THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RUSSIANS AND CANADIANS (From Someone Who Is BOTH)

Could two nations be any more different?? Canadians and Russians definitely don't see eye to eye on many subjects, but they do have certain things in common that maybe you wouldn't expect. As someone who has a Russian heritage and now lives in Canada, I thought I would go over the differences between the two nations and where I think they differ. I hope you guys enjoy the video and make sure you check out my full length Russian street interviews on Reporterfy's Channel at the links below:
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[@ordeal1117]

As a russian i would say to this girl: "ok, keep reading then" and turn off the light myself. There is really a difference between us haha

[@AlinaMcleod]

lololol

[@miloshdjordjevic]

In general all slavs are more direct than westerners but this girl was obviously selfish and unfriendly ( it has nothing to do with Russians or Slavs).... She knew that people can not sleep because of her but she still kept reading a book.....

[@alexandrvasilev2865]

@@Andrey_Khaustov1480 "У меня есть вопросы к моей стране, но обсуждать я их буду не с вами" - В.Высоцкий

[@atheroot]

- У меня вот тоже один такой был - крылья сделал. - Ну-ну. - Я его на бочку с порохом посадил, пущай полетает.

[@joshualieberman1059]

Milos Djordjevic some westerners are direct as well, Dutch, Germans, Norwegians, maybe not rude direct but they are kinda like that.

[@zatochiSiberian]

Спасибо, было интересно послушать. P.S.: Жаль тебе не повезло с той девушкой, у неё явно проблемы с воспитанием.

[@johannlingmarr8406]

Ну она же в хостеле жила, а хостел это считай та же общага

[@zatochiSiberian]

​@@johannlingmarr8406 Сейчас сам в хостоле в Москве и люди разные попадаются. Кто-то воспитан, кто-то не очень. Поэтому, не место определяет человека.

[@johannlingmarr8406]

@@zatochiSiberian согласен, но место определяет, столкнешься с таким человеком или нет.

[@zatochiSiberian]

@@johannlingmarr8406 Согласен, вероятность больше.

[@MrStalkerdi]

@@johannlingmarr8406 нет. В каждом хостеле есть правила

[@user-vf6wg1ol3z]

Очень круто, что видео сразу с субтитрами. Алина как всегда отлично выглядишь!

[@DataJYdocs]

Согласовано! Но есть больше сходства между Россией и Квебеком (Социально и геополитически).

[@laurabrown6073]

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[@ernstwiltmann6]

Russians know what war means, for most Canadians it's like a video game.

[@seekeroftruth1200]

When I lived in the former Soviet Union in 1989, most of the Russians my age never knew their grandparents because they had been killed in WWII.

[@borisyankel3557]

Ernst Wiltmann is that a thing to be proud of?

[@ernstwiltmann6]

@@borisyankel3557 Your Quote: ###" is that a thing to be proud of?" ### Did you invite the Germans to invade your country ? I do not quite understand your question, I take from your name, that you are Russian ?

[@user-fe9pz9wo5b]

What a BS. How are we supposed to know what it's like if we have never seen a war firsthand? It's been 75+ years since WW2 is over, but I'm just 22. So obviously idk what it's like. What I'm trying to say is that for all of us it's just like a video game.

[@ernstwiltmann6]

@@user-fe9pz9wo5b No BS, if you are Russian, and many relatives gave their lives to defend the motherland then, so you don't have to suffer the Nazi Lebensraum now. The world owes Russia a lot for that deed. It was Russia that defeated Nazi Germany.

[@christelschmidt7468]

I’m a Canadian in Germany (German-Canadian) and I think Russians and Germans have a lot in common based on what you said. 😂

[@maxalbert8903]

Germans are really cold people, bro.

[@christelschmidt7468]

@@maxalbert8903 They aren’t cold...they are direct and when you get to know them they are loyal friends.

[@AA-777-AA]

@@christelschmidt7468 best joke ever

[@bloq6758]

@@christelschmidt7468 haha yes when Germany backstabbed Russia thats what you call loyal friends

[@f1amezof]

This is actually true.

[@jarvisalexandro8196]

i really like your sweater Alina, that's very cool...

[@saurabhsnrg]

Your lighting and video quality is so good. And of course the content is gold. #NewSubscriber. I’m from Toronto.

[@LegitimaDefensaPazYLibertad]

Very interesting topic and video. Thanks for sharing. :D

[@Feeblexxx]

Девушка в хостеле вела себя неадекватно. Мне стыдно за нее.

[@TheDigisystem]

Иван А, не знаю как Вам, а мне в путешествиях, среди земляков другие и не попадаются к сожалению. Орать в мобилу при спящих людях, равно как и в других общественных местах - это вообще у нас традиция, ну и в остальном тоже.. Оч мало кто думает о других.

[@user-jr9ds1vp5c]

@@TheDigisystem этот вид одержимости появился одновременно с мобильниками.

[@TheDigisystem]

д-р Чертополох, это то же самое, что громко разговаривать в гостинице или вагоне поезда в 7 утра, или слушать музыку / смотреть кино без наушников, т.е. мобила сама по себе не причина.

[@user-jr9ds1vp5c]

@@TheDigisystem цыгане вели себя так за долго до появления мобил; но с появление мобил это стало процветать и у молодого поколения. но это способ самовыражения или демонстрация "независимости" (типа - похуизма)

[@TheDigisystem]

д-р Чертополох, тогда стоит расширить Ваше определение: вообще многие южане так себя ведут (итальянцы скажем, но много кто ещё) но не все. Аднака наши так ведут себя блин ну в 80-90 процентах. Молодежь (если это не вагон футбольных фэнов или металлистов), хотя бы построить можно. А постройте попробуйте гостинницу или поезд из «с виду приличных» семей! Или просто дорожных корешей )))

[@micron1983]

I am impressed with your mentality and the way that you see things in life, isn't easy to find that nowadays, keep up the good job! Greetings from Greece girl!

[@DenEz_TV]

Very good informative video! Keep it up, Alina!

