I've been depressed - (It's not been fun)

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
  • I love to just pick up the camera and go for a walk and then to film whatever I see! But lately youtube has not been fun for me. I found myself writing lists of topics to film and then trying to find ways to make the content negative, so that I can create more controversy and get more views.
    I recently set up a second channel with a little bit different content, you can check that out also: at this link / @broadrussia
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Komentáře • 1K

  • @bojanakolak7451
    @bojanakolak7451 Před 3 měsíci +168

    Negative people like watching negative contents. But there are quite a few who like watching positive, funny, sincere contents like yours.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +13

      Thanks, I understand. But positive content doesn’t get promoted as much as negative content.

    • @darkozivko7683
      @darkozivko7683 Před 3 měsíci +12

      @@SamsRussianAdventures BS AND YOU KNOW THAT ....PEOPLE LIKE TO SEE GOOD AND POSITIVE THINGS IN THIS UGLY WORLD

    • @jeanmontinat1681
      @jeanmontinat1681 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@SamsRussianAdventures : *Of course you feel depressed you're living in a thoroughly oppressed totalitarian country , you are not alone comrade all Russians feel that way*

    • @jackofswords7
      @jackofswords7 Před 3 měsíci +9

      @@jeanmontinat1681 If you're serious. No, they don't.

    • @surethatsok
      @surethatsok Před 3 měsíci +6

      @@jeanmontinat1681 You must be joking

  • @WMGIII
    @WMGIII Před 3 měsíci +70

    An honest channel is a breath of fresh air. Hype is everywhere, it's tiresome.

  • @GregoryBamber
    @GregoryBamber Před 3 měsíci +81

    Never give up your principles Sam.

  • @ThePlasticRussian
    @ThePlasticRussian Před 3 měsíci +110

    Nailed it.!! As we discussed, I cannot make up lies like certain other channels do, just to get revenue and neither can you. It’s called being brought up correctly and having good morals. Don’t let it get to you.. there’s always a way…

    • @Dungshoveleux
      @Dungshoveleux Před 3 měsíci +7

      +1

    • @nasser-ist
      @nasser-ist Před 3 měsíci +2

      This is absolutely correct! Sam needed to hear this, couldn't have worded it better. Good things eventually come to people with morals and ethics.

    • @opiate-diaries1975
      @opiate-diaries1975 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Awesome and correct.

    • @rivierarocket
      @rivierarocket Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@opiate-diaries1975 Total BS! Not anymore!

    • @opiate-diaries1975
      @opiate-diaries1975 Před 3 měsíci

      @@rivierarocket Mega lol...calm down pocket rocket!

  • @divisionnordland1609
    @divisionnordland1609 Před 3 měsíci +68

    You have great content Sam.. Keep up the good work.

  • @gordonjackson1864
    @gordonjackson1864 Před 3 měsíci +35

    Hi Sam,
    Stay strong and don't feel guilty about taking care of yourself and your mental health.

  • @gaspode2005
    @gaspode2005 Před 3 měsíci +43

    I understand your dilemma Sam, but channels like yours are so important to help counter the negative propaganda of the mainstream media. I cannot offer an easy solution, I'm afraid, but something will come up. Best wishes mate.

    • @AbuHajarAlBugatti
      @AbuHajarAlBugatti Před 3 měsíci +1

      People like you trying him to force him into stuff above him literally just gave him a stroke from stress

  • @captsam54
    @captsam54 Před 3 měsíci +13

    NO SAM...... no negative content... Would love to see all the different houses, property's, old Solvent stuff.. lol, cats and dogs... and trips with Russian girls and the Man on the street.. Love it all.. !!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +3

      I just uploaded a non political video and my views are down 90%

    • @rivierarocket
      @rivierarocket Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@SamsRussianAdventures You made your bed you lie in it!

  • @creole-qy2om
    @creole-qy2om Před 3 měsíci +92

    Sam, Privyet. You're a very talented YTer. You showed us the rebirth of life in Vladimir in spring while discussing a totally different topic. This video was great, seeing how the town changes from one season to another. As for your dilemma, we live in a time of mass confusion and anything that avoids participating in that process will stand out over time. Train to run the marathon and forget the sprint. You'll only pull a hamstring. Honor over clicks. Patience over impatience. The meal that takes hours to prepare is always healthier than fast food. Take the healthy approach. Blagosloveniya.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +8

      Hi, thank you for your comment. I understand you, it’s difficult to create content and know that if I had been more negative, then it could have been a viral video!

    • @soundsoflife9549
      @soundsoflife9549 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@SamsRussianAdventuresNo, people crave positivity now.

    • @opiate-diaries1975
      @opiate-diaries1975 Před 3 měsíci +2

      perfectly put.

  • @KS51ABCAN
    @KS51ABCAN Před 3 měsíci +17

    Eli from Russia's channel is not negative and has a lot of followers. I have been watching her channel for several years and it's one of my favorites.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +5

      I understand, but she is a girl! It’s a whole other story!

    • @liya_bali
      @liya_bali Před 3 měsíci +6

      ​@@SamsRussianAdventuresСэм, не нужно так себя настраивать. У Вас все получится. Даже через экран от Вас идет хорошая энергетика. Снимайте, не останавливайтесь.

