The Reality of Life in Russia in 2023

This is our life in Russia in late 2022 / 2023. Traveling to Russia as a westerner has always been difficult, a bureaucratic nightmare, but this year is the first time Matt and I have really had any issues. We arrived in my hometown of Kemerovo, Siberia, after crossing in to Russia at Kaliningrad and flying to Novosibirsk. Once here and staying with my family, we went to register with the local authorities, but everything turned out to be a little complicated to say the least. This is a week in our lives here staying in Siberia as we hang out with my family and prepare for New years eve (the biggest celebration of the year in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and many other former Soviet countries). Welcome to a very cold, wintery Siberia.
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The Reality of Life in Russia 2023 (bureaucratic nightmare)

[@MattandJulia]

Merry Orthodox Xmas for tomorrow (7th Jan)! 🎄 • Hope you had an amazing New Years Eve! 🎉 • Where do you want to want to see us visit in 2023? ❤️

[@priestessthea]

Dear Matt & Julia, Merry Orthodox Xmas. I upgraded my Patreon to $25.00. I can’t wait to receive my first post card. I’ve tried to message you via Patreon, but I guess you’ve been busy with the holidays. All the best for 2023! ❤️❤️❤️

[@APlusRussian]

Heck, come to the US in 2023!! Would be lovely to hang out if you happen to visit the PNW 💙💚

[@sakojanessian4938]

Շնորհավոր Նոր Տարի

[@keekirdav]

Happy Orthodox Xmas to you both and your family Julia, hope you have an amazing time, while you are both in Russia, , it’s always lovely to see you reconnect with your family, and hope to see more of your babushkas recipes in next vid, hope the new year celebrations were as good for you as they were In Yorkshire, n yeah why not a trip back to Blighty and come up to Gods own county of Yorkshire lol 😂, anyway as always have fun & enjoy your travels x

[@rebeccavanwyck1800]

Come to Alaska! You can see how similar/dissimilar our home is to Siberia! I can help you with budget accommodations!

[@omaralebda]

I am Egyptian and I lived 5 years in Tomsk where I graduated from uni, it's 4~5 hours away from Kemerovo. This video brought back a lot of memories about Siberia, I miss everything about Siberia, the people, the culture, the food (especially Borscht soup on a cold day when it's - 40 outside) and listening to batareika on a sunny day near Tom river while watching the sunset. Despite everything crazy going around in the world I consider Russia as my second home and can't wait to go back and visit every single place there. Send all the love to Russian people

[@МаксимСергеев-н4ы]

💖💖💖💖🐾🐾🐾🐈

[@Octaavos]

Friend, I live in Tomsk :) We have a lot of students from India, China, Vietnam and African countries here. I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay with us) I hope you'll ever eat our pancakes again, which are sold right on the street "Siberian pancakes", you know :)

[@omaralebda]

@@Octaavos man I am planning to visit my lovely Tomsk soon and eating Siberian pancakes is on top of my list)))

[@kira666]

​@@omaralebdahey , can i get your Instagram please i wanna ask you something about university i hope you don't mind thank you very much

[@alexanderg.8319]

friend, I studied in Tomsk, I live in Kemerovo, I am glad that there are people who liked life in my harsh Siberian region. Come to Russia, let's drink tea with sweets, eat borsch😅 and go skiing

[@markpatterson5250]

Spaceeba for a nice video. Reminded me of when I (an American) married my Russian sweetheart in Leningrad back in 1979. Even though it was legal back in Soviet times to marry a foreigner, it took two weeks to gain initial approval. Two months later the stonewalling began in earnest and after many long hours each day in the waiting rooms, a very nice lady in the KGB intervened on our behalf and we were finally married. It took my wife 8 long months of beauracratic hell to be able to leave the Soviet Union and join me where I waited in America. I was very blessed to have had her for 36 years as my wife and then 7 years ago she sadly passed away. Take care

[@Joshuaunlimitedmlk]

My wife and I have been blessed to travel throughout Russia from 1994 to 2020. We’ve met some of the most wonderful people, stayed in the homes of host families and experienced deep and lasting relationships. We’ve travel from St Petersburg to Sakhalin Island, from Vorkuta to Volgograd and between. I’ve been in some very remote areas, on the taiga and tundra. It’s my hearts desire to be able to make the trip one more time before I go yo heaven. Thank you for your work!!

[@cv507]

´int. Jä!?? v v ´$ö Fär ävveh ^ ^

[@IrekuIIIKa]

А вы счастливый человек. Многие русские то не путешествовали по своей стране, в том числе и я.

[@koreamotthoienho495]

Bạn biết tiếng Anh và tiếng Nga viết giúp mình 1 bình luận.minh mong Nga triển khai mìn điều khiển từ xa và tên lửa điều khiển từ xa để mai phục quân địch vừa bí mật vừa giảm thiệt hại binh sĩ.

[@ВасилийЛотиш]

Так ты и был в раю

[@intrepidsapiens69]

Юлия, вы наверное чуть ли не единственный блогер из Кемерова, который наш город так популяризирует на мировом уровне. Спасибо вам. С удовольствием смотрю Ваши видео

[@MuratTYlmaz]

Чем больше я узнаю русских людей, тем больше я их ценю. Я думаю, что мы, турки, единственные в мире, кто борется так же, как русский народ. Нам приходилось бороться с миром на протяжении тысячелетий, и мы до сих пор терпим неудачу. Я выражаю свою любовь российскому народу.

