🇺🇸AMERICANS in Tula, RUSSIA eat Famous Gingerbread Pockets!🫚Is this a Village, town or city?🇷🇺🏡

[@expatamerican3234]

Для дубляжа смотрите с помощью Яндекс-браузера.

[@ЭкспатАмерикан]

Да

[@валентинпаршин-э3ь]

my grandmother had relatives in Tula, and my grandmother also lived in Tula before moving to Moscow

[@expatamerican3234]

@@валентинпаршин-э3ь wow!

[@валентинпаршин-э3ь]

@@expatamerican3234 but now some of her relatives have left Tula for other cities and someone has already died, but here I will ask my mother who knows more. and so I was passing through Tula in 2020. ktm-19 series trams (71-619) were transferred to Tula from Moscow.🚈🚋

[@Razzzz848]

Привет 👋 Я живу в городе Тула . Вижу из своего окна Кремль , Музей оружия , реку Упу .

[@СветланаПетрухина-ю3и]

Тула - моя малая Родина. Она с каждым годом становится всё красивее! А люди там живут очень хорошие, впрочем как и во всех городах России ❤❤❤❤❤

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо, что поделились.

[@Любадрель-у9з]

Уезжают оттуда массово, к сожалению. И вы тоже уехали, судя по всему. Чем ближе город к Москве, тем больше оттуда в Москву людей уезжает.

[@СветланаПетрухина-ю3и]

@@Любадрель-у9з я уехала ещё в 1991г, как закончила школу, уехала учиться в Москву, потом так и осталась в Москве. В Туле и области живут все родственники. Езжу туда регулярно. Они, родственники, довольны своей жизнью, город свой родной очень любят.

[@Любадрель-у9з]

​@@СветланаПетрухина-ю3и😢

[@OnlyThis-1]

​@@Любадрель-у9з уже мало уезжают, много живут и там и там.

[@emiliobarbagiovanni1710]

Viva la grande madre Russia'viva tutto il popolo Russo viva il signor presidente Putin❤❤❤❤saluti dalla Sicilia❤❤❤❤🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🙏🙏🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@IvanIvanov-n2p]

Наша с кисточкой, сицилийской мафии!😂

[@certifiablymadproductions1812]

Amen..

[@ТатьянаРа-у8о]

Процветания Сицилии❤

[@unexplainedaf7469]

lmao

[@uragluk5174]

Спасибо и вива Сицилия!Добро пожаловать в Россию и Тулу в наши музеи и Ясную Поляну.Наша культура великая и многим удивит всех

[@ОлуферийНикитич-Катценельнбоге]

Хорошая семья. Воспитанные дети. Добра им!

[@expatamerican3234]

Большое спасибо за комментарий!

[@ОльгаИванова-к9ь9щ]

Good story, thanks. Svetlana shines and she is a wonderful, attentive and affectionate mother.

[@perucho2194]

Maybe, but she carries the spirit if deception

[@expatamerican3234]

Wow! Interesting comments. I want more details.😁🤨

[@certifiablymadproductions1812]

A blessed mother.

[@GoodFella-xw8yx]

Sveta is awesome mom and wife!Do not listen these I don’t know what to call them Joe!Love you guys❤️

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks 🙏

[@tortikova7275]

Very american comment of Gregory, but problem is in bad Russia 250 000 jailed while in "free" US over 4 million jailed people, so statistically its easier to go to gulag in states

[@expatamerican3234]

Interesting statistics

[@Sergey_Bezhentsev]

@@expatamerican3234 So you really didn't know that statistic?? Seriously?? 🤦🏼‍♂️🫣

[@Юрий-е2н2е]

В России в тюрьмах только по уголовным статьям! За политические взгляды в России в тюрьму не попадают! Навальный был жуликом прикрыаался политическими взглядами!

[@expatamerican3234]

@@Sergey_Bezhentsev I know but not everyone does so I’m glad it was shared because I think it is interesting.

[@juliap.5375]

Gulag - it is _NOT_ prison, but soft form of punishment with variety of freedom, in most cases just colony (similar to military camp), in some cases just ordinary settlement - village where prisoner only sleep and works in nearest city during day like regular citizen (de facto kind exile). In US there are no gulags, they hold people only in prisons, in real cells. In Russia there are only several thousands people hold in prisons, it is considered as too brutal form of punishment, only for most dangerous criminals (manics, terrorists, etc).

[@AlexanderTch]

By the way, Tula has its own Kremlin. Besides, Tula was center of weapons production in medieval Russia. So, the city has Museum of Weapons, mostly old, of medieval and other passed centuries weapons. It's worth to visit :)

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@IgweChris-hc5mo]

I must eat this bread ❤

[@Сергей-ы4п9в]

It is still one of the weapon-production towns (Tula Arms Plant is one the examples). Some words from Tula's hymn (translate it by means of Google-translate): " Слышится звон боевого металла [a war-metal clank]. В древних названиях улиц её [in her ancient streets' names]: Припев: Улица Курковая [a cocking-piece street], улица Штыковая [a bayonet street], И Пороховая [a gun-powder street] и Патронная [a bullet strret], Дульная [a gun-muzzle street], Ствольная [a gun-barrel street], Арсенальная [an arsenal street], - Улица любая - оборонная [a defense street]." Along with Soviet time names: a Lenin's one, a Soviets ([workers' and peasants'] councils) one, a [Great] October one, a proletarians' one, a [WWII] Victory one, etc like in any other town or city.

