They're feminine. They're family-focused. And many work hard. So why aren't more Russian women feminists? [More]

How do you sort through hundreds of e-mails from curious ladies to find your Ms. Right on our site? Carefully, optimistically. [More]

What makes for a happy, long-lasting relationship? Time together, honesty and a positive attitude, according to a new study. It can be done -- even long-distance! [More]

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the most enduring symbol of Communism. Yet even today, East and West remain strangers to eachother. What makes Russian ladies tick? How has Soviet life and its unsteady aftermath shaped their world view? [More]

When it comes to meeting beautiful women, a provocative study shows the odds are in a man's favor, even if he's just average-looking. [More]

Though skepticism abounds, an increasing number of people are turning to astrology when searching for love and romance. Many believe that the stars hold valuable clues about a person’s personality and romantic inclinations. Want to know more? Here a few facts about Scorpio, the eighth astrol... [More]

It’s no secret that international matchmaking services are considered taboo. However, who remembers that domestic matchmaking services were once considered taboo as well? Believe it or not, there was a time when society frowned upon online dating in any form, but those days have come and gon... [More]

While seeking your love on HotRussianBrides.com, you see a beautiful woman and want to get to know her better. But as you read her profile, you discover that she her really doesn’t match you. But you still want to give it a try. After all, opposites attract, right? [More]

Men may shy away from intercultural relationships for a variety of reasons. Some believe they will have nothing in common with someone so different from themselves. Others question why they should pursue a woman from another nation when there are plenty of women in their own country. Still others ... [More]

Many men assume that young women only want to date older men for their money. However, this is not necessarily true. There are several reasons why a woman in her early twenties may be interested in a man in his thirties or forties. Want to know more? Here are three reasons why a young woman might ... [More]

Two weeks ago, we shared the top 10 turn offs for Russian women as determined by a recent survey conducted by HotRussianBrides.com. While those turn offs made the top of the list, they are by no means the only behaviors to avoid. Below you will find 10 more traits that Russian women can’t stan... [More]

As a woman, I would like to inform gentlemen that there are certain things a man should never do when he is with his favorite Russian woman.  I am not just talking about not doing these things on a first date. I am talking about NEVER DOING THESE THINGS. Let me just start by saying that I onc... [More]

On any online dating site, your primary tool to contact and make a connection will be email correspondence.  This is usually the very first contact you have with a Russian or Ukrainian lady and it is also where you make your first impression.    Despite this reality, many members ... [More]

Sady Pobedy is a stunning luxury shopping center located in Odessa.  Also known as “Victory Gardens,” this building is unique in Ukraine due to its scale, construction approach and format.  Featuring state of the art air filtration and eco-friendly lighting systems as well as... [More]

In 2002 Mc Laud Pub started its work. It’s a very original and congenial place, which has a good level of visitation, makes fast steps in developing and perfection its dishes and drinks. It gives us a chance to be in a small marvelous country. Scotland with its ancient traditions, history an... [More]

In Odessa you can find the well-known, 192 step Potemkinsky Ladder. Prince Vorontsov presented it to his wife Elizabeth and paid about 800 thousand roubles, which was considered big money in the early 1800s.  During the Soviet period, the steps were renamed in honour of revolt on a battleship... [More]

Welcome to Odessa’s nightlife experience and quiet possibly the best club in the world. While privacy may questionably be at stake, fun is not. Hundreds of patrons visit this club nightly, most to do nothing but relax, listen to music and dance as it provides probably the most perfect settin... [More]

In a post “Women’s Lib” world, men have been conditioned into abandoning the old fashioned, traditional dating rules.  Gone are the days when gentlemen were expected to open a door for a lady or pull out her chair; now such chivalrous actions may be interpreted by women in t... [More]

The “Poseydon” Waterpark in Odessa is one of the best leading tourist attractions, which is located in Chabanka - a resort zone of Black Sea Coast in 30 km from Odessa . It`s the largest one in the Eastern Europe and is highly competitive with a water park in Krakow, Poland!   T... [More]

Itaka is another summer night club located in Arcadia where you can relax and spend the evening full of impressions and positive emotions.   Along with Ibiza, this is the best nightlife experience Odessa and the rest of Ukraine can offer during its raging summer. Designed in the style of Gr... [More]