My FAVORITE CITY in Russia? | Kazan, Tatarstan

Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia - Our third stop on our journey across the entire country of Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway is Kazan.
We arrive early on the train from Moscow to Kazan and head straight out to the Blue Lake of Kazan.
We go scuba diving in the Blue Lake and then head back into the city of Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan for lunch and exploration.
We try traditional Russian and Tatar food and then explore the Kazan Kremlin and bustling Bauman Street in downtown Kazan.
The next morning we take a boat from kazan to the ancient capital of Bolgar, where we visit the old city and go inside the White Mosque.
From there, it was back into Kazan to catch the Trans-Siberian Railway once more - this time, we're heading into the Ural Mountains!
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[@PaulV.]

Kazan is the unique place cause it is the perfect example of peaceful coliving together of Christians and Muslims. The city population is basically 50% Russian (Christians), 50% Tatar (Muslims). Churches are standing right next to mosques. Everybody respect traditions of the others and dont tell them how they should behave. A girl can go through a street wearing a hijab or a short skirt and nobody will tell her anything. If you want to drink an alcohol you will find plenty of bars and if you want to eat at a halal place there will be a lot of them as well. Its a shame that there are not so many places in the world with ppl attitude towards each other like in Kazan.

[@sholokde4472]

Because basically we all are Russians, its a mistake to call Russians only Christians or that Tatars are only muslim. Our people were living together for so long and as neighbors living on a large flat locations connected with rivers, we have really close and complicated national histories. All love and respect and love to people in Tatarstan, I will come there soon hopefully

[@RedboRF]

@@sholokde4472 absolutley and also I have to add that in Tatarstan are so many beautiful girls it's almost unbelievably

[@catsapp]

and 80% atheists

[@nvme7209]

I'm a Tatar and I'm a Christian.

[@sholokde4472]

@Рамис Карама I understand that and agree, but both Russians and Tatars are super ethnithities, which have complex ethnic structure and that are both equally significant for the fact of appereance of the Medieval Russian state.

[@Airat-kzn]

Казань конечно не глубинка России, а озеро находится не далеко от города.) У ребят не совсем верное представление о российских дачах))

[@user-rr4fn4eh3n]

Озеро находится в черте города ;)

[@russia_winner]

Кустарное Дело которое с водопадом да, считается Авиастроем) остальные за м7

[@user-cs9rw1di4q]

Казань - провинция

[@russia_winner]

Арт Атн а ты откуда?

[@user-lr8fv8xo8t]

@@russia_winner с украины наверное))) У них же не федерация, они не могут себе представить, что в одном государстве может быть 85 столиц

[@habibasaber3196]

I was in Kazan before, I was studying there, really it is a wonderful city and its people are nice

[@WallaceXrx]

4:06 Мексиканские учёные были В ШОКЕ когда узнали ЧТО скрывается на дне океана. Оказалось...

[@ranid0072]

Путин на дне. Какая ирония

[@sidus999]

😂😂😂

[@sugrobufa]

Татарстан?

[@user-os5lq2kj6j]

@@sugrobufa Да, именно он находится на вершине цивилизации. Родина Волжской Булгарии. Я там родился, а живу сейчас в Западной Сибири.

[@marcelamorena4587]

Ответ супер!!!!!

[@user-cu7qn8qb9g]

Казань очень красивый и древний город в России!

[@vemamimlinguarussa]

Хороший годод у вас! Привет из Бразилии 🇧🇷

[@user-bh3yb9py7r]

Ютубский Повар самый древний город на территории бывшего СССР-это Дербент. Ему более 3 тысяч лет.

[@lucasworktv]

@@user-bh3yb9py7r керч

[@user-bh3yb9py7r]

@@lucasworktv керчи 2600-2 700 лет. Смотри стримы по археологии.

[@user-os5lq2kj6j]

@@user-bh3yb9py7r Имелось ввиду: на европейской части России. Волжская Булгария- уникальное государство, первые упоминания о котором датированы 4-м веком. В Керчи были разрозненные поселения, государством там и не пахло. Так что не путайте пальцы с тем, что растет между ног.

