Not gonna happen, I'm from Eastern Europe and now living in the West for quite some years, and I've been in Kyiv too. Most of the foreigners moving to Eastern European countries they go for the cheaper costs of living or because their overall value increases in this region due to their background in the West, thus having more opportunities. As well, those are more detached from the negative aspects of the country compared to the citizens of Ukraine for instance. Contrary, the people that were born and lived in Eastern Europe, are so fed up with the corruption, low incomes, and instability that it would be hard for them to see in their country what a Western foreigner can see. Unfortunately, the economic stability for these Eastern European countries won't be solved any time soon, so the local has two choices, leave the country, or complain with no results. And so a lot of bright minds have emigrated to the West leaving behind a country with a population that is easily more likely to close eyes to the negatives because they have no choice and not everybody can leave. And in this environment the corruption can intensify even further, and so we see no actions towards the negative aspects that Peter described for example. In my opinion this is a death spiral and hard to get out of it, I've seen it happen to my country. However, I still have some hope, as I think that the West becomes more and more saturated and it can happen that more educated people will prefer to stay in their own Eastern European countries and make an impact there.
@@CRoman-zt1lr Peter states over and over that he knows these things. But he still appreciates the culture and the people. likewise though, people from these countries want to come to the USA because they've been told its "the land of opportunities" The usa takes in the most migrants of any country because of this idea that you can make it here easily.. But we have high corruption as well. And our freedoms are slowly being taken away every day, Our taxes only get higher, cities are rampant with crime and overpopulation, the rich are getting richer, and the middle class is shrinking. We can barely afford to live and we too, are fed up. We aren't so different.
@@VagrantButterfly Well, yeah you can appreciate so much a culture and its people so much that you don't really care about all the negatives of the economic situation etc. And sometimes that is the most important for a meaningful life anyway, the social aspect and so on. But there is a big difference between Eastern European countries and the USA. In the context we were discussing, the difference comes from the fact that as long as in USA you really want to be in the middle class or somewhere around that, you have access to it really, the system works to some extent so that you can get there, you can make use of it. In the other hand, in most of the Eastern Europe, this system is much worse, you are basically forced to put much more effort to try to get yourself to this middle class. And what is worst, is that the system is actually cutting the opportunities for some people right from the start. More practical, what I mean, your people have access to much more updated education, you have much more jobs available, and the pay can go very high. In some of the places in Eastern Europe, even if you arrive to the point that you have some skills, they simply don't pay enough or you can't find a good job. I agree with you that USA has many problems that when compared with a country in Eastern Europe you can say that is not far off from that and you might find more peace in life in Eastern Europe rather than the USA. Also, for a good portion of the people going to the USA to "make it" out there easily, that is not a lie. They can do it, just think about the thousands of people from Latin American countries that are going there and are happy to work in a warehouse, restaurant or whatever, and that this is a big improvement from where they come where they almost have nothing at all. Trust me, some places in Eastern Europe are the same, there is nothing to put your hands on, that's why so many have fled to the West. It's simple, in the USA or Western Europe, at least they got a chance compared to where they come from, where there is almost no chance. The middle class shrinking is a global issue though, and yeah, it seems that in the USA is speeding up much faster than in other places.
I'm from california usa. Glad to see Kiev is looking safe. I watched their revolution/coup in 2014 on the internet, heart breaking stuff but the country has earned my respect God bless you and Ukraine.
Thanks for the good oldies of my country. I have nothing against ordinary citizens of America, but your government I just hate it, they organized this "revolution" with us in 2014, our life became much worse, they supported this bastard poroshenko.
One of my bosses, a third-generation Ukrainian American, whom I worked for in the 1980s was so proud of his heritage, he made sure his children learned the Ukrainian language and loved the Ukrainian culture. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago, but I am happy to say his children accomplished both exceptionally well, lived to see Ukraine as an independent nation, once again!
@@Tap1k there is a difference between loving your heritage and being a such a big fan of a country that you immediately move there. Like I like Russia, I live here and I love its culture, but I don't think this is the best place for me to live in. You can like a country's culture and traditions and whatnot, but this country might have some downsides that are incompatible with your likings and render this country inhabitable for you.
Hi peter! I’m a 24 year old guy from Denmark who share your love for Ukraine. I have been in Kyiv many times since 2017, when I first discovered this part of the world, that I feel often gets completely left out of western media. I have a deep interest in photography, history and politics, among many other things.. And so I have this idea of a photo series that tells the story of the young people in Ukraine. What do they see as important in life, and how do they see the world in 2020 The thing is that from what I see here in Scandinavia and especially over in the US, is that people are becoming increasingly polarized to such a point where conversation between the left and the right has pretty much collapsed into this weird postmodern form of political tribalism I think western media could learn something from the Ukrainian outlook on life, and the perspective they have of the world If you know someone in your Ukrainian network whom you think would be interested, please hit me up :)
Absolutely, I just finished watching peters documentary on his 6 weeks living with the Ukrainian family in Osypenko, powerful stuff. It gave me a new perspective on happiness and for sure what matters in life
My grandfather immigrated from Ukraine to Canada when he was in his 20s. He passed away when I was 6 years old so I never got to know him and about his life (other than being told about his life). Watching this helped me see into where he came from a little bit more. Thanks for sharing!
@@ShortFunnyTales it's for Russia we are just raw materials and an area for expansion and for waging war on the west. You can't be friends with someone who wants to eat you. They make you think you can, but then they eat you alive, it's painful. With west, you can negotiate, but you can't negotiate with a cancer of an ideology, the Russian ideology.
@@ShortFunnyTales it didn't get really worse, with the war going on. You have a violent alcoholic neighbor, what do you do? They consider you a subhuman even if you speak Russian and want to be friends. They will rob you when they have a chance. West wants to buy you, Russia wants to take it by force and deception, it's that simple.
-Ah vilable-, you’ve probably just woke up. Then I’ll tell you: compare the pensions and salary then and now. Compare the decline economy rate and prohibition by EU to develop our own economy on the most important fields. Take a look how many people left abroad after 2014 in order to find a job etc. In recent years we used to cooperate with Russia as a partner and get the profit, right now we sell our soil for some credits to support the economy. If you say that you live better now, doesn’t matter rest of the country lives the same as you. East is struggling because of the undeclared war, 73% voted for Zelenskiy to stop that. There is no war in Ukraine 🇺🇦. We have ATO - ANTI TERRORISTIC OPERATION which is called officially!
