This is How Foreigners Actually Become Singaporeans

[@MaxChernov]

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[@yanatvsg]

Thank you for having me on your channel… again! 🥰

[@apereira1965]

Hello fellow Singaporean!

[@donovanang885]

Yana You Are Lucky 🤞 To Come To Singapore Singaporean Is A Polite And Safe Country

[@alexzzz163]

Nice to hear from you again.... Love how you put it, in life, you are going to have an existential crisis anyway, regardless of age and where you are from

[@hiroyukishinichi9873]

Welcome to the SG 🇸🇬family❤🤗

[@raikey2176]

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[@glencorajane]

This lady must be very kind herself to meet the kindest and nicest people here. Am glad she has become a Singaporean. As a born and bred Singaporean, I have never heard others praised us like that and it does strike me as true, the born and bred Singaporean do try to do things right and well.

[@Notsosmartyetnotsostupid]

Thank you Yana and Max for this kind interview. You made me proud again as a Singaporean that you sometimes forget or take it for granted.

[@isaiahjoshc]

Amusing story, but it's quite the norm for us, haha! I am Chinese, but grew up in a Malay kampung (village), had friends of all races, and some of my best mates when I was serving National Service were Indians and Sikhs. As a Singaporean, that's what I really love about Singapore, really.

[@leewn2319]

Wow M’s Sally is so full of energy and positive. It’s a beautiful attitude to be thankful to wake up every morning and even though we don’t know what’s around the corner we take it in good strike & just do the best on what we could.

[@renaturerelaxationchannel4800]

You are Singaporean regardless of race, religion, and languages. You are Singaporean if you strongly believe in our pledge. I still cry whenever I think of our pledge.

[@MD196x]

I will cry watching NDP

[@wyattearp88]

Happy going personality for Yana , that is why she is a trainer , motivating people

[@shaunkee6998]

Unlearning is the best skill everyone needs to have. So glad that Yana actually explain this

[@ombule888]

Mad respect for your content, Max. Very interesting.

[@WWK186]

Vivacious lady with positive vibes. Great that she has found Singapore to be a place where she can contribute her talent. She has an open mind and has found local friends. The focus on mental health these days in Singapore has shifted the asian mindset of academic excellance, prestige which was prevalent during LKY era. It still exists but moderated with less focus on exams and many pathways. The educational system is more flexible and takes more consideration youths' passion, strength. Adult learning is encouraged and you have more chances in life to achieve your dreams instead of being forced to fit into a mold.

[@lukaslee8759]

Thank you for your sharing and contribution. ❤

[@willman3893]

proud to have her as a fellow citizen, singapore is so divest isnt it?

[@caver38]

There is a very big difference in becoming a citizen of a country , and integrating and accepting the country's customs , culture and laws , which many immigrants do not do , and that occurs across the world

[@panda63725]

Nice interview 👍👍

[@SM-gn8fq]

The kindness you felt is the “Kampong” spirit.

[@voolforyou]

Anyone notice how Yana doesn't explicitly state which country she is from? She talks about her "previous passport" or "country of origin'. I wonder if it's because of what is going on in Russia politically and not wanting to be entangled with them. I doubt Singaporeans would discriminate her just because she is from Russia though.

[@voolforyou]

@@wanzuha I have. She also doesn’t disclose where she is from in the first interview.

[@jeremyemilio9378]

Belarusian

[@johntse8655]

@@jeremyemilio9378 maybe from ukraine as well, they are speak the same way and sound. also, i think she is being tactful because she has left that country for Singapore

[@elliotoliver8679]

I wonder why anyone’rich and successful’ needs a coach?

[@MariaSingh-iv4sv]

​@@elliotoliver8679they are scared to lose money. Crazy but it's true.

[@MaxChernov]

What passport would you like to carry?

[@calumsowhat]

I always wanted a Singaporean passport as my mother is from there and I wanted to connect back to my roots, but I go back every couple of years and feel very connected and I am extremely happy with the country I live in (Scotland). Not sure if I could handle NS or the work-life balance over there. At my work, I get 40 days holiday a year. I currently have dual citizenship with the UK and NZ.

[@zaki-pq1ps]

Malaysian passport is enough for me.

[@weshz2429]

新加坡😂

[@mic5391]

@@zaki-pq1ps mahathir the indian said malaysia is for malay, What a joke!

[@zaki-pq1ps]

@@mic5391 Malaysia belongs to the malay just like india belongs to indian and japan belongs to the japanese. Fair and square.

