1. No dating service can screen out all troublemakers. A good dating service can have various screening policies that can minimize the risks. For example, Loversplanet.com verifies every female profile with a phone interview. However, no measures can guarantee you do not come across a scam-artist.
2. A dating service gives an important advantage to the end user protecting their own privacy and keeping their personal and contact information confidential. At Loversplanet.com we do not disclose your contact information. You can do that yourself when you are comfortable with any specific person you meet. Don’t give someone your full name, home address or contact information unless you are comfortable with your date or have already met the lady in person.
3. “Well, we don’t specifically ask ‘Do you execute animals?’ on eHarmony”…. You cannot use an online dating service to check someone’s background. Loversplanet.com does not carry out background checks. No dating service can carry out extensive background checks of every member in the same way as night clubs and bars don’t check visitors’ background. Use common sense. “If someone asks you for money, that is obviously a really bad sign.”
4. Meeting a person online is not any different from meeting someone in the street or through a local classifieds ad. Dating online you have a privilege of getting to know your match before meeting in person. When you develop a relationship you will have to meet in person, preferably in a public place. But Russia is thousands of miles away! That’s right, dating Russian women is a challenge. It’s a different country, it’s far away and it’s a different culture. But that’s what you are looking for, right? You are looking for a different relationship that will not be anything like you have had before. Forget about the myth of “ordering a wife by mail”. You can’t have a Russian woman delivered to your home. You would have to visit. Not now, at some point in the future, when you are confident the person is that “special someone”. At that point it will be worth it and will make sense.
5. Meeting in person in your home country is more of a challenge. Firstly, it is very difficult for a single Russian woman to obtain a travel visa to any of the First World countries. And if she’s beautiful it makes things even worse. Secondly, there are all sorts of Russian Brides scams out there, including visa scams, marriage scams and travel scams. All revolve around fake brides communicating with foreign men to later ask them for money to get a visa or make travel arrangements. Do not be one of these men – do not take part in these scams. The only effective way to avoid Russian Dating scams is not to send money to anyone you meet online. Travel to Russia to meet your wife – it’s an important step in your life. Make all travel arrangements yourself through a local travel agent in the same way you make travel arrangements to other countries. Here are a few more incentives for you: The Top 10 Reasons to Visit Russia.

And last, but not least. Do remember a simple rule: if something sounds to good to be true it almost always is. Building a relationship that will hopefully grow into a successful long-lasting marriage is never easy no matter who you date: a Russian, a British or an American. It takes time, determination and effort. The more effort you put into it, the more rewarding the result. And Loversplanet.com has been known to deliver results. Your success, however, depends on you. Good luck!

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Most foreigners visit Russia either for business or tourism. In the past few years private visits have grown considerably from France, Italy, Spain, UK and Sweden. These visits include millions of men traveling to Russia to meet Russian brides or date beautiful Russian women. Many single men who travel to Russia on business end up looking for pretty Russian ladies. Their business partners take them out for lunch or show them the nightlife in Moscow or St Petersburg where women along with traditional Russian vodka are the two inherent elements of the Russian culture.

In the past, it was common to use the service of a Russian dating agency to arrange speed-dating style social events and meet a dozen of women who have prior applied to the agency to find a foreign husband. A man would travel to Russia and participate in several events to see if a relationship is feasible with any of these ladies. This type of matchmaking represents only a small fraction of Russian dating by foreigners. Only a small proportion of both men and women are willing to specifically advertise themselves for marriage through a marriage agency, allowing them to post their personal information in various catalogs and print media. Most people prefer to date naturally and develop a relationship gradually, on their own. Most singles are not comfortable with the concepts of letter translation and letter forwarding – the two services most traditional marriage agencies rely upon. They are willing to communicate directly with a future partner. At the same time, going to Russia unprepared may not deliver the expected results. That’s why modern online dating services such as Loversplanet.com facilitate the process of finding a Russian bride without arranging the actual meetings and allowing the relationship to develop more naturally.

Russian brides are often seen as an option for those who have failed to find a relationship in a more traditional way. Furthermore, the majority of people do not understand why an American man, for example, would be willing to find a Russian woman, thousands of miles away. Even worse, there are a lot of reasons not to date the so-called “mail-order-brides” including the distance factor, language barriers and the amount of Russian scam and fraud that has spread over in the past few decades. Some make jokes of mail order brides and compare Russian ladies to something that can be ordered in, like a pizza or a Chinese meal. Thinking along these lines some single men conclude that “Russian brides” is a myth. The media wants to follow the skepticism and never misses an opportunity to paint a negative image of Russia and Russian International Dating scene. Some time ago, there was a big news story all over the world about an American men killed on a Russian mail order bride trip to Moscow. What really happened was an explosion in a local theater in Moscow, a few people were killed due to this explosion – one of them was an American visiting a Russian bride. The media has created a powerful image arguing that it was the Russian mail order brides trip that killed the poor man. Why do they do that? Because people want to see Russian brides and Russian dating in negative light. Media has to follow the perceptions of the majority.

