Reminds me of when I stood under a URSS professor, we both agreed that he could minister only half of his time, inf fact is a misconception that more is better, while stood while you're attending class you're deprived of the time that you should be practicing.
@@adamantiuscloudcat1799 - She probably is a bit cynical, given where she lives. I live in the US, and I’m cynical as all Hell. Aren’t all Russians cynical?😉
One of the BEST videos on Russia I have ever seen. Her coverage of the daily life in her country is very interesting because it seems to be so uncensored an her running commentary is very pleasing to listen to. You GO girl. You should go far
I love these videos. No sugarcoating. So many are just 'look at my perfect life'. Natasha keeps things realistic. She's trying to make her way and figure things out.
As a retired professor, I cannot even IMAGINE taking a vote with students to cancel a scheduled class. I enjoyed the tour of your university, and your English is excellent! I'm sure you will do well on your final exams at the end of the semester. Good Luck!
@@johnsanders561 I've been called a "simp" by trolls lib dB as well. Ignore the assholes. Natasha IS a very intelligent young woman who also happens to be ambitious. Natasha has a great attitude and will go far in my opinion. She is also happens to be a quite pretty young lady. What's wrong with that? NOTHING whatsoever.
My Russian wife Irina lives in Utah now, but enjoyed this video. She went to school in Chelyabinsk for 5 years in the 80s, then taught English and German for 20 years in Chelyabinsk. When I met her, she was a school Principal there and came to Utah in 2008. Seeing you was like seeing her life again. Thank you!
You could do a video on just about anything, and everyone would watch it. So, don't worry about content. Good luck with your studies. Looking forward to your next one. 🙂
Its the story telling aspect of the videos. There is a charm to the realism, the sarcasm, acceptance of it and the everyday beauty. But no smiles. Definitely no smile.
Your covering so much normal stuff that tourists or people looking up a country or city just wouldn’t see. It’s brilliant! You’re English is great and so are your videos. Well done !!
I see you becoming a writer, working on an International level, sharing your insights on the country you love. You are creative, resourceful, articulate, courageous, independent, and weave a narrative that embraces the human condition with both intrigue and wit.
@@Andy-P not just a talent, but she believes she can change her life to a better one. That’s the most important. There were lots of talented people who committed a suicide, unfortunately.
Natasha your vlog brings back fond memories of my University experiences which ended in 1970 when I graduated from University of Washington, Seattle. You are a natural communicator able to tell a great story in a most natural manner. I have learned much about Russia and it's people in just the short time I have been watching you. Keep up the good work a great future awaits you!
Hello from Tokyo! I’ve recently found your channel, and do enjoy your videos. Even though we’re geography neighbours, I didn’t know how the east of Russia would look like. Very interesting, and excited to see more! Thanks x
at my university the toilets are full of writing and graffiti. on some walls there are entire arguments written out, but my favourite one has a list of movie recommendations.
@@dotdashdotdash I can't remember well, but kind of the usual? I remember Donnie Darko amd What We Do In The Shadows being on there, and the latter is one of my favourite movies
I was just reading about your country! I am Polish/Romanian heritage and live in the US and never been to Europe, and was looking at other countries too.
As someone who lives in England and studied at Oxford, it's so crazy to see how different education is in different cultures, and yet how similar people are. The buildings, the food, the lessons, the culture, the bathrooms are all completely different, but student life is still the same, just loads of sarcastic humour and being with friends and enjoying being young. What a beautiful thing that is.
a beautiful thing, that some people get a better quality education and others don't? Just based off where they where born? I think this is very depressing...
@@henkgerritsen1444 it's not about that, it's about how rich, influencing and powerful a country is, in this precise historical moment; anyway I just wanted to say how A SINGLE indivudal is affected. What you just stated could be seen as racist though.
I could literally listen to you speak for days, about almost any topic. For a combination of reasons. Your voice, your tone, your wit. Calm, relaxed, unpretentious presenting. You're a pleasure to watch and listen to. I teach Russian students English; this is one of the ways I learn things about my students' country. Thanks, I look forward to more
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with all of us following you on TH-cam. It is so gratifying to hear from a young person who loves her country so much.
Yes, he would love it! 🙂 Maybe Natasha should do a video with Bald & Bankrupt!? 🤔 I'm sure he and we would love a guided tour of Soviet Architecture & Mosaics in Khabarovsk! 😀 👍
Very similar to my experience studying in Yekaterinburg. The same 'not giving a damn' vibe. Good video. When I saw stalin on that wall I thought you were gonna crack a joke. Those poor snowmen though.. You should have helped them!
какая же ты молодчина! спасибо тебе большое за труд, продолжай в том же духе, желаю не выгореть! за день пересмотрел кучу твоих видео, сейчас к сожалению вдалеке от родины - очень скучаю и хочу поскорее вернуться и никогда не уезжать. еще раз: большое спасибо!
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 we hear a lot about the States over here but nothing other then mainstream media/news about Russia! Very interesting channel! Thank you!
Russia is only mentioned in the west in the context of a bogeyman. Or occasionally in sports (they produce great football (soccer) players and ice hockey players.)
new subscriber here, I'm from the Philippines, and hell, your vlog is so entertaining. I'm lovin how life being a college student is same as yours and the rest of the world, but of course, not the same with the life, school, and food, but same feeling abt the government and the school haha.
