Reasons why I Chose The USA 

I realized that it was impossible for me to say all the reasons in one video, so That's why I said some of the main ones😇 Special Thanks to Steven and Heather 😇

This channel, like many others, is a reminder of what we so often take for granted -- welcome to America, Aleksandar

Never thought I'd see someone happy about a toilet. Wow we have a lot to look at, the simple things are often overlooked.

We are so lucky to have you in the U.S.!! And you remind us how lucky we are!

Welcome to the United States of America Aleks! We are indeed fortunate that you are here with us and many thanks to Steven and Heather for being your sponsors. Watching your reactions to things we take for granted is truly heartwarming. Enjoy your new found freedom and friendships and thank you for sharing your journey with us. Blessings to you 🙏 Aleks !

Aleks, well we're glad you made it here.

Aleks, you need to be careful sitting on a log alone in a public park. Some Texas gal will sprint by, pick you up, carry you away and Heather and Steven might never see you again. Yeah, I know you are a big man, but those Texan women are STRONG.

And yes, that is a free public bike repair station :-) so funny about the lack of Bathroom Babushkas 😂😂😂😂

a working restroom with toilet paper. Aleks your happiness is lovable. Freedom of speech is a human right and Im glad you feel that here in the USA. Ive never been to Houston.

We’re so happy to have you here! ❤️

Welcome to the United States. Americans are born all over the world, but for some we do have to fill out the paperwork.

My heart is bursting with joy for you ❤! Thank you for filling my Aleks cup 😂 I’ve been missing you!

Hi Aleks, You look so happy to be in the USA. 🤗

I was shocked when I had to pay for public toilets in kyrgyzstan 🤣 nothing makes you appreciate home like being away from it and seeing how things work in other countries

That is a really nice park..seems very large. Yes, the first spot you mentioned is a public kiosk for minor bike repairs. I could be wrong, but there's likely a bike path nearby. There's a pump for bike tires as well as sports equipment...soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, etc. The trees in the park are bare right now but I'd bet things would look awesome when they have leaves, especially in mid-October when the leaves change color. Thanks for sharing.

1:26 am here. Hi Aleks

You seem genuinely surprised about the various amenities we have here in the US! And as a fellow RU-vidr, I really think you should try to get a sponsorship deal with Subway!! Otherwise, you're just giving them free advertising 🤷‍♀️

Hello Aleks! I know that your desire to come to the USA even if just to visit for a trip was something you always wanted to do but last year there was no way how you would be able to come with no money to pay for a trip to the USA. The Immobilization was your way for you to get out of Russia finally. You have an American Heart Aleks! I know your new experiences in USA so far has been amazing. USA is not perfect country. You maybe will experience some American ways not nice or rude or strange or confusing but for most part your positive attitude and your new American supporters will help you. USA is your new home, Aleks!

Grey and rainy days are nice for visiting parks since you don't have the crowds! Hope you enjoyed your sandwich!

Lol, Aleks, I love your composer moves. Great stream. Your hair is looking gorgeous! Take care, my friend.

Great video! I'm so glad you're here and safe. You are very loved, and the US is lucky to have you here. ❤

Hi Aleks - there is a phase in an old song - which reminds me of your journey .... the song lyric/phrase is .... Coming home to a place I've never been before (from the song Rocky Mountain High, by John Denver) It about a man who finds the place he belongs - WELCOME HOME ALAKS

Clean air and clean water is important for the health of the nation. The Clean Air and Clean Water Act is the reason why the Mississippi Riven is a beautiful blue instead of muddy brown. Aleks, you look much happier. I think the additional sunshine and cheerier surroundings is giving you some color and it definitely is good for keeping your mood up!

Thanks!

Welcome to America! Seeing this video really brightened my day. I wish you all the best in your life here.

God Bless Brother. Enjoy your freedom! I am so happy for you :)

Nice Aleks! Too cold for us Texans to go out.

Just to let you know, Subway can be very healthy. I try not to do fast food every month but sometimes it is fine.

So happy you are having fun and enjoying yourself.

Such a loyal Subway Guy. : ) Good to see you Aleks.

Glad to see your so happy , the things we see and get for free ,we forget in other countrys its not .

Hey Aleks, I'm glad that you were able to get out of Russia. It might take some time to get used to, but I'm really happy that you're able to live in our great country! We're so happy to have you in the US. You'll have a whole country to explore!

