COST OF LIVING in Russia or why russians never smile

[@grahamelliott9506]

as the iron curtain returns , I am glad we have youtube so that people like you and natasha and niki and konstantin and many others can still reach us in the rest of the world

[@Meloncholymadness]

Who are the others? Would appreciate links please? :)

[@frenzeljuliannecleofe9500]

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[@Meloncholymadness]

@@frenzeljuliannecleofe9500 Thank you

[@shubitoxX]

Zack the Russian kzbin.info/door/qEjVpJcXig4hdPnXUxetpw

[@JoeVideoed]

@@Meloncholymadness Allow me to add another 1: kzbin.info. Actually was featured on Canadian nat'l news channel CBC.

[@christopheraniftos2666]

Depressed, with sarcasm and humour - great content . Keep up the good work!

[@DepressedRussian]

Thank you 💜

[@petejames1326]

@@DepressedRussian im in australia, and im depressed, yes its a 1st world country but the cost of living is very high, im a cab driver, i work 80 hours a week, i work 6 days a week, come home eat and sleep, thats my life, i havent been out for many years, most of my money goes on rent and food and petrol,i dont smoke drink or gamble, a pack of cigarettes here cost $30 for a pack of 20 cigarettes, a small apartment cost $400/week rent, there is very little left, all my bills go up every few months but my pay is the same as 10years ago, its very depressing here unless you have a very good job, at least in russia you earn little but the prices are little, thats why im thinking of moving to a country like vietnam or phillipines or thailand, because in a few yrs i wont be able to make ends meet at all,

[@petejames1326]

@@DepressedRussian as a cab driver in australia i make about US$30,000/yr sounds alot right? since a teacher in russia makes US$11,000/yr, but like i said, most of that goes to pay RENT, FOOD, ELECTRICITY, CAR COSTS, PETROL etc... from that US$30,000/yr i save very very little for myself for spending money, and remember i work 80hrs a week, i have no social life at all, im a workaholic, and yes im single i have no family or friends, and yes im in rich beautiful australia and my life is sad and depressing, so i feel your pain

[@petejames1326]

@@DepressedRussian hi alena, i will tell you something to cheer you up, yes in australia you are free to say things and post things against the govt and against individual politicians, yes thats true, BUT NOTHING CHANGES ANYWAY, even if you protest 24/7 the govt never listens to your concerns and they do what they want anyway, so yes we have freedom to critisise the govt, but nothing changes anyway, they keep doing what they want anyway, they never listen to what you post online against them or at rallies against them, they let you do it, but they dont care because they pass whatever laws they want anyway.

[@ivangoran4461]

@@petejames1326 You are not depressed. You are tripping that you live in the first world country. Sure it`s first in toppling down old folks on the streets and locking down people in their homes despite the first neighbor is miles away. You should move to some non 1st world country and have a life. You are conditioned to have more necessities that it`s really necessary. The problem is media promoted lifestyle and ads. Depression is gap between wants and possibilities. They created the whole imaginary world in your head, and you are desperately trying to make it real. You get triggered by others running like mad trying to do the same. I recommend countries of Eastern Europe and former Yugoslavia. Ukraine would have been fine too, since you`re not Russian or colored, but it does not exist anymore. P.S. You should teach this girl to love her country despite being depressed, like yourself. Best wishes.

[@fernandocontreras9839]

It's sad to see that young, intelligent and hardworking people like you have to face this reality. Stay strong. Hope you can improve your life soon.

[@2KREALQUICK]

cool video guys on my channel depression from siberia

[@tom.q]

Russian government is spending so much money on this stupid and unnjust war. Instead it should invest in its most valuable assets - the young people. Just imagine, how paintful must be 40% price increase (due sanctions) for people earning peanuts and living paycheck to paycheck.

[@oliaherus474]

Lol the only way to better her life is to leave the country, and once she leaves russia-parasha she’ll get bullied because she’s russian😄

[@andrejuha164]

Where is the problem? in siberia everthing is paid by russian state. If were in Russia capitalism like in USA. everybody needs to relocated , nobody knows where . Is so simple.

[@andrejuha164]

There is a very big difference between Russia and USA. You can't live on the street , because temperatures -20 celsius. And that is why russian kriminals are so hard. Because in Russia is stole or die. There is no alternative like live on the street. Thats was also why there won communist. Is this time was simmilar criminality to todays USA but you coldn't live on the street and you could't move somewhere else becouse of serfdom!. And also if you have a house you need to pay for heating. Doesnt help is your own house. There is no possibility live in Russia and not generate money!!!!!!!!! No money = death

[@joel49er]

You speak really good English. Like your videos , from Texas, USA.

[@picnickphotos6149]

I volunteered to teach English in Voronezh for 4 months back in 2015 and lived with one of the famililies that had kids in our program during the time. It was a very interesting and awesome experience, but did not quite realize how well-off and successful my host family actually was. I did notice dilapidated buildings and houses, some dire living conditions, the disparity is shocking. It's not ok for government to put and keep its people in this position; it should be a crime. Thank you for making videos, keep fighting to survive! I hope you can make your plan and begin the next great chapter of your life! By the way, I am a big fan of your sense of humor and wish you were my friend. Lol

[@Mike-01234]

Russian economy would do much better if they had good leaders.

[@TMAN-iq2kz]

THANK YOU FOR BEING HONEST AND LETTING THE WORLD KNOW WHAT LIFE IS REALLY LIKE….. KEEP SPEAKING OUT !

