Will she ever truly belong in Singapore?

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Meet Yana. She is a Singaporean citizen. However, before spending 15 years here, she lived in Russia, Zurich, and New York. She works as a coach for highly successful and wealthy individuals. We had an extremely inspiring conversation about obtaining a Singaporean passport as a foreigner and the importance of pursuing one's dreams in life. Enjoy!
Yana's contacts: linktr.ee/yanafry
Yana's KZfaq channel: / @yanatvsg
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:26 First Impression of Singapore
02:53 How to do business in Asia
05:15 New York VS Singapore
06:50 “I tried to leave every year”
08:16 How to integrate in a new country
11:44 3 groups of people in Singapore
15:38 What does it mean to be a citizen of Singapore
17:11 Getting PR (Permanent Residence)
17:37 Getting Singapore Citizenship
20:04 Thanks to my subscribers!
20:52 How to follow your dreams as an adult
26:09 What makes people successful
30:28 One tip for a better life
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Hey! I'm Max. This channel is about life and business in Singapore, as well as other South East Asian countries. I interview inspirational people and ask them tricky questions. Enjoy! :)
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@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

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@MrSeancurtis Жыл бұрын

I'm from Australia and have been living in SG for 7 years now. Singapore has some great traits but also some of the cultural differences are very hard to adapt to. I love the safety, cleanliness and low taxes but I have found it hard dealing with the shy culture. I don't want to sound rude but I think Singapore has a depression problem. I can clearly see how depressed people are here when I come back from bali or Australia. People are almost robotic because they work so much. It's almost like they've forgotten how to laugh and enjoy life. Australians are very relaxed and take time to joke around and say hi to each other. But here in SG people don't look at anyone in the eye. It's very transactional. I always try say hi to the 7/11 clerk or the grab drivers but most of the time they don't even acknowledge me. People are very closed off to each other here. Its sad because humans need community to connect. Though I am grateful for how this country has allowed me to grow but I'm still dealing with this cultural difference. Sometimes I get scared because I don't want the environment to become normal to me. I don't want to end up becoming a workaholic robot like everyone else. So I always trip back to Australia or Bali to maintain my sanity. Again, I hope this doesn't come across as rude. It's just what I'm personally dealing with.

@ruthng5544 Жыл бұрын

I used to think Singaporeans are like robots when i came back to Singapore after studying in Australia. However, I realised there is huge percentage foreigners from neighouring countries working here. They all look like Singaporeans from the outside. So it was rather easy to mistaken them as Singaporeans. These large groups of foreigners work over here to support families back home. To them, their priorities are to earn a living. These are the groups of people are generally lack the passion & work like robot. When I speak to the true blue Singaporeans, they seem rather happy

@ggginawong689 Жыл бұрын

I studied and lived in Australia for 9 years. Was an Australian PR. I gave it up because I found living in Australia stressful. I found people in Australia superficial. The cashiers at supermarkets greetings were usually not genuine. At least, people here are more genuine and if they look depressed it is because they are just more reserved.

@SK-lt1so Жыл бұрын

It's a tropical prison. There is no outdoors, nothing to do but shop and eat-and this is all people talk about. People don't dare utter an "incorrect" word, so they act like zombies. If you move there, it only proves how pathologically fixated on money you are,

@yangtzeling7468 Жыл бұрын

The reason people don’t look at others in the eye is very simple. In Asian culture , that’s being confrontational. Take the Japanese for example , looking at your elders / boss in the eye is akin to being rude.

