I thought I would make a trip to Moscow and Russia's largest shopping mall on a Saturday Evening. So show you what Russian Shoping Mall's are really like on the weekend. Showing everyone just how busy shopping malls get. The crowds and how many people are preparing for the up coming holidays in Russia. If you want to join me on Telegram, consider joining my channel. t.me/travellingwithrussell Maybe you would like to help and support the channel, or even just buy my wife a coffee or lunch: 💳 (Russian Bank Deposit) Sberbank: +7 916-313-0982 💳 (Set up for Everyone) www.donationalerts.com/r/travelwithrusell 💵 PayPal (Non-Russian) www.paypal.com/paypalme/ilikecruiseships
Very interesting Russell of the Russia 🇷🇺 we don't see or about here in the west. Wishing you and your wife a wonderful Christmas and health Wealth and Happiness in 2025.
Thank you for your fantastic videos Russell. I've always had a fascination with Russia and would live to visit there one day. I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪 and don't know where my fascination with Russia came from 😂 I know only 2 people from Russia 🇷🇺 and they both came to Ireland to work and never left. We have about 80 000 Russians living in Ireland.. Most came 25yrs ago.The Russians here have integrated very well and are very nice hard working people.
Not even in a thousand years will we have a shopping mall of such beauty and magnitude here in Portugal. And another important thing I witnessed when I was in Moscow: the energy, happiness, security, cleanliness, etc. Happy Holidays!
shopping centers are dying already in the West. Same will happen in Russia...next generation online shopping only. The malls and stores will all go bankrupt...at least most of them
@@jerrylee4485 You are so wrong jerry! It's the opposite - online websites are dying, like Wish did. They are working on a net loss. Malls are recording increased foot traffic. People go in a mall to touch and try the product, to show off their new clothes, to interact with friends and new people.
@@jerrylee4485In our shopping centers we have children's playgrounds, food courts, cinemas and other entertainment, so in our case this is great entertainment, first and foremost, and relaxation. Online shopping is also very developed and at any time of the day.
Very different than the United States , I very much enjoy your Russian videos. I love that it is so clean and well ordered there. I couldn’t help but notice that there isn’t alot of obesity there. It’s great that Russians are health conscious and don’t over indulge like so many here do.
In fact, 80% of our people don't care what they look like. It's just the constitution of the Russian body. Perhaps it is influenced by natural products. There may be a genetic legacy. We're just like that from birth. Perhaps there is an influence of national dishes. There, in terms of benefits, it's just 100%
In Russia, being overweight is not encouraged. Fast food is more expensive than healthy food. In clinics, people undergo free annual medical check-ups, during which doctors provide treatment if there are hormonal imbalances or issues with excess weight.
Merry Xmas to all the Russian people from the USA. Especially to my Christian brothers and sisters who celebrate. I pray the new year brings us renewed peace and prosperity.
Beautiful, clean and safe. My son is there now. He spends 3 weeks during Christmas and in summer and fall with his wife and little boy. He comes back to the US with videos of all the beauty of Moscow. No smash and grad going on there. Shops can leave their merchandise out without worrying about it getting stolen. He would never go to NYC and shop, it's too dangerous, but in Moscow's mall he feels safe. He brought me beautiful ornaments and Icons from Moscow.
We don't care about catolic Christmas in Russia, we buy presents for New Year and Christmas is on January 7, if you're religious. So, it's don't matter 3 days it before Christmas or it's already Christmas.
Wow ! That’s a big tree 🌲. I have always wanted to visit Russia. Your wife is a gorgeous lady ! ❤ Thank you for showing me what it’s like in Russia. I watch Russian movies all the time. I think the reason I want to visit is because one of my high school teachers went to Russia and she showed us her videos and photos. She shared with us so much about Russian. And I just think it’s a beautiful country. I ended up going to college with a Russian lady. And she told me a lot about her life in Russia. And I learn from the movies I watch. It actually reminds me of the United States in many ways. The country villages remind me of where I grew up. Which was considered part of the city but it was more rural. Lower population back then in the 60/70’s when I grew up. It’s very busy there in Moscow ! And a nice mall. I think the United States malls are suffering really bad. The economy here is horrific. People can barely afford groceries. We have an online thrift store since 2009 and sales are terrible. Non of my Christmas items sold. I only sold 1 Hanukkah item. Usually I sell a lot. I’ll have stacks of packages going out especially in December. It’s nice to see Russia is doing so well. And the items selling are extremely nice. So yeah here in the USA malls are closing. Many stores are closing. thrift or discount stores can’t keep their door open. What once was a great income now people can’t make ends meet. Insurance companies are doubling prices. Taxes are the highest I may lifetime. Never seen an increase in taxes this high ever. The rate at which taxes went up the last 3 years is more than the rate over 25 years. So my husband who was retired back in 2019 went back to work in 2023. When our grocery bill doubled he went back and now in the last year our grocery bill has gone up about 75%. It’s too much for 3 1/2 yrs. I feel very sorry for the older population on fixed income with no ability to return to work. This makes me like Russia even more. Enjoy your beautiful festive holidays. We don’t celebrate Christmas but we like the spirit of Christmas and the lights and decor. I watch Christmas movies too. Hanukkah starts tomorrow night. I just wrapped gifts for family members. We shopped today to get everything for our holiday meals. A new grocery store opened near us and we were able to get lots of groceries on sale and manager specials. I think the cashier was impressed. We bought everything on sale. But that’s us. Always looking for a deal. lol. Y’all Take care ! Thanks again! Leslye - Tennessee USA 🇺🇸
Милая Лесли, Вы так хорошо все описали, что у меня даже слезы выступили на глазах! Пусть все будет хорошо у Вас и у Ваших родных! С Новогодними праздниками Вас! Удачи, покоя и счастья!
Christmas is the time of peace and goodwill among people. ALL people. Under the circumstances and regardless of your political views, you comment is grossly offensive and insensitive. Merry Christmas to you anyway.
@@same5952 В России как и на Украине Рождество отмечают 7 января, а ближайший праздник это Новый год, так что всех с наступающими и Победа будет за Россией.
