I get a feeling that this man's first word as a baby was 'soviet'

I would love to see a bald Russian dude come to my provincial English town to point out the Thatcherite architecture and walk around Poundstretcher.

This guy literally travels the world and goes everywhere he wants without a single shit to give. I love it.

I love the fact that as a Westerner you are so open to our post Soviet culture, enjoying visiting our countries. I see a spark in your eyes when you are in Belarus.

This channel is the best thing I've discovered in 2020 lmao

“I don’t know why I’m getting hard stares” Shakes stuffed beavers hand*

21:23 Fun fact, Russian word "вокзал" comes from English "Vauxhall", a district in South London.

I was in Ukraine two months living in a monastery. Pink sausages and bread almost every second day. Buckwheat every other day. Eggs on Sunday. This brings back memories haha.

"Who gave you the right to film here?" "Who do you think you are, a policeman?" Rekt. Bald literally knows how to handle any situation.

I think this guy legit is the only KZfaqr I watch without skipping a second. Love your content!

Hey bald I am from India. I am preparing for my exams. I feel very stressed after studying continuously for hours after which I watch your videos it refreshes my mind a lot. I am very grateful to you Mr Bald thanks a lot.

I read a lot of Russian literature and always wanted to experience Russia and through your channel I experienced it all. thank you

This man is single handedly teaching the world about other cultures thank you Bald

The funniest part of the video is 13:12 actually. He wanted to say "I'm apologizing" but said "Apologize" as a request lol

Bald: all you need as a man is meat carbs and vodka. Me: *sipping my choccy milk* damn right

Love what you are doing with your channels. This is the content people crave and they don’t even know it until they find it and watch. Well done. Watching from New Jersey, USA.

It looks like my grandma was the head decorator of the whole country! Very nice.

12:30 Hahaha that dude in the background "oh god, he's talking into the emptiness in front of him.... how many Vodka did he have?"

Thank you for showing all the places I used to hang around when I was 4. Warmed my heart man. Been living in US for 11 years now. Cheers

I’ve learned so much from this channel in the past few weeks. This man needs his own television program

There must be Soviet equivalent of Bald and bancrupt! Someone who visit Scotland and say to Scots" You English people are very friendly" hahahaha.

"This is how people decorate their homes here in Babruysk" *points at regular wall clocks* Me: Daaaamn, those guys are crazy

What fabulous videos Ben makes. His passion about these East European places shine through. I'm absolutely hooked on his travels during the past 18 mths. Give me these places over the normal tourist routes any day of the week. Thankyou B and B.

Your smile’s so miraculous. Always you’ve got so friendly face to people you talk. Thanks for visiting, man.

Questions Answered: 1. Where are all the people? Young people leave these small cities in search of work in larger cities. In daytime people are at work. People don't have much disposable income so don't just go out needlessly window shopping like in the West for example. Many Belarusian people have emigrated abroad too. There is a shorter life expectancy and also there was a war not long ago that killed 25% of the population. Bobruisk had it's Jewish population wiped out rapidly. 2. The people there look so miserable there! Are they? No. Belarusian people are friendly but not for no reason. By that I mean if they don't know you they can come across as harsh and unsmiling on the street but once they know you and see you are a normal dude they are completely different and warm up and become very very hospitable and warm.See the two girls in my Indian food video. They are typical Belarusian girls. Fun and friendly. I would not travel in a region if the people were not decent and welcoming. They also don't like strangers walking up and filming them ( understandably ) so it is hard to film interactions and capture their warmth on film. When the camera is off I meet epic people who like to party, tell jokes, have a laugh. 3. It looks so depressing! Is it? Not to me. I love the region and the people. I never feel depressed here. The weather is shit in the winter for sure. Summer is different entirely. 30c every day, blue skies, girls in short skirts. Now people are just going from home to work and trying to avoid the cold so it looks somewhat grim. In summer I will show you how it really is. 4. It is a dictatorship! How can you film there?! I am not an election observer so don't know how free elections are but Belarus is not North Korea!! KGB do not follow you. There are clubs and casinos, people talk openly. People travel abroad freely. Internet is not restricted. People here do whatever they want just like in most other places. It's a normal place but they respect their Soviet past. Great sacrifices were made by men, women and children to defend this land and they don't want to sell it to some smooth talking foreign banker in pin striped suit. If you would like to know more about the country then please buy my book from Amazon: The Burning Edge by Arthur Chichester in which I travel through Belarus and share my experiences and opinions.

