I finally tried the Russian version of McDonald’s - is it any different?

[@oswinhull4203]

Changing the toy to a book is the most anti American thing ever

[@carlfalt174]

Funny they didn't put a toy tank in each children's pack

[@MuhammadSharifulAlamSaad]

@Yulechka Iv that’s actually inspiring 😊

[@harunmusa8693]

​@@carlfalt174 Keep the West out 👹

[@murlpup]

They sold books even back when McDonalds was around

[@SuperLn1991]

In french macdonalds there is a choice: a cardboard (for the planet) toy or a book. Also now by law all the packages are in solid plastic and are washed.

[@ArenaTeams2024]

When McDonalds leaves russia and they end up doing Russians a favor lmao

[@1cecreampize197]

you mean flavour right?

[@jonathanodude6660]

The whole point is nothing really changed. Most Russians say it’s worse but not significantly. There is no favour being done.

[@GariFFUSA]

@@jonathanodude6660 I’m Russian and I’m telling you it’s exactly the same. The new menu titles was a bit confusing to memorize but it’s all the same lol

[@bigbk3278]

@@GariFFUSAit’s the same…but no

[@rosengeorgiev1464]

It is the same with the most of the American things, brother! And no - I am not Russian, but I hope that dundee precious metals are leaving my country soon, as well as taking the politicians they have corrupted, and the colonial agenda they have. A, one more thing - and the hipocrisy is also not to forget!

[@liviu_dragnea_psd]

the kid's combo needed a chess set for the ultimate russian experience

[@luigi55125]

CSGO skin included with every meal.

[@tigerdalandan]

Hey, I wouldn't complain for a chess toy!

[@matttondr9282]

No, only one of the pieces. So you have to come back and collect them. Great joke though 😂

[@Aeduo]

They probably already have one. :p

[@clockhanded]

why stop there? Let the burger and fries be horse meat and baked potato, the soda get served in a communal glass, and call the kid's combo a More Or Less Pleased Meal. I wasn't going to make these old, played out jokes, but So-vie-it.

[@termita358]

Kids combo with a book!!!! Imagine that. 2 happy well behaved kids. 👏👏👏

[@petercsaszar6511]

American and West-European is a suicide politic .

[@Sortsylic]

Nah, I'd never give my happy meal toys for a book lol. I'm happy I don't need Happy Meal now, but whole my childhood happy meals were actually happy (1993-2005)

[@c0mbo]

​@@Sortsylicactually in russian McDonald's there were already books in 2010s. Little magazine-like with like 15 pages. I had with astronomy and geology and loved them.

[@Sortsylic]

@@c0mbo My last Happy Meal purchase was made in 2006, when I was 13. It was never the same.

[@loveiska277]

@@Sortsylicthere are toys in kids combo, btw this toys were in McDonalds in around 2010

[@bobuncle8704]

That’s $9.17🇨🇦. I can’t even buy a Big Mac combo for that price, and you fed 3.

[@KSmithwick1989]

Although you're also not paid Russian wages in Canada.

[@anthonypearson6759]

I mean, they’re also paid around $9,000/year..

[@stoicazoo7845]

she fed nobody, she got two drinks and a few nuggets. They had no lunch nor di ner. You're easily fooled.

[@gloryholdofficial]

Get real brother you make in a day what these people make a month their yearly salary is 10 grand and that’s a good one I make 65 k in the USA my wife makes 100k she’s a nurse and we’re not loaded we make ok that’s like 15 years pay for a Russian

[@bobuncle8704]

​@@gloryholdofficial well “brother”, speak not of what you have no knowledge. I wasn’t trying to compare incomes, I was just looking at comparable meal costs. I am well aware of the difference between Russia and Canadian incomes. Also, I don’t make in a day what they make in a month. I’m on permanent disability from a workplace accident and make considerably less than that. Before trying to belittle someone, maybe look at your life and see where you’re deficient. I’m thinking compassion might be limited for you. I made no disparaging comment, yet here you are demeaning me for absolutely no reason. I do hope that all the hardships you face are overcome so you’re not so bitter and critical in the future.

[@a.i.privilege1233]

The kids combo with a book is such a great idea.

[@VL1975]

Typical Russian thing to do..lol Surprised it's not ballet tickets!

[@tobybrown1179]

Yes , much better than the west

[@markruitenbeek]

We have happy meals with a book since several years in The Netherlands. Most kids prefer a (carton, really nice) toy though.

[@thinkingbout]

At least once a year there is a book in the happymeal in Germany, too.

[@amoramor3712]

Chick fillet do that too.

[@EdwinBonilla0]

A happy meal with a book? Now that's Russian!

[@roefel126]

Another one you should try: nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/05/Soldiers.jpg

[@kutter_ttl6786]

The McDonald's happy meal also has a book option, at least up here in Canada.

[@leegarrett5821]

No it’s not the UK have been doing this for years Wtf you taking about 🤣🤣 more like Russia copied it Jesus Christ 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leegarrett5821]

@@kutter_ttl6786 same in the UK 🤣I don’t get why people think it’s unique to Russia like Russia innovated this idea or something 🤣

[@waynebimmel6784]

It's also called no fun allowed meal

[@thepoleontheroad]

Honestly adding a book instead of an easily broken toy is a great move.

