You have not already managed to work your way through the red tape, visas, travel arrangements and the wedding, there is one more items you will want to add to that list of things to do. Prepare the foundation for living happily ever after with your new Russian wife.
Communication will be a big priority in your everyday interaction. Her English may be excellent but there are always times when what is said is not exactly what is meant. Sometimes it helps to have a human being rather than an on-line interpretation program when problem arise. To help with the subtle problems try your local language school or the community college or university. They may have programs that provide an opportunity to refine areas that seem to be difficult.
Cultural differences can come up long after the vows are spoken. You are marrying her whole family even if they are many miles away. Your wife will have the voices of her mother, grandmother and quite likely her great grandmother all chatting away in her head. Points of view may differ greatly from what you would expect from an American or English wife. Be prepared to be flexible.
Does your community have any resources that can help your second half feel more at home. Since homesickness can strike at any time it is a good idea to know where any possible support groups may be found. Is there a Russian community nearby? Do they have an outreach program you can access?
If your wife is religious then you might want to research if there are any local churches that have services in Russian. You might look under Russian Orthodox, Old Believers or Christian churches that serve non-English speaking communities. Even small rural areas may have such things available.
When it comes to food you can approach it as an adventure or an obstacle. Are there any local food stores that carry Russian brands or specialty items? Bringing home the borscht is a very thoughtful act. Being sure she knows if you have any important dietary needs will help avoid having a nice dinner followed by a bad case of hives or worse. Agreeing on how many Russian and how many other kinds of cuisine you may want to try could form the basis of a great food exploration.
Kindness rather than laughter or a raised voice can go a long way towards making a marriage a happy one. Do you know what fears she may have about the US? Has she spent time here before and already knows the ways and whys of traffic, driving, even just getting around the local area? What does she see as an obstacle or challenge. Helping her with these things, in a kindly way, is a good thing.
And last but not least patience is one of those thing we all need; married or not. Your Russian wife will need all your patience as she deals with her new situation as well as a new country and new life. Of course, she will need patience too. Maybe the whole list should go both ways. Best wishes.
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