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You still sound more Russian than the Russian guy. J/K Andre. All the love from the US!
😂 Ty ❤️
I'm glad for his sake that he doesn't. The more American you sound, the more likely Americans will think that you're one of them and not give you a hard time if our countries don't get along. Physical features mean nothing to us because we're so diverse.
I thought he was from Portugal ?
@@billyhndrsn4542 He is from Portugal, but as someone who speaks Russian I can confirm that the Russian accent and the Portuguese accent sound uncannily similar.
@@european-reacts If you told us you were Russian I'd believe you and I speak Russian
Make no mistake, many Americans would LOVE to have better public transit.
It’s not pragmatic in the states given how big it is
@@Jim87_36that does make it difficult but I wish we had better/more public long distance train traveling networks setup.
Finally!! A visitor who who shows something other than our big cities and houses that are mansions! THIS is what the average, middleclass American homes and people are like. Big cities are fine and all but reactors get an overinflated opinion of how most of us live here. So glad you watched this one to balance it all out! 😃😃
The Twin Cities Metro is 3 million people.
St Paul College (a technical and community college) sits at the end of Summit Avenue. Summit was once the "richest street in the world" with HUGE mansions.
He showed the community side of St Paul.
Never seen this side of the US before, loved it ❤🇬🇧
you know why the neighbors are not complaining about the noise, because the neighbors are already there
1st rule when throwing a party - ask the neighbors to attend. :)
@@ladysky2883 that's just bein neighborly
@@ladysky2883 yep I had a garage band for years in the middle of a subdivision and never had the cops called on me because I told them all they were welcome to come listen and party with us. And if we were disturbing them to give me a call and gave them all my number. None ever called and told us to turn down but several would drop in for a cold beer and a tune or two,
When I was in Russia, I found that most of the people were very interested in the US. They wanted to know what Americans thought of Russian people, not the government. They had tons of questions about our stores and what we did for entertainment. For the most part, the people that I met were very nice and helpful. They had a great sense of pride in owning their homes and ground. I was there decades ago. I remember this one incident where I was in a small village miles outside of Moscow. I was invited for tea in the home of just an average family. They were so proud of what they had and kept telling me over and over how they paid for it and built it themselves, with no help from anyone. The dacha was small. It had a main room that consisted of a sleeping space, living space and kitchen and then a bathroom. They had a garden outside where they grew vegetables and some kind of berry that was sooooo sour...lol They were so very proud of what they had and it was truly awesome to listen to them talk about it.
I found Russia to be a beautiful country once you got out of Moscow. Amazing riverways. I went to Kizhi and checked out the architecture. Absolutely AMAZING. They build a church without a single nail, except for the roof. It was beautiful to look at and go through. I enjoyed going to the various museums and learning about Russian history and culture. I tried to avoid the government stores as much as possible. I did a lot of shopping at the open-air/farmer's markets. It was an amazing experience. Russia has a very rich history and I was fascinated with it.
Good for you! Best way to see a country. You get a more realistic feel about how the average person lives. I envy you your trip.
Sounds like a pretty amazing experience! I would love to visit Russia one day, once our relations tame a bit. Though I do not have a problem with Russians, just their government’s decisions. I can say the same about our own government here in the US and their poor decision making as well. In 2010 I had a similar experience to you but in Turkey. Very proud of what they had and they were extremely generous with it all. I was about tapped out with the amount of tea and sweet foods that were offered lol. All they wanted in return was a conversation with someone who had experienced different things in life, in broken English and broken Turkish, mind you lol. The conversations were amazing. We stayed in Antalya(southwest along the Mediterranean) and it was one of the most beautiful places I have seen to date. Then travelled up north along the coast to their capital in Istanbul. The people were great, it was clean and the generosity was overwhelming but truly appreciated.
I say all of this because most countries are guilty of thinking they’re the best in every way and that nothing can be good outside of their own. It’s assumed that Americans aren’t cultured in any way, yet we have an immeasurable amount of different cultures within our own borders. If humanity can collectively decide to come together one day, we would be unstoppable and life would be as amazing as it could possibly ever be. I believe religion causes hiccups in that regard but that shouldn’t stop us from getting along with one another. I’m a Christian personally, but got along with the Muslim locals swimmingly and it led to many interesting conversations. Basically comparing and contrasting the differences and similarities. Trips like the one you took to Russia can be so eye opening in the best way possible. Meeting new cultures and new people truly is what humanity is about. We all have things we can learn and teach to one another. The joys of life are easily attainable if you just allow yourself to do so! It doesn’t always take an expensive trip across the pond to experience such, just meeting new people around you can be just as beneficial. In my personal opinion, we’re lucky to live in such a vast melting pot of cultures. Though some will not assimilate and I do take issue with that but time will tell if that will be a detriment to society. I consider a melting pot to be a blessing because when cultures unite they bring the best out of everyone and it can be beautiful thing!