[@vmusicru]

Теперь у нас два музея оружия, основная экспозиция в новом здании, специально для этого построенном. В музее представлены все виды оружия, от средневекового до современного.

[@d.z.3408]

Тула и сейчас центр оружейного производства России бро)

[@FreedomSage]

I’m totally enjoyed watching this!

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks so much!

[@aizhongwen]

The ginger bread is in Tula available through all seasons. In Indonesia only during December chriistmas in ginger house, teddy bear and other forms and decorated with coloured sugar toppings. I would love the king size Tula gingerbread. Thanks brother Rose for sharing.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thank you for sharing. It is interesting to hear that Indonesia is similar to America in this regard.

[@alexandrasokolovskaya8422]

Tula is not only famous for its pryaniks, but also for its samovars. Tea from samovar is very delicious!

[@expatamerican3234]

I heard this is controversial because other cities claim the samovar as well.

[@alexandrasokolovskaya8422]

@@expatamerican3234 samovars made in Tula have always been particularly famous among all the others.

[@СимонВизенталь-ы7ь]

@@expatamerican3234 Samovars were invented in the Urals, but were mostly made in Tula, so there is confusion about that, yeah.

[@andreyansimov5442]

its just a boiler. Wood powered or electric powered. I have electric one. And what it gives is not a taste of tea. But the mood and atmosphere of tea ceremony.

[@Сергей-ы4п9в]

@@expatamerican3234 We have a proverb: "One doesn't take his samovar to Tula with him" (it means "Don't set your rules if you are new to a place").

[@Марко13]

I am not disappointed in Russia whatsoever, it just keeps on amazing me!

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for sharing! 👨‍🍳 Look out for part 2!

[@Марко13]

@@expatamerican3234 I absolutely will!

[@montecarlo2021]

You are in right place to grow your Children ! Saludos de Sevilla Spain !!!

[@expatamerican3234]

I hope so!

[@Сергей-ы4п9в]

What I personally like living in Tula is that we have no climatic disasters: tornadoes, tsunamis, volcano eruptions, large-scale floods and so on.

[@expatamerican3234]

@@Сергей-ы4п9в calm land

[@JohnSmith-lx8ku]

Много раз бывал в Туле, прекрасный город с большой историей и с доброжелательными людьми. Кто не был - советую побывать

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо, что поделились!

[@vmusicru]

Спасибо за добрые слова! С уважением из Тулы

[@Дмитрий-ц9в4к]

Некуя тут делать. Грязь везде кроме центра. Дороги разбиты почти повсеместно. Набережная потихому приходит в упадок. Единственное что у нас хорошее, так это центральный парк

[@alexpsyhiatro2576]

​@@Дмитрий-ц9в4к'свинья грязь везде найдёт!

[@GregoryBamber]

I love the old wooden houses in Russia.

[@expatamerican3234]

I agree. Hopefully this is not lost to time.

[@Любадрель-у9з]

Wooden houses are best preserved in Vologda. There they are prohibited from being demolished in the city center. There is also a very beautiful wooden center in Gorodets. It is a unique town in Nizhny Novgorod region.

[@MetalConfederation]

@@Любадрель-у9з Unfortunately, the wooden houses are vanishing one by one in the city center of Vologda. There are so many houses made of wood outside & made of bricks inside. Btw, I live in Vologda.

[@ЛюбовьБалашова-о4з]

​@@Любадрель-у9зЕсли г.Вологда то и область Вологодская,а Нижегородская область в Нижнем Новгороде.

[@GoodFella-xw8yx]

They are called dachas in Russia

[@Timorfeys]

13:50 not any gun but the TT (Tula Tokarev) Пряники, самовары и стрелковое оружие - чем всегда была знаменита Тула. 18:07 GTA San Andreas vibes here.

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо, что поделились.

[@Натали-ц2ф]

А я и не знала про ТТ, спасибо, что рассказали😊

[@mkshffr4936]

If I recall correctly they also made the S&W Model 3 44 Russian revolver. Grandfather of the 44 Remington Magnum.

[@justice20130]

Это не всё! Еще гармони, белевская пастила и филимоновская игрушка. И это родина великих людей: Льва Толстого, художника В.Д. Поленова, поэта Василия Жуковского, командира легендарного крейсера "Варяг", о котором написана песня, Руднева и других. У него интересная история. Этот город никогда не сдавался врагу во время многочисленных войн. Он никогда не был оккупирован!☝️

[@agurjagur]

Nice start of the visit to Tula. I've here twice like a tourist. Not a big city like Moscow obviously but I guess it's pretty good for people living there.

[@expatamerican3234]

Yeah it is bigger than my hometown.

[@svetlana5615]

Люблю бывать в Тульской области, хороший воздух, вкусные продукты. Всегда везу оттуда домой ржаной хлеб.

