🤔Why do I live in MOSCOW?🇷🇺An AMERICAN in Moscow, RUSSIA explains the main reasons.🇺🇸

[@mariannachartier3247]

Maybe someday my husband and I will move to Russia. My husband is learning Russian now.

[@bye92]

Why do you have a communist flag as your profile picture?

[@mariannachartier3247]

@@bye92 It’s a painting of an old Ukrainian woman who stood up to the Nazi soldiers when they came to her house. Some call it the flag of victory over Nazi Germany. It’s the flag of USSR the country I was born in and I like it. Got a problem? I hope you are not triggered.

[@martinskesteris8664]

​@@bye92ruzzkis don't get that they are nazis themselves. What they did during ww2 and are doing now is a disease, but they are so convinced they have liberated something. :D

[@glorihol6803]

i am too!

[@chuckecheesesbrother5382]

How is your husband's progress? :)

[@Mbabbb399]

I myself am also very passionate about Russia as an American I’ve been there multiple times I have learned Russian mostly self taught along with some help from Russian friends I likely will spend a lot of time there when I’m done with school

[@expatamerican3234]

That is great. Come on over. We are waiting for you :)

[@jonathanstein5049]

If you go, have a round trip ticket to happy days in Russia.

[@nbach2202]

Don't just spend some time , come to live , prosper in peace and tranquility. Russia is really fascinating place to live.

[@gregdex]

@@c.edgerton The odds are unbelievably low (c) (;

[@gregdex]

@@c.edgerton I have really bad news for u, any of ur family can die in car accident, so, u'll never be able to sleep any more at all

[@darkdragunov5265]

This is dope! Moscow is absolutely gorgeous, I can see why you moved there!

[@expatamerican3234]

Yeah man, check out the other videos.

[@tiberiusinuk]

Kiev , Mariupol and Kherson also used to be gorgeous before Russia bombarded them...

[@Kiragold751]

@@tiberiusinuk 1see channel Mariupol video. 2. Ukraine forced.

[@jonathanstein5049]

@@Kiragold751 Slava Ukraine.

[@ruslan140]

@@tiberiusinukВот к чему вы это сейчас написали?

[@shawnushyarov4584]

Moscow is one of the most beautiful, lively, and safest megacities in the world. Enjoy your time comrade!

[@737tech]

I never knew I liked cities till I visited Moscow.

[@expatamerican3234]

I agree

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

How long did you stay for?

[@737tech]

@@SamsRussianAdventures A few trips with a total of 2 months. Nice times.

[@gabbyk1391]

Japan has some nice cities too. It's ALL about the PEOPLE.

[@bradleyroth9870]

Until you go to jail for no reason. Ask Paul Whelan

[@luislaborda4347]

I lived in Moscow for a year and a half a few years ago... Is definitely one of my favourites places in the World... Been an Argentine, Buenos Aires is my place in the World but, if I had to choose an alternative, I will choose Moscow with no doubt...

[@tuyenho6159]

You live in russia you do you work to live.

[@ziasafai]

Soon will move to one of the best place on earth Moscow ❤

[@expatamerican3234]

Congrats. Maybe I will see you in the ice cave or under the glass crust.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Have you visited any other Russian cities?

[@martinskesteris8664]

Remove those terrorist symbols at least

[@jenyatungus6130]

​@@martinskesteris8664 Z🇷🇺V

[@smiljapregel8315]

I just subscribed to your channel. I visited Moscow and Leningrad ( then, in 1967) as a 16 year old girl with my friend' s high school. I loved everything, the museums, the churches, the Metro, Hermitage, GUM...I learned even then that most things were not true about this beautiful country they told us back then in Europe.

[@Wild-Siberia]

Ohhhh the hermitage is my favourite place in Saint Petersburg I’m an American living in Siberia now and when I saw Peter it took my breath away.

[@smiljapregel8315]

@@Wild-Siberia, I also watch your channel.

[@Wild-Siberia]

@@smiljapregel8315 🫡

[@elizabethnilsson1815]

in the Russian language it called ERMITAGE which is a Museum in Leningrad's Winter Palace or at least it were Most of the US people (not offend at all as NO ONE OF US KNOW EVERYTHING) but most of the US is mix it up with the HERMES in France

[@irinaorlova2657]

воспитанные дети, хорошая семья, продолжайте снимать

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо

[@popthatbeep]

Moscow, Russia, and her people are definitely not how they were painted in Hollywood and mainstream media. Beautiful. I wish I can visit there one day.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks Aizat

[@user-tk6hk8kk5z]

Приятно видеть российский и американский флаг вместе. Хотелось бы, чтобы наши страны "дружили" и не было никаких противостояний и т п.

[@user-el33]

А чего дружили в кавычках?????

[@HelenaRey]

Увы, это НЕВОЗМОЖНО! У нас разные, взаимоисключающие геополитические цели. И сейчас этот стало четко видно, без всякой либер-мишуры.

[@kseniyayou]

Главное, чтоб не было "дружбы", как в 90-е при Ельцине... выкачивали наши ресурсы, а мы в прямом смысле умирали от голода

[@ЕленаАстафурова-н9ц]

@@kseniyayou да, а "ножки Буша",которые Америка присылала нам бесплатно, в качестве гуманитарной помощи, нам довольно дорого продавались.

