Russian Street Interviews: Do you Speak English?
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2023
- In todays video I will be asking questions on the Russian streets by speaking only English. In the last video, many people said that I should ask direct questions. So that is what I have done! Enjoy!
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All Sam's videos destroy the stereotype that Russians don't smile. Loved them all.
I do my best to chat with people and let them tell me their story
They only smile for the foreigners
Not reslly
They don't smile unless engaged by someone in conversation. It's not really a stereotype. I was taken for Russian by Russians early in my time there, in 1999, and they said it was because i was not smiling and did not look happy, as I might break into a smile. I saw this as a good thing at the time. Moscow, ya know. I think Sam brings out the smiles with his kind demeanor and good humor.
Russia looks a beautiful Country - thanks Sam, love these video's.
Glad you enjoyed it and you have this impression from my videos!
@@SamsRussianAdventures I wonder how difficult it would be to retire to Russia ?
@@SamsRussianAdventures Do you have any videos on how to meet Russian girls? i saw some videos where they just talk to them on the street or use an app called mamba.
@@FernandoMartinez-nq8dt no, this isn’t a channel for how to pick up girls. Meeting girls is the same here in Russia as it is anywhere else in the world. There is no secret method.
@@FernandoMartinez-nq8dt how long have you not touched grass bro???? Stand up and go outside
Everybody seems calm and going about their business. Best wishes for you and everyone in your World
Thank you! Yes! Normal life continues
How well dressed, elegant and beautiful Russian women are Wouldn't you agree dear Sam?
Absolutely! I need to learn how to dress better!!!
As usual Sam another great upload. The Russian people are so polite. I'm always waiting for your next video. Cheers from OZ mate.
Thanks Daniel. Glad you enjoyed it.
Summer in Vladimir looks very relaxing. The stereotype that Russians are standoffish and cold seems quite false. Many locals were willing to help you despite you speaking English and with a camera in their face. Those who didn't help were still kind. Bravo, Sam.
Thanks! yes! I love to speak with strangers! I love to hear their stories!
cause sam is russian too
@@Chaldon-hl6yk I’m a Russian citizen but not born Russian
@@SamsRussianAdventures❤👍👍 love your videos!
Love from india Russia is beautiful country
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Hello Sam! Probably they were too shy because of your camera. Anyway it was amusing that you adopted a different method from the other time. Great video, as usual. Thank you very much.
Thanks! 😃 I agree! I'll change the topic for the next video! I think we can see that there is no reason to not visit Russia because of not knowing the language.
@@SamsRussianAdventures Great
@@SamsRussianAdventures Is it possible to visit Russia in the current situation as a tourist? I never tried or googled it.
@@dmnos6824 sure!
In America, if I will ask questions in Russian language, out of 100 people, 100 people will not understand a single word 🙂
haha it would be a good video. But I'm scared of America. Next time I go to England I will try it there. In London I'm sure somebody would understand. czcams.com/video/HuGJgPtbOsA/video.html
И что?
I may be the first if ask because I’m taking Russian
There are lots and lots of Russian people in America. I have a cousin who used to live in the countryside in a place called Delanco, New Jersey and I went for a walk. I visited the local petrol station and all the men working there spoke Russian. I remember how they even laughed at my Russian as I used the now old-fashioned Russian word for mister, господин.
@@SamsRussianAdventures scared of America but not scared of being an English speaking person making a video in Russia? You kidding?
The people are very friendly there and some people are good enough with the English language.
Many more speak English but are share because of the camera.
@Sam's Russian Adventures I don't blame them for being shy. Now that the trees are green, flowers are beautiful, you should go out in the nature and film.
Laughing assasins
@@joannenayeri6041 I will do some more travelling in the next couple of months.
@@jimwright1148 Killing Iraqi children?
You've done it again Sam, brilliant video weather looks great.
You live in such a nice town, when the world's a calmer place l think you might bump into me and we can go for a coffee as it's now firmly on my visit list.