[@briansounalath]

It’s cool to see how normal people live. I also love how it shows life without all the global politics so we can just respect the culture.

[@chimera916]

Yeah, after slaughtering all the innocents in Ukraine they are so sweet and noble. But even the nazis after all the boring politic stuff were very good person... Right?

[@gearoiddom]

Great comment. Well said Sir. Moreover, I think pieces such as this exemplify the power of this 'new' KZbin medium as a whole. A legacy TV station would never provide such content as this. I myself may never get to see Siberia, but the curiosity I have towards it would centre around the hour-to-hour realities such as streetscapes, local habits, pasttimes, supermarket experiences etc. - the mundane stuff, or as you put it 'how normal people live'. I have no cares for politics or propaganda.

[@MaryJo-dy8bg]

"new' KZbin" "propoganda"

[@maxgursky652]

Oh I am Ukrainian you know, And my native city is under bombard every day 30% of infrastructure is destroyed, a lot of deaths are here, In Mariupil children just were drinking water from heating systems because there was a food/water shortage caused by Russia. A billions of buildings was destroyed. So it is not just a political shit It is about real life of people. Russia attacked my country and doing genocide here, these peoples going to Russia and then paying taxes there . This taxes is going for Cremlin to attack us. If you are Russian or you are living in Russia you can't just be as you are becoming a part of the system of genocide. It is very sad to see comments and videos like these.

[@maxgursky652]

@@MaryJo-dy8bg there is nothing about a propaganda . It is about the genocide of ukrainian nation.

[@happilysober6143]

Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I hope for peace for all. Love from America.

[@sheldoncampbell2139]

It's so nice to see a grandparent/elders involved in family and day to day life! Sheldon from Canada

[@roadrunner8428]

Beautiful scenery and a simple ordinary life, just what we all wish for. Peace and Happiness to you all. From the U.S.

[@mihailenco9896]

Привет из Молдовы, природа просто восторг , желаю вам счастливых праздников , La mulți ani cu bucurie 🤗🍷🍷

[@MattandJulia]

Спасибо большое Михаил! Привет от нас в Молдову 🥰❤️🙌🏼

[@andreamiller6200]

I left a long message of my joy in this video and shared some of my own prior experiences in Russia 20 years ago but KZbin ate it when I went to edit it! Suffice it to say, I will write again when I watch again because I am entranced and so warmed with your journey and your loving family life. Thank you for bringing us with you

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Andrea! 🥰 Really sorry to hear KZbin deleted the comment, can’t wait to read the new one soon 🙏🏼❤️

[@larrysmiths1]

youtube is a sitsow, censorn everythijng!

[@elizabethpedano9564]

Bc this is all lies right at this moment ...maybe 20 yrs ago ..but not the past year

[@doubletappinhillbilly]

@@elizabethpedano9564 are you there?

[@AKayfabe]

your landscape looks like ours in winter. I live in Minnesota USA. I hate shoveling lol I enjoy watching regular people in Russia because it matters more than all the crazy things going on that are dividing people when we are all the same.

[@sabina7978-e4y]

👌❤

[@OldManMuskrat]

moving snow is a pain for the entire world and I'm moving to Florida because of it. lol

[@Dejroslaw2448]

Im not supporting ukraine but yea we regular people should care less bout things like that (i talked bout goverment not ukrainian people)

[@ginakelley749]

We want peace between the Nations, not war!❤❤❤

[@javi_in_ct]

Great perspective into everyday life !! Keep your down to earth style story telling.. explaining every day life as a regular citizen without any exaggeration or unnecessary dramatics. There’s plenty of people that would love to know how people really live, especially people like you guys that aren’t well off .. Stay grounded and I’m sure things will work out.

[@dkrawk8309]

What exactly does this video has to do with everyday life in Russia?

[@topwoman4158]

@@dkrawk8309 Is just lefty trying to wash Russian paradise.

[@dkrawk8309]

@Top Woman ahahaha, at least I can wash anything I want, with HOT water, and HEAT

[@svetlanashixalieva3751]

JAVI , 💯👌👍👍👐

[@doubletappinhillbilly]

@@dkrawk8309 for now

[@karlad3213]

I love the winter time it's always so pure and beautiful. When your feet crunch on the snow then you know it's freezing. Thank you for sharing. God bless you Matt and Julia Happy New Year. ❤️

[@ضياءالشميري.فخامهعريسمتعهدحفلا]

🌹

[@foreignergal]

Oh my goodness, your video on the youtube was like a breath of fresh air. It was so refreshing and different from the usual content out there. I was genuinely interested in every second and it sparked a fire of inspiration within me. Your video left a lasting impression on my heart and mind.

[@MattandJulia]

Wow, thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️

[@ضياءالشميري.فخامهعريسمتعهدحفلا]

❤

[@Das-xk2cz]

Very nice 👌

[@andrewwilks5155]

Thank you for this video! Loved it! Enjoyed the showing of how everyday life can be in Siberia here. Enjoyed the heart touching moments such as the ice structures with the color changing lights, the fun sliding down the ice, the Christmas tree decorations, the decorating of ones home. I also enjoyed the skiing amongst an awesome beautiful valley as well with the fireworks shown off in a distance here. Happy New Year and Merry Christmas to you!

