What you should NEVER do in Eastern Europe! (Ukraine, Russia,Belorus)
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- Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
- Hey my guys! Here i made a list of things you shouldn't do in Ukraine, Russia or Belorus! I am sure in some cities or other Eastern European countries it can differ. It is my own observations :)Water, politeness,politics, public transport- i am sure this list can be longer. I would like to know your advice! What foreigners shouldn't do in Ukraine. It's so fun for me to see my country from your eyes! :)
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You know what, i realised i discover my country when im learning about others Comparing is a huge thing
Taya Ukraine I am disgusted by my country hopefully Trump will begin to fix it and also Russian Ukraine relations as well I hate to see what's happening all because of Obama/Clinton.
Hi, Taya, i would love to meet you in Ukraine...and if you
have time may be you can show me around!!!
God bless and take care.
Daniel Pitolaj We're so outnumbered we have to resort to protection.
Daniel Pitolaj Protection from the black hordes. From the Asians and Muslims. Imagine the only thing we need is where anyone can move anywhere at anytime. All the white west would be overrun and whitey would be gone. So they are slowly bringing them in. You know in the cities you see brown hordes. Go to New York City and it's brown people.
Stupid racist, America belongs to Cherokee, Apache and another people, your family comes from Europe and kills local inhabitants
I subscribed because I love learning about other parts of the world from sources other than our media. I am a 51 year old Native American (Spanish last name tho) from New Mexico now living in Idaho. I have met so many international people in my travels. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year :)
Amazing Taya! 👏
This is so insightful!
I lived in ukraine for a year & half. going back to Kyiv in a month. I loved it
you are not powerless to effect change for the better. as I see it, you are making a difference just by being who you are natrualy,...…..attitudes are contagious. keep up the great work.
When i was in Ukraine, i drank the water from sink and i had stomach problems and diarrhea for 2 days :D :D:D
dukyd122 I only do in England, I can't trust anywhere else !
How many days of diarrhea should one endure for this process?
ahhh poor you!!!
It was a real shame because i love Ukraine and i had this problem on 24th August and i wanted to see some celebrations of this date. Plus it was exactly 25 years anniversary.
When I think of tap water quality that is poor, I think of Haiti, many African countries, India, China, Iraq and, yes, Ukraine.
I've been to Ukraine many times. Very beautiful country and nice people.. Nice video
I started watching your channel recently I find it really fantastic and very informative. You are very good in English and very good the way you explain every thing . I am now looking forward to my visit to Ukraine next year . I will keep watching . Thank you for a amazing channel
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My grandmother is Ukrainian and I am so disconnected with that part of me and I love watching these videos and hope to travel back to my "homeland" 🖤
I knoooow. My dwarf hamster parents are from the Mongolian steppes. I should connect with that part of my life and see what food there is to forage out in the wild.
Thank you for this information, Taya. What a cool video.
I just love how your older posts come up on my feed. You're a trip!!! Big 🤗💕
Yes, should always be courteous when traveling .. especially because you are a guest in somebody else's Country. Thanks Taya also for explaining further the 'Маршрутка', i have better understanding now. And the water thing- same here in the States it depends on region.. and oddly enough New York City has the best, cleanest and tastiest tap water of anywhere.😊
Very good vlog, you’re doing a great job Taya, I lived in Kiev and I really like your country, it’s culture and people.
Nice video Taya ! Usefull information about your lovely country!
SO interesting video Taya, thanks. More like this please, then we will feel more comfortable with local traditions when we visit. Especially would like more information about using public transport, and maybe using local shops etc. Looking forward to more of your great videos in 2017!
okay! thank you so much!
i will do as much as i can! :)
Thank you. I remember. These things have not changed a lot since my visit in 1995. The politiness about letting children sit, is a very good thing. But when it comes to politics and stuff, even friends may get into a fight when alcohol is involved.
Hey Taya! You probably won’t get or see this, but I’m the case you do I just want to say looking back at some of these old videos of yours that were in my recommended (after watching your newest), I can’t say just how proud I would be of you if were my younger sister - considering how you’ve been so wise with your understanding of the world at such a young age…
Your parents did good! Especially with them investing additionally into your education and language skills!! 😊
I sure hope life can’t get back on the right track for all of Ukraine and I’m the quickest time possible. What is happening now infuriates me like nothing else!! Take care and stay safe!! 🫶💙💛❕
Hmm Lithuania is also technicaly eastern europe but these things dont apply. Tap water is good quality too you can safely drink it any time you want.
