Strawberry picking in Virginia
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- Small town America is very different from the large city American life everyone is so used to see.
We met some awesome people from Richmond , VA and they showed us around.
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Michael is telling so much truth! He is a nice guy with a lot of insight! The media are so polarizing! And they do manipulate! Serving time and time again the sensation! It is never the major good stories but always the disturbing marginal stories. Slava : you have the best people in your videos! :) Michael and Keisha are sweet people!
The host of his video really surprised me, when he started speaking English in his videos. He might not agree. But he has the stuff to become a "first generation American" and then fit right in. But in no time, his future grownup children might want to get legal name changes to something different: Taylor, Jones, Smith in order to pretend they are 10th generation Americans instead of merely 2nd generation.
You're so right. But most devastating damage is done by the libmedia not talking about the real problems and claiming they are not a problem when we all know they are a problem. Silence. "Move on there is nothing to see". It is disturbing how they do brainwashing without hiding now. Literally ordering listener what to think. They record somebody's voice then aggressively interrupt it and insert brainwashing to frame them. I no longer listen to NPR and likes of degenerate medias.
Hate and fear sells! Hate and fear draws eyeballs and clicks.
@@ericastier1646 Well said Eric, well said and spot on.
We need more people who think like Michael and Keisha. Politics has been become too extreme and divisive.
Hey guys! Michael & Keisha are brother and sister btw. I had a blast in Charlottesville VA! Next stop - Dalton , GA!
Great vlog. Glad you are meeting such decent people while visiting!
Slava, I think what you’re discussing at the beginning of the video with your host is ‘confirmation bias’. Michael is right. But, the majority of Americans according to polls are left of center. Virginia is very ‘blue’ ( democratic ). Its schools are excellent. The Univ. of Virginia is a top tier college. I hope you were able to visit it. I live in the middle of DC, so a drive to the vineyards isn’t far- perhaps a couple of hours. You asked a great question about what has sustained the US for over 240 years, I would say the Constitution. But it hasn’t been easy. The Civil War cost us 600,000 to 700,000 lives. Our population was only about 35 million. There are battlefields all over Virginia. By the way, when you were in Alexandria, I hope you visited Gadsby’s Tavern. George Washington and his wife visited Gadsby’s frequently as his estate was only about 10 miles from there. It was a typical tavern in its day, and still is. And yes, they even danced. After his presidency Washington only lived a few years at his estate. He stood on the steps of the tavern in 1799 for his last birthday parade, and died later in that year. It’s too bad our governments don’t seem to get along. Russians and Americans seem very similar in spirit, and expansive in their personalities. I’ve found Western Europeans much more difficult and a bit stuffy. I know several Russians here - they fit right in. Anyway, sorry you did not come after the worst of Covid was over. The Smithsonian museums are opening now. So, you’ll have to return. ! Let me know if I can offer any advice. Happy travels ! Doug
@@dsti-xi7dl Nope, not even close to the majority. Very false.
@@royal1investments Gallup - April 7, 2021, " WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In Gallup polling throughout the first quarter of 2021, an average of 49% of U.S. adults identified with the Democratic Party or said they are independents who lean toward the Democratic Party. That compares with 40% who identified as Republicans or Republican leaners. The nine-percentage-point Democratic advantage is the largest Gallup has measured since the fourth quarter of 2012. In recent years, Democratic advantages have typically been between four and six percentage points." I was forced to study quantitative analysis in graduate school, but I don't think that's necessary to see that there is a nearly 10 point gap in party affiliation. That is statistically significant. In fact, it's very statistically significant. On position after position, the majority of Americans lean very heavily toward the democratic position. I'm sorry Royal, but Gallup is highly respected, and confirms what I wrote.
@@royal1investments Dsti625596 is my phone ID, my name is stated on my laptop, I. Williams. Perhaps this will address the ideas you're entertaining. Not only do more Americans identify with Democrats, Democrats are also significantly more educated. This is from the Atlantic, Nov 7, 2018 - - "One of the most striking patterns in yesterday’s election was years in the making: a major partisan divide between white voters with a college degree and those without one.