Coming from the states, I found this fascinating. The restaurants alone were amazing. This mall appears to be even larger than our largest Mall of America. The people look prosperous. Your wife is beautiful, is she Russian?
I am somewhat claustrophobic, but I would love to go to this shopping center just to experience it. In America we don't have malls like this. Thank you, Russell for another enjoyable video. Merry Christmas to you and your wife. Also Merry Christmas to all watching this wonderful video. ☺💖🌲🎅🇷🇺🇺🇸
@DalilaDeppe I live in Florida. I have never been a fan of going to the malls because of the crowds. It doesn't mean that I won't go into any. But the mall Russell was showing, now that I would go to. ☺
Amaizing no garbage or crazy empty people. Maybe they even don't piss on walls in stores and smells normal. No junkies no drugs Are they in same world like we ? Have feeling they are normal and we on west we are Sick
в магазинах есть охрана, они наблюдают через скрытые камеры, чтобы ничего не украли. И за порядком. Притворяются покупателями, если не знаешь так сразу и не поймешь. И горе тому кто нарушит их правила. Обычно это заканчивается вызовом полиции. Дальше суд и приговор, в зависимости от ущерба.
@@lernaeanhydra5766 As you could notice not all are on the frontlines. And those who are, they are defending this clean culture from the filth that is coming from the so called west!
To make it clear - the main holiday in Russia is New Year, this year we have official 11 non working days starting from January 1. New Year is all-Russia holiday, when people meet friends and family to give presents to each other and celebrate. 34:28 Christmas as per Russian Orthodox Church Calendar is on January 7, also day off. But this is more religious and intimate event, people attend night services in churches, if they wish
Советская власть боролась с религией вы видите последствия борьбы с религией. Новый год действительно самый большой праздник в России. Это не религиозный праздник.
@@UrbSochi Сколько вам лет и насколько вы религиозны, если так переживаете о советских гонениях на религию спустя почти 40 лет? Все мои родственники состояли в партии и были крещёные, и посещали церковь когда хотели не под покровом ночи. 😁 Про работающие монастыри просто молчу
Nice shopping center. Honestly would rather be there than in the west. Probably get better selection and prices. Good to see your wife in the video. Thank you both. Merry Christmas !!! to your wife, you and your followers.
I love the idea of a very tall aquarium. I love Moscow because it doesn't feel so isolating. There are many establishments where you can meet people or people watch even if you dont have a lot of money. And people are always just walking about.
I think this video clearly shows what the vast majority of ordinary Russian people look like. Beautiful, elegant, calm, contented. PS. Thanks to Mosfilm for the extras.
Dream on. To most Russians it's hell. This is less than 1% of the country. It's like going to Sacs on 5th Avenue and saying, look at how America lives.
@drsmith9536 Muscovites are no more representative of the majority of Russians, than Parisians are representative of the majority of France or NYC is representative of the rest of the US.
@@jamierose4088 boy, there are 13 million people living just in Moscow, yet there are others like Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi and etc., so it’s a bit more than 1%. In fact, I’d rather say it’s close to 1% that live in poverty
Wow, Russians are really living extremely well. With the exception of Brazil, China and Iran, the rest of the world doesn't know how amazing Rissian life is in reality. It is so festive and happy.
Merry Christmas to you and your family ,i really enjoy watching your videos, Wow amazing the stories you hear about Russia it looks amazing, Greetings from Canada
We r hungry here, In America, here no selection of food, all same chemical boxes year after year, dont want to leave Russia visiting last summer, so much healthy cheap food, affordable and quality!! Jealous!!
@annadecker2484 You're lucky...Here in Europe it's so bad, we've resorted to eating each other! We ate granny for Christmas lunch…She was a tough old bird.
Christmasy decorations are simply breathtaking in moscow! Big contrast to here in the states.. In my hometown some decorations were stolen from front of our apt. Thats life eh😢 i want to wish you both a merry christmas and healthy new year🎄🎅
No garbage or stolen cars in the fish tank, no homeless raiding stores or the shoppers , such a fantastic family friendly place well worth defending. Merry Christmas happy new year and God bless all the brave military personnel who chose to defend this beautiful Nations way of life.
In Russia Christmas is on January 7! The gifting ritual and family meals with trees take place on New Year. December 25 is a normal work day in Russia.
Who cares what actual day of celebrating Jesus birthday, pple happy shopping in this amazing huge center, Russia is flourish! Clean, save, affordable, , pple witn normal faces, no weirdos, no trash, no homeless......love it!!❤
In Russia, Orthodox believers celebrate Christmas on January 7. This day is always considered a weekend and falls within the New Year holidays, which this year will be from December 29 to January 8. There are denominations in Russia that celebrate Christmas on December 25, but unlike the Orthodox majority, there are significantly fewer of them. But basically, for all Russians, without exception, the most excitement for buying gifts and shopping is associated exclusively with the New Year, which absolutely everyone in Russia celebrates with great joy and fun and in large companies. So all these people go in search of gifts for the New Year.
@@sergeysiberian9571 Russian Christmas is also 25 December. But the ortodox church use ancient calendar for 2000 years and it differ. Russians have also two New year celebrations by this reason. After second celebration they take the Christmas tree away.
@@VovaSidorOff Ну ты мне то не рассказывай как я у себя в России отмечаю Рождество и Новый год. И прежде чем нести пургу про Рождество и Новый год по старому календарю, ты задумайся, а почему Рождество по одному и тому же календарю если считать, то у тебя приходится на 25 декабря (т. е на две недели раньше православного в России), а старый Новый год уже 14 января (т.е. на две недели позже). Не задумывался почему так? Так вот прежде посчитай и подумай, а потом неси свою пургу, а лучше историю по этим событиям почитай, полезнее для тебя же будет.
@sergeysiberian9571 ты рамсы попутал, милок. Агрессивный что-то ты не в меру. У меня в России Рождество 25 декабря по нашему церковному календарю. А как у тебя мне похр. Можешь хоть на голове ходить.