I live in the neighborhood where Dostoevsky lived and wrote about in his novels, many of the streets have returned to their original names. The specific buildings are easy to identify by his descriptions. It is actually a very nice area to live in, with great schools, shopping restaurants, pubs, drama theaters and walking distance to many of the best museums, concert halls in the world. I am an American who has lived here 21 years and has seen much more of Russia starting in 1976 to now than the girl who creates these videos and hates Russia, getting rich off denigrating Russia she has not even seen. It is actually a very good place to live with low taxes, low cost of living, the free university, free medical care, long paid vacations, 3 years paid family leave, very easy to start a business, a great deal of personal freedom. She is too young to know what the west did the ex-Soviet union after 1991, when the US forced the weak president to very rapidly privatizing the vast resources and state assets of the USSR by giving all the wealth of the country to a criminal class who became instant billionaires and the rest of the population lost all security, savings, jobs, and had nothing after living all their lives with security, and good services. It was a major shock, about 10 times worse than the US Great Depression. Much of the money ended up in London or NYC after the worst of the oligarchs were owed by US and UK with instant citizenship if they brought their new wealth with them. The 1990s were very traumatic times for the country but only after 2000 want the corruption and control by the oligarchs tackled and by 200q was the fastest growing in the world every year until 2008 then grew again at a slower pace from then on, despite the intense economy war being waged against it by the US that wanted it broken up and assets claimed by the US. The propaganda heard hourly in the US that has been preparing for war against Russia and her allies is outrageous. More than half the US population lives more limited less free lives than Russians now, with little or no debt, more free speech, far better access to culture and education, clean safe parks, lower crime, police who do not kill people but prefer to de-escalate situations. She says her life is not as good as her fellow students in the US college she attended, free for 2 semesters but did not see the slums just blocks away in every city in the US, the hundreds of thousands of homeless, and the majority in hopeless debt. She also has seen almost none of Russia. Her own city is lagging behind in restoration and updating because but a lot of money is going into infrastructure improvement and she expects it to be like other countries which are not under attack and had to rebuild everything after the 90s. The USSR was much better than what the 90s deteriorated to but every day it gets better here. Many cities with better management are doing very well. She should spend time in them to see if her imagination of poor condition fits reality. But it is very profitable to be slagging Russia, between NED funding and TH-cam paying thousands of dollars in ad revenue per video, she already makes more than most in the US.
Skipping class and not caring about career fairs? Badass! Living the rebellious life we all dream of. Can you do some more informal interviews with your friends while walking around about their majors, university experience, favorite places and restaurants in the city, etc.?
@ It's a fire ladder and only supposed to be used to get out of the building in an emergency. That's probably why it doesn't go to the ground, so people won't climb it to get on the roof. In former times ladders like that had no safety features. Either you can hold on to it or you die. Your problem. xD I even remember playgrounds like that from the 80s and earlier. Ladders for children to climb 5 meters high or even higher. No safety nets yet.
There is just so much to like about you. I'm glad you're mixing your deliveries up. Your humour is palpable. Your individuality is crazy funny! Your inclusion of art and other miscellaneous signage shows your keen interest in creativity, like the textured wall mount at 11.47 with it's close-up of stars and space. Natasha for president!
@@Londonfogey It's sobering when you think it's now longer since the Berlin Wall fell than it was ever up for. You'd have to be in late middle age to have experienced proper Soviet life. From '86 or so onwards, it changed a lot. Sometimes for the better - perestroika and glasnost - but often for the worse, like corruption and crime.
Hi Natasha. I recently had the opportunity to visit Russia, and not only the most popular cities, and I must say that you are wonderful people, I felt safe, I loved it, I have seen cities and countryside, dachas, I liked the Soviet contrast that still lasts today in many places, and finally I became very tired of the mindless conflict between east and west. We do not deserve these governments. I could go to live perfectly there, and surely any Russian would come to my country and there would be no problem. How disgusting politics.
Hello Natasha, thank you for your interesting video. I had to laugh that you used the music from "Деревня Дураков" (fools village). Your sense of humour is so fantastic. Stay creative and healthy.
Natasha, education is the one business in which the customer wants to cheat themselves. Go to every class and get everything you can from them, while you can. Don't cheat yourself. Regarding this video, whatever you feel about it, your subscribers appreciate your work. Keep on!
To a certain degree, life is college! There's loads of information they will never share while we pay millions for an oppressive parochial education. I'm sorry but the story/ timelines and especially the architecture do not line up with the story they taught me. No way in hell a horse-and-buggy culture built the Capitol Buildings with the same architecture aproach all over the globe. And let's talk about the pyramids. If people understood their god-given power there would be no government control! And it looks as if the agenda of The universitys is to make sure you never know that! Unity in diversity... Birakoth!
I can understand why she is not as interested though. She clearly regrets choosing the degree she chose as she doesn't want to be a translator (as she said). If you are not interested in what you are studying, it is hard to motivate yourself to go to class. I loved uni, but certain classes I was forced into I disliked, either for the content or teacher. Its hard to motivate yourself if you don't enjoy it.
Congratulations on scholarship to Minnesota U and thanks for the compliment to USA we often really have no idea what others go through in some of the rest of the world. It helps me understand when people complain or push for better what they are getting at.
I'll also put this out there for you: While I personally understand that there can be a lot of self-doubt with what you do, you have a gift for communicating about your Russian perspective to the world. I say, you can use this experience in your life and self-descriptions
This sounds like a case of "senoritis." At the end of my school years I just wanted to find an interesting job. The best way to do this is to get an internship with a good organization. I wonder if there are such kinds of opportunities in Russia today.
@Tuco Ramirez My experience teaching English in Russia as an American several years ago is quite different. I found the teachers to be excellent, dedicated to their profession, but paid very poorly. At the time, there were teacher strikes asking for better pay. Maybe the situation is different today.
it's nice watching someone the same age as i am living their lives in a different place, skipping classes, making presentations. so relatable and funny
Fascinating how much lighter of a voice you have when talking English, and your Russian is more.. not darker but more rough. Really cool. I study socialantropologi so this thing's fascinates me
Russian, Spanish, Portugis and many others languages don't sound rude, but natural. And English and French, on the contrary, sorry, sounds as if their native speakers have big problems with the pronunciation of the letter "R", the French "burr", and the English say the letter" R " like navy seals... :)
Interesting. I noticed a similar thing but with accents in England. People in Liverpool in UK have what they call scouse accent and they speak with a higher pitch voice than other British accents. It is funny to listen to my son when he tries to imitate scouse accent because his voice automatically goes higher.
