The DANGERS of Living in Russia as a Westerner in 2024

[@Quantummechanics-p4o]

I came back this week from a 2 weeks holidays in Saint Petersburg and Moscow. My last night of my holidays i got smashed in a pub in Saint Petersburg “ The London Pub “ Russia is awesome , very pretty, so safe that you would not believe it , Moscow is by far more advanced than London or Paris , it is a huge city with 20m people living there but has an amazing transport system. So menu places to visit in the city , everything is of high standards. Good restaurants, coffee shops, bars , etc , and it is so so affordable not say cheap. Life in Russia has improved so much and it continues improving . Very very worthy a visit to enjoy those amazing cities , full of history and culture. Luxury in the centre of Moscow is part of the Russian culture, with beautiful and well dressed Slavic women

[@1966Gleb]

What you have listed about Moscow and St. Petersburg can be said about many Russian cities. Our Kazan is no worse than in Moscow - it is also clean, well-groomed, rich and safe)

[@oscarpetersson5324]

​@@1966Gleb Казань даже поприятнее, меньше людей и суеты

[@AKawalski]

Молодец, ты русский

[@ТатьянаСеменова-ш4щ7д]

To my mind, you try to make people believe in something that they don't want to believe😂. As a Russian I thank you for your very reasonable and friendly look at my country.

[@Наталья-ф3п5ы]

Сидите в Лондоне

[@PolinaMorris-nh5iz]

I'm American and my wife and three kids live in Saratov. Completely agree with your observations. I've always been surprised by how willing Russians are to openly converse about a variety of topics. I've always been treated with respect here.

[@liliabouratevich4240]

Right. And part of Russians want to kill their neighbours and steal territories.

[@John-fn2ln]

I will never live in Russia

[@chris4321das]

@@John-fn2ln Good to know 👍

[@anastasiav626]

How hard for you to find good pacing job in Saratov? I assume you lived there for a while? And haven't spoken much Russian?

[@duhast919]

@@John-fn2ln I'аm so glаd аbout thаt!!

[@ЮрийГабрилович]

It's safe in Russia No problem Live here 12 years Don't listen to the russophobia

[@tzarputin2285]

well I bet you lived here for over 20 yrs. most of them in Siberia.

[@ЮрийГабрилович]

@@tzarputin2285 Usual BS

[@MnemonicCarrier]

What region do you live in?

[@ЮрийГабрилович]

@@MnemonicCarrier Rostov Region

[@MnemonicCarrier]

@@ЮрийГабрилович Nice! We pass through Rostov on the train from Moscow to Anapa. We're planning on getting off and spending some time there one of these days (hopefully in the near future).

[@violentbug]

This video could be replaced with 3 words: DONT BRING DRUGS! And you’ll be fine 😂

[@ИмяФамилия-ю2й2ч]

Yes, support local product!

[@chickenlover657]

@@ИмяФамилия-ю2й2ч lol

[@craigs1437]

Who wants drug-addicted losers in their country? I don't. The rich Politicians that live in high-security gated communities, are already ruining America and Canada with tents, lazy bums, and drugs all over the streets because they encourage and support it, besides feminism, mass illegal migration, and woke crap. No thanx. And Russia, stay strong, and be careful of who you let in, so you are not met with the same fate as North America has.

[@АлександраЛукичева-ь1э]

Россия категорически против наркотиков!

[@CloudTourist]

It can also be replace with FUCKOFFANGLOSAXXON !!

[@Kyanzes]

I live in Hungary and I feel ashamed how Russians and their culture is being treated in the "West". The people and their culture have nothing to do with current events. If someone wants to be angry at someone, be angry at politicians (on both sides by the way) for this having happened.

[@liliabouratevich4240]

Who's choosing politicians? 88%% of Russians supported Putin thus supporting his aggressive foreign policy. So don't separate 'ordinary' people from politicians - they are closely intertwined. Or, do you want to say that German people had to be treated well separately from Hitler during the world war 2?

[@valentin7279]

@@liliabouratevich4240 Гитлер набрал в парламентских выборах только 18%, потом захватил полностью власть. Зеленский также обманом пришел к власти обещая мир итд, а сделал все наоборот.

[@Zeman877]

@@liliabouratevich4240such a bs 😅

[@_doomhammer_9028]

​@@valentin727933% все таки

[@stanspb763]

@@liliabouratevich4240 Aggressive foreign policy? How is defending a population from US UK and an illegal coup created by the US, aggressive, he waited 8 years go respond to the US? Russia did not start this but IS finishing it and it appears to be finishing NATO at the same time

[@ericwhitfield8475]

Great video. So if you go to Russia, don’t break the law, don’t cause trouble and live peacefully as an honest person. Excellent and very sensible advice. Best wishes.

[@АндрейНикитенко-ф4с]

The answer is simple. Compliance with the laws in Russia makes the likelihood of problems with the authorities vanishingly small. The authorities are not at all inclined to arbitrariness, and the police are friendly.

[@Dungshoveleux]

In 2005 I was in my foreign car on holiday in Moscow and a lorry when into the back of me (his bad brakes) on leningradski prospect. I had to get the decision about fault from the police, get an insurance claim accepted and car inspected by the insurance company, and get the car repaired within 6 days before my visa ran out. I had go go to a notarius to give a doverenost to my wife's friend to collect my £1k because the claim was going to take at least 2 months to process. And the point is that the police were very very helpful. They even forced the other party to turn up at the police station on threat of arrest. I had to use a backstreet garage to source 2nd hand spare parts, repair and paint the car within 5 days. I made it out to Finland with 2 hours left on my visa.

[@ekesandras1481]

everything fine, until the FSB knocks on your door at 4 a. m.

[@Dungshoveleux]

@@ekesandras1481 But you will not be bothered if you follow the laws like I do. Russians are remarkably tolerant.

[@СилавПравде666]

@@Dungshoveleux Беги Форест беги)))))) красавчик что всё успел. С бумагами и заявлениями да... всё долго

[@ekesandras1481]

@@Dungshoveleux Russian history tells us, that you can never be sure.

