Sveta and I met on this website in October, 2010. We began e-mailing with the use of an online translator. We then both began to study each other’s language. We met in Kiev in May, this year. We found ourselves both fluent in "Russlish"...probably because we are so very much alike. Communication was easy in spite of the language barrier. We are now engaged and waiting for her visa. My advice to you guys: Russian definitely helps, even if she speaks English, and keep trying. Sveta and I are both thankful to God and wanted to express our sincere thanks to Elena's Models for helping to bring two true soul-mates together...Thank you! Fred (TX, USA) and Sveta (Ukraine)