Its very interesting to see what university is like in Russia, especially in the far east. I'm in university in Canada studying history and Russian culture. Love your videos :)
Super video! Very interesting April day at your university. I've really grown to like Khabarovsk a lot. LOVED spending a day with you at your university. A student is a student anywhere. Thank you!
Hey, my friend and I are studying at the same uni as you, hence it was quite entertaining for us to watch your video from the perspective of ПИ ТОГУ students. 🤗
I'm a student from Dresden, Germany. Our city was part of East Germany until 1990 and therefore stood under Soviet influence. And wow, most of our university buildings look exactly like yours! At least the interior. Really surprised me! I like to think that cities in eastern Germany have become fully westernized by now, but it's crazy how many remnants of Soviet times can be found in the urban landscape to this day. Also, yes, student life in the US is awesome!
@@russ1anasanov1ch49 I did not say that the education system in the US is flawless. There are lots of things that can and should be rightfully critizised. But the student life on US college campuses rocks and that's a fact. :)
@@russ1anasanov1ch49 Dude, I spent an exchange semester there and paid around $6,000 that's it. Even local American students rarely pay $300,000. Is college still hella expensive? Oh yes, especially compared to my education here in Europe. But we should set things into perspective. Also, calling other people immature and foolish out of nowhere is kinda immature and foolish in itself.
@@russ1anasanov1ch49 Правильно Руслан , я тут тоже одной * дюпон * ответил , которая радовалась , какое облезлое общежитие и что она так себе и представляла жизнь в России . Общежитие не роскошное , зато образование бесплатное или за небольшую плату . Это образование позволит в дальнейшем найти хорошую с достойной оплатой работу . В отличии от тех же США , где человека ловят в кредитную ловушку и делают управляемым рабом на всю жизнь . Эти западные люди общества потребления , тупо учат других , не сознавая собственной ограниченности и того , как ими манипулируют .
I just accidentally stumbled on your videos, and they are truly amazing! Your content and work ethos is outstanding, from a very very very clever and highly intelligent young girl. I really have enjoyed the videos, and learned more than I ever had about your vast interesting country.
Nice Job! I live in the USA, and although I was in the service during the cold war era; I always wondered what kind of life style Russians lived. I have come to see WAR is not the people, but the governments and who is running them. Soldiers must follow orders, and can be used in a very controversial way at times.
Anyway, communist regimes left twisted societies for the future generations to suffer and pick up. Obviously, the authority who looks after this university is unable to fix the problems it confronts. It's sad that a human community fell into the communist ideology.🤔
We are growing up, aren't we. Truth be told, I've learned that military-industrial countries require an enemy to prosper. This from someone who has also grown up,
Thank you for sharing your university with us! I love all the cafeteria food! I wish they served as many vegetables when I was in college. Your English is very clear and precise. I'm in California. ☺️
As you can see from your youtube channel, your mastery of the English language will provide you with more opportunities than anything else your school has to offer.
Hi, I am a Chinese native speaker from China but with Slavic root, and we have similar education background. Now I can speak one of the Scandinavian languages fluently, and study again in Scandinavia. You can choose something else to study part time if you do not like your major. I was studying data programming and Scandinavian language part-time, and it is worthy. I also tried my best to leave my homeland, and good luck for you in the further. I think youtube is a good start for you to get contact with other people outside.
New subscriber from Norway here! Love your videos, getting a glimpse into a different place with a different culture - and also spotting the similarities in our human experiences. :) I relate a lot to the experience of choosing the "wrong" major. It does make for some hiccups, but I try to see it as a step on the road to grow into who I am. Hope you also find your way, whichever way is right for you.
This video just got recommended to me and I don't know why, but I'm so glad it did! It's really interesting to see how education works in a far-flung province of an Eastern-Russian post-soviet system (which in many ways may have forgotten the young people who live there now) and now with people that make it work! Whilst there may be a lot of problems with things it is great to hear that university education can be accessible to those who have an aptititude for it...it's not a fair system completely of course because it should be for everyone, but in a country which does not have too many resources it is good to know. Your english is great too...a couple of mistakes but that is normal...you'll be a pro in no time :)
Well, Natasha, I stumbled upon your videos and have to say that they are fascinating. Someone in the replies suggested that a larger platform for your presentations will be in the future. I agree! You have an understated sense of humor that is what could only be called 'Droll'; a gentle sarcasm that one can almost miss if they are not paying attention. And, your voice is very soothing, like honey. I know I am not the only one who would say that people like to listen to you. Finally, you seem to have the ability to make even the mundane seem vastly interesting. So, if you are looking for a future, it is right there in front of you! Show people you home and, occasionally, show them a place that is new to you. You will be known in places beyond TH-cam! Many thanks and best of luck in the new year !
Your personality really shines through ,and your words paint a colorful picture of what it would be like starting your adventure. Stay strong like your country. Also wild tigers this is truly a special place you live.
It’s the little details in your videos that are so interesting and allow us to share your experiences there,like the students demanding a refund because of the smelly meat,I can just imagine it ;)
Good for you Natasha, you did something useful and have learned a lot to help you in your life, find what makes you happy and do that where ever that may be!
I just found your channel yesterday and I’m on a binge of all your videos! I’m Norwegian and study Russian and Easter-European History and Politics, and your videos has probably been just as enlightening as my courses but a lot funnier, sarcasm is an universal language😂 and with fewer balding professors😂
Gosh, it sucks that you're just a hop and a skip from Japan, yet the university couldn't find Japanese lecturers. Subbed - it's especially interesting to hear a perspective from the Far East as I'd like to visit Russia, but I'd be more likely to build it into a Japan trip.
