Russian Cupid Review

Overview

I've never liked to consider myself a naysayer, but sometimes, you try something over and over again without any sort of progress.

You think that, since it's worked for other people, it's got to work for you eventually.

Then, you feel like you're just deluding yourself and that you should cut your losses while you still have your pride.

That was me and online dating. While I knew there were good sites out there, they only seemed good for people who didn't have my luck.

That was until I found RussianCupid. This guide will help you decide if this dating site is a good fit for you or not.

Key Features

Membership

RussianCupid might have a specific demographic, but it's still got a very healthy amount of members. 

Around two million visits are made to the site each month. While plenty of the users are from Russia, there are also many who hail from the United States.

If you're an American male looking for a Russian or Eastern European woman, RussianCupid is the place to be. 

This site is very focused on highlighting women from Russia. Approximately 70 percent of the users are women.

Joining RussianCupid doesn't take much more effort than signing up for a new email or social media account. You can even join through Facebook. 

If you're cautious about including personal information, know that the site is highly secured, helping to keep your information protected.

After filling out the five simple sections, you can jump into being a RussianCupid user. While you don't have to include a photo, doing so is common sense when it comes to getting your profile attention. ​

Given how many options RussianCupid offers for posting pictures, it would almost seem impolite to not put at least one up.

Along with uploading directly to the site, you can also bring them in via Facebook.

The methods don't stop there, as RussianCupid even lets you post photos with help of a QR code, emailing and sending photos via postal mail.

Profiles

RussianCupid goes all out when it comes to giving users a comprehensive profile experience.

If you've grown tired of sites that are full of scant profiles that seem certain to be fake, RussianCupid is for you. 

There's lots of information included on the profiles and lots of opportunities to see how well you and another user would get along.

If you come across a user that seems interesting but isn't quite your type, you could find that ideal match right next to their page.

RussianCupid showcases similar users on a user's profile. Look at each of your matches closely and see where you agree and differ on the most important issues.

Verification and photos can help influence your RussianCupid experience. Users who've had their identities validated by the site are "Verified."

Photos should also be inspected closely. Doing a reverse image search can help expose fake accounts.

Making Contact

You can't get much from RussianCupid unless you have a paid account. As a free user, the furthest you can go is messaging with paid users.

Additionally, you need a paid account in order to read messages. RussianCupid messages are designed like emails, and you can print out your correspondence with another user. 

When you choose your subject, try to keep your message as close as possible. Thankfully, these subjects are general enough that you can express yourself while staying within their guidelines.

Just don't do something like choose the "Seeking marriage" subject when you just want to have a casual relationship.

RussianCupid Costs & Pricing

You can make your RussianCupid profile, search for users, get matches, correspond with paid users, and show "interest" as a free user.

That's certainly not worth disparaging. However, if you really want to achieve liftoff with your RussianCupid account, you need to sign up for a paid account.

There are two types of memberships to choose from: Gold and Platinum. You can message any user, use instant messaging, use translation, and enjoy more sophisticated search options.

The only reason to not get a premium account is if you're convinced that there's no way you'll get anything out of the site, which begs the question: why did you join?

Loyalty is rewarded by RussianCupid. If you sign up for a year, you pay less per month than you would for a one or three-month tenure. 

A year of Gold costs $8.33 per month, and a year of Platinum costs $10 per month.

Pros and Cons

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