[@Matthew_Loutner]

You mean a made in China toy?

[@kudanrt]

Or an easily torn book... 😂

[@killerkitten7534]

I remember McDonald’s did that a few times in America. Actually I think just last year they had some mini versions of Harper Collins books. It’s a decent idea

[@Nextraker]

I’ll be honest, this restaurant looks better than my local McDonald’s in Phoenix

[@atomic4650]

It is the exact same thing you clown. Same supplier and everything

[@Nextraker]

@@atomic4650 you’re out of your mind clown if you think they all look the same.

[@myPaPaa]

I'm from Arizona too

[@КактусиноГенриэтто]

In many countries McDonald's looks more like restaurant than eatery(?). Not fancy but enough for you to normally bring your girlfriend or family at this. Same with KFC and Burger King. I waited my FAST food almost for half of hour. And in price compared to our salary is not very cheap.

[@makaron-sportiff]

that’s because any macdonalds in any post soviet country is a mid-luxury restaurant. When I was small, our wealthy friends made birthday parties in Macdonalds. its not because ruZZia is such a cool country. ruZZia stole everything and made the restaurant with recipes which macdonalds left there. by the way, no one built a new place for «Срачка и Точка» the only thing they made is rebranding. we will see how shitty it will be after 10 years

[@Dannyboy16434]

Looks cleaner than most McDonald’s I’ve been to in the US 😂

[@Sortsylic]

The logo and dishes names are the only changes. McDonalds in Russia were always cleaner than american counterparts. I've heard it so many times from my american friends

[@zlatafruhling1948]

Really?

[@АлександрРостехник]

​@@Sortsylicеще и вкусней на много тысяч процентов был российский макдоналдс ... Наверное российский продукты были качественней .. Многие российские эмигранты заходят , поч тарой памяти в Макдональдс в США , а потом понимают что это есть не возможно с поч сравнению с российской продукцией в MCDONALDS

[@WilliamJAmpio]

It's cleaner because for an average Russian it's like a luxury restaurant

[@Sortsylic]

@@АлександрРостехник absolutely not, lol

[@BanksOwnUs]

McDonalds did Russia a favor by leaving.

[@matthewc1062]

🤓🤓

[@9kk99k9k]

​@@matthewc1062Bro is jealous 😂

[@paralytaatylarap9715]

Nope, they sell the same shit and poisoned tea.

[@oliveryt7168]

​@@9kk99k9k it's junk food. Why would you be jealous.. you can make better burgers and fries at home.. and coke is so basic that there are even tastier brands. So, no, McDonald's is not a big loss.

[@9kk99k9k]

@@oliveryt7168 You know what, you're right. But you have to know that milk is also a scam. Nestlé lied to us for 70 years about it, I have a video link to explain it to you if you are interested.

[@179107199999]

I'm old but that's why i always loved Russia. The people go through hardships but they always show how tough they are. Very adaptable. This here makes Russia even closer to my heart.

[@innav3650]

Really? Bombing neighbours it's "going through hardships"? Hello from Ukraine, we're still defending from russians. Since 2014

[@apixelatedpointofview]

Russian McDonalds: "3 people? That'll be $9.50" McDonalds here: "Best I can do is 1 Quarter Pounder"

[@PVPTawa]

Happens in all the poorer countries, the average Russian wage is much lower than the average US wage.

[@fish4fun354]

I think that's cause their minimum wage is about a 1/4 of the U.S....

[@divineantiwokegangster]

@@PVPTawa yes and so is their rent

[@PVPTawa]

@@divineantiwokegangster obviously, everything is, otherwise they wouldn't be able to live, still have less buying power though.

[@MrPaxio]

@@PVPTawa yet a drink was still $2.50, that cheesecake thing was $2. burgers were like 2-$3+ same price as america imo, and here we can get mcchickens for $1.50, a large coffee for a dollar, mcmuffins for $1 still, and our wage is 4x as much apparently

[@plnkfloydian7814]

Actually looks more appealing than a McDonald’s

[@KEITGAMER]

Its the same thing like McDonald's.

[@DTMuserGaming]

@@KEITGAMER Seems better than an American McDonalds at least. Definitely looks nice! 👍🏼

[@inbuckswetrust7357]

@@DTMuserGaming As far as I understand, in any European country, McDonald's is much better than in the USA.

[@erikroark4]

The fries look better.

[@TheMechas56]

@@inbuckswetrust7357 In Latinoamérica too, they are so good, and beautiful 😍, good luck to the Russians 👍👍

[@shuklarajat]

$9.50 for a dinner for 3 people??? I'd have to take a trip back in time to see those rates in the USA.

[@jalifritz8033]

But the income in russia is much lower on average 718 dollars per month so its much more expensive for the average person

[@Вбелом-й3з]

@@jalifritz8033 налоги, страховки и другие обязательные расходы в россии тоже намного ниже. надо внимательно считать кто может позволить себе больше бургеров.

[@Darkboy2525]

Keep in mind the local avarage pay rates, it aint cheap for most people over there.

[@peaceandlove3225]

This restaurant is much more expensive than McDonald's in Russia was. Salaries in Russia are lower.