[@Bob-sb7sp]

Iits only gone get better...compared with the Western situation in a deep political mess..USA is not a good touristic environment anymore...politely said.

[@expatamerican3234]

I appreciate your careful words. A good reminder to me that there are no scary people or places when traveling in Russia.

[@svetlanaanokhina7307]

😢

[@Ola_ola_ola27]

Thank you for amazing video , love your family Joseph !!!!

[@expatamerican3234]

Our pleasure!

[@Vlada_srb]

In Tula there is another completely natural and traditional sweet, it is called 'Белевская пастила' And for those stuffed gingerbreads you should also check city Pokrov, there is a lot of food production and they have similar but still different sweats called 'покровский пряник'. Personally I prefer pokrov variant a little bit more.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for sharing! I hope we can try this too.

[@Дмитрий-ц9в4к]

Белёвская пастила это не тульская сладость, а белёвская, есть такой город в тульской области Белёв, там её и производят

[@ГалинаФёдорова-т4з]

Гимн Тулы Тула веками оружье ковала, Стала похожа сама на ружьё - Слышится звон боевого металла В древних названиях улиц её: Улица Курковая, улица Штыковая, И Пороховая, и Патронная, Дульная, Ствольная, Арсенальная, - Улица любая - оборонная! Tula is the oldest weapons center in Russia - since XVI century till now So Tula is not just a "Gingerbread village"

[@ЕленаМельникова-т1ъ]

Ух ты! Так это гимн Тулы? Папа частенько пел, он из Тульской области родом, Косогорский район, деревня Рвы.

[@monreal8574]

Злобные орды пытались пробиться К сердцу России, к Москве дорогой; Грудью своей прикрывая столицу, Шли в ополченье одна за другой:

[@vmusicru]

​​@@ЕленаМельникова-т1ъпосёлок Косая гора теперь уже часть города. Деревня теперь относится к Ленинскому району, но считается частью города.

[@sergeykazantsev1]

Bro, nice hot tea with good pryaniki - is not only tasty, it's good overall for your health.

[@expatamerican3234]

I hope so because it is tasty.

[@sergeykazantsev1]

@@expatamerican3234 Yeah. Didn't answer you yet regarding religion in Russia, if you remember, we talked a while back. So, having this chance, here is the answer. Though being a Russian, I'm not an orthodox, but Russian evangelical baptist. We hold on only to doctrines from Bible, not man made religion and traditions. Hopefully Russian Orthodox church wouldn't follow now or in near future their terrific mistake of 19-th century, when they heavily persecuted us, evangelicals, thus by doing so, brought horrible God's punishments on to Russia during almost all of 20th century. To understand this deeper, please, -when you'll have a time, - go watch this important video with your beautiful Russian wife. This is an extremely important, yet thoroughly hidden history of Russia, that actually was a linch pin to all of the unimaginable suffering of all of 20th century followed that persecution of evangelicals. Because as Jesus said to Saul: it's tough for you to go against the goads, - same with Russia in 19th century before Red Revolution, when even famous classic Russian writer F. Dostoyevskiy participated in this travesty against Russian evangelicals, who have done zero evil to Russia, but only good. You will find in this video a very important name of an extraordinary rich Russian gentry person, who came to God, became a born again person, and did lots of good of charity with it, proclaiming Biblical faith in Russia. For which he was kicked out of Russia by these hotheaded zealot orthodox folks, including from the governmental structures of those days. Here's this (quite rather short) video ==> kzbin.info/www/bejne/goWxlquafparhtk

[@bettymartin5126]

Me encantó el video. La cultura rusa es muy excepcional y los rusos la preservan muy bien porque AMAN a su Patria. Saludos desde Patagonia Argentina 🇦🇷

[@expatamerican3234]

Wow! Thanks so much!

[@СЕРЖСЕРЖ-б6в]

Приезжай в Россию, кайфанешь. А не в Гейропу. Олимпиада во Франции показала куда они катятся.

[@Любадрель-у9з]

You can get to Tula by fast Intercity train ( like this one 3:25). It takes 2 hours. I hope you will visit the Tula Kremlin, the embankment, wich is one of my favorite embankments in Russia, and the museum quarter. And on a summer evening the pedestrian (museum) quarter is very crowded, open cafes are completely filled

[@expatamerican3234]

We only had time to feature 2 subjects in Tula for this trip. The next video will have the other subject.🏰

[@GregoryBamber]

My bicycles, the metro and trains will do me for transport when I get to Russia soon.

[@expatamerican3234]

I agree. Thanks for sharing.

[@ПавелПожарский-е6е]

Don't even think about coming to Russia! Otherwise, you won't want to leave there! And Grandpa Joe and his company really don't like it!

[@joannunemaker6332]

Looks like a nice town. The bread looks delicious. Thank you for sharing. 😊❤

[@Любадрель-у9з]

It is not actually a town. It is a city with 450,000 residents 😃

[@expatamerican3234]

It is twice the size of my hometown.😉 But Gingerbread Village sounds more romantic and I wanted people to take notice of this place.🤨

[@vmusicru]

​@@Любадрель-у9зпо российским меркам даже немаленький город, как коренной туляк скажу - даже велик уже, слишком много народа😉. Для Азии да, небольшая деревня.

