My opinion is opposite respect Steven. A lot better to play at home then in Russia and even better for the lady because she understand who you are only if she comes to you. You might be anyone in Russia for anyone! Steven likes there. I do not and I hate cold too.
Put this question to yourself: who wants to emigrate? You? If so, you have to go, but if woman wants to emigrate, she must go and see where she might to stay with a possible partner! Logic, no?
When one emigrates in another country he has to marry new country coulture , language and habits, not the contrary! If I goto USA for living there, I become american 100%. and my flag will be stars and stripes, not italian one!