[@OlenaBeley]

I think Eastern Europeans are generally more honest ... so when they’re nice, it’s genuine. Whereas Canadians use it indiscriminately, as an autopilot thing, and it can feel quite superficial. And they won’t go as far (like you said go out of their way) as Eastern Europeans. ❤️

[@AlinaMcleod]

Totally agree!

[@jamesandrew62]

Too nice is not nice, less fake more integrity.

[@shaunaremfert4070]

As a Canadian yes I can be a little bit autopilot but at the same time that doesn’t mean it’s disingenuous.

[@zztopz7090]

Well, if they're nice then it's genuine. The difference really is the behavior of those who are rude. Would you rather someone be directly harsh or someone who's fake? I think it depends how loud they are. I'm used to the harsh type and it's easier for me to tell them off than to walk circles around people who make it impossible to criticize them.

[@vlog0]

Can't agree more having seen both the sides

[@user-sj5ef2vt3k]

Спасибо Алина за интересное видео. Здоровья тебе и твоим родным! Удачи! ;)

[@AlinaMcleod]

Спасибо! :)

[@johngonzalez4298]

I would love to visit Canada 🇨🇦 and Russia 🇷🇺 one day

[@taru570]

I live in 🇨🇦Canada, visited 🇷🇺Russia

[@johngonzalez4298]

@@taru570 How was your experience in Russia 🇷🇺?

[@thegreyhoodedone5020]

Same Here!

[@LukeTEvans]

maybe you can visit the canadian prairie and reflect on the russian prairie

[@carpetrugsupholsterycleani5139]

Great video thanks 🤩

[@lucgauthier3201]

Very nice video Alina.

[@courcheval]

that jumper suits perfectly your outstanding eyes, Alina ;o)

[@ethancampbell8657]

Call me crazy but I think being nice to someone you just met - even if superficially - is better than being blunt and/or rude to someone just to be "genuine". I definitely met a lot of kind people in Ukraine and Russia - but there's no doubt in my mind that Canada is a much warmer and inviting country than both. My wife is Ukrainian and when we got back to Canada we were in the airport and this Canadian couple came up to us smiling and asking about our dog. We realized in that moment with those people that not a single random person in Ukraine or Russia had just walked up to us and started a friendly conversation. My wife said it first "This is why I like living in Canada more than Ukraine". I agreed with her. I do love Russia and Ukraine - but Canada is to us a much friendlier nation.

[@wargh12]

In Russia it is considered rude or at least not really appropriate to invade strangers' privacy with small talk - probably has to do with communist era and collectivism when there have always been too many people too close to you so you really valued not being bothered minding your own business idk

[@user-hv9bv2er7m]

Просто в России больше любят кошек.))

[@vladmir6796]

У нас не принято навязывать посторонним людям свое общество! Я наоборот воспринимаю западных людей слишком развязанными и непосредственными. Порой это раздражает!

[@romanz9342]

@@vladmir6796 меня раздражают харчки на тротуарах в Москве... идёшь как по минному полю, наверное развязанные буржуи плюют.

[@mikelartis]

@@wargh12 maybe because they wanted privacy and spies of the sovietic union (i think)

[@karimthevlogger9903]

Nice comparison 👏 👍 I like your videos

[@markp448]

Your evaluations and point of views are rewarding and informative! Thank you!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@alishasiddikii2296]

I think importance of university is connected with Soviet period and then 90s, when people believed that there’s a bright future where everyone will live in perfect society and to achieve that “collective happiness” you need to do your best in educating yourself and your children so you and others will push society forward through perfecting science and culture. Pretty materialistic, there was even a song “ We were born to make dreams come true “ ( not individual dreams but common Soviet dream) and it has to do with defying soul and religion and “believing in yourself and communist ideals” ( like it’s now in the west, you should believe in yourself and be proud and promote liberal ideals without any God). However, I was born after fall of USSR, so that’s just my personal opinion

[@AlinaMcleod]

Very interesting point!

[@PaulV.]

It was also connected to the fact that in the Soviet Union even the best university education was not just totally free but the state actually PAID you money while you were studying in some university or college (a rare case when "In Soviet Russia..." joke will actually be true). So it really made having a degree so common that person without it could ve been a bit of surprise. But on the other hand it seriously lowered the value of having a university education. Now the situation is slowly changing to the more Western practice.

[@PaulV.]

@@user-or4sk6bx8u таблетки надо принимать 3 раза в день. Это важно!

[@user-xx9uu2by2f]

@@user-or4sk6bx8u Ну вот,взял и обидел девчонку.Тебя этому в твоём университете научили?

[@user-xx9uu2by2f]

@@user-or4sk6bx8u Что такое спс? И второго ответа я тоже не понял. Хотя дураком себя не считаю.Кто тебя обижает? И куда я должен прыгать? Изъясняйся яснее. Я не понял ни одного ответа, ни второго.

[@johnmorrison9758]

Good videos. Just catching onto them. I've been to Russia twice, first time in 1977 in USSR days and traveled to Irkutsk. I agree with all your points about Russians. Very friendly people. I'd travel back to Russia many times if I could afford to do it.

[@abobasement346]

Good videos

[@zambianyoutuberx]

This is very good education that you are giving us! thanks!

[@lifecoachingtoronto]

Another fun & informative video Alina :). Will the difference in dating be your channel or reporterfy?

[@AlinaMcleod]

The specific differences will be on my channel, but Reporterfy will have full interviews!

[@user-rw3kw8ts4f]

Понять русскую душу может только русский...Лично со мной был случай украли все деньги на вокзале Слава Богу билет и паспорт не тронули....А ехать мне почти 3-е суток даже 10 рублей в кармане нет...вообще ни копейки.Я ни у кого ничего не просил люди сами приходили предлагали еду у кого что было один мужчина даже 500 рублей предложил .... В России народ материально беднее чем на западе но люди готовы отдать последнее что бы помочь совершенно незнакомому Все таки русские Великий народ и не зря столько писателей всемирно известных из России.

[@bubblegum6076]

Какая чушь, на западе очень развита благотворительность, а многие люди банально выбирают себе судьбу бездомного, чтобы не работать, так как их всегда поддержат: пособия, милостыня, бесплатные столовые и ночлежки.