[@almi938]

Я живу здесь. И я рад что могу наслаждаться этой красотой каждый день😋

[@lilpsych0229]

угу, особенно на жилке пиздец красиво

[@dietz9001]

Азино е6ать красивое, а Авик вообще столица закладок, конфетка (но это чем-то притягивает, хз почему)

[@quiteshade1489]

ага, как будто за центром все так же красиво

[@user-nk7wv2fd9l]

Ты живёшь в Казани

[@herzeleer]

ООО я тоже

[@user-xe4yb5xc8t]

Казань хороший город, подтверждаю. Привет из Москвы!

[@vadimplay8148]

Привет из Казани)

[@potatoedispenser5709]

Дадан Даданский здарова земляк!

[@user-qt9vn1yj8x]

Палец вверх побратиму-москвичу! Казань великолепна. ОБязательно ещё раз приеду.

[@danis_banis]

Салам и тебе) ничек хелер?)

[@1975Mrpilot]

Он абалденный город. Привет из..

[@user-vy6cv8oq2d]

I'm russian, but I've never been to Kazan. And after this video I want to go there so desperately

[@tau111rus14]

@Gente dernak It is now)

[@YA-gf3tt]

@Gente dernak Tatarstan is a part of Russia, so it is a russian land

[@Cobain1488]

@Gente dernak idiot

[@user-kw8uw6ze1j]

@@YA-gf3tt No, the native Russian lands cannot be on the territories of other peoples.

[@user-os5lq2kj6j]

@@user-kw8uw6ze1j Tell it to the Indians of America or the inhabitants of the land of Saxony in Germany.

[@hedwigc653]

I just left Kazan and I'm already missing it, looking forward to going again next time😊😊😊

[@arshadhussain833]

4:09 when you realize even under the water PUTIN is watching you.😀😀

[@finik9390]

It’s so nice to see foreign visitors exploring different parts of Russian and dispel the stereotypes about people living there. Hopefully, you will be able to travel to every big city in Russia. This might help to stop persistent divisions between Russians and Americans. Keep up the good work! +1 subscriber

[@apollo4657]

Finik no divisions here my friend. 🇷🇺🇺🇸❤️

[@finik9390]

Apollo Creed 🇷🇺🇺🇸 💪🏻💪🏻

[@apollo4657]

LineOfCars That’s unfortunate. If we’re honest both of our governments could use a lot of work. People, people are what matters. 👊🏻

[@chrishoggett1375]

I’ve been lucky enough to spent a fair bit of time is Russia. I love the country. The last time I was in Russia I went snowboarding on Sheregesh. Russia has so much to offer, nature that puts some famous American landmarks to shame. But I would never have discovered this if I didn’t know and travel with Russian friends. Russia could do so much more to attract foreign visitors. Stopping the bureaucratic nightmare to receive and register a visa would already be a good step in the right direction.

[@brigittemontet7921]

Bravo, very interesting vidéos. You make a good job about Russia unknown. And your are very sympatetic. Seeing your videos, l wish l could be there. I know Russia is beautiful. Congratulations from France 🇫🇷

[@fouhell5121]

I'm algerian and i live in Kazan , u're welcome in this very beautifull city 🙏

[@user-xi6wm2ee3s]

Fou Hell mmm:) arab in my city 😋😋😋

[@fouhell5121]

@@user-xi6wm2ee3s честно говоря я не арабский, просто алжерскии́ берберскии 🤗

[@fouhell5121]

@Hennry Dinkov not bad 👍

[@fouhell5121]

@Hennry Dinkov that's great 👍

[@elitemangudai1016]

Why are you living in tatarstan

[@GarethLeonard]

***PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE COMMENTING*** ALL of the information that I speak about within these videos comes from the knowledge of a local guide. If I misspeak or provide incomplete facts, I do not mean to offend or mislead anyone. I am trying to provide as much information as possible within a very short video, so for that, I apologize if I do not completely cover a particular topic. - With that said, in this particular video, some of you have questioned my statement about "Russian soldiers attacking the city of Kazan in the 15th Century" (thus forcing them to move the city to where modern day Kazan is)... - This is one of those times where I should have told the full story or nothing at all - LESSON LEARNED. 🤦🏻‍♂️ - There is A TON of information about this place in history... First, you are correct in saying that, in 1438, the Bulgar fortress Kazan (ISKE-Kazan) was captured by the ousted Golden Horde Khan Ulugh Muhammad - who originally moved the fortress to the modern location. The part I am speaking about (taught to me by our local guide) is the Siege of Kazan in 1552. Tsar Ivan the Terrible (Russian) conquered the city and massacred the majority of the population. The surviving Tatar population was moved 50 kilometers away from the city and Bolgar was forcibly settled by Russian farmers and soldiers. - One last thing, I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again - ANY AGGRESSIVE OR RUDE COMMENTS about a place, culture, or individuals WILL BE DELETED. This channel is not for trolls. This channel is about positive travel experiences and how incredible this world is, beyond what you may see in the media. There is enough negativity in this world, my comment section will not be one of them. However, I do encourage constructive criticism and help on any information that I may have failed to cover in these videos. - THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING, and I hope you enjoyed the video. 🙏

