You've already accomplished so much, Vitaly. You moved to another country, learned a new language, have a good youtube channel, and you're a young, good-looking man with so much ability. You can do it babe! Be your own best friend and keep going despite the negative feelings. We all experience it. But keep going! 💛
YOU LOOK GREAT VITALY! 🥰And please don’t ever doubt that you’re THE STAR. No matter if you’re in the beginning of your path or not, your personality and the ultimate celebrity quality shows. English is not your first language yet you keep us all entertained AF! LOVE U! Remember me when you’re famous 💯
I live in a conservative Orthodox Slavic country too, so I already know the absurd amount of hypocrisy and guilt tripping that occurs every day against queer people. Please don't give in to the pressure, because I can recognize the talent in you. You are going to make it!❤️
I bet your friends in Russia are sitting around their homes pondering the “what ifs” and wondering what life might’ve been like if only they were brave enough to do something like moving to the United States and following their dreams before settling down into a conventional life of homeownership and raising families. I bet they look at YOU with the same degree of envy and perhaps feeling depressed that they’ve possibly missed out on some incredibly cool life experiences. I just keep reminding myself that the grass only *looks* greener on the other side.
there is no reason to sell your own apartment and other assets in Russia and waste this money on crossing the border illegally in order to pay rent for a tiny room, live with homeless druggies around and drive uber for a living . It is not 1991 like lots of you think
i had to pause the video when you said 'i have to respect my choice'. Vitaly, my man, i've been watching your videos for 5-6 years now, it's such an honor to see how mature and wise you have become, to see that i have too. You give me strength and purpose, and most importantly, hope. Hope that no matter what storms are coming, i'll be able to handle them, because i saw you doing that. All the love from Russia right to you. Dream on!
If YOURE feeling like a failure just think, I am from the US and threw my life away. Yet you came in a few years ago and made it way further than I have. Maybe in the next lifetime I’ll find success
Vitaly, you’re gorgeous, you’ve moved across the WORLD, and you’re literally only 26. I’m 42! I moved across the country from the Bay Area to Philadelphia and I couldn’t be happier. Because I’m also a Leo, and we like change, novelty, adventure and networking. Just facts. I have to tell you, I love your videos more for your accent and funny comments than the content at times. And saying “Remember Legends: your ex was definitely toxic…”. That outro always makes me remember success is ALWAYS the way to make the haters bitter. You have a long, rich life ahead of you and plenty of success. Focus on the positive and know we LOVE you, Legend ❤
Thanks for sharing, Vitaly. I know how you feel. I've been in LA NINE years and still have those days where I feel like I'm failing. Never forget everything is temporary and that this is *the* hardest place to not only "make it" but to just live each day. If you were back home and had all those "things", house, etc, you wouldn't feel happy or fulfilled. The grass is always greener. When I was your age, I thought life was over if I didn't make it by 25, and it wasn't over. Just take each day at a time and try your best to not compare yourself or your life to anyone else :)
Vitaly, im 32 years old, and last year my friend had an extremely similar conversation around life concerns to me, she was also 26. Remembering how it is to be 26, it feels like life is escaping you so quick. You will find your way. Im much happier and more at peace now at this age with my life. Also, it sounds like you've accomplished so much! Be patient and kind with yourself please. I wanted to let you know youre doing great 💜 sorry im 🍃🍃 and i hope this made sense lol Im also living for the history lessons lol like yes girl, educate! 10/10 good walk
Vitaly always remember you don't have to set yourself on fire to keep others warm. Just be you, and focus on your dreams your smile and your courage paves the way to bright stars and dreams.