You should move there permanently.such love for Russians from this guy
@@ThatSoonerGuy I hear you. I've lived all over the world and spent a lot of time in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and various parts of Africa. I've spent a good bit of time in Muslim countries so I know what you're saying. Having had the experiences I've had, been through a lot of scary stuff, including several full-on coups, it gives me a great appreciation for my home - God Bless the USA. It's why I get so angry with these stupid college kids who have no clue what they're talking about and supporting.
@@Lynn-kh5rs If you're interested in taking a trip to Russia, get with a travel agent and take a "White Nights" Cruise. If you can, take the two-week cruise from Moscow to St. Pete. You will stop at different towns and villages along the waterway and you'll see some very interesting stuff.
When I went to Ireland for the first time I was blown away
Going from Arizona desert to Irish green is crazy
Even going from subtropical Florida to Ireland the shades of green there are breathtaking
I really feel like midwest doesn't get enough love for how beautiful it is. We may not have mountains or deserts, but we have gorgeous lakes and forests. 😁❤️
Of course the Midwest is just fine
when people say public transportation in the US is bad, they dont mean the actual bus is bad but that they are not real common and do not have extensive routes or coverage...
And are never in time lol
@@SuperMontsta and only run hourly or every 2 hours
Not in Philadelphia it all runs on time its just the same price as a gallon of gas. Makes more sense to drive a car and not as dangerous.
No, we mean it's not a very pleasant experience. It's definitely not the safest.
the busses are pretty bad and look worn out and from another century
Man, that Russian stumbled into the coolest group of people on earth; musically inclined elders. These are the absolute best people to hang out with. Crazy nice, you have the absolute best time, and they have such amazing stories. I am lucky enough to have had such a group while I was a kid and throughout growing up.
thats like my methhead neighbors. had to help them last night get home from a concert. money for a concert but no transportation. 60 years old.
Zack is a wonderful young man who left Russia within days of the Ukraine invasion and lived in Georgia (the country, not the state) for a while but finally got admitted to a US college near his aunt in South Carolina so he could live with her and came over on a student visa. He had previously spent a little time--before the Ukraine War--in the US at St. Paul College as he describes in the video but he is now living in Myrtle Beach. He was using busses back then but in Myrtle Beach he got a motorcycle and really went American.
yee-haw!
You can get a decent used motorcycle for $1,500 or less, and with 65 mpg+ a great way to travel (during spring - summer - winter) and low insurance
That was Myrtle Beach? It seemed midwest weird. I guess it was just a Russian enclave.
@@rumbledumpthumpershaker6735 We have quite a few Russians here. Especially if you go to any of our strip clubs lol.
Thanks for this update - what a heartwarming video he produced about his time in St Paul MN.
Had to snicker when he said he needed cucumbers when he really wanted pickles.
OK. Pickles are pickled cucumbers.
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Yeah, he said salt cucumbers. AKA pickles! 🙂 I knew what he meant but he wasn’t going to find them there. When he finds the pickle aisle, however, he’ll have a million choices.
@@hbmjr Yes, but Russian salted cucumbers are cucumbers in brine, not the vinegar-type pickles. And they do not have sugar in them either.
The couple dancing melted my heart!!
When exchange students came from Hamburg, Germany they were amazed at all the green space; and we were just coming from the airport. They were in for three months of surprises .
My neighbors hosted a German high school student. What a wonderful experience it was for all!
green space as in grass/vegetation/other greenery? because I'm suprised central Europe wouldn't be lush, especially since it's not as densely populated as most American cities.
@@a-a-rondavis9438 I think it's because they were from Hamburg, a big city. You could say that about any city. Germany is PLENTY green haha
@@a-a-rondavis9438American here who lived in Germany. It’s on the same latitude as Oregon. Can confirm lush
@@a-a-rondavis9438 my family hosted an exchange student from Serbia, we live in Missouri. That was the first thing he really talked about too, was how much room there was, people in their own house with their own lawns and trees. He lived in Belgrade.
Every bit as American as the BBQ! Actually, potlucks are great any time of the year and can be held indoors or out, as this one was.
