Englishman speaking Russian with strangers

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  • Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
  • In today's video we find out if Russian's like to speak to foreigners? How do we do this? I simply walk up to people and start talking. I know on the web there are many videos about people going with vodka and speaking to people in villages! People forget that the majority of Russian actually live in Town's and cities! And not just Moscow and St, Petersburg!
    So, Do Russian's like to speak to foreigners?
    Let's find out!
    All foreigners who live, lived or have visited Russia can agree on one thing, Russia is an amazing country. Now I’m not gonna do a pitch on how amazing it is. It is however, my adopted country and I can say one thing for sure, Russia gets ridiculously bad press!!!!
    The reason I started this project was so we can honestly show what Russia is really like. This is to benefit anybody wanting to visit Russia and wants honest information. This is not Government sponsored or any sort of propaganda. On this site you will see the good and the bad.
    My name is Sam Hyland. I am an Englishman living in Russia since 2004. I have been involved in a number of different projects during my time here and had lots of experiences, good and bad. As a foreigner, I understand the difficulties of moving to Russia (Not because Russia is a big, bad, scary country) because while it maybe big, it is far from scary! Russia is an exciting country and has lots to offer anyone who would like to give it a try.
    When I first arrived in Russia, I had nobody to help me, so I found lots of foreign friends and spoke only English with them. They were my support network and if it wasn’t for them, then my life would have been very difficult.
    Before arriving in Russia, I had no idea about what it would be like, it was a complete mystery. While I don’t want to ruin these first time experiences for you, I know that there are so many questions that you would like answering and through this channel I can do that for you.
    I have had the chance to meet and become friends with some fantastic people and had some really amazing experiences. Russian people are extremely hospitable and I have been lucky enough to be invited to many Russian weddings, festivals, parties, events and so much more….
    I live in the city of Vladimir (2 hours drive from Moscow) This is a provincial Russian town with a population of about 350,000. Usually when people think about Russia, they think of Moscow or St Pertersburg, While these are both amazing and fascinating places, there is far more to Russia than just these cities.
    During my time here I have worked in a number of professions and have a large contact base. I can help you with all sorts of questions. About life, study, work and travel in Russia! And if I don’t know the answer to your question, then I’m sure I know somebody who can answer your question!
    What do I do? How do I live here?
    Right now I’m an Affiliate Marketer, so I make money online.
    In 2012 I opened a Volunteer language school in Vladimir. For 4 years I employed volunteers from the UK who came to Russia to teach English and study Russian language. I ran this program with the association of Nottingham University, we took on many 3rd year Russian language students who lived, studied and taught in Vladimir. You can see our site, though it’s in Russian! bh33.ru/
    Though I have now passed this business to a friend as my heart was no longer in it.
    I have the experience of assisting foreigners with the process of travelling to Russia and I can help assist you, just reach out to me, I will be happy to help.
    Below is some ways to get in contact with me
    / samuel.hyland.7
    / 180832369151129
    id17664...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 261

  • @richardcharette461
    @richardcharette461 2 роки тому +95

    I heard Russian people really, really love when you try to speak Russian to them. Even if you make a ton of mistakes they'll try to help teach you. I always thought that was cool to hear.

    • @stanislavyugov2658
      @stanislavyugov2658 2 роки тому +15

      Thats true. We would be happy if more people visit Russia and understand that all the stereotypes are just stereotypes. We love kind people wherever they came from.

    • @meralEdwtDawlatly
      @meralEdwtDawlatly 2 роки тому +1

      @@stanislavyugov2658 exactly!! I usually dont like the closed minded ones who stay in other countries

    • @Fahreun
      @Fahreun 2 роки тому +3

      @@stanislavyugov2658 I hope i can visit your beautiful country at the end of the year

    • @_pampeop
      @_pampeop 2 роки тому +2

      i’m still learning russian (i have absolutely zero grammar) and i’d love to speak to some old russian lady that just super nice

    • @Maa_aaV
      @Maa_aaV 2 роки тому +2

      @@stanislavyugov2658 I’ve known Russian since I was a little kid because an old babushka took care of me when my ma was working

  • @ryanhampson673
    @ryanhampson673 3 роки тому +75

    I studied Russian in highschool but never kept up with it..The wild thing they don’t tell you is you start to have dreams in Russian..Guess that’s when you know it’s clicking lol.

    • @Westside_69
      @Westside_69 3 роки тому +9

      I speak Russian and once when I was learning English I had a dream in English and woke up mid dream while the dream was still fresh. My mom was already up and when I saw her I started talking to her in English because I was still kinda immersed in the dream and a "good morning" just came out naturally out of me. It was very funny, my mom said "Что?!" and I immediately realized what I did and still don't understand why I didn't speak Russian.

