Driving from London to Russia. Russian Girl after 17 years in Britain.

My cousin Katya drove from London to Russia alone for a winter vacation in Russia and to escape the lockdown in Britain. 4700km covered in 4 days! I asked her about her life in London and what she thought of modern Russia.
You can buy these lovely bears at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LondonBe...
Time codes
0:00 Driving from London to Russia
6:49 Dinner Time
7:47 Beautiful Winter
11:01 What's it like living in London
18:26 Russian Teddy Bears

[@RussianPlus]

Hey guys! You can buy these lovely bears at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LondonBears?ref=search_shop_redirect

[@richelieutartempion4435]

Hi how much cost, approximatively, the type of house/property you were filming this video ?

[@RussianPlus]

Hard to tell. I'm not sure. $200K-500K. I might be wrong

[@kilmetyev]

@@richelieutartempion4435 5000000 рублей

[@richelieutartempion4435]

@@kilmetyev ok nice price, you know a good website to buy house in Russia ?

[@kilmetyev]

@@richelieutartempion4435 www.avito.ru/rossiya/nedvizhimost

[@philipmulville8218]

The Russians are great, great people. I had the pleasure of living and working there for years, and can say I grew up there. It wasn't always easy, but was a fantastic life experience. я люблю и уважаю вас всех.

[@Ultra-Violet]

What about now 😂

[@johnsmith1474]

The mother is a charming, classy, wonderful character. Her bears are outstanding craftsmanship, and very valuable. Lovely insight into Russian culture, she's exemplary of mothers who love children everywhere. Great stuff!

[@vectravi2008]

Excellent video. We need more videos like this. It shows people are basically the same all over the world. The major obstacle to global peace is politicians!

[@thecrow7]

well said and so true.

[@d.c.8828]

💯

[@mikeriley6073]

Well said and sooo true

[@mikeriley6073]

@Spencer Haywood .......green one eyed monsters

[@johnfisher697]

Totally agree.

[@robcox5929]

Really enjoyed is it your mother, talking about the teddy bears she makes. Love her. So nice to her your sister’s opinion of the UK. God bless you all, from UK

[@kamel3d]

it is amazing how youtube algorithm became so good in suggesting videos you didn't even know you will like to watch

[@johnsmith1474]

You must be giving them a lot of information about you, I have to cancel out 96% of all the channels they suggest (never show this channel again) though I have about 200 vid channels collected that should give the idea of for instance I NEVER watch music. I do not share my info or like a vid, ever.

[@thomaswillingham4084]

Same here lol

[@liner011f7]

It is amazing that people need to go to Russia for freedom. These lockdowns should be abolished for good.

[@ulisirius9027]

Normaly YT is hiding good videos, like Thomas Wangenheim(Philosophy), or is doing censorship. For this reason you will find them on Libry, Bitchute, or Dlive. Like Dr. Sam Bailey, Amazing Poly, Bodo Schiffmann, David Knight, Alex Jones, Sucharit Bhakdi, Reiner Fuellmich, Heinrich Fiechtner, Samuel Eckert, and so on. Interessting is Robert Spencer or David Wood too.

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

Yes, infect the whole world so millions upon millions of us can die. Excellent idea!

[@annettesecogarden]

These bears are amazing, made with so much love, I am so happy for every child who will get to have a bear like this.

[@thomassmedes3173]

What an interestingly neat video ... full of warm human emotions, insights into Russian and English customs, new people ... just a joyful way to spend 30 minutes on a cold dark December evening in the USA ... reinforcing my deep feelings for and wishes to return to Russia. Thank you for sharing.

[@gato-grande]

TOMAS SMART...LA PATAGONIA

[@trut52]

Yes and especially that not all Russians are alcoholic or low-live thugs. Some wealthy people live there.

[@lianison8983]

Oh my gosh,can I say your cousin is soooooooooooooo beautIful and very articulate in speaking,she has such a good voice with a British accent too..And by the way,she was very brave to travel by car passing 9 countries,such an adventurous woman..Thumbs up to her,,,

[@gazlator]

What a smashing young lady ! Fascinating to hear her vivid and intelligent perspective on life across both countries.