“..we texted to the teacher and agreed that we would not come to it to the general relief of both sides”. Priceless
No, you texted the teacher.not to.
Reminds me of when I stood under a URSS professor, we both agreed that he could minister only half of his time, inf fact is a misconception that more is better, while stood while you're attending class you're deprived of the time that you should be practicing.
How is it anyway possible.
@@ep724 Russia is a free country in this way: a student may in most cases not come to his/her class, in some cases a teacher may do the same)
@@alexdenisov7912 🇫🇷 "In Russia, you are already somewhat in orient..." ?
Fluent in Russian, English, and Sarcasm... Excellent
Awesome comment.
Sarcasm or cynicism?
@@adamantiuscloudcat1799 - She probably is a bit cynical, given where she lives. I live in the US, and I’m cynical as all Hell. Aren’t all Russians cynical?😉
Lakkolee that's funny.
Saying that cause she’s pretty lol
"I'm late for class and I didn't do my homework"
Hmm, I like you.
lol
"I had to pick a day where I would attend all my classes..."
skips all her classes.
Hahahaha, that was the funniest part to me xD
🤘🏻🌈🥊
Grande
So Russian. So Student. Can't wait for her to start her next (proper) educational journey ...to Germany ...to study digital media production.
@@peteraschubert i hear that a lot is that common?
One of the BEST videos on Russia I have ever seen. Her coverage of the daily life in her country is very interesting because it seems to be so uncensored an her running commentary is very pleasing to listen to. You GO girl. You should go far
I love these videos. No sugarcoating. So many are just 'look at my perfect life'. Natasha keeps things realistic. She's trying to make her way and figure things out.
I always enjoy your humor but this video was an absolute goldmine.
"Look at these two snowmen! They're so cute!"
"They're like..."
"...help."
I cracked up 😂
See 8:33 lol
In Soviet Russia students cancel the class
lol
this girls is so genuine to her normal life.
She is the best VLog-Girl to show us Russia here on TH-cam
@@railway232 sure she is one of the best ,god bless her and you.
As a retired professor, I cannot even IMAGINE taking a vote with students to cancel a scheduled class. I enjoyed the tour of your university, and your English is excellent! I'm sure you will do well on your final exams at the end of the semester. Good Luck!
I know, sometimes I laugh at some things here that are unthinkable in western universities. Thanks:)
@@NatashasAdventures You have Brains. Ambition, and Beauty so you will do well in the World.
@@johnsanders561 stop simpin, Sanders.
@@johnsanders561 I've been called a "simp" by trolls lib dB as well. Ignore the assholes. Natasha IS a very intelligent young woman who also happens to be ambitious. Natasha has a great attitude and will go far in my opinion. She is also happens to be a quite pretty young lady. What's wrong with that? NOTHING whatsoever.
@@arthurias7693 Drop dead troll
By the way your sarcasm is top notch
I know right. I like her raw humor.
That's satire.
Russians are generally clever people and very good at sarcasm :)
@Jake Johansson Good point but you need to get a new keyboard, your space bar is glitching.
@Jake Johansson Clever people are only sarcastic in a meaningful way :-)
This girl is smooth with seriousness and quick with jokes. Sharp. ruthless. matter of fact. villainous. Stoic and symmetrical. alluring.
Marvellous comment
Honestly one of the most unique channels I've ever come across. Much interest from Illinois.
"We texted the teacher and we both agreed that we would not come to class, to the general relief of both sides"... lol, she kills me with her zingers
NATASHA PUT YOUR PATREON LINK ON YOUR OLD VIDEOS! The algorithm has been spreading them widely and it would help you massively.
My Russian wife Irina lives in Utah now, but enjoyed this video. She went to school in Chelyabinsk for 5 years in the 80s, then taught English and German for 20 years in Chelyabinsk. When I met her, she was a school Principal there and came to Utah in 2008. Seeing you was like seeing her life again. Thank you!
Ah, Челябинск, where "our favourite neighboor" Roman lives xD
So she died when she married you? At least you're honest :).
привет из Челябинска!
оо, привет из Челябинска!
You could do a video on just about anything, and everyone would watch it. So, don't worry about content. Good luck with your studies. Looking forward to your next one. 🙂
Its the story telling aspect of the videos. There is a charm to the realism, the sarcasm, acceptance of it and the everyday beauty.
But no smiles. Definitely no smile.
I endorse
То чувство когда живёшь в Хабаровске и видишь это в рекомендациях)
Прикольное видео, даже как то захотелось в универ этот поступить)
++++
+1. Классное видео. Тебя интересно слушать.
Да, тоже с Хабаровска, офигеваешь, как интересно рассказали о простых вещах с:
Кек
Your covering so much normal stuff that tourists or people looking up a country or city just wouldn’t see. It’s brilliant!
You’re English is great and so are your videos.
Well done !!
Your commentary is what makes your videos so unique and It gets better with every video. You have British level sarcasm. It's such a joy to hear.
Your genuine humility is a lesson to us all. Your presentation looked great, very confident. Thank you and good luck to you.
I see you becoming a writer, working on an International level, sharing your insights on the country you love. You are creative, resourceful, articulate, courageous, independent, and weave a narrative that embraces the human condition with both intrigue and wit.
I think Natasha will be okay. She has talent.
@@Andy-P not just a talent, but she believes she can change her life to a better one. That’s the most important. There were lots of talented people who committed a suicide, unfortunately.
Simp weirdo
Journalism?
you know why I love your videos? It's because they are REAL
Keep up your honesty and your humour ;)
Natasha your vlog brings back fond memories of my University experiences which ended in 1970 when I graduated from University of Washington, Seattle. You are a natural communicator able to tell a great story in a most natural manner. I have learned much about Russia and it's people in just the short time I have been watching you. Keep up the good work a great future awaits you!
