Before you continue reading the article, I have to warn you that even though I try not to stereotype too much, it is impossible to avoid it completely while trying to describe the culture. When I write my articles I realize that there are exceptions and some Russian or Eastern European women would probably throw tomatoes at me for writing certain things. However, I am trying to be as objective as I can, so if you meet an Eastern European woman who is nothing like what you read on my website, take it easy on me and remember: THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS TO EVERY RULE!
So which traits a typical woman from the Eastern Europe does not possess?
1. Feminism.
Even though most Russian/East. Eur. Women have college degrees and decent jobs, they are not trying to be the same as “men”. They like to be feminine and don’t mind to be called a “weaker” gender. They may want to have a career, but they still think that having a good husband and kids is one of the most important things in life.
I met a Russian woman who called herself a “feminist”, but in her definition feminism completely different what feminism means in Western Countries. Yes, she wanted to be independent in case something would happen to her husband (or in case their marriage wouldn’t work out), so she got a great education and was working on a career.
At the same time every morning she would spend an hour in front of the mirror trying her best to look beautiful. She wore skirts, dresses and high heels and she gave birth to 2 children by the time she was 30. She asked her husband to help her carry groceries and I have never seen her shoveling snow. She admitted that there were things which men did better, but at the same time she knew that there were things which no man can do (such as nursing giving birth to children, for example).
She didn’t try to be better than her husband and she was not trying to prove anything to anyone. If this is feminism, then it is a healthy one.
2. Submissiveness.
There is a myth that Eastern European woman are submissive. They often don’t mind their husband to be the head of the household, but it doesn’t mean they will be doing everything their husband tells them. As I mentioned before, Russian/Eastern-European women are smart and often very opinionated. They will love and respect you, but you need to love and respect them (and their opinion) as well.
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Yes I do mind if my husband decides to call himself the “head” of the household (we are supposed to be partners) and there are definitely feminists from Russia, as I am one of them. It doesn’t mean I hate men or that I don’t put on makeup…come to think of it, most feminists here in the U.S. don’t look down on you if you put on makeup,etc.. You truly don’t know the real meaning of feminism. I find many similarities between myself, other russian feminists, and great american girls from here who also call themselves feminists. Also, I come from a religious background where woman equals weaker sex, is naturally sinful, and needs guidance from her husband. I’m not submissive, I am opinionated, and I am a feminist. Yes I happen to be russian too. These stereotypes are annoying. Sorry, english is not my first language.
I think the problem is that many people (including feminists themselves) define feminism differently. I’ve heard a number of definitions and while some are rather extreme, there are other that make perfect sense to me. Originally feminism was a great idea, but now I personally have a problem with some Western women (feminists) who view stay at home mothers as a low class and are looking down at them and who indeed feel angry at men because they seem to earn better $$$ and get better jobs. Maybe you were lucky not to meet them, but I did, and not on a rare occasion. Because of my major in college I had to visit numerous organizations and events as well as do plenty of interviews and I was very surprised with some statements and views which I heard. But, everyone can choose the way they want to live their life and if it makes them feel happy, it is their right.
I did meet plenty of U.S. women who have similar values to mine and the majority (again, not all) of my Russian friends, but 90% of these women came from conservative churches.
And you know in Russia we say that the husband is the head, but the wife is the neck and I personally don’t have a problem with that.
I get what your saying. Russian girls don’t want to be treated like an object. I consider american feminists to be more along the line of feminazi’s. They preach equality but really want supremecy
I agree with everything the author wrote to reguards to Russian women. Russian women view the man as the head of a house when they are married. If you are a stable man who will treat her like a princess,be faithful and give her respect as a important woman then you will win her heart. A man’s looks are not as important to a Russian woman as they are in “image is everything America” that we all know. Russian women love to buy expensive clothes,perfumes and makeup but they are not materialistic. They love receiving flowers for every holiday.They are not submissive like stereotypical asian females and they do not let people run over them(They take the middle).A Russian woman is no push-over and that is hot!!! A Russian woman has the charm and beauty of a 1950′s American housewife. She keeps up with the latest fashion,wears flirty skirts(short skirts in russia are normal) 3to 4 days each week,wears makeup when she goes out and she makes sure her lipstick is fresh and her hair is well-brushed. She can be confident, beautiful and feminine and she does not try to be “butch(AKA modern USA feminist woman reference)”. This positive and slightly cocky character makes many Russian women to come-off as important celebrities we all see on tv. Her beautiful genes,her classy clothes and her fresh makeup are a thing dreams are made of!!!A Russian woman told me,”Eighty percent of Russian females are beautiful!” I am lucky to date my own special Russian doll.
She lives to care about and care for her husband and children. She is generous,kind and caring but very tough and a bit stubborn.