Are you a big fan of Victoria's Secret models? If so, be sure to check out the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion show airing December 1st on CBS.
While there were no Russian Angels this year (Angels are Victoria's Secret top models), plenty of Russian women have modeled for the popular lingerie store in the past. Scroll down to see sizzling pics of hot Russian models.
Tattoos! Who hasn't seen the ink proudly displayed by American celebrities like Angelina Jolie or Megan Fox? But did you know that Russian (and Ukrainian) stars sport tattoos as well? Here are 8 Russian and Ukrainian women and their sexy body art.
Russian tennis sensation Anna Kournikova has a large star design tattooed on her lower back, and she isn’t afraid to show it off. Rumors have circulated that Anna also has a tattoo on her stomach, but she claims these stories are false.
Anastasia Davydova is a competitive synchronized swimmer with a trail of colorful butterflies inked across her back. Anastasia and her swim partner took home the gold at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. Anastasia was also part of the Russian gold medal team those same years.
Yulia Volkova, half of the appropriately named Russian music duo t.A.T.u, sports a number of different tattoos. According to her Facebook fan page, the tattoo on Yulia's back is an Arabic inscription that means deep love, while the tattoos on her shoulder blade mean love and peace.
Russian tennis player Svetlana Kuznetsova has a tiger tattoo on her lower abdomen. In a recent interview, Svetlana said she got the tattoo because she loves tigers and she is often motivated to fight like a tiger on the tennis courts.
Sisters and Ukrainian tennis players Alona and Kateryna Bondarenko have identical wing tattoos between their shoulder blades. Kateryna sports the letter A beneath the wings, while Alona has entwined hearts and the letter K. The tattoos are in honor of each other.
It's not just celebrities who are into body ink, these ordinary Russian women also love tattoos!
Many people want to know why Russian women are interested in foreign men. These individuals might ask: “Why can’t the ladies find a partner in their own country?” or “Don’t they just want a green card?” While each lady is unique, there are a few common reasons why Russian women might choose to pursue Western men. So what are they?
The Russian dating industry is plagued with negative and inaccurate stereotypes. Unfortunately, these persistent myths give international dating sites a bad name and prohibit many men from trying such services. Below you’ll find four of the most common stereotypes about Russian dating and why these myths are just not true.
The Women are Poor and Miserable
Perhaps the most common stereotype about Russian women is that they are helpless, poverty-stricken women who are desperate to leave their miserable home country. While situations vary from woman to woman, this scenario is very rare. Russia has come a long way since the collapse of the Soviet Union, and many Russian women enjoy rewarding careers and fulfilling relationships with family and friends. Would several of the ladies like to live abroad? Yes. Many Western women want to live abroad as well. Are Russian women desperate to escape Russia and move overseas? It’s not likely. Believe it or not, the majority of the women on Russian dating sites are not helpless victims who longed to be saved.
The Women Only Want a Green Card
Many people believe that women on international dating sites are only after one thing: a green card. While there are certainly ladies out there who want immigration rights, the majority of Russian women need a more compelling reason to uproot their lives for an unknown future across the ocean. Why? It’s difficult! When a lady moves abroad, she leaves behind her friends and family, her memories and history, her language and culture. A green card alone is simply not worth this difficult move. Would you give up everyone and everything you knew just to reside in another country?
The Women are Gold-Diggers
Those who are unfamiliar with Russian dating services often assume that the women are only interested in Western men for their money. This myth goes hand-in-hand with the idea that all Russian women are poor and miserable, and both assumptions are simply not true. While Russian ladies may have less than their Western counterparts, the women are not dissatisfied with their lots and they often don’t see the need for Western luxuries at all. Love is far more important to a Russian lady.
The Women Can be Purchased/The Women are Prostitutes
Many people still believe that men can purchase women from foreign countries for a flat fee. While this may have been the case in the pioneer days of international matchmaking, it is certainly not the case today. The majority of ladies on Russian dating sites are not for sale and most will not submit to a gentleman’s will just because he has paid to speak with her. The membership fees clients pay help facilitate communication between Russian women and Western men (something both parties might never enjoy without international dating services). That’s it! If a man expects to “buy” a lady he is in for a rude awakening.
Columbia Pictures has released a trailer for Angelina Jolie’s latest flick, Salt, but unless you speak Russian you won’t understand much of the dialogue. Then again, does it really matter? Angelina Jolie looks just as hot speaking Russian (sort of) as she does speaking English.
In Salt, Angelina Jolie stars as a CIA officer who is accused of being a Russian sleeper spy. The hot agent must use all of her training to protect her family and escape persecution, a plot that has led many people to compare the film to the popular Bourne movies. Intrigued? You can catch the flick in theaters on July 23, 2010.
Enjoy the trailer below.
Every country is plagued by inaccurate stereotypes. Outsiders view Americans as gun-toting hamburger lovers, the English as fish and chip eating polo players, and Canadians as passionate hockey fans with a penchant for maple syrup. So what do you picture when you imagine Russia? Vodka? Matryoshka dolls? Bears wandering down snow-covered streets? Russia is no stranger to misconceptions and chances are you have been guilty of associating Russians with one of the stereotypes listed below. Don't fall for them!