It's a fantastic way to "party" together and share the costs! And, of course, the recipes!! 😃
Yes, here in the USA, potlucks are a real thing. They're like a type of party, but the main focus is on everyone bringing some food for everyone to enjoy. Potlucks aren't held between just friends and family, but sometimes also between coworkers, colleagues, neighbors or others.
8:41 Public transport (buses) aren't always run-down, old or dirty in the US, but when people say that "Public Transport is bad in the US", they mean that transportation like buses can often be late, they often have a few stops and they are hard to find.
They are not common in all of America
I had a potluck wedding reception and asked that no one bring anything else (no gifts) so people brought their potluck dish to share, but left the containers, slow cookers, serving utensils, and recipes written out- this was all to start our household out with things we'd need to feed our bodies and nourish our souls and remember our friends and family long after the party.
The Potluck makes me hungry 😅
@@jeffhampton2767
Church
The school bus was parked at the house because the bus driver lives there. In some states the drivers can take the buses home between their runs but at the end of their shift they have to leave the bus at the school.
the bus was out of service...the school names were painted over...probably being converted into a RV or tiny home
In my state the buses just live at the drivers house during the school year.❤️🤗🐝
That's in my gf's neighborhood. I think they camp in it. Or intend to. Its all covered in paint now.
What I love about videos like these is how the things we see about America as commonplace, the things we do not even notice, are seen as special, unique and amazing, It gives me a fresh perspective and appreciation for the simplest, everyday things. (German exchange students who stayed with us and other host families were crazy about the California bungalow style houses.)
These are really hometown people. It was really nice of them not only to sponsor him, and throwing a welcome pot luck dinner and party. And learning a Russian folk song as well. Such nice people. This is what true Americans are like. Friendly and welcoming. We open our homes gladly for the happiness of making new friends. I can pretty much guarantee Andre that the moment you said you would like to come to America and see our beautiful country, about every American in the comments said you are welcome to bring your wife and son and stay at their home while in the area you're visiting. It's just how we roll here in the U.S.
Great video today. Made me feel proud that there are good people doing good things for their fellow human beings. No prejudice. Just a welcome.
Howdy y'all from the Great State of Texas 🇺🇸
Howdy Texas, Tennessee here!❤️🐝🤗
Hallo Texas!
Love from Canada, eh
TRUMP ‘24
His name is Zack. He is an amazing mature young man. I watch his streams. He typically talks about the Ukraine/Russia war. He managed to leave Russia before they started the draft and ended up going to college in America. It's a fascinating story.
Yeah this kid is incredibly intelligent and brave after having to flee Russia for the simple act of standing openly against the invasion of Ukraine. Have enjoyed watching his journey and glad he seems to be happy and in a good place!
.... There is no draft in Russia. Seriously. Even the mandatory 1 year service or related are prohibited from active duty.
Careful what you believe
Yeah my understanding was he was protesting and realized he was on camera and the police were cracking down on this and felt the need to flee to Georgia for his own safety. I've never heard the draft story.
@@seaneendelong8065troll
@@seaneendelong8065 Russia is using conscripts in Kharkiv oblast operation right now….they were in Belgorod but not anymore.
Not a violin but a fiddle when playing bluegrass music
Yup. Same instrument but the name changes based on the style of music.
The difference between a violin and a fiddle is the nut that holds the bow.
A violin has strings, while a fiddle has straaaangs.
I'm laughing because the places he was showing is only 10 minutes away from me. I'm just waiting for the kid to experience his first Minnesota winter. Andre, the only reason he had to travel so far for a walmart was the closer one closed so they could build a Soccer stadium. So you finally get to see a small part of the city I live in.
This is an old video from 2020--the Covid year. He had to go back to Russia at the end of his US semester but fled when the war started, lived about 6 months in the country of Georgia and managed to get admitted to a college in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where his aunt lives and he could stay with her. So he won't be experiencing Minnesota winters (he has already experienced a South Carolina hurricane) but he is from the Russian far east and some video he showed of winter there makes Minnesota look like a tropical paradise.
Having frozen my ass off in -50 in St Paul, it's comparable to Siberia in weather.
Target. He needs to go to Target.
Looks like potato salad, with hard boiled eggs.
A HUGE favorite.
Wow! I've followed Zack for several years now such a sweet kid! He had to flee Russia when the war began but now he's living safe with his aunt in North Carolina going to college. You should check out his channel!
I'm glad he made it out before they forced him into service.
@@ssjwes572 He left just a few days after the war started but first he got chased by the police who broke up an anti-war rally (when those were still happening). He made a video about that, talking about how he got away. See his channel. Unfortunately, he hasn't made many recent videos. I'm not sure why. I'm concerned it might be because the Russian authorities are cracking down on his family who are still in Russia.
