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I am still waiting for the last 3 years for a man to come up to me and hand me a suitcase of money for all my videos.

Well, if I’m paid by the Kremlin I’m owed a load of back pay !! 🤣🤣

Foreign youtubers in China are also accused of getting payment from the government for reporting good news about China. 😅

Sam, thank you for doing what you are doing. People like you just help to reduce the chances of our world being blown up.

Thanks Sam. I am British and have lived in Russia before with my Russian husband and children. We love Russia and are coming back. We found a great quality of life in Russia so we know you and the other youtubers are for real. We follow you, Russell, Expat American, Sasha Meets Russia, Canadians in Russia etc and enjoy the reminders of what it is like to live in Russia. Thanks to all of you for providing a counterbalance to the western anti-Russian propaganda - someone needs to shine a light on the truth about Russia. Many westerners are woefully ignorant about Russian culture, history, demographics, way of life etc and some suffer from a peculiar arrogance that their own countries do not have propaganda. You show Russia as it is but for many people this is at odds with what they are fed in the west so no suprise you get these ill-perceived comments. Big hugs to you all from the UK xx

I live in US and I don't believe a single word coming out of media nor our politicians

Sam, you would be amazed to see and hear how many intelligent people in the West see Russia in a very positive light as opposed to their own countries!

I got told I get paid 😅. I don't even live in Russia yet 😂😂

Hi Sam. You explained it very well. In Canada if we show the positives we call it tourism...If someone shows positives of Russia the negative people call it propaganda...Thats the difference. Have a good day and keep up the good work Sam..

Of course, in any unclear situation, say that this is Russian propaganda. In addition, the Kremlin is so rich that it pays at least several billion people in the world. And if you need to blame someone, for example, if the light went out, a fence fell, the car’s engine stalled, a healthy tooth was removed, a thief broke into the house, you didn’t like the movie, and so on, then blame Putin or Russia for it. By the way, the Russians are so harsh that they elect the presidents of Western countries.😂😂😂

Russia is not a paradise but i love it because its my motherland. Foreigners should come for a visit and get a feeling and then decide if they want to move here permanently. Sam shows it as it is. He has a common sense.

I live in Russia and can guarantee that what Sam says is true and objective Not propaganda Also have visited many places here so can speak with some balance of opinion Keep it up Sam!

I lived in both Moscow and Kiev. Loved them both

I get these BS comments all the time, I guess truth hurts seeing normal life, beautiful people, and propably the most beautiful country - so I guess they think it must be politicized by the lowlifes :D Me personally I dont 'combat' anything, reality just does the trick naturally

If I could count up the amount of times I have been accused of being a Polish/CIA/KGB/CIA agent, I'd be a millionaire by now.

Your videos are probably the most deep of the crowd) keep it coming

they can't handle the truth...

the garage says "Lenin 1870 - ∞" infinity sign, because Lenin is always alive)) You didn't catch the irony)These are the encrypted words of a song about Lenin

Couldn't agree more with you.

All people in Europe and the US that think for themself are considered foreign agents 😏

Мы не должны думать о том, как о нас подумают другие, если на западе говорят что в России плохо, то пусть они там и сидят у себя, а мы должны просто жить нашу собственную жизнь дальше. Мне у же давно стало фиолетово что о нас думают другие

Don’t worry Sam, keep doing what you do. There are always people (unhappy with themselves), that will accuse others of this and that. It’s envy, too scared to branch out in life, and are now bitter!

Sam I can confirm that I am also unpaid. I gave you a shoutout at the end of my latest video by the way - thanks mate!

Great stuff keep it coming Sam !!!!!

I am an African, I do not support any western persistent imperialist and provocative actions on other countries. Certainly side with Russia on objective arguments, have never been to, nor enjoyed a cent of a Russian Rubble. Does that mean I argue because I am paid? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

If I were the KGB commissioner for work with immigrants, I would give you a free trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway instead of a cash bonus.

I'm really glad you've made this video, times are very difficult in the west, they've been difficult for a very long time but now shit hit the fan as they say, people are desperate to live a normal life, and desperation makes people blind. Sometimes you have to say the obvious to help some people.

@ 17:40, that's read as "1870 to infinity."

"Childrens climbing frame" Shows Electricity Pylon. lol...😂😂

Because the climate is umbereable to bring up children, one thing that has been happening in USA for more than 40 year going on is the dissapearance of children, my sister was living in Palo Alto California where my niece was born, and she was absolutamente obsessed taking care of her boys, pregnant as she was, between the milk cartoons and posters searching for lost children. If you add to that all the education imposed to them about sexuality, genders even pornography...........