[@WASRSASR]

They make 12k a year in Russia while Americans make 80k my man💀

[@saujol14]

Your snippets help heaps in breaking the negative narrative about 🇷🇺 and its people. Keep it up! Much love from 🇳🇿

[@IranaBella-dg9tt]

Russia sucks

[@rickstevenson9585]

Well you certainly can’t feed 3 people at McDonald’s for $9 in the US.

[@nmejias370]

The average American and the average Russian citizen do not earn the same amount of money.

[@rickstevenson9585]

@@nmejias370 I know, us Americans are use to getting price gouged to subsidize poorer countries. Fast food, pharmaceuticals, you name it. We pay more than everyone else to make it economically possible to undersell it to everyone else.

[@Sims64340]

@@nmejias370 Does not weight the same either 🤣

[@MrPaxio]

??? yes you can, its 1 person and two kids. for $9 you can buy 6 mcchickens (2400cal), for $9 you can buy 9 mcmuffins(3600cal). large fries for $1, nuggets 6 piece is $2. not only would $9 feed 3 grown adults, but it could feed a single person for two whole days.

[@r3missch1p22]

@@MrPaxio that's not true. 6 mc chickens is 15.54 with tax. at least in Virginia. **correction** without tax

[@vaaer2008]

Surprisingly, but I, as a Russian, can say that in Russia, they joke more about replacing McDonald’s than peoples from other countries

[@peachesandcream22]

I agree. The title and the logo is a whole crap. Idk who was hired to make all of this.

[@LitchGaming]

Tasty and a point- Not tasty and a coma 😂

[@Russian_OrkZ]

К названию и логотипу есть вопросы, но качество продукции не стало хуже, и возможно даже стало лучше

[@MoscowMapping]

Так и хочется сказать -Вкусно и точка? -«нет, бл**ь запятая»

[@yurak7109]

Напоминаю, Макдональдс ушел из России, потому что Россия осуществляет геноцид в Украине

[@Owl_of_Freedom]

Качество продукции отличается, что-то стало хуже, что-то лучше, но большая часть продукции осталась обычной. В целом это возможно исправить, как и кризис этой сети общепита, для чего придëтся отредактировать лого, а именно убрать его болотно-зелëный фон полностью, поменять шрифт названия на аналогичный, что у Mak.by, но при этом название должно быть без содержания "Mak/Mc", так как по контракту это вообще запрещено, следовательно можно было бы взять назване не "Вкусно и точка", а на пример Rich & Maurice, отсылая на имена создателей McDonald's, тогда бы уже не нарушался контракт и было бы всë отлично.

[@yurak7109]

@@Owl_of_Freedom самое важное, что нужно понять, это то, почему Макдональдс покинул Россию. Это потому, что Россия во главе с кровожадным диктатором совершает ужасающие военные преступления и геноцид в Украине.

[@Owl_of_Freedom]

@@yurak7109 абсолютно верно, а из-за войны, продвижения интересов диктатора, ежегодного усиления автократии - в принципе сложно говорить о том, что такой бизнес останется, а не уедет ради своей безопасности. Текущая система в России слишком монолитна, губит гражданский суверенитет, гражданские и политические свободы, сравнима такая монолитность разве что с системой Италии при Бенито Муссолини.

[@sidm479]

I pray that in this new year we will see peace between the Russian people and the American people. I pray that the war in Ukraine ends and we can go back to working together to overcome the challenges we have in front of us 😢

[@germanshepherd6638]

McDonald’s didn’t actually leave, they sold him the rights and told him they could take the restaurant back after the conflict ends. They still have to use the same ingredient suppliers as the old McDonalds did.

[@temptemp4174]

McDonald's doesn't care about morality. It's a company, it cares about money. Morality doesn't pay wages

[@mrobocop1666]

Conflict won't end, not in this decade

[@stuff9680]

​@@temptemp4174 Yeah but putting on a fake show that they have morals will convince all the morons in the west that McDonald's supports Ukraine or something

[@devgu_official]

No he didn't return, if return the company will buy the stores in Russia and the price will be doble or triple that Mc sold. Is like IKEA he left the country and sold factories, the company sayed that he won't return even the conflict is over.

[@robotnikkkk001]

=THEY SOLD AND LEAVE =BUT!!!!!!---THERE'S LOTS OF PEOPLE WITH *REAL* POWER LIKE THOSE WHO ARE WORKING IN RUSSIAN KGB/FSB..........WHO ACTUALLY HAVING HABIT TO OFTEN GO TO MCDONALDS AND WHO DOESNT WANT TO REFUSE FROM THAT HABIT .................IN GENERAL,THAT IS PRIMARY CAUSE WHY RUSSIAN ECONOMY IS LOOKING STILL OKAYISH ABOUT MALLS ARE WORKING AND THAT KIND OF STUFF......EVEN THAT'S WHY KZbin WILL NEVER WILL GET BANNED............. .............AND YES,THAT IS WHY QUALITY IS GUARANTEED.....AT THE SAME MCDONALDS....AS EVERYTHING MUST TASTE LIKE BEFORE.......JUST *_MUST_*

[@Tasos04252]

As an American I actually wanna go to Russia to try this place out😅

[@Sirious6738]

Then you’re tasting Ukrainian blood

[@eduardhagiu9836]

Now your curious too huh?

[@ДашаАляска-у9и]

@@Sirious6738 всі європейські люди таку маячню говорять?