@BladeOfDespairr Жыл бұрын

Haha, Singaporean here, and i get what you mean. I remember talking with my friends while in a taxi, the topic was about how not natural disasters can occur in Singapore due to it's geographical location on earth. The taxi driver heard the conversation and said that there is one natural disaster here in Singapore, and when we asked, he called it "WTYD", an abbreviation for "Work Till You Die". We all had a chuckle afterwards cuz everyone understood it's a joke, but when you look at it with a more serious tone, it definitely is a problem how a lot of Singaporeans work very hard, almost to a robotic degree. But in the end, it's because we all have the same goal, which is to contribute to the development of Singapore as a nation. If you're a born citizen or you obtain citizenship, the government will take very good care of you, so it's only right to pay it back by working hard.😮

@rogerlim6065 Жыл бұрын

It's a good interview and Yanna really understand what it takes to be Singaporean. We welcome anyone who wants to make Singapore their home and contribute to building this nation. Singapore is a small nation with literally no resources (except for its citizen). So we really treasure sincere people who wish to be one of us.

@brabaius162 Жыл бұрын

no water,pigs,chicken,eggs,vege i.e uninhabitable island..

@danielc2701 Жыл бұрын

@@brabaius162 You definitely don't live in Singapore lol. There are chicken and vegetable farms.

@brabaius162 Жыл бұрын

@@danielc2701 of course I was exagerating..There are basics but not enough to support 2 million peep.Thus the pm had to go meet the Malaysian PM for chicken and eggs.🤣The end of chicken rice...haha..not US chicken not brazil no no must be subsidiesd chinken from the Malay Federation.

@danielc2701 Жыл бұрын

@@brabaius162 lol You think your ministers are like your neighbour? They go in and borrow chicken and egg from each other? lol. Even Malaysia do not have chicken and egg, the grain shortage is from UKRAINE lol. 🤣

@pgobservers Жыл бұрын

@@danielc2701 can’t be bothered with brabaius’s negative remarks. He isn’t aware most of chickens farms in Malaysia are owned and invested by singaporeans. It’s their Govt’s selfish policy to restrict export of chickens and eggs to Singapore. Basically malaysia politicians implementing policy is to chase away investors. No wonder with such short sighted mentality for last 60 years, how to improve their economy? 37:03

@SuzushimaChin Жыл бұрын

Very genuine and respectful person. We need more of such immigrants. Welcome on board ah 😊

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Glad to be a member of the little red passport community! 😎

@carefulconsumer8682 Жыл бұрын

Incredible Lady. She brings to my mind an Orson Wells quote: “A man does not belong to the place where he was born, but where he chooses to die.”

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

oh great quote btw

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and a great quote by the way! I am just not sure yet where I will choose to die one day! 😂

@jjmw4112 3 ай бұрын

@@yanatvsg There were many moments your interview moved me to tears. You are a truly beautiful person!

@yanatvsg 3 ай бұрын

@@jjmw4112 thank you so much! I am glad my sharing helped you to reflect deeper about life. ❤️

@darrenyau7392 Жыл бұрын

Love all these incredible interviews. They are very enlightening because locals do not really get the chance to interact with expats or foreigners. It is a breath of fresh air to hear their perspectives. Keep up the good work, Max!

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

thanks so much! I will!

@christine8203 Жыл бұрын

Agree…very often, we are tentative out of a sense of awkwardness (or mindfulness perhaps?) that we may be seen to be intruding…it’s really about respecting the culture of the other person, especially someone who is visually not the same 😅. Thank you for the interesting exchange! It’s so heartening to see that people do see the worth in being a citizen of Singapore! Wishing Yana (Jana?) every happiness peace and abundance in her life in Singapore!

@kumlai7467 Жыл бұрын

If theres huge advantage, of course want to come. See if she wants blangladesh? If singapore turns into blangladesh, see if she wants to stay?

@christine8203 Жыл бұрын

@@kumlai7467 That’s stating the obvious!

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

I hope that changes with time, and people from “different worlds” start talking to each other more often.