    • @y.k.9705
      @y.k.9705 2 роки тому +3

      I'm Russian, my wifi is American. Sometimes I start talking Russian to her. Or the whole sentence in English and one word in Russian. Haha.

    • @GoldenTV3
      @GoldenTV3 2 роки тому +3

      @@Westside_69 You should've freaked her out and acted like an american spy. 😂 just say "Hello mother"

    • @experience5988
      @experience5988 2 роки тому

      I was once in Russia and sometimes I dream of russian girls.
      When I wake up it is more like a nightmare, because I then realize I am in my home country where the fat whales with horse faces live.

    • @CyarleyBlack
      @CyarleyBlack Рік тому +1

      I'm russian speaking and I studied German in highschool. So you can Imagine my sudden dream in german, when it was like a black and white movie about WW2.

  • @OlgasBritishFells
    @OlgasBritishFells 2 роки тому +30

    Respect to that 80 year old man doing a half marathon. 4 years ago I started fell running. I was so amazed that so many people in their 60s, 70s and 80s were still running on the hills, fells and mountains. The ones in their 60s and 70s are so much better than me. When I asked them how it's possible they were jokingly saying that they had more years to practice.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому

      Haha! What a great response. I’d love to start running. I’m so lazy. Do you run alone?

    • @OlgasBritishFells
      @OlgasBritishFells 2 роки тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures we are in Scotland at the moment. Forest of Galloway. In the middle of nowhere. I have just managed to get a signal on a hill. Today I ran with my son. I did a tiny video. It's the last one on my channel. I will just download it here on the hill while I have a signal. (My children got me into running.)

  • @aojschatchuewtchuew2563
    @aojschatchuewtchuew2563 Рік тому +3

    Сем! хорошая прогулка по городу, во время марафона, на людей посмотреть и самому поучаствовать.... Ждём новых видео, показываете свой городок и людей .... Спасибо

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      Спасибо 🙏 очень приятно когда кто то смотрит старые видео

    • @aojschatchuewtchuew2563
      @aojschatchuewtchuew2563 Рік тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Европе не понять, ценности России, менталитет государства и народов в ней живущих

  • @KoiPondDreams
    @KoiPondDreams 3 роки тому +28

    I just picked up Russian early in the year but since I live in the USA its very hard to find people that speak and practice with. Im doing pretty good so far, I aim to be conversation ready and semi-fluent by 2022 so I can take a trip to tour the Chernobyl Exclusion zone and visit different areas like Lake Baikal for some nice nature trails and stuff!
    Great video dude, I'll be subscribing now!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +2

      Wow! Amazing! I’d love to go to Chernobyl. I’d say the biggest mistake I made was not studying Russian. I just picked it up and because of that, my accent and grammar are appalling.

    • @Ab-cj6gl
      @Ab-cj6gl 3 роки тому +3

      Hi jeff! i started learning Russian today any tips?

    • @y.k.9705
      @y.k.9705 2 роки тому

      I can help you. I'm Russian. I love in the states. Over Skype or something. Много русских есть.

    • @javaholly
      @javaholly 2 роки тому

      Hi! I’m from NYC in Brighton beach and there are many Russians living there, I am partial Russian learning too. I learnt songs to play for my baba. Come visit that neighborhood if you come to New York City

    • @t3chflesh
      @t3chflesh 2 роки тому

      Good luck going there now that the war in Ukraine has started lmao!

  • @SamsRussianAdventures
    @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +1

    I'm thinking to close this channel and start a new one as I think youtube does not like my content and my channel name probably hasn't helped. I giving it another month. If you know anyone who would find this content useful, please share!!!!!

  • @jMick21
    @jMick21 3 роки тому +31

    Я тоже Англичанин и я учит Русский Язык! Мне правится Россия 🇷🇺

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +5

      Молодец!

    • @jkcdtbisgjkbxrubvnghlvdykv5900
      @jkcdtbisgjkbxrubvnghlvdykv5900 3 роки тому +4

      Извращенец)))

    • @makoakva9935
      @makoakva9935 3 роки тому +2

      Учи учи

    • @makoakva9935
      @makoakva9935 3 роки тому +3

      А мне нравится английский, но я не могу его выучить

    • @jMick21
      @jMick21 3 роки тому +3

      @@makoakva9935 Спасибо 👍🏻 и почему ты не можешь учатся )

  • @Theroadneverending
    @Theroadneverending 3 роки тому +8

    I am a native English speaker and I begin my Russian journey this summer and University but I’ve already started with Rosetta Stone so that I can read and write in the language. Thank you for this channel

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      That's brilliant! What inspired you?

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      I'm not sure if you are aware of 2nd channel about Russian road trips? Here's the link if you are not already subscribed: youtube.com/@broadrussia5742

  • @jaypatterson7958
    @jaypatterson7958 3 роки тому +59

    Is everyone this friendly?