[@GregoryBamber]

I love ginger plus it has many health benefits.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks man

[@Dwolfdddwolf]

In Tula they don't sell guns like in Texas. They sell gingerbread guns)

[@expatamerican3234]

🤣 Yes, Russia doesn’t have a gun phobia.

[@andreyansimov5442]

I have seen many gingerbreads, ok, I havent been to Rula yet, but I eat them since soviet times. In fact, these are not breads, but cookies, big ones. And thus gun- gingerbread just shocked me. Not expected at all.

[@vmusicru]

Можно купить спортивное или охотничье оружие местного производства, но сначала надо получить разрешение в полиции. Для любителей спортивной стрельбы в старом каменном карьере открыли стрелковый клуб, проводят соревнования. Мой брат ремонтировал и украшал на заказ охотничьи ружья, некоторые ружья, ножи и сабли, которые он делал с командой, сейчас находятся в коллекциях шейхов и президентов.

[@uragluk5174]

Зато каждый туляк сделает ружьё из детской кровати!😂Я с Тулы!

[@Mr_5e]

Я как раз Туляк, всем прив

[@expatamerican3234]

Большое спасибо за комментарий!

[@Mishaelification]

What an amazing and heartwarming video, thanks so much for making it! Many comments have mentioned that Tula is famous for its weapons manufacturing, but it’s also home to microphone manufacturing as well. It houses Oktava factory which produced many microphones used at USSR radio stations, and the production keeps going to this very day. Some engineers from Oktava some years ago started a new factory and are manufacturing Soyuz microphones which are very high end (and pricey, of course) - but this brand is pretty well recognised in the western sound recording scene

[@expatamerican3234]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this. We have many videos like this one on the playlist: KRISTOFF

[@vmusicru]

Микрофоны "Союз" - это совместное российско-американское предприятие👍

[@markchimmy]

Great adventure with lots of beautiful and interesting things to see and learn about! Beautiful family! Thank you for sharing Joseph! God bless you and your family!🙏❤

[@expatamerican3234]

Thank you so much, man!

[@elmirakhasanova2338]

Как интересно!Спасибо!Я никогда не была в Туле😢

[@expatamerican3234]

Большое спасибо за комментарий!

[@ВетаТаро]

Greetings from Tula. We are watching you

[@expatamerican3234]

Oh Wow! I’m very glad to hear this! Pass it along to the residents. Hopefully they will appreciate it. 👨‍🍳 Look out for part 2!

[@tamaragaran5177]

It is pleasure to watch your videos 🥰

[@expatamerican3234]

You are so kind

[@daybreaker1539]

Excellent video! A wonderful, historic and relaxed city setting. Thank you!

[@expatamerican3234]

Many thanks! You rock!

[@МаринамассажМиронченкова]

Очень душевное видео! Очень люблю провинциальные города в России!🤗 Люблю пряники❤ У нас в Нижегородской области тоже есть свои пряничные гостинцы, Городецкие пряники🍪 из старинного города Городца! Там тоже ажурные наличники на окнах, музей самоваров, красивущие виды на Волгу! Приезжайте в гости!❤

[@Дмитрий-ц9в4к]

Наличники в старину делали по всей России для украшения дома. Есть даже свои стили в этом деле. В каждой губернии были свои наличники, не похожие на наличники в других губерниях

[@vkham9944]

Good stories, funny. Nice kids. We love all the time.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for watching!

[@fraochflanagan-km1ou]

Thank you for another excellent and informative video Joseph. It is a pleasure watching your Family, no phony drama

[@expatamerican3234]

I appreciate that because it is my goal to be exactly who I am. Part 2 coming soon.

[@edjasper92]

Another great video. You and your family ROCK!

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks so much!

[@leadslinger49]

Great video thanks so much. Those little comments are funny.

[@expatamerican3234]

Glad you like them!

[@Dwolfdddwolf]

I was in Tula in 2018 and was surprised of their variety of gingerbread)

[@expatamerican3234]

Yes it is incredible. Thanks for sharing.

[@НиколайВасилий-л4о]

Welcome to 2024

[@Дмитрий-ц9в4к]

По факту пряники производят по одному рецепту, просто делаются разные размеры и украшаются по разному.

[@andreyk.5836]

Tula is also 'gun manufacturing capital' of Russia, that's why some of pryaniks were made in form of the pistols. The great firearms museum is located in Tula. You cold do the separate video dedicated to this part of history of the city, seems it would be interesting for large number of foreigners.

[@expatamerican3234]

I agree but this is a short trip so we could only do one other subject. I will post part 2 as soon as I can.💪🏻

[@TaLap1000]

В Туле два оружейный музея. Один в Кремле, второй, в форме богатырского шлема, за рекой. Там есть много и современного вооружения.

[@SPKonrad36918]

Absolutely love your channel - I would love to vacation there looks no different than the States but with no pronouns and other nonsense 🤷‍♂️

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks!🇷🇺👨‍🍳🚎 Come on over.