Another common myth is revolved around Russia’s poor economy and high level of crime. Can we say that Russian women see well-developed western countries as a way to escape and get a better living? Some argue that all Russian brides are money-driven and are after a green card. Coupled with the fact that most Russian girls are very beautiful and sexy, an even worse image is being portrayed of Russian girls internationally: they are selling themselves for money and other benefits which are not available to them in Russia. It is very easy to understand this argument because it has a common sense element.

This was true 10 years ago, not anymore. While Russia, in terms of per capita income, is still a developing nation, the standard of leaving in Russia is increasingly better comparing to neighboring countries such as Ukraine, Belarus or Moldova, or any third world country for that matter. Russia has major Oil and Gas reserves which have strengthened its economy considerably in the recent years. Moscow has become the most expensive city in the world, according to a recent standard of living survey published by CNN. Russia has changed! More people are getting jobs and good wages. More people have opportunities to make money. Russian brides have become more sophisticated: they started owning property, cars, and businesses. Some of them are top managers of major local companies, doctors and lawyers. Check out some personal ads of of modern Russian women on several major Russian dating sites. Russian brides can now afford to travel anywhere in the world. But they are still looking for a foreign husband, why?

First of all, there are considerably more women in Russia than men. They naturally have to look at other countries to find a partner. Second, men in Russia have been criticized by women to be less purposeful and self-sufficient than men abroad. Arguably, there are a lot of men who abuse alcohol and are unwilling to get a job. Before, they could justify that by the lack of jobs available, now they cannot adjust to the new way of things in Russia. And finally, most Russian women (and men) are indeed looking at more developed countries as their standard of living increases. They want to create families and live their life in a country with stable political and economical environment, where there is an infrastructure and protection for their wealth, where their kids can grow safe and get proper education and more opportunities. And there are more and more Russians who can afford that.

Without a doubt Russian brides are different from women you can meet locally. They are more traditional, more focused on family and keeping a strong relationship. But this is changing, especially in larger cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Women are becoming more independent, self-sufficient and more focused on their career and personal growth. They are still beautiful and extremely attractive. But most importantly, they are still suitable to create an international relationship that will work.

Here are top reasons why you should travel to Russia and meet a Russian bride:

1. Russian brides are still in the lead on the international dating arena: beautiful, sexy and family-focused.
2. Russian economy has been growing consistently and the standard of living is substantially better than in the past two decades. As the result, there are more places to go when you are in Russia, more top-notch restaurants, night clubs, and attractions.
3. Russian history is still the same: full of various outstanding events and people. You can actually visit the country where these people lived and learn what they did and why.
4. Russian culture and traditions are unique and you are unlikely to explore them elsewhere. Surely you have tried Russian vodka, but have you tried it in a Russian setting? Russian vodka was not made to merely get drunk quickly; it is part of the culture.
5. If you are not ready for marriage yet, you can visit Russia for one single most important reason: to meet and date single and beautiful Russian ladies! You do not have to make any special arrangements, just go out and explore the booming nightlife in Moscow or St Petersburg!
6. Russia is a very romantic country to find a relationship and get married. In fact, if you do your homework, you can do it all in one trip: meet a Russian bride, develop a relationship and get married!

Source: Loversplanet.com – Russian Dating Service offering free ads of beautiful Russian brides seeking romance and marriage online.

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Maybe I should write a check. I’m somewhat reluctant to do a VISA transaction online unless it is a company with which I am familiar.

A: Background

Millions of buyers worldwide make payments online. We buy books, electronics, Christmas presents, toys for our kids, music and DVDs, jewelry and even groceries (check Amazon.com) – all online, having them delivered right to our door.

Without a doubt, Internet, along with telephone and television, has become an important part of our lives. Most online shoppers use credit and debit cards to pay for their online purchases. However, other methods of payment are becoming increasingly popular including direct bank payments, online checks (e-checks) and pre-paid vouchers. With direct bank payments and e-checks you authorize merchants to debit your bank account electronically, without using a credit card company as an intermediary.