It's amazing, I lived in Ukraine almost 20 years ago and I would have come up with almost the exact same list as you did. Wonderful to know it is the same special place I remember. I'm actually moving back to Kyiv in a few weeks and so happy to have your videos to prepare us for Ukraine today!
As a frequent traveler I do recognize these points. What I really liked was when shooting videos in Ukraine (coming from Russia, where I always had to look over my shoulder if there wasn't a law enforcer) it was just fine and nobody cared.
Ukraine is a fabulous country . I have been there many times I have seen no trouble . The people are so welcoming . I should know I am married to a Ukrainian woman
Hey Peter. My Turkish wife and I have been here about three months and love it. I’m Australian but we had been living in Tokyo, Japan for the last few years. Kyiv is a big change of pace, but we love it here. It’s got the right balance of grit, creativity, ugliness and beauty. The local people I work with are funny, well educated and politically and socially active. We see ourselves being here for a decent number of years I think. I’m from Melbourne and see bits of Melbourne here, it’s also got a bit of a Berlin thing going on. We watched a few of your vids before coming here and appreciate the honest take on everything. Anyone toying with the idea of a short or long trip here should really try to make it happen. The city will reward your efforts.
Greetings from present-day Melbournians originally from Kiev. We are also watching Peter's videos and it's interesting for us to see whether the place had changed since we've left. It looks like it did to a degree, but instability is the key problem for us, unfortunately. I guess it all comes down to the choice between instability and political correctness (lack of freedom?). Interesting video anyway.
I have traveled to Ukraine more than 17 times, since 2015. Traveled all over the country and it is truly amazing. Have made many friends and such friendly people. One thing I have always done was rent an apartment and just act and do like it is everyday life. Nice to go places and have people just speak to me in either Ukrainian or Russian. I had one lady I was seeings mother ask my why I lived in the US. She must have asked this 10 times, before understanding I am not Ukraine. Going to restaurants and having people just people to me in their native tongue is assume. Very good video Peter and I do see many places I know ) I will say I prefer Lviv over Kyiv, just because of the pollution. Being in Kyiv for a few days just kills me. Plus, my soon to me wife lives in Lviv. Hope to be in Kyiv in a few weeks, then taking the speed train to Lviv. Take care.
Thanks so much for sharing your Ukrainian viewpoint, please keep posting your vids on the country. I have friends in Ukraine and (covid permitting) intend to visit often, it's refreshing to see someone post honest opinions as opposed to simple travel guides/selling the place.
Hi peter. Yes its a calm people and such a beautiful culture. I am from Canada and to see families strolling the center at night is unreal. Most ukranians dont understand what they have.
Great video) It was interesting to hear opinion about your country from a foreigner. And I am glad you like it, despite all problems we have😁. Hope we will soon make it better. And really thank you for pointing Russia as a problem for Ukraine.(cause now there is a lot of fake news, channels... and so on)
Canadian here living in London, UK. I absolutely agree with you about living abroad. It was the best decision I've ever made. I visited Kyiv last year and loved it. Ukraine is such an underrated country.
we, Ukrainians, love you, Peter. We love USA, Canada, Australia and so on... But most of all, we love our Motherland - Ukraine! And we'll work to make it better 😊. Always glad to see you here, Peter. Be inspired ;)
Thank you for visiting our country! And thanks for the good videos and reviews about our country and culture! We are always glad to guests, welcome to Ukraine! :)
Hello. Another Expat here whos lived in Ukraine now 5 years. The part where you said you dont understand America until youve lived abroad for a length of time? You got that right. American think freedom is owning possessions,etc.. Actually there is nothing here in Ukraine I cant do that I cant do in America either.. Here I feel more freedom..Its more of a personal freedom. People here arent nosey or snitches.. they dont call the police here. they mind their own business.
As a Ukrainian who had experience living in a different country (UK) for 2 years, I totally agree with you. In order to understand yourself, your country you should try to live abroad for a while. Furst point about planning was brilliant, in Ukraine, we don't plan - we just act according to circumstances. If we want to go to the restaurant - we just go, on rear occasions, we could reserve a table in case if it's Friday night. If we want to go on vacation we usually start planning in 1-2 months before vacation, unlike my UK colleagues who were planning their vacation years in advance.
Great point, the flexibility thing is everywhere. My Ukrainian wife struggled to understand that we eat lunch and dinner at specific times in the west, and didn't get why restaurants in London close between 2-5pm (because people are at work and only eat during their lunch break around noon until 1pm).
it is insane to come back and watch one of your earliest videos! I am glad you have had so much success and you can teach us so much about America. Thank you peter, congratulations.
My wife is Ukranian. So ukranians became my family. I always saw respect and welcoming affection whenever i go to Kiev to see my wife's family side. So nice people.
Covid prevented me from visiting in April this year. Hopefully my rescheduled trip in 2021 can take place, I already love the place. Greetings from Holland.
Thank you so much, Peter; cannot come to Ukraine right now, so i missed my free place, and your video made me remember and understand more some positives about my country.
Thanks for sharing so many experiences with the “human” element rather than political. It shows that most people are innately kind and generous and it gives us a perspective we could never see in the mainstream media. I’m late to the game and just found you, but I will catch up quickly.
Thank you, Peter, for the sincere review! The image of Ukraine for people living outside is truly disturbed by what is shown in the media. As normally journalists pick up on something that provokes the most attention and brings the best rates to the channel... Nevertheless, more and more tourists visit Ukraine every year. Including medical tourists, as Ukrainian Ukraine’s private medical facilities rank among the top in Europe and offer the most affordable in Europe. Thank you again for the nice Ukraine-related content. Warmest regards from Ukraine!
Thank you very much, Peter! For me, US was that "teacher" and I completely understand you. I think you doing very well in Ukraine and even belong here. God bless you.
