What a great episode. My wife and I spent 8 days in Saint Petersburg in 2019. Absolutely beautiful city and the people are wonderful. If you ever get the chance to visit Russia, I highly recommend it.
I was in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) as the chaperone for 88 teenagers (and my septuagenarian mother) 3 weeks before the fall of The Soviet Union. One of the most amazing trips in my life and so happy that I was able to show my oldest daughter this “Window to the World!” Happy that Paul appreciated the history, architecture and legendary food (it wasn’t quite that legendary in 1991!). Waiting to see if he visits the Peter and Paul Cathedral! Spaceba Paul!
You have taken me into places that I have heard about but will never be. I love your adventures in the name of pastry and bread. I have enjoyed these tremendously. Thank you!
This is such a fun series to watch. Each episode is well produced, featuring a blend of culture and history from the point of view of ... specialty foods from each location.
@@andreeailie9053 really? well produced, he's a boring white bread baker that makes crap to represent such great food and places he sees, too bad they didn't have a better baker to represent, it could have been good
St. Petersburg is truly amazing city. I married a Russian woman and had the pleasure of visiting several times. The whole country has some amazing food. The bakeries in the villages can hold their own when compared to the ones Paul visited in Peter. I’ve been to them all. I’d love to go back, but under the current global situation, I’m not sure when I will be able to return next.
I’ve been watching a lot of this series, I find them quite interesting. I’m very lucky in that I’ve been to all the places, of the videos I’ve seen so far, including St. Petersburg a few times. I went into the Church of the Spilled Blood, it’s magnificent inside. This is a beautiful city. Nice to watch these videos to remind me of where I’ve been. I’ve worked on cruise ships for over 15 years which is why I’ve been lucky to see so much of the world.
hi, dear friends, i am from Russia, and i am here to tell you this: no, its not freezing outside all year, as some of you could imagine. Another thing is that you don't have to drink vodka every 5 min with every meal - we do have a very reach and old tea traditions and fireplaces almost everywhere in st. Petersburg, but unfortunately this video does not say a word about it. All the best.
So many wonderful things about Russia and all the countries Paul visits. So many wonderful, creative people throughout the world! Food and especially baked goods certainly brings people together.
Russia is top of my pops and St Petersburg truly is the most grand and beautiful city (out of >70 countries lived, worked or played in). Visited right after Soviet collapse when the nation was in terrible suffering, St Petersburg shone as a magnificent jewel ... and I love & admire the solid sincerity and soulful stoicism of Russians too.
@@eddesa5134 Corporatocracy Castles of Capitalism not looking so good these days either .. like a snake eating it's tail ... at the head are the insatiable oligarchy.
@@yuliavorf3831 absolutely stupid comment. I lived in the Soviet Union for over 30 years. Do you know me so well ? You couldn’t possibly know what I remember. Лишь бы брякнуть какую нибудь чушь.
The dough of the honey cake being brittle and closer to a biscuit is a very common practice actually. Most people I know make their medoviks like that. Edit: Just wanted to add that there is a group of Russian cakes that work on that principle, which is why it is absolutely essential they be made a day before, so the cream has the chance to saturate the dough.
I just stumbled into this guy accidentally or maybe through the UA-cam algo about an hour ago via his Belgian food trip. Wonderful, excellent and lighthearted couldn't say anything bad about it it's just a great way to pass the time away. So after Belgium I'm here in Russia with Paul again as a guide. 👌
You should go during white nights in summer,you can really enjoy the city L.ove your show.You have combined my two favorite videos about food and travel. You should visit also Caucasus region
Uspjeli ste svoje raspoloženje prenjeti na mene i uhvatih se da se cijelo vrijeme smjeskam dok Vas gledam.Vaša strast u svemu što radite me fascinira.Bog vas poživio.💯💕
This video makes me happy and sad. I always admired Russian culture, including language, art, and especially FOOD. I always told my family I would go visit Russia for a summer. It pains me that my goals of visiting Russia are most likely never going to happen now because of the conflict.
I was thinking the same thing. I really liked the Eastern Europeans I've met while in France and Italy; they were warm and friendly. Maybe some day when things get better...
13:54 It's actually the summer palace of Elisabeth I who named it after her mother Catherine. Catherine II ("the Great") built just a small neoclassical annex. The lavish rococo palace wasn't her taste.
