My Russian immigrant life after two years in Georgia & thoughts about the future (Q&A 2)
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- In this video I will answer some of your questions about my life as a Russian immigrant in Georgia, differences between Russia and Georgia, and about my future immigration plans:
0:00 intro
1:16 practicing Russian culture & adopting Georgian customs
3:20 languages I use in Georgia
4:41 attitude to Russian immigrants
9:57 concerns about Georgian government, foreign agent law
11:51 political views of Russians who fled Russia
13:55 what to do when my passport expires?
15:32 countries I can visit without a visa
15:57 difference between Russians and Georgians
21:20 is Georgia more liberal than Russia?
22:29 best thing about living in Tbilisi
23:01 funny things about Georgia
25:36 am I going to settle in Georgia
27:00 how Georgia changed me
28:48 what country would I choose
31:06 why I don't want to come to the US
34:25 why not to get political asylum in the West?
35:14 European countries I want to travel to
37:02 good byes
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Natasha❣️ As an older fellow woman I have to “scold”you, because I recognize the same mistake I made in my younger years. You definitely underestimate your skills!!! You speak as if you felt useless😮 You have a successful RUclips channel and produce interesting and meaningful content- this is no small thing and many people with marketing degree couldn’t succeed in that!!! This is definitely a strong point on your resume. Your English is also great! Please don’t think of your achievements so small. Also, I was very happy to hear you think of visiting Poland where I originally am from. If you make it to the EU you will definitely see many opportunities for yourself. Have you thought about eg. starting with applying for an internship in media houses - I really think your RUclips channel gives you an edge over people studying journalism and maybe you can combine that with getting additional degree- it is common in Germany where I live now that people first start some jobs to try out different things and then study for 2 years for such additional diploma (can be combined with work). But first and foremost please don’t think so low of your skills and yourself.
Excellent advice. I'd suggest sending your CV to The Economist and checking the magazine which sometimes offers traineeships. Be kind and fair to yourself, Natasha.
Hi. I tell her the same thing. She just lacks confidence. Confidence in herself. She is wise beyond her years, she just doesn't know it,....yet.🌈
You’re a smart well balanced girl and your vids are interesting to watch. Take care and enjoy your life it passes by quickly. ✌️
You aren't"useless", you're a very intelligent girl, you speak English well, you have a talent for communicating and making videos and reports. Your videos are always interesting, even when you deal with complicated topics you always manage to communicate clearly and directly and always maintaining that irony that makes you stand out and gives you uniqueness. Always a pleasure to follow you👍
You are not useless at all: You are a journalist; a sociologist; an advocate; a politician; a documentary producer; a travel writer; an innate communications expert; an entrepreneur; a teacher - not bad for a young woman. You should go to university though; give some thought to Utrecht, which teaches courses in English and is well respected.
It's a good thing that she's "useless" to the Russian invasion force in Ukraine, though. She's actually much more valuable doing other things than being fed to the meat grinder in Ukraine.
Greetings from Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos and listen to your brave and intelligent comments. Wish you all the best.
🇩🇰 🇳🇴 Scandinavian 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 🇮🇸
@@rocknrolliskingdude8760
You need to read some books. Your ignorance is stunning..
@@andersmller3000
Actually Finland and Iceland are NOT Scandinavia
🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴 = Scandinavia.
🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴🇮🇸🇫🇴 (part of 🇬🇱) = Scandinavian heritage
🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴🇮🇸🇫🇴 (part of 🇬🇱)+🇫🇮 = Nordics
@@rocknrolliskingdude8760yes Denmark is Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden and Denmark are Scandinavian countries. Read some history and geography books before commenting
what parts of her talk is "brave" or "intelligent" exactly? Any details you can provide to back up such claims?
I wish her all the best, but what I see is she's confused about her self-identity and person, she's even confused to which country she belongs, she's also confused about her sexuality. This is not brave, nor intelligent, it is mental and I don't say it with bad feelings or intentions, but it is what it is.
Good for you, for choosing your path. Stay strong and keep learning. Also stay safe. This is one American that wants to see you succeed.
I'm so grateful that you are safe.
