Fishing on the Russia-China border | Primorsky Krai | How we perceive the Russian culture here

Hi guys! On my channel I told you a lot about my hometown, Spassk, located in Primorsky Krai in the very South-East of Russia. Well, now let's explore the nearby area and visit the village of Novosel'skoye! There we will also see the Khanka lake, divided between Russia and China. What strikes me the most is how close this place to the China is. The province of Heilongjiang is just across the border, and it's interesting to think how this influences the life of people here. In this video I will tell you about how I perceived the Russian culture, living on the border of two countries.
Every summer my family comes to Novosel'skoye for fishing, and this time I decided to save these moments in the vlog. For us it's not really fishing but rather outing with tasty food in the peaceful athmosphere, and you can tell that by the little amount of fish we got :D But even though my catch wasn't that successful, I am still glad because that day I made friends with local cats, cows and fishermen who showed me their catch, and even stumbled upon the territory of Khanka Nature Reserve that I didn't excpect to see so close to the village.
I hope you enjoyed this video! Like this video, write your comment and subscribe to my channel! Thank you for all the support that you showed me on my latest live stream, I am energized by having such a lovely audience, and I will definitely keep developing my channel! Stay tuned :D
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🎵 Music in the video: In the Temple Garden - Aaron Kenny
About myself Hi! My name is Natasha, I live in the Far East of Russia in the city of Khabarovsk, but originally I'm from a small town Spassk-Dalny in Primorsky Krai. Currently I'm studying Linguistics in the university. On this channel I make videos about life in Russia, our traditions and my traveling in Russian cities. Welcome, and let's explore Russia together! #yeahrussia

[@NatashasAdventures]

Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoyed this video. A question: when I said “Have a good catch”, the man answered “I wish you no tail, no scales”, meaning the opposite, similar to “Break a leg!” in English. When I was writing the captions, I didn’t find an equivalent to this phrase. Can you share under this comment, what phrases do you usually say in English when you want to wish good luck to a fisherman? (And in other languages too). And another question: how do I ask a person about whether the fishing is successful today? In Russian we say “How is the biting today” - do you say it in English too?

[@LarryKapp1]

Fishing - same here " Are they biting?" or maybe just " Are you catching anything ? " I thought that no scales comment had to do with him catching an eel which has no scales - ha ha . Probably would just say " Good luck !"

[@jcole77]

"are they biting today" is something i've heard here in U.S., but "I wish you no tail, no scales" is really an unique and classy statement. Great vid, reminds me of rural Arkansas close to the Mississippi River.

[@richardrawson9430]

Are the fish biting today? I know of no special phrase for fishermen except good luck.

[@ljedwards2660]

Canada "Are they biting? " Reply " No just a few nibbles" or "They're really biting today"

[@ryancappo]

In English, we would say "How is the fishing today?" or "Have you caught anything today?". The fisherman might reply, "The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad." For the first part of the question, I guess it would just be a simple "Have a good time fishing" or "Good luck fishing today".

[@peterjohnston2196]

My UK cat enjoyed seeing the fish and his furry Russian relatives. Thank you.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hahaha.... Are you sure that is what he was saying?

[@theterminaldave]

Natasha, you have such a gentle poetic way of looking at the world, it always makes me smile. Thanks.

[@honeheke4554]

She seems to have a sense of ambivalence about life in Russia. It's the contradictory vibe of both fondness and gentle despair occurring at the same time. I guess it is only amplified when one considers the massive size of Russia and the isolation of this eastern village.

[@jeroen2218]

@@honeheke4554 Well put, and what a lovely choiche of words!

[@howardlam6181]

@@garyenwards1608 Nah, just the usual simping.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I think we feel for her, we get to walk inside her shoes and imagine the world through her eyes.

[@DAVHORNER]

@@garyenwards1608 you might be a total arse head - how about that!

[@Tuuli_Fl]

The atmosphere in this video was so special! You really have a great and calming way to show us your world! Greetings from Germany

[@andie9150]

love these videos are so refreshing / no pretence just gives me a warm feeling family is everything ❤️

[@everydayeverything]

I absolutely love this. Music, cinematography. Natasha, you’ve upped your game!

[@evasullivan1241]

Agree! Love the cinematic style of this video

[@shoalbayboy]

Wow totally has upped her game!. This was the complete package capturing the moment, so well presented.

