Ukrainian finds home in Singapore with Malaysian husband
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Meet Elena. She's from Ukraine and has been living in Singapore for almost 10 years. We discussed how to get a PR in Singapore, what it's like for a girl from Eastern Europe to marry a Chinese Malaysian, and the biggest differences between life in Shanghai and Singapore. Enjoy!
Elena on LinkedIn: / elukyanenko
Elena on Instagram: / ellenluck
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:20 "This is the best country in the world"
01:00 Budget for the family of 3
01:31 Getting a PR in Singapore
03:50 Meeting with Malaysian husband
05:46 Shanghai vs Singapore
08:39 Hacks for renting an apartment
10:40 Life principle
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What’s the best country in the world?
SG SG SG
the best country in the world is the one that fits you the best :)
新加坡🇸🇬
it depends on what we are looking for
The best country is the country where your heart belongs.
I’m Singaporean.
She is very kind to say that in Singapore, there is competition among people working in the same team. I would elaborate that there’s not just competition, there’s often backstabbing.
WHY MORE & MORE jews and part jew mix TARGET far east and singapore AFTER THEY HAVE MESSED up europe ????????????????????
Indeed!
True
"backstabbing" same in USA office politics.
It's her opinion. What you were describing happens anywhere. There are plenty of reasons besides that but she was being subjective.
This lady is very diplomatic, kind in her words... competition among peers... actually what she meant was backstabbing each other 😅
Hahaha I have exactly the same view and just posted a similar comment before I read yours 😂
most backstabbers i came across are msian chn pr..they will do anyting to go to the top,even having affairs with bosses.
For Malaysians..... it's very -very easy to get PR because of our similarities, i worked in SG for few years, in my first year was granted PR but decided to move back to Penang Malaysia, since my family was there. Yes 100% true Singapore is the safest country" no doubt".
Best interview from you Max.❤
She is elegant in answering all your questions, gave a strong motivation to all foreigners here.
Malaysians used to be able to obtain Singapore PR easily, they were euphemistically termed “traditional sources” of migrants. The first generation of Singaporean leaders were mainly from Malaysia. Many Singaporeans still have family ties to Malaysia.
They used to be the same country, so of course historically they share a similar history. However, in recent years with the difference in wages and Malaysians coming to take advantage of the stronger SGD, along with territorial disputes between both militaries, the Singapore government would rather take PR's from people wanting to leave from a wealthier background from China, India or Europe. The reason why is because the similarities in culture and being so close geographically, Malaysians that migrate are less likely to feel loyalty towards the country than a wealthy Chinese or Indian family that would easily trade their nationalities for Singapore citizenship.
The irony of a Ukrainian having a civil conversation on daily life with a Russian at this time.
Both Ukranians and Russians are victims of Putin.
I still dont like russians even b4 the war. They kidnap n torture lgbt. Sometimes even kill. And the people support it or turn a blind eye.
russian and ukrainian people are buddies, unlike their respectives government and politics
It's amazing to see of course.but then, the people of both countries are very much welcome here. 🫰
It's got nothing to do with the people. It's the Yankee military industrial complex that is influencing all western politicians puppets for wars
She is a smart lady , she married a Malaysian chinese husband and live in Singapore , so her husband could rent out his house in Malaysia and collect rental every months , and stay in Singapore a safe city.😇😇😇😇😇
She married an oofy doofy cuck and used him for visa.. 90 days fiancé 🤣
Great episode! I really liked the life motto part at the end, "who dares wins". It would be great to have a part 2 on that.
The “Who Dares Wins” motto originated from the British Special Air Service during WW2 and not the Israeli Unit Sayeket 13.
Great guest. Love her views on life.
Very informative interview, with a very smart and cool lady - thanks to you both.
I like this foreigner in my country, "Who Dares Win" is also my motto.
if you were in hers the slavs would take you to a forest, torture you then bury you alive, she knows it!
So easy on the eyes. Well done!
Hey Max, I found you through Elena as I know her and her story. Moreover, I'm a TH-camr and digital nomad but not in Singapore, because I love doing interviews and I have landed in Singapore during my travels, but currenly, I'm loving the Algarves in Portugal.
Great editing Max, really enjoyed it and if you travel to Europe, happy to record together!
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Singapore is a normal country. It is great because it is normal. Normal people want safety, convenience, stability, good governance. Singapore does not need to be special like the US, Russia, or China. I prefer that it remains humble in its aspirations and great in helping others in need regardless of their social status. This to me is the Singapore I know and love.
It's anything but normal, it's authoritarian.
@@iloveevil86It has failed in some areas like housing and some cost of living issues, but I think the government is trying to improve the situation.