    • @opiate-diaries1975
      @opiate-diaries1975 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@SamsRussianAdventures Sam, are you just looking for excuses? You have a channel with so many loyal subscribers. Many would be in envy. Limiting beliefs WILL crush a persons soul. If an artist just painted to sell where would be the magic in that? Its about being creative whilst staying true to your own beliefs and values.

  • @user-ql9pp4sf6l
    @user-ql9pp4sf6l Před 3 měsíci +122

    Совест и деньги - это трудно совместимые вещи...Вы очень хороший человек, поэтому и выбрали Россию. С уважением Болгария!

  • @markwarrensprawson
    @markwarrensprawson Před 3 měsíci +28

    Depression's a bitch, Sam. Myself and that nasty beastie have a looooong history together and collectvely, I've probably lost years of my life to it. Hope you manage to pull your head out soon. Iike your videos because you don't do politics and that, and I would stop watching your channel if you started making up ugly stories about your country, You stick it out, man, just the way you have been - good humor, novel interviews with regular Russians walking around in the streets, maybe a few nights out with after some sportng event when everyon eyou're with is bound to get crazy. You'll see, man, over time, your number will grow. They will. If you switch from posistive content to negative, you'd lose a whole bunch of all of us who watch you already.
    Love our stuff, Sam. Keep it coming.

  • @user-wu1dv6jk5s
    @user-wu1dv6jk5s Před 3 měsíci +27

    Don't drop your integrity and honesty for ANYTHING

    • @johnjames4681
      @johnjames4681 Před 3 měsíci

      He has to living in RF which is becoming increasingly authoritarian. One bad b word about the 71 year old and he is offski.

    • @user-wu1dv6jk5s
      @user-wu1dv6jk5s Před 3 měsíci

      you're in the wrong comment section fella@@johnjames4681

    • @JD-jc8gp
      @JD-jc8gp Před 3 měsíci

      @@johnjames4681 go away troll

  • @kwagaec4890
    @kwagaec4890 Před 3 měsíci +15

    You hit the nail on the head. It is exactly why I haven't posted anything from Russia. It's a lot of effort and not worth against ones moral code to please idiots. You got some sort of balance and clearly a lot of patience. I enjoy your channel precisely because you not faking it.

  • @lostinspain66
    @lostinspain66 Před 3 měsíci +14

    Follow your instincts, choose a topic and go with it... you need to be consistent and persistent... chin up Sam!

  • @WarrenMoffitt
    @WarrenMoffitt Před 3 měsíci +11

    I've enjoyed watching your content for quite a while now. I encourage you to keep being your positive self. You giving out Kinder eggs is super awesome and I enjoyed the bunker and other such tours.There are tons of people putting out that negative content that I could go watch for that. I don't know how helpful my opinion or what I prefer to see is for helping you get more views though. Also, regarding depression, an important thing to do when you feel that coming on is to force yourself to increase activity.

  • @GregoryBamber
    @GregoryBamber Před 3 měsíci +20

    Vladimir looks good in Spring too Sam.

  • @stefanogilermo8261
    @stefanogilermo8261 Před 3 měsíci +14

    Be true to truth and yourself mate! We appreciate what you do, and we love you! Cheers!

  • @adrianobernardes4448
    @adrianobernardes4448 Před 3 měsíci +58

    Keep positive. Much better. Journalists are just a little less worse than politicians.

  • @Glockcustom
    @Glockcustom Před 3 měsíci +11

    Sam, you have an awesome character and a great sense of humor. You should incorporate both those things into your videos more. You are your best selling feature.

  • @sgt.duke.mc_50
    @sgt.duke.mc_50 Před 3 měsíci +14

    The bit about KGB listening through the walls cracked me up. For me personally I enjoy seeing/hearing about Russian activities of all sorts, everyday living and recreation, i.e. ice skating, football (non-American type) & other normal civilian events. Anything with the Russian women whether in the forefront or background is always a good idea, sex sells world over. I have developed a fondness for Russia and it's people through yours and other similar channels that I didn't have even a year ago. It's a welcome relief from all the normal propaganda. Hang in there.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +6

      I have a video drinking vodka with a Russian girl. It will be uploaded to b road Russia channel soon. It’s pretty intense!!!

    • @Chaldon-hl6yk
      @Chaldon-hl6yk Před 3 měsíci +4

      soon - channel renamed to: Drinking Vodka with Sam🤣 @@SamsRussianAdventures

    • @Pavel105
      @Pavel105 Před 3 měsíci

      Don't split content... ​@@SamsRussianAdventures

    • @webventures
      @webventures Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@Chaldon-hl6yk Name it My Vladimir Vodka Challenge!

  • @shannonpopesco6704
    @shannonpopesco6704 Před 3 měsíci +5

    ❤ Russia from🇨🇦. Love your channel Sam ...

  • @boris1932
    @boris1932 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I wish you the best Sam. It is tough to make creative decisions at times.

