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 recently had the unpleasant experience of turning thirty much to my chagrin. However, I will forever allege that this was not my fault. Time was moving much too swiftly and although I tried my best to stay in the sexy and swinging twenties, I lost my grip and fell flat on my face in my thirties. I am led to believe that I will not be allowed to return. The horror. The horror.

Let’s face it; if you’re looking for advice on marriage, you could spend DAYS researching on the internet without even scratching the surface of all the marriage advice that’s out there.

But the sad fact is, that’s what most people in your situation do…they RESEARCH…but never ACT on the concepts and ideas they learn about because they come up with “excuses” for why THEIR situation is DIFFERENT.

Well let me tell you….your situation is NOT different. And as EXTREME as MY marriage was…my “situation” was NOT different either…

Remember the recent post about Cosmopolitan-Russia getting hundreds of girls on a Sochi beach for the Guinness World Record? Well, they finally updated their official blog with a lot more photos and videos from the event! Go check it out :)

Don’t ask me where I heard this..

And it could be a total rumor for all I know..

But someone mentioned that Justin Timberlake was actually spotted in Belarus looking for a Girlfriend.

Now this is one of those things that on one hand surprises me.. but as you can guess on the other hand it dosen’t.

I assumed (and I’m sure most people would as well) that a young Man who was Britney Spear’s ex-boyfriend and a current Pop-Star Icon would be awash with the kind of female attention that would normally be reserved for… well guys like him..

Someone should make a Movie about these Women here.

It just really dawned on me the other day that someone REALLY needs to do this..

I was having a conversation with one of the girls in photos.

She was totally in love with the idea of someday realizing her dream of visiting Hollywood to see all of the “Glamorous Women”.

Once I told her that I’ve spent some time in Hollywood.. Her face flushed and her eyes just grew totally wide as she gasped…

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.

"What are you doing here?"

Christina excitement can not be contained as she jumped over the counter ticket LAX and hugged me with delirious mixture of surprise and hidden expectations.

She was still on duty, but to call her friend in the back office quickly rectify it.

I was only 3 hour layover, but after a few minutes we were at the local Denny's with two 7am Slam events are delivered to our booth.

Ex-Soviet countries of Latvia came up with an ingenious way to put yourself on the map.

They recently held their first annual "Blonde parade" in the capital Riga. Local residents decided to fight "the blues" associated with them as a serious economic recession with an overwhelming touch "pink" instead.

I must admit it's certainly brought a big smile on my face, to hear about it.

And I'm sure it will for you too. ;)