now if she had some kind of dance training as a child? Most Russians I know have had at least social-dancing classes.
October 20, 2007 at 4:46 pm
Hi Meg,
I think it’s absolutely great that you are pointing your son in this direction given what you see as a loving and caring mother.
I think you are the first lady I’ve come across who is actually doing this 🙂
If your son is able to find his future happiness in this part of the world then I’m sure that he will thank you many times over for your wise guidance.
I hope there are more women like you who can honestly see first hand what Feminism has done through the years and warn many others about it. I for one appreciate any future observations or insights you might have on this subject.
Cheers,
GL
October 20, 2007 at 6:15 pm
I’m interested in Meg’s ‘babushka’ comment as I was wondering how the short-shorts would be perceived in Russia. I know how they would be perceived in London…
On that point, I must say I could never dress like Russian girls. At least, not the extreme tight/short/transparent clothes I’ve seen here on secretaries where I have been working in Siberia. My mother would never have let me out of the house dressed like that!!! If I were to wander about London (where I live) in a tiny skirt and very high heels and a see-through top… well, I would have cars tooting at me constantly for a start, everyone would stare in the tube, and I wouldn’t want to wander down any dark alleys. It would not be a happy experience.
I guess I am shy — I don’t really want attention from people who I don’t know. I try to dress in chic clothes, but not overtly sexy. That’s for my boyfriend only 🙂
All this is not to disrespect the Russian women in any way. They look incredible, and Mascha is a gorgeous girl. But I could never go out in London wearing as little as she did in summer …. I would feel so exposed.
October 21, 2007 at 6:56 am
VisitingGirl
Russian women are all about Style and the latest fashion. They always want to look their best. They love to show off their sexy bodies. I guess if you got it, flaunt it. I admit, when she looks this good it makes me proud to be with her. When she sits in car with me, her mini skirt will hike up and show too much leg, it distracts me. Of course she thinks nothing of it, we are in private, but I still ask her to cover herself. I don’t want to drive off the side of the road! Almost did that day.
When I took Tanichka shopping at the mall, she wanted something hot and sexy to match her personality. She would go through the dresses one by one, not to see the size tag or price, but the style. I asked her if she cared about the quality of fabric or the name brand on the lable, and she said no,, I go for style first, then color, then see if it fits, and only after it looks great on her, will she look at the price. If it’s more than she wants to pay she still won’t buy it. I find it interesting how different we all are. She tried on this one dress in a small but it didnt fit over her hips the way she wanted, I thought it looked great but she shook her head no. This went on for 2 hours, then 10 dresses later, we left with nothing.
Living in America its not as easy to keep the weight off. They don’t walk as much as in Russia, we are all too busy driving in cars and parking it the closest space to the building. The food here seems to put weight on you just by looking at it. Yet somehow she manages to take tennis class and belly dancing and keep a perfect body. 5′ 5 and 125. Her sensual way and awesome shape draws my attention. How I ended up with a flawless beauty I will never know. maybe it’s the love songs? Very thankful!
cheers,
The grateful Misha
October 21, 2007 at 10:23 am
Mick above asked about my plan for child-rearing. Sorry I didn’t notice the question until now.
I am likely to outsource most of it. Probably take a year off work, then my husband takes a year off work after that.
We think looking after children 100% fulltime would probably drive us batty, so during each of our years-off we’ll do other projects (mostly writing books) while looking after the children. After that it’s likely that we will both move to a flexible working schedule, working say 80% each. The children will also have nannies to cover the gaps.
October 22, 2007 at 2:56 pm
VisitingGirl,
Why trouble yourself and your family? Hobby mothers should really let professional mothers handle having and raising all the children so the job gets done right. Do you think “wanting it all” is in the best interest of your family?
-Mick
October 22, 2007 at 3:50 pm
Meg: No problem. 🙂
—
Mick: Well said.
October 23, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Mick… It would be such a shame if my genes died out, though. I think I owe it to the world to breed. A professional can look after them once they’re born.
October 23, 2007 at 7:57 pm
VisitingGirl,
You’re being facetious and you’re not making any sense.
-Mick
October 23, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Which bit doesn’t make sense?
October 23, 2007 at 8:53 pm
Hehehe
One of those cases of “those who know, know; and those who don’t, don’t”
October 23, 2007 at 11:01 pm
exactly
October 24, 2007 at 6:18 am
Hi VisitingGirl,
In regards to your beliefs in “outsourcing” child rearing or family work..