According to exit polls, 61 percent of non-college-educated white voters cast their ballots for Republicans while just 45 percent of college-educated white voters did so. Meanwhile 53 percent of college-educated white voters cast their votes for Democrats compared with 37 percent of those without a degree. " - I hope this addresses your confusion. A sixteen point divide is not just statistically significant, it's massive. Other statistics paint an even grimmer picture for conservatives. The eleven states that receive more in federal assistance than they pay in federal taxes are RED. The top eleven states that pay more than they receive in federal largesse, are all BLUE. Mitch McConnell's Kentucky. Even US News, hardly a liberal rag pointed this out. April 2020, - "When Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, expressed reluctance to fund coronavirus relief for hard-hit cities and states, suggesting they would be "blue state bailouts," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had a quick retort.
"We put into that pot $116 billion more than we take out," Cuomo said. "Kentucky takes out $148 billion more than they put in.… Senator McConnell, who's getting bailed out here?" - -Cuomo is right. Those of us in blue states are sick of propping up the real welfare queens, the red states. Mississippi takes $3 from the feds for every $1 it pays. The Midwest and the South, largely republican, suck in billions. I suspect you won't provide an explanation because you've tuned on Fox News. You should stop that, it kills brain cells.
I was born and raised in Iowa and I currently live in Arizona. Next time I vacation somewhere in America I'm asking Slava and Lena to plan it for me. I'm really enjoying their trip videos.
Thank you
@Eisman57 @RussianPlus LOL I know right? They come here and do awesome stuff, like get down with the real people.
Glad you’re getting a good montage of America, Slava, just glad you’re here!
Michael is absolutely right regarding the social media companies.
I almost thought it was Russian countryside for a second. You guys did a great job showcasing the majesty of the Appalachian mountain region, very underrated.
Shenandoah National Park, like Blue Ridge Mountains, are part of Appalachian Mountain area. That is about 19-20 miles away. Charlottesville is nice to visit but terrible to live & work there. People are rude and all about me first, even driving.
@@trutsieo5430 Oh my! I am sorry you have had some bad experiences. I have lived in Virginia for over 40 years now. It is a lovely place to live. We are a “purple” state. About half are Republicans and about half are Democrats. Keeps things in balance. It truly is as beautiful place.
Awesome, Slava, you just keep knocking it out of the park! You need to figure out how to spend the next ten years or so just traveling all over the world and making these person-to-person videos!
Michael not only has the same name, but he also looks very much like Michael Schumacher.
He really does!
Beautiful landscapes there! A big reason we are successful is that we have a large entrepreneurial and small business class. Why? Because you can start a business easily and quickly, without undue bureaucracy. Try to open an office or a retail space for a new biz in Mumbai or Seoul - sooo much red tape. When you have the ability to do it so easily, people will do it! If you have a dream or idea you can put it in action. Also no one’s gonna shake you down - low-to-no corruption here. Your new young friends are the perfect real examples - a coffee biz and a bakery biz - there you go! That’s American can-do right there.
such good point... came to US, got trained from business owner in field ,made licenses to learn basic safeties and to provide service ... The American dream is possible, but what skeptics need to understand is it's not lottery, it involves work
Your videos are such a delight, so educative, you are doing really great. I'm a fan of your channels. Love from Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Thank you
It warms my heart to see Russians and Americans enjoy each other’s company and just having fun 👏🙏👍😻
One of your best. Thoughtful ,relevant and an articulate moderation we must not lose. Glad you found Michael and Keisha.
Thank you
Such nice people! What Michael said about echo chamber and ideology was absolutely on point. Open minds and critical thinking skills are so important in maintaining a vibrant Democracy. Each issue has so many variables. It's important in my opinion to often have a robust counterpoint voice to every direction we are heading as a Nation. Our Revolutionary War ultimately was decided in The South, things were hard fought to a more or less Stalemate in The North.