[@Sirious6738]

@@ДашаАляска-у9и you Russians were taught to hate Ukrainians. You are a disgrace to humanity

[@ParkourAxolotl]

@@Sirious6738 dude why do people hate russia so much. its literally pretty much only putin and his invasion.

[@bulveyemaximus5162]

I'd love to visit Russia one day. Stay strong love and respect from England

[@susandavey2361]

What? 😬

[@who798]

@@susandavey2361 not everyone gurgles propaganda against russia like you 😂

[@susandavey2361]

@@who798 ?????????

[@NastyGene]

@@who798yeah, agree. A lot of idiots exist

[@yourpersonalslave9769]

@@NastyGeneeah, and ignorant and arrogant e*roids are the biggest ones

[@so1769]

Having lived in America for more than 10 years, I was surprised that McDonald was called a restaurant in russia, but the main surprise was that Russian Mac was the most delicious I have ever tried. The secret - food quality. No offense, but I'm very glad that McDonalds is gone, and Russia now has its own brand. If you are in Russia, you should definitely try Russian "Tasty and that's it" (vkusno i tochka)

[@FR4NKL1NCODMWII]

They just leave it temporarily okay? Ukraine war won't end up like Afghanistan pal

[@unbreakablebedrock2313]

It can't be better cuz they have only changed the logo lol

[@bryannicholas2130]

@@FR4NKL1NCODMWIIyeah it shouldn’t take 20 years for Ukraine to fall just till the end of this summer

[@myrtistaylor5759]

honestly I think this looks better than McDonald's

[@christophersmith8316]

To be fair, I've been at a few foreign McDs and they have quite a few menu variations from American Standard. Like Wine in Paris.

[@barnaclejones822]

I've heard rumors there's mold on the burgers sometimes and they're often expired but I could be wrong

[@Bobeli2008]

​@@christophersmith8316the birth country of wine is Italy, and Paris is France!

[@neub10inspect]

bro mcdonalds are better

[@Bobeli2008]

@@neub10inspect have you tried both?

[@sarv8568]

Replacing toys with books is definitely better and kids need to read more. McDonald’s leaving was probably for the better lol

[@wenroosaretin8966]

AMEN.

[@unbreakablebedrock2313]

Dumb logic

[@dsmichael8080]

In Singapore, you can choose either a book or a toy for the happy meal at Macdonalds

[@veroniquelebeau2692]

In Québec (Canada) too... and you can choose between the book in French or English!

[@tomthebomb09]

Same in uk

[@Leo-gb1mo]

yea you can either be a thinker or a builder

[@paradizse1]

Same in Malaysia! 🇲🇾❤️🇸🇬

[@Digzitify]

Same here in Sweden

[@antontokarev948]

The food quality has to be better there then U.S

[@AleksandarM987]

Cant wait this crisis to calm and have a trip to Russia and definitely gonna stop by Vkusno i Tocka to try it out. But ofc Local cuisine is the most important 👍

[@duncanwelch1688]

By 'crisis,' you mean invasion, the murder of civilians, and the rape and abduction of children. Then you want to go and eat fast food with the people who keep quiet about it. Nice.

[@kirillignatyev1217]

You can actually visit it right now. I see many Chinese tourists everyday, who definitely wouldn’t come if it wasn’t safe. They are welcome here, so are you.

[@PromixDelPiero]

just visit it now, it's nothing different

[@_Shik_]

А зачем ждать

[@gog_toto]

I'm from Russia and it's delicious and period I really love especially a chickenburger huh it's not even expensive :)

[@barisakdogan2274]

10 bucks for dinner for 3 is pretty good I would say!

[@Кто-то-ж9о9г]

Соотношение зарабатных плат в США и в России разное и цены соответственно тоже

[@problemyok5747]

bro median salary in russia in fact about 400$, so 10 bucks is like 100 bucks in us compared to salary level. not so good you can see

[@stanley1554]

​@@problemyok5747 your understanding of the ratio between Russian average wages and American wages is completely off-balance. Even though Americans earn more, they have a lot less disposable income than Russians because of the obscene amounts they have to pay for housing, gas, utilities, and taxes. On average, the average Russian citizen has more disposable income than the average American. FACT

[@tasbirrashid1262]

​@@problemyok5747 median salary in Russia is €1006 bro and it's even higher in big cities like Moscow and Saints Petersburg.

[@TheGrindcorps]

Yeah, it’d be like $40 bucks for that here in California.

[@jayvonnoelsmith8445]

The Russian Version of McDonald's looks cool

[@siniyden]

But tastes not cool

[@בחוריפיוף-ת1צ]

@@siniyden tastes better than mac ngl

[@siniyden]

@@בחוריפיוף-ת1צ bullshit

[@ussr2948]

Thanx

[@Flornnn]

@@בחוריפיוף-ת1צ something is better, but, for example, there is a nasty aftertaste in cheese sauce in Vkusno i tochka, but chicken nuggets is very good there

[@russiantroubleyakutsk1612]

I went there when I was in Russia last summer. It tasted maybe a bit like BurgerKing. I do remember the place always being SO crowded! Honestly though, Russia has so much better food to offer than just McDonald’s or that type of fast food.

