The Harsh Reality of Being a Youtuber in Russia

Is youtube fun? Is it better than having a "real job"? Today I share my view.
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[@keithbessant]

Thanks Sam, don't despair. It's interesting to see even these mundane things and everyday scenes. It's far away from us, but you bring it all so close. Thank you for introducing Milena from Vladimir on your channel. She's also a gem. .

[@Richard-tq7xi]

Never the less for all your effort is has not gone to a complete waste and has been enjoyed my side, thanking you wishing you all the best ahead.

[@francegrenier3865]

I have been listening to you for a year now more or less, because you could be a friend of my family. You could be my younger brother, or my cousin… it doesn’t matter: you have become a friend that I like to watch live. It’s as if we had an everyday conversation and that makes me feel less alone… I have sons a little younger than you and they don’t have time to call me… they have nothing special to say and yet, they would talk to me about themselves, about the last meal they cooked or a movie they enjoyed… and no…. That’s why I follow you on KZbin, because you have become a member of my family… thank you merci du Québec!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thank you so much for such a heartwarming comment. You have made my day.

[@emilepojogeanu]

@@SamsRussianAdventures sam getting out of driveway ...u need 2 mirrors !!!these allow u to see the road.

[@marksears1124]

Sam, Michigan here. Can you film in museums? Russia is loaded with History. Love to see videos in them.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’ll do a couple. They won’t get any views but I can have fun filming it

[@tigersilberhannes9153]

@@SamsRussianAdventures make them short, attentionspan for culture is short, at least with me and most people i know.

[@youarefreetodoaswetellyou1371]

💯 short/tiktok

[@selfishbiaich]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Knowing Russians they might not let you film in their museums or even take photos because they loose attendance because most of them are paid these days.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@ they would let particular channels do it!!!!

[@sgt.duke.mc_50]

Videos like yours have and are making impacts on people in the "West", disparaging some of the propaganda that has plagued people about Russia. I am one of those people here in America (Idaho) that have learned a great deal from YTer's living in Russia displaying ordinary life there that is much different than what our Gov't would have us believe. Stay safe and "keep on keepin' on". 👍✌

[@winstonsmith7801]

Videos with funny , pretty Women are always Good.

[@piotr5338]

U have my wide support 😅

[@cliff7516]

Sam,I can't speak for everyone but I enjoy Russian History . It's interesting how Russia supported the U.S during the American Civil War. In 16:11 😮

[@aizhongwen]

Sam, KZbin is the boss and Sam must listen to their advice. Vladimir is in heavy snowfall, a picturesque scenery like in a Christmas card. There are foreigners in Russia who have growing subscribers and views, I love Sam's vlogs as you show the real Russia. Keep courage !😂🐈

[@De5O54]

🍵

[@toddhendley67]

Thanks!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thank you very much! Is that the Golden gate on your thumbnail?

[@toddhendley67]

@ Tat Luang Temple in Vientiane 🇱🇦. I lived there in the late 1990s

[@zdendaderman5253]

Anyway 🙂. Your content is interesting enough for me 🙂

[@nickvictor577]

Thanks Sam! I like your style of videos. Very interesting and not “demoralizing” 😆

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thank you so much! This means a lot to me because I have a lot of hate.

[@nickvictor577]

Why is that, if you don’t mind me asking?

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@@nickvictor577 there are two main categories of people. Hate Russia and love the west. Hate the west and love Russia. I love Russia but don’t hate where I’m from. Many Russian people are very protective and they only want me to show that everything in Russia is amazing! So if I dare to film on a normal street, then immediately I am considered propaganda. Many foreigners watch other channels which always show Russia as positive in every single way, so foreigners expect this to be true!

[@nickvictor577]

@@SamsRussianAdventures, if they hate Russia, they don’t know what they are missing.

[@quinquiry]

In France, in such situations we use MIRRORS "fish eye broad view" so we can see if a vehicule is coming

[@ЗлойАсисяй2]

Вы думаете мы не используем ?))

[@jontaylor1652]

I started watching your stuff fairly recently, some stuff is better than others but none of it's bad. I'm enjoying what you do Sam.

[@piotr5338]

This guy from Wild Siberia is trustworthy but this farmer , you tuber is an hired propaganda 's pawn who has built house ,alone , fasther then conctrite drys .

[@piotr5338]

This guy from Wild Siberia is trustworthy but this farmer , you tuber is an hired propaganda 's pawn who has built house ,alone , fasther then conctrite drys .

[@ede2225]

Put fisheye mirrors on the outer edges of both gates. That should do it.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Great idea 💡

[@De5O54]

@ede2225 - you beat me to it.

