On average, young Russian women are slimmer than their western coevals. FSU women are used to preparing food at home, they
have not become the victims of the fast food. In addition to this the most of Russian women make use of public transport and walk a
lot.
In spite of the comparatively low salaries Russian women spend a lot of money on expensive make-up and clothes. Many of them
keep to a diet or go in for sports to stay in a perfect shape. They do so not only to win the hearts and catch admiring glances of men,
they think that keeping up with the latest trends in fashion magazines, television and advertising is absolutely necessary to be
"compatible" with their female friends.
But they have also realized the importance of leading a healthy life-style and having up to date looks. It is considered that a girl who
knows how to dress up and attend herself has a lot more chances to get married. Besides many of them learn how to sew or knit
from the very childhood because these skills are thought to be of a great demand if one wants to dress up at minimum expenses. But
the Russian woman ability to sew or to cook is not enough for a successful marriage.
