Visiting My Russian Brother Artyom in Arkhangelsk, Russia and Seeing Anastasia
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I find it pretty interesting how much your brother looks like your birth father too. He has really strong genes haha
Your brother really looks like your father's younger version. The face is so much alike
Both brothers have got the eyes and the nose of their father.
You and your bio brother look so much alike!
Alex, you and your brother look so alike!
I know that Russia might look a bit shocking during springtime for foreigners, especially when you walking around our usual muddy commie-blocks. But seems like you already got used to it just like we automatically did ahah. Also, it's impossible not to mention this - but your half-brother shares a lot of friendly/smiley vibes as your birth father. Guess it's just in your genes. It's also good to see that you made a lot of Russian friends along the way from all the cities that you visited. And finally - great camera quality. Witnessing your journey brings so much joy.
Being surrounded by such lovely relatives is the most beautiful feeling in this world. Kinda envy you Alex in a positive way ofc
Оказался совершенно счастливый парень- хотя счастье пришлось подождать- но он сам его нашел- браво браво браво тебе ЧЕЛОВЕЧИЩЕ.
Субтитры плиз субтитры мы тебя в России смотрим
Спасибо! ) Да, через несколько дней я попробую поставить русские субтитры на это видео. Спасибо ))
It was nice seeing your brother, sister in law and nephew. Both you and your brother look so much like your Dad.
Lovely family, your brother looks exactly like his father.
The countryside there looks very much like in northern Canada. I have a similar feeling when I go to my family's home area. It grounds your soul to go out and face the rest of the world again. I'm glad you had a great visit!!
Love your videos ... i am from india and living in russia... next time when you visit there , i waana meet you
AWESOME!! Hi Alex you and your brother have your Dad smile , your Russian language has improved a lot and even I don't understand the language but I like the way you communicating with your family.
God bless you
Your nephew is fascinated with the camera! So nice you got to spend some time with your brother.
Your Little sister know you since she was a baby, just like your nephew. In the future New Zeland and Russia will be only history and Love will keep you as a family! What a history!!!!! Your parents from NZ are proud of you , definitely!!!!
If you're looking for ideas, would love to hear about what your brother's family's life is like in Arkhangelsk - what are their jobs, what type of dwelling do they live in, what are their political views (if safe to share), what kind of educations do they have, what are their dreams for their son, etc. Thanks for sharing your interesting life with us.
Great video ands crazy how much you, brother and dad look alike. Like staring into a mirror, no? Stay safe and looking forward to your next video.
Your nephew likes the camera.. I smell a vlogger in him
Your brother, his wife, and your nephew are so kind. Anastasia is such a lovely woman.
Anastasia is a very funny girl 😃
Hello from Chicgoland. I was born in Arkhangelsk also!
Thank you, Alex ! You are a very talented and creative person. I enjoy watching your videos and wish you all the best.
What a beautiful family! I'm so happy for you Alex. Hello to everyone from Maryland, USA!
They all seem so real and loving.
Another great video,thanks Alex!
I used to study Russian at middle school, but didn't want to learn anything back then.. Now.. the more videos I watch, the more I want to learn Russian language..
@@kosteaproduction Lithuania
well, despite all political discrepancies between us, Russian deserves learning just for the fact that it's a pretty big lingua franca and it's the second used language on the internet after English, so there's a lot of content in Russian.
Lovely people you have in Russia, and overnight trains are a good way to travel! Looks like you took first class since you were sharing a closed compartment. (My only problem with those was that they got so hot.) A little bit about pronunciation: when I first studied Russian, the Russian instructors used to tell us to memorize where the stress of a word was placed along with the spelling. It's easier to learn it in the beginning rather than trying to correct yourself later. Your brother's name in Russian is Артём. When a word has the letter [ё] in it, the stress is always always on that letter. So his name should be pronounced ar-TYOM with the stress on the second syllable. Your nephew Aleksei's (Алексей) name should also have the stress on the last syllable, so it would be pronounced a-lik-SAY. Finally, although Arkhangelsk comes from the word for archangel, the [a] sounds are all pronounced as "ah." The pronunciation is ahr-HAHN-gelsk. (Word to the wise: native speakers often refrain from correcting people learning their language. If they understand, it's good enough, even if it's very accented, so just keep listening to them and trying to imitate their speech.) Obviously, you are doing well if you absentmindedly spoke Russian with someone who spoke English. Опять молодец!
It must feel nostalgic and familiar, not necessarily because you have lived there, but purely because of the connection you have. You look very comfortable in your birthplace!
It looks very nice Alex and your friend Anastasia is such a beautiful and lovely girl!
Let’s not forget your brother and his family who definitely play a big part to your visit there as well. Your videos are so inspirational to everyone!! Enjoy your stay!! 😊
Another great and positive video Alex. The train journey and the countryside reminded me of my last trip to Russia.