[@marcuslegion3654]

Been living in Russia for 3 years from America and it's AWESOME 😎👍

[@junerobertson4389]

My dream to live in Russia.

[@AKawalski]

Почему?

[@СветланаЕмельянова-ш2т]

Живи в своей стране

[@ВиталийГришанов-к8з]

Так исполни свою мечту!

[@steven_2005-z4f]

Russia is my dream come true!

[@AKawalski]

@@steven_2005-z4f wake up soon, she is becoming a nightmare…

[@MnemonicCarrier]

I love living in Russia. I've never come across any issues with the authorities/police. I feel so "free" in Russia. I left the UK (with my Russian wife) because every single letter we received through the mail was either from the council or a utility company demanding money or informing us of price hikes (with an insincere "...we understand this can be difficult for some families, if you would like to speak to someone, call..."). Now we're debt free, our 6 year old is no longer being "indoctrinated" (I think everyone knows what I mean by this, can't type is explicitly on KZbin), and we're genuinely enjoying life. Oh - and I love getting around Moscow on those electric scooters!!

[@Marin-b1k]

Слава богу самокаты убирают!!! Большинство людей ненавидят самокатчиков и это очень асексуально!!! Женщин не впечатляют мужики на самокатах, учтите это!

[@MnemonicCarrier]

@@Marin-b1k What? They're getting rid of the scooters?!?!?!? WHHHYYYYYYYY??? I love the scooters!

[@ContrastoElevato]

​​​@@Marin-b1kне уберут самокаты. Я ими не пользуюсь, но ненависть к самокатам исходит от агрессивного меньшинства. Эти люди как только добьются исчезновения самокатов сразу возьмутся за борьбу с чем-нибудь ещё. Велосипедами, собаками, сумками на колесах и т.п. (что там в нездоровый мозг ещё придет). Да и кто вам сказал, что люди на самокатах хотят вас впечатлить?

[@TheSilverCrow64]

​@@MnemonicCarrierWhile they are fun, I'm just guessing that they are removing them to promote walking/exercise. This is just a guess though so don't quote me

[@Zelioni-ts9fd]

@@TheSilverCrow64 they're probably removing them for the same reason people complain about them here, mainly seen them in Santa Monica: very dangerous. People zoom past you anywhere, on the sidewalk if you're a pedestrian, on the street next to your car, in your blind spot. Dangerous for them, dangerous if you don't want to get sued for flattening a human pancake you never saw coming at you. Plus they can steal your purse, if yo carry one, while on the sidewalk and good luck catching up to them. I agree with @Marin.

[@olbe147]

"Many westerners were arrested in Russia"...Not really true. I'd struggle to remember more than 20 cases in total in the last 3 years (and that's while every arrested western citizen almost automatically becomes a news item).

[@АндрейЛеусенко-д4е]

20? Maybe 3?

[@Decorsys]

@@АндрейЛеусенко-д4еFour. Remember that American military guy who came from South Korea after his Russian gf, and robbed and beat her.

[@olbe147]

Yeah, I might have been too high, but it's definitely more than 3. Still, very low number in any case.

[@АндрейЛеусенко-д4е]

@@Decorsys Never heard of him

[@Decorsys]

At the same time dozens of Russians arrested in the US annually, many of them have no connections to real crimes, but violated "anti-Russian sanctions" and other bs, lol. True state of terror and fear.

[@Dixis]

We don't tolerate drugs - this is the main reason of less crimes quantity. Telephone scammers are ringing from the infamous neighboring country, they have legalized offices by their state which are doing these scams

[@stanspb763]

I never had such a call, is it only in Moscow?

[@Dixis]

@@stanspb763 maybe, they spam me and everyone from my family like 3-4 times a day 😩

[@АлександрМенделеев-г3э]

​@@stanspb763Where do you live?

[@sportsfisher9677]

Is Ukriania the country you are talking about? 😊 heehee

[@vladimirnikolskiy]

@@stanspb763 It's the same in St. Petersburg. They call several times a week, introduce themselves as police officers, a bank, a pension fund, or a mobile operator. They are trying to lure the authorization code from the Gosuslugi portal.

[@widjoh]

Thank you again Jonny for yet a great and informative video. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. Lat time I was in Moscow is already 5 years ago, But my experience that time, after 7 visits to Moscow and other places in Russia, I found Moscow the safest big city I've ever had visitied, with experience from big cities in Europe an the US. And of curse, it's all about to follow the local rules and laws, and to behave... Take care and I wish you a great weekend. (I envy you your aceess to great wonderful Moscow) :-)

[@user-zo1mc9sq5b]

Thank you for kind words toward my country. A small note: I really don't understand when foreigners come and give compliments about our cities orsafety yet trying to make a distance from Putin and his government as if the contry was prospering without their participation and intentions))) Thank to Putin we have all the good things that you like as he inherited Russia from Boris Elcin being weak and vulnerable, he spent all his life as a president to make us live better so he deservs respect and acknowlegement. The majority of us, Russians , indeed support him, he follows our national interests.

[@SW56964]

YT has a policy. No one is allowed to "like" the Russian gourmet. That's why they deleted Sasha Meets Russia and m a n y others. It's the rule. It's a guideline. If J did sympathize with them, he wouldn't be able to say it out load anyway.

[@bellathereader1328]

Excellent points!

[@vedser]

да все благодаря путину)) царь батюшка наш)) рабское мышление типичное. все основные реформы были сделаны при ельцине кстати которые развили капитализм а путин только пожинает плоды и портит. национальные интересы говоришь? ты наверное из окопа пишешь тогда.

[@lldd11]

You crack me up man, you worry about cameras in Moscow, while MOscow is not even in top 20 most surveilled cities in the world, but London actually IS #2 most surveilled city (after China), with nearly 700 000 cameras. Which makes approximately 100 camera per 1000 people.

[@yasenkrasen1581]

Maybe, but Moscow has one of the best facial identification systems in the world. Street criminals are arrested instantly.

