29 Hours In A Russian Train With A Toddler | Vlog

We've spent more than the entire day on a train with our toddler Agatha on our way from Central Russia to the South. That was quite an adventure! I wanted to show you what we've been doing there for such a long time and also to show you little details of Russian trains from the inside 🚂
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[@pennywheeler2598]

Agatha is absolutely a precious little girl. I think she looks a lot like her daddy but she does look a little like you also. I was on a train for 16 hours already and that was enough for me. I cannot imagine being on a train for 29 hours with a toddler. God bless you. Your patience is amazing.🌻🍂🍁

[@johnhogg7144]

Super interesting to see & learn about facilities & services available on long distance trains travelling to Kuban region of Southern Russia. Thank you. 😀

[@caroleberreur9585]

She is super cute and looks like she is not too much (but understandably, at night, everything becomes too much and yet they don’t want to sleep. We call this: being crotchety. I think it explains exactly what it feels like. A bit like hangry = hungry and becoming angry with it. No real food on this long journey would have made me hangry). 😳😬

[@princeobasi]

@@caroleberreur9585 😂

[@brandispry576]

I love seeing how other people travel in other countries. Agatha putting her backpack on like a purse was so adorable!

[@igorsrbinovski8975]

I love how little kids are exactly the same anywhere you go around the world. They just want to learn, explore & play.

[@kburkes4245]

Your videos are always so fascinating! Things are different, but so much is the same. We have so much in common around the world ❤️

[@houndlover870]

I agree! My past perception of Russia doesn't match what I'm seeing on KZbin. Makes me wonder what's behind the negative propaganda that tends to linger in America. Russian people are more like us than they are different.

[@cathrynsehnert1992]

well said 💕

[@brite1217]

@@houndlover870 as an American who lived in Russia for a year, I will say this. First, the people are some of the nicest you’ll meet. They don’t smile at each other in the fake American way, but when you talk to them you’ll find their kindness. They have very little but will literally give you everything they have. Most are not fond of their government but have come to accept they don’t have much say in the matter. Americans could really learn from them on how to live life while accepting their government is shit. There is a lot of corruption in Russia at all levels but at least their honest and upfront about it unlike we are. At the end of the day though, we have more in common as people then what separates us as countries

[@ggruenewald873]

This oddly comforting to me.

[@sebumpostmortem]

You definitely have a russian soul, then. ✨✨✨😍🤍💙❤️

[@queenofdramatech]

Your lack of train food reminded me of one Christmas when I was younger. My grandparents lived in Ohio in the USA and I live just outside of NYC. We were driving home after christmas one year and we got stuck in a blizzard. The snow was so bad we could hardly see the salt truck in front of us. We followed the truck off the road to a hotel where we spent the night. We had not planned on stopping so we didn't really have food. Thank goodness we had gone for mexican food the night before and my parents took the leftovers home. We had leftover mexican food and snacks from the vending machine for dinner. Sometimes you just make do with what you have even if you planned ahead. Sounds like you got some food in the end. :D

[@stephaniedodds7329]

Its lovely Agatha had other children to play with.

[@Penny-bt4gc]

What a great way to travel and see the countryside. Looks like Agatha enjoyed the train.

[@robertomugnani6952]

Vika, I never imagined myself traveling in a Russian train, but after watching your video, I feel like I have taken this amazing trip myself and have learned a lot. Thank you for sharing all of the details of this adventure. Really loved the video and as usual, great to see you, Tolya and Agata making memories together.

[@chandimaseneviratne7632]

I was a medical student in St peterburg Russia pavlov University..in 1991 to 1999..Thank u for your videos..Good memories..blessed country and bless u and family

[@Geannie123]

Agatha when she got her present and was all excited was sooooo sweet 😍😍♥️♥️♥️. I re-watched it a few times and it actually brought tears to my eyes. That childhood innocence is so touching 😥.

[@sharonfoss328]

You’re both such wonderful parents… Agatha is obviously interested in everything.. everyone… she’s learning so much through her outgoing personality! Happy and stress free transition into your new home!

