Visit Russia - 10 SHOCKS of Visiting RUSSIA
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- Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
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Russia is a truly shocking country to visit. From the people, to the sights, to the food, to Lenin's tomb. There are so many amazing things to see and do in Russia that many tourists are shocked by the shere magnitude of the country, from St. Petersburg to Moscow to the Trans Siberian Railroad you can have an amazing time visiting Russia, whether it is for the Soccer World Cup Russia 2018 or for visits to see some of the most amazing museums in the world like the Hermitage or even to see some of the former communist USSR CCCP buildings. 10 Things That Shock tourists when they visit Russia. Cultural Shocks or Russia.
Filmed in St. Petersburg, Russia
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It's interesting to listen about my country from foreigners, because some things are trivial and routine for us and we don't suppose that they might be weird) thank you🤗
Не знаю, я каждый день могу охуевать от новостей и сколько терпил у нас в стране... это пиздец
it is interesting, yeap, but #7 and #8 are exaggerated.
#8 actually takes place in many countries. And it is just question of dishonest sellers, shops, places, whatever.
#7 is about every country in the world too. When I was in US, I was 18, and sometimes I just was scared when I turned to a wrong street.
And yes, we russians are all crazy, when we drive a car. That's so true)))
Max Curley как боженька смолвил
что значит терпила?
То что не убил сразу не согласного с тобой?
Anton Bazhenov, надо россиян отправить на Марс, чтобы проверить можно ли там вообще терпеть)
Привет из России) У кого ещё это в рекомендованных?
У меня. Люблю западный Ютуб смотреть, не зря 3 года изучал английский.
я меня
+Abdul Amin норм
+Abdul Amin да
Pekka KanA у меня
Russia is expensive? I ordered so much food and beer at this hotel and barely spent over $30.00. Russia is NOT expensive, In fact Russia is great because it's like going to Europe without paying European prices.
Yeah I think Russia is very reasonable. As well as beautiful and interesting.
Woah, spending 30$ in one night only on food and beer is fking a lot man
@@christopherg9391 ??? In Egypt I can have a whole meal for less than 1 euro man.. In which country is 30$ NOT a lot?
Amghannam well that’s Egypt dumb ass
@@Amghannam Every western european country.
Went to Moscow last year solo. I got lost for hours miles away from the city. 3am I'm still walking. A group of 3 young men came up to me and started talking at me. I couldn't understand a word. I was petrified. One took out his phone and made a call. 2 mins later a car pulled up. I was shaking. 3 am in the middle of no where. A woman got out of the car and spoke English. I nearly fainted with relief. The guys were her brothers and they were worried about me. They took me to their home fed me food and vodka. After a few hours sleep they drove me back to my hotel which was actually 2 hours away by car. I'll never forget that. Their Kindness and common sense saved me that night.
Russia is a beautiful country. 2 times was in Moscow, 1 in-St. Petersburg. Beautiful city. Magnificent architecture and history. People are kind. The prices are cheap, very good shopping. Food, beer, wine, vodka! - 5 times cheaper than Rome and very tasty. With respect from Italy.
comparing expensive Rome with Russia with falling currency isn't best idea :P
Dude, St. Petersburg and Moscow aren't Russia. They are a kind of Olympus where chosen live, they are made specificaly to impress foreigners. You don't get the feeling of Russia unless you see some places outside of the showcase, try Rostov, or Habarovsk, or any other city besides Moscow and St. Petersburg, there is a world of diference.
BIGGESTblade in Habarovsk very cool too, but town is small
well, go to Magadan for example...
Of course, cities from Russia are not Russia just because they are bigger.
It's like saying that New York or Washington are not USA, but some hickstown from Colorado is a true America because it is much poorer and has more hobos.
It is wrong to lambast the big cities for being not shitty enough.
Mark, if you think getting a Russian visa is difficult, you should try getting an American visa! (Imagine that you're not American, lol)
TheHoneyAsha visas are a pain no matter what country that is true
I'm Russian and I agree, but it's not a first time I hear tourist complaining about getting Russian visa. Our gov should do something about it. That tit-for-tat policy it's not productive and people should have no pain about getting visa. It's unnecessarily beaurocratized and overcomplicated now.
TheHoneyAsha or try to get British visa for example. Getting Russian visa is not so bad
I am Russian and I got my american visa in a day. My interview lasted less than 2 minutes. It wasn't hard at all.
TheRenaissanceman65 I had to, yes. But the visit itself was mainly for a finger scan. The interview was secondary. No big deal.
Russians as a people are lovable and and warm people. Their society is not so much. Russians has a huge history and culture. I'm friend of Russians. Greeting from the neighborhood, from Finland.
Про визы мне особо понравилось. Особенно подобное прикольно слушать от граждан стран, куда документы за пол года собирать надо, а тебе ещё и пинка без объяснения дать могут.
в штаты неделя виза делается? для граждан РФ до 8 месяцев, можно правда в Беларусь съездить и там сделать быстрее или в Украину, но о доступности визы в сша для российских граждан говорить не приходится
@@IvanPereuchev россиянам приходится собирать кучу документов личного характера, например сколько получаешь, сколько денег в банке и т.п. Для российской визы ничего такого не требуется.
@@IvanPereuchev У моих друзей - мужа с женой, вообще было собеседование в консульстве США в Москве, в раздельных кабинетах!))) Жене, например, задавали вопросы : в какого цвета трусах сегодня ваш муж, какой зубной пастой он пользуется!!!!))) Я была бы в шоке, потому что, откуда может знать жена какие труселя надел сегодня твой муж?) А про визы в ЕС - это да, два - три дня и виза на год - пять у тебя в паспорте.
