Flying to RUSSIA on a STOLEN AIRPLANE & INTERROGATED at the Border!
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This is a comprehensive Flight Review of Aeroflot.
Class: Economy
Route: Atyrau (GUW) to Moscow (SVO)
Plane: Airbus A320-200
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I certainly would love to, josh thanks a million sir, please when are you coming back to Nigeria?
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Never.
I would absolutely go to Russia! But I wouldn’t go to a lot of other European countries…or to Ukraine, which had a reputation - or has? - a reputation as the most corrupt country in Europe.
yes
And why would that be Steven? @@stevehyland8345
This type of journalism is exactly why this channel shines through the morass of aviation-tubers.
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I see! You're that kind of crazy wacko! Congratulations incel!
I would like to thank you very much for your report Josh. I am from Germany and lived in Moscow for 4 years because of work. I met many wonderful people and I also miss Aeroflot. Let's hope for the best❤
I can’t wait until Aeroflot comes back to EU countries
@benmm01 prepare yourself for a long wait...
@@seandoherty925
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@@alyonapetrova694 well maybe Budapest within the next decade...
@@seandoherty925 If Trump becomes the US president again (which is very likely) the war will be over by 2025, so not that long actually:)
that's amazing at 15:57 that you went back through security just in order to be able to get back to the taxi guy airside and complain! out of this world dedication! 👏
It is not real security check and you don't come to air side. It is like in several other countries, there is a pre security check before you can enter the airport building and come to the arrival area or the check in. Same is in Turkey for example. The real security control to come to air side is later.
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This can't be true he didn't have a flight to go through security?! He probably means he went back to the terminal
I love Russia.
Thanks
Great video Josh! Really enjoyed it! You were very brave to decide to go but thanks for creating this interesting video. Looking forward to all future videos. Your channel is an inspiration to me! J
I enjoyed this episode as I’ve always wanted to go to Russia but …….. I also want to say that it really enhances your vlog and our ‘experience’ when you include some scenes from the city/country you’re visiting - like you did here in Moscow. I’ve watched almost all of your videos and that element of showcasing the place you’re ‘landing’ in takes it to the next level. I’ve seen your old IG photos of your travels ( Afghanistan) and loved them as a travel enthusiast myself. Keep safe and well.
Just visit Russia without any but
love the sober approach with the music and mood etc. well done! and your stance on the war!
It’s interesting that you have received so many questions at the border. As a Dutch person i’ve been to Russia 5 times in the last year and a half and I never even received a single question even though we are seen as an unfriendly nation by Russia. They only made a joke once and asked if I had weed on me😅.
maybe he just wants to avoid critics as most of his audience is infected by the western ant-russian propaganda, so he must to invent "troubles" just to please them.
People with a lot of recently visited countries might be considered more suspicious
its just because rusian FSB before fly there knew everything what they need to know dont be so dumb
right now they got elections and security alert was raised ,considering terrorist atempts inside russia....they cheking everything
That's what The Netherlands is famous for 😅🤣
Im so mad i watched this video in april
I wanted the red remove b4 flight keyring 😭
Nice video josh keep it up ❤
Love from Australia 🇦🇺
Consistently the most straight-up aviation UA-camr we’ve got. Loved this content Josh
Super high quality! As a fellow German, war and conflict is so horrible!
@Newton432-ip5kv🤮
Iconic hotels ! Bucket list of iconic hotels for travellers: Raffles at Singapore, Oriental at Bangkok. Manilla in… Manilla. Waldorf Historia in NY, Dorchester in London, Adlon in Berlin. Moskva in Belgrade. The Nelson in Cape Town. I love them all.
Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, The Dolder Grand in Zurich to add to your list.
@@kirkleiber1412Grand Haytt Dubai
It’s the Waldorf Astoria.
@@pacmanc8103think it is that bloody automatic text - sorry.
Hotel National in Havana
I’m British, I recently travelled to Russia to visit my girlfriends parents. We flew into St Petersburg and was held at the border for approximately 2.5 hours. The FSB staff who dealt with me were extremely professional, it was scary at first but they really only care you have the correct visa. What a fantastic country once I was inside, I am really looking forward to going back 👍🏻
Also every foreigner gets held at the border, not just you.
