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I agree 100%. I see other people on UA-cam make videos of places like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, or any of the countries that supposedly hate us, and Americans are welcomed into these countries and treated well. Propaganda is a fucking disease.
Ask Russian people of their opinion of westerners and you will find they are completely indoctrinated on the bile and propaganda of the putinist regime. Ask westerns what they think of russians and it turns out most don't even think of them.
Absolutely. I visited numerous countries (incl China and Cuba) during Dubya's presidency and everyone was wonderfully nice to me on a personal level, but many shared their problems with US leaders. They explained, very clearly, the same notion you shared: there's a huge distinction between the people of a country and that country's leaders. People are friends, governments are not given the benefit of the doubt for obvious reasons.
I am from Canada but i came from Poland, Russian people are the best people to chill with. Sure i found 1 or 2douchebags but we have them in Poland too. Really great time, lots of good memories. Love from Poland
It's all about how he's going about it. Personally, I wouldn't go there. But this channel is investigating places, well sort of. And I suppose that is a plausible reason to go to questionable countries. Let's say I'm ambiguous...
A little remark abot the bridge is that its called 'Troitsky' not 'Trotsky', and got its name because of the 'Troitsky Sqare' which is connected to. And the 'Troitsky Sqare' got its name from the "Troitsky Cathredral" which used to be there, but was demolished by the bolsheviks in 1932. And the world ''Troitsky' translates as 'Three' or 'in the name of the Three' and it comes from the christianity the Three Holy Hierarchs - Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom.
Trotsky is an enemy of Russia, it's only logical that there would be no celebration of this murderous maniac. At least Stalin led the way to industrialize Russia into a major nuclear power that stands on its own feet today.
I did this same trip back in 2005. Just get on Nevsky prsp... and start walking north. The historical architecture is amazing! Stumbling upon the Hermitage at 5 am was a huge surprise....
Thank you so much for showing Russia! I was born there but adopted at a very young age, so I don't know much about it. But watching you and learning about the country is very intriguing!
You floor me every time with your ability to converse with locals in whatever country you go and explore! It’s one of the reasons you’re my fave UA-camr by a long mile! Top work as per Tommy! 🙏🏻👊🏻👍🏻💪🏻
Brilliant work. I enjoy the sensibility and sophistication that you bring to it. You're a testimonial to the quote "the world is a book and those who do not travel read just one page".
It's all about vocabulary. In russian language, you can completely randomize the position of the words in sentences and use basic forms of them and native will understand what you're meant. well, in most cases.
@@SabbaticalTommyjust ignore the grammar until you start feeling it naturally don’t learn the rules it’s the final phase just speak it and learn phrases
I visited Russia last December to see my son and Russian daughter in law. I went to Cherepovets and people were friendly. I am learning Russian and agree it is difficult and yours is better than mine. I was impressed with the orderly country which seemed to have much less crime than the UK x
From official sources.. in the UK, about 3 million crimes were committed in 2023. In Russia, 350 thousand crimes were recorded in 2023!!! Russia is 70 times Bigger than the UK... So draw your conclusions!!!
I’d love to visit Russia, I’ve been following many people from the west who have moved to Russia. Countryside acres and wild Siberia are the main 2 i watch. They have been treated with so much warmth and respect. I like Russian values and culture❤
@@Egor8488 but why ???! What happened ??? Where are they ???! in 2012 i remember Russia had skinheads & neo nazis!!! Also the yellow black White Russian tricolor flag..
I’ve been waiting for this series for far too long. Can’t believe it’s taken you this long. I’m South African and have been to Russia twice…I absolutely love it there…can’t wait to go back again.
@@StriklndProPane I agree! English is an international language and I find it sad that Americans and Brits will never experience a joy of someone trying to speak your language.
@@rxyalty617 don't mind that TigerMax fool. Same goes for Russia hard. We've turned into pro-islamic state with way too many immigrants who either refuse to integrate or act as if they own the place.
Dude, don't mislead people, you can bring cash dollars to Russia: up to 10 thousand dollars without declaration, up to 100 thousand dollars with declaration and over 100 thousand dollars, you need to provide papers on the legality of this money (bank statement, purchase agreement, and so on).
@@lmc4964 No, he said it right. Now in Russia there are really increased requirements for the quality of dollar banknotes in banks (they must be unmarked, not torn or dirty). And it is best to change it in the exchangers of large banks. But otherwise he is wrong, dollars can be imported into Russia without problems. And yes, keep in mind, you cannot export euros from Europe, there will be confiscation at the European border, deal only with dollars or immediately change euros to rubles in Europe. Good luck!)
@@lmc4964 No, he said it right. Now in Russia there are really increased requirements for the quality of dollar banknotes in banks (they must be unmarked, not torn or dirty). And it is best to change it in the exchangers of large banks. But otherwise he is wrong, dollars can be imported into Russia without problems. Good luck!)
No, he said it right. Now in Russia there are really increased requirements for the quality of dollar banknotes in banks (they must be unmarked, not torn or dirty). And it is best to change it in the exchangers of large banks. But otherwise he is wrong, dollars can be imported into Russia without problems. Good luck!)
Glad I found you again. Everyone you talked to was very nice. They don't hate Americans and seem so willing to answer questions on the history of Russia. Very nice feedback. Thank you for sharing !
American here! I spent two months in Moscow last year, and let me tell you, I absolutely loved it. Sure, some people back home thought I was crazy and gave me a hard time about it, but honestly? Don't believe everything you hear in the media. Russia is this incredible mix of beautiful and flawed, just like anywhere else in the world. In fact, I'm back in Moscow right now! Couldn't resist coming back to hang out and explore more. Oh, and here's a heads up for any fellow Americans thinking of visiting: 1. Customs might flag you for extra checks if you've got a U.S. passport. Don't freak out, it's normal, but be ready to wait 1-3 hours while they do their thing. 2. Pro tip: Bring some U.S. dollars and exchange them at local banks once you're in Russia. You'll usually get a better deal that way. 3. Or if you're tech-savvy, crypto can be a great option too! Feel free to reach out if any of yall have questions! Happy top help!!!
Loved it. Not much “fluff filler” at all, like barely any; so dropping an hour of a little adventure, some tidbits of this and that, some Russian interactions and a drip of historical relevance made it an hour WELL SPENT!! I grew up in NH, I’m still doing a ton to try and help myself forgive the fact you grew up in NYC, besides that, I’m really digging the content… Especially since it’s starting to carry a real rhythm to your videos!
Так воюют не люди а корпорации США по всему миру! 148 воин развязали за последние 100 лет,высасывая ресурсы из других стран,где разбомбили страну и обездолии народ.
@@graemebuchan1919 if americans didnt travel at all there would of been waaaaay less wars in the last 100 years...in fact i bet the NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS wish no one 'travelled' to their country...