[@gato-grande]

USHUAIA ARGENTINA

[@dean825]

I'm British and live in England, interesting reflection on British way of life versus Russian life. 2 countries with long, diverse history. Young lady in video spoke charmingly, very open and honest.... Safe journey back to UK in January (we don't have winter, just frost 🙂)

[@emailsaudi1]

Well said 👍🏼

[@scooterdogg7580]

I think she'll end up staying in a free society Britain will be shut tight with soldiers in the streets by Jan just like the rest of the commiewealth

[@anna-if8fi]

@@scooterdogg7580 ?

[@ugandanwarrior5657]

Britain and Russia are very close. Almost neighbors.

[@stephencrompton4352]

In Britain, the rain gets colder in winter, that's about it.

[@jhopson4733]

I’m not sure how I arrived to this video, but I have really enjoyed watching 🤗

[@georgecrothers5618]

me too !

[@leobustamante7436]

Me three!

[@rameshrathnayake3653]

Yep. Me too !

[@sylvieroux687]

Magnificient craftsmanship! Most beautifut Teddy bears I've ever seen!

[@adafoe7350]

I don't know why her mum and dad thinks she is crazy, its not that far, me and my family do 6 thousand miles of road trip around Europe and back home every summer when the kids are on holiday. And driving from UK to the golden triangle, then all the way to Khabarovsk and back through Volgograd, Sochi and St Petersburg is our ultimate road trip dream. The only crazy thing about her journey is she did it in such a small car, we would be doing it in big 4x4 camper van, but not in the winter. Russia is so big and beautiful, I would love to do about 10 road trips to visit every part of Russia. Its always great to spend time with family. The question about the Russian oligarchs wasting their money in London, Paris, Berlin and NY is a feature of the internalised inferiority complex of Russians. Russia for me is the best country in Europe in terms of history, architecture, beauty of nature and the vastness of Russia is unique and I don't get why Russians have the inferiority complex they have. Russians should be having more children, spend their money in developing every part of Russia and travel all over their beautiful country.

[@standoucet8292]

Katya now has a British/Russian accent. Very pleasant to hear her describe her voyage home.

[@FabiusMaximus1000]

I was going to comment the same thing. She has an interesting accent.

[@1MrDelija]

She had to ride through 9 countries and still longer route was in Russia ..omg

[@shelbynamels973]

Amazing, ain't it? Then again, Yekatarinburg is practically next door to Siberia, so there's that. I wonder, tho, why she skirted Belarus. Seems to have added significant additional distance.

[@usmanakhter8881]

why she go estonnia?? i'm calling bs

[@johnnorthtribe]

@@usmanakhter8881 European Union of course. Plus the border between Estonia and Russia is very easy to drive over through Narva. I guess she have Russian citizen as well so basically no need of VISA at all. And she is not a Belarus citizen. At least some years ago you either needed to be Belarus citizen or get an invitation from someone living in Belarus to get a VISA and be allowed to get in to Belarus. Through Estonia is the easiest way to go with a car to Russia.

[@coffenot]

​​​​@@johnnorthtribeРоссия и Беларусь не имеют границы серьёзной, проверок и кордонов нет, но может быть ей пришлось бы покупать что-то для страховки машины на британских номерах итп. поэтому из ЕС попасть сразу в РФ было предпочтительнее конечно же Белоруссия самый близкий друг РФ и никакая виза там не нужна, белорусы и россияне могут работать и жить в странах друг друга без каких-то проблем, патенты, разрешения и прочие сложности не нужны

[@princetonburchill6130]

I am British and I have visited Russia several times and I love it. The people are so warm and welcoming. The first time we visited St. Petersburg we were eating steaks in the Hard Rock Cafe. I was looking at the waitresses and watching MTV and I was thinking I could have been back in Birmingham, except that Birmingham doesn't have a Hard Rock Cafe. The people there look so 'British' which surprised me.

[@jaimekaimero2912]

One look at the women would have left no doubt.