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll look forward to the coffee!!!
I am surprised how few knew where the station was. The usual response here in St Petersburg is, if they do not speak English, to ask others to assist or even take you there and explain the sights along the way since tourists are so common.
The camera was surely the cause for many to not wanting to engage. If you could camouflage it, for example, to have a shoulder bag and clip a phone to the front-facing panel of the bag.
I usually have a camera sling back when I am out walking and have a professional-style camera and several lenses and many girls stop me to ask me to take their photo. I meet several girls that way every time I leave my city center home. There are so many desirable sights to shoot, with so many palaces, cathedrals, canals, and ornate concert halls that NOT having a camera is more suspect :>)
For a large city, it is amazing how friendly and eager to aid a tourist the people here are. Maybe they are not intimidated by a still camera. I am way too old for any of these girls but if I take a two-hour walk, and do not meet 4-5 girls and exchange contracts into with 3 of them it would be unusual. Most of my long-term friends and all my girlfriends were met just being out in the city, not clubs(well sure I meet them in clubs but usually with someone I met recently. There are English-speaking social clubs that meet in a restaurant cafe of pub and get more practice speaking English with native speakers. Also for Italian, French, and one that does not have as many meetups for German. Most of those wanting to improve their confidence in speaking English are going to use it for international vacations and English is the international travel language.
One thing foreign viewers notice I am sure, is how nicely dressed and attractive average girls are, and how few are out of shape. And almost all are modest and very nice people. That is why it is so much fun talking to random people on the street, in a park, in a club or cafe, museum, at the intermission of an opera/ballet. Every day is fun, zero stress and social.
They just don't understand.
I think they just expect me to ask some awkward question. They see the camera immediately
London England has daily stabbings
You will become well known with similar questions , however funny shooting ! keep updating !
I'll change the topic now!!! Hate being ignored!!!
Thanks for amusing me as per usual🤣 However, you have to enquire to folk "How can I get a library?" instead of those ones🙂 And secondly, inspired by a last video on your second channel when a lassie with scooter suggested to touch a bump on her head you subtitled "touch my head to see how hot I am". It is so hilarious😀 I reckon all the fellows foreighn watchers would jelous on you😀
It was a very strange situation! A complete stranger wanted to show me how hot her head was, to show how much she'd been skating!!!!!
Quite ordinary amiable russian lassie🙂
2-20 'Im sorry, I don't speak english'
Baby, but you just did!
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Another good job! Nice people
Yes they are! Thank you!
Cool idea!😊
Thank you!
Proud of our comrades girls. They made a dignified show of not knowing the English language so as not to tell the Anglo-Saxon representative where an important strategic facility such as the railway station is located. hahah :). English language and the camera are met with little enthusiasm in the provinces I guess. In Moscow and St. Petersburg people are a bit more open. I could be wrong.
love it 🤣😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
ля ты стелишь про про камеру и провинцию))) а может большинству населения России насрать на английский язык?)) или проще свалить на "неоткрытость провинциалов" и прикинь в Владивостоке может быть больше % населения с знанием английского языка(сугубо из за географии)
Maybe Sam should ask the comrade girls if they know where the closest hydroelectric dam is? That might be interesting... 🤔
@@user-iz2zv1vt3u Children start English in the second grade in Russia. It is the video camera I am sure because I get very engaging conversations while I usually have a full frame stills camera with me.
The first thing that America did when they illegally invaded Iraq, was to destroy all critical infrastructure. This meant no electricity, running water or plumbing. 1 million people died. Did you care? or are you a hypocrite?
I love your videos, Sam!
Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!
The UK bird,tho....surely u had a nice long conversation...so down to earth...luv the Russians...no one really speaks English ....they have got their own language ..:-)
Yes! It was funny to meet her! A real surprise!
The gorgeous lady at 2:15 “sorry I don’t speak English” …in perfect English 😂
🤣🤣🤣👍
Very beautiful girls. Hello, Sam, from the city of Orel, Russia!🥰
Hi Sergey. Glad you liked the video.
Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome ❤
Thanks 🤗
Сэм, поздравляю тебя, у тебя судя по комментариям добавляется иностранная аудитории 😊
40% Русские
@@SamsRussianAdventures поправочка - россияне
@@nomad7966 поправочка неуместная - русские. Задолбали своими россиянами. Слово русские может означать и этнических русских и все народы России. К слову, на западе нас называет исключительно русскими.
@@CosBar_ёпта, ты чё? Мы не на западе и ты прекрасно знаешь чем отличается русский от россиянина. Назови дага русским и он тебя в лучшем случае обязательно поправит.
Учить английский для того, чтобы раз в жизни подсказать иностранцу дорогу)
Haha антиреклама для школу
Вот уж точно! ❤😂
First time i visited Moscow as a tourist i could read some Russian and use a couple of phrases, it wasn't difficult to navigate and buy stuff as apps had English versions and people or i would use translator if needed to say anything. I would say after living here for over a year, knowing a level of Russian ( about A2 - B1 ) would be sufficient to do anything. On a note, high end places/banks always seem to have English speaking people to help.
Yes! You are right! Sometimes I feel they are glad to see a foreigner so that they get to use their English!!
@@SamsRussianAdventures i do see a lot of people happy when they correctly answer in English 🤣
What a great country,no signs of the pride flags hanging from every buildings like here in Canada,the women are glorious and in shape . You should ask them if they like to move to North America,be interesting to see what they say and do you get any news about our country Sam ?
There is a town here called rainbow town! I wonder if there was no LGBT, if they would have a rainbow flag flying there!!! I have made a video about where would they like to live. Most say Russia 🇷🇺
He actually has a video asking women if they’d marry a foreigner and move..
Most said no, they prefer it in Russia 🤷♂️
The 90s are long gone, when every woman wanted to meet a foreigner and leave, life is good here now, besides many people have traveled abroad to western countries and seen what it’s like..
You’d be better of moving to Russia mate.. or if you insist on getting a girl to move, you need to find a girl with liberal views (Navalny supporter), but there are not many of these people..
The only thing is, those liberal opposition supporters/Russia haters are just as mentally damaged as western women 🙈😂😂
@@SamsRussianAdventures i thought the be the answer,because if they have seen what our countries have turned into then why would they leave Russia. Open borders and given a free ride once here with taxpayers paying the bill. I will be leaving in another year once the wife retires and heading south to Mexico.
@@splifstar85you're living in a fantasy world. Putin has just taken Russia back a few decades. Only the brainwashed can't see the truth yet.
It's hard to get a visa now even for travelling 😬
Lucky for you to know the language so you know what they are saying when they talk to their friends. Btw new sub. I’m interested in the culture there as compared to what I’ve heard or assumed it to be.
When I first came to Russia I didn’t speak Russian. In fact for the first few years I only spoke with people who spoke English.
Отличная работа над ошибками агент Сэм)) в этот раз бег "АГА"))))
🤦🏻♂️🤣
The architect student looks like a supermodel. Someone from that industry should get in touch with her.
It’s typical in Russia for girls to be pretty
Tourist: "Train, choo choo, where?"
Locals: "Pardon my lack of knowledge, but i am yet to obtain the communicative skills in English language, so im afraid i couldnt even comprehend most basic terminology if aforementioned language in order to assist you." 😛
But in all seriousness, its similar to Italy, even people who know enough of English to help you are either insecure or shy speaking it.
They were just shy to speak English on camera! They didn’t speak any English for a year and a guy is asking them to speak it on camera! Usually when a person In Russia says they speak a little, they turn out to speak better English than me!
Also that girl that asked you to touch her had was such a cute interaction, can you imagine girl in the west being so pure to ask you that? "Touch my head, im so hot", everyone would run from her in fear of std or something xD
Сэм скоро весь Владимир заставит говорить на английском. 😂
Это город Владимир!!!
