... in response to Yep, posted by AnzoNevis on Jul 29, 2005Met former wife through the pre-internet ('92) black and white catalog,
Scanna. It may have been a bit more romantic then, as I'd send a letter and
wait a month or more for a reply. Anyway, the FSUs, in general, are better
educated, more cultured, more diverse looks-wise ranging from Scandinavian
blondes to far-eastern and everything in between. My ex, long dark hair,
asian eyes, seriously rockin' bod..., is a professional musician and is now
with a major opera company. They seem to have a lot of "want" built up
inside. I personally think they're sexier (go ahead and flame me). They're a
bit more like onions-layers that get revealed as you get to know them better.
Once you're in, they're every bit as passionate as the Latins. And they get just
as demonstrative when they are pissed off (believe me!). In terms of history
and culture, well, Russia has been around a long time and the folks there are
quite proud. Extremely nice and unbelievably generous with what they have,
once you've gotten to know them a little. It is a matriarcial society, so the
women are usually quite strong of will, opinion and if life gets really tough,
I'd want a Rooski any day. The dads seem to be there largely for providing,
and it is clear who runs the house, and who you have to please if you want
their daughter! If you ever get invited to their apartment, consider it an honor
and be very, very hungry. Other than the party girls in the bigger cities,
they're not at all frivolous. You can have a college educated family of 4 living
in a 2 br Soviet style apartment and living on 150/mo. Grim. As far as the
Latinas, most everybody on the board can chime in. Simpler, more happy-go-
lucky, wear their hearts on their sleeves. Both places are filled with nice
ladies. You just have to visit and sees what works best. Obviously, SA is a lot
closer. 3 day weekends can mean a visit. Language is easier. No jet lag. No
visas. No St. Pete Winters (BRRRRRRR!). Scamming is a fine art with some of
the ladies in the FSU and you MUST have your wits about you if you visit
there, as you WILL fall in love instantly with the Smokin'-Hot-Kova you've
been corresponding with!!! Wait till the 1st time you hear "Dahlink" with that
accent. I have several friends either married, engaged, or visiting FSU girls,
though 1 is starting to get interested in SA because of the above difficulties.
But every unmarried guy REALLY needs to visit the FSU. Nevsky Prospekt
(main commercial/social street in St. Pete) on a July evening is the most
amazing display of Euro fashion, short skirts, the world's best sets of legs, no
sunset, and virtually NO fat chicks. Nothing in Colombia is remotely close. All
in all, your life would probably be a bit easier with a SA lady, but do look
around. I got lots more totally subjective opinions...