Ivan Ivanov моего приятеля вообще в Испанию не пустили по приглашению его двоюродной сестры.
Ivan Ivanov у тебя вымышленная реальность. Ты же известный бот, работающий за 5 центов за сообщение. 🙈
The russian people are wonderful people. They have a great soul. We in Germany love the Russians and want peace with Russia...
Danke für den Kommentar, alles Beste! :)
Much love from Russia! I absolutely love Germany:)
Thats funny because all the germans I know HATE Russians!
you seem to know the wrong people!
Funny because I live in Germany and have never experienced any form of hatred because of my Russian roots. How much do you get paid for the trolling? :)
Did you know that Norway and North Korea are separated by just one country?
Russia don't have a borders with Norway.
Really? 198 km.
Николай Беликов карту открой для приличия, будешь сильно удивлен
@@user-dh3pc4ed2v дурак чтоле?
Don't worry, Russia will always safe you))
OMG. At 7:15 guy complaints on Russian traffic safety, but his lady with child crosses the pedestrian crosswalk on Red light! Come on, yes, it's extremelly unsafe to go on red light in any country!
She is a stupid.
It doesn't matter if it's red or green in Russia, believe me. You cross it whenever there are no cars
@@permin9533 Have you been born on the wild forest and have just left you mother tree? I was born in St-pete, I live in there for almost 50 years - and I'm still alive crossing roads on green light.
If you're a sort of creature between human and animal - it's your problem, isn't it?
@@permin9533 You can get a fine for that if a policeman see you. I have personally witnessed it.
@@permin9533 No I don't believe you. I leave in Moscow and I can assure everyone that it's quite safe to cross the road on the pedestrian crossing not to mention the crossing with signal controls. Just not make hasty movements while crossing the street and you'll be perfectly safe
Ахахах, "да-нет-пиво-туалет" )
Очен Важно веше
Жизненный цикл Русского человека, да-нет-пиво-туалет)))
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Love your Russian videos! I moved to Russia a year ago from America and really recommend people visit.
Are you really in Siberia now? Which region?
Yankee in Siberia lol r u crazy?
I moved to Russia 18 years ago and love it...in St Petersburg, the cultural capital of the world. Fun, cheap, open friendly, safe, beautiful, very easy to start a business and more interesting things to do every day. Quality of life is better than for all but the wealthy in the US. Besides, best of all, smart, sane, fit, very well educated, stylish women who are easy to meet if a guy is polite, well spoken and has something interesting to say.
Stan SPb yeah, SPb is nice, probably the best city in Russia
Stan SPb and yeah, I can agree with you on the part about women. But quality of life, cmon, you know it's bullshit. Average person in Russland making like 300-400 euros per month (in Moscow it's higher, mabye around 700 euros) and the thing is the food (especially if it's good quality) costs like in Germany, I'd say. Buissnes is not thay easy to open and there's so much regulations and bueraucracy there (you can check out Doing Business Index also). If you living in the big city it's kinda safe but it also depends on the area.
Went to St. Petersburg last September. The food was great, the service was quite good! So impressed by the churches and the palaces. Loved, loved, loved the Volga River ride and the Hermitage. Everyone was nice and helpful!
Volga river in St. Petersburg... Are you sure?)
I think you meant the Neva river))) but I'm glad that you enjoyed your trip in St. Petersburg!
My 6 years in st. Petersburg was one of the best periods of my life. Russians are one of the best people on this earth.
Kaustav de sagar oh thank you! That's so nice of you too say:)❤️
Kaustav de sagar you don't get out much!
I would love to go to Russia as the people are really lovely, family loving. I watched a programme on the tellybox and it completely changed my view of Russians. They were so welcoming and sharing. They are just wonderful people. Xx
Я бы не сказала, что ситуация с карманниками критическая, за всю жизнь здесь ни разу не обокрали, хотя, мб, туристы подвергаются большей опасности.
помню лет 15 назад в транспорте постоянно пакеты и сумки резали.....................но лет 15-12 назад
раньше было такое, особенно в 90ые. а сейчас все реже и реже
на рынке и где-нибудь в толпе лучше сумку под контролем держать, конечно
Please, speak in eng, что мараканцы поняли ;D
Когда едешь в любую страну, то по-любому наткнёшься на сообщения, что "там везде грабят и воруют, будьте осторожны". Во всех развитых странах уровень преступности примерно одинаковый, просто многие неопытные путешественники начинаются всякой херни и верят сообщениям типа: "МИНЯ АБАКРАЛИ В РАССЕЕ ИТО СТРАНА ВАРОФ И АБМАНЩИКОВ НИ ЕДЬТИ ТУДЫ".
I would add another 'shock' , which is how dang efficient, fast and beautiful are the metros in Moscow and St Petersburg. Missed the last train? No biggee. In two minutes there will be another one. And many of the stations are like palaces. It is precisely shocking, at least for an American.
It's offset by the quality of the trains themselves. Compared to say, German subway, they're loud, shaky and generally less comfortable.
@@NicknineTheEagle If you suddenly wonder, the trains improve every year.
When I moved to Moscow in 2014, there was not even a wifi anywhere - in 2015 it was on every branch. The same is with the trains - noisy ones remained only on the green line, the rest of the trains now have wide aisles, with TVs and chargers inside. On the blue line, the best, most comfortable, you can go through all the cars.
