5 Tips for dating a Russian Woman

Dating a Russian woman is not very different from dating women from any other country, but there are a few things you should know which could help you navigate your way into her heart.
Firstly, it goes without saying that the basic rules of dating always apply, but you can make yourself stand out from the crowd by adopting a few easy strategies.

Flowers

In Russia, flowers are a popular gift for any occasion, be it a birthday, anniversary or simply because you were thinking of her. Be sure to stick to tradition and only give flowers in odd numbered bunches. It would be wise to avoid yellow flowers too as they can signify betrayal.

Be smartly dressed

Nothing is less appealing to a woman than a man that takes little to no pride in his appearance. She has to feel like she is important enough to you that you would care what she thinks of your appearance. You would not want to embarrass her in public either. Dress appropriately for the occasion and location of your date, but even on relaxed dates, consider the dress code to be smart-casual to impress her.
Some Russian men allow their standards of dress to slip dramatically when they are in a relationship, so prove yourself to be more worthy of her time by not allowing that to happen.

Manners

It is a common trait for Russian men to be well versed in the practice of chivalry and you wouldn’t want to disappoint your Russian girlfriend by not displaying your good manners. This can be as simple as opening the door for her or picking up the cheque at dinner. Good manners show that she is important to you and that you will take care of her – even if she doesn’t need to be taken care of.
Listen when she speaks and ensure that she is happy and comfortable when she is with you.

Confidence

In many Russian relationships, women occupy the (slightly) more dominant position. While you do not want to directly challenge this, being confident in yourself will help to prove to your love that you can have an equally matched relationship.
Make dinner plans, surprise her with a picnic or activity. Show her that you can think of fun things for you to do together. It lets her know that you are thinking of her when you are planning things and gives her a feeling of security in your relationship that she will not have to do all of the work.

Relax

Above all else, your date needs to get to know you, and your Russian girl will find that impossible if you choose an overly formal location for your first few dates where neither of you can relax and be themselves. Small, intimate (but clean and high quality) restaurants are ideal for this, but a day out in a local area being “tourists” would work well too. Do your best to keep the conversation going in a natural manner. Inject the date with humour to help her to relax and warm to you.

In any relationship, it is most important to be yourself. There is no point in pretending to like things that you do not really like to impress the other person. That kind of charade can only last so long and it will not help your relationship if she discovers that you misrepresented yourself to her.
Relax, be yourself and if you can follow these simple suggestions, it is very likely that your date will be very pleased with your time together. It may even blossom into a wonderful relationship!