It is Christmas Eve today 24/12/2024 in the UK. It used to be a very busy day for food shopping as shops will be closed tomorrow... well, very few people food shopping this year, as if it is a normal working day.
А в России магазины работают и на Новый год и на Рождество!!! Открыты кафе, рестораны, общепиты!!! Вы не останетесь без продуктов, даже если их заранее не купили!!! Что хорошо в России, это то, что много магазинов работают в ночное время!!! Голодными не останетесь!!! Аптеки работают 24 часа в сутки!!! Рестораны и кафе до 3-4 часов ночи!!! Всё отлично!!! 🎄☃️❄️🎇💓💓💓🕊️🕊️🕊️
@@user-wi6cz4hh5b Its supermarkets in the South of the UK that I am talking about. And selection of food here is poor compared to that Russian supermarket.
The outdoor trees in the parks here are amazing. I want to show more of the decorations in Moscow, I am waiting for more snow. It's melted off the last few days with the 0c temps.
Спасибо за интересные и красивые видео, вы снимаете даже лучше чем отечественные блогеры - под другим углом) С наступающим Рождеством, здоровья вам и вашей семье)🎉🎊🎄🎆🎇✨
Merry Christmas/New Year Russell and all. Great video! It's been years since we've seen such "plenty" in Britain and I don't think we've ever had it in Wales. Been a long time since I could even afford to go to London. Will have a look to see what gives there next. Blessings, peace on Earth and have the bestest holidays.
What a fun min-car dealership lol Chery (sic) electric cars from China ?!? And at 9:00 ... that columnar fish tank aquarium is huge! Think of the weight of the water, if each Gallon weighs about 8 lbs! (Apprx. 4 Liters equals about 3.79 Kilos?) And that Snow Globe television set is amazing! 10:30 Thanks for the great, interesting video tour!
What no comments on how empty the malls are in Russia or how it's a "failed state" when you see all these people out shopping in a nice environment while busy, it looks very polite.
a few days before big party it is crowded...wow, what a suprise and the rest of the time the sales stuff if waiting for the customer of the day...just watch the other clips
Здесь в России не надо осторожничать!!! У нас нет того, что в США, АНГЛИИ, ФРАНЦИИ и т. д.!!! Спокойно,свободно,безопасно!!! Поэтому мне смешно читать ваши коментарии, призывающие к осторожности!!! Да, хорошо вам мозги промыли!!! У нас только в Москву каждый день прибывают до 2-х миллионов туристов!!! А по стране огромное множество!!! Так, что "осторожность" говорит сама за себя!!! 😂😂😂😂 🎄☃️❄️🎇💓💓💓🕊️🕊️🕊️
@@ЛюдмилаБехтяноваДобавлю свои 5копеек, раньше на переезд в рф, в месяц было 5-6семей, сейчас в день 5-6семей хотят переехать и получить ВНЖ. В России конечно есть проблеммы, но я думаю со временем, когда власть окончательно повернётся лицом к народу, будет всё решено.
Fantastic mall. Looks very busy. Notice there's Chinese Chery cars displayed. Chery has reported massive sales growth in Russia. I bet Russia doesn't have a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs like the USA. Like to visit Russia but ive heard it's not easy to get a visa like China. I'm returning to China next year where I can travel visa free for 30 days. 👍
@@mihailraskin2912 That's good news for everyone else who don't live in the greatest, freest, exceptional, democratic nation in the world ( they say even in the universe) should get a visa 🌞👍
🎄🌲Thankyou for showings this. I've never see anything positively about Russia (and China plus others) from the western mainstream media. I quit washing them all together. This video of yours bought smiling to me. ☃️❄⛄ Merry Christmas to you, your lovely wife , family and friends. 🎆
Wat heeft jouw vrouw mooie ogen en een mooie glimlach ! Heb zelf niets met de overvloed aan winkels maar gun iedereen die er wel van houdt . Jullie kerstboom is overweldigend mooi . Veel liefde en 7 januari een warm en gezellige familie dagen toegewenst . Gr. Frya ❤️
Merry Christmas from Sarawak (Borneo). Wow! This mall is massive and it needs multiple thousands of people shopping everyday to sustain the mall's business. Russian shoppers are so stylish.
It looks like a nice mall that's busy with many shoppers? Many shopping malls and stores in the U.S. in states like California are closing because of out of control shoplifting, theft and crime.
Greetings from Canada to you, and your wife, thank you for showing us this huge mall and people in beautiful Russia, happy holidays to you and the whole of Russia,
В России нет рождественского дерева. Нарядные ёлки это атрибут Нового года. Рождество 7 января и христиане идут в церковь, молиться и радоваться рождению Бога на Земле. Рождество в России это не шоппинг и не подарки. Рождество в России это духовный праздник. Новый год это праздник материального мира и ожидание чуда и счастья.
@@krino2 Так пусть учатся называть в России вещи своими именами и правильно переводить названия... А это им для будующих исправлений перевода: ORTHODOX Christianity Ivan the TERRIBLE RED Square
В России елку всегда наряжали на Рождество! В советские времена в рамках борьбы с религией пытались отменить елки, но в итоге оставили их уже как светский новогодний атрибут. Сейчас, когда религия не запрещена, елки - и новогодний, и рожденственский символ.
@@spacetraveller9399 Ну так надо же уважать реалии сегодняшнего дня... Да, так получилось, что елка стала новогодней. И не только из-за гонений на религию в СССР, а ещё из-за перехода государства (но не Православной Церькови) на григорианской календарь...
A wonderful video! Thank you! The Russian women are all so beautiful in golden apple. I love these video walks thru the Russian malls and supermarkets.
YES............if U visit a Concetration Camp in Germany.............U would say "OH, there is music, everything is in order and clean, everyone follow the rules.......what a nice place"........
Thanks, I was watching the first day of the boxing day test early this morning. And then the start of the Sydney to Hobart. Kostas did very well in his first match.