England counted on support in The South, which it had to a degree in Savannah and Charleston;.but in the hills, the wilderness it was a different matter. Charleston was "Charlestown" before defeating The British; after our victory Charleston sounded less British. It, (Independence), might not have happened without French help . Nice video, thanks and hope you guys continue to enjoy your trip.🙋♂️🤗
Excellent video, camera work, scenery and music. Also Michael did a great job at explaining the current divide.
I am loving your trip/vacation diary videos, thank you for continuing to take us along. Just as an FYI, if you asked the same questions from other Americans, you'll get totally different answers. It is all relative, depending on where you live, your upbringing, etc.
I agree. Thank you
Looks like the best so far, hope you and Lena are enjoying, best wishes from England.
So similar to rural places in Russia! Great video!
I’m really enjoying your meet ups and your videos. Thank you to you and Yelena for making your adventure so enjoyable. Stay safe.😊
This Brother and sister are very nice people
I'm a 3rd generation American, my grandparents immigrated from Russia so I'm really interested in Russian history and culture. I would love to visit Russia someday. In answering your question about why American became a powerful nation, I believe that the hope of freedom and the ability to control your own destiny is a huge factor. America has drawn people from every part of the world. We call it the melting pot. We all come from somewhere else, some left their country from persecution of religious or political beliefs, some came here to flee poverty in their own country. We bring different cultures into a environment of where the best of each culture merges together and becomes an American. I value my Russian heritage but I value my country the United States more. There is a saying "From many we become one". We as a nation still have many obstacles to overcome and in no way are perfect but we will always strive to be better, its called the American experiment. I'm so glad your visiting our country and I love all the questions you ask.
Thank you
That's a little too optimistic
@@nolife1199 which is usually healthier to see it that way even if it would be overrated, either way it's better to keep implementing better values and goals, then getting in use to fall in worse
that is a well managed strawberry patch. Big ones. And the plastic is to control weeds - easier to pick, and better for the plants.
Strawberries are heaven and so is the countryside😊👍
Another great video, Slava! Virginia is beautiful!
Thank you very much!
Great content by the way. Meaningful conversations and beautiful footages. Not many travel vloggers are making this kind of videos. Authentic, versatile, and highly underrated channel. Hopefully more people acknowledge thin in the future. 🔥🔥🔥
My husband grew up in C’ville (we now live in Texas)! Our son graduated from UVA. It’s a beautiful area. You are traveling the best way....getting to know locals, but you already knew that... Can’t wait for each installment! We visited that same winery - the owners are from Texas.
Great video with great people on your trip. I am really enjoying seeing your experience on y’all’s visit and pray all of your visits are as great as these. Be safe and enjoy yourselves and maybe one day a lot of us American’s can visit Russia I know I would like to.
I love watching your videos... 🥰 I'm from Philippines by the way... 🤗❤️
Kouign-Amann is a very difficult pastry to make from Brittany, France. Very delicious and I only know of one place here in Sydney which sells it. I've mastered homemade sfogliatelle and canneles so would love to try baking these. Beautiful place and very stimulating and informative interviews with these two young entrepreneurs. Great video!
In an odd twist of fate, my wife and I from Charlottesville VA just met Slava and Lena while we were all in Lubbock Texas. The US is big, but it can sometimes be rather small.
Michael is from Richmond, a little college town to the East of Charlottesville. It used to be the capital city of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. Today, it's about the biggest hipster place you can imagine, and Michael's style of dress is very reminiscent of that area. His outfit is very well put together and I appreciate his knowledge of coffee. It was funny to see his demeanor switch to a businessman's presentation when he was going over the bag, haha. By the way, Charlottesville is home to the prestigious University of Virginia, a school founded by Thomas Jefferson!
Not only founded by TJ but much of it was designed by him, too. Did you get to Montecello?
