“If you want to be successful in dating Russian women, start with your photos,’ this is the message from Elena Petrova, a relationship coach teaching western men how to court ladies from the largest country in the world, which covers 1/6 of the Earth’s land surface.

“Bad photos will give you bad results”

Photos are the starting point of your ad on a dating site, according to Elena Petrova, who is writing about relationships and romances with women from Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet Union since 1999.

“Unless you have good quality photos, women are not going to even check your ad,” resumes Petrova.

“If a woman receives a message from you, the first thing she notices is your profile photo. If she doesn’t like it, then she is simply clicking ‘Reject’ button in an instant.”

We all have too little time on our hands, thus any analysis of the initial attraction happens within less than a second, according to the dating coach, specializing in international relationships.

“It’s like hitting the ‘Like’ button,” Petrova explains.

“If the woman dislikes the first photo she sees of you, then she is not moving any further to see what else you have to offer.”

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What’s in a photo?

Knowing how important this first instant initial impression, the best thing you can do to improve your results on a dating site for Russian women seeking partners abroad is to present yourself in a way that attracts women and gives them the impression of trust.

“Look how real estate agents present themselves,” Petrova points out.

“They look like someone who has his act together, professional and trustworthy. This is why they wear suits and formal shirts, rather than the clothes they wear daily off duty.”

“I have met a local real estate agent in a shopping centre and I couldn’t recall who he was, when he greeted me. Such a huge difference when a person isn’t dressed in a suit,” Elena laughs, remembering how a change of clothes can completely revamp the first impression about a person.

The same is applicable to dating and it’s even more important on international sites for singles, where people are seeking love and romance. Looking well makes you appear more attractive, the dating coach emphasizes. The same tips are usually given by matchmakers who work locally. Start with the looks — and you don’t need to go on an expensive makeover sessions with professional stylists, all the things you need are probably already in your closet.

“If you want to make it easy on yourself in the process of dating Russian women, then simply post a picture in suit and white shirt, where you smile happily. Maybe you have one from the last wedding you attended, this would be just perfect.”

“Even if you do not own a suit, you can simply go to a department store and try one on. While you are at that, take a picture or ask the shop assistant to do it. You don’t need to buy the suit, if this is out of your budget for now. Just get the right photo.”

“You will be amazed what a world of difference it will make.”

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