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Visit Russia - 10 SHOCKS of Visiting RUSSIA
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Күн бұрынBabushkas? Statues of Putin Riding a Bear? Flick Your Throat with Your Index Finger to Let The Locals Know You Need a Drink?
Russia is a truly shocking country to visit. From the people, to the sights, to the food, to Lenin's tomb. There are so many amazing things to see and do in Russia that many tourists are shocked by the shere magnitude of the country, from St. Petersburg to Moscow to the Trans Siberian Railroad you can have an amazing time visiting Russia, whether it is for the Soccer World Cup Russia 2018 or for visits to see some of the most amazing museums in the world like the Hermitage or even to see some of the former communist USSR CCCP buildings. 10 Things That Shock tourists when they visit Russia. Cultural Shocks or Russia.
Filmed in St. Petersburg, Russia
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@deezeed2817 6 жыл бұрын
Russia is expensive? I ordered so much food and beer at this hotel and barely spent over $30.00. Russia is NOT expensive, In fact Russia is great because it's like going to Europe without paying European prices.
@cisium1184 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think Russia is very reasonable. As well as beautiful and interesting.
@Amghannam 5 жыл бұрын
Woah, spending 30$ in one night only on food and beer is fking a lot man
@Amghannam 5 жыл бұрын
@@christopherg9391 ??? In Egypt I can have a whole meal for less than 1 euro man.. In which country is 30$ NOT a lot?
@jonathanhepworth7072 5 жыл бұрын
Amghannam well that’s Egypt dumb ass
@wachtwoorden2 4 жыл бұрын
@@Amghannam Every western european country.
@ogomor7 6 жыл бұрын
Russia is a beautiful country. 2 times was in Moscow, 1 in-St. Petersburg. Beautiful city. Magnificent architecture and history. People are kind. The prices are cheap, very good shopping. Food, beer, wine, vodka! - 5 times cheaper than Rome and very tasty. With respect from Italy.
@gregtheflyingwhale 6 жыл бұрын
comparing expensive Rome with Russia with falling currency isn't best idea :P
@BIGESTblade 6 жыл бұрын
Dude, St. Petersburg and Moscow aren't Russia. They are a kind of Olympus where chosen live, they are made specificaly to impress foreigners. You don't get the feeling of Russia unless you see some places outside of the showcase, try Rostov, or Habarovsk, or any other city besides Moscow and St. Petersburg, there is a world of diference.
@sedaiayes9136 6 жыл бұрын
BIGGESTblade in Habarovsk very cool too, but town is small
@gregtheflyingwhale 6 жыл бұрын
well, go to Magadan for example...
@Ajoura 6 жыл бұрын
Of course, cities from Russia are not Russia just because they are bigger. It's like saying that New York or Washington are not USA, but some hickstown from Colorado is a true America because it is much poorer and has more hobos. It is wrong to lambast the big cities for being not shitty enough.
@pekkakana3753 6 жыл бұрын
Привет из России) У кого ещё это в рекомендованных?
@Moto_Block99 6 жыл бұрын
У меня. Люблю западный Ютуб смотреть, не зря 3 года изучал английский.
@user-qx5px3li7b 6 жыл бұрын
я меня
@user-qx5px3li7b 6 жыл бұрын
+Abdul Amin норм
@user-qx5px3li7b 6 жыл бұрын
+Abdul Amin да
@charadreemmur7108 6 жыл бұрын
Pekka KanA у меня
@Pilot-ATC 6 жыл бұрын
It's interesting to listen about my country from foreigners, because some things are trivial and routine for us and we don't suppose that they might be weird) thank you🤗
@AntonBazzhenov 6 жыл бұрын
Не знаю, я каждый день могу охуевать от новостей и сколько терпил у нас в стране... это пиздец
@maxcurley7633 6 жыл бұрын
it is interesting, yeap, but #7 and #8 are exaggerated. #8 actually takes place in many countries. And it is just question of dishonest sellers, shops, places, whatever. #7 is about every country in the world too. When I was in US, I was 18, and sometimes I just was scared when I turned to a wrong street. And yes, we russians are all crazy, when we drive a car. That's so true)))
@I_balit 6 жыл бұрын
Max Curley как боженька смолвил
@val___7868 6 жыл бұрын
что значит терпила? То что не убил сразу не согласного с тобой?
@qaidasynnn 6 жыл бұрын
Anton Bazhenov, надо россиян отправить на Марс, чтобы проверить можно ли там вообще терпеть)
@carolinobrien6662 4 жыл бұрын
Went to Moscow last year solo. I got lost for hours miles away from the city. 3am I'm still walking. A group of 3 young men came up to me and started talking at me. I couldn't understand a word. I was petrified. One took out his phone and made a call. 2 mins later a car pulled up. I was shaking. 3 am in the middle of no where. A woman got out of the car and spoke English. I nearly fainted with relief. The guys were her brothers and they were worried about me. They took me to their home fed me food and vodka. After a few hours sleep they drove me back to my hotel which was actually 2 hours away by car. I'll never forget that. Their Kindness and common sense saved me that night.
@nickkorablyov5641 2 ай бұрын
When I went to my gf's metro statiton to have a walk with her (late evening), I found out she is talking with some dude. Soon I found out it's an Indian dude, called Ibrahim, whose phone died and the problem is that he got lost. He bought a room in some cheap local hostel so it wasn't an option to find this place. But he told us he made a bank card this morning near his hostel place, so we've tried to find this actual bank. It took us around 10-15 minutes but we found this actual bank on Yandex maps and went there with him. I guess it took around 20 minites to get there. It wasn't a big deal for me a my girlfriend, but Ibrahim was really really greatful. He even told us that we can visit his daughter's wedding when she'll have it. 😅 Tbh it wasn't a big deal for my and my girlfriend, we just knew that our people don't really speak English so there is most likely nobody else who could have helped this poor dude.
@ulrichlehnhardt4293 6 жыл бұрын
The russian people are wonderful people. They have a great soul. We in Germany love the Russians and want peace with Russia...
@Olegstuff21986 6 жыл бұрын
Danke für den Kommentar, alles Beste! :)
@victoriasmalikova6229 6 жыл бұрын
Much love from Russia! I absolutely love Germany:)
@luceean 6 жыл бұрын
Thats funny because all the germans I know HATE Russians!
@ulrichlehnhardt4293 6 жыл бұрын
you seem to know the wrong people!
@Olegstuff21986 6 жыл бұрын
Funny because I live in Germany and have never experienced any form of hatred because of my Russian roots. How much do you get paid for the trolling? :)
@user-yj7xl7wu4w 6 жыл бұрын
Про визы мне особо понравилось. Особенно подобное прикольно слушать от граждан стран, куда документы за пол года собирать надо, а тебе ещё и пинка без объяснения дать могут.
@bluniccc7772 5 жыл бұрын
в штаты неделя виза делается? для граждан РФ до 8 месяцев, можно правда в Беларусь съездить и там сделать быстрее или в Украину, но о доступности визы в сша для российских граждан говорить не приходится
@Maid-en-Head 5 жыл бұрын
@@IvanPereuchev россиянам приходится собирать кучу документов личного характера, например сколько получаешь, сколько денег в банке и т.п. Для российской визы ничего такого не требуется.
@MariMarisha 5 жыл бұрын
@@IvanPereuchev У моих друзей - мужа с женой, вообще было собеседование в консульстве США в Москве, в раздельных кабинетах!))) Жене, например, задавали вопросы : в какого цвета трусах сегодня ваш муж, какой зубной пастой он пользуется!!!!))) Я была бы в шоке, потому что, откуда может знать жена какие труселя надел сегодня твой муж?) А про визы в ЕС - это да, два - три дня и виза на год - пять у тебя в паспорте.
@citrus6656 5 жыл бұрын
Ivan Ivanov моего приятеля вообще в Испанию не пустили по приглашению его двоюродной сестры.
@Igorsov 5 жыл бұрын
Ivan Ivanov у тебя вымышленная реальность. Ты же известный бот, работающий за 5 центов за сообщение. 🙈
@aasintuntija 4 жыл бұрын
Russians as a people are lovable and and warm people. Their society is not so much. Russians has a huge history and culture. I'm friend of Russians. Greeting from the neighborhood, from Finland.
@PortraitofAsha 6 жыл бұрын
Mark, if you think getting a Russian visa is difficult, you should try getting an American visa! (Imagine that you're not American, lol)
@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын
TheHoneyAsha visas are a pain no matter what country that is true
@ssoqboss 6 жыл бұрын
I'm Russian and I agree, but it's not a first time I hear tourist complaining about getting Russian visa. Our gov should do something about it. That tit-for-tat policy it's not productive and people should have no pain about getting visa. It's unnecessarily beaurocratized and overcomplicated now.