In addition, two years ago, a new ring line appeared in Moscow; it is rather a fast city electric train, integrated into the metro system. Google "МЦК внутри" : )
If you want to impress Russians be one of the few foreigners who say babushka correctly. The stress is on the first syllable not the second. It's BA-bushka not ba-BUSHka. I blame Kate Bush's song.
а песня классная , и Кэйт Буш - всегда СУПЕР !
BazaB. Babushka means 'granny'. What's so special about the word that turns the collective West on?))
Им просто нравится как звучит, я спрашивал. Им кажется что это самое по-русски звучащее слово.
бАбушка..а не бабУшка-понятно?!!!
That Kate Bush!
I want to go to Russia someday
same but now as an American I wonder if i'll ever be able to... always been a place i wanted to go.
Dude! 7:15, your wife is crossing the road WITH KID on red light as you speak about drivers aiming into pedestrians. I mean, cmon!
Бля да, тоже заметил
True, nowadays in Russia drivers ARE very carefully observing the rules
@@GodBlessRussia bullshit.
Евгения Юндина people are putting dash-cames so nobody would jump on the road and claim that it was onpurpose.
i was there last year. they drive EXACTLY like in the videos. it's crazy.
7:17 - red light... :)
7:15 Crossing the road at a RED signal is prohibited!!! You are crazy men.
It’s so typical
It's normal in Russia. We don't like to wait .
Угу. И после этих кадров он говорит, что Водители - психи и на пешеходном переходе вы всего-лишь легкая мишень для них. И что будьте осторожны, озирайтесь по сторонам. Дикий Запад, чё. Совет. Подойди к полицейскому, дай ему в нос. Появится повод сказать, что российские полицейские - звери.
Приятный Американец😊.не слушая стереотипы,просто приехал и сам всё увидел своими глазами...Крепко жму руку.Здоровья тебе и твоим родным и близким.
Care to know the reason why getting Russian visa is so difficult? Because US made it even MORE difficult for Russians.
August 26, 2017: Russians have to wait for 3 months for tourist visas
. Currently the website of American government shows that processing of tourist visas in Moscow takes 85 days. Student visas take 36 days and other non-immigrant applications require 53 days if processed in Moscow.
right now it is 300 calendar days for a tourist visa. I wanted to apply for a visa for my parents...so I can't meet them here this year because of it. Maybe someday next year. Nonsense !
Well, long enough to say: no thanks. And the US don't charge different prices for tourist. What a hostile nation.
PS: And no, I'm not a US American but a German.
For point #1. Americans are used to a lot of fake smiles and fake friendliness - whatever you may think of it. The cashier asks you if you found everything alright, your waitress will smile at you etc. Eastern Europeans do not engage in such shallow gestures. As an American I find it quite refreshing.
Yes I noticed that. I was told American service was “friendly” but I often found it was fake and forced and often they seem disinterested because they live off tips and stuff. Americans often simply don’t pay attention to it.
Your employer wants you to act like that or they'll bitch at you
у нас в России . принято дать на чай. если ты работаешь и ходишь по кафе ресторанам. где есть официанты. тот надо дать . денег. можно 1 долл или 10 % о т заказа. примерно так. иначе. ты жадный или нищий! короче! делаешь что то! то делай это красиво!
You need to come to the South (except for the big cities). There are a lot of people down here who are very legitimately friendly and caring towards strangers. I've had lots of people I didn't know chat with me or help me out in a very friendly manner, as well as in more rural (and occasionally even urban) areas throughout the country. Of course, some people paid to be friendly will force it, but it would be cynical and wrong to assume that everyone does.
I corroborate. I was visiting New Orleans 4 years ago. I didn't have a smartphone , so I stood in the middle of a street fumbling with a map trying to find directions. A car abruptly stopped next to me and a middle-aged white man literally ran out of a car to me. I was scared, because I had read that crime is very high in New Orleans.My heart almost stopped beating, and I almost fainted because of fear and horror. And that person literally shouted at me help with directions, although I never asked him! It was amazing. Everybody was friendly.Later, in the evening, I was mugged by three young Afro-American gentlemen, and they beat me up real badly, but they did in a such a nice and unassuming way, without a trace of arrogance! Southern Hospitality...
Привет, Уолтер! Спасибо за интересный отзыв! Я из Санкт-Петербурга и мы рады всем иностранным гостям! Мы любим и уважаем людей со всего мира, приезжайте чаще!)
Айдар Галеев, братан, помоги земляку - идиоту.Хочется узнать о чем он говорит, но моих знаний английского слишком мало
_ Kokra _ да там про особенности России свежим взглядом сказано, для местных ничего нового)
_ Kokra _ Он рассказывает о 10 потрясениях, которые испытываешь, приезжая в Россию. Он говорит про наши церкви, про то, что надо ездить не только в Москву, но и в другие города, что Питер офигенен, люди приятные и общительные, что тут безопастно, обалденные дворцы и архитектура, что водители водят норм, хотя немного все же сумасшедшие, еще говорит, что Россия не дешевая страна, особенно для туристов и т.д.
_ Kokra _ говрит-Кремль-это конечно круто, но только посмотрите на Зимний дворец, на Петергоф и т.д.
rocket83, благодарю что не поленился/поленилась перевести и написать ответ для левого ноунейма из интернета)))
Really useful suggestion. There's a app called "Show Me Around" where you can hire a local to take you around the city. I hired one, she was a college student who had been studying english since a child and used the opportunity to practice her english with native speakers. I paid her 70 dollars for the day and she took me around town, showed me what I wanted to see, ordered food for me, gave me some insights on life in Russia. Very much worth it. I actually still talk to her sometimes.