[@user-dl3nc4jx7k]

Actually Volga Bulgaria was destroyed by the Mongols in the 12th century before they attacked The Russian principalities, respectively, and the cities of Bolgar and Bilyar were destroyed by the Mongols, not the Russians.

[@globalpower6967]

14:10 Error in saying. not the Russians destroyed the Bulgarians. In 1361, the Khan of the Golden Horde, Bulak-Timur defeated and burned the Bulgarians to subjugate the rulers of the Bulgarians who began to show rebellion.

[@nataliamikhaylik3884]

@@toomaskotkas4467 You do not have to be so rude with a person who tries to explore all beauty of Russia. Let's give a credit to Gareth, he is not a historian. There was a mistake and you could explain it to him in more appropriate language.

[@RaphaeL1000Kazan]

Welcome to Tatarstan! Welcome to Kazan! Kazan is a city of merging of two cultures - eastern and western. A place where Islam and Christianity exist in peace and harmony. Tatars are open and hospitable people.

[@WanderV1]

@@toomaskotkas4467 Wowow! Calm down please, anyone could make a mistake.

[@annp4145]

С каким уважением и как красиво он снимает религиозных местах!

[@zloyptic3880]

очень правильное дело,познавать страну путешествуя по ней,а не по голливудским фильмам

[@red_anfield]

I'm from Kazan. It's really one of the best cities in Russia. For me Kazan is the best, the most coziest. You have vizited good places here. Nice choice! Blue lake, Chak Chak, Bolgar by the boat! We would like to see everyone in Kazan. We are very friendly people and always would like help tourists!

[@user-qt9vn1yj8x]

Can confirm that as a moskwovite. Kazan has best size/comfort ratio. Modern city with developed infrastructure in a convenient size.

[@klismanklismanovich7394]

Казань это человейник как и любой крупный город, уюта маловато, устаешь за день от этой суеты и шума. Красиво но не уютно как и во всех миллионниках.

[@Stelse1337]

@@klismanklismanovich7394 лол, в Казани плотность населения невероятно мала из-за того, что большинство домов 5-9 этажей, толпу народа можно встретить только по выходным вечером на бауманке, ну или разве что по праздникам. Непонятно где вы увидели муравейник, даже пробок то почти не бывает. После Москвы кажется раем.

[@klismanklismanovich7394]

@@Stelse1337 пробки, центр

[@user-oj5gx8wo1o]

@@klismanklismanovich7394 в Казани пробки - фигня, максимум час можешь постоять на месте, это, наверное, рекорд😂, на той же Московской трёшке или каде, например, час - фигня)))

[@kristiyankrasimirov9308]

They are descendants of the Bulgar nomadic tribes of Volga Bulgaria, much love from Bulgaria🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬

[@user-yx2kz5bd8r]

No we are muslims

[@tesseract9716]

@@user-yx2kz5bd8r There is no such thing as a tartar, this is Russian propaganda for the people to forget their true origins. For example the Bolgars some of these people use conveniently in history originate from Thracians from the Balkans but after the floods that are historically recorded 6000 bc people migrated in different directions, one of them is Asia where they slowly came back home. They are also the first Slavs, Slav comes from the word Slovo СЛОВО (the word of God), that is why the Chirilic alphabet was created by the Bulgarians in the Bulgarian empire so it can be worthy to spread the WORD of God, that is why the Bulgarian language or (OLD Church Slovonik) was spread throughout other nations which later adopted the Slavic culture, Language and ofcource Orthodox Religion. This is pretty much history of 10000 yrs put in a short graph. To learn more , you must read the old books, not SSSR Jewish bullshit.

