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Where Are Russian Women Personals Today? (Explained)

Written by Benjamin Simard

Last updated on April 16th, 2022

Table of contents:

Why Do Russian Women Use Classified Personals To Meet A Man? (Explained)
What To Think About When Writing A Classified Personal Ad? (Some Tips)
To Use A Classified Personal Ad Or A Russian Marriage Agency? (Differences)
What To Consider For A First Date With A Russian Woman? (Small Town Scenario)

On December 25, 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed financially and ideologically; the days of communism in Russia were over. Mikhail Gorbachev was no longer president, and Boris Yeltsin became the new leader in the independent state of Russia. In the aftermath of the collapse, Russia now had to find its new ground to build its future, moving from a planned economy to a free-market economy. The welfare system that existed under communism existed no more, and people in Russia had to find new ways to make a living in order to survive. For women in Russia, it proved particularly hard, and thus, classified personal ads started to emerge in newspapers in Russia, where a Russian woman would seek a western man. However, since not a lot of western men read newspapers in Russia, it didn’t take long before Russian women’s classified personal advertisements started to emerge in western newspapers. Likewise, international classified personal services in countries such as the United States started popping up, offering single men to meet a single Russian woman looking for marriage.

At the time, if you had to respond to a classified personal ad, a man would have to call or write the newspaper in order to get the necessary contact information of the single Russian woman he wanted to get in contact with. Henceforth, the correspondence would occur by exchanging handwritten letters by post, back and forth to Russia. Later classified personal ads became available as a phone service where a man could listen to a recorded message from a single Russian woman looking to meet a western man. At the beginning of the 2000s, the first international dating websites started to operate and very fast became popular. At the beginning of 2021, it is estimated that over 100 international Russian dating or marriage agency websites operate worldwide. Nonetheless, even today, it is possible to find newspapers or magazines in Russia and the west, where single people advertise for someone to start dating or marry. In Russia, you find local newspapers in small cities that run Russian women personals on the last page to accommodate those single women who do not have internet access.

In remote areas of Russia, sometimes finding an internet connection or getting mobile coverage can still be difficult. Therefore single women have to use a physical newspaper or a newspaper’s website if they want to run a personals ad. In the west, even the British newspaper The Guardian has a section called up close and personals, where singles can meet other singles through what in Britain is called a lonely hearts column. If you want an example of what a lonely hearts column looks like, you can click on this link. However, most people have internet access on their phones and desktops in this day and age, no matter if they live in Russia or the west. Thus, when it comes to meeting a single Russian woman, the internet has its advantages, compared to old-school classified personals or the lonely heart columns. In conclusion, and to answer the question; what is the deal with Russian women personals today? Russian women personals are not a big thing anymore; however, you’ll still find them in Russia’s remote areas. Today internet based solutions such as international dating websites have taken over.

Why Do Russian Women Use Classified Personals To Meet A Man? (Explained)

In the section above, we reviewed a little Russian history regarding the breakup of the Soviet Union and why and how Russian women personals became so popular throughout the world. Here, we’ll examine why even beautiful Russian women have to use classified ads to find an attractive partner or husband. Any man who has been to Russia can confirm that women in Russia are beautiful, well educated, and tend to be found no matter where you go. You meet them in big cities like Moscow, and you meet them in the smallest of towns in the middle of nowhere. Moreover, you see them wearing colorful dresses and high heels, looking stunning no matter the occasion or circumstances. Accordingly, you might wonder why beautiful Russian women need to run classified personals – wouldn’t they get tempting offers from Russian men all the time? The answer is no; for a Russian woman, finding a partner or husband is difficult, especially when you get out of big cities. In Russia, women outnumber men in great numbers, and thus for a Russian woman starting a family is not only challenging but sometimes impossible.

Some small towns in Russia literally have two to three men for each woman living there. Hence, in these often remote areas, women have to live their lives alone unless they move to a big city or find a husband through alternative means. Consequently, women in the past have used classified personals to find a western man, and today international dating websites have become popular if available. Furthermore, for cultural reasons, men in Russia are not known for their kindness towards women, and often in small towns, they are unemployed and drink too much. Each year, millions of women in Russia are victims of abuse, making finding a foreign man even more compelling and attractive for a Russian woman. To a Russian woman having children means a lot; however, a Russian woman often has to raise her children alone. To most Russian women, the perception of western men is that western men are more considerate, less abusive, and make better fathers. Thus, the idea of a caring western man to help bring up her children is what she dream of when she places a classified ad advertising for a single western man.

