GUM Department Store in Moscow. "Real Russia" ep.29

[@trbrogan]

I've been to GUM twice. First time in 2000 and the second time 2002. It looks like a lot of renovation has been completed, as the place looks fantastic. I need to go back again.

[@landyshlana8283]

Yes. It is nice place. But now Gum has not any decoration's( i have shot the video about this mall on my channel recently

[@leedawson4417]

We have an indoor shopping mall in the north-east of England, called the MetroCentre, but it's nowhere near as beautiful as GUM. It would be a joy to visit GUM just for the architecture alone ... and such a beautiful outdoor facade!

[@realrussiablog]

So come to visit! :) GUM is ammmaaaaizing!

[@rodrigohermontabbes]

I"ve been in Russia in 2012. Love it ! Moscow and S.Petersburg,beautiful. I am from Brazil ;)

[@landyshlana8283]

Moscow - it is more urban city. Saint Petersburg - it is culture, historical and amazing city. And if you go in June to Saint Petersburg, you can watch "White Nights"))))))

[@fabianarolando9782]

I will be in Moscow next August, this video is veru useful ! Thanks !

[@michaeldidomenico7]

you will be impressed, I found it quite interesting, it has everything.

[@kulemeg007]

GUM is beautiful and if any of you ever go there, there is also very nice cafe on third floor - the only cheap place to eat in central moscow that is not chain fast food and is good- its right opposite cinema.

[@tashny1433]

Speechless!! so beautiful!! I wanna go!!! I can't stop watch your episodes guys!! are the best!!

[@paulm.8544]

Wow, absolutely beautiful, just makes me want to visit.

[@realrussiablog]

Welcome, Paul!

[@sylvest1001]

Go - amazing place, Moscow I mean.

[@reethadubinkin4745]

Had the pleasure of visiting in 2019. Moscow has so many beautiful places. Can't wait to go back.

[@ddiesel1836]

we went to GUM in 2017. It was awesome! id like to go to GUM during Christmas and see all the Christmas decorations

[@Simbabe54]

I had no idea GUM was so beautiful. Thanks for the video! You guys rock!

[@toosinbeymen6304]

Yeah, boy. The architecture is amazing. Love it.

[@Mad9977]

gotta love that great architecture of your shopping mall, nice work again, thanks for making us visit Moscow =)

[@nilocblue]

I agree with the top comments, this is a great series. I have a very good online friendship with a girl from Russia, and these videos allow me to learn more about her culture and country. Great videos! Not too long, not too short, but very well done with humour, culture, history, etc. Great work!

[@bruceroberts8888]

Man, how things have changed. I'm a black man (LOL) and went on a tour to Moscow and Leningrad (St. Peterburg) in 1981 when it was the Soviet Union. The tour was with American Express out of New York City. At that time, the passengers took TWA airlines to Finland in order to transfer to Aeroflot. There were no direct flights to Russia at that time, and they did not stamp your passport. I remember visiting GUM. While the architecture was beautiful, the inside didn't look anything like this. As a matter-of-fact, everybody stood in one long line to make their purchases. Leningrad, and particularly the Hermitage was astoundingly beautiful. I only had one problem when I tried to bring out a couple of Rubles, I was stopped by immigrations, and the money was confiscated. What a difference a day makes.

[@I_am_Ukranian]

that is it. now russia is a capitlisyic and absolutely democratic country and have no any socialism at all )

[@RonRay]

That's a fabulous shopping mall! Looks to be some of the most luxurious stores in the world! Thanks again for sharing your Moscow experience with us.

[@sodemoot]

4:21 great filming there Sergey !! I had to look twice to see what was happening lol As always you guys are the best at showing us the Real Russia. I love it !

[@dorisclary1402]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@marciamazzarella8377]

A beautiful store indeed,,,,

[@jennykan1999]

Looks like GUM is even bigger than the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I am just guessing by looking at you video. It really made me want to go to Moscow for visit. I hope I have a chace for that.

[@andrejsokolov9431]

GUM absolutely small on the area. Its value that it, probably, the oldest department store in the world. It exists since the 17th century. However, it burned and was reconstructed. As it stands its building exists since the 19th century.

[@xdigitalxDREAD]

the architecture is beautiful

[@voncobain]

***** same here in canada....

[@michaeldidomenico7]

I was very impressed with this G.U.M. store, I was amazed at the variety and beauty back in 2010

[@MissprincessTV]

Love these videos! Russia honestly looks so beautiful!!!