Natasha - thanks for your videos! Just want to let you know it's good to see you smiling and relaxing in a beautiful country.
I remember when i was only one of a thousand followers of this channel. I’m so happy to see your success coming from your hard work. You’re great, keep up the great reporting, Natasha!
I imagine being a political exile must be very, very difficult, particularly given the barriers in the West against Russian people. I'm sure I would feel very lonely, depressed, and useless as a person. Very, very few of us are true rolling stones, content to live without roots and connections. I do hope that eventually you will find a home for yourself in a country you can come to truly love and grow roots. I am very, very privileged to live a safe and happy life as a Canadian, and I wish the same for you. Your videos are wonderfully honest and authentic, and I enjoy watching them.
Hello, good to see you back on RUclips, wonderful representation and narration of your experience in Georgia. I was not bored Listening and watching you, Great job.❤❤
Good to see you again.
Hi Natasha. Creepy boomer here (lol). Followed you for the past three years or so, and I think you’d make a brilliant reporter or foreign correspondent… just my opinion, but maybe worth bearing in mind. You have really good analytical and communication skills that many news outlets and current affairs channels and organisations may find indispensable.
She’s woke, no
As always , I enjoyed your perspectives and video style.
Hi Natasha, you do not give yourself enough credit. Your English is pretty much perfect and you have great presentation and journalistic skills. Your RUclips videos are always an easy and interesting watch. You should have no fears for the future.
What a journey it's been since I subscribed 3 years ago. I look forward to the continued chronicle of your life. Thanks!
These exploration videos are my favorite of yours. You seem like you are in a good place mentally. Sometimes slowing down and appreciating what you have is the best thing to do. Good for you, Natasha!
From Mexico: I enjoy your commentary and seeing Georgia through your eyes.
I always enjoy getting updates from you, Natasha, as I have been following you since you started your channel. You were the first Russian vlogger I followed, and since then I now follow eight other Russian vloggers, most who have left Russia. I really like all you guys! If all Russians were like you guys, it would be a different Russia. There would be peace! Friendship! I sympathize with your predicament. When I was your age, I was confused about many things such as what career I should choose, where I should live, and what I believe. Many of us are raised in certain religions, which we later leave. Even so, as a deist, I still believe in God. I think you will eventually figure things out. In any event, I hope you can visit the United States again. There have been a huge amount of immigrants from Russia and Eastern Europe that settled in western Pennsylvania, which is where I grew up and reside. The parents of one of my history teachers in high school were from Russia.
Same thing for me. I was one of the first 500 subscribers and I am also from Western PA. And Yeah Russia was the first Russian RUclips channel that I subscribed to. Small world!
ОНА НЕ РУССКАЯ, ОНА ЕВРЕЙКА
she is pretty brainwashed by the western media. as a guy living in the USA, I laughed at the vid listening to the scripts
@@user-ox6gs9kl3f за ложь ей платят деньги из фонда сореса
You are not useless 😂 I like your intelligence, honesty and modesty
Viel Erfolg beim Deutsch lernen! ❤ Sprachen sind was Tolles 😊
Your videos are so good and clear.
I, like a lot of people, always look forward to seeing your new videos. This was one of the most informative ones you’ve done.
Love your unique style and editing.
Battery died and situation is falling apart. Let's capture every gory detail as you break down the tripod.
Don't listen to people who tell you what they think you should be doing or worry about what you think you should be doing compared to others. Just do what you enjoy doing and what makes you happy. That is secret to a life well lived.
Regarding others: "Opinion is yours." "Advice is ours." "Decisions are mine and mine alone."
"Consultations are welcomed."
So glad that you are excited to travel to other European countries as well as continue to make videos! Loved how you tied up the end of your video with the idiom "Every cloud has a silver lining" with the perfect sky to match. Classic Natasha! 😊
Take care, I wish you the best!
Very nice report.
Really detailed.