  • @kevinfitzgerald8664
    @kevinfitzgerald8664 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Greetings from Moscow….just keep doing what you are doing.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! Will do! Though, I just uploaded a non political video and my views are down 90%

    • @kevinfitzgerald8664
      @kevinfitzgerald8664 Před 3 měsíci

      @@SamsRussianAdventures I absolutely understand you predicament.
      I have narrowed down the number of people I discuss the Russia issue to a very few….the ignorance is appalling and the bigotry worse.
      I have visited Vladimir and like it very much.

  • @olgafanasieva
    @olgafanasieva Před 3 měsíci +5

    Sam, I found you on youtube some month ago and I adore your channel for telling about good side of Russia - I looked at my country with new eyes and started appreciate Russia more. I am greatful to you for this. Keep doing your content the way you've done it before, please, don't spoil your soul with negativity - there are things which worth more that money and kind sincere heart is one of them. This time of season is always depressing: take some vitamins, get more sun, take a rest at some good place, reduce communication for some time and things should get better!

    • @AbuHajarAlBugatti
      @AbuHajarAlBugatti Před 3 měsíci +2

      Imagine looking at half the country being 4th world and poor and depressive and thinking better now than before lmao. Here in germany the tiniest town looks 10 times wealthier and no grannies needing to boil snow for water

  • @aizhongwen
    @aizhongwen Před 3 měsíci +7

    The town is epic with old and new buildings in between. Thanks for sharing.🙂

  • @JULikXol
    @JULikXol Před 3 měsíci +24

    Посмотрела на старые дома с удовольствием, исчезает всё это постепенно

  • @karinakarina6890
    @karinakarina6890 Před 3 měsíci +11

    I'm coming to visit. Cheer up!

  • @livelythings
    @livelythings Před 3 měsíci +8

    I think you can mix and match genres, and it doesn't have to be necessarily negative. People like watching comparison videos, people like watching food and other people doing crazy things, like " swimming in a toxic lake". There must be a statistic of what topics bring more views. You can throw in one "popular" topic video and then make 3 videos of eating pizza.

  • @rakita_the_willower
    @rakita_the_willower Před 3 měsíci +24

    Бро, не бросай канал. Он лучший!

  • @MoscowGirl-pn3cq
    @MoscowGirl-pn3cq Před 3 měsíci +4

    I subscribed to your channel, Sam, although I’ve been following you for a long time. You are a very good guy, keep up the good work.

  • @tysonpanko4142
    @tysonpanko4142 Před 3 měsíci +26

    Hey you are right negativity sells.
    But that does not explain the success of some other channels.
    1- Siberian Freedom ( currently building a new house)
    2- Countryside Acres (Canadian family in the process of building a new life and business in russia)
    3- eli from russia (exploring remote and unique areas across russia)
    4- bald and bankrupt (similar to eli, what a character he is, crazy adventures)
    5- agent nesty (cause shes cute) lol 😂
    Its not the negativity driving these channels success
    Its the soap opera.
    Its the curiosity of the unknown parts of russia that we never get to see. Its the stories of people and their lives that are so captivating that we don’t get to live. I want to move to Russia but am unable to at the moment; so these videos I watch to be there until i can get there.
    Todays video was amazing with the old houses, and contrast between these gorgeous houses etc. It was engaging.
    ITS NOT NEGATIVITY, its a story that we are craving

    • @tysonpanko4142
      @tysonpanko4142 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Don’t give up!! You could very well be one hit away from the success you aspire for

    • @2ad10man
      @2ad10man Před 3 měsíci +2

      Oh, I just thought to write comment about bald, but you already mentioned him. Yes, he is definetely a great example of YTuber, but he is truly crazy, walking survivor's mistake. But that's why he has 4M subscribers.

    • @only1kingofsing
      @only1kingofsing Před 3 měsíci +2

      not forgetting the lovely couple `Matt and Julia` they are not in Russia all the time but when they are make some good video`s...

    • @bryand1958
      @bryand1958 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Also Danish Lars on Survival Russia

    • @michaelmckelvey5122
      @michaelmckelvey5122 Před 3 měsíci

      I think Bald and Bankrupt got thrown out of Russia. He still makes films but from outside of Russia now. His latest film is all about the communist past of Bulgaria. I used to watch him as he has an entertaining style.

  • @TheDmitry6
    @TheDmitry6 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Sam, by nature, You, no doubts, are Man of Action. I mean "action" is opposite of "re-action". Action is a step into unknown, to the new. Action starts from the heart and courage is its companion. You are the man who chooses between old and new. The old (or re-action) brings a depression. The journey with heart heals any depression. That is it.

  • @popeyefloor2509
    @popeyefloor2509 Před 3 měsíci +47

    Привет из Канады. 🤗🤗 I enjoy your tours of the old buildings.

  • @susandouglas4470
    @susandouglas4470 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I think what you did on Women 's Day handing out Kinder Eggs to the ladies , was a creative and very kind gesture.
    And their surprise showed and it was lovely to see! 👏
    Everybody brings their own uniqueness to their videos and you do the same. Ideas will come.
    I think a lot of people all over the world are getting depressed with what is going on in politics, and we can't do anything about it.
    Stay strong.

  • @davidj4662
    @davidj4662 Před 3 měsíci +9

    Don't sell your soul. Do what you think feels right. There's lots of positive and interesting things to record.

