Spending Time With My Birth Father and Family in Saint Petersburg, Russia
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It’s so cool to see your relationship with your father develop even more
Love following your adventures, Alex! Hello from the USA 💘
Warms my heart to watch this
Ditto ✌ i was rejected by my birth parents when i found them . Its great to see the opposite happen
agreed. Super heartwarming.
@@angrybrit7331 sorry to know that.Hugs!
Your very loving son... God's grace
When you are with your birth mother you look like her, when you are with your birth father you resemble him as well. (Thumbnail: smile and eyes). I guess you are just their son🤷🏽♀️😊☺
I totally agree with you, Treetop! :)
He has Tatiana's facial shape but Mischa's smile and eye set (and pleasant demeanor!) The best of both bio parents!
You are your birth father’s double, what a lovely wee sister. Xx
I'm so happy you posted this video, Alex. Your father is an amazing person, you can just see it. Dont even get me started on how cute your little sister is!! Have an AMAZING time !!
I understand why Misha might feel embarrassed (even though he should not!) to speak any English. My parents are the same, they are ashamed of pronouncing words incorrectly. It's kinda sad considering that they grew up in different times, and it's totally normal that they don't have any English knowledge. We appreciate the effort, it's awesome! Good to see such nice people. :)
That is so very true.. And he should not be ashamed one bit we all learn the language by making mistakes! No shame in learning :-)
As a linguist, I can say that it’s a typical problem of grown-ups - feeling ashamed of making mistakes while learning a non-native language. Setting aside all the other circumstances (the lack of additional neurons that infants still have), this is one of the main reasons children tend to pick up foreign languages way better than adults.
@@ЛюдмилаВладимировна-я4й That depends. I live in Russia and speak 5 languages. I’ve got technical education.
your dad smiles look so happier
You should bring your Russian family back to NZ for a holiday.
Plan is for them to come to New Zealand sometime soon! :)
"You should" - I guess "bringing" a family from Russia to New Zealand for holiday is probably not cheap... It's like halfways round the globe and they are ... 4 people? Two kids, but anyways... + Covid times.
@@frida507 Anything is possible in this life.
Misha is a special dude, and so are you Alex, big fan, love the videos and your story.
You looks so much like your birth father - the smile is exactly the same! He looks like he is so much fun to be around!
Ah Sonia is so delighted to have her brother and you're dad looks so happy
Your birth-father has been so open to you and accepting of his new “journey.” And, he’s always smiling!
Looking forward to seeing the video "My birth parents visited me in NZ"
Misha's prononciation is just fine.. I'm American and we are not picky at all on things like that but honestly his was great 🙂
Your father is so adorable.
You can feel the love and special bond you share with your birth father and sister. Wonderful family times !
I love seeing your father. He's always so happy when you are around.
Hello Sonya from Ireland ex. Australia. You look so much like your biological dad and am so happy it has all worked out so well for you all.
This made me smile. You’re an awesome young man. So happy you have such a great relationship with your family.
You look just like your birth father!
So cool. :) Nice one Alex. You have a lovely Russian family. You can tell how very happy they are to have you with them. Enjoy your stay. Sonia is a cutie and your dad has a very infectious smile. Enjoy the rest of your journey. Look forward to your next vid. Take care and be safe.
Hi Alex! Happy hello to your little sister and your family and friends! Your birth father is always so happy and friendly. Maybe you got your love of cooking from him!
I know right.. such happy, kind and loving people.. i love seeing how thier family is going...
Ahhh that is a wonderful video with your birth father and family. Happy memories for you Alex. Enjoy your time with them.
You and your sister look alike.
I think he looks EXACTLY like his father.
This video brought happy tears to my eyes. So special! Very touching. Thank you for sharing these magic moments with us all.
Your dad is such a lovely person, I love seeing your relationship forming even after years apart. So happy for you
Wonderful family Alex. Tell them Michael from China says hello. Awesome
Sonia is so sweet and speaking English.
