Wedded Strangers: The Challenges of Russian-American Marriage... - 9780781808323

Wedded Strangers: The Challenges of Russian-American MarriagesAuthor(s): Lynn Visson\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S., United States\nImprint: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.\nISBN-13: 9780781808323, 978-0781808323\nSynopsis\nRussian-American marriages reflect many of the same issues and problems of other inter-cultural marriages, but at the same time face some unique challenges. Since the publication of the first edition of Wedded Strangers in 1998, the number of these mixed couples has soared. Improved relations between the countries have brought hundreds of Russians to the [url] while Americans continue to travel to Russia for business, study and tourism. Dozens of dating and marriage agencies in the two countries are busy matching Russians with Americans. The Internet, chat rooms, e-mail, and list servers for Russian-American couples and for people seeking spouses have revolutionized romance. Further, the end of the Soviet Union has eased travel restrictions, .