Esperando que este Próximo Año traiga Paz, Solidaridad y Amor a todo los Pueblos del Mundo 🌎 En el Nombre de Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y El Espíritu Santo, Amén! 🙏🙌🙌
@@Tklukvochka вы поаккуратнее с этим ! У иностранцев и так чердак потёк из-за того что в России Рождество не завтра а вы ещё со старым новым годом 😂😂😂
I have finally seen black people passing by in your video❤. Is it ur camera or are Russians generally this clean and well dressed all the time? No weirdos
Yeah, Russells videos are always edited by the KGB using AI to show Russians clean and well dressed before releasing on UA-cam.... In reality, it's exactly like Skid Row in L.A... And even worse, there are drunk bears playing balalaikas in the snowy streets of Moscow...
I thought I would make a trip to Moscow and Russia's largest shopping mall on a Saturday Evening. So show you what Russian Shoping Mall's are really like on the weekend. Showing everyone just how busy shopping malls get. The crowds and how many people are preparing for the up coming holidays in Russia.
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Very interesting Russell of the Russia 🇷🇺 we don't see or about here in the west. Wishing you and your wife a wonderful Christmas and health Wealth and Happiness in 2025.
Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for your very interesting videos Russel! :)
Thank you for your fantastic videos Russell. I've always had a fascination with Russia and would live to visit there one day.
I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪 and don't know where my fascination with Russia came from 😂
I know only 2 people from Russia 🇷🇺 and they both came to Ireland to work and never left.
We have about 80 000 Russians living in Ireland.. Most came 25yrs ago.The Russians here have integrated very well and are very nice hard working people.
I wonder how many Irish live in Russia?
Russians celebrate Christmas on Jan 7 not Dec 25
Not even in a thousand years will we have a shopping mall of such beauty and magnitude here in Portugal. And another important thing I witnessed when I was in Moscow: the energy, happiness, security, cleanliness, etc. Happy Holidays!
shopping centers are dying already in the West. Same will happen in Russia...next generation online shopping only. The malls and stores will all go bankrupt...at least most of them
@@jerrylee4485 You are so wrong jerry! It's the opposite - online websites are dying, like Wish did. They are working on a net loss. Malls are recording increased foot traffic. People go in a mall to touch and try the product, to show off their new clothes, to interact with friends and new people.
@@jerrylee4485In our shopping centers we have children's playgrounds, food courts, cinemas and other entertainment, so in our case this is great entertainment, first and foremost, and relaxation. Online shopping is also very developed and at any time of the day.
.....και στην Ελλάδα τα ίδια....😢😢😢😢....
@@jerrylee4485Не надейся! Это у вас всё меряют деньгами! А у нас, это развлечение! И мне вас совсем не жаль!
Looks good Russell. I'm watching from Cebu in the Philippines. Let's all pray that 2025 becomes a year of peace.
Merry Christmas! 🌲
MAGA❤
Спасибо ❤❤❤
Coming from Cebu, must be freezing just to watch real winter on UA-cam
@AndreiBerezin Yes. I was originally from the UK but wisely left for warmer climes decades ago.
А мы смотрим Филиппины через наших блогеров и наслаждаемся вашей зеленью! Счастливого Рождества!
Merry christmas from Sweden.
С рождеством.
God jul på dig!
Very different than the United States , I very much enjoy your Russian videos. I love that it is so clean and well ordered there. I couldn’t help but notice that there isn’t alot of obesity there. It’s great that Russians are health conscious and don’t over indulge like so many here do.
Where are all the beggars and pan handlers?
In fact, 80% of our people don't care what they look like. It's just the constitution of the Russian body. Perhaps it is influenced by natural products. There may be a genetic legacy. We're just like that from birth. Perhaps there is an influence of national dishes. There, in terms of benefits, it's just 100%
на ютубе есть отличное видео на эту тему, про разницу в еде в США и России, спойлер - сахар, ОЧЕНЬ много сахара в вашей еде
@@kenburroughs7709probably below ground. Or do they have mausoleums???
In Russia, being overweight is not encouraged. Fast food is more expensive than healthy food. In clinics, people undergo free annual medical check-ups, during which doctors provide treatment if there are hormonal imbalances or issues with excess weight.
Merry Xmas to all the Russian people from the USA. Especially to my Christian brothers and sisters who celebrate. I pray the new year brings us renewed peace and prosperity.
Американским братьям и сестрам здоровья и благополучия. С Рождеством. Из России
В России рождество 7 января
X=illuminati
Мarry Xmas to you too ❤
Good wishes God is great and we want peace for all nations in the name of Jesus amen
Your wife is beautiful and you make a beautiful couple merry Christmas
@evpalfy2464 Yes, he’s punching well above his weight there. 👍
@@anthonyferris8912 I was thinking the same thing. Lucky man, lol 😊😊😊
Beautiful, clean and safe. My son is there now. He spends 3 weeks during Christmas and in summer and fall with his wife and little boy. He comes back to the US with videos of all the beauty of Moscow. No smash and grad going on there. Shops can leave their merchandise out without worrying about it getting stolen. He would never go to NYC and shop, it's too dangerous, but in Moscow's mall he feels safe. He brought me beautiful ornaments and Icons from Moscow.
Watch the other video about grocery store. Butter and other items are lock up.
We don't care about catolic Christmas in Russia, we buy presents for New Year and Christmas is on January 7, if you're religious. So, it's don't matter 3 days it before Christmas or it's already Christmas.
Exactly!
The Russian Catholics and many Christians do care so there. Thats just you.