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +52

      I don’t film the people who don’t want to speak to me but usually it’s because of the camera. People are friendly if it’s an event because everyone is just hanging around and having fun. If you are prepared to make the effort with people then they will be very conversational.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +6

      @@Bavio Russian’s are very friendly and incredibly hospitable. Does something give you the impression that they are not friendly or that I should learn more? I’m interested in your insights. Thanks for your feedback.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +3

      @@Bavio honestly I’ve been here so long that I forget that I’m foreign. I talk to everyone, more off camera. I think that maybe that time has passed, unless you go somewhere where they are really shocked to see a foreigner and have never encountered one before!

    • @meralEdwtDawlatly
      @meralEdwtDawlatly 2 роки тому +2

      @@Bavio i have seen lots of shitty personalities and negativity from some russians who are living aboard on some arabic or arab african countries or turkey ..but getting to know russians who are staying in russia they're more open minded and cool

    • @user-sf3fe4bh2q
      @user-sf3fe4bh2q Рік тому +1

      @@meralEdwtDawlatly That' s because not all of them are russians, they originate from Russia, but belong to other nationalities, second- often not the best people leave Russia for foreign countries.

  • @Dungshoveleux
    @Dungshoveleux Рік тому +2

    I always used to find strangers could understand my Russian, but smiles are reserved for friends not strangers. Russians tend to be inside themselves. Once they know you they come 'out'.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      You know, I often get smiles from strangers. I wish I had some secret camera to film all my interactions with people. But you are right, once a Russian person opens up to you, they are extremely friendly, warm and hospitable.

  • @yurigabrilovich2190
    @yurigabrilovich2190 Рік тому +3

    Well Done Sam Nobody asked you to repeat anything Always a good thing

  • @footballcaches4839
    @footballcaches4839 2 роки тому +10

    I always thought russian as a beautiful language i always wanted to learn it because of wanting to have another language to my languages i know

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      Do you know about my 2nd channel about Russian road trips? Here's the link if you are not already subscribed: youtube.com/@broadrussia5742

  • @laurenmillward2451
    @laurenmillward2451 3 роки тому +12

    Hi! As a fellow Brit just starting to learn Russian, I find your videos incredibly helpful and inspiring 💕❤️💕❤️

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +1

      Cool! I’m glad you like them! Where are you studying?

    • @laurenmillward2451
      @laurenmillward2451 3 роки тому +2

      I’m actually trying to teach myself by watching UA-cam videos of basic phrases at the moment and will get a couple of CD’s to listen to in my car 💕❤️💕❤️

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +1

      @@laurenmillward2451 watch Russian people speaking. You can find a free teacher too. There is a group on Facebook called Moscow language exchange. You can easily find somebody to help you with Russian if you help them with English.

    • @1966Gleb
      @1966Gleb 3 роки тому +1

      Lauren Millward, Согласен с вами, мой друг!)

    • @laurenmillward2451
      @laurenmillward2451 3 роки тому +1

      👍🏻😊❤️💕❤️💕

  • @johnfothergill1581
    @johnfothergill1581 3 роки тому +11

    Hi Sam ,loved the video and my impression is Russian people are friendly and great to engage in a chin wag with even though mines in text.One thing i enjoy and respect them for is there are straight to the point with an honest heart felt reply if there disagree with something and that's gold with me.Get your running shoes on for next year lol or maybe you can show Dimitry a few skate boarding tricks from the past while filming and would make great content for your viewers lol.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +1

      John Fothergill thanks for your comments. Some of the people are very friendly and they just really want somebody to talk to. Often it’s hard to get away, once the conversation has started. Though I do get rejected 🙅‍♀️ far more than you think. I don’t show all the people who ignore me or don’t want to talk. I would compare it to approaching women for a pick up artist and I understand why people have approach anxiety!

  • @iustinustinov
    @iustinustinov Рік тому +7

    Да, показывайте Россию миру...

  • @hansarnulfbusch9049
    @hansarnulfbusch9049 7 місяців тому +1

    I cannot help it, but I find it very touching when you encounter Russian people on their own terms, not thorugh political lenses as many journalists do nowadays. Keep it up, from Norway!

  • @thealaskanforever
    @thealaskanforever 3 роки тому +55

    Sarcasm isn’t big in Russia lol

    • @TheDevanator000
      @TheDevanator000 3 роки тому +3

      DEMOLISHER UHHH!!!

    • @OlgasBritishFells
      @OlgasBritishFells 2 роки тому +9

      They still have sarcasm, they just don't get it straight away from the accent when Sam is being sarcastic. It's because of different intonations.

