These are the the conclusions that we came up to: 1. Attitude to smiling is different. Russia on average is less smiling than Asian countries or the US. 2. Internet in Russia is cheaper; 3. Food in Russia is cheaper than in western countries, but way more expensive than in China and Thailand. 4. After seeing the world we cannot accept returning to a small hometown because our values and needs have changed. 5. We start to appreciate our local sites more and now we want to discover it from the touristic perspective. Have you ever noticed anything like this when you returned to you homeland after traveling or living abroad?
Agreed! I have realized how hard it is to live in some places and have a second look at my spending habits upon returning home, I also gained a healthy respect for other cultures and ways of life. I know its cliche but Traveling does expand your mind.
Due to my years of exposure to the Russian culture I can say that Russians, especially boys from childhood are taught that boys don’t cry and they need to be tough. So eventually they forget how to express emotions but if they do express emotions they are looked down upon and lose reputation that no one respects him again. Thus, they are afraid to be vulnerable and try to keep a tough guy exterior attitude which only makes Russians too much masculine, serious, aggressive, assertive, harsh,direct, narrow-minded, unaccepting and very much critical. Russians are almost as if they are all from the military.
Like you always feel as if you need to prove yourself and your opinion to Russians otherwise no one would care. On the other hand, because American are so individualistic they are open, friendly, and pay a good attention to the person they are talking to by making a great eye contact, and asking for his/her opinion unlike Russian’s assertiveness.
What would he write today if he traveled to American neighborhoods where people are much more violent than WASPs like him ? Would he be considered a bigot if he wrote the truth ?
Great video and post, Nikki! Благословения во всех твоих путешествиях, Никита. Спасибо, что поделились с нами. Мне очень понравилось твое видео с Наташей. Молодец!
@@jamell-gk6bs She likes censorship. She grew up in Putin's Russia, after all ! 😄 Just kidding ! You harass her apparently, according to your comment history ! 🥴
Love to hear your slant on American people .I am from Minnesota an i am surprised you thought we were polite-. I have lived in several southern states and find they are super polite compared to northerners. I have a question about religious tolerance in Russia. Are Christian religions allowed to meet. I understand that Jehovahs Witnesses have been imprisoned because of their public preaching. Do you have a opinion on this?
@@anjanbhattacharyya8177 Your comment may get seen better if you put it in the field at the top, "Add a public comment..." You put it as a REPLY to my comment, so it's nested underneath mine - not what you want.
@@VadimBolshakov I'm a native speaker of English, and I find it infuriatingly irregular and inconsistent. And for foreigners, the spelling & pronunciation is _insane._ But I do appreciate that it doesn't have too many cases, and no impersonal noun gender.
23-year-old American here living in Austin, Texas. Just discovered your channel and I love it!! Will definitely be watching your videos for the next few hours and looking forward to seeing more. I love your attitude and how you tell things from a personal perspective, I feel like I'm learning so much!
I am an older American who has travelled to Russia once in 2018. We were in the Moscow, Novgorod, and St. Petersburg regions. It was a trip I had thought about for years but was delayed because I wondered if I was actually going to be welcome. It was a wonderful experience. I have travelled through about 23 European countries. It makes me happy to see you traveling extensively while you are young. The world is a fascinating place. I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.
Hi from Canada. You guys are a real treat to hear about your perspectives after travelling abroad. If you think internet is expensive in the US, try Canada. It's crazy expensive here. Keep up the good work sharing your videos. Looking forward to learning more about Russia it's people and culture. :)
US internet is expensive because of monopoly providers. Canadian Internet may have more of that. Also, the price of everything is generally higher in cold or isolated areas. Prices are high in Norway and Hawaii for example.
Thank you for sharing! I’m from a small agricultural town in America. After I travelled to Europe I saw my hometown and the places around it with new “tourist’s eyes”. Small towns in America and Russia might not be very exciting but I have found an appreciation for the culture.
I live in the UK. Barely any news comes here from Russia. I'm glad I found this channel. Looking forward to understand better the misterious Russian culture.
That's because the establishment & it's media in the UK only publish negative stories about Russia. I would never trust the BBC especially when it comes to it's foreign news. It's very obvious that the establishment in the UK doesn't want to reflect anything positive about Russia to it's people, the same can be said about America.
