They believe that older men are more mature, stable, supportive, and reliable for providing a strong foundation to build a lasting relationship on. Russia there is a shortage of good men available for marriage. This is due to a higher death rate among Russian men, Russian men have one of the lowest life expectancies rates of any developed country. Also due to the poor economic situation in Russia many men do not want the added responsibility of a wife and family and can not support them. Western men have a reputation for treating their wives and family very well, they are viewed as being more loyal, reliable, sober, and intelligent than most Russian men.
Russian women view an older man as being more reliable, stable, successful and secure.
Russian women are extremely mature and practical for their age. These women are looking for a good stable partner whom they can trust and rely on for support as well as being a good provider for a family. H ere is some info on the process and prices if you find the lady you are looking for and wish to marry her. Some people recommend that you get married there. I recommended against that, I have heard that some people have had delays getting a visa after they have married abroad.