We have corresponded for about 6 weeks before we met at a neutral site in Kiev (Ukraine). We talked via Skype twice daily until we met again in Katya's hometown of Maykop, Russia, where I formally asked her to marry me, and met with her family. We continued to correspond twice daily on Skype and wrote each other over 300 emails! By the time we were together we were very much in love and knew each other very well. It took about 6 months for Katya's visa to be approved and we were married on 11-11-2011. My advice is be patient, know yourself and what you are looking for and you will find your second half and the love of your life! We know we are not perfect people but we are perfect for each other. Thank you Elenas Models! James (USA) and Katya (Russia)