I imagined the U Dub campus as well! Funny coincidence
I like how sarcastic and witty she is from time to time.
I hope you achieve your dreams, whatever and wherever they may be, Natasha!
Natasha, you may end up building more of a future with your channel than anything else you could do, so keep going!
She's Russian, she has to get permission form the government to post these videos
She could visit other places surrounding Russia
@@Gayaa4uDrno she doesn’t need permission
I am glad to see you are safe, living and thriving
So am I.😊
I discovered this channel through the YT algorithm. And it's fantastic! Keep up the great work.
Hello from Tokyo! I’ve recently found your channel, and do enjoy your videos. Even though we’re geography neighbours, I didn’t know how the east of Russia would look like. Very interesting, and excited to see more! Thanks x
at my university the toilets are full of writing and graffiti. on some walls there are entire arguments written out, but my favourite one has a list of movie recommendations.
I was in a toilet where marker pens of various hues offered sexual experiences of all kinds.
I thought the internet replaced the bathroom walls...lol
Wolfs Herz any decent movie recommendations on the list?
@@dotdashdotdash I can't remember well, but kind of the usual? I remember Donnie Darko amd What We Do In The Shadows being on there, and the latter is one of my favourite movies
Need some good movie recommendations that are not drama, unless sci-fi.
Interesting to see how Russian students are living in Far East. Greetings from Estonia!
I was just reading about your country! I am Polish/Romanian heritage and live in the US and never been to Europe, and was looking at other countries too.
Mul on bemmil uued kummid! Terveisiä Suomesta :)
Sorry for occupation and crimes of past
Love your dry sense of humor, you go girl!
If Natasha proceeds to go further west and Bald and bankrupt goes further east, one day they will bump into each other.
Exactly!
It will be a case of "Young and clever meets bald and bankrupt" :)
m o s a i c
In Chelyabinsk at NFKRZ flat.
They should meet up and do a collab!
As someone who lives in England and studied at Oxford, it's so crazy to see how different education is in different cultures, and yet how similar people are. The buildings, the food, the lessons, the culture, the bathrooms are all completely different, but student life is still the same, just loads of sarcastic humour and being with friends and enjoying being young. What a beautiful thing that is.
a beautiful thing, that some people get a better quality education and others don't? Just based off where they where born? I think this is very depressing...
@@Clides-gg8ll especially given that so many people who get into prestigious universities like Oxford do so because of their parents' money.
@@Clides-gg8ll People make or break a country, which includes their education level. its not just 'random' you know.
@@henkgerritsen1444 it's not about that, it's about how rich, influencing and powerful a country is, in this precise historical moment; anyway I just wanted to say how A SINGLE indivudal is affected. What you just stated could be seen as racist though.
@@PajamaJazama Oxford is no more expensive than any other university in the UK, they're all the same price
8:48 - "here is the back yard, i suggest you check it out"
ok i will go get my passport now
My university experience is my home. Welcome to COVID online studies.
just lovely isn't it!
Right? All I could think watching the video was: wait, they have live classes and ther libraries are actually open? What kind of utopia is this?!
@@bobv7522 clearly we are getting the most out of what our education has to offer
No discount's given! Give... us... UR... money!
@@bobv7522 - apparently the one where you have to give up toilet seats.
I could literally listen to you speak for days, about almost any topic. For a combination of reasons. Your voice, your tone, your wit. Calm, relaxed, unpretentious presenting. You're a pleasure to watch and listen to. I teach Russian students English; this is one of the ways I learn things about my students' country. Thanks, I look forward to more
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with all of us following you on TH-cam. It is so gratifying to hear from a young person who loves her country so much.
1:27 Bald would love that mosaic!
Yes, he would love it! 🙂
Maybe Natasha should do a video with Bald & Bankrupt!? 🤔
I'm sure he and we would love a guided tour of Soviet Architecture & Mosaics in Khabarovsk! 😀 👍
@@Flying_Lexus Bald too energetic for Natasha
“It’s whimsical.” 🤣
That would be awsome.
But they both would never come to Khabarovsk. East is so Far and It's too distant for "westerners" ;)
Very similar to my experience studying in Yekaterinburg. The same 'not giving a damn' vibe. Good video. When I saw stalin on that wall I thought you were gonna crack a joke. Those poor snowmen though.. You should have helped them!
xDDD
I love both of you guys! Would love a collaboration video.
@catsapp animation Under Stalin, the snowmen weren't allowed to melt.
@@rogink haha
@@rogink under Stalin, snowmen would be in Siberia or the far east of URSS... Oh, wait!
какая же ты молодчина! спасибо тебе большое за труд, продолжай в том же духе, желаю не выгореть!
за день пересмотрел кучу твоих видео, сейчас к сожалению вдалеке от родины - очень скучаю и хочу поскорее вернуться и никогда не уезжать. еще раз: большое спасибо!
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 we hear a lot about the States over here but nothing other then mainstream media/news about Russia! Very interesting channel! Thank you!
Russia is only mentioned in the west in the context of a bogeyman. Or occasionally in sports (they produce great football (soccer) players and ice hockey players.)
new subscriber here, I'm from the Philippines, and hell, your vlog is so entertaining. I'm lovin how life being a college student is same as yours and the rest of the world, but of course, not the same with the life, school, and food, but same feeling abt the government and the school haha.
Sounds like my university days - "Today, I did not come there to study, if I ever did"
Damn. 138k already. She had 32k when I found her in December. Good job girl.
I ToLd Her She'd Hit *1~MILLION Within °2-Years ! Pffttttt. - - At "This~Rate it Might~Not Even take Her a YEAR .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👀🙉👀 €¥£ ^
When BALD found her...!
