Visiting A Soviet Barber Shop!

🇷🇺 It's no secret that I have a somewhat over excited reaction every time I see something remotely Soviet, so imagine what I thought when I saw a Soviet barber shop in Makhachkala's old bus station...Yes I had a Soviet beard trim. Oh and where the bloody hell is Kalmykia?!

[@chom15]

i dont think this guy has ever been to his own house

[@malleycat3234]

*A fly lands on the table* Bald: Look at this, a real soviet fly!

[@jamesfan2]

it has a tiny camera inside to track you, and if you do something soviets don't like, a tiny bomb to give you a soviet ( not so) goodby

[@adriangabrieldias]

🤣

[@martiddy]

Lands on the soviet table

[@ItsMoat]

the world is like a video game for him, he just casually talks to everybody 😂

[@akaki202]

plot twist: that sink was installed about 5 years ago.

[@captainLoknar]

When you play a RPG and keep forgetting the main quest

[@olivini1791]

just watching a british man fangirl over a bus station

[@peregrinb.9219]

*a SOVIET bus station

[@Misq1234]

not just any bus station, a soviet bus station!

[@rafomic4210]

Whats up doc ?

[@altnarrative]

Lil Poop But it’s SOVIET!!

[@reecedaniel805]

Well you should see are bus stops nothing authentic at all

[@kuwi8679]

Bald is like a little kid at Christmas when he sees a Soviet sink or a Soviet bus station

[@nmbileg]

Imagine how many times he said "Soviet" in his entire life.

[@Dooshanche]

He talks to more people in one 15-minute video than I do in a year

[@jyrkimaansiirrotoy1836]

Get out of the house more!

[@Dooshanche]

@@jyrkimaansiirrotoy1836 fair point

[@ocwpzw]

@@jyrkimaansiirrotoy1836 But then I would have to talk to people

[@anthonyszarek6905]

In most first world countries there's probably not very many people you want to associate with.. 90% are fake as fuck. You are lucky to have 1 or 2 good friends. Even in a city of 5 million.

[@farukmiah1207]

@@Dooshanche And if you live in London, or any other UK city for that matter, not getting out of the house earns you merit ; )

[@ecalap31]

Do NOT drink a shot everytime he says Soviet. You'll die.

[@jacoooms]

I don't know if 31 shots will kill you, But you will be drunk for 2 day's at least!

[@IntensePeppers]

Except if you are a real Soviet

[@Cloxxki]

Pro tip: Chisinau/Kishinev duty free has a €3,50 one liter bottle of local Perfect vodka. Most 40% ones now taste "light" to me. This one definitely doesn't.

[@donmaime522]

Thats 31x4cl of booze..124cl=1,24litres ...smoke some good bud after that and you are set! And dont forget the beers! LOL, dying? gtfo.

[@Meekerextreme]

Huh!

[@doak_]

Bald : "Soviet clock" **points at thermometer**

[@cyber_criminal]

Normal people:Shave Bald in post soviet country: Soviet shave

[@Jizanthapus]

Most people: Buy a bus ticket, explore the bus station. Bald: Explore the bus station, get a shave, talk to some cops, talk to some babushkas, try to buy a ticket, realize you're at the wrong bus station, walk to the right bus station, realize you missed the bus to the place you wanted to go, take a nine hour bus ride to a place you didn't want to go.

[@MrMarkusmulder]

What a life..😂. I love watching it 😇✌️😂

[@boblacks945]

Bald is lucky because Astrakan appears to be a really nice place to visit. You can check out the Real Russia video blog and see that the city in the summertime is a cultural center along the southern part of the Volga river.

[@nyonyopraia]

And the video title should called "What is the name of the city again?"

[@Jerome...]

Wow spoilers

[@FoodieForce]

The man in the shoe cobblers was deaf, he wasn’t saying go away but was looking for a local to tell you he was deaf

[@travisbicklerus]

he said, please come in, take pictures if you want

[@erised-san]

FoodieForce Lucy how do you know ?

[@MCTheRat]

FoodieForce Lucy OOF that’s kinda sad

[@Meekerextreme]

and?