    • @AbuHajarAlBugatti
      @AbuHajarAlBugatti Před 3 měsíci

      Either you play the media game or you fail. Its a business like TV was.

  • @user-lg9qw1mc7s
    @user-lg9qw1mc7s Před 3 měsíci +9

    Here's my 2 cents worth, Sam. I quite enjoyed seeing the buildings you showed on the clip. Maybe a bit more commentary on the scenery. As for negative or positive, I think that should not be relevant. Just be real. I like to see the new buildings and I like to see the old buildings. I like to see the remnants of history. I don't care if some people think it makes Russia look bad, they should harden up. I'll tell you what would make me unsubscribe in a short time - sarcasm, lying, extreme exaggeration (sarcasm), too mundane, like going for a coffee or a pizza. I was first attracted to your b-road channel (though I didn't subscribe, only because I didn't think I needed to). Those old historical places are very interesting, and when you speak to people to find out their comments about their area is very interesting. I don't like forced discussion which is cringey. I don't like comments that are obviously cherry-picked. I've never been to Russia, and I want to see all of it, warts and all. Unbiased. That, to me is what makes your channel interesting. There have been some episodes that I didn't watch, because I could tell the content was boring or manipulated. You could do all the sensational stuff if you want, like conspiracy theories, and I'm sure you'll get a lot of takers, but you will get a different audience, so choose wisely. Adding other people here and there is definitely a plus.

  • @SvetlanaDanilina-sp1pm
    @SvetlanaDanilina-sp1pm Před 3 měsíci +3

    Dear Sam, please, film anything you want..Don't think we want negative content! We have enough negatives contents around, sick of it. We are waiting for your videos and always happy to see the lovely Russia with your eyes. Thank you very much..Keep going!!

    • @albertmaziarz6739
      @albertmaziarz6739 Před 3 měsíci

      lovely17 millions houses without in door toilet water

  • @jalkil1
    @jalkil1 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Cheer up , Sam your videos are different but very relevant !

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci

      Well, I’m guilty of clickbait and using politics for views too! But I’m tired of it! It’s very demoralising to need to think of how to add politics to a normal video, so to get the video into the algorithm and to have it shown to people!

  • @SAMOS-ts5vy
    @SAMOS-ts5vy Před 3 měsíci +12

    You are in a great country, among amazing people and in good health...you are blessed 🙌!!! Wishing you all best in this journey!!!

  • @user-mb1fv3mp4o
    @user-mb1fv3mp4o Před 3 měsíci +14

    Во Владимире есть конезавод Владимирских лошадей, порода из местной русской и шайров и клейдесдалей Британских, снимите фильм о них. А также слушайте группу Бигуди и Евгений Гришковец, будет веселее. Сорри. Не во Владимире, а в Заклязьменском находится Государственная заводская конюшня имени В.И. Фомина. не далеко

    • @De5O54
      @De5O54 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Horses are awesome creatures.

  • @stevewilliams2565
    @stevewilliams2565 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Alternative idea. Focus on everything positive you can find eg families enjoying dacha's store full of food. Find everything the world does not expect to hear . Day trips out of Moscow to smaller interesting places such as Tver. All the best with inspiration.

  • @tricky6744
    @tricky6744 Před 3 měsíci +2

    The end of winter is a tough time. Tired of the cold and snow but warm spring days are still a few weeks away. It is depressing. You do a good job and keep plugging away. The quality of a channel is not always the view count. I would offer the suggestion of consistency. The channels I watch the most post on the same day every week and therefore become part of my schedule.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci

      I’ve been pretty consistent until this lat week! Thanks! Summer is on the way

  • @Smokey-cat
    @Smokey-cat Před 3 měsíci +2

    I always click on your videos. I love when you interact with the locals and share real life in Russia. Keep doing what you do from your heart. It will work out😇

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Hello Sam. Do not be depressed! Now with the beautuful days everything will be nicer. Your content is ok. You can make videos about nature, the spectacular surrounding nature, people, and other videos talking about somethimg more important...Anyway your videos are nice and you deserve more. Thank you for sharing and take care❤

  • @echoes-ur7mj
    @echoes-ur7mj Před 3 měsíci +3

    You've got over 46k subscribers, so you're obviously doing something right.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I’ve been doing political stuff but I’m tired of it!

    • @judithhopes151
      @judithhopes151 Před 3 měsíci

      What political stuff, I ve never seen any on your channel.

  • @sandracurrie5904
    @sandracurrie5904 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I for one, really enjoy seeing your true, everyday experience of Russia. Russia has always been shrouded in mystery and most North Americans never get to see what Russia is like for her citizens. I'm sorry to hear you've been depressed. I think the way Covid-19 was handled by most governments around the world had a deeply negative effect on many, many people. Hopefully the nice spring weather will help. I would stay true to yourself and your content. I know there are many others who will discover and enjoy your content, it just may be a bit slower growing then the click bait channels. I absolutely love those beautiful old homes, btw!❤

  • @karlwinder1897
    @karlwinder1897 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I wish you luck Sam

  • @RUSTA5
    @RUSTA5 Před 3 měsíci +3

    So peaceful ❤
    I love Russia is so diverse.
    They have megacities, they have cute little towns like this one.
    I love your channel
    Could you do a video about Vladivostok?

