From Russia With Love - How
Russian Women See The West
Hollywood is not America, just like the Siberian taiga is not Russia. How to deal with culture shock?
Russian media don't pay much attention to daily life in Western Europe and America: there’s enough happening in Russia itself.
A Russian woman’s image is therefore often heavily influenced by what she sees in American movies and soap series.
As long as they haven't been in the West, many Russian women think Western Europe, Canada and the States are always clean and full of beautiful and wealthy people.
Reality is a bit different, as you know.
After a while Russian women find out that Western countries have their dirty spots as well, that Western men often wear tasteless clothing and that most are no gentlemen at all.
The overall attitude in Western Europe and America is also colder than a Russian lady might have expected before moving. Family ties aren't as tight as in Russia, Westerners are also more selfish than most Russians, and, on top of it all, it won't be easy for her to find a job abroad similar to the one she had in Russia.
Your Russian lady might face a heavy culture shock.
It's very likely that she will miss her family and friends once she lives with you.
Have understanding for this, and help her to get used to the new situation. Stimulate your Russian wife to learn your native language. Help her to find a job or good education that might improve her chances on the job market.
And let her call her Russian relatives as much as she wants. She will be grateful.
Be aware that culture shock works both ways. Your image of Russia might deviate from reality too.
You will also have to realize that a Russian woman may have different values than you.
Don't judge too quick when your Russian bride does or says something you wouldn't.
If you want to have a successful relationship with a Russian woman, you should respect cultural differences in the first place.
Thankfully there are some books available that give you insight in Russian culture, and we strongly recommend that you read one or two of them. They will help you to understand your lady.
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