I watched your russian utube channel but this channel is more great😅😅😅 👍👍👍👍 I am learning English language too. And I visited USA too. But I have never been in LA so it's interesting. 👍👍👍🌟✌️🌞😅😅😅
“Always be a first rate version of yourself and not a second rate version of someone else.” - Judy Garland Garland was insecure about her appearance, which was considered "cute" or "girl-next-door" but not glamorous enough for the leading female roles of her time. She was surrounded by other beautiful actresses, such as Lana Turner, Elizabeth Taylor, and Ava Gardner. Studio chief Louis B. Mayer called her "my little hunchback" and forced her to wear tight corsets and prosthetics. She tried her hardest to never let be known you are talented in so many different ways and accordingly to god, you are on the right path Vitaly, and I see it- you do so much more than any of our peers! I wish I was able to release a record fully so bad. You are the same age as myself you honed in on a market I was possibly the first ever too do so with my clothing line and it’s influence went to what is now “influencer/influencing” and I hate HATE when I get called that. You either ask them their proffesion or are smart enough to realize what it is and you are WAY BEYOND ANYONE ELSE COMPREHENSION WISE ESPECIALLY ONE THAT has legally immigrated (I’m sorry the United States immigration was so hard but you’ve made it to safety and you are living, proof you will see those dreams you have realized babe). You make me feel like I’m not working hard enough but I’ve been chronically dealing with illnesses and disease from a common day tick bite anyone could have been me. I believe in you- Matthew Decker Beleives In Vitaly and we can make that a shirt in my merch store and I’ll sign it have you sign it and we can split it 50/40 (since I came up with this on the spot, ps so I know the guy who creates and I know him on a personal level, Vitaly you could have been my crash spot (well you’d be my plus one) and back home on the plane the next two days after his last big party, we must become friends even if I’m in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Upstate New York, unglamorous excluding my family business of show food entertainment and nursing the ill, that’s all we’ve got though * supremely unique family dynamic here eye roll* he has besides for myself currently we are going to I just need backing from investors who beleive in my product. I did it at 16 so I’ll do it at 26, Vincenzo he created every single female male product in beauty etc. his name is Vince Spinnato, he made Judy’s Fragrance- which that and Amanda Lepore Or MY OWN (since I was 12 me I gave myself the total Paris thought and did it and without her oh lord man where would I be? I mean I’m lucky I have the best family too. But I’m never too busy working for friends, too many of my friends are too busy working with everything to even care about me. It’s gonna be good for people like us, just hold on to this dream it doesn’t need to be just American or Russian, it should be a mix and that of knowing you’ve already passed the worst of your life and the best of life is truly in front of you. Sometimes you just need to stop on sunset blvd. and say “How does one cope with having all the worst and best years of my life knowing it’s all passed on by, and only the future brings better days and worse days but hopefully better (and if you breathe and pray if you don’t I hope you know god still loves you even if I’m wrong and god isn’t real but I have to have strong faith otherwise i find myself in such painful situations): you’ll (like my friend who’s Pete Davidson my real superhero crush’s BEST FRIEND who you should follow Dave Sirus and tell him you follow because of me I’ll love you forever x I need to marry Pete Davidson Lana married Gator Boy after all and Amy was supposed to be Married to her fiance Reg Travis, fly me out let me be ur designated non-driving human who pays for Ubers or anything we need though I love walking i swear seven days in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood- which I only wish I knew people more out here so I could stay out here more. I’d divulge on camera the complete true Amy Winehouse authentic facts you STILL unless you’re as deep into her and know all her family and friends extensively not to be one ever to brag, but even Janis and that’s her mom, her dad Mitch a person I can send letters to at 4:am drunk and he’s still invested in my life. Like it makes me emotional I have a signed little last peice of Amy, four garments and a Card from Amy’s shiva and Cremation. Even the fact I know she’s cremated it’s like if I made a real channel of my own people would love that but they don’t get my own self. I look a lot like her too. She is singly if I had a choice to bring back one of anyone lost in life in my life back If fate was only fair Vitaly- Amy would and she should be here with babies and look the reality is the present is now the past is forever apart of the present and the future. ( I adore you with all my heart I really do. I was born 8-8-98 follow me on instagram we can talk anytime v @matthewdeckerofficial) . I’m gonna think about the songs on “Judy Garland: Capitol Record’s Remastered edition Live at Carnegie Hall.” And think of you now. Legend. Just look at Judy’s life is my life without the stage mother or any forced 💊 or rather “indiscriminate” consumption of medication, that’s always been on my own volition. I would love to be a roommate, we should totally talk on the phone since I feel you would be a REAL worthy friend of mine in Hollywood, also- When