[@Serg-qr5my]

@@yasenkrasen1581 это скорее работы полиции

[@ЕленаШепелева-я9у]

И это хорошо!!!👍👍👍​@@yasenkrasen1581

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

I was unaware that China was a city! Joking aside, China is definitely crazy for the number of cameras which can been seen literally everywhere. In fact it's hard to find a blind spot between cameras even if quite rural areas.

[@МаксимКузнецов-л5х]

Don't confuse London's democratic security cameras with Russia's totalitarian surveillance cameras 🤣

[@chris4321das]

Friends did a 14,000KM figure 8 around Russia (Moscow-Gorniy Altaisk-Sochi-Moscow-PG), 12,000 of those by car. Other than taking three days to get used to the crazy driving outside of Moscow the trip was great. Four police stops, all friendly. They actually felt sad leaving back for the West.

[@seannero8200]

If you mind your business and don't do crime, you'll leave like a king in Russia as a foreigner.

[@rexelmeraveles6418]

да, будь человеком и в россия ты будешь дома.

[@PainkRd]

Переводчик которым ты пользуешься исковеркал твою мысль при переводе на английский, если же ты им не пользовался, английский лучше подучить, а то англоговорящие не поймут)

[@Flat_Earth_Sophia]

How?

[@mitchgingras3899]

As a Canadian, I'd feel safer visiting Russia than America.

[@ekesandras1481]

distorted perception

[@yuriyavtonomov1923]

Theft in Russia. Punishment: compulsory labor for up to three hundred and sixty hours, correctional labor for up to one year, or restriction of freedom for up to two years.

[@Akato-s8c]

@@ekesandras1481 lol, In Russia, you can go to any area of the city at night

[@Flat_Earth_Sophia]

Why???

[@efimkrivov]

Основная причина того, что в городе не совершаются преступления в том, что они не совершаются, а не в том, что кто-то боится их совершать.

[@aryungurueva4083]

Карманных воров и такого рода криминал в Москве намного меньше чем в той же Испании например. Реально у нас безопасно, потому что ночью в 12 без страха можно спокойно ходить по городу в большинстве районов

[@efimkrivov]

@@aryungurueva4083 Я вчера на велосипеде катался по одному из ещё не так давно очень небезопасных районов Питера, непривычное тепло для конца первой декады сентября, и даже на самых тёмных улицах встречаются идущие в одиночестве женщины и девушки. Периодически мне было даже неловко, что они могут воспринять меня как потенциальную угрозу, но никто в результате на меня не обращал внимания.

[@violetaatanasova7003]

🙋‍♀️❤🇷🇺

[@Dungshoveleux]

This video confirms the understanding I have built up since working in Russia in the 1990's, marrying a Russian girl and after almost 30 years, still being married. I have countless visas, have even traveled to and from Russia in my car many times. I learned to speak and read but my grammar is rubbish and vocabulary smaller than it should be but it hasn't really affected me.

[@yozhleszy]

пофиг. достаточно понимать услышанное и написанное, остальное -- пофиг. если тебя хотят понять, то всегда поймут. если не захотят понимать, тогда не поможет даже дикция актёра московского Малого театра.

[@melon7592]

What do you mean "be careful what you post online", it's worse in Britain, a guy got arrested for posting the British flag 😂

[@alenaself9520]

In France a guy got 3 yrs of prison for posting some anti France crap

[@MrMursilok]

Будьте осторожны, не поддерживайте Украину из-за своего непонимания что там происходит. Не критикуйте армию России и власть России, если вы получаете только ложь из СМИ, и не понимаете, что все СМИ это одно целое.

[@bulletproofcupid1242]

Lefortovo is my favourite park in Moscow. It looks unspoilt and is maintained well at the same time, not to mention it is a very old park which dates back to the times of Peter the Great. Don't forget to bring some hazelnuts for local quirrels.

[@lizanderson1669]

Lot's of people from around the world have moved to Russia

[@IvanIvanov-gp3vg]

С такой внешностью, как у Джонни, не будет проблем жить в России. ( это шутка, потому, что он похож на русского). Проблем не будет ни у кого, кто соблюдает законы.

[@stillalive-78]

Будьте людьми, соблюдайте общечеловеческие ценности и welcome to russia.

[@НиколайИванов-н]

Общечеловеческие ценности написаны в российской конституции- свобода слова, свобода собраний свобода информации. выборы президента на 2 срока. А что на деле? статьи дискредитация и фейки, за чистый лист бумаги в автозак, сюда на ютуб заход только через ВПН, 5 срок президента!

[@FastFoxNews]

​Глупости не пишите сударь либеральный

[@Waischess]

@@НиколайИванов-н Именно благодаря Путину Россия стала прекрасной страной. Я им полностью доволен. Если ты не в курсе, то Байден сидит в правительстве с 1972 года. Успокойся либераст)))

[@douglaswilkinson5700]

Jonny, Great video! I visited friends several times Prague (in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic) in the 1970s & 1980s. The only problem I had was making an illegal left turn and paying a $10 fine! Like you I assiduously obeyed Czech laws. Once I accidently left my wallet on top of my rental car. When I returned 3 hours later it was still there! During my last year of university studied Czech. That was my biggest problem! BTW I was very happy to see President Putin restore the royal family who had been killed in 1917.

[@mcal27]

I'm a brit but with Russian family. Still currently based in the UK..that may change. I'm always apologising to friends on Vkontanke for my governments actions and without exception they always tell me to stop apologising, and that they don't hold me responsible. Been to RU (I think) 13 times since 2003 and never had a single issue. Just live within their laws and you'll be fine in my experience. Don't like the laws? then maybe Russia isn't for you. Your advice is perfect Jonny. fwiw one of my friends husbands is a 'copper' in St Pete and he always tells me, Al just relax and follow the laws and you'll be fine.. And I was. great video!

[@Waischess]

Абсолютно верно сказано. Жаль, но я думаю этого автора ютуб удалит, назвав его агентом Кремля или пропагандой. Причину всегда найдут. Уже удалено около 10 000 каналов. Каналы, которые ведут антироссийскую политику не удаляются, а наоборот рекламируются. Такова реальность. А извиняться не надо, мы это знаем и понимаем. Желаю счастья, добра, успехов и всего самого хорошего.