@@geminiinc1042 Yeah it seems to be the exact same rhetoric spread right through the Western world. It pretty much stems from America as they would love for Russia to have a puppet Government so America could tap into the Russians wealth of natural resources. Thankfully more & more people are seeing through this & don't let themselves be brainwashed by their governments divisive, patriotic politics.
@@PandoraApocalypse -- She has a large English vocabulary. She speaks very precisely. And her grammar is better than that of the great majority of native speakers.
@@ffwast, only the skilled ones. Most of us sound like drunken pre-schoolers. And, unfortunately, bad foreign grammar is never consistent with bad native grammar. So, precision improves communication.
@@elzoog Yes, there is absolutely the possibility to do that. Translators are very much needed in almost any industry here, and foreign language teachers are also in pretty high demand.
In my personal experience I observed that, generally, Americans speak well. They don't however write as well in terms of grammar, punctuation and vocabulary, etc.
Everybody else around the world: people in the USA are so outgoing, they always smile and say hi. My Brazilian friends: people in the USA are so reserved, they don’t even talk in the elevators. 🤓
When you don't travel to other countries, you don't think about how different the world is or how similar the world is also. After traveling abroad, I was more surprised about the similarities than the differences.
No matter what country you're from we all want the same things in life like a nice home good transportation good job and no crime to raise our families. Always stay true to yourself be courteous and respectful to other's and you will be fine anywhere you go.
I am American and lived in Syzran, Russia for one year in 1993-94. It was such a wonderful experience and I just love the Russian people so much. We have so many things in common. My reverse culture shock when returning back to the USA made me realize that we take so much for granted in America. It also made me hope that one day our countries could become closer. Today, I still make Russian food when I miss my time there and stay in touch with my Russian friends on facebook. Natalia, it is beautiful people like you that make this World a better place to live. Please continue to be an ambassador for global peace in what you do. За здоровье!
Very friendly people in 🇪🇬, but to be honest I was shocked by the poverty with which faces most of the citizens. Also had a chance meeting Egyptians in SolidWorks engineering community groups on Facebook, who were always been very friendly, helpful and polite 🤗
@@ll-nm4fw I believe he meant more than just ghetto talk, latin-americans have a language full of spanglish jargon, young teens have their own language on the internet, im even convinced southerners dont speak english, etc.
@@ll-nm4fw you really had to bring up ebonics and blacks, huh? Go sit in the corner. I should've seen this 2 months earlier to comment this but here we are now.
@@berg8970 Sure Karen, everything is racist. Just because he points out that a certain population in the U S speak differently doesn't mean that person is racist.
Maybe Russia seems a little too nice? Its still Russia and Putin may be more dangerous because he never experienced the War like the Communist leadership had?
There is an American wisdom: "When you smile the whole world smiles with you." Smiling is one of those free things in life. The effect may be positively life changing.
i see where your wisdom has led your country to. Forcing a smile is hipocresy to me, even though i'm a pretty smiling persone, but whenever i catch myself forcing a smile I refrain. It needs to be genuine, or else is pure pretension. The world is now seeing all the tragedy you disguise with fake smiles.
@@Иванпонимаете Russia isn't fine lol, as much as I think that usa isn't a good country russia is worse. (coming from a Russian myself so yea you should understand that I know it)
This is an excellent video, I can see the positive mindset about the wonderful world, hope you can keep up... I just realized Natasha and Niki change a lot. Wish all the best to you in the current situation.
I’m Australian, and every time I return home from and overseas trip....I’m filled with an overwhelming sense of gratefulness and relief. I love travelling...but I’m very lucky to be Australian. My lifestyle here is blessed with freedom, sunshine, opportunities and advancement. I love your videos to see different perspectives.
@@stvdmc2011 I’m not wealthy. I particularly love coming home to Australia after being in the USA. I love America, but the people are sooooooooo different to Aussie culture. It’s hard to explain.
Once you’ve traveled away from a small town and see the world your life will never be the same. It’s because it’s hard to even talk with people who have never been anywhere or had any interest in other cultures.
It's good to see Niki smiling so much, it would be nice to see Natasha smiling more often. As an American I feel that smiling and greeting others I don't even know makes me feel better and hopefully those that I smile and greet in public.