    • @meralEdwtDawlatly
      @meralEdwtDawlatly 2 роки тому +1

      @@OlgasBritishFells looool Britains have their own sarcasm

    • @easy94883
      @easy94883 2 роки тому +1

      It is, but it's no based on words but on how you pronounce them.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      I'm not sure if you are aware of 2nd channel about Russian road trips? Here's the link if you are not already subscribed: youtube.com/@broadrussia5742

  • @masteryeet3600
    @masteryeet3600 Рік тому +4

    I really want to learn Russian and I know a little basic phrases such as лет and да but that’s all I know really; Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Pushkin and the likes have made me fall in love with Russia: or at least the historical part of Russia anyways as it’s not the most popular place in the world right now, though that is a massive understatement.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому +2

      It's brilliant that you want to learn Russian. Are you on VK? The world has always been against Russia but when you come you will see that everything is different to what they say it's like. I wish you good luck in your journey.

    • @geoffwaterman6560
      @geoffwaterman6560 Рік тому

      I'm learning via duolingo app. Have Russian girlfriend. I'm 59. It will take a while but I enjoy the challenge. Many words close to English. In couple months will have enough basics to start talking lessons on babble

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      Do you know about my 2nd channel about Russian road trips? Here's the link if you are not already subscribed: youtube.com/@broadrussia5742

  • @jurijnabukov9123
    @jurijnabukov9123 2 роки тому +7

    You good speaking Russian big respect to you man :)

  • @user-rs9vu9ru1j
    @user-rs9vu9ru1j 3 роки тому +12

    Очень интересно смотреть, молодец!

  • @OlgasBritishFells
    @OlgasBritishFells 2 роки тому +3

    Cool sense of humour. Sorry I am just commenting while I am watching.

  • @I_have_3inches
    @I_have_3inches 2 роки тому +4

    I'm mexican and Russian I started learning Russian a month ago and picked up a lot so far! I love the language more than Spanish can't wait to visit the country

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому +2

      😎 cool. What inspired you start learning Russian? Where do you want to visit first?

    • @I_have_3inches
      @I_have_3inches 2 роки тому +4

      Russians are badass! I plan on going to Volgograd just to learn the history of ww2 and learn the culture some more. Hopefully drink some wine with some babushkas lol Just the fact I know I'm part Russian and couldn't speak the language really bothered me so I decided to learn it and I also plan on learning other languages after that

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      @@I_have_3inches Volgograd is really nice. In summer it’s Russia’s hottest city.

    • @meralEdwtDawlatly
      @meralEdwtDawlatly 2 роки тому +1

      @@I_have_3inches im glad im not the only one whos part russian and not good at the language 🤣🤣

    • @meralEdwtDawlatly
      @meralEdwtDawlatly 2 роки тому +1

      @@I_have_3inches im bothered as hell about it

  • @egyptianguy-8514
    @egyptianguy-8514 3 роки тому +4

    oh dude , i was living in vladimir last year at VLGU but now i am in nizhny novogord , definitly i've to come and meet you there in my hometown vladimir !! :D
    greets from an egyptian

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      Give me a shout if you are ever here, we’ll meet up and make a video. My Instagram is in the description

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      I'm not sure if you are aware of 2nd channel about Russian road trips? Here's the link if you are not already subscribed: youtube.com/@broadrussia5742

  • @dylanmcdowell3894
    @dylanmcdowell3894 3 роки тому +5

    VLADIMIR!!!! I was there for a semester in 2012 and immediately got chills when I saw the Золотые ворота

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +1

      Cool! Where are you from? Did you come here to study Russian?

    • @dylanmcdowell3894
      @dylanmcdowell3894 3 роки тому +3

      @@SamsRussianAdventures I'm from the US and yes I was there to study Russian at the time. Lots of fond memories of that city, in the exceptionally cold winter and in the beautiful summer that followed. The family I stayed with on Nizhnaya Dubrova were incredibly kind hosts and I got to make a few friends around town as well, even getting into a few soccer games with a few guys at the university. Can't say enough about how great everyone I met there was.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +1

      @@dylanmcdowell3894 wow! That’s really cool 😎
      Who organised the trip? I didn’t know that the university had a program for organizing host families. Which university were you studying at? It’s cool that you came here. Did you ever visit the American home?

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому +1

      I'm not sure if you are aware of 2nd channel about Russian road trips? Here's the link if you are not already subscribed: youtube.com/@broadrussia5742

  • @dimonik12
    @dimonik12 Рік тому +1

    After watching this, search for something in Philly and just enjoy the comparison. I know its not really a fair comparison with Philly being a major US city and this place being civilised but it says a lot more than any actor paid to control your opinion ever could.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому +2

      Hi mate, Is Philly good or bad? I'm confused! I've heard there are many homeless people there.