[@andynull8869]

yeah pray for us yanks cause we are in the same boat. Yankees smile but smile like slaves tap dancing. Most are highly medicated and truly depressed inside. The average cost of a home in yankeeland arizona is $435,000 and the minium wage hasn't been raised for over 15 years. We have absolutely no health care most are in medical debt or buried in school debt as we send our taxes to israel so they and their duel citizens enjoy free health care. If you do find a job don't get comfortable you will get laid off soon. We do not care for our elderly and our children are disturbed. We should not be idealised nor should american imperialism be ignored. America is a terrible world leader..... Capitalism and democracy are incompatible.... yankeeland is not a democracy and the intelligence department divides this country so we never look up realising we are all getting fu#cked. America is a pit of despair a empty vessel of lesser things. The youth here is waking up to the horrors of american imperialism and yankee crony capitalism. You will see biden is a murderer but trump when he wins again will make america even more hostle to the gays..... The left and right who whoreship yankee crony capitalism fight with each other while others just realise that voting has no point... we are long over due for a violent bloody revelution. America will destroy itself without the help of foreign influence. Half of Americans Read Below 6th-Grade Level our tax dollars all go to the military which spent $1.537 Trillion in 2022. Pentagon began auditing itself in 2018. The Pentagon has once again failed to pass its annual audit, marking the sixth consecutive year of a failed audit. The repeated lack of a clean audit result highlights the complexity and vast scope of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) financial operations, encompassing $3.8 trillion in assets and $4 trillion in liabilities, spread across all 50 states and over 4,500 global sites. Don't look to the united state for refuge because we are apart of the problem. We have no rights for america manages perception and this is why you might think we are that and a bag of chips. We are a sh#it stain on the earth. Putin is a sh#it stain as well. Love your post though! good day

[@alefone7666]

Be careful! Don't get yourself into trouble. But what you say is fascinating. Keep it up. Wish I could help 😬

[@ivangoran4461]

That flag really works magic against constipation. Thanx.

[@reallyree6164]

I also meant to say that. Be careful! They cN imprison you.

[@Khabibsamuel]

F your flag

[@plotarmour1471]

@@reallyree6164 he tries to propaganda so hard😂

[@xt2bn5]

@@reallyree6164 for what? You can find this information by yourself using free sources in the internet. She's just summing things up. The thing is most of West countries don't give a shit about Russia so they just don't know what is like to live in here.

[@jazz1tup]

"Long story short, we all need a therapy." That part cracked me up... :))) Girl, you are awesome!

[@chriskell4019]

This girl combines depression and humor very skillfully. That blank expression is priceless. She should come to the USA and take this onstage. 😂

[@Metalton95]

2:08 "high education, 1-3 years of job experience, and the school is located in the middle of nowhere. Pretty cool! Makes me want to live" xD

[@gangoffour6690]

Remember the Russian, Yakov Smirnov. I believe that was his name. He became a comedian.

[@urbantrixsta6514]

Actually that's true

[@leocalinawan8429]

In USA? You americans have it worse there....all you have is hollywood pretending life in all forms and boasting about how everything is going good over there when it definitely is not.

[@Miting6]

Here are almost no jokes. Its all true

[@faber62mb36]

Your sincerity deserves the subscription and thumbs-up! Please, stay safe!

[@dean1389]

Hello from New Zealand Alena. I just wanted to say I enjoyed watching your excellent video, very informative with lots of detail and you have an original style of presentation that made me want to see more of your work. It is refreshing to see your down to earth presentation of the factors affecting your life in a difficult situation, you have courage and lots of personality :)

[@inorganicproduce]

As a doctor, you make only 38% more than a cashier. WOW. What a way to take away any incentive to do medicine. Loved this video! Subscribed

[@powerhousegaming6408]

I bet there is a huge brain drain with all the educated people leaving the country.

[@rogerstaton2777]

I hope never to be treated by a Russian doctor in my lifetime.

[@0ldb1ll]

The only incentive in Russia for ordinary people is to stay out of prison by not objecting to their money being stolen by oligarchs. Hopefully someone will start a revolution for equality of living.

[@lucasgrey9794]

You absolutely *don't* want to be treated by a doctor who did medicine for the money.

[@pedamucic]

Check the difference in income between a taxi driver and a GP (general practitioner) doctor in France….be fair and compare apples to apples, pick a provincial city similar to Khabarovsk.

[@letter203ify]

You deserve much better! It breaks my heart to see fellow human beings struggling just to get shelter and food on their tables

[@ktalks386]

Every country going sulam down economy

[@andrejuha164]

There is a very big difference between Russia and USA. You can't live on the street , because temperatures -20 celsius. And that is why russian kriminals are so hard. Because in Russia is stole or die. There is no alternative like live on the street. Thats was also why there won communist. Is this time was simmilar criminality to todays USA but you coldn't live on the street and you could't move somewhere else becouse of serfdom!. And also if you have a house you need to pay for heating. Doesnt help is your own house. There is no possibility live in Russia and not generate money!!!!!!!!! No money = death

[@stinko9416]

Um.....have you been to the U.S.?

[@AnfisaBELARUS]

Amazing channel 😃😃😃 I really like the way how you give the information about our countries. It’s very sad but it’s a reality here 😅greetings from Belarus 👋

[@freagle123]

I just discovered your videos today and immediately subscribed to you. I think it's great that you let us take part in your everyday life. I'm German and that's what people say about us too, that we don't smile and that we stare at other people. And at first glance it makes us seem unfriendly, but actually we're not. Stay safe and take care of yourself. Greetings from Germany.