Regions in the U.S. also have similar differences. I find the mid-west and south to be much more friendly among strangers. When moving back to L.A. from Hawaii, I felt a dark and ruthless atmosphere. The Spirit of Aloha is a real thing.
LA is dark and ruthless (I've lived here 14 years), but after spending time in Europe, in general I was shocked how ruthless and money driven Americans are. Ive never seen such abject greed and lack of care for your fellow human.
Agreed. You will find the friendliest people in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and the Carolinas. And, if you avoid the big cities in these states, and visit the rural areas, you'll find people who will literally invite you into their home for dinner. Give you the shirt off of their back if you need it. Real salt of the Earth people. I love Texans and Southern people. Texans aren't really Southern. They're Texan, and it's different from Southern, but they are all extremely friendly.
@@suzanadee8252 - yes well that is LA, SF and NYC for you... probably a few other places. IDK, Europe has "class vs class". I suppose the "classes" know their spot for the most part, not that, that is necessarily a good thing. In the USA, we have the same only most do not know it yet.
Its one thing I can sympathize with, I spent 8 years in the army and traveled all over the world. As a (then) 18 year old it was a shock to me to see how others lived, I think it makes you a way better person to break out of your shell and realize there are other cultures and belief systems other than the one you grew up in.
That's one thing I noticed about the Russians here in S. Florida, they hardly smile at all and some are down right crabby. Many, though, are very nice and will at least talk to you. I always ask them if they are Russian spies which gets some of them to smile or even laugh a little.
It's sad that the in almost every country, the rural parts are getting hollowed out, but there's simply so few opportunities for the youth to make a decent life, yet as they pile into the megacities, the costs of living crushes them.
I understand your want to not want to live in the small town you are from. You are young. I too was born in a small town in Oregon USA and could not wait to escape. I did escape and have traveled much of the world since. I'm older now, and it is interesting how your perspective adapts. I must say that that old small town is now on my mind as a nice place to settle back down. Natasha - I love your videos.
Yeah me too. When I was a teen and in my early 20s I wanted to be in a big city with a fast lifestyle and plenty of opportunities. And, I'm not that old, I'm almost 30, I'm leaving in a big city, but I already thinking about how I'm tired from a fast lifestyle, peoples who always hurry to somewhere. Now I thinking that calm and slow lifestyle of a small city where every neighbor knowing you are actually a good choice.
Наташа, мы не говорим ... “Percept” ... По-Английски мы говорим “Perceive” - Но ваш английский намного лучше моего русского, как ни крути. Спасибо за отличное видео! Also, great to meet Nikita! Blessings and best wishes to both of you!
The first time I went overseas was when the Army sent me to Korea in 1977. I lived there two years and met my current wife there. When I finally returned to the US after 27 months in Korea, I walked out of the SeaTac air terminal outside of Seattle and experienced a lot of anxiety from culture shock. I felt so uncomfortable with the American civilians that I went back into the air terminal and spent the next three days camping out in the USO Lounge inside the airport. Finally, the manager of the USO lounge figured out that I wasn't waiting on a flight and that I was living there and he kicked me out. That forced me to get on a bus to Seattle and from there I took another bus to Texas to my mother's home. From there I went to my next duty station in Massachusetts. By the time I reached Massachusetts I'd gotten over my culture shock and my anxiety was gone.
I would strongly consider moving to Korea to retire. Korea is WAY different now than it was in 1977. It's a hell of a lot more modern and high tech now. Even more than the US is. Public transportation is really efficient there so you don't really need a car (you might want one to go to some of the more scenic areas of Korea though). Most everything in Korea is WAY cheaper than the US (I know of an ENTIRE HOUSE you could rent for about $300/month if you don't mind living a little bit in the countryside). Since your wife is Korean, her family might help you out. Hell, there's even a Costco in Korea now. In short, in the US, you pay a shit ton of money, for, quite frankly, shit. Whereas in Korea you can get pretty decent stuff for 1/3 or less of the price. If you don't believe me, try visiting Korea for a few weeks. If you do that, avoid Seoul (it's overrated) and check out cities like Gwangju, Daegu, Busan, maybe even a few not so "famous" cities like maybe Pocheon (near the North Korean border, but I felt pretty safe the two years I lived there).
