Journey to Hidden Ukraine. 🇺🇦

After a hectic week in Lviv, I decided to go visit the Carpathian Mountains for a bit of fresh air. Join me on the adventure of traveling by train, bus, and 4x4 to a little village deep in the mountains of Ukraine.
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[@LeonidAndronov]

Johnny, it's not so nice to say blyad and pizdets to everyone. Better avoid those words until you learn the language very well :)

[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

Great video Johnny. Please keep showing us rural Ukraine because its beautiful. Cheers!!! Slava Ukrainii💙💛💪

[@paulw3182]

Thanks for the sightseeing trip - especially for those unable to travel to Ukraine. Slava Ukraini Heróyam sláva!

[@DonkeyHot_]

Great video, Johnny, as always! The story of bus station lady: She was six, when her father died, so her brother who is twenty years older then her replaced a father for her. Now he died, so she buried him properly, she said. She and her husband live in Maidan (a village, not the square in Kyiv). They have two sons, the older one lives in Prague (not in Lviv), the younger one is a student, linguist, studies German, English and used to study Hungarian but, because Hungarians are not friends to us, he switched to Slovakian.

[@JAMMAJ-cq2bl]

💙💛❤

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks for the proper translation! 🙏

[@gurudk3378]

"Mizhhirya" - the place between mountains. That's the translation of that town

[@arinav7591]

Oh goodness, Johnny, you really shouldn't use the word "pizdec" to express compassion when someone died. It's very rude!😆very awkward situation😁Btw my mom is from Volovec region. Hope you liked it! Thank you for the video!

[@windlesssphere8409]

Good work Johnny, it's great to see the other side of Ukraine, besides the war your support of economy and infrastructure of the country must be a big help

[@christinawrobel4869]

This is the real Ukraine. The salt of the earth people who have lived through so much and now their country is attacked again. You can see it's the older generation in sharp contrast to the young, urbanites in Kyiv living a Western lifestyle.

[@stevesent2]

Real Ukraine????? It was never part of Ukraine, look at the history of these places - Ukraine only has stolen land from other countries and cultures

[@weikeduo2236]

On 16:30 you said "pizdec" it means "fuck" or "motherfucker". It was so rude :) Next time, i recommend you to say in such situations "zhah" (жах) which translates as ''It`s awful'' or ''What`s a shame''

[@StevenPrewitt]

Love getting to see the early content!!!! Video went from sad, prayers to that Husband and Wife. To you all crammed on that bus was hilarious!!! Hope you have a good time in the mountains!!!!

[@JohnnyFD]

I'm glad you're enjoying the early access. And that at least one of us enjoyed the crammed bus. 😂

[@byakurenhoujuu]

How would anyone "steal" from the US? lol @@yeeebayeeba4268

[@hctim96]

Neat vid.. My Mom was born not to far from there Slava Ukraine!!🇺🇦🇺🇸👍

[@Grek1574]

Hope u visited or plan to! Ukraine is marvelous for open minded people❤

[@hctim96]

@@Grek1574 Hope so!..

[@неболтай-ы5ч]

Срочно нужно людей набрать в армию ждём приезжай Срочно!!!

[@ТетянаЙончев]

Thanks for the video, very nice memories. The Carpathians are very beautiful, there is a wonderful life. We were in the Carpathians at a ski resort in February 2022, flew from Kyiv on 22 February 2022. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦❤️

[@haakonchristensen2880]

The new design of Suzuki Jimny looks great 👍. You don't get Jomny in Norway more. People don't buy it because it's small but it's an excellent off road so I don't understand why. Perfect in city and mountains

[@anthonypiligno7618]

🎉 thanks for the video bro🎉.. I hope you can donate to the people that really really need it 🙏.. like the older people in the old villages...🎉....JJ... Jonjon...😊😊

[@mayureshpatil1873]

Looks like mini Switzerland of Ukraine,. Great vlog and amazing adventures.

[@alexanderkorolov8264]

Thank you, Johnny, for letting me feel the Carpathian mountains again! I truly miss them. Slava Ukrayini!