Well done! I also enjoyed your series on living in the country with the family. It reminded me of my 30 years ago doing the same in the USSR-Ukraine era. Cried with you, actually.
I agree with your sentiments. If I think of a country that's potential far outweighs its current situation, I would point to Ukraine. The video is of some of the nicest neighborhoods of Kyiv, and Kyiv has much better roads and general upkeep than other cities here. Maybe I'll do a similar video in Lviv, Rivne or a village.
Refreshing perspective. I have had interest in visiting both Odessa and the Carpathians in western Ukraine. Live for today because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Hoverla, the highest peak in Ukraine is in the Carpathians. The Carpathians are in Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine and Romania. If you look at a map, the range looks like a bow.
@@Natalia-l1y In the English language, when you say “west of Ukraine” it means you are not located within Ukraine. Rather you are located somewhere else, a location that is somewhere west of the Ukrainian borders. Please Stop telling people to say they are west of Ukraine, if they are actually within the borders of Ukraine!
@@Natalia-l1y You obviously are not a native English speaker. You seem to be translating some phrasing from another language and trying to use your language’s syntax in English. It is not correct, and if you insist on speaking this way you will be misunderstood. It’s your choice, so go on and speak incorrect English if you want people to misunderstand you. Certainly, if you are located SOUTH OF France, then you are not within the borders of France. If you want to say you are located in the southern PART of France, then you should say “I’m in southern France.”
))) UA-cam offered me this video, ... thanks Peter to the excellent material, I'll need to carefully review and listen to the ideas several times, with each other on the different days ... - this is nothing more than a reflection ... of our culture in the American mind!) Great job, thanks a lot!) 👍👏💯
Thanks a lot Peter for creating such a TRUE and independent content about our country. This is extremely valuable support for Ukraine, especially nowadays, when Russian media mass-produce and spread tons of distorted information.
Thanks for doing this video! I have been to Ukraine, it’s an amazing place and I loved it! Being part Ukrainian, I appreciate your thoughts and love your perspective.
Hi Peter! I love all your videos. I lived in Eastern Europe in the 90’s and it brought back memories, though not that many good ones. It wasn’t chill where I was and I subsequently, had some nightmarish experiences. Your observations are completely on target when it comes to that post-Soviet environment and the people. Anyway. You’ve got such a clear perspective on all the places that you visit. Thank you for letting all of us see and experience the world through your eyes.
I agree so much I was there twice and loved it so much. Felt safer there than any major city in USA. Love the Slavic culture and people ❤️❤️❤️ food was amazing and people.
As a Ukrainian that lived in America for the last 5 years, it was good to see and hear my beautiful country again, without any glorification - just walking through the streets.
As a Ukrainian watching this from US I could say alot about US ) And I would say people are the same, psychology doesn't change much. everybody strive for the same things. Good luck to you.
Hi Peter. Thank you for your videos! I have couple of questions. Have you started to learn Ukrainian. If yes, how difficult is it for you? I've seen others your videos from Ukraine playlist, they are interesting! Did you travel all around Ukraine or only major cities? What cities do you like more?
I went there 3 times in 2015-2016. The last of these trips were 1,5 month in Odessa, Kyiv (3 weeks), Lviv and Uzhgorod. Loved it. Love these videos too :) Of course being a tourist is never going to be the same as living in a place.
Hey Peter nice videos! I enjoy watching your perspective. I’m also an American. can you do a video on permit residency in Ukraine 😄 the whole process and be very confusing I’m also married To Ukraine citizen. I’m Sure I’m not the only one, it would be so awesome if you could share your experience if you have already done this. 😃
I started to watch your videos just a month ago, they're all so authentic and all, like them so much. And now I see this, you were actually living in Ukraine. What are the chances? I live in Kharkiv and it is such a pity I didn't come across you at least half a year ago. I would be so glad to meet in person. So anyway if you are by any chance come to Ukraine again, just please let me know, I mean if you are interested of course. Anyway I'm also planning to visit us. This world is small, who knows might still have a chance :-)
What a beautiful country. Thanks so much for the Video! Мне кажется что Украина очень красивая страна!! Я надеюсь что я могу посетить Украины в будущее!! привет из Германии!
Thank you 🙏🏽 for your observations and perspective you give on Ukrainian vs US culture. I’m also Ukrainian married to an American and I love sharing your observations with him. Good luck to you with all your travels! Liked & Subscribed.
It’s definitely a good idea to know basic Ukrainian before you come to Ukraine. That way you will be able to communicate with people right away, like negotiating the taxi fare from the airport and ordering your first borsch.
Thank you Peter for your videos! I had a chance to watch a few of them and I really like the way you express your thoughts, it actually helps me to expand my vocabulary and give some thought to the perspective you are talking from. I'm Ukrainian and I have experience living abroad in London, so I also have some thoughts on comparing Ukraine to other countries. When you were talking about freedom (something a lot of foreigners love about Ukraine) and you mentioned that people don't mind others breaking the rules, I really disagreed. Maybe it seems to a foreigner that locals don't see it or don't mind, but it just seems like that. I really do mind people breaking the law in any form even on a low level. But there are two problems with that. First, generally, people are not used to reporting each other and this "tradition" goes back to soviet times when the police and KGB were the enemies and source of fears, so it kind of makes you a bad guy for calling them. And the second problem is that there's no effective, easy, and clear way to fix those low-level problems. Like if I call the police and report someone riding a bike in the pedestrian area or moving against traffic, they will laugh at me and do nothing. They have neither resources nor the political will to pay attention to the small acts of violence of the law. Anyway, my comment was just to say that we care! and hopefully, in some close future, it will be changed for the better. Thanks again for your videos!