[@paulbarbacano1109]

I think that's a good idea to check people coming into your land 👍

[@tallo7545]

Russia is such a beautiful country with nice and welcoming folks. Love from America. 🇺🇲♥️🇷🇺

[@Alex-tt5ok]

Thank you very much, ordinary people of America. I wish you to get rid of your crazy leadership as soon as possible and live in peace with the whole world 🇷🇺❤️ 🇺🇸

[@howardt1317]

Speaking of nut job leaders

[@jessehill5875]

⁠@@Alex-tt5okPutin not crazy?

[@peterhylten8930]

Just think of the very welcoming Adolf Hitler copy Vladimir Putin the crazy little man!!!

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

Until they start war

[@IceSiger]

Thank you for showing my homeland. I had to leave Russia some time ago, and missing these views. Hope will come back soon and walk again on FPK, and other parts of Kemerovo. С рождеством!

[@markamarinka4526]

На ФПК сейчас отстроили новые дома, только вот на видео их чудесным образом не захотели показать, хотя проходили мимо. Новый корпус КемГУ, ледовый центр и прочее - тоже их наверно в этом районе не интересуют. Ладно хоть площадь Советов показали - а то уже ощущение складывается, что показывать красоты и новостройки Кемерово им не интересно, лучше голубей у колодцев поснимать -_-

[@Felixdehuiskat-ul2mb]

Why you leave? 😂

[@enaidyeltneb369]

It is such a joy to watch you two! You don’t script the video but instead show us the reality of life in various countries. Thank you for taking us with you! I have often wondered about life in the cold of Siberia since I live in the desert.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad to have you along with us Enaid! Lots more from Siberia to come 🥰❤️

[@attsealevel]

Very pretty, but difficult to enjoy knowing that Russia is committing war crimes (and a genocide) right next door in Ukraine. Hard to believe Putin referred to them as family and (our brothers) only a year ago.

[@ВалентинаЮхнова-г2к]

Здравствуйте, снег не только в Сибири. Он на 70% России в зимний период. В Санкт-Петербург заглядывает оттепель песледние 20 лет, но и нам приходится грести снежок. Но у нас так строят дома, что зимой в квартире и доме теплее, чем в Европе уж точно. Можно ходить в футболке и открывать форточки на окнах, иначе душно +27 градусов по Цельсию дома. Приятно пить чай или кофе, смотря на заснеженый двор. Ни с чем не сравнить.

[@enaidyeltneb369]

@@ВалентинаЮхнова-г2к I sooooo wish I could read this!!

[@ВалентинаЮхнова-г2к]

@@enaidyeltneb369 Вы тоже по-русски неплохо прочитали. Скажите спасибо, что в англии остался английский после вклада СССР в WW2, а то сейчас был бы немецкий язык. А тут не до смеха. Немцы берут знакомые слова впихивают в одно и так появляется глагол - "сербоездящиелюдивсибирьездить".

[@881qyk]

Fascinating video! I’ve always been curious about Russian culture etc. I’d love to visit Siberia in the winter someday. May our leaders find the ability to work towards world peace. War only fills the pockets of some evil elites. The people of the world deserve better. War is failure of leadership.

[@lighttecdark3504]

No. No one should lead us, no one should rule us! NO MASTERS. NO SLAVES

[@maryanabardina6348]

Such a sweet video! Happy New Year! I am Russian, and I live in Moscow with my foreigner husband. We also have to deal with lots of bureaucracy. But sometimes the actual problem is not the bureaucracy itself, but incompetence of the staff. I guess this is what happened to you at Moi Dokumenti. The lady simply did not know that if you move around the country you are not required to register. Great you dealt with this situation with patient and sorted everything out. Thanks for the video again! Hope to visit Kuzbass next winter)

[@The_Eminence]

bureaucracy and corruption and incompetence is everywhere in the world where you have to deal with government......so Russia is no different than US, Canada or any other country

[@vprdlj]

@@The_Eminence The level of corruption varies greatly between countries. Corruption in Canada is incomparable to the one in the Eastern Europe. It is like comparing polar and teddy bear. Both are bears but it is not the same being cuddled by both.

[@Parawingdelta2]

I live in South East Queensland, Australia and I wear a 'T' shirt and a pair of shorts all year round. I don't even own a jumper (pullover). After seeing this, I'll stop moaning when I have to put runners on to go to the shops. You two are a joy to watch.

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, a crazy difference in lifestyles 😀❤️

[@vladimiradoshev5310]

for me it would be extremely boring to have the same weather all year around. I prefer to have four distinctive seasons. All of them are extremely beautiful.

[@Parawingdelta2]

@@vladimiradoshev5310 We do get a bit of variety in the lengths of day and night, and it can get relatively cold at night. I originally came from Britain and Christmas never seems the same here, particularly as it's in the middle of Summer. Anywhere much further north of where I live only get two seasons; wet and dry.

[@aleisham3040]

Me too lol

[@DionneAshley]

As a Texan (southern USA), I completely understand! Our winter has only seen one cold spell and we never see snow. What a trip, lol.

[@gars1074]

This was a great video. Seeing an average day in a region I was unfamiliar with and the scenery. ski slopes and city life were amazing. Thanks

[@VikingPreparedness]

Beautifully filmed/edited. Thanks!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much!🥰❤️

[@gheorghebreaban3106]

What a down to earth couple! I love your videos!❤ Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

[@MattandJulia]

Happy holidays to you too Gheorghe! ❤️🙌🏼

[@mattgagnon4315]

I have been to Siberia to work in December 2011 and I was in the Irkutsk Oblast mainly. Even by Canadian standard, I can tell that yes, Siberia is very cold. I have found the people of Siberia very kind, calm and fun.