[@Имярек-л9у]

Ой,это мой родной город 🥰 ❤ Хорошая у вас семья 🙏 у нас есть место,называется «Ясная Поляна»,там находится поместье великого русского писателя с мировым именем,который написал «Война и Мир»,Л.Н.Толстой

[@expatamerican3234]

We made 2 videos in Tula but we would need to return to do more.

[@BGtravels]

Wow! I visited Tula once with my mom-we’re visiting her aunt. She was so happy to see us.

[@expatamerican3234]

That is great! Part 2 coming soon.

[@Soshiskiy_sun]

Здоровья вам и вашей семье дорогие❤️🔥 привет вам из Юга, город Сочи, черноморское побережье.

[@expatamerican3234]

Ух ты! Однажды я был в Сочи, но это было еще до того, как я запустил канал.

[@Soshiskiy_sun]

@@expatamerican3234 ничего, ютуб это начало. Важно чтобы ваша семья развивалась и чтобы вы были в достатке и здоровы. И с удовольствием приму вас в Сочи. Бесплатно.)

[@sergeypopov8279]

Tula is the birthplace of Russian microphones "Octava" ("Октава") and "Soyuz" ("Союз")!😅

[@expatamerican3234]

Wow! So many things started here.

[@egvasilieva]

Hi, Joseph! About half-way to Southern border.. Just in case - from Moscow to Tula is 190 km, from Moscow to Southern border (Kazakhstan, Abkhazia) closer to 1200- 1400 km. (or was it just an expression? 😀)

[@expatamerican3234]

I did not mean exactly. I was just painting a general picture for Americans that might look at a map on their phone.

[@АндрейЛарин-в6н]

@@expatamerican3234 Американцы не знают что такое карта

[@VladimirPetrov-s9i]

Súper ❤❤ place amazing experience thanks for sharing with the world this sweet part of the most beautiful place on earth 🌍 enjoy amigos 🙋

[@expatamerican3234]

Yes. It is amazing what is out there that we don’t even know about.

[@VladimirPetrov-s9i]

@@expatamerican3234 so true that’s the reason you rock 🎸 you show how cool a place can be

[@expatamerican3234]

@@VladimirPetrov-s9i and what is interesting is I didn’t even hide anything with selective filming.

[@anettemor1730]

russians do not do plastic cheap souvenirs. each place holds its own history dear and keeps traditional crafts and folk. so you can pick a true piece of culture to take home with you, not a mug or a magnet. I see honesty in it. you pay for piece of heart and history in something hand made and feel respected as a tourist, not seen as a fool who can be ripped and skinned paying extra for your interest to a place.

[@Любадрель-у9з]

Я коллекционирую магнитики 😢

[@expatamerican3234]

You are correct but they have magnets too. So it is a little bit of both. 😁

[@TaLap1000]

Приезжайте в Тула чаще. 3 августа 2024 года состоится очередной фестиваль "День Пряника". Приглашаем, будет весело!

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for the invite. So if I can come again it should be for this festival?

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

Kristoff has a Russian name. You gave them Russian names in Florida. The love/interest in Russia was already strong I see.

[@Натали-ц2ф]

I wouldn't say Kristoff is а russian name. An old one- Христофор, but now u never meet it😊. Maxim- yes, this is russian name and very popular, by the way.

[@ThereIsAlwaysaWay2]

@@Натали-ц2ф Спасибо 🙂

[@expatamerican3234]

Yes Kristoff is more old Europe in general and the American equivalent would be Christopher or Chris I think. We wanted a name that didn’t lock him to a certain place. Maksim was our last child so we didn’t think as deeply. 🤣

[@АлександрОвсянников-й5ж]

Tula holds one of the best weaponry museums in Russia IMO. Been there a couple years ago. Best 1000 rubles per adult person you can spend. Several floors of firearms of every kind, some naval rockets and six-barrel guns, special unit tools, prototypes, uniforms, russian military history on top (простите, Туляки. был проездом на пару дней буквально пришлось за пару часов пробежать четыре этажа, что крайне мало, поэтому познания мои посредственные).Kremlin's embankment of the river Upa, Kremlin and this particular museum are a must go to.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Palpalych-j1x]

By the way, there is a certain type of songs in Russia that imitate the rhythm, sounds and mood of a train ride. I can say about a dozen of these songs from memory right now. Your wife, if she grew up in Russia, probably knows them too.

[@expatamerican3234]

Interesting. Thanks for telling me.

[@zacharov2]

Тула города котором я живу. В Туле названия некоторых улиц , что упоминаются в ее гимне - корни слов связанных с оружием. Например улица Курковая - курок , Ствольная - ствол. Очень рад что посетили наш город. Жаль что вы не попробовали еще белевскую пастилу и не побывали на празднике филимоновской игрушки.Tula is the city where I live. In Tula, the names of some streets, are mentioned in her anthem - the roots of words related to weapons. For example, Kurkovaya Street is a trigger , Trunkline is a barrel. I am very glad that you have visited our. It's a pity that you haven't tried Belevsky pastille yet and haven't visited the Filimonov toy festival.