[@LichtSalz]

Indeed. And I guess he invited you to make a photo instead.

[@wheresmyeyebrow1608]

"Look at the old Soviet clock as well" *14 degrees*

[@SeanSidious]

Im just impressed at how socially relaxed he is in a foreign country, i'm not that socially relaxed in my home town of 36 years. Respect.

[@ceycey2648]

Me : sees a normal busstation Historians : sees a Soviet busstation Mr. Bald : this is heaven

[@hamsterchat]

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@resistorstudios]

"The old Soviet clock" "The old Soviet window" "The old Soviet Barber shop..." "Can you cut my beard?" "....Soviet Shave."

[@HappyHands.]

You have an army of Babushka's looking after you :D

[@Xanixade]

I find this amusing, mainly because it should be an eye opener that people are people wherever you go.

[@Flatline74]

I am on disability at the age of 45. I am in the U.S. The closest thing to an out of country adventure I have had was a few trips to Chihuahua in the early 2000’s. Shit went down hill health wise. I am living the life I want vicariously through your videos. I would give my left nut to be able travel the little known out of the way places of the world.....You’re living a more amazing life than I believe you even realize.

[@mastercommanderdragonsir679]

Billy Ray this is the thing is love about KZbin , even if doing what you see others doing in their videos seems out of your means they are sort of sharing the experience with you by filming it! Best of luck to you in the future friend!

[@markopopoland]

Yes I like Bald for his opened mind he travels to places where is not common to visit. Yes he gives me a energy burst with every movie. Billy I feel same as You.

[@RossRoams]

Good luck with your challenges Billy, all the best

[@papimew2672]

@Stimpy&Ren so you're ironman?

[@unfairfight3625]

Billy Ray,, im sorry to hear I'm 38 and been ill for 16 years,,also disabled,,may the lord bless you,,you are a champion,,being ill 24/7 /365 days a year, for years takes determination of a hero it is extremely difficult,,, you are awesome, a true champion

[@jayravis]

I just love the way he is bringing Russia into our lives

[@2PiratKvadrat]

Could anyone take Russia out of my life then?

[@namenlosnutz]

You're free to leave if you wish.

[@nassimb7151]

I've never seen someone so fascinated with soviets

[@owenlee751]

I feel you'll be lost and confused when you return to London.

[@justgetthere3595]

The whole family came down to make sure you got the right bus, amazing.

[@nshalpun4744]

so y’all are saying the deaf man was inviting him inside? i’m depressed now

[@MrRLRG]

Bald needs to rectify this lol

[@lovinitall6639]

And that he could take pictures

[@domcialolcia1880]

Its so strange to see someone being excited about things you'd be depressed about

[@AverageAlien]

This is like an open world game

[@mghazalli]

The old ladies at the beginning helping Bald and talking to the driver on his behalf are GREAT! God bless these beautiful souls

[@slayerhuh404]

Other than they sent him to the wrong station, but other than that they were great. Guess he shoulda listened to the other lady :)

[@MrHogzor]

there are no young people in russia xD

[@DaveAlexKD]

"I will explain everything to the driver for you" They are so nice, gotta love the soviet babushkas.

[@alexandreserras]

i love when mr.bald say he is filming for his friends watch and we are his friends, i'm really happy right now, thank you

[@stephendonnellan]

Why is watching a man getting excited by a bus station so appealing to me and instantly put me in a better mood after a days work! Never Change Bald!

[@KarakovAnuar]

The guy in "soviet" shoe repair shop was deaf, thats why he was acting strange. In post Soviet countries we that strange thing, workers in shoe repair shops are usually deaf

[@schio44]

The gentleman at 0:53 was deaf and mute. He was trying to tell you with his hands, that it is no problem to take fotos/film at his shop. At least thats what I understood.

[@morriskaller3549]

:(

[@YTIsTakingOverMyLife]

well that makes me sad :(

[@allanj100]

:(

[@iMadrid11]

A simple 👍 or 👌could have prevented that unfortunate misunderstanding. For anyone visiting an unfamiliar place. It’s easier to just leave to avoid trouble.