I’ve been walking those streets to work each weekday for over a year. Now I’m glad I don’t have to anymore! In winter those balconies also have icicles which can and do fall down
love Ukraine, amazing country. really hope they will get what they deserve on the other side. shame to see people siding with Russia, twisting the story to their advantage somehow. Ukraine is a great country with great people that wishes nothing but peace
It's funny because I got similar feelings about the US except stability. Large cities with factories everywhere even in the middle of cities. Big trucks drive through downtown with no restrictions. Downtown, a hart of city is mostly dedicated for commercial block buildings but not for people, not for having fun citizens, festivals etc. Among truck drivers are popular "classic trucks" with no DEF (catalyst) system, equipped with 2 high pipes which usually smoke like XVIII century train. About trains, there no passenger trains in the US, just heavy duty ones which are very slow and make a fatal noise at every intersection crossing cities and disturbing people's lives even in the night. You can't argue with people because in the US is free weapon allowance and you can easily get shot. Cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, Baltimore etc difficult to name safe. People mostly don't cook and eat junk food which makes them overnight. The last but not least people in the US live to work, in Ukraine people work to live. After all in the US you can live in stability but in Ukraine you can live in unstable freedom
Hey there! Watched all your videos about Ukraine and thanks so much posting it - all looks real and very true. I’m Ukrainian living in SF so if you want to do an interview of Ukrainians living in US/California - let me know :) good luck with your channel
Hi Peter! I really like your opinion and thoughts about my home country. I am originally born in Kramatorsk Ukraine, but in the very poor side of it unfortunately. It was very rough living and growing up there. My family and I now live in America, we moved here in 2002 and it has changed our lives for the better. Seeing people making videos about Ukraine just takes me back and reminds me of how my life was there. I love seeing people from other countries visiting Ukraine just to get an insight view of how it really is. Not everyone understands how Ukraine is, unless they go there themselves.
Thank you Peter. One of the main problem that we have is that people often do not take elections seriously and vote for those who want power to make money for their own enrichment
Great succinct video Peter. Living in Mariupol, trust me, the air quality in Kyiv is great. Ukrainians are no strangers to war and disaster, so they prepare accordingly. Anericans live relatively sheltered lives, so they freak out over small inconveniences.
You actually have simplified everything. Regarding freedom, for instance, the difference between the US and Ukraine is particularly obvious in the villages and the rural mentality. Ukraine is a bit of a "Wild West" ))
@@JacobLynn1 Ukraine means "in country". Why would somebody name their own country "borderland". It's like thinking that Hungary has its name because the people there are hungry. Just look what "Ukraine" means in Ukrainian language and that's it
@@denysvoitovych2317 well if you present something else please tell me. Everything I have seen and any person here in Ukraine seems to disagree with you ukrainetrek.com/about-ukraine-overview/ukraine-country-name-origin
@@JacobLynn1 that's part of Kremlin's fakes actually. They try to put meaning "borderland" as in "borderland of big mother Russia". You will find the original meaning at uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%97%D0%BD%D0%B0_(%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%B0) In literature, you'll sometimes also have "Vkraina" in a same meaning. "U" and "V" means "inside", "Kraina" means "country".
I wish all Ukrainians could love Ukraine as you love it.
Not gonna happen, I'm from Eastern Europe and now living in the West for quite some years, and I've been in Kyiv too. Most of the foreigners moving to Eastern European countries they go for the cheaper costs of living or because their overall value increases in this region due to their background in the West, thus having more opportunities. As well, those are more detached from the negative aspects of the country compared to the citizens of Ukraine for instance. Contrary, the people that were born and lived in Eastern Europe, are so fed up with the corruption, low incomes, and instability that it would be hard for them to see in their country what a Western foreigner can see. Unfortunately, the economic stability for these Eastern European countries won't be solved any time soon, so the local has two choices, leave the country, or complain with no results. And so a lot of bright minds have emigrated to the West leaving behind a country with a population that is easily more likely to close eyes to the negatives because they have no choice and not everybody can leave. And in this environment the corruption can intensify even further, and so we see no actions towards the negative aspects that Peter described for example. In my opinion this is a death spiral and hard to get out of it, I've seen it happen to my country. However, I still have some hope, as I think that the West becomes more and more saturated and it can happen that more educated people will prefer to stay in their own Eastern European countries and make an impact there.
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@@CRoman-zt1lr Peter states over and over that he knows these things. But he still appreciates the culture and the people. likewise though, people from these countries want to come to the USA because they've been told its "the land of opportunities" The usa takes in the most migrants of any country because of this idea that you can make it here easily.. But we have high corruption as well. And our freedoms are slowly being taken away every day, Our taxes only get higher, cities are rampant with crime and overpopulation, the rich are getting richer, and the middle class is shrinking. We can barely afford to live and we too, are fed up. We aren't so different.
@@VagrantButterfly Well, yeah you can appreciate so much a culture and its people so much that you don't really care about all the negatives of the economic situation etc. And sometimes that is the most important for a meaningful life anyway, the social aspect and so on. But there is a big difference between Eastern European countries and the USA. In the context we were discussing, the difference comes from the fact that as long as in USA you really want to be in the middle class or somewhere around that, you have access to it really, the system works to some extent so that you can get there, you can make use of it. In the other hand, in most of the Eastern Europe, this system is much worse, you are basically forced to put much more effort to try to get yourself to this middle class. And what is worst, is that the system is actually cutting the opportunities for some people right from the start. More practical, what I mean, your people have access to much more updated education, you have much more jobs available, and the pay can go very high. In some of the places in Eastern Europe, even if you arrive to the point that you have some skills, they simply don't pay enough or you can't find a good job. I agree with you that USA has many problems that when compared with a country in Eastern Europe you can say that is not far off from that and you might find more peace in life in Eastern Europe rather than the USA. Also, for a good portion of the people going to the USA to "make it" out there easily, that is not a lie. They can do it, just think about the thousands of people from Latin American countries that are going there and are happy to work in a warehouse, restaurant or whatever, and that this is a big improvement from where they come where they almost have nothing at all. Trust me, some places in Eastern Europe are the same, there is nothing to put your hands on, that's why so many have fled to the West. It's simple, in the USA or Western Europe, at least they got a chance compared to where they come from, where there is almost no chance. The middle class shrinking is a global issue though, and yeah, it seems that in the USA is speeding up much faster than in other places.
if they have his montly income, they do!
I'm from california usa.
Glad to see Kiev is looking safe.
I watched their revolution/coup in 2014 on the internet,
heart breaking stuff but the country has earned my respect
God bless you and Ukraine.
@NES7117 Zerooo , #KyivNotKiev :-)
Kyiv, my friend, not Kiev
God bless America!