So happy for you Alex! ❤️ And the girls by your side are so beautiful 😍Hope to see soon your beautiful wedding with one of them and all your big family 💕
Yes with one of them I’m sure. You never know right! :) !! Haha I hope that didn’t sound too strange haha 😂 but you’re right. Anastasia is very beautiful! Always!
Couldn't be happier for you as you share your journey. The resemblance between your dad, brother and yourself is uncanny.
I'd like to learn more about your brother.
God bless your whole beautiful family....
Very nice girl Anastasia
Angels from Arkhangelsk.
Lot of good emotions out there....
Love this . I feel your connection to your birth city. Can't wait for next installment! Safe and happy travels to have time with your loved ones! As always, God Bless!
I appreciate when you take us on your train journies because the countryside and small towns are so lovely! Thank you, Alex. I remember Anastasia from an older video, was she helping to translate in Archangelsk back then? I guess I forgot how you met but she's charming!
Yes! She was helping! Her mother is good friends with my birth father from back in the day! :)
You Both "Light-Up" when your together!
Thank you for taking us on this journey with you
Your nephew looks a lot like you :D
Quelle impression d'immensité dans les paysages russes! Tout semble d'une autre dimension qu'en Europe de l'Ouest.
Wowwwww. I enjoyed watching this. I'm so interested in Russia and its cultures.
Me too
Welcome to Russia 😎
Alex, you are so loyal to all of your family. They all love you.You are a lovely person.
New subscriber and I’m really enjoying watching your journey! All the best from the UK mate
Little guy will be a vlogger when he grows up :D
Hi Uncle Sasha from NZ. Loving your travels. Your nephew is a big boy.
Когда смотрю на тебя и твоих счастливых родственников, у самого на лице появляется улыбка, которая долго не спадает.Очень рад и счастлив за вас :) When I look at you and your happy relatives, a smile appears on my face that does not subside for a long time. I am very happy and happy for you :)
Oh ..you just visited my city
Your brother has such long hands and finger. Like a pianist
I will tell him this. Never heard this before! 🤣🤣
@@alexgilbert Well sometimes guy don't take such compliments in the best way. I remember noticing how beautiful were lashes of one of my friends and saying it him subsequently. He was confused and somehow unpleasantly surprised 😃
@@Martina-Kosicanka Do not think he is going to feel uneasy if this brother tell him this comment .
@@emiriebois2428 Sorry, I am not sure how you mean it
@@user-on2bt2kb8r I am Slovak and so is my friend, so I guess it apply on us, too :). As far as I remember, I said it without any sexual intention, just something I just noticed and I said it aloud without thinking
Love seeing the resemblence between you, your birth father, and half brother...amazing smiles .... love it
Спасибо огромное за видео! Такие приятные у тебя родственники!! Супер!
Ты молодец, Саша!
Dearest Alex thank you very much for this beautiful video.As i wrote in one of my comments you are my ray of light in this very strange times we are living.Your brother and his family are so nice❤Little Alyosha is too cute👶Anastasia is beautiful😍!Sending all my love,kisses and greetings from rainy Croatia!Stay safe!Looking forward for your next video😉❤🌞
I’ ve just seen in the news the fire caught manufacture in Sankt Peterburg... I hope you and your family are safe. Greetings🇸🇮
If subconsciously you speak Russian with Anastasia, that is a good sign; it means your brain is really wrapping around the Russian language. And Alex, I appreciate your positive energy!🙋🏻♀️
Hes suppose to be teaching Sonia English and she's now teaching him Russian. Hes gone native.
Hi from NZ
Incredible. You look so similar
Watching your videos and I appreciate everything you do!
Awww. Wholesomeness.
Очень интересно. Архангельск нужно посмотреть. Поехать бы в августе...
As always, I enjoy your videos and your story very very much!
I can’t help myself from being amazed looking at all this highly-developed fully electrified railroad infrastructure that allows one to travel in such comfort and obviously dirt cheap! This is definitely zero-emission transportation that everybody is bragging about.
@@user-on2bt2kb8r I believe that currently is the most cost effective way to get from point A to point B. Driving and air-travel cannot even come close in $/mile ratio for such a long distance.
Anastasia is beautiful and kind!
I love you spending time with your brother,maybe someday your adopted brother could meet him and i think that Anastasia and you might hook up!!!!
My brother definitely will meet him! And for Anastasia - I can tell you that we are close and had dated a few times. Her personality is beautiful.
@@alexgilbert Lucky man!!!
@@kosteaproduction a personal question of course! haha I can't say no though!
@@alexgilbert счастье любит тишину :) Russian proverb, means when you are truly happy-keep it seacret ... :)
You two would make a cute couple. :)
Was you nephew named after you? I love your story so much, and I'm so happy for what you are doing.
Anastasia is such beautiful charismatic woman.
She is!
@@alexgilbert Hold onto her, Alex! ;^> But pronounce her name Ana STAH zya. (not the English Ana STAY zya).
@@alexgilbert Maybe hook up w her romantically...never know.