[@dw-qs5gf]

Most Singaporeans are more concerned more on China-Taiwan issue because we are in Asia.If war erupted, the whole Asia economy will be messed up. Many pro USA Asian countries will be involved with the USA to fight against China. Singapore is friends of China/Taiwan/USA staying in a neutral position will be challenging

[@BethanyMccormick]

Hopefully Taiwan will surrender if necessary to avoid war, because war isn't good for anybody, there are no winners only losers.

[@leewn2319]

Max u r really a clever & creative entrepreneur! 👏👏

[@MaxChernov]

🙏

[@opuslearning4287]

Really interesting interview @MaxChernov nice work!

[@danceoffAsh]

Hey Max, once again great interview! I would recommend to cater some views from the so called 'CECA' community here in Singapore. Singaporeans have some friction against them so it would be great if you can interview a few folks from the CECA community to clear up some concerns and thoughts. Cheers!

[@nicolette6460]

5:50 that zooming in ~ brilliant 😂😂

[@hsheuw]

Now come to think of it.. you might want to interview Jim Rogers and his wife, Paige Parker. Both seem like a power couple to me.. ;)

[@MaxChernov]

Trying to get him

[@beatricebay4869]

We Local Singaporeans care about what happens in the world as it will affect Singapore

[@gosikh]

I appreciate this interview and I appreciate her candid thoughts. I want to not take away from her experience however, there is some bias. I feel if she was a black woman from Kenya, might not have the same experience. Having said that I feel Singaporeans in general are good people.

[@alexzzz163]

I'm personally interested in the global affairs and culture, not just US and china, but also vietnam, Russia, europe, africa

[@alexzzz163]

@@ZhenYae honestly, I don't know and I don't wish to dive any deeper into this deep black hole of competing interest. (Not limited to what u have listed) Singapore's corruption is incomparable as compared to other countries because strict laws are implemented. No one ought to be above the laws. Singapore can observe and learn from other countries in the aftermath of corruption.

At 7:51 It means that Jana was Russian or Ukrainian citizen as these are the only Eastern European countries that require visa from Singaporeans. I bet on the Russian as Ukraine requires proof of foreign citizenship for the renunciation of the Ukrainian one and Singapore requires the former citizenship to be renounced beforehand as one of your guest told. So a 22 Catch. If she was Ukrainian it would be interesting to know how she did do it.

[@WTiDeadlyfury]

I can tell by her accent and looks

[@fib6156]

She was Russian. You already see in the world that Russians are ashamed and prefer not to tell after the invasion of Ukraine. It is sad but the reality. You notice she avoided mentioning it the entire interview. In is normal to mention where you are from in normal circumstances.

[@joekidal5797]

An American once wondered why Singapore ID card need to state the holder’s ‘race’. Isn’t it something like intrude personal privacy bla bla bla. Well for one thing we don’t have any racial tension issue since the 60s.

[@danceoffAsh]

Wasn't there one back in December 2012 or something?

[@shantiraj75]

The country is Chinese, Indians [including Tamils] and malay. and the culture is mix, but the culture respect each other and they dont see colr or race as the grow up together, they become brothers and sisters. Hence in multicultural countries , when you go to school when you are small, you see each other as people, because as a child you are innocent. You tend grow up to like brothers and sisters

[@shantiraj75]

Learn from other people the good stuffand bring it back to your country, and teach the people in your country. Any country can achieve it. Its only when you live in a country that is just one race, that when color becomes an issue or adapting to other cultures as long there is good in other cultures

[@j.c.8493]

Don’t forget the Eurasians.

[@SBA1071]

Max would you please make a interview with an expat who run a business in Malaysia or Singapore? Thank you

[@MaxChernov]

I did. And more to come.

[@SBA1071]

@@MaxChernov thank you

[@leodass]

Wonderful,right

[@rogeretiennedelacruz3000]

As a Catholic, I find that many of people who are not born in Singapore, a church community helps in the integration with the local community. My church choir and secular choirs have many people from all over the world.

[@pringlessourcream9527]

Yes that's true, in my Church,we have Filipinos, Indonesians and Indians some Ang Mos😂 building integration a church community

[@proadlekopy]

one idea i have is that u end each program with the guest saying something singlish

[@user-fb7rf4kr5k]

Singaporeans are very sensitive to world affairs. Their education is forward-looking and global because young Singaporean students have to learn to work with the world in order to make a living.

[@motmot2694]

What’s the “bitter truth”?

[@terwandersingh3605]

I wonder why some Singaporeans want to migrate. Singapore is like a cruise ship, with all the comforts in a confined place.