[@user-rw3kw8ts4f]

@@bubblegum6076 я не про благотворительность,читайте внимательно что я написал.. Ни у кого ничего не просил и люди мне помогали самые простые в плацкарте как вы понимаете миллионеры не ездят и меня они они видели 1 раз в жизни ,а проводники получают в пересчёте на доллары 300-400 в месяц за такую работу...Тем не менее и чай давали и печенье и белье даже дали бесплатно

[@user-rw3kw8ts4f]

@@victoruzhos856 хорошо куплю я не на диктанте а вы не учитель,пишу как удобно

[@ArsaRus]

Даже воры о вас позаботились) Билет и паспорт, по их понятиям, было красть западло)

[@user-rw3kw8ts4f]

@@ArsaRus на самом деле билет и паспорт убрал в другой карман где обычно не ношу,повезло,а по поводу воровства на вокзалах так я не первый и не последний у кого воруют

[@roderickhenman807]

As an Autralian traveling in Russia a decade back, I always felt safe wherever I went there as the people were always friedly and willing to help. Help even came across the language barrier, I have не русский.

[@Slavenki]

Good to hear that ☺️

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

"Autralian"?? Do you mean you're "Australian"?

[@sarahsetters4082]

Wow im super early!! Your videos are so cool

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@timarchambeault2248]

Loved it.,wanting to tour there very soon.

[@janellek21]

One thing I noticed when I went to Russia is that Russians in general don't appreciate the superficially friendly way Americans (and Canadians) appear to be. It certainly seemed weird to me when we moved to the USA from England when I was 11. If you smile at a waitress or barista or provodnitsa in Russia they'll look at you like you're mad or developmentally disabled, and if you say "Have a nice day" most Russians just don't know how to process that.

[@kingofthedarkhorizons3617]

Agree. There is a saying in Russia: "laughter for no reason is a sign of foolishness". When you are too friendly it looks suspicious. Russians think that westerners wear "fake smiles".

[@rhodium1096]

I prefer smile and even fake smile of the sellers when I have to buy something!..Russians and Chinese under comunist times didnt need to smile to please the buyer!

[@old_Yura]

@@kingofthedarkhorizons3617 Said Hello and smiled, this is the norm! And walk with a tight smile all the time ... it looks strange!)) And you should not impose your culture on others. That 's why they don't like the United States,that they impose everything on everyone!!!

[@ukyo2010]

A friend of mine from Ukraine told me that in the USSR, if a person asks someone, "How are you?" If the person responds, "Fine, thanks." The person asking will be very offended, as that person will expect a detailed report of how that person is.

[@valeriyartamonov1928]

@@old_Yura и да, зато когда русский улыбается тебе, он это делает искренне и ты на сто процентов уверен, что тебе рады, а американец будет улыбаться и уволит с работы, ты и понять не сможешь, что делал не так, ведь начальник постоянно улыбался так приветливо. Или например, если тебе американец улыбается, но при этом он не рад тебя видеть или не одобряет твоих действий, ты никогда не поймёшь, а стоит ли так снова делать. А по русскому человеку, по его эмоциям это можно определить. Потому что у русских не поддельные эмоции, как у американцев.

[@GatheringSticks]

I seen a girl late at night picking up munchies at a gas station in Canada. She had messy hair and was wearing leopard pattern onezee pajamas. She was absolutely beautiful and carefree .... still can't get her out of my mind. lol

[@dsteve54]

Alina, you do not know how much this is appreciated. Not only the information content, but also the fact that you have Russian translation in subtitles (even though it may not be perfect from all the years you did not speak Russian). I think this Russian translation is very much giving of yourself and is difficult to edit it in, so I am thankful. I could actually co-compare the Russian as I was listening to you in automatic English so easily and I could correlate, words, phrases, different ways of phrasing and the grammar better. You are such a special person. You also answered my question on another vid of what you are going to do after Moscow in your travels. Thanks so much. ты нам очень помогла!!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying the content. It's actually not me doing the subtitles because it really would take me so long and also I don't have a Russian keyboard. One very kind subscriber is helping me and also my cousin in Ukraine, so very grateful for them. Wishing you all the best!

[@ivarwb4115]

Really one of the more interesting videos I've seen on YT for a long time. A comparision between different parts of the world from someone who knows both sides is not what you find too often.

[@rahulrasam]

Excellent video Alina, found it very informative! Perfectly compliments with the street interviews on Reporterfy which I enjoyed watching as well. Having lived in Canada for 5 months now, I can definitely agree with the Canadian side of things regarding mannerisms and opinions. Looking forward to see the rest of your content from Russia!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you so much!

[@georgyn.2564]

That girl in the hostel was not "direct", she was just very rude and boor. Even in Russian tradition. ("bydlo" = boor, social egoist)

[@user-sr7fo5fe6x]

In Australia that sort of person is referred to by the terrm BOUGAN - [Boagan] and is used in the context that the person is 'a bit rough around the edges and less cultured than others.' Bougans are more inclined to consume U.$. media and be seen at the cinema watching 'Holywood Blockbusters' and american sitcoms, or 'trying to rap it like a 'hood' gangster.' It's pretty tacky. If someone calls you a bougan you should definitly be insulted.

[@IeHl16900]

In mexico we reffer to them like “culero” “mamador” o “hijodesuputamadre”

[@jacklewis5452]

I was thinking the same thing. You can't judge a whole group of people by one jerk.

[@mitchellscott1843]

So glad KZbin recommended your channel. Great thoughtful content.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@Amberussianbeauty]

I’m so happy I found your channel. I’m so interested in my heritage, I love this

[@AlinaMcleod]

I'm so glad!

[@nike121989]

Это ужасно что слово "либерализм" ассоциируется с геями и наркотиками.

[@efimovv]

Сейчас не так прросто найти либерала, который хотябы знает как либерализм должен выглядеть. Впрочем, получилось то, что получилось.

[@nike121989]

@@user-tv5ji3uj7k Спасибо! Я действительно очень рад, что это слово Русский Патриот ассоциируется о мной.

[@user-jr9ds1vp5c]

это нормально. понятно с полуслова кот есть кто.