[@prameelaa9307]

Respect to the mother that she make her daughter such strong n independent. Congratulations dear

[@user-8fna3m0ga]

Money

[@joshuabenjaminelliotross283]

Lol

[@2007Club]

In mother Russia , you have be strong as bear to survive

[@slavodanko1885]

@@user-8fna3m0ga не надо сказать больше

[@slavodanko1885]

@@2007Club or rich as fuck

[@schuylerleithulfr788]

She moved to London and I moved to Russia. (I'm from the US. ) I'm an online English teacher in Saint Petersburg. I'm not even Slavic, I'm Norse-Gaelic. But Russia chose me and it's where I'm happy. She looks happy too. I greatly enjoyed this video. Subscribed.

[@maria.5974]

In Russia I met representatives of British boarding schools trying to recruit children from wealthy families. After finishing those schools, they enter UK universities. I think this was Katya's route to UK many years ago.

[@schuylerleithulfr788]

@@maria.5974 Well it's not always easy to make money in Russia outside of larger cities. If you aren't a frugal person like me and having a lot of money is important to you, it may be difficult to live in some parts of Russia. I am a very frugal person. I pay my bills, I keep food on my table, I love my small home in Russia. I am comfortable and will be happy becoming a citizen here. But I also believe that all people should go where they are truly, truly happy. If a Russian believes they need to live in the UK, then they need to live in the UK. I just knew I needed to be in Europe. America is not for me. For some people, sure. But not for me. And of course, I met my best friend and wife in Russia so ... that helped. Obviously. :) And Russia became my decision. Originally I thought Scotland or Sweden, where my blood is from. But Russia chose me and I am very glad it did. Not everything is perfect here. But no where is perfect. I've been to many places and lived in many places and no other place (for me) is better than here.

[@RipperRzN]

@@schuylerleithulfr788 Mikhail Lermontov, one of the most famous Russian poets, also had Scottish roots.

[@schuylerleithulfr788]

@@RipperRzN I did not know that! How interesting! I'll read more about him.

[@cijoykjose]

Нет , ленинград .

[@olyaexploretheworld1280]

Забыла как зовут хозяйку дома, но такой кайф смотреть как она показыает и рассказывает про своих мишек, с такой любовью, как-будто они живые, просто могу прокручивать этот момент несколько раз, спасибо за эти кадры!! Она большая молодец!!

[@RussianPlus]

Её зовут Надежда:) спасибо

[@r.blakehole932]

OK, impressed by those hand made bears. I hope she sells a lot online.

[@gato-grande]

AURORA AUSTRAL

[@olgamen]

Так забавно, два русских, говорят на английском... она с британским акцентом, он- с американским! Ребята, вы- супер!🤩

[@RussianPlus]

Да, забавно) Если бы не видео, мы болтали бы на русском , конечно))

[@r.jasonanderson1432]

Katya is absolutely amazing!!! Would love to know more about her and her adventures!

[@End0fst0ry]

Медведики просто восхитительны! Комментарий оставлен мальчишкой почти 40 лет от роду)

[@theworldisnotenough5185]

4 days .....that's nuts. Girl, you did this. Congratulations. Beautiful looks like her mom. Brava.

[@user-cm6kg1jn5d]

This video is informative and interesting. In this video they say something to me and we should have known !

[@2007Club]

The mother is so active and has hobbies and does stuffs daily!! She is a good example to follow ...and don’t just sit at home and watch tv !

[@roodborstkalf9664]

She deserves some grand children to care for.

[@oliviatrue2907]

Adorable bears! All my grandparents came to the US from Russia and Belarus....so enjoyable just to hear you chatting.

[@ps-ic8pm]

I see that beauty runs in the family. Katya's mom is precious! Gorgeous property, a nice break from London no doubt.

[@johnbabin6142]

Wow,I’m impressed your cousin,and your aunt are such amazing people, thanks for such a great video I think those bears are adorable I,m of to the website to look at them. I love to see a update on her trip.