@@pj-vq3by One of the few thing i like about Americans is when i tell them their foreign intervention is shit they don't say "what about the Russians", They usually agree and say it was shit............ here is just a few Russian invasions which caused WAY more death and destruction than all US involved wars Ukraine: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. Crimea: In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea after Russian special forces occupied the Crimean parliament and installed a pro-Russian government. Afghanistan: The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1929-1930 and again in 1979-1989. China: The Soviet Union invaded China in 1934. Poland: The Soviet Union invaded Poland in September 1939, extending into Western Ukraine. Czechoslovakia: The Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia in 1968. Other wars: The Soviet Union was involved in the Winter War (1939-40), World War II (1939-45), the Korean War (1950-53), and the Vietnam War (1964-1975).
@@ЕленаШепелева-я9у One of the few thing i like about Americans is when i tell them their foreign intervention is shit they don't say "what about the Russians", They usually agree and say it was shit............ here is just a few Russian invasions which caused WAY more death and destruction than all US involved wars Ukraine: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. Crimea: In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea after Russian special forces occupied the Crimean parliament and installed a pro-Russian government. Afghanistan: The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1929-1930 and again in 1979-1989. China: The Soviet Union invaded China in 1934. Poland: The Soviet Union invaded Poland in September 1939, extending into Western Ukraine. Czechoslovakia: The Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia in 1968. Other wars: The Soviet Union was involved in the Winter War (1939-40), World War II (1939-45), the Korean War (1950-53), and the Vietnam War (1964-1975).
Russia, the country of my family! Even tho im argentinian, my granfathers were from Russia and they were very hard working people. A lot of russians suffer the diaspora because we have a bad reputation in the west that portraits russian people as bad and as communist as well. Here in Argentina, because of the complicity between the local government and nazi Germany we had to endure a lot of discrimination, but we are already past that! Russia is a great great country and with very nice people. Enjoy your trip to the largest country on earth Sabbatical! Good luck!
In my younger, more ignorant years, I once (very innocently) asked a man from Kenya, if he lived in a tree or hut! No joke! I was that stupid about the world. Slowly, over the following 30 years, I have learned! But your videos blow my mind! All the magnificent architecture, modernism, and beauty! The world is SO much more than I would have ever guessed! Thank you!
Yes, we don't have bears on the streets, and we have a lot of people who have never even tasted vodka in their entire lives. If you come and see how we live, you will be shocked at how different our country is from what the Western media and politicians say about us.
That is what US people are missing- the life . Life of the world with all its differences of culture , way of living, emotions. Americans don’t know the life of the world . I am sad for them .
"I like having my Russian complimented.." 😅😂..your videos are very lit, your interactions with locals is always on another level. Keep them coming, Russians seem very nice and respectful I'm surprised ❤
Seeing a lot of angry comments about regular Russian citizens trying to live their lives. Really takes me back to the aftermath of 9/11 when everyone wearing a turban was seen as a threat or an object of ridicule in America. It's amazing how people change when the war drums start beating.
There is no discrimination against Russians in the US and you cannot find a single comment about "regular Russians citizens trying to live their lives". " It's amazing how people change when the war drums start beating" Say that to Russians who were currently invading another country and imprisoning political opponents by the thousands
And thing that annoyed me the most about the turban thing is they were assuming that meant they were Muslim or Arabic! Turbans are a Sikh thing! From India and Pakistan and that area! Arabs wear keffiyehs.
@@EphemeralProductionsI have not seen any of those comments? Alot of russains pretending they are bejng shown in a bad light. Even though everyone seems kind and clean.
for some reason everyone thinks that delays at the border when entering Russia are the reason for strict control by the Russian border service, when in reality the main problems and delays are from the side from which the tourist enters
@@АлександрМолчюн глупо, что государство может выгнать тебя из страны за не самые обидные высказывания в сторону правительства, когда ты несколько лет подряд показывал иностранцам, что постсовок (в особенности Россия) - это на самом деле круто, и не нужно его бояться
I can't wait to watch this tonight after I get as much wet drywall out of this house from Milton. Thank you Tommy for doing what you do. Your videos are very enjoyable and the way you show the places you go are not bias. It's refreshing to know there are still good people around.
Indeed there are good people everywhere you go, if it wasn’t for the politicians that deceive us and influence our minds we would realize that at the end of it all most everybody pursues the same. 🌻
Я слышал, что Asheville сильно пострадал. Люди страшные истории рассказывают об оползнях и наводнении... Надеюсь, вы скоро вернетесь к нормальной жизни.
🤣Ehrlich gesagt ist es jetzt klar geworden. Was die europäischen Medien uns Menschen sagen und zeigen, ist eine Sache, aber tatsächlich sieht in Russland alles anders aus. Was ich meine ist, dass es cool ist und man sieht, dass dort ein aktives Leben stattfindet! Danke für das Video❗️ Beste Grüße von🇩🇪👋🇷🇺
danke für deine arbeit, russenbot. leeres geschwafel über "europäische medien", lächerlich. aber ein youtube video in dem nur oberflächlicher smalltalk geführt wird, das ist das wahre russland, jaja... wie minderbemittelt kann man nur sein...
By far one of the most enlightening accounts of the Russian people … thank you for taking the time to visit, learn, observe and share. Incredibly useful reference at a key point in history.
i just love how you keep pushing through borders (literally) and glad you made it there. its always good to see ppl's real perspective instead of the media telling us whos right or wrong. always love your content Tommy. One of my many fave travel vloggers! you deliver!!!!
These are hero cities, not cities that were the most important. These are cities that had the most heroic resistance to the fascists, examples of mass heroism of people.
Resistance to the fascists ? Russia is currently a fascistic state, the USSR was a fascistic state and the Russian empire was a fascistic. Russia has never not been a fascist state
@@ni9274 Fascism means catering to strong and wealthy, and disrespect for weak and poor. Russia has a wide range of benefits for those in need, and US has hobos and Kardashians.
Onwards, comrades. Btw I made a lot of references to a trip I made to Belarus. For...reasons, I will post that video at some other point in the future. *Apparently I made a mistake at the bridge in St. Petersburg. It’s the Troitsky (Unity) Bridge, not the Trotsky Bridge. Who knew!
and she was correct in doing so. to russia, america used to be a country of mostly european ancestry. but now it's a country of 3rd world filth from all over. they are confused why we would let this happen.
My friend, your videos are very cute, but in your head there is a real cocktail of real facts, fragmentary information and Western propaganda about Russia. I hope even this short trip will help you systematize some knowledge about the country and get rid of false stereotypes. I wish you a good and exciting journey! P.S. By the way, the new Starbucks and McDonald's have become much better than they were before the sanctions.😜
Honestly I am sick and tired of watching how Americans are afraid of going to Russia and of Russians. If you are so shit scared, don't go. And that's all there is to it. I am going to Russia twice a year every year and do not stuff my head with such stupid questions. And I am an American citizen.