What is his channel?
@@dc76384 Zack the Russian: youtube.com/@ZacktheRussian?si=dOV5rXUH7agY35Pw
@@dc76384Search for Zack The Russian
Buses are readily available on college campuses in the U.S. They take students to grocery stores, shopping centers, and many other places.
St Paul College is a community and technical college: One can earn an AA or AAS or trade certification.
It doesn't have dormatories or student housing; however, it has bus stops for several major routes.
This young man can graduate and transfer his credits to any public 4yr university if he wishes to continue his formal education.
This was from Minneapolis-St Paul. The Walmart was average size.
St Paul - Minneapolis is gorgeous.
Someone introduce this man to Target!
Target is far better than Walmart in every way.
@@barbarajungbauer7000 Depends are where you live. Most places I've been they're no different.
The song is, "Always look for the union label, when you are buying a coat, dress or blouse (?) . . ." We used to sing in, but I am very old.
Great song!!!
Or, you are very young in your mind?
I refuse to grow old with dignaty? lol!
I recognized one tune as "Red Wing", a ragtime song written by Kerry Mills in 1907. I actually have a player piano roll of the same tune.
Zack is an awesome young man. And his heart is exactly in the right place…principled and full of love.
Sometimes we buy the old busses and turn them into an RV! Renovations is cheaper than buying a new RV.
In smaller towns bus drivers sometimes park the bus at home and take off from there on the morning route. I had an uncle that had a shop and he'd work on the buses at home too.
So much fun to see a couple of new perspectives on Minnesota! We don't get mentioned much, but it really is lovely here. Much love from the Twin Cities 💙💚🤍
This music is considered folk music, not country music.
Yes folk music telling a story of coal miners and railway workers from long ago. At least many of the songs played in this video at this pot luck were. But yes old Folk Music not Country Western Music, there’s a big difference.
I couldn't decide if it was folk, or bluegrass. Maybe a little of both.
Or bluegrass
@@kristinelson5894 Bluegrass has more banjo but yeah. I love bluegrass.
Try Pete Seeger for the old folk music union songs.
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Pot lucks are really common social gatherings. Often the host will provide the main dish and person will bring appetizers, salads, side dishes and desserts. To prevent the situation where most everyone brings a dessert and there are very few side dishes, the host will ask people to either say in advance what they’re bringing or will ask people to bring a certain category, such as asking three people to bring an appetizer, another three to bring salad, and so on. It probably comes from communal dinners all the way back to the pilgrims and native Americans sharing meals.
and it's perfectly okay not to bring anything, especially if there's already going to be plenty of food
leftovers are very common in these gatherings
@@dead-claudia this is true too, although I think most people try to bring something, even if it’s just a bag of chips.
lol love that you're reacting to a Russian....you can actually buy a yellow school bus to transform it into a custom mobile home....'potluck' is a gathering where every guest brings their own dish for everyone else to try....thats a normal size Walmart....after hearing this Russian dude & you I can tell the difference between the accents....you roll your tongue harder & longer on some words....thats called 'mountain' or 'bluegrass' music....you'll find it in Appalachian region....24
Thats what I thought when I saw the bus. Someone might be converting it into a mobile home. They have a crazy amount of room after gutting them.
Here in my area, school bus drivers bring their buses home. I thought that homeowner was a school bus driver.❤️🤗🐝
if you ever make merch, please make a Tshirt that says: NO SHANACE. I love when you say that!!
I live in America Texas to be exact and I’ve seen some footage of Germany and it looks to be a very beautiful country and as a bricklayer I especially find their castles and architecture so awesome. I wish I could be a part of a building something that beautiful and they’re spread out through Germany
You probably could if you look into building churches and on college campuses. Frankly, there don't seem to be many stonemasons left in the US with the skills for this sort of thing. My school, Duke, pretty much built its main campus from the ground up in the 1930s in the Gothic style of many of those old European buildings and they had to bring over a boatload of stonemasons from Italy.
The only person that I know from Portugal has lived in the U.S. so he sounds American. I am glad to hear that I am not the only one that hears a Russian accent. I love your videos and can't wait to see your videos from here. There was a hootenanny. When I was a kid, many of my father's siblings in the area would get together several times a year, usually on a Saturday night, they would rotate houses, and play guitars, mandilions and fiddles for many hours. It is one of my favorite memories.
HOOTENANNY haven't heard THAT in awhile?
"Leave a like if you love America" what a quote!