I’d suggest you read this previous post I put up to hopefully gain some perspective.
October 24, 2007 at 1:22 pm
VisitingGirl,
This is what you’ll be to your 2.3 children… a “visiting girl”. Basically I don’t want my children referring to a nanny as mom.
-Mick
October 24, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Mick
That’s ok, I don’t think we will be having children together 🙂
RW Man — I promise to read your post and consider it carefully. I don’t promise to change my mind but we will see!
October 26, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Sadly I have to agree with you Meg about the death of traditional femininity her in the U.S.. Like your son, I have given up on American women as not worth the aggravation and trouble. I have a great deal of Russian and Ukrainian ancestry myself through my father, and find many Americans regard me as an alien from another planet. Since your son is much younger than me and hasn’t been married and divorced like I have been, you’re doing the right thing encouraging him to try finding a Russian lady. I’ve met a number of them, and compared to most American women, they are the antithesis of the ones I have to deal with every day. All of them were feminine, nice and well brought up, even the young 20 somethings. They put American women to shame in general. I wish there were Russian language and history courses where I live, because I would be taking them just for my own benefit. There are very few people of Russian or Ukrainian descent in my area though.
Taras
October 28, 2007 at 2:04 am
Guys,
There are A LOT of Russian women everywhere in the US. You just need to know where to look for them.)))) Check out Russian stores in the area, go there and buy some home-made varenniki in the freezer section (I am sure you will like them). Then pick up some brochures about up-coming cultural events in the area. Most big cities have Russian cultural centers. And yes, most Russian women I know go to “cultural events”: movie showings, concerts, Russian art exhibition openings, and etc.. That’s a good way to meet Russian women.
We are romantics. We LOVE meeting a man at a ballet. The whole other thing has to do with actually handling the relationships with us well.)))
Nastya
October 28, 2007 at 4:01 am
Nastya, Privet! Good advice, I’ve met many beautiful Russian ladies here in San Diego that have become close friends and lovers. Not all at once of course ! :-)) How to make the relationship last is sometimes a mystery. Russian women are very sensitive creatures. They remind me of M&M’s, hard coating on the outside and soft chocolate on the inside,once you earn their trust, they melt in your arms.
I have to warn the guys, they are picky about their men. Handling the relationship is not easy. What is most important to them is when they know a man is genuine about learning Russian culture and wantng to understand his woman,, they will do all they can to work things out with you, but,,, there is always the issue of “chemistry” and it has to be there or it will be over as quick as it started. You have to give her a reason to work on the relationship. If she see’s no value in it, do svidanya,
Misha
February 14, 2008 at 6:06 am
Ok, GL I watched each video only once. Her image is forever burned into my Hard Drive. But I did down load her picture, which is absolute better than both videos, is now on my desktop. Thanks again Gl.
P.S. Luke, Please take a deep breath, shut up and listen. Or maybe just, grow up.
February 14, 2008 at 7:27 am
I’m sure Mascha will be surprised to hear that her photo is now your computer wallpaper.. 🙂 I’ll make sure I’ll tell her when we talk next. 🙂
February 22, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Isn’t it amazing how one small video clip can bring you straight back to your childhood, when life was simple and full of joy. If we could all live this way…..Thank Mascha for taking me somewhere I haven’t been in years!
March 12, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Hey stumbled across your blog and spent about an hour and a half reading it. Not bad, at all.
As for the girl, she is amazingly beautiful, but at the same time she’s so full of herself… its just the way she walks and the way she tosses her hair and so many more little things, it kinda looks a bit weird. like she’s trying too hard to look sexy. And when she says in the other video: “I hope my daughter will be as beautiful as me” it gives her away. I’m a Russian girl myself n I know of this type of ladies too well. Being beautiful is their major concern. They think it will buy them brain and material goods. But thats what you want as far as I understand. Good luck!
March 12, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Greetings Kisha,
Always nice to hear from another Russian Lady such as yourself.. Even nicer to receive your obviously important level of validation about what I put across here.
Mascha is much more innocent then you suspect and I don’t believe your criticisms of her are accurate.
I also know what type of egotistical girls you are talking about and believe me if Mascha was on that list I wouldn’t have created these videos.
In any case thanks once again for taking the time to read through my material and to comment on it. 🙂
GL
March 13, 2008 at 10:03 am
Hi, thanks for your promt reply.