Юра, - да пофигу, боятся они, не боятся - главное, что в конечном счёте смотрят глазками и другим показывают. Иначе - железный занавес и борьба двух пропагандистских машин. Вам же тоже, поди, когда вы в Россию приезжаете, приходится людям про Штаты рассказывать и показывать, что не всё, что наша пропаганда про них рассказывает - правда.
@@ФёклаБатьковна я ж не говорю, что мы - или они - идиоты. Но стереотипов и предубеждений хватает, пропаганда работает на полную катушку что у нас, что у них. Такие видосики - на вес золота получаются. Даже сам мальчик, который автор канала - да, боится; да, несёт периодически пургу; да, делает стопятьдесяттыщ реверансов в сторону людей, которые не одобрят его выбор направления. Но при этом пожил в Китае, осваивает русский (и вообще старается хоть пару слов выучить на языке стран, которые посещает), пытается накинуть несколько неочевидных фактов по истории и культуре, не светит американской исключительностью - то есть уже способствует формированию чуть более положительного образа американца и Америки. Молодец же!
17:24 A couple of the Chinese tourists there were apparently impressed that you said "nĭmenhăo" instead of "nǐhǎo"😆 Wherever in the world, being able to speak Chinese well is really a big buff to a person of -New York ethnicity- 🤣 European ancestry
When I talk to a Haitian I don't ask him what his origins are, I don't tell him being Haitian is not an ethnicity, should he answer me my ancestors came from Africa 500 years ago.? Haiti like America has its own culture and history, its music etc. It's time to turn the page. I am Canadian and when people say to me "ok but where are you really from" it insults me. After 300 years I think I can say that I am just Canadian.
@@balbutie As a Chinese who lived in the UK for more than 15 years, I fully understand what you said and I also understand why the OP says "New York"--for the same reason you have mentioned. As you said it, you, and probably the the OP as well, have been living in your continent for more than 300 years and 300 years is long enough to develop rich history and culture of your own. Your father lives there. Your father's father lived there. North America is your home and your ancestors home. You are ORIGINALLY from North America. When some people asks you "where are you really from" it may have an implied meaning that you are "settlers", which really offends to many white Americans. Also, in today's western world, racial equality is so much advocated. In this discourse, asking for a person's ethnicity can sometimes be offending. Example, a colleague of mine, who is black, use to teach English in China and he said he was often asked by his students which country he is from, and when he answered UK/London the Chinese students were sometimes dissatisfied and asked "where are you really from" or "where are you originally from". I guess in most of Europe and North America, people wouldn't ask him "where are you originally from" after he said he is from the UK. And besides, when that Russian auntie asked the OP what ethnicity he is, she is actually expecting an answer like "Anglo-Saxon", "Dutch" or "Irish", which is rather impossible for a white American to provide an answer, because the European ancestry of many (if not most) Americans are so "mixed" that it’s difficult to trace it back to just one country. I quoted -New York ethnicity- here just for fun, not meaning that I think there is anything wrong with OP's answer of "New York".
@balbutie No, you can’t :D because for whole rest world exist real Canadians and all rest - invaders :) I’m not trying to offend you, in my mind it is something natural. Exist natives and some _temporary_ invaders. I don’t know why I perceive this in such way, but as is. And when I discussed about this with other people, all also perceived you in such way. For us you are non real, just our emigrants (in most cases who made something awful at home and just ran away; as example most of criminals from WW2 who ran away from court to Canada).
@@huangwu2563that’s a good background. in Russia it’s entirely normal for a person to list their ancestry to you to you if you ask somebody what they are, and people are rarely offended. Same lady would probably say she was part Finnish/Jewish/German/Ukrainian and not feel weird about it…
My man. Thank you so much for being brave enough to come and see our country. I only wish I was there to show you the surroundings and tell way more in proper English but, anyways, you seem to have had a pretty nice time:)
Totally safe in Russia? Tell that to journalists, activists, or anyone who disagrees with the government-they’re safer in exile. Friendly people? Sure, unless you’re LGBTQ+ or speak your mind. Great places to see? Absolutely, as long as you don’t mind a side of propaganda. And great food? Let’s just say the borscht doesn’t quite make up for the taste of oppression.
Troitskiy bridge, rebuilt in 1824-1827, was supposed to be called Suvorovsky Bridge on the Suvorovskaya Square located opposite the bridge with a monument to A.V. Suvorov. However, in 1827, the bridge was named Troitskiy after the nearby Trinity Square and Trinity Cathedral (destroyed in 1932).
Sabb what an amazing video my friend the places were breathtaking so clean the stuctures well lost for words totally supeb and you are a very brave young man to do this wow super Content. Rob from the UK
Politicians, in both countries, are corrupt. Sure maybe one more than the other, and idc which, but BOTH sides are at fault... in the early 2000s Russia almost joined NATO. I wonder why NATO rejected it. :(
Russian politicians did not ruin relations, it were US politicians. To this day Russia has not done any sanctions against the USA and it also did not start a proxy war against it.
I notice 98% of everyone I see walking around you are not FAT! That alone tells you we Americans do not do diet right. I also see normal people and no freaky crap taking place which is nice to see.
It is the mega processed foods that are marketed by Government Controlling Corporations. When The Corporations selling tobacco products saw the end of that market drawing near, they re-invested into Food Products, and used the same techniques to create addictions, and increase sales. Seed Oils are for running machinery, not for human ingestion.
Most people in the centers of American cities (especially coast ones) are also not fat. It gets drastically worse as you move from the urban center into suburbs and rural american where it’s worst.
It’s what’s sprayed on our crops!!!!! Look up human biologist Gary Brecka, you will learn so much about the poison that’s us Americans are exposed too by big Pharma.
Тот момент, когда американец и стереотипы о России притянула друг друга 😀 Впервые вижу бутылку водки и стаканы на кассе 😆Но мало того, ещё и внезапно материализовался мужик, который предложил выпить 😂 Поосторожней с этим, бро. По поводу Макдональдса, Старбакса и остальных, я бы добавил, что их бизнес был продан российским компаниям. Это не франшизы. "Вкусно и точка" по качеству стали даже лучше. Рекомендую попробовать. Там даже появились новые наименования, например Римский бургер.
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Pootin Sukin Syn 😁🇺🇲❤️🇺🇦
I hope that someday these wonderful people will come to your home and you will know their essence.
Moscow it the Capital of Russia man your propaganda from the USA is showing
@@UncleSam-7.62 Хероям сала !
I continue to believe that the people of all countries are all friendly. It is our governments that cannot get along...and that my friend, is sad....
Truest words never been written
I agree 100%. I see other people on UA-cam make videos of places like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, or any of the countries that supposedly hate us, and Americans are welcomed into these countries and treated well. Propaganda is a fucking disease.