[@antoniomonteiro1203]

@Razor Lover If so, then she has a natural talent.

[@brittanygale6155]

Agreed!

[@cortical1]

@Razor Lover Nah. She's just so good at pulling it all together that it looks effortless. Very nice pace, mood, feel, and content, Natasha!

[@fabmanly1070]

This is why you do so well on your channel. Everyday simple things.

[@rajaraja-jz4hw]

grEat vidEo

[@bptdns22]

​@@rajaraja-jz4hw Someone didn't do their morning poop

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

She is great at making content that other people would struggle to make interesting and yet she makes it interesting. Can you do me a favour? I am a massive fan of Natasha and I have additionally been making videos regarding life in Russia for 4 years however without the success that Natasha has encountered. In fact I would certainly say that she is a youtube sensation. Her channel has expanded so rapidly. Is it possible for you to watch my video and also tell me what it is that you do not like and what I can do to improve? I have over 200 videos on my channel and also I am thinking about quitting creating content since I do not obtain several views and as it is extremely discouraging for me. Yet please don't compare me straight to Natasha, since only Natasha can be Natasha. Thanks ahead of time.

[@bptdns22]

@@SamsRussianAdventures What do you mean? Your most popular video has 72k that's a lot! Hang in there friend, your time will come

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@bptdns22 it was a video about bald and bankrupt and I was first to break the story. I have a couple of vids touching 15k but they are because I run ads. If I don’t run ads I don’t get views or subscribers and almost everyone who finds my channel thinks it’s good. Only youtube it seems doesn’t. My channel is 4 years old and I have 210 videos

[@ariellejeandechabert4239]

Thank you for giving us a view into your beautiful country! Your videos are informative and so calming to watch. You have a great way of explaining things- a natural teacher.

[@nickolailaw9058]

Greeting from Singapore. i have no idea why youtube has recommended me this channel to me but i absolutely like it. i must comment that if u looked the village on another point of view, u can see how beautiful it is, surrounded by nature, calm and peace instead of feeling abandoned. really look forward for more videos like this from u. u have just opened a window for me to explore the other side of our world.

[@biologicaldentistry3702]

It was nice video but ....trying to say it was part of China?

[@zivshue]

@@biologicaldentistry3702 A dead Russia is a good Russia. And it was a part of China, don't try to deny the history. We will take what was ours back. Let's wait and see. Russians like Chinese? No. They hate them and are afraid of them. Chinese like Russians? No. At least not the common people.

[@opansofian]

From Your Border

[@pedroc7925]

"This is my channel about life in Russia", while cow coming off the water xDD. Thanks for the content! the more I see the more curious I grow about the country, and the more certain I am about visiting. Cheers!

[@logoseven3365]

It was defecting from Red China

[@SovietMoviesExplained]

@@logoseven3365, yeah, actually it longing in the water reminded me of the asian bubalus. Definitely cows have cultural exchange of their own 🤣

[@AmericanskyEnglish]

I know, right? How did you train that cow to do this?

[@benjaminbrewer2569]

The cow wasn’t coming out of the water…it was moooving out of the water.

[@jan22150]

It must be pretty cold in the winter I guess. I wonder if any people stay around in that area or do they move to the city.

[@RussianPlus]

Same thing all over Russia. Sadly. Villages are in in dire straits. This one looks almost identical to my aunt's village in Kurgan Oblast. Even though they're a few thousand km apart. Young people are leaving. As much I as try to present rural Russia in a good light the reality is that people are barely surviving and things are falling apart. Nonetheless good video Natasha!

[@fasx56]

Russian Plus Are the Young People leaving their home town or village because there is no employment for them and or they want to live in a more populated area for a better chance to meet someone and where entertainment is more available.I saw a video on Romania and Belarus and the same thing is happening there.In some cases the men had to leave their families for the summer and travel some distance to find work, it is sad to see this happen.

[@pineapplesareyummy6352]

This pattern is true everywhere. Villages and rural areas are rapidly depopulating, many places will eventually become ruins. This is true in Russia, across much of Europe and the US, in Japan, and even in China.

[@BL-mf5dn]

@@pineapplesareyummy6352 it was happening in Australia too but because of Covid19 there has been a shift of people wanting now to buy property and housing in the country areas.

[@imagrasshopper9510]

Jobs are in the city, and in the last 100 years people value money more than a happy quiet life. Also, farming efficiency means large farmers are profitable. Small farmers can't make a living.