RVA is a huge area. VCU is in the city. Nothing like UVA.
Michael, if you ever get to Athens, Ohio check out Donkey Coffee. It’s my brothers shop and you guys could probably talk all day about coffee. 🤣
Shit town same as Richmond
Not really, Charlottesville is home to many "old money" families and vineyards. Also, it depends what you mean by "shit", but Richmond does have a lot of crime, but also a vibrant social and party scene with lots of emphasis on the arts. It depends on what you're looking for. Both places are affordable to live in when compared to Northern Virginia.
Yes really Richmond for years had the most corrupt local government in the United states. They have been taken over by radical leftist with help from govenor black face northam. It's the same in both Richmond and Charlottesville. Been here all my life. They are both shit holes. Just like the state of Virginia. FACT!!!!
Отличные видоролики! То как показана жизнь у людей из разных слоев общества на их языке это просто сногшибательно. Отличные сюжеты и изучение иностранного языка. Завидую что путешествуете в таком стиле
Спасибо! Все спонтанно:) Нам тоже очень интересно
The plastic cover over the strawberry soil is not for the pickers to be dirty,,it`s for keep the grass away from the strawberry plants witch will give better harvest.
I hope your family love America..
I’m from Cambodia and I have lived in Virginia over 30 years..
Arlington. Virginia.
On role models for USA when it became independent only other working republic was the Netherlands (Dutch Republic). Venice was a republic as well but was not favoured as a model. Arguably the US originally went for an 'elected monarchy' style scenario similar to the UK during the mid 17th century. But over time the constitution evolved to become much more democratic in nature.
So cool you guys visited my state!!! Really enjoying all the VA videos :)
Wooo lot of fresh strawbery pick it up directly in the garden, amazing guys
Slava and Lena, What a treat! Great video and wonderful insightful hosts. Cheers! And happy trails guys!
Such a peaceful video, that's one hell of a day
So beautiful there ✨✨😊👍🏻
That sounds good! I'm making omlets tomorrow morning.🌄
You're just an hour west of me in Richmond! Have fun!
i wish i could better my english accent plus pick up some russian words....watching fromm Nepal 😍😍😍😍😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗🤗 thank Russian plus
I love country side of Us ❤️
I like the discussion of this channel
Nice scenery through that area, just through there a couple of months ago to see my Brother. Strawberries look really good. Time for some strawberry shortcake!
Excellent video I enjoyed watching it.👍😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🇬🇧
man i have watched almost 20 videos of you in a row 🎞🎞, really entertaining
Thank you very much😃
Wow. So cool. Used to go to Beaver Creek in High School for parties. Lived in Charlottesville for many years. Sorry I am not there now to say hello. Hope you enjoyed the little town near the Blue Ridge.
Great places to hike along the blue ridge parkway if you are in the area for a while.
Really nice people and the environment is amazing like your video. Thank you
interesting video, you are correct about the echo chamber effect in our politics. But let's be honest, where are the huge crowds of fans for Biden/Harris? There are none.
At the victory parties for him and her back in November, actually.
@@lotusholder that was not a political rally, that was a planned celebration, a victory party, there is some difference. Biden/Harris had several rallies, and hardly anyone attended. Even his inauguration videos on RUclips had more thumbs down than thumbs up and the total number of those watching their videos was embarrassingly low. Any videos that allowed comments were soon removed due to the number of negative comments.
@@KingCatsTube Hmmm, I was responding to your original comment- you never actually mentioned political rallies, right?
But to move on, I think the embarrassment is most of all for the one who lost that election, given just how much the loser branded himself as an inveterate braggart.
Well, he drew very big crowds, yuge crowds= good for him! Hope he really enjoyed them, I guess.
Poor Biden and Harris couldn't draw crowds- though for Biden, it was earlier on a multi-candidate race, for which he was considered an also-ran; and later, after his nomination, there was a pandemic IIRC, so really an asymmetrical comparsion; and anyway, he and she ended up winning, if you think about it- I guess that was an adequate consolation prize for him, not being such a celebrity and such. Of course, actually winning and then steadily crafting government policy is pretty old-fashioned, nowadays- I guess that my opinions are behind the times.