The thing is that I’m an amateur photograther and logically enough I’ve made many attempts to take ptotos of individuals, which would look natural. And everytime I whitness a change of attitude of my *models* when they see the pictures turn out pretty. So they start demanding more attention from their bfs, or men in general.(Thats one of the reasons some parents chose not to tell their daughters they’re pretty throught their upbringing)
I might be wrong, but what I see here is exactly the “after” mode. Maybe it has something to do with the fact she’s still very young. But the tendecy is alarming. I don’t know how good your Russian is, but sometimes it takes an extra time to figure out that the person is far from intelligent, esp when communication goes in the foreign laguage.
You may call it jealousy, I wouldn’t qualify it as that myself, but I feel a bit bad for my fellowcountrywomen who have to dress up as hookers in order to look attractive for men, totaly ignoring the fact it looks more than a bit vulgar. I just hope its one of the dieing out provincial traits.
March 13, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Hi Kisha,
I think you are trying to read too deeply into a girl you really don’t know. I think it’s great that you are an amateur photographer and are getting some experience with that. But i don’t think you can take your experiences with your models and try to apply them to Mascha here.
Mascha has been a friend of mine for nearly 3 years now. I know her well. And if you knew her story and her challenges in life I’m sure you would have a completely different outlook on her character.
To say that she or other Russian/FSU ladies dress up like hookers betrays the overall attitude you have towards beautiful women who decide to dress up sexy.. and yes unfortunately it does sound like a tinge of jealousy on your part.
If you equate all sexiness in women to prostitutes then I think you have a problem. In my mind prostitutes do not have a monopoly on expressions of sexiness.
Another issue I have with your attitude is that it appears that you are a “city girl” and believe your lifestyle or attitudes to be “superior” to the girls from smaller cities.
I hope I’m wrong about this but if that’s the case then I really don’t think you have the right to criticize traditional values and norms the way you do.
The girls from the Provincial cities are truly “Real” Russian Girls in my mind.. and the legacy of values that they hold are a testament to this.
You may not be proud of your more traditional sisters but I certainly am.
Take care of yourself, GL
March 14, 2008 at 11:03 am
Hi,
I´m Martin from Germany and I just
wanted to ask seriosly if it is
possible to get in contact with Masha ?
Haven´t seen such a cute and sweet women
before and I would love to get to know
her better !!
Hope to get an answer and a nice and
funny day, Martin
March 14, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Hi,GL
Let me tell you that I not only truly respect my Russian woman, but also find them the most amazing creatures. And lets agree to the point Maria is an absolute sweetheart.
As for sexiness I don’t think it stands for “nudity”, to dress up sexy doesn’t mean to appear semi-naked in public. Everyone has legs, why wearing such skirt people are able to see your butt when you walk? I thought it was in when I was still in my sandpit with other 5-4 year olds…Sexy doesn’t mean avaliable (thats what prostitutes have monopoly on) And woman doesn’t have to show off her assets on every occasion, as if trying to prove she has them. Whats wrong with people these days, they don’t have imagination at all?
The issue you have with my attitude is that I’m not only a “city girl”, but a moscovite, however I don’t have anything against my fellowcountrywomen from smaler cities, just one thing: I’d like them to wear less extreem. Not like Irish/British girls for their nights out but during the day.
I must be missing somethig but where do I criticize the norms? And traditional values? I’m by far not less traditional than my own greatgrandmother, the way she were 100 years ago.
Yet one other thing, I don’t think you’re in a possition to judge what’s real Russian Girl and what is not.
Cheerio
March 18, 2008 at 9:28 pm
RW-Man,
Just thought I’d add my own comments about your and Mascha’s two videos.
I think it brings the point home in regards to what your blog is about. Lovely traditional Russian Women. I hope you’ll be making/posting more videos soon. There is nothing better to illustrate these real traditional Russian women, that the Traditional Russian Women themselves.
P.S. Yes, I’ve viewed Mascha’s two videos many, many times over. She seems so sweet and graceful and feminine. WOW!
July 3, 2008 at 8:12 pm
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April 9, 2009 at 3:03 pm
These girls are pretty not only on outside but they seem nice too. Western women could learn about embracing thier femininity from them. I admit I could probably learn confidence from them. They seem confident but not prideful. Visitinggirls comments about Russian men are interesting.
March 18, 2010 at 11:38 pm
I feel in Love! this girl makes me fly!
I wanna go to Russia and know one girl like she, sweet, pretty, wonderful…