Thanks, friend! God bless you and America!
Thanks for the good oldies of my country. I have nothing against ordinary citizens of America, but your government I just hate it, they organized this "revolution" with us in 2014, our life became much worse, they supported this bastard poroshenko.
One of my bosses, a third-generation Ukrainian American, whom I worked for in the 1980s was so proud of his heritage, he made sure his children learned the Ukrainian language and loved the Ukrainian culture. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago, but I am happy to say his children accomplished both exceptionally well, lived to see Ukraine as an independent nation, once again!
children of your boss are VERY GOOD!
Nice thing live in USA and love Ukraine...
@@Tap1k i bet his kids didn't have much say in choosing where to live...
@@Tap1k there is a difference between loving your heritage and being a such a big fan of a country that you immediately move there.
Like I like Russia, I live here and I love its culture, but I don't think this is the best place for me to live in.
You can like a country's culture and traditions and whatnot, but this country might have some downsides that are incompatible with your likings and render this country inhabitable for you.
@@Kitulous You confuse love and liking something. You like soup, for example. You love your mother.
I've been there 5 times since 2017 and can't wait to return.
there are a lot of travel channels out there but none of them show us Ukraine on this deep and intimate of a level. I Love what youre doing Peter.
It is so heartbreaking to watch this video at the end of 2022, knowing everything that has happened in Ukraine this year.
As a Ukrainian from Kyiv, you’ve nailed it! Every point is spot on
Hi peter!
I’m a 24 year old guy from Denmark who share your love for Ukraine. I have been in Kyiv many times since 2017, when I first discovered this part of the world, that I feel often gets completely left out of western media.
I have a deep interest in photography, history and politics, among many other things.. And so I have this idea of a photo series that tells the story of the young people in Ukraine. What do they see as important in life, and how do they see the world in 2020
The thing is that from what I see here in Scandinavia and especially over in the US, is that people are becoming increasingly polarized to such a point where conversation between the left and the right has pretty much collapsed into this weird postmodern form of political tribalism
I think western media could learn something from the Ukrainian outlook on life, and the perspective they have of the world
If you know someone in your Ukrainian network whom you think would be interested, please hit me up :)
I think our people are not as concerned about "social" issues as survival is more important to an average Ukrainian.
Absolutely, I just finished watching peters documentary on his 6 weeks living with the Ukrainian family in Osypenko, powerful stuff. It gave me a new perspective on happiness and for sure what matters in life
@@irynaperekitna1573 According to the common sense it doesn't matter 😉
@@JustOneLifeis according to your logic we can call New York Niuew Amsterdam
@@timurermolenko2013
For lots of ukrainians there is no difference whether it's called Kiev or Kyiv. So don't make a mountain out of a molehill
My grandfather immigrated from Ukraine to Canada when he was in his 20s. He passed away when I was 6 years old so I never got to know him and about his life (other than being told about his life). Watching this helped me see into where he came from a little bit more. Thanks for sharing!
Peter, thank you for your honest opinion about Ukraine. You correctly noted that Russia is our neighbor. And this is the biggest problem.
100%
The biggest problem for those who have shit in mind!
@@ShortFunnyTales it's for Russia we are just raw materials and an area for expansion and for waging war on the west. You can't be friends with someone who wants to eat you. They make you think you can, but then they eat you alive, it's painful. With west, you can negotiate, but you can't negotiate with a cancer of an ideology, the Russian ideology.
@@ShortFunnyTales it didn't get really worse, with the war going on. You have a violent alcoholic neighbor, what do you do? They consider you a subhuman even if you speak Russian and want to be friends. They will rob you when they have a chance.
West wants to buy you, Russia wants to take it by force and deception, it's that simple.
-Ah vilable-, you’ve probably just woke up. Then I’ll tell you: compare the pensions and salary then and now. Compare the decline economy rate and prohibition by EU to develop our own economy on the most important fields. Take a look how many people left abroad after 2014 in order to find a job etc. In recent years we used to cooperate with Russia as a partner and get the profit, right now we sell our soil for some credits to support the economy. If you say that you live better now, doesn’t matter rest of the country lives the same as you. East is struggling because of the undeclared war, 73% voted for Zelenskiy to stop that. There is no war in Ukraine 🇺🇦. We have ATO - ANTI TERRORISTIC OPERATION which is called officially!
It's amazing, I lived in Ukraine almost 20 years ago and I would have come up with almost the exact same list as you did. Wonderful to know it is the same special place I remember. I'm actually moving back to Kyiv in a few weeks and so happy to have your videos to prepare us for Ukraine today!
As a frequent traveler I do recognize these points. What I really liked was when shooting videos in Ukraine (coming from Russia, where I always had to look over my shoulder if there wasn't a law enforcer) it was just fine and nobody cared.
I used to watch American bloggers to find out about America, now I watch Peter from America to find out about Ukraine.)
Ukraine is a fabulous country . I have been there many times I have seen no trouble . The people are so welcoming . I should know I am married to a Ukrainian woman
Text me haha..
Hmm yeah, she married you for a green card and already cheated on your stupid ass.
@@Wagner555 who hurt you
Hey Peter. My Turkish wife and I have been here about three months and love it. I’m Australian but we had been living in Tokyo, Japan for the last few years. Kyiv is a big change of pace, but we love it here. It’s got the right balance of grit, creativity, ugliness and beauty. The local people I work with are funny, well educated and politically and socially active. We see ourselves being here for a decent number of years I think. I’m from Melbourne and see bits of Melbourne here, it’s also got a bit of a Berlin thing going on. We watched a few of your vids before coming here and appreciate the honest take on everything. Anyone toying with the idea of a short or long trip here should really try to make it happen. The city will reward your efforts.
Greetings from present-day Melbournians originally from Kiev. We are also watching Peter's videos and it's interesting for us to see whether the place had changed since we've left. It looks like it did to a degree, but instability is the key problem for us, unfortunately. I guess it all comes down to the choice between instability and political correctness (lack of freedom?). Interesting video anyway.
One of the best foreign presenter of Ukraine! Thank you Peter!
I have traveled to Ukraine more than 17 times, since 2015. Traveled all over the country and it is truly amazing.