It´is hilarious how casual you are on the most awkward situations XD

This man is the best KZfaqr alive! Humour, knowledge and the proper usage of the word "soviet" is exactly what we needed

your a Legend bruv....love peace and safety as you continue to bring culture to us stuck in the mainland. Be well brother and thank you for all you do for us.

I was in a coffee shop in Kyiv and they had this impressive, huge cake castle. I took a photo of it. A waiter (a kid about 20 years old) came over and said, "excuse me sir, you can't do that, it's against the law." I told him I guarantee the Ukrainian parliament wouldn't waste their time passing laws making it illegal to photograph birthday cakes. He just stood there and looked at me until I told him to go away. That was five years ago. I guess he didn't want me putting it on Facebook, after all, they might get get some customers.

Indeed you are a Britt at heart. A traveler, not a tourist , breaking bread with strangers , taking risks , going the least traveled path. I salute you chap.

ТЫ такой позитивный))))) приятно смотреть. You are so positive ))) very glad to watching you))

Re-watching your vids after years, hits different....

You help me stay positive when I see you walking around an old Soviet town with a big smile, even on a shitty day it helps me go to bed with a better outlook on life in general. Thanks for making these out of the way travel videos bro

Coronavirus lockdown day who tf knows: Binge watching B&B episodes including ones I've already watched

found this channel a couple days ago, ive already grown to love it. thanks Bald!!

Such a great look into many lovely passed on country’s I love it. Lots of value in your videos. Such underrated way of how to travel in the sense of how to be respectful to the locals to avoid the harmful side of being vulnerable while being a traveller.. coming from someone who travels often, this is how you stay safe. Take notes people. Love the content!

5:51 fun fact: Bobruysk literally means "beaver town"

13:11 "Извинитесь" I think you meant "извините" "сь" is a return suffix meaning what you said to them wasn't "excuse me" but "you should apologise"

I have learned so much by watching this channel. I love it & our host is the best tour guide you can get.

Dude I have been watching you and Harald videos throughout this holidays I never get bored I love how you have done your homework and interact with locals in they're language

LMAO.....Mr. Bald karl rock is nothing in your comparison, the way you interact with people is very charming, your personality is something people will automatically get attracted to...Love from India...please come back again :-)

gopnik: who gave you the right to film here? bald: what are you, a cop? lmao

Just discovered this channel……mr bald your personality is magnetic. You seem like a top bloke. I’ve seen alot of KZfaq channels, but yours has to be the most respectful, genuine, caring and funniest!! Keeping it real my bro🤙🏾🤙🏾

This is a brilliant channel. I'm addicted!

your videos really help with my anxiety, it's like a breath of fresh air watching you

Your Moldova video randomly appeared in my recommended and i'm so glad it did!

Thank you for your videos. They keep me remembering English language with lovely accent after I had left UK.

When KZfaq algorythm nails it! This kind of documentary is very nice and original. Thank you for the great content and insight of this fascinating places that you visit. TV stations should take a couple of notes and learn from your great content.

The best of both ENTERTAINMENT and EDUCATION in these videos! Keep it up Mr Bald! 🔥

13:08 instead of apologizing you told them to apologize hahahaha

Fantastic! I enjoy when the video is in a format of a full adventure, start to finish.

12:35 totally agree!!!😁 I noticed that you always have a good mood and a good sense of humor. Now this is a rare feature ... Keep it up!!! Greetings from Ukraine!!!

I've been going through a bit of a rough spot at the moment, and your content has not only kept me entertained but also cheered me up, thanks mate!

I can’t help but smile while I watch your videos beginning to end

Another beautiful video from Bold Very good adventure and I’m addicted to see every video and keep doing what you doing 👍

The place & food look great, I'm sure the folks are too. Safe travels Ben on all your journeys ahead.

Bald: Just got done eating a Soviet meal in this Soviet town and now I’m going to go on a Soviet adventure

13:13 mr Bald said "извинитесь", instead of "извините" which actually means "say you are sorry" not "i am sorry" LOL

Блин крутой дядька спасибо за много видио про Беларусь, здоровья те и удачи!

These vlogs have kept me company while I'm having covid and being bored at home. Awesome content! So entertaining to watch. I'm from Estonia and so much of this reminds me of my own country as well. Especially the food. We eat all the same stuff here.

Mr Bald you should come to the Balkan, all the Croatian sun tanned booties, Slovenian Alps and wines, Serbias čevapčiči and rakija. You would absolutely love it.

This guy never stops smiling, its great!