@@mikeohandley6765 I lived in Korea from 2003 to 2011. When I had a few months off, I drove my car around Korea, so I got to know the country pretty well. My favorite scenic place is an island off the coast of Jindo (the area of Korea that's famous for dogs). You are a very lucky man. I wish that I could retire in Korea.
My friends who have lived overseas (Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Nicaragua) and returned, said the culture shock upon returning to the USA after several years was greater than what they experienced going overseas to a non-native country.
USA is one of the richest countries in the world since colonial time. High productivity is the reason for the higher labor wage than less developed countries. "Above all, it"s our market system - an economic traffic cop ably directing capital, brains and labor - that has created America's abundance." - Warren Buffett.
@@alexoolau But now market-based capitalism has been replaced by cronyism that will eventually lead to the destruction of the middle class, and the ultimate demise of the empire. No telling how long it will take and in what form, but the road we are on is not a good one.
@@maximusextreme3725 I am a staunch capitalist. Unfortunately, what we have here is not capitalism, but corporatism/cronyism. You're the guy who jumps off the Empire State Building, and as he passes the 30th floor, says "See? So far, so good..." The American Elite (our corporate oligarchs and their politician cronies) are eviscerating the middle class...and it's only getting worse, especially since the pandemic. I don't watch CNN or Fox - both are trash.
@@mvp019 Those things have been there since capitalism began. No form of government is perfect, including capitalism, however, it works well in the U S and will continue to do so into the future.
I grew up an hours drive from the closest town of 3500 people in Northern Canada. When I graduated high school I moved to Australia for 6 years. I came back, then lived in Peru for a year. During that whole time I travelled South America and Asia. But eventually I got tired of my family discussions about events and people I didn’t know. There was a disconnect. So I came home. That’s when I realized that all the skills I learned as a child were only an asset at home. Else where they made me a weirdo. There was comfort in the familiar. It was nice to not worry about crime, great to know all my neighbours. If you were born without a connection to your home scape, then I understand the global drifters. But when you do grow up in a special place, to which you are deeply interconnected, you can meet great people everywhere, but you have to go home to find your kin. I feel sad for those without that connection. I know it is one of those pieces that they long for, but don’t know what it is. I hope for you all to find it one day. It took being away for so long for me to find it. Though I still travel 2-3 weeks a year. That which knows no change, will never grow. Love your channel, wish you luck and hope you find what you seek!
She is stunning IMO. Smiling is overrated and over played. She even makes video about smiles and how Americans smile just to smile and it was a little awkward at first for her. Where she comes from, people do smile, but they smile at something specific and not just randomly smile. She has a beautiful smile. Very lovely young woman.
@@desertweasel6965 I agree with you that she has a beautiful smile. I am speaking as a half Russian blooded American. When you are happy with your life it is easy to smile. When you are miserable it is difficult and seemingly stupid to smile. That is why when she said in another video that when she was in Hawaii she smiled all the time. I have been to Hawaii many times and felt the same way as she did. What really is funny to me is people from Eastern European countries think all Americans smile for no damn reason. Maybe just maybe they are happy with their lives.
Very good video, keep on traveling! I spent three years in Australia and I know how coming back home after living abroad can be. Travel as much as you can while you can, there is always time for settling down later in life.
I keep thinking of the famous Russian explorer and photographer Sergei Proudkhin-Gorsky, who did a famous series of photos documenting life in Tsarist Russia before the First World War. So many things have changed and some haven’t. As for the points raised here, people who move abroad can get spoiled on seeing how life’s different there compared to their country. If you’re not happy with the way things are when you get back home, work to change things and make life better. If that can’t be done, then you have to reconsider how you want to live your life. Every country has its pluses and minuses and people who are objective make the best of it but we’re all individuals and we have to figure out what makes us happy, and lead our lives accordingly irrespective of where we ultimately wind up.
@@branscombeR The Russian Railways a decade ago, if I remember correctly, sponsored photographers to go around the country snd update the entire series in homage to Proudkhin-Gorsky. For anyone who’s interested in him, the original work is with the US Library Of Congress.