[@Mir4yAll]

Well, as a Russian from Siberia I can tell that winters start in Canada much earlier than here and end much later. For example now November 16 we don't have snow yet. The temp is still around +2 Celsius.

[@tomortale2333]

not for a million bucks

[@katyakravchenko4141]

lots of repressed Ukrainians during SRSR times that live there now

[@ВладимирЕфимов-ъ3п]

@@katyakravchenko4141 During the Soviet era, there was a system of assigning students to work after graduating from universities and colleges, that is, a student at the end of his studies had to work for three years at the place of his assignment to work. A geologist from Kiev University easily got a job in Siberia, and a graduate of the St. Petersburg Academy of Civil Aviation at the Tashkent Aircraft Factory. There were also various Komsomol construction sites where young people from all over the Soviet Union came to work, no one forced or forced anyone, everything was voluntary. There is no need to talk about repressed Ukrainians, this is not entirely true. After World War II, there were many convicted Nazi accomplices and military men who defected to the Nazis (SS Galicia, ROA, and so on), they were convicted by the court and sent to serve time in various regions, including Siberia, among them were not only Ukrainians, and representatives of all nationalities who inhabited the USSR. Learn history and it's better not to use Ukrainian textbooks.

[@oneyearstranger]

Absolutely magical. Cheers to Matt and Julia.

[@MattandJulia]

❤️❤️❤️

[@snakehair8767]

Amazing snow on the ski slopes! And what a fantastic view of the NY eve celebrations below. (no snow in the French Alps this winter, but plenty in Siberia!!)

[@rodnoemoe]

Это же Шерегеш! :))) Там открывается сезон в России раньше других горнолыжных курортов именно потому, что снег ложится уже в конце октября. В России очень много горнолыжных курортов.

[@violentshemp7776]

So beautiful there!! Like a winter wonderland!! Thank you for sharing this video!! God Bless from Indiana (USA)

[@maggiepacific]

Happy New Year from France where we are still waiting for Winter !! Blue skies, sunshine 🌞 and still no heating necessary. .We are in the South though, towards Spain but this weather is weird. Merry Orthodox Christmas btw💖

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Marguerite! ❤️ Lots of love to you and your family 🥰❤️🙏🏼

[@lioneldemun6033]

This weather is absolutely not " weird" close to the Med and by the way nights are chilly. I don't heat either but with 15 ° only in my bedroom I wear 3 layers of clothes.

[@heleneculioli-atwood6997]

I am in the south of Corsica. I heat my place with a wood stove. The mimosas are blossoming, we have oranges on trees, we have flowers. Could not stand that cold weather. Much toooo cold and gloomy. Anyway, best wishes and hope that that horrible war in Ukraine stops.

[@rollingwave2732]

I really love this type of video about everyday life. We are so lucky to have you to give an insight into Russian life in Siberia. You do it in such an open and honest way, it is delightful. Thank you.

[@jazzB-ti9ly]

Thank you for sharing part of your life with everyone and a beautiful part of the word.

[@Анита-о9й]

Надеюсь, всё будет у Вас хорошо! С приездом на Родину, в Матушку-Россию! С новым годом и с Рождеством, Вас!!!

[@MattandJulia]

И вас с Новым годом и с Рождеством! 🥰❤️

[@Анита-о9й]

@@MattandJulia спасибо большое

[@rdbstrd1216]

країна терорист, країна гній

[@ddddd175]

ETO KAKOJ VEK 19 ILI 20?😂😂😂😂

[@ddddd175]

@Varnava Varnava STRANA S TAKIMI RESURSAMI A ZIVIOT KAK V AFRIKE NU I STABILNOST🤣

[@cherylsalinas1548]

Happy New Year. I love when you film with your family. So glad you got to spend time with them. The town center looked beautiful with all the ice sculptures, ice houses and lights. Thanks for sharing. Be safe. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Cheryl! Really appreciate it ❤️🙌🏼 Happy New Year ❤️🎉

[@BloggerMusicMan]

I know this video is about the issues of Russian politics at the moment. But I have to say, the scenery shots in the video hit me right in the heart. I'm Canadian, and when I went to Russia for the first time in 2014, what immediately struck me was how similar the flora was to home. Russia is the most Canadian-like country I've ever been to as far as scenery goes, which is a big compliment because Canada's natural beauty is extraordinary. When I took the train and looked out, and now when I see your shots, I feel like I'm entering a parallel universe.

[@makeantarcticagreatagain]

Мне зелёной Флориды не надо Мне дороже седая Канада

[@donaldpump3072]

We live in a beautiful continent it has everything.

[@vlagavulvin3847]

Cold frost and sunshine: day of wonder! Used to make my trails "topless" at -15 centigrade. End-February is much worse: windy, cloudy, it's kinda warmer but so pissing off.

[@SvetlanaVoikova]

Yes, the nature in Canada is beautiful, especially in autumn. Although I have never been to your country. But in Russia, every student knows that Canada and Russia are at the same latitude, so our countries are similar in nature and climate.