[@mic5391]

very poor analogy! try harder

[@terwandersingh3605]

@@mic5391 maybe I forgot to mention with limited water.

[@panda63725]

​@@terwandersingh3605precisely with limited water and Singapore adapted and innovated with desalination plants. A country like that will reinvent itself and proper no matter how tough the environment is unlike racist country who puts race as its first priority at all costs.which leads to corruption. dnt u feel it in your country? 😂😂

[@ianstreet5724]

I would imagine that the Singaporeans who migrate think that there is more to life than 'comforts in a confined place'.

[@terwandersingh3605]

@@panda63725 I think we have crossed the bounds of fair comment and stepped on racism which is not lacking in Singapore at ground level. Let's look at the mini utopia created in Singapore, crime free, safe streets, minimal homelessness and good living. It is cruise ship living in singapore. Space is a problem but not if it is stretched and used optimally. Water is short supply but it is managed well. All countries are packages of living with unique individual characteristics. Singapore is a good pick.

[@Smart_Tamaha]

Why a lot of Singaporeans have moved to Australia and have become Australian Permanent Residents and Citizens?

[@ordinaryobserver897]

Of course, Singapore passport. I care about major world issues like Russia-Ukraine, China- taiwan etc.

[@silverchairsg]

To be frank the countries Singapore care about the most are: 1. Malaysia - for cheap shopping, eating, maybe relatives and friends. 2. Thailand - cheap shopping, eating, hook up with Siam Bu. 3. Japan & Korea - premium shopping, eating, anime, JAV, holiday, Kpop, hook up with beautiful Japanese and Korean women 4. USA - more of a "cannot ignore US politics, culture and media because it's the world superpower so it's always in your face" thing. 5. China - depends on generation, some older cheena-minded folks are patriotic towards them, while the younger generation generally are apathetic or resentful. Anyway there are so many PRCs in SG that you can't really ignore them.

[@richardwong5217]

So well said I totally concur with u that’s what we Singaporeans care about & talk about that outsiders do not wish to know or understand 👍

[@chowzisiong7800]

I think her thoughts on Asians and maybe Singaporeans are rather broad generalisations. Maybe they apply for people born in the 50s to 60s, but more people these days are more creative and open-minded than what she makes out.

[@leewn2319]

Actually the subtitle of this video clip not reflective of Hara. She’s actually happy to be Singaporean. So the title should have been The sweet happy truth of becoming a Singaporean.

[@MaxChernov]

Bitter truth, because you need to give away your other citizenship

[@khenglim]

​@@MaxChernov You can't have the best of both worlds. Sometimes in life, you have to commit and choose.

[@charms9191]

Think, plan and execute. Don’t talk and talk and talk……….walao no ending

[@richardwong5217]

What u just said bro is really true local singlish not just the so-called lah & le that many foreigners thought ending a sentences with a suffix will turn it into singlish lol. They just cant get it

[@MyHanck]

I think you should interview those who are disappointed

[@Will.i.am55555]

❤❤❤

[@brandenongkp]

Welcome on board.

[@aminezekhref6544]

First 🎉

[@alvinkoh5556]

No man can serve two masters. So choose one and stay with it.

[@Ian-wj7el]

They grow up ‘spacey’ 😂😂😂😂 hilarious

[@voolforyou]

I notice how the people Max interviews all speak very positively about Singapore. I wonder if this is on purpose and if he will ever upload an interview with someone who has very negative things to say about Singapore.

[@MaxChernov]

I've had plenty of guests who mentioned things that they don't like or aren't used to when living in Singapore

[@dw-qs5gf]

This is called PR skill, and we Sg need to learn, don't be so direct.

[@3sniper]

@@MaxChernov Why these people who have negative views of Singapore are not featured in your videos? My instinct tells me its because it will be detrimental to you as most viewers will not subscribe to your channel because of the negativity. (money talks). Not to mention that our 'AUTHORITIES' will be inviting him and his interviewes to 'lim kopi'

[@3sniper]

@voolforyou.Honestly speaking it's on purpose. Who will want to subscribe to his channel if his videos feature people who have negative views of Singapore? "Money talks" Besides that, our 'AUTHORITIES' will soon be inviting him and his interviewes to 'lim kopi'

[@GovindRam254]

Hello

[@jonathanlim2269]

Singaporean kindness, but there's also Sinkie pwn Sinkie

[@tftfgubedgukm7911]

Another Russian lady

[@tftfgubedgukm7911]

Life in Russia sucks

[@DonDon45-i5h]

@@tftfgubedgukm7911 as a Malaysian who studied there, I can confirm its true

[@shantiraj75]

She sounds East European

[@HeatherLewis213]

Duh

[@isnoozeulose]

Her accent is cute.