@pt3085 6 жыл бұрын
TheHoneyAsha or try to get British visa for example. Getting Russian visa is not so bad
@victoriasmalikova6229 6 жыл бұрын
I am Russian and I got my american visa in a day. My interview lasted less than 2 minutes. It wasn't hard at all.
@victoriasmalikova6229 6 жыл бұрын
TheRenaissanceman65 I had to, yes. But the visit itself was mainly for a finger scan. The interview was secondary. No big deal.
@kaktotak8267 6 жыл бұрын
Did you know that Norway and North Korea are separated by just one country?
@user-dh3pc4ed2v 5 жыл бұрын
Russia don't have a borders with Norway.
@Dr.Oren_26 5 жыл бұрын
Really? 198 km.
@romanromaneev4976 5 жыл бұрын
Николай Беликов карту открой для приличия, будешь сильно удивлен
@unboobas 5 жыл бұрын
@@user-dh3pc4ed2v дурак чтоле?
@ggerdagg 5 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, Russia will always safe you))
@TheSanych 6 жыл бұрын
OMG. At 7:15 guy complaints on Russian traffic safety, but his lady with child crosses the pedestrian crosswalk on Red light! Come on, yes, it's extremelly unsafe to go on red light in any country!
@user-dh3pc4ed2v 5 жыл бұрын
She is a stupid.
@permin9533 5 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter if it's red or green in Russia, believe me. You cross it whenever there are no cars
@MartaNB 5 жыл бұрын
@@permin9533 Have you been born on the wild forest and have just left you mother tree? I was born in St-pete, I live in there for almost 50 years - and I'm still alive crossing roads on green light. If you're a sort of creature between human and animal - it's your problem, isn't it?
@drgeorgec 5 жыл бұрын
@@permin9533 You can get a fine for that if a policeman see you. I have personally witnessed it.
@GodBlessRussia 4 жыл бұрын
@@permin9533 No I don't believe you. I leave in Moscow and I can assure everyone that it's quite safe to cross the road on the pedestrian crossing not to mention the crossing with signal controls. Just not make hasty movements while crossing the street and you'll be perfectly safe
@user-um4qx7jb8gh1 6 жыл бұрын
Я бы не сказала, что ситуация с карманниками критическая, за всю жизнь здесь ни разу не обокрали, хотя, мб, туристы подвергаются большей опасности.
@bluniccc7772 5 жыл бұрын
помню лет 15 назад в транспорте постоянно пакеты и сумки резали.....................но лет 15-12 назад
@rayk4602 5 жыл бұрын
раньше было такое, особенно в 90ые. а сейчас все реже и реже
@rayk4602 5 жыл бұрын
на рынке и где-нибудь в толпе лучше сумку под контролем держать, конечно
@Cooperyan95 5 жыл бұрын
Please, speak in eng, что мараканцы поняли ;D
@TheFreziDok 5 жыл бұрын
Когда едешь в любую страну, то по-любому наткнёшься на сообщения, что "там везде грабят и воруют, будьте осторожны". Во всех развитых странах уровень преступности примерно одинаковый, просто многие неопытные путешественники начинаются всякой херни и верят сообщениям типа: "МИНЯ АБАКРАЛИ В РАССЕЕ ИТО СТРАНА ВАРОФ И АБМАНЩИКОВ НИ ЕДЬТИ ТУДЫ".
@blotski 6 жыл бұрын
If you want to impress Russians be one of the few foreigners who say babushka correctly. The stress is on the first syllable not the second. It's BA-bushka not ba-BUSHka. I blame Kate Bush's song.
@fatfat-dt6by 6 жыл бұрын
а песня классная , и Кэйт Буш - всегда СУПЕР !
@user-rn7gd9mw7q 6 жыл бұрын
BazaB. Babushka means 'granny'. What's so special about the word that turns the collective West on?))
@eraserstp 6 жыл бұрын
Им просто нравится как звучит, я спрашивал. Им кажется что это самое по-русски звучащее слово.
@user-dv3em3tf8p 6 жыл бұрын
бАбушка..а не бабУшка-понятно?!!!
@alexanderkalinchenko4038 6 жыл бұрын
That Kate Bush!
@YankeeinSiberia 6 жыл бұрын
Love your Russian videos! I moved to Russia a year ago from America and really recommend people visit.
@vatnikxxi7717 6 жыл бұрын
Are you really in Siberia now? Which region?
@d-mark-de 6 жыл бұрын
Yankee in Siberia lol r u crazy?
@stanspb763 6 жыл бұрын
I moved to Russia 18 years ago and love it...in St Petersburg, the cultural capital of the world. Fun, cheap, open friendly, safe, beautiful, very easy to start a business and more interesting things to do every day. Quality of life is better than for all but the wealthy in the US. Besides, best of all, smart, sane, fit, very well educated, stylish women who are easy to meet if a guy is polite, well spoken and has something interesting to say.
@d-mark-de 6 жыл бұрын
Stan SPb yeah, SPb is nice, probably the best city in Russia
@d-mark-de 6 жыл бұрын
Stan SPb and yeah, I can agree with you on the part about women. But quality of life, cmon, you know it's bullshit. Average person in Russland making like 300-400 euros per month (in Moscow it's higher, mabye around 700 euros) and the thing is the food (especially if it's good quality) costs like in Germany, I'd say. Buissnes is not thay easy to open and there's so much regulations and bueraucracy there (you can check out Doing Business Index also). If you living in the big city it's kinda safe but it also depends on the area.
@user-pm8je4fo7e 5 жыл бұрын
Dude! 7:15, your wife is crossing the road WITH KID on red light as you speak about drivers aiming into pedestrians. I mean, cmon!
@nechto9112 5 жыл бұрын
Бля да, тоже заметил
@GodBlessRussia 4 жыл бұрын
True, nowadays in Russia drivers ARE very carefully observing the rules
@user-ig4xt2rb2q 4 жыл бұрын
@@GodBlessRussia bullshit.
@TEXASRUSKI 4 жыл бұрын
Евгения Юндина people are putting dash-cames so nobody would jump on the road and claim that it was onpurpose.
@dave928 4 жыл бұрын
i was there last year. they drive EXACTLY like in the videos. it's crazy.
@JstDimqua 6 жыл бұрын
Would you try to go to Voronezh, Omsk or any other city (not Moscow and St. Petersburg), the number of your shocks increased 100 times. Moscow is not Russia.
@BaggerPRO 6 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@alexandrmeskin9464 6 жыл бұрын
Ahah +100500
@AFetuZ 6 жыл бұрын
Agree buddy
@anacheb1197 6 жыл бұрын
Lobster Забавно читать это, сидя в Воронеже😅
@pinkmanjesse7310 6 жыл бұрын
Хахаха, да, провинция везде за МКАДом
@chrismc8000 6 жыл бұрын
Went to St. Petersburg last September. The food was great, the service was quite good! So impressed by the churches and the palaces. Loved, loved, loved the Volga River ride and the Hermitage. Everyone was nice and helpful!
@artemzhuravlev1420 6 жыл бұрын
Volga river in St. Petersburg... Are you sure?)
@mildryfrr9970 6 жыл бұрын
I think you meant the Neva river))) but I'm glad that you enjoyed your trip in St. Petersburg!
@kaustavdesagar 6 жыл бұрын
My 6 years in st. Petersburg was one of the best periods of my life. Russians are one of the best people on this earth.
@victoriasmalikova6229 6 жыл бұрын
Kaustav de sagar oh thank you! That's so nice of you too say:)❤️
@luceean 6 жыл бұрын
Kaustav de sagar you don't get out much!
@psgrenier 6 жыл бұрын
I would add another 'shock' , which is how dang efficient, fast and beautiful are the metros in Moscow and St Petersburg. Missed the last train? No biggee. In two minutes there will be another one. And many of the stations are like palaces. It is precisely shocking, at least for an American.
@NicknineTheEagle 6 жыл бұрын
It's offset by the quality of the trains themselves. Compared to say, German subway, they're loud, shaky and generally less comfortable.
@user-sx2jp4mu8r 3 жыл бұрын
@@NicknineTheEagle If you suddenly wonder, the trains improve every year. When I moved to Moscow in 2014, there was not even a wifi anywhere - in 2015 it was on every branch. The same is with the trains - noisy ones remained only on the green line, the rest of the trains now have wide aisles, with TVs and chargers inside. On the blue line, the best, most comfortable, you can go through all the cars. In addition, two years ago, a new ring line appeared in Moscow; it is rather a fast city electric train, integrated into the metro system. Google "МЦК внутри" : )
@user-bc7uj6nr9c 5 жыл бұрын
Ахахаха😂😂😂😂 Россия дорогая страна для туристов!!! Вы ещё не знаете какая дорогая страна для россиян.
@user-dh3pc4ed2v 5 жыл бұрын
Сейчас на Украине дороже жить,чем в России.А было всегда наоборот.Например бензин АИ-95 в Киеве стоит 70 рублей,а в Москве 46.Единственно что пока дешевле,так это пиво.