I enjoy all of the videos that the Brits/Americans and Australians do. Of course, I am jealous that I am not living over there myself. Most propaganda comes from the western governments...they have an obsession with hating Russia, the greatest country in the world.

Can you do a tour of Putin's yacht next please Sam, I know you're all secretly ballin' with Kremlin money lol.

Sam, you have no moral responsibility to prevent people from taking foolish risks. While it may or may not work out, moving somewhere without properly vetting it is just foolish.

Good job on surpassing 50k subscribers 👍🏻

Hold on a second why did you hide all the bears drinking vodka in this vid ?

Nobody was more positive about Russia than "Bald And Bankrupt". Before him I had not one clue of what Russia was like. I only knew the negative our government shoved down our throats all my life. I especially know now that everything they tell us here is a lie. The reason you have an audience my bet is because of Bald drawing attention to Russia. I Love Russia and in reality they are my people my bloodline. Our hearts melt when we see the beautiful people there in Russia. Such beautiful souls there. I miss Bald so much. And He truly Loves Russia. Please have Mr. Putin bring him back! And For You Sam, Keep up the GOOD work!

Вам на заметку, скоро для новых иностранцев приехавших в Россию sim и банковские карты будут выдавать только после снятия биометрии (безопасность граждан важнее так хоть все под контролем будет) Все старые дома пойдут под снос в течении 10 лет (если конечно они не принадлежат частным лицам) План по благоустройству любого города можно посмотреть в администрации (по закону часть строек должна быть одобрена жителями района, просто так ничего не построить масштабного)

I wonder where the propaganda is in today's video for example. The suburbs shown in it look so unmaintained.

If telling the truth is 'propaganda' then I'd like to be a propagandist too!

8:24 ''Why you need us to show you the bad, you can go to the BBC and watch the bad'' Great quote by Sam. :)

Excellent video my wife is russian and i have been to russia and can only speak positive about it from my time there

The homes in Vladimir have nice⚘️ neat gardens. But in the fields it is all weeds.😂🌱🌱🌱

Very good video, but this goes both ways. Just as Russia has good places and bad places. The US has good places and bad places, yet I see so many Russians commenting about how bad the US is. One of the recent references I saw was “United States of Misery”. I ask them where they have visited in the US and they respond that they’ve never actually been there. They are basing their opinion of the US on the videos they see focusing on the homelessness. As a host of a Russian, I have great respect for Russian people and culture. I also know we are more alike than not and it’s time for us to see each other as common friends and not enemies, to realize each country has their positives and negatives, but this doesn’t define us as a people.

Sam here is business idea If someone wants to come to Russia permanently and interested about certain aspects of life in there, you can do virtual tours for them in real time of things they want to see. Btw the neighborhood you showed is just amazing. I am packing my suitcases now 😊

good job sam, all those videos of beautiful elegant russian women will never get old to me

@SamsRussianAdventures, 17:40 about Lenin - it's not 00, it's an infinity.

‘Some goal posts with a children’s climbing frame behind it’ *_/Laughs/_* Great video.

Question: doesn't this scenery of yards around block of flats in provincial Russian town make you depressed? I must confess, they make me a bit depressed, even though I am Russian.

I see Constantine as informative from a Russian now living in a foreign country. I see you and others as Russia is now. Wide sideways, unbelievable architecture and history, parks, and mostly very clean. Maybe they need to also watch Vaysa in the Hey to see the villages and pensioners.

thx for talking about this topic and yes i agree on showing the good and the bad !! balance is the best thing to do !!

I like that you show the gritty parts in this video. I feel it makes sense to check out a country before you move.

Sam, you should do a video on how you came to, or went about, learning to speak Russian. I have been studying the language for a couple of years, and though I could probably manage to communicate enough to get around, order food, get a taxi, etc., I would struggle to have an in depth conversation in Russian. It is, in my opinion, a difficult language to learn and become fluent in, but I am committed to doing just that. I would be interested in learning about your struggles in doing this.

Funny how there are claims that people take money from Russia but there are no people saying "Russia tried to pay me but I refused"

Hello, Sam, me too Russian Propaganda 👌😂 I want to mention that actually KZfaq (western company) makes huge money on us because they take a chunk of our income

Hi Sam, this is the best video ive see from an expat in Russia for a long time. very true to life both good and bad parts of Russia, I know this as i see it as i visit Astrakhan every year since 2008, well done sam, well presented 👍

Yes. And I want in please. We have a family. Please hire us!