Ask Russian people of their opinion of westerners and you will find they are completely indoctrinated on the bile and propaganda of the putinist regime. Ask westerns what they think of russians and it turns out most don't even think of them.
This! All of this!
Absolutely. I visited numerous countries (incl China and Cuba) during Dubya's presidency and everyone was wonderfully nice to me on a personal level, but many shared their problems with US leaders. They explained, very clearly, the same notion you shared: there's a huge distinction between the people of a country and that country's leaders. People are friends, governments are not given the benefit of the doubt for obvious reasons.
I am from Canada but i came from Poland, Russian people are the best people to chill with. Sure i found 1 or 2douchebags but we have them in Poland too. Really great time, lots of good memories. Love from Poland
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this guy is not from Poland, he's from PRL
Thank you, bro ✊🏻
Мы тоже любим поляков, кроме политиков ❤
I was in Poland due to military rotation. It's a great country, and it's very safe. Elk was a blast, as was Byaltok and others.
"A lot of people are going to be mad that I'm in Russia."
Dude, you're a travel vlogger. Do your thing, bro.
Nah but seriously, Fuck Russia
Yeah, just travel to Berlin in 1944, you are just a vlogger.
Fu Russia no matter what, supporting that regime by even spending 1$ is just dumb.
@unbannablebob 😂❤😅 love it!
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It's all about how he's going about it. Personally, I wouldn't go there. But this channel is investigating places, well sort of. And I suppose that is a plausible reason to go to questionable countries. Let's say I'm ambiguous...
I was in Moscow in October 2009 and loved it! Granted I was there for work, but enjoyed getting out when I did and loved the people. Great video!!
Moscow 2009 and 2024 are completely different cities. 95% of public transport was upgraded and many more local things too
- А вы откуда?
- Америка
- Ну Америка это же не национальность, вы кто по нации?
- Нью-Йорк
I died from this dialogue 😅
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а как вам история, про то как Ленин сидел в гулаге?😆
И вот такие дешевые тупые корольки приезжают посмотреть на нас как на зверушек.
yes ,she was correct America is from Argentina to Alaska ,many countries
@@darkebmindustrial3632
America is a continent. 'murica is a cuntry.
A little remark abot the bridge is that its called 'Troitsky' not 'Trotsky', and got its name because of the 'Troitsky Sqare' which is connected to. And the 'Troitsky Sqare' got its name from the "Troitsky Cathredral" which used to be there, but was demolished by the bolsheviks in 1932.
And the world ''Troitsky' translates as 'Three' or 'in the name of the Three' and it comes from the christianity the Three Holy Hierarchs - Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom.
Haha, yeah he thought a bridge in Petrograd in 2024 would be named after Lev Trotsky.
Trotskiy I Lenin, sukin syn. 😁
I guess the correct translation for 'Troitsky' is 'Trinity's'
Trotsky is an enemy of Russia, it's only logical that there would be no celebration of this murderous maniac. At least Stalin led the way to industrialize Russia into a major nuclear power that stands on its own feet today.
@@Dionysiandreams Original name, Lev Bronstein. He has no place in Russian history other than an enemy.
Bald and Bankrupt gonna be jealous af
He was probably watching this trying to spot mosaics.
Too busy shitting on India
He is gonna make it here soon. Just one more year to go.
He is busy abusing women or like he calls them "fuckmeat" in some other third world country.
Wasn't he kicked out for good for going to that abandoned russian space ship
I did this same trip back in 2005. Just get on Nevsky prsp... and start walking north. The historical architecture is amazing! Stumbling upon the Hermitage at 5 am was a huge surprise....
Did the same in 2012, a lone walk on a winter night, the city covered with snow, and me the only human in the whole square in front of Hermitage
Thank you so much for showing Russia! I was born there but adopted at a very young age, so I don't know much about it. But watching you and learning about the country is very intriguing!
Надеюсь у тебя всё хорошо и однажды ты посетишь Россию)
Какой грустный комментарий… спасибо твоим adoptive parents❤ Сил, мира и любви!!!!!!
ты очень странная, если честно, но добро пожаловать
И как вы? Как жизнь? Откуда пишите, где живёте? 🤗
@@MarkTuman-x6r она Американка, причём лесби. Но нормальная деваха.
You floor me every time with your ability to converse with locals in whatever country you go and explore! It’s one of the reasons you’re my fave UA-camr by a long mile! Top work as per Tommy! 🙏🏻👊🏻👍🏻💪🏻
He’s like another bald and bankrupt! lol
@@EphemeralProductions Лысый и банкрот задал очень высокую планку! С ним трудно соперничать!
"what ethnicity are you?", "New York", lol.
I've been to New York, and that sounds fairly accurate!
ny is an ethnicity
still saying "america is not a nationality"... is not that smart not gonna lie and i'm russian lol...
I believe what she really meant was "ancestry"
so, he's Dutch!
Why didn't you just exchange your currency at a bank?? Those exchanges you went to are rip offs for tourists!
Banks are just as bad
Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your travel and knack for picking up languages. Safe travels
Вы боитесь путешествовать или у вас нет возможности?
@@ivanlyashenko1981just financial
Brilliant work. I enjoy the sensibility and sophistication that you bring to it. You're a testimonial to the quote "the world is a book and those who do not travel read just one page".
Dude! Your Russian is not as bad as you think. I'm Super impressed.
Спасибо , still working on it
It's all about vocabulary. In russian language, you can completely randomize the position of the words in sentences and use basic forms of them and native will understand what you're meant. well, in most cases.
@@SabbaticalTommyjust ignore the grammar until you start feeling it naturally don’t learn the rules it’s the final phase just speak it and learn phrases
That’s a great compliment vlad! I’m sure he greatly appreciates it
Dude must’ve taken an intense crash Russian course on Duolingo or something prior to visiting Russia. He’s a fricking beast!
I visited Russia last December to see my son and Russian daughter in law. I went to Cherepovets and people were friendly. I am learning Russian and agree it is difficult and yours is better than mine. I was impressed with the orderly country which seemed to have much less crime than the UK x
From official sources.. in the UK, about 3 million crimes were committed in 2023. In Russia, 350 thousand crimes were recorded in 2023!!!
Russia is 70 times Bigger than the UK... So draw your conclusions!!!
ни хрена себе ..,я пишу из Череповца .)))
Dictatorships are generally safer, crime wise
Отсутствие мозга как правило менее безопасно😅
@@camocas Russia may be ruled in an authoritarian way, but it's no dictatorship
I’d love to visit Russia, I’ve been following many people from the west who have moved to Russia. Countryside acres and wild Siberia are the main 2 i watch. They have been treated with so much warmth and respect. I like Russian values and culture❤
Welcome, friend. We will be glad to see good friends of our country. Friendly greetings from Russia, Moscow.
Нижний Новгород приветствует Вас и ждет в гости😊
@@Egor8488but what about the skinheads !???
