Anti Russian Propaganda - My BEST Friend Won't Speak To Me Anymore

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

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[@rbrooks2007]

I've dropped some loose change in your buymeacoffee account with a message about my absence.

[@alexbolide4009]

hahaha yeah I also see the kgb guy in the reflexion of your glasses amateur work bro ...😂😇

[@thomasjoseph3488]

I'm in with you, Sam, and tweeted out my support, as well. We need honest peace. Best, and Merry Christmas.

[@МихаилК-н5х]

They will never understand you until they know the truth. But when they find out the truth, they will *HATE* you. Few people are able to accept that they are wrong. Forgive them; for they know not what they do.

[@МихаилК-н5х]

@@alexbolide4009 *(hahaha yeah I also see the kgb guy in the reflexion of your glasses)* hahaha, don't doubt it, the KGB guy sees you too.😎 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ThePlasticRussian]

Moving to Russia showed me who my real friends are.. the others🤔🙄🤣🤫

[@SvetlanaVladimirova8590]

Welcome! What do you do here, if I may ask?

[@matty_mcmattface]

Hi Sam - I'm sorry to learn about your friend having that attitude towards you (sounds like he needs to get professional help) - I have also lost friends because of my values and beliefs about Russia. I am fascinated by Russia and find your channel really informative and helpful; one day I would love to visit or maybe even live there.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks for that. I hope you come. Unfortunately he thinks I need professional help.

[@pfrohwein]

Sad to hear this. This has happened to me also. Some old friends and family in the US, REFUSE to talk to me, because I now live in Russia.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It’s crazy how the media and politicians divide us.

[@CasualEnglishWithPatrick]

That's unfortunate. Yet as the expression goes, "don't dim your light because of others." something like that

[@Yourenglishteacherr]

😕very sad.I also don’t have one friend because of politics.

[@amare_naturam]

Nonsense. Your successes here in Russia will make them believe that you were right in your choice. 💯

[@glacierglider8893]

I live in Kentucky in the hood and everyone knows exactly how I feel about Russia. I even joke to my family that my mom told me on her death bed my real dad is a Russian named Sergei Kalashnikov who was the nephew of the inventer of the gun. More seriously I would always put Putin's speeches, press conferences, interviews, etc on when my husband's friends are over, and I have really been able to enlighten them. I caught Putin's Munich Speech in 2007 by accident and after that I followed Russia closely. I have been much more immune to Anti-Russian propaganda bc of it. I am out of time but if anyone is interested in my argument of why I don't believe Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva really had a dirty drug test I will get back to you. Much love to you both from Kentucky.

[@JohnCampbell-sl5nx]

Can't be much of a friend if you can't agree to differ.

[@frederickmoller]

Yes, no friend at all, really!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

We were really close.

[@Cocoluna66]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Sorry to read that, Triggerd emotions mixed with Brainwash

[@PRO4XKEV]

It is like a person is a Democrat and has a few Republican friends, you gotta keep politics out of the friendship or agree to disagree.

[@ariellegolas4508]

I thought the same.

[@joemorales5967]

Same thing happened to me. Had an Irish American best friend who got very angry when he found out I was visiting Russia. He refuses to talk to me, especially when I came back to America safe!

[@thedappercook]

The world's gone bonkers, absolutely bonkers. Imagine having an opinion, disagreeing and not being able to continue a friendship?! Truly bizzare. Love your work as always Sam.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

The things he believes are just over the top ridiculous

[@thedappercook]

​@@SamsRussianAdventuresi have no doubts. We live in strange times. Damn your friend Tanya is gorgeous

[@johnperniciaro785]

It started with Covid--- I have to believe there's connection....

[@KALIN-34]

Sam , so sorry to hear about the end of your friendship.. I have recently cut ties with my best friend ironically due to my stance on Russia.. perhaps time will smooth things over for both of us but for now keep generating amazing content... All the best Sam 👉🏻🇿🇦🤝🏻🇷🇺

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks mate. It’s so sad what they’re doing to us.

[@KALIN-34]

​@@SamsRussianAdventuresAll good Sam & if it wasn't this would be something else right... So time to evaluate the quality of friendship.. I've been in touch with a wonderful girl in Russia for quite some time & thinking that perhaps it's better to live there now .. maybe one day I will consult you for some advice.. Have a great one Sam. & Please always take care..

[@СынЛеса-ю9ы]

Есть старая поговорка, правда не российская " Хочешь поссориться с друзьями, поговори с ними о политике".