[@Kiragold751]

Сегодняшнему руководству за океаном и тем, кто за ними, не нужна независимая! Обеспеченная, сильная , со здоровыми людьми, Россия.... Отсюда и окраины нужны.. .

[@mariasmirnova2286]

I moved to Moscow from NY :) its great to see you here! :) thanks for the video

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Did you move to NY from Moscow initially?

[@mariasmirnova2286]

@@SamsRussianAdventures no :) I moved to NY from Chishinau, Moldova

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@mariasmirnova2286 aaaaa!!! Ok)

[@lordbendtner7021]

@@SamsRussianAdventures It's even better if a Russian who left chooses to return. I will be one of those very soon. ;)

[@ВиталийВитальев-е4к]

Рады всем добрым людям с душой и сердцем! С Любовью из России!

[@IntrepidTraveler1]

There is an "energy" there. I really enjoy both Moscow and St Petersburg. I agree, the Christianity and traditional values are very appealing!

[@lianag245]

Really enjoy your chanel! I have Lived in NYC for 20 years:) back to my city Saint Petersburg now permanently:). So glad to see you enjoying your life in Moscow! After 20 years in the USA I am probably a strange hybrid of both mentalities. And I have nothing but warm and loving memories about American people and how kind and welcoming they have always been❤ . The one thing I do miss about NYC though is it’s diversity. It’s truly one of a kind place:)

[@RTYoda1979]

Хорошее видео! Вы молодец, удачи Вам и Вашей семье! Москва прекрасна! 👍🏻

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо

[@АлсуАу]

Спасибо за добрые слова о моей любимой стране!

[@Justyburger]

I'm a big fan of Russia too, for all sorts of reasons. I see Russia as staunch opposition against the evils of Globalism. With Globalism comes the whole Western "woke" model, IMF loans and Western corporate domniation. Russia says no and I love that about Russia. I support the SMO because I understand what the West was doing with Ukraine over the last decades. Not a fan of war by any means, but under the circumstances, Russia had no choice. I see Russia as a very long-term beneficial place to be. They have all the food and energy they will ever need and more space then they know what to do with. Russia is also making a lot of friends around the world. More countries wanting to join BRICS. Thanks for the video.Wishing you happiness and prosperity in Russia.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for the compliments

[@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563]

Russia had no choice to illegally invade another country? FFS…

[@apn-if8bd]

@@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563 Это наша земля. Если тебе не нравится Россия - убирайся за Сан и Прут.

[@greggemerer8251]

@@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563 yes, it had no choice. The Ukrainians were murdering, terrorizing, denying basic cultural and language rights to the Russian people of the Donbass and other areas of eastern and southern Ukraine. Thousands of innocent civilians were murdered between 2014-2022, and the Ukrainians were concentrating a massive 125 thousand man army to strike at the Donbass - it would have led to a humanitarian catastrophe, with 10s of thousands of civilians dead - Russia preempted this. It also preempted the use of its historic lands as a battering ram against it. Ukraine was being assimilated into NATO without formally joining it: cyber warfare centers, naval bases, military biolabs, airspace being used by B-52s to simulate strikes against Russia. So NATO and the US, the people who gave the world in the last 22 years: Serbia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen , Covid-19, were basically sidling up right next to Russia, on its ancestral lands, preparing for a new “game”. Hell yeah Russia had every reason to strike. It was 100% the right thing to do. The only problem is Russia didn’t do it decisively enough.

[@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563]

@@greggemerer8251 - NATO is a voluntary membership. Not forced. Also, Putin is responsible for everything that has happened in the Donetsk and Luhansk. There were violations of the Minsk agreement committed by both factions in 2014. But they were directly exacerbated by Putin, Russia and his stooges in the east. This was apparent when he illegally sent his little green men into those areas and conducted a sham referendum in Crimea (which is still not recognized as valid by the vast majority of the nations on earth). You’re fullashit and you know it.

[@AuroraBRose]

Beautiful park

[@expatamerican3234]

Have you been able to spend time there?

[@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563]

…would be a shame if something ‘happened’ to it…

[@freeSAM22]

Hi. I participated in the construction of the Zaryadye park for two years. It's nice to see the result of what you invested in. there is a huge underground parking under the park, and under it some other secrets left from the Soviet Union)

[@expatamerican3234]

Wow. Is it something to go see?

[@Ненабизнесе]

Где можно почитать про тайные секреты Совета?)))

[@expatamerican3234]

Я не знаю. Росски люди помогают. I think I spelled all that badly.

[@ДмитрийЛихачев-б3м]

Там фабрика кока колы но это секрет

[@EnoBarjami]

Very good content, Joe! So grateful that you shared about your faith in Jesus! It was also one of my main reasons to move and live here. Thanks God, Russia is still a conservative country that holds on many Christian traditions. Keep going with these beautiful videos! :)

[@exfa]

Are you ok with Russian orthodox church support of the war against the neighbouring country? The Russian orthodox popes blessing of thanks, cannons, missiles, and other weapons that sent to kill people of Ukraine is in Christian traditions?

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks Eno. Being a light for Jesus is the best thing I can do.

