First, a couple words about me. I was born in Moscow, Russia. I graduated from Moscow State University with Master in Journalism. In Russia, I worked as a journalist - covered culture, art, and show business, including beauty pageants and contests.  During last three years before my relocation, I worked as a PR manager for  “Samsung Electronics.” “Russian Women Abroad” is my own project, where I write most of the content (in both languages), administer two of my Forums, and run the International Couples Club.

Why did I decide to offer my help for those interested in Russia and its women? If you have read my rubric Ask Natasha, you know that having lived in Russia, I corresponded with hundreds of foreign men looking for their partner in Russia. I know that there are many sincere people looking for love and happiness on the Internet. When I came to the US about 4 years ago and started my project – a website for Russian Women Abroad, I realized that the amount of happy and content International couples is basically the same as those who had failed, got disappointed and even scammed.

Trying to understand why International romance works for some and not for others, I realized that people involved in this endeavor have no guidelines, no source where they can get assistance or respond with their questions. They all act randomly, hoping for the best. Encountering puzzling situations and red flags in the behavior of theirs pen pals, they lack the knowledge, nor do they have the appropriate experience to be able to explain the behaviors and react in healthy manner.  Since they don’t have anyone to ask, they often prefer to suppress their own questions and doubts, and ignore Red Flags, because it is so difficult to give up their beautiful dreams, which may or may not be real.

People spend a fortune for tickets, visas, vacations and gifts. They waste each others time, and afterwards, some of them may realize that the image they created in their minds is not the same as the person with whom they finally married. The expectation trap has ruined many of these families. To avoid this from happening, people need guidance while selecting the person who will be right for them.  During their long-distance romance, they need to address ALL questions, all puzzling moments in their partner’s behavior with someone who can understand the Russian mentality, and who is quite familiar with the inherent laws of international romance.

Even if your choice has proven to be right, and you have found the love of your life, the process of adjustment may become crucial for your Russian wife.  The majority of newcomers go through a difficult time adjusting to their life abroad, and their husbands don’t know how they can help to make this transition a smooth one.  Sometimes it may cost them their wives. (Check my response to Ed under “From Natasha’s Correspondence” and some of the recent discussions in my “Discussion Club”).  There is a lot that foreign husbands can do to make their relations blossom, provided somebody guides them in right direction…

So, how does ASK NATASHA Service work?
For first-time clients, those who have a particular question regarding their relationship with a lady from Russia, who encountered a puzzling situation while corresponding or during the initial meeting with their Russian friend, who need urgent advice and help, I would recommend to start from my "Trial Session".
During our Telephone or Email session, I will answer your questions and provide you with in-depth insight into your situation. If, afterwards, you realize that we established a good rapport and if you have more questions and need further guidance, I will be happy to welcome you into my club Ask Natasha.

During your Membership, I will timely respond to each of your emails and telephone calls. I will thoroughly analyze your correspondence. I will ask you to send me some letters from previous correspondence, for which you have particular questions.  I will ask you to provide me with some general information on your Russian friend(s), and I will interpret it, taking into consideration the major differences in Russian/American life styles (Education, occupation, interests, hobbies, etc). Via telephone and email consultations, I will advise you on how one may better understand the personality and interests of your Russian friend, while you are corresponding, when you are meeting with her in Russia, and after the marriage takes place. I will summarize my opinion, highlight areas which may need to be elaborated, and give my outlook on the situation, as soon as I accumulate enough information about your relationship.

Additionally, each Member, is able to use other Services listed on the Membership page.

Lastly, I want to remind you that many of those who correspond via the Internet (both men and women) often keep correspondence with 10 or more people simultaneously, without informing the other.  It means that you both have to keep your mind open until you start your Fiance visa process!  After the marriage takes place, the first year will be crucial for  your Russian wife’s adjustment. During this period, I will be happy to provide assistance to your new international family in making this adjustment. Russianwomenabroad.com is a place where your Russian wife can go to intermingle with other Russian women who live abroad, find answers to questions, gain support, find friends, participate in forums, and even obtain legal or psychological advice from experts who contribute to Russianwomenabroad.com.

Sincerely Yours,
Natasha