[@gpackwood1]

Beautiful and it looks so clean!

[@p.a.heinrichs1538]

thank you so much for your awesome work, real russia. another good episode.

[@Mathview]

In 1982, an unforgettable experience visiting Moscow as part of a US scientific delegation. We had some free time, and of course visited GUM in Red Square. I must say that the present day GUM is very elegant by comparison. I recall purchasing quantities of a delicious black tea at the GUM of 1982. At that time I could speak and read Russian, which made a huge difference. My three US colleagues had no Russian...a memorable time in Moscow USSR 1982.

[@FLOWERLBY]

THANKS for sharing. The architecture is beautiful.

[@davidcoria9264]

It is nice to see that snow and huge buildings....very beautiful! I wish I could go there....I am from USA...Thank for sharing ;-)

[@caroler9952]

Visited GUM Department Store in 2018. Very modern interior with luxury stores, boutiques, restaurants.

[@gabrielguazzoni2515]

i agree with her. i like watching these videos, it's cool to see the differances, but all in all it's nice to see that people are people anywhere you go.

[@rebeccagray2850]

I live in a small town in East Tn and I have never seen any place so beautiful. I would love to shop in a place like that. Thank You.

[@landlogger]

Thanks for reply. Great channel by the way!

[@sclm046]

Really beautiful, inside and out. I had always thought of GUM as a large department store and not as an assortment of shops. Initially this was only for highly placed "Party" members and their families as well as the diplomatic corps?

[@windinsteppe2793]

No. For all buyers

[@Realunitedstates]

The building is beautiful, and I love the bridges and ornate railings, and arches. The skylight must be breathtaking in real life! But I just couldn't resist the humor in that one shot.

[@andrewpepper23]

Such wonderful architechure. It is very interesting to see the Russian version of a mall and how similiar they are. I have not seen many with such beautiful staircases and railings. The skylight is so bright and economical. Keep up the great work.

[@gpackwood1]

Also beautiful camera work. Very nice!

[@CFCVideomaker]

Another great video!

[@angelamariapreuss]

It's crazy beautiful. I am seeing a lot of extraordinary beauty in Russia because of your blog.

[@bendelgado3]

Priviet Sergey, well to the Sergey's both of you really enjoy the videos keep up the good work. Till the next one and spasiba...

[@TheAutumnDaze]

How beautiful it is! I work in retail, and I wish I worked in a place as beautiful as that.

[@LadaRay]

Great episode, guys! :)

[@countrychloe]

Great! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Vicki :):)

[@MaartenGuy]

That was one of the most beautiful places i have ever seen!

[@SweetBabyMonkeys]

Thanks for the laugh! =D I would not have noticed that on my own, I was to busy looking at the moulding!

[@hfsav001]

Lovely! I would also call this a mall since it appeared that many different stores were represented. A department store here (the US) would be just one large store.

[@EasyCheesyChodes]

This is one of the most beautiful buildings I've ever seen.

[@pugchienpug9710]

from Canada verry verry beatiful

[@DennisKentPhD]

Gum...ahhh the memories!!!...Thanks guys!! Gum is where I purchased my first Russian fur coat. Unfortunately I very seldom get the opportunity to wear it here in Texas (((....gotta get back to MOCKBa soon!!

[@jpowell180]

It certainly is a lot nicer and more decked out than it was in 1989 when I visited Moscow....seriously, it was pretty sad back then....

[@NECHOII]

GUM Department store in Moscow is just beautiful ! But I was surprised that the store was so empty ! I was expecting to see large crowds of shoppers inside !

[@502Chevy]

In Houston we have the Galleria. The GUM simply blows it into the weeds.....

[@Revolution4Beauty]

This is the first place you must go in Moscow! Red Square! Bosco Bar has amazing views of Red Square! Brilliant videos!!!! You guys are Russian Heroes.

[@CatotheCensor1]

Really impressive! I have heard the GUM being mentioned for decades, but never really explained. I had the idea that it was a department store, like Macy's. Obviously, this is MUCH more!

[@gingerdinosaurs135]

This music is like I'm shopping on The Sims haha great video once again!