[@mcal27]

@@Waischess 🤝👍

[@Nowhereman123]

Been 7 months in Kazan feel so much safer and people are way more generous and hospitable the back home. Never felt threatened once not even close. More tyranny from my government at home.

[@alenaself9520]

I totally enjoyed this video. Short and to the point. Especially i appreciated hearing your beautiful proper English, without a harsh us accent.thank you

[@gheorghedoja8723]

Not "the strict laws" but the efficiency and the speed of "serving the law".

[@СергейПопов-р6н]

Хей, чувак! Конструктивная критика - это нормально!! Не нормально поносить свою родину и проклинать свое правительство и народ!! Да мы все разные!! И ещё, всё же будь осторожен, так как отмороженных недоумков хватает везде, во всём мире!!😊😊🇷🇺👍

[@vedser]

свое правительство проклинать абсолютно нормально, как и народ, которые устраивает войны например. но россиянам типа тебя это не понять, у них царь всегда хороший и россия всегда все правильно делает)))

[@Waischess]

Если он похвалит Путина, ютуб удалит его канал. Вот и весь секрет.

[@andreisokolenko7719]

Problems are not with Brits as people, but with those who sits in high cabinets.

[@lioneldemun6033]

....who have been elected, at the end of the day, by British constituencies 😮

[@MrMursilok]

Британские люди все разные. Есть такие, от которых проблемы. Например полное невежество изучать Историю России по Википедии. Основывать своё мнение на сплошной лжи, это может означать какие-то проблемы.

[@msresu]

I went to West actually I live in London, but I'll will not spent whole my life in Uk...it is not for me...the stone weight best in his own place...so I'll got back to my country

[@Waischess]

А зачем уезжал? Странно это. Я был в 16 странах и никогда не хотел остаться где-то. Россия самая свободная страна и уровень жизни отличный.

[@msresu]

Because my country was shitty as yours between 1990-2000...or your forgot the Елцин time....I'm not Russian... and my country is still shitty...

[@ProgramasespiasNet]

A brit just said he doesnt think immigeation and crime arent linked. What a disingenous statement.

[@Waischess]

Он должен ругать Путина и придумывать что-то, что нравится ютубу. Если он продолжит говорить о России правду - его канал удалят. Запад всегда пытается показать русских врагами. Мы к этому уже привыкли.

[@MrMursilok]

Если иммиграция англичан в Россию, то это безопасно, если австралийцев, то это очень безопасно, а если иммиграция таджиков, узбеков, азербайджанцев в Россию, то это очень нехорошо. Многое зависит от страны и менталитета людей.

[@andrejmucic5003]

My first time in Russia I got jail in Domodetevo Airport for 6 hours for weapons charges. It was way better than same in Boston.

[@kaunas888]

Moscow does not have a big street crime problem...maybe because they have not let in armies of third world men from very troubled countries.

[@vedser]

moscow is full of immigrants from central asia. not a 3rd world but 2nd though.

[@василийконстантинов-р3т]

Кто создал эти проблемы?

[@RoamingTumbleweed]

I just read today or the day before that some 50+ yo lady in the UK got locked away for 1.5 years for posting something nasty on FB. With no prior police record of any kind, and a disabled husband at home for whom she was the only caretaker. Hardly seems like a just punishment for somebody venting online...

[@megalodon6108]

400 people in Russia last year arrested for online comments....... over 3000 in UK... says it all really.

[@Waischess]

@@megalodon6108 Странно, что ютуб не удалил твоей комментарий. Политика ютуба - быть против России. Автору канала надо быть осторожным, его канал могут удалить, потому что он не говорит плохое о России.

[@loksterization]

Thank you for helping to dispel malicious myths about Russia.

[@Waischess]

Я думаю, что ютуб это не позволит сделать. К сожалению, его канал удалят. Россия так развивается благодаря Путину, но если Путина хвалить то ютуб быстро реагирует. Если в адрес русских написать плохой комментарий - ютуб пропустит. Если в отношении других, а особенно украинцев, то моментально улетаешь в бан на сутки. Такова политика ютуба. Мы к этому привыкли.

[@Igorinrussia]

Good one!

[@darrenplett8821]

Fascinating video- excellent information

[@garyoliver6702]

Fascinating insight, thank you.

[@creampuffwar4457]

What a waste to live in Russia and not take advantage of the Orthodox religion being practiced there - I’d be fully immersed in that part

[@vedser]

russia is very secular. its just a facade, people dont believe deeply. 70 years of communism you know.

[@Waischess]

У каждого свой выбор. Он живет, как хочет. В России много разных религий, и есть атеисты. Ничего плохого в этом нет. Это свобода вероисповедания. Православие учит добру. Возможно он просто не готов.

[@creampuffwar4457]

@@Waischess I love Orthodox religion and especially Russian Orthodoxy

[@MrMursilok]

@@creampuffwar4457 Бог не имеет никакого отношения к религии. Религия в России носит объединяющую миссию. Бог точно не одобряет Церковь. У Церкви есть Храм, но ни один прихожанин не знает в точности как устроен любой Храм. Если ты сможешь узнать, ты возможно пересмотришь своё отношение, однако у тебя нет шансов узнать все мельчайшие подробности, например про металлические связи внутри любого Храма любой Церкви и религии.

[@mansurbukh]

I get dodgy call in UK everyday.asking all the stupid questions.

[@Vladimir-Pavlenko]

А может быть это страна глупая, если оттуда задают глупые вопросы?...

[@GuayusaPure]

​@@Vladimir-Pavlenkoможет быть вы глупы и не понимаете о чем человек говорит ?

[@elizabethhagman1984]

Thank you, brother. We love Russia

[@KurtProvost]

Thanks for the thoughtful video.

[@alex-E7WHU]

Wish I had my time again.. I'd emigrate to Russia immediately.👍🇬🇧❤️🇷🇺⚒️

[@Mike-m7q]

Modern smart phones have plenty of Settings to avoid / stop telephone scams.