I did a solo trip in Moscow and St. Petersburg.. I was amazing.. people's are amazing and real..
Russia is expensive? Russia is dirt cheap compared to most EU countries.
And in my experience, service is super nice there.
1 2 agree
1 2 have you ever booked an internal flight?
Michael Dunham no.
Cloth is much more expensive here. And prices at something like Starbacks are several times more then in US.
zzz43452 many things in Russia are cheaper than in the West but not everything, flights and particularly internal flights for example
I'm German (from Bavaria) and Number 1 reminds me of my "shock" when i went to the USA for the first time, but i was shocked the other way around because i found Americans to be too nice without knowing me haha. Made me uncomfortable at first but later i found out that that's just a cultural thing and probably also the reason why some Americans feel like we are too "cold" when visiting here for the first time.
Always consider cultural differences and don't take anything to heart, same in Russia and pretty much any country on earth of course.
That said, St. Petersburg is the city to go if you ever visit Russia for the first time!
Prost from Bavaria, Germany
Chartreux Great post sir
And yes our over the top Service is kinda wierd. But its casual not serious.. like how are you doing today? we just ask it. expecting a quick casual answer.. good, Great fine, whatever. We do not expect them to answer with theiir entire life story. Also if you ever,come to the Usa again. try and avoid the Popular spots. New york. La. Miami, Vegas, Dc, Boston. all worth stops but if you want to experience,more american culture come to the south or midwest. there,is like 50 fun cities to visit. just tell me what you enjoy and i could drop a few options for you.if not no worries either. have a fun day.
As an American I can see how that can throw you off. I've heard other Europeans talk about how we greet each other. Especially down here in the South. As "Hi, how are you doing today?" is almost our formal greeting. The best response for any future travelers would be "Good/I'm good, and you?" We're just more open than other Western nations haha. I do gotta say that I loved Germany when I visited Cologne and didn't find the Germans to be "cold." Of course I'm used to the European way so that might have something to do with it.
Chartreux danke!
I am American. I went to Canada and it threw me off, even with small differences it is a different culture! They are too nice, meaning they don't like to argue. I LOVE meeting people with opposing viewpoints, especially when they challenge me. I bond that way. Many Americans are not as extreme as I am in this, but it is still the way we are. We are a mixed people who just threw our country together a few hundred years ago and went through a lot in a short period of time. We broke off from the Queen with convicted pride. So it makes sense that we are kind up front, and open, and direct, and comfortable with extremes of differences between us. I find it funny how we are culturally. On the east coast people are fast but when they make friends they are more serious about it. On the west coast we are slower and friendlier, but we tend to be cold toward our long term friends. Russian hospitality would be extremely difficult for me to cope with on an emotional level.
Bavaria, that's Bayern right?
"Yes", "No", Where", "Beer", "Toilet"
Realy the most userful words. :D
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Knowing gesture for drinking will win you instant friends)))
Beer is useful?? I think water is useful
@@premjitchowdhury262 voda
Some interesting points you've made.:) One thing I want to add from experience, that people rarely point out - most of all, being in Russia is not that different than in any other major European city, at least if we're talking about Moscow and St.Petersburg. I've lived in London for two years so I can compare. Yep, a tad bit less safe, but it depends on a district, same as everywhere. I live in Moscow all my life and have never been in a dangerous situation.
And also most of the year we have decent weather not that much different from the rest of the world (nothing below zero, reasonably hot, though now the weather is going ballistic all around the world, we are no exception).
And about all that's been said about friendliness and the lack of it when it comes to Russian people, I won't speak for everyone but I can say that I love helping foreigners when I stumble upon them while walking round city's center. I really respect people who come to Russia despite the massive propaganda and all the other problems (language etc.), and it's so great they are interested and want to learn about our country. And all the people I know personally in Russia feel the same way.
Maybe that is what helps more than anything else - just seeing it and finding out russians are not that different from anyone else (with our lot of scumbags, really, I'm so ashamed of some of the comments for this video) and Russia is just another country with its ups and downs, not some core of all evils with bears walking the streets. When you think about russians, just remember that we mostly grow up on western literature (those who read anyway, and just count the number of people reading books when you ride the subway to get the idea), and what you read defines many of your values. The rest is... well, it's its own for every country.
But do try and visit, and see for yourself. It might turn out to be really fun. In a good way! ☺
Moscow is beautiful, the metro is great, the people I talked to were very nice. Moscow is a fantastic city to visit!
well, visit St. Petersburg's metro. you will be shocked!
В Омское, блять, метро спустись. Ото где заебись. Харош подлизывать самому себе на виду у иностранцев, Антоша.
ты знаешь, что Антон это не обязательно русское имя?
Lobster оруууу😂😂😂 10 из 10
Посмотрите красноярское метро!! Оно прекрасно. (В Красноярске нет метро. )
Moscow is my favorite city. Recently spent over a month there, never had any problems...
депутат рф достаточно выехать из центра
I have never seen so many drunk people in centre of St. Petersburg as yesterday, but I was even more shocked because they were mostly from Brazil that day XD
Григорий Дубров Being half-Brazilian myself, I formally apologize for all the weird stuff Brazilians do in other countries. Brazilians are nice, friendly, vibrant, but also incredibly misguided and frankly insane.
I applied and attained a Rus. Tourist visa last October through an agency and it was easier than I imagined. I’m american for the record. It was about $260 for a 3 year tourist visa. The invitation letter I purchased for $10 on a tourism site. I got the visa in 3 weeks. I recommend it. I only scratched the surface of Russia w Moscow and at Petersburg. It is disturbing how negatively our media depicts Russia.
