RIGA FLEA MARKET - A SOVIET ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

RIGA FLEA MARKET - A SOVIET ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Let's discover this Soviet memory lane.
The place in Riga where you will find nothing you need but everything you could imagine from the former Soviet Union.
From grenades to uniforms and most of all interesting people.
we hear about how people were forced into the SS Legion and after sent to the Gulags for punishment.
If you ever come to Riga, be sure to visit the Latgale Flea Market.
If you enjoy adventure videos in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, then grab your Vodka, some Zakuski and join me as we wander around this Soviet Antiques Roadshow.
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[@dicklong600]

"A bird just sh*t on me, you f*cker!" I say that almost daily but never about a bird, or at least a flying bird. LOL Nice video and proof that sh*t happens.

[@J.E.E]

Nice comment, made me laugh!!! Shit does happen Indeed.👌👍

[@kw2142]

Interesting place, will definitely visit when I'm in Riga next

[@J.E.E]

It really is mate. Let me know when you do👌👍

[@TomLafford]

Interesting place! I could easily spend hours just looking around there

[@J.E.E]

Hi Tom, That is exactly what I did after I was done with the filming 🤣

[@kasparssersnevs1707]

Thanks for video👍👍👍

[@eltenda]

I love flea markets ! I collect vintage toys I bet you can find col stuff there! Thanks for the video

[@J.E.E]

Hello mate, That place would be a gold mine for you. Time to get to Riga

[@marutakelers1856]

I love a good thrift. I'd have a field day with all those books! The cobalt glass bowl caught my attention, and I like the knives and swords, as well. :) Thanks for sharing such a unique and interesting place.

[@J.E.E]

Hi Maruta, I also love visiting these kinds of places, but unfortunately due to my travel lifestyle I try to avoid accumulating things until I settle down. I think I should rent a storage somewhere as I do come across a lot of things I like, but avoid buying them. Where would I store a grenade??? But it is something I would have definitely bought as a cool paper weight for my desk. Thank you for watching 👌👍

[@nodelman59]

You doing well mate! Nice touch with feeding the elderly women with Плов and giving flowers on 8-е Марта ! Keep the good work going!

[@J.E.E]

Thank you my friend, it is very nice of you to point it out. All the best👌👍

[@amyahlbrandrobinsonm.ed.9479]

Great video, we are visiting market today!

[@J.E.E]

Did you enjoy it? Find any interesting treasures?

[@amyahlbrandrobinsonm.ed.9479]

Yes! I found an interesting bronze wall sculpture - researching it now. We told people we were there because of your videos! We want to find more antique stores. We love Riga, will be here all month. My partner’s family is from Latvia and we are trying to find out more about them.

[@J.E.E]

Thank you so much for your support. For more antique stores, head to chaka street... There are a few there. I will be back in Riga on Wednesday... Message me on Instagram or email me on [e-mail] We could go on treasure hunts together

[@rimonb555]

love your videos justin happy new year to you i hope 2022 will be good to you and new great videos love from israel

[@J.E.E]

תודה אחי... כיף לשמוע שאתה נהנה מהערוץ. Happy new year and thank you for the amazing comment. All the best is 2022 mate👍👌

[@RandomDave]

My father works in markets and would love that place. Good vid mate, will send it to him 👍

[@J.E.E]

Thank you mate. I also used to work in markets and I have a certain nostalgic attraction to them. Thank you for sharing 👌

[@tomfitz-tm6tz]

Oh maybe I did find it last year...was small and very little open...have to check my pics !!

[@marcioreis2648]

Loved your video, very interesting place to spend a couple three hours checking the ww2 memorabilia, live that stuff. And of course meet the Latvia women, in the summer for sure. Can't stand frickin Snow. I guess I'm spoiled for living in Florida.

[@romanpopov3419]

I love Riga👍

[@J.E.E]

👍👌

[@lyubomiratanasov7479]

In Varna We have same market. Thе most powerful day is Sunday for this marker at Varna.

[@kooloneism]

Which market in the world you can find a grenade?

[@J.E.E]

One in the former Soviet Union 🤣🤣🤣

[@parthsharma5187]

if I ever visit Riga, I would definitely go there and buy some soviet stickers!