Another reason single Russian women use classified personals to find a single man is the lack of opportunities, especially in Russia’s remote areas. Even with a university degree, finding a fulfilling job for a young Russian woman in remote areas is sometimes impossible. After studying for five years at university, she has to face the disappointment of working in the local supermarket or worse. Salaries in Russia are very moderate, especially outside the bigger big cities like Moscow. To give you an idea, a qualified doctor in Russia’s remote areas make under 500 USD a month, and a supermarket checkout girl around 200 USD a month. Hence, another reason why finding a western man is attractive to a single Russian woman. In conclusion, and to answer the question, why do Russian women use classified personals to meet a man? The answer is, Russian women, can’t find a Russian man where they live, and often Russian men are abusive towards women. Thus, for a Russin woman starting a family is sometimes difficult, if not impossible. Additionally, in Russia’s remote areas, good job opportunities are scarce, and thus, living a fulfilling life is not easy. If you want to know about Russian women and what it is like being married to one, check out this link.

What To Think About When Writing A Classified Personal Ad? (Some Tips)

In case you want to meet a Russian woman through a classified personals ad, we have here put together some ideas on what to remember when writing an ad. Initially, it is essential to be honest. Russian women know how to spot a cheat. Tell the truth about who you are and what you do, and what you like. The best way to start a new relationship is by being 100% honest. Yet, make sure not to over-share either. When you place a personals ad, you reach out publicly and have no idea who will read your profile ad, and thus your personal information can easily be misused. Avoid mentioning details such as your home address, where you work, details about your children, etc. If you put an email in our classified personals ad, create a new one for this purpose alone. Don’t provide phone numbers, and be careful about your social media contacts as well. When someone responds to your ad, you can always tell them your details later when you meet or after you have been corresponding for some time and feel that the woman you are writing with can be trusted.

When it comes to writing the correspondence itself, make sure you come across as a pleasant and straightforward person. Try to avoid sounding too formal or impersonal. When corresponding with a Russian woman, try to be informative but still fun and entertaining. Remember, you are not writing a job application or the tax authorities. Use a conversational, engaging tone. Humor is also a great way to come across as an interesting person, and it can help make things feel more relaxed. When you read back your classified personals ad, it should sound the way you speak. Also, make sure that you spell things right, and your grammar is correct; you don’t want a Russian woman to think that you cannot write a relatively simple ad text. Get inspiration from other classified ads to see if you can find an idea or two that you feel will make your ad better. Ask yourself if you would respond to the ad that you have created. Does it have a conversational tone, or is it too formal or dull?

If you enclose a photo of yourself, make sure the photo is recent and presents you as well as possible. It is not a bad idea to have a professional photographer take some pictures of you. Often a good photographer can play with the light and composition, which will make a huge difference compared to a selfie taken on your phone. In conclusion, remember that finding the perfect single Russian woman takes time, so don’t get discouraged if you don’t hit a home run the first time you place a classified ad in a Russian newspaper. If you want to know more about what it is like dating in Russia, we wrote a great article called: What is it like dating in Russia? You can find a link to it here. And remember, dating is all about having fun until you meet a person that you want to be serious about. Russia is full of beautiful single women, and if you keep the faith and are persistent eventually, you will find a single Russian woman where there is a perfect match.

To Use A Classified Personal Ad Or A Russian Marriage Agency? (Differences)

So far, we have been focusing on Russian women personals that, although to a minimal extent, are still being used in Russia and, e.g., in the United Kingdom, where they are referred to as the lonely hearts columns. However, today most people who search for a husband or partner internationally use the internet to accomplish their goals. For everybody with internet access, using an online platform has its benefits compared to using a personal advertisement. In the section, we’ll examine some of these benefits, and we’ll have a look at what traditional Russian marriage agencies have to offer when you search for a single Russian woman to meet, date, and marry. Of course, when using a Russian woman personal advertisement, everything is limited to a text explaining what a given person is looking for. Thus, getting a more profound understanding of who a person is can be hard. Furthermore, not all classified personal services offer that you can have a picture published together with your text. In contrast, on the internet, many more options are possible, and thus the online dating industry has exploded over the past decades.