Christmas is always Roman Catholic paganism if you know the story.😂
Nice festive vibe... Pretty Xmas trees. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Wow ! That’s a big tree 🌲. I have always wanted to visit Russia. Your wife is a gorgeous lady ! ❤
Thank you for showing me what it’s like in Russia. I watch Russian movies all the time. I think the reason I want to visit is because one of my high school teachers went to Russia and she showed us her videos and photos. She shared with us so much about Russian. And I just think it’s a beautiful country. I ended up going to college with a Russian lady. And she told me a lot about her life in Russia. And I learn from the movies I watch. It actually reminds me of the United States in many ways. The country villages remind me of where I grew up. Which was considered part of the city but it was more rural. Lower population back then in the 60/70’s when I grew up. It’s very busy there in Moscow ! And a nice mall. I think the United States malls are suffering really bad. The economy here is horrific. People can barely afford groceries. We have an online thrift store since 2009 and sales are terrible. Non of my Christmas items sold. I only sold 1 Hanukkah item. Usually I sell a lot. I’ll have stacks of packages going out especially in December. It’s nice to see Russia is doing so well. And the items selling are extremely nice. So yeah here in the USA malls are closing. Many stores are closing. thrift or discount stores can’t keep their door open. What once was a great income now people can’t make ends meet. Insurance companies are doubling prices. Taxes are the highest I may lifetime. Never seen an increase in taxes this high ever. The rate at which taxes went up the last 3 years is more than the rate over 25 years. So my husband who was retired back in 2019 went back to work in 2023. When our grocery bill doubled he went back and now in the last year our grocery bill has gone up about 75%. It’s too much for 3 1/2 yrs. I feel very sorry for the older population on fixed income with no ability to return to work. This makes me like Russia even more. Enjoy your beautiful festive holidays. We don’t celebrate Christmas but we like the spirit of Christmas and the lights and decor. I watch Christmas movies too. Hanukkah starts tomorrow night. I just wrapped gifts for family members. We shopped today to get everything for our holiday meals. A new grocery store opened near us and we were able to get lots of groceries on sale and manager specials. I think the cashier was impressed. We bought everything on sale. But that’s us. Always looking for a deal. lol.
Y’all Take care !
Thanks again! Leslye - Tennessee USA 🇺🇸
Take care, Leslye, happy new 2025, hope the things will change and more money will stay inside the US
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Всего наилучшего Вам и Вашей семье Лесли. Из России с любовью
Dear Madam , greatings from netherlands may i wish you and your love ones a good. 2025 ❤
Милая Лесли, Вы так хорошо все описали, что у меня даже слезы выступили на глазах! Пусть все будет хорошо у Вас и у Ваших родных! С Новогодними праздниками Вас! Удачи, покоя и счастья!
Felices fiestas a todos los hermanos de la Federación de Rusia, la victoria contra la otan/ucrania está más cerca que nunca.
Christmas is the time of peace and goodwill among people. ALL people. Under the circumstances and regardless of your political views, you comment is grossly offensive and insensitive. Merry Christmas to you anyway.
@@same5952 В России как и на Украине Рождество отмечают 7 января, а ближайший праздник это Новый год, так что всех с наступающими и Победа будет за Россией.
Россия не воюет с Украиной, она воюет с расширением НАТО и украинскими нацистами. Просто они используют народ Украины в своих целях.
Спасибо Вам 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
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Coming from the states, I found this fascinating. The restaurants alone were amazing. This mall appears to be even larger than our largest Mall of America. The people look prosperous. Your wife is beautiful, is she Russian?
Yes, she is..
I am somewhat claustrophobic, but I would love to go to this shopping center just to experience it. In America we don't have malls like this. Thank you, Russell for another enjoyable video. Merry Christmas to you and your wife. Also Merry Christmas to all watching this wonderful video. ☺💖🌲🎅🇷🇺🇺🇸
Merry Christmas to you and people america ❤. I russia sorry i speak now good english.
@Алекс.Ф You did just fine. Merry Christmas to you and to Russia. ☺🙏💖🕊✝️🎅🌲🇷🇺🇺🇸
@Алекс.Ф You are speaking well. I can also see the good coming from your heart. I picked this up from a translator: До свидания" ☺🇺🇸🇷🇺
What? Where do you live? We don't have big malls? Come over to Kings Plaza in Brooklyn
@DalilaDeppe I live in Florida. I have never been a fan of going to the malls because of the crowds. It doesn't mean that I won't go into any. But the mall Russell was showing, now that I would go to. ☺
Amaizing no garbage or crazy empty people.
Maybe they even don't piss on walls in stores and smells normal.
No junkies no drugs
Are they in same world like we ?
Have feeling they are normal and we on west we are Sick
Very normal for sure.
They all are on the frontlines now lol.
в магазинах есть охрана, они наблюдают через скрытые камеры, чтобы ничего не украли. И за порядком. Притворяются покупателями, если не знаешь так сразу и не поймешь. И горе тому кто нарушит их правила. Обычно это заканчивается вызовом полиции. Дальше суд и приговор, в зависимости от ущерба.
И это нормально, Данна, законопослушным гражданам ничего не угрожает. Чистота и порядок!
@@lernaeanhydra5766 As you could notice not all are on the frontlines. And those who are, they are defending this clean culture from the filth that is coming from the so called west!
To make it clear - the main holiday in Russia is New Year, this year we have official 11 non working days starting from January 1. New Year is all-Russia holiday, when people meet friends and family to give presents to each other and celebrate. 34:28 Christmas as per Russian Orthodox Church Calendar is on January 7, also day off. But this is more religious and intimate event, people attend night services in churches, if they wish
Советская власть боролась с религией вы видите последствия борьбы с религией. Новый год действительно самый большой праздник в России. Это не религиозный праздник.
С 29 по 8.
@@UrbSochiразные периоды были у Советской власти и церкви ....были и гонения ...были и другие времена , например во время Отечественной войны ...
@@UrbSochi Сколько вам лет и насколько вы религиозны, если так переживаете о советских гонениях на религию спустя почти 40 лет? Все мои родственники состояли в партии и были крещёные, и посещали церковь когда хотели не под покровом ночи. 😁 Про работающие монастыри просто молчу
@@UrbSochi
А где Новый Год является религиозным праздником?
Nice shopping center. Honestly would rather be there than in the west. Probably get better selection and prices. Good to see your wife in the video. Thank you both. Merry Christmas !!! to your wife, you and your followers.
سلام اولین دلیل لایک و سابسکرایب داشتن زیرنویس فارسی و سپس شماها و روسیه و دیدنیهای انجاست🎉مرسی از ایران هستم❤❤❤
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I love the idea of a very tall aquarium. I love Moscow because it doesn't feel so isolating. There are many establishments where you can meet people or people watch even if you dont have a lot of money. And people are always just walking about.