@@SamsRussianAdventures Исправил. Два старинных города почему то путаю все время, хотя названия совсем не похожи. Наверное потому что оба от имён Владимир и Ярослав ))
catch a like to your video... i like your content
Thank you! By the way, have you seen my 2nd channel? www.youtube.com/@broadrussia5742
@@SamsRussianAdventures пока нет, но I'll do
😅 @2.15 "No sorry, I don't speak English" In perfect English!! 😂 Love it..
Just scared of the camera
Sam, I really enjoy what you do have things gotten better for you are you going to continue your house?
Hi Joseph, At the moment my youtube views have dramatically fallen and so I don't have money coming in. Hopefully the second channel will take off.
Good video
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
What I don't understand is why people are being rude to Sam ? I know that he speaks English and Russian. People should be more friendlier help other or whatever in need. love that video
I don’t think they are being rude. They are shy with their level of English and don’t want to show it on camera, even though their English is probably amazing
long time no see Sam....God bless
Thanks Mike.
Wow, that was rough. Some wanted to help but unable to communicate it in English. You would not survive if you don’t speak Russian. Great video.
I didn’t speak Russian for the first few years here and we didn’t have smartphones or even supermarkets when I first arrived
Ой! Я видила тебя во флигиле несколько месяцев назад! Прикольные видио :>
Ого! Я часто там! Даже сегодня!!! Хорошие место. Спасибо 🙏
6:05 Donna Summer's "I feel love" in the background 👍👍👍
Thankfully I didn’t get blocked by youtube!
Sam you need to get a hidden camera so they can't see they're being filmed. I imagine it's impossible to get an unfiltered dialogue when they know they're being filmed. As long as people are in public they can be filmed I'm sure. There's video cameras on all those streets where buisness' are filming people no doubt. Just a thought, keep up the good content!
Hi mate. I couldn't find anyone to help me! All my friends think youtube is a stupid hobby and won't take part! They even feel ashamed to stand somewhere with the camera!!!!
@@SamsRussianAdventures I think Americans are the least camera shy folks on earth, and even we are still unsure when the phone is up. I want to go around a few cities in America and ask Americans what they think of Russians and translate it for YT. What do you reckon? Do you think any Russian folks would be interested in this sort of thing? Or is RUtube where it’s at?
according to Art. 138.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (“Illegal circulation of special technical means intended for secretly obtaining information”), hidden filming is prohibited.
@@Chaldon-hl6yk In America it's also forbidden and youtubers need to obtain written confirmation in order to use the footage. I don't know why we are even having the conversation.
@@Chaldon-hl6yk OK, so you film the conversation and then when you’re through, you simply tell them about the camera and explain to go to CZcams channel and do you mind if I put this on the CZcams channel. Almost 99% of time they won’t mind. You don’t completely never let them know they’ve been filled. He just don’t let them know they’ve been filmed until after the conversation is over.
8:07 telling you're a man without telling me you're a man.
Your videos keep me smiling all day. Keep it up
hahahaha Thanks!
I'm hugely surprised people in Vladimir haven't got used to your "CZcams huntings''. It's a small city and you hunt at the same places as I noticed. Why haven't you become a local landmark there? I'm amazed there are people in the city centre who do not recognize you still, Sammy)
Не самый маленький город. Ты же не думаешь, что все 350 тысяч жителей сидят в Ютубе?)))
@@MIrina148 мне кажется все с кем он общался определенно пользуются ютубом. Просто не знают о его канале.
@@Andrey58544 возможно и так. Но Ютуб, как правило, для бездельников))) Хочется верить, что во Владимире здоровое общество)))
Many people recognise me! If I see somebody I know then I won't ask them!
"He's filming us" 😂 They got you figured out Sam. 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Intéressant !
The word sounds the same in all languages!