I just watched your video with Niki from 2 years ago. How things have changed. I do admire both of you for providing interesting and honest opinions about travel to various places.
I remember when I went to the Philippines. I'm from the U.S. I tend to be a very friendly guy and say hi and ask them how they are doing and even engage in conversation if they appear to be open with it. My wife, who is far less social than I am, would laugh and ask me "What, are you the mayor?"
@ I think the younger generations would love to see capitalism work in Russia but the older generations who've lived through hell and been told how, when and where to think can't shake that mindset, they're told the government there is great and they submit.
I am so in love with these two young people. I would love to be sitting at Plantacia Coffee (Who knew I could read Russian) to kick back over coffee and just talk with them. You both give me hope for the next generation.
Deeply touching. Thank you. Every thing you are experiencing is valuable, I noticed after decades of travel.... that at first we notice the differences, then we notice the similarities... after a while we experience the moment, where we are always the same, the characters are similar and the backgrounds change.... as though we never moved our bodies at all. Like a scenery change on the stage of an ever unfolding now. Keep going. Be fearless. Seek transformative experiences.... and grow yourselves.
This was such a fun video it's really fun to watch you interacting with someone else hopefully you'll get an opportunity to do that another time in the future
When I was growing up in Utah and California in the 1950s and 60s, we always ate at home, very rarely did we go to a restaurant. But as I lived my adult life, fast food restaurants became popular and now most people I know eat out 3 or 4 times a week, or have pre-prepared foods delivered to the home.
Asian people are proud of our foods and cooking (no matter it is Japanese, Thai and no need to mention, Chinese foods), because we got lot of good foods and restaurants are every where in a very close distance - as one of the few Asians here, I m proud of it. :)
I was a typical arrogant American when i was 20....went to korea in the army..and started my eye opening experience at that time...but...what i learned is love your country but dont bash others...we all have history and cultures that make us distinct...just apprieciate what you are experiencing...people are people no matter where you go...no matter what race...we all have more in common than not
@@PinoyAbnoy The American mentality is that the way we do things here is the right way. That's why many American tourists, typically older/middle aged ones are like a fish out of water when they travel abroad.
@@PinoyAbnoy I'm not an American but I think you fail to understand Americans. They are not perfect, but the vast majority of their people truly believe in democracy, human rights, and freedoms such as speech, press, religion, and thought. Also the United States was a very isolationist country before. Until they were dragged into WW1. Then they sat by as Germany and Italy carved up Europe in WW2. They also watched as Japan invaded China and other Asian nations. They wanted to avoid a war. But then this all changed when Japan attacked the U.S. with Germany declaring war soon after. The U.S. then fought a bloody war that no body in America wanted and afterwards they did not return to isolationism. They helped create the United Nations, they pushed for decolonialization and free trade. The U.S. helped rebuild Europe. They opposed communism as they saw Stalin force eastern Europeans into a Soviet Empire. Americans do think democratic countries are more peaceful and do see totalitarian regimes as a threat to their freedom because they fought a world war against them. When the rights of people are in jeopardy it jeopardizes those rights everywhere. Trying to appease dictators failed in WW2 so Americans feel trying to do so now will also fail.
@@Prairielander here we go again with america and their "freedom" . america has the highest prison population in the world. look at their student debt crisis. what is freedom if the people are overwork to their 9 to 5? freedom of speech? in america you cant even show a nipple by women or say fuck on tv. have you seen this before? if so is this a part of their freedom? www.raptitude.com/2010/07/your-lifestyle-has-already-been-designed/
So good to see you both! Niki, I miss your hair from your newer videos. I'm from a very small town in America, old and retired, and my adventures are mostly wilderness, while I see yours are urban, even Omsk and Spassk are big cities to me. I love to hear from each of you, thank you. You both make the world a better place! I'm smiling because I really wish you well, always.
I am forever grateful I grew up partially in Europe without TV. My culture shock returning and living in the United States was noticing the addiction to TV and ipods. I never watched TV news knowing it wasn't real, and am continuously amazed how people consider this news their only connection to the world. I've walked through whole towns where most people were glued to their ipods while passing beautiful parks, nature and buildings. It makes me very sad and feel different because of this issue.
