When I was in my 20s I was obsessed with America (thanks to Hollywood probably) and even dreamed to relocate to the United States. But thanks God I started working for American companies here in Russia and very soon realized how idiotic I was. Hypocrisy every day shocked me to my heart. I am very thankful for such an experience that allowed me to come into self and realize the reality.
@@АндрейЛеусенко-д4е as someone who lived abroad and worked for top IT american giants for many years, I could say that what you experienced is a cultural difference, people don't perceive it as hypocrisy, it's just a common way of thinking, it's totally unconscious. Presenting your façade, a social mask, is way more important than expressing what you actually feel or think. Everything needs to be "nice", even if it's not entirely true. It's just what anglosphere is like.
I would not agree that it is not worthwhile to work in IT in Russia. Salaries after taxes are comparable to those in Europe. I am a senior developer with 8 years of experience living in a provincial city. I work remotely. Nobody drags you into the office. You don't have to live in Moscow to earn a lot anymore. In fact, I can buy an apartment in my city every year. Very low taxes for individual entrepreneurs. Life is easy
Yeah, using a patented tax system allows me to pay just around 1% of taxes and it's legal. Web developer, also individual entrepreneur. And some people still dream of going to Europe and pay 20-40%.
It wasnt until i started studying the Russian language, which led me to search more on Russian History, that i realized how Huge WW2 was and the enormous amount of Life was lost. The History taught in America, basically omits Russia and now as an 45 yr old woman it is Mind Boggling to see how and learn. I think that when it comes to Americans meeting and possibly immigrating into Russian Society, there really needs to be a healthy dose of grace given from both sides. Once people meet and begin to interact, truly discuss history, im pretty certain everyone would sit around looking at each other astounded by the amount of lies that they'd been told & taught. God Bless, Protect and Guide you. # 1 - Learn the Russian Language Im going at 🐢 turtle speed, bit by bit. ❤
I defined Russia for myself in one word "NORMALITY". It is not ideal, it is not good and not bad, it is NORMAL. You can disagree and be dissatisfied, but there is common sense in this. The streets of Russia are dirty, but this is not Bangalore in India and this is not Basel in Switzerland. It is not lawlessness and not repressive laws. In Russia, tall grass grows and an old fence... But this is normal. This is the Golden Mean. This is expressed in everything. Even in the political system. This is expressed in everything. Even in the political system. This is not pure liberalism and democracy, but it is a reflection of the will of the people and freedom of thought. Russia is the golden mean in everything.
It's the best thing I have ever heard about the country I love and where I live. Without direct lie or "the only normal people in the whole world". Thanks.
You're right, but we're not starting to understand, we're re-remembering what we have and how valuable it is. In the 1990s, we had a very difficult period, and at the same time, there was propaganda that Europe and the United States were paradise. This had a strong influence on the worldview. But people were gradually waking up, and recently they finally woke up. Probably, only an external threat could make everyone realize so quickly what we have and how we don't want to lose it. And although I can't speak for everyone, in most cases, I think the interest in foreigners is most likely caused by our curiosity. We want to find out personally what people's real way of life is in other countries. What is good and what is bad there. But this interest can pass as quickly as it appeared. As soon as curiosity is satisfied.
You're correct about the curiosity part. However, self-loathing and a lust for everything Western or foreign, pre-dates modern Russia and pre-dates the USSR. In a letter by A.S. Pushkin to P. A. Vyazemsky, we read: "Мы въ сношеніяхъ съ иностранцами не имѣемъ ни гордости ни стыда - (...) - это мерзко. Я конечно презираю Отечество мое съ головы до ногъ - но мнѣ досадно если иностранецъ раздѣляетъ со мною это чувство. Ты, который не на привязи, какъ можешь ты оставаться въ Россіи? Если Царь дастъ мнѣ слободу, то я мѣсяца не останусь. Мы живемъ въ печальномъ вѣкѣ, но когда воображаю Лондонъ, чугунныя дороги, паровые корабли, Англ. журналы или Парижскія театры и бордели - то мое глухое Михайловское наводитъ на меня тоску и бѣшенство."
I agree with you on that self-dignity thing. It kinda irritates me as a Russian who lived in the west to see my fellow citizens be head over heals with that Hollywood fantasy. We are good enough to be self-sufficient. We can present a lot to the world of our own.
Да нет этого уже, только совсем молодые слегка приседают (только от незнания истории и от просмотра продукции Голливуда. Англосаксы большие лжецы.). Они (иностранцы) наше гостеприимство за слабость принимают. Вы же знаете как в России относятся к гостям... Не в морду же им с порога бить🙂.
In fact, the USSR was the number 1 superpower in the world because after the most destructive war in the history of mankind it became the world's first and leading space power, provided itself with everything, magnificent achievements of science, technology, education, medicine. And the USSR was opposed not by the US, but by the entire West with all its wealth looted over centuries of colonialism. Plus, just during two world wars, the United States became a superpower, because Europe was destroyed and the US only grew richer. Plus, the world dollar system was brought to the USA - that is, they print pieces of paper and recive resources for them. Can you imagine where the USA would be without the dollar? Nowhere. What would be left of the US if its territory was attacked by the army of a united Europe, the most powerful in the world at that time? That's right, nowhere. You have to use your head ;)
Я в себе тоже вижу этот комплекс, глубоко прошитый. Преклонение перед Западом в течение нескольких веков было частью нашей культуры, особенно городской - от мещан, мечтающих о Париже, до элиты, лучше говорившей по-французски, чем на родном языке. Видимо, нужно время, чтобы это постепенно ушло из массового сознания россиян
Great content. I'm learning Russian here in the states. i do feel like an idiot at the moment being as much of a beginner as i am. but in time it will be worth it.
Hi 👋😊 Just keep on putting an effort, and eventually you'll succeed 😊 even a couple of phrases in Russian will benefit you more than none. People here appreciate it if they see that a person is trying to speak and understand the language, and almost everybody will give their best to help you. No joke, many of us are brought up like that 😊 Come to Moscow, when you can. I'm sure you'll like it here. ❤ Hugs 🤗 Anna from Moscow
Не заморачивайся изучением языка, его лучше постигать в среди русских, так быстрей и без проблем выучишь. Тем более по новому закону который подписал Путин язык знать и историю России не нужно, это можно узнать и выучить уже в России.
@@vknfriendly you are correct that i will learn it there better. and yes the new law doesnt require it. but for me, it would be hard to function without being able to partly speak the language. ill still come there if i cant speak fluently. im just doing what i can to be a better russia speaker before i leave.
What a bright and open minded man! My beloved Russia definitely needs more folks like you, and we welcome everyone who has the same good intentions and kind heart as you. Wish to communicate with you personally actually. Seems like u r very intellectual and funny to talk. Anyway have a great day, mate! ☺️ from a girl from Saint Petersburg
Я смотрю, народ прям обиделся за "obsessed with foreigners". Кмк, тут есть две стороны. Первое - реально наивные ребята, которые верят, что на западе все свободнее и прекраснее. Но есть и вторая сторона: люди, которые любят Россию и любят, когда иностранцы ТОЖЕ ее любят. Мб это связано с тем, что западная пропаганда долго нудела, что запад прекрасен, а русские - сплошь преступники с хмрыми лицами и польским акцентом? Так или иначе, по-моему, вторых сейчас больше. Ну приятно смотреть, когда твою страну хвалят. Как будто тебя самого немножко хвалят! Потому взлетают эти тиктоки.
Привет друг, меня заинтересовал твой комментарий. Я только что вернулся из Москвы, где провел 20 замечательных дней в России с москвичом по рождению! В моем возрасте я хотел бы сказать, что западные ценности во Франции находятся в упадке и что жизнь в России меня восхищает (мне 73 года). Я встречал русских, которые были очень счастливы со своими большими сердцами! Я скучаю по генералу де Голлю, мы все скучаем по нему, и я уже скучаю по русскому народу!
Respectfully, I totally disagree about the US citizens being some kind of celebs in Russia. The Russians are curious about other cultures and wonder around foreigners because they want to be a good host to the guests by representing Russian culture. The Russians are constantly checking on the guests knowing how difficult it is to move to a place with such a different language and culture and climate. Also it’s very heartwarming to here that the guests are pleased and find it nice to be in Russia. So I don’t think it has something to do with the Russians simply think that westerners are amazing by their own.
Да нет, русские всегда были западопоклонники, это выражается как во власти, так и в людях, Достоевский об этом писал, Бердяев упоминал в книгах, это вшито в нас.
@@livebyyorep Достоевский писал, что русский либерал - не есть русский либерал. Кроме "западников" были славянофилы. А ещё было огромный процент крестьянского населения(куда больше чем дворяне и интеллегенция вместе взятые) которые вообще такими вопросами не задавались. Так что привести в качестве аргумента Достоевского, который наверное был самый про-русский писатель, хотя и бывал немало на Западе, это, конечно, надо ещё умудриться. Достоевский, кстати, писал, что Европа - это кладбище. (Интересное, может красивое) но кладбище. И везде главные герои произведений Достоевского это не западные люди. И если западники там встречаются(Смердяков) - то это крайне отвратительные персонажи. Так что не знаю, что там в кого вшито, если это вшито в вас - так и пишите (в меня), а за весь народ, наверное, не лучшая идея.
