Russian IKEA Has Finally (Re)Opened: Good LAKK

Did IKEA leave Russia? Lets find out what a Russian Replacement for IKEA looks like inside. Good Lakk is a brand new Russian owned company set up to sell products previously made and produced in Russia for IKEA.
Other IKEA Replacement stores in Russia open already:
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🌐 Store Name: Good Lakk (ГУД ЛАКК)
🌐 Store Website: goodlakk.ru/
📍 Street Address: 7th Kozhukhovskaya Street, 9, MoscowMosaic Shopping Center
📍 Yandex Map Location: yandex.ru/maps/-/CDbURGo1
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[@TravellingwithRussell]

Have you shopped in IKEA before? Do you have a favorite item from there. Maybe like me you have the shoe horn or the lint roller. Let me know in the comments. If you want to chat about this, perhaps come on over to my Telegram Channel: t.me/travellingwithrussell If you want to see me travel more, or maybe even shout me lunch, here are some ways to support the channel: (Russian Bank Deposit) SberBank: [phone] Donation Alerts (Set up for Everyone) www.donationalerts.com/r/travelwithrusell Boosty (Set up for Everyone) boosty.to/travellingwithrussell/donate

[@queenstreetsystems]

For all Russians who are confused with the thumbnail - Russell meant "they're back" они вернулись (не там)🙃

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@queenstreetsystems I think it was my "4am working on KZbin mind" ))

[@BGtravels]

I tried but didn’t find what I wanted to design my Moscow apartment some 20 years ago. The only thing I bought from them was faux doodle slippery slopes… btw, what I needed I found from Belarus manufacturers.

[@Roza-uv5cw]

Да, мы делали покупки в Икее и очень любили все как организовано там. Мы выросли на ней. У других так не получится.

[@sashaswan-nq1ov]

In Australia, we use IKEA items and furniture up to a year /sometime less/, that’s when breaks or or fades, take it to the front lawn and call the rubbish centre to collect /we can use that offer for free twice a wear/. “Thanks” IKEA for changing our interiors so often😅

[@stealthspaniel5255]

I am impressed that Russia regrouped and created their own future. They are actually better off, no longer depending on some other country. This store is so well stocked!

[@jimbotron70]

Talk about unintended consequences 😅

[@10klass5]

Infact there are a lot of furniture manufacturers, but they are very bad at representing their products and preparing instructions for them

[@user-pb7zf7yu6e]

​​@@10klass5доказательства?

[@Thefabulousredfish]

They are a very strong and resilient people, as history has shown time and time again.

[@leozackdestron1574]

​@@10klass5 Ikea has a lot of money an reputation it's like a monopoly, ppl often goes there on autopilot just because they know that ikea means furniture. So Russian companies could not compete. The are also Hoff a big russian furniture shop with clever management who made it self independent from the West in 2014, so even during corona it made good. But Russia still have to work on small details, more service control, for example you could have 1 stud less or one stud more in complect which don't happen in ikea.

[@soyoucametosee7860]

Russia did not waste any time in installing new business in stores where old businesses moved out of the country. This is good. Russia is prospering and not allowing small things like sanctions to drag the country down.

[@user-rs8vc9kk7t]

🤝👍🔥

[@dianamanwaring4794]

I agree. Sanctions never work and are, imho, performative. What I mean by that is when a country like the US gives out sanctions, they do so to make it look like they're doing something meaningful. But in reality, sanctions hurt the citizens only and not the government that America targets - i.e. Russia, Iran, North Korea etc.

[@user-uf2fg3yi7y]

Perfect picture Russell hugs two sharks😂❤

[@AntedianDignitary]

The chair at 9:18 is only about $25USD cheaper than the original bought in the US, better off buying from a local manufacturer and brand

[@loumcast]

That's a win - win situation for Russia's economy, its workers and the public in general. Now, the Russian people need to support and buy from those new stores, so Russia continuous to grow and expand its economy. If IKEA ever comes back into the country, the Russian people should NOT patronize them, since they tried in vain to ruined Russia's economy and leave thousands of Russian workers unemployed to fend for themselves.

[@user-rs8vc9kk7t]

👍🤝🔥

[@loumcast]

@@user-nj1zh9kh7t Good for you! The best thing that happened to Russia were all these sanctions, this is going to make Russia stronger, self-sufficient and less reliable on the west. It is also going to expand internal production and create ore Russian brands and companies because they have now realized that the West are not reliable trade partners. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. As far as I see it all these companies that left the Russian market are obedient sheep who were part of a collective effort by the west to destroy Russia. Their intentions were to cause the worst damage possible to the Russian economy and leave thousands of Russian unemployed, their overall aim was to cause Kaos, hardships and discontent among the Russian people so they would revolt against the present government and overthrow Putin (something the West has been dreaming off since he came to power in 2000). As a westerner I hope that if any of those companies ever come into the Russian market again, that most Russians have pride, dignity and self-worth and do not patronize any of them, so they won't have any choice but to shut down and leave the country again. You can't allow people or companies to use you, abuse you and dispose of you at will. Be strong and proud Russia, you are a great power, and, in the end, you'll come out of this victorious!