I’m there next, you get an invite to The Chateau M. With me on my dime because you YOU are one OF A KIND AND DOING SUCH creative, amazing ventures. Maybe dare I say get a rumble account, or use X premium that allows us to talk to eachother too on the phone so easy. Plus if you have premium (look at me I’m mr. Businessman. But needs to change his profile photo fast 💨You are meant to be living right How often do you compare yourself to others? If you are like most people, it happens far too often. now in the town you are in, and I wish we could struggle together and be depressed and sad. But trust me..I know the struggle- I’m not going to bore you with my story but Judy’s is so much like mine too and your own. How often do you compare yourself to others? If you are like most people, it happens far too often. Xx Your friend forever Matthew 😇 (ps will you visit Cosmo on Melrose Ave. and say hi for me that I’m gonna give Cosmo the exclusivity and rights to sell my products of which are in a vast range from perfume, if Cosmo want’s and if you want in and see if we can make money off me again, maybe I won’t have to produce and record from a home studio after anymore and can have the money to treat you both like the superstars we are, though Cosmo is sober I’m not (I mean I drink and stuff here and there hehe and smoke and Parliament 100’s god how I miss 1800rehabgirlfriend they stopped making the coolest shit ever and I did that and I am ready for it again. If you can get that message to hah dahink zsa zsa Gabor over here crying to a cigarette ashtray with a Rickstacy in one hand and wearing a fur crying because no one realised who started the trend of 007’ era girl and guy love. My heart pounded when Paris followed me and I owe her mom some money, so I need to make it back lol. Her mom’s friend. Hoping you like my record I’m making I pray we both get our fruits of our labour and truly get to see ourselves enjoy them whilst still ripe and abundant! You too are a star Vitaly)
the thing is, it never works comparing ourselves to anyone else. i’m 63 , and had to learn this, also. i work in healthcare and am reminded everyday that Life is Not a Rehearsal. you have dreams and you are connecting with people, you are moving forward, thats a very good thing , pat your handsome self on your back , and walk tall..
I know how you’re feeling. It’s really hard not to compare yourself. Especially in LA, because there are so many successful people here. I really enjoy your videos Vitaly!! It always make my day whenever I see an upload from you 💖
I felt this video so hard ❤ I have had a really hard few weeks with these exact feelings and situations happening to me it’s so crazy , and I could feel your passion and sadness and it really resonated with me, we are gonna get through this and your content is TOP TIER SO GOOD ! I absolutely know you will be super successful growing your channel and anything you want to do creatively because you have that star power but also , you have a humble heart which makes your content even more enjoyable . Thank you for being vulnerable and reminding me we are all silently overcoming obstacles even if we don’t look like it and we can come out of this and on top ! !Keep your chin up friend and I look forward to watching you succeed ! ❤❤❤
More videos like this please 😭🙏🏻 People hardly ever show humanity like this on YT and it’s so nice to know I’m not alone while going through it too. I’m rooting for you 🎉
There’s no deadline to achieve everything you want! Life is a journey and we’re all meant to succeed in our own way and at our own pace. Your feelings are normal but don’t spend so much time beating yourself up. Enjoy where you’re at right now! Also, I really love these vlogs where you go out on a walk/explore LA + talk about life. It just feels like a nice hangout ❤
You’re young and beautiful. Enjoy the moment. Follow your dreams, but don’t think negatively about yourself if your life goes into another direction. You’re enough. Good things will come. 😊
*I'M NOT A VICTIM, I'M A SURVIVOR!* An amazing statement to make as you take a stand for your self-worth. Vitaly, I hope when the time is right for you, your new proclamation will become: I'M NOT A SURVIVOR, I'M A THRIVER! Until then, hang in there. You're doing a great job making the best with what you have on your side. Believe it or not, you are an inspiration to many of us "legends". We're rooting for you, Vitaly!✌️
Vitaly I don’t feel like a failure but I had to click!! We love you. You are truly a legend ❤ we love your channel because it’s so fun, we travel in time together and talk about so many of my favorite topics whether it’s business or pop culture ❤ please keep being you ❤ and remember that someone out there could be having a terrible day, even going thru some of the worst stuff in their life and they watch your videos to get their mind off things, they get to laugh and hangout with you. Do you are making a difference even making videos in peoples lives. Example I had a baby with a birth condition back in December 2023 but before that I had to get a fetal surgery and go through recovery staying in a wheelchair 3 months. I was so worried about my baby and what was going to happen with her future. I would watch your videos to get through those 3 months and it helped me so so much. I didn’t want to think about anything to do with babies, or medical things so it was a safe space for me❤
Ok, but as a Slavic lesbian immigrant, I find this so relatable! 😅 You’re doing great, though 🫶🏻 Love to watch your progress and wishing you great success in the future!
