Russian women are not in favor of equality - even if they complain about a lack of respect from men, about sexist jokes, and know what "emancipation" means.
"The topic of male beauty in Russian society is rather theoretical and can be summed up like this: "The main thing is that a man should be a man (whatever that may mean)." Getty Imagesįeminist trends in Russia had their heyday in the 1990s and 2000s, and they didn’t develop beyond this period, believes psychologist and Gestalt therapist Vladislav Chubarov. As for biceps, they are appreciated by only eight percent of Russian women - according to a poll. Perfection is not the fashion here and it’s not customary to talk about trifling things like sexuality, appearance, personal grooming. At worst, as long as he is not too ugly, things are fine." By and large, a macho but not necessarily strong man looks more attractive than a refined and fashionable one. According to her observations, men who have feminine features and those who look in the mirror often are regarded as the least attractive.Īs a result, the topic of male beauty in Russian society is rather theoretical and can be summed up like this: "The main thing is that a man should be a man (whatever that may mean). Contrary to the idea promoted by the fitness industry, it’s not really bodybuilders whom women prefer," psychologist Elena Kalen told RBTH. A man who uses body moisturizer, follows fashion trends, worries about the appearance of his nails, is not afraid to visit manicure salons, and only enjoys physical exercise in the gym, all gives rise to suspicion. If a man spends as much time in the mirror as a woman, it’s generally not regarded as a good trait by Russian females. "A man who follows fashion trends gives rise to suspicion." Getty Images