[@jcben]

At first i wondered why you choose to name your channel "depressed russian", now i understand. I whish this channel will help you get a better life 🙏

[@viuvenitlalumina]

some will offer you a reaction

[@andrejuha164]

There is a very big difference between Russia and USA. You can't live on the street , because temperatures -20 celsius. And that is why russian kriminals are so hard. Because in Russia is stole or die. There is no alternative like live on the street. Thats was also why there won communist. Is this time was simmilar criminality to todays USA but you coldn't live on the street and you could't move somewhere else becouse of serfdom!. And also if you have a house you need to pay for heating. Doesnt help is your own house. There is no possibility live in Russia and not generate money!!!!!!!!! No money = death

[@MathwithMing]

Great work Alena! As a Chinese, Khabarovsk is a city that I always wonder what it’s like since it is so close to us. I often hear from people from the northeastern Chinese provinces (close to the Russian Far East) complaining about their stagnant economy but it seems that sadly our Russian neighbours aren’t doing great either. Wish you the best with your channel and congratulations on your English skills, you sound very much like an American!

[@DepressedRussian]

Thank you so much 💜

[@tallll70]

@@DepressedRussian Did you go to school in US or Another place, You do speak good, I'm Czech my self and i still have too much of accent my self after 20 years constant communication in English

[@DepressedRussian]

No, I went to Russian school and never been abroad

[@mirka]

@@DepressedRussian 👏👏👏 You sound American 😁

[@saritaingalsuo6976]

@@DepressedRussian wow! Impressive!

[@johnfleming5470]

Damn girl, BE CAREFUL with what you say! We want to keep listening to you

[@independentvoter8710]

She's basically using English as encryption. There's probably not enough spies in Russia who speak English.

[@pretzler3844]

These videos are both sad and funny. I hope your channel blows up and you make some money! I’m guessing that I just outed myself as an American. Good luck to you!

[@pierotestori6928]

I've been in Belarus years ago, I guess the situation is very similar to those you're describing, so I understand what you're saying.

[@oweng.3102]

Your sarcasm in English is excellent. I imagine that must be hard as a second language. Keep up the good work. Subscribed after watching my first video by you!

[@nik67502]

You're in my YT feed because of Natasha's channel. You're good at this, keep it going!

[@DepressedRussian]

Thank you 💜

[@troublemakerbros4267]

I was adopted from Russia in 1998 and live in The States now. Truly depressing seeing the realities of life in Russia and now seeing whats going on. :(

[@adammirko4835]

Try looking at life in Philadelphia. Kensignton aveneu for example. Very cheerful.

[@troublemakerbros4267]

@@adammirko4835 I never said life in the states was anymore cheery... USA is going to hell in a handbasket and everyone is just fine with it... esp our own Gov... Clearly Governments are showing the world they dont care about us. Be it States, Russia, whatever

[@michaelowoseni1364]

@@adammirko4835 all those people are drug addicts

[@joso7228]

COST OF LIVING in America or why americans never smile ....thats the next video....

[@gurdjieff9282]

did your step parents abused you? thats usually what yankee families do to adopted children.

[@ohslimgoody]

I just clicked on this channel as it was on my recommended section, watch Natasha, but I think you're going to give her a run for the money! Enjoy both of your channels! Love the sarcasm. Stay safe.

[@relaxationforamentalvacati8617]

I absolutely love your honesty! Stay motivated because that’s what will get you out of there one day.

[@crescent4996]

This video gave me several thoughts and feelings. It can definitely be hard to smile when you are struggling to meet basic needs. At the same time, it can be worth remembering many people in the world who are not struggling, or even have abundance, are also not happy. Often, the things that can bring the most joy or meaning don't cost money, or not a lot. Family, friends, finding hobbies or activities that you love, perhaps simply appreciating the beauty in nature. Which is not to say to accept a tough situation, but try to find brightness even as you work toward a better one. If you have a passion for making videos, I think you've already found what could be a great answer to both the challenges above. I sincerely hope neither Google nor the Russian government restricts KZbin in Russia, I think its vital to keep humanizing connections between peoples alive. Especially at a time like this.

[@jim7297]

You are good. You have a future at this. Keep it up you will make money. Subscribed.

[@GeoffreyKnauth]

You seem like a nice person. I wish you had better circumstances. I bought you some coffee. Maybe some day you can visit us here in Pennsylvania. Best wishes.

[@DepressedRussian]

Thank you 💜

[@raythornton8578]

I just found your channel, and I’m so impressed. You’re a very beautiful young woman, and you’re very brave for speaking your mind. I am now a subscriber. And I just love your dry humor 🥰😄

[@sjonnieplayfull5859]

Glad that you included bloopers at the end, now we got to see you smile. When you do, you are very pretty

[@Dee-iw6up]

Hello from Australia Alena. Thank you so much for teaching us about the "real" Russia. I sincerely hope your channel grows and helps provide you with more opportunities. And may you one day have the chance to live your life the way you choose and be where you can be happy. Take care. 😊💐🐨

[@lukei6255]

Maybe we should tell her about the housing issues, the homelessness and high cost of living in Australia?

[@pedamucic]

Amen to people like you who are living in the real world and not looking at the world through rose colored glasses (actually even these types of glasses no longer do the trick). But at the end of the day we’re just talking to the wind, western movies and “cultural” propaganda have already taken their toll…the only way to ’right that wrong’ is for the depressed dreamers to ‘come on down west’ so they can feel it on their own back.