[@assistant2theregionalmanager]

Johnny stop saying Ty (You) to strangers in UA, it is rude. Say Vy.

[@assistant2theregionalmanager]

and then make all next words in plural, that the polite way.

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

@@assistant2theregionalmanagerit’s also rude to correct people who are trying to learn a language

[@StevenKeery]

How else will Johnny, or anyone else for that matter, learn? Other than by correcting mistakes? That applies to everything new, that we try to learn.

[@martinbergman6661]

Johnny, Transcarpathian people from your video are awesome and they can speak my mother language. A lot of Rusyns are living there. Anyway Transcarpathia was our former territory, but we have no demands on that region unlike Hungarians who want to steal that land. If they will try to annex that land I am ready to protect Carpathian people.

[@mrico523]

You are reciting misinformation spread by ultra-nationalists who need an excuse to assimilate or drive out indigenous ethnic minorities. Hungary is not a threat in any way, just a convenient excuse. What individuals may say and what governments actually do are often very different things. Stay safe!

[@martinbergman6661]

@@mrico523 That's not true. 85% of Hungarians want to restore Great Hungary and are against Trianon. They also do not recognize my land anyway

[@YuriZpUa]

@@martinbergman6661 85% of Hungarians have no idea what Great Hungary and Trianon are. There is an ultra-nationalist minority that wants to take over Transcarpathia (they are used by Russian propaganda, inflating the scale of the conflict), but most Hungarians do not need it. Everyone is well aware that this will threaten catastrophic consequences for Hungary itself.

[@tetispinkman9135]

​@@mrico523hope it's true then. But Orban likes showing off "that" map

[@Mar1an163]

@@martinbergman6661jsi ze Slovenska ? Jestliže ano a jednoho dne na vás Maďaři zaútočí tak vám rozhodně pomůžeme 🇺🇦❤️🇸🇰

[@YellowBlueArmy]

Very nice of you to make this video. I used to go to the Karpaty region when I was a child and once more when i was like 22. Haven't been to Ukraine since 2015. So nice to see this place through your eyes as a tourist.

[@JohnnyFD]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stevesent2]

​​@@JohnnyFDThis region has no Ukrainian history, it's a stolen land

[@icedem1]

You got the death stare from the guy in the yellow T-shirt on the bus 🚌 lol. You all looked like sardines 🐬in a tin can lol 😂 that’s just insane but hey. Saves fuel by not running two buses 🚌.

[@cs5384]

I would love to live there. I feel like it's not much safer on the streets of Memphis, TN. Of course that's not saying much since it's the most dangerous city in the US. But still I'd love to live there. I feel like I'd fit in just fine.

[@martinlye2748]

Got to love local transport. I was once on a bus from Vancouver to Toronto ( I had the time ) and a hockey team and supporters got on.

[@charlottethien3749]

Johnny , this was a fun video . The farm video was hilarious ! My husband grew up on their family dairy farm , and bought it when his Daddy retired . He would have loved seeing you learn to hand milk ! The really fun part was if you and Orest trying to drive those slick muddy trails ! Oh my goodness ! Great video !I just knew those eggs would bust in your pocket !🤣😂 Great fun with videos of you and Orest ! Thank you for sharing ❣️Farm life is a good life . I live in SE Georgia USA, native of NE Florida !

[@garyweaver5512]

the area there, the Subcarpathians especially, is astonishingly beautiful and prestine Ive been to quite a few countries but the views there are ones of the best

[@carolwilliams8511]

So lovely to see places in Ukraine not touched much by the bombings. Although I am sure everyone here has someone close to them who has suffered in Putin's senseless war.

[@vadymvv]

People are conscripted and volunteered all around the country so every region is equal in this regard.

[@urwrstntmre]

"Senseless"...do you not know the history, at least back to the fall of the USSR? Do you know nothing about the bioweapons labs there, and in Georgia, and in Uzbekistan? Not saying I support the invasion, but it's not like it happened for no reason whatsoever.