Paulius I live in Lithuania but the tap water becomes brown and disgusting for a couple of hours every couple of weeks but it’s not that big of deal most of the time.
@@uton3e that can be rust
Very lovely.. love your accent
thank you :)
3abavnia Voda ochenb prekrosnie I gorad Nikolaev molo dets ochenb xoposho
Are you talking about those funny vans I ride on them from alushta to simpferipol Ostanovka
To be honest this is good advice in America try to stay away from politics and religion Slava bog poka poka
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Most of what you said was applicable for traveling anywhere - be polite. Maybe the thing about helping older people with bags is a little unusual for Americans. If people we don't know offer things like that we tend to get suspicious - but that also depends on what part of America the person lives in.
The Mashrutka bus I agree is a bit tricky to ride. Also in different cities you pay at different times - some when you get on, some when you get off.
One other thing I'd suggest - really for going anywhere - it kind of goes along with 'be polite' - and that is don't be loud. And don't be loud on the street/outside.
mashurtka is an experience as a foriegner. i had the experience in dnipro lviv and kiev. and yes you need to be with someone who knows the language. absolutely 100 percent. paying in the little bus was very interesting pass your money up and your change gets passed all the way back :-)
Actually its called in Ukrainian Aвтобус (read Autobus). "mashurtka" its more like "people" name.
Hello Taya,
You are adorable and fun to watch. Thank you for your informative videos.
Nothing like some radioactive Ukrainian water.
It will make you stronk.
It is very helpful for nighttime urination. No need to turn on the light. Glowing urine reduces your electricity bill.
This was in my mind last summer in Kharkov 😂
Nowonder the stalkers drink only vodka.
@@utahraptor4729874 lol
Hi Taya! Nice to know all these things, they are very useful, thank you!
This channel is great ! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the down to earth information. Very good! Well done!...Jeff
I was hoping you'd mention Ukrainian table manners :P
another fun and informative video ... Thank you Taya
talking politics and religion in most countries isnt usually a good idea in my experience. while in Ukraine i let people explain there idea on the matters if the liked. luckly i worked through a translator so it was to difficult to give me opinion in return 😄
I have so much fun, believe me, I like your channel, you have a way of making me smile😉😁
All of the things you said also apply to Azerbaijan.Especially giving seats to elders,children etc. :)
As a Polish guy I apologise for those silly people who say that Lviv is Polish and talk about politics too much.
When I was in Ukraine I went on a marshrutka twice and it was SCARY, I didn't really know what was going on... (but I got to the places that I wanted, so that was cool) Taya, if you read this, how can I use them when I don't have my own navigation? I think you could make a whole video about marshrutki :D
oh its okay. i didnt mean to ofeend. but read the comments under the video with my sis hahaha
woah! it was coaster for you :D
hahah! as i told you just ask people
Polish brother how's going? It's your fellow Chinese bro here. From my experience in Ukraine, particularly in Poltava, where "Tanya Ukraine" lives, you should first know WHERE YOU'RE GOING while taking Marshutka. If not, I recommend you call a TAXI...your hotel, hostel should give you a taxi card to call. It's NOT that expensive, around 50-60 from train station to city centre. But if you really have to take a marshutka, then you need to see the numbers on 'em: Example, number 51 goes to Lidova, east side of Poltava near the Pivdenni Voksal(south train station). You will then take this and be sure to check the view outside to see if you're close to a train station. Once you're there, you just get off, the driver will always stop at each stop! It's REALLY NOT ALL THAT HARD! I lived in Lugansk back in 2012 for 6 months when studying russian there, so I had to take the Marshutka every morning Mon-Fri to school!! That was fun with all the locals too)))
Leopolis Semper Fidelis Tibi Poloniae
Unfortunately i've not yet traveled to Ukraine,but there are certainly regions that are quite different from one another and the people too,especially in the east of the country.