"The back of the University reminds me of the descriptions of houses in Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment" - OMG, I'm dying. 😂
She reads too
Yes, this was the funniest line in whole video and delivered with such understated dry humour - ...beyond sarcasm, ...'Russian' satire.
This cracked me up!
Funny I was thinking the same thing before she said it LOL
I live in the neighborhood where Dostoevsky lived and wrote about in his novels, many of the streets have returned to their original names. The specific buildings are easy to identify by his descriptions. It is actually a very nice area to live in, with great schools, shopping restaurants, pubs, drama theaters and walking distance to many of the best museums, concert halls in the world. I am an American who has lived here 21 years and has seen much more of Russia starting in 1976 to now than the girl who creates these videos and hates Russia, getting rich off denigrating Russia she has not even seen. It is actually a very good place to live with low taxes, low cost of living, the free university, free medical care, long paid vacations, 3 years paid family leave, very easy to start a business, a great deal of personal freedom. She is too young to know what the west did the ex-Soviet union after 1991, when the US forced the weak president to very rapidly privatizing the vast resources and state assets of the USSR by giving all the wealth of the country to a criminal class who became instant billionaires and the rest of the population lost all security, savings, jobs, and had nothing after living all their lives with security, and good services. It was a major shock, about 10 times worse than the US Great Depression. Much of the money ended up in London or NYC after the worst of the oligarchs were owed by US and UK with instant citizenship if they brought their new wealth with them.
The 1990s were very traumatic times for the country but only after 2000 want the corruption and control by the oligarchs tackled and by 200q was the fastest growing in the world every year until 2008 then grew again at a slower pace from then on, despite the intense economy war being waged against it by the US that wanted it broken up and assets claimed by the US. The propaganda heard hourly in the US that has been preparing for war against Russia and her allies is outrageous. More than half the US population lives more limited less free lives than Russians now, with little or no debt, more free speech, far better access to culture and education, clean safe parks, lower crime, police who do not kill people but prefer to de-escalate situations. She says her life is not as good as her fellow students in the US college she attended, free for 2 semesters but did not see the slums just blocks away in every city in the US, the hundreds of thousands of homeless, and the majority in hopeless debt.
She also has seen almost none of Russia. Her own city is lagging behind in restoration and updating because but a lot of money is going into infrastructure improvement and she expects it to be like other countries which are not under attack and had to rebuild everything after the 90s. The USSR was much better than what the 90s deteriorated to but every day it gets better here. Many cities with better management are doing very well. She should spend time in them to see if her imagination of poor condition fits reality. But it is very profitable to be slagging Russia, between NED funding and TH-cam paying thousands of dollars in ad revenue per video, she already makes more than most in the US.
Your videos continue to put a smile on my face. You're original with a cool spin.
Skipping class and not caring about career fairs? Badass! Living the rebellious life we all dream of. Can you do some more informal interviews with your friends while walking around about their majors, university experience, favorite places and restaurants in the city, etc.?
9:18 that ladder looks dangerous lol
Well said!
@ nobody uses it
@ It's a fire ladder and only supposed to be used to get out of the building in an emergency. That's probably why it doesn't go to the ground, so people won't climb it to get on the roof.
In former times ladders like that had no safety features. Either you can hold on to it or you die. Your problem. xD
I even remember playgrounds like that from the 80s and earlier. Ladders for children to climb 5 meters high or even higher. No safety nets yet.
Your English is great.
In fact, better than many here in America
Goes to school to learn Chinese, ends up speaking English.
@@libertarian4323 she is majoring in English and Chinese
There are a ton of Russians with awesome English skills! Kids in some other countries could learn from them....
@@MrZog-yv3be get over it! It’s an easy way to communicate with each other around the world. Go on Twitter if you wanna argue with ppl
Лол я думал тут одни русские а тут реально иностранцы сидят
Я тоже удивлена что это у меня в рекомендациях. У меня ленте обычно все иностранное
да канешна,
cэм от Англия но заной русский, просто интересна смотреть рысские ютуберы, как ани расгаваривят на английским
и тоже восточная россия.
There is foreigners? Really?
Как человек из Хабаровска,я в культурном шоке
@@LibermAnnka Аналогично.
There is just so much to like about you. I'm glad you're mixing your deliveries up. Your humour is palpable. Your individuality is crazy funny! Your inclusion of art and other miscellaneous signage shows your keen interest in creativity, like the textured wall mount at 11.47 with it's close-up of stars and space. Natasha for president!
You are so right about Natasha. I just love her.
I felt lost without Bald&Bankrupt guiding me through this and telling me what each soviet thing he see's
@Chris B Canada same. .lol
I kept thinking it was a Bald video but somehow he'd failed to turn up and a Soviet lady had made it for him instead.
@@Londonfogey Ah to be fair, I think this young woman wasn't around in Soviet times.
@@thursoberwick1948 You are indeed right, it was most ungallant of me! Hard to believe the Soviet empire fell 30 years ago.
@@Londonfogey It's sobering when you think it's now longer since the Berlin Wall fell than it was ever up for. You'd have to be in late middle age to have experienced proper Soviet life. From '86 or so onwards, it changed a lot. Sometimes for the better - perestroika and glasnost - but often for the worse, like corruption and crime.
Hi Natasha. I recently had the opportunity to visit Russia, and not only the most popular cities, and I must say that you are wonderful people, I felt safe, I loved it, I have seen cities and countryside, dachas, I liked the Soviet contrast that still lasts today in many places, and finally I became very tired of the mindless conflict between east and west. We do not deserve these governments. I could go to live perfectly there, and surely any Russian would come to my country and there would be no problem. How disgusting politics.
Hello Natasha, thank you for your interesting video. I had to laugh that you used the music from "Деревня Дураков" (fools village). Your sense of humour is so fantastic. Stay creative and healthy.