[@klwthe3rd]

Sam you never cease to amaze us. You are always doing nice things for people. I don't think i'm going to far out on a limb by saying that you have one of the biggest hearts. You never appear selfish and always put us the audience and your friends first. The baquet was beautiful. As for your friend that won't talk to you anymore; yes it's sad, but life will move on. If people want to be that way then it's best just to let them be. You have made many new friends and that says alot. Yes it still hurts when you miss them but it's their decision, not yours.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thank you. Giving is great because I feel good for giving and they feel good for receiving and so it’s a win win.

[@KatAdVictoriam]

My father in law and husband recently got into a huge argument over the propaganda subject. My FIL believes that RU is the epitome of evil, and we believe differently. As though people can't come to their own conclusions. Not everyone believes the news their government approves and repeats. But what do I know? I'm kgb, or just a bot. I guess 😂 Cheers from a random American who enjoys your channel.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It’s crazy that when anyone comes out with the truth, they are immediately KGB or paid propaganda

[@KatAdVictoriam]

@SamsRussianAdventures It's quite sad that people believe such things. May you and your friends in Russia have a wonderful Christmas season.

[@alanehiggins123]

I think you have to accept there is a disturbing/evil within the Kremlin voiced by massive propaganda, some of the population are taken in and some are not however I do think the Russian population are genuine and fair but have been badly ruled and massively misled to the point where they disassociate themselves from Politics.

[@RS-xx9ve]

I get the same thing. My family are from Kiev, and I am called a "Putin bot" for exposing Nazism in the organs of power of the Kiev regime since 2014. It absolutely appalls me.

[@fokthewef]

Oh my. Welcome to the bot collective

[@robshepherd3782]

I think everybody who refuses to accept the narrative has fallen out with somebody. Its the price we pay for having an independent mind.

[@mikaellindroos1594]

Independent mind, what a joke.

[@aphilippinesadventure9184]

Sam, I have Russian friends outside Russia and inside Russia(in the Karelia region). They are flat out some of the best people I know. They are educated and insightful and very helpful in understanding the Russian point of view.

[@kmprewlofcrku6164]

I bought Shungite from Karelia I tbink the Deep State thought i work with Russians and put me on a terror list just like they did Tulsi Gabbard

[@misterserious3522]

Pirates have an important point of view..?

[@aphilippinesadventure9184]

@misterserious3522 Do you?

[@brentlunger9738]

그들이 옳은지 그른지는 모르겠지만, 우리는 푸틴 씨와 총대주교, 그리고 우리 고향에 있는 지도자들을 위해 기도해야 합니다.

[@dianacooke5079]

Western brainwashing is scarily persuasive. But every now and then you meet people that completely slip through the net. After going to Moscow this summer to meet friends in the Russian church, we shared our experiences with many back here in the UK. Some friends were very open about our experiences others were a bit wary. One stranger we met in a coffee shop said he thought what we had done was great and asked if we had thought of moving there!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

My family think I have been brainwashed and my best friend says I have listened to the plot!

[@Windband1]

Mate, here in the US our government invented propaganda! It is crazy scary because it is SO effective. Most Americans have lost all ability to think critically. They just automatically believe what they see and hear on their televisions. Once they're indoctrinated you can never change it!! Terrifying....

[@dianacooke5079]

@ even your family 😌. The brainwashing is awful 😣

[@duschbrauser]

Russians have been brainwashed for decades. It's very disturbing when western people, who actually have all the possibilities to do research and have the freedom of speech, are falling to Putin's lies and disinformation. I really don't get it. In Russia you can get into jail for holding up a white paper as a protest. This is not a free country, where is the opposion. And how can anybody believe a guy who is nothing but a corrupt dictator?

[@giorgipiorgi]

It’s times like these you find out they were never really your friend anyway

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It’s such a shame, we were very close

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

I lost a friend during Covid . I had the temerity to question the official narrative . Turns out I was right and he was wrong . But still lost a friend

[@KatAdVictoriam]

I had lifelong friends and even family members cut contact and become incredibly hostile when I was outspoken about it too. I ended up leaving social media entirely because I grew exhausted with shouting at the blind, deaf and dumb.

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

@@CallMeDesdanova I never wore a mask never had a test never got vaccinated . I saw through the BS very early .

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It’s such a shame how they can make us hate one another. I’m sorry it happened to you too.