I thought the neighborhood looked oddly familiar at the beginning of this video and knew it must be the upper midwest, but when I realized he was in St. Paul it all made sense lol. It it very green in Minneapolis-St. Paul in spring and summer. I hope you can visit us here in Minnesota too André.
the whole point of a Potluck is a bunch of people bring 1 dish each of good food and everybody gets to try new things and have a good time meeting new people
TV/Movies, especially 1970s & 1980s did a bad over exaggerated "USSR accent" which sounds closer to your accent than his real Russian accent. So most of the time when someone says "you sound Russian" what they really mean is you sound like what TV taught them Russians should sound like
Which way to the nuclear wessels?
Exactly what I was thinking! My thought was, Hollywood. Hollywood always makes the Russian accents over exaggerated. Especially in the 70s and 80s as you said.
I'm not sure if you actually have such positive feelings about America but you make me feel proud. Thank you for being so kind and positive you have earned my sub!
Keep up the great work, man. Sending love from Detroit, MI.
Thanks! You too!
Also from Detroit :)
That is a fairy typical Midwestern city.
America is lovely, but you know what is hilarious... most Americans think that Europe is high class and built to last with some ironic cities.
Also Potlucks are Great. It a mystery home cooked meal. Frankly it should be one of our #1 export
Edit... when you come to America bring a recipe, or dish. We totally bond over food. This law is enforced by law 😜
Often, the grass is always greener over the Septic Tank too.
Grass over the septic tank shouldn't be green, it should be more brown because of the tank being under it and drying the grass out easier. If your grass is green over the *tank* something could be wrong. The grass is always greener over the leach field though.
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@@Salty_Balls It's a tongue and cheek reference to the book : The Grass is always Greener over the Septic Tank. (very funny book). You're right , my grass looks striped on the other side of the tank, very green.
So true!
Erma Bombeck wrote the book. She had a newspaper column in the Dallas Times Herald or Dallas Morning News when I was growing up. She wrote about everyday life and family and she was hilarious!!! I really enjoyed her sense of humor! ❤️🔥🙏🙏🙏❤️🔥
He was say pot luck ..When everyone brings a dish to share 😊
Love seeing people enjoy American culture.
I’m surprised it was all old people. Well, he seemed to enjoy it anyway.
Im glad he seemed to really be happy with his host family. What an experience for such a young man to have! He also did a really good job with this video....
4:39 lol I think that's the first "Jeezuz" I've heard from you
Yeah, he defined it well. A Potluck is like...everyone all gathers, and everyone brings a dish. Someone may bring fruits or veggies, another person a casserole or sandwiches or soups, and everyone gets to pick and choose what you want on your plate.
I used to take a dish that was "Dorito Pot Pie" ? best way to describe it? It was gone in seconds? Everyone's favorite. Those were the days? We played horseshoes, swam in the pool, drank lot's of beer, and had a good time. Buddy and I would start on Fri. after work at 11 pm, and put the brisket on. Sat. morning everything was ready. Dorito cassorolle? I can't
remember now, it's been so long. Lot's of ground beef, cheese, Doritos, and lettuce, pinto beans and other stuff? Holy Schniekie, it was GOOD? Good as a dip or a meal.
It was always the first to go, lol. Haven't done anything like that in years? Good times, for sure. Italian sauce dtizzled on top? I can't remember. Crowd favorite, though?
More traditional Folk music than Country it seemed to me.
You are 100% correct about dogs, we do not deserve them and they are too good for us. Here is a dog joke for you. Definition of true love… Lock your wife and dog in the trunk of your car and come back in one hour and see who’s happy to see you. 🤣🤣🤣
"Dogs are better than women because you can abuse a dog and they won't get mad!"
OK boomer. 🙄
1:45 People turn them into motor homes and travel around the country enjoying the scenery.
That, but also, at least here in Vermont and Northern NY. a lot of bus drivers leave their busses at their homes as it is easier than driving an hour or more to the terminal to get the bus then go back to the area you live to start your route
Looks like that one had to cut down a tree to back in. Can you imagine backing that thing in every day? I think that one is destined for tiny home.
@@Island_Line_Rail_Productionshow interesting! I live in Oregon and that's not done here, but we don't really have city busses in rural areas. Or it will be a bus from town that goes out to the rural area once a day or something. So our school busses are kept in lots or depots usually close to the school and city buses are downtown somewhere. We don't get snow like you do, though, and I imagine the geography is quite different as well which probably adds to commute times. It makes sense people do that but I'd never heard that before.
In MN school bus drivers will park their buses at their house while they’re on their break between morning school drop off and afternoon pickup.