[@juliap.5375]

Better not to use phones at all, like me. I have regular phone, but use it extremely rare. Even travel abroad mainly without phone (for internet access I use iPad). It is crazy how people walk with smartphones on streets, while inside is bank apps and sim connected exactly to that banks, so any smartphone provide full access to bank accounts. I still can’t believe why not arrived gangs which stole phones, open bank apps and stole all money. Just few minutes and you can steal hundreds of thousands from random person.

[@Alzav-w3t]

@@juliap.5375 В России сложно украсть большие суммы денег, банковские переводы будут заблокированы банками

[@Waischess]

@@juliap.5375 В России это невозможно. Даже если я вам дам свой телефон, вы не сможете снять деньги из банка не зная пароль. В России можно даже расплатиться лицом. Технология не стоит на месте. Я в банке бываю один раз в 5 лет, чтобы получить новую карту.

[@masterp401]

Russia in 90s was a mess and YET i would still say that it was safer than US nowadays😂 today Russia is waaaaaay safer thab european capitals and US cities😂

[@ЛеонидМустафин]

In my opinion, crimes are treated much more humanely in Russia. In Europe, the punishment for a minor crime is much harsher than in Russia. In Russia, you are not fined for parking on the lawn (this is bad), there are no fines for damage to city property (also bad). There is more freedom in Russia than in Europe, that's for sure.

[@pauldby1479]

Safer than the UK and more freedom as well

[@Waischess]

Странно, почему ютуб оставил такой комментарий.

[@blanne9628]

thats not much of a complement; it only rules out being at the bottom

[@Татьяна-х6т5т]

Когда звонят мошенники говорите в ответ "Крым-русский" и "Российская армия-самая лучшая" вы услышит ответ отрицательный, потому что мошенники звонят с вражеской территории, они прекрасно знают русский язык.

[@vedser]

мошенники звонили и до 2022. они из колоний звонят, это бизнес под крышей администраций. давно известный факт.

[@asdffewfew]

когда звонят мошенники, просто кладите трубку. банкам, полиции , судам можно перезвонить по общедоступным номерам, если вы сомневаетесь

[@ЕленаКольцова-з6и]

​@@vedserпо официальным данным звонки сократились на миллионы в день , это связано с сво . И последний мошенник что мне звонил был с украинским акцентом . Хотя я не отрицаю что это может быть из зоны так же работать , но не в таких масштабах на миллионы звонков .

[@ContrastoElevato]

​@@vedserи до 22 го года в основном по статистике это были украинцы. Поэтому они ничего не боялись. Если помните Крым был в 2014м. После этого им развязали руки. До 2014 было некое сотрудничество на уровне полиции, но колл центры на Украине редко прикрывали.

[@vedser]

@@ContrastoElevato где эту статистику можно посмотреть? То что сейчас много с украины я верю но до 22 го вряд ли

[@pip_nalip]

I can’t agree that in Moscow it is safe due to the fact that there are a lot of police, or because of severe laws, or video cameras. 1. There are many police only during football matches or large city events, children's and city holidays. Otherwise, the police are almost not visible on the street. Unless it can in the city center or sometimes in the subway. In 2017, I was in Rome and Florence, where in the city center the military was monitored by the military in green berets with automatic rifles in their hands. In Rome, they even went down to the metro for verification. In Russia, this is nonsense to see people in the form on the streets of the city with an automatic rifle. 2. In Russia, they do not commit thefts not because of severe laws or city video cameras. It is just human culture, education, religious views. I am not saying that there are no thefts, there are marginals in any country. Here you certainly will not encounter similar phenomena as in the video from Brazil or France, Belgium, where they rob the car’s glass and steal things from the passenger compartment. As for the "harsh laws", I will give you an example of criminal liability for theft under the law based on one clause of a criminal article: a fine of up to 80k rubles (800 euros), or mandatory work up to 360 hours, or correctional labor up to 1 year, or restriction freedom for up to two years (which is expressed in some prohibitions and restrictions, for example, the need to regularly be noted in the police, but this is not a deprivation of liberty and sending for bars), or forced labor for up to two years, or arrest for up to four months or by deprivation of liberty for up to two years. Of course, it all depends on the perfect theft. In this criminal article there is more serious punishment. But from the part of the criminal article by me, the punishment varies from a fine or correctional labor to imprisonment to two years.

[@Сигизмунд-с2й]

The main danger for Johny is drink too much cheap beer and get fat.

[@toxicomentor]

😅

[@JonnyTickle]

100% hahaha

[@dmitrygolovin8481]

I am Russian and travelling durig summer with camper . we stop overnight where we want and some times do not close doors if hot outside . until you are not touching politics you are safe . and we are welcome for foreigners to come . the only reason you might feel cold from Russians that people does not speak English and do not know how to react when you ask something in English they will ashame on the themself , uncomfort because they can do anything with this and trying to run out. The above are relevant to middle age people , younger people can talk and will seem more friendly .

[@bossdog1480]

Interesting. A marked difference from the seemingly official British anti-Russian stance.

[@DJ-uk5mm]

Well done. Great video . I’ve just subbed😊

[@alexshield7532]

The problem with migration isnt the migration itself but if you have unfiltered "migration" aka asylum seekers who nobody has a clue who they are, whats their past, etc. I would asume russia has still borders which are guarded and you cant enter without ducuments, etc.

[@fastcross]

Grazie... Sono stato a Pskov... Bella città. Ciao

[@MikeMike-cc4jk]

I worked in Russia as a student as an interpreter in a consulting English company, which, in those years, as part of the European Union, had a large operation, to work with the Russian authorities. The British are amazing people, lived in Britain for several years, still upsetting the current Russophobia of the English cabinet, I did not see it in ordinary Englishmen. But, the sense of privilege of people from English foundations and the English government was astounding. Stealing the flag of Russia, from the flagpole, on the day of Russia's national holiday, in front of an armed police patrol, thinking, we have fun, we drank, we are English, we can get away with it. And got away with it, by the way, I had to convince these policemen, inexpensively, that they are “stupid foreigners English, but good people”, and they were merciful. But the English, on a domestic level, have always been respected. Starting with my grandfathers WWII vets, respected, Churchill, the English are smart, cultured, but the Americans are brazen fools. Until 2022, of course, now England is on the Russians' hate list for years to come. But, to ordinary people from England, who respect the laws of Russia, polite, behaves adequately, does not steal flags on May 9 and does not try to molest Russian schoolgirls, there are no problems, just respect the law, and be polite. And the English know how to do that.