[@TrevorCrook-c1s]

@@SamsRussianAdventures People are easily brainwashed . Not hard at all. There is a technique to it . There was a study years ago where they made people with blue and brown eyes hate one another . Based on eye colour

[@russianballet681]

My son cut ties with me for the very same reason.. and I lost my lifelong friend for the politics. It's heartbreaking, but God gives us some glimpse of hope 🙏

[@Pashka70123]

Man how I remember my first New year’s celebration in Russia back in 2008. What a great time. Lots of food and drink for 8 days. With none stop fireworks 🎆 . Never have I experienced anything like that. 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's amazing how the whole country comes alive for New Year's. It's the most important holiday here.

[@thamystico4037]

A best friend dont stop talking to you, no mater what! HE IS NO FRIEND O YOURS and never has been!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

He thinks I’m brainwashed because I live in Russia

[@slavajoo2330]

​@@SamsRussianAdventures Сэм, нас тоже раньше убеждали, что у нас промыты мозги советской и российской пропагандой, но сейчас, имея возможность самим смотреть, читать, и слушать западные СМИ, я вижу всю чудовищность и лживость западной пропаганды. Нам еще есть чему учиться у них😂

[@stoneeh]

@@SamsRussianAdventures yet these people in the West will never look at the actual evidence, if you try to show them _they_ are actually the ones being brainwashed. They are lost, and cannot be helped. Forget them.

[@dmitrycherepov3242]

@@SamsRussianAdventures А все на самом деле наоборот

[@salomedebski9430]

Hi Sam, just wonderful that you show a different Rusia than the MSM.😇. Have a nice xmas . Dutch polisch woman from France. Salomé

[@JamieW-o7b]

Don't worry, glad that you found out! I would move there in a heartbeat from the UK to have a look to retire there, if it wasn't so complicated.

[@PRO4XKEV]

There is something about watching a video, filmed in Russia in winter and Christmas is around the corner and the decorations are gorgeous, and people are so happy. Thanks Sam.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I think it’s beautiful too! Thanks 🙏

[@Selveda1804]

Не забывайте, что Рождество у нас после нового года. 7 января.

[@markwarrensprawson]

Sorry, Sam, that really sucks. I haven't lost any mates over Russia specifically, although near the beginning of the SMO, on my birthday, after having a really nice morning with my brother on a hill we always used to visit as kids, it came up in passing that I understood why the SMO had to be launched and had been keeping track, somewhat vaguely, of what had been happening over the years that led to it. My bother began to shout at me. It wasn't an argument, it was a loud lecture to do with what a nob I've always been when it comes to toeing the line. It was awful! So awful, in fact, that I quietly at first, and then a little louder, and finally at shouting volume asked him to let me out of his car so I could rather walk home than fight, it having been my birthday and all. I lost my best mate in high school, a really lovely young woman by the name of Yael, by naively expressing sympathy for the Palestinian people in conversation with her. Thing is, it had been about a year since we'd last hung out, and although I knew she was Israeli and that her dad was a veteran of the Six-Day War, I'd never pegged her as the type of person who'd hate an entire group of marginalised people for ideological reasons. On the contrary, I thought: Jew - grandparents who survived the Holocaust - no stranger to stereotyping or marginalisation - we might as well be comparing our favourite show tunes. But no, alas, that was the last time Yael and I ever shared a patch of lawn together. On the upside, and there IS ALWAYS an upside somewhere, if one looks for it, over the last three years, I've found it increasingly easy to discuss Russia in polite conversation. As a matter of fact, I've actually found running into people with a fairly well-grounded opinions on Russia politically and culturally in general to be increasingly common, but I am South African, and we are the "S" in BRICS, and BRICS has already done some pretty magnanimous things for us from an economical point of view, so there is that. Do I think even half of the people I've had these conversations with are even aware of BRICS activity in this country and across Africa in general? Nope, I doubt it, but it has to be considered. Things are changing, Sam. I hope you and your mate are able to make up sooner than later. Somebody's going to have to swallow a little pride, but the ability to swallow one's pride is a bit like the ability to swallow swords - it's a rare talent that amazes as many people as it grosses out, and it takes practice and dedication to learn how to pull it off. Then again - and this is something else I've noticed about the whole Western narrative regarding things - Western politic and journalism today is all about storytelling. Facts seem to mean less and less to more and more people all the time. Consider that "telephone conversation between Trump and Putin" just after the indisputable election results were announced. That story was first published, if I'm not mistaken, by "The Washington Post", a well-respected American news outlet. I think the "New York Post" published a confirmation of that story shortly afterwards. And now, we all know that "The Washington Post" made the whole thing up. In a just world, somebody, or a group of people, would be going to jail for that, but no. I think someone might have gotten a wrist-spanking. Maybe someone was suspended. The fact that the news has been fabricated by a mainstream news outlet never even really became news! My point, although I admit that I'm coming at it a little bit side-on, is that in the Western world, everything is about the narrative. Now, the news cycle is drowning in aliens, P Diddy's diddling and as for the remainder of our Western narrative, we're getting a whole lot of Syria, specifically focused on Putin's loss of political control in the region through Assad who's been made out to be some kind of Russian stooge. But even that's backfiring! The very rebels who've ousted Assad are showing support for Putin and by proxy, for Russia! And that's not a bad thing, politically speaking. A president is supposed to stand as a representative of his or her country, and that is EXACTLY what Putin does for Russia, and THAT is why, in my opinion, (and I'm sorry to say it, but I'm really nobody important and what I think has very little bearing on anything at all,) in time, the Western world as a whole, as unlikely as it seems now, will have to come 'round to an understanding of their place in a geopolitical narrative in which Russia is actually one of the good guys, It's gonna take a whole lot of aliens and other silly tabloid-type headlines, as well as a whole lot of deflection and clever geopolitical engineering, but the narrative we all depend on to save ourselves ever having to admit fault or error will simply have to slowly mutate into one in which Russia is no longer NATO's sole reason for existing. Once that's happened, if that can happen (and I think it can, or something like it will,) you and your mate will be having a pint somewhere and talking about football. Hell, man, maybe you and your mate will be having that pint and talking about football in your home town. Eff me, mate. I'm sorry! I seem to have written you a bit of an essay. I suppose I can relate to you a little better than I perhaps let on. Still loving your channel, Sam. Thanks for all the navel contemplation you've helped me to avoid. I look forward to more of it.

