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    Why Russia to wealthy women are still reluctant to go Dutch

    By Shaun Walker in Moscow
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008

    Billboards across Moscow magazine advertising women's consciousness-raising women, setting the fairer sex in Russia: "Are you willing to pay half to be independent?"

    This is a question with increasing relevance because growing numbers of young Russian women are moving into management positions, earning good salaries and increase their purchasing power. But for most, the answer to this question is still a resounding "no."

    "When you go out with a guy, even if you're just friends, no romantic subtext, you should always expect him to pay," said Svetlana Kolchik, deputy editor of Marie Claire Russia, who paid for advertising. "When I discuss dates with my girlfriends, one of the first questions is" Does it pay for you? "If he did, it is always a good sign."

    Many Russians say the country's culture dating is more traditional and romantic than in the West, and the best part, which includes the idea that man must pay for everything, and the date of his soul with gifts.


    Extravagant jewelry, furs and cars that oligarchs give their women a legend, but the philosophy - if not the scale - is the same among ordinary Russians.

    "I think Russian women to be a bit like the Tamagotchi," says one British expatriate who moved to Moscow a year ago and enjoyed playing Casanova in the city. "You have to keep feeding them meals out, little gifts, and so on, to keep them happy."

    At the end of any romantic dinner in Moscow, the waiter will automatically hand the bill man, and even if a woman wants to pay, it can be a problem. Olga, 24-year-old journalist, explains that many of her friends keep their wallets in their handbags not out of stinginess but for the pride of their guys. " "With all the beauties of the provincial cities, there are 20 women for each decent man. If you are a decent person, you'd better keep it. Thus, they do not achieve their wallets so the man does not feel uncomfortable when other people look at him as he can pay for dinner. "

    Olga earns a good salary, and says he sometimes gets round that by giving her boyfriend money before the meal so that his pride will not be dented when it comes to payment.

    Other young professional women report that several of their friends are beginning to change and do not like the idea of ​​never financial assistance. But many Russian women would not even consider dating a man who earned less money than them. "I would not feel safe," says Oxana, a 28-year-old marketing manager, reflecting on the prospect of a pauper for a boyfriend.

    All of this raises the question of what exactly it is that wealthy Russian women spend their money.

    "We have a very consumerist attitude so will still spend money on a coat or Max Mara Armani suit," says Ms. Kolchik. "Women spend most of their money on the search for a beautiful person, and indeed for all people. Even if we are happily married, it's in our genes to compete for men and male attention."

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Now I do not think this article is pretty Russian women, as I know them.

First of all, when it comes to dating Russian or former Soviet Union Women The main thing that everyone should understand that you are being offered a unique opportunity to show leadership in the budding relationship by taking responsibility for today.

To take responsibility in any situation, dating at least means to pay for the bill.

If you neglect to do this, you will not be able to severe test in the eyes of Russian ladies .. And honestly, you will probably not get another opportunity to correct yourself.

Russian woman will think about it in those terms ..

"If he can not take responsibility for simple cafe bill as it can take responsibility for me or our unborn children?"

Any man who dates of Russia or the former Soviet Union lady should always consider paying the bill as a code of honor. And this is especially true even if your date is "politely offer" to contribute.

Keep this in mind, even when you are out of communion with his girlfriend, with whom you do not intend to have a romantic relationship.

It is still important to take responsibility in this situation, because all the women say ..

And, a Russian lady, a good friend the best way to get approval from the future, a Russian "sister" to another.

Think of it in those terms ..

When a Russian lady, "allow" you to pay ..

It is opening doors for you to take the next step and come to a deeper level.

So do not think, as some non-enlightened liberal or feminist inspired sausage and blow it up, having closed the door to slam it.

Unfortunately, the author of this article comes off as one of the above simply because the article seems to imply that "will be Dutch" is a "fair and equitable" thing to do, given that many Russian women (in Moscow) are beginning to make good salary.

So now we understand why such an attitude bullshit let's move on to the next topic ..

The second problem I have with this article is that it makes all the Russian women sounds like they openly materialistic in nature and always expect the "extravagant" gifts from their husbands by default.

Again, this is simply not the case for the vast majority of traditional Russian girls I know.

Small, timely, and thoughtful gifts are best.

And they certainly do not have to be expensive ..

But they must be meaningful.

So keep the above recommendations in mind ..

Because it at least you can do to traditional Russian woman that you meet.

That's because you'll see that over time (and if you deserve it), it's going to give you everything she has.

And the last line of this article is that I can not agree, because he clearly emphasizes this point.

"(Russian) Women spend most of their money on the search for a beautiful person, and indeed for all people. Even if we are happily married, it's in our genes to compete for men and male attention."