[@innac7853]

@@urwrstntmre There were no bioWEAPONS labs in Ukraine, Georgia or Uzbekistan. Stop repeating Russian propaganda.

[@YuriZpUa]

@@urwrstntmre Do you seriously believe this bioweapons labs bullshit? 🤦‍♂ The only reason for the invasion is the desire of the Russians to restore the old empire. Everything else is just excuses.

[@LeonidAndronov]

Johnny is lucky enough to get a "high-comfort" elektrichka instead of a regular one

[@JohnnyFD]

Is that what's considered high-comfort? 😂

[@ZZizitt]

​@@JohnnyFD Considering the fact that Ukraine is one of the poorest countries in Europe, yes.

[@lars6849]

You do different videos and i like them. Its like small stories of Ukrain and theire ppls. TY

[@geokevin1237]

I love ukraine ❤

[@carolwilliams8511]

Me too. From afar but my heart is so there. I listen to the war news every day. Love all the drone strikes inside Ruzzia 😊. Anyone wanting to help buy more drones please donate to United24.

[@seekerofsense]

Why are you using curse words in front of women and children? This is considered bad tone in Ukraine

[@marko-q3j]

You should check the Slovakian side also beautiful even the Romanian side but Ukrainian side is the real nature also

[@henrytudor8537]

Hi Johnny, Trains in the UK are expensive. But the comparison you made to London is weak and laughable at best. It is clear you do not know how London Rail/Metro system works.

[@JohnnyFD]

I've taken the London Rail/Metro more times than I'd like to count, and each time was an unpleasant, and expensive trip. The Ukrainian trains and Metro are 1000% better, and 1/10th of the price.

[@henrytudor8537]

@@JohnnyFD Also, Ukraine is a country and London is a city. So your comparison is nonesensical. If you wish to compare Kyiv to London, then I hate to break it to you but there no objective ranking that ever places Kyiv on par with London in terms of its Public transport. Mind you, the only reason Kyiv has a Metro is because London invented it. It's metro system is almost a 100yrs older. Also, I hope you realise that the daily price cap of £12 for London transport transcends the Underground. London has the Overground, the DLR, Thameslink, Crossrail, Cable cars, All the Buses and even boat ride all included in that ticket. Simply say you are clueless. I have watch your videos on your visit to the UK and you were completely clueless and moaning the whole way through. It's not the UKs fault if you cannot do some simple research!

[@JohnnyFD]

You think paying $456 a month to take the London transport is a good deal? 😂

[@henrytudor8537]

@@JohnnyFD Yes, for the Salary you earn. Again, you have zero idea of purchasing power. What is the average salary in Ukraine and how does it compare to the UK? Additionally, who said you need to pay that much a month? It is tourist who tend to spend as much as a price cap as they tour the city. Most London residents do not go to as much places in a day.

[@julfy_god]

great video, thanks for your work!

[@richardmartinez3430]

Johnny just wondering you don't have you a Ukrainian lady as a companion

[@JohnnyFD]

I've been wondering the same thing. 😂

[@lacrimal6336]

Great video . Hope to see more like this.

[@JohnnyFD]

More to come!

[@haakonchristensen2880]

If Bald and Bankrupt were bus driver, he would let the babuschas and young sexy ladies first on the bus. The old men and men in general, include Jhonny, would have to walk 😂

[@habbanden3480]

Greatings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@abulafia1604]

Funny... just about a month ago, coming from Kiev and waiting for my bus to Krakow, i was in the same bar close to the train station where you did get your coffee. 😊

[@ronroach5623]

So beautiful there and such great people!!!

[@carolwilliams8511]

Lovely people yes.

[@michaelgarn5330]

Can't wait for the next video. The country looks nice 👍

[@carolwilliams8511]

Yes. Lovely to see rural Ukraine like this.

[@samparkerSAM]

Johnny You have a Ukrainian Twin!!! Bus Stop Brothers!!! He Looks like a Prize Fighter !!!

[@haakonchristensen2880]

It looks nice there

[@derekolson1857]

You are near to Ternopil, why dont you check it out. Might broaden your perspective a little.