  • @user-jo4hq8ks8n
    @user-jo4hq8ks8n Před 3 měsíci +11

    Может быть позвонить в RT? А вдруг им нужен журналист англичанин.

  • @vanfja
    @vanfja Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love the neighborhood tour! Love those pre revolutionary beautiful homes

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci

      I went inside one and it is shocking! No running water! Can’t imagine how they live.

  • @amenhotepavoskin1307
    @amenhotepavoskin1307 Před 3 měsíci +4

    It's up to you to decide what you want to do, journalism or propaganda. Both can get you money, but quality journalism takes more time and effort.

  • @bosamuelsson5814
    @bosamuelsson5814 Před 3 měsíci +4

    My English doesn't quite keep up sometimes. But your idea, Sam, of reflecting the people and the Russian society is what I like. But not. liked by the powers that be here in the collective west. I hope you can continue this very important work!

  • @yellowboot6629
    @yellowboot6629 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thanks ❣️🤗

  • @GDartcollection
    @GDartcollection Před 3 měsíci +2

    Hey Sam. I watch from South Africa and I LOVE your positive content. Don't change. Maybe try click-bait titles instead! 😉🔥

  • @sergueimikhail9654
    @sergueimikhail9654 Před 3 měsíci +106

    You’ve been speaking your mind too much too often, mate. This causes emptiness and depression. Teachers suffer this issue all the time. Have a break somewhere in a resort town and enjoy life a little bit more.😊

    • @crayzmarc
      @crayzmarc Před 3 měsíci +6

      Totally agree!

    • @megaotstoy
      @megaotstoy Před 3 měsíci +3

      +1

    • @frederickmoller
      @frederickmoller Před 3 měsíci +3

      This Canadian agrees!

    • @hornblowingimp8653
      @hornblowingimp8653 Před 3 měsíci

      Its such a shame if you change your ethos. You will get depressed. Trust me everyone is depressed. You might find we are all suffering post covid stress too. Everyday should find some artisans who make things. The Russophobia took years to cultivate. Why the hell not talk to her. Show her. Reassure her. That would be great. Stick with it.
      Show them your content and ignore those who don't want their Russian ideology to be wrong.

    • @tatianalyulkin410
      @tatianalyulkin410 Před 3 měsíci

      My brother Oleg Tsarev has a hotel in Yalta called the Kirov. It's kind of like a Spa thing and they have all kinds of activities. Do go and take your camera with you.

  • @johnfletcher3075
    @johnfletcher3075 Před 3 měsíci +19

    Chin up Sam

  • @richardwalker5167
    @richardwalker5167 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Impulsive people live with their instincts and emotions lit up. Their attention is fleeting but if you shock or scare them (appeal to the primitive side of their mind) they will watch, at least for a short time. They can't stop themselves because their thinking brain is not engaged. --- This is the negative stuff that leads where you don't want to go. It's a land with lots of subscribers and rather few who watch every video or all of each video.
    Alternatively, you can appeal to people whose thinking mind is in control. They will watch because there is something interesting... usually because someone is interesting to them... their story, community, long-term projects... a story for them to keep up on. --- 'B' Road offers interesting things and short stories ... but other than meeting someone briefly, we don't get to know anyone and don't engage in a longer story arc. I think of channels like this as being 'lifestyle' or 'personality'. --- If you find someone you banter with well, that could be a start. --- For the 'thinking' approach, subscriber attachments come more slowly but last longer (and many will watch all videos and are more likely to like and share... fewer, but higher quality subscribers).
    You've probably thought this through. Best of luck with whatever you try. :)

  • @amanda_ksmo
    @amanda_ksmo Před 3 měsíci +1

    The best way for me to pull myself out of a deep depressive phase, is to do something for someone else. Or visit with the elderly, who often get set aside and forgot about.

  • @samirkotecha9481
    @samirkotecha9481 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Sam working out will help you with your mental health. Keep strong mate.

  • @Lupi33z
    @Lupi33z Před 3 měsíci +5

    Vaga vagabond is doing non-negative content from Russia and gets a lot of views. A lot involves travelling to remote regions though.

    • @Goorood
      @Goorood Před 3 měsíci

      lol what ?! This guy is the definition of depression 🤣, in fact the poor guy is probably suffering from some mental illness or something. 😒 He was miserable in California and constantly complaining about things, now he is complaining about Moscow, that his "talents" and skills are not in demand there 🤭 Man would be unhappy if he ended up in Paradise next to Jesus 😄

  • @MrJekken
    @MrJekken Před 3 měsíci +6

    a potentially good way to make content that has a balance of positive and negative that doesn't compromise your integrity could be things like top best and worst russian films in the summer season or best and worst restaurants in whichever city and things like that. only make negative content on things you actually feel negative about. At the same time, a silver lining to this problem can be that people click on your videos expecting or wanting something negative to confirm their biases against Russia, but then see something positive and have their prejudices challenged

    • @i8Hardcore
      @i8Hardcore Před 3 měsíci

      Поиск лучшей шавермы в городе 👍

  • @cango5679
    @cango5679 Před 3 měsíci

    I really hope you are doing better. Keep up your cheerful old self, and keep doing what you do. You move many.