[@amethystarthur7499]

"You never know what you find at the top of ancient steps. Well, in Russia you find babushkas"...Love it! The proceeding argument between the babushkas about who gave you the better directions is priceless 🤣

[@ApachePieman]

I'm seriously impressed with how much his Russian is improving, props Bald

[@AndesAlmighty]

Found some information about буйнакская street. Ullubiy Danilovich *Buynaksky* (August 27 (September 8), 1890 - August 16, 1919) was a revolutionary leader in Dagestan at the beginning of the 20th century.

[@baldandbankrupt]

Good research, cheers Andes

[@SergeyPRKL]

Same date of birth that i have, must be a good person!

[@jeeps7er]

@@SergeyPRKL You are 129? Full respect to you sir.

[@EscapeFromRussia]

@@SergeyPRKL just one of many red terrorists. Nobody really remember them or teach about them since ussr.

[@zorin.andrey]

There is a town in Dagestan called Buynaksk. So this street is probably named after that city or leads to a road which leads to that city. The town is famous in Russia because during Chechen wars there was a huge terrorist attack. The whole 5-storey house (пятиэтажка) full of Russian soldiers was blown up in 1999. 64 people died (incl. 23 children).

[@SY7MMA]

1:06 I think he is deaf and wanted to say that you can take photos of the shop because he clearly made camera gesture :)

[@sitemap.x]

I feel sad now thanks

[@stnepiper3062]

Dunno, i live in russia and usually ppl are not so happy about cameras, even in big cities.

[@SY7MMA]

Stønepiper Well, everyone was ok with it even in this video

[@moonshadow7057]

@@SY7MMA p maybe people who were really not friendly were cut...

[@nickmarble7226]

SY7 yes he is deaf

[@distinctiv]

He"s like a big kid when he"s inside a soviet building lol

[@swapnilsajwan322]

"So what do you like about old soviet history?" Bald: Yes.

[@MAFIAYT]

Sheet, he's still alive

[@migliasas4680]

Mafia??

[@reiji2620]

Soviet union needs to build his statue somewhere

[@SpartanX360]

I think think the Soviet mafia back him up

[@tray-oq1nj]

Dats rite

[@r.m.2598]

@@migliasas4680 Trivago?

[@phijames]

Nothing better than climbing “Ancient steps” and finding babushskas

[@josesalas6750]

8:26 it's Viktor Tsoi for those who asked, and in my opinion he's soviet russia's greatest artist of the 80's him and his band КИНО, i definitly recommend hearing some of his songs even if you can't understand a thing,i recommend listen to "gruppa krovi" since that one contains the most solid themes of his band, unfortunaly he died in a car crash in on august 15 1990 in the tukums district in latvia, he was only 28 :'(. My heart literally raced when i saw his image on the video that i had to comment this, i'm sorry if i spelled anything wrong. #ЦОЙЖИВ!

[@reenzstuff4635]

this guys life just entirely consists of strangers and freaks missions from gta v

[@seth561]

Nothing brings me more joy than bald reveling in a Soviet bus station

[@shijima_ending]

i wish someone loved me as much as bald loves the Soviet Era.

[@blazej.p4480]

Soviet barber lady was ahead of her time with the mask 😂😂

[@davidaustin902]

I dont trust stairs, they're always up to something.

[@alak5350]

Bald: In Eastern Europe Bald aswell: *A SOVIET*

[@jemdikyol9304]

Yea it sorta gets old him calling everything Soviet. :D

[@sleepymeadow6434]

@@jemdikyol9304 soviet beard trim

[@Kim-sy9mw]

Ah, That’s the Soviet one

[@Kuticul]

well that place is far from Eastern Europe

[@MT-eo6tq]

Chechenya is not Eastern Europe

[@thejonoppa]

- What you wanna be when you grow up? - Soviet.

[@indicatoker420]

lol he's ace, such enthusiasm. He reminds me of Steve Irwin on a nature program lol

[@ominousplatypus380]

The diversity of peoples and cultures you have withing Russia is incredible. It is a shame more people are not aware of this.