[@EnoBarjami]

@@exfa None of what you mentioned is in the Christianity. They can be in a religion but not in what Jesus Christ wants from his people : "43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." - Mathew 5:43-45 ..- Me and my Church in Moscow keeps praying and fasting for peace in Ukraine. God bless you.

[@exfa]

@@EnoBarjami Thank God. Hallelujah. I think Russians really need help from the people like you, and Joseph Rose. Social studies in Russia show that about 75% of the russians consider themselves religious, but only about 7% of them go to church on the weekly basis (I believe it's 45% in US).

[@exfa]

@@EnoBarjami Do you know that after communist revolution in 1917 most of the Russian Orthodox priests were secret service officers and agents, as well as all the Heads of the Russian Orthodox church include its current leader? They even built the special Temple to worship the war - 'Main Cathedral of the Russian Armed Forces'

[@danilas5418]

It is so nice to hear when people from other countries say good things about Russia, especially in such a hard time when there is a tend in the world to be against Russia. Politics divides and quarrels ordinary people 🤷🏼‍♂️ P.S. You are doing priceless and very important work,showing people how Russia actually looks like and what is good here. Thank you for that!

[@matt684]

I have a couple of questions. Are you treated friendly as an American in Russia? People don't have any issues with you being an expat? Is it hard to get around the cities with limited Russian? I use babel and Rosetta stone for learning Russian but I also work full-time and so my studies are limited to my days off and periodic on downtime at work. Hiring an online tutor is something I've recently done in the last month.

[@rodjarrow6575]

the best tutor is life in Russia

[@matt684]

@@rodjarrow6575 well that's the plan.

[@expatamerican3234]

I have had no one treat me badly here and I hear it is part of Russian culture to treat guests better. At first I wondered if I should shut my mouth on the street but somehow they can usually tell I’m a foreigner anyway. And of course now you can see in the videos I’m often walking through Russian crowds loudly speaking English into the camera. My Russian is also only at a 5 year old level and I currently have a twice a week on-line tutor. I also use the Duolingo app. Many signs are in English and Russian so I have had no problem getting around. Keep in touch if you need any help.

[@matt684]

@@expatamerican3234 Thank you.

[@exfa]

@@expatamerican3234 "it is part of Russian culture to treat guests better." - Unfortunately it applies mostly to the Americans, Europians, Aussies and other citizens of the 'first-world countries'.

[@riana789ku7]

Удивительно, сколько гадостей в комментариях. Хочу пожелать вам развивать свой влог и не обращать внимание на хейтеров. Собака лает, караван идет. Удачи! 😊👍

[@expatamerican3234]

ваша поддержка много значит. всего через 6 недель у нас будет 1000 подписчиков, так что у нас все хорошо. спасибо за участие в этом.

[@pit_viper2013]

As I understand it, all these haters write from Ukraine. I think that they just do not need to pay attention.

[@СергейКарташков-э9ъ]

@@pit_viper2013 И за Украину в основном пишут из Канады: увы, инфовойска там базируются. Те Украинцы, которых я знаю (даже Львовяне или Харьковчане) настроены горестно, но не злобно.

[@antonyakubovskiy1887]

@@СергейКарташков-э9ъ всё зло в канадцах. Филипп и Теренс

[@СергейКарташков-э9ъ]

@@antonyakubovskiy1887 Да недобитые б...ровцы Пилипчук и Теренчук, а ты как думал.

[@dionisius53569]

Welcome!) let Moscow be your home forever!!! Salute from St.Petersburg 😊

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks. We will see.

[@northwesternroots2054]

Первый раз вижу кого-то из Петербурга, чтобы кому-то желал оставаться в Москве навсегда без сарказма😅

[@thinkforyourself6953]

I think you will be very grateful for raising your children in Russia, appears they still hold onto tradition, and the value of family is highly respected. As a parent of three I admire your choice of going back to your wife's homeland.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks. Yes and life here seems to be designed around raising families with the culture and even the neighborhood designs.

[@gchukma]

They don't seem to care much for Ukrainian families.

[@janhughes7786]

Are you insane or just really stupid. The Russians have invaded the Ukraine and are murdering civillians. Putin is threatening to use nuclear weapons... You are insane!

[@krysaya9426]

@@gchukma I think the government of Ukraine supposes to care about its citizens! However, it looks like for years it hasn’t! 😢

[@tatyanamartyanova4758]

@@gchukma Россия - многонациональная страна. Здесь рады всем адекватным людям не зависимо от их национальности.

[@aubijoanna3623]

I am also as a foreigner live in Moscow ,I do like this city , very different compare to some mother modern cities ,and I am really happy to see as an American how you feel about Moscow ,thank you for sharing ! Merry Christmas btw !

[@kremlinbasement7768]

What are the differences?

[@Виктория-в2ь7й]

Приятно, что иностранцы так отзываются о России, спасибо🙏💕!