When was the last time you visited the UK Sam? I immigrated to the UK 22 years ago from a country that had descended into chaos very quickly, and sadly I see the same happening here. It will take a very drastic change to turn this ship around now. I imagine many others, like myself, have been watching the Russian political and economical trajectory and know that it is a ship on a good course although perhaps not there yet. It is very courageous to pack your whole life and family off to a foreign country but as long as they have a solid plan and know it will be hard at first. Hard is better than having your children taken off you by a government that hates your God, your beliefs and just truth in general.

I would come to check the winter first if I can stand it coming from the tropics.

We have just as many derelict buildings in the USA as any other country! And the woke shit is getting old really fast! People are pissed at the government! And the crazy people we have here! I think I would feel safer in Russia than USA! But I never been there! I would like to come but I’m to old for a more like that!

Thanks for addressing that issue. Even though I have watched hundreds of foreign English speaking video's about life in Russia, I too at times wonder if what I see is 100 % true because it is such a contrast from the USSR era of propaganda and life then. Russia has made a tremendous change for the good since that time thanks to President Putin. I realize you have been showing the not so glamorous part of town as you walked! I enjoy your honesty and humor.

17:36 It's not "zero-zero", it's just infinity symbol: ∞

Those who sell themselves can only think that everyone else is sold out.

The area you walked through is not bad at all. It needs some TLC, that's all. Ramps are not common in Russia, even in older buildings in Moscow

OK your channel is being 'promoted' or at least not hidden - this video was in my Home Feed. Possibly because you mentioned the words 'Russian...Propaganda'. Perhaps - just an idea - stick at least a subheading 'Russian Propaganda' in every video you upload. 😁 You might then well find your viewer--numbers go up. Good luck Sam. Keep up the great work.

Думаю в любом крупном российском городе от миллиона человек нормальный человек может устроится.Если еще есть какой то пассивный доход на родине,или пенсия,то вообще замечательно из за разницы в стоимости жизни.

Всем платят, даже русским платят. Чтобы они ходили по улицам, ездили в метро и ходили в магазины 😂 Что касается переезда в Россию, то как я вижу, есть идеальных 3 варианта. 1) Это найти работу до переезда. Например как Gabrielle Duvoisin 2) Если у вас есть недвижимость без долгов, то можно сдать ее в аренду и на эти деньги жить в России. Ну или другой пассивный доход, типа пенсионных выплат. 3) Ну и само собой, если у вас есть хорошие знакомые/жена/родственники или участие в какой то программе как задумал Tim Kirby например. На счет Countryside Acres - этот человек очень смелый, целеустремленный, идейный и мужественный. Поэтому у него все получится. Но далеко не все способны преодолевать препятствия в жизни, поэтому этот пример не для всех. Для тех кто не любит напрягаться - вариант N2 со сдачей своей недвижимости в аренду.

There is not only an elephant in the room, you got the whole herd there.

The Real Reporter used to work for RT (Russia Today).

Their immigration service would not want to grant a visa to someone who might have trouble integrating there. If you know the country, you would be more likely to get one.

Hi Sam , try if you like to make a video about the kids of work that are possible for the foreigners to get in Russia.

Sam that graffiti about Lenin was not 00 it was the symbol for infinity.

why won'tresidents of those buildings paint them? Is it that expensive? Or they expect VVP to do that? A fresh coat of pain would make a huge difference.

Hello, how can you get paid when they said that Russia is a failed state with no money ?

"A goalpost with a children's climbing frame behind it." Made my day)) In soviet russia, the frame climb you.

Enjoyed seeing the suburbs of Vladimir in early summer. Funky and flaking and gloriously post Soviet in its understated way, but pristine and seemingly devoid of litter. Great visuals. Noted your angst about being a foreigner in Russia and how westerners might construe it. Enough thanks. Let’s meets some Russians please. 😊

Ну хоть кто-то снимает настоящую Россию, а не Москву)

I think university students who need English practice would not mind to spend an hour or two to help as an interpreter and basically help to adjust to a new place. I think it's a win - win situation.

I'm Canadian and love Russia. All my comments get deleted immediately.

Sam, we in mi6 are very proud of you, because you are still in the game, not busted. Keep up snooping around

Sam, this is one of your best videos yet. A ton of respect, as always.

Keep up the good work! Unbiased insights and practical considerations about living in Russia are much needed. (I think it really helps that you don't live in Moscow or St Petersburg.)