[@luisromanlegionaire]

The women are really pretty and athletic looking.

[@GarethLeonard]

Russian women are very beautiful! 😊

[@user-gx3hj5ur3n]

@@GarethLeonard But those were mostly Tatar women, Gareth.

[@srdjanobradovic4780]

@@user-gx3hj5ur3n Both Tatar and ethnic Russian women are beautiful..Tatar Irina Shayk and Russian Natalia Vodianova,actually quarter of all models in fashion industry are from Russia,from all Slavic countries more than half

[@tatyana137]

Gareth Leonard thank you Gareth

[@srdjanobradovic4780]

@@yuliagaran6825 Fake news!xD

[@catbechemot]

Татарочки самые красивые 👍😍🥰

[@Arturikc]

не, ну ему полюбому нужно прокатиться в плацкарте.

[@cpikaleva]

Так прокатился же. По транссибу! В одной из следующих серий.

[@user-nm4yv8rz5k]

Это очень необычное чувство когда ты видишь на экране то что видишь почти каждый день.

[@user-sx3bq2hb5m]

В России хоть поедят нормально))

[@yewline2916]

не могу, прям гордость берет. Обожаю, с каждым годом ,все больше туристов)

[@user-ef6vj6jo7n]

Главное не лопнуть

[@yewline2916]

@@user-ef6vj6jo7nсогласен)

[@RedboRF]

4:07 definitely a huge like for the underwater Putin

[@GarethLeonard]

Haha, good eye! 👀

[@MadirexX]

@@GarethLeonard hi, will you also go to Khabarovsk? (it's close to Vladivostok)

[@AlexK59.]

Thats where his place should be)

[@RedboRF]

@@AlexK59. that's your place you moron

[@solid_jam]

He should be under water

[@andrey_lunar]

This is just ridiculous. I was born and live in Moscow for about 35 years. But 95% that you guys have shown I haven’t seen before even on TV or Internet. You are REALLY GOOD film makers. Amazing job! Please, keep it up!

[@offer77s15]

Радует, что есть люди которые не верят, а хотят проверить)

[@sidus999]

Как хорошо сказано)

[@user-yd3ed6ky3p]

Привет из России!!!! Татарстан это моя Родина, а Казань очень красивый город!

[@BeyondYourDoorstep]

Wow that looks so stunning! That diving was like nothing we've ever seen before! We vlogged our first diving trip in The Philippines a few weeks back, but it was all coral and fish (which was amazing) but that fresh water dive looked so tranquil and relaxing. Kazan looks like a beautiful city ❤️

[@alexashikhmin1304]

It's becoming very funny when you watch more and more videos from foreigners about Russia, and with every new one you finally understand how beautiful your own country is)

[@GarethLeonard]

Well said. I think it is the same for many Americans in the US as well - it takes a foreign perspective to see it's beauty with pure eyes! Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@alexashikhmin1304]

@@GarethLeonard Are you still in the journey? If so, I wish you good luck, and will wait for your next episode).

[@user-fx7pv1gt6n]

14:10 Error in saying. not the Russians destroyed the Bulgarians. In 1361, the Khan of the Golden Horde, Bulak-Timur defeated and burned the Bulgarians to subjugate the rulers of the Bulgarians who began to show rebellion.

[@rami9331]

Алексей Кузьмин окончательно город пал и был разграблен после захвата города ушкуйниками

[@Zuzyandr]

In 1361 just was a first destruction of city (in Golden Horde period, but it was also destroyed by mongols before) and it was restorated after that. Then was Tamerlan, several campaigns of Russian armies and brigands-ushkuyniks.

[@user-fx7pv1gt6n]

@@Zuzyandr after 1361 the city was no longer considered Bulgarian. How Kazan taken by Ivan the Terrible ceased to be a Tatar city because the Tatars were forbidden to live closer than 30 miles from the fortress. And all the aliens attacked the Ardynians.

[@Zuzyandr]

​@@user-fx7pv1gt6n is there documental proofs for it? There was many reasons for Volga Bulgarian culture decadance and Bolghar devastation wasn't the only one. And another point - Bolghar wasn't purely bulgarian city for many years before it just because it was one of the largest multicultural center on Middle Volga and one of the largest cities of Golden Horde.