[@1966Gleb]

For several decades in a row, a stereotype has been imposed on us that our native Russia is backward and hopeless. However, after Russians had ample opportunities to visit other countries and personally compare many aspects of life, it suddenly became clear to us that Russia, in its primary set of values, is an unsurpassed power, and its systemic progression only increases the qualitative gap from Europe and America. Our only problem is a blurred look and inability to appreciate what we have. We were deceived by dreams of a beautiful and free West, which never existed and does not exist, instead taking away the beautiful country that we had! We thought that we were prisoners imprisoned behind the Iron curtain, but it turned out that it was a sanitary barrier from the Western shit that flooded to us. I want the Iron curtain to come down again to the end and we could once again restore the purity of the country and the souls of our people from the Western contagion that is poisoning the whole world. Хорошие у вас влоги: подписался и точка!)

[@nahidaxnilou]

Согласна)

[@Mira-pm3ni]

Not just Russia it's mostly everywhere . Non-western countries people in majority still thinks western countries are better . Truth is they were once upon a time but right now they are crumbling . Their society is rotting . Their standard of living is decreasing day by day .

[@Alisiono4ek]

💯 правда!

[@СергейКарташков-э9ъ]

По-моему, тут обе крайностисразу. Мы не отсталые, но и не "непревзойденные". Мы можем стать непревзойденными, если выберем свой "третий путь", но первая такая попытка (большевистская; впрочем. возможно, вторая, если считать первой православную) достигла излёта, и на излёте наша государственность рушилась. Поэтому надо крепко подумать над основами третьего пути. Я, например, вижу их в проекте ОГАС (ак. Глушкова). Внедрили бы ОГАС вовремя (как собирались) -- были бы непревзойденными.

[@LucasManTana]

Если тебе нужен занавес то пожалуйста Чемодан,Вокзал,Северная Корея!!!Ты не один тут живёшь и уважай других людей!!!С таким мнением как у тебя меньшинство и в основном те кто не преспособились к жизни после развала СССР!!!Так что твой зановес это бред полный,все нормальные люди хотят ездить куда захотят и покупать что захотят!!!

[@ReneCharisma]

Perfect! Thank you you very much for the video and sharing about your reasons. I'm a Russian who moved to Canada and now I'm dreaming about coming back. Definitely Christianity is the major reason for me too. 💜☦️

[@Annokh]

Probably not my business to ask, do you actually plan to come back? Is there something that makes it more difficult? Well, I mean, I understand that moving is already quite an endeavour...

[@ReneCharisma]

@@Annokh yes, I'm planning to come back. There are lots of reasons that make it difficult

[@deulin-ruslan]

То чувство,когда про ледяную пещеру узнаёшь от американца

[@expatamerican3234]

Ха-ха. также забавно, что я заплатил за то, что очень скоро будет повсюду.

[@angelinafedorenko2599]

😅😅

[@skvaer_7652]

Тоже не знал))

[@vfhctkm77]

А вы живете в Москве? Странно, что не знаете.

[@ирина-с7д8ш]

@@vfhctkm77 я даже там мимо проходила , когда мы гуляли с подругами, но было закрыто и я даже не поняла что то и для чего) при этом я родилась в Москве, но думаю она слишком огромна чтобы знать все!)).

[@ants_garden]

Thank you for clear English. It's very useful to hear your observes and understand what you said.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks. I actually have a bit of a southern accent by American standards. So that is nice to hear.

[@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563]

@@expatamerican3234 - I’m from the south. You definitely don’t have a trace of a southern accent.

[@mufasaf128]

I'm watching several of your videos and you know what a huge difference I find compared to N America: No homeless people living on dirty streets, warming themselves on smoky stoves, like zombies, or surviving under sidewalk tents... the "swim or sink" lifestyle, or if you're poor and sick you're sure to die without remedy. Criminal ultraliberalism. If I have to choose, I prefer Russia, No doubt. And the beauty and history of the city can be lived and felt in every space of it .. Enjoy u r that lucky !!

[@expatamerican3234]

Thank you

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Watch Vasya in the Hay channel. You are only seeing Moscow.

[@vladspb1861]

Вы не видите нищих на улицах России не потому что их нет, а потому что они прячутся от полиции. Вы так же не увидите нищих и бездомных на улицах Северной Кореи

[@sms1544]

@@vladspb1861 что вы несете... вы видели палаточные городки бездомных в США? Это не от того, что они свободные и к ним полиция не пристает. Это проблема захватившая большие массы народа.

[@elli3531]

Вы мне поднимаете патриотизм, спасибо вам)

[@freedomm]

Absolutely stunning city. I feel like the world is still sleeping on Moscow and it doesn't get mentioned enough. Do your wife and kids speak Russian at home? And have you found yourself an international community or do you interact with Russians mostly? Is there a crime problem like NYC and do you have to be alert all the time?

[@expatamerican3234]

Actually I’m doing a video about crime right now. It should be out this weekend or next week. In short I’m impressed with the lack of crime I see here. We do speak Russian at home and English individually so we can be bilingual. My church is international and has a small English Bible talk so that is my international community. Let me know if any more questions come up.

[@A-ID-A-M]

@@expatamerican3234 it’s a Bible study. Not a Bible talk. That’s nationwide in the US. No one would ever call it a Bible talk. You have good English, but I can tell you’re not American.

[@laklak3587]

It's one of the most unpleasant major cities I've lived in. It's the people mostly. They are miserable.

[@freedomm]

@@laklak3587 Can you elaborate? It looks beautiful and orderly.