We love to go out for walks. Especially to enjoy New Year decorations )
Thank you for sharing the insights to Russian culture! That is one of the reasons I love your channel.
Merry Christmas and a healthy and successful new year! Greetings from Australia ❤
No better place to be, Russell! A very Happy Christmas to you and the family.
Merry Christmas to everyone from a dreary London weather wise.
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I think this video clearly shows what the vast majority of ordinary Russian people look like. Beautiful, elegant, calm, contented.
PS. Thanks to Mosfilm for the extras.
Dream on. To most Russians it's hell. This is less than 1% of the country.
It's like going to Sacs on 5th Avenue and saying, look at how America lives.
@drsmith9536 Muscovites are no more representative of the majority of Russians, than Parisians are representative of the majority of France or NYC is representative of the rest of the US.
@@anthonyferris8912 It's about the same in all major cities.
@@drsmith9536 Certainly capital cities.
@@jamierose4088 boy, there are 13 million people living just in Moscow, yet there are others like Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi and etc., so it’s a bit more than 1%. In fact, I’d rather say it’s close to 1% that live in poverty
Wow, Russians are really living extremely well. With the exception of Brazil, China and Iran, the rest of the world doesn't know how amazing Rissian life is in reality. It is so festive and happy.
hahahahahahahahha...good joke
watch Vasya in the Hay and apoligize for your hypocracy
They just don’t have the freedom we have here in the USA. 🇺🇸 and they don’t have the same social media platforms that we have.
Merry Christmas to you and your family ,i really enjoy watching your videos, Wow amazing the stories you hear about Russia it looks amazing, Greetings from Canada
We r hungry here, In America, here no selection of food, all same chemical boxes year after year, dont want to leave Russia visiting last summer, so much healthy cheap food, affordable and quality!! Jealous!!
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No one is forcing you to stay. The food is comparatively cheap there because the average income is around $15,000 USD
@@JamboVidz.......envy is evil ,it destróis the one o carries that desease
@annadecker2484 You're lucky...Here in Europe it's so bad, we've resorted to eating each other! We ate granny for Christmas lunch…She was a tough old bird.
Lovely Food court. I envy that abundance of choice that does not exist in the UK
There is almost too many choices in this place.
@@TravellingwithRussell Its a feature of Russian character, Russians love abundance.
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100% agree. UK scarce food choice
Christmasy decorations are simply breathtaking in moscow! Big contrast to here in the states.. In my hometown some decorations were stolen from front of our apt. Thats life eh😢 i want to wish you both a merry christmas and healthy new year🎄🎅
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No garbage or stolen cars in the fish tank, no homeless raiding stores or the shoppers , such a fantastic family friendly place well worth defending. Merry Christmas happy new year and God bless all the brave military personnel who chose to defend this beautiful Nations way of life.
Just a shortage of men
What was this car in a fishtank incident? I want to know more 🤣
Спасибо❤
communism is a beautiful way of life? what?
Традиционные ценности - это коммунизм?
In Russia Christmas is on January 7! The gifting ritual and family meals with trees take place on New Year. December 25 is a normal work day in Russia.
Да, но у нас есть и католики, которые празднуют Рождество 25 декабря.
Wow Russia looks awesome 👌
Move there :)
I cant see any drones.
@@CocoaCallo I live in Australia!
@@CocoaCallo Lot of people are, poor ignorant and uninformed soul?
It is. You really must visit if you get the chance. You will want to stay.
Who cares what actual day of celebrating Jesus birthday, pple happy shopping in this amazing huge center, Russia is flourish! Clean, save, affordable, , pple witn normal faces, no weirdos, no trash, no homeless......love it!!❤
In Russia, Orthodox believers celebrate Christmas on January 7. This day is always considered a weekend and falls within the New Year holidays, which this year will be from December 29 to January 8. There are denominations in Russia that celebrate Christmas on December 25, but unlike the Orthodox majority, there are significantly fewer of them. But basically, for all Russians, without exception, the most excitement for buying gifts and shopping is associated exclusively with the New Year, which absolutely everyone in Russia celebrates with great joy and fun and in large companies. So all these people go in search of gifts for the New Year.
@@sergeysiberian9571 Russian Christmas is also 25 December. But the ortodox church use ancient calendar for 2000 years and it differ. Russians have also two New year celebrations by this reason. After second celebration they take the Christmas tree away.
@@VovaSidorOff Ну ты мне то не рассказывай как я у себя в России отмечаю Рождество и Новый год. И прежде чем нести пургу про Рождество и Новый год по старому календарю, ты задумайся, а почему Рождество по одному и тому же календарю если считать, то у тебя приходится на 25 декабря (т. е на две недели раньше православного в России), а старый Новый год уже 14 января (т.е. на две недели позже). Не задумывался почему так? Так вот прежде посчитай и подумай, а потом неси свою пургу, а лучше историю по этим событиям почитай, полезнее для тебя же будет.
@sergeysiberian9571 ты рамсы попутал, милок. Агрессивный что-то ты не в меру. У меня в России Рождество 25 декабря по нашему церковному календарю. А как у тебя мне похр. Можешь хоть на голове ходить.
Unfortunately it’s an authoritarian regime. They represses the people.
Wishing You a Happy Holiday from Panama!!!
All the Best, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Greetings from Poland. In Poland is the same MADNESS before Christmas. All the Best!!
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Love your videos! Keep posting more.
GOD BLESS RUSSIAN FEDERACIÓN 🇷🇺❤️
It was so nice to see your wife! I'm with her, I hate shopping in malls as well. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!
It is Christmas Eve today 24/12/2024 in the UK. It used to be a very busy day for food shopping as shops will be closed tomorrow... well, very few people food shopping this year, as if it is a normal working day.
Where I am you can’t move for shoppers.
А в России магазины работают и на Новый год и на Рождество!!! Открыты кафе, рестораны, общепиты!!! Вы не останетесь без продуктов, даже если их заранее не купили!!! Что хорошо в России, это то, что много магазинов работают в ночное время!!! Голодными не останетесь!!! Аптеки работают 24 часа в сутки!!! Рестораны и кафе до 3-4 часов ночи!!! Всё отлично!!!