I can see that you're almost at 50k subs! Nice one

Absolutely first come and see, check it out BEFORE moving to Russia or anywhere else! Thanks for this video ❤

Да такой формат очень отличается от других! Более глубокий анализ ситуации… но без политики. Хочу еще!

keep up the great work and take care my take is never judge a country or its people by what the media tell you they are often wrong from my experiences over the years.

I love the way you beat the KZfaq algorithm with this one - it was literally the first video in my list when I opened KZfaq this morning! (Your clips usually rank a little lower in my feed, or don't show up at all and I have to go looking for them). Keep up the propaganda you Russian propagandist, you!

Sam, do you watch Vladimir Solovyev ?

Percentage wise (from my visits to Russia) it is much better in Russia than many western countries at this time.

Сэм, вы всё не правильно делаете! Если вы хотите получать деньги за пропаганду, то вы должны ругать Россию!

Good content, thank you.

What are you talking about? Nobody I know thinks that.there is not impressive architecture in places like St. Petersburg or Moscow. Friendly people in those places or for that matter in your town. Empty grocery shelves or starving people. Non of that.The problem is with this conflict. You say we see some negatives from western media. Non of that negativity revolves around what you and your colleagues do. Non of it. They don’t show some starving people, angry violent people rundown awful buildings in Russia. So what do you mean? You people go on and on,beautiful this and friendly that. We know. But the conflict. Btw I don’t quite understand how the same people can watch a bunch of different people walking through the same streets, saying pretty much the same thing over and over and over again.Impressive architecture and attractive people not withstanding. Lonely hearts club?

Awesome video, great analysis. You are doing everything right. Here’s another argument - Russia is full of foreign tourists and they also shoot videos and then go home, and they also have videos with positive Russia. Somehow these videos of theirs don’t really fit in with Western media guidelines. They desperately need footage of Russia from the 90s (poor, dirty, in rags, without an army, with an outstretched hand begging for alms from the IMF, when a physics professor sells socks and buttons on the market, with empty shelves in stores and stuff like that) . But the experience of this period was invaluable. The Russians took off their rose-colored glasses. They, the Soviet people, were as hypernaive as children in relation to the West. The reality of capitalism quickly corrected their brains and they came to understand what the West really is. And they didn't really like it. And then the Russians were even more surprised when the moral values ​​of the West began to degrade into real Satanism (and what should I call everything that is going on there in terms of morality and spirituality, this is pure Satanism). In the West they really think that Russians eat potato peelings and beg.

I'm from Serbia and I visited twice Russia: on FB and here on KZfaqr I was told literally at least 100 times I am paid to make positive comments about Russia. 🙄 My answer is always: 'OK, where should I send my invoice?' 😁

You talk a lot of sense. Another great video

so where is that link? 1:12

Most are probably taking about their own personal experiences and nothing more. Learning about other countries is fascinating and interesting! Thanks for the video!

Hi Sam, great video. Having been to Russia several times and being married to a Russian woman I am so great full fo your content. I personally think that you show modern Russia accurately.

Great video and great work, Sam. Maybe some people need some cold water on their wishful fire. On the other hand, when you feel the pull and have the courage to leave everything behind and take a leap of faith, then probably a higher force is guiding you...

You have imparted some excellent advice here Sam for anyone contemplating moving to Russia from another country. Personally, the idea of you being employed as a propagandist by the Russian authorities had never entered my head. Your content is nothing like any of the propaganda put out by the official channels. I’m sure you are aware that the relative political stability enjoyed for the past 80 years by people living in the US and western Europe is now in turmoil to a degree, resulting in a sense of unease among many of the populous. I suspect that’s why there is now a greater interest being shown by people in making the move to Russia, you know, ‘the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence’. This, coupled with the fact that until recent decades Russia was completely off limits for westerners, has probably sparked the interest of many. As you quite rightly point out though, people should research, learn at least a bit of the language and have a few temporary stays, for at least a month at a time, before making the leap. Having worked in Moscow, albeit 30 years ago now, I can confirm that it is a completely different culture from the west or was back then. Some people will embrace it, adapt to it and love every bit of it and others will just find it is not for them. One thing I would like to question you on, and I am not having a go at you here, but you often mention that western media portrays Russia in a poor light. Whilst I agree that the actions of the Russian government on the world stage are firmly criticised, I have never seen any programmes/read any articles that are judgemental on the lives of ordinary Russian people. So, I don’t know where you get the idea that we are constantly being bombarded with anti-Russian propaganda. I know it’s now fashionable to knock the BBC, but I honestly cannot recall seeing/hearing any form of overt propaganda spread by them, regardless of what is said on the various social media platforms.