I think most of the people react to being filmed, not to the question.. lol
When it comes to dressing code for Russian woman, this video speaks for it self, they look amazing. 🙂
It's nice seeing a saxon closer to his home. Make this Briton hopeful for the future :)
Great comment! Thanks!
Beautiful video thank you sam I really enjoyed it and I think now I understand why every time I search about Russia they saying in videos Beautiful girls 😅 but I don't know to be honest I didn't try to be in relationship and I'm not expert in girls
and I think if someone wants to visit a country he should learn some words or using translate even I think he should learn bad words to be careful to not to use it or if someone said it to him
Glad you enjoyed it! I think even when learning a few words, it can be daunting to speak! Especially when you don't understand the answer!!!
@@SamsRussianAdventures you are right but sometimes maybe people can walk with you to show you the place or using thier hands
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That's amazing Sam, you met a pretty British girl in Vladimir.
Did do you an interview later with the lady on her view in Russia?, it would be nice.
I just met her the once. She’s a young girl so I didn’t want to film her really. She’s half Russian too.
Sorry to be picky but ……in England we say “railway station” Americans say “train station” 😄😄Love your videos Sam they’re great.
Perhaps it depends on where in England a person is from, I’d definitely say train station.
@@SamsRussianAdventures You’ll find all signage (streets signs etc). and official reference in England is to “Railway Station”.
@@ianmartin8432 i’ve never heard anyone say railway station in england?
@@fifismith4285 Me neither!
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Thanks!!!!
@@SamsRussianAdventures да пожалуйста,не планируете тур по городам и весям?
Im half dagestani russian and half filipino brasileiro. And i love the our mother country russia❤️
l am surprised so many Russians speak quite good English and almost all of them can speak a little, so friendly, helpful and approachable.....
Yes! People typically expect Russians to be cold! By the way, I have a 2nd channel, you may find it interesting. If you are not already aware of it, here’s the link: youtube.com/@broadrussia5742
Классный Сэм и прекрасные женщины!
Спасибо 🙏
SAM - Please make a video of the $300 Million Dollar Kinder Egg Factory in The Vladimir Region! I just found out that the huge plant near you makes Kinder Eggs for 33 Total Countries at your plant! Wow! So cool and so many jobs for Russians there!
Hi mate. The fererro plant! I used to know many Italians who worked there. I don’t think they’ll let me film inside.
What do you do for a living that lets you stay and live in Russia? Good videos, very interesting! I'd like to live there one day
Thanks mate. I made a video about my current situation here in Russia. I’m also a Russian citizen. czcams.com/video/k8cMncnD1oM/video.html
Hello community, which city is this? You probably saw the first video and/or have known Sam for a while.
I just found the first video, so it's in Vladimir. The city is really great just 200 kilometers east of Moscow - it would be even better if it had its own (international) airport. Only the weather would be too cold for me - temperatures are below zero from November to March.
@@isaakasimov2456 By the way, Vladimir is the first capital of Russia
“Sorry I don’t speak English”. She spoke perfectly to me
Russian people consider ok English to be bad and are shy to use it on camera
Just found your channel. Quite interesting. Google translate seems to be mandatory if one doesn't speak Russian.
Most people will speak English but they are shy of the camera
@@SamsRussianAdventures with due respect...I would say they are cautious. Mostly due to your unknowingly aggressive approach style and give away accent.
I will go another step further. You say you are afraid of Americans but show little concern about marking yourself in public? Yes, I know you're English.
I find your videos interesting but do take note your actions breed questions.
In any matter I will view your videos to formulate a better understanding.
@@SamsRussianAdventures you approach with awkwardness. That's the problem.
Hah, I have happened to be the, roaming to and from, I would have definitely answered you :)
Next time!!!!!
Sorry, bro: IF I have happened. Ommited IF
@@SamsRussianAdventures Any time, bruh. I'm gonna pay visit to Vladimir in the middle of June. Or at the end of this month.