[@bsmatt]

@@Zuzyandr Зачем вы друг другу на английском пишите если вы оба русско-говорящие?

[@Ko-mb6us]

See also Mountain Altai. This is a really beautiful place!

[@GarethLeonard]

Adding this to my list for next time! Thank you!! 🙏

[@cecimak6014]

@@GarethLeonard Barnaul - Belokuriha - GornoAltaysk - Kosh-Agach.....One of the most picturesque mountain locations in Russia. The most beautiful lakes and mountains.

[@MrPaukann]

@@GarethLeonard, hike there if you have time. If you don't, take a horseback tour, the mountanis are awesome, the natives are too There are little known direct flights to Gorno-Altaysk from Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk by sila-avia.ru . They are also planning to start flying to Kosh-Agach (near the Mongolian border), check for that when you decide to travel there.

[@user-cb1zf7rk4u]

Живу в Казани, и могу сказать, что это один из лучших городов России)

[@user-te3zc8tp9g]

Для меня Казань, наверное, лучший город России, был там как турист, планирую переезд в ближайшем будущем)

[@samsonmiodek]

Детский Дом n-26 не советую

[@user-nq4ij3in7s]

Детский Дом n-26 только для первой коренной национальности

[@gadelmuhammed3975]

@Евгений Русский привет из Казани :) недавно в Балашихе был жопа :), Казань тоже жопа для простых людей если понимаешь о чём я, в россии лучше быть гостем

[@Borov1984]

@@gadelmuhammed3975 врешь как дышишь Казань является одним из лучших мест для проживания в России

[@rezev5415]

Dear friends, thank you so much for your time and your visit to my hometown -Kazan! Actually I have been in many cities, lived in Japan for 2 years, but returned to Kazan because I really love my city. Thank you for coming and your video, I am very grateful for you making it. Kazan is beautiful and tolerant, warn and hospitable.

[@GarethLeonard]

I can understand the feeling. It seems like such a beautiful place to call home!

[@antoncherepok8217]

Очень люблю Казань! Классный город и гостеприимные жители!

[@user-tk1yh8qb8t]

Да с дачами они меня порадовали. :-) А еще в Казани, учился Толстой и Ленин... Один доучился с трудом, второй вообще не доучился, но ему есть памятник на площади возле института, народ шутит, что это памятник единственному недоучившемуся студенту, кстати эту площадь студенты называют "сковородка", где встретимся? -на сковородке... :-) Yes, the cottages they pleased me. :-) And in Kazan, Tolstoy and Lenin studied... One survived with difficulty, the second did not finish my studies, but he has a monument in the square near the Institute, people can tell that the monument was only half-educated student, by the way this area students call "the frying pan", where do we meet? -in a skillet... :-)

[@annapavlova2579]

Народ, какая всё-таки наша Россия интересная и разнообразная! Уже не первое видео смотрю, в котором иностранцы удивляются и восхищаются. Мечтаю тоже проехать до Владивостока! Только какая же Волга без рыбалки? Хотя бы чисто символически, ради сидения у костра и ночи в палатке, когда тихо-тихо... и вдруг лягушки как заорут хором!

[@zarfrancisco8924]

Im loving this Russian vlog series. Very informative and entertaining too 🙂

[@GarethLeonard]

Thanks buddy! I appreciate it. 👊

[@art.asyakot]

Tatarstan it’s territory occupied by the russian Federation

[@art.asyakot]

@@GarethLeonard Tatarstan it’s territory occupied by the russian Federation

[@countryischanging]

@@art.asyakot you’re idiot? Tatarstan isn’t occupied territory, it’s one of the most important regions in Russia.

[@countryischanging]

@@art.asyakot answer me please: Were there any protests against Russia in Tatarstan? No. I personally did not observe any separatism in Tatarstan. And in general, all countries of the world recognize Tatarstan as part of the Russian Federation.

[@atomkriegreinigungs7737]

Lets be honest, Islamic architecture was on another level. The White 🕌 is beautiful! ❤️

[@JennyIpray]

Сколько времени ушло на подготовку к каждой поездке, вижу высокий уровень подготовки: выбор мест, продуман маршрут, экипировка продумана, высокого уровня съёмки. Одно удовольствие смотреть. Вы - молодцы!

