Just two cents regarding the discussion on the language with Ukraine/FSU woman. I would rate cultural awareness above russian language skill's.
This will help also a lot abroad, wherever there are girls from that background.
@The Ligurian,
What's wrong with russkoe pop music?? I love it! А мне пора домой, Как сладок был голос твой !! )))
For those who are like me, Русское радио is cool, new and old hits. Below the link to the Ukranian branch.
http://www.rusradio.ua/player/
This will help also a lot abroad, wherever there are girls from that background.
@The Ligurian,
What's wrong with russkoe pop music?? I love it! А мне пора домой, Как сладок был голос твой !! )))
For those who are like me, Русское радио is cool, new and old hits. Below the link to the Ukranian branch.
http://www.rusradio.ua/player/