I love videos like this because I have seen many videos of people asking foreigners what they think about Americans and their is so much negativity, it’s nice to hear something that is not negative.
Portuguese accents sound like Russian to American ears. I noticed that 55 years ago when I was in Lisbon.
What was going on at the end was everyone singing an old Russian song. There are a number of Russian immigrants in that part of America, and we love them.
There are a lot of Russians in North Jersey and New York City area and they come right across to Pennsylvania on the weekends and hit all the antique markets❤
Agree... to my ignorant ear, the accents sound similar.
@@creinicke1000 I ran across it when I was studying in Spain. I visited Portugal, and thought everyone was speaking Spanish (rather poorly) and thinking they must all be from Russia. (Don’t hate me. I was only 16.)
I can not really tell the difference.
Da italiano pensavo fosse russo 😅
Them playing music is so emotional for me because it’s so homely. Their songs are folk music and bluegrass and country
Love from Galveston,Tx! Keep blessing us with the great content 💪🏾
Our grass is greener because some botanists in the late 1800s found the perfect breed for North America and perfected seed growing for it called Kentucky Bluegrass. It was brought to North America by the Spanish in the 1500s mixed with other grasses from across Europe. Native grassland botanists actually consider it a weed because it kills other grasses and takes over. Perfect for nice lawns, but not conducive to maintaining biodiversity.
That is really interesting. I know you mentioned is a mixed grass, it has to be, cause I'm Spanish and our grass is pretty much brown most of the year. We're a very dry country.
@@robertofernandez7773 Blue grass thrives in warmer and generally wet environments. The US Great Plains are flat nothingness that just gets sun and rain usually about 8 months per year. The kid in this video is in Minnesota which is called "Land of a Thousand Lakes" because its just flat with lakes in an area thats about 2.5x the size of Portugal.
Hello from Northwest Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Superior my favorite place on earth.
👋🏼 hello fellow Wisconsinite. I'm down near Racine, about a five minute-drive from Lake Michigan right now.
The song "Roly Poly" they were singing was written by my friend Cindy Walker for Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys way back when.
Wow! Very cool.😎🤠
Loved that country music. It sounded like country music from the 50's.
1850s
A type of country music: Bluegrass
Hello from Tallahassee, FL! I enjoy your reactions.
Hello from Maryland, USA 🇺🇸
Hey 🙏
I am American and I enjoy your reactions to our country so much ! I adore your accent so much ❤
yeah!! I love how this video brings out the Minnesotan culture.
The music they were playing wasn't what we in America call Country Music. They were playing Bluegrass music which originated in the upper South/Appalachian mountain country. Since Country has similar roots, it uses similar instruments. But Country music has changed a lot in the last sixty years--it doesn't sound the same as those Bluegrass and Gospel roots anymore. Loved this video. Thank you for making it.
Some cities allow their school bus drivers to keep the bus at their home. They also sell older buses to the public.
i agree with your dog philosophy completely. .. i more i learn about humans the more i love my dogs....
I always wanted to try Olivier salad like a potato salad with lots of extra veggies, mayonnaise and something called Kvass.. But, most Russians do not dislike Americans, our government may be a different story. Although I have heard that many Russian content creators who do show Americans as being so bad, are being paid by the Russian government. I have made friends there, and they are the sweetest people I know. ❤️
I've read that most Russians are God loving people. Just like the U.S.
as is always the case with these countries: the people are amazing, and you always feel sorry for them having to deal with such an awful, heartless government.
@@dead-claudia Truth.
Potlucks are great. Everyone brings food so nobody is responsible for feeding everyone else. You get a great variety of food to try. Relaxed time enjoying the company of others.
Thanks for the positive video. Great job! I'm American and I always laugh when people get excited from the school busses or the fire hydrants..lol. They always say they feel like they are in a movie. I'm so glad to hear that he likes it here.
The word 'potluck" is derived from the northwest native American word 'potlatch", which translates to "give away".
I'm as mystified about the Russian accent some attribute to you as you are.
I did not know that. Learn something new every day.
@@aaronburdon221 Because it's not true. Look up Potlatch in the New World Encyclopedia. Totally different than potluck.
@PeterOConnell-pq6io Bull. "The English term "potluck" is erroneously said to derive from "potlatch" due to its use in the American term "potluck dinner" Its actually a portmanteau of "pot" and "luck". The first known use of "potluck" was in the Middle Ages, 16th century England to describe an impromptu meal served to unexpected guests. "Potlatch" was a ceremony with variances between tribes to mourn a tribal leaders death, to commemorate a leaders daughter menstrual cycle or a wedding in the hierarchy of that tribe. Source: New World Encyclopedia. Completely different events between the use of potluck and this Potlatch nonsense.