[@derkov]

Even the type of Islam in Russia is cool.. quiet, non-aggressive, beautiful..

[@GarethLeonard]

The Imam we spoke with made sure to explain what it truly means to be muslim - with the intentions of peace and happiness, truly cool to experience this.

[@NoName-mu2rz]

@Рамис Карама нет, вы не увропейцы. Русские европейцы, а вы нет. Русские вам не дадут и не давали радикализировать Ислам, поэтому он и тихий.

[@user-iw5jp2iq5f]

@Рамис Карама Рамис, не реагируйте на выпады провокаторов. Душевный привет из Удмуртии!

[@samsonmiodek]

No Name так русские только внешне европейцы, ментально азиаты

[@alpachino7659]

@@lovepeace9727 My, friend, Christians never led crusades or burn any women. Catholics did all those things you talking about. Never mistake Christians (orthodox) for Catholics (heretics).

[@BulatShaymi]

Wow! Just came across this beautiful vlog! Big thanks for making an effort and getting the Tatar cultural moments correctly, I'm very proud as a Tatar person to watch this. Special thanks for the original correct spelling of the traditional pastry's name Öçpoçmaq, really appreciate that, man! But you also could've left the original name Qazılıq for the Horse Carpaccio (as you put it) and Kystybi is actually spelled Qıstıbıy, Göbädiyä, rather than Gubadiya, though I understand these were what you were told, so probably its not your fault. Also, lapsha isn't Russian, it's in fact Toqmaç, Tatar as well.

[@bubiska9260]

Glad I found your channel, great content. 🙏🏼

[@delliraz815]

"This place is beautiful" 00:59

[@kmbntr]

glad you made it to my hometown!

[@user-oi5qh9vf5i]

Man, you make incredibly cool videos! Respect for diving into the Blue Lake. I didn’t expect you to go there, not the most popular tourist place in Kazan, but it is a good place. The water there does not freeze, you can swim there in the winter too. Greetings from Kazan)

[@Evonuke]

Subscribed after you Russian series. Perfectly matched music, great operator work, simple and clear speech. Great! From Moscow With love!

[@rowenarealvlogs5612]

Oh my my two favorites nice guys , I’m glad that you been together since ... take care always

[@ikazachkov]

Thank you so much for making those Series. For me it's really interesting to see your reaction to my country, friend! Hope you enjoy your trip and have a wonderful vacation in Russia ☺

[@Ilnaz1999.]

Живу в Казани, каждый год поток туристов увеличивается и это круто.

[@TropCox]

Thank you for your videos. That is amazing to watch foreign tourists discovering Russia cuz when you watch local tour guides sometimes they pretend like you already know some details and you miss something because of that. By the way the quality of your videos is awesome. I love that footages. Thanks again. Welcome :)

[@afro_v_vega]

Gareth, you travel with an opened heart. And it makes your videos so nice and warm. Thank you!

[@adel7147]

Beautiful city! beautiful nature! so amazing! Thank you very much for your video man!

[@user-ib4pk7fq1r]

А татарская кухня ваще обалденная!Я ее ела(не пробовала,а ела),и это шедевр!

[@YasminWu]

Amazing sights and superb share 👌👌👌

[@fullnesters]

Love your channel. Y'all have such positive entertaining content. It has really inspired us to create our own channel to document our lives. You hope to grow our audience base like you have.

[@khalidalali186]

I implore everyone to read Ahmed Bin Fadlan’s (أحمد بن فضلان) travel book commentary in the first half of the 10th century. He talks about Khazars, Slavs, Volga Bulgars, and Vikings. They also adopted his diplomatic mission in a very fictional manner in the movie “The 13th Warrior” starring Antonio Banderas and Omar AlSharif, which was solely based on Michael Crichton's novel “Eaters of the Dead.”

[@khalidalali186]

Well, I’ve always read it over and over again in its original text, in Arabic. But, let me see what I can find in English, and I’ll compare it with the original text.

[@khalidalali186]

Here you go; www.academia.edu/39530594/Ibn_Fadlan_s_Journey_To_Russia_A_Tenth_Century_Traveler_From_Baghad_To_The_Volga_River_by_Ahmad_Ibn

[@khalidalali186]

He actually did, in the original Arabic text with the following words; الصقالبة والروس meaning Slavs and the Rus

[@khalidalali186]

And he mentioned the Vikings as northmen using the following word in Arabic; رجال الشمال which translates to northmen.