[@laklak3587]

@@freedomm There's plenty of filth to be seen around, pretty much like in any major city, but not more. There's also plenty of old people and children begging in the streets. But the utmost aspect is the attitude of the Russians. They behave like they hate everything, including themselves and their own lives. It's a very claustrophobic society. I'm not comparing Russians with the ever smiley Americans. I lived in Norway and France, too, and people don't smile or chitchat there. But with the Russians, it's more. I believe that they are deeply miserable.

[@justinturman]

Hey, man. I think we have a lot in common. I lived in Russia for two years and in Minsk for six months, but I became fluent in Russian. Then I married my wife from St Petersburg. I went to law school in DC and then we moved to Brussels where we lived two years speaking French and now we’ve been in Amsterdam almost ten years speaking Dutch but 95% of adults speak English. Expat life is indeed beautiful and can be exciting. I have to agree with you that living abroad is great for the education of children. And college tuition is super cheap in the Netherlands. I would encourage you to enjoy Russia but be open to other countries that are just as good. Russian and American living in the Netherlands can be just as fun.

[@leospektor1]

Thank you for the video! I really enjoyed the measured pace of the video and your story. Keep on going. Great job, and good luck!

[@mvp019]

Another enjoyable video Joseph!

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks so much!

[@Артуро-о9щ]

У меня в Сергиевом Посаде по соседству живет многодетная американская семья. Верующие большими семьями переезжают в Россию, и мне это нравится. Я надеюсь, Россия будет развиваться как международный бастион традиционных семейных ценностей и традиционных религий.

[@suckbitch94]

Жил в Посаде до 16 лет) Ностальгия прям

[@Артуро-о9щ]

@@suckbitch94 приезжайте. За два года в центре много что изменилось. Углич и Северный поменялись немного, только несколько торговых зданий построили. На рабочке двухэтажные бараки сносят, строят жилье для переселения там же и на Владимирской в поле сейчас строят новый дом. Там недавно микрорайончик появился со школой и садиком. Совсем новый.

[@КаринаГобозова]

@@no_nameno_name5442 А Вы таки останетесь безимянным)

[@marias5088]

Oчень бы хотелось жить у вас в городе, когда вернусь в Pоссию.

[@СергейВоробьев-з8щ]

@@no_nameno_name5442 время нас рассудит. Только вместо того чтобы "бороться с Путиным" ты бы дровишек прикупил.

[@trafimchik94]

I am Russian, I also live in Moscow, but by nationality I am Udmurt. Recently started following you, it's interesting to watch your videos. Russia is a very large country and its eastern part reveals the true face of Russia. Ordinary people live there, I myself am a maternity hospital from those areas. I advise you to go and see those regions, we have good trains, and planes fly). PS: sorry in advance for mistakes.

[@ildarius116]

You should visit the Kazan City. It's a beautiful cross-religion city. And there is Temple of all religions near it.

[@tetyanapd]

From the view of average person yours reporting of the life in Moscow is about very, very touristy places. Will be nice to see real people surrounding, stores and streets.

[@expatamerican3234]

I will be posting one of those tomorrow but unfortunately those types of videos are in less demand. I have a few on the playlist already but not many people watch them. Thanks for the feedback.

[@rodjarrow6575]

you are wrong, because the best reports on places that captivate the author of the video report! Therefore, there are a lot of good videos on the web about topics that you are interested in, for example, the Moscow Walk: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYDIeWiClrJ8sM0 Moscow shops kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ-1h2NspJJjY6c from the old to the new Moscow underground: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ3OiJSAbq-Zq9E Moscow Beach Walk kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWTGdYOuf8R2fdE Moscow river embankments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmPFlJevg5aBqrM

[@elli3531]

if you want, I can take pictures of the shelves in stores, houses, schools, and of course the Russian winter.

[@williamfox1146]

St Petersburg is the most beautiful and interesting city in the world. Just fabulous.

[@dashagontcova8273]

I have lived in Moscow for a couple of years now, but I haven't visited Zarydie park yet. Thanks for the video!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Wow! Isn’t the park in the center?

[@dashagontcova8273]

@@SamsRussianAdventures yes, it is

[@chubakkawong7832]

You make good videos!! Russia and Moscow in particular is a great city!!

[@seananon4893]

I envy you. I have a deep calling to move to Saint Petersburg for the past 5 years. I love living in Texas, but IMO America is falling, Russia is the place to be.

[@sonius_]

Why do you think like that about USA?

[@ГеоргийЛевский]

Guy, if you are interested in swamps and are in Russia, I recommend visiting the Vasyugan swamps in western Siberia - the largest in the world.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks. Maybe

[@EvgenyUskov]

до них бы добраться еще

[@ЕленаЗиновьева-я7ъ9р]

😐Злой вы, его же там мошка съест.

[@Alisiono4ek]

@@ЕленаЗиновьева-я7ъ9р 😅

[@antonyakubovskiy1887]

The deepest in the world. Welcome!!!

[@user-fy5bu8vr2l]

I'm from Moscow living abroad. Enjoying such videos from foreigners living in my hometown

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks

[@alexsachse]

New sub from the U.S. here. I love your videos. Great information. Thank you very much and good success in your and your family's future.