[@J.E.E]

It is a must, an amazing place you could easily loose track of time there. Thank you for watching and commenting 👍👌

[@aliemrekaratas4630]

@@J.E.E hello Justin, where exactly in riga is this place ? Thanks

[@itsmalkamusic]

Woah that’s kind of a crazy looking market!! Loved the video 😃

[@J.E.E]

Thanks Veronica, It was very unique and somewhat different, but really a great place to experience some interesting history.

[@AliceM9]

❤️❤️❤️

[@J.E.E]

😉👍👌

[@johnroff1941]

I would love that place! And would end up buying all kinda stuff I not really need. 🙃

[@J.E.E]

Hi John, that is exactly what that is, a place of everything you want and nothing you need. Was fantastic👌👍

[@disasterkisare2179]

In Russian we also call it " Baraholka"

[@J.E.E]

New word is always appreciated mate. Thank you for watching 👌👍

[@tetris136]

Justin loves Soviet past.

[@tomfitz-tm6tz]

Oh I never went but did find a small market way out in Moscow area...next time I go here..

[@MrSovetsky]

If you want soviet memorabilia go to Kyrgyzstan where that gentleman is from.

[@J.E.E]

Sounds good mate 👌👍

[@mrijk1946]

Very sadly this market is being shutdown. Extremely sad. The district is worth a visit eitherway, and and if you decide to visit eitherway, greetings from Marijn to Vasily with the military shop in the back of the market (same shop as in video).

[@oliviercheravola9874]

Hey, Justin ! First of all, congrats for the videos, I'm thinking about spending two weeks in July in RIga, and your work really gave me some tips about this trip. As a big fan of vintage photo, I was wondering the price of the old school cameras shown in this video ? May you have an idea ? Cheers from France ✌

[@cuhurun]

Hi Oliver... sadly, around 90% of the market as seen in this video has now been removed. Why the authorities decided to 'cleanse' it is a mystery to me, but it's gone. Only a few stalls remain and they're seriously overpriced and focused on ripping off tourists.

[@ultraman7644]

Always imagine can find soviet shop in indonesia , i'll definitely go there no matter what . Love that

[@J.E.E]

That is a great attitude my friend, I am sure you will enjoy it. Thank you for watching and commenting 👍👌

[@ultraman7644]

@@J.E.E stay safe sir , can't wait to see your next video

[@chukchee]

How and where did you learn Russian so well?

[@kooloneism]

This video was done in rhe summer ?

[@J.E.E]

Yes mate!!! Found the footage on a drive I had forgotten about and remembered I never uploaded the video.

[@romanpopov3419]

Limonka - soviet granade F-1.

[@petterherlofsen7269]

Have you tried Rīgas Kvass Justin?

[@J.E.E]

Not yet my friend. Is it a brand of the drink Kvass ?

[@petterherlofsen7269]

@@J.E.E Yes it is a brand of the drink kvass my friend 😀👍

[@J.E.E]

@@petterherlofsen7269 will try it for sure and make a short about it👌👍

[@dainispolis3550]

Privazi turistof...

[@dainispolis3550]

Лемёнка хорошая, вебёт так что ...

[@davidmalka1693]

First

[@J.E.E]

The best👍👌

[@TheAnonyy]

Problem is we have ebay and amazon thsts why they have no business

[@J.E.E]

Cool business idea to put that market on eBay!

[@vineethkumarkc6232]

We need more Soviet please.

[@dainispolis3550]

Ok, you bye something?

[@J.E.E]

Hi my friend, yes i did buy something, i go to this market often!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!! 👍😃

[@aijacha]

Unfortunately, it is currently being destroyed. 😬

[@bashazman1914]

This flea market doesnt exist anymore?

[@aijacha]

@@bashazman1914 they buldozed old stands and will modernize market.

[@bashazman1914]

@@aijacha ohh okay. do you know when they will open again? visiting Riga soon so im curious

[@aijacha]

@@bashazman1914 sadly can't find information about reopening, but I don't think it will be that soon.

[@bashazman1914]

@@aijacha ok thanks for the info and im sure ill find many other nice places to explore :) paldies

[@hippotamus2765]

Unfortunately, this place is no more exist. Destroyed

[@J.E.E]

Hello mate... Yes you are right, and what a shame😥

[@mrijk1946]

Still exists, this is rumour. Its only shrunk, but you can still find the same sort of stuff.