@@lotusholder Hhhmmmm, let's see, nothing even remotely resembling grassroots support, no enthusiasm, his approval rating some of the lowest in history for a newly elected president. A sizable number of those that voted for him expressing buyer remorse. An overall disastrous start to his presidency. Still, some serious questions about the election itself and I am just scratching the surface.
@@KingCatsTube Hmmm, let's see- trump lost the last election (crucial); Biden's approval ratings, as low as you think they are (and in reality, not high by historical standards), have always been markedly higher than trump's, even according to Fox News's own polling; and those expressing remorse are unremarkable, as numerous people who voted for trump and other presidents had the same experience; and in fact, Biden's polling since election and inauguration, unlike trump's has stayed fairly consistent- trump's started lower and soon sank still lower. Still, the guy who starred in 'The Apprentice' will likely be able to attract large crowds of rabid fans of his for years to come, while never having even won the popular vote.
After a review of the evidence, questions about the election were almost unanimously dismissed by the judiciary, including the SCOTUS, many of the former and latter being republicans and even trump nominees themselves; and in the swing states being questioned, republican election officials involved nearly unanimously vouched for the integrity of the election process.
The questions, if ever serious ones, are no longer so.
Biden's presidency so far has included a large legislative package passed, a recovering economy, a steadily rising stock market, cabinet positions soon filled, professionalism and a respect for science being restored in federal government, all rather than drama revolving around a president's pathology, as was the case during the trump years. Also, signs so far point to a much lower degree of criminality in the executive branch at this time than under the previous admin. All of this undoubtedly uninspiring and even boring stuff to you, but nevertheless useful to the U.S.
Still, there will always be trump fans and Biden/Harris haters who will emphasize questions of fandom, or peculiar notions about charisma, or raise fringe doubts and questions, and who are bigger fans of all of that than of the more consequential aspects of reality- but those people, and yourself, would better serve themselves and others by bringing a more serious attitude to questions pertaining to governance, than to 'likability.' You're just scratching the surfaces of your biases.
This whole exchange between us started after you expressed your focus upon huge crowds, and continued as you expressed your youtubistic/social media-oriented concerns about doubts about Biden's popularity, and swiftly added conspiracy-tinged musings. Better, rather than emphasizing your notions of popular support, to focus upon the real election outcome and upon real matters of governance, which are much more important to the well-being of this or any other nation.
Welcome to Virginia! Enjoy your stay.
Beautiful city...great breakfast!✌🏾
So glad y'all are having a great time ! Hope to see y'all when you get to Texas?
Hopefully if this wonderful couple makes it to Texas, they’ll realize we just want to be left alone from an overbearing, ever growing tyrannical government. And we get sick and tired of being told what a bad country we live in. I’m blessed to live here.🙏🇺🇸
@@ramongonzalez2112 Same, Texas is wonderful. There's only one negative thing about living here, it's ridiculously humid right now from all the rain haha 🥰
@@adrianas4341 I know. I have family in Miami😁. California, where I am, has it all: Climate, beaches, mountains, technology; but with socialist bozos in power, it has been ruined. And sadly, when they move to AZ, TX, or NV, they continue voting for Dems😱!?...✌️&❤️ to you and enjoy this wonderful channel!😊
@@ramongonzalez2112 I am not political so nothing effects me. lol I just do what I'm supposed to do. Neither party satisfies me LOL I'm originally from Northern California I moved to Texas 15 years ago. I miss California it's absolutely beautiful but I would never move back there due to the high prices. And after moving to Texas I was able to afford my own home my husband and I own. I love it here
Michael, Capt. Janeway is looking for you. She heard you had fantastic coffee.
Love your trip.