On politeness....don't point. I got yelled at by my fiancee in Kharkov for pointing at a funny graffiti on a door (not for pointing at people...I don't do that). Oh and whistling (she says it is bad luck...or you will be without money). I got yelled at for whistling too....haha! :-) I was not whistling in public as I would not do that...but at the apartment. I told her I cannot stop whistling...that is me...but I can ease up on the pointing! In the end we have to adapt to each other and our quirks/superstitions. :-) :-)
The Lethargic Sloth I got told not to whistle or sing when someone died in the last month or something when I was in Russia
You need more videos with Marina. She is too funny!
She reminds me of Natasha from the rocky and Bullwinkle show.
We have excellent water here in England our Sewage plants take care of all of that so we get fresh water every time we turn on the tap
👍🏼 well done!!! Super video
Hi Taya, maybe you could say something about UPA, what Ukrainians think about it and if you could say, what people from Poland need to avoid talking with ukrainians about history ?
I think, it is simple: Polish people should not talk about UPA and history at all with Ukranians. A hero for one nation is usually a villain for a neighbouring nation, and vice versa.
jurisprudens
Actually you need any help to survive, the only of your neighbours who have any fluence on your situation is Poland. Disrespecting only valuable ally in your neighbourhood is a huge mistake which already cost you thousands of deaths. Your soldiers don't have to die for nazi ideology, if you stopped lying the past and gloryfying nazis your army was donated by proper weapon tested by Georgians in 2008. You are getting into big trouble, jews who were also killed by upa and ss are much more fluentive than Russians.
Your voice comforts me! 😌
I have watched your newer videos. You have such a delightful personality.
Safest topic is the weather.
I comment on the local weather with people I don't know just to be friendly.
I don't think it's too dangerous to ride a marshrutka! Sometimes it's the only transportation.
haha it's not, just some foreigners are afraid if it
@@TayaUkraine very good vlog com to asia;
Water has improved significantly in the last decade. Probably not advisable to drink from the "sink" anywhere, or take water from those very short western style taps that have little room to place hands in the water stream and which likely have been touched during use.
In a bus I prefer to take an open standing position where I can lean against a wall, hold on to a pipe and look through a window. Let someone else get up when an old lady demands a seat, and there is nowhere to stand comfortably at that point.
Great video with very useful advice. Thanks.
welcome)
In Asia it also depends on which country you are going to. Tap water is safe to drink in richer & more well developed countries like Japan, South Korea or Singapore (my own country, I drink tap water here); but it is not ok to drink tap water in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India etc.
I disagree with asking about politics and culture. I lived in Eastern Europe for 4 years and I was always curious about how other people were taught history in school and their perceptions. Everyone has always been accommodating with talking to me about their politics/culture.
This may seem random but on the topic of bottled water. If you are like me and hate "fizzy" water. Make sure you learn how to ask for water without "gas". Can't recall the entire phrase I used but 'Water without gas' is 'Vody Bezgaza' if I recall correctly.
yes I say Net gas LoL
I spent a few months in Ukraine, mainly Cherkassy and kiev, also some villages. The buses went everywhere, better than America. The small bus was the best in the cities. Do you play the number game with the bus tickets? I remember that. I drank water in Cherkassy and had panos for a week. Oh yes, dont give a knife as a wedding gift. Taya, you have a pretty voice, very musical.
I was in Lviv last February, we were packed like sardines on the bus, and this is no exaggeration, I didn't mind and also many men did not offer their seats to women and most people carried a serious look.. we were just content to be able to get a ride and get to our destinations...I am going back for more cozy rides :-)
i was in Lviv last week and I did all the those things you said not to do (except drink tap water) and I didn't have any problems at all. The people were nice and helpful to me.. I had a wonderful time on the buses and I am ready to return back...you need to get your facts straight...but i must say you have a lovely accent.
What you wanted to say was: Don't drink out of the faucet because tap water is not safe to drink.
I went to Ukraine during the Martial law in November 2018 to Kyiv. I was shitting my pants as my friends were saying do not go there it is not safe. I went anyway and around Kyiv nothing was really happening just some protests and it was an amazing holiday. I also took the bus Marshutka which was really funny 5 people sitting around the driver giving me money back lol. I do not speak Russian or Ukrainian but I had no problem to move around. Greetings from Slovakia 🙂
You have great warm personality, fun to watch your channel,. I like these little details because I am interested in long stays in Ukraine, I hope to hear more.
