For many Western men, dating a Ukrainian woman is an exciting but often unpredictable journey. What are their true expectations? How do they perceive relationships with foreign men? And what obstacles do they face in the world of international dating?
n this exclusive interview, we hear directly from Valentina, a smart and successful Ukrainian woman who found love through Elena’s Models, one of the most well-known international dating sites. With a background in metal chemistryand a passion for learning English, she shares her honest thoughts about online dating, cultural differences, and building a meaningful relationship with a Western man.
Her story, alongside the experience of James, a long-time reader of the Ukrainian Dating Blog, provides valuable insight for men seeking love in Ukraine in 2025. Whether you’re just starting your search or already dating a Ukrainian woman, this interview will help you better understand the mindset, values, and expectations of Ukrainian ladies. Enjoy!
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Krystyna
Hello Valentina! Thank you very much for this interview. My first question is why you decided to participate in a Russian/Ukrainian dating service such as Elena’s Models?

Valentina
Yes, Krystyna. I tried to find a way to get acquainted with a good and decent man … I went to Elena’s Models because my girlfriend, Elmas, met on this site her destiny … His name is Michael … In February 2011, they had a wedding … They are very happy …
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Krystyna
Valentina, you have an intercultural relationship now. In your opinion, what is the difference between Ukrainian men and American men? Are they really very different? Is a relationship with a Western man different than with a Ukrainian one?

Valentina
Yes, the difference is very large. We must have a lot of patience to take a different culture … No bad culture … They are just different … We must take it to be able to live together with someone you love. I have a lot to lose forever … My mom, sister, all friends, life … Will I lose my tongue, my songs, my city where I lived all my life. My lawyer also higher education will mean nothing in America.
My second chemist education – analytics, too … But I think that living with a loved and trusted man is worth all the losses. I want to be happy and want to give happiness to this man. He deserves it.

Krystyna
You are going to the USA soon. Your new life in a Western world will start just in a few months. America is a great country with huge opportunities. How do you prepare for a new life there? As we know, America has another culture, traditions, customs, and language.

Valentina
Krystyna, America is a lot of excitement. I like the idea that a man loves me, who stares at me. He is a kind and gentle man with a very large heart. Possibilities are endless for him and I honor him and treat him with great respect. I will protect him and give him his soul. James is the best person on this planet. I am so blessed to have found such a man in my life. I will learn his customs and honor his wishes. He is an experienced chef, what a wonderful man whom I found; it is fate, to be sure. I love him and he loves me, I thank God for His blessings, James, my husband.
I mean, I find it very difficult to express their feelings in words. James is very good to express your thoughts to me. I love him with all my heart.

Krystyna
Thank you a lot for your great answers, Valentina. 🙂
Last Updated & Reviewed: March 12, 2025