[@dimmiheev2542]

Дело в том что сейчас у нас есть только псевдолибералы которые по сути только притворяются. Чаще всего это какие то клоуны использующие либеральные идеи в извращенной форме для достижения своих целей. Проще говоря эти люди покрыли слово "либерал" грязью.

[@Nur3313]

@@dimmiheev2542 Проблема либерализма в самой идее!! Но если смотреть с точки нормального либерала, то и Путин получается достаточно либерален!! Ведь он ни к чему не призывает!! В большинстве случаев именно русский народ в большинстве думает о либерализме плохо, ведь у нас много людей мечтающих вернуть коммунизм и негативно относящихся к западу, поэтому построить либерализм в России на данный момент невозможно!! Путин уйдет вместе с консервативным народом СССР, и лишь тогда придет новый президент с либеральной молодёжью

[@davidlu9238]

Alina, I would like to say that I really love your content about Russia and Russian culture. I was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, but now I live in Windsor, Canada. I am trying to learn more about Canadian customs and culture.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you and good luck to you!

[@egorom-lz4gp]

Иногда меня английский вводит в ступор например Canadian customs и я завис,это нормально наверное для начинающих

[@davidlu9238]

@@egorom-lz4gp Не переживайте, Вы освоете язык

[@mariaalmasaniroyalhouse9214]

People here are very passive aggressive and fake. Make friends with other immigrants to stay sane, don’t be honest with anyone you don’t trust 100% who has proven to have your back. Elite Canadians are well travelled and nice. Young Canadians are so tolerant to your face because they are extremely intolerant behind your back and likely will be racist if you come from a culture of survival values. So be a good liar and find out if the person is liberal or conservative or NDP. Go to the website of those parties and watch the speeches of those party leaders. Ask them what they think of Trump and that you are open minded and won’t be offended either way. If they like him lie how he is the greatest. If they hate him lie how he is the devil. The better you are at lying and telling people what they want to hear instead of being honest the more popular you will be in Canada. If you have aspergers luckily psychiatrists are free and many psychologists are affordable and luckily weed gummy bears is legal as well as medication to help you stay sane in a country where lying and being fake is the greatest virtue.

[@JimMork]

How's Windsor. Been through there a few times after clearing security at the border. It is what I see through the bus window. Never stopped to look around.

[@not2tees]

You have a great openness of thought, which HAS to come from not attending university. And you express yourself naturally, and project a certain niceness which must relate to Canada. You are a gift to KZbin!

[@JimMork]

I see her personality reflecting her mom and dad. Both would be great people to know.

[@jreid641]

Yes, this was interesting for sure. I teach music at a community college and I have seen students coming to class in PJ’s, but not so much anymore. I also would agree with you, that not everybody needs to attend college or a university. I have recently been trying to communicate with some Russian musicians and although I have made some progress, I do get the feeling that they are slow to trust me.

[@ArxPlay]

Спасибо за видео и русские субтитры, это очень важно. Думаю легко найти человека для перевода.

[@user-ok4zc1ff3h]

Классный мем про бабку. Не шутите с ней а то она уже накопила денег на билет до Канады))

[@alexgoncharov7319]

Да, бабка сильно выглядит. Такой бабке я бы не забыл место уступить, от греха подальше😁

[@socialdiving2305]

Спасибо, не мог прочесть

[@insolor]

@@socialdiving2305 там написано "в России зубная фея не дожидается пока зуб выпадет сам"

[@grantgibson1512]

I enjoyed your video. You express your self well!

[@okritsky]

why autocreated by youtube english subtitles aren't avaliable in this video, but we have russians subtitles? I'd like to to have autoenglish subtitles possibility yet...

[@stanspb763]