[@markkoreeyvmarkko]

@@lukei6255 Yeah dude. Tell her how you are sent to jail for pronouncing the word WAR. Wait. You are not sent to jail for that.

[@lukei6255]

@@markkoreeyvmarkko Julian Assange has been.

[@VideosCPS]

@@lukei6255 maybe you should do some Maths. I did the conversions during the video and nothing in Australia could come close to what she was describing. All Western countries are having difficulties but these are relative to what Westerners are used to. Plus the fact the Australian Federal government was dumped from office with a large turn over in representatives recently would be something many Russians can only dream of. Unlike Morrison, I can’t see Putin being confronted by a pensioner telling him he was a lying useless prick or a firefighter refusing to shake his hand. Life in the West and Russia are not even close.

[@CurtisCT]

Oh, this was sooo cute, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry! Dear Alena, I really feel your pain, and like you said, all of this suffering is caused by governments that don't listen to the voices of the people they govern. I sincerely hope you're able to stay safe and don't get in trouble for speaking the truth. I know it probably doesn't mean much, but I'm sending lots of moral support your way. Keep your chin up and try to be the best person you can be. All the best, from an American in Austria.

[@MrAdrius3]

Thank you for nice video! Im from Lithuania (pribaltika). We have 30 years independent from Russia. Life 30 years ago was like now in Russia, even worse. But now is much better, thank you for EU. EU invest plenty of money in Lithuania. But for retiree is not easy, low pentions. But I hope everythink will be better and better☺️

[@NeutralDice]

www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TM-Graphic-Russia-UK-Shopping-v2.jpg? EU good? not really because of their anti-Russia sanctions whole EU (except for Hungary) will pay high gas prices www.globalpetrolprices.com/natural_gas_prices/ Russia 0.009 / Germany 0.144 Netherlands 0.189 Sweden 0.236

[@peace4myheart]

I know you are busy, but please put out more videos. Ever since I found out about your channel yesterday night, I went through all your videos and now I'm craving for more. Anyway, hope you are well in Russia.

[@daveburns358]

Oh Natasha …I honestly so love watching your videos! Let me be the first to say you are truly the sweetest most adorable sarcastic funniest girl I have ever seen on KZbin! I live in Canada on the other side of the world, so it’s like we have the same weather, but I Otherwise would not know anything about how you left over there without you sharing everything About your own life so transparently. It is so awesome that you actually do All your KZbin and tell everything in English So people like me who only know To speak onlyFrench and English can otherwise have an opportunity to learn about your Russian world. I really value The efforts you make by sharing your personal life on KZbin.

[@davidmayes6960]

Lmao!! Really enjoyed this one. Some truths are worth sharing. Hope to see more.

[@ayszhang]

2:52 She means "chef" as in head cook of this restaurant. Yes, in Russian they call it kafe but it's actually a restaurant where you sit down, order food and the waiter brings it to you.

[@SwordofState]

I'm recent subscriber to your channel and I love your content 💕 it's real, down to earth, it's a change to hear young Russians and their daily lives ..keep up the good work

[@arjanvaneersel]

The furthest I've been in Russia was Irkutsk and Baikal. I don't know how comparable the situation there is with where you live, but I remember how surprised I was to see how expensive real estate was compared to what people earn. And I didn't base that on what I paid for my apartment, because I'm sure I paid a foreigner's premium, but I saw advertisements for apartments in newspapers, which I read to learn Russian.

[@conflict_monitor]

I love this channel.

[@pripyat.sadboi8092]

Just watched Naty's depressed QnA vid last night. I heard that she doesn't have many friends anymore in Khabarovsk(hopefully she's just joking). Keep her in company and make each other stay sane and safe in this crazy times that we live in. I hope you guys find your way out very soon. ✌🏻

[@markkelly9095]

Unfortunately not joking :( I think zach in of Russia are friends as well.

[@andremonteiro8427]

I just loved your video. Please make a video about homosexuality in Russia.

[@pripyat.sadboi8092]

@@andremonteiro8427 Comment on the main section so she could see it

[@andremonteiro8427]

@@pripyat.sadboi8092 thanks

[@paulgee8253]

I met some young Russians who were back-packing and they explained why everything is so expensive in huge, resource-rich Russia: “Mafia runs all aspects of supply.”

[@awpetersen5909]

That is exactly right!

[@jammydoughnut]

I'm another to agree, Russia is controlled by mafioso networks, ultimately controlled by putler. I've worked in Moscow, seen the evidence. never will step into Russia ever again. shocked and appalled

[@BrainMeltDown]

Yup my my uncle had to meet with the Russian mafia to buy sturgeon to bring back to Hawaii to grow in a aquaculture pond to research and produce Caviar in Hawaii.

[@andrejuha164]

Where is the problem? in Siberia everthing is paid by russian state. I were in Russia capitalism like in USA. everybody needs to relocated , nobody knows where . Is so simple. Similar thing is done also in Norway much in more smaller volume . This was done by comunism. You will need , probably shoot this people . It would be disaster .

[@economicist2011]

I hope you can provide more material, and stay safe while doing it.

[@puranen]

as another severe depressed person, I really do enjoy your content! greetings from Finland, and hoping for a more peaceful times.

[@dennyg1053]

You are very funny...! But I know it can't be really fun where you are at. Best to you!

[@letter203ify]

I'm sorry for your hardship! This world is so messed up! You make me truly appreciate my life and opportunities - deeply. Thank you for sharing.

[@stevenleslie8557]

You speak English very well. You even have some of the mannerisms down like sarcasm and self deprecation.