@edwardlim9240 Жыл бұрын

Singapore is lucky to have her in our nation. Great interview

@singaporedan7701 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making Singapore your permanent home ! We welcome you ❤

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I am so glad to be here!! 🇸🇬😊

@bminton3291 Жыл бұрын

this is a very good interview. Love her positivity. We need more people like her.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad to be here! 🇸🇬

@AndorranStairway Жыл бұрын

Another great interview. Yana is very astute. To add on, the point about being treated like a "foreigner" is absolutely true everywhere in the world. And to be perfectly honest, it will be very difficult for the average born-and-raised Singaporean to see a caucasian person with a foreign accent as Singaporean, even if they might possess a Singaporean passport. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. From my experience, Singaporeans will happily include you as part of their community so long as you make an attempt to mingle with them. Yes, they may not look at you and think "Singaporean", but nationality really doesn't matter when it comes to making friends and family. Remember, a key aspect of Singapore is its multiculturalism. Singaporeans have had decades of experience learning how to get along with one another despite the differences in language and culture, and that's one of the greatest things about this country.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

thanks! great observation

@sneo7470 Жыл бұрын

One united nation, irregardless of race, language, culture and religion. Stand up for Singapore.👍👏💪🇸🇬

@smyleong Жыл бұрын

Singaporeans don't "get along" with one another they "tolerate" each other at best and even that takes considerable effort. The multitude of derogatory terms each ethnic group has for the others is astounding.

@mysterioanonymous3206 Жыл бұрын

As always, details matter... Being Swiss I hear her sentiment often but to be fair, we have massive immigration pressure and the education level is often lacking. Displaced people often come here with very little to offer, (often causing numerous problems little and severe) and most expats come here mostly to work for a few years and make as much money as they can, but they don't really care about Switzerland. I don't see how you would expect to be welcomed in such a scenario. Expats who take an interest, make an effort and provide something to the country can integrate quick no problem, but most just don't fit that bill and Swiss people can tell immediately and treat you accordingly. As to Singapore, ive visited briefly and my impression was that most "expats" are educated and can do well yet you employ an entire underclass (of mostly dark skinned people) and "domestic helpers" that are housed in subpar conditions with bad remuneration and are treated like complete dogshit, like subhumans essentially. So I'd not be too proud of myself if I was "Singapore". The inclusion is clearly, lets say limited and doesn't extend to just anyone. And that's putting it nicely. I mean, it's organised state sanctioned large scale exploitation of disadvantaged people, that's what it is...

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Yes, cultural diversity! One of my favourite thing about Singapore. Thank you for your kind words!

@user-fb7rf4kr5k Жыл бұрын

Max fulfills a serious social and political need in Singapore. His unique work attempts to bring locals and expats together, something that the Singapore government has been trying to do. The government needs to give Max and his family a PR because he has likely ticked all the boxes. Singapore needs a personality like Max to bring Westerners and Singaporeans together.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words!

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

A great job indeed!

@internationalfranchisealli5547 Жыл бұрын

What a very nice Lady. Successful, honest and still humble.

@xavier3098 Жыл бұрын

One of the best expat vids I’ve ever seen. Deep, insightful questions which actually help us to understand real life in another country. Her English is fascinating! I can definitely hear the Singaporean accent but I also can hear the Swiss there as well.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed our conversation! I also speak German, maybe that’s the accent you heard.))

@crystal8537 Жыл бұрын

Rly love u interviewed so many legit different ppl !! Your network is insane😮

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

thanks so much! I'm searching hard to find interesting ppl for you!

@popcul8145 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. Very wise person. Glad to have her.

@truthseeker000000 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel, Max. You are helping to show the amazing DIVERSITY of my fellow Singaporeans, like Yana and long term PRs living here in Singapore. ALL Singaporeans, doesn’t matter where they are born in - China, Russia, American, The Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, etc, etc, add to the strength and “unity in diversity”to our tiny island nation. Max, it would be great to hear the beautiful stories from any Singaporeans who were born in South America, or Sub-Sahara Africa.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

I will try to find ones! Do you know any?

@truthseeker000000 Жыл бұрын

@@MaxChernov I don’t know any atm. If I do I’ll let you know. Thanks.

@pubkay Жыл бұрын

That is the same thing when Australia Canada USA about their multicultural policy.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Yesss! That would be really interesting to hear!

@shirobuta Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to the next interview.