    • @dimonik12
      @dimonik12 Рік тому +1

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Theres loads of video's of drug zombies injecting stuff openly at school bus stops, overdosing, theft under $900 is not crime so all the shops have security. Women and men and men dressed as women selling themselves etc.
      Have a watch of one, there's loads, its not like its just Philly that is the one I saw first.
      Im not religious but I can see why some who are would see it as Sodom n Gomorrah type Germany 1930's extremes of degeneracy and self hate.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому +2

      @@dimonik12 I find it crazy that at any opportunity in America there is looting! I saw that people were looting during the crazy weather that was happening.

    • @dimonik12
      @dimonik12 Рік тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures When you break it down it is just the destruction of community and Russia is one of the last hideouts for traditional European culture and community. The very thing the USA claims to be when it uses the purposefully confusing description of "The West" for itself and its destruction of Western Europe then to use that to destroy Eastern Europe in the Guise of "The West"... It disgusts me. The best way I think to fight lies is with honesty and showing "normal real" Russia is better than playing the game of fake propaganda.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      I'm not sure if you are aware of 2nd channel about Russian road trips? Here's the link if you are not already subscribed: youtube.com/@broadrussia5742

  • @decipheringsv2967
    @decipheringsv2967 3 роки тому +14

    Your Russian is very good! I started learning Russian 3 years ago and lived in St Petersburg, it’s a beautiful city. How come you decided to move to Vladimir of all places?

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +5

      Thanks for the compliment. I had Russian friends in the UK who were originally from Vladimir. So I visited Russia with them and just ended up staying. What about you? How long did you live in St Petersburg?

    • @decipheringsv2967
      @decipheringsv2967 3 роки тому +4

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Oh cool man! I studied in St Petersburg for a year, and was lucky enough to be able to visit different cities in Russia such as Kazan, Rostov, Tambov, Volgograd, Voronezh and of course Moscow! Definitely plan to return soon!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      @@decipheringsv2967 that’s cool. Was it part of your university course to spend a year in Russia?

    • @decipheringsv2967
      @decipheringsv2967 3 роки тому +3

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Yeah it was, I’m in my final year now, doing French, Spanish and Russian. I plan do some more travelling around Russia after my degree (visa permitting of course), I’ll definitely have to check out Vladimir!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      @@decipheringsv2967 write to me if you come. Let me know the kind of stuff you like to see and we can go on an adventure

  • @OlgasBritishFells
    @OlgasBritishFells 2 роки тому +4

    Сам, ты о очень хорошо говоришь по-русски! Молодец!

  • @zhilosalomova5178
    @zhilosalomova5178 2 роки тому +5

    I am Russian and your Russian is decent

  • @hansarnulfbusch9049
    @hansarnulfbusch9049 Рік тому +1

    I like your videoes a lot, reading tons of Russian litterature, hoping to learn the language soon.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому +1

      Brilliant! I’m glad you enjoy my videos! Russian literature is very difficult! I don’t envy you!!

  • @geoffwaterman6560
    @geoffwaterman6560 Рік тому

    Im learning russian, have a girlfriend at 59. Its challenging but rewarding. Its so important guys like you open barriers and dispense with stereotypes, to create understanding and communication between cultures . 😅

  • @Pilum1000
    @Pilum1000 3 роки тому +4

    Забавные разговоры. Это ведь Владимир, да ? По воротам судя... :>

  • @carljoshua2342
    @carljoshua2342 2 роки тому +2

    How cool !

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому

      Thank you!

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  • @MrToasty901
    @MrToasty901 3 роки тому +17

    Im just wondering how did you learn russian and how long did it take for you to get to this level of russian?

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +25

      I didn’t really study it. I did apply to study it at a Russian university, but I never went to class. I’ve lived in Russia for 16 years so I just picked it up. My grammar and accent is awful but after living for so long in another country, I never have apprehension speaking. I forget that I’m foreign. For the first few years in Russia, I just spoke English and life was difficult, partly because times were different. In my city there were no shopping centres or even supermarkets. I was as forced to speak it. I’d say after about 8 years in Russia I felt competent, that’s just coz I didn’t study it. Though I know many people who studied it and speak correctly, but when they speak normal Russian on the street, nobody understands them.

    • @Martina-Kosicanka
      @Martina-Kosicanka 3 роки тому +1

      @@SamsRussianAdventures I recently discovered Austrian actor Wolfgang Cerny. He shot his first movie in Russia in 2012 and couldn´t say a word. Now in 2020, he is fluent. And he wasn´t living the whole time in Russia. So similar to your experience

    • @Martina-Kosicanka
      @Martina-Kosicanka 3 роки тому

      Him in a late night show: ua-cam.com/video/dpiSNUUvkKU/v-deo.html

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +3

      @@Martina-Kosicanka honestly my Russian isn’t that good. I have a large vocabulary and I’m confident, but my grammar and accent are pretty shocking. I wish I had studied Russian but I was just too lazy!

    • @Martina-Kosicanka
      @Martina-Kosicanka 3 роки тому +3

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Grammar and accent don´t matter that much as far as people understand you. It would take a lot of time and effort to speak it perfectly, anyway.