[@paulmontbatten5445]

That place looks nice and clean. Our McDonald’s is gross

[@evgeniylitvin8077]

As a visitor to McDonald's in post-Soviet countries for many years, I just can't imagine it being dirty. Cleaning all day, almost every time I come - I saw the staff mopping the floor and wiping down the tables. The manager and workers will have problems if the inspector suddenly comes and sees that it is even a little dirty. With regard to this, there is almost army rigor. Found little details about cleaning schedule "After each visitor, the place where he ate is disinfected. All equipment is disinfected every 4 hours. Toilets are cleaned every 15 minutes and disinfected every hour." So yes - there almost bio-lab grade clean

[@pandaoneproductionsd9765]

being clean sounds like a lot of work but if it’s your job it gives you something to do. also managment could enforce smiling and a regular happy attitude but they dont so here we are.

[@vladodobleja748]

In Romania we get books as birthday gifts when we are kids,I hated it because all I cared about was toys,sweets and chlotes :))

[@AlxzAlec]

This is super smart. Go Russia!

[@RedUndoWolf]

Now KFC in Russia named Rostic's

[@pavelkroll]

да, но в отличии от мака они просто переименовались

[@LitchGaming]

Yep, but it's more complicated thing than most of the foreigners can see. First of all in 90-00 there were russian fast food restaurant franchise named Rostick's. Than, in the midle of 10th or earlier it has been bought by KFC company and renamed into KFC Russia. As I understand, the previous owner became a shareholder and after KFC had left he has restored the control on his share as well as the brand's old name. Correct me if I messed up the facts .

[@RedUndoWolf]

@@LitchGaming I also knew that KFS in Russia used to be Rostic's. So that you understand, I found out only after I moved from Ukraine to Russia.

[@kx_wrex]

Looks way better, specially the book part.

[@РустемГафиятуллин-ш2п]

it's not better nor worse, it's the same (except name, of course)

[@kutter_ttl6786]

Books are also available with the McDonald's happy meal, at least here in Canada.

[@scp_gndangerous5183]

Dude if u want book go to library not to mcdonald also you trully belive that book in russian mcdonald will teach your child anything?😂

[@jimmybuba2683]

​@@scp_gndangerous5183 no way this isnt bait

[@unbreakablebedrock2313]

​@@jimmybuba2683 no way you need education in junk food place

[@nickbrian9882]

What are the books like? That’s an awesome move!!

[@cavaradossi7761]

They explain to kids how Ukraine is full of Nazis and must be destroyed. And that killing Ukrainians is a good thing. They're written by Putin. He wanted to get into writing books for kids.

[@rambali1561]

With a clause that McDonald can buy back into the business. It's just a name change so McDonald doesn't gets public backlash for Russia's violence.

[@firepower7654]

"US/NATO caused violence" Fixed it for you.

[@angleofview4493]

А как насчёт Аляски? 😂

[@satan7710]

As a Russian, I prefer to eat in a restaurant rather than in these empty, greasy eateries. I don't understand how you can eat it. Shawarma is 999 times tastier, more nutritious, cheaper.

[@leonight8985]

Так, ты давай не сравнивай еду богов с этой жральней. Очевидно же что шава буквально амброзия на фоне мака (хотя и без него тоже)

[@DylanoRevs]

Shawarma man must be very proud of you, my friend

[@CRT_lover]

The fact that every company pulled out of russia is riddicoulus

[@Neonrain08]

why? you think its ok to prop up an evil nation that does nothing about their government slaughtering innocent civilians

[@caralhoguy]

@@Neonrain08 one sided much

[@ru8048]

Not even close to "every" lol

[@Coolence_]

not every and most companies that pulled out just goes under a different name in russia but its still the same company

[@missionaries7575]

Many Russians lost jobs so many companies and not all Russians agree with what’s going on or can move.

[@Hope4peace1804]

I like the kids Combo with a book..we should totally do this in the US.

[@yoshster0612]

That used to be the case before. I remembered for a short while, happy meals brought little books with them. It didn’t stay for too long though

[@angsern8455]

It won't sell

[@revimfadli4666]

I think Indonesia did that too?

[@Steag1]

Idk if this happened in the US too but Australia used to give out mini diary of a wimpy kid books in the kids meal

[@ajcyrilldy]

@@angsern8455Of course it will sell. Here in Canada, you can choose between a book or a toy. And quite a bit of people choose books. (SOURCE: I’m a McDonald’s employee)

[@General_MacArthur]

Russians cares about their children educations with books rather than goofyahh toys

[@akipovakipov8240]

The employee had the most unfriendly face but has a very friendly gesture

[@salm0n0]

Everyone mentioning the book part seems to forget that American McDonald’s did the exact same thing at one point

[@ccoder4953]

I was in my local McDonalds last week and noticed that their current kids toy was a book. So, yeah, sometimes they do those there too - they are always changing what toy they give (often some movie tie in) and sometimes it's a book. The toys are basically advertising, so it depends on who McDonalds has a deal with at the moment.

[@HanginInSF]

But the Russian book is poetry

[@rmdomainer9042]

@@HanginInSF Give it a month or two, and the Russian book will be ruscist propaganda for kids.

[@_mnl_]

I have two Berenstain Bears books from McDonalds!

