Channel Update and Challenges Faced by the Content Creators

Introduction

• Announcement video to update subscribers on recent changes and challenges faced.
• Channel achieved 100,000 subscribers milestone.

YouTube Monetization Challenges

• YouTube stopped paying creators in Russia.
  • No earnings from Russian views for a year or two.
  • Complete shutdown of monetization recently.
• Seeking alternative ways to monetize content.
  • Russian platforms like Zen and RuTube investigated but found financially unviable.

Building Project Setbacks

• Property zoning issues halted house construction.
  • Need special permission to build on personal subsidiary farming land.
  • Initial zoning process expected to be straightforward but faced delays.
• Unable to continue building without approvals.
  • Seeking other living arrangements for winter.
• Emotional impact: "Dreams cancelled" feeling due to stalled progress.

Immigration and Residency Issues

• Family members have different immigration statuses.
  • Sabrina: Full Russian citizen.
  • Joash: Permanent resident.
  • Mr. and Mrs. B: Temporary residency.
• Delays and complications in obtaining permanent residency.
  • Incorrect form submission led to fines and deportation threats.
• Challenges with registration due to current land status.

Legal and Community Support

• New Russian law simplifying migration process.
  • Creators do not benefit as they were established before new law.
• Efforts in resolving registration and residency issues.
  • Working with contacts to facilitate change.

Future Plans and Updates

• Uncertainty about channel's future due to monetization and building setbacks.
• Planning more updates to inform subscribers of progress and decisions.
• Encouragement for viewers to stay tuned for future videos.

Conclusion

• Despite setbacks, creators remain committed to finding solutions.
• Appreciation for subscriber support.
• Optimism for a better 2024 despite current challenges.