[@jaydev7026]

I think Russian cathedrals are beautiful.

[@MrMursilok]

ты просто не знаешь как они устроены, что хранится в Алтаре, и у подножия, что дают жрать во время причастия, зачем от верхнего знака идут металлические связи и т.д.

[@jaydev7026]

Tell me about it.. about the older Russian churches. The choirs are my favorite. Slavic orthodox is my favorite.

[@MrMursilok]

@@jaydev7026 хоры, молитвы, звоны колоколов, во всём Мире звучат на одинаковой частоте. Это ерунда. Я тебе говорю о другом. Какая двуголовая тварь находится у патриархов на посохе, какая двуглавая тварь находится на российском гербе ? Если тебе хватит мозгов ответить на этот вопрос, значит ты не животное.

[@santaclaus1835]

Luckily you are in Russia which appears more free than the UK at the moment.

[@garynew9637]

10x more political prisoners in the uk than russia.

[@yozhleszy]

usa trending through the roof.

[@anthonyraymond5718]

Tell the Westerners to leave their Das Reich flags at home and they will have no problems.

[@ViceCoin]

More dangerous in US ghettos.

[@RussiaAmericanDream]

I love a good clickbait title and thumbnail...great job, man. Sent you an email)

[@TthIvanRus]

Джонни, спасибо за видео! Интересно было услышать взгляд человека, который прожил в России 8 лет. Очень рад таким гостям как вы. Абсолютно согласен по поводу проблемы ливнёвок в городах - это есть. Что изумило, так это сравнение строгости наказания в России и Британии. У нас есть яркое убеждение, что наказания на западе гораздо строже, чем у нас за одни и те же преступления. Так многие у нас выступают за ужесточение наказаний. Уверен, что есть и обратные примеры, где в России дадут больший срок, но чаще наоборот (такие убеждения). Интересно было бы сравнить). По поводу преступности и мигрантов, речь идёт не о том, что преступности очень много, а именно о её резком росте. Что бы это не привело к проблемам, нужно действовать уже сейчас.

[@nataliemedvedeva1026]

Поддерживаю

[@vedser]

это убеждение у тебя из телевизора или откуда? на западе в целом все намного гуманнее, поэтому люди ведут себя свободнее и не боятся а в рф полицейское государство. посмотри на их тюрьмы и на наши хотя бы.

[@TthIvanRus]

@@vedser эти убеждения у тебя откуда, телевизор насмотрелся? Многие приезжие отмечают, что в России они могут общаться на любые темы и чувствуют по бы свободными, в то время как на западе человек 10 раз подумает что можно говорить, а что нет.

[@vedser]

@@TthIvanRus какого телевизора? В рф телевизор тебе расскажет как на западе все плохо. Да иди свободно назови войну войной а потом поговорим.

[@Waischess]

@@TthIvanRus Для понимания - @vedser это ухилянт)))

[@Veronica_T]

Taking into account the last 2 years, I personally wish all the worst to the uk, usa, nato and eu. However if i meet a person from there in Russia, i will be fine with them, cause if they came, they are not so bad in the end.

[@ChristianRevivalOrg]

I lived in Russia around 2000, and loved the people. If I was younger, Id consider moving for sure.

[@tacitusromanus8239]

Thanks, Jonny. I live in the US and know it is safer in Russia than in most cities here. The difference is that in many Western countries, the police, security authorities, etc. are soft on crime often using two-tier policing when it comes to certain demographic groups and "migrants." As has been seen in the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, the US, etc. these "migrants" are people being foisted on said countries illegally, but, in many cases, they are treated better than the citizens of the host country. From what I have learned about Russia, the authorities do not let hordes of theses people into the country. There is no death penalty in Russia as Russian prisons are a living hell for the criminals who end up there. Most prisons in the West are resorts in comparison. Many Westerners who are moving to Russia now are doing so for various reasons including getting tired of living in countries where it has become unsafe due to the continual influx of these "migrants" and two-tier policing with regard to crime.

[@juliap.5375]

You are wrong. 1. Russia somewhere on 2nd place in world after US by migration. But exist differences: - in Russia there are no social wealth-care, so this people literally came for work. And they work. No work - no food. - regards to scary reputation (thanks to US actually) to Russia not came people which came to you, it is came people who know reality, mainly from former Soviet republics (they are very different, e.g from Central Asia, but at least have share common history). 2. You will be surprised, but in Russia there are almost no prisons. In prisons (cells) hold just several thousands of people, they are for most dangerous criminals. Instead Russia have system of camps (what you called with "scary" word "gulag" in past, while absolutely not known what it means). Actually it is Russians who was hold in US prisons tall scary stories how is awful and dangerous in your system (a lot of examples of behavior actually consider as crimes against humanity, e.g when you don’t allow for people to sleep - classic). Camps in Russian are different, in most soft case it is just former village where sleep during night and work as regular citizen in nearest city during day - de facto it is exile. Majority camps have almost zero difference with typical military base: exist barracks where everyone sleeps, exist kitchen, exist workplace, sometimes exist farms. So life it not much different from life in army. What you described (kind of resorts) really exist, but only in few EU countries (in most cases all the same or more worst than in US). 3. For any violation of law Russia cancel citizenship for migrant and expel from country (with prohibition to return for 20-50 years).

[@jujuleto]

@@juliap.5375перечитывала недавно «Дети Арбата» про студента которого за незначительную оплошность сослали в Сибирь. Не в лагерь, не в тюрьму, а в ссылку в одну из сибирских деревень, где он жил с деревенскими в одной избе и ходил отмечаться раз в месяц. Это была антисоветская книга, запрещенная к изданию в СССР, а я сижу, читаю и в голове мысль - при Сталине были ссылки? Не только вот эти страшные казематы и темницы, а ссылки? И ты просто жил на поселении?

