Unfortunately traditionalism and the "right" way of doing things that is always taugh led us into many problems instead of ability to see different alternatives.

Unfortunately that traditionalism and "right" way that is of doing things that is always taught led us into many troubles instead of ability to see different alternatives.

Hear what's he talking about pride? This is what worth priding, not fking somebody in the butt.

great that you visited us!

As a russian I find strange this stereotype of russians being cold to strangers. Every time I visit a foreign country I manage to recognize russians by spotting more active body language, more active active eye contact - comparing to others. It's not the same of course but it feels more emotional and less distant to me

Im married to a Russian and I adore Russia, the people, the culture, you and I went to alot of the same places mate. Awesome stuff!

Any foreigner can open a Russian Tinkoff bank card and receive it in one day. Top up and pay without any problems.

Hong Kong banks offer a bank card that works in Russia.

Oliver, let me disagree with you on a couple of points. I do not know of a single place in Moscow that could stand out for an increased crime rate. In modern Moscow, it is equally safe on Red Square, in Butovo or Solntsevo. I also disagree about the possibility of fraud in the bank when exchanging currencies. Everything is very strict with this. There is video fixation everywhere and if you were really deceived, you could always contact the police. I don't know of any such cases.

It's the same thing in ukraine kyiv, there's not much else a person can do but go on with their daily lives

Russians aren't cold, they just don't fake it. They will laugh when they feel like laughing, not when the "social code" expects them to laugh and fake a smile. And it's true for all the Slavs. It really is a different civilization. I wish western politicians were more like you, more accepting of a different culture and less trying to turn every country in the world into California.

Я живу в Москве и говорю, что сейчас опасных районов в городе нет. Есть спальные районы, в которых нет особой исторической архитектуры, но спокойно гулять можно везде и в любое время

I’ve watched so many videos of Westerners going to Russia and they say much of the same things. Even guys who aren’t “right wing” are saying how they love the traditional family values of Russian society. Being married to a Russian as a Colombian American I would say that she’s far better than most Western girls. I can’t take most Western women seriously anymore wit all their feminist nonsense.

As a climber, running on a treadmill or a stadium is not suitable for me. I need a long steeplechase. At some point, I decided to run around Moscow wherever my eyes look. I expected to meet depressed areas on my way, with homeless people, prostitution and crime. But there were none! I saw a lot of unique and beautiful places that are not found in any travel guide.

You don't need cash, you can just go to bank and open debit card even if you are foreign. Some banks even can offer you sim card to be online without any issues

Dunno if you actually can find those so called "bad parts" in Moscow. Yeah, there are some dull parts, with no sightseeings etc, but i hardly can call them dangerous. Of course, you can fond troubles, if you are looking for troubles, but if you need to go to any part of Moscow for any other reason, i would give a 99,99999% that nothing will happen to you. Wtf is going on in your cities, if every single foreign traveller talk about crimes, safety etc. I cant even remember, if i ever think about safety since mb 1995-99, safety is just ok, its not kinda "wow, i think here i can feel safe enough", no, safety in 95% of Russia is like air, grass, birds - everywhere. We have no crime ghettos, mb you can find some poor, ugly parts in some city or town, and ofc, you shouldnt run there with euros in both hands, drunk or stoned, shouting - "cmon bstrds, fck you all" - and 99,99 % nothing will happen to you.

Быть обворованым в Европе и США гораздо больше шансов, чем в России.

Дружище, в банке тебя никогда и никто не обманет )

In the next 20 years, other countries will look up to Russia as this country will rise , it’s a time for it.

snowflake

Те, кто пишут, что миллионы туристов были в России на олимпиаде, несколько ошибаются. Когда было много иностранцев города России стали слишком грязными и преступность увеличилась, было много пьяных и некоторые фанаты устраивали драки. По сути, чтобы познать Россию, её нужно познавать «Обычной», а не наполненной иностранцами.

Nobody cares 🤷🏻‍♀️

Ask yourself... how does this align with "traditional values" in modern Russia if ... *_domestic violence is decriminalized unless bones are broken? Husbands can literally do anything to their wives in Russia._* How does that make you feel as foreigners? *And let me tell you, the grass definitely isn't greener in Russia! In fact, it's deadly toxic in the long run with little you know about it.*

*You've been led astray, old chap. Russian "patriotism" and "traditional values" are naught but chauvinism. The coin will eventually flip, and it'll give you quite the wallop, mark my words.*

Talk with your mouth - park your hands when talking.