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It's not true in Birmingham, which is packed with Christmas shoppers!
@@user-wi6cz4hh5b Its supermarkets in the South of the UK that I am talking about. And selection of food here is poor compared to that Russian supermarket.
@Mike-m7q I live in the South and the shops are packed.
It's funny how malls in the states have closed, especially indoor malls. The one left are the outdoor shopping centers. That was a beautiful tree!
The outdoor trees in the parks here are amazing. I want to show more of the decorations in Moscow, I am waiting for more snow. It's melted off the last few days with the 0c temps.
why are they closed?
@moetocafe People shop online so much malls can't compete. No malls have closed in my area but in the middle of the country many have.
On line shopping has decimated the malls.....it's a real shame bc malls were great for socialization. @moetocafe
@@moetocafe because West is in free fall?
Спасибо за интересные и красивые видео, вы снимаете даже лучше чем отечественные блогеры - под другим углом)
С наступающим Рождеством, здоровья вам и вашей семье)🎉🎊🎄🎆🎇✨
Merry Christmas/New Year Russell and all. Great video! It's been years since we've seen such "plenty" in Britain and I don't think we've ever had it in Wales. Been a long time since I could even afford to go to London. Will have a look to see what gives there next. Blessings, peace on Earth and have the bestest holidays.
God bless Russia And the Russian people from new york
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Спасибо друг. Болеем за Нью Йорк рейнджерс
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Hello New York
✝️ Merry Christmas from Texas! ❤🎄
To you too as well.
What a fun min-car dealership lol Chery (sic) electric cars from China ?!? And at 9:00 ... that columnar fish tank aquarium is huge! Think of the weight of the water, if each Gallon weighs about 8 lbs! (Apprx. 4 Liters equals about 3.79 Kilos?)
And that Snow Globe television set is amazing! 10:30
Thanks for the great, interesting video tour!
What no comments on how empty the malls are in Russia or how it's a "failed state" when you see all these people out shopping in a nice environment while busy, it looks very polite.
Просто на Украине света нет, писать такие комментарии некому🤭😆🤣
Nobody is buying, they are just walking around the place.
@@HOBBS-4угомонись уже псих 🤭 это массовка и статисты КГБ 🤣🤣🤣
@@АНДРЕЙ3500 how is the sinking Ruble and the 21% interest rate. ..They no longer give out free Apartments lol
a few days before big party it is crowded...wow, what a suprise
and the rest of the time the sales stuff if waiting for the customer of the day...just watch the other clips
Thank you Russell for the wonderful video!! So beautiful there!
Happy Holidays Russell to you & your family. Be safe & have fun 🎄🎁🙏
Здесь в России не надо осторожничать!!! У нас нет того, что в США, АНГЛИИ, ФРАНЦИИ и т. д.!!! Спокойно,свободно,безопасно!!! Поэтому мне смешно читать ваши коментарии, призывающие к осторожности!!! Да, хорошо вам мозги промыли!!! У нас только в Москву каждый день прибывают до 2-х миллионов туристов!!! А по стране огромное множество!!! Так, что "осторожность" говорит сама за себя!!! 😂😂😂😂
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@@ЛюдмилаБехтяноваДобавлю свои 5копеек, раньше на переезд в рф, в месяц было 5-6семей, сейчас в день 5-6семей хотят переехать и получить ВНЖ. В России конечно есть проблеммы, но я думаю со временем, когда власть окончательно повернётся лицом к народу, будет всё решено.
Fantastic mall. Looks very busy.
Notice there's Chinese Chery cars displayed.
Chery has reported massive sales growth in Russia. I bet Russia doesn't have a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs like the USA. Like to visit Russia but ive heard it's not easy to get a visa like China. I'm returning to China next year where I can travel visa free for 30 days. 👍
Визу в Россию , вы можете оформить онлайн и на 90 дней , приезжайте пожалуйста 😂👋
@ivanlesovik4431 for 90 days really! thanks for that information. на 90 дней реально! спасибо за эту информацию.
Depends on the country you're in. It's harder for the US citizens, but people from EU, South America and others may get a e-visa
@@mihailraskin2912 That's good news for everyone else who don't live in the greatest, freest, exceptional, democratic nation in the world ( they say even in the universe) should get a visa 🌞👍
Not hard now if you have family?
Merry Christmas from Toronto, Canada. As a senior I tend to do any shopping in early morning when the stores open. I avoid most of the crowds.
🌲Happy🎉 Christmas ❤God❤ bless you🎉🌲
🎄🌲Thankyou for showings this. I've never see anything positively about Russia (and China plus others) from the western mainstream media. I quit washing them all together. This video of yours bought smiling to me. ☃️❄⛄ Merry Christmas to you, your lovely wife , family and friends. 🎆
It's not worth listening to what western media say about Russia! I can only watch BBC stories about space, they are well done! The rest is propaganda!
Люди везде одинаковые, это политики разные
Wat heeft jouw vrouw mooie ogen en een mooie glimlach !
Heb zelf niets met de overvloed aan winkels maar gun iedereen die er wel van houdt .
Jullie kerstboom is overweldigend mooi .
Veel liefde en 7 januari een warm en gezellige familie dagen toegewenst .
Gr. Frya ❤️
Hi Russell, can you also show how the shopping mall inside Moscow City looks like now? It should be nicely decorated as well.
Merry Xmas Russell. Let's hope 2025 brings some peace to the world.
Merry Christmas from Sarawak (Borneo). Wow! This mall is massive and it needs multiple thousands of people shopping everyday to sustain the mall's business. Russian shoppers are so stylish.
Congratulations Russell for your channel and your wife Blessings from the United States 🇺🇸👌
Хороший контент. Спасибо вам и счастливые вам праздники!
Thank you for a reminder of holidays past. I live in central Florida and the only stores that look like that are grocery stores
Beautiful, I would love to be in that Christmas ornament shop right now 🎄
I wanna move and live in Russia❤
Причём тут 3 дня до неправильного рождества? Россияне делают покупки к новому году, до которого ещё неделя рабочая.