[@JohnnyFD]

What's to see or do in Ternopil?

[@StevenKeery]

Nice scenery. I wouldn't have taken such an overloaded bus, it is just an accident waiting to happen. Take a taxi instead. I really liked the horse drawn wagon carrying hay. Very picturesque. Very similar to Romania.

[@rayk48]

Probably just me, but does the nice lady at about 16 minutes look like she could be the sister of Trump?

[@mikeses4392]

I can only imagine what it’s like driving up to that house in winter….

[@ps4_gamer]

Bro, you just haven't seen what Ukrainians do on their modified Nissan Patrols all year round😂

[@JohnnyFD]

The Jimny with snow tires will handle it with ease.

[@crimsoncrime007]

My anxiety went through the roof when you were on that bus/van. Oh no I would of got right the f off.

[@JohnnyFD]

I couldn’t. I was stuck on there in the back. 😅

[@Overbet]

Mizhhirya (Міжгір'я) means the place "between mountains" (між гір). Although according to the rules of transliteration, the names of settlements are not translated, I wanted you to understand what this name means.

[@danielcargill8019]

How much is bicycle rentals in Ukraine?? Hahahaha, buses🇺🇦🌻🕯🙏🇺🇸

[@stevesanelli90]

@JohnnyFD you are such a top bloke! Funny & adventurous! Cool stuff🤙

[@JKG_Brandon]

You're a good egg Johnny. Love the unfiltered view into daily life over there you're able to provide

[@maedero05]

Very good, get into the province will test, improve your language skills !

[@jaysimpson6857]

The argument between the two women on the bus was revealing, Ukrainians are sick of the war and the lies.

[@dougc9427]

I got me a jeep like that back in around 1986, they were cheap and junk, i was luckie to get it over 45mph, thank god for down head haha

[@ggj4024]

I just returned from Mukachevo. Stayed at the Star Hotel!

[@georgedanyluk1351]

Джоні прогресує,спілкується з українцями без перекладача. Молодець.

[@JohnnyFD]

I'm trying. 🙏

[@georgedanyluk1351]

@@JohnnyFD they do not mold holy pots. everything will work out for you, you are smart and clever. I wish you success and thank you for supporting Ukraine.

[@marekradwan9849]

Do you really like to travel on a bus squised like sardins?

[@Poetry4Us]

coming from a brown looking person the audacity

[@StevenKeery]

Marekradwan: It reminded me of the Underground Tube in London. Or stories of overloaded trains and buses crashing in India. I think, for the sake of the small charge I would have taken a taxi.

[@fantom2967]

I feel homesick after this video (living in Philadelphia, PA). =((((( Thanks for the video!

[@Tenmilsochet14]

How did you find it.??

[@narodobotimperii7974]

Friendly Ukrainian people prompt and help to everyone.

[@TheDoe53]

Please use your mic. So annoying to struggle hearing you. It takes away from enjoying your videos. I knows others also comment on this. Otherwise love your content when the audio is decent!

[@icedem1]

I found it funny as..... when you said not much going on here... and theirs a dude behind you on a main intersection sitting on a pile of hay, with a horse 🐎 drawn cart ❤lol 😂😂😂 Nice 👍 Johnny Much love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@CymInUA]

Would be interesting in hearing your Carpathian friend’s story, if possible 👍🏻

[@JohnnyFD]

It'll be in the next video. =)

[@CymInUA]

Look forward to it 👍 @@JohnnyFD

[@ericyuan9718]

I thought of buying/building a cottage in the Carpathians before the war started. Guess those plans are put off, probably permanently.

[@adkandrew]

I loved the winter trip to the mountains........

[@JohnnyFD]

Me too, I'm watching it again now for memories: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4DJcoGLnbqUoJI

[@ГеоргійВойцехівський-и2с]

The long and winding road of Jonny to Huculia))

[@josher3436]

Jealous!!!!!! Have fun.................

[@jepolch]

13:20 Pectopath = Restoran

[@SkyRiseUzh]

Did you visit in Uzhhorod on this trip?

