"Hopefully no one turns up and makes me drink vodka again" Kolya: *spawns in the dining car*

You'll never understand the excitement that man felt as he sat on the train and stared out the window at the bread factory that he worked at for 42 years.

When they went to the lavatory together, I thought he was going to feel Russian wood without buying a first class ticket.

This guy could spend the rest of his life exploring Russia and the former Soviet States and I would never tire of it. TY.

“i hope nobody shows up to offer me vodka” kolya pops up out of nowhere.

as a Russian, I get waves of anxiety watching Bald interact with drunks lol

Kolya was an NPC that spawns when you're served in the restaurant car, drinks vodka with you, and then the cops drag him away lol. Was that dude real?

I wish Bald would show us a little map of where he is and where he's travelling to. I always have to Google it!

I envy how easily you can just travel across a country, interact with everyone, and maintain a joyful attitude all while vlogging and explaining the importance of whatever place you visit. You're a different breed, Bald.

I love how Bald casually lock himself up in the toilet with a random gopnik and smokes a cig while discussing russian politics

“It's time this channel had an epic journey.” Isn't that all this channel has?

Watching a foreign stranger meet such friendly people everywhere really gives me hope for mankind.

Kolya getting arrested at the end is a brilliant way to end the adventure hahahaha legend

The way he's just casually walking so closely through the crowd at the train station all while pointing and talking and having a camera in front of his face is confidence through the roof.

I love your ability to let the people you meet wash through you. Can’t imagine the loneliness of the travel you do. But you always engage with openness to those around you. What a human.

Просто уникальный контент. Я прям смотрю на родные края глазами иностранца. Спасибо Бенжамину за видео!

Kolya getting arrested the second he stepped off the train was hilarious

I love how Benjamin Is a magnet for the most colorful characters In the old soviet republic

I love the Russian dude asking to drink Vodka with him at 10 am. Sometimes stereotypes are a good thing lol.

I feel so bad for Kolya getting arrested. Wow, what a legend 😂😂

*40 minutes of Bald and his Soviet adventures is what i need before i go to sleep.* 😃

Benjamin gets locked in a toilet cubicle and ends up filming a Russian goth guy pissing but by now we don’t even think of it as a strange occurrence.

My grandmother took the the Trans-Siberian train the whole way alone to visit me when I was born in Japan. It was cheaper than taking the plane from London. And that was in 1969 - the year after the Soviets invaded Czechoslovakia.

34:07 Bald's "Fucking hell" reaction to the vodka shot followed by "Fuck you" response by the waitress just killed me :D.

"Look, Russian Toilet.... It's fucked!" 10/10 tour

Ходят слухи, что Коля уже второй год не может доехать до дома, потому, что на каждой станции его принимают сотрудники и садят на 15 суток)

2 years ago, before COVID, my father and I did an around the US train trip. Over 10,000 miles in a bit over 2 weeks. Many days on Amtrak and we had the time of our lives! Loved hanging out with my dad.

You're the only travel vlogger I can watch because you're not trying to instagramify every moment, make it about you, or insert your "reaction" to things. Never change, Bald, you're the best.

34:08 had me in tears....bald taking a shot: "Fucking hell" Some random lady: "Fuck you" Balds reaction was priceless.

I’m a Canadian who spent four years in Siberia during the fall of the Soviet Union. I travelled all over working on modernizing their oil patch and I can tell you your vids are spot on and most enjoyable. Thank you

Мужик, I'm watching this video and crying. Thank you for showing Russia from the best side. It's awful that everything turned out like this. Thank you for your videos. Grateful citizen of Russia.

Imagine getting in the hotel room and kolya is having few drinks there lol

Russian takes the English man to the bathroom while he pisses. True comrade

This was an epic journey , Bald's social skill is on another level.

The Russian railways look very clean and well maintained

It's amazing how he attracts the mad lads all the time.

Mr. Bald: “F-ing hell!” Attendant” “F- you!” Excellent!!!

What I respect about you, unlike other vloggers cough cough, is that you really have a passion for doing this and it is a joy to watch your authentic excitement for new things, especially Russia. Thanks for another great video.