[@ОльгаИванова-к9ь9щ]

❤❤❤🍀🍀🍀👍

[@FoltynB]

Don't be sad! As soon as things get bad there, a “friend” will immediately appear and speak in a honeyed voice! Drive him away.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It’s a shame how deep he is in the propaganda

[@StuartJones-tb7mb]

I've Been There & Lost Longtime Friends Over My Pro Russian & Pro Putin Stance

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It’s crazy how the media brainwashes people to hate others

[@WHATaSTEEL]

I am a victim of this too... heartbreaking loss of not only 1 of my best friends ....but other friends also, due to such ridiculous & unexplainable reasons. I visit RUSSIA every year (3-5 times a year) as a TOURIST...without issues. Greetings from CANADA.

[@andreanagy4801]

Nice decorations!! ❤

[@peterkozlej3725]

You lost some friends but you gained us as your friends. I do consider you as my friend buddy 👍🇺🇲🇷🇺

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thank mate, that means a lot!

[@RS-xx9ve]

Hi Sam I have a similar thing. Longish story. My whole family have had a dentist for nearly 20 yrs, seeing him 4 x a yr for checkups and polishes often having long conversations with him on many different topics. He is half German and has lived in German (with a Nazi father no less). My dad (deceased) was especially friendly with him. Anyway, a few times more recently the dentist had been saying some weird comments. Eventually it was clear he harboured a lot of anti-Russian racism and even apologism for Nazism. This was a red line to me. I am half Russian with family from Kiev. So I will be reporting him to the dental regulator in England. I am sad because someone held such unsavoury views.

[@fokthewef]

I don't thing nazism died out amongst the Germans. I think they hate the Russians for defeating them. More than they could hate the brits, Americans or French.

[@fokthewef]

I don't think nzism died out amongst the Germans. I think they despise the Russians for defeating them. More than they could ever the brits, Americans or French.

[@СанияНижник]

Добрый вечер, Сэм. Вижу у вас уже снежок выпал , выглядит по рождественски. У нас пока снега не было, живём на средней Волге.

[@guillaumeleblanc4542]

I really enjoy seeing your neighborhood, Vladimir is a very beautiful city.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks, I think so too!

[@amare_naturam]

This is still a very ancient city. It was founded in 990.

[@guillaumeleblanc4542]

@amare_naturam That's why it's beautiful.

[@michaelmckelvey5122]

Yes, it might be but could you live here for twenty years? Personally, I think two days would be my limit!

[@guillaumeleblanc4542]

@@michaelmckelvey5122 I don't see any reason why not.

[@taylorrichardson7596]

Sam, I am thinking about possibly moving to Moscow and teaching English there. My wife is a hair stylist. What are the odds of her getting a job in that field in Moscow not speaking Russian (she hasn’t started learning yet, I’m 6 months into learning). We will be visiting in the spring next year.