@welcomegod 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for inviting her, and thank for take ur efforts to create this video.

@user-il5rm1rq6j Ай бұрын

I lived in Singapore for 4 years, 1980 to 1984. The Singapore Government is very caring towards all the people living there. Singapore is very safe, very clean and has an excellent education system.

@ttan7293 Жыл бұрын

Max, I'm really glad you are taking the time to bring us interviews and perspectives that most singaporeans might not encounter daily. Keep at it! You deserve more subs for the consistent coverage

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Yes to more communication between locals and expats!

@durian9988 Жыл бұрын

I am just impressed with the captions!

@SuccessforLifester Жыл бұрын

I didn't expect today's interview to have so much life coaching 😌

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Haha I hope you enjoyed it

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

😂 I hope you didn’t mind it))

@SuccessforLifester 8 ай бұрын

@@yanatvsg It is okay.. though some ppl watch videos to forget about real world headaches.. an escape

@Username-ze1ux Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant interview Max…lady lady was an amazing person…so much insight…these are the sort of people I like to learn from

@Godzilla-hh8ip Жыл бұрын

This is just one of the best conversations I ever heard in my life. She is amazing, worth more than a TED talk. ❤

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

thanks! do you want a part 2 ?

@Godzilla-hh8ip Жыл бұрын

@@MaxChernovyes please.

@freelancer1499 Жыл бұрын

@@MaxChernov YES, a big YES pls Max! :D Loving it many many. You really ask good qns and let the person share their tots and experiences well.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Ahhhhh, thank you! It is very kind of you to say! Maybe I should reach out to TED talk, lol.

@justintimeleave1360 Жыл бұрын

Very elucidating conversation. Thanks for this

@LynetteKua Жыл бұрын

I've been watching your interviews for a while and I just wanna say I really enjoy them! Being a Singaporean, it really humbles me and reminds me of the good that I often forget in my own country! And equally, I travel and look out to other countries thinking the grass is greener on the other side. But these videos are helping me to know how great Singapore is again!! Thank you Max!

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed our conversation!

@cecilialim2296 Жыл бұрын

Yanna, thanks for sharing! Great interview,Max. Very interesting video,great insights ...❤❤❤❤

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! ☺️

@jonatanramhoj Жыл бұрын

Very nice interview Max! What an incredibly thoughtful and intelligent woman. Not surprised she was granted Singaporean citizenship :-)

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed our conversation!

@tienloo1966 Жыл бұрын

Another great interview Max. Your video has captured our leaders attention goes to show that it has substance of importance. And thanks to Yana for sharing her story en route to becoming one of us. Thoroughly enjoy your creation. Always looking forward to your next interview.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words!

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed our conversation! 😊

@rsyb7478 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Yana for becoming a Singaporean. U come across as being such a genuine and wise person. I love how cheerful and friendly u r too. I’m confident that becos of your warm and pleasant nature u will make many local friends. Proud to have u as a Singaporean now. 😊🤗

@medialcanthus9681 Жыл бұрын

@FGoogle and youtube it says in the description she is a singapore citizen.

@user-os9sd5oe4w Жыл бұрын

Yana is so insightful. I was hooked on every word. Wonderful interview from a seasoned, perceptive and encouraging person. I can see why she recieved so many glowing letters of recommendation from many friends

@sharms888 Жыл бұрын

I think you might want to reconsider your insight regarding Yana !

@soulsurfer639 11 ай бұрын

@@sharms888😂😂😂

@dannielcruz460 11 ай бұрын

No she’s not wtf you bot

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it.

@selsonblu8970 Жыл бұрын

An excellent discussion. I will recommend to my friends to watch this. Thank you for posting this.

@user-qt1bq5bw6i Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Appreciate you sharing this and the kind lady in the video.

@rogeretiennedelacruz3000 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Ms Yanna, for your very generous sharing. You are truly inspirational!