That, combined with the political divisions here have made it very difficult to establish an authentic connection with anybody. You get the sense that when you talk to people they either aren't really listening or they're prepared a stock response to whatever you are saying, based on whatever they've just read from their preferred news source. Where I am, I feel that people all talk as though they are being recorded. The lockdowns have made it so that the only people I see in person are my co workers and customers, who I can't be truthful with and so I have irrationally started to hate them all. If I even had the chance to go back to normal life, I don't know what I would say to anybody.
@@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920 Reminds us how alike most people are, no matter what culture, race or gender. We have a GLOBAL problem of disconnect to our environment!
We are from Florida USA and traveled to St. Petersburg for 8 days back around 2016. We LOVED it; usually in any cafe at least one person spoke enough English so we could be understood. And now with google translate it would be even easier. More Russians speak English than Americans speak Russian, that's for sure. We saw so many world class museums, palaces, and churches. It was at the end of the White Nights so we got to experience that, and we also got tickets to a ballet online before we even left on our trip. We also got roubles at our local bank prior to the trip. Things we noticed that are different in Russia than the USA: 1) Russians hardly ever smile except in souvenir shops. When we went through the visa checkpoint at Pulkovo airport, the man in the booth did not smile; he actually scowled. That was creepy. 2) it is hard for Americans or Europeans to blend in because many Russians wear leather shoes and westerners wear Nikes and other athletic shoes. Russians wore black leather jackets, leather shoes and jeans. 3) there is more of a police and military presence on Russian sidewalks. You generally don't see cops on American streets, but yes, in New York City, Los Angeles, and other large cities there are more police around, but never soldiers unless there are street protests going on. 4) St. Petersburg tap water tastes HORRIBLE and is probably filled with heavy metals, and pesticides. We boiled the water to brush our teeth with and drank bottled water exclusively. Generally water in the US tastes fine and is safe to drink. 5) it is interesting to go in Russian supermarkets. We were surprised to find many American brands like Oreos, Newman dressings, Budweiser, Hershey and Mars bars, and more. Sliced white bread is called American bread! 6) we were surprised to hear American jazz in shops and old Judy Garland movies on large screen TVs in restaurants. Western culture is quite visible in Russia, at least in St. Petersburg. 7) in the Russian Museum of Political History, Russian history is presented pretty honestly which was surprising to us -- Stalin was admitted a thug who murdered millions of Russians, and so on. That was a surprise to us. However, I would not be surprised if there were hidden microphones in our hotel room! But we were lowly tourists and not spies so they got no info from us. Ha, ha. I would love to go back to St. Petersburg since the Faberge Museum has opened, but I am afraid our trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Traveling is good for young people, I did some traveling in my past and I can recommend it. One thing I could mention is that at the moment Asia is in fast economical growth, maybe you could try to take advantage of that? Living in Americas or Europe might not be easy or stress free like everywhere else. Good luck!
Вы очень молоды, в поэтому наивны. Видеть другие страны как путешественник и жить там (работать, заводить и содержать семью и детей) это разные вещи. Есть люди которые уезжают жить в другую страну поначалу довольны, но со временем многие понимают, что эта страна чужая, их тянет на родину, но уже не могут вернуться. Пока ты молод уехать легко, а когда у тебя есть семья, работа, кредиты, которые надо выплачивать, уже сложно. Есть хорошая поговорка - "Хорошо там где нас нет". Будьте счастливы, где вы есть. Главное - найти интересное дело и любимого человека. Всё остальное - мелочи.
Котигорически с вами согласен сэррр) У подростков розовые очки в чём они себе не признаются пока не повзрослеют. Я видел жизнь за бугром, видел русских которые оттуда бегут обратно, видел местных которые тоже мечтают сбежать в Россию, даже из той же канады молчу про америку. Есть куча иностранцев которые уже сбежали в Россию и ооочень этому рады. Я для себя давно решил что буду жить на юге России. Ну а эти двое пусть путешествуют пока молоды но не спешат выводами и важными решениями).
@@ydjin6352 не знаю о каких русских ты говоришь, я прожил 8 лет в Англии и 4 в Канаде, я очень счастлив и доходом и жизнью. Как мне жить на родине? Когда по моей специальности я зарабатываю в 15 раз больше тут чем дома?