@Quaivar5051 5 жыл бұрын
@@user-dh3pc4ed2v,а нахуй с Украиной не пойдешь? Может поговорим о России,а не Украине
@thewitcher69 5 жыл бұрын
Когда доллар был по 35, была дорогая... Теперь для них всё дешевле в два раза почти. Знакомый иностранец не так давно хвастался, что теперь может позволить себе спокойно в "Пушкине" поужинать, а раньше дорого было))
@LPSkillerthecat 5 жыл бұрын
Не россияне, а русские. не путай.
@user-zv7vh8cw5d 5 жыл бұрын
@@LPSkillerthecat ну не все же русские проживают в нашей стране. Россияне - это все мы - больше сотни народов, населяющих Россию... все нормально.
@AtlantisRouTou 6 жыл бұрын
Ахахах, "да-нет-пиво-туалет" )
@pawlof9985 5 жыл бұрын
Очен Важно веше
@user-si7je1wm4w 5 жыл бұрын
Жизненный цикл Русского человека, да-нет-пиво-туалет)))
@antonishedsp2036 5 жыл бұрын
@@user-si7je1wm4w смерть
@MiSt3300 5 жыл бұрын
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@albundy5746 6 жыл бұрын
For point #1. Americans are used to a lot of fake smiles and fake friendliness - whatever you may think of it. The cashier asks you if you found everything alright, your waitress will smile at you etc. Eastern Europeans do not engage in such shallow gestures. As an American I find it quite refreshing.
@deezeed2817 6 жыл бұрын
Yes I noticed that. I was told American service was “friendly” but I often found it was fake and forced and often they seem disinterested because they live off tips and stuff. Americans often simply don’t pay attention to it.
@keithhill6239 6 жыл бұрын
Your employer wants you to act like that or they'll bitch at you
@user-us1kk2hs1t 6 жыл бұрын
у нас в России . принято дать на чай. если ты работаешь и ходишь по кафе ресторанам. где есть официанты. тот надо дать . денег. можно 1 долл или 10 % о т заказа. примерно так. иначе. ты жадный или нищий! короче! делаешь что то! то делай это красиво!
@JRRLewis 6 жыл бұрын
You need to come to the South (except for the big cities). There are a lot of people down here who are very legitimately friendly and caring towards strangers. I've had lots of people I didn't know chat with me or help me out in a very friendly manner, as well as in more rural (and occasionally even urban) areas throughout the country. Of course, some people paid to be friendly will force it, but it would be cynical and wrong to assume that everyone does.
@sonomacalendar9949 6 жыл бұрын
I corroborate. I was visiting New Orleans 4 years ago. I didn't have a smartphone , so I stood in the middle of a street fumbling with a map trying to find directions. A car abruptly stopped next to me and a middle-aged white man literally ran out of a car to me. I was scared, because I had read that crime is very high in New Orleans.My heart almost stopped beating, and I almost fainted because of fear and horror. And that person literally shouted at me help with directions, although I never asked him! It was amazing. Everybody was friendly.Later, in the evening, I was mugged by three young Afro-American gentlemen, and they beat me up real badly, but they did in a such a nice and unassuming way, without a trace of arrogance! Southern Hospitality...
@Aidarido 6 жыл бұрын
Привет, Уолтер! Спасибо за интересный отзыв! Я из Санкт-Петербурга и мы рады всем иностранным гостям! Мы любим и уважаем людей со всего мира, приезжайте чаще!)
@yasmina3999 6 жыл бұрын
Айдар Галеев, братан, помоги земляку - идиоту.Хочется узнать о чем он говорит, но моих знаний английского слишком мало
@Aidarido 6 жыл бұрын
_ Kokra _ да там про особенности России свежим взглядом сказано, для местных ничего нового)
@rocket083 6 жыл бұрын
_ Kokra _ Он рассказывает о 10 потрясениях, которые испытываешь, приезжая в Россию. Он говорит про наши церкви, про то, что надо ездить не только в Москву, но и в другие города, что Питер офигенен, люди приятные и общительные, что тут безопастно, обалденные дворцы и архитектура, что водители водят норм, хотя немного все же сумасшедшие, еще говорит, что Россия не дешевая страна, особенно для туристов и т.д.
@rocket083 6 жыл бұрын
_ Kokra _ говрит-Кремль-это конечно круто, но только посмотрите на Зимний дворец, на Петергоф и т.д.
@yasmina3999 6 жыл бұрын
rocket83, благодарю что не поленился/поленилась перевести и написать ответ для левого ноунейма из интернета)))
@lsemenov 5 жыл бұрын
Care to know the reason why getting Russian visa is so difficult? Because US made it even MORE difficult for Russians. August 26, 2017: Russians have to wait for 3 months for tourist visas . Currently the website of American government shows that processing of tourist visas in Moscow takes 85 days. Student visas take 36 days and other non-immigrant applications require 53 days if processed in Moscow.
@katyapuris8710 5 жыл бұрын
right now it is 300 calendar days for a tourist visa. I wanted to apply for a visa for my parents...so I can't meet them here this year because of it. Maybe someday next year. Nonsense !
@bluerisk 4 жыл бұрын
Well, long enough to say: no thanks. And the US don't charge different prices for tourist. What a hostile nation. PS: And no, I'm not a US American but a German.
@vteme7491 5 жыл бұрын
Приятный Американец😊.не слушая стереотипы,просто приехал и сам всё увидел своими глазами...Крепко жму руку.Здоровья тебе и твоим родным и близким.
@exelenttee 6 жыл бұрын
Russia is expensive? Russia is dirt cheap compared to most EU countries. And in my experience, service is super nice there.
@MrFastfinan 6 жыл бұрын
1 2 agree
@michaeldunham3385 6 жыл бұрын
1 2 have you ever booked an internal flight?
@exelenttee 6 жыл бұрын
Michael Dunham no.
@5oa8in2wr 6 жыл бұрын
Cloth is much more expensive here. And prices at something like Starbacks are several times more then in US.
@michaeldunham3385 6 жыл бұрын
zzz43452 many things in Russia are cheaper than in the West but not everything, flights and particularly internal flights for example
@chartreux1532 6 жыл бұрын
I'm German (from Bavaria) and Number 1 reminds me of my "shock" when i went to the USA for the first time, but i was shocked the other way around because i found Americans to be too nice without knowing me haha. Made me uncomfortable at first but later i found out that that's just a cultural thing and probably also the reason why some Americans feel like we are too "cold" when visiting here for the first time. Always consider cultural differences and don't take anything to heart, same in Russia and pretty much any country on earth of course. That said, St. Petersburg is the city to go if you ever visit Russia for the first time! Prost from Bavaria, Germany
@horseplop9 6 жыл бұрын
Chartreux Great post sir And yes our over the top Service is kinda wierd. But its casual not serious.. like how are you doing today? we just ask it. expecting a quick casual answer.. good, Great fine, whatever. We do not expect them to answer with theiir entire life story. Also if you ever,come to the Usa again. try and avoid the Popular spots. New york. La. Miami, Vegas, Dc, Boston. all worth stops but if you want to experience,more american culture come to the south or midwest. there,is like 50 fun cities to visit. just tell me what you enjoy and i could drop a few options for you.if not no worries either. have a fun day.
@paooul_dixon 6 жыл бұрын
As an American I can see how that can throw you off. I've heard other Europeans talk about how we greet each other. Especially down here in the South. As "Hi, how are you doing today?" is almost our formal greeting. The best response for any future travelers would be "Good/I'm good, and you?" We're just more open than other Western nations haha. I do gotta say that I loved Germany when I visited Cologne and didn't find the Germans to be "cold." Of course I'm used to the European way so that might have something to do with it.
@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын
Chartreux danke!
@JittoRalo 6 жыл бұрын
I am American. I went to Canada and it threw me off, even with small differences it is a different culture! They are too nice, meaning they don't like to argue. I LOVE meeting people with opposing viewpoints, especially when they challenge me. I bond that way. Many Americans are not as extreme as I am in this, but it is still the way we are. We are a mixed people who just threw our country together a few hundred years ago and went through a lot in a short period of time. We broke off from the Queen with convicted pride. So it makes sense that we are kind up front, and open, and direct, and comfortable with extremes of differences between us. I find it funny how we are culturally. On the east coast people are fast but when they make friends they are more serious about it. On the west coast we are slower and friendlier, but we tend to be cold toward our long term friends. Russian hospitality would be extremely difficult for me to cope with on an emotional level.
@semhabers5910 6 жыл бұрын
Bavaria, that's Bayern right?
@infoslivki587 6 жыл бұрын
The Empires don't talk foreign languages. And Russia is an Empire for sure!