[@twinlamps]

Beautiful place. Love the on the road content

[@serg6899]

Johnny, glad to see you again.

[@BizVerseTv]

nice T 🤣😂

[@WhoWhoandZulu]

I'm here watching the ventures of Agent Johnny , I'm like # 164 ....all the best to you and your cause Bro ....Zulu

[@miric6224]

Johnny, johnny, johnny!!! Try to improve your camera work! My gosh, edit more if you can’t steady your hold. Been with you for a long time, bald videos, i think you unimproving camera-wise, but improving Ukrainian comprehension-wise. Fondly, Baba Ma-roux-sha.

[@olhaboimystruk9813]

Джоні, ваша українська мова вже стала кращою!

[@BizVerseTv]

I saw Donald Trump ! 😅

[@bernabecaneta6154]

Good evening sir thanks for sharing this video GodBless yuo allways and yuors country from phillipens Bernabe asid çañeta calapacuan subic zambales

[@living-wellon-less5669]

I am going to get my wife to watch this, maybe she will get homesick and I can talk her into moving back to Ukraine

[@НАВОЛНЕХЕЙТА]

Oh, JohnyFD!!! This video is better than previous ones. It is better to stay away of the conflict or a political issue!!! Well done Johnny!!! Just keep on this way and everything is gonna to be fine!!!

[@JohnnyFD]

I wish I could, but as long as Russia is bombing and invading Ukraine, the war affects me whether I want it to or not.

[@123Ryanist]

Hi Johnny Will you make a journey to Odessa and the wine district Shabo?

[@monsieurmike2072]

Legend

[@Kenjikah]

I was wishing Bald was with you. He would have loved the mural on the building and the quaint restaurant you ate in. I like traveling Johnny! You needed some fresh air and to be immersed in those beautiful mountains. 😊.

[@j.r1357]

The Mother of Slavic origin♥️🇺🇦

[@gazmix589]

Gheorghe Hagi, the Maradona of the Carpathians

[@rajfc]

so much loss and grief. its good if foreigners could just speak to the ukrainian people and listen to their stories. gives them some respite

[@SM68Pete]

I would love to know what pack you are using for your short trips and any items are your must haves? I have been to the Carpatians but from the Romanaian side.

[@JohnnyFD]

I've been using the same soft duffle for 6+ years now and love it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4a0eqWnf7h8b6csi=3tBvb4bUcuWbnr1Y

[@thepalacesaloon5617]

Great video. I enjoyed this one.

[@BrianS5588]

Meeting someone called Brian, you were always going to be ok!

[@JohnnyFD]

Or murdered. 50/50 chance of either. j/k =)

[@beorlingo]

Wouldn't it be great if Zelensky could hide all of Ukr!? I'd love for the Russkijs not being able to find it!

[@brianweber4154]

Their economy is in trouble thats why so cheap. Wages must be crap also

[@JohnnyFD]

It's always been cheap here. Are you saying it be better to make salaries $15 an hour and train tickets $100 then like in the West?

[@joeperkowski]

Where Bald?

[@yasminleelee2604]

Viva Ukraine🎉

[@jamesritter623]

Buy the way have you heard from Brandon Mitchell lately ??? There are quite a few comments about him saying that he has been detained crossing the border with weapons of war and There are other ass hat people who have said that he had been killed by a a drone strike,,,,I'm really depressed about this im praying that he is ok, if you can find out and let me know thanks brother God bless you and your family

[@jamesritter623]

Hey Johnny love your videos you make some really good content for your channel

[@fcukrazy]

Beautiful people inside and out Слава Україні 💙💛

[@rogerjackson484]

Did you know that when you spell Russia backwards it’s spells asshole ?

[@carolwilliams8511]

Certainly a sh***y country under Piddler.

[@urwrstntmre]

Same with the words 'Zionist', 'Marxist', 'Leninist', 'Communist', and 'Globalist'.

[@jecarification]

Yeah that's my last name, Carpathian. 😉