Have made many friends and such friendly people. One thing I have always done was rent an apartment and just act and do like it is everyday life.
Nice to go places and have people just speak to me in either Ukrainian or Russian. I had one lady I was seeings mother ask my why I lived in the US. She must have asked this 10 times, before understanding I am not Ukraine. Going to restaurants and having people just people to me in their native tongue is assume.
Very good video Peter and I do see many places I know ) I will say I prefer Lviv over Kyiv, just because of the pollution. Being in Kyiv for a few days just kills me. Plus, my soon to me wife lives in Lviv.
Hope to be in Kyiv in a few weeks, then taking the speed train to Lviv.
Take care.
Ukraine is so very beautiful
It is about time to visit it
Конечно!
Yes, of course! Please, welcome! It's only one Kyiv, we have many a beautiful place!
Come and leave here all your money :D
Welcome!
The women too
Thanks so much for sharing your Ukrainian viewpoint, please keep posting your vids on the country. I have friends in Ukraine and (covid permitting) intend to visit often, it's refreshing to see someone post honest opinions as opposed to simple travel guides/selling the place.
I from Belarus, respek Ukraine!
Жыве Беларусь! с Харькова привет)
@@VlaD_rdmr с сумской области тоже привет
Живе вільна Білорусь!
Жыве Беларусь!
@@jackofthelantern1545: ♥️⬜️🟥⬜️
Hi peter. Yes its a calm people and such a beautiful culture. I am from Canada and to see families strolling the center at night is unreal. Most ukranians dont understand what they have.
Great video) It was interesting to hear opinion about your country from a foreigner. And I am glad you like it, despite all problems we have😁. Hope we will soon make it better. And really thank you for pointing Russia as a problem for Ukraine.(cause now there is a lot of fake news, channels... and so on)
haha, you are right about fake news. Russia is always convenient to blame for any surrealistic crap happening in Ukraine.
This guy foreseen its future 🇺🇦
Canadian here living in London, UK. I absolutely agree with you about living abroad. It was the best decision I've ever made. I visited Kyiv last year and loved it. Ukraine is such an underrated country.
we, Ukrainians, love you, Peter. We love USA, Canada, Australia and so on... But most of all, we love our Motherland - Ukraine! And we'll work to make it better 😊. Always glad to see you here, Peter. Be inspired ;)
we, Ukrainians ??!..
АХАХХА
Thank you for visiting our country! And thanks for the good videos and reviews about our country and culture! We are always glad to guests, welcome to Ukraine! :)
Great content. I've been really enjoying your videos about Ukraine...a place I've never been but now would like to visit.
Wellcome to Ukraine
Thank you for this video and your thoughts. Love from Ukraine
Hello. Another Expat here whos lived in Ukraine now 5 years. The part where you said you dont understand America until youve lived abroad for a length of time? You got that right. American think freedom is owning possessions,etc.. Actually there is nothing here in Ukraine I cant do that I cant do in America either.. Here I feel more freedom..Its more of a personal freedom. People here arent nosey or snitches.. they dont call the police here. they mind their own business.
well sometimes this can be an issue
As a Ukrainian who had experience living in a different country (UK) for 2 years, I totally agree with you. In order to understand yourself, your country you should try to live abroad for a while. Furst point about planning was brilliant, in Ukraine, we don't plan - we just act according to circumstances. If we want to go to the restaurant - we just go, on rear occasions, we could reserve a table in case if it's Friday night. If we want to go on vacation we usually start planning in 1-2 months before vacation, unlike my UK colleagues who were planning their vacation years in advance.
Great point, the flexibility thing is everywhere. My Ukrainian wife struggled to understand that we eat lunch and dinner at specific times in the west, and didn't get why restaurants in London close between 2-5pm (because people are at work and only eat during their lunch break around noon until 1pm).
it is insane to come back and watch one of your earliest videos! I am glad you have had so much success and you can teach us so much about America. Thank you peter, congratulations.
My wife is Ukranian. So ukranians became my family. I always saw respect and welcoming affection whenever i go to Kiev to see my wife's family side. So nice people.
I’ve really enjoyed this Ukraine playlist. Thank you for sharing Ukraine with us. I’ve learned a lot.
Covid prevented me from visiting in April this year. Hopefully my rescheduled trip in 2021 can take place, I already love the place.
Greetings from Holland.
U in kiev? Really? Why
Groetjes van Kyiv! :)
Thank you so much, Peter; cannot come to Ukraine right now, so i missed my free place, and your video made me remember and understand more some positives about my country.
I'm from Odesa and man, what can I say you noticed all the points right, it really feels like you been there for so long to catch this underhood
Ukraine is so beautiful! Im going to Serbia this week and I hope to make it back to Ukraine soon!
Safe Travel😀
Thank you so much for trying to understand our country and for doing such a good job at that!
Thanks for sharing so many experiences with the “human” element rather than political.
It shows that most people are innately kind and generous and it gives us a perspective we could never see in the mainstream media. I’m late to the game and just found you, but I will catch up quickly.
Little did he know...
this was the calm before the storm.
Thank you for warm words about Ukraine.
Very interesting point of view, Peter, thank you! It is always useful to see yourself by someone's eyes.
Thank you so much for promoting my beautiful country :)
Thank you, Peter, for the sincere review! The image of Ukraine for people living outside is truly disturbed by what is shown in the media. As normally journalists pick up on something that provokes the most attention and brings the best rates to the channel... Nevertheless, more and more tourists visit Ukraine every year. Including medical tourists, as Ukrainian Ukraine’s private medical facilities rank among the top in Europe and offer the most affordable in Europe. Thank you again for the nice Ukraine-related content. Warmest regards from Ukraine!
i live in the UK. i have been 6 times to Ukraine. Donetsk, Odessa, Mariopoli and i can say i fell in love with the country
Дякую за цікаве відео і добрі коментарі, нехай щастить!
Thank you very much, Peter! For me, US was that "teacher" and I completely understand you. I think you doing very well in Ukraine and even belong here. God bless you.
I love this man he changed my life thank you man
Well done! I also enjoyed your series on living in the country with the family. It reminded me of my 30 years ago doing the same in the USSR-Ukraine era. Cried with you, actually.