[@vlagavulvin3847]

@@commonsense7841 it does seem to you

[@rebeccavanwyck1800]

Hello from Alaska! I share your videos with my eldest daughter to show her travel in Russia. She is in a Russian language immersion program here in the US and is so curious about how she might use her language skills as she grows. I hope she will someday have the advanced travel skills you two model on this channel! Спасибо! С новым годом!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Rebecca! That means the world to hear that! Lots of love to you, your daughter and the rest of your family ❤️ Спасибо большое 🥰🙏🏼❤️

[@АлександрГорло-ю9ч]

@@Wild-Siberia Что, и даже медведи с балалайками ни разу не нападали?

[@jasonpednault465]

According to the Russians, they will invade and own Alaska in the near future. She can use her Russian speaking skills then. P.S. 21 years in Alaska.

[@Spaceadventure2]

Oh puke. Tell your daughter how ignorant, cold, unsympathetic Russians are. 99 percent of Russians think that the images coming out of Ukraine are photo shopped, and the war is the wests fault. You have to be the most naive, ignorant idiot twat I've come across in a long time. You're blindsided your daughter. What a terrible parent you are. These Russians believe everything that comes out of putins mouth. This is still an oppressive, communist country, nothing to teach your kids positivity about.

[@anthonyperez8845]

Is she in some type of Red Sparrow Program?

[@mariondiemert430]

How peaceful and normal. Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!

[@MattandJulia]

Happy new year to you too Marion ❤️🙏🏼

[@ЭтояНадяН]

Не была в Кемерово зимой больше 20ти лет. Спасибо, за возможность услышать хруст снега под ногами, и почти почувствовать свежий морозный воздух. -15, солнечно... идеальный сибирский день

[@sallywatton2580]

Dear Matt &Julia , happy new year ❤‍🩹thank you so much for your films , in this troubled time it allows for a sense of perspective . we are all people with the same concerns and hopes . Let us hope and pray for resolution and calm in this new year 🎊🎆🎄

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Sally! Really appreciate that 🥰❤️

[@reserva120]

I went to a Caviar tasting for world peace, because I thought it was the very least that I could do .. thanks for proving me wrong .

[@novikyacht]

🙏🏻

[@jonathanstein5049]

You mean the unprovoked war Russia started by its invasion of Ukraine.

[@Jensie50]

The lights & ice display in the park is so beautiful! The snowy trees too. Ai Matt, sorry for the bureaucratic mess, unfortunately we all get confronted by that quite (too!) often... Thanks for the video, looking forward to share your New Year's Eve, lots of love to the whole family! ❤❤

[@captainamerica5826]

I'm American I live in the south east I don't think I would survive in such a cold climate we haven't had a snow flake this winter and February 2023 was warm and sunny but I'm sure people who grow up there are strong and healthy I hope the best for the people of Russia and Ukraine it's sad what's happening there... peace from the USA

[@lynne4499]

Ты бы выжил. В Российских городах, тем более в Москве есть центральное отопление. Квартиры и вовсе отапливают так, что будешь в шортах ходить и окна открывать

[@Maxatal]

Haha I'm in Florida. Never seen snow in person. Would love to just head to the coldest parts of the world though and go all in. Also in love with Slavic culture so this would be great, unfortunately their government and war is making it a bit hard right now for everyone over there.

[@thegingerjsuis9428]

Michigan Winters are typically like this with exception for recent years past 5 or so.

[@Alex-tt5ok]

It's very sad that this is happening. It's just your country's fault because your government supports Ukrainian neo-Nazis. You read who the Banderites are, what ideas they have and what they do. So if you want all this to stop, you can stop it if you go against your government

[@adoniscoolgaming1278]

Trust me you could survive. I’m from Minnesota and our winters are like 8 months and extremely cold

[@borivoj_navratil]

Вы крутая пара и делитесь отличными видео. Спасибо!

[@deborahhovan6464]

So absolutely beautiful! Such a wonderful family!

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Deborah ❤️🙏🏼

[@treschats7567]

Thank you for sharing your videos of your visits to Russia and seeing your family. I hope others who do not travel much are able to learn about other cultures through videos like yours. It really brings home how much alike we all are, barring our ideologies and governments.

[@Boris_Klimov]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHWWgaOYhKx7hsk

[@pammiller1985]

Beautiful with all the snow! Your gran looks good! ❤ Can’t wait to see all you cooked! Great job again Matt and Julia!❤

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Pam! She is really well 🥰🙏🏼❤️

[@January14q]

Love seeing Siberia and the area your grand lives in. Enjoy seeing you cook.

[@pegggymallis324]

Your photos/ videos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Siberia has snow and is cold. 😊

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Hope you doing ok. Always nice to see your family. Bureaucracy can be burdensome no matter way you are in the world. Getting to the right person and department is key. Happy New Year my friends. As always, Thank You for all your hard work.😍😍😍 Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.

[@MattandJulia]

So true guys! So glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰 Hope you are well, happy new year and lots of love to you both (and Yuki of course 😀) 🙏🏼❤️

[@KumaDuck]

Right. In some countries like the Philippines you'll even need bribe money for the bureaucracy...