So lovely your beautiful wife to join you for this such a nice video! Thank you Evgenia&Russell!
Thank you, Sir, for another wonderful video! And merry Christmas, Russell.
Hello. I'm in Brazil and I always watch your videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Hello to you in Brazil. ))
Our Christmas in on the 7th of January. 😊 A lot of people because of New Year.
Wow!! It must be nice to live in Russia...
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especially when you are in military age
@@jerrylee4485 I'm a military age, so why should I feel bad? I'm doing great!
It's cool to be Russian
@@jerrylee4485у нас не забирают служить насильно. Только по контракту, как в европе и сша
It looks like a nice mall that's busy with many shoppers? Many shopping malls and stores in the U.S. in states like California are closing because of out of control shoplifting, theft and crime.
Hopefully, your shopping malls and stores will reopen soon without the fear of theft!
Happy Christmas to MRS AND MR Russell 🙏❤️🙏
I ❤that mall too 😊
Last time i was in Moscow was in 2018 december amazing how nothing seems to have change regarding all that is going on
Future for humanity is Russia,period!
Inhumanity you mean
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Technically, it is 2 weeks before Christmas in Russia.
I like your videos mate , hopefully I can visit Russia next year . Keep up the good work 😊
Мы в России всегда рады добрым гостям
Russian people celebrating Christmas on January 7. That is new years decoration.
Norway looks like 3rd world country compared to Russia but they keep criticizing them and they are being advertised as "rich and advanced" country :-)
The puppeteers know their job, while ordinary people sleep as if under hypnosis
Looks amazing God bless Russia ❤
Greetings from Canada to you, and your wife, thank you for showing us this huge mall and people in beautiful Russia, happy holidays to you and the whole of Russia,
Xmas in Russia is normally celebrated on Jan 7th....
В России нет рождественского дерева. Нарядные ёлки это атрибут Нового года. Рождество 7 января и христиане идут в церковь, молиться и радоваться рождению Бога на Земле. Рождество в России это не шоппинг и не подарки. Рождество в России это духовный праздник. Новый год это праздник материального мира и ожидание чуда и счастья.
Это бесполезно объяснять им...
Так наряженная елка на английский так и переводится, у них нет новогодней елки.
@@krino2
Так пусть учатся называть в России вещи своими именами и правильно переводить названия...
А это им для будующих исправлений перевода:
ORTHODOX Christianity
Ivan the TERRIBLE
RED Square
В России елку всегда наряжали на Рождество! В советские времена в рамках борьбы с религией пытались отменить елки, но в итоге оставили их уже как светский новогодний атрибут. Сейчас, когда религия не запрещена, елки - и новогодний, и рожденственский символ.
@@spacetraveller9399
Ну так надо же уважать реалии сегодняшнего дня... Да, так получилось, что елка стала новогодней. И не только из-за гонений на религию в СССР, а ещё из-за перехода государства (но не Православной Церькови) на григорианской календарь...
Happy Christmas 🎄 and a very happy New year to Russell and his beautiful wife.
Merry Christmas Russell have a wonderful time ❤
It is not Russian Christmas time yet, there will be more shoppers before 1-1-2025, the New Year day
Such a rich happy country
Peter - Janice: Hello ))
It's almost bankrupt
just look at (sad) faces! nuff said
Are you serious? The GDP of Russia is less than the state of California or Texas.
Это не грустные лица, это озабоченные лица, не все подарки нашли! Придется идти в другой магазин.
That tree is amazing ❤ gorgeous. Merry Christmas 🎄
A wonderful video! Thank you! The Russian women are all so beautiful in golden apple. I love these video walks thru the Russian malls and supermarkets.
Very informative
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Russell
BRAVO Well Done 🎉
Thank you for sharing 🎄
Orthdoxe Christmas is on 7.January
Orthadoxe is fake, its not known by many, not even the Pope.
@@HOBBS-4it's not under pope. It's one of the main branches of Christianity, alongside Protestantism and Catholicism.
Merry Christmas🎄🎄
It's a beautiful mall. Thanks for sharing the true Russia to the world. It really gives a different perspective on what we know about Russia.
YES............if U visit a Concetration Camp in Germany.............U would say "OH, there is music, everything is in order and clean, everyone follow the rules.......what a nice place"........
@@mauertal mall = concentration camp?
Merry Christmas. Greetings from Melbourne. 🌟🎄🎄🎄
Thanks, I was watching the first day of the boxing day test early this morning. And then the start of the Sydney to Hobart. Kostas did very well in his first match.
Esperando que este Próximo Año traiga Paz, Solidaridad y Amor a todo los Pueblos del Mundo 🌎 En el Nombre de Dios Padre, Dios Hijo y El Espíritu Santo, Amén! 🙏🙌🙌
31 декабря мы отмечаем Новый год, 7 января Рождество, 19 января Крещения- у комментаторов есть еще вопросы?????
в ночь с 13 января на 14-ое- Старый Новый год
@@Tklukvochka вы поаккуратнее с этим ! У иностранцев и так чердак потёк из-за того что в России Рождество не завтра а вы ещё со старым новым годом 😂😂😂
Hi Russell, Russia looks a really fantastic country in your videos, thank you for your great work ❤❤❤
Pjönjang also has a big store
Russia is really beautiful indeed ✨🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰✨ 🤗
This video changed my perception of Russia somewhat - would love to visit!
Thanks for great content. I wish I could live there.
I have finally seen black people passing by in your video❤. Is it ur camera or are Russians generally this clean and well dressed all the time? No weirdos
Yeah, Russells videos are always edited by the KGB using AI to show Russians clean and well dressed before releasing on UA-cam.... In reality, it's exactly like Skid Row in L.A... And even worse, there are drunk bears playing balalaikas in the snowy streets of Moscow...
special camera filters
Везде чисто. Приезжайте в гости, увидите всё сами.
Always beautiful and Moscow is a beautiful city..