I'd say that the '80-'90 period was hard on Russian people that it resulted in low self-esteem and low confidence levels. Was hard not to, because the ideas which USSR was built upon proved to be disfunctual by that point. Economy was destroyed, people had a very hard time and that's when this whole concept of "amazing and superior West" planted itself within our society. It's great to see that finally going away nowadays, we definitely should be focused on doing our own thing, not looking up to vague picture of others
Really enjoying the channel, and this is very valuable input - thanks. As a U.S. expat who has lived in Germany for decades and whose paternal ancestors came from Ukraine (formerly considered a part of Russia) and whose wife comes from Kaschastan, Russia is definitely on the charts for us and our twin toddlers. I‘d really appreciate the opportunity to ask you a few questions. How best to get in touch?
If the author of the channel does not respond, there is such a channel here - Expat American. His wife is doing just that - helping all those who want to move to Russia. You can contact her and she will help.
Fantastic content all around. As an American whose lived half of my life abroad and within various cultures, learning a few different languages and now beginning to learn Russian, this is realistic and down to earth common sense that applies to everyone, everywhere. Thanks and appreciate your channel.
There is a guy here in Brazil called Raiam Santos, he is a very famous guy and he is always saying that Poland and Russia are the last pillars of civilization in the current world. After watching your videos I think I got to the same conclusion.
You worded it really well for most of the issues. Degeneracy does exist in Russia and we tolerate it here as long as it remains your private matter - as soon as you start forcing it on someone, that's when you might have a problem. Russians do think too much about what people from the West think about them. That's a good and a bad thing, depending on what someone wants to do with that. As someone who's lived in the West and came back, I'm doing my part as well to explain the reality as it is, not in black-and-white terms. The girls question is a whole other thing you might wanna dedicate a whole video to. It's complicated and often women would take advantage of you rather than the other way around. Also, T-Bank as it's called now is not connected with Oleg Tinkov in any way: he's sold the bank itself in 2022, and it's been renamed by the new ownership to disallow any direct connections with the former owner. Given the comfort of their products, I think it's safe to try, Thanks for the video though!
Honestly. I've been in and out of Russia for ten years. I know very little Russian and have managed to function just great with a Jarvisen 2 handheld translator. I can only list a handful of awkward interactions with anyone in Russia. I'm a 65 year old dyslexic and yes I study to learn Russian, but I don't think I will ever think in Russian.
I’m 52 hoping to end the rat race by 60 with above $1M. I know money is a liability to be exchanged for assets with real value like real estate (properties for rent) stocks (dividends) bonds (interest) But, what is it with bitcoin? I hear a lot about it and I'd love to diversify my portfolio.
look at the charts, bitcoin has outperformed every stock and banking product ever developed even after multiple pullbacks over the last decade. not a financial advisor but I know what i'm saying
The key to financial stability is having the right investment suggestions for a diverse portfolio. Many investment failures and losses happen when you invest without proper guidance.
I went from no money to lnvest with to busting my A** off on Uber eats for four months to raise about $20k to start trading with Evelyn Infurna. I am at $128k right now and LOVING that you have to bring this up here
Great video! Love listening to Alexander and his way of doing videos and content… to the point, no dancing around the issues or topic! My only critique or comment would be around the issue of scholarships… I think surely Alexander would agree that Russia needs soft power? The only way to nurture that soft diplomacy (especially now that Russia is isolated) is it create normalcy with other parts of the world! Education scholarships are a good way of attractive intelligent people from across the world! It’s not quite about immigration, it’s about allowing people to come, see Russia, become friends with Russia, and spread the world that Russia is not as evil as America and London describes it to be…. Russia at the moment is relying heavily on “global south” …. Part of it will be due to soft power nurtured over the decades! Many African nations are seeing Russia as a friend, this would not be possible if Russia persistently appears to be as “racist” as the west labels Russia to be. I think Alexander should genuinely consider looking beyond the surface and see what the benefits can come from soft power
Is Russia isolated? The facts do not support this view. Other than NATO/EU nations, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea the rest of the world with 60% of population is happily interacting with Russia. One could see the cracks in EU in dealing with it. The fear of America's secondary and unlawful sanctions is holding many countries from openly supporting Russia.
Once upon a time I was working in IT in a bank in Russia and in the evening VP of the bank came to us to play Counter Strike with us. I once asked him that I’ve seen an ad of a deposit schema in another bank, the rate was quite high, and whether it was worth to put my money there? He asked for the name of the bank. I said: oh, I don’t remember. He said: this is the most important thing; and added: [in terms of safety] there is only one bank in Russia - Sberbank. This is something for you to know. It happened 20 years ago.
Тот метод, который здесь описан, называется погружение в среду носителей языка, и, это эффективный метод, но, увы, не для всех. Если общение для тебя как воздух, у тебя будет супермотированность освоить язык и тгда ты будешь буквально впитывать язык и будешь получать при этом удовольствие. Но у Сэма, британского блогера, из Владимира было это большое желание, т.е. мотивация жить в России, и он уже 20 лет в России, а так и не научился говорить без ошибок. Живёт себе спокойно, работает и особенно по поводу русского языка не заморачивается. Другой пример, Лоренцо из Италии. То по моему через год жизни уже говорил почти без акцента.
I can understand why the Russian government pays for foreign students to study in Russia. Firstly, Russia is a vast, sparsely populated country. It is, literally, an empty land, with very few people. Secondly, it's a way to promote Russian culture, the cultures of other peoples of Russia, and so on. It's soft power. Especially since the Western world is so aggressively opposed to Russian culture today.
Let’s be real - Russia isn’t paying foreign students out of goodwill or cultural pride. It’s not "soft power" - it’s a mafia-style operation, where the government pays off players in its power games. Russia might be vast, but it’s not ‘"empty land" - it’s a country drained by corruption, with a population more oppressed than empowered. The only ones they refuse to pay are the poor souls they manage to frame with trumped-up criminal charges. As for promoting Russian culture? That’s just a cover for spreading the same old propaganda, trying to whitewash the brutal reality. Russia doesn't care about culture; it cares about control. And let’s not kid ourselves - what the Western world opposes isn’t Russian culture, it’s the regime and the twisted system that holds it together.
The obsession with foreigners you talk about, I believe is mainly kind of inertia of the Soviet times, plus that Europe has been a sort of metropolis for Russia historically. As for advice to US Americans and other far-Westerners, the effects of increased attention from others are not such a big problem. I'd rather advise to get rid of the habit of pointing fingers at things and people - it's not a trifle but essentially the first step in understanding the difference of the culture, which here is more impersonal and less like “Me the subject vs. objects”. This even can be seen in the syntax of language to those who have mastered it. Completely agree with your language tips. Regarding St. Petersburg, I'd say you have a somewhat superficial perception (though many people in Russia also have it). It's not a hipster or any kind of artistic city. It's a real place of power, and the people here are very strong in spirit - it's just might not be immediately seen. So yes, in a sense it's not for everyone. And clubs and sins - they are in any big city, but here you don't come across all that a lot until you really want to. I consider such a state of affairs rather an achievement, by the way, when things like drugs and prostitution are neither allowed nor too harshly persecuted. The norm is when they exist somewhere there in the parallel dimension quietly, without any fanaticism in this regard.
@@anastasiya256 Well, firstly, information structure (topic-comment, focus), explicitly expressed in Russian through word order and some other means, and, impersonal constructions ( having, liking, etc. - which can also be present in other languages though, but not in English). It's a long topic, and I'll just say here that to me it shows, let's say, some peculiarities of one's approach to the world - not that it's a drastic difference, but anyway.
I just like how Alexander is trying to be more direct and straightforward but still is very polite 😄 I don't know why but it's like seeing two cultures (Russian and American) being mixed in real time:)
Вообще то платить будут не всем студентам , а тех кто пройдет конкурс на знания. + студенты из слабо развитых стран (Африка Латинская Америка) Все остальные будут платить за свое обучение сами. Пока не ввели закон о биометрии открыть банковский счет просто , но скоро закон вступит в силу.
Закона такого не будет. Он вступает в противоречие с конституцией. К стати вы имеете полное право потребовать, от властей Москвы удалить ваши биометрические данные из базы, но тогда про оплату лицом в метро придется забыть. или постоянно требовать от чиновников почистить базу от вашей биометрии. А для въезжающих иностранцев биометрия работает прям на границе уже некоторое время, свои пальчики и личико сдают все въезжающие.
@@vknfriendly Ты не понял причем тут конституция у них гражданства нет. Поэтому такое и вводят для привлечения мозгов в страну. Биометрию нельзя удалить у иностранного гражданина, так же как и у тех русских у кого загранпаспорт с биометрией. (Полная биометрия снимается при подаче на РВП или ВНЖ,)
@@AnnaAnna-fd6yz Скорее всего это будет не федеральный закон, а распоряжение министерства образования. Нужно привлекать интеллектуалов тем более гос поддержка на это выделена. Сейчас 10 тыс студентов из 30 тыс учатся бесплатно и получают стипендию 2000 руб Вот и хотят поднять её немного что бы не умерли с голода, если не могут найти работу.