[@SomewhereInRussia]

On a pole across the road.

[@stanley1554]

God bless you Sam. you were very nice to give those kids the 1K rubles...

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Giving is a hobby!

[@AlexejSvirid]

The problem is Devil runs the world. He is liar and murderer. This is the reason why deception and violence are everywhere. This is the reason why liars and murderers feel good while righteous persons are persecuted. This is the reason why Hitler got the power, but Christ was executed as "blasphemer" and "rioter" by denunciation of clergy. This is the reason why all people are spoiled and the whole world is Sodom. That's why we've got the Gospel about the God's Kingdom. Jehovah would put everything in order. He's anointed Jesus Christ. The dead will be resurected and we'll see our loved ones again! :-)

[@НатальяПирогова-ы4ь]

Отличная прогулка, Сэм. Спасибо.💖💖💖

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Спасибо 🙏

[@pda49184]

From my perspective I find your videos both entertaining and informative. It's unique to see and hear a former UK resident's take on Russia and it's people. You Tube is a law unto itself which is sometimes okay, but on the other hand a bit ironic when you consider things !

[@andreanagy4801]

To make travel videos is not only unrealistic but also very expensive, besides there is a vlogger from all over Russia already. I enjoy all of your videos!❤Have a nice weekend Sam!❤

[@YDKim-cr1yx]

Hi Sam, today your house and street looks like a typical winter city scene. Every street and corner of the ground is covered with snow and the temperature looks quite cold. I saw you wearing a thick winter coat and hat, but you mentioned the problem of KZbin viewers. It is not easy to increase the shooting time and topic. I think most people are interested in very general topics. Things like food, culture, social activities, sports, shopping, hobbies, health and daily life. But I don't know what topics people are more interested in. Anyway, I wish more people would like and support your KZbin.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks 🙏 I filmed this in December. You are right, people like to compare with how things are in their part of the world. But that gets extremely repetitive and boring.

[@Tynug1050]

Hi Sam, You seem to think that most people lack enthusiasm of your videos. It does not reflect the content but the circumstances that are displayed. Remember that Russia is in the middle of winter. Different shades of gray which is not pleasant at the time, maybe some indoor activities or outside at night (bright colorful lights) ex. inside bars, night clubs, movie theaters. The heated swimming pool was a good addition which gave a different perspective of the communal life. Just my thought. Tyrone from Los Angeles.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Sure, I agree with you. I’m happy to film anything. I’m simply sharing that only a few particular videos will get views

[@soundsoflife9549]

I have an idea Sam: Tell us what the Russian words/phrases say and mean that you come across- This might be interesting? Thank you.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hi mate, did you see my previous video?

[@Roy_Gaber]

I wish you well Sam.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Wow! Roy!!!! Thank you so much! You are amazing! I’m lost for words!

[@lukeskyfeller908]

Very interesting! Thanks for shring your experience! 😊

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I'm glad you found it interesting! Thank you 🙏

[@Neontrifle]

When you went by the garages, it reminded me of a fascinating BBC documentary called Garage People. It’s about a community of Russian men and what they get up to in their garages. It might sound dull, but I found it really interesting and have watched it several times. As for mentioning how tough it is to get views, I get that it’s frustrating, but bringing it up in a video might give new viewers the wrong impression. They might assume low views mean the content isn’t worth watching and move on before giving it a chance.

[@tanyaroberson9629]

I like that church or building in the background at 9:45.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Yes it’s really nice. I went inside there in a video not long ago

[@nickvictor577]

Walking around the park video is “boring and demoralizing” 🤣 That made me laugh so much! Sam, cool stuff. And yes, please, make a video of that Soviet antique store you have found.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Haha it’s just that people do the same thing each time and though it might get views, it must be so horrible to do.

[@nickvictor577]

I don’t know whether you are joking in your videos or not but it’s giving me laughs, some of your comments.

[@mrbr549]

Well, I guess you'll have to just grind out whatever gets the views, and save the creativity for something else. They always say making videos is a full time job, not a hobby, so treat it like a boring job that we all have to suffer through. I did like the old buildings architectures that you filmed. Thumbs up.

[@richardrobinson4869]

please make a video about how to make youtube videos, eg camera, lights, editing software, and the editing process microphone(s) etc. the playpark looks cool, btw

[@Roy_Gaber]

I think people watch what they find interesting, to some watching a video of a tour a village is interesting because they like the architecture in Eastern Europe, and the history of the country, while others may find that boring, finding that niche is the key, but it is so elusive. I like your content and your presentation, and of course your humor, so I watch what you produce. Удачи.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks. But every KZbinr in Russia has the same titles in their top ten most popular videos

[@Roy_Gaber]

@@SamsRussianAdventures My comment was not a suggestion as much as an observation about how diverse people are in their likes and dislikes. I wish you success in finding your niche Sam.