  • @Netigator3
    @Netigator3 3 роки тому +4

    Amazing 👍👍👍

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  • @Katya__.
    @Katya__. 3 роки тому +3

    Your Russian is very good 😊

  • @johnfletcher3075
    @johnfletcher3075 Рік тому +1

    Looking good without the hat Sam

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      Yes!!!! Spring now too!!!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому +1

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  • @StaarBloomOfficial
    @StaarBloomOfficial Рік тому +1

    I hope this is me as I get a but older :) I want to be almost fluent before I'm 17, I am 15 now

  • @getberget
    @getberget 3 роки тому +3

    I Aldo thougt it was a Very nog hand!! Hahaha your videos are awesome

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      getberget 😂😂😂 it’s funny that she didn’t get the joke and thought I was being serious!!!! Thanks 🙏

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  • @johnroff1941
    @johnroff1941 3 роки тому +2

    Charming video.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      Thanks John!

    • @johnroff1941
      @johnroff1941 3 роки тому +1

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Do you have a number I can connect to you via WhatsApp ? You are a most interesting chap.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      @@johnroff1941 sure. Connect with me on social media, my links are in the description. I’ll give you my number on there. Don’t want to write it here.

    • @johnroff1941
      @johnroff1941 3 роки тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures I understand. But only thing I am on is WhatsApp. Was on Facebook, but got tired of the idiots. Don't do instagram or anything.

    • @johnroff1941
      @johnroff1941 3 роки тому

      I actually am living in Jamaica at the moment. Long story!

  • @SUPER_JAVI
    @SUPER_JAVI Рік тому +2

    How is your Russian so good?

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому +3

      I live here!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
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  • @wowp9381
    @wowp9381 2 роки тому +4

    Очень неприятно и раздражает когда пожилому человеку говорят "ТЫ". "Очень приятно было пообщаться с ТОБОЙ!" и т.д. Сэм, я понимаю что ты иностранец, но ты же уже очень долго живёшь здесь! Сэм, совет: если ты путаешься когда говорить ТЫ или ВЫ- ВСЕГДА обращайся на ВЫ!. Даже с младшими и юными людьми. Если что, тебе персонально предложат перейти на ТЫ, сам человек. А так- это очень неуважительно и некрасиво с твоей стороны. Если проще: с друзьями- на ТЫ, со всеми остальными - на ВЫ, до того момента пока они САМИ предложат перейти на ТЫ. Это универсальный совет. (Я даже с младшими, юными, даже школьниками обращаюсь на ВЫ: вместо мальчик, девочка: "молодой человек, Вы не могли бы..", "девушка, Вы не могли бы..". И Они сами сразу стараются ещё вежливее быть, после этого). А то как ты часто ТЫКАЕШЬ незнакомым людям- выглядит очень некрасиво и невоспитанно (к тому же ты уже давно здесь живёшь, должен же понимать).

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому +9

      Я действительно перепутал,а вы почему сейчас тыкаете незнакомому человеку?пришлось окно открыть-духота от вашего комментария страшная

    • @wowp9381
      @wowp9381 2 роки тому +5

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Странно. Дорогой Сэм. Я не хотел тебя обидеть, а хотел дать совет, который тебе поможет. Кроме того привёл пример из личной жизни, того как поступаю сам.
      То что я советовал - относится к реальной жизни.
      В Рунете же (русскоязычном интернете) принято друг к другу обращаться на ты. Но думаю ты сам об этом знаешь.
      Я написал этот коммент потому что не только в этом видео ты обращаешься к пожилым людям на ТЫ, но и во многих других, (то есть это системная, повторяющаяся, а не разовая ошибка) Я твой подписчик и пересмотрел твои видео. Часто ты попадаешь в неловкие ситуации, и не понимаешь почему. А я как русскоязычный вижу со стороны причину- и решил тебе её указать, чтоб у тебя было меньше неприятных моментов в реальном (а не онлайн) общении.
      Понимаю, что иностранцу наверное не видно разницы между "ты" и "вы", но как русский я её чувствую, она- на уровне эмоций. И эти эмоции могут ощущать те люди, к которым ты обращаешься на улице и в своих видео. Обращение к пожилому человеку- на ТЫ- это верх не уважения (понятно, что иностранцу не всегда легко это уловить). Как пример, например когда русские в Англии например просят кого-то открыть окно, я просто переведу с русского на Английский "Open the window!", не вкладывая в этом ничего плохого. Но мои англоговорящие друзья скажут мне, что для англоговорящего это звучит очень грубо, и следует сказать, вроде "Excuse me, could you open the window, please?" (И я как-то не подумал обижаться на это, а наоборот, поблагодарил бы за совет).
      Здесь- то же самое. Примерно тоже самое, при обращении к пожилому, или незнакомому человеку на ТЫ.
      И я тебе хотел подсказать то же самое, как и они мне.
      И мне очень странно что ты так близко к сердцу воспринял мои слова к тебе.
      Я совершенно не хотел тебя обидеть.
      И твой сарказм про "духоту" показался мне странным, но не могу сказать что сильно обидным, поскольку понимаю что ты вероятно, неправильно меня понял.
      Мне очень жаль что мои слова обидели тебя, но они не содержали в себе чего-либо обидного, и не имели такую цель.
      Не всегда друг- тот, кто говорит только приятные вещи, или только тот кто хвалит.
      Здесь я хотел дать тебе рабочий и работающий совет. Который помогает и мне самому.
      Всех благ тебе).
      Жаль что ты неправильно меня понял, и увидел возможно в моих словах то, чего там нет

