Long-distance relationship means your writing has to convey volumes. And while emails are a great way for keeping each other up to date on the current events, a hand written letter will be much more meaningful in expressing your feelings. When you take the time to write a personal letter by hand, you can show your Russian lady how much she means to you, and she, in turn, can feel special and re-read your sweet nothings any time she misses you or wants to feel close to you.
Finding a common language
Your letter will have a special touch if you use Russian as a part of it - a greeting and an ending will be great. This will show her that you are not only thinking about her, but also trying to learn her language. If you can find a translator to help you manage more of a letter in her native tongue, even better. Or you can always have a translation done by the dating service, and forward two letters to your sweetheart - an English and a Russian copy. What better tool for learning the language than a letter from the man she loves?
If you have a talent for poetry, write a poem for her - it will be a truly romantic thing to make your Russian bride feel like a queen. If you do not think you can pull this one off - dedicate to your sweetheart a favorite poem of yours, this gesture will be considered no less romantic.
Things to talk about
Do not forget that a point of writing a letter is to make it special. It is a perfect occasion to talk about your feelings and mention romantic things that you do not normally write in regular emails. Make a point of mentioning things that attract you to her, dreams for your future, hopes for next meeting, etc.
Of course, you will also want to mention some things about yourself - perhaps some things about your life she doesn't know yet, things you enjoy, or some qualities she might not have yet discovered about you. And, naturally, the best way to show her your interest is to ask her questions about her life. Feel free to ask her about her family, her dreams, and her past - anything that will make it easy for her to share with you who she really is. The more information you find out about each other, the easier it will be to establish a common connection and prompt further communication.
Better to see once…
When you are mailing a letter to your sweetheart, a great idea is to include some pictures with it. Since most Russian women are generally looking for a man to create a family with, your lady will appreciate seeing some of your family photos, pictures of your friends, and things that are meaningful to you. This will be a great way to show her what you are like in real life and support things you have to say about yourself. You can include photos of places where you live, work, or simply like to spend your time - it will help your Russian lady feel like she is a part of your life, and make you a part of hers by keeping photos close.
An even better idea is to include a video with your letter - it can contain sights of your home, office, some friends, or things that are routine in your life. It will be even more touching to tell her on tape all the things you would want to include in a letter. One word of caution: make sure that you make your recording in a format your Russian lady can play in her VCR or DVD player.
If you stick with a regular letter, do not despair if you think you are not good in writing letters. Your writing does not have to be a Pulitzer prize novel - it only has to contain your thoughts. Be sincere and share what is on your mind - your Russian bride will appreciate getting to know the real you; after all, that is what you want your woman to love you for.