Aleks you are a true delight. In the US the last couple years we've had a wee bit of emotions surrounding our political choices. It's nice to be reminded what we have accomplished, even in the small things like parks with mostly working toilets and water fountains. When I traveled to developing countries I'd kiss the ground when I returned to US soil. Also when you were walking around the picnic tables in the grass you walked by a barbeque pit in the ground. Some parks still have them but might be restricted during dry seasons due to potential fires. The park near me family gatherings cooking hotdogs and hamburgers is common on the weekends

Aleks, those tables are called "Picnic Tables", and are a staple of parks and playgrounds (and schools) across the country. Of simple and sturdy construction they're for exactly what you used it for - visitors/families/etc to gather, have food, and good fellowship.

Great video and welcome to the USA! Wishing you all the best :)

I am happy to see you enjoying your american experience! Hello from Minnesota.

nice to see you enjoying your life 🙂

This was an awesome video! I liked the classical music part at the end with you just being you. 🙂

Thank you Aleks!

Love this video Aleks! 🥰 it was entertaining as always. I find myself smiling as I’m watching you explore your new surroundings. Your personality is irresistibly charming. ❤🤗

OMG Aleks!!! Your video was well done. All the different aspects..You make us realize all the things we take for granted for example our freedoms and even walking in a park without thinking much about it as we walk by or use the bathroom. So very enjoyable. I love watching Aleks the conductor at the end. Made me laugh. Looking forward to more. Hope to see you on live stream in future and with the drone too 😁🇨🇦

Love, love this Aleks! You have a great sense of humor. Very professional video. Thank you!

This is a great video! The tables with benches are called "picnic tables" I love that you love Subway-you could do commercials(ads) for them! Maybe they will sponsor you one day! The end of the video made me laugh and smile-Thank you 😊

Great to see you enjoying what is cold weather for Houston, lookin' stylish! Fun to see you enjoying video production and editing! Yes, we take a lot of the simple things for granted. Can't wait to see what how you react to skiing in Colorado, beach days in Hawaii, hiking the Appalachian trail, if this is the response you provide having a sandwich in a municipal park!!! PS - who is that singing during your lunch break?

Freedom to be exactly who you are is also a great freedom we have here. Best wishes.🏳️‍🌈

Great video Aleks love the ending part of the video😀

Hi Aleks, that green colored station looks like a place that you can put air in your bike tires. I think that is all it would be used for.

I know I'm repeating a common refrain, but you really do make those of us living in the US pause and think about the things we take for granted in this country. We're very fortunate to have someone like you here. By the way, nice editing on this video!

Great video - thanks for being authentic🇫🇮

@My English World 🌎, Aleks, I am so glad you chose to come to America 🇺🇸 😀. I was watching you riding the Hermann Park train and wished that I could have been there with you. I love 🚆 trains...always have. I really enjoy our walks around downtown Houston. You may enjoy the older homes in River Oaks. I wonder where you will take us next.

So happy to see you happy, Aleks! It will only get better for you!🤗 Plus HOT in Summer in Houston.🥵😂So nice of Steven and Heather for what they did!

I am glad you educate the Americans who are not aware of the freedoms they have. Those of us who grew up in countries under dictatorships appreciate this country enormously. You will have many opportunities if you want to work hard. You can go to a local college and just take those courses that suit you, or start the first two years of a program to continue at a University. I’m glad you are here. Take care. 🥰🥰🥰

It’s good you are enjoying the little things of life, a nice park, a sandwich, even a clean bathroom. Life can have its ups and downs, but if you can stay rooted in the small pleasures, it certainly helps your mental well being. That level of appreciation is something very valuable and special that will serve you well through the rest of your life. Freedom of speech is paramount, and a lot of Americans just take it for granted. Not having to worry about being arrested, poisoned or thrown out a window for having opposing political views obviously preserves your life, but it enables you to create a fulfilling, satisfying life. The energy expended on fear in repressive societies impairs creativity, intellectual advancement and trust, not just in the government but also in your neighbors. Nobody can be their best if they’re always looking over their shoulder. The United States has plenty of problems, but we do have the ability to speak up, fight for change, vote politicians out, form organizations, protest, etc. And, yes, there still is corruption and are many groups who have been persecuted unjustly, sometimes to dire consequences. But the fight for justice and equality for all is ongoing, here, and hopefully always will be, because if that ever becomes forbidden or impossible, we will have much bigger problems. Keep exploring and enjoy the best of what Houston and other areas have to offer, make good friends and relish the beauty. Appreciate it all. That’s living. Thanks for making these videos. It is fun to see this adventure through your eyes.

You took a chance and believed in yourself! If it’s ok with you, I’d like to call you my fellow American. Best wishes! Just subscribed 🇺🇸♥️

Супер Алекс😄 Enjoy жизнью в Хьюстоне😁

Great video, Aleks! Well edited and thoughtful!

