Odessa is nice
Privet !
Well at least she is used to a slightly warmer climate !
My Russian gal was as I said was in culture shock.
She saw Dominican men as poor and Macho, alot like the Russian men from Smolensk. She detested the constant approaches. If she was alone for 30 Seconds , men were coming up to here without shame and even knew I was her Boyfriend. Didn't matter. I even had to intervene at one point with a guy from the local tour company. Remember that a caucasian girl living here WILL be constantly harassed in hopes............... If you are the jealous type or short fused, you also will not like it. And it will never stop. At least the Dominican gals know how to snub the comments and ignore the whistles. I laugh when they say "WoW Que Flaka" and make hip motions and at times will smile and retort with "Sueno" or Wow Que Feo" . They generally laugh it off ! And later on you understand that for the most part it is harmless and cultural ! Thats one thing about the Dominicans. They love to laugh at themselves ! heheheh .
Tip: If you want peace, and more respect fotr your gal, live away from the touristy areas. In those areas the men there (And the women) are actively seeking out people from other countries and white skin.
I live in Gaspar Hernandez (About 20 Minutes by car from Cabarete) and I lived in those areas. Here it is a world of difference. It is cheaper, has most of the amenities and you will live more peacably. Lemme know if you need more help. If you choose to come here I can help with apartments/ Casas and the like.
Nastrovya !
joe