@andreandree4384 Жыл бұрын

Thks for the video. Fun to watch. I lived in SG for awhile and I can't imagine myself living there like forever, the place is definitely clean organized safe etc. But for my liking, the island is too small after several months, there aren't much "things " to do beside working and going to the same places over and over: same shopping malls, same venues etc.. After SG, I moved to KL and it is much better feel, people are friendlier here and for the same money, one can get more for the bucks. Now everytime I return to SG, I feel "restricted" , it's too organised compared to Malaysia where everything is easier.

@yanliew4027 11 ай бұрын

Leave room to the others !

@sngjoolian Жыл бұрын

Congrats🎉 Most welcome

@vincentho3964 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this vlog. I have saved it under my folder "Counsel".

@Ben-do8ex Жыл бұрын

This is one of the more moving and touching interview. An interview of one of ours. A daughter of Singapore.

@AstrobumTV Жыл бұрын

Singaporean here. Out of many interviews I've watched on your channel, I find this the most insightful. Subscribed. lol

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Just now?! Kidding, thanks 😊👍

@dr.gaosclassroom Жыл бұрын

I felt exactly the same as Yana when I went to Singapore!! She is great!!

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Ahhhh, thank you! I appreciate your kind words!

@hlim431 Жыл бұрын

Yana would be a great asset for ANY country... she is well liked, well appreciated & she is inspiring. I think Singapore has done a GREAT job to be such a welcoming country & it is fantastic to see! If Yana is a mentor I'd really like to work with her (such a well balanced person) because my overall holding company will be registered in Singapore --- she understands NOT giving up, & 99.9% of our $ will be given away. How do I find Yana?

@DoliPanjaitan 2 ай бұрын

Sorry for being 11 months late but I hope this will help you to connect with her. Her KZfaq channel : @YanaTVSG You're welcome.

@medialcanthus9681 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy this wonderful lady is part of Singapore ❤.

@jklmnoqr 8 ай бұрын

Thank you VERY much for discussing the 'three rounds of friends'!!!! I live in Spain and have been here for 11 years and now only have 2 expat friends. They live in the same residence as I. This issue is very vital and must be thought abought before relocating to a new place. Not being able to integrate well into the main society means deep social and emotional isolation. Again, Max, thank you for these insightful and profoundly helpful interviews with people from different walks of life. Suggestion: Please get interpreters to voluntarily help you do interviews with nationals who don't speak English well. Again, thank you!🎉😊🎉

@leongyet9896 Жыл бұрын

Hope to see you around Yana! Majulah Singapura 🇸🇬

@rjjrjehehew Жыл бұрын

Hoping to get her number?😅

@joeteo6536 Жыл бұрын

Max, waiting for the day that you become a Singaporean. 😊❤

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks ♥️☺️

@chuanguan8510 Жыл бұрын

I hope yanna stay here and live here for much more years. The great thing about singapore is the weather, cold weather is not suitable for older creaky joints, and the food here is affordable, just be sure you have a home fully paid for and have good health to live and travel around asia to let off steam. Don't be put off by those asking foreign talent to go back, they are just venting. We need people from all walks to make us into a all encompassing society. Enjoy your life in singapore, my sincere wish to all foreigner in singapore.

@kc-st Жыл бұрын

Welcome Yanna! Happy to have you here.

@lumtaramadani868 Жыл бұрын

This is a very rewarding video. Yana is a wonderful women, and glad to learn from her.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am glad you enjoyed our conversation!!

@andreabettoni2527 Жыл бұрын

I am living in Singapore 23 years and I am citizen from almost 13. I can speak true Singlish and happy to be Singaporean. I can notice that Yanna started to have a bit of Singaporean slang... Congrats

@sgwhitecouple Жыл бұрын

Congrats. And yeah she got a bit of singlish slang

@ellesee7387 Жыл бұрын

This video is helpful and informative from the start to the end. It’s almost a kdrama-length episode! Thank you for making relevant content sir! ❤

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed our conversation! 😊

@alfredobarnaby1234 Жыл бұрын

Don't kill her vibe, Max! 😂

@kris9772 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate all the effort you put into making such an in-depth interview giving not only insights into being an Singaporean but also life experiences and advice. It's a great video to spend time watching!