@@marinagusova LoL They have not existed for a long time.
@@Egor8488 but why ???! What happened ??? Where are they ???! in 2012 i remember Russia had skinheads & neo nazis!!! Also the yellow black White Russian tricolor flag..
I’ve been waiting for this series for far too long. Can’t believe it’s taken you this long. I’m South African and have been to Russia twice…I absolutely love it there…can’t wait to go back again.
South Africa is a Failed State. 😁
I learned Russian at school 50 years ago, and enjoyed this so much! Looking forward to the hinterland videos.
yes, russia was always inside you and it never left you, old communist...
Have you seen the Soviet movies?
@@borissh9932 No; we saw some 'soviet realism' art.
@@David-ee1pi you should watch some Soviet movies like “Dog’s heart “
When an American humbly says, “No I don’t speak it that well” when Russians compliment him, that deserves a like!
As a Russian I have absolutely nothing but respect for English speakers who learn Russian, no matter how little. That shows a lot of respect)
@@StriklndProPane I agree! English is an international language and I find it sad that Americans and Brits will never experience a joy of someone trying to speak your language.
@@TigerMax96 buddy we got over a million people crossing our border every year that hardly know any English. Americans get to experience it trust me
@@rxyalty617 don't mind that TigerMax fool. Same goes for Russia hard. We've turned into pro-islamic state with way too many immigrants who either refuse to integrate or act as if they own the place.
@@TigerMax96Russian is also an international language specifically in the eastern part of Europe.
Dude, don't mislead people, you can bring cash dollars to Russia: up to 10 thousand dollars without declaration, up to 100 thousand dollars with declaration and over 100 thousand dollars, you need to provide papers on the legality of this money (bank statement, purchase agreement, and so on).
@@lmc4964 No, he said it right. Now in Russia there are really increased requirements for the quality of dollar banknotes in banks (they must be unmarked, not torn or dirty). And it is best to change it in the exchangers of large banks. But otherwise he is wrong, dollars can be imported into Russia without problems. And yes, keep in mind, you cannot export euros from Europe, there will be confiscation at the European border, deal only with dollars or immediately change euros to rubles in Europe. Good luck!)
@@lmc4964 No, he said it right. Now in Russia there are really increased requirements for the quality of dollar banknotes in banks (they must be unmarked, not torn or dirty). And it is best to change it in the exchangers of large banks. But otherwise he is wrong, dollars can be imported into Russia without problems. Good luck!)
No, he said it right. Now in Russia there are really increased requirements for the quality of dollar banknotes in banks (they must be unmarked, not torn or dirty). And it is best to change it in the exchangers of large banks. But otherwise he is wrong, dollars can be imported into Russia without problems. Good luck!)
@@Andrey_Bodrey75So its best to bring Rubles with you before entering just to be sure
Most stores in Russia will also give you change. Transactions in Rubles in Russia are not difficult
Привет от русского из Сербии 🇷🇺🇷🇸🇺🇸
Glad I found you again. Everyone you talked to was very nice. They don't hate Americans and seem so willing to answer questions on the history of Russia. Very nice feedback. Thank you for sharing !
Of course, Russian people do not hate Americans:) They are actually very close to us. Welcome!
American here!
I spent two months in Moscow last year, and let me tell you, I absolutely loved it. Sure, some people back home thought I was crazy and gave me a hard time about it, but honestly? Don't believe everything you hear in the media. Russia is this incredible mix of beautiful and flawed, just like anywhere else in the world.
In fact, I'm back in Moscow right now! Couldn't resist coming back to hang out and explore more.
Oh, and here's a heads up for any fellow Americans thinking of visiting:
1. Customs might flag you for extra checks if you've got a U.S. passport. Don't freak out, it's normal, but be ready to wait 1-3 hours while they do their thing.
2. Pro tip: Bring some U.S. dollars and exchange them at local banks once you're in Russia. You'll usually get a better deal that way.
3. Or if you're tech-savvy, crypto can be a great option too!
Feel free to reach out if any of yall have questions! Happy top help!!!
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Bro, you gotta be a really tough guy if you came back to Russia in fall. Have a nice vacation here, greetings from Moscow!
@@Ambasc1atore A little cold never scare me away..
@@groovylouu 💪
Криптовалюта в Росии запрещена
This video was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing!
Come to Serbia bro you will be suprised how good hosts we are, also very honest and good people. You won't regret it.
Why go anywhere else if he's already in the best place in the world?)
@@cepreupupkin2218 Russia is good, beautiful my brother, but why not visit Serbia?
@@SrbijaSrbima1312I've never been to Eastern Europe but I LOVE the Southern Slavic countries, I hope one day I can afford to experience it.
🇷🇸🇷🇸😍
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Thank God we don't have a Trotsky Bridge in Saint Petersburg! It's the Troitsky Bridge, my friend. These are different words. Trinity and Trotsky.
Ah oops. Def still need to learn more Russian
Lmao
Trotsky troitsky tomato tomato
It's Poutine and not Putin :)
but trotsky was 1/3 of the Russian trinity right?? stalin,trotsky and lenin :)
Clean, beautiful country. Thank you for sharing.
I was there in August from the US. Had a great trip.
"Leon Trotsky Bridge" - it was something! That lady said "Troitsky", this means Trinity, so, the name of the bridge is "Trinity bridge".
Каждый 20й коммент про этот мост, или ещё с каким упрёком от "наших". Живите проще..
@@Rommikне проще жить надо , а с умом. А если человек пытается все исказить, то правды в этом нет.
@@RommikТроцкий никакого отношения не имеет к святой Троице.
Дуже гарно зроблено. Приємно це бачити.
Привет, украинский брат/сестра! Мир нам всем скорейший!🥰
Great video man! Ignore the haters talking about the war, this isn’t about politics or war this is about seeing the place and people for what it is.
Thanks Tomy, another great video. Your best so far.
Loved it. Not much “fluff filler” at all, like barely any; so dropping an hour of a little adventure, some tidbits of this and that, some Russian interactions and a drip of historical relevance made it an hour WELL SPENT!!
I grew up in NH, I’m still doing a ton to try and help myself forgive the fact you grew up in NYC, besides that, I’m really digging the content… Especially since it’s starting to carry a real rhythm to your videos!
Mate, I believe that if we all travelled more we would be fighting less, little gestures like these matter for building peace.
Nope, If Russians travelled less there would definitely be less fighting
Так воюют не люди а корпорации США по всему миру! 148 воин развязали за последние 100 лет,высасывая ресурсы из других стран,где разбомбили страну и обездолии народ.
@@graemebuchan1919 if americans didnt travel at all there would of been waaaaay less wars in the last 100 years...in fact i bet the NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS wish no one 'travelled' to their country...