@user-tk4xl6fj7o 5 жыл бұрын
Не в бровь, а в глаз
@MariaElena51185 5 жыл бұрын
The young people speak English more than the older generations. Same goes for many Balkan countries.
@gulampatel4568 4 жыл бұрын
i am planning to go russia next month, can you guide me which are the cites i should go in which i can feel more safe and enjoy my vacation? how much i can carry
@meikai2135 4 жыл бұрын
@Orobas Project Страна наша настолько огромна что ситуация везде разная. Привет с дальнего востока, у нас тут и английский и по желанию азиатские языки чуть не с дет-сада начинают учить по крайней мере в нашем крае. Не все конечно учат с желанием но и хватает кто в школе 3-4 классу вполне может в англ.
@sun0066 3 жыл бұрын
Lol you really funny , empire ??? Lol
@zainmudassir2964 2 жыл бұрын
I want to go to Russia someday
@johnjohnson4237 Жыл бұрын
same but now as an American I wonder if i'll ever be able to... always been a place i wanted to go.
@suntorivanovich2421 6 жыл бұрын
7:15 Crossing the road at a RED signal is prohibited!!! You are crazy men.
@BaggerPRO 6 жыл бұрын
It’s so typical
@cthulhueldergod5875 6 жыл бұрын
It's normal in Russia. We don't like to wait .
@barabekov 6 жыл бұрын
Угу. И после этих кадров он говорит, что Водители - психи и на пешеходном переходе вы всего-лишь легкая мишень для них. И что будьте осторожны, озирайтесь по сторонам. Дикий Запад, чё. Совет. Подойди к полицейскому, дай ему в нос. Появится повод сказать, что российские полицейские - звери.
@69rus42 Ай бұрын
@@cthulhueldergod5875 You are not from Russia.
@69rus42 Ай бұрын
@@barabekov да тут половина какой-то бред. Я не знаю, где он ходил. Плохой сервис? Правда? Всё дорого? Карманники? Нет безопасности?
@paulm6529 6 жыл бұрын
I just do not understand what is the problem to learn the cyrillic alphabet? It consist of about half of latin alphabet. It's not like Chinese that is completely different from English. If you can read words, there would be less problems to commute. And yes, in the centre of big cities there are much information for English-speaking people. Do not lie. Well, the alphabet: A/a - a (like in "up"), Б/б - b, B/в - v, Г/г - g (like in "google"), Д/д - d, Е/е - ye (like in "yellow"), Ё/ё - yo, Ж/ж - zh, З/з - z, И/и - i (like in "mistery"), Й/й - short i, К/к - k, Л/л - L, М/м - m, Н/н - n, О/о - o (like in "spot"), П/п - p, Р/р - r, С/с - s, Т/т - t, У/у - u (like in "put"), Ф/ф - f, Х/х - kh (like "h" but harsh), Ц/ц - ts (like in "tsunami"), Ч/ч - ch (like in "chop"), Ш/ш - sh, Щ/щ - soft sh (sh'), ъ - rough sign (makes the previous letter rough), } ---> ы - well, I am useless here, just look through google translator, } ---> they cannot be at the beginning of the word ь - soft sign, } ---> Э/э - a (like in "apple"), Ю/ю - u (like in "tube"), Я/я - ya (like in "yammy").
@Snowman13230 6 жыл бұрын
The Cyrillic alphabet is actually more practical than Latin: every letter stands for one sound, we do not have to use 2 or 3 (or even 4, as you usually interpret "щ"!) letters to denote a sound.
@paulm6529 6 жыл бұрын
Except the "j" sound. In cyrillic we have to write "дж". А, и да, это если мы говорим про английскую интерпритацию. В том же польском есть, например, ś (щ), ć (ч), ż (ж), хотя он тоже использует латиницу.
@iamyoursaviour 6 жыл бұрын
I think it's relative to other romantic languages, like if you visit France or Italy. There you can wing it hugely, but Russia you can't read random things.
@condemime1 6 жыл бұрын
Ты всех запутал)
@spasibo4517 6 жыл бұрын
All my forainers friends learn it for couple of hours and after that can read russian text. Its helpfull because half worlds in modern russian lang is same as in english
@miumia777 4 жыл бұрын
I applied and attained a Rus. Tourist visa last October through an agency and it was easier than I imagined. I’m american for the record. It was about $260 for a 3 year tourist visa. The invitation letter I purchased for $10 on a tourism site. I got the visa in 3 weeks. I recommend it. I only scratched the surface of Russia w Moscow and at Petersburg. It is disturbing how negatively our media depicts Russia.
@johudson1541 6 жыл бұрын
I would love to go to Russia as the people are really lovely, family loving. I watched a programme on the tellybox and it completely changed my view of Russians. They were so welcoming and sharing. They are just wonderful people. Xx
@user-wg2yr9xz3t 6 жыл бұрын
I lived in Russia all my life and never heard that people were not allowed to take pictures of buildings or military or police or whatever especially in downtown. But I am local and look like local.
@Vladimir-ui3ij 6 жыл бұрын
Возможно вы слишком молоды, но еще менее чем 20 лет назад нельзя было фотографировать метро и многие административные здания. Уже давно все изменилось, но эти опасения все еще передаются, особенно от старшего поколения. Казалось бы при Ельцине была даже не свобода, а анархия, но менты зорко следили за этим и при попытке достать фотоаппарат в метро, наша доблестная милиция тут как тут. В те времена следить за фотографирующими в метро было гораздо безопаснее, чем ловить бандитов.
@user-wg2yr9xz3t 6 жыл бұрын
Не молод. 20 лет назад мне не приходило в голову фотографировать в метро. Пленка была дорогая. Не думаю, что сейчас в Питере где-то могут запретить фотографировать.
@vladm5920 6 жыл бұрын
captain_ahab you might see white muslims from Caucasus who are more civilized, not Arabs/North Africans like in Europe..
@NO_NAME_722 6 жыл бұрын
Vasia Pupkin да не бзди. Он правильно сказал
@pavialavia2374 6 жыл бұрын
Мне сказали убрать фотоаппарат на кпп на Поклонной горе 9 мая, на кпп на Параде студенчества, не разрешали фотографировать в Правительстве в Мякинино и проследили, чтобы я удалила фото (это все Москва).
@RegencyLady-ho2ik 6 жыл бұрын
I'd love to come to Russia soon. I've always been a russophile and it's always been on my top 3 destinations I want to visit.
@user-fh4gf2iq9o 5 жыл бұрын
We'd be glad to see you in Russia ))).
@user-xx7xj5pj2g 5 жыл бұрын
same here im learning russian, its my five year plan
@user-vk6jr2rd6i 5 жыл бұрын
Он еще арабский, китайский алфавиты и иврит не видел)
@EleonoreMagilinon 6 жыл бұрын
Some interesting points you've made.:) One thing I want to add from experience, that people rarely point out - most of all, being in Russia is not that different than in any other major European city, at least if we're talking about Moscow and St.Petersburg. I've lived in London for two years so I can compare. Yep, a tad bit less safe, but it depends on a district, same as everywhere. I live in Moscow all my life and have never been in a dangerous situation. And also most of the year we have decent weather not that much different from the rest of the world (nothing below zero, reasonably hot, though now the weather is going ballistic all around the world, we are no exception). And about all that's been said about friendliness and the lack of it when it comes to Russian people, I won't speak for everyone but I can say that I love helping foreigners when I stumble upon them while walking round city's center. I really respect people who come to Russia despite the massive propaganda and all the other problems (language etc.), and it's so great they are interested and want to learn about our country. And all the people I know personally in Russia feel the same way. Maybe that is what helps more than anything else - just seeing it and finding out russians are not that different from anyone else (with our lot of scumbags, really, I'm so ashamed of some of the comments for this video) and Russia is just another country with its ups and downs, not some core of all evils with bears walking the streets. When you think about russians, just remember that we mostly grow up on western literature (those who read anyway, and just count the number of people reading books when you ride the subway to get the idea), and what you read defines many of your values. The rest is... well, it's its own for every country. But do try and visit, and see for yourself. It might turn out to be really fun. In a good way! ☺
@user-lw9dm4yd2e 6 жыл бұрын
As a Russian my comments: 1. Visa issues - have no idea 2. Quality of service - if you mean a lot of smiles maybe yes, or waitress all over you, but again it's not even Western but more American thing. 3. English - yes, address young people. 4. Different prices - only some museums and things like that. 5. Cyrillic - yes but come on, you have smartphones, LTE Internet is everywhere 6. Expensive country- well if you smart you can always save money or ask for locals advice, it's not Switzerland or Norway expensive 7. Crime safety and corrupt police - these things are very overrated and much better than 15-20 years ago, I would say Moscow is Not worse than Paris Rome and London personal safety-wise, more like Toronto level safe. 8. Scams and pickpockets - there are no currency scams(hello Prague) , taxi scams could happen - use authorized taxis and Uber
@edlawn5481 6 жыл бұрын
What is worthwhile to see outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg? It's such a huge country that going to another city literally takes hours, like I would love to go to Volgograd and see the Mamayev Kurgan.