You guys are very special young people. I am also a world traveler. We'll, not too much now because of Covid. But I've visited Russia in the past including the Kremlin. Keep making great videos!🥰
А в чём имидж улучшился? Те кто имеют перспективу и востребованные умения мигом едут в приличные страны отсюда, те кто на заводе пилят гайки - пьют пивко и орут что могут повторить. За границей не идиоты и понимают чем первые отличаются от вторых, имидж соответствующий.
Слушайте, спасибо за это классное видео и за то, что вы с нами разделяете свои взгляди! Я из Германии, неоднократно путешествовал по России, жил и учился в России, поэтому очень интересны ваши наблюдения. Вот что мне пришло в голову: - На самом деле Наташа, ты очень много улыбаешься, ты про это не правду говоришь. - Про смысл путешествовать не знаю. Есть смысл конечно, это расширяет кругозор и т.д., но это только, когда человек путешествует внимательно, общается с народом, с людьми. В России это кстсти очень хорошо можно делатъ в плацкартных ж/д вагонах. - Для меня путешествие показало, что люди везде "устроены" очень похожым образом, на самом деле у всех одни и те же внутренние темы, истории, желания. И например большинство немцев (и русских, кстсти, тоже) думает, что люди "там" функционируют по иным принципам, отличаясь от "наших" чем-то. Немцы якобы аккуратные, любят порядик и работу. На самом деле нет. Я бываю очень ленивым и знаю столько русских энтузиастов. Конечно у всех нас есть "культурный слой" на душе, но это незначительно. Но этот факт открывается только тем, кто понимает язык другого. Не понмаешь язык, тебе все кажется загадкой (логично). Поэтому не очень люблю по странам, где я с местными могу разговаривать только на английском (который у меня, кстати, хреновый). - В России было круто путешествовать лет 20 назад. Лет 30 назад, думаю, было еще круче. От того, за что я люблю Россию, к сожалению с каждым годом остается меньше и меньше. Россия стала пластиковой, теряет свою добрую душу. Не везде конечно и не совсем пока, но это факт. Спешите изучать Россию, пока она себя не полностю потеряла. - У нас в Германии (по крайней мере до Ковида-19) все постоянно "путешествовали". В северную и южную Америку, в Азию, в Испанию, кто-то в Россию. В России у тех, у кого есть деньги, то же самиое. Но мы свои страны не знаем. Москвичи не путешествуют по России (кроме Питера, Подмосковья и черного моря), у нас то же самое. Мы от своей страны знаем только крупные города и попсовые туристические места. А зря. Нужно просто ехать по немагистральным дорогам, по малым городам и деревням и как можно больше разговаривать с людьми. Германию очень клево можно объехать на велосипеде, Россию - на поезде и частично тоже на велике. Тогда узнаесь свою страну. Мне кажется, по-хорошему стоит ехать в далекие страны только после того, как хотя бы неплохо знаешь свою страну. И чтобы узнать смысл жизни, совершенно необязательно нужно объехать весь мир. - Ведь: Чем больше путешественников и туристов, тем меньше оригинального остается в каком-то месте.
Спасибо за ваш комментарий! Прочла с неподдельным интересом. И со всем согласна кроме одного, что видео хорошее (для меня в смысле пользы другим молодым людям, оно даже вредное) и "ребята разделяют с другими свои взгляды." Думаю это не так. Как вы правильно заметили, они, пока , совершенно не ездили по России и не знают своей страны, ничего полезного для неё не сделали, притом , что в России они получили хорошее бесплатное образование. В другой стране были недлительно, можно сказать, как беззаботные туристы- одиночки , а это совсем другие впечатления, чем у семейных людей с детьми при постоянном проживании. Поэтому в силу их неопытности они ни с кем и ничем полезным поделиться не могут. Но думают о себе и своём незначительном опыте, как что-то важное. Именно из-за подобного , одинакового взгляда таких людей бесцельно путешествующих из всех стран, и в России появляются пластиковые, как вы правильно выразились, отношения между людьми, с теми же регламентными улыбками. Ребята, как раз в видео за эти улыбки больше всего и переживают. И ещё за "типпо" дешёвую пластиковую же еду на западе. Но у них впереди, надеюсь, достаточно много времени, чтобы узнать о жизни в другой стране все полностью и объективно. Но я хотела, поблагодарить вас именно за те рекомендации к путешествиям, которые вы им дали. Это было бы классно для любого человека, если бы к ним прислушались и им последовали. Спасибо! И всего вам доброго!