[@alejandroheld9527]

Happy New year to Julia and Matt, and your families! Nice to see Julia reunited with her siblings! And good to see her with her grandmother at the market, not overpriced small apples this time! Ha Love from Uruguay bye

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, lots of love to you too Alejandro! 🥰🙏🏼Enjoy your time in Uruguay 🙃❤️

[@orhanbay737]

@@MattandJulia hi sweet friend I 😍 u

[@deecawford]

Beautiful. I’m in Alaska and it reminds me so much of here. I’ve always wanted to go to Russia. Don’t think it’s possible now but the history is my heart 💜

[@Lovelynature625]

Hello 👋😊

[@kaissika]

Happy New Year guys, nice to see you enjoying the peaceful white snow with your family, enjoy!! 🎉🎄🎊

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Khaled! Happy New Year to you as your family too ❤️

[@alfiecat9288]

Awww you two are so cute - it’s lovely to see such a happy, devoted couple loving life - happy new year guys xx

[@Snookynibbles]

Greetings to y’all from the Texas Hill Country, USA. Wishing you happiness, joy , peace & good health!

[@pauldonnelly100]

Happy new year from Rhode Island USA have been to Kemerovo 2 times when we adopted my daughter Irina in 2008 she was born in Novokuznetsk but had to go to Kemerovo to court. Really enjoyed it there we want to go back in the future we were in Moscow in 2019 hopefully the climate for travel will be better in the future love your videos thanks

[@MattandJulia]

Happy New Year to you and your family in Rhode Island, Paul 🙏🏼❤️

[@alandavies1054]

Thanks for another really well made and interesting video. Stay safe you two 👍🇬🇧

[@samuelesalaman]

genuinly awesome. i was sopposed to go on an exchange in Sib before what happened, thank you through this vid i can experience that kind of atmosphere a bit

[@laurietwan2846]

Keep up with your positive vibes and videos.. Appreciate you and your family.. Nice to see a normal Russia family.. Living life like the rest of us..We want world peace ✌️☮️🫂 So we can have a great future endeavors..And to see your beautiful baby in the future.. Slava boholm..🫂🌻🙌 Safe trip praise God..🎇 Happy New year to you and your family 🎁🎄

[@tracer0017]

People are the same everywhere, some good some bad. I am not buying into the western MSM message of hate towards Russia or Russians. I would love to visit there some day and experience Russia first hand. The buildings and land are so beautiful and historic. Most of all I would love to interact with the people. Safe Travels

[@AK-pq7wb]

It’s not the Russian people Westerners have a problem with, it’s their leader(s). Ya know, the same one(s) the average Russian has problems with? I don’t hear any Western media spreading propaganda to incite Russian hate. It’s really only one Russian in particular they mainly talk about, but yeah let’s just reduce that to western hate of Russians in general…

[@JamesFolkers]

What is the “western MSM message of hate towards Russia or Russians”?

[@sadhu7191]

Yep even illegal immigrants are are friends, family and girl friemds boy friends. They are friends more friends

[@annecaunce]

The other video you made at your auntie's house was the first one of yours that I ever saw and I've been hooked ever since. Great to see her and beautiful Siberia again. Happy New Year guys. Xx

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much for your support Annie! Happy New Year! 🥰❤️🙏🏼

[@rollingwave2732]

Same here, that one hooked me as well. Them clearing the snow off her roof. I’ll never forget it.

[@rhonies9229]

Happy New Year to all of you. Was nice to see Julia's gran. She seemed very well.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Rhonie! Happy new year to you too! She is feeling well, thank you so much 🥰❤️🙏🏼

[@94nolo]

first off, thanks for sharing, this is epic to me. i feel a sense of gratitude as i sit in my florida condo, but also wow it's so beautiful, and i'd love to visit.

[@howierfs5471]

Happy New Year Julia and Matt. I am sure you can find bureaucratic nightmare in every country. Very nice city center with lights and ice sculpture, guess made by some artists like done in a competition. I still remember the sound of walking lower than minus 7 and we had sometimes -20 to -25 at wintertime as well. These days I dont understand how I survived my childhood. Remember coming home in the evening from bob sliding and the trouser was frozen standing alone in the corner. Hard and painfull when life was coming back into fingers and toes, felt like thousands of needles. The main instruction was: dont pee and never eat yellow snow. CU

[@MattandJulia]

Hahaha, love the advice at the end 😀 Thank you for sharing Howie 🥰 Lots of love 🙏🏼❤️

[@Dd-xl1vz]

@@MattandJulia do you support ruSSian war in Ukraine?

[@коля-черный]

🤣🤣

[@Georgy-Tarasov]

@@Dd-xl1vz Нацистам не место в обществе людей.

[@Larrymarx]

Excellent camera work in this video. At the ski resort the view is spectacular... 6:20 what a beautiful sight to behold... Thank you *Matt and Julia* for another outstanding video...btw: Matt, I'm glad everything worked out for you getting *Registered* without fines... 😁

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you very much Larry! Really appreciate your support 🥰 Happy new year! ❤️

[@Mike978.]

Beautiful!😊Thank you

[@Den_SPb]

Thanks for sharing pictures of my native town, guys! Happy orthodox Christmas and upcoming Old (hehe it sounds crazy for foreigners) New Year :-) Cheers!

[@MattandJulia]

Haha, definitely does! 😀 Happy New Year to you too!! 🙏🏼❤️🎉

[@nickthomas181]

Happy New Year and Merry Othordox Christmas . A great vlog reminds me of the North of England from the 80s no disrespect of course it was quite nostalgic.

[@MattandJulia]

So glad you enjoyed it Nick! Really appreciate it ❤️🙌🏼

[@janetlevenhagen392]

You all are lovely people. You are so sweet to help your aunt. She has a beautiful home.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Janet 🙏🏼❤️

[@wc5436]

Absolutely beautiful country!! I have never traveled out of the United States but have been many places with you guys! Thank you!