[@lizakroberts]

Thank you! The train looks so fun. My 7 yo daughter says "hello, I liked the baby. I liked seeing you being happy" :)

[@tracyosick1099]

I’m a BIG fan of train travel and it was so fun to go along on your trip with you! Agatha is the cutest little thing and I’m glad she made friends along the way. Glad you arrived safely and we’re all excited to see your new city and home! 😀😀😀

[@Natashanjka]

I just got home after 2 trains. Omg, I would never take them again. It’s so hard to fall asleep there. And even when I was out of the train, I could feel like I still was there. My brain or my body, I don’t know, felt like that.

[@ellybea68]

Agatha is adorable and I’m sure she helped to distract everyone from the long journey. Travelling with a toddler is always challenging. I remember doing it with my girls when they were younger. I live in Australia but was born in Scotland and before the pandemic e used to go to the UK and Europe at least once a year. You reminded me of an overnight train trip to Warsaw we did a few years ago. We assumed there would be a food car or cafe on the train but didn’t check. It made for a very hungry evening but fortunately we arrived early the next morning. It wasn’t too bad for us but would be dreadful with a toddler so I’m glad you found something to eat.

[@daniellewiker9032]

I am from NY and had travelled by train in Ukraine for 18 hours from Kiev to Odessa. It was so fun! I loved it and I slept so well. Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@connielimon90]

very nice. Sounds like Agatha lead the way on the train. She probably really enjoyed the train ride. It is good she is so sociable.

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Wow, you guys are brave, taking a 29-hour train ride with a toddler! At least you were doing it together. I guess there was just no other way around it for you to decide to take the train like that. But it was interesting to see how things are alike and different in the types of trains. I haven't yet traveled one cross country in the US to have a comparison, and I don't know if any of ours would take 29 hrs. I'm glad they had the snacks for sale and you had the station stop to get food beyond your travel and toddler snacks. The noodles look like a generous portion, and cooked easily with the boiler water, so that was good. The cups were very pretty. I knew that Russian tea is served that way, but didn't know they provided them for public travel, instead of the disposable cups with lids we offer in the US. It was nice that Agatha is so social and made a friend to break up the mom and dad only play time, and that the conductor offered her a children's travel gift package. I'm sure that boosted her mood and yours, as well. I know Russia to be agricultural, so seeing the crops growing was nice. Thank you for pointing out the blind walking paths. I had no idea Russia accommodated the disabled in this way, it's a very good thing. Do they also offer seeing eye dogs for the blind people? SO glad you arrived safely at your new apartment home. Looking forward to the next video. Binge watching t catch up. lol I've missed you.

[@guitard1100]

This video brought back memories of train travel with my children in eastern Canada 50 years ago. I can feel your fatigue but you and your husband are still smiling. Love all your videos!

[@scrapin4mhe]

Such a neat video! Can’t wait to see a tour of your new home.

[@theworldaccordingtokirsch]

I remember (from long train travels as a child) seeing russians in pyjamas walking around train stations. My family used tea glasses too. Much simpler and cheaper ones... Thank you for sharing.

[@patricialapan2685]

You are the sweetest couple. Agatha is very cute waiting to hear about a sibling. Best wishes

[@chadelaeva]

The open conception compartment will be such fun for school kids going to vacation camps. Train looks all together very nice. I love trains in general, yes it’s much slower transportation but with the right company it’s quite fun.

[@CheeseISlikeFEET]

I love trains! I've done an overnight train a couple of times and I really enjoyed it. One time it was between Moscow and St Petersburg when I visited Russia. I'd like to do a longer train journey like this one day.

[@Natashanjka]

I took 2 trains a week ago. It’s so hard to fall asleep there!

[@dinglebarry528]

@@Natashanjka - You think so? I feel just the opposite. The train movement and the click click of the tracks. I find is soothing. Hope you are having an enjoyable weekend!

[@Natashanjka]

@@dinglebarry528 exactly that moving and that click click didn't let me fall asleep. And thank you for your wishes. Same to you.

