More Than Just A Pretty Face: The Women Of Chelyabinsk, Russia

For some time now, the romantic life in Chelyabinsk has been complicated by the fact that the city is well known as the hotbed of opposites attracting married couples. The Slavic post-Soviet equivalent to the Hamptons, Chelyabinsk holds great promise for singles — but only if they have a few things in common.

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“Perhaps the dating scene would be better in Chelyabinsk if people had a slightly similar profession,” Yelena says. “And although there are a lot of single men and women, they’re never seen together — at least in my experience.” And the dating pool is extremely shallow.

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“In some respects, the reputation Chelyabinsk has is even worse than in Moscow,” says Igor, a local who has known his city for 22 years. “At first, I never really dated because I was focused on my job and my family. But after I had a child, I decided to try to get my life back in order. Today, in my free time, I have lots of friends, many hobbies, a car, and a computer. All I lack is a girlfriend.”

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Although many prefer to lead staid lives in solitude, some Chelyabinsk women are frustrated by the dating scene. Their options for dates are limited to their own social circle of single moms and childless couples. While the city has tens of thousands of women between the ages of 15 and 30, few stay single. Igor offers some practical advice: “Chelyabinsk women must be ready to take the first step,” he says. “Dating is not only about the physical. It’s a mindset. You need to be with someone you feel comfortable with, with whom you have a common outlook.”

Young Russian brides are particularly interested in housewives, baristas, doctors, lawyers, and factory workers. The women who frequent a local cafe in downtown Chelyabinsk are mixed, and they have a lot in common: Many have studied in the city, are married with children, and are looking for a “submissive partner.” These pretty Slavic women for marriage “have lots of anger because their husbands don’t do the housework, never cook dinner for them, and don’t help them with the kids,”