[@_charon6448]

Самое удивительное в видео - то, что где-то еще остались такие поезда. Ностальгия

[@user-dg3zy4mj3b]

Лет 20-25 назад ездили зимой понырять на Голубое озеро. Температура воды и зимой, и летом около 6 градусов. 20-25 years ago, I went in the winter to snorkel the Blue lake. The water temperature is always 6 degrees.

[@user-su4ok9ol3o]

That’s really interesting and entertaining! Thanks for that! You can also visit Crimea. There are lots of beautiful places to see😉

[@ereimul1444]

i come across this channel 2 days ago and next thing i know, I've been watching the channel 2 days straight. really enjoy the style of presentation.

[@petdsp]

I am on this video!!! Thanks Gareth!!! It was a pleasure meeting you!!!

[@GarethLeonard]

Haha, yes!!! What's up Paulo!? It was so great to meet you as well, and hopefully you had a great rest of your trip! 👊

[@Tata-kw1yp]

Съемка просто космос))) прям круто))) я дальше Казани не ездила, больше на западе страны путешествую, очень интересно посмотреть следующие выпуски:) ты умничка)))

[@Zuzyandr]

Побывайте как-нибудь в Екатеринбурге, очень приятный город. И вообще на Урале - в Башкирии, Челябинской области. Уфа с Челябинском хоть и не особо впечатляют, но природа очень красивая.

[@red_anfield]

Тоже плюсую за Ебург

[@WanderV1]

Да, природа Урала потрясающая. Приезжайте в Пермь и окрестные места: Кунгурская ледяная пещера, Каменный город.

[@Tata-kw1yp]

Да, надо обязательно съездить)) а то мы все в Астрахань, Ставрополь, Кабардино-Балкарию и тд кздим, надо в другую сторону развернуться)) Байкал хочется посмотреть, прям мечта))

[@Zuzyandr]

@@Tata-kw1yp после Кавказа Урал, конечно, не слишком впечатлит горами, но своё очарование в нём есть.

[@TGmodertor_dallas]

As a citizen of Kazan I am very happy to watch this VLOG about my hometown. Thanx, bro, for making the video. Outstanding, absolutely)

[@clubman6893]

Looking forward to seeing some more videos about Russia. Very interesting to see how you discovering our country. Try to see baikal

[@fd3s17]

this is probably the best series you have made. good job!

[@GarethLeonard]

Man, I really appreciate that - thank you!! 🙏

[@justinbeeber4421]

Amazing video very informative and the editing is great thx I love it !

[@supermoon4910]

I'm really glad I found your channel :з awesome videos and content (especially from japan , I'm just a fan of japan hah) greetings from tatarstan!

[@kamilashurov3306]

Thank you for your visit

[@kirkm63]

The people seem so nice, the country is so beautiful, thanks so cool.

[@kover1988]

Спасибо за интересный контент по родной стране. Успехов)

[@TatarVoyager]

I got goosebumps when I heard gubadiya, what a delicious delight! 😍 I'm proud to be Tatar! Cool video!

[@user-di9xb9gk2e]

Смотрела с улыбкой😊

[@axi11esrytp2]

Much love from Tatarstan my man, much love, good luck and come back soon

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you very much! Tatarstan truly is a special place and I hope to be back soon!

[@interstellarradiance5549]

Спасибо тебе большое, очень интересно смотреть места в России, о которых ты ничего не знал, и открывать их для себе!

[@ororothormonroeodinson8170]

Ребята, вы делаете очень интересные сюжеты для видео 👏 хочется наблюдать и дальше за вашим путешествием по нашей удивительной стране 🥰 вам удачи и как можно больше хороших впечатлений 👌

[@yzi88]

Круто снято, приятно смотреть, спасибо!

[@fuego604]

The first part reminded me of Vancouver Canada

[@johnzhu94]

Your videos are outstanding because you captured the details of your journey. The street views and the young couple sleeping on the boat. I really enjoy them.

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you very much John, I appreciate it. 🙏

[@TopGamesRu]

Here in the comments met culture, let's respect each other and live in peace! I hope these videos and the authors tell you more about Russia than your media and news, there are no bears and balayiks, there are good people who love life.