How was it? I love Saint Petersburg
@@borissh9932cold but an amazing city, much more beautiful than Paris but with a vibe similar to Amsterdam.
@@jackhenderson9798 it’s considered a cultural capital of Russia, I guess you have visited the Hermitage museum too. The women are super beautiful!
@@borissh9932 yes I visited the Hermitage, it was stunning.
Hi Josh, I had the pleasure to work in and out of Moscow and St Petersburg for 20 years. I saw the good and bad of the country within this time. The architecture, museums and as you said the Metro is stunning in Moscow as well as St Petersburg. The people I worked with were amazing, but sadly we lost the office over what has happened.
You are right, Moscow is a bucket list city, in Winter as well as summer.
If I remember, the Raddison where you stayed is part of Stalin Sisters, which are 7 near identical buildings around the city. I used to stay in the Hilton Leningradskaya which was also one of the sisters. The hotel was just amazing, we stayed there a lot and even received an invitation to the staff party which is something that I will never forget.
We always flew BMI (back in the time) and then British Airways in and out of DME and then the Sapsan train up to St Pete's. The BA crew were not allowed off the aircraft, so it was one of the longest working days for them within the BA fleet.
It was always interesting going in and out of immigration, even with a full working visa sanctioned by them...!
Happy Travels , your vlog brought back a lot of fond memories.
Strange, I've never had an issue going through immigration in Russia (even in recent years - as recent as two months ago). It's pretty normal actually. Exactly like most other countries with the exception of the United States.
Depends who you worked for.....@@dennisrettke
@@andywhite6713 what's that supposed to mean? I am Australian and arrived on a tourist visa. Lol. If you are talking about the US immigration experience, then if you're American you would not know. They hassle each and every foreigner regardless of where they are from or for what purpose they arrive. Once I became a permanent resident I could go through the "citizens and residents" lane. That experience was much different - a friendly "welcome home".
@@dennisrettke in the US they only asked me questions like why I'm going to the US, how come I've got a friend there and that was it. It took 2 minutes. I had imagined it would be a lot worse.
@@flopunkt3665 then you were lucky. It does depend on the border officer because I did have one experience like that. But 90% of the time, it's an aggressive interrogation.
So interesting. It looks so lovely, id love to go one day. Your excitement and enthusiasm at entering the Hotel you'd longed to go to really came through to your audience Josh. Wonderful
@Newton432-ip5kvnope
What a great topic Josh !
It really helps so many people to understand the global aviation industry and become informed consumers.
Lots of love as always mate !😊
love how you expand your channel from pure aviation to an aviation focused travel blog and show the country too!
Great video Josh! Love all you do to show you viewers all about your travels.
"thats is still more than you get on an 2,5 hour Lufthansa flight" says it all !!!
Made my day 😂
Lufthansa seating on a 747 FRA-DEL is VERY very narrow and dense!
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Hey Josh, you took a trip to Greenland - thank god for that, we love you! 🙂
There are some really good live UA-cam feeds from airports there!
I think Josh has had a bit of influence on Sam Chui; in his latest video, Sam is actually being critical of Air India's product, sounding honestly just like Josh! Well done 🤗👏👏👏
More like even Sam Chui can’t gush over Air India
Air India obviously didn't pay him enough
@@jackotgould Don't give the Russian government any ideas.
I watched a Sam Chui video once some years ago and never bothered since; too fake and it was so bloody obvious. He's a paid influencer thats all, and as boring as bat sh!t.
@@jackotgouldhe would praise Ryanair if he gets paid enough
Amazing video, Josh! Thanks for your hard work and dedication.
From Bangladesh , I have been watching your videos for last couple of years and really enjoy watching your videos
What an amazing trip. To go there during war is adventurous! What a truly amazing and beautiful place to be. The subway stations are incredible with their chandeliers and paintings. The snow looks gorgeous!
To be honest its really business as usual.
There is no war in Russia, military operations on the territory of Ukraine. It is absolutely safe in Russia, come visit
@@max-dx8jt that comment didn't age well.
@@flopunkt3665 Turn off your TV, I'm Russian and I speak the way I am: it's absolutely calm in Russia
@@max-dx8jt Russia is a big place. I was referring to Belgorod and Crimea.
