This may be a shot-in-the-dark.....but I am trying to find "old web pages" relating to Commodore Steve agency. Actually I don't remember the "official" title of the agency. "Steve" was around in the mid 90's.....to about 2003 when he sold his agency. He had offices in: Stavropol, Krasnodar, Samara, Moscow.....and a few other cities in Russia. He referred to himself as......"Commodore Steve". Why the interest in locating these "old" web pages ?.............."fun & entertainment".
In late 1997 when I became aware of FSU/W phenomenon........I first came across the website "A Pretty Women". Then came "European Connections". I ordered a "free" sample video from EC.......which had brief interviews with about 50 RW's......aged 18-40+. I never "paid" for (VHS) tapes......eventually they seemed to send them automatically. I was planning a month-long trip to Australia at the time.....in 1999. I was not interested in finding a Russian wife. These services (that I came across accidentally).....seemed to bombard you......once you, even marginally, responded to them. I eventually decided after visiting Australia.......Russia would be next. I was now reading posts on the old RWG (Russian Women Guide).....not to find a wife.....but in planning for my next trip......to Russia.
I met a guy on the forum who only lived 50 miles from me....in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I lived in Marquette.....he lived in Escanaba. He had joined a RW dating/marriage agency called "LifeTime Partners" in California & Tver, Russia. He was to be making his third trip to see someone he had been dating.....in Tver. At this time.......there were dozens of dating/marriage agencies in Russia. On the old RWG......3 were universally acknowledged.....as being on the up-and-up (yes there were others)........they were LifeTime Partners in Tver, Russia (and California, USA).........MAKSIM Agency in Yoshkar Ola, Russia (Max was a really genuinely great guy...with a very good agency)........and Comodore Steve's Agency.......an American....living mainly in Stavropol, Russia. These were the big three.....only LifeTime Partners still exist.
Why the fascination with Commodore Steve ? Every Friday night Chuck (from Escanaba) and I would meet for dinner. One week at my place.....one week at his place.
Chuck make a killer lasagna. I would bring about a half-dozen pieces of garlic bread from a local Italian restaurant called "Villa Capris". Their food was average....for Italian......but their garlic bread was chewy, heavy..........fantastic!!! The best I have ever had. If it were my turn......I would cook spaghetti, chicken cordon bleu....or several other specials. I am a good cook......but Chuck's lasagna........was my favorite.
The highlight of our night was Chuck's LTP videos of "new" RW........and the visiting Commodore Steve's website. It was better than going to the bars.......believe me.
Although I was never "initially" looking for an RW partner......it became a part of my next vacation....in Russia. I wish I had the old VHS tapes from LTP & European Connections......they are a part of history. Commodore Steve had a (primordial) blog of sorts. An open discussion with his "customers/clients". Steve was always protective of his RW clients.....but in discussions with male clients....it was always "real". Reading the posts from (male) clients.....and sometimes the RW themselves......was just great entertainment........a great Friday nite out. It made looking for an RW serious work......respectful........but also "fun". Most of this adventure......was mostly.....................fun. My only real criticism of RWD is.......lots of talk.......about subjects "other"than........finding a partner. RWG was much more "focussed".....in this respect.......than RWD. Commodore Steve......added the "fun"........and entertainment......of this process.
I am hoping for "historical value".......and "entertainment value".......that one of you computer geeks.......with skills more advanced than mine.....can resurrect some of these old web pages.
1) Commodore Steve
2) Dating/marriage agency (Russian...but Steve may have had an office in Kiev....but not sure.
3) At least 10995 to 2003 (in existence)
4) City offices in (Russia): Stavropol, krasnodar, Samara, Moscow (these are for sure.....but I believe he had offices in a few other (Russian) cities......and possibly Kiev, Ukraine
Thanks for your help.
Capt B