Everything you said in this video should be taken as gospel. Nailed it on every point, especially the Russian self-dignity, not hanging out with foreigners as a foreigner and not thinking that you are someone special as a foreigner in Russia. As an expat myself, my modus operandi is exactly as you described. Kudos man! You literally took the words out of my mouth, not quite literally but you know what I mean 😊
It’s laughable to call anything about Russia "self-dignity". This is a country that thrives on lies and propaganda, where people prop up a false sense of pride while their government strips them of basic freedoms. As for not hanging out with foreigners - good luck with that in a nation where the only thing that’s ‘special’ is how they’ve mastered being isolated and backward. Russia's insecurity shows through in its hostility towards anyone who isn’t Russian. The idea that foreigners should blend in and stay quiet? That’s just more of the same toxic nationalism that keeps Russia from ever evolving. Keep celebrating mediocrity if you like, but don’t mistake it for wisdom.
Solid advice more people should understand: "if you're a loser in the U.S., you will be a loser in Russia". Could not have summed it up better! Your comments are spot-on! You have a great way of getting your point across. More people, Russian and American, should listen to you...
2 days ago I checked my English level, the test showed A2+, I thought I would have at least B1, but apparently because of grammatical errors it is 1 step lower, and I have been learning English almost all my life. I'll probably will have a B1, maybe even higher, but for now it's A2+. I'm just saying that Russian is more difficult than English, and I don't even understand how they will learn it 😁. Besides English I speak Chinese Mandarin, plus minus as at the level of English, only the accent is less and I also learned it all my life and has lived and been in China many times. I would advise foreigners to learn Russian in Russia, i.e. 50-100 simple words as basics will be enough for them, and the rest can be learned on the spot. In my opinion it will be better than many years to prepare before the trip, the language is still better to learn in a linguistic environment. I don't quite agree with the author's strategy - learn the language first and go, you can do the opposite.
It’s fine to have strip clubs and gay clubs. That’s not the point. The important thing is that the government encourages education, health, family, integrity, love and self-discipline.
Some Christians might disagree. Just seeing the sin can bring up some disgust…… it can also be seen as negative influence on children… Not saying that russia should legislate that far, just saying that this line of thinking exists.
@@anastasiya256 That's what Russia did with smoking. In 2000 it was the norm to smoke. Now the norm is not to smoke. It was a long governmental program, that gradually took many small steps to make it less visible, less attractive, less contagious, less popular, less "cool". I know many people who stopped smoking. Not everyone can though, but at least their social impact is limited.
Good video. But I disagree on scholarships, it’s a fantastic idea and I’ll tell you why, because in America that’s why they invest money in smart foreign students with a good potential. It’s important to have that market
Yes, I agree. Many people in the west still have a negative image of Russia and Russian universities, which is why some method of attracting them is necessary. Who’s gonna believe that Russia has a good education system when all the university rankings in the west tout that America has the best universities? 🤷♀️ So, first, you can bring people with monetary incentives,and then those people will spread the word so that you might not need it in the future anymore…
I agree with you totally about learning the language and I'm not sure why a person would want to move to another country and not know the language. And yes, know the history and read some Russian classics.
On the identity crisis... "we don't live in a country, we live in a language". (с) VovanJapan And the camera is heating up because of the hot topic of discussion, lol
11:45 1. This is not from the USSR, but from the 1990s, when Boris Yeltsin blessed the US and his regime imposed an inferiority complex on Russians 2. What you are talking about concerns more of your environment. In Moscow the percentage of such people is larger, and in the Moscow university environment it is even much larger. Most Russians, especially outside the capitals, do not suffer from the illness you described
Я - Русский! И я с самого рождения знал, что Россия - самая "крутая" страна в Мире во всех вопросах! Все самые выдающиеся достижения в Науке и Технике в Мире Сделаны именно Русскими! Сделайте на эту тему видео, предварительно узнав тему: электричество, радио, связь (мобильная), микроволновки, телевидение, а том числе цветное (Зварыеин), самолёты - стелс, торпеды и подводные лодки.... Да все, что угодно - сделано и разработано Именно в России и Русскими инженерами! Когда Вы войдёте в Тему - -Вы Будете Просто Поражены! Я даю Вам Совет на Тему Будущих Видео! Изучайте вопрос! П.С. кстати, и Интернет был изобретён в СССР, как секретная связь!!! Удачи на Вашем поприще!!!
Вот согласен на все сто! Не надо платить тем, кто хочет здесь учиться. Образование могло бы быть бесплатным для всех - русских и нерусских, граждан и неграждан. Но платить кому-то, что б учились, - это перебор!!!
Your thoughts on being an English teacher in Russia? After all, for many people from the west this is one of the few realistic jobs “we” can get unless you have a high level of Russian (I’m sure there are tenuous polyglots who have mastered Russian in a few years but…)
Учителем можно стать только если у вас имеется документ где говорится что вы учитель. А так вы можете просто с кем то договорится и обучать человека онлайн, опять же если у вас есть опыт обучения и все равно вам надо знать русский язык хотя бы на базовом уровне.
@@vknfriendly действительно? значит чтобы берутся на работу в международных школах, человек должен быть опытным учителем с настоящим квалификации в сфере образования, а не только является носителем английского?
@@Chuck-o1d It depends on the school. The channel English Village talks about it. A British person has worked as an English teacher in Russia for many years. Small channel; they answer the questions.
Да норм щас работать в IT, просто все сеньоры утекли из стартапов в банки и госкомпании. С учетом повсеместной удаленки, 500+ в Москве хватает на безбедную жызнь. Плюс заметил тенденцию к утеканию кадров с запада обратно. Лично знаю возвращенцев из США/Германии/Голландии.
to know Russia history in the west is hard as the west only has knows the mentality messed version 90s did a bad deal to Russia , the west really violated the country which the west has done to many countries ya got some good understanding 👍
No worries! Over the past 20 years, Russians have rewritten their school history books at least five times. Nothing screams 'integrity' and 'clear focus on the past' quite like constantly reshuffling your own history, right? And just a heads-up - digging into Russian sources might not be the best idea either. You could find yourself on very thin ice if you pick one that’s been declared a 'foreign agent.' Thousands of Russians have been slapped with that label over the past three years. Seems like everyone’s a ‘threat’ to their version of the truth!
Totally agree that Russians should stop being overexcited about all things foreign. Tucker Carlson visited Russia, and this was perceived as if Leo Tolstoy himself arrived just after he resurrected from his grave.
You don’t see it, do you? That visit was nothing but a paid show, plain as day. And since there’s no real opposition media left in Russia, the noise around Tucker Carlson’s trip was loud, sweetened up like they were selling candy-big, bold headlines everywhere. Every step he took was carefully set up to push the story they want folks to believe, like Russia being just another "normal" place. But the truth runs deeper. Not long after, they started aiming their so-called relocation program at people in the West, from countries Russia calls hostile. It's all part of their game, another way to twist minds and cause trouble where they can. Mark my words on that one.
@shariyidioto723 why would Russia pay Tucker? To create a sense of normality? To convince whom? People like you in the West? My friend, Russia could not care less what you think in the West of its political system and practices. Call Putin dictator as much as you wish. It does not affect his support level in the country.
@@nikolaishmelev7837 Why would Russia pay Tucker? Simple - he’s a mouthpiece they can use. After getting booted from Fox, you really think he’d take a trip to Moscow out of the kindness of his heart? Nah, this wasn’t charity work. Russia sees an opportunity in folks like Tucker, who already have a crowd listening. By bringing him over and rolling out the red carpet, they’re banking on his voice to echo their narrative back home. It’s an investment in propaganda, and Tucker’s just another pawn in their game, whether he knows it or not. *As for Putin ans his “support” in Russia isn’t based on what people say outside the country. Inside, it's a different game. When you've got a state-run media machine, rigged elections, and a tight grip on dissent, “support” is a product of fear, not love. People aren’t cheering for Putin because they’re all die-hard fans; they’re doing it because, well, that’s what happens in a place where stepping out of line gets you silenced-or worse.*
@@shariyidioto723 I was thinking the same thing, but I recently looked at some discussions from the people in Russia who have been setting up the new immigration laws in Russia (a lawyer and an MP), and they totally sounded like they’ve been running around for the last 3 years, trying to get this done, and not even getting much traction because Russian people couldn’t believe that westerners actually wanted to come there.
@@anastasiya256 The situation you describe highlights the chaotic and improvised way Russia handles complex legal matters like immigration. It's almost laughable how the people in charge seem surprised that anyone would even want to go there, considering the current state of things. And then there's Maria Butina - of course. She’s the epitome of how Russia handles anything resembling law: with a wink, a nod, and a personal phone call to someone who can "fix" things. It’s not a legal system; it’s more like a mafia structure, where rules are flexible as long as you know the right people. Classic Russia.
