Izi the passport swipe wasn't at you. I'm more blunt than that. I would have directed it at you. Since you claim it is a one percent chance. Why would anyone endevour in this in the first place. Because I'm willing to gamble on a 1% chance that I might find the most incredible woman in the world. Which I did. I will risk that 1% over the guaranteed idiocy that a 99% chance I'm going to find find some prozac queen here.
Interesting is it that these successful marriages are on this forum? I usually read and write before I go to work. Maybe if some people here would have paid attention to some others they wouldn't have flamed themselves overseas. I won't go into that in any depth, but I think you know what I'm talking about.
I didn't see the difficulty in getting her here. There have been cultural bumps along the way, but nothing too severe that two people in love can't conquer. When you take the approach that this is like shooting fish in a barrel, well you are doomed to failure. Or like one here that supposedly had a woman and decided to try fishing in a new pond while his lady had no clue. Too many idiots come into this forum, and it really misdirects the sincere guys really looking. No need to be a king here, but if I can help just one guy get as lucky as I did(1%). Then it will be well worth it.
When you look for a lady in the FSU, two things you must consider. Leave your arrogant poverty savior attitude back in your home. Then treat her like you would a woman on a normal date, with respect and attention. When you go back to your checklists and see the things you just won't be flexible on. Make sure you ask to see her checklist.