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Will do more!

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

I am glad you liked our conversation!

@wonvivien21 3 ай бұрын

As I watched this video, and as.a female (Singaporean) expat myself, Yanna really echoed many of my own personal thoughts! I share so much of her insights on trying to integrate, working hard to establish friendships with locals and expats, and ultimately trying to balance my own Wheel of Life, to find my "purpose". Max, you've done an amazing job with your diverse interview subjects, and bringing out not only their personal experiences in Singapore but pearls of wisdom that are generalisable to anyone watching, regardless of their nationality. Keep these videos coming, and I wish you BEST OF LUCK in your personal quests in life!

@HauTran-sunfromsouth Жыл бұрын

She seems nice person & well behavior. Congratulations & Happy for her results ❤❤❤

@prospektarty1513 Жыл бұрын

I visited Singapore a couple of years ago and really enjoyed and loved the place. The people we’re really nice, polite, helpful and non judgemental and they didn’t make you feel” like a foreigner or stranger or unwelcome in any way. When I arrived at the MRT station and struggled to find my destination,t the station assistant came over to help and gave me a free complimentary ticket and was very friendly. It’s a lovely country, clean, safe and highly developed and technologically advanced. That’s my own perception. I visited Malaysia on a work trip and although people were nice and polite, they were more reserved and iyou felt that despite multi cultural atmosphere the communities were culturally segregated.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Very clean, safe and developed indeed!

@liyf15 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video Max. It is very inspiring and opens up my mind even more now.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed our conversation!

@gh8066 Жыл бұрын

she radiates so much positive energy!

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@freestyle680440 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this interview. Thank you.

@spunkmuffin11 Жыл бұрын

I've learn something new from from Yana. Love that Wheel of Life tool. Thank you for sharing.

@jbrkjferkjbekjb Жыл бұрын

As a Singaporean, it's refreshing to hear her say that she has not felt judgment as someone who comes from a foreign land. Personally, I think much depends on her own friendliness, kindness and understanding towards the locals. Singaporeans are more accepting of expats like herself.

@dannielcruz460 11 ай бұрын

No she picked a country that couldn’t understand her past

@ryanqz 11 ай бұрын

This is the woman who left her husband when he was diagnosed with cancer... disgusting

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely agree with you! People treat you the way you treat them. 😊

@chowzisiong7800 Жыл бұрын

Happy to have you here! :)

@KammiNeko Жыл бұрын

Yana is amazing! Thanks Max!

@justin-ez6rh Жыл бұрын

Great interview, some very profound truths about life she has certainly lived a well rounded life abroad, great advice for life and following your dreams.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed our conversation! Thank you for your kind words!!

@sitimariam5270 Жыл бұрын

She really well versed with coping in life.❤

@yangmuming Жыл бұрын

chanced upon your video on youtube feed... what you're doing is very meaningful! keep going!

@kelvinth30 Жыл бұрын

i like this lady , speaks with a lot of sense , very intelligent and strong

@lexlim7816 Жыл бұрын

Great content and tks for sharing the interview

@gilchristhaas9865 Жыл бұрын

This was a genuinely beautiful and enlightening interview. I am a fan of Singapore who lives in a very nice place (Hawaii) but would prefer to live in Singapore. In fact, my single “but” in the “Yes, but” statement is that I’m not living in Singapore (though took a 10-day trip there this spring). Yana, you are a beacon of human positivity and enlightenment, and Singapore is so lucky to have you.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰

@lawrencepop-jhussi4878 Жыл бұрын

Max, this is indeed one of the best local interviews you had done. Well done!

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@yangtzeling7468 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree that investing in someone who’s only gonna be here for a few years and then leave takes up too much effort and emotions. Very insightful & wise. It’s almost like a TED talk.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Ahhhh, thank you! I am glad you enjoyed our conversation!!