I love Russian girl from Philippines
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Hi Sam I like you a lot but why do you expect everyone in Russia to speak English??? How many English speakers speak Russian and how many think the world revolves around the US and the UK? I'm bulgarian and I speak russian and english
I don’t expect anyone to speak English. I made this video to show people who are thinking of visiting Russia, what they can expect. To show people that they don’t need to be afraid to visit Russia and that many people can help them. I speak Russian too.
Sam - There's a British Company called OneWeb that competes with Starlink. Before Sanctions, they used to have a great partnership with The Russian Space Agency to launch their Satellite's. They're having a spat & Russia is holding 220 Million Pounds worth of their equipment, which they've pretty much given up on getting back.
I have a crazy idea how they can solve their issues. I'm in that industry & am interested in working for them! I'm going to email their executives & pitch my idea. I'll let you know I get anywhere or if it's a Pipedream. I would love to work with them to provide High Speed Internet all over Siberia. That's one of my dreams, as it is much needed because More Russians per capita use the internet than any other Country !!
Wow! Interesting. Good luck. On the whole, our internet is very good and cheap. When I call the UK, my friends all want to chat only when they are on WiFi. Here it’s almost free from the mobile provider.
7:12 Bro knows their weakness and takes advantage of it. I'm on a journey making at least 5k to visit Russia next year, it's not really easy when i'm still a brokie student and grinding in a 3rd country.
This video is just a bit of fun. I speak Russia, I just made the video for the subscribers! I hope you make it to Russia. Have you perhaps thought about coming here to work instead of saving up 5K to visit.
@@SamsRussianAdventures my main profession is web development. I don't know much about the entry level of my industry there, also i only know 10 or 20 Russian phrases (basically knows nothing about Russian). Here in Vietnam, there are many Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Australian, Singaporean, American, German... companies for programmers especially web developers but haven't seen any Russia company working on this field yet. If they located a branch here, i will apply right away then go to Russia as a transfer IT guy when opportunity arises. Don't think much about salary or welfare now, only concern about work hard and enjoy life there.
@@vannhantran547 I wouldn't say that Vietnam is a 3rd world country. Sounds like you have lots of opportunity.
@@SamsRussianAdventures Vietnam was but 20 years ago. I can make 7k US dollars per year quite easily but it's 2 times more income compared to an average Vietnamese can make in a year. Yeah we're not in 3rd country list anymore but we're still broke. I see American or top 1st country could make 7k US dollars in a month not in a year like me for the same job (higher skill required but not that much).
So i don't expected much all that in Russia (sanctions, special-operation, influenced from former Soviet Union, unjust stuff,...) mostly want to visit there by a girl i have a crush on 👉👈🙊
@@vannhantran547 Brilliant! Good luck with your journey. Perhaps you can also do freelance work online too.
Love your videos bro wish i was living in Russia
Thanks bro
Hope you come here one day
@@SamsRussianAdventures its my dream bro
Enjoyed this Sam. Makes me wish I could speak Russian just to stand in our town and ask random people where the Cathedral is just to get the reaction.
The Cathedral is huge. you can't miss it !!
Of course there are MANY Eastern Europeans in Peterborough so it probably wouldn't work...
Or I'd get a вляпаться в глотку !!
ok.. that didn't translate well. Smack in the Gob is what it was supposed to say ! (Lots of Banderites here).
Haha you know what, they wouldn’t say that because in Eastern Europe there is a level of respect not seen in the UK. Whenever I go to the local newsagent in the UK, I fully expect a teenager with a hoodie to say something stupid.
If I ever move there I'm just gonna carry a picture book and point to the pictures to communicate with the women
Hahaha good idea!!!
pornobook? hahahahaha
Пошлые только не показывайте. У нас женщины довольно стеснительны и не любят таких наглецов.
@@yuliabalashova3866про стеснительных смешная шутка
2.14 'sorry I don't speak English' 🤣
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In this day and age of smart phones and google maps, it probably freaks people out when you ask them directions. They must be very suspicious now or later when they think about it.