2.53 I wish most adults were as happy to enter a room like that
I love this. You got your birth mom’s shape of face, and maybe a bit of her eyes, but your smile, teeth, and demeanor are so like your birth father. He’s a great guy. Keep posting, I love your story!
You and your birth father look a lot alike
Alex, your Russian is getting better and better. Now you can communicate with your father without any interpreter. This is awesome! Молодец!
The look on your face is glowing which reflects how happy you are there with your birth father in St. Petersburg. The relationship with your sister is wonderful--I can see how happy she is the see you. Your father is probably the most excited at your being there. He probably sees himself in you when he was your age. Your unexpected coming into his life is one of the joyous moments in his life. I'm sure you all a great time.
Hello from America !
Seeing you and the children was the best part!😊 And Mischa is definitely on fast track to a cult following too!🥞
I enjoyed every bit of this. Your russian sounds so good!
What a sweet family. So exciting to hear them learning English. They did a great job.
Alex, I am so happy for you and your family. I hope you enjoyed the pancakes. Wish you all the best.
You are an amazing guy... when I start watching your story, I start crying. Your kindness is indescribable
We are happy with your family smile!😁
Love Misha! He's so joyful and always smiling!
I have been watching from the start and hope to watch more as bond gets stronger, love from Scotland alex
Sonia's English sounds a bit Scottish to me. Maybe because she rolls her R nicely ... 😁
The best part your sister has known you her entire life. No missing years.
Good job Alex. My mom worked in orphanages and is heartwarming too see children like you and family reunions. You have an amazing biological dad and a mom. Womens are more fragile so they need more help and support. Take care.
Какой замечательный папа!
You look JUST like your dad and a little bit like mama tatjana . All your videos make me tear up. So sweet
I just also wanted to say to you Sasha that Misha is a wonderful person he could have been bitter learning that he had a son in his 20s and never got a chance to see him grow up or a say in his adoption but instead he is kind and compassionate to both you and Tatiana and grateful to your mom and dad for raising you. He has opened his heart and his arms to you and that is wonderful to see and I can certainly see where your kindness and compassion come from. I know that someday they will visit you in New Zealand and have just a wonderful time as you are now having in Saint Petersburg with them and I for one can’t wait to see those videos.
Amazing videos! You can see the warmth and love between your birth father and you
Your father seems like a very sweet man with a kind smile and your sisters precious
Hello from the U.S.!
I love your videos and your story!
Misha is such a kind person.
I always feel happy after watching your videos Sasha.. thank you for sharing your wonderful journey with us❤🙏❤
I'm so glad you guys keep in touch and spend time together
I love how you being surrounded with kids. I can’t wait the time that you would make your own family. I know that you’d be a great father one day 😊
I love watching you guys..what a strong connection ❤️❤️❤️
Your little sister loves and adores you ❤️🤗
I wish you the most great time with your second family!
I love Alex’s father and sister. It’s always heartwarming to watch his latest installment ♥️💫
Beautiful and inspiring story.
You can feel the love and connection between the son and father. They also look the same.
Спасибо родителям за замечательного сына!
I can sympathize with your birth father (though his pronunciation isn't nearly as bad as he thinks), I can read and understand Greek at a passable level and read Russian at a basic level, but I hate to speak either of them because I know how horrible my pronunciation sounds, how poor my grammar is, and my lack of vocabulary makes me feel almost claustrophobic when trying to communicate in those languages. I certainly wouldn't be willing to speak anything but English on camera. Good for you that you are willing to put yourself out there and speak Russian on camera while still learning.
However, it seems your sister got started learning English at a young enough age that if she keeps at it and you keep speaking to her regularly in English, she should be able to speak English with very little accent when older, her pronunciation is already quite good.
She rolls her R nicely 😍
your sister is so beautiful. ♥️ love from 🇵🇭🇰🇿
You all are amazing. You have dad's warmth and empathy.
He really looks like his daddy😊
That’s beautiful. Your sister is a doll. And you look like each other. And you both look like your dad. Beautiful.
