How to Help Your Russian Bride Adjust to Living Abroad?
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Living abroad is hard enough as it is, not to mention various administration issues your Russian bride has to deal with and culture shock she may experience, especially if there is a language barrier. In this way, when a Russian woman treads on unfamiliar ground, she tends to stick to what is familiar. After all, becoming a part of another culture is a real challenge for both of you. However, if you are prepared, the adjustment period won`t be painful. On the contrary, it will become one of the most interesting adventures in your lives. So let us give you some proven tips on how to help your Russian bride adjust to living abroad!
Be patient. This is probably the most important advice. You are the only person who can understand your bride`s problems with adjusting to the new pace of life, her hesitation to try the new food, ambivalence towards new social customs, etc. So live prejudices behind, keep an open mind, and acquaint your Russian bride with the new culture step by step.
Provide your bride with all necessary information beforehand. Give her time to read books about your culture, relevant to your region newspapers and magazines, some guidebooks, etc. If there is a language barrier, find a tutor for her to make the adjustment period easier.
Make sure your Russian bride is in touch with her family and friends at home. In addition to emails and phone calls, she can make a blog to share photos, videos, and posts about her life abroad. This will help her adapt psychologically.
Help your bride explore the surroundings. Take long walks around the neighborhood and show her local grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, banks, the post office, etc. Visit popular activities and cultural sites as well.
Do not let the language barrier discourage you. Be ready that your Russian bride will experience cultural shock. Help her learn the language as best as possible and pay her attention to some manners or body language that can help her fit in easily.
Arrange a family weekend. Your Russian bride will probably want to know your family. After all, it is the best possibility for her to have an easy "in" into your family culture norms, customs, rules, and traditions.
Think of a hobby or some leisure activities that will be interesting for both of you. It is an excellent way to develop new skills and have new experiences.
Involve your Russian bride in local activities. For instance, find some interesting classes related to your culture. This will teach her new things and give cultural experience she needs.
In addition to these steps, you can try to get closer with your bride emotionally; give your bride a journal so that she could write down her thoughts. This will help her remember some pleasant impressions and transformations occurring during the adjustment period. The beginning of her life abroad may become even more enjoyable if you join a club, group, or a sports league to build a network of new friends. This will show your Russian bride that there are lots of friendly people around ready to help her adjusting to living abroad.
Be patient. This is probably the most important advice. You are the only person who can understand your bride`s problems with adjusting to the new pace of life, her hesitation to try the new food, ambivalence towards new social customs, etc. So live prejudices behind, keep an open mind, and acquaint your Russian bride with the new culture step by step.
Provide your bride with all necessary information beforehand. Give her time to read books about your culture, relevant to your region newspapers and magazines, some guidebooks, etc. If there is a language barrier, find a tutor for her to make the adjustment period easier.
Make sure your Russian bride is in touch with her family and friends at home. In addition to emails and phone calls, she can make a blog to share photos, videos, and posts about her life abroad. This will help her adapt psychologically.
Help your bride explore the surroundings. Take long walks around the neighborhood and show her local grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, banks, the post office, etc. Visit popular activities and cultural sites as well.
Do not let the language barrier discourage you. Be ready that your Russian bride will experience cultural shock. Help her learn the language as best as possible and pay her attention to some manners or body language that can help her fit in easily.
Arrange a family weekend. Your Russian bride will probably want to know your family. After all, it is the best possibility for her to have an easy "in" into your family culture norms, customs, rules, and traditions.
Think of a hobby or some leisure activities that will be interesting for both of you. It is an excellent way to develop new skills and have new experiences.
Involve your Russian bride in local activities. For instance, find some interesting classes related to your culture. This will teach her new things and give cultural experience she needs.
In addition to these steps, you can try to get closer with your bride emotionally; give your bride a journal so that she could write down her thoughts. This will help her remember some pleasant impressions and transformations occurring during the adjustment period. The beginning of her life abroad may become even more enjoyable if you join a club, group, or a sports league to build a network of new friends. This will show your Russian bride that there are lots of friendly people around ready to help her adjusting to living abroad.