I think it’s normal for a tourist to ask for directions. Why would they be suspicious?
@@SamsRussianAdventures I think that everyone uses smart phones now and that very few people would ask for directions.
The city of Vladimir is a Juric city and there are a lot of tourists there.
Who don't know the city.
Most of the tourists are Russian or Chinese
I wonder do they have street names or numbers on each street ?? I've never been to Soviet so if they do have it that would make it easier to explain to tourist or foreigners about exactly where .
Yes, we have street names and numbers
It is so odd to me that Americans have this view of everyday Russians that is the opposite of how Russians really are. Russians are very friendly (though shy) and seem to live to help others, especially English speaking foreigners. Sometimes going out of their own way to be helpful. What Americans don't realize is that Russians don't like to quarrel or conflict and they are very peaceful and want to have friends everywhere. They place a whole different importance on friendship. In America friendship is merely transactional and often needs to be bought. With Russians friends are on the same level as family. Friendships are to be cherished. It takes longer to become befriended by a Russian because it is so important to them so they are more careful.
I am of Russian background (Grandparents came from Russia), but I never knew any Russians outside of that until 2015. I have no friends in America because I can't afford it on all levels. I have a few acquaintances in Russia, but I have one very close friend who is Russian that I met in 2015 (she now lives in Armenia due to the war). It took 9 months of emails, which got to be prolific and then she decided we are officially friends and we started chatting by phone! She was afraid about her accent, but I am used to accents and the Russian accent is the cutest in the world. She speaks English better than I do! She showed me what real friendship is, I had never experienced that before. She also helped me with a bad situation. She also got me a remote teaching job with her for a year helping teach Russians English. I don't know how she pulled that off. She was a model when we met, but was quitting that and going into teaching because she has a passion for that and it pays better. To this day, we are so close that we can be mistaken for being related or married. The one thing she told me early on is that "To Russians, friends are forever". It is also unconditional.
I have met a few Russians as well and the one thread that runs through is how incredibly sweet they are. They are also very generous and will give you the last crumb. Be very careful when you are admiring something or showing great interest, they will try to give to you or something. Also, they get super excited if you even speak one word of Russian and even if you mess it up! Unlike Americans they don't yell at you telling you to go back where you came from. They do the opposite and you get free lessons in Russian language.
I'm always in awe of how they have been through and still go through so much bad stuff and yet have the capacity to be so sweet to others. Of course, every country has bad people as well, it just seems more concentrated in some countries over others.
Americans equate people to their governments, but Russians separate people from their governments in their view, people are individual and the same as them, we are all human.
I find Russians to be very open, friendly and hospitable. It’s sad that people are conditioned to have certain ideas and stereotypes about people, based on the media.
It has a feeling of fear. It's in the air not on display but there. 🤫
Really? Do you feel that here? Which city do you live in?
Near the end there is a woman in what looks like a black evening gown, is it normal to see that during the day? Your videos make me wish I was 30 years younger and could move to Russia.
It was in the evening. She was standing outside of a restaurant.
The standard of Sam's videos are so high Hollywood or even the exalted GB news cannot match them for content!!!!
hahahaha
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Such friendly and helpful people. What happened to the government?
So believe it or not, the are people here like the Government! They are portrayed as evil on western media.
There was Tokyo Rose, Hanoi Hanna and now Moscow Sam.
This isn't Moscow though!!!
Fun fact: the Russian word for a train station вокзал comes from the Vauxhall station in London.
Really?
Wow! So Vauxhall must have been built before trains came to Russia.
Hall = zal, vaux does not mean anything in russian, so it looks like it could be true.
@@experience5988 yeah its true
Нет,это не правда.В России первая железная дорога была построена от Санкт-Петербурга до Царского села.Использовалась для поездок царской семьи.Поэтому в здания станции были роскошными.Перед поездкой в этих зданиях происходили симфонический концерт и пели знаменитые оперные певцы.Поэтому здание называли -вокальный зал (ВОКЗАЛ).Так и закрепилось это слово, хотя, сейчас там никто не поёт!