I'd love to come to Russia soon. I've always been a russophile and it's always been on my top 3 destinations I want to visit.
We'd be glad to see you in Russia ))).
same here im learning russian, its my five year plan
Don't cross when it's red :p
"you gotta be really careful"
7:15 - sure you are
The Empires don't talk foreign languages. And Russia is an Empire for sure!
Не в бровь, а в глаз
The young people speak English more than the older generations. Same goes for many Balkan countries.
i am planning to go russia next month, can you guide me which are the cites i should go in which i can feel more safe and enjoy my vacation? how much i can carry
@Orobas Project Страна наша настолько огромна что ситуация везде разная.
Привет с дальнего востока, у нас тут и английский и по желанию азиатские языки чуть не с дет-сада начинают учить по крайней мере в нашем крае.
Не все конечно учат с желанием но и хватает кто в школе 3-4 классу вполне может в англ.
Lol you really funny , empire ??? Lol
Another beautiful video! Best regards from London, UK!
Cristian Gabriel Groman thank you!
I'm so proud to be Russian!!!
Rusia! 💗
Babushkas)))
hztn, Ukrainian brain-washed Nazi detected!
I just do not understand what is the problem to learn the cyrillic alphabet? It consist of about half of latin alphabet. It's not like Chinese that is completely different from English. If you can read words, there would be less problems to commute. And yes, in the centre of big cities there are much information for English-speaking people. Do not lie.
Well, the alphabet:
A/a - a (like in "up"),
Б/б - b,
B/в - v,
Г/г - g (like in "google"),
Д/д - d,
Е/е - ye (like in "yellow"),
Ё/ё - yo,
Ж/ж - zh,
З/з - z,
И/и - i (like in "mistery"),
Й/й - short i,
К/к - k,
Л/л - L,
М/м - m,
Н/н - n,
О/о - o (like in "spot"),
П/п - p,
Р/р - r,
С/с - s,
Т/т - t,
У/у - u (like in "put"),
Ф/ф - f,
Х/х - kh (like "h" but harsh),
Ц/ц - ts (like in "tsunami"),
Ч/ч - ch (like in "chop"),
Ш/ш - sh,
Щ/щ - soft sh (sh'),
ъ - rough sign (makes the previous letter rough), } --->
ы - well, I am useless here, just look through google translator, } ---> they cannot be at the beginning of the word
ь - soft sign, } --->
Э/э - a (like in "apple"),
Ю/ю - u (like in "tube"),
Я/я - ya (like in "yammy").
The Cyrillic alphabet is actually more practical than Latin: every letter stands for one sound, we do not have to use 2 or 3 (or even 4, as you usually interpret "щ"!) letters to denote a sound.
Except the "j" sound. In cyrillic we have to write "дж".
А, и да, это если мы говорим про английскую интерпритацию. В том же польском есть, например, ś (щ), ć (ч), ż (ж), хотя он тоже использует латиницу.
I think it's relative to other romantic languages, like if you visit France or Italy. There you can wing it hugely, but Russia you can't read random things.
Ты всех запутал)
All my forainers friends learn it for couple of hours and after that can read russian text. Its helpfull because half worlds in modern russian lang is same as in english
Would you try to go to Voronezh, Omsk or any other city (not Moscow and St. Petersburg), the number of your shocks increased 100 times. Moscow is not Russia.
Totally agree
Ahah +100500
Agree buddy
Lobster Забавно читать это, сидя в Воронеже😅
Хахаха, да, провинция везде за МКАДом
Ахахаха😂😂😂😂 Россия дорогая страна для туристов!!! Вы ещё не знаете какая дорогая страна для россиян.
Сейчас на Украине дороже жить,чем в России.А было всегда наоборот.Например бензин АИ-95 в Киеве стоит 70 рублей,а в Москве 46.Единственно что пока дешевле,так это пиво.
@@user-dh3pc4ed2v,а нахуй с Украиной не пойдешь? Может поговорим о России,а не Украине
Когда доллар был по 35, была дорогая... Теперь для них всё дешевле в два раза почти. Знакомый иностранец не так давно хвастался, что теперь может позволить себе спокойно в "Пушкине" поужинать, а раньше дорого было))
Не россияне, а русские. не путай.
@@LPSkillerthecat ну не все же русские проживают в нашей стране. Россияне - это все мы - больше сотни народов, населяющих Россию... все нормально.
Childhood obession with Russia has helped me speak some Russian. too bad I'm too poor to travel and must watch these videos to travel vicariously.
A much more accurate video series is by Graham Phillips, subscribe to his channel. He really shows what is going on, as a foreigner living in Russia for a long time and a reporter. He is very enthusiastic about Russia and shows his easy interaction with the people on his videos.
В России половина населения одержима желанием свалить в другую страну, но на это нет денег. Cheer up!) and make your dream come true!
@@LediAlucard вы не правы.:)
Exactly, some of them may seem rude at first because they are a bit cautious, but once you know them they can be the best friends of life..
Rami Al-Khayer it changes. Younger generation smiles more. It will change for sure and we'll become smiley nation
I'm from Moscow and I've never been picked pocket for all my 37 years.
Russia is a beautiful country, very great culture 💕💕 I love russia & St Petersbourg, where I fall in love my Russian girl friend ( I was lived it during 3 years..)
I lived in Russia all my life and never heard that people were not allowed to take pictures of buildings or military or police or whatever especially in downtown. But I am local and look like local.