[@dinglebarry528]

@@Natashanjka Thank you.

[@namusam8117]

I would call it "cupholder" or glasholder :) Russian train traveling is very nostalgic 💖 🌹 something that stays with you for your life, the rhythmic "tonk tonk" of the trail is very soothing. And yes the scenery is always very beautiful ❤️ thank you for sharing 💗

[@AGoddess18]

Thanks for taking us along. My children always had trouble falling asleep in strange places no matter how tired they were. I really enjoy seeing Russian life.

[@jancatperson8329]

OMG your husband’s T-shirt says “Big Boss” but it’s the English words written in the Cyrillic alphabet! 😄 Love it!

[@marianne6970]

I'm so happy you are documenting your moving journey!! Super interesting, keep up the great content!

[@hotspringroll]

Omg Agatha coming to show you her present was SO CUTE ! She is adorable

[@janeydoe1403]

Once I hop your channel, I find it hard to hop off. Travelling with a toddler - Thankfully Agatha is a sweet natured and agreeable little girl. Not surprisingly, she won't go to sleep as scheduled when you're not in your schedule. I'm sure you guys did nothing but nap every opportunity you got for the first week after arriving at your destination. Blessings to you!

[@2soodajokumuu554]

Love to watch your vlogs. Mother is really beautiful, Agatha is so cute and dad of the family is handsome. Lovely family. I have a pair similar tea cups. Bought 1990 when I traveled from Helsinki to Moscow. I love Russia. Perhaps I have a slavian soul and that's why I love it.

[@werewolf5674]

I have been looking for cups like that for coffee. None in the U.S. That is a long trip with a child. Like the 2 bed compartment. Alway happy to see a new video.

[@dearkorina3157]

I wish we had more passenger trains in America. Never been on a train like this.

[@Gracielooks]

My parents travelled on the Amtrak they loved it coz they could see more of the US. What happened to trains in the US? Love from 🇮🇪

[@sjbock]

@@Gracielooks The automobile industry and their lobbyists killed off trains and other mass transit that competited with cars. I'm 71 and remember traveling around the US in the 1950s and 60s in trains.

[@StillJustDenise]

Back in the 80s we had many passenger trains and as a young adult I traveled allover the US,I’m not sure why they were phased out,they were great!

[@gojibebe]

There are still 30 different train routes in the US…i think they are still running, not sure. One of these is a cross country train. I took a train from NY to Montreal, great and relaxing.

[@dearkorina3157]

@@sjbock that sounds like so much fun! I have only rode on trains in big cities.

[@cherylsalinas1548]

Wow 29 hours on a train with a toddler. Good bless you. I know it was a very long and tiring trip. Thanks so much for sharing. It’s so hard to entertain a little one in such an enclosed space. She is adorable. I hope you love your new home and can’t wait to see more videos. ❤️❤️

[@mariagallo2355]

Your baby is adorable but you are a very sweet mom! And I love trains! Beautiful video!

[@anndy1987]

Its sooo nice that your husband is in the videos supporting your vlogs💜💜💜 What a beautiful family. Blessings🙏💜💜💜

[@hhilalky]

In Turkey, you can call a restaurant in the arriving city to order kebab to the station even if the train doesn't stay at the station long. You can quickly take your order and pay. Im so glad to see you came very close to my country.

[@myrnaedmisten599]

What a LONG trip! And with a wee girl too. Well done. Thank you for showing us your train. Very interesting. And beautiful country.

[@1545-p9j]

Your videos always makes me smile and nostalgic, reminds me of my home in russia.You have a way of showing the beauty of russia and russian people,thankyou and have fun in the new city! 😊

[@79attiya]

The best part... when the baby sleeps and the parents enjoy a late-night hot meal :)

[@minime7375]

Interesting to learn about russian train compartments, our trains are a lot different inside. Can’t wait for the house tour☺️

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

It’s pronounced contemptment.

[@minime7375]

@@trailerparksupervisor7046 she corrected it in the captions, no need to be an a$$ about it, I wonder how many foreign languages do you speak hmm?