[@JonathanBell-xl4dl]

@@rmdomainer9042 lmao soon EVERY kid's book will be propaganda one way or the other

[@LittleMushroomGuy]

Would be good if McDonald's fragmented completely and every country/region had their own version of "McDonalds"

[@RichieLarpa]

A beautiful dream, I would say!

[@practicaliching2311]

Best to just get rid of all the chains and franchises all together and replace them with mom and pop shops. All chains do is mass wealth into the hands of the few.

[@ub3rfr3nzy94]

@@practicaliching2311 All Mcdonalds franchises go independant. All franchise owners join a United Mcdonalds Directorate and vote on decisions. The factories that once produced the Mcdonalds food are collectively owned by the franchise owners. Each franchise is free to set their own regional pricing, no one person can own more than one franchise. It'd be like a weird franchised cooperative. That would be a solution to companies getting too big, at least then the wealth is more evenly distributed and makes it's way back into the economy.

[@grzybowy1680]

It literally is like this

[@johnbockelie3899]

If an American kid found a book instead of toy in their happy meal, they would probably cry.

[@apsarabeutiparlour4055]

It is grt that u have ur own MC donald version .. here in india we r demanding from long time indian shold make there own indian version of fast food chain .. so that countey will grow faster

[@wojtekkunowski1675]

It wasnt their choice, they started the war, comitted war crimes, thats why mc donalds has withdrown

[@dusanvr]

Why you need your own version of Mac? Are you so stupid to eat junk food?

[@deadaccount2048]

You got burger king!! And the goat whoppers

[@sibalikdeysarkar4313]

​@@deadaccount2048Nah mate, it should promote traditional Indian dishes albeit in a "fast food" mannerism. You know maybe a spicy paneer kathi roll or maybe miniature dosa with chutneys like they sell Quesadilas

[@FR4NKL1NCODMWII]

Honestly speaking McDonald's,Burger King and KFC temporarily leave Russian market they'll be back immediately when the Ukraine thing ends

[@pavelkroll]

Россия на днях открыла в Казахстане ВКУСНО И ТОЧКА

[@ВесёлыйиЗлой-ч8п]

а у вас, что макдаков нет?

[@LitchGaming]

For what purpose? 😮I guess McDonald's hasn't left KZ .

[@bradleypollack5658]

The price is way cheaper than American McDonalds. Maybe they are better off without us.

[@capybleppa47]

Then democratic republic of the Congo is also better off without mcdonalds. Do you really expect franchises in other countries to be as expensive as these that are in US? In which world do you live? You can easily guess that low prices didnt come from a good life.

[@jacq6716]

We are 😂

[@Сударь-щ5е]

Так и есть , нам лучше без вас !! Я если был бы президентом я бы всю продукцию с запада запретил бы

[@capybleppa47]

@@Сударь-щ5е хахахахах, аналогов нет

[@Сударь-щ5е]

@@capybleppa47 дай угодаю ты бедный хахол который сидишь в разгромленной , бедной , нищей, стране попрошаек, террористов , и безбожников разгромляющих церквей ? Или ты просто обиженый на жизнь ?

[@Terence.1]

The kiddos sure love it don't they? It always puts a smile on their face. Simple Fun times!

[@jameswalker4225]

Well hell, they get to hang with their cool aunt and go for fast food. Who wouldn’t be bouncing up and down if you got to hang with Eli? 😊

[@mariano7699]

Smile on face, and digestive (fatal) disease in belly

[@jameswalker4225]

Big Mac’s NO, огромный Дмитрий DA!!!! :D

[@MrMajsterixx]

@@mariano7699 another uneducated guy :) nor KFC nor Mcdonalds or any fast food chain is unhealthy, there is only unhealthy portions, if u eat it just sometimes and have balanced diet overall, its absolutely healthy, its nothing more then fried meat in a bun with ketchup and cheese.

[@jason4275]

$9 for 3 people doesn't exist in any American mc Donalds.

[@BoxingFanCapoTito]

Free healthcare exists in one of the those two countries as well. Ill let you guess which one it is?

[@antoninjanku3358]

But their salary is smaller (I think)

[@youtubewatcher4603]

The price is good, but she basically ordered the cheap items for herself and a couple of kids.

[@vyros.3234]

It does tho. Mcdonalds is dirt cheap.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Here in germany I paid 11 bucks for a 1 person menu of very subpar food. I pay less for freshly made burgers at every corner

[@fazilm1]

Another great report Alexander...👍👍👍

[@jeromed.8804]

привет из Австралии Where I live in Australia it would be $7.00 for a big mac ($12.80 for a large combo), $4.35 for the milkshake, and another $6.10 EACH for 2 kids meals (3 nuggets a small chips and a juice box) So $29.35 to feed an adult and 2 kids. Also our large is the same size as an america small (I was very surprised when I visited the US and found that out)

[@ReddRewka]

Changing the toy to a book is SO GOOD. Really great.

[@madkas14]

It's cool that they include a book.

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Plot twist; the book is all Z propaganda

[@Kate-zr6ul]

​@@AbuHajarAlBugattiВы скорее всего не знаете русский, иначе бы вы могли прочитать что там написано "лабиринты". В этой книге просто обычные загадки, кроссворды и развивайки для детей. Каким образом там может быть пропаганда?

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

That was very wise of Russia to do!!!!

[@Matthew_Loutner]

Russia did not do it. McDonald's voluntarily pulled out of Russia to protect their good name and reputation.