Super video J. Like the way you vlog. You are living my life literally everyday. Super proud of you.
Great stuff Josh! Was really looking forward to this video
Thanks for this video. I think many people are interested in Russian aviation, but also interested how Russia is right now. Great music and a lovely host. Thanks again ❤
That was SUPER EXCITING!!!! I can't wait to see the rest of this adventure!
Hi! Man, it was so nice to play Tchaikovsky track on the vid background! You would'n believe how many good folks here in Russia are looking forward to hear this beautiful tune over all national media one day! Keep doing!
I know what you mean. I am originally from Russia and listened quite few back in a days. Hopefully it will come soon.
лучше бы вы ждали, когда по всем медиа будут показывать трибунал по путинским военным преступникам, но нет, всё как всегда 🙊🙉🙈
@@AnNa-xb3wk Иди сало ешь, ждун!🤣
Excellent video! Visited St Petersburg and Moscow in 2000. Such a memorable trip. One thing I thought was odd when flying from St Pete to Moscow, the plane descended nose down. It was a little scary .
Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.
Last time I visited Moscow was during world war 2. It seems to have changed a lot
That was the so called "Afghan landing" - 90s-00s were a rough times for Russia and it's military so many military pilots and Afghan veterans were working in civil aviation in that time. "Afghan landing" is exactly the nose down landing to shorten the plane's exposure to the short ranged fire from the ground before it could land on a safe area (it was particularly important for the cargo IL-76 planes because it can land on dirt/rough terrain - so it wasn't necessarily an airport or aerodrome in Afghanistan where it had to land quickly and don't get under fire)
Thanks!
I have always wanted to know how Aeroflot was able to keep their airplanes flying amidst the sanctions. Thanks for sharing some insight to this. Moscow is indeed a gem.
It is not "stolen" but with this whole clown fiesta with "sanctions" we cant return it back without breaking "sanctions" hahaha
As well as other countries cant take it either without breaking sanctions
As a russian, I can say that the music from Swan Lake in the background is extremely fun if you know what is it associated with in Russia.
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I was wondering - can't just be a coincidence - right?
Soon...
do u mean the song at 3:35 ? I thought Swan Lake sounds totally different from what is being played here?
what is it ????
i lived in Moscow from 2009 to 2014 doing my uni and i can tell you, the city is so beautiful and unique that i never ever stopped exploring it and always being amazed, i hope all this ends soon and i can go visit again. Great vid Josh
The city is beautiful and cleaner than paris and new york
It is so refreshing to peek at Moscow beyond politics and stuff. Keep up the terrific work, mate. Crack on. 🚀
Moscow isn’t real Russia. That’s a common Russian saying. Life is much different outside of Moscow and St Petersburg.
@@GreenxEmerald it's not. Except for the metro, it's mostly the same.
Yeah, just like New York is not like the rest of the US, London and Paris aren't respresentative of their respective countries, so what's your point? Russia is diverse and beaultiful with rich histroy, culture, architecture and nations within nations. Every major city in Russia has its own character which also very refereshing unlike the western template same shnitz everywhere towns.
@@nasser-istтак и есть. Все верно . В нашей стране каждый регион уникален 🇷🇺
LOL Josh the spy sat in the seat across the aisle (10.19) is the same guy watching you on the bus (3.55) and who wasn't sure if he needed a pee at (6.10 - 6.20)!!
wow, i online saw him in the plane during the Video. I got to watch it again. Yeah that guy was misterious!
... and the spy boy as a mouse dressed in an elevator
10:19,3:55 and 6:10-6:20
Those are literally 3 different persons. The first one 3:55 is more Asian looking, 6:10-6:20 is younger than the man on the isle. Cmon guys, look closely.
That's him again in the lift at 28:33
Josh , an amazing video , I couldn’t look away , you have got some guts to visit Russia at the moment , i have watched your videos for about 18 months now about the flights you make. I have just watched and liked , this one is a little different , much respect to you and I can’t wait to see what happens on part 2
Guts? It's business as usual here in Russia. Something tells me that you are high on western propaganda.