[@leozackdestron1574]

It's a great opportunity to develop our own companies. I suppose if ikea come back he won't be a monopolist anymore.

[@flumer2174]

Fake 😂

[@RonLarhz]

So it's ok to leave Ukrainian without jobs and fend for themselves?

[@BGtravels]

In my opinion, items at this store are better than IKEA’s ones. The selection looks great as well.

[@user-rs8vc9kk7t]

🤝👍🔥

[@user-dq5hw4bp3u]

качество материалов лучше

[@noleftturns]

It would be cool if the Sanctions resulted in new and better versions of the stores that abandoned Russia competing against the original stores.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Hopefully over time more stores will open. There are so many local furniture stores in Russia long before IKEA came along.

[@cindywilliams489]

It was nice to see your wife in this video. She is a very pretty lady. Thanks for the store tour!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the kinds words.

[@farangutan6773]

Who needs IKEA .See how seriously good those Lakk Russian furniture's and home decorations were ?

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

Apparently, it's much more expensive than IKEA.

[@farangutan6773]

@@MargaritaMagdalena The quality of the furniture and decorations are much better also .

[@leozackdestron1574]

@@MargaritaMagdalena it's more expensive because it's not wholesale big shop like ikea and because prices are changed everywhere. Even if ikea stayed the prices would be higher as well.

[@MargaritaMagdalena]

@@leozackdestron1574 I live in Western Europe and even IKEA is too expensive for me 😅 Virtually all the big things in my house are second hand, except for the curtains, small writing desk, small oven and electric cooker with just 2 plates. I'm so poor. 🤪 So I'm really grateful to have IKEA in case I do need something that I can't get second-hand.

[@tolde]

​​​​@@MargaritaMagdalena i live in Western Europe too. When i moved to small appartment and started new life i did not have any furniture. I had to buy everything. I spent 13,000 euros on things from Ikea to simply decorate my appartement. I needed everything urgently. It is not cheap at all.

[@enchantrix49]

Thanks a lot, Russell, for another interesting video! It's good that such shops keep opening. I've never been to the shopping centre you're showing in this video, but I think it's definitely worth visiting. And hopefully, soon there will be a Good Lukk store selling kitchenware and household items!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I actually knew about this mall for a long time. But as this store only recently opened, I decided to make a trip back there. I had originally been in the mall to make a video about the Super Lenta Supermarket at the other end of the mall. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roW4Zqmugr-dla8

[@enchantrix49]

@@TravellingwithRussell , oh, got it! I know where this shopping centre is then. It's next to Dubrovka station, right? Will visit it for sure next time I'm in that area.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

@enchantrix49 It's right next to the Dubrovka MCD Station. From the Metro station its a bit further away. I did also do a video of the Dubrovka Market as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmXOhZeVl9uHb9U

[@random2829]

The store looked very well stocked! I had also seen that Finland had reopened the border crossing with Russia. Finally the Fins can buy some goods that they can afford!

[@scotland638]

Finland joined NATO 😊 👍

[@figgebirma7157]

Source to Finland reopened border to Russia, please.

[@erikstenviken2652]

@@figgebirma7157they havnt. The border is still closed.

[@figgebirma7157]

@@erikstenviken2652 Yeah, that’s what I thought. So false info.

[@Mafataj5693]

Они в России в основном покупают еду и водку.

[@kennethlim8192]

Outstanding tour of the store

[@friedenhiker1032]

It's so rare to see a government put the needs of the people ahead of corporate interests. I'd love to visit.

[@user-rs8vc9kk7t]

👍🤝🔥

[@user-fg4of3ms9w]

I wonder what would happen to the US government and Senate if they put the needs of the public above corporate needs. I’m wondering what will happen if the US government builds 500 public clinics with free treatment for the population in the US in 10 years.

[@Supreme-AI-Music]

Great video Russell!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thanks! I am going to hold off publishing it on the channel, as the previous video is still gaining a lot of views.

[@alexsyritsyn6307]

Да. Я писал 2 года назад о том, что уход западных брендов освобождает площадь для местного бизнеса. Надо мной смеялись комментаторы, которые считали Россию продолжением Советского Союза. Теперь смеюсь я. Эти люди не могли понять, что у нас тоже капитализм, рынок и борьба за покупателя😁

[@Sergey_Bezhentsev]

Смеётся тот, кто смеётся последним...👍🏻😁

[@egidiotigris203]

Это не замена, это преемственность : отсутствие индивидуальности в дизайне.