[@susangoulding3159]

Despite what I commented on your previous video I have to say I'm a tad envious. It looks so quaint and pretty and reminds me of my previous life in Belgium and Switzerland. Old worldly and no nonsense woke ****

[@peterkozlej3725]

Thanks!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks so much for this. Really appreciate your support.

[@ЮрийЧижиков-ы5н]

Я русский! У меня был замечательный друг с Украины! Мы вместе учились в университете! Были "не разлей вода"! Вместе женились, с разницей в неделю. С разницей в пару недель-месчц, у нас родились дети! До этого вместе мы были везде - бухали пиво с рыбкой, ходили на дискотеки... Ревновал одних и тех же женщин... Потом он уехал на Украину, стал большим начальником в Черниговской области, потом мы потерялись из-за войны. Где он сейчас и, что с ним происходит - я понятия не имею! Боюсь за него!!! Юра Юрченко!!! Я помню о тебе! Я люблю тебя!!! Отзовись, любимый друг!!!

[@tonyp2865]

I'm happy to hear about your friend because he never was a friend so never deserved your attention. All of us only have a few real friends and lots of so called friends who come and go through life.

[@TheDustypoptart]

I lost a lot of people, who I thought were friends, the second we differed in opinion on politics. Honestly… I’m happier and better off! ♥️

[@robertlackey7212]

I had a friend stop speaking to me because I like soviet statues , posters , and music. I tried sending her the Soviet national anthem so she would see how nice and hopeful and positive it is and she stopped all communication with me.

[@JanKluiver]

Soviet Union was indeed a great era. Stalin deported millions of people. Economically far behind. No free press, no freedom of speech. Political oppression. Hey, looks like Russia in the past 10 years. But sure, great statues, posters and anthem.

[@ТатьянаГубина-и1и]

Your friends must love to inspect your collection of whiskies!😂😂😂

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’m a good host! It’s important

[@Moonlightshadow-lq4fr]

I bet they prefer to inspect the empty bottles and there's only one way to find out :)

[@creole-qy2om]

True friends stay friends through everything. It doesn't mean you won't have disagreements, and it doesn't mean you won't go awhile without speaking, but true friends will always come around. If they walk away forever, let them walk because they were never your true friend. Fake friends are the worst. You are better off being alone or with very few true friends.

[@omc912]

Спасибо Вам! Это очень печально. И очень больно. Надеюсь, что когла-нибудь этот морок, эта пелена пропананды спадет. И люди поймут, что были обмануты.

[@megaotstoy]

in modern Russia being openly Christian is still legal UPD. This comment has been approved by local FSB authorities.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hahaha yes! Thank goodness!

[@GeraldBeagan-ee6se]

It’s also legal in the west. Additionally, you can criticize openly the head of state or the military and no prison sentence awaits you

[@megaotstoy]

@@GeraldBeagan-ee6se only if you not happen to be in a wrong place on a wrong time by chance (like near Capitol Hill on the 6-th of January)

[@robertholland7558]

@@GeraldBeagan-ee6seI would not be so sure about that anymore with all these censorship laws in the west! In the UK they are locking people up left right and centre for saying the wrong thing. George Orwell 1984 is well and truly has become reality!

[@yurich1976]

Сэм, это ваш куратор из КГБ, срочно позвоните начальству!

[@МихаилК-н5х]

Ещё раз так пошутишь, и мы приедем к тебе! _Куратор из КГБ_ 😎

[@NeoTemplar]

My friend and I are very different politically. Our friendship is more important than politics. I hope you can work it out in the future with your friend. On a happier note, I absolutely loved the building that craft event was in. I could see having a wonderful banquet or wedding there. Thanks for sharing Sam. Be well.

[@mcal27]

Yep, been blocked and similar by extended family, old friends.. but I can’t deny my beliefs and I won’t turn away from my Russian friends and family.. So I’ll continue to speak my opinions. Mate the air suspension.. as we briefly discussed I used to fear going to look at the Allroad every morning.. get it swapped when you can buddy!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

They are asking if I’d like to have the suspension fixed at a particular level

[@mcal27]

@ On the Allroad there was a kit that did away with the Airbags.. but I looked at the an example car with them fitted and it looked crap. Fixing the level may help. The problem could either be the level sensor or maybe a leaky airbag. If the later fixing the level won’t help I believe. How long does the level hold before sinking Sam?

