I would date without problem a Russian woman if she was already living (with a job) in my country (even more easily if she was in the Geneva area.)
If she was still in her country, I would always have some doubts about why she's interested in me (well, I've got that kind of doubts with every woman ).
I've seen (too ?) many documentaries on the French Tv about women just interested by the money or the passeport....
First my respect to you. That's not an easy situation....even more difficult if your siblings don't help you...
I think the first to take care is his alcoholism. Not sure what you can do about that. Perhaps a place where people could take care of him when you're at work ?
RE: Men is this true?
Is it taken from a last century book ?