@@pj-vq3by One of the few thing i like about Americans is when i tell them their foreign intervention is shit they don't say "what about the Russians", They usually agree and say it was shit............
here is just a few Russian invasions which caused WAY more death and destruction than all US involved wars
Ukraine: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II.
Crimea: In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea after Russian special forces occupied the Crimean parliament and installed a pro-Russian government.
Afghanistan: The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1929-1930 and again in 1979-1989.
China: The Soviet Union invaded China in 1934.
Poland: The Soviet Union invaded Poland in September 1939, extending into Western Ukraine.
Czechoslovakia: The Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia in 1968.
Other wars: The Soviet Union was involved in the Winter War (1939-40), World War II (1939-45), the Korean War (1950-53), and the Vietnam War (1964-1975).
@@ЕленаШепелева-я9у One of the few thing i like about Americans is when i tell them their foreign intervention is shit they don't say "what about the Russians", They usually agree and say it was shit............
here is just a few Russian invasions which caused WAY more death and destruction than all US involved wars
Ukraine: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II.
Crimea: In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea after Russian special forces occupied the Crimean parliament and installed a pro-Russian government.
Afghanistan: The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1929-1930 and again in 1979-1989.
China: The Soviet Union invaded China in 1934.
Poland: The Soviet Union invaded Poland in September 1939, extending into Western Ukraine.
Czechoslovakia: The Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia in 1968.
Other wars: The Soviet Union was involved in the Winter War (1939-40), World War II (1939-45), the Korean War (1950-53), and the Vietnam War (1964-1975).
North Ossetia never been Georgia part. You got it mixed up with South Ossetia.
Russia, the country of my family! Even tho im argentinian, my granfathers were from Russia and they were very hard working people. A lot of russians suffer the diaspora because we have a bad reputation in the west that portraits russian people as bad and as communist as well. Here in Argentina, because of the complicity between the local government and nazi Germany we had to endure a lot of discrimination, but we are already past that! Russia is a great great country and with very nice people. Enjoy your trip to the largest country on earth Sabbatical! Good luck!
Fire profile pic
Why do Russians kill Ukrainians?
Russia is a shit swamp of corruption, poverty, alcoholism, krokodil and nazis
Great great country, interesting
О привет, очень интересная история!
Dude, this is the most awesome city I have ever seen, period!! I am thankful you shared this with us!!
Love that these videos tear down all conceptions and just reflects a human experience. The Earth is sooo beautiful.
In my younger, more ignorant years, I once (very innocently) asked a man from Kenya, if he lived in a tree or hut! No joke! I was that stupid about the world. Slowly, over the following 30 years, I have learned! But your videos blow my mind! All the magnificent architecture, modernism, and beauty! The world is SO much more than I would have ever guessed! Thank you!
Yes, we don't have bears on the streets, and we have a lot of people who have never even tasted vodka in their entire lives. If you come and see how we live, you will be shocked at how different our country is from what the Western media and politicians say about us.
@cepreupupkin2218 many of us Americans love and admire Russia and its people ❤ I might be biased though given I'm part Slavic 😝
That is what US people are missing- the life . Life of the world with all its differences of culture , way of living, emotions. Americans don’t know the life of the world . I am sad for them .
Ааааа, я в шоке ))
The magnificent architecture is only in the big cities.Go to the rural areas of Russia and see how they live there .
My favorite travel blogger, does a GREAT job again!
He's the best, no contest!!
I’ve been searching for him on UA-cam under blogger and got nothing. I found him under UA-camr
One hour of my weekend that was pure joy. Keep up the good work mate 👍
"I like having my Russian complimented.." 😅😂..your videos are very lit, your interactions with locals is always on another level. Keep them coming, Russians seem very nice and respectful I'm surprised ❤
Почему ты удивлен? А ты нас как представлял, с рогами и хвостом, как у дьявола? Ох уж эта западная пропаганда 🤦♀️
The bridge is "Troitskiy", Trinity bridge.
The tickets are only if you want to go inside, everything outside is accessible for free.
Fast becoming one of my favorite channels! Travel well my man!
Glad you made it to my homeland Tommy! Hope you like it!
Я с нетерпением этого ждал
Are you also from русская община?) or putin fan?)
@@rudolfpuchini4105 Sorry, I don't speak dumbaness
@@rudolfpuchini4105 sorry I don't speak dumbanese
How come he can go and I was told I cannot go? NOT ALLOWED.
Мост в честь Троцкого, а бухаем в честь Бухарина! И мавзолей Леннона! 💯
😂
Как моя жена говорит Бали Борнео одно и тоже😂
Да у него Ленин в Гулаге был на 18:47
@@vg7226а какая разница (с)😂
😂😂😂
Seeing a lot of angry comments about regular Russian citizens trying to live their lives. Really takes me back to the aftermath of 9/11 when everyone wearing a turban was seen as a threat or an object of ridicule in America. It's amazing how people change when the war drums start beating.
There is no discrimination against Russians in the US and you cannot find a single comment about "regular Russians citizens trying to live their lives".
" It's amazing how people change when the war drums start beating" Say that to Russians who were currently invading another country and imprisoning political opponents by the thousands
Propaganda machine is very very effective.
And thing that annoyed me the most about the turban thing is they were assuming that meant they were Muslim or Arabic! Turbans are a Sikh thing! From India and Pakistan and that area! Arabs wear keffiyehs.
@@EphemeralProductionsI have not seen any of those comments?
Alot of russains pretending they are bejng shown in a bad light.
Even though everyone seems kind and clean.
@@TonyMarselle I was meaning in terms of 9/11. In response to the original comment
Wishing you safe and happy travels! Moscow looks wonderful as always.
I enjoyed this a lot. Thank you, well done.
for some reason everyone thinks that delays at the border when entering Russia are the reason for strict control by the Russian border service, when in reality the main problems and delays are from the side from which the tourist enters
I'm sold.
I'm booking a holiday in Russia next year.
Be very careful, you run a great risk of falling in love with Russia.)
Осторожнее. Вы не захотите уезжать из России.
😊
Welcome
Well done supporting a dictatorship and its war with your dollars
Приезжайте. У нас хорошо 😊
If you say "Soviet" one more time you risk becoming bald & bankrupt
😅😂
Да глупо что лысый влез в политику и его выгнали из страны. Если что то мало понимаешь в политике то не стоит об этом говорить на канале.
Lol, a YTer joke.
LOOK ITS A SOVIET COMMENT
@@АлександрМолчюн глупо, что государство может выгнать тебя из страны за не самые обидные высказывания в сторону правительства, когда ты несколько лет подряд показывал иностранцам, что постсовок (в особенности Россия) - это на самом деле круто, и не нужно его бояться
Great video as always Tommy. Thank you for doing what you wanted to do! Many of us respect you for it.
I visited Moscow for work shortly after the World Cup... I always felt safe , The people were lovely and the sights were fantastic.
Exploring the world with Tommy, learning a lot!