@aalkharashi93 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks that what i was looking for in the comments
@cianakril 6 жыл бұрын
Visa issues is direct mirror of Visa issues inflicted on Russians by the country in question. Americans and the Brits make most of the hell to get a visa for the Russian citizens so they got the same treatment in return. Some of the adequate countries don't require Russian visas or had the visa stamped on arrival in airport.
@cianakril 6 жыл бұрын
Ed Lawn , Kazan, Nizhniy Novgorod, Golden Ring towns, Volga tour either from Yaroslavl (one of the Golden Ring town) or from Perm via Kama river down to Astrakhan or Rostov-on-Don. Tours over Crimea and Krasnodar kray. Volgograd alone isn't particularly interesting as it was completely leveled during WW2 and Mamaev Kurgan probably is the most interesting part in the city. You may try less developed tourists destinations around Urals, Siberia (Baikal lake via Irkutsk is the most developed rout) and North Caucasus, or totally exotic tours into Kamchatka wilderness and Russian Far North.
@user-lw9dm4yd2e 6 жыл бұрын
+Ed Lawn have no idea I have never been outside Moscow and St. P. ...well and my hometown. Depends on your interests of course. Maybe you should read wikitravel on Russia or something like that. Nature wise there are some places like Kamchatka but that's too far away and too expensive
@antonv. 6 жыл бұрын
Moscow is beautiful, the metro is great, the people I talked to were very nice. Moscow is a fantastic city to visit!
@gregtheflyingwhale 6 жыл бұрын
well, visit St. Petersburg's metro. you will be shocked!
@JstDimqua 6 жыл бұрын
В Омское, блять, метро спустись. Ото где заебись. Харош подлизывать самому себе на виду у иностранцев, Антоша.
@nonamevanish2008 6 жыл бұрын
ты знаешь, что Антон это не обязательно русское имя?
@qaidasynnn 6 жыл бұрын
Lobster оруууу😂😂😂 10 из 10
@Irina_Tumanova 6 жыл бұрын
Посмотрите красноярское метро!! Оно прекрасно. (В Красноярске нет метро. )
@LinteirSomeZebra 6 жыл бұрын
"Yes", "No", Where", "Beer", "Toilet" Realy the most userful words. :D
@user-ud7yx4ic2d 5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@user-dk6hn5tf7k 5 жыл бұрын
Knowing gesture for drinking will win you instant friends)))
@premjitchowdhury262 5 жыл бұрын
Beer is useful?? I think water is useful
@yurivanderschelden2119 5 жыл бұрын
@@premjitchowdhury262 voda
@aseredsa 6 жыл бұрын
Strongly disagree in regards to safety and expensiveness. Russian cities are very safe, and the prices are very affordable comparing to most Western European countries.
@hollister1860 5 жыл бұрын
Safe?? Lmao sure.
@maxinfly 5 жыл бұрын
@@hollister1860 someone beat you or what? It is safe, even comparing to average europe. Especially where flooded with refugees.
@GreenBaldrick 5 жыл бұрын
@@hollister1860 Russia is safer than any major US city. I'd say it's ridiculously safe. There are no gangs, there are no gettos/criminal neighborhoods, no one is bothering you, people are very polite and not at all agressive, police is everywhere (and no, policemed do not bother people), safety measures are applied to everything, you feel safe no matter when and where you go. I'm a single female. I've never felt as safe in the US or in the UK as I feel in Russia. I've travelled all over Russia and lived there for 4 years in total and I had zero negative experiences with safety. The fact that you laugh at people who tell you that Russia is safe without ever visiting the country says a lot about your and how brainwashed you are by media without realizing it.
@pt3085 3 жыл бұрын
GreenBaldrick totally agree.
@user-mc4ps9ik9f 3 жыл бұрын
@@GreenBaldrick I cannot compare safety in Russia with other countries, as I travel little. But in Russia there is also crime and reasonable caution is necessary.
@prometheus5311 6 жыл бұрын
Don't cross when it's red :p
@annap7046 6 жыл бұрын
so you just walked on red light and saying that cars are aiming at you?
@stanspb763 6 жыл бұрын
Oh, I forgot to mention that "shock" was also a myth. Just getting near a crosswalk has cars stop in both directions, I saw the video so it appears he was there but sure did not report anything that was true.
@adminant 6 жыл бұрын
Drivers in Russia are polite enough to allow pedestrians to cross because penalty is pretty high
@alicebrindley4294 6 жыл бұрын
When I was in Russia I was told by locals to cross small streets without the traffic light you don’t have to stop for incoming “traffic “they will stop for you but on major streets you better run fast through crosswalk.
@adminant 6 жыл бұрын
On a crosswalk with traffic light you must follow the traffic light. Otherwise the pedestrian crossing is painted as white stripes and indicated by appropriate road sign. You can cross the road there, making sure the car drivers see you and slow down to allow you to cross, as prescribed in traffic laws.
@alicebrindley4294 6 жыл бұрын
adminant Isn’t it the same what I was saying except for the “better run” part. Lol🇷🇺❤️
@ctotam7839 6 жыл бұрын
Почему-то когда русские приезжают в какую-либо страну мира, они в своих отзывах ни когда не используют термины типа "шок" или "культурное потрясение". Мне казалось что во времена легкой доступности информации о любой стране, на любые темы, это вполне понятно, и собираясь куда-либо можно получить какую угодно информацию о стране посещения. Но , черт побери, меня шокируют шокированные гости России с Запада . Где и в каких жутких условиях они живут , если встречи с обычными вещами в России их приводит в "культурное потрясение" . У них что, нет телевидения, нет интернета, нет знакомых путешествующих больше их , они не умеют читать? Им запрещено искать информацию о стране которую они собираются посетить ? Загадка ...
@unwantedvoid1678 5 жыл бұрын
cto tam иностранцы, обычно, просто более эмоциональны.
@Maid-en-Head 5 жыл бұрын
Да большинству даже в голову не приходит что-то самим искать. Просто тупо пережевывают стереотипы 50-летней давности... Поэтому британские болельщики были очень сильно удивлены во время ЧМ в России... их пресса писала столько гадостей.
@alexandergrabar7333 5 жыл бұрын
Они говорят одно, а думают совсем, совсем другое! И их шокирует преэде всего ио что они видят что в России более или менее нормально, а они то ожидали увидеть полный пи..ец! И не более того! Что вы думаете на Западе церквей нет? Есть и гораздо больше и гораздо древнее и не менее красивее! И вообще не обманывайтесь насчет всяких там англичан!!!
@slthe3rd94 5 жыл бұрын
Имхо Culture shock - это просто термин
@livingtheory4045 5 жыл бұрын
да потому что для иностранцев ехать в рашку опасно и для них съездить в росссиию тоже самое что поехать в северную корею...
@Lalaika_Balalaika 6 жыл бұрын
Россия не была колонией Британии, поэтому тут не говорят по-английски. Russia was not a colony of Britain, so there is not speak English
@deletedaccount3077 6 жыл бұрын
Ох ебать отмаза, сам придумал?
@Lalaika_Balalaika 6 жыл бұрын
Это факт! и думать нехуй на эту тему. Так что хрюкай на своей свинячей мове перед своим хозяином
@user-us1kk2hs1t 6 жыл бұрын
красиво сказанно! и по теме!
@JRRLewis 6 жыл бұрын
Neither were the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, or Iceland colonies of Britain; yet the majority of the people in those countries can speak English. That's not to say that Russians need to speak English; it's just that many American tourists are used to going to places where most people can speak English, even if it isn't their native language.
@user-dk6hn5tf7k 5 жыл бұрын
J.R.R. Lewis They are all NAP colonies now. Same thing really. Anglosaxon-occupied territories. Except Finland. Finland used to be part of Russian Empire.
@theEagle325 6 жыл бұрын
7:17 - red light... :)
@737tech 6 жыл бұрын
Moscow is my favorite city. Recently spent over a month there, never had any problems...
@wladchk 6 жыл бұрын
депутат рф достаточно выехать из центра
@paledolphin 6 жыл бұрын
As a Russian, I find it really great to see that foreigners like my country, I really hope you’ve enjoyed your stay here! As of the different prices for foreigners, that’s a common practice with museums and stuff like that. But not a single restaurant does that, cause that’s very shady.
@justarussian8714 5 жыл бұрын
Dude, there is too much bs talk in this video, that spoil initially good impression.
@gregtheflyingwhale 6 жыл бұрын
I have never seen so many drunk people in centre of St. Petersburg as yesterday, but I was even more shocked because they were mostly from Brazil that day XD
@gyannunez 5 жыл бұрын
Григорий Дубров Being half-Brazilian myself, I formally apologize for all the weird stuff Brazilians do in other countries. Brazilians are nice, friendly, vibrant, but also incredibly misguided and frankly insane.