[@richardwalker5167]

I suspect that most who approach KZbin (and other media outlets) as a job, end up disappointed. It's a bit like being a writer. Not many are able to get contracts to be a columnist or sign a book deal.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

100% I could grow the channel if I was prepared to rinse and repeat supermarket videos or walk around red square.

[@ulisirius9027]

Great news: 😂🎉 Scott Ritter: Putin DESTROYS Trump’s Threats, Ukraine’s Army WIPED OUT as Frontline Collapses

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

👍👍👍👍

[@annablomgren7085]

🙄Dream on.

[@harleynarwhal]

I hope that this comes across as constructive, it's certainly offered in that way... The best content in KZbin is usually where someone documents their own adventures, we follow along as they indulge in something that they enjoy, something that's interesting, something that makes them happy... The drive to produce content can be secondary, your focus as a creator should ideally be on the subject matter (imo), doing something along these lines, that you would thorough enjoy even if you didn't have a camera with you. The problem with 'everyday life videos' is that they're everyday life.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I completely understand. There are a couple of channels in Russia which do that but they get crazy money in donations and support. I could build my house or do other things like that if I had such support. But after researching all the channels, most people’s top content is on the few videos that I mentioned.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I completely understand. There are a couple of channels in Russia which do that but they get crazy money in donations and support. I could build my house or do other things like that if I had such support. But after researching all the channels, most people’s top content is on the few videos that I mentioned.

[@alexander0076969]

Tim Russel shows shops and supermarkets in Moscow and Moscow burbs. And, he is doing an excellent job. Your work is completely different - Sam, You actually show the people and how they interact and do things. You have an absolutely unique channel!

[@mikeykeyes]

Thanks to you Sam I resumed by Russian interest I used to have as a child. I am enjoying all the great Russian music and also started watching videos which are dispelling the propaganda by the West.

[@annachirkina5671]

Сэм, у вас было отличное видео про частный музей - магазин (если я не ошибаюсь) всяких раритетных вещей. Очень любопытно было посмотреть ! Вот хотелось бы видеть такие интересные / неизбитые места. Мне кажется, и россиянам и иностранцам зайдет.

[@predragmanov6341]

Unfortunately cheesy populist stuff always works and gets views, both in music, KZbin vlogs and other types of art. The problem with me is that I often don't have enough time to watch all the YT content that I would like to. There is so many channels and very brief periods of time, so I have to prioritize and watch the news only.

[@skychaser59]

Put a convex safety mirror on the pole across the road from your driveway.

[@kevinmcmillan33]

Do you think it is just a Russian youtuber issue? Seems to me most youtubers of most nations or topics run into the same issue. Then they cater to the algorithm by making the same old stuff or resorting to clickbait titles. I try to do my part as a consumer by purposefully NOT clicking on obvious clickbait titles, or clicking away from the video as soon as I realize I’ve been bamboozled. I also aggressively click “do not recommend this channel” for channels that use clickbait or other deceptive strategies, or aren’t providing content that interests me. I’m sure it’s difficult to find a balance of making videos that you enjoy making and feeding the the algorithm to make a living. Good luck!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks, I just know about the videos about Russia because that’s what I make videos about.

[@ИгорьПономарев-й7ч]

KZbin censorsip more and more rude against videos from Russia and Belarus.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It’s pretty crazy but there are also other people whose job it is to destroy channels which don’t portray a specific image

[@elionorlagerholm5016]

I belive it has a lot to do with the personality of the KZbinr. I watched Baklykov all the time livestreaming walking streets in different towns, nothing special happend but it was like I was walking there with him when he talked about the history of the town. Now he only goes around in his car and people pay him to play music. It became so boring, he became boring and I don't watch anymore. I love your channel because of your personality and you always stumble on something weird or scary or nice. Russells visits in different stores that looks almost alike but he is so good at it. I have more favorites like Nicki Positano showing their ordinary life in Italy, it it not very dramatic or unusual but I love her and her husbands personality.

[@andreanagy4801]

Agree. Left him long time ago. His rudness is to much also. Cant stand him anymore

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate this and thanks for sharing it with me. I researched all the channels of foreigners in Russia and realised that everyone’s most popular videos were in the exact same topics!