[@MattandJulia]

So happy to have you along with us Wendy! 🥰❤️

[@natabel5683]

But this girl really doesn't epriciate this, all her efforts are to emigrate from Russia. She doesn't want to improve her life here, she is thinking that everywhere better than in place where she was born.

[@AlanBleiweiss]

The country is beautiful. The citizens are rapists and exterminators of human life.

[@Wild-Siberia]

@@AlanBleiweiss bro wither you’re German or American from your name what are you talking about 😂 do you know history?

[@attsealevel]

Very pretty, but difficult to enjoy knowing that Russia is committing war crimes (and a genocide) right next door in Ukraine. Hard to believe Putin referred to them as family and (our brothers) only a year ago.

[@slay2483]

That ski resort has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth!

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Just beautiful!! Nicely done..

[@frankmcdonnell1]

Hi Matt and Julia from Ireland ye are lovely people and happy new year to ye let's hope this terrible conflict ends soon and lives get back to normal across Europe.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Frank! 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@HelenaRey]

Don't get your hopes up! Life in Europe will never be the same, the Americans have prepared Europe for the slaughter. War is the easiest way to zero Europe. First, the war with Russia, sanctions and energy/ resource starvation, then the complete destruction of industry and the lawlessness of migrants. Europe will die without options! Parasites Americans seek to postpone their demise by destroying Europe, destroying their parasite competitor.

[@wauliepalnuts6134]

What I like about your videos in particular is how you show Siberia. Most people think it's just cold and gulags, but real people live here with their families.

[@staschetveryukov]

It's still a shithole lol

[@MrCatchsomerays]

You can find the bureaucracy in every country. As I lived as a foreigner in Germany, there were so dafty rules for foreigners there, so that when I came back to Russia, I could breathe freely.

[@atta1798]

like what rules?

[@TOXIC-jq3ry]

This is true. Certain groups in every country are looked down on. Thing is, everyone will be more biased towards their own home nation, even if they commit atrocities, etc.

[@rodgreen6021]

Really ? Can you criticise your government or your President in Russia ?

[@Viktor21771]

ruZZian bot

[@rodgreen6021]

As long as you don't criticize Putin and the War.

[@Cowboysfan40]

I absolutely loved the video! I just love your down to earth style. Happy New Year to you and your family! And I would love for you to come to Dallas, Texas, where I live. It would be a pleasure to meet you both.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Sarah! Really appreciate it! We definitely will 🥰❤️🙌🏼

[@DanielFrankHoffman]

I just love watching your videos!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Daniel! 🥰❤️

[@GlobalExplorers365]

I had no idea about the challenges of life in Russia. This video really opened my eyes to the bureaucratic nightmare people face there. Thanks for sharing!

[@HaleyMary]

That Christmas light display looks amazing! Especially the ice sculptures. Those outdoor markets look so cool! There aren't many markets around here in Saskatchewan except for the farmer's markets during the summer that sell fresh fruit, vegetables and baked bread and pastries. Happy New Year!

[@anthonymcneill1465]

Indeed, an amazing video of the countryside of Russia, the skiing was a blast to watch and the mountain-side, village life, travel, and administrative requirements to be there. I was not aware of fruit stands in the brutal cold there, shopping booths in the street. Some of it reminded me of small-town life in the South here in the U.S. Thanks for sharing; it was a treat to watch. Yes, -15 is cold, even colder when not moving around.

[@lorenzorios1]

Hello from guanajuato Mexico 🇲🇽.Really good video 🌷

[@hughtempleton8640]

Absolutely beautiful you could make fantastic snow men with all of that snow . HAPPY NEW YEAR . 🎉 the Christmas light's are absolutely beautiful .

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Hugh, Happy new year to you too! ❤️🙏🏼

[@georgiafrye2524]

I live 5 hrs, South of the Canadian border . Winter lasts six months and snow gets tiring. Right now we have so much one can not see well driving at intersections as piled so high. Roofs are in danger with the weight. It is o.k. but after holidays it gets tiring. People who like snowmobiling and skiing are happy. We ice fish also. The tradeoff is a lovely summer rarely need more than a fan and lower humidity. Snowmen are easy to make with a wet snow but so heavy to shovel. My back gets sore shoveling as I am a senior woman who lives alone but good exercise. The road clearing crews use so much salt on the roads it trusts out car bodies quicker. This is more snow than we have had in 25 yrs ,so unusual.

[@leonardovillanueva4870]

какая красивая семья и какие красивые зимние❄️пейзажи🏔🤩 Я желаю вам (you both Матт и Юля🤗) С днём рожденя🎄☺️

[@MattandJulia]

Спасибо вами большое Леонардо! Нам очень приятно 🥰 с Новым годом!)))