You are doing a lot to make Georgian culture and its towns known to people in the West. I hope you are supporting their fantastic football (soccer) team in Euros 2024. 🙂
nope she is not presenting Georgian culture
politically biased talked that using Georgian scenery as a backdrop
Agree 100% with the positive comments. Natasha's films show or have shown parts of Russia and now Georgia to an audience who would otherwise never see these places or hear about the food, the beautiful buildings and the ugly buildings, the culture, history, etc. We could read some of this in books but Natasha gives the stories a life they might not have as print on a page. Good to see her in the sun, hopefully absorbing as much Vitamin D as possible. This channel is one of the best on YT.
NFKRZ and yourself have put the country of Georgia on my map! Im now interested in visiting Georgia for a while, in my escapist fantasy of touring all around Europe (which I will probably never get to do, because I am too poor😂) so I appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
It is a shame that the times are tough, and that you didn't get to experience Georgia without all the political tensions. I'm glad that you acknowledge the situation, rather than just lashing out at the country and people of Georgia. That shows your intelligence, compassion and maturity that a lot of people lack - even people several decades older than yourself.
I fully believe that there is a world where Russia and Georgia are friends, AND Georgia is still its full sovereign borders with its own rights to self determination as a nation.
All that was ever needed from the Russian government, was a long-term genuine respect and good-faith effort in diplomacy. Unfortunately the Russian government just can't seem understand this. Instead they would rather trample over every nation and people's that it comes into contact with, both within and outside its borders.
One day we'll see Russia embrace its full potential as a diplomatic and widely respected nation, but clearly not anytime soon.
Yeah I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for Russia to become diplomatic at least for the next 20 years while Putin is in power. That is more than enough time to start new wars that would endanger its neighbors and especially us Georgians. That's why our government is being very careful while still aiming to become an EU member. We aren't part of any alliance that would guarantee our security. I'm disappointed that Natasha doesn't get that, but I understand where she's coming from.
@@arch5701 finally at least someone understands
The West is largely a maritime conglomeration. Its access to Georgia via the Bosphorus Strait is governed by the Montreux Convention with Türkiye holding the key and lock 🔐.
Very happy to see you in your new video !
Georgia is such a Beautiful country, i love Narikala amazing history .... Bless up Tasha.. 🤙
You are so brave and strong.
Stay safe and protect who you are. You are Brilliant.🙏🏻🧿🪬💖✨
I love your videos. They are very educational. I hope you find true happiness in your life.
Yea!!!!! Love when you upload!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have followed you for years now, and it's always great when I see a new video, as much as you're hard on yourself, I think you're brave and amazing, I barely knew Georgia existed before and now I feel like I know so much about it. I am excited to see what you do next.
Another super informative video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Good to see you again Natasha. Keep well and take care.
Thanks!
Hello Natasha! I think you are going through a lot. War and economic crisis is hard. Is not something personal (that you lack of something) is that you are going through a hard time. At such overwelming times, is difficult to have the air and energy that one needs to continue discovering oneself. A lot of russians are coming to Argentina and are happy here! I'm sure you will find your way.
You're so eloquent Natasha. It's fascinating to hear your thoughts.
As always, my best wishes to you, Natasha.
Thank you for a very interesting vlog. Best wishes from Bjørn, Norway 🙂
Thank you for the update and the honest answers!
You've got a talent at telling stories .. keep up wherever you go.
Hallo Natasha! Interessantes Video wie immer und an einem schönen Ort gedreht.
Weiterhin viel Glück und alles Gute 👍
Sending you Good WISHES AND GOOD SPIRITS … YOU ARE A BRILLIANT PERSON - WITH WISDOM
Great sharing Natasha! It is always a pleasure to watch your videos and this one is really nice as it allows us to know you better. You are a wonderful person! Come to Italy!! Thanks a lot and take care💕
Hi Natasha, good to see you again. Great video as usual, keep posting new videos 🙏🏼
ti ochen milaia devochka! jelaiu tebia vsego xoroshego!!
Hi, Natasha. We have here in Poland the same thing. "Gość w dom, bóg w dom". Which means, if there is a guest in the house, the god is also there. It's somewhat nice. Even being an atheist i still feel that it's a proper way to treat foreigners and im proud of it. We are always open to new people in a genuine way. Yet...it didn't help with violence in our own families. I expierienced more of the latter unfortunately.
Serbian: "Gost u domu , Bog u domu" :) )))
Your videos are very insightful! Please keep up the hard work.