I always enjoy your videos and your observations. As you know I am an American who has lived in Russia for 20 years and wanted to explain my view of the points you made. When discussing openness in the west, particularly in the US, the view is that they are very open to alternative lifestyles and views but in my travels, to 91 countries no place is more closed-minded and intolerant of differences of opinion as the US and to a little lesser extent Canadians. The concept of thought crimes or having wrong opinions renders a person blackballed in the US, even if the opinion is rational and well supported. Russians have opinions but they do not say yours are wrong, they do not judge others the way North Americans or Europeans do. If your Russian friend is of one vie they would never think less of you if you had another view on social topics. That open to others being different is a big plus for Russians, it is much easier to have friendships based on common interests because differences are not a factor at all. For example, the west thinks gays are repressed in Russia....since they never say Russian TV, sports or the arts to see how many people who happen to be gay are revered.....but having a personal opinion about one's own actions and preferences, unlike in the west, is not expected that others follow the identical thinking. IF you approached a person in Russia and said you were gay, they would have no reaction, because you are a different person so have your own views or behaviors. What they do resent, is when any social movement seeks to force others to internalize it. This whole thought crime concept is very western and is not part of Russian thinking. Your thinking is your thinking and all the Russian cares about when interacting with you is your character, not some label. That includes religion. The believers of all religions or non-faith freely interact and no one tries to convert anyone else. The most common religion is Orthodox but it is not a proselytizing religion so you might know someone well for years socially and it would never come up that they are religious. VERY few ever attend services, but more go for major religious events like Easter, Christmas is a minor religious occasion and has none of the western obsession with gifts and parties. I was dating a girl for 2 years before I found out she was religious, and only then with she said she would be gone for 2 weeks because she was going to a rural forest church to help with the gardens, cleaning, and cooking. If you do not ask directly, you would not know if they were Muslim(20% are), Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, or atheist. That is very Russian, it is personal and people respect personal choices. Education is taken VERY seriously in Russia.It is the primary responsibility of children so study comes before play, sports or recreation.I do not know anyone over 20 who does not have post-high school degrees. As ann employer, I never asked for it but never met an applicant who did not have a degree. Primary school is not the babying sitting as in the US but the breadth of subjects a 10-year-old has had would put American high school seniors to shame. Few work in their specialty but they are qualified for anything due to the wide range of subjects studied. The purpose of education is not just job, or even about job, but for having adults who are broadly educated and competent in all fields. An engineer who also does not know geography or literature is an uneducated person. A doctor who does not understand economics or art is a less competent adult. It is easy to find good employees because everyone you meet knows "stuff" and makes good decisions based on a broad understanding of the human condition. Dating! Yes, I love it here. I feel weird going back to the US and seeing what passes as relations between the 67 genders. It is a battlefield of hostility and eagerness to be offended..If I ask a woman out here in Russia, I know that even if she might not think I am her type, it will be a very pleasant sharing of time, and I know she will be polite very well-groomed and be a great conversationalist and be open for a wide variety of activities because of her broad interests. It is much easier to meet people here in Russia. If I want to meet any woman I see on the street or in a museum or opera, I know that if I am polite and have something interesting to say, I will be a gracious response. If there seems to be a mutual interest to continue the conversation another time, we simply exchange contact information. Simple and lacking stress. In the west judgment is passed by appearances or type of car driven well before a word was spoken and if a guy talked to a girl without her having evidence of his wealth or other superficial traits, the reaction would be extremely rude. I know from experience, when I would drive up in a Maserati and wear the right clothes, in California, there was a very different reaction to random attempted meetings than when walking in casual clothes or driving my 4x4. When it comes to traditional manners, they will be respectful of others and me, and not scream at me (which has happened to me several times back in California) because I quietly arrange for payment. The last American woman I went out to dinner and a gallery opening event screamed at me that I was usurping her power as a woman for paying the bill myself. She made a scene in a nice restaurant. I told that to another American woman and she thought she was in the right to blow up the evening due to my patriarchal attempt to disempower her. I was literally attacked by a woman who was trying to create a fight, I did not know her but she was asking me pointed questions about Russia and how it represses women a men force women to wear makeup, wear heels and dress up to please men. I just replied that there is a different view in Russia, where both men and women think men and women are different, equal but different. So each that enraged her and she took a large bowl of pasta and tomato sauce and dumped it over my head and ruined the party and my new suit. That was 12 years ago and as I hear it has gotten far worse. They do not understand actual equal rights. In Russia, no one thinks the fact that more businesses or universities are headed by women than men is due to some special treatment or set-asides or extra points given to females like in the west. /they assume the reason the woman is head of the department or corporation is simply that she was the best. Since men and women had fully equal rights for over 100 years it means there is freedom to be as they wish. /Women tend to emphasize their femininity and expect men to emphasize their masculinity. But I think those terms are not even understood in the west, they are too charged with ignorant political thinking. Relations between men and women are actually a lot healthier and pleasant here in Russia than the minefield of social interaction in the US where 35 million marriage-age men have given up and refuse to have any dealings with women in what they call the MgTOW movement that grows daily. Here, men and women actually like each other. The hookup generation does not exist here, sure there is sex, but it is not the crazy obsession for both sexes to have objective sex between strangers without bothering to find out the name of their target. I find Russia to be more genuine, open, less judgemental, easier to have true friends, easier to have friends and relationships with a much wider range of people since political views never seem to matter to partners, only one's character. It is hard to compare city attitudes in Canada to rural areas so you might find that the very liberal but biased views of Toronto are quite different from the views in the western cattle country of Canada or the fishing villages on the coast. I think you would have a more full life and lower stress if you simply moved here to Russia. I sense that you really like the depth and sincerity of Russian society and lack of stress. You fit in well and even look Russian, which for women means you look feminine, gracious and approachable. People value your character here and they could see it in you so you were accepted very well. I must say I am much more accepted here by all age and interest groups than anyplace I have ever been.

[@meryuk]

That was elaborate! I'm glad I've read it.

[@natashan9331]

Thank you for your commentary. It's really refreshing to see such understanding of our lifeviews from a foreigner.

[@naynay9652]

This is so spot on. I have not been to Russia but I want to one day. I love Russian culture, morals and values. Plus the food! I can't stand America anymore. I feel I have nothing in common with anyone here and it's hard to make nice friends. I actually speak some Russian too. I can also cook a lot of Russian dishes. But you put this nicely. We have been brainwashed by US media. Such a shame.

[@WheresYourToque]

@@natashan9331 Natasha: A very Russian name. Not surprisingly :)

[@WheresYourToque]

In Canada, though, feminism is ramped up even more than the USA. So I dare say you wouldn't enjoy the Canadian dating scene either. 😆

[@unozero5120]

Love your channel. Nice to see your happiness in your Russian trip.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Very well done, informative video. I'm just curious how the wages vs cost would compare ? Thank you, JohnG

[@AlinaMcleod]

That is a very large topic and maybe I'll cover it in the future. It really depends where you live, especially in Russia. The internet tells me the average person in Russia makes about $700 USD but the cost of living is much harder to ballpark since it will depend if you're buying or renting, which city, how many people in the family etc..

[@user-vk1kb3xj6b]

Alina, thank you for video! My thumb is up) Now I know that my english listening skills are not so bad. And I want to ask you: do you feel connection with russian people? Was this travel extreme or comfortable? You look great! How did you get title of "Miss Canada"?

[@AlinaMcleod]

lol thank you. I feel a very strong connection with Russian people! It did feel like a taste of home while being there. The travel was overall comfortable, but difficult when going for so long. Definitely will be back!

[@user-vk1kb3xj6b]

@@AlinaMcleod Russian films and books are the next stage)) Take care! И добро пожаловать в банду (семью) 😁😁

[@vovasRomas]

Actually the most obvious difference is that Canadians speak English and Russians speak Russian. Duh...

[@jaskkk]

Canadians may speak French also! ;)

[@vovasRomas]

@@jaskkk Those are Québécois and Québécoise

[@jaskkk]

@@vovasRomas bggg

[@jaskkk]

@@vovasRomas so they already separated from Canada? ;)

[@MaxSujyNorden]

We almost separated, the 1995 vote was 50.5 vs 49.5, something like that, the NO narrowly won. This will never happen now because Quebec is even more diverse, I'm fine with that.

[@barsir]

Алина, Россия большая страна и менталитет разный в разных частях, кроме того, здесь живут разные нации с разными традициями. Кое-что общее есть, но есть и отличия. Привет тебе из Татарстана, из Казани!