Я очень счастлив бродить с тобой по неизвестным мне местам. Желаю вам крепкого здоровья в 2023 году и много творческих идей. Привет из Братиславы, Словакия

[@MattandJulia]

Спасибо вам большое Даниела! Нам очень приятно! Мы очень рады, что вы с нами путешествуете ❤️

[@leonardovillanueva4870]

@@MattandJulia спасибо тебе за показать прекрасный сибирская зима🥶❄️💙🤩и for me a pleasure всегда и навсегда🤗☺️^^

[@ضياءالشميري.فخامهعريسمتعهدحفلا]

❤

[@faustinae3927]

Merry X-MAs and thank you for sharing 🌹❤️🇺🇸From Arizona 🥵

[@Georgy-Tarasov]

Siberia Sheregesh kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5vCaJh7mLF3pqMsi=q7vWx0rgBMOBzki1

[@whatsinaname5828]

This one's breathtaking! Your camera is doing a fantastic job with the view and all. Oh, and by the way, your little brother is so handsome! How old is he? Hahaha. Have an awesome 2023, all! :)

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️ My brother is 20 😊 Happy new Year to you too!! ❤️🙌🏼

[@jennypalmer331]

Thank you for letting us glimpse into life in Russia. Loved the ice buildings. Thank you from Australia

[@sancholife9451]

Спасибо, подписался на ваш канал! Вы классные! Thank yu very much for the kind video! Happy New Year!

[@Marilyn12346]

So happy you got to visit your Gram, I bet she loved seeing you😍 The lights were beautiful in the square, thank you! After the cold maybe you kids would like a nice warm place, by the ocean somewhere! Happy New Year from the Oregon Coast, USA 🇺🇸🎉🥂

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Marilyn! 🥰 I think that could be a good idea 😀 Happy New year!❤️

[@michaelscottcutler3627]

Loved it! Once again, great editing work. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, Matt & Julia!

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Michael 🥰❤️

[@juliemontano8786]

This video is so magical to me! The best one you ever made be grateful you found each other soulmates

[@patton303]

This is a lesson in that when you remove politicians and zealots from the picture, beautiful life thrives behind the headlines and we are all the same people who just want to live a peaceful life.

[@РобертФаршатов-д9м]

привет из казани, Россия

[@patton303]

@@РобертФаршатов-д9м Hi Kazai!

[@christinam9435]

Just stumbled across you guys, wow this wonderful video made my morning. You're both so lovely.

[@ضياءالشميري.فخامهعريسمتعهدحفلا]

❤

[@nixmor5333]

Happy New Year again guys and I'm happy to see you guys so at home and back in Russia. Matt glad you got through with the registration as well. That early portion of the video had me laughing so much with the "quality work". 😂😂

[@MattandJulia]

Happy new year Nix! So glad you enjoyed it! 😁 Lots of love 🥰❤️

[@keyup2626]

I have say that being able to see Siberia is a real big thrill for me. Growing up in the Cold War era all we knew of Siberia was a cold dark place people were sent for punishment ( that’s what we we’re led to believe). My eyes have been completely opened to this part of the world. It’s sad we were taught so many falsehoods about Russia. I find it to be much like our north county in Canada. The people seem so warm and opened. Also you made my day when I saw you were posting today, I trust your both doing very well. Keep up the amazing job you both do, can’t thank you enough for this wonderful channel.

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it, comments like this make it all worth it 🥰❤️🙏🏼

[@keyup2626]

@@MattandJulia you guys put in all the hard work. It really shows you’re guys passion and love for creating content that’s flawless. For me it’s like being right there with you ( not in a creepy way lol) guys, so I say thank you for making fantastic videos. Happy New Year to you both and family’s.

[@goatfokerkadyrov7528]

What falsehoods? Most people in Siberia are leftovers from the G.U.L.A.G. archipelago

[@lilipop6990]

@@goatfokerkadyrov7528 🙀 idiots

[@fortuna7469]

They were not falsehoods, but the truth. And the current leadership of Russia is as rotten as in the USSR. Did you hear their New Year's speeches? Check out Medvedev's predictions for the year 2023. It is not a talk of a true honorable statesman but a lousy criminal spewing hatred. 🤮

[@DavidKutzler]

When walking to Auntie's house, I was immediately stuck by the sound of your boots on the snow as you walked. That crunchy, squeaky sound is very characteristic of walking on packed snow when it's well below zero. I live in sunny Arizona now, but grew up in Montana, where they say that you aren't a true Montanan until you have lived there for forty winters.

[@naturescoper3936]

Spasiba for the tour! Such a beautiful country, those ice sculptures look amazing ! Would love to visit sometime!

[@MattandJulia]

Really glad you enjoyed it ❤️🙌🏼

[@TheVasya86]

@Алек Ли Умные русские убегают из России а ты их зовешь туда жить.В своем-то уме?🤦‍♂️🤣

[@TheVasya86]

@Алек Ли Еще не мобилизовали? Жди прихода🤣

[@TheVasya86]

@Алек Ли Не видно что мобилизовали.Вот когда по-настоящему мобилизуют и попадешь на фронт,по-другому будешь чирикать.Хотя для таких узколобых как ты и это не урок.

[@tanos8835]

@@TheVasya86 посмотри, кто убежал блохеры, геймеры, второсортные актеры, в общем шушера, паразиты и дармоеды, пусть моют утки в больницах Европы, а то свои медперсонал не хотят работать за евроценты.

[@janisjersovs2441]

Beautiful Russia. Thanks for great video. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@leeargent58]

Wow spasibo such beauty the mother land a place of classical music and wonder

[@RW2709]

Merry Christmas and happy new year to you both 🎉

[@MattandJulia]

Thank you so much Ronald, happy holidays to you and your family too! 🥰❤️

[@jade.j5781]

Something about Russia seems like home to me. Some of my older ancestors migrated from there but im in US right now. 🇺🇲 Really aweosme vlog! I pray the situation improves, i would absolutely love to visit, keep up the good work!