[@3Zeppoli]

@@minime7375 I think he was just joking in good fun, but yes Vika's English is very impressive.

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

@@minime7375 she can pronounce it however she wants. I will keep standing up for her against trolls like you. And for your information, I speak English, German, and a little Spanish.

[@minime7375]

@@trailerparksupervisor7046 “trolls like you”? Selfawareness is a rare gift these days…

[@marilizeblignaut2804]

I just read the description and thought HOW!!!?? MY daughter is 2 next month and I can't even imagine! :) Love your videos! 💕

[@iReporteriReporting]

I was on a Russian train once from Bucharest Romania to Sofia Bulgaria. It was very similar. I had own compartment and I didn't know where to find the hot water for tea! No one spoke English and they kept checking my American passport all through the night. It's nice to see you all having a good trip. Agatha is having fun.

[@lizgiagnacovo1067]

Seeing as Bucharest is Romania & Sofia is Bulgaria - how cone it was a 'russian train'?!

[@richardpodnar5039]

Agatha has proven to the entire world that she is already a seasoned traveler!

[@lizzabbott]

Thank you for bringing us along on your Journey ! Wow ! You made it! Agatha is such a sweet and charming girl. And you two are marvelous , loving parents ! You make a great Team and you have a beautiful Family ! I’m new to your channel ... just found you two or three days ago. My son and daughter are grown ( older than You and Your Husband !). But I remember traveling with them when they were young. It’s a lot !! Looks like you had a fun adventure even tho long, and sometimes grueling. Love from Buffalo, NY USA Liz

[@whythenumber]

Wow this is so cool! I have never been in a sleeper car before! Your content is always so unique Vika.

[@StillJustDenise]

I love watching your videos,seeing a world so far yet so similar is amazing! Your child is so well behaved and sociable! I really enjoyed the vlog!!

[@ItIsJustJudy]

Thank you for taking us along. 💐 Train trips are usually a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see your apartment.

[@thelmakatherine5396]

I have never ridden on a train before, and so I found this facinating. Those cups are beautiful! I love unusual things like them.

[@lisagarrison25315]

29 hours ! That is difficult with a small child ! Thank you for sharing your trip with us. 💖

[@georgeclarke163]

Just to say thank you for all your lovely videos with their insight to the reality of life in Russia for a young family! Very best wishes for 2022. Stay safe with your little one! Lots of love from Toulouse, France.

[@kriskoniar383]

So happy to see you got there safe and sound!

[@roarmaus]

Thank you for sharing your🚂 journey. I look forward to seeing your new adventures and the new place☺️

[@redliv]

This is very fascinating and relaxing to watch. Bless Agatha she’s all grown up now. I have a nephew around the same age as Agatha and I already miss those days where they are just chubby baby you carry around so cute 😌

[@richardtrenchik1680]

Y’all are too cute! Me and my wife really enjoy your videos. Keep making them. 😀

[@lisamr40]

Agatha is so adorable!! I remember when we took a vacation with my 3 girls when they were very young. They were so upset and wouldn't sleep because they were in a strange place. We almost had to leave. Glad you all made it safe and sound. Thanks for sharing!!

[@dianebaker5243]

This was a lovely video Agatha was making me smile with her ice-cream. Excited to see your new home guys. Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰

[@Hamajo]

The cabin looks very familiar, finnish trains used to look like that. And also finnish railways are also owned by state. they're called Valtion rautatiet/VR, literally states railways :D we don't have hot water thou.

[@johnvsymons]

I am so glad that you had a comfortable compartment to travel in on your train trip. Once again I must congratulate you and your husband for having such patience with Agatha.👍💯 I am not sure that I would be so patient with a small child on a train, even if they were my child 🤣. Looking forward to seeing your new home. Wishing you all the best as your settle in to living in Krasnador. Have a pleasant and rewarding week. 🤗❤🙏🌎

[@l.andersen3155]

I just discovered your videos today and they made me in such a good mood. Lots of love to you and your family. I also realized that I better stop watching all these fake “influencers” that don’t make me feel any better. Greetings from Denmark ❣️

[@debr2577]

Thank you for a wonderful update. A lot of time with a toddler in a train.

