About Katya Expertise I am Russian, I was a child when I emigrated, and felt like I had lost my roots for a while. So when the time came, I studied a bit about my own culture, and sort of reclaimed my heritage. I hope I know a fair bit about Russia, not only from being Russia and speaking Russian etc. but also through my own journey of finding out more about Russian culture.
Experience I am Russian and have studied a bit about Russian culture, as well as doing a intercultural communication course at university.
Organizations World Vision.
Education/Credentials One year left of my bachelor degree in international relations.
Question Katya,
I am a 29 year old white female adult and I am dating a 23 year old man whose family is from Russia. I haven't met his family, but I am wondering how their culture views biracial dating, as well as, the female being the older one in the relationship. He has an older sister who is the same age as myself, I not sure how she will view my relationship with her brother.
Answer Hello Heather,
I think it all depends on the individual family. Although Russians families tend to be a bit more traditional, that doesn't mean that they are necessarily going to view you negatively.
I don't believe that there is too much negativity around biracial dating either, although if you meet his family, you have to make sure that you look well dressed and groomed. Russian families seem to put a lot of emphasis on that, especially for women.