[@expatamerican3234]

This is one of two videos we made there and hopefully we can return to do more.

[@OnlyThis-1]

Я ни разу не был в Туле. Теперь хочу поехать посмотреть этот город)

[@expatamerican3234]

Круто! Спасибо за комментарий.

[@Любадрель-у9з]

Добро пожаловать 🥰 Советую посетить Кремль, Казанскую набережную, пешеходную улицу Металлистов, музейный квартал и общественное пространство "Октава". Казанская набережная одна из самых лучших в России. Летним вечером в Туле прекрасно. Вроде как в этом или следующем году должны открыть Площадь Искусств рядом с парком Белоусова. Там строят огромный многофункциональный спортивный центр и аквапарк.

[@vmusicru]

Приезжайте! Добавлю, что у нас есть частный, но очень интересный музей мотоциклов. Находится в деревне, километрах в 14 от центра. Можно добраться на общественном транспорте или на такси.

[@АнастасияАлександровна-з3ч]

Если приедете, рядом с Кремлем и набережной есть пространство Искра. Там куча ресторанчиков и просто очень красиво. Надеюсь, вам понравится Тула!

[@Дмитрий-ц9в4к]

@@Любадрель-у9з не хочу тебя огорчить, мой юный друг, но наша набережная не самая лучшая в России и очень далеко не лучшая. Причём в последнее время за ней всё меньше уход и она постепенно ветшает.

[@ДмитрийПопов-о5л]

Maksim has a subtle soul. I was the same type of child

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks so much! 👨‍🍳 Look out for part 2!

[@ЕленаМельникова-т1ъ]

Давно я не была в Туле, а ведь в детстве каждый год ездили к бабушке. Папа мой родом из Тульской области, родня там сейчас живёт. Смотрю, город похорошел! Тула - это не только оружие, самовары и пряники. В Тульской области находится Ясная Поляна - усадьба Льва Толстого, он там похоронен.

[@expatamerican3234]

Ух ты! Спасибо, что поделились.

[@Дмитрий-ц9в4к]

Да не похорошел он совсем, только центр в более менее достойный вид привели, а чуть в сторону от него и всё, полное убожество как было так и осталось

[@ВикторияТарасова-з4д]

Привет из Тулы ❤❤❤

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for saying hello!

[@СветланаМатяж-н3в]

Привет из Тулы!!! Это мой город!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for saying hello!

[@Milaan2503]

Thanks for the video ❤ Tula is my home town 😊 come here in May or June, it looks much nicer at this time.

[@emily__mi385]

Тула - это потрясающий город, обожаю его! Хочу ещё поехать туда, вот бы поскорее :)

[@expatamerican3234]

It is nice.

[@ЛарисаГеннадьевна-х3с]

Приезжайте к нам в Тулу снова и снова! 😊 Вы ещё Левшу с блохой в Ликёрке не видели. А в Ясную Поляну ездили?

[@expatamerican3234]

We made 2 videos but we did not go there. We should return.🙏

[@МаринаСте]

Приветствую Вас .

[@vmusicru]

Приезжайте ещё! Сходите в музей самоваров, музей оружия и музей гармони! У нас своя, необычная гармонь, в музее работают настоящие музыканты, если удачно попадёте - услышите иного интересного!

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks! See part 2. And hopefully we can see the rest on another trip.

[@timothypeterson1903]

Now I'm craving gingerbread for some reason 😂 great video thank you everyone 👍👍👍

[@expatamerican3234]

Our pleasure!🤣

[@AlexBadboy2593]

Ребятки, в Тулу нужно ехать летом, там красота ещё красивее ))

[@expatamerican3234]

I’m sure!🙏

[@ЭкспатАмерикан]

I will be in the live chat! 🍪

[@expatamerican3234]

Of course!

[@Wild-Siberia]

Joseph talking to Joseph 🤯

[@expatamerican3234]

@@Wild-Siberia my mysterious ways 😉

[@kaldkat]

it's amazing to see my hometown through your eyes. thanks!

[@expatamerican3234]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@felixfelicis779]

Меня в Туле поразил Музей Оружия. Интерактивный и современный. Не хотелось уходить.

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо за комментарии! Скоро у нас будет еще одно полное видео. 😉

[@nicholasthebest9993]

They say it takes 11 years to explore the Hermitage Museum alone, but how long does it take to explore the whole of Russia?

[@GoodFella-xw8yx]

I don’t it’s possible in one life!

[@expatamerican3234]

I probably will not get to it all.

[@AlexanderTch]

Приехали в Тулу со своим самоваром.

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо, что поделились.

[@Kotov48]

Это как в лес со своими дровами 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@margo576]

Приезжайте ещё в Тулу. Вы не всё увидели. Приятно, что в моём родном городе побывали люди из других стран и рассказывают о нём

[@expatamerican3234]

We want to. We saw the Kremlin in part 2 and hear we also need to see the weapons museum.