[@johnbabin6142]

Kate is so beautiful, I wish I lived in the uk :(( she is a doll with a wonderful family 👸🏻👸🏻👸🏻

[@anEyePhil]

In Australia, a cold winter day is, say, 11 degrees C. Russia is one huge freezer in winter. Очень хорошо.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

russian summer is colder than australian winter

[@antonk5414]

Love watching your videos! Katya is such a lovely girl, very well spoken and with natural positive attitude towards life... which I guess runs in your family, Nadezhda and her bears are the cutest thing I've seen in a while, and love how she talks to them and infuses them with joy and good vibes. God bless them all, and thanks for sharing your passion for our home country and it's beauties. Cheers from Canada.

[@mohammadashraf1671]

What a pleasure to view this video and listening to her! She could transmit the warmth of her inner self from the frozen Yekaterinburg!! Thank you Katiya.

[@jorzpasana7582]

thumbs up for her safe journey..I love hearing how she's sharing life's experience and so being so optimistic in life. thanks for this wonderful content of yours Slava.

[@gato-grande]

AURORA AUSTRAL

[@Deathwing2001]

Her accent is so adorable, it’s Russian with a bit of British mixed in. :) She is super brave driving all that way too. Thanks for another good video, I always enjoy your family and seeing your travelling adventures.

[@Quendiful]

Thank you for this beautiful portrait of life in Russia and Britain. I'm American, but lived in Central Europe 9 years. Like your life in London, I had good friends from all over: Hungary, Austria, Croatia, US, Spain, Sweden, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Russia, and so on. I learned that I love people from every culture and continent. The only obstacles standing in the way of world peace and equal opportunity for all...are the billionaires and their government puppets.

[@virginiasoskin9082]

Wow, Yekaterinbourg! Famous city! Your house is HUGE!

[@gato-grande]

USHUAIA ARGENTINA

[@vanessas2454]

The house would be upmarket almost everywhere, but especially so in Russia. They are not an average family.

[@hank4920]

Look at what happened in Texas few days ago, i am curious how the plumbing system is designed in single family homes in Russia to have running water in sub zero degrees, especially in permafrost areas.

[@virginiasoskin9082]

@@hank4920 I lived in upstate NY near the Canadian border for 7 years. It was often 20 below zero every night for days or weeks at a time; once it was 35 below. At that temperature cars won't start b/c the motor oil is thick as molasses....now I recall that people put engine block heaters on their cars and plugged them in at night to keep the engines warm enough to start in the morning. Our car was always in a garage so we could start it up OK but without a garage the heaters were a necessity. Houses up there are insulated to withstand extremely low temperatures. Double and triple paned windows, very high rating insulation, etc. Sometimes at night when the temps dipped really low, the house would contract and make a noise like a gun shot. Really LOUD. That happened in several houses I lived in, in winter climates. It scared me the first time I heard it until it was explained to me that this is caused by the house contracting and that it was normal in extreme cold, like below zero. In Texas houses are not insulated to withstand low temperatures like that. So no matter how high you turn the heat, even if the power is still on, the house will leak that heat like a sieve and you will be constantly cold inside, and yes, the pipes can freeze and burst. Ours never did up north. A few nights we did let the sink faucet drip but probably wouldn't have had to. My brother currently has two houses, getting one ready to sell in Little Rock, Arkansas. It got 20" of snow, and the temp dipped below zero; VERY unusual for Little Rock. And one in Missouri, 12 inches of snow, 14 below zero. Both houses are insulated for winter and so neither one had frozen pipes and they didn't lose power either (in the north power companies are ready for winter and you rarely lose power unless there is a severe ice storm or blizzard that knocks down power lines.) I also noticed on news reports that Texans waiting in line for filled propane tanks did not have winter clothing. There were fleece jackets layered over sweatshirt hoodies, several pairs of pajama pants, or just jeans, crocs or athletic shoes on their feet. That is NOT the way to dress for cold weather -- you will be constantly cold. They just don't expect that cold weather so they don't even HAVE parkas, woolen caps or gloves or mittens, or winter boots that are INSULATED. In Florida, we DO have those because we know we may be called north in case of family illness or death up north and we might need that cold weather gear at a moment's notice. We are always ready. Northern NY state is equivalent in weather to St. Petersburg or Moscow, but Siberia is even colder -- that is a very inhospitable climate. I watched a film recently about how a family in Siberia sends their kids to school. The school bus had a 10 mile drive to school. Sometimes the bus broke down in the cold and the driver had to fix it within a half hour or the kids would start getting frostbite even though they wore multiple layers of parkas, gloves, scarves, hats, etc. If the bus did not come to pick them up they had to head home within 15 minutes or they would be in trouble from frostbite. The older kids were never to allow the smallest to fall behind. That is rough to live like that. I don't think the family had a car. A few people rode reindeer, if you can believe that. Crazy.

