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Crime

The streets of the former USSR are probably the safest in the world. Pick pockets do abound however. Hotels are the safest in the world. There has never been an incident with a foreigner. Mafia crime is white collar crime, not street crime, and of no concern to tourists. Thousands of tourists travel about Russia every day, every year.

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Children

Ladies younger than 30 and without a child usually want a child. Ladies over 35 don't want a child. Ladies with a child usually defer to the husband's wish regarding another child. Child can be included on lady's K-1 fiancee visa and may follow the mother within one year after the initial visa approval. If child turns 18 before mother's marriage, the child will not be able to receive U.S. residency from her status.

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Sending $$ to lady

Do not send $$ to ladies who request it. As a matter of fact you should forget this lady because it is most definitely counter to Russian morals or character to ask for money from a non-family member. If, however, you are initiating this idea and the lady accepts (which is usually not the case), use Western Union for money transfers.

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The Ladies

Unlike Western women, these ladies understand the realities of life all too well. They are unpretentious, down-to-earth, and their views of relationships have not been ruined by unreasonable expectations. They are not yet subverted by the media and remain highly educated, cultured and conversational. The ladies of the Astreya come from the educated class. All can write in English, most can speak some English and some are quite conversant. 98% of Russian women do not smoke. The Western glorification of youth is not evident in Russia. Age difference is much less a factor. Traditionally, these ladies prefer to marry a man 10 to 20 years older. They are very mature for their years and view older men as more reliable, stable and secure. Plus, they realize Western men live on average 18 years longer than Russian men.

Are these girls for real?

Yes, all the girls on this site are actively trying to find a foreign partner for marriage or a long term relationship. We ask all of our ladies, on a regular basis, if they wish to be removed from our database so we only list the girls who are actively looking for a partner.

Are the women only looking for rich men?

No, they are just normal people looking for a normal life. And, in their eyes a normal life in another country is a rich life.

Due to the culture and harsh realities of everyday life, the expectations and wants of most Russian women are extremely practical and realistic. They view strong family and traditional values as being important factors when choosing a life mate. Of course, like women everywhere, they want to fall in love. The facts in reference to marriage are that women seek mature, older, healthy, intelligent, successful, stable men with the ability to protect and provide for the family, and in all circumstances each of us seek a comfortable and happy home life.

Why do they want western men?

Are they simply looking for an exit out of their country? No, they are simply seeking a good man. Their own men are poor prospects for supporting a family. Why? Because there is a shortage of men over 30, 50% of them are alcoholics, they have a tradition of treating women very poorly and are financially incapable of supporting a family. Those who are financially capable are gangsters and women don't want their children to learn that kind of lifestyle.

Do ladies change after living in the another country?

Ask yourself - would you change simply because you moved to another country? Of course not! If the lady is 20 or older she is not going to change. The formative years for all of us are the pre-teen years.

Do ladies run off after you bring them over to your country?

No! You are the sponsor of her visa and she must marry you and only you or return to her country before the end of 90 days. If she runs off or marries someone else she will be in violation of the visa and will permanently lose status and be deported. The ladies all understand this and are not going to accept a visa invitation if they don't think the sponsor is a viable candidate for marriage.

How did they find Astreya?

Through advertisements in the printed media and word of mouth. Our reputation is spread far and wide throughout the former USSR.

Why are they so desirable?

They are down to earth, highly educated, family oriented and not ruined by unreasonable expectations. Age difference is not an issue with them. They are very mature for their years and view older men as more reliable, stable and secure. Also, Russian men look much older than Western men and die on the average 18 years sooner.

English Ability:

One third of the ladies speak quite well, one-third speak poorly but well enough not to rely on an interpreter and one third do not speak but all can read well. In the lady's biodata English ability is rated 1 to 5.

1- none

2 - poor

3 - indicates that the lady knows English fair (not good enough for telephone).

4 - indicates that lady speaks proficient (well enough to communicate without an interpreter).

5 - indicates that lady speaks very well, fluently.

Religion:

Are they religious? Almost all believe in God but few have been exposed organized religion.

Homesickness:

Do ladies return to Russia after getting married to a foregn man because of homesickness? Very, very rarely. Of course, in the first few months they go through a period of homesickness but they get past it.

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Letter Writing

How should I contact with a lady?

First of all, you should send an introducing letter-request and your photo to chosen lady. It's free for you. It's necessary you indicate her number (ID). If a lady will be interested in you and answer you, we will immediately inform you about it. Then you can pay for our service regarding corresponding with this lady.

Response rate depends on:

Age difference between you and the lady. 20 years is not a problem and 25 years is not a problem if lady is 30 and above. If you look younger than your years, you can stretch this difference a little.

How do I view the encoded Cyrillic text?