I agree with your sentiments. If I think of a country that's potential far outweighs its current situation, I would point to Ukraine. The video is of some of the nicest neighborhoods of Kyiv, and Kyiv has much better roads and general upkeep than other cities here. Maybe I'll do a similar video in Lviv, Rivne or a village.
Thanks for the video! I'm from Bila Tserkva near Kyiv and I'm very glad of what you are doing for Ukraine.
Refreshing perspective. I have had interest in visiting both Odessa and the Carpathians in western Ukraine. Live for today because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
Hoverla, the highest peak in Ukraine is in the Carpathians. The Carpathians are in Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine and Romania. If you look at a map, the range looks like a bow.
Oh sorry. I get it now. That area has always been of interest to me.
@@Natalia-l1y In the English language, when you say “west of Ukraine” it means you are not located within Ukraine. Rather you are located somewhere else, a location that is somewhere west of the Ukrainian borders. Please Stop telling people to say they are west of Ukraine, if they are actually within the borders of Ukraine!
@@salyluz6535 hear it at first lol
South of France sounds like outside of France? No)
@@Natalia-l1y You obviously are not a native English speaker. You seem to be translating some phrasing from another language and trying to use your language’s syntax in English. It is not correct, and if you insist on speaking this way you will be misunderstood. It’s your choice, so go on and speak incorrect English if you want people to misunderstand you.
Certainly, if you are located SOUTH OF France, then you are not within the borders of France.
If you want to say you are located in the southern PART of France, then you should say “I’m in southern France.”
))) UA-cam offered me this video, ... thanks Peter to the excellent material, I'll need to carefully review and listen to the ideas several times, with each other on the different days ... - this is nothing more than a reflection ... of our culture in the American mind!) Great job, thanks a lot!) 👍👏💯
Thanks a lot Peter for creating such a TRUE and independent content about our country. This is extremely valuable support for Ukraine, especially nowadays, when Russian media mass-produce and spread tons of distorted information.
Thanks for doing this video! I have been to Ukraine, it’s an amazing place and I loved it! Being part Ukrainian, I appreciate your thoughts and love your perspective.
How are you brother .. We missed you in Saudi Arabia. We hope you will visit us. Lord protects you
I'm well. I hope you are too. I hope to return, Saudi was an amazing experience!
Hi Peter! I love all your videos. I lived in Eastern Europe in the 90’s and it brought back memories, though not that many good ones. It wasn’t chill where I was and I subsequently, had some nightmarish experiences. Your observations are completely on target when it comes to that post-Soviet environment and the people. Anyway. You’ve got such a clear perspective on all the places that you visit. Thank you for letting all of us see and experience the world through your eyes.
Great topic of discussion...hope you do more videos like these in the future 👍
Thanks a lot, Peter! Дуже дякую!
I agree so much I was there twice and loved it so much. Felt safer there than any major city in USA. Love the Slavic culture and people ❤️❤️❤️ food was amazing and people.
I used to go there twice a year on humanitarian trips. Love Ukraine!
Питер, нужно съездить в Харьков обязательно, неймоверное количество новых локаций открылось с прошлого раза
"You're a guest...bring a gift". I love it, so true. Show respect and don't openly compare your country with the one you are visiting. Nice video!
As a Ukrainian that lived in America for the last 5 years, it was good to see and hear my beautiful country again, without any glorification - just walking through the streets.
well explained Peter ,,,i am ukranian but live in Northern Ireland more than half of my mife,,still wanna go back to my mess
As a Ukrainian watching this from US I could say alot about US )
And I would say people are the same, psychology doesn't change much. everybody strive for the same things.
Good luck to you.
Thanks for this Peter. Very informative and to the point. With a nice life lesson touch. Greetings from Belgium
I love that all 11 points sir thank you for explaining
Love from Pakistan sir peter
Awesome perspective as usual and watched your Carpathian trip afterwards. Hoping to be in Kyiv by the end of November. Keep the videos coming.
Hi Peter. Thank you for your videos!
I have couple of questions. Have you started to learn Ukrainian. If yes, how difficult is it for you?
I've seen others your videos from Ukraine playlist, they are interesting! Did you travel all around Ukraine or only major cities? What cities do you like more?
awesome country...beautiful people
Hi 🖐from Australia
Thanks man, great content, the very deep understanding of Ukrainian reality for foreigner.
I went there 3 times in 2015-2016. The last of these trips were 1,5 month in Odessa, Kyiv (3 weeks), Lviv and Uzhgorod. Loved it. Love these videos too :)
Of course being a tourist is never going to be the same as living in a place.
#OdesaNotOdessa :-)
@@_FireHeart My god. That was a big big mistake. I am so sorry. If I had written Kiev would you have had nightmares then? :-) :-) :-) Troll.
@TravelingSwede , no worries. Stay ignorant as you wish. ;)
And I would have nightmares
only if your Ⓜ️🔘Ⓜ️’s paper bag would fall off. ((=
Hello from Ukraine! Interesting video ! with I’m subscribed
Hey Peter nice videos! I enjoy watching your perspective. I’m also an American. can you do a video on permit residency in Ukraine 😄 the whole process and be very confusing I’m also married
To Ukraine citizen. I’m
Sure I’m not the only one, it would be so awesome if you could share your experience if you have already done this. 😃
I started to watch your videos just a month ago, they're all so authentic and all, like them so much. And now I see this, you were actually living in Ukraine. What are the chances? I live in Kharkiv and it is such a pity I didn't come across you at least half a year ago. I would be so glad to meet in person. So anyway if you are by any chance come to Ukraine again, just please let me know, I mean if you are interested of course. Anyway I'm also planning to visit us. This world is small, who knows might still have a chance :-)
What a beautiful country. Thanks so much for the Video!
Мне кажется что Украина очень красивая страна!! Я надеюсь что я могу посетить Украины в будущее!! привет из Германии!
Hi, Peter. Thnx for sharing your thoughts about my home country and about the city I lived in for 16 years.
Deep thinking - great!
Thank you for a very thougtfull speech.