You're my favorite, Russian speaking, travel blogger. I grew up in Russia, and I've seen less places in Russia than you did. I live in New York and it's way cheaper for me to travel to Caribbean islands than to my home country, so your videos keep me up to date. Keep up your good work brother. 👏

Dear bald, I'm not usually one for writing stories on youtube comments but here's a short one... I came across your videos by accident in January this year. My dad was very ill and I thought he was going to die. I cannot express how stress relieving and calming your videos were to me at that time. I managed to binge watch a ton of videos in the 4 weeks that my dad was ill and they kept me sane and even managed to keep a smile on my face. Anyway, my dad pulled through and we are all good. Thank you for helping me through a very rough time in my life and thank you again for providing excellent content still. All the best on your travels and please keep them coming. EDIT: Thank you to all the likes and replies. I really didn't expect that. You're all awesome :)

Bald has a way of turning uncomfortable and awkward situations not so awkward. Very charming guy

Ben is a certified gopnik magnet. :)

5 видео подряд на одном дыхании, не думал, что так затянет. Очень интересный контент

33:23 "I hope no one comes up and makes me drink vodka" lmao 3 seconds later

I am serious when i say Bald is one of the best things now that builds a better relationship between the west and Russia. God bless him.

Bro that Kolya arc was wonderful. That plot twist at the end... Great.

Killer video as always reminds me of old Russian trips you did. Also Bald has gone in a whole new level of Russians recognizing him and asking for selfies

Bald smoking in a train bathroom with a Russian dude wearing a Gorgoroth T-Shirt, what a legend

Haha, “I hope he doesn’t bum me” as the bathroom door closes.

rip Коля

This brought back so many memories for me. I did a 30 hour train journey whilst in Ukraine, from Kiev to Carpathian Mountains. A brilliant experience that still stays with me.

33:40 bro when you said " i hope noone drops by and makes me drink vodka" and then your boy walks in... WHAT AN ENTRANCE. EPIC!

Acctially Perm is named after the word Parma, wich in a native people's language means "The far lands".The city was founded by Peter the Great in 1723. In 1940's the city was renamed in Molotov for the sake of the Soviet Secretary. But after Stalin's death it was again named Perm. It is one of the largest city in Russia. More than 1 million people live here.Perm - 2 is the city's railway station, and Perm -1 is the river station. Also we have the museam of modern art wich is named Perm - M but the letter M is like sitting on its back and it's kinda simular to 3, so this museam is Perm-3.The source: Perm is my home town :D

Baltika 7 and Doshirak noodles is an extremely elegant choice for the train ride dinner!! 😁

I'm a Scotsman who once spent 2 weeks in Glasov, believe it or not. Your passing assessment was accurate, but the people, as you know were incredible. Awesome video Mr Bald!

when no one is expecting… He’s back, always!

hand down: this is one of the most entertaining youtube channels. Just because it is so down to earth.

That lady who grows her own veg must be an amazing farmer

Looking at Andrei's *Golgoroth* T shirt, I was expecting Black Metal on the headphones at 15:40 - Another epic B&B vlog, can't wait for what's next! Although I thought traveled a lot on Russian railway I really only see a tiny bit & never beyond the Urals...Respect to Ben, you inspired me to make effort soon to travel the Trans Siberian

MI6 Agent having Beer with KGB agent on train in Russia, What a rare sight.

i couldnt stop laughing at Bald's face when he realized that he was being taken to the bog and then saying "i hope he doesnt try and bum me" lol

“Hopefully he doesn’t try and bum me” That killed me 😭😂

“Hopefully nobody comes to me with vodka this time” *Wild Kolya appears*

Meets a drunk man, sees some old people, opens a fridge and says: what amazing people we meet, great places we saw and beautiful adventures we had. This guy is epic . Love it 🤣

15:37 Olga you gave the most beautiful voice! Andre: shhhh DEATHMETAL TIME ☠️

Bald has now reach such lvls of Russian that he walks to the train station in slippers

Коля, конечно, чудо-персонаж…))

Я россиянин и смотря его видео я понимаю почему о нас стереотипы о водке и алкоголиках (( Очень обидно, но Бенджамин мы не все такие. Такая у нас жизнь, немного с тяготами, поэтому люди находят спокойствие в алкоголе. Спасибо тебе за твое путешествие!