Lol this building with domes you saw it with meringue and your laugh. So lovely and genuine 🥰 Simply love how you just gets in to people and talking to them as equals. Love it and so humane. Love it 🥰 Please continue as fans I’ll support you 🥰😍😋 yummy 😋🥰🥰
I am so surprised - what a delight Paul is ! I nearly didn’t watch because the only other time I saw him was on the Great British Baking. Show, he was such a sour pus and a bit of a of a bully ! I love this Paul, I like to think it’s who he really is.The show is super interesting and entertaining.
I would have liked to see more pastries from that amazing lady, to be honest, she is a legend. Paul is amazing, so polite, easy-going, brings a calming effect on everyone he visits in these food series.
Being Canadian, I find it quite amusing that Paul is so cold. But this video also made me feel so sad, today, October 20th, 2022, thinking about the corruption of Russia's leaders and their choice to destroy another country for some misplaced sense of glory. They had such potential to share their culture, and embrace a global identity; but instead, have chosen to turn inwards and pursue grievances against the West. So much potential is being lost.
Paul is so polite, no bad language, a pleasure to watch and listen to...thank you
True
And kinda easy on the eye, too.
Saw your comment while the video is playing at 2:36 lol
@@ez2733 I think he just made an innocent joke, I don't think he wanted to offend anyone
Totally agree, so nice to watch a gentleman!
What a great episode. My wife and I spent 8 days in Saint Petersburg in 2019. Absolutely beautiful city and the people are wonderful. If you ever get the chance to visit Russia, I highly recommend it.
I was in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) as the chaperone for 88 teenagers (and my septuagenarian mother) 3 weeks before the fall of The Soviet Union. One of the most amazing trips in my life and so happy that I was able to show my oldest daughter this “Window to the World!” Happy that Paul appreciated the history, architecture and legendary food (it wasn’t quite that legendary in 1991!). Waiting to see if he visits the Peter and Paul Cathedral! Spaceba Paul!
Tell us more about the trip please :-)
"City Bakes was one of the best series. Shame it did not run longer but what was done was excellent.
Mike Wurlitzer sometimes shows are better for leaving the audience wanting more. 😘
Hi Mike! Season 2 is on the "UK Panel & TV Shows" channel. 10 episodes- and this time 45 minutes long! Enjoy :)
Agreed
You have taken me into places that I have heard about but will never be. I love your adventures in the name of pastry and bread. I have enjoyed these tremendously. Thank you!
That’s called rich culture, authentic and amazing art 🪄
Paul is genuinely so sweet! With the horses that was so cute.
It's delicious to see when people are proud of what they do
This is such a fun series to watch. Each episode is well produced, featuring a blend of culture and history from the point of view of ... specialty foods from each location.
Well said
@@andreeailie9053 really? well produced, he's a boring white bread baker that makes crap to represent such great food and places he sees, too bad they didn't have a better baker to represent, it could have been good
@@peterkompter2417 Nothing wrong with Paul. A genuine warm guy.
@@peterkompter2417 Having a bad day? Relax and stay out of youtube comment section.
He’s just the total package isn’t he? Love his shows.
Thank you for posting this. I was in Russia many years ago and I remember how difficult it was to leave. Such a special place and lovely people.
Thank you for this kind comment! I am from Russia and it is so nice to know that you liked being there! 🥰🥰🥰
Omggggg the history in this episode was remarkable
This guy is my new favorite to watch. So sweet, funny and cute
St. Petersburg is truly amazing city. I married a Russian woman and had the pleasure of visiting several times. The whole country has some amazing food. The bakeries in the villages can hold their own when compared to the ones Paul visited in Peter. I’ve been to them all. I’d love to go back, but under the current global situation, I’m not sure when I will be able to return next.
"global situation" you mean russia starting a stupid war and killing innocent women and children in the ukraine?
@@funkmachine9094?
I was in Leningrad before the name change back to St. Petersberg.. glad to see all this loveliness..
WOW ! I had never really cared or seen much of Russia ,but now that I see it IT IS SOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
I’ve been watching a lot of this series, I find them quite interesting. I’m very lucky in that I’ve been to all the places, of the videos I’ve seen so far, including St. Petersburg a few times. I went into the Church of the Spilled Blood, it’s magnificent inside. This is a beautiful city. Nice to watch these videos to remind me of where I’ve been. I’ve worked on cruise ships for over 15 years which is why I’ve been lucky to see so much of the world.
Next time I may be feee to go with you
hi, dear friends, i am from Russia, and i am here to tell you this: no, its not freezing outside all year, as some of you could imagine. Another thing is that you don't have to drink vodka every 5 min with every meal - we do have a very reach and old tea traditions and fireplaces almost everywhere in st. Petersburg, but unfortunately this video does not say a word about it. All the best.
Thank you for sharing this!