[@LifeofB108]

As a Canadian who lived in Ukraine, I saw that people in Ukraine have very poor personal hygiene. Many people on the street are drunk during the day and smell badly, wear the same clothes days and days in a row. Often the water is turned off to people's apartment and they cannot bathe.

[@leobohu]

Pretty honest and a hint of humour in there, through the lens of an immigrant. I like it. Also, the Canadian hometown video you have made, featuring the farms and rural towns in the prairies...was fantastic!

[@user-bz3bl7lh5k]

Хороша страна Россия! Здесь пасётся конь в пальто. Здесь родился, жил и умер Знаменитый дед Пихто. - (Четверостишие Александра Соколова) Через пень растет колода, оберег у всех - АВОСЬ, ну, а хуже, чем татарин, ясно всем - незванный гость. Бережет тут рубль - копейка, голь на выдумки хитра, пьяным - море по колено, и нет худа без добра. Здесь - семь пятниц на неделе, и не в бровь тут все, а в глаз, ну, а тот, кто мягко стелет, точно будет мягко спать. И нашла коса на камень, что посеешь, то пожнешь, Что я тут понаписал Вам - без бухла не разберешь! Нету худа без добра. Кто-то в лес, кто - по дрова. Первый блин - все время комом, каждый тут не лыком шит. Стелят, как всегда, солому, коль падение грозит… ТОЛЬКО ТОТ МЕНЯ ПОЙМЕТ, КТО В МОЕЙ СТРАНЕ ЖИВЕТ.

[@wptv2977]

нету слова "нету" (С) 😄

[@annyvitoria2662]

What you prefer Russia or Canada?

[@AlinaMcleod]

BOTH

[@Kamistou]

very interesting

[@peterkonitzer4410]

I clicked " like button " twice on two vlogs I just watched . Your vlogs . 'been over 10 years since last time I did...

[@user-rg1oh3tm3g]

Вера и традиционное консервативное (психически и морально здоровое) воспитание и есть ответ на восприятие извращенцев ЛГБТ.Если бы на западе задумали легализовать людоедство как одну из форм "свободы" я думаю так бы это преподносилось бы , и эта мерзость прижилась бы была одобрена большинством и нашлись бы теоретики объясняющие что это нормально для определенных людей они такими родились. Когда то лет 30 назад запад не настолько разложился морально и тогда ЛГБТ сообщество и там воспринималось как моральное отклонение. Но западом правят лобби в СМИ. И со временем нужную позицию протолкнули и убедили большинство что это нормально, надо быть "толерантным". ОкноОвертона еще никто не отменял.

[@ddd7386]

Как весело читать подобные комментарии. Вот по Вашему сразу понятно, что о "западе" Вы слышали только по телевизору и вряд ли там даже бывали. Да и иностранных языков Вы на знаете, иначе эту чушь вряд ли бы написали.

[@viper6741]

на западе больше верующих людей чем в СНГ по всем соцопросам (особенно в США). В России гомофобы не из-за веры, а из-за "понятий", которые пошли из тюремной культуры, которая обрела массовость благодаря тому, что в совке посидеть успела добрая часть населения.

[@Jerry113]

As a college student who wears PJs in the lecture hall, I feel personally attacked *cries in american*

[@johngalt1448]

Well, you should... at least she'll be better off without brain-washing dehumanizing 'liberal' Western higher education, in most cases.

[@xavierfranco5800]

@@johngalt1448 Spoken like a good little goose stepper.

[@user-zm8om5zf5m]

@Алексей Романов она не сказала преследование, она сказала "травля". Ну то есть человеку лучше не признаваться в том, что он лгбт соседям

[@toivoglumoff966]

Какая отвратительная манера поучать русских, англосаксонским утехам. Тьфу на вас ещё раз.

[@toivoglumoff966]

Со своим уставом в наш монастырь ,не лезь , дорогая Канада. Мозг промыт пропагандой извращений. П. С. Она отрабатывает заказ. Какой-то газетенки лгбт . на поездку в нашу страну.

[@andhisband]

I don't know why you showed up in my KZbin recommendations, but I'm glad it happened. Alina, you're a hoot! I'll be back.

[@matheuscolombi]

Wonderful Alina. Never stop your videos. In the sabe time that I am learning more about other cultures, I am keeping my English hot. Next goal is learning Russian.

[@user-km3co7zk1e]

Учить английский с субтитрами когда говорит умная и красивая девушка - ПРЕКРАСНО 👌

[@Ssserrrge]

people in the comments: somebody, help me ! i'm drowning in Alina's deep blue eyes ! Alina's sweater: am i a joke to you ???

[@PT-xo6sj]

Very interesting video and decent observations by this lady! It seems kind of accurate.

[@albykov]

Интервью взято в Екатеринбурге? Очень знакомый магазин Матроскин на заднем фоне - ул. Вайнера. Как Екатеринбург? Мне всегда казалось что хоть и принимается как провинциальный город, но очень развитый и хоть и консервативный, но к людям разных национальнистей, пола и сексуальных предпочтений относятся нормально. Какие ощущение от Екатеринбурга?

[@user-cs4ne3vw2m]

Да, в России нет такого мощного движения лгбт и феминисток, но зато в России девушки- могут оставаться девушками, считая себя слабым полом, требуя к себе должного отношения- менять это положение вещей врятли они хотят)) (может потому что у нас матриархальная страна?)) а мужчины- мужчинами и это прекрасно. Да и геев ни кто не притесняет, если они не пристают)) на западе уж слишком демонизируют эту тему)))

[@user-ug6vb9vf7d]

Интересно с какой стороны Россия матриархальная? На вершине власти один человек все время, и это не женщина, о чем вы вообще? Вы противоречите сам себе, ставя в одном предложении "слабый пол" и "матриархат". По остальным пунктам тоже можно много чего сказать. Если это Вам интересно, наберите Википедии "права ЛГБТ в России"

[@user-cs4ne3vw2m]

@@user-ug6vb9vf7d вам будет сложно понять мой пост в виду примитивной узколобости вашего мышления. 🤷‍♂️ В истории России были случаи- когда женщины успешно правили страной и даже получили прозвище- Великие :) да, у нас нет диктатуры лгбт, нет навязывания лидеров исходя лишь из их половой ориентации. И это прекрасно😉👍

[@user-ug6vb9vf7d]

@@user-cs4ne3vw2m Россия во время Екатерины И Петра 1 не имеет ни малейшей схожести с Россией современности. В те времена Россия была западно-ориентированной. В наши времена имеется абсолютно противополажная тенденция. Но раз уж Вы с ходу перешли на личные оскорбления (что в общем-то типично для русских), то считаю разговор закрытым и ответов тут больше не будет.