My mother did a grand tour of Europe after her retirement, she is from Los Angeles. She actually liked St Petersburg the most, much more so than Paris or London. She said she felt at home with the land. She must be a Russian in her previous life. My father traveled to Moscow quite often for business, he also liked Moscow a lot. You can feel the might of Soviet Union when you are in the red square, he once told me
Am I the only one who got this feeling these two guys might be a perfect match not only because they've got a lot in common in terms of many ways but they really look like a lot a real couple, no offence
Wow, I get a bit of Chinese accent in the Russian man Niki's English! I came from South Korea, have been to 12 countries including Russian Far East, and having been living in the US for many years (for graduate schools). I enjoyed your video. Such an interesting topic.
Guys, you can't even imagine how expensive mobile internet is in EU. In my country-Croatia, i pay 20$/month for 8GB. And unlimited tarif is around 35$/month. So it's great to see how cheap it is in Russia. It gives you a lot of oportunities, especially for you, younger people. Way to go Russia👍
It surprised me how cheap it was. And I believe Niki said that broadband for a whole year was 60 dollars in China and he thought it was a lot! That's what you pay here in the Netherlands for 2 months if you're lucky haha
Yep, and luckily as an adult you have much more money for travel. Plus you can take your kids and experience things with them, too. You talk about travel as if it's a waste of time and money. Working in a factory job or for someone else is a waste of your life. Your choice in the end, but I know which one I'd make again in an instant.
@@MiaogisTeas Travel is good unfortunately there are people who become addicted to it. And it's especially easy when you think a blog is your world talking to people you never see or meet. Never get a proper job or settle down then hit their late 30's and suddenly realise they have no established roots saved no money no house no real friends. At some point you have to become an adult.
This is great video I really like the collaboration! I have been in Russia (St Pete) for nearly one week now and it’s funny everyone smiles to me...so far. And my favourite thing is how cheap internet is here. I already feel some of the topics you talk about haha
Yep, as a foreigner you always have to do all the work in China. First to open doors for others, first to pick up the trash, first to say thank you or line up properly. Then they start copying you, but only when someone is watching them. Then it's back to normal. Cut corners, ma fan, cha bu duo, mei guanxi, no it's not possible, can't go there, can't do that, not allowed, no why - just because. China aged me 10 years in 5 because of all the extra effort you have to put in thinking for others and explaining how it works just to get something simple done. And then they don't change - they just go back to how they always did it once you're gone.
Anyone else notice John lennon singing the song 'Imagine' in the background while they were discussing cultural differences at the 8:00 minute mark? Profound. :)
Hello Natasha, my name is Christopher. I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A.. I'm a new subscriber to your channel and love it. I love seeing life unscripted in the Russian Federation. I always wanted to visit and experience it first hand. You are very pretty and should show your beautiful smile more (smiles are contagious). Keep filming. Good health and happiness, Christopher
I lived in Thailand for six months and one of the best days of my life is when I left. Too hot, too weird, language barriers...women treated me like a piece of meat with a wallet... pretty flowers and trees...polluted waters...some good food but not great IMO...cheap lodgings...hot and more humid than the Philippines.
You just described SE Asia. Lucky there are other countries in East Asia and Europe that are hospitable in climate and culture. Don't let one part of Thailand colour your perception of the world.
Such an interesting video... So great to hear from both of you, and your perscpective about Russia... I'm a Norwegian, being happy to have been travelling a lot around in Europe, also USA and UAE, but since 2015, my heart is somewhere in Russia. Russia has a great potentional for tourism, I'm so sure about that. I've been visiting Russia 7 times, since 2015 and now I just can't wait for my next visit... (of course due to pandemimc). Thank you again, both of you for sharing your thoughts and experiences about Russia and about staying abroad. Take care :)))
I'm American and I smile when I'm happy, from emotion but also a smile can be something you give to someone. To acknowledge them or to cheer them up. You can smile for yourself or smile for others.