[@peopledustcanada]

Videos on small shops, hand made articles by craftsmen, silver and gold smiths, leather shops, basically any type of small home or shop business actually making things for sale....also old artifacts from the deep past religious wise, stirs interest.

[@Yalta-otduhaet.]

ужас какой мороз у нас в крыму сегодня было +17 на солнце было +26 в шертах уже ходят!!!! в январе 31.жара

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

У нас сегодня +4

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

У нас сегодня +4

[@Robert-xs2mv]

+ 35 here in Australia. That is celcius.

[@JohnCampbell-sl5nx]

Greetings SAM ! As regards to your car exiting form your property safely, why not fix a stick on mirror 🪞 on the inside of each door so they face and reflect the road in each direction, you can even get directional brackets,you might even try a breakers yard for truck or Bus larger directional mirror's.🌬️✨✨✨🙏

[@alexander0076969]

Love Your videos!

[@alexe.9005]

В Суздале есть Гид с усами- Александр Варламов. Вы бы с ним скооперировались и сняли какой-то экскурсионно-исторический контент по истории Владимира и Суздаля, раз у многих Ваших зрителей есть спрос на такие материалы.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Я уже с ним снимал видео!!!!!! Очень мало посмотрев получил!!!! Спасибо 🙏

[@ramrod9556]

Just a thought about your driveway. Maybe you and your neighbor across from you would allow each other to mount a convex mirror on each others fence. Then you could see if someone is coming and not slowing down. Like the sign idea but I would like a visual aid as well if I could.

[@SomewhereInRussia]

Hi Sam! Get yourself a cat, or better yet, a couple of cats and a dog. You'll never be bored and you'll always have exciting content for KZbin.

[@DonQuijote1975]

I’m an American that love to watch your videos of Russian life. Wishing to travel to Russia someday. Those apartment buildings that you walk through I can imagine the residents fighting over parking spaces.

[@williamhoudeaux7132]

We Love your content! I don't know why you wouldn't do a video on Sabbatical when we all saw what happened too, especially if you have other insight on the situation. That info could be extremely helpful to others traveling. I think that would the perfect video to do.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I felt like it would be a betrayal.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I felt like it would be a betrayal.

[@williamhoudeaux7132]

@@SamsRussianAdventures No Doubt!

[@sproutbaby]

How bout a video kind of like a podcast interview with friends, talking about sports, and cars etc.. I love hearing Russians speak about their everyday life and what they like. Just trying to help. I really enjoy your content, Sam.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I do lots of videos with other Russian people and they are fun. They are nice to do but don’t get any views

[@sproutbaby]

@SamsRussianAdventures that's frustrating. I really enjoy crossover vlogs and interviews. Keep getting after it, Sam ❤️

[@m_allen3211]

1:22 maybe a convex mirror would help, but probably it would have to be placed on the opposing wall

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

And the traffic comes from both sides

[@soundsoflife9549]

@@SamsRussianAdventures 2 convex mirrors then- I've seen this in a lot of high traffic commercial areas. Or mirrors or cameras on top of your wall.

[@moetocafe]

I'm not sure I can put all of my thoughts on this in one comment, but I'll try. First - please, take this as a constructive criticism and not as hate or me not respecting your work. Because I love your channel and it's good for me. However, you should stop complaining that much. Why? Because, basically you're trying to play the victim card. And it's always a loser's perspective. Therefore, you should change a bit your mindset - to the perspective of a victor, not of a loser. Just ask yourself, if this is really interesting or useful to the audience - to listen long and long video of a 2 meters tall grown man, who does nothing else, than complaining. How is that good for the people or for you? You have a bit of a different perspective to the world, and that may naturally hinder your potential audience. So, you should ask yourself what path do you want to follow - one, that adheres strictly to what you like, the way you like it, but with probably limited audience. Or, if you are ready to listen to the people and make content for them - the one, that they'd like (I don't see anything wrong with that, honestly). If other youtubers are doing something and it gather success, maybe there are good and objective reasons for that. Approach the matter from such perspective and maybe you'll gain a lot of insight.

[@moetocafe]

by the way I've watched in the past the video with the church and it was super interesting and enjoyable for me to watch. I've also enjoyed to the maximum of your video, where you were in Suzdal? (if I write it correctly) - with the castle and the horses , remember? That was a huge and good video. Another great video was, when you found in a small village 2 brothers I think, who had a shop for all kind of amazing stuff. Those people were something like collectors, but also sellers of interesting things.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’m not complaining. As I said in the video, this applies to all foreign KZbinrs in Russia and we are all in the exact same boat. I really don’t understand what my height has to do with this.

