OPTIONAL ITEMS AND SERVICES

A) Written Translation Services
Consider pre-translating your letters and your member profile, especially if she has problems with your language or having it translated. A time saving device on your first letter of introduction is to prepare a generic letter which can be sent to more than one woman with optional name changes. You will be charged for only one translated letter
this way and we'll make and send copies to each person you write to. Of course a personalized letter to each woman is certainly worth the effort if you have the time and talent. Also we recommend that you translate your profile sheet into Russian which is not only a nice gesture but a good idea, particularly for women who have difficulty with English, as it will save them the trouble or cost of having someone translate it. Also, please keep in mind that translations may be necessary when letters are written back to you. Although some women send letters in English, many don't. Recommended.

Letter Translation

$17.50 per translated page (approx. 200 words, 1 page minimum charge) of written material, yours or hers. Note: the Russian language typically uses more words than English in translation.



Number of pages: (**Note - If you have more than one page or expect your translation to take more than one page, please select the number of pages)                                                           $18.00 per translated page (approx. 200 words, 1 page minimum charge) of written material  - on designer stationary.
Number of pages: (**Note - If you have more than one page or expect your translation to take more than one page, please select the number of pages)                                                          

$18.50 per translated page (approx. 200 words, 1 page minimum charge) of written material  - with her name translated to Russian.

Number of pages: (**Note - If you have more than one page or expect your translation to take more than one page, please select the number of pages)                                                          

$19.00 per translated page (approx. 200 words, 1 page minimum charge) of written material - on designer stationary and with her name translated to Russian.

Number of pages: (**Note - If you have more than one page or expect your translation to take more than one page, please select the number of pages)                                                          

Please e-mail us or send by regular mail the letter or item you want us to translate - Send E-mail


Member Profile Translation

$17.50 for your Member Profile translated into Russian.

 


B) Typed Letter Preparation in English.
We'll type, improve grammar, spell check and print
the letters in English that you have composed and provided to us in your own handwriting. Even though they are not translated, it will at least make them easier to read and interpret than a letter with difficult to read or misspelled handwriting. 
$ 12.50 per page
Number of pages: (approx. 200-250 words = 1 page).
                                                          (**Note - If you have more than one page please select the number of pages, we will only prepare the number of pages you have specified.)                  
$13.00 per page (approx. 200-250 words, 1 page minimum charge) of written material  - on designer stationary.

Number of pages: (**Note - If you have more than one page or expect your translation to take more than one page, please select the number of pages)                                                          

Please e-mail us or send by regular mail the letter you want us to prepare - Send E-mail

 


C) Special Mail Services
Note: Special mail services are optional. If you are not interested in special mail services, we forward your letters by standard air mail without any extra cost to you (letters, photos, profile only - does not apply to other items or packages). However due to the poor quality of mail service in Russia, we caution that your letters have a lesser chance of reaching their destination without use of special mail services such as registered mail described below.
Registered Air Mail:
Our experience has been that mail sent this way will take anywhere from about 8 days to a month or more to arrive even though the U.S.Postal Service claims that standard air mail should arrive within 4-7 days. We'll register your mail with a return receipt to be dated and signed by the person receiving the letter to prove that it reached its destination. Otherwise you won't know whether your mail was delivered or not.
Registration includes Russian language addressing on the envelope or package and the necessary registration forms, and translating and listing the items enclosed on any required content declaration form. Recommended.
$19.00 for registered letter, profile sheet, photos.
$ 8.00 extra to include a videotape.
International Reply Coupon:
Enclosing a coupon with your letter allows her to reply without postage cost. It may also enhance and speed responses. Recommended.
$ 2.25 per letter.
Global Express Mail:
Faster (3-5 days according to U.S Postal service) but in reality it may be longer and it is not available for every city you may want to send it to..
$33.00 for up to 8 oz.
$36.00 for up to 16 oz.
$39.00 for up to 24 oz.
$  3.00 extra for each additional pound.
E-mail:
Fastest but unavailable or impractical for persons who do not have an e-mail address or access to e-mail. Also
e-mail addresses are frequently misspelled, changed and discontinued without our notificaton, so you take a chance of  paying a fee for sending your e-mail to a defunct or incorrect address.
$15.00 for e-mail letter sent and any reply. Typing/editing extra.
Packages and Gifts:
Includes packaging and translation entry on a customs declaration form. Please identify and give the approximate value of each item enclosed since each item must be named, translated and valued on the customs declarations form. Note: There can be declared value implications for expensive gifts as we understand that women have been charged a fee depending on the value of the gift.
$15.00 plus cost of mailing per package.
Please e-mail us for more information - Send E-mail
 


D) Phone Translation Services
Phone calls to someone with limited English are very difficult for both of you and can result in confusion and misunderstandings. Our translated calls are made via a 3 way conference call between you at your home, the Russian Connection translator, and the person you're calling in Russia or the commonwealth state. Note: Phone calls must be made via our translator until the time your trip is purchased as a means of protecting both parties from insincere individuals and persons with duplicitous motives. Moreover when trip support services are paid for, it will assure the other person that you are serious about this venture and demonstrate your intent of making a trip. Thereafter, phone calls can be made independently or you may continue to use our translator. Recommended.
$20.00 for up to 7 minutes + $2.99 per additional minute for connected calls to Russia.
$20.00 for up to 6 minutes + $3.49 per additional minute for connected calls to commonwealth states.
$  2.99 per minute for attempted but non-connected calls.
Please e-mail us for more information - Send E-mail
 