You're right: St. Petersburg is like a fairyland picture book!
Love this series with Paul Hollywood. I can't click fast enough !
Me too!!
Beautiful Hotel Paul👍 retired Patissear 💥.
JO JO IN VT 💕😄
paul sucks
"Medovic" is really an absolutely beautiful treat . ...So good ! I tried it in London for first time, in a Russian caffee ..and Im addicted 😋
So many wonderful things about Russia and all the countries Paul visits. So many wonderful, creative people throughout the world! Food and especially baked goods certainly brings people together.
Proud of snow country , food Bakery !
Every good
Awesome, that last baker got a handshake!
I like the architectural analysis of the honey cake👍
I've been to St Petersburg. Such a beautiful city.
Russia is top of my pops and St Petersburg truly is the most grand and beautiful city (out of >70 countries lived, worked or played in). Visited right after Soviet collapse when the nation was in terrible suffering, St Petersburg shone as a magnificent jewel ... and I love & admire the solid sincerity and soulful stoicism of Russians too.
"Soviet" (local councils administered by elected officials by worker citizens) did not collapse SOCIALIST collapsed as it always inevitably does.
@@eddesa5134 Corporatocracy Castles of Capitalism not looking so good these days either .. like a snake eating it's tail ... at the head are the insatiable oligarchy.
@@deecapetown capitalism looks much better than socialism , believe me. I left Soviet Union ( Leningrad) in 1991. Never been back……maybe one day…….
@@olgarogach8868 all you remember is perestroika chaos, not the socialist time.
@@yuliavorf3831 absolutely stupid comment. I lived in the Soviet Union for over 30 years. Do you know me so well ? You couldn’t possibly know what I remember. Лишь бы брякнуть какую нибудь чушь.
The dough of the honey cake being brittle and closer to a biscuit is a very common practice actually. Most people I know make their medoviks like that.
Edit: Just wanted to add that there is a group of Russian cakes that work on that principle, which is why it is absolutely essential they be made a day before, so the cream has the chance to saturate the dough.
I’d love to visit St Petersburg one day, it looks lovely ❤
There wasn't anything in this video I wouldn't eat. Food looks absolutely incredible. Wow. What a treat.
I LOVE THIS EPISODE OMG!!!! Russian culture is amazing! So glad that he did this.
I just stumbled into this guy accidentally or maybe through the UA-cam algo about an hour ago via his Belgian food trip. Wonderful, excellent and lighthearted couldn't say anything bad about it it's just a great way to pass the time away. So after Belgium I'm here in Russia with Paul again as a guide. 👌
What a excellent display of the culture. I came to watch the bakeries.
I loved St Petersburg when I was there in 2007.
Thank you, Paul! So much respect for Russian culture and history don't come around that often anymore, very pleasant exception. Cheers and kudos! 💖
Wow what a beautiful city 😍
So Happy found your show.
Love it😁
hi Paul. Another really nice video. cheers!
You should go during white nights in summer,you can really enjoy the city L.ove your show.You have combined my two favorite videos about food and travel. You should visit also Caucasus region
Thank you for your kind words. You should visit the Ural region in Russian, which has a wide ethnic, cultural and culinary variety 🥰😍
„looks like a massive meringue“ .. love this guy haha
I am off to St Petersburg ASAP
Food passion, Russian style💕 Love it!
I don't know what's more yummy Paul or the bakes!
Beautiful traditions! I'm glad they restored so much of St. Petersburg.
I love the accent. I love the bakes.
Unique....truly magical city....thankyou for taking new Zealand person on another wow journey...♥️👄👍
Paul always takes a bite first, never offering a share to the Baker or anyone else. It's just he, himself and his.
You should have been there in the summer! It’s even more beautiful, especially during white nights!!!
One of my favourite cities in the world. Thanks for a tour of the bakers, Paul.
If you like it a bit tacky and without human rights … sure …
Wow, beautiful. What a great show. The rye bread in the beginning gave me a hankering for a Reuben sammy. Thank you!
Me gustaron los sitios visitados, sus comidas y como te lo gozastes
@@yvettesanchez5201 abit cold in the winter, just little-burrrrrr.
Love your series!!! That palace was just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your trips through such great places. ❤👍
I watch these series just because of Paul. l find him so... delish😋😆❤😂
WONDERFUL report, thank you Paul
Uspjeli ste svoje raspoloženje prenjeti na mene i uhvatih se da se cijelo vrijeme smjeskam dok Vas gledam.Vaša strast u svemu što radite me fascinira.Bog vas poživio.💯💕
I wish I could go to Russia and try them all! They look absolutely delicious
Thank you for this kind and beautiful video! 💖💖💖
Watching this in February 2024
💔🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
oh my those pies...rabbit...chicken rice...cheese mushroom and potato...