[@robertferguson851]

Well, something needs to be done about it. Policy makers need to put their heads together and find solutions. They need to make it too expensive to work and employ in big towns and create incentives for people to work and employ others in the countrysides.

[@noahman27]

Natasha, you know what makes you great? You!! :) It's wonderful tuning in to someone who is being genuine...just being yourself. I hope you will always be that way. Sending love to you all the way from America. Speciba.

[@markmark2080]

This is an EXCELLENT video, very peaceful and calming. I was able to find the village on Google Earth, with your help, and locate and follow your "walk about" quite easy in the NW part of town. The inclusion of so many little things, like the flower garden inside the open gate, along with the calm, peaceful "talk along" while you walk make this video TOP QUALITY. This was a amazing visit to a picturesque sleepy little "has been" village that we in the urban centers on the other side of the world never get to experience. Thank you for your effort and keep up the good work.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hi Mark, It's great to see so many people interested in Russia. It's amazing the success that Natasha has actually received in the brief quantity of time! She is unbelievable! I have actually created 200 videos about Russia and also nobody ever before noticed. The youtube algorithm hasn't been so kind to me in that way.

[@markmark2080]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Hi Sam, I've watched a number of your videos and they are very good, I find video's of not only Russia and China very interesting, but all over the world there are incredible 4K (as clear as being there) videos of anything you could ever dream of seeing and along with Google Earth, it's better than anything I could have imagined decades ago, being a long time "map junkie". I believe Natasha's success has a lot to do with her young, discovering, "sharing from her heart" feelings about what she sees and experiences. It's not possible for corporate media to convey the same genuineness and even for older, more mature people like ourselves, we can only show and describe in our more experienced manner...One thing about your videos that I really liked is how you just "shut up" and let the people talk, that's "real class" compared to "reporters" who only want to hear themselves and don't even listen to what their subjects are saying...keep up the good work, people like Natasha are rare, natural talents...another one I really like is Maria of "Life in Yakutia", Cheers...

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@markmark2080 oh wow! That’s a new one for me! I will check out her channel. Thanks for your input, much appreciated! God bless.

[@maddiethememe7768]

I just love a random cow coming out of the river in the first few seconds of this video. A beautiful masterpiece

[@Gunni1972]

Especially as Natasha was opening with "today i'm gonna fish" i was like. ooh, what a catch that would be.

[@alexsagor5999]

Hello

[@blancacordero3998]

Loved this! I’ve recently come across your channel and subscribed. I enjoy watching your videos and your witty sense of humor! Love from 🇺🇸

[@supernova9930]

What a wonderful time we live in, where we can see videos like these from across the planet. A+ content!

[@andresaraya1118]

👋🇨🇱

[@peterharrer3261]

Really charming. The fish, the cows, the people. Didn't want it to end.

[@rajaraja-jz4hw]

yeSS great video good timez

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's so interesting that she didn't really show us anything but it's the way that she presented the video that made all the difference.

[@peterharrer3261]

@@SamsRussianAdventures A glance can be more meaningful than the pronouncement of a judge.

[@edelynwang8110]

I am from Heilongjiang Province, China. We are neighbors. I have been in the Philippines for a long time because of the new crown pandemic. Thank you for your sharing. I see a land similar to my hometown, full of memories.

[@williamzabiski7653]

outer manchuria needs to be return to china same as with hong kong. outer manchuria was annex when china was weak during the qing dynasty opium war

[@byzer1]

​@@williamzabiski7653manchuria is not china like Mongolia is not china.

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

​@@byzer1 China no longer claiming back the whole Manchuria and outer Mongolia.

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

Her videos are so chill and unpretentious. Like having a talkative friend tell you about her trip in Russia

[@AndrewForeman88]

Thank's Natasha, that was fun. It is fascinating when we realize that our understanding of the world and where we are is founded on things told to us. It's also nice to see how gentile and kind you are in regards to the little peaceful fish.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I have never liked fishing because of this too. I wonder how many more of us hate to go fishing because of this.

[@JohnDoe-qg1pj]

I love to see you have small talk with random people, to hear some real Russian. You should do it more

[@rajaraja-jz4hw]

great video hawaiian

[@rajaraja-jz4hw]

nice fishing spot

[@MrStandbyer]

shes got a russian channel too

[@thomask3384]

Natasha, this is one of my favorite videos. Your soft-spoken narration along with the music evoked a serene yet melancholy sentiment.