[@thevoid5503]

She reminds me of the people here in the Netherlands. The same delicious sarcasm.

[@CalvinCarlo]

@@thevoid5503 Hahaha I’m from The Netherlands. I went to China and my humor was always misunderstood They would take me too seriously and thought I was very unintelligent. I was only just being sarcastic in a dutch way. I love our way of joking around. Obviously they just didn’t get it hahahah

[@thevoid5503]

@@CalvinCarlo Our humour is like food in North Korea: not everyone gets it.

[@thevoid5503]

@KrO It must be a European thing then.

[@maxpower975]

Hi there, this is the first time I watch one of your videos and i have to say i loved it. I like so much how brave you are and not afraid of criticizing your government, unlike other KZbinrs (which is red hair and thinks everything is basically wonderful over there and everything is fine in Ukraine) never change. Greetings from Switzerland

[@PhatboyLC]

Hello, thank you for sharing your videos.. I just came across it. Very informational An by the way, love the sweater. That is where I am from. 😁 Love the bloopers at the end of the video. Keep up the great work.

[@murph6686]

I’m from China and I feel so connected when you say the parents of your generation have Soviet mentality and you all need therapy. Same problem here or even worse. My country has monarchy for thousands of years and my parents grew up under the spirit of Mao. So basically people here are obsessed with either a king or a Big Brother or both. Free will is not respected here. Our economy in the past 20 years was better than Russia (although it’s also in trouble now) but the censorship here is getting worse and worse. It’s harder and harder to find a stable VPN here so very few friends of mine have access to the outer world of KZbin Twitter like I do. People just accept whatever the government is feeding them. I totally understand how lonely it would be when you find your thoughts and feelings so different from most people around you. I appreciate your courage and hope everything goes well with you. Good luck.

[@lahy1060]

I've just subscribed your channel. It's nice to hear your honest info about Russian's monthly salary and rent.

[@steinsound_]

Thank you for a great video 😘. I really hope that the wealth and fortune are soon given to the people. We, need you, you know. Stay strong 💪 and lot’s of love ❤️.

[@anttipeltola8578]

When Finnish citizens were not yet banned from travelling to Russia as enemies of the state i always wondered what life was like in the remote oblasts after seeing affluence of Saint Petersburg. This mirrors economic reality i hear from Yekaterinburg and thus subscribed, notified and bought you a coffee. ☕️

[@DepressedRussian]

Thank you 💜

[@tallll70]

Oblast... The oblast i am from uses tge same word🙂

[@jevgenisved1419]

Finnish citizens aren't enemies of the state. Eu cityzens are banned, because of Ukraine.

[@anttipeltola8578]

@@jevgenisved1419 We're EU citizens too thus banned.

[@mickeyalba]

Thank you for your GREAT video....... You WILL attain your dream life, I swear !!!!

[@masseymm]

Hi from Canada, thanks for the insight and your english is excellent. Hang in there.

[@ikda12]

Hi Alena, thanks for sharing, very interesting insights in the work area from the far east of Russia. I can clearly hear you. Never heard about Khabarovsk before, but seems to be rather big ... Greetings from Germany. Looking forward to new videos, stay safe.

[@DepressedRussian]

Vielen Dank!

[@raidshadoww]

I like your content and your personality, you made me laugh a lot with your sarcasm haha, keep up the good work with more videos like this!!

[@DepressedRussian]

Thank you!

[@Mark-kr5go]

Wow...this was really elucidating on the tough reality of life in Russia. I live in the West and I rarely smile as it is, I don't think I could ever do that if I lived in Russia either. I work on a collaborative program with some Russians on GitHub and we are paid through Patreon. Suddenly, the money we make means a lot more now I see it through their perspective.

[@KB-kn4yz]

Hello. I hope you and Natasha are safe doing these videos. You are so young and intelligent. Your videos are great watch! THANKYOU and the best of life for you..

[@baronlong1829]

i wish you had more options. You seem very intelligent, willing to learn new things and you have a good sense of humor. I really enjoy your videos...keep your chin up! Cheers from the U.S.

[@jasminelee1234]

This is sad that young people in Russia don’t have much to look forward to. You are clearly smart and I hope you can escape to a life you deserve 💕 Your English is very good. Greetings from 🇬🇧

[@DepressedRussian]

Thank you 💜

[@bigedslobotomy]

I used to work with a Russian nurse in a hospital, and it drove her crazy that I was always cheerful. I think they are so somber, is because such bad things have happened in their country (like Stalin, the KGB, and the food shortages of the USSR) that they feel if they have a glimmer of hope, someone from the government will come by and squash it like a bug. Your hopes can’t be destroyed if you have no hope.

[@RRaucina]

As Putin said, he won't allow any freedom or happiness in his country: "It is like a midge or a bug that flew into your mouth - you must immediately spit it out."

[@hanshandkante5055]

I know some russians too and i was born and raised in a socialist country too - east germany. And OUR history was not that different from that of Russia, they had a Tsar, we had an Emperor, they had Stalin, we had Hitler, they lost millions in both world wars, we lost millions in both world wars. But russians are still ten times more cynical then germans, don't ask me why. It's like they are all 100% nihilists. Thats why the sanctions won't work. They are already so used to poverty that these sanctions don't affect them much. It's nearly impossible to defeat such countries. That's why the west spend billions and 20 years on Afghanistan and the Taliban took over again within one day. They have literally nothing to lose.

[@RRaucina]

@@hanshandkante5055 Exactly. But without Putin, they will have space to gain something.