Don't live in Moscow or St. Petersburg. That alone will force you to learn Russian. Don't look for a woman in a big city, look in the villages. Practice reading signs from day one.
I am from SouthEast Asia, studying masters in Finland. After completing my study, i want to move to Russia. How can I move there? I just want to live peacefully there. How about the job opportunities??
Хотелось бы узнать, что вы имеете в виду, когда говорите, что иностранцы в России популярны. Имеется в виду наш интерес к другой культуре или вы здесь якобы звезды потому, что мы на вас как неандертальцы смотрим?
I also don't like Saint P cause of the things you've mentioned by the way. While it's incredibly beautiful in terms of architecture and cultural places, I've always felt some kind of rejection to the locals. It seems to be infested with all sorts of punks, hippies and hipsters. And in Russian there is a very accurate untranslatable term "говнари".😁 While Moscow public may seem arrogant and you may feel some pressure surrounded by its wealth, it still feels more comfortable to me, than Saint P. I come from a province btw.
Спасибо за видео. Хотел бы высказать мысли по поводу бесплатного обучения иностранных студентов - это хорошая инвестиция. Люди отучившись приезжают домой и распространяют знания о России. Сейчас в мире очень много лжи о нашей стране. И такие люди будут помогать распространять знания о нашем мире и обществе. Ещё один момент, всё же это социально ориентированный вопрос, а не попытка заработать на студентах. Опять же кто эти студенты? Это страны СНГ, Азия и Африка, в основной части.
Do you foresee any backlash against immigrants coming to Russia for permanent residency who have no ancestral roots? Or is it sufficient to embrace traditional values, Russian language and culture? What do you think Russian society will look like when Putin is no longer running the government? Thank you.
I think Russian culture is very accepting if you are able to integrate, i.e. speak Russian, respect the culture, and contribute to society. Doesn't matter where you are from.
You will be always welcomed if you come here respectful to our culture and ready to integrate. Russia is big for a reason - it historically embraced those who strived to be part of the Empire or seeked protection. And it went like this - come here to be equal to us and be part of us. That mentality is engraved in Russians.
@@alxmetro Американских черт нет,если он только не американский индеец. Америка-страна мигрантов. Там нету местных аборигенов,кроме индейцев. Поэтому,"американские черты лица"-это полнейшая глупость,которую только можно сморозить. И даже после моего вопроса до Вас не дошло,и Вы ещё усугубили. Привет Вашим учителям.
Вы очень молоды и ваши некоторые выводы довольно наивны, вы путаете одержимость с гостеприимством, вынужденную необходимость привлекать иностранных студентов и специалистов за стипендию и преклонение перед западом. Это, наверное, от недостатка вашего жизненного опыта )) Вспомните, например, как США высасывали лучшие умы со всего мира, предлагая им гранты и стипендии. Мы пытаемся делать так же, но понимаем, что у США всегда будет больше денег и красивее витрина. И ещё. Довольно забавно наблюдать за рассуждениями мальчика, который рассуждает о России на примере СПб и Москвы, где проживает. Раньше таких как вы мы называли "мажоры". Удачи ))
Надеюсь что это правда, про гостеприимность вместо одержимости… а то как я послушаю свою мать, она до сих пор плачет над какой-то песней из 90-х про то как «я никогда не увижу Америку» … 😅 А то, может быть вы глотали пропаганду Кремля про то как люди *должны* думать про Америку ? 🤷♀️ не факт что все на самом деле так и думают… но я и не живу в России, по этому мне и правда интересно, какая статистика на самом деле.
@@anastasiya256 неужели вы так и не поняли, что ваша мама, слушая эту песню, скучает не по Америке, а об ушедший молодости? И да, мы, в большинстве своём, очень гостеприимны, но среди обычного народа довольно много негатива к Америке, но люди стараются отделять своё отношение к правительству некоторых стран от обычного населения. Хотя, и это уже даётся с трудом. И только тоненькая прослойка либероты всё ещё анонирует на светлый град на холме, и во многом благодаря множественным инфо-цыганам , продающим нам протухшую американскую мечту. Я, в силу специфики своей работы, много поездила по миру и скажу - лучше, чем дома нет нигде. Лично от себя скажу - я с недоверием отношусь к некоторым переехавшим к нам иностранцам. Пьют, едят, таращатся на метро, хотят найти здесь жену, а полезного выхлопа от них - ноль. Есть редкие исключения, конечно, вот им люди и рады.
When it comes to work, especially in software engineering, unfortunately Alexander is poisoned with this idea that "Money is our God". First, you can get comparable money in Russia (adjusted for the cost of living),second, western jobs are bad for you because there is no responsibility there. I worked in the top American IT giants for many years. Well, true, in Russia the scope is smaller, but also true, American trans-nations corporations critically dependent on US being a world hegemon, without this, their entire business model falls apart. Imagine google or Amazon paying taxes in all the countries they operate, they would quickly go bankrupt. And it's coming, but maybe not very soon.
hi I am from Turkey and I am gay. Is homofobia too bad in Russia or too different than in Turkey? Is it easy to find a job and make living? Are people friendly?
Being a gay is not a crime in Russia. Enforcing LGBT on other people is a bad idea, it's just displaying your underwear so keep it it private. LGBT propaganda and enforcing it on children is a crime.
@@sergefa5862 okey thank you. I have been to more LGBT friendly countries and gay people were a bit too liberal for me( like open relationships)so I'm thinking about moving to more conservative places where people know how to survive. Forcing on children is a weird thing that I don't understand.
When I was in my 20s I was obsessed with America (thanks to Hollywood probably) and even dreamed to relocate to the United States. But thanks God I started working for American companies here in Russia and very soon realized how idiotic I was. Hypocrisy every day shocked me to my heart. I am very thankful for such an experience that allowed me to come into self and realize the reality.
Повезло, братан, а кто-то до сих пор прозреть не может, всё идеальный мир мерещится
Is idiotic the most common word there?
It’s the legacy of the 90-s 😕
@@Ken-p1y it’s certainly common in Russian… like a nice way to insult someone/yourself without swearing them out
@@АндрейЛеусенко-д4е as someone who lived abroad and worked for top IT american giants for many years, I could say that what you experienced is a cultural difference, people don't perceive it as hypocrisy, it's just a common way of thinking, it's totally unconscious. Presenting your façade, a social mask, is way more important than expressing what you actually feel or think. Everything needs to be "nice", even if it's not entirely true. It's just what anglosphere is like.
I would not agree that it is not worthwhile to work in IT in Russia. Salaries after taxes are comparable to those in Europe. I am a senior developer with 8 years of experience living in a provincial city. I work remotely. Nobody drags you into the office. You don't have to live in Moscow to earn a lot anymore. In fact, I can buy an apartment in my city every year. Very low taxes for individual entrepreneurs. Life is easy
Nice! Which city are you in? I’ve heard about a tech scene in Йошкар-Ола
Yeah, using a patented tax system allows me to pay just around 1% of taxes and it's legal. Web developer, also individual entrepreneur. And some people still dream of going to Europe and pay 20-40%.
It wasnt until i started studying the Russian language, which led me to search more on Russian History, that i realized how Huge WW2 was and the enormous amount of Life was lost. The History taught in America, basically omits Russia and now as an 45 yr old woman it is Mind Boggling to see how and learn. I think that when it comes to Americans meeting and possibly immigrating into Russian Society, there really needs to be a healthy dose of grace given from both sides. Once people meet and begin to interact, truly discuss history, im pretty certain everyone would sit around looking at each other astounded by the amount of lies that they'd been told & taught. God Bless, Protect and Guide you.
# 1 - Learn the Russian Language
Im going at 🐢 turtle speed, bit by bit. ❤
I defined Russia for myself in one word "NORMALITY". It is not ideal, it is not good and not bad, it is NORMAL. You can disagree and be dissatisfied, but there is common sense in this. The streets of Russia are dirty, but this is not Bangalore in India and this is not Basel in Switzerland. It is not lawlessness and not repressive laws. In Russia, tall grass grows and an old fence... But this is normal. This is the Golden Mean. This is expressed in everything. Even in the political system.
This is expressed in everything. Even in the political system. This is not pure liberalism and democracy, but it is a reflection of the will of the people and freedom of thought. Russia is the golden mean in everything.
It's the best thing I have ever heard about the country I love and where I live. Without direct lie or "the only normal people in the whole world". Thanks.
Резонные выводы у Вас👌☝️
The streets of Russia are clean.
The streets of Russia are dirty? Are you ok? Where you find dirty streets in our country? WTF?
@@Skylar.alx8exactly.
Super easy to listen to the guy. Doesn't eat words, doesn't have a strange pronunciation, cool, easy to hear. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
because you're a retard, долбоёб, who sucks at studying English, saying this as someone who knows 3+ languages.
Смотри больше медиа, уебище
You're right, but we're not starting to understand, we're re-remembering what we have and how valuable it is. In the 1990s, we had a very difficult period, and at the same time, there was propaganda that Europe and the United States were paradise. This had a strong influence on the worldview. But people were gradually waking up, and recently they finally woke up. Probably, only an external threat could make everyone realize so quickly what we have and how we don't want to lose it. And although I can't speak for everyone, in most cases, I think the interest in foreigners is most likely caused by our curiosity. We want to find out personally what people's real way of life is in other countries. What is good and what is bad there. But this interest can pass as quickly as it appeared. As soon as curiosity is satisfied.