Problem

One of the main concerns with the growing market of online payments is the identity theft and numerous cases of online fraud. You have to be careful who you are sharing your financial information with. There have been cases where a bogus Cable TV employee would phone random households to “verify” their credit card information. This information was subsequently used to make illegitimate purchases. With internet it’s even easier for bogus merchants to steal your money – they have developed various strategies to convince you to provide all the details making you believe you are dealing with a reputable company. How can one make sure that the payment they are making is secure and their online shopping experience is safe? There are two possible solutions.

Solution 1

You can try to establish the legitimacy of the merchant company. You can see if the company has a “real” presence: an address and a telephone number. You can phone them and ask for more information. However, establishing credibility has a cost. Administration of the phone calls, a customer service person providing the information – all this increases the costs. If per unit price is fairly low, it may not be economically feasible for the merchant company to provide credibility-related administration. Moreover, you can never be 100% sure about any specific smaller company. If the company doesn’t have a well-established brand name like Wal-Mart or Amazon, uncertainty will always exist in terms of its legitimacy.

Solution 2

A solution that works best at present is provided by a few well-established, reputable online payments intermediaries, such as Paypal and Click&Buy. These companies have made substantial investments to create a trusted brand. Their clients are merchants, on one hand, and individual clients on the other. When a client wants to purchase something from the merchant, a payment is made to Paypal. Paypal then makes a payment on behalf of the client to the merchant.

While this sounds very simple, it has a number of key advantages:

1. You provide your financial information to Paypal and this information is not disclosed to any merchant you make payments to in the future.
2. You provide your financial information only once and then you can use your Paypal username and password to make multiple payments at multiple online locations.
3. Paypal, over the years, have developed extensive anti-fraud policies. They substantially reduce the probability of risk for both merchants and clients. For merchants, for example, they collect extensive information for fraudulent transactions which can then be evaluated to identify similar transactions in the future. For clients, Paypal actually do all the checking to make sure that the merchant is legitimate. They also rank merchants by assigning a special credibility score which reflects every merchant’s trustworthiness. A merchant, who accepts payments through Paypal, is verified by Paypal and has a verified address filed with Paypal. It is certainly a better bet than a company which you attempt to verify yourself.
4. You are in full control of the payments you make when you pay with Paypal. If you subscribe for a service, such as a dating service subscription, you can log on to your Paypal account to see the status of your subscription and the history of your payments. You have an option to cancel your subscription with Paypal as opposed to contacting various merchants. Once you cancel, you will not be charged again by the merchant because the merchant doesn’t have your finical information. And finally, if you have a billing problem and you are not able to resolve this with any specific merchant, you can phone Paypal and they will be willing help.
5. You are free to choose any payment method you wish to use without compromising the security of each transaction. If you wish to pay by credit card, you can use a credit card and you don’t have to worry about sending checks to be on the safe side. With Paypal you can fund your Paypal account with any major credit card, and in most countries you can make payments directly from your bank account. With Click & Buy you can use any major debit or credit card, direct banking, and in some countries you can make a charge to your phone bill. For example, in United Kingdom you can charge your subscription payment to your BT Phone Bill, in Switzerland, you can charge your payment to your Swisscom cell phone account. In Germany, you can purchase pre-paid cards and fund your Click & Buy account to make online payments.

How can I pay for Loverspalnet.com services and make sure my transaction is safe?

1. Visit Paypal & Click & Buy websites and see which company you are more comfortable with. Paypal is very big in US. Founded in 1998, Paypal is an eBay Company with 100 million account members worldwide. Paypal is available in 103 countries and regions around the world (more about Paypal). Click & Buy is more powerful in Western Europe, although their US presence is increasingly significant. Deutsche Telekom AG has a stake in Click & Buy parent company (more about ClickandBuy).
2. Open a client account directly with one of these companies. Follow all the steps and obtain your username and password for your payments account.
3. Add a payment method to your account with either Paypal or Click & Buy. You can add a credit card, use a check, or your bank account. Again, all information is provided directly to Paypal / Click Buy, on their website, using a highly secure connection.
4. Now you are ready to make payments online: eBay, Amazon, Loversplanet.com! All you have to do is find a relevant payment button and follow the link (on Loversplanet.com you can find this link by clicking “Get Subscription” after you sign in). You will then be redirected to Paypal or Click&Buy secure website to complete the payment. You would already have an account, so you will simply enter your username and password and click “Pay”. That’s it!