  • @DavidFortman-et2jj
    @DavidFortman-et2jj Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Sam. I love all your content. Everything you make I'll watch and truly enjoy. You are a master at making fun videos. ❤
    Here's what may get tons of views for you. Abandoned military locations and walking around WWII battle sites. I do like that stuff but would much rather see you doing fun things with a pretty girl at your side.
    Find a abandoned cold war location, make a video, research it and post. That will get you views.
    I hope you get out of the depression soon. I've been there and know how it can hurt.
    Take care mate. ❤

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hi mate, this is the type of stuff I filmed over on B Road Russia channel.

    • @DavidFortman-et2jj
      @DavidFortman-et2jj Před 3 měsíci

      @SamsRussianAdventures Yes I've watched it Sam. I do like all your videos but more people want to see military stuff. Abandoned airfields and bunkers and places where the Russians fought the Germans. Give some history of the places. Try it . Military stuff is hot now. And old Soviet military stuff is really hot in the west, especially in the US.
      An old airfield with a few MIG-17's would be cool.

  • @katlamkatlam1994
    @katlamkatlam1994 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Hi, Sam. Consider making videos for the rutube, maybe. Lot of russians never visited Vladimir, maybe they would be interested in your vision of this place and its people. Learn about rutube monetisation policy also.

    • @i8Hardcore
      @i8Hardcore Před 3 měsíci

      Лучше ВК тогда, нет?

    • @katlamkatlam1994
      @katlamkatlam1994 Před 3 měsíci

      @@i8Hardcore вполне может быть

  • @angelofjustice5081
    @angelofjustice5081 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hi there Sam you should make content of places to visit in russia that people don't know about. Im sure if you speak to local people they have surly know places of interest or find a tourist information center and see if they know of places to visit i.e. old war memorials - old soviet towns - Churches - old mines - parks etc... You don't need negative content just interesting content. Good luck 😉

  • @lifeineurope.eastvswest
    @lifeineurope.eastvswest Před 3 měsíci

    Sam, I hope you feel better. You make great content - keep it up, and never ever doubt yourself. :)

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci

      I appreciate that! I just uploaded a non political video and my views are down 90%

  • @user-cn5ri5he4c
    @user-cn5ri5he4c Před 3 měsíci

    Hope you are feeling better!

  • @RussianLife2024
    @RussianLife2024 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Shorten your videos. To 3 minutes. Add music 🎶 and keep it positive 💯

  • @stiruptheheat
    @stiruptheheat Před 3 měsíci +5

    Make lemonade with lemons.. old saying.... Maybe the answer is in the question. .. Great content love your channel and I 100% agree with you.. maybe just do dramatic title and turn a bad into good ? Ying and Yang. .. play with the title and just be frank with your audience. We're not all monsters end of the day just tired living among them.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Great suggestion! I try to do that, but sometimes I wish it wasn’t necessary

    • @dimabaikov
      @dimabaikov Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@SamsRussianAdventuresexactly! I was thinking the same, example - call a video "Russia - even the walls listen?" Then do an apartment trip, and do what you do, conclusion - "no, walls don't listen" - you get the clicks and truthful content :)

  • @eduardtikhonov588
    @eduardtikhonov588 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Love u man!!! From Asheville NC

  • @stevegibson6483
    @stevegibson6483 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for your videos. I always watch every one of them.
    The Australian family in the Altai have a successful channel, and they're totally positive.
    The same with so many other English language channels, such as Countryside Acres.
    This shows that people are attracted to an engaging unfolding story.

  • @user-ts2ok1bb1j
    @user-ts2ok1bb1j Před 3 měsíci +8

    If you want make it commercially viable then you need to go with what market wants.
    If you want do whatever you want then you can’t expect to make money unless you are really talented and brilliant.
    On a positive note, I like your videos😊

  • @stephencooper5040
    @stephencooper5040 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Brother, you’re doing good. Also, @ThePlasticRussian is correct. You are struggling with the idea of making content that would portray Russia and Russians negatively because you don’t agree and feel like you would be lying to your audience. Nevermind “journalistic integrity” that’s just called having integrity. Anyway, like I said, you’re doing good… and I will watch anyway.

  • @emilkadd
    @emilkadd Před 3 měsíci

    Good video bro. Correct thoughts. You be you... you do what you feel is right doing. Always enjoyed your content, i am sure it will become even better as you'll do next once from the heart and not in search of views.

  • @bkhkh7285
    @bkhkh7285 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Сэм, поможет только спорт! Пробежки, силовые упражнения и тд. все это нормализует гормональный фон и далее эмоциональное состояние.

    • @user-ti6xm4rz4f
      @user-ti6xm4rz4f Před 3 měsíci

      Депрессивные состояния-это нормально.Это бывает у людей среднего возраста.Это не только у вас.Хорошо бы найти хорошую женщину,которая будет вам спутницей жизни,чтобы с ней возникло душевное тепло.Ну или побольше общаться с друзьями.Не бросайте канал,легко разрушить-трудно вернуть.А здесь у вас хоть и виртуальные,но друзья,которых вы приобрели в результате своего труда и доброты.Вы хороший человек,благородный.Сходите в церковь,если верите в Бога,может поговорите с батюшкой,исповедуйтесь.