@lanka8786 Жыл бұрын

Love this interview..Yana is awesome ❤

@vieworama8188 Жыл бұрын

I like how in the middle of conversation, 2 aunties that looks like chinese and indian were just strolling past, probably going to a market, shows that besties can be of different races and ages

@Vitruvian1.618 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing some of her invaluable insights.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@yogeshnaik9276 4 ай бұрын

Very good interviw nicely explained by Yana...she must become consultant to Govts of various countries

@henrylim4662 Жыл бұрын

Hi Max, firstly, thank you for this video. I rarely comment on the videos I've watched on KZfaq but this chat with Yana is truly insightful and delightful (especially since I'm local and I spotted my habitual ways from this conversation). Well done and good luck to you both, Max for your videos and Yana to her life here.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Henry

@letsbehonest768 Жыл бұрын

I fully understand what Yana shares about Singaporean not willing to invest time and energy in expatriates.I , as aSingaporean living in Germany for 20years, Usually I will ask new Singaporean families or expatriates from SG how long will they be staying in Germany 🇩🇪when I meet them in SG gathering. Sound selfish but realistic to be honest.

@robertmontgomery3892 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview with an extremely wise woman.

@welcomegod 9 ай бұрын

She is the best guest I saw invited in all ur videos.

@frankietatcanbearrange3874 9 ай бұрын

I know Yana Fry personally many years ago, as I made a flyer for her business, i was a freelance graphic designer then. Very nice lady.

@Booyaka9000 8 ай бұрын

...once you get past the part where she dumped her husband because his terminal cancer was really 'bumming her out'. ...Yeah, nah, she's trash.

@spanishjo4282 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Singapore! Hope to meet you guys one day for some photos for memories

@nelsonterk Жыл бұрын

Thank you for loving Singapore. I am a Singaporean who is now living overseas.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

You are most welcome! 🇸🇬 Singapore is truly wonderful.

@JoeChanTV Жыл бұрын

I have never thought about the three spheres before, what Yana brought up really made me realise 'yes it is true!' something I've never felt/seen the way she sees it before. so interesting. I guess I must have been inside my sphere for too long and taken that for granted, and even when I met new colleagues who just moved into here, I did not make enough effort to integrate into their circle of life. But you know, Singapore is a country of immigrants, everyone came from somewhere outside the island settled down over years and became a part of the big family. So, everyone is welcome to bring something to the rojak!

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

great observation!

@malakatan3235 Жыл бұрын

Singapore pretty good not to joined us against them, example Indonesia + Malaysia + Australia + America, those majority people in those countries aren't actually indigenous, yet racism is quite common even promoted

@crashburnify Жыл бұрын

New perspective Max! Please do keep up the good work and perhaps we should have a mix community to help one another and be better together.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

🙏

@seanyushi9096 Жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen in a long time

@leewn2319 Жыл бұрын

Very good interview Max. Congrats Yana & most happy to see u calling SG home and being a citizen here. Thanks Yana for contribution in the past 15 yrs and valuable insights in this interview. May God bless u with continued success and good health.

@eddiechen7234 Ай бұрын

Great opportunity to understand and learn all these great "nation members" of Chernov's UN club. Cool stuffs !

@1ZZFE 2 ай бұрын

Yana is a very cheerful and pleasant person.

@QTPie Жыл бұрын

Fully agree with her re Singapore! and the dream of the people in relation to the size of the country!

@boonleeglobal Жыл бұрын

Came across your channel today. I like it a lot. Thank you for being a bridge especially to foreigners coming to live in Singapore. You are a very good interviewer. Well done. Keep up the good work.

@MaxChernov Жыл бұрын

🙏

@rharald7539 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting life story and good advices she gives👍☀️

@magnusborneo6264 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely interesting interview and what a great perspective seeing things from different perspective. The interview you conducted, though you may not realize, bridge western and eastern society by providing genuine insight from western angle.

@yanatvsg 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! I am glad you enjoyed my insights.)))