You're correct about the curiosity part. However, self-loathing and a lust for everything Western or foreign, pre-dates modern Russia and pre-dates the USSR. In a letter by A.S. Pushkin to P. A. Vyazemsky, we read:
"Мы въ сношеніяхъ съ иностранцами не имѣемъ ни гордости ни стыда - (...) - это мерзко. Я конечно презираю Отечество мое съ головы до ногъ - но мнѣ досадно если иностранецъ раздѣляетъ со мною это чувство. Ты, который не на привязи, какъ можешь ты оставаться въ Россіи? Если Царь дастъ мнѣ слободу, то я мѣсяца не останусь. Мы живемъ въ печальномъ вѣкѣ, но когда воображаю Лондонъ, чугунныя дороги, паровые корабли, Англ. журналы или Парижскія театры и бордели - то мое глухое Михайловское наводитъ на меня тоску и бѣшенство."
I agree with you on that self-dignity thing. It kinda irritates me as a Russian who lived in the west to see my fellow citizens be head over heals with that Hollywood fantasy. We are good enough to be self-sufficient. We can present a lot to the world of our own.
Нет,теперь никаких подарков,...все через кассу!😂😂( Шутка)
Да нет этого уже, только совсем молодые слегка приседают (только от незнания истории и от просмотра продукции Голливуда. Англосаксы большие лжецы.). Они (иностранцы) наше гостеприимство за слабость принимают. Вы же знаете как в России относятся к гостям... Не в морду же им с порога бить🙂.
The same thing
In fact, the USSR was the number 1 superpower in the world because after the most destructive war in the history of mankind it became the world's first and leading space power, provided itself with everything, magnificent achievements of science, technology, education, medicine.
And the USSR was opposed not by the US, but by the entire West with all its wealth looted over centuries of colonialism.
Plus, just during two world wars, the United States became a superpower, because Europe was destroyed and the US only grew richer. Plus, the world dollar system was brought to the USA - that is, they print pieces of paper and recive resources for them. Can you imagine where the USA would be without the dollar? Nowhere. What would be left of the US if its territory was attacked by the army of a united Europe, the most powerful in the world at that time? That's right, nowhere.
You have to use your head ;)
Я в себе тоже вижу этот комплекс, глубоко прошитый. Преклонение перед Западом в течение нескольких веков было частью нашей культуры, особенно городской - от мещан, мечтающих о Париже, до элиты, лучше говорившей по-французски, чем на родном языке. Видимо, нужно время, чтобы это постепенно ушло из массового сознания россиян
Great content. I'm learning Russian here in the states. i do feel like an idiot at the moment being as much of a beginner as i am. but in time it will be worth it.
Hi I am also learning Russian
I want to know how do you learn it ?
Hi 👋😊 Just keep on putting an effort, and eventually you'll succeed 😊 even a couple of phrases in Russian will benefit you more than none. People here appreciate it if they see that a person is trying to speak and understand the language, and almost everybody will give their best to help you. No joke, many of us are brought up like that 😊 Come to Moscow, when you can. I'm sure you'll like it here. ❤ Hugs 🤗 Anna from Moscow
Не заморачивайся изучением языка, его лучше постигать в среди русских, так быстрей и без проблем выучишь. Тем более по новому закону который подписал Путин язык знать и историю России не нужно, это можно узнать и выучить уже в России.
@@vknfriendly you are correct that i will learn it there better. and yes the new law doesnt require it. but for me, it would be hard to function without being able to partly speak the language. ill still come there if i cant speak fluently. im just doing what i can to be a better russia speaker before i leave.
I am lazy, books are not for me. I learned english watching TV series with original soundtrack.
I'm an American married to a Russian and living in Moscow. I can confirm some of these points.
What a bright and open minded man! My beloved Russia definitely needs more folks like you, and we welcome everyone who has the same good intentions and kind heart as you. Wish to communicate with you personally actually. Seems like u r very intellectual and funny to talk. Anyway have a great day, mate! ☺️ from a girl from Saint Petersburg
Я смотрю, народ прям обиделся за "obsessed with foreigners". Кмк, тут есть две стороны. Первое - реально наивные ребята, которые верят, что на западе все свободнее и прекраснее. Но есть и вторая сторона: люди, которые любят Россию и любят, когда иностранцы ТОЖЕ ее любят.
Мб это связано с тем, что западная пропаганда долго нудела, что запад прекрасен, а русские - сплошь преступники с хмрыми лицами и польским акцентом?
Так или иначе, по-моему, вторых сейчас больше. Ну приятно смотреть, когда твою страну хвалят. Как будто тебя самого немножко хвалят! Потому взлетают эти тиктоки.
Привет друг, меня заинтересовал твой комментарий. Я только что вернулся из Москвы, где провел 20 замечательных дней в России с москвичом по рождению! В моем возрасте я хотел бы сказать, что западные ценности во Франции находятся в упадке и что жизнь в России меня восхищает (мне 73 года). Я встречал русских, которые были очень счастливы со своими большими сердцами! Я скучаю по генералу де Голлю, мы все скучаем по нему, и я уже скучаю по русскому народу!
Not obsession but hospitality
Respectfully, I totally disagree about the US citizens being some kind of celebs in Russia. The Russians are curious about other cultures and wonder around foreigners because they want to be a good host to the guests by representing Russian culture. The Russians are constantly checking on the guests knowing how difficult it is to move to a place with such a different language and culture and climate. Also it’s very heartwarming to here that the guests are pleased and find it nice to be in Russia. So I don’t think it has something to do with the Russians simply think that westerners are amazing by their own.
Exactly) just kind and welcoming
Да нет, русские всегда были западопоклонники, это выражается как во власти, так и в людях, Достоевский об этом писал, Бердяев упоминал в книгах, это вшито в нас.
@@livebyyorep Достоевский писал, что русский либерал - не есть русский либерал. Кроме "западников" были славянофилы. А ещё было огромный процент крестьянского населения(куда больше чем дворяне и интеллегенция вместе взятые) которые вообще такими вопросами не задавались.
Так что привести в качестве аргумента Достоевского, который наверное был самый про-русский писатель, хотя и бывал немало на Западе, это, конечно, надо ещё умудриться.
Достоевский, кстати, писал, что Европа - это кладбище. (Интересное, может красивое) но кладбище.
И везде главные герои произведений Достоевского это не западные люди. И если западники там встречаются(Смердяков) - то это крайне отвратительные персонажи. Так что не знаю, что там в кого вшито, если это вшито в вас - так и пишите (в меня), а за весь народ, наверное, не лучшая идея.
@@livebyyorep i think its coming to an end. imho. greetings from Kaluga
O! You're good guitar player and singer! May be do it little more in videos! My pleasure, from Moscow!
I'd say that the '80-'90 period was hard on Russian people that it resulted in low self-esteem and low confidence levels. Was hard not to, because the ideas which USSR was built upon proved to be disfunctual by that point. Economy was destroyed, people had a very hard time and that's when this whole concept of "amazing and superior West" planted itself within our society. It's great to see that finally going away nowadays, we definitely should be focused on doing our own thing, not looking up to vague picture of others
Really enjoying the channel, and this is very valuable input - thanks. As a U.S. expat who has lived in Germany for decades and whose paternal ancestors came from Ukraine (formerly considered a part of Russia) and whose wife comes from Kaschastan, Russia is definitely on the charts for us and our twin toddlers. I‘d really appreciate the opportunity to ask you a few questions. How best to get in touch?
If the author of the channel does not respond, there is such a channel here - Expat American. His wife is doing just that - helping all those who want to move to Russia. You can contact her and she will help.
@@Alx_T. Thank you very much. :-) I‘ll look up their channel while awaiting a response from the UA-camr here on this channel.
@@Alx_T. yes, they’re located in Moscow though
Fantastic content all around. As an American whose lived half of my life abroad and within various cultures, learning a few different languages and now beginning to learn Russian, this is realistic and down to earth common sense that applies to everyone, everywhere. Thanks and appreciate your channel.
There is a guy here in Brazil called Raiam Santos, he is a very famous guy and he is always saying that Poland and Russia are the last pillars of civilization in the current world. After watching your videos I think I got to the same conclusion.
На счёт Польши - не уверен! Польша это враг России!
Right. Except Poland.
Hungary is more rational than Poland (who push for war with Russia, with a possible end to life on earth).
poland has spent its entire existence on there knees going from one sponsor to the next
You can add Belarus to this list.
Ты очень разумный чувак. Подписался.
Какая классная песня и исполнение ! Настоящяя кантри песня ❤
You worded it really well for most of the issues.
Degeneracy does exist in Russia and we tolerate it here as long as it remains your private matter - as soon as you start forcing it on someone, that's when you might have a problem.