[@expatamerican3234]

Wow! Thanks for saying hi. I’m hopeful more from the west will see the truth here. Welcome aboard and keep sharing with new people for us so more in America will know ;)

[@deep_jke]

Я хоть и атеист, но желаю божьей благодати твоей семьей и тебе, братишка! Пусть у тебя всё будет хорошо!

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо. ты слушаешь Джордана Петерсона на русском? он великий философ, говорящий о смысле жизни, перешедший в последние годы от атеизма хотя бы к агностицизму. он может быть полезным, не пытаясь изменить ваше мнение.

[@deep_jke]

@@expatamerican3234 не слышал такоего. Но послушаю по твоей наводке.

[@JohnDoe-vp9ey]

​I don't think Mr. Peterson can be considered a philosopher in strict terms, since he is a psychologist in the first place. But I agree with you, sir, he discusses very profound topics on his channel.

[@katyarubleva]

Thank you very much for your point of view. I love to live in different cities and see advantages and disadvantages! You look great! I’m happy to see you in my city where I was born!

[@ЭкспатАмерикан]

It looks much more beautiful during the day.

[@renanencarnacion2732]

Thanks for your video. I have always wanted to visit Moscow and you have provided myself and or any other people some great ideas living in Russia. I have a Russian friend who is a girl that i chatted online for two years but unfortunately lost her due to the site we were chatting at. But I enjoy your video and showing me what Moscow is truly like. Thank you very much for your shows and I hope I can visit someday too. A new friend from Colorado.

[@expatamerican3234]

Oh great! Thanks for watching. We are just trying to record all of our normal life here so people can see what it is really like.

[@ИннаПопова-у1ч]

Спасибо за Ваши видео, красоту, позитив, оптимизм и любовь к жизни, умение видеть..

[@BrainQQQ]

Джо, а Вы можете рассказать о том, как у вас прошел сам процесс эмиграции? Нужно ли разрешение на работу? Как решается вопрос с медициной, государственными органами, банками?

[@expatamerican3234]

Я думаю, что если вы еще не являетесь гражданином, вам нужно жениться на ком-то или иметь особые навыки, для которых вас нанимает российская компания, если вы хотите вид на жительство, а не только долгосрочную визу. так что да, рабочая виза и компания, в которой вы работаете, помогают с государственными учреждениями. Я считаю, что здравоохранение достаточно доступно, чтобы не беспокоиться о том, приехали ли вы из Штатов.

[@BrainQQQ]

@@expatamerican3234 спасибо за развернутый ответ.

[@АльмираМавлютова-б3о]

С медициной здесь просто. Если что-то случилось экстренное, например, у вас заболел зуб, воспаление апендикса или роды) вам окажут услугу бесплатно вне зависимости есть у вас страховка или нет.

[@svetlanaanokhina7307]

I really want to go to this ice cave now:). I haven’t been there yet .

[@expatamerican3234]

You should. It was interesting but of course in winter you would not need to over here because it will be free snow everywhere outside.

[@prunira]

@@expatamerican3234 👍😂

[@freemenclub]

Nice tour and explanation

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks man it was great to find a nice place that is not yet famous.

[@vasilykotikov6916]

I'm going back from the UK to Moscow soon, can't wait. Been a while

[@outpost2996]

Good luck! Hope you family and you will have happiness and harmony forever.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thank you for such hope.

[@misterx6851]

Москва красивый большой город. Бывал там, очень понравилось.

[@МаргаритаКоваль-ш8ь]

Thanks for the interesting video. I also live in Moscow😊

[@Песоквпустыне]

Спасибо, было очень интересно, продолжайте делать ваши видео

[@mer3abec]

Hej. I am watchin one Australian family channel. They moved to Russia by the same reason. They sold all in australia and now are going to buy farm in Altay region. "Russian homestead girl" .

[@expatamerican3234]

I think I have seen some of their videos. Thanks

[@DenEz_TV]

And her brother's channel is called: Russia Guy (Joash)

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’ve been waiting for them to build a farm for ages!

[@davidsthoughts60]

If someone asks me what's on my bucket list, I can say "That's a long list. But to save time, watch videos' of Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Volgograd." I was born in 1960 so remember the days of Brezhnev. I never dreamed I would want to visit Russia as much as I do.

[@expatamerican3234]

Oh wow! Come on over.

[@ДмитрийСчастливый-м3э]

хороший английский и красивая речь, использую ваши видео для изучения английского, спасибо

[@VladimirPetrov-s9i]

See you soon 🎉 just a beautiful place on earth love the ice cave 😮

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks!

[@swisstravel6353]

I really miss Moscow. I would go every year for walks in the parks and 6am walks around the center with absolutely no ppl out. Thanks for this clip. I’m gonna go through your videos to try and some video skills.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks! Where do you live now?

[@swisstravel6353]

@@expatamerican3234 Switzerland last 27 years (near Luzern/zürich/Zug) and I’m an LA native but I’ve done business in Moscow since 96 and really grew to love the people and the city. I considered also living there so I’m really sad at the moment but praying for good changes ahead.