They look delicious.
This video makes me happy and sad. I always admired Russian culture, including language, art, and especially FOOD. I always told my family I would go visit Russia for a summer. It pains me that my goals of visiting Russia are most likely never going to happen now because of the conflict.
I was thinking the same thing. I really liked the Eastern Europeans I've met while in France and Italy; they were warm and friendly. Maybe some day when things get better...
It pains me too. Russia, my love, who broke my heart 💔🖤🖤🖤
Beautiful Russia and Saint Petersburg 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❣❣❣❣❣❣❣🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
I love RUSSIA!....AMAZING BEAUTY ❤
Love the hoodie in the posh surroundings 😂❤️
How Paul is not 450 lbs. is a mystery. Saint Petersburg though, is beautiful!
You look smashing with this Russian hat, and I love all you're great episodes Mr. Paul Hollywood ! Vancouver, Canada !
Love Pausls' program .. wishes from Colombo- Sri Lanka.
I don't like to freeze but I do love it cool! It's been 103 for months in south Florida! I would welcome some time in St Petersburg!
That first store makes me think of Home Alone 2. (...3?) when Kevin was was inside a toy store on Christmas.
"Duncans Toy Chest" A Person of culture I see 😂
@@thomasgreen1557 ehey~~~
Paulywood! Superbe!
The photography’s stunning.
13:54 It's actually the summer palace of Elisabeth I who named it after her mother Catherine. Catherine II ("the Great") built just a small neoclassical annex. The lavish rococo palace wasn't her taste.
i love this show & i love paul hollywood! thank u for this series
Lol minus 12....in Canada that's a balmy winter day 😁
Thank you very much
I like to go to school for Backing , pastry and more , what do you suggest?
BEAUTIFUL !!!!
El programa muy bien frío cuando vienes a Puerto Rico hay sitios hermosos y comidas exquisitas
Lol this building with domes you saw it with meringue and your laugh. So lovely and genuine 🥰
Simply love how you just gets in to people and talking to them as equals. Love it and so humane.
Love it 🥰
Please continue as fans I’ll support you 🥰😍😋 yummy 😋🥰🥰
Brilliant....
He wore a hoodie to a Russian tea hall to sample caviar? Stay classy Paul Hollywood.
Because Russia is so classy?
The contrast is funny thou
Always wanted to go to this stunning City.
Monica Bellucci, Ornella Muti and Gina Lollobrigida...I didn't think other countries knew about the last two I listed especially...cool!!
Italian and French movies were and still are very popular in Russia. They are way better known in Russia than in the US.
Handsome man in beautiful city !
We don't usually say 'we will be healthy', we say Vashe zdorov'je, meaning your health
"Have you heard? There's a rumor in St. Petersburg!" 😙
“All caviar is good!”
I don't know how this got on my time line, but what a delight to watch. ☺️🥧
The opulence, Indeed.❤
Do you think the horses are cold?
We are now in Russia. Without leaving new Zealand...lol
Lead the way Paul....lol. 🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎🌍🌍🌍👍🇬🇸🇬🇧
I am so surprised - what a delight Paul is ! I nearly didn’t watch because the only other time I saw him was on the Great British Baking. Show, he was such a sour pus and a bit of a of a bully ! I love this Paul, I like to think it’s who he really is.The show is super interesting and entertaining.
Educational
Chef go around filming is amazing
ilov such program
Ржу не могу, один слайс за день. Супер шеф повар. Она занимается фигурным катанием?
i spent a year in St Petes, it's a beautiful city both in the winter and the summer - in the summer the mosquitoes are huge...
Are you talking about St Petersburg Russia or Florida?
French food is best in Europe.👍👍👍👍❤❤❤
St.Petersburg is best North city in Europe.👍👍👍
I would have liked to see more pastries from that amazing lady, to be honest, she is a legend. Paul is amazing, so polite, easy-going, brings a calming effect on everyone he visits in these food series.
Wow, Russia is so beautiful!
Paul, I like your accent!
So where does one get the recipe for these bakes featured in this program?
Being Canadian, I find it quite amusing that Paul is so cold. But this video also made me feel so sad, today, October 20th, 2022, thinking about the corruption of Russia's leaders and their choice to destroy another country for some misplaced sense of glory. They had such potential to share their culture, and embrace a global identity; but instead, have chosen to turn inwards and pursue grievances against the West. So much potential is being lost.