[@verandi3882]

It is therapeutic..especially the cows, it is like a slice of life anime

[@williamdudleybass9302]

Your authenticity is refreshing. The images you capture of people living out their everyday lives regardless of circumstances is so rare amongst those who glorify everything.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's interesting, did you not see real Russia before? I'm likewise a massive fan of this channel and I also create vlogs with regards to life in Russia. for some reason the youtube algorithm has not been as wonderful to me yet. Practically everybody that watches my content claims that it is very good, but very few are able to view it. Can you be completely straightforward and say exactly how I can improve my vlogs? I value your honest point of view.

[@songsbydaniel]

This is beautiful, Natasha! Thanks for sharing a bit of your life with us.

[@democracyforall]

Yes.

[@BlacktulipSF]

People plz use your brain...this is just russian state propaganda. Stratcom influencing programms to change your opinion. Their families are murdering Ukrainian civilians. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooecomxmZtuGbNE

[@marktrvls1218]

Looks like a very nice spot to spend a day, that guy’s fish was very impressive, nice video 👍

[@typeabnegative1]

Looks like hell left town and that is what remains.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@typeabnegative1 It's funny isn't it. Because it isn't really that nice of a place. Just Natasha has a way of making it watchable.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I don't know. I wouldn't say that it was a nice place. The video was nice and it's interesting to learn about Natasha's world.

[@ahmedferoze3335]

Excellent video Natasha! Your presentation is very natural and great, loved it. Keep up the good work!

[@richardatanacio4049]

Thank u ❤️ so much for presenting your friendly country to the whole world. I'm from Philippines. Your videos are vivid as well as your thoughts in translating it to English language for the whole world to understand. God bless 🙏 you and your friendly and open-minded fellow Russian countrymen...

[@sobrcelt]

The locals were much friendlier than the cat. 😅 Haha That skinny guy was like fishermen everywhere. He's like, "Wait, is this going up on KZbin? Lemme show you the eel I caught! I almost caught another one, and I caught six of them yesterday!" You just know that the other one he *almost* caught was much larger than the one he showed us. 😂

[@nankerphelge3771]

The one that got away is always a whopper!

[@sobrcelt]

@@nankerphelge3771 Right? 🐠

[@nankerphelge3771]

@@sobrcelt People who fish are the same whether they are from Minnesota, Brazil, or Russia! They are friendly and not afraid to try their luck.

[@stanstenson8168]

I don't think the cat understood English. My guess, it speaks Russian.

[@rsergin]

By the way, it was a snakehead. It is strange that the locals call it eel, maybe the local slang.

[@mohitmangglam5165]

" I don't catch fish because catching fish is cruel, I just eat them" That's so kind🤣😂

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

hahaha....

[@NoNORADon911]

If Ameicans had to process their own meat their would be a lot more vegatarians. Seems like most don't even know where it comes from before the grocery store. I am being sarcastic about the last part...sort of

[@grandadan]

Yes, they are delicious, especially fried!

[@oaedeoi]

I would turn into a vegetarian myself if i had to hunt for food

[@saschahartung3]

ure right its absolutely inconsequent.

[@jerrylentz9631]

One of the ways we wish a fisherman luck is to say "Hope you catch the big one." Just started watching your channel a few weeks ago. Really love your laid back and casual narrative.

[@liars6495]

OH REALLY JOHNY WALKER

[@arnoldzilban8274]

A wonderful excursion in a far away place....great job, Natasha!

[@nickb6449]

I think this is your best one yet :) The countryside and water views, your reflections on life, guest-appearances from the felines and fisherfolk, and the music which just really works (a bit like 'In the Fen Country' by Vaughan Williams maybe?). Greeting from Scotland!

[@nicolasrosenhurt8269]

I´m completely amazed by your content Natasha! I love how you show your day to day life and how you allow me (and many others) to have a glipse of how things are on the opposite side of the world! Greetings from Argentina!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's fascinating that 1000 more people could have made the same film but it is Natasha's thoughts which made the difference,

[@adriangroborz3584]

I have immediately fell in Love with you and the places you visit. Awesome content!

[@pheoix]

I really enjoy watching your videos. It's so refreshing seeing parts of Russia that most don't see. Wish all parts of the world had similar KZbin channels. Ty so much for your work.