Online Payments: How it works

When you follow the payments link (e.g. “Subscribe with Paypal”) you are redirected to Paypal’s secure server where you can complete the transaction. You will submit your payment account username and password outside the merchant’s website, i.e. outside Loversplanet.com. When Paypal verifies the validity of your account and the availability of funds, they will debit your account with the amount of payment, you are requesting to make. They will credit merchant’s account with the corresponding amount and send the merchant an encrypted message directly, to inform that your payment is valid. Your financial information, such as your credit card number or bank account number, will not be disclosed. When Loversplanet.com server receives this message, which includes your Loversplanet.com ID, a subscription will be issued to you automatically. Paypal acts as a guarantor of your payment and the shield for your sensitive financial information.

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Modern Russian movies are more than just “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina.” (Dating hint: If you’re in Russia, and someone suggests watching “War and Peace,” beware that it’s nearly 7 hours long.) Some of the most popular new movies are horror flicks.
In the 1990s, movie production had all but ground to a stop in Russia, but lately production companies have been cranking out major hits, according to Business Week. As reported in this story, in 2004 “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King” pulled in $14 million in Russia, while “Night Watch”, a Russian vampire movie about electricians from Moscow, pulled in $16.3, and a historical drama, “Turkish Gambit” grossed $19.2 million.

So what kind of movies are popular in Russia? If you go by the IMDB, a major source for tracking movies and stars in the United States, the most popular movies are still those that came out prior to 1990. These early movies voted into the top five include (these titles are literal English translations): “Heart of a Dog“, about hypnosis and a mad scientist; “Ordinary Wonder”, about a magician and a princess; and “The Corporal and Others”, a wartime comedy. Interesting tidbit: the first two movies were TV movies. Other highly popular movies include Stalker, a – no surprise here! – horror flick about aliens.

If you’re in Russia and want to check out a movie in a theater, you’ll find that prices are about the same: $2-10 USD for a ticket depending on the time and day. Here’s a great site on cinemas in Moscow (and it has pictures of some of the most popular movie theaters). In addition to Russian language films, many theaters include popular but slightly older American films. For example, one of Moscow’s biggest theaters is now headlining “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Whether or not seeing that would impress a date with a Russian girl is up to your discretion!

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In fact, according to CNN and as you will see on that page, Moscow the most expensive city in the world based on housing, transportation, dining, and the overall cost of living. For some perspective, New York ranked number 10 on that list. That doesn’t mean that traveling there will break the bank. In that story, it says that an apartment runs $3K per month, coffee more than five bucks, and a paper more than three dollars! But, a burger and fries? On average, that typical American meal costs just $3.87.

Want to spend your money where it counts while in Russia? You can just skip coffee and head for the burger joint. Want to make jaws drop? There’s plenty of places you can drop hundreds of dollars on a meal or at a club.

Moscow has one of – if not THE – hottest scene in Russia. According to Frommer’s, the club scene “has been called the hottest, wildest, most expensive, and most offensive in Europe. It attracts top DJs from London and New York, top models, and plenty of uncontrolled substances.” You’ll need to dress up, and the city has a variety of options, including jazz and blues in addition to dance. This article also has a good hint: Want to check out the hottest clubs without paying lip service to a bouncer? Then try lunching at one. What a great way to impress women without dropping too much money. Find a good rundown on Moscow’s nightlife at eXile newspaper or The Moscow Times.

BudgetTravel has a great guide to affordable touring in Moscow. Check out this story for info on where to go for some reliable surf and turf. Follow that link for four solid suggestions for reputable hotels, which start at $56 per night. Try finding that in New York!

Want to learn about Moscow’s history, attractions, or hot spots? Then visit this page and be sure to check back in to this blog. We’ll have more to come on Moscow brides and weddings in Russia!

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If you are looking into a possibility of dating a Russian bride, you have to consider several important facts, before you announce your self a prospective groom for a Russian bride.

• Russian women have a reputation of being loving wives, good home keepers who believe in taking care of their family and children, who feel responsible for laying the foundation of a perfect home, an attribute of my kind of wife. Russian brides and Eastern European women in general, are well educated, good-looking, and modern and certainly have a lot of appeal. Most Russian women spend a lot of time looking after themselves and it certainly pays off.

• A lot of men can’t put themselves into the Russian Dating mindset. Some argue that most young Russian women are motivated by money and a better standard of living. They wish to find a more stable life in the west which would offer them stability, flexible lifestyle and security for their children. This may not necessarily be so, but if it is, what’s wrong with that? In exchange these women are prepared to give you their beauty, care and raise your children.

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