Are there any classes within the city?
To: Mr Synical ! I Already have a Ukrainian girlfriend and have known her for 6 years. She lives in Ukraine and I am here in Abu Dhabi. And before you just summise, NO! she's never been to the Emirates and has no intention of leaving her government job. I met her while on a contract in Kiev, and have 1 more year of my contract here, then I intend to open a business in Kiev.

My girlfriend of 10 months' Russian father sat me down the other day for a talk. I was sort of blindsided when he asked me what my plans were for having children and the future with his daughter. He said he thought it would be good for us to move in together close to their house so they could take care of the grandkids (which we dont have) and baby sit down the road. I do live 45 minutes away and she lives with her family still . She is 27 im 35. Thats just a small part of the conversation but i think you get the drift. It was pretty funny and was like something out of a "meet the parents Russian version movie. ANy comments is this normal in Russian families, this"talk"?

my girlfriend is russian, and i always tell her lubimaya maya. and I'd like to know how to write it as well
I've seen this любовь моя
but I'm not sure it includes 'maya maya' in there. I'm quite sure it says lubi maya and that's it.
what's the right way to say it and write it? thanks

I would like to learn to speak and read Russian. Does anyone know of a free and easy way to learn Russian? I would prefer to find online lessons, particular any mp3 podcasts or something of that sort that I can import into my Ipod . . . thanks!
by the way, I have a Russian girlfriend, hence the motivation to learn in a more formal way. We are both too busy, and live in different cities, so I have to find a way to learn on my own.
Thank you all for your suggestions. Many of your sources point to expensive materials, however. I should emphasize that I'm looking, if possible, for something FREE, and moving to Russia is neither free nor a feasible option for me right now. Thank you again for your suggestions so far. Keep 'em coming!