I looked up Arkhangelsk, Russia on my maps in Kindle. I have done some investigation into my family roots. I have ancestors in Norway and Sweeden and from what was Prussia and now part of Russia not far from Lithuania. I understand your feelings of being connected spiritually to the place of your birth. I have always been drawn to the ocean or lakes, love to fish, and would feel quite at home in Arkhangelsk! I have lived most of my life in Northern Wisconsin in the USA. This past winter we experienced a couple weeks of temperatures as low as -34C. I always say you know it's cold when you inhale and your nostrils stick together. Best wishes. I think your journey is guided by the archangels!
Good job Alex. It’s definitely a culture shock just looking at it through video. Everything looks cold. If they visit NZ, they’re never gonna want to leave.
it would be nice to know more about your brother life and know his reaction that he had a brother. Too short. May be next time.
5:44 Bless you for showing some Russian pigeons having a snack. I hope to see more of them.
Какие прекрасные люди!
Always great to see your videos and the eager to connect with your roots. And your Russian vocabulary is expanding, by the end of the visit you must be very comfortable with all the basic topics of it! Good job!
My son was born on the 1st April too. I'm glad you got to meet you brother and family. Stay safe.
Traditional Russian Meals
Wonderful to see your homeland and meet more of your family. Thank you and awesome
I think this stay in Russia will mean more to you than you think now. It will - hopefully! - not turn everything upside down but you will go back to NZ with loads of impressions and experiences.
Btw I like Russia mentality about friends and family! They very close and help each other.
Always love your vids.
Alex it was so nice seeing you with your brother. He seems like the quiet one in the family. You look so happy being able to explore where you come from. I hope we get to see more videos from your trip. Stay safe. 😊😊😊
You are very lucky. Suddenly, you have an extended family. What a gift from God.
Alex, all the best for You and Your Families.
Alex really love your vids...you have such a great spirit...also love when you speak russian
Привет Алек,переведите на русский язык.Вы большой молодец.Так держать.Очень позитивный молодой человек.
Artyom’s wife is beautiful.
Beautiful new family how wonderful
What a joy to see you with your brother and wife and baby Alexie the future vlogger like you. You are a delight with kids like your sister Sonia and the cousin and the people around you. Wow we can't go to Russia but because of your channel we are traveling with you via TH-cam. The view of the country side from the train on your way to Arkhangelsk looks beautiful. I can only imagine like you said no words to express what's going on inside you but what a memory lane to your birthplace. Happy for you going back to your history with an open soul. Again one piece of the puzzle coming together. Your brother and wife and baby looks happy to see you. Your friend Anastasia good job girl. Alex needs someone there to keep him on his toes he he especially for a smart woman like you. Let him practice his Russian with you. In his defense Maybe he speaks Russian with you because he is in Russia and just being respectful he he. What did they say when you are in Rome do what the Romans do?
Another very nice video.
Glad to see you having a good time in our country! Wish you luck 🍀 and pls continue studying Russian, would be a pleasure to hear from you))
The land in Archangelsk looks very like where I live in the North West Territories Canada.
Archangelsk is something like Yellowknife.
Beautiful place
Lovely video.
У тебя классная семья) u have cool family !
I love your video,s
Privyet!👍
Great video neat people
Do you have a brief bio of yourself and a description of your family? I saw one of your vids about a year ago and have just reconnected with your channel and now I see you have many half siblings and also saw that you were adopted with a brother in New Zealand. I looked for that kind of info, but did not find it. Was surprised that you were adopted with another boy and was wondering if that brother is a full blood brother. Sorry if you find this request and questions intrusive. I love the fact that you have spent so much time reconnecting with your parents in Russia and am totally amazed at how good your Russian is at is seems like a very hard language to master. All the best Alex and keep on posting these great vids.
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Anastasia is so beautiful!!! You can tell she has an amazing personality too. Don’t mess it up young man! 😂
Alex has all the pretty girls. Vera too!
Hi Alex lovely video, even though I watched a few of them I'm still confused about the relationship with your brother.Artyom. There is so much age difference with birth father's young daughter.Some father different mothers? Regards from Australia. And by the way "Happy Birthday".
That seems like a nice city. I’m from Florida, so it’d be a bit too cold for me. The Russian people seem very nice, actually a lot like us here in the states. Pretty sure it’s just our governments that can’t get along.
I'll bet it's nice in summer
Красивая семья у Артёма, супер
probably one of many who have said that your brother is your birth father's stunt double or lookalike :)
Alex looks like a younger version of Garik Sukachev.
8:27 Ah, the good old post-apocalyptic landscapes of mother Russia
Ah, I would more than happy to enjoy similar "post-apocalyptic" landscapes here in the U.S. from the window of comfy speedy train cart while sipping some hot tea... No such luck, unfortunately
@@MrSakulent чего же ты уехал тогда, братик?
@@inspirator8667 Parents made the decision…
@@inspirator8667 это Архангельск... это как Yellowknife in Canada.