[@sharosmith]

I enjoy your videos, I follow another single mom that lives in Siberia. She takes us to the grocery, the park, on bus rides (because she doesn’t drive) she even took us to a ballet. I would say if you’re bored or tired of KZbin take a break. I’ve never known why you’re living in Russia in the first place?? It’s apparent you’re from the UK?

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hi, I’ve made videos about how and why I came to Russia initially. I’m not bored of youtube, I’m sharing how all KZbinrs are type casted, not just me.

[@Armada2010]

Дружище, если хочется снимать видео другой тематики, например путешествия - делай отдельный канал.

[@youarefreetodoaswetellyou1371]

yeah sam. why dont you call it bRoad russia

[@icolky5272]

Would a fair comparison video between Sabbatical’s experience and Callum From Britannia’s returning to the UK from America recently? A lot of parallels in their treatment. If anything considering Callum hadn’t made any of the same mistakes, wasn’t filming things that could be used to provide intelligence for attacks and was a native, not a citizen of a nation actively engaged in supporting another with whom the place he was visiting was in an existential conflict, I like Tommy and don’t want to undermine what must have been a tough time, but as you say it’s not how it appears and his early videos show he had been influenced and let down by certain MSM narratives before he went. There would be mileage in comparing a walk around the streets of a similar sized UK town to yours. Watch Charlie Veitch and you’ll see what I mean. Might not be a good idea, if you are interested I’m happy to help with suggestions and might be able to offer some interesting info.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks for the comment. I’m not aware about Callum and I’m sure it must have been an awful for Tommy. Obviously Tommys audience is not probably people who love Russia and so he made the type of content that they wanted to see. With Russia content now, it appears that only content which shows Russia in a good light is allowed! There is a lot of money being made by the new residency visa.

[@icolky5272]

@@SamsRussianAdventures You can hear Callum’s story on his channel - Britannia, or in more depth on Jolly Heretic, both here on KZbin. They were both only released this week and is pretty hot topic on one side of the debate. Yeah a lot of Tommy’s audience won’t want to hear it. Some of the same sort might be shocked how when compared/contrasted with Callum’s. I guess it will depend if they’re interested in issues or not. A lot of people on one side of the debate aren’t happy and are fed up with being lied to here. They might ask a few more Theres a chance the algorithm might not be your friend, I don’t know about that. Trust me, a compare your city and similar UK won’t show Russia in a bad light. I think a lot of people might be shocked and you’re a Russian shill will be the main negative comments.

[@davidwatson353]

Hi please keep the vids coming I really like them

[@thomasw2509]

Meet people, let them talk and show what they are doing at work, at home, at sports club, theater, ......

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’ve done hundreds of those videos. I’m almost the only foreigner who shows any interactions with Russian people in the videos. They are far work, they take lots of time to create, edit and translate, but a simple video about a Russian supermarket or about why Russia is better than America, will get a hundred times more views. That’s what I’m trying to say. Being creative and creating good content does not bring in results.

[@thomasw2509]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Me to. My videos don't have a big audience. I made them anyway. If You provide me with a Papypal account I will send You a donation like I did for other YTers.

[@kornelijamilosevic1687]

Hi Sam, thank you for your videos. You are doing it great. If I can ask you do you live alone in Russia and how long?

[@stevedziadus1787]

Maybe a video about your struggles when you first moved to russia not knowing the language , I'm on day two here and figuring out how to use the washing machine it a challenge lol. Keep up the great videos

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Haha I made a few! Good idea

[@Jamie71q]

you got 60k subs sam, getting closer to 100k, How about visiting other parts of Russia, and doing some collabs, theres a dude called ScottishGuyInMoscow, I watch him hes good

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hi mate, yes, I’m seen him. He has the same problem as the rest of us. If you notice, when he does one of the video topics that I talked about, he’ll get lots of views. Then he’ll try and be creative and nobody will care!

[@EternallyGod]

You justify its relevance or whatever from a view count. There is so many other factors, time of year cause in the winter people are inside and have alot more time in front of a screen, world events also affect views cause if russia wasnt in this war you would even be getting less views, youtubes finger in the scale...auto play is a huge feature and youtube shorts forces videos on people like chess i havent chosen a chess video once but my recommended and shorts is all chess. There is also probably 100 other factors....you cant go by view count...stay active and video things around your activity...go fishing....show a unique russian vehicle made for siberia....show a woodworkers setup and creations....you gotta talk to people and find unique things around you.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’ve researched every channel’s top videos and almost all are on the few topics that I mentioned in the video.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’ve researched every channel’s top videos and almost all are on the few topics that I mentioned in the video.