@@user-fb7rf4kr5kEvery country has its failures, but as long as they strive to work on them that is all right!
the one time i went to work with chinese colleagues for a few months, i totally enjoyed it. the atmosphere was friendly and supportive, even though we worked pretty damn hard and pushed each other hard too, but it was a supportive atmosphere. here in Singapore, i can almost sense the glee in my colleagues when i am criticised and also their jealousy when i get praised. lunch conversations with my chinese colleagues we talk about our families, what we did on the weekend, interesting places to go. you know what my singapore colleauges often talk about? what car they bought, new watch, what condo they are eyeing to buy, the salaries that competitor companies are paying.
KIASU..... and KIASI...... if you know what I mean!
I kinda agreed on the part that she mentioned about teamwork and competition between Shanghai vs Singapore. And definitely on the portion about renting.
She’s spot on about the competitiveness amongst the peers in Singapore. I think it’s partly to do with the environment and system Singaporeans grow up in. For example, only a very small number of Singaporean students get to go into the top local universities and they’re all graded on a bell curve - which means, the young were forced to outdo each other. It’s sad.
She is one damn lucky Ukrainians. She is at the right place at the right time.
Silly comment. She’s been working and living overseas for more than 10 years. 😅
Speaks fluent English for a person from Ukraine and very sensible in what she says
Her comment on SG work culture vs China’s is rather spot on in many cases.
Team work should be team work without having internal team “competition” as well. Eg. is having many “Indian chiefs” within a team.
Very interesting. This lady has travelled a lot and lived in different countries so she knows what she's talking about. I tend to agree with her .
she's a badass! great interview
Well said Ukrainian and you will succeed even more with your motto. Wish you and your family the best.
How times have changed. Once upon a time, it was easy to get PR. Apply, wait a few weeks, approval. Now, it's a stressful affair.
As a former PR, I do not miss this at all. More power to you.
I think you should interview people with work permit, pr , citizen sg how their culture, food can blend with sg
One's Loyalty
One's sincerity
One's actions & proof yourself.
"Character & Righteousness "
That's the criteria, darlin
Welcome to Singapore- Dear.
at 10:52 that's actually a motto from British Special Air Service...my family & friends have served in it.
The Israeli motto is something about Bats in the night.
🇸🇬🇲🇨🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬Happy birthday Singaporean 10year Singapore not easy but we keep it up .🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🙄💪💪💪
A request max , Please interview professionals who have got PR with skilled jobs and not via marriage ( perfectly legitimate but not everybody is in that situation) and that too with recent history and middle level professionals not the top 1% or not the wealthy Ex pats
U got baby boy! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I lived in spore for 3 years and i gave up my PR since i decided to move to New Zealand 🇳🇿, i’m not a city person, if i was, i would definitely choose to live in Singapore, the best city state in the world, safe, strategic location with direct flights to every continent in the world, tons of events throughout the year, well designed public transport
Max, I appreciate you being neutral to everyone that you've interviewed. This is one of your many videos that I enjoyed watching. Keep it up!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can you do an interview with pr’s who after getting their permanent resident status , quit their jobs and become a grab or foodpanda rider because they wanna be self employed
"Who Dares Win" is the British Special Forces SAS's motto too.
It isn't even the motto of the Israeli naval special forces, but the nice interviewee lady is in sales so I'm sure she's not very interested in that kind of thing.
Think I saw on ST that a construction worker who came to Singapore and work and volunteered himself to a boss and citizen. Perhaps Max can interview him.
Queen ❤
Who dares win !
Finally she also like Malaysia....many island there..but singapore is an island too
her: singapore best country in the world
her: go holiday in other country
there is no best country in this world.
Yup, people who loves Singapore shouldnt go holiday anywhere else.
That is called exposure
Singapore is great. In any country you will run out of things to do. The world is a big place.
我很幸运，我九六年申请新加坡绿卡，六个月拿到，现在真的很难😂，希望每个人都幸运，心想事成❤
不错, 所以马来亚华/唐人时常被标签为不爱国😐😑
你是马来西亚华人会很容易申请到。
@@spadypoonpeepee7982may not be. Depends also on your profession n income level.
我在新加坡土生土长30多年，如今恨不得赶紧移民
@@spadypoonpeepee7982
There are about 1 million Malaysians ( many 🇲🇾 Chinese ) working here and more if their families ( long term pass ) are included.
Most do not qualify and would not get one even if apply relentlessly.
Certain professions ( like nurses / IT ) would be much easier.
So long as he remains healthy
SAS - Special Air Service. Originally British. Adopted by other military units around the world, including in Israel
15K!!?? That's definitely a very different level of living compared to a typical local. If you don't rent private housing, take public transport, eat local hawker food for most meals, go to local schools, a family of three definitely don't need 15K to live comfortably in Singapore. It's not about being economical, but rather knowing where and what gives you better value for your money.
😂😂😂They have to lived up to the expectations of expat lifestyle 😂😂😂
They probably start their own business here..