@@sunnydays8270 I stand corrected.
The school bus is parked in front of the house, because the homeowner owned the bus. And most places the school board just hires bus drivers to drive the buses. But some locations allow drivers to own and drive their own bus. Therefore they get paid a lot more money because the school is basically paying for the driver and rental on the bus. The only problem is the driver also has to pay for maintenance on the bus which like any vehicle can be expensive fix the wrong thing breaks.
the district/school was painted over meaning the bus is no longer in the service of a school but privately owned. There is a trend to turn out of service school busses into RVs and tiny homes.. likely what is happening here
Pot luck is a west coast indigenous tradition hundreds of years older than Capt. Vancouver's first visit. It was, originally, a "one-upmanship" competition but mellowed out over the years to a "meet the stranger and bring food" kind of thing... We all like that since everyone - well most of us, were at one time or another, the "stranger".
How fun to see your appreciation of an area I’m very familiar with and have visited often. Minnesota Nice!
the bus is no longer in the service of a school as indicated by the words on the side of the bus being blacked out. The bus is likely being converted into "tiny house" or camper
The music they were playing is a combination of Bluegrass Music & Folk Music that is of the Country genre. This music goes back to the early years in this country and still is going strong today in certain areas. The host lady was right in saying it was the music of the workers or the working class. Most were poor and had to find ways to entertain themselves after work that was free or sing songs while working to pass the long hour work days. People have Potlucks over here a lot. We have Church Potlucks all the time where everyone brings a pot of food to church and after church service we all eat, sometimes outside if it’s a nice day and sometimes in our Church’s Fellowship Hall and sometimes we just meet at our Pastor’s house for the Potlucks as they have a pool that we can all swim in if we want to which the kids love! It’s always a family type atmosphere with lots of good food, good stories and laughter!❤
I'm happy that you love Minnesota and Saint Paul College. That church is just beautiful and I loved living in the Twin Cities. Great state to live in.
St. Paul Minnesota actually has pretty good and reliable public transportation. Im from Minnesota and we do have a light rail system too. When its not running over drunks, its on time and works well. Lol
A potluck is any gathering where all the guests bring a dish of food to share. This happened to be a backyard get together with musicians.
In the Agricultural department, at the University where I used to work, once a month we had a potluck for the whole department - held in our largest conference room. It was a lot of fun, especially around the holidays, when we used to decorate a little as well. And at Christmas, everyone would buy and wrap a gift under $5 and they were put in big baskets and everyone would get a gift. Sometimes it was something hilarious, like a toy reindeer that pooped candy. And we'd sing Christmas carols.
In the condo community i used to live in when i was in my 20s, we would have impromptu potluck dinners together out back of our building. It usually started with someone saying they had hamburgers etc and asking if the others had anything to contribute. It was a lot of fun.
When I was in middle school my family hosted a foreign exchange student from Serbia. We picked him up from the airport here in SW Missouri and the whole drive home he couldn't stop talking about how everyone seemed to have their own yards, with grass and trees and everything 😅
Andre, I think your English is very good. I never have a problem understanding you. I love your Russian accent.
I'm originally from St Paul MN ... interesting seeing him going around the city
As an American I'll say that Potluck's are an important thing for us. Usually we have a sign up sheet, where we say what meal we are bringing so that no one else brings the same thing. That way you have a fun variety of every kind of food and drink you can imagine. It's usually laid back like this, with music and conversation. Depending on where it is, you may have a campfire when the sun sets, where you get to make some s'mores. ☺️
I have lived all over the US. I live in Minnesota. I like Minnesota the best, for the people, and climate. We do have very green grass here. Unless it's -30F with a few feet of snow...
As an American, I very much lov it... most of it... beautiful sights.. friendly people... mostly...
They can also be called Bar-B- Ques, Fish Fry, Family get together
The bus in the driveway at 01:55 is a decommissioned (used and out of public service) that is in the process of being converted by someone at that house. The bus has the front facing signal lights removed and all mention of "School Bus" have been removed or covered with paint. My wife and I converted an old school bus like this one into a camper or caravan. The idea of converting a bus into a motorhome has been around for decades but has seen some popularity in recent years.
Aww. Love Zach’s channel. ❤ thanks for reacting. ❤ your channel too!
I love your reactions! Sending the very best from Clearwater, Florida.
That was very interesting. Good catch, man.
