Russian women receive a great number of likes and invites from bachelors on international dating sites. What is it that attracts Western men to them? The mysterious Russian woman's soul enchants practical men's minds and evokes admiration. What does it take to gain reciprocal romantic feelings of a Russian woman? To get the answer it is worthwhile figuring out what the Russian woman in search of a foreign husband is looking for.
She wants what may first look incongruous: Western consistency and stability on the one hand, and Russian romance and generosity on the other hand.
It is a common knowledge that for historical reasons, Russian women have combined both European and oriental traits. What does it mean?
It means that, being well educated, cultured and developed, the Russian women are, nevertheless, not so infected with feminism as the Western ladies. Therefore, a man for a Russian woman is not meant for boasting her own success and demonstrating her independence. He is the hope and support for her; he is a true man, whom she believes in and who makes her feel secure and confident in the well-being of her family.
 
Raised in this spirit, a Russian woman will always expect such manly behavior from you.
For example, when you take her out for dinner, do not let her pay for her part. From the point of view of a Russian woman, manly behavior is his ability to be condescending to her little whims and desires, like buying that pretty little bag or dress, for example. To many rational and pragmatic Western men, that may seem like a waste of money, but elegance is something that has always attracted them to Russian women. Therefore, when trying to win the heart of a Slav beauty, a man will have to reconcile with her spending on herself. Bear in mind that it has nothing to do with greediness. It is about that “Oriental” side inherent in Russian women. Remember, how many outfits and ornaments are traditionally bought for the wife in Muslim, Asian and Indian families?
“Orientality” of Russian women is manifested in the fact that they tend to rely on men in taking decisions and solving important family issues. Therefore, the Russian wife will be grateful to her Western husband for decisiveness, consistency and ability to take responsibility for family challenges. Expecting manly behavior from you, a Russian woman will also highly appreciate your willingness and ability to participate in household things: being herself an excellent hostess that cherishes your family nest, she will be very grateful to you for the notorious nail driven into the wall.
Beauty, smartness and cleanliness of Russian women have long become an integral part of their image. Taking all conceivable and unimaginable sacrifices, they manage to look stunning even with a miserable salary, so they will not bear a man’s sloppiness and neglect of his appearance. It is the smartness and tidiness that often makes Western men popular among Russian women.
Another national feature of Russians is romanticism. Indeed, Russian men have always been known as romantics, capable of daring headlong deeds for the sake of their beloved ones. Western pragmatism, the habit of thinking about the future and paying all the bills is perfectly fine. However, if you add a touch of romanticism and improvisation to your relationship, you will most likely gain the Russian woman’s heart.

The ability to empathize with their near and dear ones, the soulfulness and care of Russian women, their willingness to sacrifice and adapt for the sake of their family happiness, distinguish them from calculating and rather selfish Western ladies, preoccupied with their personal interests and career aspirations. Logically enough, Slavic wives expect the same caring attitude from their husbands, who should be always ready to come to the rescue and sacrifice something for the sake of the family, if needed.
The majority of Russian women, seeking to find their happiness with a foreign man, are well educated and open-minded persons, the fact making them great companions. Therefore, they look for intelligence and broad-mindedness in men as well.
So, if you want a Russian woman of your dream to fall in love with you, just be a real Man: honest, reliable, intelligent, generous, caring, romantic, and loving.