Another wonderful video, Natasha. So insightful.
Thanks Natasha!
Good luck Nat :)
Thanks once again for an informative video Natasha. Always enjoy your style. A fan since the beginning.
Thank you, Natasha, for sharing your experience. You look great in this video ❤❤❤
In western Europe most people speak English. Actually, I think, your English got much better since a year ago. Go on like this, I love your channel.
I enjoyed this video. It's good seeing you again.😊❤
I really enjoyed this video. You really showed what a thoughtful and intelligent person you are in this video. You always do, but particularly in this one you did impress me with your thoughts. Thanks for the videos
Beautiful scenery.
Your English is great.
Her English is better than some of my 'fellow' Americans. Especially the ones down south.
I believe the narrative was perfected in advance both subjects & vocabulary wise
chit-chat in real circumstances will be a different story
@@sarabarabu-mq1ci says the Vatnik who was insulting her elsewhere in the comments.
@@sarabarabu-mq1ci awww cope more comrade Vatnik, you are just jealous you are not allowed to have a political opinion beyond a Pro-Putin one.
АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК ОЧЕНЬ ПРОСТОЙ, ЭТО ЯЗЫК ГЛУПЦОВ И РАБОВ
Interesting as always.
Thanks again for broadening MY vision of life 🙂
What you are doing with your videos is incredibly important. I hope you know that and that helps you feel like you are making a difference.
I say this Natasha, I miss your old videos of you just walking about the village, exploring innocently whatever it is that you see. I have no idea is that's something possible in the place you are existing now, however, I do feel that it's a component that has changed the complexion of your channel. I still watch though. :-)
I think the "age of innocence" for Natasha and Zack have come & gone. Both have vids pre 2022 of just walking & exploring their villages, the US town & university (for Zack), etc. However, after the events of 2022, there's no turning back for either of them. Both of them have openly stated anti-Z views, which would make them persona non grata in their motherland.
Zack is now studying for a bachelor's degree in the US. Natasha is in Georgia. Dari Step is also in the US, studying for an MBA degree, but she regularly visits Russia and prefers to be non political in her vlogs (I respect her views, since she wants to be able to still visit family in Russia).
Hi Natasha, Thanks for posting this video
Hi Natasha hope you are okay another great informative video, I think you are so brave doing these videos on your own, I can't help feeling worried for you, I've been with you from the beginning and feel for your safety like a brotherly love in a way ❤so take care see you soon 😊❤
Kiitos Natasha👍❤❤
The part about you not understanding business etc. is interesting. I am older. I look at people now when I hear that I think ‘confusion is a choice.’ Your ‘confusion’ is your inability to focus on something that doesn’t interest you. That is natural. Why say ‘confused’? Then you are disrespecting your own intelligence. You clearly can do what catches your attention. Go with that. That is your mind-body reaction to trying something that is not a fit. The stress of ‘confusion.’ Don’t cultivate a neurotic self viewpoint. You are a high-feeling person. That is a wonderful quality and much needed in this world. It is NOT Marketing and Finance. Sooner you can learn to listen to yourself and not judge, the farther you can go. And DO listen to the fomo. Life is short and so is youth and health. Heed that call. But be who you are.
Hi Natasha, Wow. You covered a lot of topics. So nice to hear that you have become involved with human rights. It seems like humanity, language, travel and RUclipsing your experience in each is your passion currently. I pray that God would guide and keep you in your many decisions. "Every cloud has a silver lining." Safe travels and best wishes wherever you may travel. 🙏
Thank you, Natasha! I love learning about Georgia!
Thanks
Awesome view
Best wishes Natasha on your life's journey.
34:15 that golden cloud looks amazing!
Feeling like you can't do anything and not knowing what you might want to do is normal at your age, don't stress about it. You are a resourceful young woman and you will find your way.
Keep safe Natasha and thanks for posting. Wish you the best, love from Minnesota, USA.
Wow your Georgian pronunciation is good
I'm from Poland and I'm going to Georgia next week. I hope it will be nice trip.
I wish you all the best.
Make a mask like her face and put it on a fake id. Give her your passport, then go to the embassy and say you were robbed.