[@margo576]

@@expatamerican3234 приезжайте

[@Дмитрий-ц9в4к]

И правда не всё увидели. Не увидели засс...ный сквер возле московского вокзала, не увидели разбитые улицы возле цирка, не увидели улицу Каминского и ряд таких же улиц, не увидели срачь на проспекте Ленина, чуть дальше трёх штыков вплоть до рязанки, да много чего не увидели. Я в этом вас поддерживаю, пусть приезжают и мне напишут, я все "достопримечательности" покажу😁

[@tortikova7275]

Its not Gingerbread, its more like honey or jam pop tarts

[@expatamerican3234]

This is why there is a question mark it the title because I know it is debatable. However when I type into my translator приник do you know what it says? 😉

[@СимонВизенталь-ы7ь]

@@expatamerican3234 There are so many words in the Russian language that if you change one letter or accent, the whole word changes. So in the Russian language there is both прЯник and принИк. They are two different words. 😆

[@expatamerican3234]

@@СимонВизенталь-ы7ь so I play it safe with lots of question marks. 😁 Thanks! I learn as much of the comments as westerners do watching the videos.💪🏻

[@ОльгаГолубива-с6ф]

Нет, это пряники. У пирожков другое тесто! У пряников другой вариант теста + обязательно имбирь, корица, мёд и другое. Это больше похоже на коврижку.

[@nadezhdaversh]

​@@ОльгаГолубива-с6ф поп-тартс - это печеньки с начинкой. Немного похожи на наши пряники по форме, но тесто абсолютно другое.

[@sofiarkosh1192]

it's really interesting and pleasantly seeing video about my native city, made by foringer ♥️

[@expatamerican3234]

Glad you liked it!

[@sofiarkosh1192]

yep, I like it ♥️

[@dragoscretu8802]

Thank you for making discovering new places ❤🥮

[@expatamerican3234]

Our pleasure! Part 2 coming soon.

[@lukaszmyszynski3027]

Hi @EXPAT American, could I suggest you a wind cancelling apps for videos , would you be offended by that ? 😅 Audacity it's one of them but there is other too. Very nice video , so much construction work around , it's great !

[@expatamerican3234]

You have the audacity to tell me such a thing?🤣 Thanks seriously. We have been working on ways to improve the sound. Part of the problem is my insistence to be on location and in action as much as possible.

[@jamilia7130]

Неожиданно. В родном городе.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for coming home!😁

[@bukvarem]

Люблю пряники с молоком 😋

[@nikolaygolubev5080]

18:03 GTA San Andreas The mission "buy Tula gingerbread" is completed Funny coincidence, this sound on the street is like in the GTA SA computer game🤣

[@expatamerican3234]

A few have made this comment. I do not know about video games.

[@MrTgyhujik]

В Туле еще замечательные и уникальные музеи оружия и самоваров, и конечно, Ясная Поляна Льва Толстого

[@expatamerican3234]

Спасибо за комментарии! Скоро у нас будет еще одно полное видео. 😉

[@ЛарисаКлимова-й7ч]

Спасибо Вам за такой прекрасный обзор нашего замечательного города🩷

[@expatamerican3234]

Thank you for watching. We made a part 2 as well.

[@Pashka70123]

I have a collection of those Russian train tea cups. 👍👍👍

[@expatamerican3234]

Very cool!

[@Pashka70123]

@@expatamerican3234 yes they are. Every time my wife comes back from visiting family in Kursk she brings me a few. lol.

[@expatamerican3234]

@@Pashka70123 I thought about buying some but my kids will just break them and I can use them anytime on the train.

[@UrsusPolaris01]

That looks amazing. Thanks Sveta and Joe. When mentioning Hans and Gretel, did they also have gingerbread houses?

[@expatamerican3234]

🤣 They stole the recipe from the witch.

[@lizanderson1669]

I'm Canadian and remove my shoes lol

[@expatamerican3234]

Good job!

[@smiljapregel8315]

Yes Canadians remove their shoes, at least used to 40 years ago when I became New 🍁 Canadian 😊.

[@lizanderson1669]

@@smiljapregel8315 Was always taught to do it still do it and my son also does it and Husband ,pure blood Canadian

[@smiljapregel8315]

Yes, not good to bring outside dirt inside the house.

[@Tailsshow]

Wow, my town is featured on the channel! Thanks for the video! I hope you enjoyed your stay with us.

[@expatamerican3234]

We did and made 2 videos. Make sure and see them both.

[@vig237]

Visit Arms museum. They offer English excursions. Your kids will be very happy.

[@expatamerican3234]

This is a short trip but we will see what we can do. Look out for part 2!

[@АлександраРомановна-б4ы]

Спасибо за познавательное видео😊 Из ваших совместных видео с другими блогерами поняла, что у Вас 5 детей, но постоянно вижу только этих 2 сыновей. Может, я ошибаюсь? Кстати, в Туле производят по старинному рецепту белевскую пастилу, которая тоже очень вкусная и наобычная

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks! I heard. Our other 3 children are adults so they only appear in our videos occasionally. But we are together with all 5 children in our 2 part vacation in January and in the playlist: KARELIA

[@chipschmidt64]

Growing up, my best friends mother would make many Gingerbread houses and give them out as Christmas gifts. As beautiful as they looked as a center piece on our dinning room table, I was always sad because they were hard as a rock!! Could not eat them 🤣 This video brings back great memories and my desire to eat freshly made Gingerbread. Great video!!