8:32 "look at these snowmen. they're so cute. they're like... help!" 😆⛄️⛄️
I live in Ottawa, Canada and I'm amazed how similar things appear between our cities! What a great way to see what life is like 8,882Km away!
Hello from Canada! Really noticing the improvement in quality. Keep up the great content.
Natasha, education is the one business in which the customer wants to cheat themselves. Go to every class and get everything you can from them, while you can. Don't cheat yourself.
Regarding this video, whatever you feel about it, your subscribers appreciate your work. Keep on!
To a certain degree, life is college! There's loads of information they will never share while we pay millions for an oppressive parochial education. I'm sorry but the story/ timelines and especially the architecture do not line up with the story they taught me. No way in hell a horse-and-buggy culture built the Capitol Buildings with the same architecture aproach all over the globe. And let's talk about the pyramids. If people understood their god-given power there would be no government control!
And it looks as if the agenda of The universitys is to make sure you never know that! Unity in diversity... Birakoth!
I can understand why she is not as interested though. She clearly regrets choosing the degree she chose as she doesn't want to be a translator (as she said). If you are not interested in what you are studying, it is hard to motivate yourself to go to class. I loved uni, but certain classes I was forced into I disliked, either for the content or teacher. Its hard to motivate yourself if you don't enjoy it.
Congratulations on scholarship to Minnesota U and thanks for the compliment to USA we often really have no idea what others go through in some of the rest of the world. It helps me understand when people complain or push for better what they are getting at.
Ooo, new camera! That's a nice upgrade. Hope that uni life is treating you well (well, as well as it can!)
I'll also put this out there for you: While I personally understand that there can be a lot of self-doubt with what you do, you have a gift for communicating about your Russian perspective to the world. I say, you can use this experience in your life and self-descriptions
I love the fact that everything at the university speaks part of its history 👍
You have the best vocabulary for a non-native speaker. I can’t even speak the same as you.
I'm confused, teachers don't want to teach, students don't want to learn, so everyone is happy. 🤔
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This sounds like a case of "senoritis." At the end of my school years I just wanted to find an interesting job. The best way to do this is to get an internship with a good organization. I wonder if there are such kinds of opportunities in Russia today.
It's why Russia is so backward!
@Tuco Ramirez My experience teaching English in Russia as an American several years ago is quite different. I found the teachers to be excellent, dedicated to their profession, but paid very poorly. At the time, there were teacher strikes asking for better pay. Maybe the situation is different today.
Sad sad reality.
it's nice watching someone the same age as i am living their lives in a different place, skipping classes, making presentations. so relatable and funny
Fascinating how much lighter of a voice you have when talking English, and your Russian is more.. not darker but more rough. Really cool. I study socialantropologi so this thing's fascinates me
Russian, Spanish, Portugis and many others languages don't sound rude, but natural. And English and French, on the contrary, sorry, sounds as if their native speakers have big problems with the pronunciation of the letter "R", the French "burr", and the English say the letter" R " like navy seals... :)
Interesting. I noticed a similar thing but with accents in England. People in Liverpool in UK have what they call scouse accent and they speak with a higher pitch voice than other British accents. It is funny to listen to my son when he tries to imitate scouse accent because his voice automatically goes higher.
Its very interesting to see what university is like in Russia, especially in the far east. I'm in university in Canada studying history and Russian culture. Love your videos :)
You are very well spoken, easy to understand and comfortable in front of the camera.
Super video! Very interesting April day at your university. I've really grown to like Khabarovsk a lot. LOVED spending a day with you at your university. A student is a student anywhere. Thank you!
Mr. Bald will go crazy over that soviet mural inside your university. lol
No babushkash for him though 😂
And the Soviet sinks in the bathrooms!
Hey, my friend and I are studying at the same uni as you, hence it was quite entertaining for us to watch your video from the perspective of ПИ ТОГУ students. 🤗
and i happen to be this friend. thx for keepin it real out there
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Dear Natasha, you are such a delight! You always make my day.
So glad you got to visit Minnesota. You have a very educated view of the world, love it.
I'm a student from Dresden, Germany. Our city was part of East Germany until 1990 and therefore stood under Soviet influence. And wow, most of our university buildings look exactly like yours! At least the interior. Really surprised me! I like to think that cities in eastern Germany have become fully westernized by now, but it's crazy how many remnants of Soviet times can be found in the urban landscape to this day.
Also, yes, student life in the US is awesome!
@@russ1anasanov1ch49 I did not say that the education system in the US is flawless. There are lots of things that can and should be rightfully critizised. But the student life on US college campuses rocks and that's a fact. :)
@@russ1anasanov1ch49 Dude, I spent an exchange semester there and paid around $6,000 that's it. Even local American students rarely pay $300,000. Is college still hella expensive? Oh yes, especially compared to my education here in Europe. But we should set things into perspective. Also, calling other people immature and foolish out of nowhere is kinda immature and foolish in itself.
@@russ1anasanov1ch49 Правильно Руслан , я тут тоже одной * дюпон * ответил , которая радовалась , какое облезлое общежитие и что она так себе и представляла жизнь в России .
Общежитие не роскошное , зато образование бесплатное или за небольшую плату .
Это образование позволит в дальнейшем найти хорошую с достойной оплатой работу .
В отличии от тех же США , где человека ловят в кредитную ловушку и делают управляемым рабом на всю жизнь .
Эти западные люди общества потребления , тупо учат других , не сознавая собственной ограниченности и того , как ими манипулируют .
I just accidentally stumbled on your videos, and they are truly amazing! Your content and work ethos is outstanding, from a very very very clever and highly intelligent young girl. I really have enjoyed the videos, and learned more than I ever had about your vast interesting country.