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

All problems stem from politicians on both sides. Take them out of the equation and we can all get on.

[@lioneldemun6033]

Aren't politicians people too? So at the end of the day what's the difference?

[@rickzap7957]

You kinda hit the nail on the head the political class and their masters behind the scenes. If it was left to normal people we would get along fine.

[@lioneldemun6033]

@@rickzap7957 I don't believe so. Democracy is a flawed system in my opinion .

[@molecatcher3383]

The link between migrants and crime depends upon where the migrants come from. Migrants from some countries commit almost zero crime while migrants from other countries.....

[@Serg-qr5my]

Не совсем. Запад пал перед исламом. У них мигранты выше своих граждан в правах. Мы можем мигрантов ругать, призывать выгнать из страны, они давно рот открыть бояться.

[@Pythoner]

criminals commit crimes

[@DoveringFifths]

I agree and disagree ... importing unskilled labor is often dicey. We just haven't imported large numbers of unskilled labor from developed countries in a long time, only established people. But historically we did, and it was a problem at one time. The problems were never on the same level as importing unskilled labor with totally foreign values, but there were problems.

[@Mortablunt]

It depends on how you treat the migrants, and if you hold them to the same standards as everybody else. The west makes two gigantic mistakes. The first being it is slow to actually immigrate migrants and the second is it has all these strange exceptions to the law and accepted standards of behavior from them so they are not only feeling no part of the society they live in, but they’re also allowed to get away with bad behavior. In Russia, it’s probably possible to come in and integrate into the country relatively fairly quickly, but it comes with the catch of needing to actually assimilate in terms of language and culture, as well as follow the laws.

[@Дарья-22-и2е]

После разрушения СССР, жители некоторых среднеазиатских стран , под влиянием радикальных течений изменились. Бедность и близость к Афганистану и наличие наркотических потоков сделало из них террористов. Так что приезжая в Россию на работу они могут совершать страшные вещи. Террористический акт в " крокус сити холе " этой весной это их работа. Многие приехав в Россию пристают к нашим женщинам указывая им что они носят неправильную одежду, пристают к маленьким девочкам. Россияне последнее время очень недовольны миграционной политикой властей. Идёт бурное обсуждение вопроса, кто виноват. Виноваты деньги. Мигрантам платят меньше, соцпакета нет и это выгодно крупным компаниям. Последнее время принимается много законов регулирующих миграцию людей с криминальным прошлым или за малейшее нарушение депортация, например незаконное трудоустройство или унижение наших граждан. Даже если они находятся законно в России.

[@stanspb763]

I am surprised that a foreigner is so afraid of police in Russia, per capita there are fewer than in western countries because their is such a small fraction of crime compared to the US and UK. NO EU, UK or US country is as safe as Russia. There are more police in city center Moscow because all capital cities do because they are the most likely targets. Surely you remember in 2017 Russia closed 73 prisons due to lack of prisoners. In the 1990s they needed more but since 2000 the crime rate dropped every year. When I visit the UK or back home in the US I have every reason to be fearful of crime AND police but neither in Russia. I have lived in city center and several districts in St Petersburg 24 years and never had or seen crimes. Moscow however is not like Russia so there are a lot more people unhappy with any government or leader. But in real Russia the government and president are very popular. It is also more democratic with higher voter turn out and 40 main parties and the lowest barrier for citizens to run of any of the 92 countries I have been in. Have you been to England lately? Crime is everywhere, aggressive police is the norm. Most police people see here are traffic police and do not even have jurisdiction on the sidewalks. Lots of government jobs have uniforms that look like police when they are transportation workers workers or many other services so some visitors think there are a lot of police. I was a partner in an incoming tour operator business that provide shore excursions for cruise ship passengers every summer. Tourist in groups are targets everywhere in the world. But hosting 150,000 visitor a summer from 2002 to 2020 we only had 4 reported crimes, one turned out there camera the guest "had" had been been stolen was simply found in their ship cabin. Another one had their phone stolen but when I went to the restaurant where it was last seen, it was sitting in the office because someone turned it in after finding it in in the women's restroom. Is there a large city anywhere in EU, UK or US where your gf/wife would have no reason to fear walking though any party of the city, alone.....at 3am. It would be insane in these western countries but here in Russia it is safe. There are 600 parks in this city and walking through any of them is safe day or night and no police around. Even the number of law area tiny fraction of those in the US or UK, you have a lot more personal freedom in Russia.

[@everready800]

Congrats on beating the YT algorithm with your video title only to give a real world view of Moscow. 😊👍

[@Waischess]

Думаю, что ютуб удалит этот канал. Это противоречит политике ютуба

[@everready800]

​@Waischess Sam's Russian Adventures is another channel I watch. In the west we're supposed to believe Russian's wish they could replace Putin with a western puppet leader.

[@MICHAELWEBBER-cu5eu]

I live in the U.K. am 66 & looking to relocate. I have a friend in Moscow who studied in the U.K. when young. We kept in touch & he & his family visited the U.K.this summer. Russia does have a great fascination, as the U.K de generates. Do you speak Russian, is it easy to learn.. Cheers !

[@toxicomentor]

It's not easy to learn Russian for English speakers. But you can find a people who speak English inside Russia. It's usual practice. Sorry my French, if anything! 🤣

[@gullsmeddrmmegull2505]

I spent now 150 hrs with an app called Mondly, i am on the level of 2400 words in Russian in 4 months. I can uderstan simple conversation can pronounce well, but have to little practice. To be on s B2 level, it is estimated to study 1100 hours. Still i have only 150 hrs in 4 months

[@stanspb763]

There is a new pathway to residency and citizenship that will be released in final for by the end of this month that allows people in hostile countries who want to immigrate to Russia if they support traditional family values. A lot of people have expressed interest in it. The first step is Temporary residence which can be renewed every 3 years and eventually to citizenship. As a temporary resident you would have full rights except voting. The free medical care. If you are into Woke ideology you are not eligible.