[@jarvisa12345]

3:30 I like the way you switched to Russian to speak to the cow as though it might then understand you. 7:34 The cat however is able to reply to English.

[@theSalukie]

Can’t not smile when watching Natasha. So wholesome lol

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

There is something about her that makes blogs like this more watchable.

[@timsharp8233]

I think Natasha does more for world peace and understanding than the UN - I always love her videos

[@theSalukie]

@@timsharp8233 don’t exaggerate lol

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@timsharp8233 Yes! Without even trying to do anything for world peace!

[@user-us4hl3zr2b]

Every time i see Russia and China i see world peace

[@paganbaby8158]

Video poetry! Another beautiful stroll through the countryside. Enjoyed seeing the local village folks. Nice eel! Keep up your good work.

[@tcalzuolo]

Wow amazing video. Keep up the great work Natasha.

[@liteney]

This reminds me of my hometown of Campbell River on Vancouver Island, Canada. We too had buses that only came twice a day, to take us to school or work and then bring us home. It is a very small town with almost no jobs. There was a lumber mill but it closed and the town became poor, but I love it. It's my hometown. I now live in the city of Vancouver and I hate it. Everyone is either in a rush or they are angry. The city is no good. Small towns are where life is. One day I hope I will go back. Thank you for the video... it was nice. Cheers...

[@thursoberwick1948]

We're all being herded into cities.... you think that's bad? I know villages here in Scotland which have one bus a day, or at least a service where you will be able to go one way, and have to get someone to drive you back.

[@geocash23]

i too am from the island! Comox :)

[@liteney]

@@geocash23 I miss Vancouver Island, haven't been back in years. I have family in Powell River and I used to love taking the Comox ferry to Powell River.

[@Dan-sc7us]

What a nice video!! You're an excellent story teller, and your English is impeccable!! I love your content, and I always learn something!!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's fascinating just how a very typical village can come to be a remarkable video when it is filmed by a beautiful Russian lady with a soft voice.

[@hauer54]

I really do like your video compilations... so interesting & informative. Spasibo!

[@brittislove]

These were great videos and I miss them, but the new videos are fire too. You've done so well at keeping up with quality content, my wife and I really look forward to all your updates

[@untilvalhalla7668]

Your content always makes me smile. You're soft spoken with a big heart. Thank you for the great Video!

[@lindsaymac01]

Love how you make these videos, Natasha, concentrating on the simple things that surround you. Thank you.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I think we all see a bit of our past in Natasha and her life. Maybe not in a Russian village, but we all had moments when we would have simple times with people that we love and we can relate to Natasha.

[@Debaucherousgeek]

Natasha, I'm crazy about you!!! You're so gorgeous and I love your posts. Look forward to them every day! Many thanks for being kind to the kitties! You have a kind heart and I love seeing that.

[@bawbtherevelator6445]

Thank you for this! Long ago in the Great Patriotic War the Russian people defeated Hitler when I was a child. My father visited Moscow and Peters-burg in the early 1960s and never forgot his trip there. Russian novels always inspired me and I wish all people had had a better chance to know one another better. I'm old now but perhaps my own wonderful daughter will do some of the things that I wish I'd dome. Spasiba!

[@vijerathnebanda8116]

Good piece of expression. I too am so old and still enjoy these bits. Wish you more happy years ahead

[@jessevaldez474]

You have a beautiful country Natasha and an amazing heartland, & thank you for choosing other activities to protect the lives of others. 😇

[@musselchee9560]

Hi Natasha. The sky is hugh, stretching from low horizon to low horizon. There are no high landmarks. The sky is like a canvas on this video. There are many different shades of blue, grey and turquoise which may explain the predominant choice of colour for the man made structures. These are contrasted with emerald green foliage, darker grey waters and dusty metal roads with the odd animals thrown in to complete the rustic charm. Thanks for le tour.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

You are definitely an artist!

[@musselchee9560]

Oh, yeah. And picture in some country bumkins.

[@fritsjanssen6872]

I enjoyed your video. You speak English very well and are easy to understand. The places you show us give a real and true picture of your country we never get to see.

[@TheMikeBase]

Your voice and way of storytelling is increadibly calming. Cheers from sweden

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's intriguing just how a really regular village can come to be a remarkable video when it is recorded by an attractive Russian lady with a soft voice.

