About 30% of Russians named 2-4 thousand rubles as the optimal budget for a date

More than 70% of the surveyed Russian women would like to have a first date in a cafe or restaurant, and 60% of men - walking around the city or in a park. At the same time, 30% of both men and women said that they were ready to spend from 2 to 4 thousand rubles for a first date. This was reported to "Izvestia" on November 27 in the deiting-service Mamba.

"Ladies dream of a cozy restaurant or cafe - this option is liked by 75% of respondents. And men prefer something more active: 60% choose a walk in the city or a park. This format is also liked by women - it was supported by 61% of the survey participants", - experts specified.

Thus, the majority of Russians believe that the positive outcome of the first date depends on where exactly it will be held. With this agree 77% of women and 72% of men. Among other things, every third man interviewed said that he could invite a girl on a first date and to his home. On such a step, according to the study, would go only 6% of girls.

At the same time, a third of women noted that they would be happy to spend the first romantic meeting at a master class or playing billiards. Such an idea was liked by 22% of male respondents. At the same time, a quarter of respondents of both sexes consider a good option for a first date a trip to the movies. Concerts and festivals became antileaders - they were chosen by only 4% of men and 7% of women.

According to the information of the dating service, half of the survey participants would prefer to meet on a weekend, the second most popular place for dates is Friday. In addition, 70% of respondents were in favor of evening dates, about 25% - daytime dates. Morning meetings did not inspire almost no one.

Among other things, the views of men and women have diverged on the issue of preparation for a date. Thus, 52% of men prefer spontaneity on the first date, and 38% of women are sure that it is necessary to have a clear script of the meeting and even a plan "B". However, the majority of respondents still agreed that for a good date place should be selected together with a partner. At the same time, 21% of men are accustomed to make a decision on their own. This approach suits 13% of Russian women.

"It is noteworthy that the absolute majority of women still believe that it is the man who should invite to a date (86%). But the opinion of men is divided: 49% by default take this responsibility on themselves, and 44% are sure that to invite should be the one who is more interested in the meeting," - specified in Mamba.

In the survey Mamba took part 3 640 respondents over 18 years old from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other regions of Russia.

Earlier, in October, according to the results of the survey, it became known that 46% of Russian men hope to receive a gift on the first date. At the same time 60% of male representatives were not ready to give something on the first romantic meeting.

Before that, Mamba found out how important music preferences are for creating a couple. Over 60% of Russian residents said that they are interested in the tastes of another person at the very beginning of acquaintance, and a quarter of respondents expressed willingness to break up because of the fact that preferences are different.