[@maratibragimov338]

This is cause when you smile without apparent reason all Russian people think you are 1.crazy/fool..there's even saying in Russian smeh bez prichiny prisnak durachiny..to translate..Laugh without cause is fools property..but given your explanation and your high degree of education she definitely didn't take you for fool..but when comes second option 2.People might think you are mocking them publicly which is very offensive in Russia..so I am not surprised Russian girl got angry whenever she saw you..

[@maratibragimov338]

@@hanshandkante5055 It's true..but the object of sanctions are NOT Russians..but Russian government..and Russian people and Russian government are two quite different and opposite World's..there is absl nothing common between them just where Russian people strong their highly corrupt and effeminated through stolen riches government is weak..this is how Russian Empire fell This is how USSR has fallen this is how Putin's Russia is to fall..as person living in Russia for decades I can say that sanctions DO WORK..

[@BrassLock]

Your channel has great potential. Lots of us around the world are depressed right now, and we need to stick together to ride this thing out. It's good to find like-minded folk in all corners of the world. Greetings from South East Asia 🤩 _Subscribed_

[@danwallach8826]

Thank you for sharing! I really hope everyone's situation improves.

[@1badjesus]

ONE OF THE MOST HONEST DEPICTIONS I'VE EVER SEEN! Thank you for your VOICE and willingness to use it. WE SEE YOU ✊! 👍🖖

[@LaPanda]

We in Poland also never smile to strangers. I think that's just what all Slavs are like. We don't smile if there is no reason to smile. We just don't see the need to show our teeth to everyone in the street and we think it's stupid if others do it 😁 But we're nice people 🙂 We smile when we get to know someone better 😉 33 years ago I was in your age and earned 8 USD per month... But we were not unhappy even though we had no money. Now we have more money, but we have less time, less friends, life is different. Everyone is in a hurry, people are not so close to each other like then. This is the price .. Stay strong and try to focus on what you have and not what you don't have, so as not to go crazy. I hope someday better times will come for you 💗

[@pedamucic]

Well said LaPanda. Life is the best teacher….let’s just do a quick recap…Lesson 1: The grass always seems greener on the other side…but as we know from life’s lessons it’s not. Let’s do the same “cost of living exercise” in another country….the result is pretty much the same…i’ve lived, worked, and studied on 5 continents in 11 countries (not counting countries that i went on vacation 😉) so i’m speaking from first hand experience…so listen to LaPanda’s words of wisdom and stop wasting your time and life…it’s not easy anywhere, especially these days….in Russia you at least have heat, fuel, and food (yes i know your prices increased) unlike many places that have empty shelves…that’s REAL POVERTY, when you have money but there’s nothing to buy…Russia is a 1000 times better now than it was during Soviet times or even during Yeltsin…you may not believe it but there are many people in the USA, Germany and other Western countries that are seriously interested in immigrating to Russia.

[@hershellacey9405]

@@pedamucic they will immigrate as soon as the country leadership changes to a real democracy.

[@LaPanda]

@@pedamucic I grew up in Poland in the 1980s when the shelves were empty so I know what that means. And these shelves were COMPLETELY empty, i.e. in the grocery store you could only buy vinegar ... and that was only 30 years ago. Then we were under Soviet rule and when we freed ourselves in 2-3 years, a lot has changed and many things have become easier, so I don't miss those times. But now it's not that simple - especially for people who don't earn much. I suppose our standard of living is similar to that in the cities of Russia, because I listen to Russian bloggers who have moved to Poland. Only better order is here and more independance. But whether we are happy depends only on us, not what we have. Will we be happy with the next pair of Prada shoes if we don't have friends or family? Will we be happy in a world where to meet someone you have to make an appointment a week ahead at the pub instead of just coming to their house like we used to be? Would it make us happier to go on an all-inclusive holiday and be bored by the pool while drinking a drink because that's how it should be? Or was it better to go camping with friends to the river bank and drink cheap wine, talk all night and laugh? As a Pole, I understand Russians. We have the same Slavic soul, mentality, dishes, faith and we believe in the tradition, the strength of the community and the conservative world order. And we smile when we want, not when it is appropriate. Poland is on the border between the cultures of the East and the West, so it is more orderly than Russia and people think more independently. Russians should too. But not everything that glitters in western world is cool.

[@johny23d48]

I m romanian, born in the 80’..100% agree with u lapanda

[@stefann522]

Its interesting thing about Slavs and smiling. I noticed that we Balkan Slavs (Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia, North Macedonia) smile more in average than other Slavs. Maybe it's like this because we drink Rakija, while other Slavs drink Vodka. Who knows 😂

[@petervanhavermaat9839]

As an average American living an average life, I'd say most of us recognize that it's the Russian government that is the problem and empathize with the average Russian citizen and their plight. Yes, Russia has so much potential! Hopefully this madness will end, and Russia and her people will become part of the international community...

[@voprosofftochkanet850]

Thanks for ur position... Greetings from Russia

[@albin2232]

The problem is that Russia has always been ruled by Autocrats - Putin, USSR, Romanovs. Go back as far as you like. It's in the Russian DNA. If you offered them freedom, 80+% wouldn't want it.