Russians do think too much about what people from the West think about them. That's a good and a bad thing, depending on what someone wants to do with that. As someone who's lived in the West and came back, I'm doing my part as well to explain the reality as it is, not in black-and-white terms.
The girls question is a whole other thing you might wanna dedicate a whole video to. It's complicated and often women would take advantage of you rather than the other way around.
Also, T-Bank as it's called now is not connected with Oleg Tinkov in any way: he's sold the bank itself in 2022, and it's been renamed by the new ownership to disallow any direct connections with the former owner. Given the comfort of their products, I think it's safe to try,
Thanks for the video though!
Honestly. I've been in and out of Russia for ten years. I know very little Russian and have managed to function just great with a Jarvisen 2 handheld translator. I can only list a handful of awkward interactions with anyone in Russia. I'm a 65 year old dyslexic and yes I study to learn Russian, but I don't think I will ever think in Russian.
Последний время один из самый умный балансированный американец в Россий, ждем продолжение беседы.
*В последнее время один из самых умных и сбалансированных американцев в России
Про Москву и Санкт-Петербург в самую точку)
Лучшее средство от хейта тролей и тд просто не обращать внимание
St. Petersburg is a SF vibe, but St. Petersburg is way superior.
Moscow is more of a New York vibe, but Moscow is way superior.
I’m 52 hoping to end the rat race by 60 with above $1M. I know money is a liability to be exchanged for assets with real value like real estate (properties for rent) stocks (dividends) bonds (interest) But, what is it with bitcoin? I hear a lot about it and I'd love to diversify my portfolio.
bitcoin does not pay any yield but will reward you with growth that you can't find in any other asset class
look at the charts, bitcoin has outperformed every stock and banking product ever developed even after multiple pullbacks over the last decade. not a financial advisor but I know what i'm saying
The key to financial stability is having the right investment suggestions for a diverse portfolio. Many investment failures and losses happen when you invest without proper guidance.
Finding yourself a good broker is as same as finding a good wife, which you go less stress, you get just enough with so much little effort at things
I went from no money to lnvest with to busting my A** off on Uber eats for four months to raise about $20k to start trading with Evelyn Infurna. I am at $128k right now and LOVING that you have to bring this up here
Great video! Love listening to Alexander and his way of doing videos and content… to the point, no dancing around the issues or topic!
My only critique or comment would be around the issue of scholarships… I think surely Alexander would agree that Russia needs soft power? The only way to nurture that soft diplomacy (especially now that Russia is isolated) is it create normalcy with other parts of the world! Education scholarships are a good way of attractive intelligent people from across the world! It’s not quite about immigration, it’s about allowing people to come, see Russia, become friends with Russia, and spread the world that Russia is not as evil as America and London describes it to be…. Russia at the moment is relying heavily on “global south” …. Part of it will be due to soft power nurtured over the decades!
Many African nations are seeing Russia as a friend, this would not be possible if Russia persistently appears to be as “racist” as the west labels Russia to be.
I think Alexander should genuinely consider looking beyond the surface and see what the benefits can come from soft power
Is Russia isolated? The facts do not support this view.
Other than NATO/EU nations, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea the rest of the world with 60% of population is happily interacting with Russia. One could see the cracks in EU in dealing with it.
The fear of America's secondary and unlawful sanctions is holding many countries from openly supporting Russia.
Не надо говорить, что все русские одержимы иностранцами. Все зависит от круга твоего общения. В моем окружении как раз все наоборот.
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Нам любопытно конечно, но мы не доверяем )
@@Анастасия-к2ю8ыВы правы - их менталитет кардинально отличается от нашего, и сто раз надо подумать, можно ли им доверять.
wow, hell yeah with that intro.
You should open up an agency of some sort that helps people move to Russia and charge for the services instead of "chatting". Cool video.
"Expat American" channel
Year ago from far countries to Russia emigrated ~70k people. In total from all countries - 560 thousands. Without needs of any agencies.
there are agencies like that
Once upon a time I was working in IT in a bank in Russia and in the evening VP of the bank came to us to play Counter Strike with us. I once asked him that I’ve seen an ad of a deposit schema in another bank, the rate was quite high, and whether it was worth to put my money there? He asked for the name of the bank. I said: oh, I don’t remember. He said: this is the most important thing; and added: [in terms of safety] there is only one bank in Russia - Sberbank. This is something for you to know. It happened 20 years ago.
Maybe liberals want to have their own bank? haha
Тот метод, который здесь описан, называется погружение в среду носителей языка, и, это эффективный метод, но, увы, не для всех. Если общение для тебя как воздух, у тебя будет супермотированность освоить язык и тгда ты будешь буквально впитывать язык и будешь получать при этом удовольствие. Но у Сэма, британского блогера, из Владимира было это большое желание, т.е. мотивация жить в России, и он уже 20 лет в России, а так и не научился говорить без ошибок. Живёт себе спокойно, работает и особенно по поводу русского языка не заморачивается. Другой пример, Лоренцо из Италии. То по моему через год жизни уже говорил почти без акцента.
Смотрю на одного француза из Сочи - он так хорошо говорит по-русски, что я обалдела) И парировал мне в каментах русскими поговорками 😂
Another good method is called “comprehensible input”. Especially for early stages of learning a language.
Good points you make! Thumb up!
I can understand why the Russian government pays for foreign students to study in Russia. Firstly, Russia is a vast, sparsely populated country. It is, literally, an empty land, with very few people. Secondly, it's a way to promote Russian culture, the cultures of other peoples of Russia, and so on. It's soft power. Especially since the Western world is so aggressively opposed to Russian culture today.
Let’s be real - Russia isn’t paying foreign students out of goodwill or cultural pride. It’s not "soft power" - it’s a mafia-style operation, where the government pays off players in its power games. Russia might be vast, but it’s not ‘"empty land" - it’s a country drained by corruption, with a population more oppressed than empowered. The only ones they refuse to pay are the poor souls they manage to frame with trumped-up criminal charges. As for promoting Russian culture? That’s just a cover for spreading the same old propaganda, trying to whitewash the brutal reality. Russia doesn't care about culture; it cares about control. And let’s not kid ourselves - what the Western world opposes isn’t Russian culture, it’s the regime and the twisted system that holds it together.
The obsession with foreigners you talk about, I believe is mainly kind of inertia of the Soviet times, plus that Europe has been a sort of metropolis for Russia historically. As for advice to US Americans and other far-Westerners, the effects of increased attention from others are not such a big problem. I'd rather advise to get rid of the habit of pointing fingers at things and people - it's not a trifle but essentially the first step in understanding the difference of the culture, which here is more impersonal and less like “Me the subject vs. objects”. This even can be seen in the syntax of language to those who have mastered it. Completely agree with your language tips.
Regarding St. Petersburg, I'd say you have a somewhat superficial perception (though many people in Russia also have it). It's not a hipster or any kind of artistic city. It's a real place of power, and the people here are very strong in spirit - it's just might not be immediately seen. So yes, in a sense it's not for everyone. And clubs and sins - they are in any big city, but here you don't come across all that a lot until you really want to. I consider such a state of affairs rather an achievement, by the way, when things like drugs and prostitution are neither allowed nor too harshly persecuted. The norm is when they exist somewhere there in the parallel dimension quietly, without any fanaticism in this regard.
Could you provide any examples of what you mean with the language differences in subject vs object?
@@anastasiya256 Well, firstly, information structure (topic-comment, focus), explicitly expressed in Russian through word order and some other means, and, impersonal constructions ( having, liking, etc. - which can also be present in other languages though, but not in English). It's a long topic, and I'll just say here that to me it shows, let's say, some peculiarities of one's approach to the world - not that it's a drastic difference, but anyway.
I just like how Alexander is trying to be more direct and straightforward but still is very polite 😄
I don't know why but it's like seeing two cultures (Russian and American) being mixed in real time:)
1:36 Because life in Russia is life!
I thought it was you hugging the bear at first. Clicked. Nope, doppelganger. Fun bear pics.
Вообще то платить будут не всем студентам , а тех кто пройдет конкурс на знания.
+ студенты из слабо развитых стран (Африка Латинская Америка)
Все остальные будут платить за свое обучение сами.
Пока не ввели закон о биометрии открыть банковский счет просто , но скоро закон вступит в силу.
Закона такого не будет. Он вступает в противоречие с конституцией. К стати вы имеете полное право потребовать, от властей Москвы удалить ваши биометрические данные из базы, но тогда про оплату лицом в метро придется забыть. или постоянно требовать от чиновников почистить базу от вашей биометрии. А для въезжающих иностранцев биометрия работает прям на границе уже некоторое время, свои пальчики и личико сдают все въезжающие.
@@vknfriendly Ты не понял причем тут конституция у них гражданства нет. Поэтому такое и вводят для привлечения мозгов в страну. Биометрию нельзя удалить у иностранного гражданина, так же как и у тех русских у кого загранпаспорт с биометрией. (Полная биометрия снимается при подаче на РВП или ВНЖ,)
Почему вы думаете, что закон вступит в силу? Нигде не вижу такой информации
@@AnnaAnna-fd6yz Скорее всего это будет не федеральный закон, а распоряжение министерства образования. Нужно привлекать интеллектуалов тем более гос поддержка на это выделена. Сейчас 10 тыс студентов из 30 тыс учатся бесплатно и получают стипендию 2000 руб Вот и хотят поднять её немного что бы не умерли с голода, если не могут найти работу.
