Once a man has found the object of his desire online, he must play by the rules of traditional dating customs. While courting a Russian woman, a man must put her first in flirtation and concern. Romance is more than expensive gifts and romantic dinners; it is also thinking of the needs of a partner. Anticipating needs and desires indicates to a woman that she is her man’s main concern. From across the world, this can be enacted through phone calls, Skype chats, and emails, showing that you are there to serve as her emotional support. 

Gifts are also important, but sending packages through the mail can get sticky with the Russian postal service; import duties are imposed upon the recipient and customs might tamper with the packaging and even remove articles. A man would do better to save his sweetheart from paying for his thoughtfulness by instead sending her flowers through reputable international florists. Roses are traditional in Russia as throughout the rest of the world for representing love and admiration, and might be complimented by other kinds of flowers like lilies which suggest purity of intention for a pure woman. However, a man must specify to his florist that he wants to send only an odd number of flowers. This is because bouquets with even numbers of roses or lilies are reserved for funerals and memorials. Additionally, if a man sends a gift to his Russian Rose, it would serve him to send small tokens to her mother and sisters as well. This is one way to impress the family in a culture where family values are prized. 

 When an online courtship becomes serious, it might be time to go through the lengthy Visa application in order to pay a visit. Many of the Russian women online are seeking a way to improve their social statuses due to the Russian economy. Bringing gifts in your luggage is one way to prove that you will be able to provide for your Russian princess. Understanding the local culture is important, too. Prepare yourself for a loud intellectual sparring match over shots of vodka in order to prove yourself worthy to men of the family. Once you have proved yourself to mother, father, and extended family, you can then abscond with your Russian princess to fulfill the rest of your fairytale romance.