Really enjoyed this one. Thanks Josh!
5:38 I sense a good deal of trepidation in your voice and body language. ( a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen ) You certainly have courage young man! Another superb video! 19 02 2024 UK
Good on you mate, putting yourself out there to report for us! Great story buddy!
"Hey Josh" I watch your channel more than the news because I get more out of it 😊
Amazing....glad you finally made it. What a stunning hotel lobby....looks cold
Amazing video Josh! I would love to visit Russia one day, the Red square and the Metro station both look stunning. Keep it up!!
Much respect for taking risks and reviewing the entire aviation industry! ✈️
Risks?
I've been to Russia four times since the war started, as a citizen of an 'unfriendly country', and in my experience I haven't ever been pulled aside for questioning (or see it happen to anyone else).
Did you also visit it before this started?
@@mineairoHD Yeah I did, back in 2019, there was also no problem getting in
Same here. But I have seen it happen to a lot of people at the Moscow and Saint Petersburg airports.
Same experience here. I was held up for maybe 45 mins or so, but was never brought into a room for questioning. Just seemed like a precautionary measure to put a second set of eyes on my passport, but they were very nice and the rest of the trip was hassle-free.
Great video Josh, looking forward to your next video.
One of the reasons you found the fries better in Russia.
Mc Donald’s, tries to source as much of its products locally as possible. Obviously they did that with the fries and the new owners, maintained that relationship.
You will find Potatoes from colder countries have much more flavour than others. This is very true as well, with seafood
very intersting!
French fries were imported from Poland. Now, they has found local producers)
Not a new owners techically, a company is now under control by one of the former major franchise owners
Moreover, McD retained the right to repurchase, hoping for better times. Even the fonts and color scheme have not changed, only the logo. Therefore producers within the country remained the same
I don't know how they fry the french fries there, but McDonalds uses unhealthy garbage, seed oil. The real way to make good french fries is with beef suet, and not to cut the potatoes thin.
Great video again Josh! Thank you!
Hi! im from Kaliningrad and im really looking forward to watch your next video! Kaliningrad is a wonderful city so i hope you enjoy it!! Also this video is great. It is really interesting to see how people from other countries react to something that has already become common for me. Love your videos!
Prussia!
Looks like the Aeroflot A320 has the SHARP kit, the Short Airfield Package. It allows the takeoff and landings on very short runways.
I'm shivering just watching you outside in Moscow! Not sure I ever realized just how beautiful the city is until you introduced me to it just now. Wow. Thank you for this tour; looking forward to part 2. Have a fun and safe time in Moscow.
Another thing worth mentioning is that Aeroflot still keeps the SkyTeam branding on their packaging and stuff.
Their SkyTeam membership is only suspended, not cancelled.
Great vid love it keep up the good work
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John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jesus
A very luxurious hotel. The room looks nice and comfortable
The architecture looks amazing. Thank you for sharing your experience. Looking forward to part 2 :)
I was set to work on a film in St. Petersburg In April of '22. I had never been Russia and was excited to go to the home country of my family (great grandparents). I'm American so.... that didn't end up happening. Probably won't be able to go for many, many years. So, thanks Josh for the vicarious experience.
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What's stopping you from coming? Believing your media about how bad things are in Russia?
Why dont you go now?
Why won't that happen? Coz you chose not to visit anymore?
@@nasser-ist I figure as an American I wouldn't get a visa. Anyway, it wouldn't have mattered, the project got cancelled. Maybe someday.
dude, you're doing a great job. Relax and don't listen to anyone. Best of luck to you!
I hope I get to visit Moscow to one day 😊 love from Denmark
And you will be very welcome in Moscow and in any other city.
Fjols
Mad respect for showing us this. This is very legitimate journalism. Your courage is deeply appreciated 💕
Welcome to Russia, bro
I wish you to enjoy your journey through our country
Very interesting and informative. Thanks Josh. Love from Pakistan.
Great video,
Can't wait for the entire series.
I wonder if you were picked randomly for secondary check, or you were targetted form when you boarded?