[@hank4920]

@@virginiasoskin9082 i saw houses in Siberia's villages having toilet far away in the backyard, imagine have to go there on a freezing winter night. Thank's for your detailed information.

[@blazindragon296]

wow she's beautiful also I'm impressed that she drives so far. I hate driving for anything over 30mins. lol

[@rcdarkangel]

I love long rides personally! My girlfriend is Russian and we go every year but still she has not let me drive/ride in Russia! Says im not built for it and that Russian roads are too messed up haha.

[@gwencrawford737]

Quite a drive! Very comparable to the distance between Los Angeles and Boston. I can imagine a lot of stiffness after hours of driving each day, in order to make the trip, but you can tell by her smile it was more than worth it to go home and visit with her family. :) Her mother is such a warm and talented woman!

[@seenzoned]

I dont know why this was suggested for me but Im glad it did. Regards from the Philippines. Surely how she described Russians made me feel home.

[@fordwrc2006]

Absolutely brilliant, that’s some drive in an Audi TT diesel. Fair play to the girl, incredible in that weather. You would think Moscow were far enough. Hope she got home safe and well in the new year. Happy new year from Wolverhampton UK 👍🏼🎉

[@Ducanralf]

Wow,I have taken a trains from Moscow to London( on my page ) but never done it by car.Thanks for this informative video.Greetings to the community from Moscow 👋🇷🇺.

[@ericguentherhofmann6109]

Really not sustainable to do a trip alone in a car in these times .I think, it is less egoistic to use a train, but this is our freedom to pollute the nature.... Didn´t you learn something in Britain about the issue? "Extinction rebellion" was founded over there...

[@Ducanralf]

@@ericguentherhofmann6109 well,I learnt the British people were so ignorant about the outside world(especially Russia 🇷🇺).Many have subscribe to my channel inorder to increase their knowledge about mainstream Russian life.

[@ericguentherhofmann6109]

@Greg Grimer You are right, but it was not me...that´s maybe the reason I´m more concerned about the future.

[@well-hiddenme5846]

You can now get around quarantine regulations having some documents proving either your Russian origin or / and that you are on important business trip. Unfortunately no international trains are running and complying with all quarantine regulations is a nightmare. So car is now the only choice. You can fly though, but than you have to live with all quarantine surprises locally. Easier to take your own car. Done it quite a few times and many times alone.

[@INSIDERUSSIA]

Amazing! I've never heard of anyone driving to Russia from England

[@altergreenhorn]

Neither do I but some say that there was a few guys from Germany to travel there

[@terencemalik6415]

Ewan McGregor did. On a motorbike.

[@luispacheco6807]

From UK to Turkey.

[@gato-grande]

@@rarecase3666 USHUAIA ANTARTIDA ARGENTINA

[@MrR5000]

I drive every year from UK to Greece. It's over 2k miles

[@EASYTIGER10]

I've learned the Russian word for broccoli! 😁

[@derrerrrr]

lol

[@SevenTurtles]

Slava brother you are a speaker and u engage folks well in conversation and get the best out of them.