Was there twice this year. Can’t wait to go back.
Having visited Moscow & St Petersburg myself, you did a nice👍 job presenting both cities!☺️
I hope things get better - very diplomatic, Tommy.
I can't wait to watch this tonight after I get as much wet drywall out of this house from Milton. Thank you Tommy for doing what you do. Your videos are very enjoyable and the way you show the places you go are not bias. It's refreshing to know there are still good people around.
Indeed there are good people everywhere you go, if it wasn’t for the politicians that deceive us and influence our minds we would realize that at the end of it all most everybody pursues the same. 🌻
I hope the damage was minor compared to a lot of others. 🙏
Я слышал, что Asheville сильно пострадал. Люди страшные истории рассказывают об оползнях и наводнении... Надеюсь, вы скоро вернетесь к нормальной жизни.
Держитесь! Не падайте духом!
Данные видео очень предвзято. Он и не хотел бы чтобы все было так нормально, просто вынужден это признать .
🤣Ehrlich gesagt ist es jetzt klar geworden. Was die europäischen Medien uns Menschen sagen und zeigen, ist eine Sache, aber tatsächlich sieht in Russland alles anders aus. Was ich meine ist, dass es cool ist und man sieht, dass dort ein aktives Leben stattfindet! Danke für das Video❗️ Beste Grüße von🇩🇪👋🇷🇺
danke für deine arbeit, russenbot. leeres geschwafel über "europäische medien", lächerlich. aber ein youtube video in dem nur oberflächlicher smalltalk geführt wird, das ist das wahre russland, jaja... wie minderbemittelt kann man nur sein...
By far one of the most enlightening accounts of the Russian people … thank you for taking the time to visit, learn, observe and share. Incredibly useful reference at a key point in history.
Dude this is amazing!
i just love how you keep pushing through borders (literally) and glad you made it there. its always good to see ppl's real perspective instead of the media telling us whos right or wrong. always love your content Tommy. One of my many fave travel vloggers! you deliver!!!!
Estonians are quite Finnish in their culture!
Go to Bucha, just north of Kyiv, and speak to the locals and you’ll find out who is wrong.
@@AvanaVanaочередной фейк СМИ
Love the cafeteria guy's advice about where to buy the liquor. 😂
My kind of guy, if you give me the hook up of where to get good liquor for cheap, we'll probably be very good friends😂.
Russia was great when I went in 2012. It was super safe and the people were great. The small the town we were in, the friendly the people got.
Hey) do you still here?)
@@russia_winner no, it was just a short visit.
@@russia_winnerbut I am here !! I’m from Italy
@@iamsheep Russia in 2012 very different from 2024
@@marinagusova hi) what kind of place in Russia did you choose?
These are hero cities, not cities that were the most important. These are cities that had the most heroic resistance to the fascists, examples of mass heroism of people.
Resistance to the fascists ? Russia is currently a fascistic state, the USSR was a fascistic state and the Russian empire was a fascistic.
Russia has never not been a fascist state
@@ni9274Ничего более тупого я еще не читал . Что должно быть в твоей промытой голове, трудно себе даже представить 🤦🏻
@@ni9274Ukraine is a fascists country. It likes Gitler and Bandera
Что ты несёшь, голову бы подлечил
@@ni9274 Fascism means catering to strong and wealthy, and disrespect for weak and poor.
Russia has a wide range of benefits for those in need, and US has hobos and Kardashians.
Onwards, comrades.
Btw I made a lot of references to a trip I made to Belarus. For...reasons, I will post that video at some other point in the future.
*Apparently I made a mistake at the bridge in St. Petersburg. It’s the Troitsky (Unity) Bridge, not the Trotsky Bridge. Who knew!
great content tommy
The cleanliness is good.
Be careful out there
Good idea
Be careful Tommy - the police in Minsk are known for not being too friendly.
cool video. love the little bits of history you add. keep it up! thanks.
I'm very envious. My last (and third) trip to Russia was 2020. Hopefully things will get back to normal and I get there again before I die.
Come visit. The trip itself is a bit trickier today, through Istanbul or Belgrad, but manageable.
Where are you from?
@@VaSabi_RUS Aussiebloke 51 - Австралиец51
@@VaSabi_RUS Австралия
Everywhere you go I don’t see any garbage, it’s so clean and beautiful.
Russia is not the multicultural West. Due to that, there is one dominant culture which is maintains well the suburbs and cities
That woman who gave you food asked about your ancestry because American is not an ethnicity.
and she was correct in doing so. to russia, america used to be a country of mostly european ancestry. but now it's a country of 3rd world filth from all over. they are confused why we would let this happen.
But it should be a Cristian nation but they are not, they are run by zio
Our friend here looks like he is from Dagestan 😂
No one in america knows or cares. Everyone is mixed race. Only race oriented fascists care about such things
My friend, your videos are very cute, but in your head there is a real cocktail of real facts, fragmentary information and Western propaganda about Russia. I hope even this short trip will help you systematize some knowledge about the country and get rid of false stereotypes. I wish you a good and exciting journey! P.S. By the way, the new Starbucks and McDonald's have become much better than they were before the sanctions.😜
So true. Guy has no clue about history, only western false narrative they learn there and call "history".
Really enjoy it 😃 can't wait to see you in Kazakhstan ❤
"What's your ethnicity? - New York." Dude you crack me up...
UA-camr of the Year. Thanks Tommy as always. Ur an awesome Teacher/Explore
Honestly I am sick and tired of watching how Americans are afraid of going to Russia and of Russians. If you are so shit scared, don't go. And that's all there is to it. I am going to Russia twice a year every year and do not stuff my head with such stupid questions. And I am an American citizen.
Юра, - да пофигу, боятся они, не боятся - главное, что в конечном счёте смотрят глазками и другим показывают. Иначе - железный занавес и борьба двух пропагандистских машин. Вам же тоже, поди, когда вы в Россию приезжаете, приходится людям про Штаты рассказывать и показывать, что не всё, что наша пропаганда про них рассказывает - правда.
Ok YURIY
They probably not afraid, they just don’t want to spend their hard earned dollars in a dictatorship.
@@knopkaplay0507 ну мы же не идиоты, чтобы не понимать этого. Ну скажете тоже
@@ФёклаБатьковна я ж не говорю, что мы - или они - идиоты. Но стереотипов и предубеждений хватает, пропаганда работает на полную катушку что у нас, что у них. Такие видосики - на вес золота получаются.
Даже сам мальчик, который автор канала - да, боится; да, несёт периодически пургу; да, делает стопятьдесяттыщ реверансов в сторону людей, которые не одобрят его выбор направления. Но при этом пожил в Китае, осваивает русский (и вообще старается хоть пару слов выучить на языке стран, которые посещает), пытается накинуть несколько неочевидных фактов по истории и культуре, не светит американской исключительностью - то есть уже способствует формированию чуть более положительного образа американца и Америки. Молодец же!