[@mydogisbailey]

Ok but where is she from why is this a secret

[@panda63725]

Tell me about ur wife, since u leave a comment. 😂😂😂

[@daniellian3690]

I have mixed feelings about Singaporeans kindness …. Hmm

[@sneo7470]

👍👏💪🇸🇬

[@sunny-frevr]

Exactly! So this is the reason why US need to chose one or the other too, by banning Tik Tok CoMPLETELY!

[@mkang666]

I do care about what is going on around outside of Singapore. Especially, the bad things the US is doing to other countries.

[@mic5391]

You should ask the vietnamese, indonesian, bruneian, malaysian and filipino who care about the sovereignty of scs that prc is imposing on them!

[@mkang666]

@@mic5391 this is nothing comparing what did the US do in the Middle East and Southern America.

[@mic5391]

@@mkang666 that is debatable

[@Rana-yc7ok]

Geopolitical borders are artificial and fluid. We need a world passport for people wishing to live abroad without the heartache of having to renounce their former passport. Why should one be denied entry to the country of one's birth on giving up its citizenship'? Why should myopic countries like Singapore demand a foreigner give up his former citizenship to become a citizen? All this is irrational and increases the divide between us and them. Human beings are one species and should have the choice to live and work anywhere in the world. The only check a host country should make is whether the immigrant has a criminal record, history of diseases and work skills. The option to live anywhere in the world without manmade rules interfering should be available. Let's opt for world citizenship instead of the narrow practice of citizenship of a nation.

[@namelesswarrior4760]

So you should be allowed to hold both passports cos you're special?

[@ankedunsche5831]

does she ever stop talking?

[@ttc1661]

😢😢😢

[@jesjes5255]

lah !

[@rajivmurkejee7498]

Raising a family must not be important to you if you want Singaporean citizenship. Plenty of good reasons why the birth rate is so low.

[@panda63725]

not difficult to guess which racist country u come from and the only goal in your life must be to breed offsprings.

[@yippeelee209]

You discussed in brief on the R-U aggression. Fbk me yip choy lee.

[@mynameisusedz]

Actually its an open secret there are "Singaporeans" with dual passports.

[@smartbb4239]

This is only for Singaporean citizens by descent emigrated to wastern countries which allow dual citizenship, but not for naturalized citizen like Yana. I am not sure if she can go back to russia and get her citizenship reinstated privately？Hope dual citizenship regulation will be changed in near future in singapore.

[@uss811]

Russian Kompromat.

[@stephenwang9567]

What till all financial resource drain out. Reality will occur

[@limbehh8494]

For example n like ????

[@davidcks]

Erh, only happens in SG meh?

[@audreychoong7323]

@@davidcks er....if your financial resources happen to be some (sugar) daddy from an oligarch family. Someone might sleep walk out of bed and run through a window by mistake.

[@limbehh8494]

@@audreychoong7323 if it does happens EVERYONE will be affected.

[@johntse8655]

i have the good fortune to be born in a multi racial community in Singapore, where all ethnicities were my Neighbours, we even have British troops who at that time living nearby as well. in the 50s, i ate cheese for the first time. in those days, cheese is rare like gold. love it at first bite when though it stinks, played with all the boys and girls and never knew that they were different. years later, i migrated to a western country, lived like a king, never have any racial discrimination. but after 5 years, i got sick of the monoculture and food and missed all the "rojak" that is Singapore, i missed all my "different colored friends and customs and food" so i moved back from a sprawling home with forest, trees and meadow to a pigeonhole in the sky but never regretted it, now, the opposite happens, i does not miss the country because no matter where, we only live and move around our Neighborhood most of the time and some further place when on holiday. but i dearly missed my friends and Neighbours badly. so, now and then, i often think about them and how they are doing, now and then, they visited me in Singapore, which is really nice. meanwhile, i never go back because when i go visiting again, it will be somewhere in the world where i have never been before. Singapore is special because only special people come to Singapore, people who dared to be different, willing to try the unknown and have the mental capability to take everything in and make it better for themselves. Singapore literally is like a test tube of the world, where chemistry works immediately, and results and reaction is apparent after a short time. no need for years to see the results,

[@KamarulZaman-b5n]

One word Arrogant..

[@Maplel3av3s]

Here is an example of the Singaporean kindness: Diu lei lo mo, cheebye angmoh. LMFAO! 🤣