@hasafienda 6 жыл бұрын
Childhood obession with Russia has helped me speak some Russian. too bad I'm too poor to travel and must watch these videos to travel vicariously.
@stanspb763 6 жыл бұрын
A much more accurate video series is by Graham Phillips, subscribe to his channel. He really shows what is going on, as a foreigner living in Russia for a long time and a reporter. He is very enthusiastic about Russia and shows his easy interaction with the people on his videos.
@LediAlucard 6 жыл бұрын
В России половина населения одержима желанием свалить в другую страну, но на это нет денег. Cheer up!) and make your dream come true!
@40percentage58 5 жыл бұрын
@@LediAlucard вы не правы.:)
@eeegoisttt 5 жыл бұрын
"Россия не одна из больших", а самая большая страна. Норвегию и Северную Корею разделяет только одна страна - это Россия.
@user-oj2kv8xt3l 5 жыл бұрын
Карманники в Питере и Москве?!!!Да,неужели?!!!Наверное, именно потому русская молодежь носит совершенно в любое время свои дорогие айфоны в заднем кармане в метро постоянно?А рюкзаки только за спиной?!!!В Москве и Питере никогда не воровали так,как в Нью-Йорке, даже на 0,00001%.И нет москвичей или ленинградцев,которые бы боялись вернуться поздно ночью одни домой ,вообще нет.В любом районе!Хватит сказок о России,надоело!!!Здесь поднимут ваш кошелек и окрикнут вас,чтобы вернуть потерянное.
@user-si7je1wm4w 5 жыл бұрын
евгения шестаева сам в шоке, за десять лет жизни в Мск ни единого инцидента или конфликта.
@nekov44 5 жыл бұрын
Ага,конечно,херню не городи...гопота одна в спальных районах по ночам летом бухает
@user-oj2kv8xt3l 5 жыл бұрын
@@nekov44 ,приезжай в Новогиреево ночью и найди хоть одного!
@user-resuserOk 5 жыл бұрын
Мск. За всю мою жизнь у меня не разу не стащили не кошелек не телефон. Три года работал так что возвращался домой в час ночи. Пешком пол часа. Никаких проблем.
@user-oj2kv8xt3l 5 жыл бұрын
@@user-resuserOk ,и я о том же.Откровенное вранье.В Москве других что ли недостатков мало,что так нагло врут всем?
@SaadHassanRafique1988 6 жыл бұрын
Half of the things he said are totally and utterly Bullshit. 1. The drivers here really care for the pedestrians walking by or crossing the roads. They even slow down and stop their cars if a pedestrian is crossing the road despite the walking signal is off. The traffic in Russia always gives priority to Pedestrians. 2. You can get mugged in any city of the world. It's totally unpredictable. America is even more dangerous for tourist at night time than Russia is. I was in Russia and i swear i used to roam Moscow, Kazan, Sochi, Petersburg streets at night without any hesitation and there was Police everywhere so i wasn't worried a bit. 3. Russia isn't expensive at all. Also that is very subjective and depends on your budget. If you are going to look for 3 plus star hotels to stay in, obviously you will be charged a higher prices. I'd recommend you opt for Hostels or Apartments for that matter. They are great value for the money you are paying. Almost every hostel has Kitchens, Laundry, Ironing, Showers. Russia is a great country and is very underrated for tourists. I'd say Russia is one of the best countries to explore. Everything is amazing in Russia from people to their culture, literature, arts, vodka, clubs, girls, food and sightseeing.
@captainshinysidesofthehmsb8900 5 жыл бұрын
So... Khabarovsk = Russia's Detroit.
@iarde3422 5 жыл бұрын
@@stacymolchanova9832 stop lying!!!! I am Russian and I was in Habarovsk many times. Although, it's a soviet looking city gray. Not so beutiful, but it's fine slow, big, but provincial type city. No violence, as you lie!
@iarde3422 5 жыл бұрын
@@captainshinysidesofthehmsb8900 that person is a lyar.
@ivanko1258 5 жыл бұрын
@@stacymolchanova9832 Bullshit!!!
@renadamson9010 5 жыл бұрын
Especially girls)))
@Theetechdev 6 жыл бұрын
Mark when were you in Russia? Im in Petersburg now it's amazing!
@kaustavdesagar 6 жыл бұрын
Gr8, it's a Gr8 place.
@pnojazz 5 жыл бұрын
When in St. Petersburg rent a flat, for it's far more economical. As an American, and prior to arriving in Russia, I made arrangements to rent a 5 room flat for $900 for 30 days. I felt privileged to visit both Russia and Ukraine. I highly recommend learning both the Cyrillic alphabet and some language prior to arriving. Doing so only enriches your traveling experience. Learn basic and courteous phrases like privet, kak dela ( hello, how are you) menya zavut (my name is) pazhalusta ( please, and/or you're welcome) spasibo (thank you) etc. In 3 months of traveling each country I didn't experience any issues. I also recommend getting out of the bigger cities, and instead visiting smaller towns too. .
@FFGuy-eu7hr 3 жыл бұрын
Really useful suggestion. There's a app called "Show Me Around" where you can hire a local to take you around the city. I hired one, she was a college student who had been studying english since a child and used the opportunity to practice her english with native speakers. I paid her 70 dollars for the day and she took me around town, showed me what I wanted to see, ordered food for me, gave me some insights on life in Russia. Very much worth it. I actually still talk to her sometimes.
@user-qi4oe2pb8t 5 жыл бұрын
"порезать вашу сумку" в Питере?? Чувак, ты что-то перепутал
@zaraza8395 3 жыл бұрын
Я тоже удивилась, в Европе или в Америке быстрее порежут сумку, чем в России, у нас безопаснее чем там
@PeUrmeleMantuitorului 6 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful video! Best regards from London, UK!
@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын
Cristian Gabriel Groman thank you!
@art_means_artificial 6 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud to be Russian!!!
@PeUrmeleMantuitorului 6 жыл бұрын
Rusia! 💗
@palmist73 6 жыл бұрын
Babushkas)))
@maksimluzin1121 6 жыл бұрын
hztn, Ukrainian brain-washed Nazi detected!
@ramial-khayer3125 6 жыл бұрын
Exactly, some of them may seem rude at first because they are a bit cautious, but once you know them they can be the best friends of life..
@user-gs9tb4tl4d 6 жыл бұрын
Rami Al-Khayer it changes. Younger generation smiles more. It will change for sure and we'll become smiley nation
@grey_box 6 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Russia. About taxi. Nowadays they are zero danger. We have uber, gett, yandex (russian taxi service, which I recommend you to use) so you can travel without any risk of danger. Just don use freelance taxi drivers, they will rise prices if they see that you are not local, so be danger with this guys. Come to Russia, guys, like you we have some problems in our country. I would say any country have problems, but we love tourists and I’m sure you will have good vacation. :)
@Olich_kin 5 жыл бұрын
Yandex? Are u serious? Joker lol Same freelancers there, u should be careful if using this service.
@pt3085 3 жыл бұрын
елена баженова yandex is great. It is the same as under or gett.
@pantera9442 3 жыл бұрын
I kinda agree with you, but I would recommend Gett taxi service, the drivers are more qualified than in Yandex
@inteljob1 5 жыл бұрын
Угу, а британскую или американскую визу прям в течение часа дают))) Нам тоже необходимо собирать кучу документов для визы (бронь отеля, билеты туда-обратно и т.д.), вплоть до выписки о наличии денег со счета из банка... А так видео интересное, познавательно узнать мнение со стороны
@matsvayconstantin 4 жыл бұрын
ну шенген дается очень быстро, проблем никогда не было)
@inteljob1 4 жыл бұрын
@@matsvayconstantin так речь не про шенген, а про англию и штаты..... не путайте божий дар с яичнецой
@matsvayconstantin 4 жыл бұрын
@@inteljob1 да похер
@pantera9442 3 жыл бұрын
Да, британцы могут в визе отказать просто потому что не с той ноги встали) нам с бабушкой 12 лет назад чудом дали, а целой школьной группе отказали)
@J.E.C. 6 жыл бұрын
I made visa in a week via the agency. It was about 5 times faster, cheaper, and easier than getting an American visa. Also disagree that Russia is expensive - transport, food, accommodation, tickets are 4-6 (!) times cheaper than in New York. Also disagree about the safety, did not understand where it comes from because I never experienced any dangerous situation, neither in big, nor in small cities in Russia.
@ivangulyaev5659 6 жыл бұрын
Е. C. Welcom
@user-gs9tb4tl4d 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🍀 come again
@JRRLewis 6 жыл бұрын
Every American knows that New York City is extremely expensive and is not at all representative of the U.S. in general.
