What do Russian people look like? Due to the enormous country's size and the resultant ethnic diversity, the answer to this question is not easy to find... One thing is certain, though. The appearance of local ladies has always been considered the idol of beauty worldwide. One look at a painting of a lovely girl with a light brown braid and sad eyes created by a famous artist was enough to fall in love once and for all.
As you might guess, today we will deal with all aspects of typical Russian female features. It would be unfair to rely solely on our experience. So a vast help with this article was provided by anthropologists and historians. It makes sense to share some documented facts for the beginning, by the way.
In the 10th century, the renowned Arab traveler Ahmad ibn Fadlan compared the physical characteristics of Russian women to palm trees! It was said with admiration - thus, we'll try to give his words as accurately as possible. He stated that he had never seen ladies with more perfectly shaped bodies. And here is how the 17th-century wanderer and writer Paul of Aleppo describe Russians: "These astonishing females usually have ten or more children. Their hair color is of great whiteness, so we called them elders..."
Marco Polo (the Venetian merchant and explorer) remarked that a typical Russian looks gorgeous in her face - she is like one of the Franks, but her cheeks are rosier. In his opinion, all females from this land are white-skinned, blond, and simple-hearted. However, Adam Olearius had thrown some cold water on the general admiration. His words were: "Russians are women of medium height, beautifully built, and delicate in face and body. But in the cities, they all blush and whiten, so rudely and noticeably that it seems as if someone had rubbed a handful of flour over their face and painted their cheeks red with a brush." Thank goodness they don't do this anymore!
Actually, Russian traits of appearance became especially popular abroad at the beginning of the 20th century when the whole world was captured by the trend for everything from this country. After the revolution, immigrants from Russia became the most famous fashion models in the world. It is a well-known fact that the prominent Coco Chanel worked only with such ladies.
Okay, enough historical details and opinions. Let's go back to the modern women of this nation. What is typically their type of beauty? What color of hair and eyes is primordially Russian? And is it true that anthropologists made a photo portrait of a typical Russian appearance? These and many other truths will be highlighted in our article. Stay tuned!
Drawing Russian women’s facial features
Scientists think - the concept of race is quite broad and sometimes covers entire countries. For this reason, they prefer using the definition of anthropological type, which is much narrower. Therefore, a few years ago, a large-scale research project was completed. Sponsored by it, an expedition of anthropologists went to all corners of Russia. Based on the data obtained during it, analysts have identified 13 appearance types common among girls in certain areas. Their knowledge guides singles from around the globe. Why don't you benefit from it too?
#1. The Ilmensko-Belozersky type
Girls of this appearance type have sharp facial features, so-called Roman noses, and thin lips. The majority have blue or gray eyes, as well as light-colored hair.
#2. The Valdai type
Russians of this beauty sort look similar to the previous one. The same light eyes, but the hair tone is darker (the most common is the chestnut one). Their face shape is usually round.
#3. The Western part of the Volga region type
Once again, Russian women's features of this type are almost identical to the representatives of the first category. The differences are in the nose shape (it is straight) and the hair color (they are brunettes). Their eyes usually have an almond shape.
#4. The Arkhangelsk type
These cuties are owners of slightly wider noses compared to the females of the previous type. Among them, green-eyed people are more common. Their facial features, as a rule, are refined and a bit baby-like.
#5. The Eastern part of the Volga region type
The Eastern Upper Volga type of ladies is characterized by petite height. The turned-up nose form is also standard to them. And their hair is, on average, darker (compared to the mentioned types).
#6. The Vyatka-Kama type
Imagine the representatives of the foregoing category, with only two differences: dark-brown eyes and jet-black hair. The result you get stands for the look of the Vyatka-Kama type.
#7. The Vologda-Vyatka type
What does a Russian look like if she belongs to this type? Her skin color is slightly tanned, while her eyes and hair are fair.
#8. The Klyazma type
These are relatively tall ladies with straight noses, brown eyes, and naturally blond hair.
#9. The Central type
One might say that girls of this type are, in some sense, the arithmetic mean for all typical appealing Russian appearance features. Most comparable it is to the Western part of the Volga region type. It is to say, you will barely meet blondes among them.
#10. The Don-Sur type
Despite the region's location in the Southern part of Russia, ladies who live there do not have Mongoloid or Caucasian features. For instance, blue eyes can be seen almost everywhere there! Also, compared to residents of other country areas in the south - their skin color is clearly paler.
#11. The Middle Volga region type
Russian women's features in this category are characterized by small face sizes and fabulous thick hair. 70% have brown eyes, while 20% can boast of the rare green shade. Some experts call such females "an intermediate option between the Don-Sur and the Klyazma types."
#12. The Pskov-Poozersky type
Ladies of this type are typical Europeans because they have Prussian roots. For this reason, they, as a rule, have light skin, eyes, and hair.
#13. The Desno-Semey type
This group consists mostly of Old Believers who were deported from Ukraine and Belarus at the end of the 19th century. They assimilated into Russia but rarely married the Buryats and people of other ethnicities who surrounded them. Therefore, in the area where they live, their appearance remains contrasting. It includes blue eyes and blond hair.
We described certain patterns here, but the question stays unanswered... What is a typical Russian face, then? Is there a standard kind of beauty in this country?
