Natalia Vodianova has been on our radar before, and it's always interesting to see how successful young lady, as it moves through life.

Apparently she was very busy in the tradition of a real Russian lady as a young age of 27 she was a devoted wife and mother of 3 children.

It certainly qualifies as a super woman in my book.

This is especially true given how difficult it is to overcome and poor childhood, but continues to reach out to help other children.

British pop group 'Girls Aloud' have found themselves the unwitting ambassadors of a Russian escort agency after the Moscow based organisation used a photograph of the group to advertise their services. 

The Babylon Escort Agency is using an old photograph of the pop stars to promote its services. The advert claims that Sarah Harding, Cheryl Cole, Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle and Kimberley Walsh are among its "friendly and sophisticated girls waiting for your call", reported Daily Mirror online. 

The image was taken five or six years ago before Sarah cut her blonde locks short, before Cheryl married Ashley Cole and found solo fame and before Nadine underwent a dramatic weight loss.

But even though it's an old picture, the agency didn't ask permission to use it and the band's management could sue.

The Helikon is a Moscow opera theatre, an elegant, pastel-green mansion dating back to the 18th century in the very heart of the city. As might be expected of an opera house, it exudes dignity and grandeur – or at least it did until it was covered up in green tarpaulin, and major renovation work started. It is these renovations that have made the theatre the centre of a bitter battle that has divided the Russian capital's artistic community and led the two sides to accuse each other of being vandals and extremists.


After a changing of the guard in Moscow's political scene, the row over the reconstruction has suddenly become a political and cultural test for the city's aesthetes – as well as for its new mayor, who faces a decision that will shape his cultural agenda barely three months into the job.

On one side of the battle lines is the Helikon, a young dynamic opera company that is regarded as one of the best in Russia. On the other side is Arkhnadzor, a group of architectural preservationists who have often been seen as the lone voices of protest as some of Moscow's heritage has been destroyed in recent years.

The Helikon company had planned for years to renovate its theatre complex, adding a big stage to the tiny 200-seat theatre it had previously used. Work finally got underway on the project two years ago, but in September, the Kremlin fired Yuri Luzhkov, Moscow's controversial mayor of 18 years. Almost immediately, the interim government suspended the work along with other Luzhkov-era projects, saying it needed time to decide on the objections.

Times have changed and the new generation of Russian brides is very different from what Russian women and girls used to be 10 years ago.

The new generation Russian bride is smart, successful and educated. The conditions in major Russian cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg are similar of any European city. Russian people are proud of their heritage and remember, Russia is still the largest country in the world (nearly double the size of the second geographically largest country in the world, Canada); Russians were the first to send a human into space and Russia's college education level is over 60% of population.

Internet and other modern conveniences such as email and mobile phones are accessible to any person. Russia is a highly urbanized country with the majority of population living in cities, most owing their homes/apartments.

According to some reports there are more dollar billionaires in Moscow than in New York (thanks to very favorable Russian tax policies), and Russia is a primary importer of European luxury cars.

So, what does it mean for the new generation of Russian brides, who are joining online dating agencies today?

I am always amazed at the beautiful women in Russia you can find just walking around you in close proximity

One day, you can be on station just to watch all the pretty ladies walk or the next day while going to the salon to get your hair cut you just might encounter the stunning reception as beautiful Natasha here.

You might find her smile is intoxicating and her behavior is a charming and friendly to those who are just so curiosity gets the best of you, and the conversation began.

You may find that it is a 22-year-old college student finishing his degree in economics and that she and her 26-year-old sister live completely on their own within five years.

You can also find out that she never had the opportunity to travel to another country and that she only made it to Moscow.

Now one can only hope that someday she will be able to see a little more light.

But until that day comes, I'm sure her bright smile will be held daily.

Because even in the cold early autumn, this simple girl leading the way.

I was totally grinning when I read this article today.

I hope you too ..

    To Russia for love

    War and alcoholism took their toll on the male population of Russia, and the women turning their sights on eligible bachelors UK, says Richard Spillett

    Tuesday April 8, 2008

    There are British men on the run from a pint-downing, liberated women of Great Britain?

    While in the field of political rhetoric, Britain and Russia seem to update old rivalries, relations on the ground has never been better. The world market, finally, to come to Moscow, but when it comes to men, Russian women began to buy British.

Are you dating a lady online?

A man can correspond for months and then the moment comes when he is ready to meet already with the lady. Russian brides seem so cool but it is necessary to go to another stage. The time has come to meet.

Is it worth going to a faraway unknown Russia for it?

If you have sincere intentions, then the answer is definitely yes! You should know the background of your darling to understand her better. Russian brides have beautiful soul but it is hard to understand it without seeing your beloved in her surroundings.

The environment is absolutely different from the rest of the world, and you will surely have unforgettable experience travelling in Russia. You will not feel sorry that you made this decision because the country is as amazing as Russian brides.

Look at the following article from CNN.

    (CNN) - Looking for Love This Valentine's Day? Make sure the arrow of Cupid does not hit your wallet.

    That's exactly what happened to Kim Kossie, a woman in Houston, Texas. Kossie joined an online Christian dating site after a friend recommended it. She thought she met the man of her dreams ... an artist from London.

    "He sent these wonderful pictures. This guy was quoting scripture. We prayed every day," she says. "It was almost like a dream guy."

    They talked on the phone several times a day, every day. It was interesting. He gave great advice. He was even should visit his parents in Houston. But then he started asking for money, with promises to pay for it. After two months, Kossie wired him a total of $ 2.000. Not to mention the phone bill she was stuck with for $ 1500. Until now she had not seen him - or her money.

    And, unfortunately, Kossie is not alone. Complaints about the mediation services and Internet dating sites at an all time high on the report of February from Better Business Bureau. In fact, complaints have risen 73 percent in 2006 from the previous year. This year's complaints towards record levels.

Patriarch Cyril piviotal religious figure in Russia, because it is one of the leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church.

His words carry great weight, and I believe he is trying to approve a further important role that Russian women play in maintaining social and cultural life of this country without any changes.

I have been to different villages in Russian as he is, and I can also check the strength and resilience of these women in maintaining their households and communities together, despite the often overwhelming struggle and hardship.

I am very glad that he made the following statements and brought more attention to these everyday heroines.

Well go ahead and read the article and then check out my comment below.

    Why Russia to wealthy women are still reluctant to go Dutch

    By Shaun Walker in Moscow
    Wednesday, July 2, 2008