The love story of blue-eyed blonde Dmitry Makrygin from Yakutia and the dark-skinned beauty Ruth Tette from Nigeria feels like a true fairy tale, filled with unexpected twists and cross-cultural discoveries.
Ruth came to Russia to study and graduated with a degree in economics from St. Petersburg. Before returning to her homeland, she decided to enjoy her last days in the northern capital, strolling through one of the city parks.
It was there that Dmitry, who had come to St. Petersburg for a vacation, noticed her. He was captivated by her beauty and, unable to resist, decided to take a few secret photos.
However, his plan was interrupted when Ruth noticed she was being photographed and became upset. But when Dmitry, apologizing, spoke to her in English, she softened and allowed him to take a few more pictures.
Thus began their story. They spent the rest of Dmitry’s vacation getting to know each other and soon Ruth made an unexpected decision—she decided to stay in Russia.
For almost five years, they maintained a long-distance relationship, meeting twice a year, but thanks to video calls, their feelings never waned.
Finally, Dmitry took the plunge: he went to St. Petersburg to propose to Ruth. She accepted, and soon they were married. The young family moved to Yakutsk, where their unusual relationship quickly captured the attention of the locals.
Dmitry ran a small but successful business, owning a garage cooperative, while Ruth, an experienced economist, began working at a modeling agency. Together, they photographed, participated in business projects, and built their life across two worlds.
In November 2020, their family was blessed with a new addition—Ruth gave birth to a son. The boy was light-skinned, inheriting his father’s face shape and his mother’s curls, becoming a symbol of the unique blend of cultures and love.
In 2024, the couple welcomed a daughter.
