International Dating, Mail Order Brides and Russian Women an Emerging Trend

In an Oct. 28 press release, A Mordinson Introduction, a Ukrainian-based personal matchmaking enterprise, answered some questions about international dating and mail order brides involving Ukrainian women. Mordinson was established in 1999 and is just one of literally hundreds of online international dating or mail order bride Internet sites. Mordinson's website says it is a family owned and operated Russian bride and Russian woman dating site and personalized matchmaking service.

Darya and Michael Mordinson, representing A Mordinson Introduction, appeared Oct. 18 as special guests on a Ukrainian television show, "International Marriages - Salvation or Damnation." The talk show focused on whether most Ukrainians approve of international dating and marriages, if cultural differences strengthened or weakened such marriages and what a relationship between a western man and a Ukrainian woman is like. During the show, the Mordinsons presented data supporting their position that international dating and mail order brides are a reality and generally successful.

During the show, television viewers were able to call in and express their opinions. Although cultural and language differences were major topics during the talk show discussion, 64 percent of those calling into the show were completely supportive of the idea of international dating and mail order brides. Nearly 30 percent of the callers said they didn't think international dating mattered as long as those involved were happy. The remaining 6 percent were against the idea of international dating and mail order brides.