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A couple of the Chinese tourists there were apparently impressed that you said "nĭmenhăo" instead of "nǐhǎo"😆
Wherever in the world, being able to speak Chinese well is really a big buff to a person of -New York ethnicity- 🤣 European ancestry
When I talk to a Haitian I don't ask him what his origins are, I don't tell him being Haitian is not an ethnicity, should he answer me my ancestors came from Africa 500 years ago.? Haiti like America has its own culture and history, its music etc. It's time to turn the page. I am Canadian and when people say to me "ok but where are you really from" it insults me. After 300 years I think I can say that I am just Canadian.
@@balbutie As a Chinese who lived in the UK for more than 15 years, I fully understand what you said and I also understand why the OP says "New York"--for the same reason you have mentioned.
As you said it, you, and probably the the OP as well, have been living in your continent for more than 300 years and 300 years is long enough to develop rich history and culture of your own. Your father lives there. Your father's father lived there. North America is your home and your ancestors home. You are ORIGINALLY from North America. When some people asks you "where are you really from" it may have an implied meaning that you are "settlers", which really offends to many white Americans. Also, in today's western world, racial equality is so much advocated. In this discourse, asking for a person's ethnicity can sometimes be offending. Example, a colleague of mine, who is black, use to teach English in China and he said he was often asked by his students which country he is from, and when he answered UK/London the Chinese students were sometimes dissatisfied and asked "where are you really from" or "where are you originally from". I guess in most of Europe and North America, people wouldn't ask him "where are you originally from" after he said he is from the UK.
And besides, when that Russian auntie asked the OP what ethnicity he is, she is actually expecting an answer like "Anglo-Saxon", "Dutch" or "Irish", which is rather impossible for a white American to provide an answer, because the European ancestry of many (if not most) Americans are so "mixed" that it’s difficult to trace it back to just one country.
I quoted -New York ethnicity- here just for fun, not meaning that I think there is anything wrong with OP's answer of "New York".
@balbutie
No, you can’t :D because for whole rest world exist real Canadians and all rest - invaders :) I’m not trying to offend you, in my mind it is something natural. Exist natives and some _temporary_ invaders. I don’t know why I perceive this in such way, but as is. And when I discussed about this with other people, all also perceived you in such way. For us you are non real, just our emigrants (in most cases who made something awful at home and just ran away; as example most of criminals from WW2 who ran away from court to Canada).
@@balbutie how can you be such a sissy as a man to be hurt over someone asking your ethnic background… lol
@@huangwu2563that’s a good background. in Russia it’s entirely normal for a person to list their ancestry to you to you if you ask somebody what they are, and people are rarely offended.
Same lady would probably say she was part Finnish/Jewish/German/Ukrainian and not feel weird about it…
My man. Thank you so much for being brave enough to come and see our country. I only wish I was there to show you the surroundings and tell way more in proper English but, anyways, you seem to have had a pretty nice time:)
You are friggin' ballsy mang, right on! It's videos like this that change the world -
I can't wait for the next one. you are amazing
EXTREMELY LOVE THE STYLE OF YOUR CONTENT! KEEP GOING!
Tommy, you are a blessing to the world
Tommy you are totally safe in Russia! It is a great country, full of friendly people, great places to see, and great food.
Totally safe in Russia? Tell that to journalists, activists, or anyone who disagrees with the government-they’re safer in exile. Friendly people? Sure, unless you’re LGBTQ+ or speak your mind. Great places to see? Absolutely, as long as you don’t mind a side of propaganda. And great food? Let’s just say the borscht doesn’t quite make up for the taste of oppression.
Troitskiy bridge, rebuilt in 1824-1827, was supposed to be called Suvorovsky Bridge on the Suvorovskaya Square located opposite the bridge with a monument to A.V. Suvorov. However, in 1827, the bridge was named Troitskiy after the nearby Trinity Square and Trinity Cathedral (destroyed in 1932).
Don't apologize for doing this bro!
Thanks for educating people🎉
You got extremely lucky with the weather :) Usually, St Petersburg is known for very gloomy northern weather.
@radicalautism5696, всем петербуржцам повезло в этом году с погодой. Я даже вижу почки на деревьях сейчас😳😁
Dying to visit St Petersburg. Looks beautiful
you have a great perspective on things
Sabb what an amazing video my friend the places were breathtaking so clean the stuctures well lost for words totally supeb and you are a very brave young man to do this wow super Content. Rob from the UK
Excellent video - thank you!
Russia and America when there is no politicians involved. ❤
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as an american I want to say russia seems like an absolutely charming place.
@@currentcommerce4774 You also have a very beautiful country with amazing nature. Greetings from Russia.
Politicians, in both countries, are corrupt. Sure maybe one more than the other, and idc which, but BOTH sides are at fault... in the early 2000s Russia almost joined NATO. I wonder why NATO rejected it. :(
Russian politicians did not ruin relations, it were US politicians. To this day Russia has not done any sanctions against the USA and it also did not start a proxy war against it.
Great video, this will be an epic trip.
One of your best videos considering the circumstances.
The funniest thing is that only foreigners have problems with payments due to sanctions. Russians mostly pay by card or phone))
Love your content old mate, been watching for years. When are you coming to my country (Australia)?
I notice 98% of everyone I see walking around you are not FAT! That alone tells you we Americans do not do diet right. I also see normal people and no freaky crap taking place which is nice to see.
It is the mega processed foods that are marketed by Government Controlling Corporations. When The Corporations selling tobacco products saw the end of that market drawing near, they re-invested into Food Products, and used the same techniques to create addictions, and increase sales. Seed Oils are for running machinery, not for human ingestion.
Most people in the centers of American cities (especially coast ones) are also not fat. It gets drastically worse as you move from the urban center into suburbs and rural american where it’s worst.
Русские очень добрые. И Россия страна СУПЕР. Москва самая чистая столица мтра да и самая безопасная наверное. 😊❤
It’s what’s sprayed on our crops!!!!! Look up human biologist Gary Brecka, you will learn so much about the poison that’s us Americans are exposed too by big Pharma.
There is something in the water...
Тот момент, когда американец и стереотипы о России притянула друг друга 😀 Впервые вижу бутылку водки и стаканы на кассе 😆Но мало того, ещё и внезапно материализовался мужик, который предложил выпить 😂 Поосторожней с этим, бро. По поводу Макдональдса, Старбакса и остальных, я бы добавил, что их бизнес был продан российским компаниям. Это не франшизы. "Вкусно и точка" по качеству стали даже лучше. Рекомендую попробовать. Там даже появились новые наименования, например Римский бургер.
Римский бургер - это шо?
@@knopkaplay0507 бургер с рукколой
@@andreykov поубивав бы...
Это точно ))
в столовых Питера продажа водки и разливного вина это обычное дело да будет вам известно..))