[@jessereddragon7617]

Living in the United States I do not eat McDonald's because the food is not very good or healthy, Indo is like the fact the Russian kids meal comes with a book and not a toy, and the prices look better there.

[@elzbietazielinska6484]

"prices look better there." Because this is different country and people earn less, m0r0n

[@jessereddragon7617]

@@elzbietazielinska6484 not everyone in the US earns 6 figures a year, in fact more than 50% of American earn less than 50k and a lot can't afford healthcare or insurance....don't think the US is all that great because it's not

[@russkayaimperiya4918]

@@elzbietazielinska6484 We atleast got free health-care, can actually leave our houses without fearing for our safety and don’t got a 40% unequallity rate in our country, not just that but you got the biggest state-debt in the world lol.

[@kenny6920]

​@@russkayaimperiya4918at least we can protest and vote without being imprisoned lol

[@MayaMaya-mv7fq]

​@@kenny6920 sure you do😅🤣

[@diagonalleaf]

that logo is awesome. It looks like an M but also two fries and ketchup!

[@Link_ssa]

These are two fries and a burger (I'm Russian)🤭

[@georgiag2832]

Different and absolutely better!!! Also changing a horrible toy with a book! Amazing!!!

[@fordhipo1493]

I paid $8.85 for and egg McMuffin, hash brown and coffee. You getting better prices than in the US.

[@lilacamacho1309]

You better move to russia😂

[@practicaliching2311]

MCD net profit margin is 26%. They're gouging people.

[@araen11]

And 10 times less wages.. no shit there are better prices.

[@strigoiu13]

and a de facto not convertible rouble anymore. so any exchange rate used is just plain lie :))

[@uh4875]

You can get better prices for everything in a poorer nation

[@koinodiscoqueen]

Rest in peace first McDonalds in Moscow, you will be remembered

[@darkonojic7494]

​​@Nostalgia Gaming Except mcdonalds arent harvestining money from 170 million people free market.

[@Muzakman37]

@@darkonojic7494 170 million people? Which one of your orifices did you pull that figure out of?

[@darkonojic7494]

@@Muzakman37 My officers?

[@Jakub8987]

RIP

[@osdever]

@PS2Gameplays Pretty sure its just rebottled coca cola, the manufacturer is literally a renamed coca cola subsidiary

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Books with Happy Meals is a thing that's more common in Europe. It's not every time obviously, but it's definitely done regularly.

[@jamespittman9953]

My body rejects McDonalds and haven’t eaten since 2008.😊

[@djocharablaikan8601]

I had mcdonalds twice in past two months and i fell ill afterwards.

[@Jakub8987]

Ok, healthy person

[@joeykelly7190]

Bro that's mcdonalds in an alternate universe

[@NastyGene]

No, it’s a McDonald’s in terrorist state

[@inflammablee]

no its mcdonalds in russia lmao

[@Sortsylic]

McDonalds in GTA IV

[@justsomeuser2871]

Russia really *is* an alternative universe😂

[@angelovalavanis2314]

What McDonald's used to look like a long time ago in a galaxy far far away...

[@haroldhahn7044]

The food looks better, and the book is a great idea.

[@Practicingpreparedness]

Love the idea of book ❤️ and the little dessert looks yummy

[@mdumiseninsibande3071]

Well done, Russia. You don’t need to beg a lousy Mac Donald’s

[@SamPashmi]

Move to Russia😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@westernwanderer8397]

Looks better than Mcdonald's. I actually had some last night and was very disappointed. The fries were hard and overcooked. This is why a rarely have it. Your niece is so adorable!

[@joejackson3415]

Definitely an improvement for everyone there. 🙃😎

[@HahaHaha-gq8ft]

No russian or american child wants a book in their happy meal, haha. Thats something we can agree on .

[@jhonkentcasano06]

It's just like the Russian version of Jollibee, the Philippines' largest local fast food chain compete with McDonald's 🇵🇭🥰

[@wario_lava]

no it doesnt not even close, just because you copy American innovation in your smaller country doesnt mean the entire world knows anything about it

[@diefool]

Мне дизайн стаканчиков и всякого такого нравится больше Вот бы основное лого тоже подкорректировали.....

[@JOHNDT4]

I love the book being added. That’s an upgrade right there ! Love it ! ❤

[@dwitcraft]

Eli is the cool aunt!

[@OpenSesame33]

McDonald's isn't the best and it isn't the worst, but it is consistent. If the Russian outlet can also be consistent, it will be a perfect replacement. I like that it caters to the Russian palette with some local specialties.

[@kai223noa6]

McDonald’s also caters to the local community. You can get vegetarian options in India. Some countries you can get beer.

[@АлександрНемыкин-б2ж]

Я одна прикалываюсь, от слов вкусно и точка?