[@idi-s-mirom]

​@@egidiotigris203 да, есть какие-то мировые тенденции, есть классические стили и есть хороший их фьюжн... и, поверьте, уровень многих наших дизайнеров на очень и очень высоком уровне. Не стоит принижать вкус и индивидуальность выражения наших профессионалов в дизайне. И все же да, в любом направлении дизайна потребности общества и настроение всегда отражаются как итог.

[@hdfsjx28wH5cbjko91b]

В Швеции (с учётом объема перераспределяемых) благ практический социализм и в России между делом тоже 81 процент собственности в руках государства. "Секрет" России в огромных ресурсах, а не в модели.

[@mifi2170]

раньше в стране была конкуренция и качество, а сейчас барахло за более дорогие деньги. в итоге переплачиваешь в разы больше у перекупщиков, а раньше мог легко везде купить. если мебель не так страшно, то лекарства ширпотребом не заменишь, побочек от российской химозы больше, чем пользы. в средневековье скатываемся

[@mihalkasupersplga1079]

Hello Russell from little country in Europe - Slovak republic, it is very interesting for me how it's look in Russia because in our MSM is very different information. Thanks a lot.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thanks for watching. It's the same when you watch the news in Australia, it shows a different side to Russia.

[@user-zz1ji7yn8l]

When was the last time you vacationed on the white sand sea? Russians spend a lot of time in Thailand, Vietnam, Dubai, Maldives, Egypt, all 5-star hotels are packed with Russian tourists in Turkey, the Philippines, and Sanya. Have you ever met organized tourists from your country? Where is Slovakia? 😅

[@elliotgirl3921]

You wouldn’t be a “little country of Europe” if you hadn’t divorced the Czechs in the last century. By the way, why did you do this? What was bad about Czechoslovakia?

[@calendula911]

@@elliotgirl3921их не спрашивали, как обычно это делают натовцы

[@s.g.1147]

Russell, hello! An interesting review. Still, go to the original Ascona furniture and interior items hypermarket at Columbus Mall. Its area is 5,000 sq. m. In structure and design, it is similar to Ikea. This store is worth a review on it.

[@lekkerz]

Nice furnitures! 🇷🇺 ❤

[@flumer2174]

😂

[@idi-s-mirom]

Even out of the video you can make out the stuff in the store is of a very good quality

[@nbach2202]

I also went to the town of Mark ( M leonizovo line) . Hoff is the furniture like Ikea was. Russians can do anything and everything. Next to this store is gigantic store Imperial Furniture. 5 stories of furniture of evety kind. Look and feel like EXPO. Great video as always. Thx. Btw, Hoff in Mark does have kitchen and homeware. Looks awesome ( kitchen it is)

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I've made a video a while back at a Hoff in Moscow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIW4p2WtdtSIsNE The one other place I want to get to is called 3 Kitas, or 3 whales. Which is the largest furniture store in Europe, or so I am told.

[@smpeljas]

Professor, what your video informs me of is that folks are encouraged to have a lovely apartment.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Right, lots of choice when it comes to making a comfortable home.

[@TheRus13]

Russell.Go to Belarus.Soon a new law will work that a foreigner who came to Russia will be able to come to Belarus transparently and vice versa.Take the train from Moscow to Minsk ;)

[@iskanderm3040]

Предварительно обратиться в белорусское посольство в Москве необходимо.

[@sergeistokmann4444]

Проспонсируй поездку?!))

[@di_har]

A british girl got banned 5 years from entering Russia for doing this. She went to Belarus from Russia and since it's technically only a "domestic" crossing for Russians, she didnt get a stamp. This was about 5 years ago. What is this new law? Does it mean there will be "international" crossing?

[@sunnyocean]

@@di_har it wont be an "international" border crossing, it's the law that makes Belarus and Russia mutually recognize each others visas issued to foreigners, this law was signed if im not mistaken in 2020 yet it has not yet came into force because of some technical staff which is still has not been implemented between Russia and Belarus.

[@alyonapetrova694]

It is wonderful to see so many people shopping in the stores! I’ve never envisioned Russian markets being full of shoppers because of the sanctions. As Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin said, “Bring on MORE sanctions”!

[@brinjoness3386]

It's hard to see what they are selling in these malls with all the customers in the way.

[@Balthazare69]

I need one of those sharks 😂😂😂

[@learning7140]

I never liked those sharks in IKEA!

