Dear Mila,

thank you for the interesting post. I agree with you to a great extent, but I would like to write also some of my impressions as a foreign man. I very  much hope no one takes offense, as this is not meant to be a critics but just my sole impressions made here and on many other websites. You mentioned the poor quality of photos in men's profiles, which is not without reason and somehow justified compared with women's photos. There is nothing more natural than trying to present yourself (man or woman) with your best side, which includes also good quality photos. Thus I think that poor photos of men are an indication to women, that these men are not serious about their presence on this website or their search of a partner. Insofar I agree with your point. Photos half-cut don't make a good impression, but doesn't necessarily have to be interpreted that the woman next to the man was his previous date/fiance/bride etc. but right, why creating a question mark in others mind, when there is the option to place a photo with just yourself on it   Now let's take a look at the other side of the medallion  

Women take their profile photos in hand with much more seriosity and care. That's for sure! But in my wholy opinion women get out of kilter, while trying to appear attractive and eye-catching. On many (and I really mean many) websites, you can see glamourous model like photos taken in photo studios, other inside or outside locations. Women profiles mostly only consist of photos, where they are dressed in flashy tight "sexy" clothes or lingerie with frilly make-up and that not enough also include professionally shot bikini photos. Not that I don't like such photos, but I personally do not necessarily consider them as a great plus on profiles. Then again the majority of profiles do not include any information with personal touch. It seems to me that women either do not like to write uniquely about the person they are or they simply don't have anything to write about expect for their appearance.

Now, due to what I have stated above, I would not be surprised to be in the center of stereotyped comments/critics, which suggest that I am a Turkish and muslim man and thus this is just another typical opinion based on cultural differences and religion  

Therefore I need to add, that I have been raised up pretty modern-minded and also lived abroad for many years. I definitely do not have any problems with women being dressed up "sexy" or with bikini photos (I enjoy them as every men, but all in its appropriate places). I just wanted to underline the fact, that these photos are overly virtual and non-real, some even "too sexy" for my taste and also they are not necessarily helpful in finding a decent man for marriage. Further such glamour photos might give men the impression, that the woman is highly demanding in life standart. Not every man searching online is a mutli-millionaire   I apologize for being such straight-out. Correct me if I am wrong. To sum up  .... I think a woman can accentuate her beauty, grace and qualityas woman without such glam photos. For me such profiles make it even harder to sense and evaluate the intentions of the woman and also rather give me reason to think twice than to straight go head. 

Regarding a real meeting, I can say that both sides have justified drawbacks, because the countries and languages are unknown to both sides, which naturally causes some insecurity in addition to meeting a completely unknown person.. So I think, if such hesitations come up   it is always a good alternative to meet on third ground in a country which pleases both sides. What do you think? 

(>>"How dare you put me on a par with everyone? I want that you to live worthily in my country." <<   What this man has said to you is a sign of immaturity and conceitness. It's rude and offending speech and shows that he has no idea of people living in your country and maybe no desire to learn about it.

>>Russian women are accustomed to difficulties and no stress will not disrupt their family well-being. Russian women are clever, are educated, optimistic, want to love and be loved, they respect themselves and they have a sense of self-worth. They looking for a reliable, responsive, loyal, kind man.<<  These are exactly the positive attributes foreign men should be mainly attracted too and what Russian speaking women should highlight in their profiles.

I welcome any comments and also critics and wish you that you may find the loving, honest and sincere man you are looking for.