[@Iva_Valentine]

Whoa! I've been waiting for this video! Crazy fun adventure!! ❤️😃

[@brite1217]

I lived in Russia for a year in 2005. I took that train from Rostov-on-Don to Moscow. It was early January so very cold and lots of snow. But it was a great experience especially since we don’t really have those in the States anymore

[@solly119119]

Another great video. I JUST LOVE these ones that show life in Russia. Even the small details can say so much, and the excellent editing skills really bring that out

[@susanharris5331]

Great video! Train travel isn't always easy but thanks for giving us a glimpse into your experience. The scenery was lovely! And Agatha was so cute playing with the other passengers!

[@debracole6587]

Thanks for sharing your train ride. Agatha is very cute. When I was a child in the early 1960’s we took a train from central Saskatchewan west bound to Vancouver British Columbia. It went up to Jasper Alberta to cross the Rocky Mountains into British Columbia and then down. It took us two days and one night. We could not afford births to sleep in. The seats were like padded benches and you could turn on around to face the other one. We slept on them. My younger brother would run up and down the aisle and got in trouble. We could not afford to eat in the dining car so my Mom had packed our meals. It was an adventure for us and the scenery was beautiful. Love reading your posts about your life in Russia. 💚🇨🇦

[@andymcnultydit]

I really enjoy seeing what life is like in Russia. Your content is really authentic and I really enjoy watching your videos!

[@carolraec]

What a lovely relaxing way to travel and to be able to admire the beautiful countryside. But no doubt you were all happy to reach your destination.

[@Natashanjka]

Now it's the period of golden autumn and the countryside is more beautiful, look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ-VpIeohMxpZ5Y

[@catherinewolf8838]

Thank you for taking all of us with you guys on your lovely train trip it was unique to different places around the world 🌎 by phone for those of us who otherwise wouldn't get to see it so for that a BIG THANK YOU 😊 very nice and interesting 🦋😇🙏🌻💞⚘

[@anniealtevers2173]

I love your videos so much! Agatha is just a precious soul and you seem like such phenomenal parents

[@Tlynn86CG]

So glad you had a nice trip! Agatha is precious. She acclimated well to the train and so cute how she made friends with literally everyone. Looking forward to seeing your new home!

[@777nydia1]

I really enjoyed this. You get the impressions just right. The functional social scene on the train. Agatha talking with everyone. Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@debora3377]

Agatha is so sweet!! She is a breath of fresh air, I loved her little bag that she totes on her shoulder. so happy for you all.

[@nankarl2512]

I really enjoy the simplicity of your videos and how you share your life with us. I am in the US and I appreciate learning about your Russian lifestyle. Although it is different in many ways, we share the joy of our family units, our children, and a love of travel. Keep up the good work.

[@ang5798]

Nostalgia... I love these lousy trains so much, they carry big memories

[@floridastitcher1]

Glad you found something to eat. God bless you and your husband for spending 29 hours on the train. Travel is exhausting anyways but even more so with a little one to entertain. She’s such a delightful child. Hope you will get a lot of good sleep when you get to your new home💜

[@newshound2521]

Buses and trains in Europe can be slow because they have to stop for every little town and every granny with her bags along the way. Always get the express option if there is one.

[@toniamark]

Hahaha! So true! And bless them, the grannies always have so much stuff with them 😂😂

[@jen9774]

@@toniamark this granny travels light !!!

[@claudiaw9246]

Thanks for taking us along on your train ride! I really enjoyed seeing everything, and the scenery was lovely. It's wonderful that Agatha is such a social butterfly!

[@moonglowdancer1892]

I'm enjoying your videos and little family. Thank you, Lisa (Texas, USA)

[@NefariousEnough]

Your daughter, Agatha, is an angel!! 👼🏻 Safe travels to all 3 of you! Thank you for sharing your part of the world.