Возможно вы слишком молоды, но еще менее чем 20 лет назад нельзя было фотографировать метро и многие административные здания. Уже давно все изменилось, но эти опасения все еще передаются, особенно от старшего поколения. Казалось бы при Ельцине была даже не свобода, а анархия, но менты зорко следили за этим и при попытке достать фотоаппарат в метро, наша доблестная милиция тут как тут. В те времена следить за фотографирующими в метро было гораздо безопаснее, чем ловить бандитов.
Не молод. 20 лет назад мне не приходило в голову фотографировать в метро. Пленка была дорогая.
Не думаю, что сейчас в Питере где-то могут запретить фотографировать.
captain_ahab you might see white muslims from Caucasus who are more civilized, not Arabs/North Africans like in Europe..
Vasia Pupkin да не бзди. Он правильно сказал
Мне сказали убрать фотоаппарат на кпп на Поклонной горе 9 мая, на кпп на Параде студенчества, не разрешали фотографировать в Правительстве в Мякинино и проследили, чтобы я удалила фото (это все Москва).
Mark when were you in Russia? Im in Petersburg now it's amazing!
Gr8, it's a Gr8 place.
You must visit Kamchatka, Russia is different ;)
Если он там выживет...
Exactly! WHen it is not unbearably cold, there are monster mosquitos. And the bears are not that friendly, either!
There is not too cold place, P-K is south then Moscow :D But a lot snow, ye!
А с чего не выживет-то? Там что ли еды нет и воздуха?
Shareenear я живу на Камчатке и тут вполне хорошо жить... лето не самое тёплое, но бывают жаркие дни... с едой все хорошо, мясо каждый день едим ......
As a Russian, I find it really great to see that foreigners like my country, I really hope you’ve enjoyed your stay here! As of the different prices for foreigners, that’s a common practice with museums and stuff like that. But not a single restaurant does that, cause that’s very shady.
Dude, there is too much bs talk in this video, that spoil initially good impression.
Thank you for your pleasant and friendly review! I hope you really enjoyed your time spent in Russia. Our country is far from perfect but it is not that bad as they draw it in the news of Europe and US. It is so good that people may come here and judge for themselves.
Let's do the Trans-Siberian Railroad trip!
One day
I'd love to see that!
Jocelyn Wolters Wait me meeeee
Get a package tour together for your subscribers to all go at once! We can all play cards and gamble together!
I'm so proud to be Russian!!!
Он еще арабский, китайский алфавиты и иврит не видел)
Greetings from Russia.
About taxi. Nowadays they are zero danger. We have uber, gett, yandex (russian taxi service, which I recommend you to use) so you can travel without any risk of danger. Just don use freelance taxi drivers, they will rise prices if they see that you are not local, so be danger with this guys.
Come to Russia, guys, like you we have some problems in our country. I would say any country have problems, but we love tourists and I’m sure you will have good vacation. :)
Yandex? Are u serious? Joker lol
Same freelancers there, u should be careful if using this service.
елена баженова yandex is great. It is the same as under or gett.
I kinda agree with you, but I would recommend Gett taxi service, the drivers are more qualified than in Yandex
What shocked me is how clean and friendly everyone is . Plus everyone had a new car!
It's because of the climate. Muscovites say that Moscow is beautiful in any weather, if you admire it from Mercedes
Indeed, it is very clean. Comparing to Paris, it is superclean.
Everyone official*
Moscow is official's city.
There is more immigrants and refugees only in Moscow than entire Europe have. Putin just not allow noise about it, and this is main reason why you didn't hear about that.
No one 'forces immigrants to clean streets' etc. They do it at their own free will because there are no jobs in their home countries, former Soviet Central Asian republics. So they are just migrant workers that come and go. But there are too many of them though.
A spot on video. I have travelled to and lived in Russia. It it a beautiful assault on the senses. But not a place to be a wilting violet. Like Cristiam Gabriel Groman, I send much love from London.
Simon Davey thanks simon
Thank you so much for making this video! I went on exchange to Russia and absolutely loved the people, places, and culture. This is a very informative piece that I will be sharing with future students 😊
went to Moscow in November 2019 not expensive at all far far cheaper than many other countries i have visited great budget holiday and a great city to visit
would recommended Russia and Moscow and st Petersburg I have been 4 times I love Russia
When in St. Petersburg rent a flat, for it's far more economical. As an American, and prior to arriving in Russia, I made arrangements to rent a 5 room flat for $900 for 30 days. I felt privileged to visit both Russia and Ukraine. I highly recommend learning both the Cyrillic alphabet and some language prior to arriving. Doing so only enriches your traveling experience. Learn basic and courteous phrases like privet, kak dela ( hello, how are you) menya zavut (my name is) pazhalusta ( please, and/or you're welcome) spasibo (thank you) etc. In 3 months of traveling each country I didn't experience any issues. I also recommend getting out of the bigger cities, and instead visiting smaller towns too. .
I've never seen so many positive comments about "us." Thank you, I did not think that at least someone thinks so .. World peace; 3
Thank you for sharing. It is great to hear you've had a good time in my city, in Spb. Always welcome back.
Great video, Russia is a fascinating country and so is the Russian language!
so you just walked on red light and saying that cars are aiming at you?
Oh, I forgot to mention that "shock" was also a myth. Just getting near a crosswalk has cars stop in both directions, I saw the video so it appears he was there but sure did not report anything that was true.
Drivers in Russia are polite enough to allow pedestrians to cross because penalty is pretty high
When I was in Russia I was told by locals to cross small streets without the traffic light you don’t have to stop for incoming “traffic “they will stop for you but on major streets you better run fast through crosswalk.
