Language and culture play a tremendous part in our understanding and perceptions of the world. Here are some major cultural differences between Americans and Russians.
'Wedded Strangers: The Challenges of Russian-American Marriages' by Lynn Visson is a great book that explores the cultural differences between Americans and Russians.
To get a copy of Lynn's book click here:
Lynn Visson's "Wedded Strangers"
Lynn has a lot of personal experience in this area as she is an American of Russian decent and is married to a Russian man.
The following are some excerpts from her book:
"People who choose a spouse from a different culture often do so because they are unable to find a place in their own society, reject its values, or seek a niche elsewhere and would prefer a mate unaware of their alienation."
Opposites Attract
"Russians and Americans are attracted to each other because they believe they are endowed with those qualities that are missing at home. As opposed to passive, boorish and intoxicated Russian men, Americans have the reputation of being clean, polite, considerate, and hard workers."
"Russian girls offer to American men pure femininity and the willingness to play a wife's traditional role. American men are sick of emancipated women and Russian women are sick of domestic dictators."
"The American man is looking for a more traditional woman and the Russian woman is looking for a slightly more liberated man."
Fundamentally, neither American men who are seeking Russian women, and Russian women who are seeking American men, have found what you are looking for at home. Both Russian women and western men think they will find in each other what is missing in their own countries.
Got a Question? Ask.
Ask the community a question about this article:
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Americans pay their bills?
By: hananc | 07-10-2007
In Israel, when I need to pay for something, I give a cheque or pay by credit (actually - debit) card. For some services (like electricity,phone and gas) I give the companies permission to take the money directly from my bank account. If it's a large sum, I can divide the payments over many months. Once I pay, I forget about it.Once a month, the credit card company takes the accumulated payments of the former month from my bank account.So my question is - why do Americans pay their bills? Why do the get a "bill" and pay it in some future?Why do they need software to help them manage their bills paying? (for example - billq.com) Is it a cultural thing? Something with the banking system?
Any geo-tagging library out there?
By: Tal Kedar | 01-10-2007
Any geo-tagging library out there?
Best way to transform a book into an eBook?
By: 1000Club | 01-10-2007
What is the best way to transform a book into an eBook? And where to publish it? How to promote it? Tks !!!!
How to explore the theme of AIR at the school science festival with EFL kids
By: Dorota S. | 25-09-2007
Hello,I'm a teacher of English as a foreign language in a Polish school. I work with pupils aged 7-12. As a part of the Science Festival I am to prepare with my students something to explore the theme of AIR , in a very broad context. It should be something simple and easy enough for the foreign language learners that are kids/ young students. I've thought of some art/ science projects, songs, short school plays .I'd be very greatful for any ideas (titles) from you. Thank you.
Art: "The four seasons"
By: HenryChill | 24-09-2007
Where is the painting: "The four seasons" located in the world?
I would like to get some information about landuse ... patterns followed in a rural area in Nigeria
By: vidyar27 | 18-09-2007
I would like to get some information about landuse patterns followed in Nigeria
Q&A Powered by:
Latest Marriage Articles
Most Popular 1st Anniversary Gift Ideas
By: Warren Wong | 21/08/2008
What do you give someone who is celebrating their 1st wedding anniversary? The traditional gift for the husband to give his wife on the occasion of their 1st anniversary is an eternity ring. This gift symbolizes that their love and lives together will last through eternity.
Target Bridal Registry: Ways of Making a Sensational Bridal Registry at Target
By: Trevor Price | 21/08/2008
It doesn't matter if you're building a Target bridal registry or a registry at Bergdorf Goodman, the same etiquette principles will always apply. You should provide your guests with a range of price points, options and variety that reflect you and your personal style.
To learn more about what you should...
Gift Suggestions for the 57th Anniversary
By: Warren Wong | 21/08/2008
If you know a couple that is celebrating their 57th anniversary and you want to give them a special gift, you should put a lot of thought into it. The couple has been married for a long time and they likely have a large family of children, children-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Saving Your Marriage With Effective Communication
By: Alan Largo | 21/08/2008
There comes a time in every marriage where one or both spouses want to give up and walk away. This is critically the time when no one should ever give up! The only way a marriage can be saved is if both partners are interested in saving it...
Your Perfect Wedding Dress - How Do You Choose It?
By: TM Lung | 21/08/2008
Every bride will have her dream wedding dress. In fact, you might probably dream about your wedding when you are still a child. It is very true that most girls will dream about her wedding. When you are choosing your wedding dress, you will try to find the most perfect...
Unique Way to Save Your Relationship
By: Valeri Tkatchenko | 20/08/2008
There is a new and unique way you can Save Your relationship and it is possible to get your ex back!
Cheaper and Unique Gift Ideas For Bridesmaids
By: Janet R. | 20/08/2008
Bridesmaids are very special people in the bride' s life, these are the bride's sisters or friends that have always been by her side. Therefore, a gift can be your best means to show your deep appreciation as well as your simple way of thanking them. It will be very...
How to Seduce the Woman in Your Life - the Right Way
By: Katlyn | 20/08/2008
Seducing the woman in your life shouldn't be about games or agendas, but genuine love and interest. Seduce the mind and heart and the body will follow. Learn what women want and seduce her the right way.
More from John Kunkle
How to Make Contact With Russian Women
By: John Kunkle | 28/11/2006 | Travel
The ideal way to meet a Russian woman is for you to travel to Russia and spend some time there. Intensive schools where you live in Russia and learn the language. You will meet them in everyday life.
Russian Marriage Agencies
By: John Kunkle | 28/11/2006 | Travel
Marriage Agencies are the term used by the Russians for the local introduction service in each city. There may be more than one marriage agency in each city, especially the larger cities.
Don't Fall in Love With a Russian Woman's Picture
By: John Kunkle | 25/11/2006 | Travel
Some of the Russian women I met were better looking in real life than their pictures on the internet and some of them, let us say, were not as attractive in person as their glamour photos.
Intuitive Criteria to Consider When Searching for a Russian Woman
By: John Kunkle | 24/11/2006 | Travel
Most on-line catalogues have a short biography of the woman that accompanies her picture. What does her comments say about her? Don't pursue a woman looking for something you don't have to offer.
Criteria to Consider When Searching for a Russian Woman
By: John Kunkle | 23/11/2006 | Travel
There are a lot of reasons why they are not overweight. One is the Russian woman's concern for her appearance. Another is the fact that they do a lot of walking in cold weather. Most don't have cars.
Why Choose Russian Women With Children
By: John Kunkle | 23/11/2006 | Travel
A thirty-year-old with a child is much more likely to work out a relationship than a twenty-year-old looking for an adventure. Don't dismiss women with children. She may be a diamond in the rough.
Pros and Cons of Age Differences Between Mates
By: John Kunkle | 22/11/2006 | Travel
Marrying an older man is not a problem with many Russian women. The greater the difference in your age, the greater the difficulty will be in your marriage as a general rule.
How to Narrow your Search of Available Russian Women
By: John Kunkle | 22/11/2006 | Travel
One method for selecting the age range of the women for me was suggested by my friend Alex. He has a mathematical formula that takes the man's age, divides by two and adds seven years.
Relationships 