[@johnfleming5470]

We dodged a bullet with Trump - SO FAR. He’s a totally corrupt racist and fascist but luckily a stupid cowardly one. But Trump is merely a symptom, his base is the disease and they haven’t gone anywhere

[@coreyguy5216]

Why don't you be honest and tell them about the problems here in America tell them how gas is almost $10 a gallon tell them how food is extremely expensive and people can't afford it tell them how they are millions of homeless people who can't afford homes tell them how there are millions of people that work for less than $10 an hour they have no health Care and they can't afford medicine when they get sick tell them how police officers murder black people tell them how corporations get richer while workers get poor you say their government is the problem because they invaded Ukraine what about our government and what we did to Libya Iraq what about what we're doing right now in Syria you make fun of Russia's invasion but we got our asses kicked for 20 years in Afghanistan it's amazing how we take the moral high ground as if we're so much better these people should be proud of their government for standing up for them and protecting them against Nazis that we are arming ukrainians call Russians orcs and they have been killing Russian speaking people for years so it's very sad to watch this video to see someone submit to evil powers for consumer goods and financial stability there are more important things in life ijs

[@lilipop6990]

@@voprosofftochkanet850 какую позицию? подробней пожалуйста 😼

[@genx7006]

I was watching a couple of your videos, and I kid you not...your subscriber count jumped from 800 something to 1000 in that short time. Your channel is going to be HUGE. Just keep producing honest content and throw in the occasional Natasha collaboration video, and you will be GOLDEN. You will be able to ditch that barista job in no time. Then you can just chill and enjoy making KZbin content at your leisure, earning fat paychecks!

[@DepressedRussian]

Thank you!

[@matthiasanbergen5182]

Hi, I just found you chanel, it´s great! Thanks for sharing this inside views (which are shocking...). Anyway, a big hug and keep strong! Greetings from Hamburg!

[@ThatswhatsupTWU]

You are my spirit animal! Soooo cool

[@MrThrashmetal101]

Very insightful, it sucks that everyday people are getting screwed over the most in Russia, while the rich live large. Stay strong, stay you. Subbed! Kia Ora from New Zealand

[@johnguthrie5914]

I have not read all the comments, dare I say that no one said they had it easy when we were 19. We all had to room with friends and sometimes early sweethearts in order to get on until we made a better life for ourselves. Going through that struggle made us appreciate what we eventually achieved. You learned your excellent English in Russia. It had to do with the quality schooling and the talent you have within yourself. Your ability with language is your pathway to a more fulfilling life. Or maybe it will be economics. Never stop learning. Cheers!

[@daimyodecoca4749]

This is my favorite new channel. I can sympathize with the level of letdown you go through on a daily basis. Big difference is our ages lol But yes life while being unfair, can be fulfilling and sometimes even magical sometimes.

[@TWOTHIRTYS3V3N]

You're adorable and your content makes me worry for you. Keep your chin up and stay safe plz! ❤️ Cheers from Michigan, USA.

[@ghentrosson8945]

Thank you for posting this video. Very informative. I hope you can find a better place to live in the future.

[@nesh_san]

And I am complaining that 1000 dollars a month in my country is not enough to actually live and fully enjoy life when a 2-bedroom apt. can cost you about 700 with full expenses and when you want to rent the apartment, you usually have to pay 1 rent, 2 rents as a deposit and 1 rent for the real estate agent lol Thank you for this, I will value things even more than before.

[@kenknopp5327]

I am so sorry that your standard of living is so low, where I live we all live well from what we earn. Also it is very sad that you do not smile much, being happy is important to have a good life. We Canadians are very polite and always greet each other with a smile. I hope things change for you, you deserve better.

[@djvex6180]

Спасибо. I am currently learning Russian and am very fascinated with Russian history and culture. I hope things get better for you in the future. 🙏

[@irenekasatik2013]

Да все у нас хорошо, это у автора видео плохо 😏

[@youhateyoutube]

@@irenekasatik2013 за всех не говорите. пускай лично у вас так остается, а в стране война, разруха и беспредел. опустим даже политику и социум, у людей на лицах все написано. каждый друг другу враг, все хамят и всем все равно друг на друга. сколько лет жил в России, да лишь несколько раз видел, чтобы люди улыбались другим людям на улице. в ответ лишь видел тысячу раз ненависть и желчь.

[@Kraym]

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[@irenekasatik2013]

@@youhateyoutube ой, не видела ваш комментарий. На счет войны. Я поддерживаю т.к. укр армия обстреляла Новошахтинск наш русский еще в 2014 очень мнооого раз, а Россия все пыталась уладить. Так что укр первые начали, я за сво! А на счет угрюмых лиц - начните с себя и структурирования окружающего вас, все наладится. О том что укр армия стреляла в Новошахтинск здесь kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYGpoXpqe6amjdU kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6XJp2eHabp6fc0 Начните с себя, правда ☝️😀

[@youhateyoutube]

@@irenekasatik2013 не причисляйте всех в одну общность, я не с вами. если я "приезжий", то я из "ваших", русских?) судя по тому, как окружающие обращаются с "нацменьшинствами" -- не думаю. спасибо за пожелание, я уже давно начал с себя и структурировал окружающее -- уехал из России. не вернусь, пока не прекратится война и не одумаются люди. вам в ответ желаю последнего, если вам ни капли не стыдно за погибших украинцев и вы собираетесь дальше поддерживать этот беспредел.

[@zeviv7313]

Your videos are very fun to watch, despite the depressing content. (I guess it's the dry humor.) PS A small correction about apartment sizes: Odnokomnatnaya kvartira is called a "studio apartment". A "1 bedroom apartment" is actually a dvuhkomnatnaya kvartira, because in addition to bedrooms each apartment is assumed to have at least a living room. (Or at least that's how apartment sizes are counted in America.)