Cheers
They (border guard, part of FSB) interrogate people from "Unfriendly countries" and also Russians who left the country avoiding mobilization or who emigrated some time ago. And that's why they're asking if you have a Telegram account - if you're a Russian citizen and you wrote something against the war or Putin's regime in private conversations or even if you're subscribed to some "wrong" channels - you'll definitely have a huge fine or even could be imprisoned from 2 to 15 years.
@@SnarkOrel 🤦♀️😂 какое вранье. Вы там больны от вашей пропаганды. В настоящее время, в мире нет страны лучше, разумнее и безопаснее чем Россия. Пусть нас спасет Бог от того, что происходит на западе- трансы, педофилы, наркота и безумие.
As a viewer I cannot but agree with your stance on doing your job correctly,
"I am a good boy" - Josh Cahill
Negative 15° celsius? That is beyond cold and you waited out there waiting for that ride! But even at night you can tell the city is beautiful.
It dipped down to -37C this winter. Even I, a Russian said 'Frak this! I'm staying inside.'
Go to Siberia in yakutsk it gets down to negative 70 Celsius
@@mybigfatpolishlife That's too cold, even for Russians :)
@@mybigfatpolishlife that is worst
I experienced -42°C in western Siberia this winter.
Hello Josh,
I'm a Greek av geek and fan of your work.
Although I strongly and deeply believe that every single thing in life is art and politics, I honestly want to congratulate you for your truly balanced perspective on this video as far as Aeroflot's inflight service is concerned as well as about the tough Russian security measures during war time!!!
KEEP ON GOIN' !!!😃✌
Greek av geek. Say that 10 times fast 😂
@@Michael-db4sn I'm a natural slow speaker 😁😁😁
@Newton432-ip5kv In the name of all the gods that humans have invented, what you smoke must be as big as a plane!...
Atyrau is the hometown of many of my relatives. So surreal to see a UA-camr I know in Atyrau
@Newton432-ip5kv amen
Why you have fake Russian flag? You’re Kazakh you need to respect Russian brothers this is Russian flag 🇷🇺
Hi Josh - Being Irish (Republic of Ireland) and living in the U.K. 22 years, I’m fascinated by this trip to Russia and the Irish connection to this - I love your use of classical music Audio tracks in this video (perhaps you should do this in all future videos?) - I know that many years ago, in Moscow Airport, the Irish Aer Rianta used to set up duty free shops in Moscow airport and there used to be Aeroflot flights from Shannon to Moscow - Ireland is (probably) considered a hostile western country by Russia because of the Irish government’s support for Ukraine, yet Mr Putin has also expressed sympathy for the Irish people during Covid lockdowns 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪❤️
Thanks a lot Great Josh for this interesting video, it's quite refreshing
I was in Russia in 2019 and enjoyed my time there. Hopefully I’ll be able to return sometime. Great video.
I've accumilated 25,000 aerofloat miles in the last two years. I've flown their 330, 777 and 350. They paid off the leasing companies early this year. They somehow manage to get the spare parts. True, there is a huge issue of maintenance checks when the war ends. As long as you're flying Aerofloat, you'll be fine. I am not taking any sides but Russia's really safe to visit. They're really nice to tourists.
The pay offs are only a fraction of the original values and not for all airplanes.
Really enjoyed the video, love to see more of Russia. I don't agree with sanctions on commercial aircrafts, it's not the right thing to do, many non Russian passengers travel on these Just like Josh. Beautiful buildings. ❤
Your video invoked good memories of Russia and Aeroflot for me. I work for an international company and we had customers in Russia. I also went to Moscow Sheremetyevo airport frequently on the way to former Soviet Union countries. I always felt that Aeroflot had good service and their planes were well-maintained. Very sad that the world has changed so much since I last went.
Hi Josh. Nice video. Enjoyed it a lot. Russia is a fantastic nation. I traveled many times to Russia also in winter. I even married a fantastic lovely Russian lady. Unfortunately its not so easy anymore to travel to Russia without a good reason. I truely hope that this will change in the future. Also learned the Russian language to communicate easier , i know its not easy but i can recommend it! Many whishes from Flanders and keep on making nice videos!
Thank you for coming to Moscow, Josh! It is so rare now (that’s why it is valueable) to see our city throw the eyes of a western foreigner! Thank you for being unbiased! Hopefully, there’re not going to be any issues at the rest of you Russian trip. Looking forward seeing its Kaliningrad’ part.