Anthropologists believe that the appearance of Russians throughout their motherland has mixed traits. That's why we can't give you the exact regions to search for your soulmate of a specific type. Although the good news here is that Russian women are not much different from each other. So girls from Arkhangelsk and Kamchatka look alike more than Germans living in neighboring regions of the country! It is all thanks to the homogeneity of the Russian population on its historical territory.
Russian women’s physical characteristics
It is time to talk about the physical characteristics of a Russian woman. Since her hot body unquestionably belongs to the beauty icon status.
Thus, according to anthropologists, ladies from this country usually have rectangular body shapes. What does it mean? Such figure type involves it when the chest, waist, and hips are approximately the same size. In addition, female representatives of this nation, as a rule, have:
- a strong and sporty torso;
- small buttocks;
- slim hips;
- slender (sometimes too thin) legs;
- skinny arms;
- proportioned build of the upper and lower parts of the body;
- the low percentage of subcutaneous fat.
Are these points advantageous? Of course! The rectangle body shape is standard among the best top models in the world. And it's hard to say that Gisele Bündchen is not sexy (an average Russian female has the same curves).
Still, we can't say that the beauty of Russians' bodies lies solely in nature. They think doing sports is essential to keep the figure in excellent shape. Here are some of their tricks:
- spinning hula hoop;
- good old cardio on a daily basis. Their absolute favorites are workouts with the treadmill and stepper;
- doing lower limb strengthening exercises at least twice a week. Squats and presses at the beginning of the workout, and lunges, extensions, and abductions at the end;
- well-trained shoulders and hips make the waist seem narrower. It's one of the main secrets of Russian attractiveness.
However, they can't get rid of all body imperfections with exercise alone. The fabulous physical features of females in Russia result from balanced and healthy nutrition. Sorry, dear vegetarians, but these cuties eat lots of meat (such as poultry, turkey, rabbit, and lean beef). No less loved by Russians are tuna, beans, and whole-grain bread. Cereals, fruits, and vegetables may not be stricken from the grocery list too.
How does a typical Russian woman look?
It was a long article, full of interesting facts and new knowledge about the largest country in the world. Still, the concrete answer to the question: "What do Russian women look like?" wasn't provided... Unfortunately, this section won't right the wrongs. We are sorry, but no accurate portrayal of such a girl will be given.
Anyway, certain aspects make the appearance of Russians. For many foreigners, these factors help them to create the image of the most gorgeous females in the world. However, it is ultimately a matter of taste. So let's highlight the elements essential to the looks of ladies from Russia.
#1. Masterful makeup
Russian facial features are, without a doubt, stunning. Although leaving the house without makeup is not an option for local girls. After all, looking flawless is, in their opinion, part of a well-groomed appearance and, therefore, a must.
So cosmetics does its job perfectly and does not say goodbye even after a hard day's work - Russian women particularly like to use permanent make-up. This way, smeared mascara and smudged lipstick are a thing of the past.
Regularly going to the hairdresser and gym, or to the nail salon or solarium, is just as much a part of the routine of Russian women as paying attention to what they eat. After all, these beauties Russians know how to present their bodies in the best possible light and value themselves and their health.
#2. Stylish outfits
Sure, Russian facial characteristics are impressive - but clothes are no less important for a look. Even if some statements are clichéd, ladies from this country are highly aware of fashion trends, especially the younger generation.
While Western women often wear practical everyday clothing that is comfortable and durable, Russian women are more than welcome to be a little more daring. Tight miniskirts, mini-dresses, high heels, and sexy blouses - how can a guy resist?
Russians prove: stylish and elegant outfits are not necessarily reserved for special occasions - and it's great! After all, beautiful pieces of clothing are far too good to let them rot in the closet until they no longer look nice.
#3. Emphasis on femininity
Females from Russia seem so pretty because they sincerely enjoy being feminine. You won't find a single girl there who doesn't share these views!
Loose, well-groomed hair or a model haircut, beautiful dresses with a figure-hugging neckline, high heels, and carefully selected make-up designed to emphasize - Russians do it all with pleasure.
Depending on her mood and a specific goal, every lady from this land creates her own image - romantic or sensual, the idea of a bohemian woman. Sometimes it includes expensive jewelry (consciously chosen: bright and shiny).
Russian women appearance FAQ
How tall is an average Russian woman?
Typical Russian woman looks involve high heels. And not only because she finds pumps sexy. An average female from this country is not tall - her height is 5ft 5in (165.3 cm).
What is the female beauty standard in Russia?
We must say that beauty standards in this country are unbelievably high (although they can't be clearly defined). For a better understanding, we want to provide you the results of the recently conducted research. According to it, the majority of respondents are dissatisfied with their appearance. Moreover, 71% of such women are ashamed of their natural characteristics! At the same time, 39% of Russians are unhappy with some separate parts of their bodies. Only 8% of ladies are convinced that they are good-looking. Something to think about, isn't it?
What is a white Russian ethnicity?
Historians say - in the 18th and 19th centuries, these words described people of Russian ethnic living between Poland and Russia. If you are seeking such a girlfriend nowadays, your search area will be bigger. Since it would include Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus.