As a result of the huge losses of men in WWII and the more of less continual wars that have gone on, there exists a shortage of RM in general. Because of this, there was an emphasis in the Soviet culture for RW to place RM in a special place in their hearts. The responsibilities placed on the RM’s shoulders are huge. As a matter of association, many RW hold a special place for all men in general. This is a most fortunate aspect of culture differences. IMO, RW are wired to have a predisposition to adore men. One can even see it in very young Russian girls. Any man that will take the time to speak to them are like deers caught in the headlights.
One kind of adoration is at the initial meeting or beginning of a WM/RW face-to-face relationship. They (RW) can have this awe and wonderment that a WM (and all that represents) has flown perhaps halfway around the world to find her. They are wondrous of this fate that they should be so fortunate and thus are in a subtle form of shock. They may cling to the WM like they should never part. They may throw Russian caution to the wind and bare their soul. They may be vulnerable to that fortunate WM. If the WM responses in kind, a great kindling will ensue. This is an adoration that comes from the heart. It is sweet and innocence. It is precious.
Then there is an adoration of the mind. This is when some of the infatuation fades and is replaced with respect for the WM. RW are often hurt by relationships with RM. Some RW have learned to expect this from any man. As such they are waiting for the other shoe to drop with their marriage to a WM. In this respect, the association of RM’s not so glorious attributes is not so good for men in general. To their surprise, WM are responsible husbands and fathers to their (RW’s) children. It takes some time for them to realize that this can be true and that there is not other shoe waiting to have them become disillusioned with the WM. When this happens, the RW develops an adoration of respect toward the WM. They will then rely on the decisions and views of the WM both in heart and soul. No, I’m not saying that they will accept everything lying down. They as RW will not argue near as much and with less protest. Getting the adoration of the mind is no small feat. However, when one attains it, one has captured her in heart and soul… a true soul mate unlike any other.