Josh, thanks! This video is such a positive review! I, as a Russian, see things much worse than you did 😂
I’m definitely hooked to this channel. Others love to fly to fancy places in first class seats on the worlds best airlines. Here is a guy who flies mostly economy and taking some risks both in the air and on the ground!! Great job 👍
What a neat video. Really appreciate your thorough, thoughtful reporting.
Bam!! What a badass intro 😂first 2 min could be of the best and boldest intros aviation vloggers I have ever heard making 👌 rest felt usual
I just returned home to California from Moscow a few days ago, around the same time this video was made. It was my fourth visit since February 2022 and my experiences were similar on the Aeroflot flight I flew between Moscow and Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Last week, upon exiting the country, I was taken back for a 30 minute "interview" at passport control. Completely understandable given the terrorist bombings that have occurred in Russia and the lethal aid being supplied by the West. It's worth noting that, unlike the EU and US, which harass Russian visitors extensively even before the invasion, and now make visa issuance to them or entry all but impossible in many cases, Russia has kept its doors wide open to Western visitors. In four visits and more than six months of aggregate time there in the last two years I've not had a single negative experience. Such incidents at passport control and others mentioned are small inconveniences compared to the wonderful experiences that await. Nice video Josh!
You mean that the state that is at war is exchanging fire with country they're at war with? Wow, who would expect that, maybe if russia didn't start this war.
Also, explain harassment, what kind of, in what way. Russia right now is terrorist country, increased and more frequent searches of their citizens are obvious. Not to mention the fact that even before the war, russians were the main ethnicity caught smuggling tobacco, drugs, and were involved in all matter of illegal trade, to name a few. So I don't see anything surprising in the increased searches at border crossings and airports.
Let's also add disrupting GPS communications over european countries, spreading disinformation, attacking civilians in european countries, especially refugees from Ukraine, without reason (like the case from last year, 2 adult russians beating up to death a 12yo boy, because he was speaking in Ukrainian).
If your (not your your, I'm talking vabout russians) citizens abroad and your government behave like a bunch of drunk gopniks, don't be surprised if they are treated like a bunch of drunk gopniks.
They kidnap Westerners and hold them for ransom.
In Russia, the planes are not "stolen". You misunderstood the situation. The plane was leased, but the leasing company illegally, contrary to all agreements, wanted to steal these planes from Russian airlines. Naturally, Russian airlines did not obey this illegal action. These aircraft legally changed their registration. There is no "fake" registration in Russia. In Russia, registration is original and real.
Facts!
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Romans 6.23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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@@etienne1348 Russia has bought 165 planes out of nearly 400 leased at this moment
And leasing companies could bring their pilots from Europe and take planes back, but Russian airspace is closed for European airlines, the same way as European airspace is closed for Russian airlines.
@@etienne1348 Russia is trying to regulate the illegal actions of Western partners within the framework of the law.
I've been waiting for this video for so long and it's finally here! 😄
You have done an amazing job, great and unprejudiced report!!
Welcome to Russia! Welcome to winter, Josh! There are many good and funny people, and your fans, avgeeks )) But we just don’t expend our smiles, our smiles are always sincere)
My daughter visited Russia in 1993 as a high school student. She was 18 at the time and traveling with a student group. What made her so very sad was the poverty of some of the families her group was staying with. She was "horrified " at the toilet facilities in those homes. No paper was allowed down the loo. Also, neighbors pooled their food so the Americans would have an abundance. She was impressed with the bread, homemade of course! Her mama isn't a baker. She came home with the knowledge that she was a very blessed young woman from the USA. Josh, thank you for your work. Your channel has helped me weather some difficult times medically speaking. ❤
I did a summer abroad in Beijing in 2001 for college. There was no paper allowed in the toilets in our dorms. I was horrified at that as well.
Did she also went to India. 😡
There is poverty is every country. I have seen appalling poverty in America. Families who are food insecure, 4th graders who can’t read, and homes with no indoor plumbing.