On a crosswalk with traffic light you must follow the traffic light. Otherwise the pedestrian crossing is painted as white stripes and indicated by appropriate road sign. You can cross the road there, making sure the car drivers see you and slow down to allow you to cross, as prescribed in traffic laws.
adminant Isn’t it the same what I was saying except for the “better run” part. Lol🇷🇺❤️
As a Russian my comments:
1. Visa issues - have no idea
2. Quality of service - if you mean a lot of smiles maybe yes, or waitress all over you, but again it's not even Western but more American thing.
3. English - yes, address young people.
4. Different prices - only some museums and things like that.
5. Cyrillic - yes but come on, you have smartphones, LTE Internet is everywhere
6. Expensive country- well if you smart you can always save money or ask for locals advice, it's not Switzerland or Norway expensive
7. Crime safety and corrupt police - these things are very overrated and much better than 15-20 years ago, I would say Moscow is Not worse than Paris Rome and London personal safety-wise, more like Toronto level safe.
8. Scams and pickpockets - there are no currency scams(hello Prague) , taxi scams could happen - use authorized taxis and Uber
What is worthwhile to see outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg? It's such a huge country that going to another city literally takes hours, like I would love to go to Volgograd and see the Mamayev Kurgan.
Thanks that what i was looking for in the comments
Visa issues is direct mirror of Visa issues inflicted on Russians by the country in question. Americans and the Brits make most of the hell to get a visa for the Russian citizens so they got the same treatment in return. Some of the adequate countries don't require Russian visas or had the visa stamped on arrival in airport.
Ed Lawn
, Kazan, Nizhniy Novgorod, Golden Ring towns, Volga tour either from Yaroslavl (one of the Golden Ring town) or from Perm via Kama river down to Astrakhan or Rostov-on-Don. Tours over Crimea and Krasnodar kray. Volgograd alone isn't particularly interesting as it was completely leveled during WW2 and Mamaev Kurgan probably is the most interesting part in the city. You may try less developed tourists destinations around Urals, Siberia (Baikal lake via Irkutsk is the most developed rout) and North Caucasus, or totally exotic tours into Kamchatka wilderness and Russian Far North.
+Ed Lawn have no idea I have never been outside Moscow and St. P. ...well and my hometown. Depends on your interests of course. Maybe you should read wikitravel on Russia or something like that. Nature wise there are some places like Kamchatka but that's too far away and too expensive
I'm English and I moved to Russia some years ago, and I think you said that really well, I love living here it's a great place to live in
“They do drive crazy” - and shows his family crossing the street on the red light.
Strongly disagree in regards to safety and expensiveness. Russian cities are very safe, and the prices are very affordable comparing to most Western European countries.
Safe?? Lmao sure.
@@hollister1860 someone beat you or what? It is safe, even comparing to average europe. Especially where flooded with refugees.
@@hollister1860 Russia is safer than any major US city. I'd say it's ridiculously safe. There are no gangs, there are no gettos/criminal neighborhoods, no one is bothering you, people are very polite and not at all agressive, police is everywhere (and no, policemed do not bother people), safety measures are applied to everything, you feel safe no matter when and where you go. I'm a single female. I've never felt as safe in the US or in the UK as I feel in Russia. I've travelled all over Russia and lived there for 4 years in total and I had zero negative experiences with safety. The fact that you laugh at people who tell you that Russia is safe without ever visiting the country says a lot about your and how brainwashed you are by media without realizing it.
GreenBaldrick totally agree.
@@GreenBaldrick I cannot compare safety in Russia with other countries, as I travel little. But in Russia there is also crime and reasonable caution is necessary.
Hello Mark.. Loved your Memphis video it was,one of my favorites.. great travels my friend
Uncle Chuckles thanks uncle C. Yeah filmed that Memphis one with a friend of mine in Memphis so it was a good time :)
thank you
And again I agree with Mark on everything he mentions here.
I will be checking these videos when going for a travel as they seem to be real helpful!
Я столько всего узнал про Россию, spasibo!
Что то в его рассказе правда, но очень много чуши. Особенно про пешеходные переходы и карманников.
yes... you re right!! I LOVE RUSSIA AND BELARUS!! ❤❤❤😍😍 I was 10 times in Russia..
You are so positive, it's really nice to hear your opinion about Russia! Hope our country will be more comfortable for tourists in future :) Anyway I am happy to know, that you like to visit Russia! Thanks ^^
We had a great time. We are looking into a trans Siberian railroad trip. We had so much fun
HELLO, FRIENDS! I am from Moscow and I’m glad to show you our city :)
Thank you for that amazing video!
Going over for the World Cup real soon so thx for the insight 👍
-_- awesome! Have fun!!!
I just read an article about being careful using the Russian Wi-Fi network during the World Cup, hackers abound.
Let me guess, a western propaganda hit piece by a writer who does not even have a passport...The only one spying on everyone, every phone call, email and data transmission in the world it is the NSA. -_- will have less spying, less restrictions and less risk while in Russia then wherever he comes from.
@@JSTONE9352 lol dont open bad links and all be ok😂😂😂
Its crazy tbh we all hackers yes, forever young, forever drunk, forever hack😂😂😂😂
"порезать вашу сумку" в Питере?? Чувак, ты что-то перепутал
Я тоже удивилась, в Европе или в Америке быстрее порежут сумку, чем в России, у нас безопаснее чем там
In Orthodox Churches all men also take off hats inside the church.
the best advice for tourists of St. Petersburg: always take a raincoat with you. And a sweater if it fits in a backpack. Us, locals, everyone has already grown gills :)
It helped me to grasp the Russian alphabet by learning how they formed that way over time. That may expedite your understanding of it.