RIP Kolya, the ending we all assumed, but never actually expected lmao

Finally, I did that in 2019, it was a trip of a life time, did stayed at that 3rd class with all bunks, no doors, amazing, one of 3 day journey part got drunk with a Russian guy who was actually an instructor for a train drivers, so at some point after buying him couple of beers he said let's drive a train! And we stopped in a middle of nowhere for a a switch of a main part (since they are electric ones)! And he took me to a driver and I friking drove a Trans, which is not allowed by a law, but, hey, how many times do you get a chance to got on a Trans Siberian train, and that to get a chance to drive one! Have a video of it! And when we got back we became an instant celebrity on a train, because no one could believe we did it! Love the country and ppl, just an amazing experience I will cherish for a rest of my life! Good job baldy, good job!

Bald meets the Antichrist, thought I'd seen them all until now lmao

I actually believed that line about the '70's hair style. The name Perm is of Uralic etymology (Komi-Permyak: Перем, Perem; Komi: Перым, Perym). Komi is a member of the Permic branch of the Uralic languages, which is also named for Perm. In Finnish and Vepsian perämaa means "far-away land"; similarly, in Hungarian perem means "edge" or "verge". The geologic period of the Permian takes its name from the toponym.

I did this journey as well, Ben. After a miserable separation/divorce. One of the most peaceful and serene journeys I’ve ever been on and I’ve been on many. I’ve watched you for a long time, but never comment. This video gave me some good memories. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Just the architecture and design alone are glorious. Thanks again. Good to see you back doing real pilgrimages. 👊🏽❤️

Where ever he goes BB seems to always attract the village drunk.

24:49 Интересный выбор литературы для Транссибирской поездки😂

I dont think any channel triggers my wanderlust more than this channel, incredible content!

When he leaves the train I'm always nervous he won't be back in time.

Bald’s level of social confidence and comfort is incredible. I aspire to reach those levels

I’m studying Russian right now and your travel vids are so helpful for hearing comprehension and picking up conversational words. I’ve done a semester and a year of individual work and it’s so cool to actually start to understand things. Большое спасибо, ваши видео всегда очень интересные!

27:52 As an Escape from Tarkov fan, that was a sick reference unintentional or not.

I just hope that Benjamin never stops filming his absolute legendary journeys🙏

It's one thing to just travel solo and another to connect with the people and carve out their stories, Mr. Bald's vlogs never disappoint!!

Fun fact: 'doshirak' 도시락 (your instant noodles) means 'packed lunch' in Korean. Those were Korean noodles, bro!

Отличное видео - интересно смотреть даже из России ) Стыдно за наших людей, конечно - но правда есть правда... Выпить любят даже в 10-00 )))) Но таких меньшинство слава Богу

Hey, Bald! You should visit literally the edge of the world - Russian city called Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka peninsula. Volcanoes, hot underground water and lava everywhere. You'll love it!

Old England and Old Russia perfect mix : love your travel spirit , kindness and good mood , you're the greatest 👍

Andre is a top dude, Gorgoroth Rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What I learned from Bald's channel. All dudes named Kolya are absolute legends.

“Hopefully he doesn’t try and bum me” LOL

Hello Benjamin! !! So far это лучшее у тебя, continue this travel. С Уважением Александр Романов Лондон. ☺

I love how all Bald's companions look at him so lovingly. Can't take their eyes off him. As we say, в рот заглядывают (look right into his mouth). I would die of awkwardness if I got such persistent attention

"...we're stepping a foot out of europe and penetrating Asia" - Bald, most likely not the first Englishmen who said this

Mr Bald, I've been an avid viewer of your channel for a couple of years now. I've gotta tell you man, your enthusiasm is absolutely infectious, impressive knowledge shared in a light hearted yet insightful manner. Love your passion and respect for all things Soviet and the way you interact with all the colourful characters you encounter on your travels. Thank you so much for beaming your vlogs into my living room, feels like I'm there experiencing history and the various cultures from my armchair with you. Keep up the fantastic work brother, fellow Brit 👍 🇷🇺

I like how Kolya instantly came when he heard you saying Vodka 🤣

Say whatever you want about Rusia, but trains, trainstations and most restaurants look better than in UK.

My anxiety skyrockets when he wanders the random towns-I'm always worried he goes back to see his train chugging away in the distance.

"Hopefully no one turns up and makes me drink vodka" Some random glopnik: =) =) =)

This is excellent work. Thank You for taking us on this journey.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you for taking one for the team :) Cheers

Incredible how many interesting characters you met in such an enclosed space, brilliant!