Finding love across borders can feel like an impossible dream, but for Steve, it all began with a single email to Natasha in May 2019. What started as a nervous introduction quickly grew into daily messages, phone calls, and a deep connection that neither of them expected. By August, it was clear—they had to meet in person.
When Steve arrived in Kyiv, Natasha was waiting for him with open arms, quite literally. Their time together was magical—exploring the city, sharing long conversations over coffee, and taking steps toward building a future together. But their love story didn’t stop there. Upon returning to the UK, Steve knew he couldn’t be apart from Natasha for long, leading to a heartfelt email proposal.
Now, they’re preparing for the next chapter of their journey. Read on to discover how persistence, patience, and the right platform helped Steve find his perfect match!
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It was May of 2019 when I first contacted Natasha. I was nervous at first, but she emailed me right back. The first, starting email soon grew to a handful, and then dozens, often with several per day.
After that we began to call each other as well as texting on a semi-regular basis. I could tell that I’d found someone special, and by August of that year we’d both agreed I should come visit her in Kyiv.
The perfect date of Natasha and Steve
I was standing at my hotel desk, just checking in, when Natasha surprised me. She came out of the corner of my eye, threw her arms around me and kissed me. Then, being my hostess and guide to the city she came up to my room and helped me get settled in. I decided that unpacking could wait till later though, left my luggage in my room and insisted on taking Natasha out and spending time with her.
It was a wonderful, almost magical, few days I spent with Natasha. She showed me her city, introduced me to her daughter, and we walked miles and miles through parks and around city streets as we found restaurants and cafes where we could sit and talk for hours on end. I was barely back home in the U.K. before I decided to start taking the steps to get Natasha a visitor’s visa.
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After all, I wanted to see her again and it was only fair that I host as well. In fact I was so enamored that I proposed to her via email. The waiting was almost too much for me, but she replied at 11 a.m. with a long and emphatic yes.
I do need to propose to her the proper way once she arrives, and then once that’s done we can start the process of getting her moved her together.
Final
In the end, I wanted to thank Elena’s Models, because without them I never would have found Natasha in the first place. While it might be hard for some members, especially those who have been discouraged because they haven’t found “the one” just yet, my advice is to keep at it and stay positive!
If you look hard enough and you’re open with what you want and what you’re looking for, all it takes is time for you to find your future mate out there. Once again, thank you Elena Petrova and Elena’s Models, from the bottom of my heart!
By Steve
Last Updated & Reviewed: March 13, 2025