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      @@wowp9381 видимо я не правильно вас понял,мир?

    • @wowp9381
      @wowp9381 2 роки тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Дорогой Сэм! Конечно мир)
      (Да я и не воевал ни с кем если честно)))
      (Возможно я сам виноват, был излишне груб в первом комменте, и не заметил этого)
      P.S.: Сэм, пожалуйста, обращайся ко мне на ТЫ) В Интернете это норм)
      Я наверное тебя запутал с этими ТЫ/ВЫ)))
      В общем я тебя смотрю, так что считай мы давно знакомы))
      Спасибо за интересные (но очень грустные) видео с заброшек..
      Увидимся в комментах под другими роликами)
      Всех благ тебе)

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому +4

      @@wowp9381 спасибо за поддержку 😊
      Удачи тебе)

  • @antonrrtyq
    @antonrrtyq 3 роки тому +4

    а во Владимире довольно лампово

  • @rahimimusamuhdzakaria3445
    @rahimimusamuhdzakaria3445 Рік тому +1

    English Man (🇬🇧) speak Russian (🇷🇺)

  • @alfiehind7577
    @alfiehind7577 2 роки тому +1

    how did you learn russian?

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      Just moved to Russia and picked it up as I went on.

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  • @user-hl5xe3ok8s
    @user-hl5xe3ok8s 2 роки тому +1

    Сэм'с гуд лак!

  • @mynamesgiorgi8347
    @mynamesgiorgi8347 3 роки тому +1

    You live there? Im from Slovakia, you should do videos like this there,

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +2

      Yes I live here. I’ve never been to Slovakia 🇸🇰

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому +1

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  • @d3van
    @d3van 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing

  • @asdamlarmar4875
    @asdamlarmar4875 3 роки тому +9

    4:49 awwwww

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +3

      Yes! She is such a wonderful person!!! I met her after and gave her some money.

  • @notatrollbutanorceacenato4782
    @notatrollbutanorceacenato4782 2 роки тому +1

    А меня мама учила не разговаривать с незнакомыми людьми☝️👍☹️

  • @mr.wither31006
    @mr.wither31006 3 роки тому +1

    Cool

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  • @neversate
    @neversate 3 роки тому +1

    Dude was a former KGB agent

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      Hahaha who?

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  • @matthewdavis9437
    @matthewdavis9437 2 роки тому +1

    1. каша is not exotic.
    2. it's better to use вы with strangers than ты. It's kinda weird that you would use вы (formal "you") with Nikolas and Denis as they were children (people it is culturally acceptable for you to use ты with). But you used the informal version, ты, with most of the adults.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      All of the people who I used Ты with are people who I already know. I was just being sarcastic about the каша)))

    • @matthewdavis9437
      @matthewdavis9437 2 роки тому +1

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Alright. It wasn't very clear whether or not you knew most of them prior to this video. But my point still stands about talking to the children with вы being a bit strange. Anyway, I won't nitpick too much.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
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  • @ai-go9yh
    @ai-go9yh 3 роки тому +1

    His pronunciation is worse than mine but vocabulary is much more broader + better grammar. Let's not talk about the fact I live in Latvia - a post-Soviet country with quite a lot Russian speaking citizens.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      Did you study Russian?

    • @ai-go9yh
      @ai-go9yh 3 роки тому +1

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Yeah. For 7 years 😅 Can't say our teacher in primary school was any good (she was absent at least twice a month). It was a rural school, so nothing really stuck with me as the quality of education in such schools is very poor. Those 4 years thought me how to read, numbers and some random words.
      No one really spoke Russian around me when I was growing up so that didn't help either.
      Highschool (10th-12th grade), however, was way better and did help me add a bit to my Russian vocabulary and grammar.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      @@ai-go9yh I didn't really learn it either. Just picked it up as I went along. That's why my grammar and accent are pretty bad.