[@swisstravel6353]

Btw, I’ve started a fun channel trying to do something similar to you but so far only my clips from paragliding which I do so I strayed a bit lol but you can see where I generally am here. Some clips from San Diego

[@expatamerican3234]

@@swisstravel6353 oh wow! You know I also lived in LA. Keep commenting. When I’m back in Moscow I will check out your channel. Hopefully you can post an awesome video in a few days for me to see ;)

[@andylange4805]

Good decision Joseph ! I can switch Arkansas for Russia right know! 😀 Im Polish-American citizen.. Russia and Russians always close to my cheart. They for me like brothers and sisters.❤ I dream, some day make trip to Moskau 😍 Few days ago im found EXPAT channel and subscribed. I love your videos! Sorry for my English.talking is for me much easier than writing. Greetings for you and your family,good luck! ❤

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it.

[@МАРТИНЫСКАЗКИ]

It’s highly interesting what Moscow society talks about. Thanks for video. I moved from Moscow in January 22

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Where did you move to?

[@nellidivina5280]

Have you ever visited Arbat?

[@expatamerican3234]

Haha! I was just there. And I know you have watched all my new videos. I have been there a lot on the show: Rush Hour, Russians Shop Where, My Russian Valentine, etc

[@Станислав-э1ю]

Спасибо за влог ! Может американцы посмотрят ваши видео и поймут что по красной площади все таки не ходят медведи с балалайкой)

[@user-el33]

Да они медведя в глаза не видели😂! И знают они все!

[@dolchevita744]

🤣

[@DOMDED1]

@@user-el33 в лесах америки дохрена медведей

[@Maya-ii1hl]

И алкаши одни во 120.000.000 стране

[@Станислав-э1ю]

@@Maya-ii1hl вы про какую страну имеете ввиду?

[@lightblueandyellow3566]

your intro music is so uplifting. Can't remember what's it reminds me of..

[@Oxxxyeeee]

I’m also in Moscow studying here. Wish to meet you someday.

[@expatamerican3234]

Send me an email or keep looking up :)

[@ОбыкновенныйТашкент]

I love Moscow ❤️ "А я иду шагаю по Москве..."

[@annfink2172]

Очень приятный блог! Спасибо за видео

[@lentochka24street]

Где вы нашли тучи? Весь месяц жара 😮

[@expatamerican3234]

Check the date. I think this video is over a year old.

[@lentochka24street]

@@expatamerican3234 🙈 realy! KZbin show me that like new content)

[@llc8003]

I wouldn't say St.P is like SF - imho, it is Vladivostok that looks a lot closer to the Golden City) St.Petersburg is, some say, more like "the Russian Venice") Yet, so many men, so many minds, as the Brits like to say)))

[@expatamerican3234]

I have not been to Vladivostok yet. I agree with you on the rest. I was just trying to think of the best possible American comparison.

[@llc8003]

@@expatamerican3234 You should definitely visit it some day - September preferably as the weather is the best there in early fall. Anyways, thank you for your nice little tours around Moscow - living here myself, I can hardly find the time to explore😄

[@mvp019]

I liked Moscow, but I absolutely loved St. Petersburg.

[@MegaTubetiger]

I just discovered you and this video. I really enjoyed it! Thanks for providing. I hope to move to Mother Russia asap. I appreciate your insights. I especially like your mentioning the fact that Russia is a very Christian and traditional family country to raise your children in. God bless you and your family.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks Doc! Share these videos so the whole world can know the truth :)

[@MegaTubetiger]

@@expatamerican3234 You're welcome! Yes indeed. It's my spiritual calling to do so. I continuously promulgate the truths daily about Holy Russia on social media and to everyone who will listen to me.

[@expatamerican3234]

Amen. Seriously. I’m with you.

[@giritharjeevasuba5206]

I love Russia❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍

[@xana7196]

I am a newcomer here on your channel so I am watching some of old videos. It's funny you speak about getting a thousand subscribers in the comments and as I see you have more than 24 000 now. Great progress for half a year 👏👏❤

[@expatamerican3234]

Yes! Thanks so much ;)

[@КсенияКорнющичева-ш6г]

Узнала о вас больше. Вы заботитесь о своей семье, это лучшая причина которая только может быть. На счет кино очень заинтересовали.

[@omc912]

Спасибо за канал! За контент. Очень интересно. И за качество видео, за речь, голос, доброжелательность. ❤🎉

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо большое

[@ЕленаЗиновьева-я7ъ9р]

Я в этом году не поехала на море и отдыхала в Москве( живу в Подмосковье). Мне понравилось. ) В следующем году так же переселюсь на пару недель в центр. 🙂 хочу с видом на Москва-реку.

[@НатальяНаталья-ш6ъ]

Мы обязательно пару недель в году проводим именно в москве как туристы, хотя здесь живем))) такого разнообразия экскурский, выставок, театров нет больше нигде))

[@krotsin]

Welcome to our country! It’s your home too now. If I ever see you in the city, I’ll greet you and I hope you don’t mind it😅

[@expatamerican3234]

I don’t mind. Please do. This is already happening. If I have time I can even do a short with you ;)

[@ТатьянаГубина-и1и]

You are very positive. Very nice.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks so much. I want to do my part.

[@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563]

@@expatamerican3234 - Your ‘part’ in what, exactly…?

[@user-wr3gy7el2h]

🇷🇺👍❤️thank You for this video!!!!!