I love Ukraine, special Kyiv. People in Ukraine love freedom and their country. 🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️❤️
Thank you 🙏🏽 for your observations and perspective you give on Ukrainian vs US culture. I’m also Ukrainian married to an American and I love sharing your observations with him. Good luck to you with all your travels!
Liked & Subscribed.
Travel Vlogger: ✅
In former Soviet Union: ✅
Bald: ✅
Ahahaha. Hopefully not bunkrupt!
I’m all those things except I’m not bald yet... I say yet.. I am receding 😂
😭
Not a gopnik either lol
@@RandomDave Damn you met Bald and Bankrupt
Hi Egor! That was a nice compliment on your reply. I am a patriot always 100% and so love this country and nice to meet you. Commander Thomas
It’s definitely a good idea to know basic Ukrainian before you come to Ukraine. That way you will be able to communicate with people right away, like negotiating the taxi fare from the airport and ordering your first borsch.
Ukranian you may use only in Ukraine, for most post soviet countries Russian is better
Well Kiev is a russian city so better brush up on your russian instead
Freedom is my favorite part and the thing i miss most living in the States. Sigh.
Thank you Peter for your videos! I had a chance to watch a few of them and I really like the way you express your thoughts, it actually helps me to expand my vocabulary and give some thought to the perspective you are talking from.
I'm Ukrainian and I have experience living abroad in London, so I also have some thoughts on comparing Ukraine to other countries. When you were talking about freedom (something a lot of foreigners love about Ukraine) and you mentioned that people don't mind others breaking the rules, I really disagreed. Maybe it seems to a foreigner that locals don't see it or don't mind, but it just seems like that. I really do mind people breaking the law in any form even on a low level. But there are two problems with that. First, generally, people are not used to reporting each other and this "tradition" goes back to soviet times when the police and KGB were the enemies and source of fears, so it kind of makes you a bad guy for calling them. And the second problem is that there's no effective, easy, and clear way to fix those low-level problems. Like if I call the police and report someone riding a bike in the pedestrian area or moving against traffic, they will laugh at me and do nothing. They have neither resources nor the political will to pay attention to the small acts of violence of the law.
Anyway, my comment was just to say that we care! and hopefully, in some close future, it will be changed for the better.
Thanks again for your videos!
I’ve been walking those streets to work each weekday for over a year. Now I’m glad I don’t have to anymore! In winter those balconies also have icicles which can and do fall down
love Ukraine, amazing country. really hope they will get what they deserve on the other side. shame to see people siding with Russia, twisting the story to their advantage somehow. Ukraine is a great country with great people that wishes nothing but peace
Hi, Peter! Sooooooo good to see you! Keep them coming, we've missed you and your amazing perspective on life. So refreshing
It's funny because I got similar feelings about the US except stability. Large cities with factories everywhere even in the middle of cities. Big trucks drive through downtown with no restrictions. Downtown, a hart of city is mostly dedicated for commercial block buildings but not for people, not for having fun citizens, festivals etc. Among truck drivers are popular "classic trucks" with no DEF (catalyst) system, equipped with 2 high pipes which usually smoke like XVIII century train. About trains, there no passenger trains in the US, just heavy duty ones which are very slow and make a fatal noise at every intersection crossing cities and disturbing people's lives even in the night. You can't argue with people because in the US is free weapon allowance and you can easily get shot. Cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, Baltimore etc difficult to name safe. People mostly don't cook and eat junk food which makes them overnight. The last but not least people in the US live to work, in Ukraine people work to live. After all in the US you can live in stability but in Ukraine you can live in unstable freedom
Hey there! Watched all your videos about Ukraine and thanks so much posting it - all looks real and very true. I’m Ukrainian living in SF so if you want to do an interview of Ukrainians living in US/California - let me know :) good luck with your channel
As a Ukrainian who's left it for the US, I have a different perspective now. It'd be cool to actually talk to an American living in Ukraine haha
Hi Peter! I really like your opinion and thoughts about my home country. I am originally born in Kramatorsk Ukraine, but in the very poor side of it unfortunately. It was very rough living and growing up there. My family and I now live in America, we moved here in 2002 and it has changed our lives for the better. Seeing people making videos about Ukraine just takes me back and reminds me of how my life was there. I love seeing people from other countries visiting Ukraine just to get an insight view of how it really is. Not everyone understands how Ukraine is, unless they go there themselves.
Thank you Peter. One of the main problem that we have is that people often do not take elections seriously and vote for those who want power to make money for their own enrichment
@@CR-rm4iy Ha-hah-ha!
After reading your comment I am having so nervous laugh.
I want to cry thanks to this "good Ze!-man".
Which is a sign of an even bigger problem: Corruption
Hi Peter :) Thank you for your videos about Ukraine! They're interesting and entertaining :) Subscribed!
Great succinct video Peter.
Living in Mariupol, trust me, the air quality in Kyiv is great.
Ukrainians are no strangers to war and disaster, so they prepare accordingly. Anericans live relatively sheltered lives, so they freak out over small inconveniences.
Thanks to you more people will see and fall in love with Ukraine! Yay!
You actually have simplified everything. Regarding freedom, for instance, the difference between the US and Ukraine is particularly obvious in the villages and the rural mentality. Ukraine is a bit of a "Wild West" ))
Just the name Krainia is like country, so its the country of U, some same the name came from old Cyrillic for the borderlands or wilderness.
@@JacobLynn1 Ukraine means "in country". Why would somebody name their own country "borderland". It's like thinking that Hungary has its name because the people there are hungry. Just look what "Ukraine" means in Ukrainian language and that's it
@@denysvoitovych2317 well if you present something else please tell me. Everything I have seen and any person here in Ukraine seems to disagree with you ukrainetrek.com/about-ukraine-overview/ukraine-country-name-origin
@@JacobLynn1 that's part of Kremlin's fakes actually. They try to put meaning "borderland" as in "borderland of big mother Russia". You will find the original meaning at uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A3%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%97%D0%BD%D0%B0_(%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%B0)
In literature, you'll sometimes also have "Vkraina" in a same meaning. "U" and "V" means "inside", "Kraina" means "country".
Great video! So true that traveling to foreign lands is eye opening!