[@gato-grande]

TRELEW MADRYN RAWSON...TOMAS SMART...LA PATAGONIA

[@tluangasailo3663]

You are the one who makes me love russian cities, town..and I like hearing russian, it's sounds both beautiful&badass

[@raykeogh1972]

Loved watching this, How a person from another country views the one I live in, Even tho I am from the north and not keen on the south, especially London. Loved the bears her mom made I thought the work and detail she put into them was amazing, Very interesting all of it to the price of diesel to the life style of her thoughts on both countries, Thanks for sharing. Ray K UK. YNWA

[@roelheijmans]

What an amazing trip, wow! And Екатеринбург looks so beautiful in the winter ❤️

[@jonesogidiagba622]

You are really good at what you do. I really find you video relaxing , educative and entertaining all together. Kudos

[@stevestone4346]

Beautiful, i love the winter.

[@gato-grande]

BARILOCHE...SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES...VILLA LA ANGOSTURA...USHUAIA...ANTARTIDA ARGENTINA

[@stuey36]

What a beautiful girl, and lovely family. I would like to visit RU one day

[@marks238]

Wow! I am impressed by her clear and pure English! I would not imagine she is anything but English if I didnt know her story! Hope she finds her way back to us in the future! Regards from England.

[@Grihlo]

Wow! That was a loooong drive, almost unbelievable! I can totally understand Katya's dad when he refused to believe that she had made it. Thanks for sharing this extraordinary story. May Katya enjoy her quality time with family and friends!

[@shelbynamels973]

What, calling her a liar instead of giving her the benefit of doubt and thinking she is an incapable ninny?!

[@moneyhoopla]

These simple conversations are actually super fun to watch! Also the lady making bears is so cute! She reminds me of my Russian music teacher haha.

[@PaulV.]

The best channel about Russia, as Russian-American I am confirming that!

[@practicalrussianwithtam4816]

*Yes*

[@gato-grande]

USHUAIA ARGENTINA

[@dougbagby3493]

What a very enjoyable video. Everything about it. I see your mother still has that “kid” inside of her. Even though we get old, we never have to grow up! Hope you had a safe trip back to the UK.

[@mattheweburns]

OMG ur mom is so sweet like here in the USA we in the country always feed the crows and songbirds food scraps during the winter. One year we burned a whole ham and a crow flew off the table similar to yours wirh the whole ham bone. It resembled a plane taking off from an aircraft carrier ship haha! Thanks for the videos, cheers!!

[@akshayganesh4144]

she is so optimistic about her future. It was good to know from her anyway

[@andr27]

Yea, few more years and its over... sadly. She become 40 and she wont be so attractive for new eployers. Life is cruel

[@hunterscollectors673]

Wow, she has a beautiful smile! No wonder she's so popular in the UK.

[@RasPutintheGreat]

Who is she.?

[@alexdominguez2557]

Am sure she is popular

[@bazlur-R]

@@alexdominguez2557 no

[@anthonyrichards3768]

Great video Slava. The personal touch you bring is so unique. Wow...Katya is a natural in front of the camera, just like you. Her voice is like a voice over artist and her English is excellent. Your whole family seems pretty awesome Slava. Anyway, I think you should follow her around during her 8 weeks and document her travels as she returns to see old friends, visits places in Russia she hasn't been to before etc. You could have a short KZbin 'My Cousin Katya' season. I then would love to see her travel back to England as she drove through all those countries. That would be amazing. Thanks for this channel.

[@welfarestates8465]

What a great video, thanks man. Also those little bears were so adorable.

[@jk1776yt]

Fantastic video! Truly envied her road trip. I love road trips - the journey is as important as the destination. Also, those teddy bears were amazing. Pride and respect all around.

[@JonSnow-bc6ro]

What a lovely video and very informative and entertaining. Your moms bears look amazing. All the best have fun be safe

[@realcoolvision]

Wow what a trip! Lovely bears too! Good job , Slava and Katya!

[@RussianPlus]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@buddhasdisciple4935]

@@RussianPlus Dear Mr Vyacheslav, may I request you for some help ? 🙏

[@silverkitty2503]

i love the rabbit

[@JPER-cv2lq]

Hallo from Germany. In your long road trip where did you sleep while you traveled and or did you have reservations at road side hotels ? Also any language barriers ? Today is 28 June 2021 .

[@rusitoexplorador]

Ain't both of you the same person haha

[@gatotprayitno987]

Its very interesting to hear both of you talking about live experience between two countries, very natural conversations. And Katya is one of the smart and independent girl. Good job Slava.