Bright, intelligent, and lovely...you are priceless!
It's been told to me as an American not to be so friendly to strangers in public. Here in the U.S., it's appreciated if you smile at someone while passing them on the street. In Ukraine or Russia doing this would make people assume you were insane. Woman shouldn't smile or say "good morning" to a man they don't know out in public. The reason for this is that it's taken for an invitation to have sex.In the U.S. it's a casual way to greet someone which isn't for the most part an invitation to seduction. Another thing is that if you see two men kiss, even on the lips, you shouldn't assume they're romantically involved.That also goes for walking down the street holding hands.
Smiling and greeting is just not something Eastern Europeans do to strangers, man or woman irrespective.
It is BS about men kissing. This tradition of ceremonial greeting kiss is dead now in Russia and Ukraine. Father and son might kiss each others cheeks, and that is it. Men kissing in public would be considered gay in Russia and Ukraine. And gays are not treated well there!
jurisprudens no it's not. It depends on where you are.
"It's not" what?
It's not dead as traditional greeting. Maybe in some regions it is not very used anymore, but it's possible to see it even on tv shows...when Miss Russia or an athlete win, they kiss each other like that.
Miss Russia is obviously female. ;) It is considered OK for women to kiss with either men or women. This is not a tradition - more like a use of charms, flirting, demonstration of femininity, etc.
Really interesting. I think there are a lot of things where you can put your foot in, especially if you are for example (like me) from northern Germany.
But by learning from your videos I hope I can minimize these situations for me. :-)
I'm planning a trip to Maramures in Romania and the Rakhiv/Ivano Frankivsk (Zakarpattia) region in Ukraine.
What if your American and you go to Ukraine and you don't speak that language would it be hard and btw do all Ukrainians speak English or not
Definitely not. :) Not even young people, and not even in the cities. English will get you nowhere.
kindness, common courtesy is no problem for us British as its pretty standard common practice to us, for all its well known us Brits always make small talk about the weather but we never bore people to death with history religion or politics,
Thanks for the smiles Taya.
You dropped. From University but did passed University of World in communication and must have got it in merit.Lay of all other unversities. You're Taya, chancellor of your fan's club
the way you speaks, the movement, and all these beautiful nice characters you got. I can say, Ukraine women must be beautiful
Thanks Taya for useful info! I have visited Russia a few times in the past and I know some Russian language. From what I know, Ukraine, like many other former USSR states, is somewhat mixed ethnically. Many Ukrainians are not all Ukrainian, but are actually partly Russian etc. Ukrainian language somewhat differs from Russian, but it seems many Ukrainians speak Russian as well as Ukrainian. Is it so? I'd like to travel to Ukraine maybe even this summer, but I really cannot pick up Ukrainian language that quickly.
Taya, I always practice common courtesy to women and mothers with their children, as you said, it just avoids bad situations and the women always appreciate it.
I am an American. I have family and now live in Vinnytsa Ukraine. every mashurtka has a number on it. While you are waiting for bus take note of the numbers on Mashurtka and look around to understand where you are and what it looks like. When you get to your destination using the bus take note of the numbers on Mashurtka. match the number from before and write it down so you wont forget. When I was in Nikolaev the bus stop working around 24:00 and only have Mashurtka. I was coming home from disco. Also after 24:00 you pay 2 times more and you may have to wait 30 minutes or a little longer. also if you remember the name of stop or street you can just say it. for example one of the main street in Nikolaev is Sovetskaya The driver will stop at this street.
I have heard that the water in Баштанка is very, very good.
You are so sweet and beautiful Taya!)))I love your videos) Keep them coming)
I like every old tradition country,you are great,I love your videos, I'm expecting more videos from you. You really help us all to understand Ukraine better.
my mom got sick drinking tap water in Ukraine. And she just had a tiny sip, feeling thirsty and forgetting where she is :(
Otherwise I LOVE to travel in Ukraine, despite some of the inconviences like Marshutkas. The people (so helpful!), the food, the architecture and random little statues in streets in cities (like the beekeeper memorial in Ternopil).
I am always so surprised when Ukrainian guys try to help me with my bags or so on. Men in my country are the type who comments "wow, you have such a heaving bag" and continues to watch you struggle :D
Yea, it's pretty good universal advice to be careful when discussing politics or religion.