@@Борода-ф9ъ стипендия…. В Америке все в долг едят 😂😅
Everything you said in this video should be taken as gospel. Nailed it on every point, especially the Russian self-dignity, not hanging out with foreigners as a foreigner and not thinking that you are someone special as a foreigner in Russia. As an expat myself, my modus operandi is exactly as you described. Kudos man! You literally took the words out of my mouth, not quite literally but you know what I mean 😊
It’s laughable to call anything about Russia "self-dignity". This is a country that thrives on lies and propaganda, where people prop up a false sense of pride while their government strips them of basic freedoms. As for not hanging out with foreigners - good luck with that in a nation where the only thing that’s ‘special’ is how they’ve mastered being isolated and backward. Russia's insecurity shows through in its hostility towards anyone who isn’t Russian. The idea that foreigners should blend in and stay quiet? That’s just more of the same toxic nationalism that keeps Russia from ever evolving. Keep celebrating mediocrity if you like, but don’t mistake it for wisdom.
Solid advice more people should understand: "if you're a loser in the U.S., you will be a loser in Russia". Could not have summed it up better! Your comments are spot-on! You have a great way of getting your point across. More people, Russian and American, should listen to you...
2 days ago I checked my English level, the test showed A2+, I thought I would have at least B1, but apparently because of grammatical errors it is 1 step lower, and I have been learning English almost all my life. I'll probably will have a B1, maybe even higher, but for now it's A2+. I'm just saying that Russian is more difficult than English, and I don't even understand how they will learn it 😁. Besides English I speak Chinese Mandarin, plus minus as at the level of English, only the accent is less and I also learned it all my life and has lived and been in China many times. I would advise foreigners to learn Russian in Russia, i.e. 50-100 simple words as basics will be enough for them, and the rest can be learned on the spot. In my opinion it will be better than many years to prepare before the trip, the language is still better to learn in a linguistic environment. I don't quite agree with the author's strategy - learn the language first and go, you can do the opposite.
you: citing Twain, me: love you man )) Ну какой-же умничка
It’s fine to have strip clubs and gay clubs. That’s not the point. The important thing is that the government encourages education, health, family, integrity, love and self-discipline.
Some Christians might disagree. Just seeing the sin can bring up some disgust…… it can also be seen as negative influence on children… Not saying that russia should legislate that far, just saying that this line of thinking exists.
@@anastasiya256 That's what Russia did with smoking. In 2000 it was the norm to smoke. Now the norm is not to smoke. It was a long governmental program, that gradually took many small steps to make it less visible, less attractive, less contagious, less popular, less "cool". I know many people who stopped smoking. Not everyone can though, but at least their social impact is limited.
Eternal protection is not paranoia, it is foresight.
Вечная оборона, это не парайноя, это - предусмотрительность.
Like for just a guitar playing...
I'd question a song choice, but anyways... :-)))
Good job!
Good video. But I disagree on scholarships, it’s a fantastic idea and I’ll tell you why, because in America that’s why they invest money in smart foreign students with a good potential. It’s important to have that market
Yes, I agree. Many people in the west still have a negative image of Russia and Russian universities, which is why some method of attracting them is necessary. Who’s gonna believe that Russia has a good education system when all the university rankings in the west tout that America has the best universities? 🤷♀️ So, first, you can bring people with monetary incentives,and then those people will spread the word so that you might not need it in the future anymore…
Hi Alexander ! 😊
через СБП в тиньке переводишь и все, без комиссий. а сам тинькофф давно уехал и вообще это уже T Банк
And the Tinkoff dude is not there anymore
Naw you're a smart guy good on guitar, too. That's an awsome song too, Folsom Prison is no fun!
I agree with you totally about learning the language and I'm not sure why a person would want to move to another country and not know the language. And yes, know the history and read some Russian classics.
On the identity crisis... "we don't live in a country, we live in a language". (с) VovanJapan
And the camera is heating up because of the hot topic of discussion, lol
Ukrainian troll. 🙄
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1. This is not from the USSR, but from the 1990s, when Boris Yeltsin blessed the US and his regime imposed an inferiority complex on Russians
2. What you are talking about concerns more of your environment. In Moscow the percentage of such people is larger, and in the Moscow university environment it is even much larger.
Most Russians, especially outside the capitals, do not suffer from the illness you described
Мальчик ты просто умница. Зришь в корень. 👏
Я - Русский! И я с самого рождения знал, что Россия - самая "крутая" страна в Мире во всех вопросах! Все самые выдающиеся достижения в Науке и Технике в Мире Сделаны именно Русскими! Сделайте на эту тему видео, предварительно узнав тему: электричество, радио, связь (мобильная), микроволновки, телевидение, а том числе цветное (Зварыеин), самолёты - стелс, торпеды и подводные лодки.... Да все, что угодно - сделано и разработано Именно в России и Русскими инженерами! Когда Вы войдёте в Тему - -Вы Будете Просто Поражены! Я даю Вам Совет на Тему Будущих Видео! Изучайте вопрос! П.С. кстати, и Интернет был изобретён в СССР, как секретная связь!!! Удачи на Вашем поприще!!!
Вот согласен на все сто! Не надо платить тем, кто хочет здесь учиться. Образование могло бы быть бесплатным для всех - русских и нерусских, граждан и неграждан. Но платить кому-то, что б учились, - это перебор!!!
Прекрасный американский разговорный английский, живая речь в не очень быстром темпе. Кто изучает язык - налетай! 😊
Your thoughts on being an English teacher in Russia? After all, for many people from the west this is one of the few realistic jobs “we” can get unless you have a high level of Russian (I’m sure there are tenuous polyglots who have mastered Russian in a few years but…)
Учителем можно стать только если у вас имеется документ где говорится что вы учитель. А так вы можете просто с кем то договорится и обучать человека онлайн, опять же если у вас есть опыт обучения и все равно вам надо знать русский язык хотя бы на базовом уровне.
@@vknfriendly действительно? значит чтобы берутся на работу в международных школах, человек должен быть опытным учителем с настоящим квалификации в сфере образования, а не только является носителем английского?
@@Chuck-o1d It depends on the school. The channel English Village talks about it. A British person has worked as an English teacher in Russia for many years. Small channel; they answer the questions.
Army dancing in thongs? I would run away too. That's painful even to imagine from your words. )))
I wonder, are there any discussion clubs or something for people from abroad in Moscow?
Да норм щас работать в IT, просто все сеньоры утекли из стартапов в банки и госкомпании. С учетом повсеместной удаленки, 500+ в Москве хватает на безбедную жызнь. Плюс заметил тенденцию к утеканию кадров с запада обратно. Лично знаю возвращенцев из США/Германии/Голландии.
Great singing...country style!
Thank you for non-standard, non-formulaic thinking, you stand out of the rest of American speakers here
to know Russia history in the west is hard as the west only has knows the mentality messed version 90s did a bad deal to Russia , the west really violated the country which the west has done to many countries
ya got some good understanding 👍
No worries! Over the past 20 years, Russians have rewritten their school history books at least five times. Nothing screams 'integrity' and 'clear focus on the past' quite like constantly reshuffling your own history, right? And just a heads-up - digging into Russian sources might not be the best idea either. You could find yourself on very thin ice if you pick one that’s been declared a 'foreign agent.' Thousands of Russians have been slapped with that label over the past three years. Seems like everyone’s a ‘threat’ to their version of the truth!
Rather shallow view on St-Petersburg. While really being more hipster-welcoming, it is also the city of very serious industry and science.
In other words: Never confuse tourism with immigration. :)
Totally agree that Russians should stop being overexcited about all things foreign. Tucker Carlson visited Russia, and this was perceived as if Leo Tolstoy himself arrived just after he resurrected from his grave.
You don’t see it, do you? That visit was nothing but a paid show, plain as day. And since there’s no real opposition media left in Russia, the noise around Tucker Carlson’s trip was loud, sweetened up like they were selling candy-big, bold headlines everywhere. Every step he took was carefully set up to push the story they want folks to believe, like Russia being just another "normal" place. But the truth runs deeper. Not long after, they started aiming their so-called relocation program at people in the West, from countries Russia calls hostile. It's all part of their game, another way to twist minds and cause trouble where they can. Mark my words on that one.
@shariyidioto723 why would Russia pay Tucker? To create a sense of normality? To convince whom? People like you in the West? My friend, Russia could not care less what you think in the West of its political system and practices. Call Putin dictator as much as you wish. It does not affect his support level in the country.