@J.E.C. 6 жыл бұрын
And so what? It doesn't matter what every American knows because I compare Moscow to NYC, which is the closest city to Moscow in the US in terms of population, life style, economy etc., so it is fair to compare them. Why would I compare Moscow to some small US town? Also I don't know which part of the US do you mean, but all big cities that I have visited (Chicago, Boston, Washington) are almost as expensive as NYC (i.e. extremely overpriced in general and also several times more expensive vs. Moscow). If I take a small US town than I should compare it to the small Russian town, but even then the US prices will be about 10+ times higher. Though who cares about the small towns, they are irrelevant because we are talking here about the main tourist attractions.
@seerotkeen 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from Moscow and I've never been picked pocket for all my 37 years.
@HipHopvigin 5 жыл бұрын
I did a solo trip in Moscow and St. Petersburg.. I was amazing.. people's are amazing and real..
@jesuisledocteur 5 жыл бұрын
Russia is a beautiful country, very great culture 💕💕 I love russia & St Petersbourg, where I fall in love my Russian girl friend ( I was lived it during 3 years..)
@Russell85 6 жыл бұрын
Maan you telling us about russian traffic and at the same time you show us your wife and your son crossing the road on the red light (~7:17), whaaat?!! Even russians do not do that) Sorry for mistakes, maybe, i'm russian)
@Russell85 6 жыл бұрын
Be carefull, good luck🤗
@13y59m 5 жыл бұрын
haha, that true! )))
@stacymolchanova9832 5 жыл бұрын
MrRuslone yes we do that)
@MartaNB 5 жыл бұрын
@@stacymolchanova9832 You may do whatever you want , Настюшка, but it's normal for other people to go on green light and avoid to complain over danger on the roads. Не, вы, Настя, можете бороться с пдд в Хабаровске сколько вам угодно, но не жалуйтесь на последствия)))
@natanatan4761 5 жыл бұрын
russians do not? lol)
@sasha_prisyazhnyy 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your pleasant and friendly review! I hope you really enjoyed your time spent in Russia. Our country is far from perfect but it is not that bad as they draw it in the news of Europe and US. It is so good that people may come here and judge for themselves.
@wsuppdoublesupp5553 6 жыл бұрын
You must visit Kamchatka, Russia is different ;)
@Shareenear 6 жыл бұрын
Если он там выживет...
@SpectatorAlius 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly! WHen it is not unbearably cold, there are monster mosquitos. And the bears are not that friendly, either!
@wsuppdoublesupp5553 5 жыл бұрын
There is not too cold place, P-K is south then Moscow :D But a lot snow, ye!
@amniso6436 5 жыл бұрын
А с чего не выживет-то? Там что ли еды нет и воздуха?
@yanagrishilo6725 5 жыл бұрын
Shareenear я живу на Камчатке и тут вполне хорошо жить... лето не самое тёплое, но бывают жаркие дни... с едой все хорошо, мясо каждый день едим ......
@zz4zz100 6 жыл бұрын
I've never seen so many positive comments about "us." Thank you, I did not think that at least someone thinks so .. World peace; 3
@jocelynwolters293 6 жыл бұрын
Let's do the Trans-Siberian Railroad trip!
@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын
One day
@USA-jh7ph 6 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see that!
@nikkid4890 6 жыл бұрын
Jocelyn Wolters Wait me meeeee
@BillGreenAZ 6 жыл бұрын
Get a package tour together for your subscribers to all go at once! We can all play cards and gamble together!
@art_means_artificial 6 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud to be Russian!!!
@coolalvin2 6 жыл бұрын
What shocked me is how clean and friendly everyone is . Plus everyone had a new car!
@Vladimir-ui3ij 6 жыл бұрын
It's because of the climate. Muscovites say that Moscow is beautiful in any weather, if you admire it from Mercedes
@hsp7528 6 жыл бұрын
Indeed, it is very clean. Comparing to Paris, it is superclean.
@Acid31337 6 жыл бұрын
Everyone official* Moscow is official's city.
@Acid31337 6 жыл бұрын
There is more immigrants and refugees only in Moscow than entire Europe have. Putin just not allow noise about it, and this is main reason why you didn't hear about that.
@Snowman13230 6 жыл бұрын
No one 'forces immigrants to clean streets' etc. They do it at their own free will because there are no jobs in their home countries, former Soviet Central Asian republics. So they are just migrant workers that come and go. But there are too many of them though.
@mrOL100 6 жыл бұрын
The difficulties with obtaining a visa to Russia are just an answer to the difficulties of obtaining a visa to the countries of the "west" for russians. Russia does not have visas with most countries of the world (all South and Latin America, China, Asia) and only with Europe and America there are visas. Ten years ago, the Russian government offered to cancel visas, but "West " refused. As a result, difficulties with visas are just an answer to the West. In problem are to blame for only arrogant Europe and America
@user-sr2zg6wv7z 5 жыл бұрын
Угорала больше всего, когда он говорил про визу ! Попробовал бы он поставить американскую визу , это просто кошмар какой-то !🙄
@gevorgmelkonyan1223 4 жыл бұрын
Ann T им получить сюда визу также как и нам к ним ничего удивительного
@rachelmclaughlin1491 2 жыл бұрын
He is American 😂
@mikekim5935 6 жыл бұрын
"you gotta be really careful" 7:15 - sure you are
@user-hj7yq8ey4w 6 жыл бұрын
сами американцы знают,что их пугали стереотипами о России и Сибирью. Сибирь для них вообще что-то страшное.. и это город.. они совсем ничего не знают о России.. не знают ее географию и не понимают,что в России тоже бывает жарко,как в Канзасе,к примеру..
@nicksm7980 5 жыл бұрын
Канзас, кстати, довольно странный пример. Там умеренно континентальный климат, то есть довольно холодно зимой и довольно жарко летом. Что-то вроде Воронежской или Тамбовской областей.
@rayk4602 5 жыл бұрын
они и не хотят знать. вся эта информация легко гуглится, но им приятнее осознавать, что у нас тут зима и медведи. как нашим приятно осознавать, что там гей парады ежедневно во всех городах проходят
@Cooperyan95 5 жыл бұрын
V Zabal'kalie +50 bilo
@alexeysaranchev6118 4 жыл бұрын
@@Cooperyan95 Очень важную роль играет влажность и ветер, кстати, так что -5 на побережье океана может ощущаться как -20 на континенте, а то и хуже.
@sasbaz1 5 жыл бұрын
I'm English and I moved to Russia some years ago, and I think you said that really well, I love living here it's a great place to live in
@marietrushina 6 жыл бұрын
“They do drive crazy” - and shows his family crossing the street on the red light.
@JittoRalo 6 жыл бұрын
It helped me to grasp the Russian alphabet by learning how they formed that way over time. That may expedite your understanding of it.
@user-ng3ci3wv3h 6 жыл бұрын
Wolters , be sure to visit Baikal and Altaic mountains, its most wonderful places in asian part of Russia, and also if you have enough time visit Kamchatka Peninsula, there are huge geysers valley, it will be interesting. Also one of my favorite places is Karelia, lands to the north from SPb, its like in Norway and other scandinavic countries, nature over there are amazing and there are almost no human influence in this places
@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын
Владислав Например awesome!!! Thank you for the tips! Can't wait to go back!
@user-ng3ci3wv3h 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@lyudmilaaksan2232 6 жыл бұрын
Sure if lake Baikal is still russian and not chinees, people who live near the lake cannot get water our of it.
@lyudmilaaksan2232 6 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8mPd69iy5yxmoE.html
@lyudmilaaksan2232 6 жыл бұрын
Я ещё не нашла кусочек видео о них, но вам мало что вы месные засвинячили это озеро?
@dariam2596 6 жыл бұрын
You are so positive, it's really nice to hear your opinion about Russia! Hope our country will be more comfortable for tourists in future :) Anyway I am happy to know, that you like to visit Russia! Thanks ^^
@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын
We had a great time. We are looking into a trans Siberian railroad trip. We had so much fun
@russianbasics1016 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Russia is a fascinating country and so is the Russian language!
@simondavey7787 6 жыл бұрын
A spot on video. I have travelled to and lived in Russia. It it a beautiful assault on the senses. But not a place to be a wilting violet. Like Cristiam Gabriel Groman, I send much love from London.
@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын
Simon Davey thanks simon
@RussianSkeeper 6 жыл бұрын
NO! Population is not russian only! There are many nationalities. More than 180.
@kittwell1 5 жыл бұрын
You are mistakes. Nationality is Russian Federation and ethnicity many others like Russian, Armenian, Tatar, Chukcha, etc.
@user-dk6hn5tf7k 5 жыл бұрын
USA: "We're #1 in diversity" RF: "Hold my vodka"
@kittwell1 5 жыл бұрын
Какая разница? Nationality это гражданство а не национальность.