I think it would be good to get out to the countryside from city. So peaceful. :))
Wow it's really beautiful
Nice drone work ✌🏾
love those strawberries.
@RussianPlus If you're leaving from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, I'd be happy to show you around if you're coming or are still here
Wow !! I was first here , all the way from Jamaica
Wow, what a fun day
I saw you at that strawberry patch! I thought you looked familiar and now I wish I said something
Strawberry Yammy!!!
Spectacular rural scenery in 13:13
i like your videos they taught me a lot about Russia you sound and act so much like an American you would make a great Russian spy :)
Slava, esli vi s Lenoy budete proezzhat' Kentucky , mi c muzhem ochen xoteli bi s vami vstretitsya. Ya rodom iz Ukraini i imegrirovala v Ameriku 18 let nazad. S ogromnim udovolstviem smotrim tvoy kanal and would love to host you for a day.
Marina and Chris
Спасибо за приглашение, Марина и Крис. Обязательно сообщи мне если будем в Kentucky!
Приезжайте в Branson, Missouri, вас встретим и покажем округу! Это юго-запад штата Мизури, будем рады
Спасибо. Если будем рядом, напишем!
I saw you at that winery! I thought you looked familiar and now I wish I said something
Nice place
The guys went to work in America to pick strawberries :)
These seem to be dropping not in order. Charlottesville would be before the two Blacksburg videos in the flow on the map right?
you're correct
Come up to Ontonagon, Michigan....colder than Moscow
Go Hoos!
Nice video. I haven't seen too many large Biden rally’s. He doesn't draw flies. Beautiful strawberries.
Big crowds celebrating out in the streets after he won the election, though ; )
Where's The Love (we use to know) by the UK group/band Delegation.✌🏾
Хорошо
That dude looks like a distance runner
The music is kind of solemn and maybe austere. I close my eyes and I see a mule train slogging across a dessert or a guy manning the oars in a roman slave ship.
Whats Russian for Strawberry and polo?🤗i like farm work .its so beautifull the countryside.
Are those strawberries organic ?
I.love USA
You should pay a visit to the Crazy Russian Hacker over in Asheville, North Carolina.
I agree ... either it's religions or politics, i prefer observation mode
exactly, beaver creap kark... doing it all the time, nucking futs
🍓🥙🍞🥐🍰🍷🍻 🏞️ coffee ☕ cheers 👍
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The lady who has the bakery does she have a RUclips channel?
I Love Russia !!!!!!
Visit Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Need a guide for central coast I got you 🌊
Guys why are you not posting us videos in your main channel cool vision
👌 i am india
Americans have hardworking and dignity of labour. Less elitism /feudalism/class system unlike British ,some other European & other countries. After all they fought and won on British colonialism and Hitler’s naziism. Has flaws but still the best.
I want to work here
186K subscribers? Am I the only member? Where are all the "loyalty Badges" that post with your comment?
I don't see many in the comments. How much do you think it costs to travel the USA?
Membership is only $4.99 per month. C'mon Americans! Join up!
13:33❤️🤣👍🏾👌🏾
Слава, Лена, когда турне по западному побережью?
В следующую поездку:)
@@RussianPlus Хорошо, до тех пор.
Great video but I don’t know why the transatlantic slave trade was completely glossed over as a contributing factor to America’s success. Prisoners of geography by Tim Marshall takes a more objective approach to world development, I’d highly recommend it.
To your point about Russia being lazy (I appreciate it was said in jest), Germany ranks pretty high in the number of public holidays globally but happens to be one of the most productive countries per capita. Japan on the other hand is a polar opposite.
I’ve been enjoying your videos so thank you for sharing these stories with us.
The reason Americans work so hard is because of the Calvinist work ethic many of the first settlers brought with them when fleeing Europe. In Calvinist Protestantism, the harder you work the better your chances of going to heaven. It’s ludicrous as we have a “live to work” mentality compared to other countries who have a “work to live” mentality. One I much prefer to be honest, even being an American.
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