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Why Russians, Options Of Introduction, and How To Go About It

"Love Span" is based in New York and in Moscow, with agents in many cities of the former USSR.
Our mode of operation is quite different from many other singles organizations. Basically, the difference is in the approach: instead of suggesting the "do-it-yourself" mode, we provide a personalized service and help people individually to overcome the embarrassment of the first contact and find common language with the person they are interested in.

We our prepared to be your family counsellor from the moment you enter our web site through your hopefully happy marriage.

 

Services and rates.
- Addresses - Outgoing mail - Translation - Incoming mail - Ads - Greetings - Introduction Tours - Payment

Now, we do not imply that we are a charitable organization, we too have our bills to pay. Here are the services that we are prepared to provide and the modest fees we charge for that.

Addresses:

alvbull1.gif (334 bytes) 1 address is $15.00
alvbull1.gif (334 bytes) 2 to 5 addresses are $12.00
alvbull1.gif (334 bytes) 6 to 9 addresses are $ 9.00
alvbull1.gif (334 bytes) 10 to 20 addresses are $ 8.00

When you order an address, you receive the lady's mailing address, her phone number (if she has not included it in the profile and it is available, we can request her special permition on your behalf), and her e-mail if she has it.

Your letters.

When you have written your letter, you can send it by any of the following options:

  Directly by one of the existing international postal service: typically, a letter from USA to Moscow takes 3 weeks or more.
  By e-mail through us. In this case we shall forward your letter to our local agent in Russia, they will print it out and deliver to the lady. The first letter to a lady is free (up to 1 page). Charge for consequent letters: $2 for the first page* and 75 cents for each  additional page. If you attach a photo to print out in Russia for your pen pal, it is $2 for a standard envelope size picture.
  By fax through us ( which is very rare). Same procedure and fee.

* - A full page consists of up to 1800 characters. Any incomplete page is charged for as a complete one.

Translation.

Inevitably, romance starts with letters. Few Americans have any command of the Russian language, and not too many eligible and worthy Russian women know enough English to maintain an enjoyable and articulate correspondence in English by themselves. They just have never had a reason to learn the language - though, when the time comes, it is not too difficult... In the meanwhile, we are prepared to translate your letters. answer questions, counsel and give advice on cultural differences. Advice comes free, and here is one: do have the correspondence translated!

There are 3 plans for translation services: regular rates in blue and Single Knights Club Members special rates in red .

  Plan 1. $25/$15 a page (each incomplete page considered and charge for as full).
   Plan 2. You pay for 5 pages, and get 3 pages FREE - that amount to less than $17/$10 per page. Sounds better, doesn't it?
   Plan 3. You pay for 10 pages, and get 10 pages FREE - it boils down to only $12/$7.50 per page!

Her letters to you.

The promptness of the responses you will be getting may depend on the financial situation of the woman: the services that local Russian agencies provide to them are greatly discounted, but not free.
The easiest and least costly for her would be to send a scanned hand-written letter. Depending on the local agency's policy, typically it would be $3 per message.
Those ladies who have a computer can submit a letter by e-mail or disk at $2 per message.
Sending a reply by regular mail from Russia costs about $1, but takes over 3 weeks.
Some men offer to pick up the lady's charges - usually it is construed as a very nice gesture and accepted.

Ads in the Love Span Russian catalogues and local Russian media.

Placing your ad in local singles-oriented media is very effective and will bring you a squal of letters. The costs start from $5 and depend on the size of your ad, type of the publication and the city. The members of the Single Knights Club enjoy a 10% discount.

Our quarterly catalogue is publishesd in Russian and circulated by our affiliated local agencies. However, only the members of the Knights Club of LoveSpan are eligible for this service. Join in!

Gifts & Greetings.

  Women love to get flowers. Or a small gift. Or a postcard. Any nice something could warmen her heart and give her a proof that you really are as caring and outgoing as you have written in your resume, and that you do take your relashionship seriously.
It is not too difficult to do. Our agents would be glad to deliver flowers to your girlfriend. Or you can have us send her a nice colorful postcard with your text in it. If you prefer, we can also send her a small nice gift to be chosen from the options we provide: a box of chocolates, a teddy-bear, a perfume or make-up kit.
You just tell us what you want to deliver and when. We do the rest. We charge a flat fee of $35 plus actual cost of flowers or gifts.

This catalogue will give you an idea of average local flower prices per bloom, USD:

Rose (white, red, pink, etc.) - $6;
Tulip - $1,5;
Carnation - $3;
Orchid - $37;
Aster - $2 ;

Payment.

We accept Cash, Money Orders, Bank Checks, Personal Checks and major Credit Cards (orders paid by check will normally be sent after the check clears bank), payable to IVC - LoveSpan, 505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 506, New York, NY 10017, USA. To make a payment now, click this button alvbull2.gif (232 bytes) .

Introduction Tour.

We sincerely hope that with our help you will meet your "other half". Which implies that an actual meeting in person is to take place at some time - be it in Russia, or USA, or any third country. Beware! Arranging your trip properly is of paramount importance! A sloppy travel agent or an introduction bereau incompetent in logistics can ruin months of work and coêrespondence, turning a happy rendezvous into a mishap. So, when the time comes, we strongly suggest that you choose us to become your travel agent and do everything for you, from entry visa and transportation to a romantic dinner in a cozy Russian restaurant, tickets to the Bolshoi ballet, interpreter or whatsoever.

Again, our terms are more personalized and cost less than those of most agencies, as we are affiliated with a major tour operator in Russia and enjoy very comfortable special rates. You will actually save on your travel!And we have an ample range of activities and entertainment to chose from. You may consider three great ways to come to know you lifetime candidate that we have elaborated.

Staring with 1999, we shall be running an annual singles criuse on the Volga. Click to find more about theLOVE BOAT on the Volga... As a matter of fact, better click here for a SPECIAL OFFER that had sent our Financial Director raving!
Look into a Love Train idea, which actually has been prompted by some American men. In gist, it is one week or so on a Trans-Siberian Express sharing a 2-berth compartment with your fiancee. You indeed hit two birds with one stone. You undertake an epic train tour across Siberia, on the one hand. And on the other, you run an experiment that will give you a crystall-clear idea if you are still willing to share your life with this womanm, or enough is enough. Indeed, a simulation of cohabitation in such cionfined quarters for a week will have tested everything! Click here for more information on the Trans-Siberian Express.
And, of course, your Love Span Introduction Tour remains your easiest option!

On your trip you may choose to be introduced to more than one lady - you are welcome, as many as you please - as long as you have corresponded with them previously, and they are willing to meet you too. Our staff will help you with any arrangements, so that you be able to spend some time with each candidate over a cup of tea or a glass of wine to make up your mind.

And one more remark which we have to make: we do not sell sex trips or involve in any kind of activities of that type. The ladies in our database are not only beautiful, but also well educated, cultured and of high moral values. They all have been pre-screened with a "fine eye" by our in-country staff prior to meeting you. The women are sincerely interested in meeting you with a view to a permanent relationship. They are tired of being single.

Go ahead, make your move!

And good luck to you.

Greg Temkin,
CEO, Love Span

 

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