@elvirjade4742 5 жыл бұрын
Нет на западе такого четкого понятия "национальность" как у нас, так что ты тоже прав наполовину максимум. Африканец, переехавший во Францию и получивший гражданство = француз.
@rayk4602 5 жыл бұрын
в америке есть индейцы, в испании баски, в франции гасконцы и т.д. я думаю примерно то же самое
@LantsovArtem 4 жыл бұрын
A wife crosses the road with a child at a red light when you talk about drivers aiming at pedestrians.
@alexeytitarenko2135 6 жыл бұрын
Что то в его рассказе правда, но очень много чуши. Особенно про пешеходные переходы и карманников.
@rfmee 6 жыл бұрын
Took two years of Russian in college... best advice for the letters of the alphabet in Russian - remember Sts. Cyril and Methodius (Cyril = Cyrillic) were Greek. If you look for similarities to Greek letters (P = Rho/"R" sound, etc.) you'll be able to work out some of the words! Love your videos Mark!
@luceean 6 жыл бұрын
You took 2 years in college, you must be fluent and your parents must be proud! (Rolling eyes)
@slaloutsos 6 жыл бұрын
The cyrillic alphabet looks alien to a greek as to an english speaking person. It is because cyril and methodius combined elements from the greek and latin alphabets and created new letters to represent the slavic sounds in their speech
@polinkathrasher414 6 жыл бұрын
Hello.I am from Russia)I know,you think that Russian people are “dangerous “ and they don’t like America.But I want to say that our people want to have a good relationship with America)It is really true!We lean English. In all Russian schools, children are taught English.I also lean it with the first class!Now I am 14 years old)I don’t think that this text anyone will read,but надежда умирает последней. You can translate this Russian proverb in the translator)Goodbye
@user-nh1lp8xt4j 6 жыл бұрын
Mad Max "many americans think russia is still communist.. and dont understand the difference between the soviet union and russian.. " do you understand how stupid it is for americans?
@s.v.848 6 жыл бұрын
That proverb isnt only Russian, its common through out the Slavic World.
@user-yi4sf8tm4v 5 жыл бұрын
I am always surprised by the talk about the Russian cold. in Norway or Sweden goes much more English-speaking tourists, and there so you can freeze eggs in the summer....
@Fenus4 6 жыл бұрын
Мужик, ты суперобаятельный, а жена и детишки - вообще полный восторг :) Плюс, судя по ролику, ты адекватен и честен - не удивлён, что тебя везде хорошо принимали. :) Хорошее видео.
@jeroenstalman3668 6 жыл бұрын
I was in Moscow and St Petersburg in the winter and you're right. people drive like idiots and you have to watch out that you do not fall. furthermore, they are two beautiful cities and definitely recommended for everyone to visit. greetings from the Netherlands
@Snowman13230 6 жыл бұрын
By only visiting Moscow and SPb you'll get the wrong picture of Russia. You should at least visit the Golden Ring towns to capture the spirit of old patriarchal Russia, and also some other beautiful cities like Kazan.
@jekaterinadreslerova570 6 жыл бұрын
Jeroen Stalman Travelling to Russia in winter is not a vary good idea.😃
@MarkLee1 6 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by "drive like idiots"?
@guyverbio6003 6 жыл бұрын
Mark Lee Apparently he meant this 7:16. When the Russians do not give you to cross the road when you go to red red light prohibiting pedestrians to cross the road). He was lucky, he could be fined for breaking the rules. you can't, you can't put children in that kind of danger.
@blossomsky9426 5 жыл бұрын
there are also ther beautiful cities like vladivostock, sochi, rostov, kostroma, kasan etc
@pumfeethermodynamics3286 5 жыл бұрын
In Orthodox Churches all men also take off hats inside the church.
@darrenw9694 4 жыл бұрын
went to Moscow in November 2019 not expensive at all far far cheaper than many other countries i have visited great budget holiday and a great city to visit would recommended Russia and Moscow and st Petersburg I have been 4 times I love Russia
@Aleksander..K. 6 жыл бұрын
"They drive like crazy" - and we see your wife crossing the road with your child - there is THE RED LIGHT. Nobody drives like crazy here, but we have speed limit on 79 km/h in the cities. A little bit too fast, but pretty safe if you NOT crossing the streets under the red light )
@paulacarolbernardi6620 6 жыл бұрын
When it comes to safety issues, then Russia is more safe than the US, I would say ;)
@ElenaVid279 6 жыл бұрын
Paula Carol Bernardi trust me, it’s not. I’m Russian :)
@alexanderhalin9490 6 жыл бұрын
he is ukranian))))
@user-maximilianno 6 жыл бұрын
His mom beats him
@obunbasic5697 6 жыл бұрын
Tatti145, proofы или gtfo
@rustamirgashev8858 6 жыл бұрын
You are wrong,all criminals works in Police , I sure that everyone will proof it. Так что ,ты ошиблась ,они те ещё скоты
@miltonG5269 6 жыл бұрын
Just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын
milton garay I was hoping to help out some fans so they can have a great time. Wish I was there for a few games
@-SUM1- 6 жыл бұрын
TheRenaissanceman65 Idiot.
@TheBigTatarin 6 жыл бұрын
and be careful, all russians working in KGB, and dont forget about drunk bears on the street, you really dumbass
@luceean 6 жыл бұрын
FIFA in Russia? I wonder the brain child that thought that one up!
@-SUM1- 6 жыл бұрын
TheRenaissanceman65 You just proved you don't know anything about Russia except what Western news has told you.
@exodus1900 6 жыл бұрын
Забавно как он говорит про визу. Только он наверное не знает каково это получать визу нам в его страну например. Пусть узнает. Удивится. If you think that very hard to get visa to Russia, try to know how get visa to your country. You will be surprised how it is. (Sorry for my english)
@stopwar9785 5 жыл бұрын
Что за дурацкая привычка у всех извиняться за англ с ошибками? Большинство English speaking natives вообще никак не говорят на других языках , зато вы вечно сорькаете. Со стороны выглядит глупо
@user-mv9wv8ch9x 5 жыл бұрын
i was interested with 2 facts: 1. russia is not cheap country. one trip by bus costs about 30 RUR or 50 cents. is it too expensive for you? 2. i first time heard about different prices for tourists. may be this practice of our capitals, and very expensive restaurants. but i dont sure that if you step out of tourist ways, you see two prices in regular cafes or shops. 3. i live in samara. Please welcome to our city.
@stopwar9785 5 жыл бұрын
Георгий Омаров он просто путает цены для инвалидов, пенсионеров и детей , с ценами для взрослых. Видит , что цифры в два раза меньше и «решает» что его на...ют ( ну , я trick для себя всегда так перевожу lol) . В другом его видео это было уже . А вот догадаться , что есть специальная цена для социально незащищенных групп, это уже сложно
@user-gv7so4uk5p 5 жыл бұрын
@@stopwar9785 нет он прав. в музеях реально разные цены для граждан и неграждан. по крайней мере в Москве и Питере. и кафешки этим периодически грешат. если просят меню на англе то в нем цены выше)
@murrayaronson3753 6 жыл бұрын
C'mon the Cyrillic alphabet isn't that hard. Make an effort. You can do.
@woltersworld 6 жыл бұрын
Murray Aronson I agree and once you get it it's pretty easy to start speaking as everything is phonetic:)
@Reysh2000 6 жыл бұрын
In near future all russian names will be translated into English and mb in Chinease
@sergen2576 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, like Andy Shuvalsson.
@rustamirgashev8858 6 жыл бұрын
Well ,80% of Russians doesn't know basic English,so calm. Впрочем ,его не знают ,а держат на простом бытовом уровне ,потому что система образования,мягко говоря,отстой.Особенно это касается сферу иностранных языков.Вдалбливаю грамматику ,вместо лексики и в итоге ,все равно никто не знает грамматику.
@oomphfanru 6 жыл бұрын
Hey! What about "Ъ"? ;))
@GodBlessRussia 4 жыл бұрын
Американец не был бы американцем, если бы немного говна на вентилятор не набросал. Понимает, что иначе его могут назад не пустить в его "свободную" страну. А с другой стороны, если бы он сказал только правду, кто бы ему в США поверил?
@wanarmi 6 жыл бұрын
Послушала, посмеялась =) Действительно, все так и есть в нашей стране, особенно про деньги. В крупных городах, я не знаю, чемодан нужно иметь, чтобы хорошо отдохнуть! Russia is a very friendly country, there ara a lot of tourists every year. Sometimes you need to visit small towns to enjoy the country. Smolensk, Yaroslavl, Saratov ... Russia is a vast country, I love and am proud of it.
@user-nz5oz3ss7z 6 жыл бұрын
the best advice for tourists of St. Petersburg: always take a raincoat with you. And a sweater if it fits in a backpack. Us, locals, everyone has already grown gills :)
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