So nice to see you visit with your father and sister. You look so much like him!
That was such a special video!!! Thank you for sharing!
So happy to see you visiting your family Spasiba
Its rare to see such a pure soul. Молодец братан!
I just love the joy in all of these videos. They're such a beam of happiness in these upsetting covid times.
Brilliant Alex your little half sister is coming on leaps and bounds in English like you are head and shoulders in speaking Russian well done both of you!
I'm practicing Russian for the moment listening and repeating and I'm slowly trying my best to pick it up at over forty years old?.
Alex enjoy your time with your family in St Petersburg and be safe and well and have fun with all of your family! . Bye bye from a Scotsman living in England. 🇬🇧🇷🇺
You, your sister and birth father all look so similar and have the same warm smile and eyes.
As always, smiling from ear to ear because of your video! Your bond with your blood family is so inspiring.
Privet from Belgrade, Serbia, to you and your familly, my slavic brother
Sestro Srpkinjoooo🖤
So glad you are getting fantastic Russian Family bonding. You are so much like your dad. You have a growing family Alex
Such a heart warming video. Always a good day when you post.
It's so heartwarming to see you and your birth father's family bonding with one another! Such precious times. I'm sure you're enjoying every moment!
Hi Alex, I can see how much your birth Father loves you, and you him. And also I can see the love your birth Mother has for you too. Maria. 💗💗
What a delightful family. Your little sister is a real joy
Dear Alex.
Your story is so heartwarming!!
I have watched your videos from the beginning and I have to say,although, I don't know you, you are truly a gift from God.
Your story, is one of many
I was so proud of your recent commentary about what is happening In The Ukraine.
You are so much a great son!!
I love and resist how you honor your biological and adopted parents but even more so how you are protective of your mother.
May God bless you and your family.
You have a wonderful family.
I love following your journey with your Russian family , I am also interested in your NZ family & your extended NZ family ,
I wish you all the best from the bottom of my heart , your NZ parents have done a wonderful job in your up bringing & shaped you into the person you are , my heart goes out to them !!
You are a wonderful person , enjoy your Russian Family , your little sisterSonia is sooo cute ,
Please keep us updated dated with your brother & his fiance , also there wedding ,
Keep safe & GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏🏻
From Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you for posting another video. You have done a wonderful job documenting your journey and your videos are uplifting to watch.
Hi Alex, you have your Dad smile and your sister so cute and smart. AWESOME big family and you are Blessed. From London/UK
You look so happy, thanks for the update!
A few years back I watched your documentary on finding your birth family and I am glad you found them and came across your latest videos tonight on your relationship both from your birth and adopted family and its so beautiful to watch. Hope to meet you one day and get to know you deeper! Kim from Philippines
Thank you for your posts
Awesome to see Misha again! I understood the few words he said in English perfectly! Sonia is so cute and I am glad that they are teaching English in her school. She can recite the alphabet! Also, they have a very cute little cat! Loved seeing the little kids at the end of the video with you teaching them some words in English.
Your dad and you share the same beautiful smile and seem so positive. ❤️❤️❤️
I love your birth father he’s so sweet ❤️❤️❤️
Sonia is cute.she loves having another big brother.precious.
Good english teacher.
This is so incredible Alex Привет 🙋♀️ Миша от нас в Америке!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!
your sister is a DARLING. What an incredible life & family. Makes me so happy. I HAVE to come to Russia when possible.
Love your videos... What a great young man you are... God bless you... Cute little sister
Had the biggest smile watching your interactions with your sister... life is truly beautiful
Hello little Sonja. It makes me happy to see you on Sasha videos and to hear you speaking English. Keep on practicing ...you have excellent pronunciation. Love to you and to your Dad and of course to Sasha......from Canada.
I am so so glad I found this beautiful channel.
He is such a Russian dad 😢 his smile is very sincere and open
The cat ❤❤❤
Yummy pancakes got me hungry lol.
We loved the train ride between Moscow and St P’s