@@vennsim71 she didn't talk about any business or whatsoever
If you are a foreigner in Singapore- life is very, very expensive (housing, schooling, health insurance)
$15k? That’s not too bad.
Wow, she's one brave woman 👩.
Wow, 15K! I don't even have 5K revenue for myself. But then again I don't need to pay rental only cover my own operating expenses (food, power, telco, transport, travel, small luxuries).
As a British national on Elena's comment on her motto, " Who Dares Wins", it is not Israeli but from the UK.
It belongs to the British special forces, SAS ( Special Air Service).
Max I think u need to make one separate video explaining about every rule expat and PR have to follow in Singapore. Like PR can buy resell- HDB ( and never BTO) only in 5 years after obtaining the status or that expats can’t go to local school ( unless they got a lucky draw and yet how much it costs for them in comparison with locals ) , conditions of being able to work in SG if you come with the spouse etc etc etc . I think it will help to reduce a big number of poisonous comments which show that lots of local do not know much about what true life of expats is , government makes it challenging enough for expats here, and it’s ok . I just want people know and you can make them know)
@@iloveevil86 all foreigners are not here , you can be sure about it . Government sets quite a hight benchmark for foreigners to be able to obtain work visa here. In other words government did selection of those who deserve to be here and who will benefit SG economy.
By the way , what did expats do to your life so that you are so much full of hatred ? And how will your life change to better if they all leave ?
Okay. She's a smart person. Not gonna lie.
Singapore is super expensive when expats and foreigners are staying in high end condo rentals in city and city-fringe locations, kids go to international schools and eat out in restaurants. It's a choice.
Foreigners have to fit into rental quotas on hdb, limited. Hence the private condo. Their kids are not allowed into public schools. Hence the private school.
No mention of the war in Ukraine?
“Who Dares Wins” is motto of the British SAS including that insignia not Israeli!
What she said about the code and ethics of many real estate agents are true . Maybe because it’s low entry requirements mades it’s very easy for “all walks of life” to get into this industry and it’s not helping and worst as some foreigners turned PR or citizens bring their bad faith and practices into this new country . I encountered this very bad experience lately and decided not only filing an complaint to CEA but to sue her in court for negligence of her duty as an real estate agent … my massage; this is Singapore NOT your usual Asia very big population and self proclaimed super power respect our way of life and our law and order otherwise you should renounce your citizenship and return to your motherland !
Stop blaming others. That's how your own country's culture is, the local Chinese agents are the absolute worst. And the local landlords are the most shameless of them all
SG the first world country with third world people
"Who Dares Win" is a motto by the British SAS 🤣🤣🤣
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Her English accent is very good, almost no eastern european english accent at all
The motto "Who Dares Wins" is actually from the BRITISH Special Forces 'Special Air Services [SAS]' team and not from the Israeli Special Forces!
True
I hate the part where she said about her renting situation. People should honour their word and not take advantage of others. Still long way before Singapore become a truly first world country.
As a PR, is she able to buy a house or even HDB?
a Russian interviewing a Ukrainian in SG , how ironic, did u guys shake each other hands ?
Wah wah wah stir shit only this guy
Is government different than Individual
Don’t have to put everything in the points of view link with political.
Do you go to Malaysia?
Ukrianian and Russian language almost same each other in 80% . Just like Bahasa Melayu Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesian.
she's highly educated.
What’s the best country in the world? Where my family and love is.
maybe she should also go to India. it would definitely be an amazing experience for her. :D
The smartest pr will buy a house in Singapore instead of renting.if you are earning 15k dual income why you want to rent? Easiest way to get pr in Singapore is to be someone who is a health care worker like staff nurse, doctor, pharmacist.your type of jobs or things you do will increase your chances to get pr in Singapore. It's more like is your occupation in demand anot for Singapore or how rich you are .
Obviously this is about her own experience… but some correction about PR requirements - lots of people with various education and income levels get PR and citizenship, including people with barely high school certificates, cooks at hawker centers etc. They are looking at commitment and if u’re here to stay or gonna hop away. No such thing as a masters’ degree being a requirement, or super high salaries. There are even Bangladeshi and Indian workers who worked hard, pick up courses and upgrade themselves to a supervisor at construction and eventually get citizenship.
Very insightful
Many 🇲🇾 PRs I deal with are just work permit holders ( some all SP ) only .
I enjoy your interviews with people living in Singapore, it is a good reminder of how good we have it here.
But it is suspicious when details don't line up.
"Who Dare Wins" with correct visual reference to the British SAS insignia, but Elena says Israeli Navy Seals.
They are called Shayetet 13 and they don't even have a remotely similar motto.
There is a unit called Sayeret Matkal and that’s their motto
🇸🇬 used to offer PR easily to Filipino/ Indians /China people / others .