E) Videotaping
Studio Interview:
Your videotaped interview done in our studio and converted into the Russian VCR format to make it viewable there. Your video is also posted on our website.
$50.00 for up to a 15 minute interview.
Personal Videos:
Your VHS, Beta, 8 mm or CD video sent to us. We convert it into the Russian format.
$29.00 for first half hour. $5.00 extra for each additional 30 minutes.
Video Translations:
Extra cost of translation on your office video interview or during the videotape interview, or added to any video you provide (English to Russian or Russian to English).
$25.00 for up to 15 minutes. $1.50 extra for each additional minute.
$15.95 for extra copies of an office prepared or translated video (up to 1/2 hour) that you want to send to other women (plus cost of mailing).
Please e-mail us to setup an appointment - Send E-mail
 


F) Photography
Sending photos is expected. A professional photo studio in our office can provide you with quality photos. This is an optional service as you can also provide your own photos. However keep in mind that a poor photo does not create a good first impression and can certainly lessen your chances of success. Recommended
$45.00 photo shoot sitting fee (24 poses, choice of backgrounds).
$34.95 per dozen 3 1/2 x 5" prints. Other sizes and quantities available.
Please e-mail us to setup an appointment - Send E-mail


G) Passport or Fiancé(e)Visa Photos
Passport photos (front view) are required for your visit. Processing a fiancé(e) visa requires a different type of photo (3/4 view). Both types of photos must conform to U.S. government specifications.
$14.95 for either Passport or Fiancé(e) visa photos of yourself.
Please e-mail us to setup an appointment - Send E-mail
 


H) Partner Compatibility Questionnaire
A Ph.D. Psychologist/Marriage Counselor and a Social Worker designed this test to enable you to take a look at personality, attitudes, values, beliefs, priorities and other issues concerning relationships. It will help you better determine compatibility and recognize potential problem areas and inappropriate partner choices. Recommended.
Members: Free testing for members and self access to compatibility information on our web site.
Non-Members and Members: We charge for testing and procuring your test results compared to another person. We assess the results of your test compared to another person's test, with an English translated version and an assessment printout for your records
. An optional questionnaire interpretation session in person or by phone helps you better understand what the test reveals and what you should consider regarding a relationship with this person.

$120.00 Your questionnaire compared to another person..
 

$  55.00 per hour. Questionnaire interpretation session.
Please e-mail us to setup an hourly session - Send E-mail
 


I) Fiancé(e) K-1 Visa Petition and Support Affidavit
This process is complex and exacting. We prepare and submit the paperwork for a fiancé(e) visa petition and prepare your affidavit of support prior to your fiancée's interview for the fiancé(e) visa in her country, or the delegated embassy for her country. Your fiancé(e) must pay an additional fee for this final application process for visa approval and for a medical exam screening for her and any children to detect any communicable diseases. If the fiancé(e) visa is granted your fiancé(e)and her children (if any) are allowed to come to U.S. to live with you for up to 90 days prior to marriage.

$1100.00 for preparation and submission of fiancé(e) visa petition and preparation of the affadavit of support..

$  100.00 extra for each child.

Number of Children:


J) Female Housing and Airport Pickup
We can sometimes arrange housing and airport pickup for women who come from out of the area to visit you in Moscow or Novokuznetsk where we have representatives. Also consider this arrangement for the fiancee visa application process. If you become engaged to a woman from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia or Azerbaijan, she must to come to Moscow for a few days for the fiancé(e) visa application interview and medical exam following approval of the fiancé(e) visa petition.
Call for Rates.
Please e-mail us to get a rate quote - Send E-mail
 


K) Consultations
After joining, some members want a lot of information or advice about many aspects of Russian life, its women, a specific member, or whatever else you'd like consultation on.
$55.00 hr. by phone or in person.
Please e-mail us to setup an hourly session - Send E-mail
 


L) Premarital Counseling/Professional Relationship Guidance/Marriage Counseling
A Licensed Marriage Counselor can help you individually or as a couple to better understand relationship issues, cultural differences, etc. and help resolve any problems. A valuable service to make it work right. Our counselor offers these reduced rates for up to six sessions. If you need an interpreter present there is an extra fee. Click here for more information on Licensed Counselor
$  95.00 hr. Individual counseling.
$120.00 hr. Couple counseling.
Please e-mail us to setup an hourly session - Send E-mail

M) Videotapes
Women of Northern Russia. Quality content. 10 women featured in indoor and outdoor scenes and interviews. Explanations and insights into Northern Russian women and why they desire you. 2 hours in length. Produced in 1997. Some of these members remain available, others have since found someone.

Quantity: $19.95 each.


Women of Siberia - Part 1. Interviews with 6 Siberian female members in Novokuznetsk in Southern Russia. 18 minutes in length. Produced in 1999.

Quantity: $11.95 each.


Women of Siberia - Part 2. Interviews with 11 Siberian female members in Novokuznetsk in Southern Russia and a Moscow female. 42 minutes in length. Most interviews done in 2000. Produced in 2000.

Quantity: $14.95 each.


Women of Siberia - Part 3. Interviews with 6 Siberian female members in Novokuznetsk in Southern Russia. 24 minutes in length. Produced in 2002.

Quantity: $14.95 each.



N) Russian Connection Calendar
Features a Russian Connection female color photo for each of 12 months of the calendar along with some basic information about each woman, some tips on contacts with Russian women and a listing of major Russian holidays.
$44.95 each.

Quantity:



O) Background Investigations
A private investigative service with sources in the C.I.S. provides background investigations on persons you may be interested in. Click here for information on background investigations.
Cost will vary depending on the type of investigation.
 




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