The yellow school bus is old and was sold by the school district and those people bought it….probably to renovate it into a home on wheels for travel…you can tell because the name of the school district is painted out in black. I think when you buy those buses, you have a certain time frame (e.g. 1 year) to paint them another color so people know they are not school buses anymore. Hope that explains why they have. School bus in 5heir driveway.😊
I lived in St Paul many years ago. The weather gets very cold in the winter but the warmth of the people makes it a great place to live.
In my experience a potluck dinner is usually coordinated by the host so a variety of food dishes are available. Actually ALL of our family get togethers are potlucks. The host doesn't cook all of it in my family.
Most of the songs you're hearing are old country songs that have been passed down from generation to generation ...
America is just like everywhere else. We have beautiful spots and we have not so beautiful spots. We have great people and we have not so great people.
Sum up our food is really great! And then there's other food that we don't I'm telling you about.
The yellow buses are school buses. Each driver takes them home and they have a certain route that they go on each day to pick up the children for a particular school.
I LOVE green……I live in the flat midwest, devoid of mountains, canyons, and interesting plant-life. BUT……the green in springtime is food for the soul. Something about that color, that makes my brain so happy. The trees, the grass, a giant field of growing corn or soybeans, the scum on a pond…..its an antidepressant.
I'm obsessed with your accent! Another great video! ❤
He's in St Paul, Minnesota. Such a beautiful state and her capital city is a gem. St Paul College is a wonderful school. I earned my AAS there. It was 4 miles from my house.
My husband and I left St Paul two years ago and moved to Ft Myers Florida.
St Paul College sits between the Cathedral and the state Capitol building. Many public buildings and several museums are right around it.
It anchors the end of Summit Avenue. When the mansions along Summit were built, it was the richest street in the world. One example is The James J Hill House built by the owner of the Great Northern Railroad.
In the Twin Cities, there is a semi-decent transportation system.
He got on a bus near the Capitol building and went out to West St Paul (Robert Street) to go to Walmart. There is a Walmart much closer (University Ave) to St Paul College, so I imagine his host family lives somewhere along that Robert Street route. Looking at the houses, they live somewhere in St Paul or West St Paul.
I hope he enjoys his time in Minnesota.
America is so spread out that public transportation isn't comprehensive in general. There are a few exceptions though and where he is, Minneapolis-St Paul, actually has fairly good public transportation. They have focused on building a good network there and as long as you are in "The Cities" (local term for the two cities that are right next to each other and essentially one big city) you can get around quite well with the public transport. It is also above average quality for American public transportation, not as run down and poorly taken care of as what you might find in some cities like New York or Chicago.
The bus is probably what we call a skoolie - these are any size, year, model of bus that people turn into a camper or tiny home. Some are simple, with just the basics for their lives. Some are very luxurious, with expensive furnishings, maybe a huge soaking bathtub, wood burning stove, etc. If you do a UA-cam search for skoolie, you'll come up with quite a lot of videos.
Also, there is quite a variety of lifestyles of people with skoolies: some use them just for vacations, while others go to the extreme of living full time in their skoolies and they dont have any other house or apartment. There are also those people who use their skoolies as an Air B&B - so.if you ever want the experience of a skoolie, you can find rentals.
The yellow school buses are used morning and afternoon. Some districts/companies let the drivers take them home in the middle of the day.
Because of the way most cities are laid out in the U.S., public transportation did not develop as quickly as personal transportation, but in larger cities like Minneapolis-St. Paul busses are readily available. Trains, not so much outside the northeast. Potlucks are a typical way of feeding a lot of people without breaking the budget of any one person. Being that the young man is a hosted college student, he will have landed with a most likely upper middle class family, vetted by an international student association group.. I love that they brought their musical instruments and had a great folk session. I'm happy for him and hope he gets to finish school here.
Idk if you'll end up seeing this but I think the concept of a potluck is a pretty cool one and makes a lot of sense once you hear the purpose of them.
The idea being that in a community there will always be someone who gets a little extra luck even at times where most are barely scraping by. It could be a good harvest, a new calf being born healthy, or maybe even a lucky hunter snagging a big deer. At a potluck everyone who is lucky enough to have a little extra this month/season/year can come together and share their success with everyone, Especially those who weren't so lucky this time. So it serves as both a celebration of the success of those who can afford to share, and a chance to help out those who are struggling with a chance to eat a really good meal without any risk to their livelihood.
Also, one more big trick to the potluck formula is that the host doesn't have to prepare nearly as much food/drink as they would for a normal dinner party since the guests are bringing most of it, so it is much easier on the host's wallet