Come to Greece, no toilet paper allowed down the toilets here as well not to mention that in a lot of tourist locations in the smaller town and villages have no toilet seats for the toilets, guess they are too expensive to constantly replace. Biggest problem is that the guys are to fu¢|
90s was a very harsh time for Russia, Its thankfully gotten better though. Its why so many people support Putin, The times now with his leadership are simply just much much better than what people had to suffer through post USSR breakdown
I want to go! Great again Josh.
Far and away the best content you have produced! Fascinating, it felt like I was actually there.
Love the videos Josh . Keep them coming
Hey Josh, I wasn't expecting a trip to Russia from you at this time, with all this war going on between Ukraine and Russia, for me it's disconcerting, I don't think I would have chosen this time to visit Russia. Anyway Aeroflot, believe it or not they are why I fell in love with Aviation, I was four years old at the time and they were flying the soviet Illushin IL84 I think the model was and at the time they were operating through Dubai, then onwards to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport. It looks like a B727 but longer, My first ever flight was with them from SEZ-LHR via DXB and SVO. I have vague memories, it's good to see them still flying. Of course I do not remember much about that trip just that I fell in love with Jet aircraft's from that day on. Your situation reminds me of one of my trips in Qatar back in 2017 during the big issues of sovereignty and the whole issues with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt. I was literally scared after seeing what they were showing in the media about Qatar citizens in panic and the whole problems, but media being the media, It wasn't the case, arriving in Doha there were no such things going on, it was business as usual. So not everything in the media is 100% truthful. The A320 itself, even though it may have been quoted as " Stolen" who says that Aeroflot is not looking for ways to set things right with that Irish firm. It's also good to see that they have an elevated service for a 2hour flight, at least people won't complain they are hungry on the flight, so kudos to SU for that. And it seems even if there is that war going on at least the service is good, though I have heard that the crew could sometimes be racist, if its true they need to work on that.
It's kind of funny to read you. The war is not in Russia, but in Ukraine. Russia is one of the safest countries in the world.
Aeroflot is the OLDEST airline in the world, do you know that!? It's business as usual in Russia, just like it has always been when the US and NATO bombarded Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan, Serbia and the list is long. So get off of your high horse and get real.
Hey. I'm Russian and American citizen and I was also held up at the border for an hour. Apparently it's a pretty common event for Russians now and they've (our border guards) have become extremely anal the last year or so. Thanks for flying there even though you didn't want to.
Допрашивали? Недавно летал?
Did you fly to the US post 911? They still are anal. Russia is at conflict with the western scums, so need to be vigilant as they should.
Geiles Video geworden!!! Großen Respekt hab auch vor diesen Sommer nach Russland zu fliegen über Istanbul mit der 777-300 von Aeroflot
It is sad what is happening at the moment. I want peace and economic opportunity for all. You are brave Josh.
Excellent review Josh👍🏾👍🏾
Really brave of you to embark on this trip to Moscow. Kudos !
why brave? what risk he had there? Moscow is much safer than most of the western capitals.
@@fulger2010 Most of the comments here are from western media propaganda victims such as this guy. The comment section is defintely exposing the pathetic western mindset and how brainwashed these clowns are.
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Moscow is a great city. I've been several times (on business) and returned in 2018 for a leisure visit. So much on offer - and very clean and safe.
Thank you for this vlog Josh, I also have a love for Russia so I am so pleased to follow you on this journey x
I love your objectivity. Quite rare these times. Thanks a ton for your work.
This is the best aviation channel out there and i watch quite a few, Josh awesome report and very happy i have found your channel now. absolutely awesome !!
Hey Josh, welcome to Russia! Thank you for your message about the dark side of many countries around the world, It's very refreshing to hear a Westerner say this after the demonization that Russia, her government, and her people have been subject to for over two years.
As a Russian repatriate with family members living abroad, travelling has become quite a bit more expensive; I used to fly to my other home country for roughly $350-450 for a round trip back in the day. Now the same flight would take me twice as long and cost north of $600, often significantly so.
It would have been different if he had publicly criticised the Russian government or the war in Ukraine. That's a freedom people don't have there anymore.
When you started talking about what you get on a flight I just knew you would bring up Lufthansa,---classic:)
there is probably a picture of josh in every airport in the world. just waiting for him to materialize