To view the encoded Cyrillic text, you will need the Cyrillic font for your operating system, we have made the process of setting up this font on your computer very simple by making available software that will allow you to view the Cyrillic fonts, which you can recieve by clicking here (http://www.wwdatalink.com/cyrillic/ ).

How should I better send a letter by regular mail?

You must mail two copies of your letter separately to each lady. Why? Because 50% of all international letters do not reach their Russian/Ukranian destination. Response time The postal systems of the former USSR are very slow and inefficient. Expect about 8 weeks response time.

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Marriages

Do they work?

Given the fact that the divorce rate for U.S. marriages is 63%, could they do any worse? About two years ago a doctoral dissertation presented at the University of North Carolina focused on international marriages in general. This study administered a formal survey, and the results indicated that the divorce rate for international marriages is only 9%. No wonder the international matchmaking industry has grown so much in the last five years...the word is out!

Is age an important factor?

Studies show men and women seek different goals in marital partners. Men seek youth and beauty. Women seek mature, older, healthy, intelligent, successful, stable men who will love and respect them, with the ability to protect and provide for the family. It is a fact of life. In many other cultures, such as the Russian culture, the women tend to have much more reasonable expectations. Thay have not yet been media programmed with a youth-oriented outlook on life. Many Russian men lack a certain maturity towards family and relationships. Most Russian women are extremely mature for their years. Astreya attempts to be as diverse as possible. We have women on our database from all walks of life and varying age groups. Age does become a factor when choosing whom you will be most compatible with; however, do not let it become a barrier. For many women an older person represents stability, security and wisdom. In many cultures it is not uncommon to see major age differences between spouses.

Are the women on your service really interested in me,or just in coming to the another country?

There are a variety of reasons as to why the women choose to join our service. It has been our experience that the primary objective of these women is to find a loyal, dependable, stable man with whom they can build a happy and loving family. These women are now searching outside of their country for this because for whatever reason or reasons they have not yet been able to find that one special person. In Russia for instance, there is a serious shortage of Russian men due to a combination of war and the high male death ratio. Alcoholism is also a very serious problem affecting many Russian males. A poor economic environment causes many men to shun the responsibilities of a wife and family. A family is very important to the vast majority of these women, thus they are forced to expand their search for their mate. The Internet has also opened up a whole new world of opportunities to these women that their mothers never enjoyed. They are no longer confined to their own cities and towns when searching for a mate. They can now search the world over for the right person.

How important are looks?

Studies have shown that, on a short term basis, the more attractive singles have sex more often. However the facts are, in reference to marriage, men seek youth and beauty & women seek mature, older, healthy, intelligent, successful, stable men with the ability to protect and provide for the family. While outward appearance plays a role in any relationship, there are other factors which are much more important. We find that trust and stability are two of the most important factors, especially for the women on our service. If a relationship does develop and the woman moves to this country, she will want someone she can depend on. This is a major life move for her and at least at first, there will be no one in this country other than you that she can turn to for support and comfort. Therefore, while looks may play a minor role, stability, trust, and a warm relationship are much more important factors.

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Age Difference

Russian ladies are mature beyond their years and traditionally marry men 10-20 years older, seeking reliability, security and family stability. Furthermore, Russian men look much older than Western men and die 18 years earlier.

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E-Mail Forwarding Service

Service agency ASTREYA is the BEST and most efficient way to quickly connect with the lovely ladies throughout the former USSR. When an e-letter is sent to a lady and received by an agency in her city, she is immediately contacted and notifed that she has received an e-letter from you.The service is free of charge for the women. By not charging them to be on our service we are able to bring you a greater number and cross-section of people from which to choose. Whether a lady will share her address with you via Service agency ASTREYA email is entirely up to the lady. It is not restricted in any way by Service agency ASTREYA. Service agency ASTREYA is cost effective. Your e-letter arrives faster than regular postal mail. Your e-letter is translated for you by the lady's agency, so that she can read it. Her e-letter to you is translated into English by the agency. What about the privacy of my e-mails? It's true that the agency translator will read your e-letters but she will not know your identity at all, and will not know the lady's identity in most cases. Furthermore, she will be accustomed to communications of the most intimate nature.

Is your service similar to a Mail Order Bride company?

NO! A Mail Order Bride company implies that you are actually ordering something or someone and paying for it. We simply supply you with the tools and support necessary for you to reach your goal of finding that one special person, no matter where she may reside. Our service is based on a mutual interest and respect, both parties must be attracted and interested in starting a meaningful relationship. We strive to bring people together who really want to form a loving, caring, and lasting relationship.

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Consultations with our agency on any questions 

We welcome any of your questions! We will give your advanced information and sincere advises as to how to correspond with the woman. Do not hesitate to contact us! 
It’s free of charge.

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