[@AviationNut]

I noticed most buildings in Russia downtown, have very very beautiful architecture and are kept in a great condition, i have to add Russia to my bucket list of things to do before i die. Sergey can i stay at your house when i stop by Ufa, Russia. Lol. I Wish you guys and your families all the best from, Chicago,IL,USA.

[@ricibiribicci]

GUM.. Simply wonderful..

[@WildRoseCountryGirl]

That place is incredible, very stunning.

[@tzx551]

Very nice place, good choice of music too! cpc Сергей & Сергей

[@Taleulah]

Very interesting. Not near as many people floating about as in the American Malls. Here you have to dart and dodge to make your way around. We also have movie theaters in our malls, at least most of them do. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@humboldt777]

Beautiful! very different from the one they show in the movie "The Russia House".

[@mony2k6]

Wow it is huge and absolutely beautiful. Love the architecture. I would imagine things in there are really expensive.

[@6417893265q784256128]

I loved the "elevator" music very nice thanks to you both !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kli86ify]

i saw this mall in a movie this weekend. i was like I SAW THAT ON REAL RUSSIA haha. your video is much better then the movie was. ;)

[@worstcaseontario12]

This channel deserves thousands of more subscribers. There is so much ignorance and a lack of appreciation, at least in the United States, towards Russia. Without going into the issues with the United States or the great things about Russia, I can say that you guys are doing a great service. People need to see more of the every day life in Russia. Keep the videos coming and let's hope that Russia receives the attention and appreciation it deserves

[@SweetBabyMonkeys]

When was this building built? I love the glass ceiling, so beautiful! I am loving all this classic architecture from Moscow! I really like seeing Ufa though, I like seeing your guy's homes! You must have had fun visiting your country's capitol! I have not had the advantage of seeing my own county's capital myself! Keep making awesome videos please!! I look forward to them every week! =D

[@nrrork]

This is more like what would be a mall here in America: lots of separate retailers inside one building. It looks like a really NICE one, though. I love the exterior of the building, our malls don't look nearly as nice from the outside. They tend to just be these big, boxy things. But what we call a department store here is one large SINGLE retailer and different kinds of merchandise are sold in different parts of the store.

[@nrrork]

I don't know if I'd like shopping there, though. I'm afraid of heights, so those walkways and escalators all out in the open like that would freak me out. I could walk across one of those walkways if I HAD to, but I wouldn't enjoy it! There was this doctor in Detroit that I had to visit a few times whose office as on the top floor of a building that had those walkways. I just looked straight ahead and tried to mentally block out my peripheral vision. The building also had a glass elevator: there's a special place in Hell for whoever first invented those!

[@paulvarga4789]

Great background music. Any information on the artist?

[@alexstevensen4292]

What's that particular piece of music it's really strange. It's perfectly apt for that strange white atmosphere. Listening to Tesla Boy right now freaking awesome. Really good video's!

[@realrussiablog]

Tesla Boy!

[@scottcain20051]

If you ever come to the US, you might enjoy Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas. It is a display of the Mexicano, American, and Tejano cultures in how we like to celebrate! There is so much to do.

[@LeonAllanDavis]

I'll be seeing that this summer...cannot wait...

[@melvinsmileyohshititsdatbo5024]

Gotta love that soviet elevator music

[@VieraXXII]

The architecture really is amazing. It is wonderful, so beautiful. I have seen nothing like it in America except in Washington D.C. I would love to go there!

[@leland61]

It is a beautiful store. Reminds me of enclosed malls here in the USA. However none of them can match the classic architecture of this beauty.

[@Onlygloo]

Reminds me a lot of the "Galeries Lafayette" and such buildings from the 19s in Paris, with a different setting but the same intentions in the construction and similar architectural feats as the monumental stained glass window. A great place to sight too while in Moscow.

[@terrafirma91]

What impressive architecture. Lots of style.

[@noufff1]

one of my favorite episodes :)

[@monarch1957]

Very impressive Sergey, we don't have anything like that in Canada, thanks for showing.

[@mhamm45309]

Wasn't this store in the movie Darkest hour? It is beautiful!!

[@OSTARAEB4]

The facade is beautiful as it lies on one side of Red Square across from the main part of the Kremlin. They've done a great job of making it a premiere mall with premium stores known in the West. During Soviet times, it was a complete disappointment and had venues that resembled a flea market. The closest thing we have in America are the old train stations converted to food markets and stores.

[@hiyosilver100]

It's possible that they air Cops (dubbed, of course) in Russia. On one visit, I saw that the US sitcom Major Dad was popular.