  • @daddynugent
    @daddynugent Před 3 měsíci +5

    The content has to be about you and your life in Russia, so Sams Adventures should be showing your adventures IMHO. I follow other channels which show their lives in their respective countries, and I hate when these bloggers have a negative thumbnail to get people to watch, it seems to be a style used widely but if used too much just turns people off from watching. So go camping, or be a tourist in Russia and take us with you, or do up a property in Russia or set up a language school etc.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hi, thanks. 🙏 can you tell me which channels you follow? I only know one channel in Russia which does this and gets views.

    • @daddynugent
      @daddynugent Před 3 měsíci +2

      Here is a lovely example of a couple sharing their lives since they traveled in Argentina during covid and I continued to follow them when they returned home to Italy to rebuild their lives. Sometime the thumb nail used highlights a problem they have to overcome, so I assume this is to attract views but their content is never negative it is always positive. At the end of each video they would teach the viewer a phrase in Italian which is a nice touch too. I hope it helps inspire you to continue to make great content. Thank you for all of your hard work and energy.

    • @daddynugent
      @daddynugent Před 3 měsíci +1

      LeAw Leave Everything and Wander - Luca & Sara

  • @HarrryClaudeLaBar
    @HarrryClaudeLaBar Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you Sir. Been there done that. Take Care.

  • @gbbluemonday
    @gbbluemonday Před 3 měsíci +1

    I think THIS VIDEO was good content. I hope you´ll find yourself as part of the leading edge of the cultural shift (we are in the middle of somekind of transformation / awakening) which ushers in a new time. A time when, for example, one can make positive and nice content and be succesful! All the best. You can do this. Sam from Finland

  • @AL-T
    @AL-T Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hi Sam, hope you feel better soon. I think you could find something negative about the United States. You should focus on cats, girls, and motorcycles! 😹

  • @johnf.ketamine7197
    @johnf.ketamine7197 Před 3 měsíci +11

    I don’t understand why the Russians don’t want to restore and equip Vladimir and Suzdal and make these cities as comfortable for living and attractive for tourism as Moscow or St. Petersburg, because Vladimir is very ancient and, in addition, this city is the third capital Rus after Novgorod and Kiev.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +7

      Vladimir has lots of tourists and most will stay in hotels. The shabby houses are privately owned. Suzdal is incredible. It has millions of tourists each year and is a picturesque Russian town.

    • @user-sf3fe4bh2q
      @user-sf3fe4bh2q Před 3 měsíci +6

      They are as beautiful, maybe better than Moscow, because they preserved old Russia spirit. Of course they are smaller and don't have subway.....
      😂😂😂

    • @user-ti6xm4rz4f
      @user-ti6xm4rz4f Před 3 měsíci

      Правительство пообещало достаточное количество денег для обустройства малых городов страны.Но их так много,что конечно на все не хватает.Тем более климат по стране разный.Сейчас очень большой паводок в Оренбургской области,затопило город Орск и вода прибывает в соседние города и поселения.Идет эвакуация людей.Это большие расходы,потому что после возвращения воды в русло реки Урал многим людям некуда будет возвращаться,все смоет.Следовательно потребуются финансы для помощи людям в строительстве новых домов на безопасных территориях.Стихия,с ней трудно справиться.В этом году в тех местах выпало очень большое количество снега и он тает,поэтому наводнение.Есть надежда,что мерия города Владимир привлечет для обустройства деньги ,полученные от туристов,их приезжает много.

    • @albertmaziarz6739
      @albertmaziarz6739 Před 3 měsíci

      all spend on millitary on domestic infrastucture 3 percent russia domestic spending lower then new york state 19 millions population russia143.975 in 1945 143 usa 334 millions russia is pootin his cronies criminal enterpraice 20 millions villas 2nd villas apartments in paris london 200 millions yahts trillions stolen in swiss banks all elite children educadet western europe u.s.a. not russia none draftet none on front laine pootin according to elon musk richest men intheworld not him139.000 dollars salary per year the thing more evil then oppressed russian by pootin is they will to be oppress .

    • @Sasha_Alen
      @Sasha_Alen Před 3 měsíci

      Да мы хотим, но бюджетом распоряжаются другие, а у них совсем иные приоритеты...(

  • @laurelb.9179
    @laurelb.9179 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi Sam, i do hope you're just sad, not really depressed. There are ups and downs at any kind of activity, wishing you the best of luck!

  • @anasxeniadis5392
    @anasxeniadis5392 Před 3 měsíci

    All the best!❤

  • @sincell5420
    @sincell5420 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Можно периодически проводить прямые трансляции с обсуждением того, о чем пишут в чате или в сообщениях в донатах. Это не только поможет расширить аудиторию, но и принесет немало денег для развития канала.

  • @johnarmstrong3140
    @johnarmstrong3140 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Hi Sam, I’m not an expert on English accents. Where are you from? It’s the north of England I know but I can pin it down. North west? Liverpool?