I am always surprised by the talk about the Russian cold. in Norway or Sweden goes much more English-speaking tourists, and there so you can freeze eggs in the summer....
Угу, а британскую или американскую визу прям в течение часа дают))) Нам тоже необходимо собирать кучу документов для визы (бронь отеля, билеты туда-обратно и т.д.), вплоть до выписки о наличии денег со счета из банка... А так видео интересное, познавательно узнать мнение со стороны
ну шенген дается очень быстро, проблем никогда не было)
@@matsvayconstantin так речь не про шенген, а про англию и штаты..... не путайте божий дар с яичнецой
@@inteljob1 да похер
Да, британцы могут в визе отказать просто потому что не с той ноги встали) нам с бабушкой 12 лет назад чудом дали, а целой школьной группе отказали)
Мужик, ты суперобаятельный, а жена и детишки - вообще полный восторг :)
Плюс, судя по ролику, ты адекватен и честен - не удивлён, что тебя везде хорошо принимали. :) Хорошее видео.
Good timing with world cup kickin off
Very informative. I’ll be staying in Ulyanovsk, Russia for a month in a couple weeks with my girlfriends family so this helps!! I think the hardest thing for me (I’m an American) will be the “no smiling”
I understand that it is “frowned upon” (Yeah not funny I know). Luckily I remembered plenty of Russian to explain. Great vid Walt, I’ve been watching your videos more since I’ve finally started traveling more.
Keep them coming!
Oh I just LOVE listening to foreigners speaking about Russia with sympathy! Thank you, lovely video!
You are talk about Russia so good it makes me blush. Just thank you. Your're always welcom here.
"Россия не одна из больших", а самая большая страна. Норвегию и Северную Корею разделяет только одна страна - это Россия.
Wolters , be sure to visit Baikal and Altaic mountains, its most wonderful places in asian part of Russia, and also if you have enough time visit Kamchatka Peninsula, there are huge geysers valley, it will be interesting.
Also one of my favorite places is Karelia, lands to the north from SPb, its like in Norway and other scandinavic countries, nature over there are amazing and there are almost no human influence in this places
Владислав Например awesome!!! Thank you for the tips! Can't wait to go back!
You're welcome!
Sure if lake Baikal is still russian and not chinees, people who live near the lake cannot get water our of it.
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Я ещё не нашла кусочек видео о них, но вам мало что вы месные засвинячили это озеро?
Wow, an amazing video👍😊 it's really great to know what foreigners think of our country😊
Very informative. I was there in June, and I agree with everything you said. One suggestion.For lodging, use airbnb. Less expensive, very nice places. I stayed in Murino district and rode metro into town. Worked great. Also, use a third party company to help you get your visa. Worth every penny. If I had tried to complete the application myself, I'd still be working on it. Had a great time, and made some friends.
Half of the things he said are totally and utterly Bullshit.
1. The drivers here really care for the pedestrians walking by or crossing the roads. They even slow down and stop their cars if a pedestrian is crossing the road despite the walking signal is off. The traffic in Russia always gives priority to Pedestrians.
2. You can get mugged in any city of the world. It's totally unpredictable. America is even more dangerous for tourist at night time than Russia is. I was in Russia and i swear i used to roam Moscow, Kazan, Sochi, Petersburg streets at night without any hesitation and there was Police everywhere so i wasn't worried a bit.
3. Russia isn't expensive at all. Also that is very subjective and depends on your budget. If you are going to look for 3 plus star hotels to stay in, obviously you will be charged a higher prices. I'd recommend you opt for Hostels or Apartments for that matter. They are great value for the money you are paying. Almost every hostel has Kitchens, Laundry, Ironing, Showers.
Russia is a great country and is very underrated for tourists. I'd say Russia is one of the best countries to explore. Everything is amazing in Russia from people to their culture, literature, arts, vodka, clubs, girls, food and sightseeing.
So... Khabarovsk = Russia's Detroit.
@@stacymolchanova9832 stop lying!!!! I am Russian and I was in Habarovsk many times. Although, it's a soviet looking city gray. Not so beutiful, but it's fine slow, big, but provincial type city. No violence, as you lie!
@@captainshinysidesofthehmsb8900 that person is a lyar.
@@stacymolchanova9832 Bullshit!!!
Especially girls)))
Угорала больше всего, когда он говорил про визу ! Попробовал бы он поставить американскую визу , это просто кошмар какой-то !🙄
Ann T им получить сюда визу также как и нам к ним ничего удивительного
He is American 😂
Guys you are awesome positive people! Glad we had you in St Pet. We do really hope you have enjoyed it a lot :)
Great video ,many thanks . Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai
From Russia with love! Always welcome! ;)
It's so nice to see a pleasant comment amongst the ones I've read here. The negativity here for this video is awful. For those of us from other countries it's very 'off-putting' to actually hear or see written messages from foreign citizens essentially telling people 'don't come' and (figuratively) 'we don't want you here'. However, thank you for your warm comment.
Just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
milton garay I was hoping to help out some fans so they can have a great time. Wish I was there for a few games
TheRenaissanceman65 Idiot.
and be careful, all russians working in KGB, and dont forget about drunk bears on the street, you really dumbass
FIFA in Russia? I wonder the brain child that thought that one up!
TheRenaissanceman65 You just proved you don't know anything about Russia except what Western news has told you.
Honestly, this channel is one of my favourites! I m from russia and everything that had been said is so true!
TY, Mark! Great video! From Russia, with love :)