Videographer Dmitry Manzhura Uses the Power of Storytelling to Help Everyone Discover Their Own America
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It's not every day that a videographer sets out on a selfless mission to raise awareness about a country they didn't grow up in themselves.
And it's even more rare when the content of the videos aren't about selling a product or lifestyle of the one's own all the time, but about sharing the stories of others.
This is how videographer, storyteller and Youtube content creator Dmitry Manzhura is marking his legacy: he is here to help everyone around the world discover their very own piece of America, their very own story with its many states, cities, nature spots and attractions, through the vessel of his lens, his art.
He is here to make a difference not in his life... but yours.
How it All Began
Dimitry Manzhura grew up in Belarus, having many friends in surrounding countries like Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania and more. He was privy to the propaganda and tall tales that centered around a particularly opposed country in the area: the United States.
When wanting to jumpstart his career in video and visual storytelling, Manzhura moved to New York City, the city that often was the center of the misinformation and bad light.
"Cities like New York, Chicago, Miami-- those who don't travel outside the country or who don't get their news from credible sources are in the dark about the truth of the United States and just how much it can offer immigrants," Manzhura explained. "When I moved to America, I realized it's important to let people back home know they can live a good life here-- maybe even a better life, and they're being told the wrong things about this big, beautiful country."
And it's not just Manzhura's experience-- but actual data that shows public sentiment about the US from Russian-speaking countries is on a downward spiral.
According to polls by the independent Levada Center, 81 percent of Russians held negative views of the United States in 2015, a number that had nearly doubled over the previous year and that was by far the highest negative rating since it started tracking those views in 1988. Today, with the political turmoil facing the two hemispheres, the percentages are undoubtedly even higher.
The Birth of "Interesting America"
Quite in American fashion, Manzhura left behind his being a lawyer in Belarus to follow his dream of making powerful, meaningful videos that can help people and inspire them to live their best lives either by being educated properly about the United States or interested in traveling there-- and maybe even becoming a citizen.
"You can love or not love the State, but in any case, this is an incredible country where everyone discovers their own America," he said, passionately. "The country itself is diverse, full of different cultures, religions, people and languages ????with incredibly beautiful nature in every state. I wanted to show the world the truth about the United States and so, I started a Youtube channel to share informational and educational content about one of the most revered countries in the world."
Manzhura's Youtube channel was born from this seed of a great deed: "Interesting America."
When digging through the videos, viewers will find all kinds of beautiful, larger than life videos that speak to the excellent masterwork of Manzhura's take on the world. His vivid bright colors capture nature, cities, waterfalls-- you name it-- and, most importantly, the stories of immigrants moving to the United States in a deep, impactful way.
As of late, his popular videos are set on rankings like "Top 10 Waterfalls in the United States" or "Best Places to Vacation in the United States." These videos are meant to inspire viewers to travel and make memories in a country that has so much to offer and so much diversity across the 50 states.
Other videos are meant to help those considering moving to the United States think about the best places to live, or what obstacles they can expect to face. To this end, the channel is also home to interviews Manzhura conducts with various immigrants to share their story and use it as an inspiring foundation for future US citizens.
Take this interview for example, where Manzhura dives into what questions and obstacles an immigrant might run into when considering moving to Florida, specifically. Or this video, where he goes into what those considering moving to Atlanta, Georgia need to know.
In this way, Manzhura goes beyond just featuring the beautiful story of America but ensures his content prepares and identifies the underbelly of the country as well. With honest takes, advice and content, this videographer is able to keep his channel authentic to its mission: to educate the public.
Today, Manzhura lives in Indianapolis, Indiana and continues to film his stunning videos around the country, listing new rankings and topics weekly.
Finding Your Own America
At the end of the day, each country has its own stamp of originality and charm and as an artist and storyteller, Manzhura wanted to dive deep into the stories of the United States: its people, its states, its cities.
Taking apart each and every slice of America, his videos piece together the full puzzle that makes up the diverse and richly vast country made up of all kinds of towns, cities and ultimately, beliefs.
Whether it's sharing the stories of immigrants, the best desserts to try in America or thought processes for figuring out the best place to live, Manzhura has revolutionized the "influencer" world of Youtube by taking on a selfless, humble approach.
"I just want to show the truth," he said, purely. "I want people to feel invigorated for the life they can have in a country based on freedom-- I want my content to make a difference in people's lives."
Manzhura is excited for what the future holds for his channel and he welcomes all to come visit, like and subscribe.
For more videos made by Dmitry Manzhura, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@DmitriyManzhura/about
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