But many these earlier batches betrayed 🇸🇬 by sending their children off overseas to escape national service / used 🇸🇬 passport as a jumping board / PR sold off their very profitable flats (a privilege) and packed home .
Such info, true or false is not released to Public., From what you said you are leaking top secrets of Singapore 😂😂
Singapore is fantastic.
The government in Singapore makes you do performative things like volunteering to get PR. It's all a show and people do it just for the PR and then they stop.
😂 🇸🇬 ICA is smarter than that .
Who Dares Wins is SAS ,no,?
Anyway , sorry the estate agents are playing punk n not transparent, most Singapore real estate agents don't do this, ..we do have other properties agents from non Singapore Nationallity
Who Dares Wins is from British SAS, the Israelis may have copied it
She speaks English like a true Brit, but with just a slight tinge of EE accent.
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15k per month for 3 people😮
If you think Singapore is the best country in the world. You have to travel more...
Curious. So which countries do you think are better to bring up a family and why ?
helloooo, she married a malaysian! not singaporean! also $15k per mth! siao ah. we local only earn $3k
use SG SOF motto, We Dare.
"Who Dares Wins" is actually the motto of SAS.
Yes and it was also adopted by the Israeli military who modelled themselves after SAS, among others
And also the motto of quite a few foreign special forces. SAS was probably the first.
@@ThisnametaKenny Not really. Most SF don't do mottos, the only 2 official ones I know are the SAS and the GIGN (Commitment for Life). Some do catchphrases though but those are not mottos. The SEAL's is "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday". The Mossad uses a line from the Bible, Proverbs 11:14. They try not to copy each other, especially since the SF community cross trains a lot, anyone that copies someone else would end up looking like a poser and no one who works in SF likes to have their pride poked like that. Israel was being an oddity when it outright copied the SAS for their Sayaret unit.
Their Sayaret unit only to be precise, big difference between one unit adopting the motto and a whole military.
I tot WHO DARE WIN from Bristish special force ????
british SAS motto.
It's interesting videos that u do in your channel, but u have a strange way of ending the video.
PR just makes everything cheaper.
A family of 3 can live on 4-5k a month.
SLAVA UKRAINI
I dream to stay at UAE, Mecca or Madinah 4:01
Please ask her to report those rogue agents to CEA for further action.
$15k is an overkill and misrepresentation of the standard of living here .. i am a Singaporean so I know.
Wow another classic Max Chernov content, more rich white folks in Sg and Malaysia doing well. Keep it up.
Oh if you don't already know, if you put "singapore" and "malaysia" in one sentence, especially if the video leans towards singapore, even if it is objective, you will get alot of malaysian commentors.
An Eastern European woman adapted the Israeli military motto 😂 shocker!
I've been to Singapore a couple of times and I'm not impressed. The weather was hot and muggy and there was not a whole lot to do outside. You can pretty much see the whole state in just a few hours. After a day or two I was ready to leave.
It is more than that if one stays long term in a country.
Flying to many parts of Asia is just 1/2-6 hours away with Changi Airport not far away .
hi Max, may i know who commission you to make videos like this? i would like to connect with them too. thanks.
😂 good one
Max, why this interview no in Russian language🤨?!
wow, "Wo dare wins" love it. I'm from the "best country" in the world haha i guess grass is greener on the other side. I'm probably not that motivated than she is, I love the safety and cleaniliess for sure, takes it for granted too BUT, i do enjoy a MUCH slower pace of life hahha. Just sayin
USD100k for a bread and butter car. USD10K for a 125cc scooter. USD300k for a 3 bed room govenment housing with 99year lease. Yea it is the best if you're one of the wealthy ones around. Sg is a great playground if you're wealthy enough.
Who Dares Win is Special Air Service or S.A.S (UK Special Force) motto.
Agree. It belongs to the SAS.
pretty cringe motto for someone who don't have to serve
Who dares win is the motto of the British SAS not Israeli 😂
It's also the motto of the Israeli Sayaret unit which was a copy of the SAS. It's an oddity for sure because most SF don't like to be seen as a copy of another unit.
daniel is right. it's both. Motto(s) המעז מנצח = Who Dares Wins
Max used the UK logo in his vid by mistake.
To me, I don't think Singaporean are all law abiding citizens because the moment they cross over to Malaysia, they start to flout all the rules and regulations because they have these mindset of being wealthy and superoir.
Correct, best country in the world
There are a lot neutralized citizens who dont know english...so having a degree is not impt. Just volunteer with your RC couple of years, then ask your mp write a commendation letter ...this carry a lot weight
The best comedy i have watched in a while,
Haha why
You, the better comedian or clown than Bozo !
@@MaxChernovmaybe cos it's a Russian interviewing a Ukrainian 😅😂
@@scoobydoobeedoowhereareyou123
All enemies who are in the realm of Singapore will become friends automatically...this is the magic of Singapore 😂