[@clawhammr666]

Nice, kinda agree with Sergey (cameraman one) said, it has wonderful architecture, and it looks great with a nice class to it.

[@paulvarga4789]

Is there an American translation for the Russian music. jazz group that plays the flute background music?

[@Eusepio1957]

Торговый Дом ГУМ ... GUM Return to the gloss and gloria beautiful, once the largest department store in Europe. with an area of ​​about 75,000 Square meters and more than 100 years of history at this point, we want to commemorate these men Alexander Pomeranzew and Vladimir Shukhov. and many many more... by the way ... the ancient Romans had such department stores already thank Sergey & Sergey for this beautiful impressions of the neoclassical architecture ;-)

[@Nostrudoomus]

WoOoW ... Ya gotta LOVE Royalty !!! I think I have seen some malls like that in Vegas, but just a few stores then it changes. And the East has architecture like that but not THAT BIG! I am in and from Calif., I have only seen a bit of the East Coast. The USA does have many grand old massive log cabins that has old craftsman work. That place certainly is very special and unique, its soo HUGE!

[@TexasLonghornsHookem]

Impressive architecture, seems like a great place to shop.

[@realrussiablog]

No doubt! But prices in that place often bites! :)

[@gabbyhyman1246]

Music sounds like old sitcom themes. I keep waiting to see Ginger and Maryann.

[@Realunitedstates]

Great job guys, as always! Really beautiful place, and we appreciate you sharing this with us. However, HUMOR ALERT: Freeze at 4:28 go to full screen, and look at the name of the ladies clothing store in the upper left of the screen. Note: it's probably only funny if you are really familiar with American slang and past 50 years old, but then it's pretty funny! I swear I mean no offense, but that is hilarious! Still, love the whole video!! Thank you.

[@BarnMouse]

This has a slight simularity to Mall Of America in the us. Again I love the archetecture, wondered if the telephone dispay was permanent or temporary. It was a nicce addition. That is difinitely a place to hang and enjoy during cold weather. And maybe nice and cool during the warmest weather. The walkway bridges and food court on the third floor blended in very well.

[@nkbushoven2102]

that is so interesting,,, thank you

[@BolianAdmiral]

^ Thank you. I have seen an article and some KZbin video of a Teremok location (most likely the Arbat street location), and I have visited the website, so that is how I know of Teremok, though I don't think most Americans have ever heard of it, unless they also look for the information. Since I am interested to try many Russian foods, I figured even Russian fast food would be included in my interest! :)

[@mccrackenphillip]

Its biger then out ontaro mills & monteclaire plaza malls nice. Question does it have a food court for like lunch ?

[@altecman21]

Good morning Serg's Both of you!! NIce Flick!! ...JImmy...

[@greenockcut]

I can't help but compare it to the Eaton Centre in Toronto,which comes off very much in second place to G.U.M. But the Eaton Centre is always crowded; where are all the people at G.U.M.? Beautiful architecture!

[@vanessanda]

It's a wonderful shopping centre to rival anything we have in the west. And the architecture is amazing!

[@fengyeka]

I am enjoyed to see everything is Moscow, if possible, please show us the equivalence like this mall in Ufa, where is the real Russia. There is a "Sino-USSR Friendship Department Store" in the city of Wuhan, where I am living, during 1950's and 1990's. It is the # 1 department store in town for so long until demolished and replaced with high-rises. However there are still some Tsar buildings and Khrushchyoka left as preserved historical buildings.

[@humpsuka]

Nice mall you have got there. A little different than the typical malls, but really nice.

[@301steady]

Just like Huell Howser used to do, maybe you should consider setting up some interviews with the owners or historians of a building and interview them as you are filming the building? Behind every building is person and within every person, there's a story.

[@noodlesmendoza69]

Amazing mall . More beautful ladies PLEASE.

[@Oriannubis]

Nice in America it is called a Mall, I work at a Mall as a high level Security camera person. :) it's interesting. Thanks for the video.

[@PetesimonTabibito]

Are you flying and floating at 04:21 ? It looks cool! Well, I think most shops in big shopping malls are expensive. Is there a $1 (35 rubles) menu in that place like at American McDonalds? I spent most of my money on the airplane ticket and college tuition.

[@lanadutcher6896]

It lovely. I cant wait till i move to Moscow!!!