@@nikolaishmelev7837 Why would Russia pay Tucker? Simple - he’s a mouthpiece they can use. After getting booted from Fox, you really think he’d take a trip to Moscow out of the kindness of his heart? Nah, this wasn’t charity work. Russia sees an opportunity in folks like Tucker, who already have a crowd listening. By bringing him over and rolling out the red carpet, they’re banking on his voice to echo their narrative back home. It’s an investment in propaganda, and Tucker’s just another pawn in their game, whether he knows it or not. *As for Putin ans his “support” in Russia isn’t based on what people say outside the country. Inside, it's a different game. When you've got a state-run media machine, rigged elections, and a tight grip on dissent, “support” is a product of fear, not love. People aren’t cheering for Putin because they’re all die-hard fans; they’re doing it because, well, that’s what happens in a place where stepping out of line gets you silenced-or worse.*
@@shariyidioto723 I was thinking the same thing, but I recently looked at some discussions from the people in Russia who have been setting up the new immigration laws in Russia (a lawyer and an MP), and they totally sounded like they’ve been running around for the last 3 years, trying to get this done, and not even getting much traction because Russian people couldn’t believe that westerners actually wanted to come there.
@@anastasiya256 The situation you describe highlights the chaotic and improvised way Russia handles complex legal matters like immigration. It's almost laughable how the people in charge seem surprised that anyone would even want to go there, considering the current state of things. And then there's Maria Butina - of course. She’s the epitome of how Russia handles anything resembling law: with a wink, a nod, and a personal phone call to someone who can "fix" things. It’s not a legal system; it’s more like a mafia structure, where rules are flexible as long as you know the right people. Classic Russia.
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Alexander what is the ideal job skills to have when moving to Russia? You didn't mention that in the video.
US troops started WW2 groud operations in Cicily, which is a part of Europe, in 1943.
Сыграй "Мелькает огонёк в ночии... "😊
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What about the lingo? Pretty difficult to master. How did you got on?
please do more songs
Классный парень
Don't live in Moscow or St. Petersburg. That alone will force you to learn Russian. Don't look for a woman in a big city, look in the villages. Practice reading signs from day one.
I am from SouthEast Asia, studying masters in Finland. After completing my study, i want to move to Russia. How can I move there? I just want to live peacefully there. How about the job opportunities??
See: @ericpiccione
Looks like similar situation ...
Might be helpful.
Don’t try to actually hug a bear.
the bear hugs you in Russia
Don't try to hit the bear! Otherwise, it will be the last thing you do in your worthless life!
Хотелось бы узнать, что вы имеете в виду, когда говорите, что иностранцы в России популярны. Имеется в виду наш интерес к другой культуре или вы здесь якобы звезды потому, что мы на вас как неандертальцы смотрим?
Интерес к другой культуре
Наверное раньше, в 90-е, как неандертальца на человека разумного смотрели 😂 В Америке до сих пор есть стереотип “Russian bride” … 🫤🤬
I also don't like Saint P cause of the things you've mentioned by the way. While it's incredibly beautiful in terms of architecture and cultural places, I've always felt some kind of rejection to the locals. It seems to be infested with all sorts of punks, hippies and hipsters. And in Russian there is a very accurate untranslatable term "говнари".😁
While Moscow public may seem arrogant and you may feel some pressure surrounded by its wealth, it still feels more comfortable to me, than Saint P.
I come from a province btw.
Спасибо за видео. Хотел бы высказать мысли по поводу бесплатного обучения иностранных студентов - это хорошая инвестиция. Люди отучившись приезжают домой и распространяют знания о России. Сейчас в мире очень много лжи о нашей стране. И такие люди будут помогать распространять знания о нашем мире и обществе.
Ещё один момент, всё же это социально ориентированный вопрос, а не попытка заработать на студентах. Опять же кто эти студенты? Это страны СНГ, Азия и Африка, в основной части.
Do you foresee any backlash against immigrants coming to Russia for permanent residency who have no ancestral roots? Or is it sufficient to embrace traditional values, Russian language and culture? What do you think Russian society will look like when Putin is no longer running the government? Thank you.
I think Russian culture is very accepting if you are able to integrate, i.e. speak Russian, respect the culture, and contribute to society. Doesn't matter where you are from.
You will be always welcomed if you come here respectful to our culture and ready to integrate. Russia is big for a reason - it historically embraced those who strived to be part of the Empire or seeked protection. And it went like this - come here to be equal to us and be part of us. That mentality is engraved in Russians.
@@dmitrycherepov3242 👍👍💯💯
You can be a green crocodile and look strange. We don't care. Just respect the way the society is living and you will be ok.
@@АндрейЛеусенко-д4е как крокодил Гена? 😂 вот напомнили о детстве…))
Следующие видео: почему я не разведчик
Wow, what a handsome foreigner!
He’s Russian by blood (clearly) 😛
Legit
В России чистые улицы.
US entered WW2 in Europe in 1943., landings on Sicily.
Sberbank: you passport must be translated! important fact. no account without Russian translation
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интересно, на кого из родителей вы больше похожи? не сразу понимаешь, откуда вы. есть и русские черты лица, и американские.
Его мама русская
Американские черты? А что,такие есть?😂
@@ИннаНоводон А Вы, когда смотрите на человека, не догадываетесь он ваш соотечественник или американец?
@@alxmetro Американских черт нет,если он только не американский индеец. Америка-страна мигрантов. Там нету местных аборигенов,кроме индейцев. Поэтому,"американские черты лица"-это полнейшая глупость,которую только можно сморозить. И даже после моего вопроса до Вас не дошло,и Вы ещё усугубили. Привет Вашим учителям.
It's cold, I mean for Greeks... it's really cold 😂
Russia is a vast country. There’re regions where it’s not cold like for example Krasnodar, Stavropol, Sochi, Crimea.
Вы очень молоды и ваши некоторые выводы довольно наивны, вы путаете одержимость с гостеприимством, вынужденную необходимость привлекать иностранных студентов и специалистов за стипендию и преклонение перед западом. Это, наверное, от недостатка вашего жизненного опыта )) Вспомните, например, как США высасывали лучшие умы со всего мира, предлагая им гранты и стипендии. Мы пытаемся делать так же, но понимаем, что у США всегда будет больше денег и красивее витрина.
И ещё. Довольно забавно наблюдать за рассуждениями мальчика, который рассуждает о России на примере СПб и Москвы, где проживает. Раньше таких как вы мы называли "мажоры". Удачи ))
Полностью согласна. К тому же для объяснения многих явлений нужно было родиться и прожить здесь гораздо дольше.
Надеюсь что это правда, про гостеприимность вместо одержимости… а то как я послушаю свою мать, она до сих пор плачет над какой-то песней из 90-х про то как «я никогда не увижу Америку» … 😅 А то, может быть вы глотали пропаганду Кремля про то как люди *должны* думать про Америку ? 🤷♀️ не факт что все на самом деле так и думают… но я и не живу в России, по этому мне и правда интересно, какая статистика на самом деле.
@@anastasiya256 неужели вы так и не поняли, что ваша мама, слушая эту песню, скучает не по Америке, а об ушедший молодости? И да, мы, в большинстве своём, очень гостеприимны, но среди обычного народа довольно много негатива к Америке, но люди стараются отделять своё отношение к правительству некоторых стран от обычного населения. Хотя, и это уже даётся с трудом. И только тоненькая прослойка либероты всё ещё анонирует на светлый град на холме, и во многом благодаря множественным инфо-цыганам , продающим нам протухшую американскую мечту. Я, в силу специфики своей работы, много поездила по миру и скажу - лучше, чем дома нет нигде. Лично от себя скажу - я с недоверием отношусь к некоторым переехавшим к нам иностранцам. Пьют, едят, таращатся на метро, хотят найти здесь жену, а полезного выхлопа от них - ноль. Есть редкие исключения, конечно, вот им люди и рады.
@@MrsWinstonRumford понятно. интересное мнение. Я согласна что американская мечта протухла 🤣 и что лучше чем «дома» нет…
You know Cash stole this song and got sued for it just saying
Сколько раз он отвечал на вопрос в чем сила🤣
When it comes to work, especially in software engineering, unfortunately Alexander is poisoned with this idea that "Money is our God".
First, you can get comparable money in Russia (adjusted for the cost of living),second, western jobs are bad for you because there is no responsibility there. I worked in the top American IT giants for many years. Well, true, in Russia the scope is smaller, but also true, American trans-nations corporations critically dependent on US being a world hegemon, without this, their entire business model falls apart. Imagine google or Amazon paying taxes in all the countries they operate, they would quickly go bankrupt. And it's coming, but maybe not very soon.
What a fun chanel
Помолимся же (с)
hi I am from Turkey and I am gay. Is homofobia too bad in Russia or too different than in Turkey? Is it easy to find a job and make living? Are people friendly?
I want to move to russa because I love the culture there
Being a gay is not a crime in Russia. Enforcing LGBT on other people is a bad idea, it's just displaying your underwear so keep it it private. LGBT propaganda and enforcing it on children is a crime.
@@sergefa5862 okey thank you. I have been to more LGBT friendly countries and gay people were a bit too liberal for me( like open relationships)so I'm thinking about moving to more conservative places where people know how to survive. Forcing on children is a weird thing that I don't understand.
Don't come here. We don't need perverts.
Блатной музон по американски)))
Шансон )))
10:08 Make America (gay) Great Again 😊