[@user-cs4ne3vw2m]

@@user-ug6vb9vf7d вы ещё и русофоб ко всему прочему. Значит я всё правильно про вас сказал в предыдущем посту, не ошибся👍

[@erekem2495]

Alina, difference #1 stems from the fact that you have become more of a Canadian in 23 years of living there. Yet, your attitude with respect to dating difference quite surprised me. Here, you are still a Russian/Ukrainian girl )) BTW, I am getting addicted to your videos. Keep up the good work! That blue sweater becomes you very well.

[@kzn1996]

I agree. I was surprised too. I moved to US in my early 20's. I can see a difference in relationships between men and women. I think feminism and political correctness have done their job. You wanted your rights, here you go. Now is everything 50/50. But I am still a traditional man. It's humiliating for me to make a woman pay for a date. I still open a door for a woman. I think people have forgotten that we are different for a reason . Anyway, I love your videos and I think you are very cute. I like when you ask people questions on the streets.

[@LukeTEvans]

@@kzn1996 she just lives in the city, canada is mostly not in the city, you'll find you real russian like canadians in the rural areas and towns and you will be unpleasantly suprised

[@marybell2002]

@@LukeTEvans Actually, I find rural Canadians even worse than Torontonians when it comes to gender roles. I work with a girl from Sarnia who is covered in tattoos and gets complaints all the time about being too rough and aggressive. Most of her friends back home are single mothers and very non-traditional. The men, very rough as well, but lacking in true masculinity, chivalry and leadership qualities. Small town Canadian men prefer masculine women who take charge and seem to find femininity sort of annoying.

[@JoseloPezoa]

hay caramba chica you are all over the map,i first saw you in hafford sask. do you feel safe? i know i would not feel safe travelling anywhere in the world right now! only in some parts of argentina,es muy penoso y peligroso lo que pasa en esos lugares ahora mismo,lo siento mucho y cuidate!

[@Righteous1ist]

Interesting to know about the differences Alina

[@user-kv7uo7ks7t]

Reading in Russia is sacred action, one should not interfered in it!

[@jiekcyc_llimekcyc9654]

В хостеле Вам попалась просто невоспитанная особа.

[@mauriciob5757]

Thank you very much

[@pakcarrom]

Intresting info .. And outfit colour is so awesone

[@RhythmAddictedState]

Thank you so much for this video! I don't know about Canada, but you pretty much nailed everything about the Russians, and as a French-Russian person, I'm very thankful for that :)) I think the "dressing well/taking care of their appearance" bit is slightly nuanced though. The vast majority of Russian women care about their appearance a lot, no matter the age or their income, whereas most Russian men don't. Of course, you might see some well-groomed men in big cities, but for the most part, they don't put nearly as much effort into their appearance as women.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, it is true the ladies are on a whole other level compared to the guys!

[@oktavbanar7059]

Я только не понял- Где травят геев? И как это делают?

[@Dmitry-V-K]

Да это миф голливудский очередной, не бери в голову...

[@vaunmalone3064]

You've got everything going on Alina, you are beautiful with an outstanding personality. Love your videos, lots to catch up on!

[@evgeniistuart3386]

Алина привет! Класс видео!!))

[@user-oo8lz3rk5u]

Молодец, хорошее видео. Все правильно подметила)

[@user-psychologist]

Алина, а как в свободной Канаде относятся к педофилам, которые считают себя маленькими детьми и ищут секса с реально маленькими детьми? Если маленький ребенок, например в пять лет, может выбрать свой пол, то стоит ли запрещать ему (в свободной стране), если он этого хочет, секс со взрослым мужчиной, который считает себя маленьким ребенком? Очень интересно Ваше мнение, мнение свободного человека из свободной страны.

[@zahre_mar]

Вне зависимости от вашей половой принадлежности, сексуальные отношения с несовершеннолетними противозаконны, очнитесь. Пол и сексуальная ориентация - не одно и то же.

[@user-psychologist]

@@zahre_mar Что не так? Я не утверждал, что педофилия законна... Не очень давно и в Европе однополые отношения были вне закона. В Германии уголовную ответственность за такие сексуальные отношения отменили лишь в 1994 году. А в нескольких странах, до сих пор, за однополую любовь наказывают смертной казнью. В 2006 году в Нидерландах была организована партия "Партия за любовь к ближнему, свободу и многообразие". Ее организаторы, вполне открыто, на протяжении нескольких лет призывали снизить возраст согласия до 12 лет, а затем полностью его отменить. Они хотели легализовать секс с животными, детскую порнографию, тяжелые наркотики... Свою партию они не зарегистрировали как политическую силу, так как не смогли набрать необходимое количество подписей. Так что это окно овертона открыто... На Западе, пока не очень громко, но это начали обсуждать... Я не удивлюсь, если лет через 15-20 секс с 10-летним мальчиком (как в Древнем Риме) будет считаться законным и еще признаком свободной страны...

[@zahre_mar]

@@user-psychologist на то она и демократия, чтобы каждый дебил ощущал себя как дома и был виден, как на ладони, а не занимался партизанскими ухищрениями в корыстных целях. У нас полно всяких организаций, от коммунистов до нацистов, но они не являются голосом адекватного народа. ЛГБТ подобным бредом не страдает.

[@zahre_mar]

@@user-psychologist такие дебилы есть и у нас, но на то она и демократия, чтоб каждый болван ощущал себя частью общества, вне зависимости от его тараканов. У нас есть и коммунисты, и нацисты и все как на ладони, потому что с радикально мыслящими людьми можно только так. По-другому их контролировать невозможно, а мы не хотим жить, как в штатах где что ни месяц - очередной массовый расстрел невинных. ЛГБТ к вышеописаным психам не относится, а сам парад собирает деньги на благотворительность. Любой представитель государства теряет популярность среди жителей как только начинает вести оборону против ЛГБТ, беженцев и женщин, потому что Канада - миролюбивая страна и всячески стремится отстирать пятна грязной истории, так как у нас есть повод для стыда посерьзней.

