Russian men and women much like their counterparts around the world are very diverse with unique qualities and characteristics. Western men complain and post articles on the Web about how they were taken to the cleaners by unscrupulous Russian women and then warn others not to date East Europeans. There are gold diggers in the FSU but there are just as many in North America or Europe. If you are a money oriented person and think that you will impress people with your money then you will attract just that - a person who will use you for your money. Many Western guys are money driven and they think that if they are successful businessmen then Russian women will like them. "I am this and that and I have this car and this house do you like me now?" Sure a gold digger will be the one who likes you. If and when the relationship begins do not complain when you get taken for a ride. In Russia, as a rule, a foreigner could not get by with just his native language and score with the local girls, it would be impossible. One has to speak at least a bit of Russian. If you think you do not have to learn the language or the local culture because you are a big snot you will be taken for a ride. And then who do you have to blame? If a rich Arab or a rich Japanese man travelled to the US without any English skills and thought that because of his riches he would not have follow the local culture/learn the local language and at the same time date and score with the local girls, what would happen? Good luck! He would probably end up with a hooker that would take him to the cleaners and then who would be to blame? Or think about you being a rich New Yorker going to the South and trying to show off? "I am a rich Yankee, come on you miserable rednecks give me your girls, I will save them from the horrors of the Appalachia" See how long you will last before you get shot! If you want to date and to marry a Russian woman you should speak some Russian. Take some courses, buy books, study their culture and go there to try to fit in. Russian people generally like foreigners from the West provided they try and adopt themselves to the local culture. Otherwise you will just attract a gold digger. this is the type of men Russian girls are attracted to: 1. Looks - do not be overweight, start going to a gym and take care of your health. Do not dress in dirty sneakers and ripped torn jeans. Dress well! Have some class in clothes and footwear. 2. Personality - be humble, polite, friendlyand have a sense of humour. The Russian sense of humor is perfectly tuned they absolutely go crazy if you have a sense of humor, are witty and can crack a few jokes here and there. 3. Be a happy and positive guy, jovial and romantic. 4. Be intelligent/intellectual and be generous. Russians are extremely generous when it comes to their family and friends. The Russians are not a Germanic civilization. They are Slavs. In a way, they are closer to Latins than Anglo-Saxons. Soul is what matters to them. If a woman gets no warmth or humanity out of a husband but just business and money your relationship may fall apart. Please read up on their culture before you go and try and act their way not your way. If you think you can get something without giving up something you are dead wrong. You may have to give up some of the habits and behavior if you want to accommodate your woman and want her to fall in love with you. When you are like them (displaying the good aspects they appreciate - soulfulness, humor, friendliness and community, romanticism, aestheticism, culture, refinement, depth of thinking, poetic dreaminess) you will find a very nice woman with whom you will chime and with whom will love you eternally! So to summarize look at your personality and see if you really fit in with the Russian women. If not do yourself a favor and do not waste your time with them or waste their time with you!