[@bozoone3781]

Another great video in the series! The food looks yummy and the people all seem friendly! Thanks for bringing us along! Looking forward to the next video! This time, maybe leave the shoes out in the companion way:)

[@GarethLeonard]

Haha, good idea! 😂

[@TheJetF]

Gareth, таких лодей, как ты, всегда рады видеть в нашей стране! Настоящих путешественников, желающих понять суть России. Добро пожаловать, Друг.

[@mojojim6458]

It's amazing how you always find these unsual adventures to take us on. I especially like the diving and swimming in the Blue Lakes. And I always enjoy how into the food you can get. Garetheats needs some new additons.

[@GarethLeonard]

Cheers Jim! I always appreciate you watching, and I agree, I need more @garetheats material ASAP! 😋

[@user-kk1wy4xg7r]

That really cool emotion when you your mothertown from foreign view, thank you for this video)

[@Departures1]

I was just in Kazan in Sept, I've been wanting to go for years. I had to zoom past the first part of the video scuba diving but the rest of the video is very good. I ate Tatar food a few doors down from where you went. As well behind are several Mosques not really visited by tourists as they all just goto the Kremlin, including one from the 1700s built by Catherine the Great for the local Tatars. I have a video on my channel of the local Tatar Mosques incl the Catherine the Great one. I didnt know about the Great Bolgar prior to my trip and I plan to go back and see it so glad I got another preview on here too.

[@user-uj1dk2dj7h]

Очень здорово и интересно путешествуете, можно только позавидовать м порадоваться за вас.

[@user-bg2xm5si1z]

that’s really cute what u visit Kazan! i’m glad to see it. hello from Tatarstan!

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you, I truly enjoyed my time in Tatarstan! Thank you for watching. 😃

[@avasim2911]

Very nice vlog Beautiful Place Mosque 👌👌♥️

[@ortizef]

Gareth, sitting here in very warm Ft. Lauderdale, it gave me the shivers to see you jump into that cold, cold Blue Lake. Ouch!!! Have fun!!!!!!!!

[@sergeywol4ara]

Крутой контент! Спасибо за субтитры

[@chamatchuca4485]

Wow look peaceful nature so amazing have a great day because the place so fantastic enjoy the amazing some places and all I can wow Russia,I never been there in my life but alot of historical events and significant upon hearing Russia...amazing cold water Gareth L.🙏🙏

[@emgris]

Curious about Russia? I'm Russian and have a KZbin channel about my country

[@kawaiiasia176]

Очень познавательно! Спасибо!

[@KristinaTravelina]

I had been there in the winter I saw so much snow only in my childhood. I really really liked it. Bauman street and the Blue Mosque

[@heavylog1c]

Gonna learn more about my country. xD Never seen this stuff before, thanks for this beautiful footage.

[@GarethLeonard]

That means the world to me, thank you!! 🙏

[@abrahamcontreras6556]

Nice video, wonderful places and cities that you show! I love your friend channel and wish you continue to enjoy your adventures! Hugs🤗

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you very much Abraham! 🙏

[@user-dv4jo7il4g]

Спасибо большое за видео, очень круто мне было интересно посмотреть. 👋💐♥️👍😊

[@romangoykhman6127]

what a fun channel! good job guys!

[@cristinafinn2732]

Great to see the "fearless guy" with you...you and Mike are one of my fave vloggers (along with Finn, Kulas and Mike and Nelly) whose vlog contents are interesting, with such substance, and creative editing skills taking us to unique experiences while the vloggers, themselves, are conspicuously smart and yet so humble, kind-hearted and modest...guess, you don't have much followers of the Fighter Boys but reading all these comments here you have evidently captivated the hearts of many Russians...'til next vlog! :)

[@GarethLeonard]

Thank you very much for the comment and kind words Cristina! 🙏

[@cristinafinn2732]

@@GarethLeonardYou're welcome! And thanks for responding! A Blessed Thanksgiving to you and Mike wherever you guys will be on that day.

[@-KMA-]

Kazan definitely looked a little brighter and cozy.

[@GarethLeonard]

It is such a beautiful and inviting city!! 😊

[@annikaukkonen]

Татарская кухня-самая вкусная и родная. Готовлю манты на пару прямо сейчас

[@Rafis716]

Welcome to Tatarstan)