[@mcal27]

@ Oh wait I forgot the secret FSB message!! Sorry.. The pink bird has flown the nest. The pink bird has flown the nest… Hope that keeps the group watching the comments happy!! 😂😂😂

[@johnzarn3367]

Sam 🎉it’s really nice of you to give flowers 💐 to your friend. I liked the decorations in the city. Sam I have been learning Russian for at least a year and half. Can you tell me should I be learning from a Russian language person?

[@icolky5272]

It sickens me the attitude of most people in the west towards Russia. All caused by our government, who are fine about countries that we should be much more careful about. I can’t believe they thought you were passing on messages to your handlers! It’s really frustrating, I’m pretty sure I’d be much happier in Russia than I am in the UK. If only it was so easy to become an agent and live there!😂

[@CynthiaRoberts-ii1tl]

I had friends that couldn't think past the evening news. a different opinion threatens their bubble of reality

[@AnneliedeWet]

I ditched several friends over the past two years for their Russophobia. I live in South Africa and Russophobia to me is the same as the past Apartheids racism. I would not have racist friends, so Russophobes must also go.... They are behind the times and what is there to talk about then?

[@OrdinaryEgor]

I think it's not about the country, it's about politics and leadership. But now there are no normal leaders anywhere.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

They like to keep us divided

[@МихаилК-н5х]

Путин по-твоему, тоже ненормальный?

[@johnf8122]

People keep confusing governments with the everyday population. Most people in the world (with a few exceptions because there are knuckleheads everywhere) would get along fine without politicians. Happy Holidays, Sam.

[@SasaNovak-e2o]

Pray for him...

[@krutoi_petrovich]

This happens on both sides. Because extremes are often similar. Like a mirror. The side changes, but the essence remains. Politicians will always find hundreds of reasons to pit people against each other. True love is the best weapon against any system.

[@robertholland7558]

It has become like the zombie apocalypse narrative. I frankly don’t want anything to do with the “ zombies”

[@antonchestnykh1441]

Loosing a friend is always a pity, but if someone's getting that blind due to political views that he or she can trade ones friendship for it, than maybe this friendship doesn't mean much

[@cartoons981]

what is Russians hated for ? no pubs and bars ? No strips clubs or Russian version of Vegas ? to cold ? or infected with some religion by west ?

[@mauron.6405]

👍Grazie.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support.

[@isabellajanelee]

I did my own research after the military operation. Russia is definitely on the right side of history. I have friends that just wont listen. But haven’t fallen out.

[@stevestone4346]

100%

[@rakita_the_carpathian]

Yes!

[@lightshine2786]

Theres no right side.

[@victorseal9047]

Our world at the present moment is sorting out the difference between people who are locked into their thinking mind, and those who lean more towards the intuitive aspects of our consciousness. 😮 The thinkers are like people lost in the jungle called life, and the intuitive people are akin to an eagle flying high in the sky, they have clearer picture of which direction they need to go. 😅 The heart is incredibly more intelligent than the mind, it speaks to you with feelings of comfort and discomfort. 😊

[@tom-u8k6y]

im in a whatsapp group with a load of mates that i played poker with and its mostly the same in there. They have fallen for every bit of nonsense the BBC has put out. And when things don't come to pass they just seem to move on. Like the "running out of munitions" narrative of 2 years ago.

[@stuartbolden2142]

When my Russian wife came to live in the UK with me I feared she would receive some sort of backlash from uninformed people making uneducated comments but I have been pleasantly surprised. Generally the UK public are intelligent enough NOT to believe the main stream media . In fact the media here are being called out more and more and are at risk of being totally irrelevant as they spout their propaganda . Yes that happens in Russia too of course . It's sad though that your friend hasn't got intelligence to actually look at things with two eyes and not half blinded by following MSM Keep up the fantastic work Sam , both I and my wife look forward to meeting you one day in Russia ,although we generally stay in the south of the country when we are there .

[@Ctrl_Del_0]

The bouquet has an uneven number of flowers, right? ;-)

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Yes, all bouquets have an odd number

[@ИринаИванова-в4у4м]

Четные букеты только для похорон)

[@Ctrl_Del_0]

@@ИринаИванова-в4у4м Я знаю. я изучаю о России🙂

[@МихаилК-н5х]

@@SamsRussianAdventures You should have taken the package off the bouquet. It is impolite to hand over a bouquet in a package.☝🧐 It's like handing over a gift in a postal delivery box.