I am thrilled you are enjoying America & living in Texas! You will have a great life here Aleks. You're a hard worker! I can't wait to see your reaction to summer in Texas... Lol (I can't believe you are up posting in the middle of the night. ha ha)

I am so happy you finally made it over here. Welcome friend!

I hope you are having a lovely time here to the U.S🇺🇸. I must say I only wish I were a young lady. 😅 stay safe my friend I hope the best for you. 🥰

Thanks Alexs for everything you do for us it's always great to see you 🤗 please keep up the great work you do it would suck to not see your video so keep up with your beautiful life in the USA 😊 see you on the next video take care of yourself and be safe my friend ✌️🤗🙏❤️

what was that song with the female singer towards the end of the video. I liked it

I like this short format!

Hahaha! I love your sense of humour! (We spell “humor” differently in Canada because of the British influence.) I’m glad you found your heart home. If you miss speaking your first language, and want some Russian friends there are Russian clubs you can join in Houston. Love from Canada ❤🇨🇦

Alex, it's been a long time since I visited your channel...but I just want to welcome you to our country. There will certainly be new things you will have to get used to, but yeah I imagine you'll have more freedom here in America. I still talk to a couple of my Russian friends who are still living there. From what they tell me, it sounds like you'll be able to make more money here as well. My friend's father is a Anesthesiologist in Russia, but when she told me how much money he made I was pretty shocked. He was making less than someone working a basic factory job here. If he was doing that work here, he'd likely be quite rich by now.

The public restrooms are nasty. If you're traveling around Texas or across the state line, I beg of you to use Buc-ee's! You will thank me later. It's got the cleanest restrooms ever and it's got so many cool things in it. It's hard to describe but you have to experience it for yourself. Every Texan knows about Buc-ee's.

Some hot guy or gal is going to snatch you up! I smell a green card coming your way 😊 ❤😂

Great video.

Welcome alecks enjoy your channel

I enjoyed this so much. I can't wait to see when you come to Florida! Key West, Disney World and ALL the adventure parks, swimming in clear aqua water at the beach in South Florida, cruising on a boat or water taxi (boat) down the Intracoastal Waterway (river) in Ft Lauderdale while stopping at all the outdoor restaurant bars with live rock bands, etc. Aleks, you will be transformed! 🦩🌴

I followed you back when you reacted to oversimplifies ww2 video. Welcome to the USA and welcome to texas from a Texan.

Those wooden tables with benches are called "Picnic Tables."

Alex, how do you travel around in Houston? There isn't much mass transit so you usually need a car to go anywhere.

Some of the US parks I’d been in like in jersey city in the 1990s, were good and safe. In 1996, after school at night at Lincoln park I sat on a bench and watched the sky for Hale-Bopp comet. It was a spectacular site. I wish smartphone cameras had already been available back then. If you find your way in New York City, my spot there has always been Bryant park during winter. It’s a small city park, but it’s close to the path train at 33rd street. But in December, Bryant park opens their ice skating rink so if you know how to ice skate, that’s one of your go-to places. Of course you have the ice rinks at Rockefeller center and Central Park which are farther away. I don’t know how safe those places are now, but back in the late 90s through 2000s, they’re beautiful, although Central Park had seen its share of nefarious events.

Hello my dear Aleks! 🙂

Wow, to see you so fascinated with things that I have taken for granted having lived in the US all my life, I guess I should feel fortunate because I had no idea that a country like Russia with lack these things and commodities, I feel so bad that people in your country would have to pay for things like using the public restroom and such. I am so happy for you that instead of being mobilized and sent to your death, you escaped and are enjoying life here and that makes me feel really sad for anyone in Russia who wanted nothing to do with the conflict in Ukraine who have already been sent there and have been killed already and all of those who will be. Vladimir Putin is a very disgusting man for living so comfortably and sending innocent people to their death like this is some sort of game he is playing using and abusing the lives of others.

I like the closer but it is a shame there couldn't have been a better camera position to not cut off parts of it.

Welcome to America!!

Aleks, one day would you let us know if you'll continue with your youtube career or if you have any other career goals? Yummy sandwich. Loved this video.

MyEnglishWorld, welcome to the the United States of America. 😃

Aleks clean up your juice cartons!

Looks like I'll be the only one to sprinkle sone constructive reality in here but park areas and especially restrooms are best visited during peak family hours and don't linger lol. Also please explain the babushka armchair mafia process you refer to.. many may not be aware and its enlightening.

Do you think to acquire American citizenship 🇺🇸? Do you have friends who are Russian Americans? Do you want to get married someone?

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