[@Czechbound]

Those bears are FANTASTIC !!!!! Such a great level of skill ! Very, very impressive !

[@gato-grande]

SHANGRILA ATLANTIDA PIRIAPOLIS ... URUGUAY

[@rascalhusky8129]

Just watching this on the TV and I must admit I'm very impressed. This trip I would love to do but I'm sorry to say it would be by train. Im living in Canada but I was born in the UK and I have never returned not even for a holiday . I admire you very much . The Bears I must admit were amazing. You also looks very much like your mother . Very educational video.

[@bertanelson8062]

Delighted to hear about the drive! I love driving, too, back and forth across USA and from Canada to Guatemala. She looks a lot like her mom. Is she an only child? I also love that she sees life as an adventure rather than a plan--and for sure, planning seems pretty futile with all the changes happening. You young folks will sail on through it all and make a better world regardless.

[@georgecrothers5618]

Just received my beautiful bear today. Its wonderful and thankyou !

[@roymichaeldeanable]

I think everyone has their own lifestyle....last time I went to the pub 3 times a week was when I was a teenager 50 years ago....I found other interesting things to do once I passed 20

[@qtipmotha]

For my fellow Americans: The distance this lady drove is like going from Seattle WA to Key West FL, then turning around and driving to Atlanta GA...while driving on different sides of the road with a steering wheel that is on the opposite side of the vehicle. Crazy stuff, but very impressive.

[@philbrand4239]

Actually, the distance is like driving from Seattle to Jacksonville, FL alone. The 4700 is kilometers, not miles. "Just" 2900 miles, still an impressive drive.

[@alexphan9750]

It's so endearing how your aunt talks about the teddy bears ☺️ you can really tell it's a labor of love for her. Please let her know her creations are beautiful. 💗

[@importantnazriya9136]

🌷🌷

[@shikantaza]

Loved this video, especially your mum and her bears!!!

[@darrylbreland8235]

Very interesting trip. Why didn’t you provide footage chronicling your trip? That would have been awesome. I’m impressed with your home. It’s so different than my image of Russian homes.

[@mstexasg6243]

God bless her! This is SO awesome I would DEFINITELY DO THIS!!

[@502Chevy]

Great video! Subscribed. Watching this video makes the girls in America look so tired. Katya is a treasure! Her level of sophistication is endearing.

[@taryngesmundo6928]

Love your aunt. She's so interesting and just so charming to watch.

[@medic2807]

My family and many of the inhabitants of my state (North Dakota) came from Russia/Ukraine. With the exception of the language, you couldn't tell the difference between the people. Warm/friendly, same mannerisms, appearance. We are much closer to Russia than England or France in this area.

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good vid. Thank you.

[@paulchaplin73]

I love this video. What a charming, loving and warm family. Hello from Nottingham. U.K ❤️🇷🇺🇬🇧

[@davidgibson1404]

Like other viewers i don't know how i ended up watching this video but i am pleased i did,i was totally absorbed from start to finish,i felt as if i could have walked into their kitchen and be made welcome, obviously a wealthy family husband must have a good job,lovely people and Katiya. is what shall i say absolutely enthralling,charming i can understand that she is just great to be around,lets have more videos i could listen to her for many hours.

[@weareorigin]

Nice car, nice kitchen with flat screen tv, fresh cow milk, etc ...nice to see a financially fine family.

[@mythos5809]

Splendid, thank you. Gorgeous cousin...

[@RussianPlus]

Thank you too!

[@tomsbeingtheleo]

I loved this, what a fun experience and an amazing landscape! I'd hope to go up in the north, too...❤️🌌

[@RobinPalmerTV]

What an incredible interview. I really hope I bump into Katya in sw3 sometime. She seems lovely.

[@SantoshKumarsp57]

Your house is beautiful... That lady deserves some appreciation... Driving that long cannot be easy... especially in these times.... And, snow weather is beautiful too

[@robintang4541]

you're unbelievable and amazing, never better, 17years's not short......