[@John-gv2ug]

Natasha, your calm approach, dry humour, knowledge and love of your culture make all of your videos a delight to watch. It is a shame the ginger cat didn't want to have a proper conversation, even though you were so polite with your inquiries. I look forward to the next installment of your insights into Russian society.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's very interesting because she didn't show or say anything that we didn't already know. I don't feel that I learned anything from the video but I watched it until the end and enjoyed it.

[@John-gv2ug]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Yes she did. What about the nature reserve? Natasha didn't know it began on the edge of the village, did you?

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@John-gv2ug What I mean is, we didn't see anything that we hadn't seen before in other places in the world. But it's Natasha's way of showing these things to us that makes it special, not so much the place it's self. Did you think that the place was incredibly special or different to anything you had sen in your life? To me it looked like 1000 villages that I had already seen before, but it was Natasha's point of view which made it interesting.

[@John-gv2ug]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Not necessarily special but different. Where I live ( south eastern Australia) we don't have "villages", all small settlements are called "towns", even if there are only a few people living there (I lived for a year in a place with less than 100 people but it was still called a town) and they don't look like this place. The landscape is very different to where I live and where I have been (western Europe, Malta, USA, Morocco, Egypt, New Zealand, Fiji), so, for me, it was new.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@John-gv2ug do you watch other channels about Russia?

[@oesoy]

Did you time your intro to include the cow because that was eye catching!!

[@APlusRussian]

💯 Best intro 🐮

[@NatashasAdventures]

I asked the cow to participate in the video :D

[@richardrawson9430]

@@NatashasAdventuresEven the cows are hospitable in rural Primorsky Krai!

[@samuelmartinez6344]

@@richardrawson9430 I thought all cows are nice. I never walked to a cow that was angry or scared of me.

[@martnkimm]

@@NatashasAdventures Awesome. Thanks for translating the cow to english!! ; - )

[@timothyschonborn3035]

Thank you for the video young lady.....It’s people like you that restore my faith in humanity God bless.

[@dgd865]

I really like your video and the fact that you are so calm.

[@darellnewsome4459]

I just love watching all of your videos Natasha. This one was nostalgic for me as I grew up fishing in canals and lakes with my parents and grandparents here in the USA. I personally don't fish anymore and haven't for years. Thank you for making and sharing this video with us.

[@raideveloper]

this vlog is great, it reminds me A LOT, of my childhood years in the countryside, here in Brazil

[@TVaz7777]

I was about to comment the same. I think this looks so alike Brazil, it's even weird to think that it is actually not, haha.

[@skyt54]

Thank you for sharing your life. It is very nice to be able to see videos like this to be able to experience parts of the world where I would never have a chance to visit.

[@kenhanson1819]

Great video! Reminds me when I was a teenager and would go fishing with my brothers. Much simpler times and life was more care free and easy.

[@tomgrant29]

I know it's sad that the village appears to be falling apart but I see beauty in the way nature is taking over and growing everywhere :)

[@TKUA11]

True, you would think the biggest country in the world would have enough natural resources to fund the poor people

[@Johnny.Fedora]

@@TKUA11, when you see how many billions of rubles the wealthy, politically-connected people have, it's easy to understand why there is little left for anyone else. Outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg, people are largely on their own, and there is poverty in abundance.

[@hillarychapman1]

Rural Russia is in bad shape

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Without Natasha's narration, thus video would be boring. In fact, even with the narration of somebody else, this video would not be interesting I guess. Natasha has done something by accident I guess, this is for us to feel that we are a part of her. We feel her sadness, happiness and her worries about life. We want her to succeed and we can relate to her as we remember the struggles of our own life.

[@user-yj7zn9vb1n]

​@@Johnny.Fedora 俄罗斯自然资源已经很丰富了，你想想原住民国家比如印度和东南亚，埃及，甚至许多还没有摆脱饥饿

[@bjorn7355]

Very interesting Natasha! This showed a place where you cold go and utterly change your stress levels and recharge!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Natasha has an interesting way of capturing the soul of the place she visits. I think is we went there ourselves, it wouldn't be as good as it was in Natasha's video. I can say that I have been to many such villages but none of them seemed as nice as Natasha's video.

[@vdubplate]

I love that you can walk and experience quietness. I feel like I wouldn't be able to find anywhere where I can just be by myself and away from all the crazieness.

[@benjamincastro3590]

Very informative and entertaining! You speak well and clear! Spasibo !