I hope things are better for you as I am viewing this video two weeks later. You expressed yourself and shared the streets too. You are growing and changing every day Vitaly. You stay focused on your dreams and visions and put the work in to achieve them. Stay off private streets.
i know "you're so brave" can come off as condescending, but sincerely: i think it's brave to be honest. i appreciate you making a video even though you're feeling gloomy, and sharing and being real
Ive never felt like a failure at any time in my life, ive always just done the best I can on things, I always stay positive. No one ever said life is easy.
I feel like a failure but I can’t talk about it and I will most definitely go for a walk in a few hours 😅 enjoy being a young man Vitaly! I have friends from everywhere and they come to my country to make money to send back to their families. It’s not that easy. Life. It’s takes a long time to be happy here. Please don’t sweat the “small” stuff. You are doing amazing 💜
Your channel is one I often look forward to seeing pop up. Your 2000s vids are awesome and I think you should keep pursuing that. Also you're not failing, you've literally moved countries and learned a different language...that's amazing!
You are not a failure! You are an inspiration! Maybe you can outsource some video editing? So u can focus on filming? Just know: YOU CAN! 👏✨🌠superstar legend!
We love you Vitaly 💕 I’m not feeling my best either and am trying to remember my reason for doing things too. Videos like this help me feel not alone. You’re doing something positive when you share these raw thoughts.
Don't worry Vitaly everything is gonna be better in the future. I hope that you find yourself, it's good that you are focusing on yourself and you are honest about it.
I've been feeling down, too, but a lot on and off because I try to find some outlets to distract my mind from negative thoughts towards myself or dark thoughts of myself in general. I'm a mommy, so I'm obligated to stay alive for my two babies sake❤ I hope you're feeling much better now, though❤you're too unique and failures bring opportunities for something better to come along 🥰 also there's not really a failure to anything humans just create that to control each other or hurt each other.
Yes I have been feeling that way lately also. Plus, I MISS YOUR LIVES! IT’S NOT THE SAME! The fact that you are still in your 20’s and are focusing on your goals is the right place to be! You got this!! You are pursuing your dreams! The person who called you a creep is just a hater lol❤❤
The struggle is always better with a view❤ just keep going dear, everyday is a waking chance to find your place on this earth, it takes time but eventually you'll be where you feel you need to be. Don't worry about others, focus on you. Big hugs to you, greetings from Mexico❤
You have already made a success of your life. You are doing great. You are loved. Don't doubt yourself. I also feel like you. Take care of yourself and your mental health. Maybe go to a therapist or talk to a friend.
I feel for you, young brother. Keeping positive back when I was your age back in the 90s was difficult...I can only imagine how it is now. As for immigration, you made the right decision, just the wrong city. Unless you're pulling 7 figures, getting ahead in LA is nearly impossible.
thank you for sharing your vulnerability. i truly hope all of your dreams come true, because you are a light in this world ! you definitely have a special energy around you and have star potential ✨ just keep doing your thing and it will all fall into place 🫶🏼
I think you're doing great! You've done a lot of things to get where you are today. I would not compare yourself to people your age back in your home country -- they had different interests and priorities. Besides, have you realized that many of them might be quite envious of all you have accomplished? You are good looking, have a great voice and demeanor, and I'm sure you will go far, as you are very motivated. Just keep doing what you are doing you all will be well. We look forward to seeing more of you and watching your journey.