[@guillaumeleblanc4542]

That's actually choosing a niche. Eli doesn't really do comparison about Russia, she just do travels in Russia, that's the niche that she chose in it works. Sadly the reality is when you choose a niche you have to stick to it basically. Doing the same thing over and over again is boring I get it but that's the definition of a job. We're all doing it mate.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

She’s a girl

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

She’s a girl

[@guillaumeleblanc4542]

@@SamsRussianAdventures you could identify as a girl 🤣

[@KS51ABCAN]

Did you ever meet 'Bald and Bankrupt' when he was in Russia?

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

No, I don’t think we would get along because I had some issues with his content. I wish he didn’t keep telling people that is goal is to show real Russia outside of Moscow. He did an interview in a radio station in Prague. He said he was tired of foreign journalists who portray Russia as a place with alcoholics and bad infrastructure and his goal was to show the opposite! But isn’t that exactly what he shows? I’m fine with abandoned villages! But don’t pretend that you are just showing normal life outside the capital! And why always make friends with toothless alcoholics!

[@dublinboy]

I don't get that feeling with bald. He's always nice to people in russia.

[@philoffhistree]

@@dublinboy he is nice to them all over the world but he does go for the low lifes only pretty much

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

@ but he says that his goal is to show that Russia is a modern country. Do you think he does that?

[@dublinboy]

@@SamsRussianAdventures i think he likes the old soviet union buildings and i also like to see it grit and all. Keep up the good work sam. Whats the prrice of those 4x4s and can you organise one for me.

[@stewartsmith1947]

I think Russia pulls many of Russian You Tuber strings !

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It does for some channels

[@davids1373]

Hi Sam Is there any local breweries around there ? Maybe you give us tour.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’ll try! Generally they refuse to allow people inside unless you are a channel who is allowed to film the “best” things in Russia

[@davidhartwell4826]

I think if someone made a video about a weekend away with his girlfriend it could be VERY interesting but unfortunately KZbin would delete it.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’ve done a few of those videos in the past.

[@Unit8200-rl8ev]

Build a garage for your car. It doesn't have to be the Taj Mahal. Install a pair of convex mirrors pointing both directions so you can see oncoming traffic.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It’s not my house! I’m building my house but it’s not as fast as on other channels because I don’t get thousands of donations

[@Unit8200-rl8ev]

You could try using an AI voice to narrate your videos. Like Brad Pitt, or, to get a laugh, Marylin Monroe or Daffy Duck. Or grow a goatee and dress up as Vladimir Lenin and see what kind of response you get.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Haha great ideas! We think alike!!! I love fun things like this!?

[@izsermino4675]

Сэм съезди, в какую нибудь глухую деревню, где заброшенные дома, наверняка такие есть во Владимирской области. В Нижегородской области точно такие есть.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Я уже съездил конечно! У меня второй канал))

[@Olga-de3ru]

А что там делать? Таких и в Норвегии много, и в США более чем полным-полно (аж страшно, кстати), и в Англии имеются. Смысл?

[@millerwtf]

Oh shit not another snow covered village with leaning ancient Dachas and blocks upon blocks of Sovietska/Kruschevska/Beschnevska apartments and sludge roads . Vasya in the Hay is interesting (not propagandistic) , so Sam bugger off home and wait for summer and get yourself a nice lady - after 20 years and not being able to woe a nice Russian lady is not good marketing !

[@annachirkina5671]

Да надоели это.. Зачем нужны эти заброшки ? Для любителей чернухи и тлена и так полно материалов

[@reality-i2o]

Sam, Put Large Mirrors in your driveway so you can see on coming traffic. Also get a car cover, it will make your life easier in the winter time.

[@robertbarr9410]

Videos with pretty ladies are always a hit!!!!

[@ptolamaustittan]

Place a bubble mirror above the brickwork and then you'll be able to see if anybody is coming from both sides. That means you might need to one on one side and one on the other side of the opening .

[@philoffhistree]

if i was over there sam i could make you some sliding doors for your driveway just need a little more metal and some small wheels then you could get out safer but im stuck in the uk for another year or two

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

It’s not my house. I rent it.

[@De5O54]

Sam he can rent the small wheels. - (they generate a little turnover.)

[@АндрейИванович-г4ы]

Ничего себе! Сэм одарил страждущих тысячью рублями. Доброе сердце.

[@jamesdonnell2290]

Isn't KZbin banned in Russia now? ... Sam, i can't believe you own a Porsche BUT don't have a garage to park it in!???... That's simply bonkers!! 😅😂

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I lost a cool million on my business!

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I lost a cool million on my business!