That's a great haircut for you. Goes well with your face.
Love your channel. Your videos are always so interesting.
Nice Job! I live in the USA, and although I was in the service during the cold war era; I always wondered what kind of life style Russians lived. I have come to see WAR is not the people, but the governments and who is running them. Soldiers must follow orders, and can be used in a very controversial way at times.
Anyway, communist regimes left twisted societies for the future generations to suffer and pick up. Obviously, the authority who looks after this university is unable to fix the problems it confronts. It's sad that a human community fell into the communist ideology.🤔
We are growing up, aren't we. Truth be told, I've learned that military-industrial countries require an enemy to prosper. This from someone who has also grown up,
@@sparrowhawk3894 good to hear
As if you are deployed in Russia. You are either deployed in western Germany or somewhere in turkey. There is no way you can see how they live brah😂.
@@alimohammad1934 you should probably read his comment again and properly understand what he said. Not once did he say he is deployed in Russia smh.
I have never relaxed so much ”actually I was late to class and hadn’t done my homework” ”I didn’t have a book” 🥲
Thank you for sharing your university with us!
I love all the cafeteria food!
I wish they served as many vegetables when I was in college.
Your English is very clear and precise.
I'm in California.
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As you can see from your youtube channel, your mastery of the English language will provide you with more opportunities than anything else your school has to offer.
Hi, I am a Chinese native speaker from China but with Slavic root, and we have similar education background. Now I can speak one of the Scandinavian languages fluently, and study again in Scandinavia. You can choose something else to study part time if you do not like your major. I was studying data programming and Scandinavian language part-time, and it is worthy. I also tried my best to leave my homeland, and good luck for you in the further. I think youtube is a good start for you to get contact with other people outside.
哈哈 能說流利漢語嗎？
@@horsware 可以的哦
It is quite interesting that as a chinese native speaker of Slavic roots. Can u shard more about your background?
Please Either u can share in English or 用中文分享
You’re voice is very calming
simply implying mating problems... SIMP
@@craigcutler6919 ratio
@@bttremby6642 Ok, boomer.
New subscriber from Norway here! Love your videos, getting a glimpse into a different place with a different culture - and also spotting the similarities in our human experiences. :) I relate a lot to the experience of choosing the "wrong" major. It does make for some hiccups, but I try to see it as a step on the road to grow into who I am. Hope you also find your way, whichever way is right for you.
Dear Natasha, you have the most beautiful, soft and gentle voice, it’s so nice to listen to. ✨😍
God bless you. Thank you. Matthew
This video just got recommended to me and I don't know why, but I'm so glad it did! It's really interesting to see how education works in a far-flung province of an Eastern-Russian post-soviet system (which in many ways may have forgotten the young people who live there now) and now with people that make it work! Whilst there may be a lot of problems with things it is great to hear that university education can be accessible to those who have an aptititude for it...it's not a fair system completely of course because it should be for everyone, but in a country which does not have too many resources it is good to know.
Your english is great too...a couple of mistakes but that is normal...you'll be a pro in no time :)
Well, Natasha, I stumbled upon
your videos and have to say that
they are fascinating. Someone
in the replies suggested that a
larger platform for your presentations
will be in the future. I agree!
You have an understated sense
of humor that is what could only
be called 'Droll'; a gentle sarcasm
that one can almost miss if they
are not paying attention. And, your
voice is very soothing, like honey.
I know I am not the only one who
would say that people like to listen
to you. Finally, you seem to have
the ability to make even the mundane
seem vastly interesting. So, if you
are looking for a future, it is right
there in front of you! Show people
you home and, occasionally, show
them a place that is new to you.
You will be known in places beyond
TH-cam!
Many thanks and best of luck
in the new year !
Your personality really shines through ,and your words paint a colorful picture of what it would be like starting your adventure. Stay strong like your country. Also wild tigers this is truly a special place you live.
9:10 „Help me StepBrother. I’m stuck“
The Internet has ruined me...😳
It’s the little details in your videos that are so interesting and allow us to share your experiences there,like the students demanding a refund because of the smelly meat,I can just imagine it ;)
@Jake Johansson In the US they'd demand a refund because their 32oz T-Bone is fractionally overdone.
Good for you Natasha, you did something useful and have learned a lot to help you in your life, find what makes you happy and do that where ever that may be!
We decided the class should be canceled. Noice one! hahah
Very intelligent woman. Speaking English extremely well, better than some Americans😁🍺🍺👍.
Boy if I had a dime for everytime I heard that.
I on know. Dontcha? aintcha? skertt skerttt. Murican
Dude, I speak english well while just using grammar they used on the Sopranos.
@@terranman4702 you ain't know nothing, is you, yall, hilly billy ghetto slang. Yeah got it. That's proper English for you 👍🏻
Amr D Plain ghetto slang.
you’re so honest and nice ,,, [sends virtual hug]
My experience at my university was pretty much the same, except for all the snow. Greetings from Ethiopia!!
Окей, то чувство, когда живёшь в Хабаровске, заканчиваешь петожку и видишь это видео.. Эх родная шаражка❤️
oh my god!! I just realized why I love your videos so much... I don't know how much editing you do but it's so awesome it feels like old home movies..
Excellent hope you are successful in all you do !
I just found your channel yesterday and I’m on a binge of all your videos! I’m Norwegian and study Russian and Easter-European History and Politics, and your videos has probably been just as enlightening as my courses but a lot funnier, sarcasm is an universal language😂 and with fewer balding professors😂
thanks so much, Natasha. I will keep following your videos.
Gosh, it sucks that you're just a hop and a skip from Japan, yet the university couldn't find Japanese lecturers.
Subbed - it's especially interesting to hear a perspective from the Far East as I'd like to visit Russia, but I'd be more likely to build it into a Japan trip.
I'm waiting until restrictions over.