[@rollandmiller1]

Liked the Video.

[@ahmeterkan2759]

Will you make a video about Turkey ?

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yup I'm actually there now!

[@marlajacques6947]

I’ve always got on better with Russians, Ukrainians, Poles and the few other easterners I’ve known than my fellow Canadians, I just love them. And the drift from Canada life has been happening stronger each yr for me. Great topic Alina!

[@user-st7kb2qe9c]

Что там сравнивать. Канада насчитывает историю в 150 лет "независимости" с эмигрантским населением на территории, захваченной у индейцев по праву сильного. Россия имеет многовековую историю и культуру на собственной территории и разнообразным коренным населением.

[@zahre_mar]

Россия точно так же захватывала земли ей не принадледащие, как и все страны. Коренные населения и нам не очень рады были, так что от Канады ничем вы не отличаетесь, кроме возраста - всей Канаде как одному Новороссийску.

[@user-xe3hu9rj4q]

@@zahre_mar "точно так же" - улыбнуло)

[@lewiswheeler6444]

Also love the matching sweater and eyes!!

[@atallahlababdeh5690]

Hi alina hi my sister i. Miss you it's great video thank you so much

[@ernstwiltmann6]

Russians know their history, Canadian's I'm not so sure. Russian education system is superior. Russians enjoy free healthcare, that includes dental and meds. Buying or building a home is much more affordable in Russia than in Canada.

[@mathlover4994]

Why are Russians moving to Canada then? Not the other way around.

[@PaulV.]

@@mathlover4994 Money. You can earn much more in Canada or the US. For many ppl that is the most important thing.

[@mathlover4994]

@@PaulV. But most of his arguments are related to money. Doesnt make any sense then.

[@PaulV.]

@@mathlover4994 You can earn a lot of money in those countries if you are not going to spend them on house, health, education etc. Otherwise your expenses will leave you with very little. However some ppl are ready to rent most of their lives some crib with several roommates and to not care about a college education for their children but have a possibility to buy a nice new car or brand clothing that is much easier with larger paycheck. Different priorities.

[@oddozx]

Everything that you said here is a lie. Canadians whealthier, have better education, have better healthcare, better infrastructure and housing. You spit some disgusting nonsense here in the comments dude, stop it already.

[@annyvitoria2662]

3:39 Beautiful Hair 👍

[@user-xs8em2vv4k]

She's all beautiful.

[@gmicg]

Alina, as a Canadian do you speak French too?

[@paulandgail3212]

We are from Edmonton and went on a Baltic cruise which gave us 2 nights in St Petersburg and we found Russian people to be extremely friendly and helpful as you suggested..we look forward to going back one day when traveling is possible again...great video! 🙂👍🇨🇦

[@P.Whitestrake]

My friend is an Ukrainian. He's one of the most forthright person I've ever met. Especially to his close friends.

[@seekeroftruth1200]

Your friend probably has German blood in him. That's why he's so "forthright".

[@user-mo6cp3se7x]

@@seekeroftruth1200 facepalm...

[@user-cz3pe2ug3x]

Алина,мы не улыбаемся и не здоровается с воробьями это признак душевнобольного человека.

[@littlepoison9632]

Почему это? Я иногда здороваюсь)) Если настроение хорошее - чего бы не поздороваться?))

[@user-sn2tb2ie1w]

@@littlepoison9632 прямо со всеми?

[@littlepoison9632]

@@user-sn2tb2ie1w Со всеми, но не с каждым)

[@user-cz3pe2ug3x]

@@littlepoison9632 Можете от меня привет передать.

[@littlepoison9632]

@@user-cz3pe2ug3x При случае - обязательно)

[@Reporterfy]

Thank you our viewers enjoy your videos on our Channel

[@ChineseHandwriting]

I watched the whole video :)

[@evgenmuller7938]

Алина, а ты сама видела притеснение ЛГБТ в России? У нас много популярных людей не традиционной ориентации, и все об этом знают. Но, они уважают окружающих и не ведут себя не подобающим образом. Среди моих знакомых тоже есть такие. Они не скрывают своей ориентации и так же отпускают разные шуточки в адрес натуралов, если дело доходит до приколов. Просто, толстый волосатый лысый мужик в свадебном платье с большим декольте, на центральной улице города, откровенно это просто безобразно. Это не уважение к другим людям. И, наши геи мудрее и лучше ваших, и хорошо себя чувствуют. Многие из них категорически против всяких идиотских парадов.

[@sammexp]

as a Canadian guy, I think the same thing as you about dating in Canada, but I think that it's worse for boys XD, maybe for both at the end.

[@thomasvogelsinger4604]

great video i am moving to kiev shortly is it possible to develop long term friendship with people in ukraine ? thanks

[@INSIDERUSSIA]

What an awesome video! Thank you. Just one thing I disagree with where did you get this idea that LGBT people are prosecuted in Russia?

[@mihalyavl]

That's a wow from me. She has a clear pronunciation, excellent diction and enunciation. I am sharing this video with the youth from Ukraine so they could learn and practice their listening and speaking skills.

[@JimMork]

Amazing that she arrived in the small town school system knot knowing a word of English. My father was an immigrant, but he had his half brother to help him get started in English.

[@valeriycat788]

Привет!) Ты любознательна и это здорово, это признак высокого интелекта. Для того, чтоб учиться и узнавать, что то новое, не обязательно ходить в университет.😉

[@stasbielikov1437]

Нравятся ваши видео!) успехов

[@garysnider3000]

I greatly enjoy your videos. I live in the center of the U.S. and had a varied working experience. I have found that if you remove the government and religious influence people are generally the same everywhere. Even with those influences they have the same basic needs. So this video confirms my beliefs. I would say that you have given me much greater insight into Russia, without travelling there, and a greater respect for the Russian people. Great video, thank you.