[@Olga-de3ru]

Ютуб не запрещен, его "замедляют" (но это не составляет особого труда обойти). Хуже другое -- что сам Ютуб банит и цензурит все мало-мальски неугодное.

[@andreanagy4801]

These copycat channels are just annoying.

[@Peorhum]

Remember sex sells... then again you clearly know that already. As a watcher of videos from around the world, it is about the topic and the personality of the person doing the video. I watch videos to learn about what life is like around the world but over time you learn what there is to learn then move on. If the person making the video has a great personality, I will watch their videos longer. Look at Russel from adventure with Russel. I have watched enough of his supermarket in Russia videos but he has a nice personality and once in a while shows something new. I watch yours because it shows a different aspect of Russia. I will likely be watching your videos for a little longer then stop... youtube is what it is. That said, it is easy to make an emotional investment in those who's videos you watch. It becomes like a soap opera, you have to tune in once in a while to see how they are doing. The more of what you say about your life without being a whiner, the more people will keep interested in your videos. Show more about your house, give us another update in how the work is going on it. You seem a nice of guy, just need to show what makes life interesting in Russia and in your life and people will tune in. BTW I have watched people building boats on youtube and when they needed a little help for this or that or someone had a spare this or that... people sent them money or the this or that to help them out. People being good hearted people.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Russell is extremely successful at what he does and I respect him for having the patience to film so many similar places. I’d love to show you more about the house progress but it’s slow. Not much is happening. I have a new project coming soon!

[@davdave3470]

Agree

[@shingdaz]

1:12 just install cirved mirrors that can peek at what is comng down the street, or you can install so e type of radar that signals oncoming traffic ,

[@Unit8200-rl8ev]

You could purchase a translation device and apply for a job with a Russian media company to do videos. See if you can interview Ukrainian POWs in Russia. No one is covering that. Do interviews with other foreign expates in Russia.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I don’t understand about the translation device? Again, great content ideas but won’t pick up views

[@donaldperson948]

The problem is you don’t have a hot chick with you! That’s what guys want to watch unless they like Soviet Union style and what different things in Russia

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Haha I made a video with a girl not long ago and it performed extremely badly

[@donaldperson948]

Really she is doing great now! With her own channel! She must have FORGOTTEN YOUR HELP? MAYBE HAVE HER COME BACK AND SAY WATCH YOUR CHANNEL! HE GAVE ME MY START ON UTUBE ON A VIDEO OF YOURS!

[@richardrobinson4869]

I have an idea, what is your education and background? Maybe make a series of videos based off your knowledge/experience and it's interaction with yjings you encounter in Russia.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks, it’s a great content idea. Unfortunately it won’t be successful but it will be fun to do.

[@maxmcmxsas9341]

Не, вот эту жвачку про Я СХОДИЛ В МАГАЗИН, А ВОТ ВАМ ТУР ПО ХРУЩЕВКЕ, А ВОТ РЫНОК С АРБУЗОМ, и так далее и тому подобное и правда надо завязывать плодить, одно и то же по кругу гоняют многие, и не надоест же. А так можно никуда и не ходить, а просто сидеть в кресле и затирать что нибудь релевантное. Тем более зима.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

К сожалению другие видео не набирают много посмотрев. Именно из-за этого, все продолжают снимать одно и тоже

[@Dolores-l3l]

❤❤❤SAM I LOVE LOOKING AT YOUR SURROUNDINGS ANYWHERE U GO.❤❤

[@philoffhistree]

i like that building behind you @9:53

[@alexdro4389]

Никитская церковь (город Владимир)

[@Артур-ш6я9т]

Владимир такой страшный город, мэр и главы районов вообще не смотрят за городом, кроме центра. Ужас

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Не знаю. Если денег нет, что делать?

[@graceperry2623]

I think when you realise you are in the wrong job, it's better to get out and use your other skills and enjoy life. After all, this work is only temporary.

[@youarefreetodoaswetellyou1371]

so is life

[@HershelLacey]

Some bloggers have been fairly successful for many years.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Yes! Ive made that decision. Thank you 🙏

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

The successful ones are those who rinse and repeat the same boring but popular topics

[@mitchrodee]

Why don’t Russians build and use garages to protect their cars?! Heck, they’re good for storage, too, for those that don’t have a car.