[@faythmomto5]

I have even been telling my husband about you three and how you are moving from Tula to Krasnodar.He has no idea what I am talking about, but is happy for me that got the update ha ha. Glad you were safely delivered home and am hoping you are resting and enjoying some peace!

[@viktoriatravelvlog]

I traveled on a train in Siberia 10 years ago and it took almost one day to come from one town to Novosibirsk. It was quite memorable experience because I had so much time on train and felt so excited but also tired after so long journey. I also released how big distance are between towns in Russia and that you can't quite understand that without visiting this country.

[@CaribouOrange]

Yourself and your family are so precious

[@BETH..._...]

Thank you for taking us along! Beautiful and tiring at the same time! Wishing you all the best in your new home💚

[@ida5067]

this just brought back some memories. I remember being 8years old taking a train like this from France to Italy with my parents and brother. i, unfortunately, peed the bed in the train cubicle lol. good times.

[@houndlover870]

Everytime I watch this I pick up a new little nuance. You are a great creator and I really enjoy your videos. I've watched this one several times and wish the US had more of a focus on rail travel. Our politicians often cite the size of America as the reason we don't have this type of travel but that's not true since Russia has a larger land mass. It's their priorities or lack of and nothing else.

[@barbr100]

Agatha is so precocious. I imagine the train will rock her to sleep. It worked for our children, although they were older when we traveled for several days by train in the US. We were fortunate to have our meals in the cafe car.

[@Svet-Lana2022]

This reminds me of when we were travelling from Far East of Russia to Moscow to fly to America! It was 1 week trip ❤️

[@floridastitcher1]

Wow! Did you fly from Moscow to New York?

[@floridastitcher1]

It was so cool to see the drinking cups. We’re lucky to get paper cups 😁

[@jennybaber3563]

I love watching your videos! So glad you are at home now and can relax!

[@daphneroller7295]

Well done for getting by the 29 hours! Russian trains are far better than what we have here in England...more facilities for sure. I don't know how you guys slept, the last time I was on a train I could not sleep because it was so rocky and noisy!!!

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

I love your husbands "Big Boss" T shirt!

[@aaaaaa-dv5fv]

Reminds me of the times I had to travel by ship 9 hours.. 29 sounds crazy, without movies downloaded, but so lovely view from the windows!

[@trevmacc]

looked a great trip but tiring but fun for Agatha she should remember when older ,now i know how my mum felt taking me on long train trip through africa for four days when i was about 6 and also a longer trip on a cargo ship for 4 weeks from the uk to africa ,glad you arrived safely to start a new life ,look forward to seeing your new place.

[@silmearendil]

Can’t wait to see your new home, all our love from USA

[@la53tj]

what wonderful parents you are!

[@marypeterson1053]

Best train trip ever! Your family is so lovely. THANK YOU WISCONSIN USA

[@foxawaycottage7272]

Agatha traveled very well for a toddler. The train looks pretty comfortable. I traveled with my 3 year old from New York to Miami, Florida on an Amtrak train. We could not afford a "sleeping berth", so had only our seats for 27 hours. Fortunately, we could get up and walk to the cafe car. We even had to pay to use a blanket. I must say that the Russian language is very beautiful. I wish I could speak it. Have you ever thought of giving simple "How to speak Russian" videos?

[@Rye_Toast]

Great video! We took the overnight train from Moscow to St Petersburg, we had the second type of compartment that you showed, the 4 person with doors. I slept on the top bunk and I slept SO GOOD, the rocking movement of the train was fantastic. I just wish we traveled during the daytime so I could've seen some of the countryside. We also had the tea in the morning in the pretty glasses, and it was fantastic, we felt so fancy! I'm so thankful I could visit Russia and I hope to come back.

[@dk2428]

I can't wait to discover Russia by train! Still working on the language skills :-) Both of you are taking parenting to a next level! Would love to know if those long distance trains except a bike as luggage?

[@Natashanjka]

Welcome here one day!

[@VictoriaTerekhina]

Probably they do because they usually have extra place for big luggage☺️