When searching for a single Russian woman online today, you’ll find hundreds of international platforms that offer you to meet a beautiful single Russian woman. However, if you are serious about finding someone special in Russia, there are things to consider even when it comes to online websites. First, some Russian dating websites are made for the sole purpose of scamming men and sometimes women as well. Thus, they only provide emotional and financial loss, and you never get to meet the woman you thought you were corresponding with. Thus, in this context, Russian women personals are much safer to use and will provide you with a result where you will meet a person face-to-face. Another issue when it comes to international Russian dating websites is that some services offer very few services and others a wide range of services. As a rule of thumb, you say that traditional Russian dating websites offer few services, whereas a Russian marriage agency typically offers everything you’ll need not only to meet a single woman in person but also to make your dating experience as effortless as possible.

Today, a high-quality Russian marriage agency offers a live video chat service, which naturally makes meeting a single Russian woman much more appealing than through a classified personal ad. Of other services that make meeting single women in Russia more effortless, we can mention airport pickups, apartment rentals, translations, phone service, and more. However, most importantly, if you use a high-quality marriage agency, they will arrange your first meeting with the woman you have been corresponding with. Hence, you can rest assured that nothing will go wrong as long as you show up yourself. Also, a marriage agency will verify all female members before becoming a member of their service. This way, scamming and identity theft are eliminated, making it much safer for all involved. Thus, overall when using a high-quality Russian marriage agency compared to responding to a Russin woman personal ad, you are much more likely to have a successful and obstacle-free experience. If you want to read our review of one of the world’s best Russian marriage agencies, you can read it here with this link.

What To Consider For A First Date With A Russian Woman? (Small Town Scenario)

We examined some of the reasons women in Russia use classified ads in the sections above and some of the benefits of using a Russian marriage agency. Now we’ll turn our attention to what to consider when you are going to meet the woman you have been corresponding with in person from a small town perspective. Moreover, we will go through some issues regarding Russian dating etiquette. Well, after you have corresponded with a single Russian woman for some time, there naturally will come a time when you will have to meet in person. If you initially met the woman you have been corresponding with through a classified personals ad, your first date will most likely be in a more remote or rural part of Russia. Hence, you’ll have to travel far to meet her. Russia is a vast country, and not all cities have airports; thus, you might have to take a train and a bus to get where you need to go. Here is a video of what trains in Russia are like. Alternatively, you can rent a car and drive yourself, however, be aware that driving in Russia is nothing like driving in any western country, especially in rural areas. Roads are bad, and finding your way can be difficult; thus, it is not recommendable unless you are an experienced navigator and driver.

Nevertheless, upon arrival in the town where the woman you are going to meet lives, if you haven’t already booked a hotel, it is a good idea to find the best possible hotel that the town offers. Hotels outside of big cities in Russia are cheap, so don’t be afraid to upgrade. If possible, you should also buy a local sim card for your phone, so you can communicate while you are visiting. With that in place, it is time to consider your first date and what to prepare. Initially, understanding a little about Russian dating protocol is vital. In Russia, everything is old-school when it comes to the relationship between men and women. Thus, there are some rules you have to obey. First, you have to find the best possible place in town to have dinner the first evening you meet your woman. You want to make a good impression, and you want the food to be good. Ask your porter at the hotel what he’ll recommend or where you find the best restaurant in town. Hopefully, you have brought a gift from home; if not, you have to find one sooner than later. It is custom to bring a gift every time you meet new people or visit a friend’s house in Russia.

Moving on to how you present yourself and what to wear, women in Russia are old-fashioned and conservative. Thus you have to dress formally, i.e., wear a suit and maybe a tie. Make sure your nails and hair look great, and keep a straight back. Of course, be a gentleman in everything you do when you are together with a Russian woman. Bring flowers, open doors and pull out the chair, etc. A Russian woman will observe every little detail and thing you do without you even noticing. Make sure not to come across as nervous or insecure; Russian women like a man to be confident. Moreover, in the case she seems insecure or nervous, you have to make her relax by reassuring her that you are nervous too. Don’t be afraid to be personal and direct; tell her that she is beautiful and that she is everything you could have hoped for. Finally, be yourself and be happy that you now finally are in front of the woman you that potentially can become your wife. If you want to know about the pro and cons of Russian women, you should read our article called, “To meet, date and marry a Russian woman or not? (What are the benefits) Here is a link.