The staff of marriage agencies do their best to persuade their clients - Russian women - that miracles happen and not that seldom. Here is a good example of good work of a marriage agency.
"One day somebody told us about the coming meeting with American men arranged by one St. Petersburg marriage agency. We thought that it could be a good chance to practice English. Besides, it sounded like fun: free entertainment in one of the most famous night club in the city, free dancing, free champagne. Free - is a magic word for Russian soul! We decided to go.
My future husband caught me right when I came in. He did not let me communicate with anybody else. I liked it! After dancing he took me and my friend to a folklore show. The next day we had a boat trip along Moika and Neva.
I enjoyed the entertainment and did not think that something serious was coming... But not him! Very soon, when we went to the Hermitage (the art museum), instead of looking at the paintings he proposed... I was very surprised, because I never believed that it was possible to date somebody for a week and realize that he or she were right for you. But he perfectly knew what he wanted! The next two days I was trying to digest the information. On Sunday, he called my parents and told them the news. They were shocked. They did not believe it and disapproved of my marriage. They persisted until we came to meet them. He charmed my mom and dad immediately. By the end of the evening they both agreed that he was a wonderful person and he would be good for me.
Now we are happily married and wish you the same. Miracles happen!"