[@TheDullMansClub]

love your sarcasm, you pull it off so well with english not being your first language x

[@jasonbecker4049]

I was poor my whole life then got lucky and got a high paying job and invested my money very well and now I'm considered "rich". I am less happy now than when I struggled to get by. I'm still happy but much less so. You can't buy friends and family. Money doesn't make your dog live longer. Money can't change the past. Love and empathy for your fellow humans and animals is really the only thing that matters.

[@persimmon3458]

Hi from Israel, we got tons of Russian emigres here. On average they are well educated, motivated and fun to work with. Russia is rich in resources and quality manpower. This is such a tragedy.

[@brittanyagm]

I have learned so much from this video. I didn't know salaries were so low along with the cost of living not being extremely low. I think this is so important for people to know. I hope one day you can travel the world if you like, and I hope one day it will be safe for me to visit Russia as well.

[@johnellanios9717]

Hi Alena ! : Well done : you have Style, you have Presence , you have Personality : You will succeed : Bless you :) . [ from Greece.]

[@vell2994]

I love you so much for speaking up ! Stay who you are, you are awesome

[@1ouncebird]

Good video Alena. You seem to be a smart and thoughtful person and I am sorry that you are experiencing these economic limitations. I'm in the U.S. and as others have said I find that the average Russian person is just like we are here and not wanting to be a part of the current horrible situation on the other side of Russia. Also we too are sick and tired of wealthy people gaming the system which keeps so many of us poor and unable to reach our potentials as humans. I wish the best for you and your fellow Russians in the future. Peace and good luck to you.

[@johnwalsh4857]

rent in Vancouver Canada is oin average for 1 bedroom outside the city center is 1K CAD or 64K Rubles a month. Drug addicts can rent a gov furnished one bedroom completely with wifi, tv bed furnitiure etc. for 200 CAD or 13K Rubles a month , however many get kicked out since the addicts here sell all the furniture plus the door for drugs.

[@nesser52]

Insane, cheaper then in Moscow xD

[@flojro]

Don't worry Alena, many people on this earth are poor. I came from a group of islands here in the Far East, and we are a third world country. But that does not deter us to be happy in our lives. One thing positive here in my country is the free speech. Also, as we live on our everyday lives, there is hope. Love from the Philippines.

[@ronniebravo6244]

FREE CORRUPTION ALSO,BECAUSE POLITICIANS BUY VOTES FROM THE BOBOTANTE..:))

[@jrak4071]

I hope you keep making videos. It appears your KZbin is growing pretty quickly. You have great interaction with your videos. You only have produced 8 videos yet, you have 28k subscribers. You have something special here, I hope you find the strength to keep going. You are a strong young girl, just remember that.

[@silenceondort1314]

Our deep regard's from Québec, Canada, Alena your channel, Natasha's and the 1420 crew have all our support and respect. Keep up maximum info you can safely exchange with us. Alain

[@ytuser13082011]

If I were born in russia and I get to know english well, I just GTFO of there and emigrate to some normal country. I believe most intelligent and skilled russians are doing just this as we speak.

I always thought that my life is pretty depressing in Finland but now I am more happy. So you made one person happy. I hope that happiness comes back to you somehow. Cheers!

[@West-rn-showvn-ist-chick]

If you don’t mind me asking why are you unhappy in Finland ? I’m from Canada and I hate living here.. the crazy liberal clown world, the horrible climate … but I would NEVER live in an apartment Im so happy to live in a detached 5 bedroom house with a huge yard where I can grow a garden in the summer and after watching this channel I feel much better.. I feel so bad for this young girl 😢

[@yutupedia7351]

@@West-rn-showvn-ist-chick do you want to live in a tucker carlson fox news channel world? 😂😂 how dare you..

[@West-rn-showvn-ist-chick]

@@yutupedia7351 Huh?? Seriously I have no idea what the hell you’re rambling about.. 🙄Your question is weird and ridiculous.. Wtf does Tucker Carlson and Fox News have to do with anything? Weirdo..🤪

[@bodombeastmode]

​@@West-rn-showvn-ist-chickHi you're the one who brought up politics genius

[@TheYvian]

I got a NFRKS-feeling from your style - sarcastic and entertaining. Also, appreciated the bloopers, that "blyat" was unexpected yet very natural 😆

[@edwardhale4294]

You are a gutsy and likeable person. Things will change. I like you a lot

[@juankruger2598]

I like your vibe and energy. You're real. I didn't even have to listen to you for a full minute before I Subscribed 👍

[@loredanadumitrescu4737]

I really hope you ll be able to stay safe after sharing so much in this video. Greetings from Romania, where I have quite a lot of dictatorships-based communist souvenirs still left in the mentality of people and we feel your pain because we used to be the same

[@Electronzap]

I worked with a Russian guy about 20 years ago that spent 6 months in the US working, and then vacationed like he was wealthy in Russia for 6 months a year.

[@DetlefRuser]

It's really good to see reality of living in Russia for most of Russians. We see your standards of living by Moscow, Petersburg etc. It's interesting to see reality of average Russian from person being part of this drama. For me as a Pole it's sad to see that iron curtain cameback. Hope you'll survive this somehow. Open-minded Russians are priceless nowadays.

[@bluered3228]

You look exactly like Eazy-E.

[@magussimon7221]

iron curtain was and is still a lie for the masses, all elites work together, all common people are their s.l.a.v.e.s....

[@honesty_-no9he]

You are utterly full of shit.

[@KevinChambers]

Great dry sense of humor. And very informative.

[@mikecappa1094]

Im in love..! She's great..! Almost as sarcastic as me.... You have a fantastic personality. I wish the best for you...