[@JohnDo-ntchaknow]

If a person can be swayed by the media despite personally knowing you then it is likely they were never really your friend to begin with. That or never actually bothered to get to know you. You are likely better without them.

[@briandunn8216]

He was never a friend

[@rokimarchano5657]

A smile, raised cheeks and crinkled eyes signifying contentment and positive emotions, it's a visual cue that someone is feeling joyful or pleased, that’s all I could see on people’s faces in your video, but unfortunately those addicted to BBC and the like cant see that due to their addiction. I can’t say Russia is the most democratic country on the planet but also and definitely is not the country ruled by a despotic tyrant abusing his absolute power in an unfair or cruel way caring little for the welfare of his own people, those happy faces in your video are proof of that. BTW, I really like those decorations, thanks for sharing Sam.

[@bojanakolak7451]

Very strange! I appreciate your channel because it's far from propaganda. We can see both sides of the medal. Your enthousiasm about living in Russia is contagious😃

[@Артур-ц2э4и]

I kept all my friends but lost all my family for coming to Russia. I know others in similar situations.

[@SpicyBean-k9s]

Ah this is an amazing video!

[@WoozyPolarBear]

Hello Sam, I am a big fan of your channel. I am from Canada, but lived in Manchester UK for a while, and now I'm in Novosibirsk. I too am disappointed with the Man U result, and have friends in the UK lecturing me about how foolish I was to move to Russia. We have a bit in common I'd say. I just move on and know that for every friend I lose in the UK and Canada, I will gain new ones here in Siberia. This also sounds similar to what is going on in the USA after their presidential election, and some people are cutting out others if they voted for Trump. Look at the 4B movement of women in the US for example.

[@Serg_M]

Pfff, a friend...! Мой отец, русский с Урала, живёт на Украине. Когда мы с ним раньше разговаривали по телефону (viber or what's up) он мне начинал всякие претензии насчёт Путина и СВО предъявлять. Чтоб не разругаться окончательно я стал все эти политические темы в разговорах сразу игнорировать. Только про погоду, здоровье, его внучек (моих дочек), его хозяйство (он держит коз для молока и сыра). Хотя имею на все эти вопросы диаметрально противоположный взгляд. Но отец у меня один, не могу его окончательно потерять. Поэтому политику в разговорах игнорирую.

[@PatrickDuffy-u3s]

Regarding your friend who no longer speaks to you, it brings to mind a verse in a famous song by Simon and Garfunkel, the Boxer - "All lies and jest Still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest". This is the mentality the entire western world has about Russia - they believe the lies because they want to believe them.

[@Lupi33z]

I have this problem with members of my family. I have to avoid or shut down the talk of any politics.

[@maarten7]

Yeah, Sam, I have had "best friends" like that too. Maybe they weren't the people I thought they were in the first place. 💠

[@americaninrussia1886]

Cool video Sam I like your style of video where you interact w people definitely interesting

[@jakearmstrong6868]

It is indeed very sad when we lose friends due to political differences.. I had a similar experience not so long ago but before our friendship got too toxic, I backed down and since then we have tried to respect our differences when it comes to politics.

[@michaelmichael8538]

This building is called The Officer's House but this day it's rather a flea market

[@Ctrl_Del_0]

Маша красивая и смешная 🙂 I am learning Russian to become part of the Russian people (I hope).

[@dandelobo9284]

If you can no longer tolerate alcohol, I would advise you to check your pancreas just in case, the lipase level, for example. С Наступающим!

[@amare_naturam]

What is "Russian-style friendship"? I have a friend in Russia whom I met in 2000 (although we lived in neighboring apartment buildings for several years before that). Then he built a house in a village outside the city, and so successfully that he also seemed like my mother-in-law's neighbor (we were separated by a fence). He is like a brother to me, we used to go fishing and hunting together, celebrate holidays with our families, and he would come to my bathhouse. Since 2017, I have been living on the other side of the city and we rarely communicate anymore, but I know for sure that if either he or I have any problem, we will both immediately rush to each other's aid. Is such a friendship possible, for example, in the States? 🤔😁

[@МихаилК-н5х]

Sam doesn't know about the States. He's from Britain.😄

[@jmjm5914]

Great video, thank you. Where I live on Australia, it is so hot and so rubbish at the markets.

[@sproutbaby]

I have had the same Best Friend since i was 13, im 45 now; she and i do not always agree, we have even gone seasons of not speaking because we dont necessarily agree with the path the other has chosen; the funny and cool thing is, we dont ever completely stop communicating entirely, we will check in with one another via family and leave gifts for one another 😂 If someone is truly your Friend that connection can not be broken.