[@BritishChef436]

It's not about being a youtuber in Russia. But more about the subject matter. I have found that when i post videos about my adventures in Russia and all the interesting things i do. I get several views. But when i make videos in England that do not have relevance to Russia, the views are not there. People are interested in what is happening in Russia, especially now. But i try not to take youtube too seriously at the moment. I just have fun making the videos that i make. If it gets views fantastic. Have you ever thought about making a trip back to England for a week. You could make a video about how much England has changed since you moved to Russia. I get you. Thinking up ideas for videos each week can be tiresome. especially when some videos do not pick up many views. I thought i had a different channel because i am able to show life in Britain and Russia. Sam. When i finally move to Russia, I'll come and play some football with you to make a fun video 😂😂.

[@sirAenuHlaalu666]

I guess in your particular case there is one more aspect as our patriotic communities frequently promote that type of content.. I.e. if I as a bilingual person watch your videos to, say, study your pronunciation to keep my English up-to-date, there are a lot of people who watched your content based on the following statement "see this foreign guy is shocked by the amount of goods in his local store!".

[@dkrawk8309]

K mate, I tell you what is boring, listen to You keep saying that something is boring

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Your mum didn't complain

[@dkrawk8309]

@SamsRussianAdventures that's cold man. What I was trying say that none of your videos are boring, but listening to You pollute your brain with nonsense is not good. Now we gona take TWO shots of samogon for every time you've called yourself "English guy" You are Russian man!! Ima remember this comment 😁

[@johnm7267]

Everything looks run down and grim. Of course the weather doesn’t help. Then there are mitigating circumstances like the almost hundred years of sanctions. I know there are places in the west that are the same like Philadelphia. It’s not all like Beverly Hills

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Hi mate, do you watch any other Russian KZbinrs

[@comrade916]

It can't be easy to continually produce content from the same area in Russia.. Vladimir isn't that interesting..

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’ve created content in different places but that doesn’t bring views. As I said, every KZbinrs top ten videos on their channel are in the exact same topics

[@marknovaky]

Sam, it's BAD where you are, I wish it could be better.

[@michaelramseybooks]

The secret is out. You're right.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Starting a channel?

[@michaelramseybooks]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Thanks for the reply. Watching your videos I can tell we are kindred spirits. I have one channel and started another one when I started travelling a few month back. Mostly doing it because I just like doing it. I'm currently in Eastern Europe doing my Schengen cool-down. But hope I can travel to Russia someday. Can't tell you why, but I've been completely fascinated with this country ever since I learned from you and others that Russia is completely different from everything I've been taught to believe. Blessings to you from the Lord Jesus!

[@ShenandoahShelty]

Could you partner with a Content producer outside of Russia, and both report on the same subject, But from different perspectives? You could report on the Russian perspective and state that? Your partner would have a different perspective. For an expat, your reporting is reasonably fair. One would think that would be less profitable than what most expats do. I thought most successful expats played up their new adopted country, and lamented the plight of residents in their old country. Thereby attracting disgruntled folks from the old country wanting to vent their spleen, and wanting to move to this new Shangri-La. Residents of the adopted country love it, you're patting them on the back, and telling them they're special. It's too bad you weren't from the states. The pool of disgruntled Americans is bottomless. lol.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Yes! I know a guy that does that very well and his videos do well, typically they compare both places and Russia comes out on top. The thing is, I don’t hate the UK and didn’t come here because I hated it! I’m not on one side of the fence. I consider these people to be traitors and they will happily become a traitor to Russia when it’s convenient for them. But, yes! They get views! You’ll notice though, when they try and make a different type of video, nobody cares and they don’t get any views!!!!

[@thewanderer8643]

Dobroy den. Da ! I am so interested in Russia, but I really lots of times now wont click to watch anybody do a "grocery market/ prices of food" vlog lol---I might but rather see/be in it in real and on the computer will watch "other" stuff---Its done now and over done and over done lol only way somebody can do it and get views is go in the store and "create something" to happen lol

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Those videos generally will get views because people want to compare with how things are where they live

[@Dolores-l3l]

❤❤❤❤U BROTHER.SAM.SHOUT OUT FROM TEXAS 🎉🎉🎉 DOING 👍 HAVE A GREAT YEAR,❤ WATCHING YOUR STYLE 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉U GOT THAT 50S NARRATIVE AWESOME VOICE BROTHER ❤❤❤

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks so much!!!!!

[@Igorlysikov]

You have to drive out from around the corner in a car abruptly and unexpectedly. Otherwise it's boring.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@diegomontilla5901]

Sam come to Colombia and make a video🤙

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Thanks for the invite. I'm sure it's amazing there.

[@tedmurphy5516]

You should make a video about how you make money in Russia.

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

I’m a spy

[@tedmurphy5516]

@ I knew it

[@НатальяПирогова-ы4ь]

😂👍🤗​@@SamsRussianAdventures