    • @ai-go9yh
      @ai-go9yh 3 роки тому +1

      @@SamsRussianAdventures I can't really judge the grammar as I myself suck at it, but your vocabulary is quite good for someone who hasn't been taught Russian. It is considered one of the hardest languages, and anyone who decides to learn it without being forced deserves all the respect my body holds.

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  • @elliotchang4697
    @elliotchang4697 3 роки тому +1

    Are there a lot of British people that can speak fluent Russian like you?

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +1

      My accent and grammar is pretty bad to be fair. I don't know any brits but there are many foreigners who speak Russian way better than me.

    • @MultiCoolman125
      @MultiCoolman125 3 роки тому +3

      ​@@SamsRussianAdventures I am from Russia, and you speak very well. Not at all bad. A lot of native English speakers that speak Russian have a very strong English accent and it is hard for me to understand what they're saying, but you speak very clearly!
      Also - I grew up in Moscow, if you haven't been, you should see it! It's a really beautiful city.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +2

      @@MultiCoolman125 Thank you. I speak without thinking, maybe it's why. I haven't been to Moscow for a long time. I will visit again soon. Moscow is like a different planet!

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  • @hoakcast
    @hoakcast 3 роки тому +1

    *О БОЖЕ* XD

  • @squaresquidgameguard6736
    @squaresquidgameguard6736 3 роки тому +2

    व्हाट्सप्प थे

  • @squaresquidgameguard6736
    @squaresquidgameguard6736 3 роки тому +2

    वाओ लिए दो स्पीक russia

  • @omargaming9099
    @omargaming9099 3 роки тому +4

    i love russia

  • @Albert1872.
    @Albert1872. Рік тому +1

    Hmmm these people dont seem to be "Orks" to me!

  • @denkorea
    @denkorea 2 роки тому

    норм русский в целом, но нужно шлифовать грамматику и прозношение. Успехов!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      Спасибо,русский действительно нужно подтянуть,язык сложный)

    • @wowp9381
      @wowp9381 2 роки тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Ты это уже 16 лет говоришь?)) лол)

  • @wishwishwish_
    @wishwishwish_ 3 роки тому +1

    i was here for memes

  • @squaresquidgameguard6736
    @squaresquidgameguard6736 3 роки тому +2

    व्हाट्सप्प

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому

      I don't know your language but I'm hoping that this means something good!

  • @shanesnowberger6281
    @shanesnowberger6281 2 роки тому +1

    They need colors in there life jeez so bland

  • @beatsey
    @beatsey 3 роки тому

    You don't say "sarcastically" you have same injuries or anything else. It is considered being a lie in russian culture. We don't do that. Also.. It is a dog 7:55 not a cat xD

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +2

      Luckily I’m mates with the guy so I explained to him that it was sarcasm. I know many Russians who are very sarcastic. Should I tell them that it’s not a Russian thing to do and that they are considered lier’s? Also, I know it’s a dog. It’s also my friend. I always joke with her about her dog being the size of a cat. You can see her in other videos

    • @beatsey
      @beatsey 3 роки тому +2

      @I Love Russia Channel okay, I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions then. Didn't know it was all part of the plan :D

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +2

      @@beatsey I’m always polite to strangers. I try extra hard with them and try to be honest and sincere

    • @Pilum1000
      @Pilum1000 3 роки тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures просто этот Алеша не понимает саркастических шуток :>

    • @Pilum1000
      @Pilum1000 3 роки тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures поскольку у него травма головы. :(

  • @MrA1R1S
    @MrA1R1S 3 роки тому

    Колхоз вообше. На всех "ты". Не ты а "вы" нужно говорить.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +2

      То люди с кем я на «ты» я им уже знаю!!!! Или они молодые

    • @MrA1R1S
      @MrA1R1S 3 роки тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures если и молодые, нужно обшятсья на "вы". Колхоз.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  3 роки тому +1

      @@MrA1R1S я пересмотрел рады вас!!!! Я использовал «ты» только когда общался с знакомыми! Если смотришь, где то на ты а где то на вы..... так что давай иди троллит другой блог

    • @MrA1R1S
      @MrA1R1S 3 роки тому

      @@SamsRussianAdventures колхоз

    • @jolevangelista
      @jolevangelista 3 роки тому +1

      Обзываться нечего. Но вообще для меня странно звучало тыкание. Было похоже, что это незнакомые люди. И соответственно, необходимо использовать вы в любом случае. Даже со знакомыми часто более уместно использовать вы - разве что вы уже неплохо друг друга знаете и общались до этого в неформальной обстановке.

  • @acasuadcasum1892
    @acasuadcasum1892 Рік тому +3

    Азербайджанец🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @drewvlogs186
    @drewvlogs186 2 роки тому

    Cool

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Рік тому

      I'm not sure if you are aware of 2nd channel about Russian road trips? Here's the link if you are not already subscribed: youtube.com/@broadrussia5742