[@МихаилМихаил-с9й]

The streets in mission impossible and other Moscow movies were filmed in Budapest not in Moscow

[@expatamerican3234]

Yes. That is why I captioned in green screen. Apparently they filmed Red Square without the actors and you can definitely recognize the position of everything correctly in the wide shots.

[@johnchrysostomon6284]

The river looks more like a canal - as it's got conrete banks. I wonder if people fish there?

[@expatamerican3234]

Yes. They do.

[@brostoevsky22]

I get the same question all the time. Been working and studying here since 2014. I will say the park is a massive improvement over the construction site that was there when I first arrived.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Every time I visit Moscow I’m shocked at its massiveness!!!!

[@natalievictormedia]

Im a TV and Film producer with 16 years of international experience across multiple formats and im prepping to immigrate to Russia in the next few weeks - my question is concerning jobs in media as an English speaking foreigner moving to Moscow and what job opportunities or prospects are like when arriving?

[@expatamerican3234]

There are many production facilities in Moscow that would be interested in you and much of the behind the scenes work in Russia is in English. If you need assistance with this you can email my wife who helps people immigrate: [e-mail]

[@brianconnolly5649]

awesome video. i wish i was younger. i would move to russia if i could

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks Brian

[@ЕленаХендрих]

Стоит только захотеть!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Come for a holiday!

[@andyteri777]

It looks cool there , do they welcome Americans. ?

[@expatamerican3234]

Absolutely! You are treated even better as a guest. Email my wife if you need travel assistance.

[@vladimirvspiozdner2294]

It's "Zaryad'ie" park not "Zar Die Yeah", bro! :)) But it's quite hard to pronounce for English speakers, yeah. You know probably the Russian word "zariad'' (заряд) - it's like battery level on your devices or so. So you just take this "zariad" and add that kinda French looking ending "ie" - here you are: "Zariad'ie"

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks. So l have since been told. I think I finally said it correctly a little later in the video, ‘Beyond Red Square’

[@prunira]

Происхождение этого названия скорее от "за рядами"Видимо,за торговыми рядами.

[@НатальяНаталья-ш6ъ]

@@prunira совершенно верно, раньше там были торговые ряды, товар завозился с реки, было очень удрбно, там же жили и купцы. К заряду не имеет никакого отношения))

[@Reprodestruxion]

Have you met up with Sergey Bablykov and Ronald Gaudier or are they too lost in the sauce? I guess there was Roman NoFckrz and Nikki but they left. As a film student, do you like films by Sokhurov, Eisenstein and Tarkovsky?

[@expatamerican3234]

I don’t know those people. I’m too early in my discovery of Russian cinema to have an opinion yet.

[@Reprodestruxion]

@@expatamerican3234 sergei Eisenstein is a film classic , kind of like the Orson Welles of soviet cinema. The other 2 are like slow paced Kubrick and Scorcese

[@anthonyvalenti9093]

Thanks Do you speak Russian? Does your wife speak English? Do your kids go to private school? What is the cost of living there? Do you rent or own? What do you do for a living? NYU film school ain’t cheap!!!!! Any cheap ways of getting to Moscow? The park is lovely!

[@expatamerican3234]

I’m taking lessons on-line twice a week in hopes of speaking Russian better than my 4 year old. My wife like most Russians was taught English in grade school. Are kids are going to regular public school where the boys have a dress code to wear suits. We rent and own and the market just depends on how close to the center you want to be. I have seen stuff cheaper and more expensive than in America. I am managing my American business on-line. The cheapest way is to be willing to fly anytime. Like go in person and see if there is a last minute flight that is not full and right now you might have to go indirectly on several flights. Thanks. It is a great park.

[@anthonyvalenti9093]

@@expatamerican3234 Thanks very much for the information. I have seen several different walking tours of Moscow and the surrounding area. I like them all. The city appears very clean, safe, the folks courteous. I agree with you. It seems you have picked a sane place to raise a family. I am retired, do not speak Russian and my wife is afraid. As for me, I would just use Google Translate and wing it. Good luck!

[@i001p]

So how do you make a living in Moscow?

[@expatamerican3234]

I don’t. I still own my private business in America.

[@evamaminakoroleva]

Привет из Подмосковья. Оставлю комментарий для поддержания канала.

[@luket3452]

Do they hold church services at Saint Basil’s? I heard it was repurposed as a museum or something

[@ludmilagorbunova4228]

search for American priest in Rostov Velikiy, he moved with his family to Russia in 2016, now they are russian citizens. At this point few american families moved to Russia and settled around, now it called American village)) fr Joseph

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for telling us

[@YogaBlissDance]

But dude is that a nuclear power plant behind you (early in the videos?) Or just a regular one...it;s spewing out ALOT OF smoke.

[@expatamerican3234]

Haha. I don't know but they do have a lot of steam pipes here.

[@vmur612]

This is ГЭС-1 State Electric Station No. 1. It is one of the oldest operating thermal power plants in Russia (1897) and the first one to provide AC (not DC). It was modernized many times since then.This is mostly not the smoke but steam.

[@filmawayvlad]

Still in town?

[@expatamerican3234]

Да :)

[@Reprodestruxion]

The Us kind of has its own version of Spanish as well . Cajun french and cantonese nay count as tertiary languages