[@yogsoggoth]

Yo, i'm from Kalmykia. It's in the southern part of Russia, really chill place. The region is surrounded in steppes, kinda hot during summer. There are quite a few interesting places to see, such as the giant buddhist temple, Hurul, the Chess City, the tulip festival sometime during late spring. Also it's not too hard to find locals to get piss drunk with. I suggest visiting it in sometime in May, or just YOLO it and go there during winter to see the frozen steppes. It's quite a sight.

[@Overlord99762]

Are you an ethnic Russia? 🤔

[@DctorSkillz1]

@@Overlord99762 Negative, I am a meat popsicle.

[@Overlord99762]

@@DctorSkillz1 wait what?

[@johnalright8566]

@@Overlord99762 sir, can you put you hands on the yellow circles please?

[@Overlord99762]

@@johnalright8566 oh no...

[@walteralter9061]

1990's: "That's retro" 2019: "That's Soviet" Semiotics is a living thing...

[@klotildapremtaj6255]

Him: finds anything soviet Russian me: WTF

[@scooter6582]

You have to love how excited bald gets when it's a Soviet bus station like a little kid. His eyes get big and a grin ear to ear warms my heart to see such passion. Keep up the good work.

[@jennferley8854]

these babushkas were so nice. Russia really is filled with hospitality

[@klwthe3rd]

Even the Soviet police love Bald! I think they are so impressed when they see an Englishman speaking fluent Russian.

[@everlasting_sunshine]

Oh my God! I've watched the whole video with a wide smile on my face!!! Such enthusiasm, such happiness, sooo lovely! It's very nice that you're not shy or afraid to talk to everybody in a friendly manner. Thanks to you I have the opportunity to see other parts of Russia, because I for sure won't have the chance to explore the whole country

[@jessicamohamad4091]

Bald is definitely in Soviet heaven in this video. Priceless smile. I have never left Australia yet I feel like I have travelled all of Russia and other countries thanks to Bald. Amazing! Thank you

[@gage9552]

Those police men talking to him warmed my heart and almost made me tear up. Sweet people just trying to live their life.

[@gibborilane]

When you said "Friends back at home" I felt touched Mr. Bald.

[@bloxxor420]

We're all Mr. Bald's friends on this blessed day

[@toolworks]

I was at work, busy with all sorts of activities. Suddenly I felt a powerful tingling in my balls. And I just knew. Somewhere in the caucuses, a bald guy had just referred to me as a friend back home.

[@Haganenno121]

3:43 I live in Lithuania and I still have this sink in my kitchen.

[@tomharding5723]

No one: Literally no one: Bald: That's a Soviet sink

[@ellem7203]

The only KZbinr I make time for with a cup of coffee ☺️

[@WarPicturesEntertainment]

Elle M I just have lunch break and enjoying a soup while watching this :))

[@CommonG]

Gotta be done with tea hes english 😂

[@connorwilson8450]

Literally watching this as I drink my cup of coffee. Cheers mate!

[@AviationNut]

Right now I am actually enjoying a cup of Maruchan chicken flavored noodle soup. It's the instant soup that comes in styrofoam cups and you just add hot water. I love it.

[@CGmcfc]

And a spliff

[@ArcAudios77]

''Tell them what Babushkas we have here in Dagestan!'' Amused, a most pleasant introduction. My thanks.

[@thisphoneisbusted]

his joy is palpable and i love seeing him enjoy himself!!!!

[@TheZombaslaya]

Those cops were awesome, probably never met an Englishman before. And a russian speaking Englishman none the less

[@n10ask]

Gotta find me someone that looks at me the way Bald looks at the Soviet barbershop.

[@GuseinovBlog]

I am native Dagestani spend my childhood there and then my family moved to St.P north capital of Russia. Nice to watch it. Remind me of good old times when I was a child

[@darianhurst3149]

*Sees dirt on the ground* Wow! Look at this Soviet dirt! Nah fr love this content😂

[@cocothegoldenretriever5072]

Bald is middle age uncle but he's living life better than anyone half of his age

[@digimalone]

The only Russian I know that thinks he's an Englishman.

[@dayne3038]

The first guy looked like he was telling you to come in and take a picture.