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci +5

      Hi, I’m from Nottingham but my parents are from Widnes and Yorkshire, both further north. so my accent is thicker.

  • @alenagilley4703
    @alenagilley4703 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you for Love my Russia 🙏❤️🙏🎉💐

  • @sergeishamanski8531
    @sergeishamanski8531 Před 3 měsíci

    I love your tours into nowhere. You always find something positive everywhere you go. And your positive and inspiring attitude is great. It is so relaxing and refreshing. Please don't drop it.

  • @user-eq2zr6bk1x
    @user-eq2zr6bk1x Před 3 měsíci +3

    Какие нах.... депрессии, весна, бери лопату надо лук сажать, морковь, свеклу. Ты у меня их депрессии выпрыгнешь как перед голой девкой!!!

  • @user-yf4tp5ol3t
    @user-yf4tp5ol3t Před 3 měsíci +6

    Владимирцы, у вас красивый город.

  • @fatmantv1
    @fatmantv1 Před 3 měsíci

    Keep up the good work!!

  • @NataliaSheppard
    @NataliaSheppard Před 3 měsíci +1

    I personally like all positive things and jokes. I would like to watch a video with your biography, your childhood, parents, brother, good relatives, friends.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks, but it’s not really Russia related.

    • @NataliaSheppard
      @NataliaSheppard Před 3 měsíci

      @@SamsRussianAdventures You are definitely related to Russia, you are part of it for 20 years now

  • @Raankar
    @Raankar Před 3 měsíci +3

    ahahahah come on its fun .... some comments are very interesting and not negatives (toxic)! Sam Sir. do what you like, what you eat from breakfast today? You will be fine ... thank you for posting and stay way for toxic topics ahahahahah

  • @richardgeddes630
    @richardgeddes630 Před 3 měsíci +3

    How about comedy in Ruassia?

  • @jobu9224
    @jobu9224 Před 3 měsíci

    Man up Sam! When you feel depressed, get up and move, you must take this head on. God Speed!

  • @user-cc2sv8fp5q
    @user-cc2sv8fp5q Před 3 měsíci +2

    Gosh, I watch you ONLY because you are positive, honest and true to yourself! I watch your personality more then content. If I see your new video, I'll watch it straight away. I can't imagine you doing anything negative and moreover - on purpose. I suggets negative / contraversial titles with your usual content.

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks, Well, I’m guilty of clickbait and using politics for views too! But I’m tired of it! It’s very demoralising to need to think of how to add politics to a normal video, so to get the video into the algorithm and to have it shown to people!

  • @chrisjohnson3590
    @chrisjohnson3590 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hook up with a local and have a wander, just like today, they can spot things you never noticed. That water pump for instance, you could make a ten minute vid talking about why people have to use it etc

  • @janjensen7961
    @janjensen7961 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Russia 🇷🇺❤️

  • @janetteheap6746
    @janetteheap6746 Před 3 měsíci

    What a lovely video. Nice to see your town in the sunshine and without snow. Sympathies for your mental state. Make videos which YOU like to make...your life is very interesting. I dont want to see negative stuff about Russia...

  • @sandor7594
    @sandor7594 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Sam! I care about Russia, not Putin. Russia was before Putin and will be after Putin. 🤨 For example, there is a beautiful Russian church at 3:45, you can really stick the camera in there. I click on several pages. There is also a city in Siberia, there is still snow there. (Yesterday in Budapest it was already 29 degrees Celsius, snow is already exotic for us.) These old wooden houses are beautiful! They should be renovated and saved by creating an open-air museum the size of a city block. You have great content.

  • @stanspb763
    @stanspb763 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Stop the focus on negative because people are more interested in human interest or unique experiences. I know a girl who started her channel only a couple months ago based in Moscow but travels to easier to get to destinations. She only features interesting positive stories and has over 50,000 subs already. Talking about how you do not get enough views is not productive and might be why views are dropping. Find interesting topics that potential visitors would be interested in seeing. Go to other towns that have interesting histories or attractions, interview locals on something interesting they are doing. It is depressing to watch another video about how mean YT is when your complaining it killing both views and YT promotion. With such an interesting and usually misinformation being promoted by western media, whining about algos only creates resistance in promoting videos over and over on same topic. Go on a trip and tape enough content to fill dozen uploads.
    Have a round table discussion with locals who speak English about an interesting or uplifting topic.
    Every time I walk from my city center apartment in St Petersburg I meet someone interesting who has a story to tell, everyone is positive and engaged in life and growth, but I am not a youtuber., but I am a photographer, and can't really remember a negative story to even bother retelling. Everyone I meet is bright, articulate and outgoing and too focused on their passion to even bother with negativity, which is a major reason I moved to Russia 24 years ago after many visits dating to 1976. I am writing this from Old Town Tallinn Estonia on a 4 day visit and heading back to St Petersburg this afternoon. Almost every thing I encounter in Russia is positive and why I live there and not in my native USA.
    Why not make a list of future videos and send the list with brief description to western friends for approval and I can guarantee none of the negative videos ragging on YT will make the cut
    Good luck...!