When I was watching your video, I started crying, don’t know why…

As an American, no slight against the British, but I’d rather visit Moscow vs London due to safety and historical sites alone. Don’t get me wrong I still plan on visiting London in the next 5 years but still.

Guess Moscow is a an amusing place for a foreigner with cash to spend. Idk you realise your advantageous position over Russians or not, fact is your experience of Moscow will be nowhere close to the way a common Moscow based citizens' is. I was born and raised in Moscow, now in my late 20's, haven't been home for 2 years because of the senseless war and me being a gay person in a dedicated relationship. How painful it is though to see the appreciation of 'traditional family values' broadcasted from a guy who visited Red Square and now sharing his opinion on religious, patriotic Russians. That looks like straight propaganda you may see on Russian National TV. Fyi Red Square is historically a place where a lot of death sentences were carried. From relatively recent events, Boris Nemtsov was shot there on the bridge by Russian government because he fought for freedom. But yeah, nice attraction. My motto is not suffer with those who suffer but at least acknowledge the spectrum of complexity and do express it to the world if you happen to be making KZbin videos. If the subject is complex at least do your research and address the situation.

As a “short” guy… just know how to fight! 🤞🏿 Tall guys will test you, socially word gets around then be a gentleman and be well mannered

Hello from Krasnodar! This winter I also visited Moscow, but still did not have time to visit so many places, so, it was interesting to watch this video.

As a Swede and being someone who appreciates things being kept nice and tidy and in order, I imagine I'd love to visit Moscow or St. Petersburg. Absolutely beautiful, beautiful cities. Greetings from Sweden.

10:30 use a usual google translate or reach for a policeman

"There are bad parts of Moscow, but i decided not to visit...". How do you know they do exist then? :))))

We're not cold at all. Honestly we're the most vulnerable with people if we know them at least for 2 hours. We just dont smile for no reason as every human being on a planet :/

Еще один стереотип)) "Если Вы придете в банк в России с наличкой и у Вас не будет русскоговорящего проводника, Вас обманут"😁 Это не так, в России одна из самых прогрессивных и безопасных банковских систем в мире! Откройте карту "Мир" за 5 минут и не ходите в банк:)

Bro, you totally, right. Thanks for a view. But, thousands of chinease travel with translator by using a Phone. 21st century😊, and exchage rate shown in any bank. Just go to official bank. 😮Other than that from Russia with love brother

It’s hilarious to see only Russians in comments. We all are curious to know what foreigners actually think about us, right?😂

Volgograd!

There is no war))))

Europes economy is dying . Like crazy . Americans however is really ok . Russian to . Europeans take that big L .

Bro show us Moscow not your ego and vanity🤦

This guy is ready to trade his freedom for the safety on the red square... did you visit Moscow supermarkets too? Aren't they amazing - there's freshly baked bread and gummy worms are only 5 ruble a bucket!

Oh ! A very very good point is that Russians treated you with respect despite you not acknowledging of Russia. I cannot say the same about the Brits. Unbelievable.

Of course we're proud of our country because this is what was built for us by our fathers and what we build for our children

Thanks for the nice feedback about my country! Maybe the idea of "grumpy, angry Russians" will totally disappear in other people's minds one day. We're just normal people, but we do differ from Europeans in having more traditional values, like you said. These days, that's really important because of all the chaos and mess that modern society creates in Europe and the US, where kids are taught to have a different view of life and everything. Like my friend said in one of your comments, Russians aren't cold, we just don't smile at everyone we meet because it's genuine and we don't do it for no reason!)

I left Birmingham and moved to Saint Petersburg back in 2015 and I'm glad I did it. Will never ever go back. Family values 1st.

Не понял где в Москве есть небезопасные районы? Если только какой-нибудь рынок "Садовод" разве что...

i am glad that you liked it in Russia. I live in Moscow, and its a great city, though you only saw, the good part, and as a tourist it is the right way, just want to say that it is not perfect, and there are negative parts, but still i love this city, and it is great

I'm glad you had a positive experience! Russia is a wonderful country with huge history and remarkable mindset. I'm proud to be russian, even though I do not support war we began and our current policy. Still holding to the hope that in the future it will work out so all of us can live in peace

So, basically .. you're a conservative values man.