Slavic brides

Top 6 countries for meeting Eastern European women are here, as well as a lot of useful information about Slavic mail order brides!

The popularity of Slavic mail order brides can be called undeniable based on several factors. 

The first one is their personality traits—thousands of these women can make perfect wives and mothers, but we're going to talk about it a bit later. The second one is the historical context—after the collapse of the Soviet Union, tens of thousands of Eastern European mail order brides got married to Western men and moved to the US, the UK, Canada, and other countries. So although the history of mail brides is very rich, the modern history of this phenomenon begins with tens of thousands of Slavic women from Ukraine, Poland, Russia, and other countries who decided to find a husband abroad in the 1990s.

What you should know before ordering a Slavic bride?

First of all, you should understand that it is not about “ordering”, but about regular and not-that-ordinary dating. And if you’re 100% realize that it can be quite long, though with the help of dating sites, check out the 4 important facts before you join the Slavic dating world. 

• First of all, you’ll have to pay. It’s not about buying a wife, it’s about paying for a dating site, for a trip to her country, for the wedding, etc. It’s probably going to be more expensive than marrying a girl from your country, you need to understand it.
• You will have to meet her in person at least once—you won’t be able to apply for a visa if you’ve never met your bride. So, unfortunately, it’s impossible to get a Slavic wife online, without any real dates. However, it’s definitely possible to save a lot of money on your trip.
• They are not as submissive as some men think. There’s a very popular stereotype about shy and submissive Slavic women, but it’s definitely not true. Some stereotypes are at least partially true, but not this one—they can be calm or emotional, shy or passionate, sad or fun, but they are certainly not submissive. 
• There will probably be some scammers on the dating site. No matter how good a MOB site is, no matter how strict the verification system is, there will still be some fake profiles, bots, and even scammers. You need to understand it and prepare for this in advance—at least learn some basic rules like “always google their photos” and “never send them money”. Choosing a trusted MOB site with a good reputation is another thing you can do to minimize the risks.

Another important thing to understand is that "Slavic" is not actually a single country—Slavic women live in Eastern, Southern, and even Central European states, and there are thousands of mail order brides in each of those countries. So, let's narrow the list down first.

Where do most Slavic mail order brides come from?

There are actually 13 Slavic countries—it's not only about Ukraine or Poland, countries like North Macedonia and Montenegro are Slavic, too. Here, we’re going to talk about the most popular ones.

1. Ukraine

When one hears “Slavic wives”, Ukraine is the first country that comes to mind. Ukrainian women are the most popular brides in the region, and there’s a good reason for that!

Two main reasons, actually. 

First, they make great wives. If you want your wife to stand by your side and support you no matter what, a Ukrainian wife is the right choice for you. They admire their husbands, they are loyal, and they know how to make a man happy. 

Second, Ukrainian women can be more traditional than Western ladies. This doesn't mean they all want to stay at home and raise 5 children, of course—they are hard-working and educated, so they don't think that a woman shouldn't work. However, the work-family balance for them is shifted towards the family, and making the family happy is their top priority.

2. Poland

A Slavic bride from Poland is a great choice, too. Like all the Slavs, these women are both family-centered and modern, but Polish women are probably not as traditional as, say, Ukrainian ladies. Polish ladies have something in common with Germans: they are reliable and serious, and they might look slightly reserved on the first dates. But once you know each other better, they can become incredibly warm and friendly.

3. Czech

Czech women, like Polish ladies, are more influenced by Central European traditions and cultures than Ukrainian or Russian brides. In simple terms, this means they are more "Westernized", more focused on building a career, and more independent in general than East Slavs. But at the same time, they make excellent mothers, they are good cooks, they are loyal to their partners, and they are very caring in a relationship. And they have a great sense of humor, by the way, which, together with the fact they are very smart, makes them very interesting people to talk to. 

4. Russia

Russian brides are incredibly popular as women to marry among foreighers, too. They are very beautiful (it's both about their natural beauty and about how they take care of themselves), they are well-educated, and their views on family roles are very simple: she's a woman and you're a man. This means that your Russian wife will always do her best to make you happy, she'll always support you and she'll be faithful to you. You, on the other hand, have to provide, protect, and treat her with respect—which is not that difficult taking into account how good these women actually are.

5. Belarus

Getting a Slavic mail order bride from Belarus is a great idea. Supportive and faithful, family-centered and very respectful, they make perfect wives, especially if you prefer calm women (in this case, South Slavs are probably not for you). They are religious and they are often called more modest than Russian women, but it's probably a rough generalization.

6. Bulgaria

Bulgaria isn't the most popular country in this regard, but local women are just great. We are not talking about their appearance (which is worth mentioning, by the way), it's about their personality traits—these ladies are incredibly warm and very approachable. If you worry about awkward silence or language barriers on the first date, Bulgarian women are exactly what you need: they are talkative, they are very fun, and they are very friendly, which makes dating them much easier than, say, Polish women. Of course, they are also pretty traditional and family is the top priority for them. 

What it's like to be married to a Slavic bride

As we’ve just mentioned, there are 13 Slavic countries. Obviously, the ladies from Montenegro are different from Russian women, and ladies from Ukraine are not too similar to the girls from Bulgaria. Some of them are more emotional, some are more reserved, some are more family-oriented, etc (not to mention the differences in their appearance).

But even with so many differences, it’s possible to find some common things.

• They all are beautiful. They can have blonde hair (Poland, Belarus) or black hair (Bulgaria, Ukraine), they can be extremely particular about their appearance or more "Western" and casual about it, but they are still gorgeous. 
• They are family-centered and loyal. This is probably the main reason why everyone is so crazy about them—Slavic brides have those traditional views on a romantic relationship where the woman's role is to support and respect her husband, to make him happy, to raise children, and to create comfort in the house. Loyalty is also very important for them and it’s actually one of the main pillars of a happy relationship in their culture.
• At the same time, they are hard-working, intelligent, and well-educated. Today’s Slavic girls are still pretty traditional, but they know how to find balance between family life and career/education.
• They can be pretty reserved. This can be applied to Russians, Polish, and (to a lesser extent) Belarusians. This is especially true if you approach them on the streets, but if you meet your Russian bride after months of chatting, this shouldn’t be a problem.
• They can be very passionate. This is especially true when we’re talking about Southern Slavs—some even say that women from Bulgaria and Montenegro are similar to Latinas in this regard!
• They are fun and interesting to talk to. It’s about their optimistic and friendly approach, as well as about their intelligence—they know how to have fun and they know how to talk about serious things. 

It's all generalization, of course—but it's as close to the truth as possible. Yes, not all Slavic women are like this, and you'll be able to find thousands of women who are not traditional, who are closer to Western ladies regarding their values, who are not marriage-minded at all, etc. But generally, the chances of finding a family-centered, loyal, and intelligent bride in Slavic countries are very high.

Jeanine Tegano Collins

A wedding expert and the founder of The Bride Scoop. I'm passionate about helping potential brides and grooms navigate the world of international weddings and cross-cultural relationships. With years of experience in the industry, I've become a trusted authority on all things wedding-related, from planning and budgeting to cultural traditions and etiquette.
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