[@stanley1554]

subscribed

[@drumm6918]

Thanks bro

[@disappointedenglishman98]

You don't seem to realise it depends where the migrants are from. Maybe the Tajiks are more integrated, but black people and Pakistanis in London are entirely unintegrated, and are much more violent than the ethnic groups your migrants are from in Moscow.

[@vedser]

thats likely true. most migrants in ru are from central asia that which was a part of ussr just recently.

[@ЛарисаПотапова-к2т]

Different people live in Russia, but in whole we are glad to recieve guests from different countries. And many people undestand that politics is one thing, but real common people is another thing...

[@Waischess]

Мы ничего поделать не можем. Политика Запада - делать из нас врагов. Думаю ютуб удалит этот канал.

[@MrMursilok]

Простой человек из Таджикистана и непростой человек из Шотландии .. Ты всех уравняла и назвала себя на Вы. Ты малость ухуела, Лариса. В целом, чужаки нахрен нигде не нужны, а если заявлять иное, то это обманывать саму себя, а это смертный грех, заповедь не солги.

[@abcde___]

Please don’t create a phobic attitude to our country because of real paranoia that our police are chasing every foreigner 😂 but it is a good precaution for those who is going to commit any kind of crime like spying as well

[@NadNorgaard]

Great. Could it be that subconsciously they know who the real aggressor is - and thus not blaming you?

[@yozhleszy]

and he doesn't look like a Ukrainian

[@lifeprotecta]

If you work on your laptop in a coffee shop in Bucharest, you can leave it there and take a walk or eat at a restaurant. You can come back the next day and your laptop will be on your table.

[@krisradjpaul278]

You’re a perfect poster boy as a westerner.

[@ПосольствоРусскихПисателей]

Well done

[@superscreentrapyellowchann4704]

Me too, buddy my dream is to live in Russia

[@RogueBystander]

Scamm call centers are able to operate in Russia because they are located in ukrain, go figure...

[@SmithBlack-One-shot-studio]

The biggest danger in Moscow is crazy electric scooter drivers))

[@totolondon]

Boss you are so smart 😅!! I just subscribers

[@WhiteReconcista]

As a Russian I will say: migration has really increased crime many times over. It is a gigantic problem. I remember the USSR, I have something to compare with. And advice to Americans and other representatives of the "free world" - do not act like an idiot, the people around you are much smarter and better educated. Remember, you are a guest.

[@vedser]

да мач смартер только живут в говне веками)) и тешат себя что умнее и образованее))

[@WhiteReconcista]

@@vedser миколка, ты тису переплыл?

[@Waischess]

@@vedser Недоработка ТЦК. Куда они смотрят? Ты уже готов!

[@vedser]

@@Waischess я не украинец валенок

[@WhiteReconcista]

@@TogetherForever-mg1mh nope

[@gullsmeddrmmegull2505]

Your point is universal: I often meet people who constantly have problem with police, they often get ransacked, and also carry illegal items like knives etc. I also sometimes carry a pocket knife, but I have never been ransacked or had a problem. The reason is that I simply dont fo unesessary things, dont go to unimoortant places. Im working and buzy with that. I really dont encounter problems. Wereas people who always stay where problems are in plenty… when you tend to your work or basic needs, those places are generally not troublezones, and are the places grown up and responsible people spend their time. In homes, work, with children or at school.

[@Mickenos85]

I agree wholeheartedly with you. Had you thought of offering this video to the government, for them to use it to attract good people to live and work in Russia.

[@apostolosderakis9840]

Hello from Sweden. I m fascinated by my Ukrainian neighbours, their sitting room flag is visible from outside. On it they have several military chevrons, including Azof. This is not the sort of liberalism my grandparents fought for.

[@Puma-qk2zy]

Why are you fascinated?

[@apostolosderakis9840]

@@Puma-qk2zy what next? Swast1kas?

[@Puma-qk2zy]

@@apostolosderakis9840 fascinated means liked, adored 🧐 as you are together with your Ukrainian friends, and yes Azof = nazi

[@Waischess]

Вас очаровывают Германские концлагеря времен второй мировой войны???

[@Puma-qk2zy]

@@Waischess у комментатора последнее предложение противоречит предыдущим. Или он не знает, что украинский Азов - наци

[@craigs1437]

I don't blame Steven Seagal for leaving America for Russia.

[@tatasto3809]

Большинство русских поддерживают В.В.Путина. Бойтесь дальше!🤣

[@yozhleszy]

я не поддерживаю Путина. Путин не Брежнев и не Байден, чтобы поддерживать и менять подгузники.

[@Waischess]

В реальной жизни я не знаю людей, которые против Путина. А в интернете они есть, там охло-акцент не слышен))

[@artyomt26]

Британец - всегда британец. Как же без указания, что так мало либерализма. Но, всё равно - лайк и удачи)

[@ZM-kulashi]

Bolvan

[@Armada2010]

The rules for tourists (as well as for residents, they are no different) are very simple - don’t be a jerk, don’t run into trouble and don’t provoke conflict. And in 99.999999999999% of cases, you will be fine and nothing bad will happen to you. The rest is just a bit of bad luck.

[@ГалатеяАмфитрионова]

London seems to be under greater surveillance. There are CCTV cameras everywhere.

[@Jimdunne_]

I’m Irish and really want to go there to improve my Russian language skills and visit museums. Geopolitics is so destructive and limiting

I am in Vancouver and just want to get away from bajeets

[@MICHAELWEBBER-cu5eu]

I understand there is a proposed new immigration to Russia policy in the pipeline. One has to learn a basic history & learn the language after 3 years to become a citizen. Sounds excellent compared to here in the U.K. with murderers & criminals invading our once magnificent country. So many disillusioned hard working Westerners leaving countries like the U.K. myself included considering Russia.

[@user-yt2di9ol3t]

Главный совет видео: Не нарушай законы и всё будет хорошо. Гениально! Можно подумать, в других странах их можно нарушать.

[@abcde___]

Because we are not nationalists by nature and very well educated in general, well travelled having critical minds