[@poher822]

не одна)

[@poher822]

лучше бы назвали "сидим и едим"😊

[@an0nycat]

@@poher822 хорошая идея для тюремной столовой)

[@bloodcoder]

Саш ты не одна. Мне вот тоже нравится поиграть словами. Что-то вроде "Вкусно и почка", "вкусно и дочка". На днях поймал себя на мысли что это название казалось странным, а сейчас как будто так всегда и было. А вообще конечно пусть будет. Хотя я всем макдакам предпочту "бабушкины щи", с кислой капустой, сметаной и черным хлебом. Картошечку с селёдкой, укропчиком, сливочным маслом. Пироги тоже хороши, всякие манты, хинкали, пельмени, блины, драники. Из заграничного фаста любимое это пицца. Большой любитель сыра..Чиииииз. 🧀👺 В общем пусть будет все!) Александра, Александра.. ляляляляля .. (с)😁

[@НиколайМартынюк-ч9к]

А не странно для русского уха звучание Макдональдс? Норм? А русское вкусно, странно. Капец логика.

[@JyBoson]

That's great. I love your videos. The book rather than a toy is wonderful.

[@NoobHammer]

They made a better hamburger fast food joint than McDonald's

[@hansglauberzehn]

You haven't tried it

[@williamwilson6499]

All they did was change the name. Duh

[@theachilles96]

It's literally still McDonald's. McDonald's are providing the food. Just that they are operating under a different name.

[@elzbietazielinska6484]

"They made a better hamburger fast food" THey simply captured McD assets, they didnt create it

[@Alex38369]

It’s just McDonald’s. And tasty period has a problem with serving moldy food. There are both worse and better McDonald’s out there

[@tarey05]

Love the book for the Happy Meal and those food selections. U and ur family are adorable!!

[@michaelmartin8337]

It sure is fancier than normal McDonald's are - very colorful Hope it was yummy Eli 👋😁

[@Yes-bk9cl]

❤From the EU❤I am moving to Russia❤😊

[@vi_pravi]

I was there just yesterday, and I had thought, that it would ne worse. But it was really good, actually.

[@jetrifle4209]

Stop worrying about food and get out of Ukraine :)

[@dragons_hook]

Syrniki was a good choice! I wonder if it has any kind of dipping sauce/jam.

[@duke7052]

Dinner for 1 cost more than that here

[@user-wz4mu9ok7q]

Sometimes the fast food places in America will give out books. Or cardboard toys. McDonald’s toys nowadays are not as nice as the ones in the 90s.

[@lifefordummies]

That is a lot of food for $10!!! 10 bucks will only get you a small kids value meal for one kid here in Newfoundland, Canada.

[@PeppieP]

Looks nicer. Scrumming coffee and cakes. Great that the kiddies foods have a book.

[@adamholmes91]

It's basically an improved McDonald's.

[@graffity_x6624]

what's improved

[@adamholmes91]

@@graffity_x6624 The deserts, the hot drinks, there's a book for kids instead of plastic toy.

[@siniyden]

​@@graffity_x6624Its much worse than mcdonalds. Ive been here once, i cant eat this shit, it became much worse

[@ildimid9423]

@@siniydenbullshit, I’ve been to other countries recently and it’s similar

[@nutshell2384]

America : MacDonalds Russia : VladDonaldazov 😅

[@wfisher5813]

When I took my daughter at 6 years old, to McDonalds, she said, “the food is terrible” “I do not never, want to come back”. Her friends tried it and she wanted too. .... I agree, is a poison, very unhealthy to one’s body. Today she is a occupational therapist at our local hospital . ❤

[@stanley1554]

Amazing kid... Some kids are smart enough to know what is bad for them. McDonald's is nothing more than poison. It destroys lives.

[@CScott-wh5yk]

I wish we had these in the US. Kids combo with a book is so wholesome.

[@Random_Things1001]

Got 2 happy meals today from McDonald's. It is a book

[@joshke335]

We do :^

[@LapisandHamtarolover]

Member the days 20+ years ago with the macdonald comics

[@jamestabat5412]

Awe how cute, look what the murdering rapist convicts are doing, look hun!!!!!!

[@youdidwhat7530]

Ever been to chick fil a or Wendy’s

[@georgebush2798]

Hope you are keeping good, sorry that our politicians screw up our lives

[@RamperScrewge]

You mean Putin

[@hardyakka6200]

Are you sure you went? looked like you were led there by a little girl.

[@hershellacey9405]

😂

[@danielroth6736]

Every one is trying to find ways to keep people coming in , children seem to enjoy going there , we went many times , when we were little . It was all ways an enjoyment to the day . Enjoy ! 🍔

[@mspro9032]

I like the book added in the kids combo rather than a toy. love the cultural additions. cost is very cheap compared to the US! much love ❤️

[@Liftik_627]

Я был в Перми, и если честно то это столица моего края Спасибо что перевели американци🙂

[@Mr.Studer]

So cheap compared to Canada and looks better! I want to try now 🙂

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

but what is cost for your travel from canada to russia? could a russian people calculate and maths?

[@ildimid9423]

@@StopTeoriomSpiskowymwhat the hell did you just say?

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

@@ildimid9423 Read mr Hell. he said he are in canada but want try a russian mcdonald.

[@leogaviola1090]

I hope you will open an store here in the Philippines.

[@hollow_dystopia]

im filipino but lol no

[@intuitivetransformation2631]

The menu is better. Price is decent. I hope profit is not rerouted thru India, China, UAE, Turkey to McDonald investors.

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

you should flight to russia for this lower prices only ... what cost of journey? add this for you launch.

[@ExtremelyUnbiased]

Good for Russia how they get on their feet so fast, other countries are way too dependent on west