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for sharing!! Part 2 coming soon 😁

[@svensulzmann4282]

Fun for the whole family. I connect though gingerbread with Christmas not spring.

[@СимонВизенталь-ы7ь]

Christmas every day! 🎄 Hmmm... Is it still legal to say the word Christmas on YT? 🤔

[@svensulzmann4282]

@@СимонВизенталь-ы7ь yes, it is perfectly legal. Many decide for more inclusive terms such as “Holidays” but there isn’t a law against saying Christmas.

[@expatamerican3234]

🤣 I like your comments. Yes in America I made one batch of gingerbread a year for CHRISTMAS! 😁

[@VladimirPetrov-s9i]

Thanks!

[@expatamerican3234]

Wow! Thanks so much for the donation! We really appreciate it and we will put it to good use! You make the world a better place. Seriously 🙏

[@VladimirPetrov-s9i]

@@expatamerican3234 I appreciate you and your beautiful family and friendship hope soon will get to meet amigo mio

[@VladimirPetrov-s9i]

@@expatamerican3234 how would you like to open a business in Russia I’m looking forward to seeing this with a partner meaning you and your wife how’s that sound

[@expatamerican3234]

@@VladimirPetrov-s9i it sounds intriguing. Can you email my wife: [e-mail]

[@VladimirPetrov-s9i]

@@expatamerican3234 will do is a Mexican taco 🌮 place will email

[@tulyachkadol]

я Тулячка и рада что вы посетили наш город

[@tulyachkadol]

это 10 мин от нашего дома дм ульянова 2м

[@expatamerican3234]

Oh wow! Thanks for saying hello! Yes we did 2 videos in Tula.

[@lisaaron6120]

Love your videos ❤ good luck to you and to everyone 🎉

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks so much! Part 2 coming soon.

[@nikospitr]

i love travelling with train

[@expatamerican3234]

Me too!

[@IgorMuravyov-o5r]

Tula by no means is half way to the border. Currently Orel is or Elets depending on the tilt of the southern direction, s bit east or west. Elets is the place to visit should you chose if you decide to go to an old partially preserved town.

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks for the details.

[@marcoroams]

Hey man, I’m a fellow Travel KZbinr. How can I reach out to you for a chat?

[@expatamerican3234]

My email, VK and Telegram are all listed in the description of every full video.

[@nikolaygolubev5080]

Я смотрю тебя из Тулы))), это мой город, не знал что ты приезжал, тебе нужно приехать сегодня, когда кругом растения зелёные, так же надо было посетить Музей Оружия, Ясную Поляну родину Льва Толстого, Кондуки, Куликово Поле, Поленово. В Туле не смотря на обилие грязи и разрухи есть что посмотреть. Так же рекомендую соседний регион рядом с Тулой - это Калуга, очень красивый городой с интересным музеем Космонавтики

[@expatamerican3234]

We have one more video in Tula AND on our playlist SOUTH OF MOSCOW we go to Kaluga.

[@OnlyThis-1]

Кстати , посмотрите оружейную историю города и современные варианты. Там вроде как находится Концерн "Калашников", там выпускаются знаменитые автоматы и самые передовые стрелковые оружейные новые разработки.

[@OnlyThis-1]

Парням очень понравится оружейные вещи )

[@expatamerican3234]

Интересно

[@expatamerican3234]

Интересно

[@andreyansimov5442]

Im dreaming to visit Tula town (its not village, of course). Have been on the highway that goes from Moscow to Black sea few times, and always stopped in Tula region next to small booths selling Tula gingerbreads. But, unfortunately, this highway doesnt go next to Tula itself, its far from town. I like gingerbreads a lot. But what we can buy in Moscow area are just standard small ones, shown by Svetlana. Plus round ones, packed in bags in dozens. I want bigger ones and fresh, and this is possible in Tula only. And to drink tea with water boiled in original samovar shiny boiler that is also historically made in Tula (as some guns too). 😊

[@expatamerican3234]

Sounds great! Watch for part 2 but see our new Victory Day video today.

[@randallkehrt]

Joseph, YOU would make a great tour guide!!! Consider that you organize a tour for Western (to include USA citizens) to your area of Russia. Summertime would be the best time to see Russia as I fear the cold weather that Moscow region would have. I live in Tennessee and NOW the weather here is warming up as summer is coming soon here in Tennessee. If I would come to join a tour group, I would bring USA dollars, but I worry how or where I could spend the USA currency cash given the sanctions. Please advise Joseph.

[@expatamerican3234]

You can bring 10k without declaring it BUT they must be in perfect and unfolded condition. You can then exchange at any currency exchange in Moscow and even open a bank account with a plastic card so you aren’t carrying a bunch of rubles on you.

[@hxx796]

You've got a beautiful wife and prince like kids, living in the last bastion of the light. What else could a man ask for?

[@expatamerican3234]

Thanks so much! I am grateful.