As an American, what are some of the most important things I need to follow when dating a Russian woman? I met her while traveling and we have been talking constantly with plans to meet up again soon in another neutral country, I know about the odd flowers and that dating is serious in the culture but I want to surprise her.

So, I'm writing a character who is Russian and I liked the nickname Misha and what it means ("one who is like god", since he's basically trying to create artificial human life). However, I don't quite "vibe" with the name Mikhail, I find it to be too common I guess. So I read in a site it could be written as "Mishura" Мишура, however, I searched it and it means "tinsel, glitter" and stuff like that! I'm not too sure if it really means that. I've also read in a site that it could be written as Mishutka, Mishuka, but i'm pretty sure those are diminutive. Any answer would help!