Hi Natasha! What a wonderful view at the end of your video!
Stop by Serbia if you get the chance one of these days. Things are far from perfect here but we have a pretty big Russian diaspora and life is pretty good overall.
Yh cheap europian country is a good place too
Perhaps it's not the destination, it's the journey. Bringing your unique perspective, skills, eye for funny details, and experience will work in any country and continue to do so if you wish it.
thx for your impressions of Georgia
My take on academic education as a requisite for a job: you definitely need a bachelor degree, but which one is not that important, unless you have a very specific job in mind. Choose something in natural sciences, humanities or arts (probably the latter two) and take it from there. If you want to continue to study in a certain field or struggle to get a very specific job, do a masters in that domain.
If you're not sure which EU country might be right for you, do a road/rail trip if you can get a Schengen visa. For young people, there is Interrail, which allows you to travel by train for some months for a couple of hundred Euros (better check that, my experience with it is rather dated). In any relevant city, there are rather cheap hostels. As for destinations, I'd recommend any country bordering the Baltic Sea, plus Norway and the Netherlands in summer, closing with Athens in autumn.
Context: German IT preofessional
Hi I watch your video's once in a while
Curb your enthusiasm.
Same. When the channel was russian girl or similar. But i only see a few Good vlogger though
@@well_i_liked_it I will 😴😴😴😴
One day I think I will visit Georgia. Thanks in advanced for all your thoughts and perspective on this country. Thank you for sharing your viewpoint!
Love the video, love the 3 guys lmao
Hi Natasha. Georgia looks and seems to be a nice place. You have adapted well to your surroundings. Wherever you may go, just continue to be yourself and you will be fine. I forgot to say Thank You! 😀
It's backsliding badly. It's more and more Russian every week it seems.
@@stevenhenry5267 No it's not. The main opposition party is promoting war against Russia or harsh measures that would lead to war. The government had to take drastic measures to expose where their funding is coming from. This country will not survive otherwise. Period. Prayers and ''concerns'' from westerners aren't going to save us when Russian tanks(that are already stationed 50kms away from the capital) start marching towards Tbilisi. You guys didn't even do enough to help a country of 40 million people win the war in your back yard, let alone some place over the Black Sea nobody has ever heard of. We have to be pragmatic.
последнее дело - помоить свою страну перед иностранцами, ненавидящими её по определению, по праву рождения... можно ругать её перед своими, но иностранец - всегда враг, и сор из избы выносить нельзя
Good to see you again. You are so brave. best wish to you and good luck. 💜💜💜💜💜💜
Nice view. Georgia and Tblisi seem really beautiful and they did very well in the Euros.
Another set of great answers letting us understand your situation and aspirations. Fun editing too and great sunset. Time in an EU country would be interesting for you so hope you get to travel soon.
I like her but i think any Russian who didn't openly talk against Putin before 2022 should stay away from EU untill the war is over and Ukraine gets back it's pre 2014 territories. There are many countries she can travel too.
@@YujiroHanmaaaa I agree, but to be fair she does help Ukrainian charities while in Georgia. It's hard to comprehend how hard it is to oppose in Russia when the whole state is set up against the people.
She demonstrated in support of the Khabarovsk Oblast's politician dismissed by Putin well before 2022-Feb-24.
One tacit rule in Russia was that speech against the deputies of Putin was tolerated as long as it wasn't directed at their boss. This rule was rescinded, though.
I have said it once and I will say it a thousand times more, I love when you say "pakka - pakka" at the end of your videos! When I was your age I always felt such pressure that I was wasting my time, and that I needed to hurry up and do something, yet I didnt know what I was supposed to do. Dont worry, I think all young people feel this way. I had a friend from college (here in US) who moved to Moscow years ago and works for a bank translating documents from english to russian. I think you will always be able to make a living as a translator. Your understanding of languages is impressive. Pakka-pakka!
Wow this view is awesome! Also cottage cheese pancakes sounds like they would be delicious!
Great story again. Just go on! 😉👍
I constantly surprised how intelligent and informed young Russians seem to be! Humble to! Good combination and real hope for the future!!!