[@ghostwriter7547]

Cool video, I've always wondered what it looks like in this area. I love KZbin without borders and the people who bring us all closer together with it. Thank you

[@MrAestas]

Great docuvlog you made here. Especially where you interacted with local people and giving some background info here and there. For me a fantasic way to learn about the rest of the world

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's fascinating just how a really normal town can become a fantastic video when it is recorded by a lovely Russian woman with a soft voice.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Cows, cats, and really cool local scenery! That was terrific. It reminds me of rural areas where I would fish growing up in the States.

[@josedosanjos2200]

Hi Natasha ! That's a very interesting video. Loved it.

[@davidseymour6447]

I always enjoy your videos. You always come up with something new. A new place, a new topic, or something new about local culture.

[@81OH4Z4RD]

Your videos are so good, they make me feel as if i'm there wandering around with you. Thank you so much for bringing us along!

[@rajaraja-jz4hw]

nice video village peaceful grow marijuana eat fish

[@yellowbelly04]

lovely video natasha. beautifully narrated.

[@sohoceansurferor5929]

The cow coming into the opening scene is genius.

[@Macsimus75]

Today is my birthday and thank you Natasha for this beautiful portrait of the Russian - almost Chinese- bucolic countryside, a very nice present. I love the calm of these outskirts, it seems a postcard from another world where time has stopped 🤗🥰

[@NatashasAdventures]

Thanks! Happy Birthday :)

[@frankfleming1103]

no it's not Chinese, about 150+ years ago, it is indeed Chinese

[@JamieJaftha]

The cinematography of this video is breath-taking. I really enjoyed this video, thank you Natasha!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It would be interesting to learn who's channels Natasha watches to develop her style. I'd say it's similar to Russian Plus, as he always does the voice over too. I'm studying. My channel about life in Russia is 4 years old and I have over 200 videos yet I never obtain lots of views like Natasha. Can you remember why you at first made a decision to click on her initial video? Have you always had an interest in Russia?

[@nick3720]

Appreciating the pain of the fish shows your depth of compassion and empathy. The world needs more of this. Fish are friends, not food! 😊🐟🐡

[@ServantOfTheSouth]

Fish are definitely food but any decent human disagrees with cruelty.

[@humanexpert2088]

Love this video!! very peaceful to watch

[@gary62or45]

Natasha! I loved this video. It’s one of your best yet! Wonderful content of the area, the people, the fish, and the land and livestock. You are doing very good with your video’s and describing what’s happening. Keep up the wonderful adventure. Gary from the USA

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Can you do my a favour? I am also follower of Natasha and also I have actually also been making video content about life in Russia for 4 years however without the success that Natasha has experienced. In fact I would state that she is a youtube sensation. Her channel has expanded so swiftly. May I ask, Is it possible for you to watch my video and also tell me what it is that you do not like and also what I can do to improve my content? I have over 200 videos on my channel about Russian life and I am deciding if I should just stop creating content because I don't obtain many views and as well as it is extremely discouraging for me. However please don't compare me directly to Natasha, since only Natasha can be Natasha. Thanks beforehand.

[@Roopull]

This reminds me of my childhood in America. I was raised in a very rural area in North Georgia in the 70s & 80s. It was a very similar lifestyle. Thanks for sharing!

[@L77kim77l]

This was so beautiful, thank you!

[@richardbrophy4120]

some interesting perspectives with a nice relaxing delivery of the simple but satisfying daily happenings in rural russia . Thank you---loved the cat mewing in Russian and the cow mooing in russian comments.

[@leselkins4421]

Thank you Natasha for showing me a part of Russia that not many people get to see. I do enjoy your videos very much. You do a great job .

[@cortical1]

Lovely video, as always. Very serene. You have a reflective, gentle, and objective way of looking at what's in front of you and describing it. And you always put what you observe in a broader, meaningful context, such as historical or cultural. These proclivities in a young person tend to make a good researcher/scholar, scientist, naturalist, or journalist. The future's wide open! Cheers.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It takes an amazing film maker to take a simple and ordinary landscape and make it into a fascinating video. We feel Natasha's despair in her words and we hope for her. We remember our own life at her age and of all the possibilities and we wish her the best.