[@MCTheRat]

Is he? I can’t tell. I’m torn on both. His hand messages are confusing

[@MCTheRat]

There’s also a break in between the guy and when he leaves

[@xEtchar]

You should get Nobel Peace Prize for diffusing the tensions between Russia and the Western World. Your videos prove that there are good people everywhere!

[@chingizzhylkybayev8575]

There was so many "Soviet" per minute in this video it felt like a parody of Bald and Bankrupt lol

[@agustinbene]

Bald, you realize that some weeks after you went to Bolivia there was a coup and the government was overthrown. You really were in much more danger than you thought, keep safe man

[@therealpedersen3671]

Lol, that barbershop flashback was amazing!

[@ohjajohh]

5:15 Wow, so today I learned that 'касса' in Russian is the same as 'kassa' in Dutch

[@Moondye7]

Its weird to see at 14:44 an AMG Logo, some hightech car technology advertized next to all the stuff we've been shown. Feels bewildering

[@dragon8me2]

Dude, you got out of Bolivia just before the coup. Good timing.

[@payattention2319]

dragon8me2 almost too good 🤔🤔🤔

[@LyricsFred]

We all know Bald works in MI6, he got the insight. He probably went there on a mission

[@andychauhan6544]

Its nothing to do with timing...he probably caused the coup.

[@Kinghassz]

andy chauhan hahahah

[@jasonnoghani7116]

dragon8me2 he probably started it in that cartel village

[@dylanmilne6683]

Imagine if we kissed at the top of the ancient Soviet steps

[@mcid.]

Nah... But if???

[@sansnom1458]

This dude is DEFINITELY an undercover Russian agent... all of his travels are just a cover for his missions.

[@BrianSheppard]

I feel like if it were left up to every day people there would be no war.

[@Aaron-vp1ed]

Please embrace this moment, we have finally reached the peak of KZbin content creation. I am honoured to say I can watch an absolute legend perfecting his craft, Ladies and Gentleman, this is Bald and Bankrupt.

[@JerryChatterjee]

Normal Russians : hair Bald: look, that's soviet hair. 😂

[@Helgi105]

Well, he doesn't seem a hair expert:)

[@rickvanboberson]

Me: A clock Bald: a Soviet clock

[@antipseverniy4715]

Ты в хорошую сторону отмороженный, сделал больше для туристов чем Ростуризм.

[@dexgenius]

If there's a heaven that Bald's going to, it's got to be Soviet.

[@dawicked2k8]

Balds heaven is beign reincarnated back in time to the old USSR 🤣🤣

[@bhaskarbharali5853]

@@victorwilliams9869 You mean German Democratic Republic?

[@billyruben6540]

When Ben says "I'll miss you" to a Soviet bus station, I believe it.

[@naumanistani]

Man I love you so much dude! You make my day when I see how happy and passionate you are when traveling!

[@Slashco]

"You have to have a Soviet barber trim" I'm pretty sure over there they just call it a trim.

[@Wok_Agenda]

- What do you want for dinner? - Soviet

[@fatkungfu5088]

Loved the Soviet day dream montage when you were in the barber chair. 😂

[@danielarias9047]

Me too, very pleasing of old days, when there was no unemployement, free education, easy tranports, science, culture, health, no drugs, no prostitutes.

[@zart3374]

Them: Dang, clean cut! Who's your barber? Me: OUR barber.

[@chickensdontsurf]

I am loving your videos, thank you so much for doing these!!!

[@twitcharchiver]

Anything: Bald: Is this Soviet?

[@sleepymeadow6434]

soviet beard trim

[@theminegaming3472]

​@Parma zyxwvu He may call it RUSSIAN because Russia isn't a soviet country anymore, and despite soviet past Russia still produces modern things. But its just a meme nevertheless

[@demonking4911]

Anything: exists

[@hellobooom]

@Parma zyxwvu Woooosh?

[@chorny1764]

What the hell! I never imagine Mr. Bald will come in my hometown! Welcome to Astrakhan, my friend, the land of fish, caviar, tomatoes and watermelons

[@jeffreyjames7101]

“Bald man gets ‘haircut’”