[@velocita8842]

Charming and intelligent woman! Love these videos!!!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Congratulations to you from London to Russia 🇷🇺 wow amazing story .Warm greetings from beautiful tropical island 🏝 🌴 of Kauai, Hawaii. I am from Estonia 🇪🇪 Tallinn, now living in the garden island one of the most beautiful island on the planet. ❤ 🌹 💐 ⛵ Thanks for sharing beautiful video.

[@machtschnell7452]

Wow, your mother's teddy bears are really fantastic. I'll have to look for them on Etsy surely I can find someone to give one to. if I'm a little confused if the are both your sisters or if one's just a family friend who lives in London. It's great that you do these videos and show us what real Russians are like.

[@SteveP_2426]

As a Brit I found this fascinating and heart warming. Also embarrassing when Katya spoke about the drinking culture here. There is too much binge drinking at weekends but my perception is that the weekday night sessions are more in the big cities like London. Not exclusively but more commonly. Brits tend to respect peoples privacy so it comes across as being more reserved. Anyway, the KZbin algorithm that suggested this video gets a tick in my box. Hope Katya made/makes it back to UK safely - no point in coming back at the moment with Lockdown 3 still going!

[@raykeogh1972]

I don’t think it’s embarrassing its a way of life like French drink wine, Not everybody goes out and gets drunk, I to go out after work to a pub and socialise with colleagues and I don’t drink. There is always humour around I know Katya said they drink till they can’t stand but that is a small majority. It’s only because those drunks shout the loudest some cause trouble and get the rest their bad name. Ray K UK YNWA.

[@jwadaow]

Using the regime's terminology 'lockdown 3' is worrying. It didn't really ease up.

[@eleftherioskostans]

Wow! Amazing trip. The lady has guts.Bravo.

[@BillCameronWC]

Very interesting and charming video. Many years ago (mid-1980s) I travelled by train from Beijing to Moscow, then on to London and we passed through Yekaterinburg, a day or so before reaching Moscow. So much will have changed.

[@MrBadGuyLEC]

I'm always impressed by how your Aunt tell stories....but where's the promised tvorog with berry jam? :-) Salute to Katya!!!

[@maria.5974]

The black bear in green jacket looks amazing, just like Hymalaian bear.

[@jeffreyoldham55]

My favorite, too!

[@exploreandunravel5773]

Это Himalayan , in English

[@Blacknight1812]

well done Katya, a journey full of risks and you did it. I admire you courage.

[@maxflight777]

Some super questions drew the best out of this lovely young lady. Credit to them both.

[@johnnyyen3007]

The driving experience must have been great, and I was enthralled to hear that she changed her summer tyres for winter ones in Pskov! I've done the same too on a few occasions and maybe it was at the same place just off the main road towards the border. I bought my first winter set there, they changed my summer ones, cleaned them, wrapped in plastic with my name on and I left in storage to collect again. I have driven regularly from the south of Spain, via different routes through France, Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Switzerland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway to Murmansk in Arctic Russia where I live and work (between 6-6500kms). I always plan a journey to take in new experiences and places, and once I cross into Russia I feel 'at home' even though I'm from Wales originally . Forget the misconceptions in the media, in general Russians are some of the most kind, helpful, friendly, welcoming people on the planet! 🤗. I've done the trip in different seasons and weather conditions, and in 3 cars; a VW Passatt, a Hyundai Solaris, and a new Jeep Compass (the comfiest). The border police and migration service have always been professional and friendly too, none of the stereotypical rude and corrupt ones that are portrayed. If you get a chance to drive to and through Russia do it, it will be unforgettable!

[@user-od1pj2fx8r]

Спасибо Johnny за такой содержательный, добрый и правдивый комментарий о России, привет из Германии!!!

[@razcosmos699]

The mum has such a peaceful voice, i could listen to her all day.

[@ricky4001cs]

Not sure why this popped up on my feed but I really enjoyed it. Katya is a vibrant, beautiful person. I wish her well. Might even get a real russian teddy bear lol

[@nahinetchannel654]

Great story what a cool thing to do, good on her for doing the drive...