Thank you very much for touring us. We really appreciate it. ...take care always

August 2021-Sydney Covid lockdown and i am hooked.His Russian . Interactions with locals and humor..lol...Love it.tnxs.

You should try to come to Uzbekistan. Pleasant views, peculiar mixture of ancient cities and legacy of USSR, generous people and amazing local cuisine! You can freely speak Russian there as well

I just love it how every one stares at you, cause you talking in english to your camera, then you just face to them and start talking in russian:DDD

Первая из 3 общаг у него за спиной при выходе из гостиница "Юбилейная" - мой родной дом) приятно вернуться домой)

Hi Mr Benjamin! Was born in Bobryisk,lived my life in Minsk, moved to USA 1994,Never regret, retired now, always thankful, like your program, wishing you everything the best, making all watchers very positive,t y.

13:10 "Izvinites"! You literally just said "Apologize for yourselves"!!! haha, like how dare you appear in my way!))

Keep these coming! I, myself, am also fascinated by soviet architecture, it's almost like there's something mystical and timeless attached to it.

Ууу, пожалуй это лучшее, что я нашла для изучения английского 🤤

18:50 that is so awesome. I have so much respect for people that I have so much love for the area they live in to literally go out & keep it super clean every day. It’s nice to see that pride.

How much Soviet do you want Bald: yes

As a Russian myself I eat pink sausage and black bread quite often!! The sausage is called sardelka and the black bread is simply rye bread. Greetings from the US. Love your channel!!!

You made my day! This is real entertainment. 😊👌👌

Wow, the shop at the start was like a time machine back to 1970's in the UK. Now I yearn for a big pottery vase with Marilyn Munroe on it ! : )

No, don't mind me just casually rewatching all of Bald's videos during quarantine, hbu?

13:13 You told them "Excuse you" :D

Love rewatching these older videos. Good times!

I always enjoy my trips to Belarus - the sites, the history, the architecture and, especially the people. Thanks for the fun video. I brought back a lot of pre-pandemic memories.

Dear Mr. Bald I really appreciate and thoroughly enjoy watching your vlogs because they are natural, raw, amusing and distinct. I wish, you have a healthy and wealthy life so you keep making vlogs with more passion in future. Jai Bhole Ki, Har Har Mahadev (Today is Maha Shiv Ratri)

New subscriber here from Liverpool, loving your videos, binge watched all the Russia and a load of India ones over the last few days. Great stuff Mr. Bald 😎

Great content. Really like your style and how you present things. Cool.

This channel is very unique and lovely. I love watching him eating food and drinking.

I did my two years in the soviet army many years ago in those places. seems like nothing changed.

🙏 Namaste Bald! I really enjoyed this 2 part video. Yes the town was very clean. The town seemed very cold.. ( Not meaning the weather..) I know it's not a new town, but it seemed very cold.. That pink sausage didn't look good..🤣 Don't they serve eggs? How about hash brown potatoes? 🤣 Ok, I believe I will keep India and Vietnam on my bucket list... Happy you enjoyed yourself.. Take care Bald and I bid you peace..🎶😊🎶

Can't get enough of your videos. I love eastern Europe!!!!

Top notch ,I'm addicted ,best of luck on your travels Ben 🖒

You made two great points, always tip the ladies who clean your room as they are always paid little and how fantastically clean the city is...……...we unfortunately have lost that, certainly in the UK. Great show and informative!

Fun fact - Lenin Square exists in almost every city in Russia and in most of post-soviet cities too. Lenin Street is even more omnipresent.

Your conversations seems to be soo natural and colloquial. Connects to the audience

Love what you are doing and showing us so interesting l you have a great down to earth way just enjoy you and your travels

Loving the longer videos!

I’m watching your movie. From USA where I spent last 20 years of life and as a Polish man I would like to to tell you that it is a clear pleasure for my slavic soul. I truly believe that we Slavic people are pretty similar (read cool). You are great and your movies are very interesting. It all reminds me PL 30 years ago.

Thanks dude, your videos are awesome!

The food in eastern Europe is the best food. In Romania it's hard to find a restaurant that doesn't have good food though Tasty ,healthy, high quality recipes. P.S: that sausage goes well with mustard

MY MAN YOU ARE SO FUNNY & FULL OF LIFE 😂 YOU ACT IN PUBLIC HOW WE ALL ACT AT HOME keep it up m8, keep it up! x

Outstanding narrative. It's like walking, eating, exploring with a trusted friend who knows his way round. Cheers, mate!

Как хорошо что нашел такого позитивного блогера из англии

Good one! I like what you said about leaving some coins for Babushkas. God bless you mate.