[@SlimKalHoone]

Cool video Sam. Alisa seems to be wearing a wedding ring but it's cool how she just decided to hang with you guys. Stay safe!

[@deanc685]

Brian at The New Atlas just released a video that touches on the importance of information and how it is weaponized by the West.

[@Windband1]

Brian is a legend!!

[@LanaLender]

It's true. Since the main information formats are Western, they can prohibit anything there. It's not difficult to invent an excuse. For example, I really want an alternative to KZbin to appear, created in some other country. Because I do not consider this platform to be unbiased.

[@margaritaorlova6697]

It is realy laughable about the KGB in now-a-day Russia. I live in California now, thank you for showing me the new Vladimir-city. I had lived nearby Vladimir when I was in high-school about 70 years ago.Thanks again!

[@andreanagy4801]

A simple solution. Avoid such topics with your friend if he cant take a healthy discussion.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It has gone too far and now we don’t speak

[@robertholland7558]

@@SamsRussianAdventuresdon’t beat yourself up over it, simply not worth it.

[@МихаилК-н5х]

*(Avoid such topics with your friend)* Avoid such topics with a friend and he will simply hate you silently.😏

[@robertholland7558]

@ yes don’t talk about religion, politics and sexuality. Now how is the weather, and did your sports team win?

[@МихаилК-н5х]

@@robertholland7558 Liverpool vs Manchester United🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aimxray9823]

Sorry about your friend. We’ve all lost a few to government propaganda. I love your drives with the Russian music on the radio. Brings back memories of my time in Petrozavodsk in the 90s

[@romteni]

You've got to start carrying the flowers the correct way... you've been there long enough to learn :D Your russian is getting so good too!

[@instructv]

Sam you failed the mission. Go to office 7 for money comrade

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hahaha best comment today!

[@Roy_Gaber]

I hope your one friend starts to feel better after receiving those flowers from you, very nice gesture Sam. Oi, it seems like fun watching your friends get drunk. It is too bad, a loss for your UK friend it seems, that he has succumbed to the rhetoric being spewed about, I have/had many such friends here in the US who do the same because of our political system. Some have even disowned their families. So sad.

[@KenSeguin-ur9zb]

Magnificent chandelier. A festive and artistic culture. The best gifts are handmade.🎇

[@vladswan]

as your kgb handler i would like to talk to you about this video, Sam. My office, tomorrow, 8:00, don't be late. (THIS IS A JOKE)

[@genes.3285]

Sam, that symbol on the door doesn't refer to weights. It refers to those two wheeled contraptions. I don't know what they're called.

[@andreanagy4801]

Your friends must love to visit.😂🍷🍸🍹🥂

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hahaha I’m a great host! But they don’t like my house! I’ll make a video explaining why

[@KimClark61]

​@@SamsRussianAdventures it's not the house, it's the company they should enjoy.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@KimClark61 the family who used to live here were murdered inside the house.

[@Korlinath]

Another Russian adventure with Sam...and friends! 👍 Thanks! I lost a friend before about political crap, but it was during the 9/11 afgan crap. He thought it was ok for US to be there and putting people in Guantanamo and I didn't. Oh well, that is long over for most people.

[@markclift2952]

Sam your friend was not your Friend Sam

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

We were very close mates. The media can do that to people.

[@nerenik84]

It looks so beautiful with the snow and the lights.

[@ede2225]

Thanks for the videos, Sam! I'd love to live in Russia--at least for a while--but with the world as it is, it'll never happen. Nice to be there vicariously through your videos.

[@free__wolf2293]

Wel well well Sam this was one of your best videos. As a KGB officer, with proud I can say that your work for Mother Russia is outstanding! 😎

[@Ольга-ц4з2м]

Get help lol

[@Vipateta]

Are you familiar with Edgar Cayce the sleeping clairvoyant? Over sixty years ago he said " from Russia comes the hope of the world not now but in the future". Over the years I've probably read most everything about his remarkable life but when I read that statement I thought, can't be he is off on that one. This was back in the 80s. No internet back then. I was brainwashed by US bullshit. Well he was definitely on to something.

[@69rus42]

People might not like being filmed. He might have told his wife he was with his mistress, his mistress he was with his wife, and he's actually sitting in a bar drinking beer with friends. So, I understand him.

[@deanofakesie8153]

pmsl, asha needs to learn either to hold the door open , slam that door 😅

[@stepchicken3238]

Was she trying to tell him something?