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Brother bringing home russian woman
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sjn2515
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 posted 4/12/2005 9:53:12 AM
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My brother is bringing a russian woman with twin 8 year old boys to the US. I would like some suggestions on how to make her feel welcome. They will be here sometime in June.
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Serega13
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posted 4/12/2005 2:33:09 PM
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Here's what you do:
1. Install a water foutain in your house, but make sure it only circulates vodka.
2. Buy 2 or 3 real live bears for pets.
3. Make sure to have an adequate supply of "valenki", can never have too few of those.
4. Take balalaika lessons.
5. In case KGB is watching you, it's good to always wear shades and drive in an unmarked car.
P.S. Do what would make anyone feel welcome...people are people everywhere. Maybe find out if there are any Russian-speaking people in your community or at work, etc and invite them over so she has someone to speak to in her own language.
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Àêàêèé
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posted 4/12/2005 3:10:12 PM
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That's right, do not discourage her to speak russian with her friends. Some husbands prohibit their wifes to speak russian, and that makes them really upset and get divorced sometimes.
You (your family) may also want to learn some russian, she'll feel really good about that. Order russian satelite TV, and she'll feel at home right away!
I'm not sure if you wanna to server vodka for breakfast, lunch and dinner. :-) There are some exceptions among russians:-) And the kids are not supposed to drink vodka, even though they are from russia:-)
"Valenku" are better to be of greater size, so they feet every family member.
"Ushanka" should not have too many holes. Try to preserve a newer unit.
"Telogreika" will also make a good asset to the "garderob".
A few nice fur coats would be a great addition to the items above:-)
Serega, the dude also must make sure that she's not from KGB herself.
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Sheriff
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posted 4/12/2005 5:38:21 PM
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Now, really, gentlemen, it was a serious question 
sjn2515, I hope you understood these were jokes.
Seriously, as Serega13 said, people are people everywhere. She will probably feel uncomfortable rightaway if you pay too much attention to her. I'd say make her feel welcome, and that'll do a lot of good.
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dan123
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posted 4/12/2005 7:41:55 PM
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Your brother is very brave - marrying a woman with 2 8 year old kids from any country is a task. By the way, we all assume, that he is bringing a wife or a bride, is that correct?
Let her feel like at home - send her to the kitchen to cook some food and wash the dishes. (joke)
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sjn2515
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posted 4/13/2005 8:29:55 AM
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Thanks, I appreciate the jokes and the advice.
[Message edited by sjn2515 on 4/13/2005 8:38:28 AM]
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Mitch
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posted 4/18/2005 8:16:20 PM
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Well. I hope your brother knows at least some Russian. He should learn. It is worth the effort.
If you live out in the country she will probably want to at least visit a reasonable size city from time to time.
If there isn't public transport around she will need to learn to drive and get her a car. Otherwise she'll go "stir crazy" at the house.
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natashka86
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posted 8/18/2005 11:28:48 AM
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whenever I hear about someone bringing home a Russian wife, i think of a mail-order bride? Grr. I hope it's not that. Good luck to you anyway. My sister married an American and they're doing fine. Just make sure your sister-in-law learns English so that she'll integrate into the community.
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mashafromrussia
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posted 10/28/2005 2:11:25 PM
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i think,you have met her yet.and what do you now think about her and about russian girls?what did you do to make her feel good?
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Newgroove
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posted 10/29/2005 3:45:16 PM
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i think you should be nice with her and if you are really glad to see her just show it!
masha, hello!=))))))))))))
[Message edited by Newgroove on 10/29/2005 3:45:35 PM]
[Message edited by Newgroove on 10/29/2005 3:46:07 PM]
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Highhill
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posted 11/4/2005 6:36:45 PM
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If it is her first arrival to U.S she probably will experience a cultural chock. Most people love it here or hate it and bitch all the way through. I don't know were you live, there is big russian community in Brooklyn NY, were everybody speak russian and a lot of russian food stores. You cal also install a russian TV channel.
Your brother is a brave men, goog luck!
[Message edited by Highhill on 11/4/2005 6:38:06 PM]
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T_S_O_L
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posted 11/13/2005 8:02:03 PM
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Bless any man who can accept a woman and her children regardless of cultural or social differences. Just be yourselves I think that is always the best policy in life. Wishing you, your family and your future inlaws all the best.
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