[@johnhoskins7126]

Thank you Natasha for yor channel and your videos. I enjoy them very much :) I have always been fascinated with your country people and I have a few online friends from Russia...such kind people :) I particularly love your videos of the countryside, your village and the others. Those videos bring back so many wonderful memories of my childhood in eastern Kentucky (USA), The country houses, farms, vegetable gardens, hand pumps (water), outside toilets and the livestock :) Unfortunately, most of the places I remember are gone now but your videos take me back in my memories. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing back those memories :) Bless you :)

[@JohnHMarsden]

Thank you Natasha. Love seeing you KZbin videos.

[@harrykanhura4178]

Thank you to you and the fishing folks for giving us this nice treat to see you enjoying life!

[@romang9634]

Apart from the excellent illustration of Russian far east and everyday life, I just love the closing catchphrase: Poka, Poka. It's so cute 🐮🐱🎣

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hahaha.... It's said by almost everyone. Do you notice any difference between the Russian far east and other places in Russia? I honestly can't tell.

[@derfzus1040]

The photo of you as a young girl fishing is so sweet!! I hope your childhood was one of happiness and only fond memories!! My grandparents lived in a very rural area and had no indoor plumbing until I was around 10 years old. Even then, there was no hot water and taking a bath required heating water on the stove to add to the cold water in the tub. They had a well right outside their old wooden house but I recall going into the small town with my grandfather to fill up huge barrels from a metered pump that took quarters (25 cents) for a large number of gallons of water. Although many conveniences were not available, I spent many weekends during school months and almost all summer staying at my grandparent's house. Those were some of the best times of my life!!

[@bluewater7211]

I'm glad you are showing your area the way you are . I hope the best for you and your family and all you know. It's a beautiful country and I hope at some point the government tries helping the situation there instead of taking from you.

[@genestrehle]

I like this channel because of your down-to-earth personality and your views on a simple life.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Did you first start watching the channel because you were interested to learn about life in Russia or because you liked Natasha?

[@FredoRockwell]

What a wonderful and peaceful video! Thank you!

[@hubertschmitt4250]

Thanks for the nice report, everything looks so naturally. Great would like to visit this place.

[@matc6221]

It's so crazy that you live right next to China. If ever you go again please take us along for the journey. Always fascinated by your video.

[@carolinelavasteel4291]

I love these video's! I don't know someone else doing such kind of vlogs I love to see the way of live, the landscape, and how people just act friendly there.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I don't know how friendly the people were, I think it's always 50/50, some of the people were just completely ignoring her. I am also a great fan of Natasha. Can you help me? I have a channel concerning Russian life yet youtubes algorithm has not favoured me like it has Natasha. Can you take a look at my channel and also see what it is that you do not like there? I'm eager to improve . Most individuals who watch my videos leave terrific comments.

[@Alan-pv2bi]

Excellent, love the countryside. Very similar in rural far eastern Canada with abandoned homes, thinking population and broken fences. The vidio quality was wonderful, such crisp and bright colors. "Glad I grew up in Spask" Never thought I'd hear that, so happy I did. Enjoy the time with your family, those opportunities do end.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's intriguing exactly how an extremely typical village can end up being an amazing video when it is filmed by a gorgeous Russian woman with a soft voice.

[@bubba4072]

Thanks, for sharing that video. Your videos are very informative. I've always found fishing to be relaxing. It looks beautiful there.

[@euginerodrigues6494]

Your channel came randomly in my KZbin interface. But from what I watched in that video, rural Russia seems quite similar to some rural locations (waterbody, wetlands, road condition, grass and vegetation and flat land) in south Asia. I felt great to see some sceneries and interesting facts about Russian countryside. Thanks for sharing these videos. Best wishes from south Asia (Bangladesh).

[@magic_hotel]

Excellent! Your relaxed presentation style is such a gift. Thanks for the taste of village life and some sense of your relationship with neighbouring China.

[@scorpy6331]

This is been about my favorite of your videos, so it’s nice because you were so laid-back and nice when you narrate, andthis was the countryside…it was just like being there and everything was so country and relaxing and the fishing was cool and that eel was way neat! Loved loved loved this video thank you very much

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It's very interesting to read the comments about this video. It's amazing the success she has received in the short amount of time! She is incredible! I've made over 200 videos about Russia and nobody ever noticed.

[@loganbanner5174]

The way you talk is so calming.

[@007kidronnie]

This is beautiful , Thank you for an amazing insight of Russian life.

[@ARWest-bp4yb]

Hi Natasha, that was really nice! It's good to get out of the city to enjoy nature. 👍👍