Vitaly I'm so glad I found your channel! I think we've all been there (I'm very much feeling this way at the moment too) but you should be beyond proud of your achievements from leaving Russia and starting a new. I saw that somewhere that your twenties are much like your teen years but you have a bit more money - so just think of it that way! We are all on our own paths - much love from England! 💛 Btw we would have been in the same year at school! How fun
Vitaly, don't be hard on yourself. We just passed the Piscean eclipse, so everything is upside-down right now, especially people's heads. Give it a few more weeks, then all will be fine. Many kisses to your heart and your beautiful, rosy cheeks. God bless you, sweetheart. Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
This felt like a video from the gods or something. Like many, I've been having a real bad time mentally esp these past two weeks. Waking up and seeing this video from one of my fave creators, makes me smile for the first time in 2 weeks. Thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable with us Vitaly and I do truly hope the black cloud shifts for all of us soon. Love ya 💙. P.s- I love your main channel but i LOVE this channel. And yeah boys suck haha but we've all been there with that guy or girl and the look back at it is almost as worst as the time we were wasting on them BUT the main thing is, they are in our rearview mirror for a reason. Stay true to yourself legend 💙
You are young and have time to grow, you are not a failure because you work hard and keep going on, keep working on you and improving your channels and when you least expect it you will find the right young man for you and will only help you keep going and be stronger together...until then keep going strong. 🏳️🌈
No, sir do not keep that in mind.Say legend 10000 times per video.If you want Plenty of us love you for who you are and if they don't want to see it, they can go somewhere else.There's plenty of us who love you.Just for who you are and for existing, thank you.I love your videos.Don't change a thing.
man you've kinda moved overseas in your early 20's, that enough don't make you a failure. ngl even being able to afford a tent in skid row is GOALS in this economy lol so you're def doing great
Vitaly, I relate to so much of this, but YOU ARE TOO HARD ON YOURSELF!! Maybe you'd be "further" if you stayed in Russia but you knew that stereotypical basic life wasn't for you. Had you stayed, you'd be questioning "what if I had chased my dream?" and that would be so much worse than what it is now, which is simply it taking you some time to get established doing what YOU truly want to do! I think you're doing amazing. And even if you don't get the reaction from the world that you're hoping for, you're doing all that's in your power to try for it, which is so respectable and gives life way more purpose than simply going through the motions of "buy house/get married/blah blah" that everyone else does. You will have a very interesting life story, believe that. And you're truly talented at what you do! Your videos are great. And you're also brave. I'm American and I'm too scared to go to California. I find the cost so overwhelming. You moved there as a citizen of a country halfway across the world! That's incredible. I also agree, no more guys, get a cute dog or cat ❤️ don't hate yourself for wasting time on love just modify things going forward. Also you may want to research Seasonal Affective Disorder. I have it and basically it makes you feel more depressed when the hours of daylight shorten. It could be contributing to why you feel like this now.
If you think about it tho, what if you were back home, you had built your foundation by now. You’d never forgive yourself for not trying. For not taking a chance while you’re still young. 26!!! You’re a baby vitaly. Comparison is the thief of joy!!! Keep your head up celebrity!!!! You’re living a life some ppl dream of 🤍🤍🤍
I think that’s a Leo ♌️ cuz since 3 weeks my mood went from low to below low and just everything is overwhelming🙄 our story is similar as moved out of my country at 22 6 yrs ago
You can do this, Vitaly. Your English is excellent. And your personality is very open and friendly. When people find you, like I did, they will stay. And I do watch you on IG, too. I live on Cape Cod and have family and friends at the supermarkets. Which deli did you work at?
@vitalyfortherecord Right down the street from me. My sister, Denice ("Denny") Aaron, ran the Produce department there for many years. She used to adopt some of the international workers and let them stay with her rent free. She had one from Russia named Slava who was studying at UMass. We are still in touch with him here in the states.
i am living abroad literally my day is thinking how to pay rent, and be sucessfull, i start at 5 am every day, i hope it will get me somewhere, hope not in hospital
boy you are lucky to own a home by 40 in the US, don't use that as a metric of your worth...i was thinking about you today and how you were doing... i moved from LA to Johannesburg and had to learn to adapt to a new culture. it was hard for a year or few now I feel a like a local....i am glad you are aware of your negative self-talk and are empowered to override the message with positive self talk
Don't get down on yourself. Small steps. You'll look back at the Mountain Range you trecked and laugh. I hope you are blessed enough to have friends around you who will still be there so you can laugh at the absurdity of it all and crack up, like piss your pants crack up at all the crazy shit you see along the way, cuz you'll have some stories I'm sure. And when you're 40 and you still wanna go back to the village and be normal, it's still there waiting for you. BTW, your skin is amazing. What do you use?
Hi Vitaly, it has to be hard to be in country without your family. One thing you have to be thankful for is if you were in Russia you may have been drafted to fight in the war with Ukraine.