There are many Russians here in Argentina who left Georgia because of rus0ph0bia.
This is not Russophobia. How Russians would feel if Germans had occupied Russia, singing German songs and living in Russia. Would you call it Germanphobia? Those Russians make stupid excuses.
Greetings from the USA (Colorado). Interesting commentary. Keep up the good work.
You're doing a great job Natash ..
Natasha, i don't think that the process to ask for political asylum is the one that You have in mind. You don't have to hit rock bottom or to enter on a rubber boat, or things like that... It is actually enough for a person to not be able to live in their home Country, due to a real risk of death and political persecution. And your situation is actually, exactly this one: You cannot go back to your homeland, because You would be 100% sure persecuted and probably killed. So You are absolutely entitled to ask for political asylum...You just need to decide what Country to apply to.
Ну ну, прям таки killed. Не смешите. Мда, у нас с вами разрыв в восприятии просто феноменальный. Только вот вы информацию с блюдеца ваших, конечно же, на 100% независимых СМИ кушаете, а я в России живу и могу хоть сравнить с "по телеку сказали" и то, что в реальной жизни происходит - плюс телефонное радио от множества людей
Actually Natasha is right... I tried applying for Political Asylum in many countries and its a long daunting tedious process. 😢
Exactly, because the process is long it's better to look into it as soon as possible. From preliminary search Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have accepted many fleeing Russian journalists (and I think Natasha could now be considered one)
true you can just burn the passport and come to germany
as a local, I dont always like my country to be represented as a hospitable, people pleaser. what you see today in Georgia is a scriptwritting of past century and soviet regime. If you trully want to know how we are as a people, you should get into history, and even without knowing history, what you can say is we are fighters, we are ancient people, feminism was born here, it was a woman in 4th century that changed whole religion of Georgian people, it was Queen Tamar who ruled as a king, people during 12th century lready knew and accepted equality, it was a poet Shota Rustaveli who wrote: ლეკვი ლომისა სწორია, ძუ იყოს თუნდა ხვადია" Lion cubs are equal, be they male or female. Even before that, we had Medea, after whom the word medicine is derived. Soviet times stole ourr history, made us look like weak, people pleasers, who will bend their head to anyone. They fed us a story that has never been ours. You already see young Georgian, free girls and boys, who reclaim back their power, who fight as wolves, after which our land is named. We are the wolf people of the ancient roots. that's how we want to be represented.
Jesus is your roots Dude, not be naive liberal warrior.
Thank You Nina..
@@suportbghelp4938 yet we existed before Jesus, and this is not a narcissistic comment, but a fact often ignored. She mentions so briefly that there might have been wars here because we have so many fortresses🙄 girl are you for real? this country has been fighting for its existence since it was created.. like as you are staying here for so long, why don't you have a little look at the history of this country that provided you with a shelter and permitted you with a residence.
Since Natasha came here she has been only focusing on how this country treats her, how people treat her.. why just not be grateful, so many countries restricted entry of any Russian citizen since they started war in Ukraine. and they might be right because Russia is your country, you don't like something happening there, fix it. Anyways, this Country gave you so much, yet you sit here judgingly discussing if and why we are Rusophobic - What we feel towards you is not disgust but caution, driven by so many memories for so many centuries, phobia is fear, are you surprized that we fear people from a country that took away our freedom for the past 4 centuries? Do you know what your fellow citizens did here in 2008 and 1992 when they occupied us - they have been cutting heads of our people and playing football with it, in 2008, Russian soldiers stole toilets from Samachablo 🙄 they made mothers eat their sons eyes and by no means Im exaggerating. Your people brought terror to us, why not be humble and little ashamed what you have done to us. Yet we permit you to be free and enjoy what you're doing. and Yes, don't sing any Russian songs in our cafes and restaurants, we don't want to hear that language. I have Russian friends, who unlike you are respectful,.
@suportbghelp4938 Jesus is for the backward people. All religions are man-made and Russian is made by dictators and despots that ruled so-called russky empire
@nina27707 I agree with you reading Russian history, but Natasha told that they mean russkue vekikiye(BS) and she doesn't believe all the russkue say about themselves.