As an American I thank you for the kind consideration. Yes, we do.
I think some of them said " sorry, i don't speak English" just to dodge the guy holding a camera filming them
100%
Now I know where I can open a hunt for you, you just need to order a cup of coffee in coffee and just wait and you will come there yourself, I will do so soon
I’m often just hiding at home!
В принципе, у нас многие неплохо понимают простой разговорный английский на уровне «помоги туристу». В школе преподают. Но поскольку русский язык-это язык межнационального общения на территории от владивостока до германии (включая польшу, прибалтику и некоторые страны бывшего соц лагеря), и в самой россии между народностями, а также второй язык в европе по распространению, то 90% населению страны нет необходимости вообще в иностранном языке или его углубленном изучении. Я живу в самом центре европы, на берегу балтики, но в россии. Часто ездим заграницу. И то английский у меня так себе, объясняться нормально могу, понимаю неплохо. Но на философские темы не смогу поговорить😅. Нет необходимости в повседневной жизни в этом языке.
Когда первый приехал в Россию, я не говорил по русский. Наверное 5 лет не говорил! И я познакомился с многими англоговорящих! Просто тут они видели камеру! Не хотели чтобы я снимал видео как они говорят на английском!!!!
the thing is that they might actually not know where the train station is
Haha everyone knows! It’s 500 metres away!
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Thanks!
what city is this ?
Vladimir
приятно видеть западного гражданина интеллигентного и вежливого
Спасибо 🙏
Sam , are u ok?...is everything fine over there?....take care mate!!!
Hi, thanks mate, everything is fine.
English rules the world everyone should speak it. Besides speaking same language brings us as the human race closer together.
I don’t know if ruling is the right word.
В России английский язык мало где применяется,Поэтому он мало кому нужен.В школах все изучают иностранные языки,но со временем,если нет практики в памяти остаются отдельные слова или фразы.В России периодически становится модным тот или иной язык,и его все бурно изучают.Во времена Наполеона-в моде был французский,потом немецкий,сейчас учат английский,но переходят на китайский.Кому это пригодится в жизни-останутся с этим знанием.А у большинства:несколько слов или фраз.
Зачем нам язык колонистов? Если наш язык сам является языком межличностного общения и гораздо богаче и труднее английского. Лучше вы учите русских, он открывает массу возможностей как в карьере так и в культурной сфере. И , знаете, общечеловеками без страны и дома нет желания становиться, без нас как нибудь там
what city is there?
Vladimir
Did you ever see Stonehenge?
You cannot get near it!!! You must stand about 200 meters away!!! By the way, I have a telegram group for my channel where I share daily life here in Russia and you can ask me any questions. t.me/samsrussianadventures
Such beautiful ladies... They are not my enemy! The propaganda we are fed in the West is dreadful.
We are conditioned since birth, from the very first movie we watch!
Sam, on russian "train station" sounds like very incomprehensible one word. This makes people get lost from the first words and say, that they do not know English. Therefore, in this video are less people than in other similar videos, who responded to your request. :)
There will always be something not correct with a question. When I first came to Russia, I didn’t speak Russian and we had no smartphones, and I always found people who spoke English.
The women are beautiful!!!!😊
Welcome to Russia
In Russian, "lucky duck" does not sound literal. It is not "lucky", but "happy", meaning "schastlivaya". 😉
But the name is written in English.
@@SamsRussianAdventures Yes, but it translates into Russian as "happy". Ask your Russian friends how they understand this sign.
We should be so *lucky* every year. - *schastlivym.*
The Chicago Bulls representatives got the *lucky ticket,* not knowing how *lucky* they were. - *schastlivy bilet,* but *im povezlo.*
Apparently the captain just got *lucky.* - *povezlo*
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Some people are scared of being filmed.
100% agree! Especially not in their own language