I know you must be married so please tell your husband that he is a very lucky man. My only complaint about you is that you either don't have any sisters or you have neglected to introduce them to us yet. On a more somber note, your insights are priceless. Please keep up the good work.
i am only 20, so not married
my sister is taken)
Thanks for this very helpful video! How would you evaluate your English speaking skills? Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Fluent, Expert? I'm trying to improve my English too. Thanks!
What are those yellow buses called? Mashudka? Which type of transportation would you recommend foreign travellers choose that are both cost effective & reliable?
Pete :")
I don't like to being kind to horrible people so views on such things is also important for potential friends but not for complete strangers I agree.
Thank you for your this advice.its very important. You teach very easily and good English.
I watch this after my return from 10 days in Kiev. Got green hairs and very different clothes. They are not used to it. But I got money and I was very polite so everything was OK.
1:50 Before drinking water anywhere in the world, especially in the US, you must make sure it is clean by DISTILLING it!
Thanx a lot with love TAYA. you are very helpful to me.
i am glad :)
😂😭😂😭😵 water is a problem even in my state of Texas, but I really understand you , water should be clean, everywhere😉😜
When I live in Ukraine the most talkative people in Ukrainian language are the oldest people. My language skills are so bad, but they are so tolerant. It was not the same in Poland. The older Polish people were the quickest to become intolerant if the language was not immaculate. They are rather like the French in this aspect. Ukrainians are more like us Americans with language tolerance. :-)
Hi. nice meeting you on youtube. Your a very nice and smart person. Thank you for your videos. I would love to travel to Europe and especially Ukraine. I look forward to travelling there. have a nice day
the water in florida in the orlando area tastes like sulfur, absolutely horrible!
Heh right... We the neighbours can be very rude and unpolite, but of course not every one, not everywhere, hopefully. As a lorry driver I meet a lot of guys from UA. And for us it is a normal and common view that they are just collegues doing same, hard job as we do. No big deal. I noticed that they are polite indeed.
BTW in PL it is understood, that we share seats in public transport whatever it is, when encountering a person in need in (contary of western Europe) I recon.
And when sb talks too much about politics and religion it s a bit awkward and insincere.
An average human being loves a peace and to live a normal life I guess!
Good one.
I learned some new things thanks
How difficult was learning a new alphabet and language going from Cyrillic to Latin? Im interested in learning cyrillic alphabet and Slavic languages before immigrating to Ukraine from America
Do what you want to do but don't beyond the limit
Do what you want to do but don't created destruction
Do what you want to do but don't make people loss
thanks alot it's very helpful
Suggestion:
Prepare your speech material (and also a draft of the sentences you wanna say) before video recordings. So your videos would be more understandable, especially language wise.
Tnx for your informative and kind explanations!
Taya, have you done a video on What not to do in Ukraine ( based on Superstitions ) like Even number of flowers and Shaking hands ina doorway. I am American , so I really Know ( that I do not know) many things about Ukrainian customs. I am planing a Trip to Ukraine this July if the Lock downs and the pandemic get Better and more people get vaccinated. I look forward to your insights and Good information...
Hi Tanya, I will be going to the Ukraine soon, I know a bit of Russian but just for basic conversations. Would you recommend I Just use English or should I try to use Russian? I don't know any Ukranian.
I have been to poltava! After visiting Sumy
hi, I coming to Ukraine in the summer where can I get a guide?
Thanks Taya for your tips...
you're welcome)
we have same ethics here with older people and pregnant and mama with children in metro , i think it's universal
If I would ever visit would people be accepting of me because my great grandparents came from Ukraine? I believe they came from Western Ukraine but nobody knows anything I would love to find them but have had no success.
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Пио воду у Кијеву, Москви и Омску. Возио се маршрутком у Москви. Разговарао о политици и историји у Кијеву, Москви и Омску. Био културан у превозу и метроу.
Very informative! Thanks Taya!
I hope to visit Ukraine soon maybe in a year after I save up. Can I have you help me and give me tour ? That would be so cool!
Very nice video, love your beautiful smile 😃
What do you think about Vinnytsia? Is it a scary place for Norwegian people? Or will they be nice and friendly?
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wait are you a k-pop fan? you said "fighting".