[@Balthazare69]

@@learning7140 I get your point, especially if u r married 🤣🤣🤣

[@mariederviche2644]

very nice streaming and of course good company your lady. the store its ok as far as the furniture goes, a little like IKEA well over all its fine. have a good day and keep up the good work with you streaming by the way always very intersting plus informative

[@Peorhum]

In Canada we have paint and wallpaper stores that can be in malls, often the more smaller ones, including strip malls.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It seems to be a trending thing to have more and more home style shops in the malls. Along with less and less traditional shops.

[@user-fg4of3ms9w]

I wonder what would happen to the US government and Senate if they put the needs of the public above corporate needs. I’m wondering what will happen if the US government builds 500 public clinics with free treatment for the population in the US in 10 years.

[@williamblake7386]

Ordering furniture with assembly online is easy. Does Ikea provide it?

[@junerobertson4389]

Young people love this company so glad it is back.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It really did have a big following in Russia.

[@alexleibovici4834]

> ... glad it is back. It is not back.

[@love_cockatoos]

I used to go to IKEA in Novosibirsk with my parents when I studied in University, had good times there... I believe all of this is temporary, and someday soon IKEA will re-open again and if not, this alternative is also good :) All is for the better.

[@brinjoness3386]

ikea won't be in russia for 20 years. if it ever returns

[@aprillmay]

Зачем нам возвращение каких то икей, когда мы теперь сами себе создаем все что нужно. Для России это только плюс, развитие своих производств и независимость от чужих стран.

[@user-uv3ep7rc8c]

Нам не нужно возвращения ИКЕА, это в прошлом, ушла так ушла😅

[@alyonapetrova694]

@@aprillmay In a normal functioning country, the economy uses something called “Economies of Scale” where they view the actual cost versus the “opportunity costs” of goods and services. If you recall your history, even under communism/socialism, it’s not good for a country to be entirely self sufficient as it will only lead to an actual downfall of its society, kinda of like 1991.

[@brinjoness3386]

Ikea won't be in russia for 50 years. Hi Russell please don't delete this comment.

[@adrianstevens656]

How amazing! I finally shopped at a local IKEA thanks to you, Russell. I'm a fan! Thank you, Russell, for another shopping adventure.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Wow, really. )))) Thanks for watching.

[@GregoryBamber]

Bunnings may have wallpaper but I don't remember seeing any.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Wallpaper is a huge thing here in Russia.

[@muddywaters538]

I wish they would open a store in Greece.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It would be pretty cool if they did open in other countries.

[@AmauryJacquot]

the interesting thing here is the price labels are typeset just like the ones at ikea. curious if they kept the same SKU system too (the white on black background part of the label)

[@billykulim5202]

its possible its just using different company name and branding to keep operating in russia because of the sanction, like the mcd russia

[@JamesVideoCollection]

*they're back (not "there back", as the thumbnail says).

[@bondmood]

I was looking for this. It's like fingernails on an old chalkboard. 😖

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I've since updated it.

[@Thrasymashus]

Brilliant!

[@andreasmartin7942]

So this is all that is left from Ikea in Russia. Interesting.

[@sethlewis9195]

Looks busy

[@SithLord2066]

Russell you should show the prices of furniture so we can compare it to Ikea. I used to buy lots of Ikea stuff because it was cheap and acceptable quality, but mostly becuase it was cheap. Now here in California, after 2020 Ikea has jacked up the price so much that Ikea now costs the same as regular furniture from regular stores that you do not have to assemble yourself. I have not bought a single item from Ikea since.

[@sheterra]

Well, for example, 13:13 here, what is standing on a pink background: a large cabinet is about 11k (~120$), a small one is 7.8k (~86$), a shelf is 1.5k (~16.5$), a table is 16.5k (~181.5$). Further racks from 6k to 16k (66$ to 176$). Idk if it's expensive or not, but it's something like that. Google translate.

[@dadachoski5946]

Had to do this as it is TRIGGERING me a lot. It's They're Back.. NOT There, Their.... OUCH MY Teeth are itching... PLEASE Fix it..

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It's fixed. Sorry for the spelling mistake.

[@pepelemoko9130]

Hi @TravellingwithRussell, I've seen in another video that malls in America are closing because of online shopping. Is online shopping popular in Russia, does it have impact on brick and mortar shops ?

[@michaelblake8498]

Hello Moscoooow 😂. Is there Australian for they're?

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I've corrected it.

[@RonLarhz]

They just changed the labels. Lmao.

[@fellowcitizen]

Thanks!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Welcome!

[@annjean7427]

А буфет с фрикадельками будет? Без них не интересно)

[@user-qv7pl8zn8d]

Да, да, хотим продолжения банкета, пусть будут фрикадельки, а ещё и русские блины!!

[@markamd1]

"They're" not There.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Sorry about that.

[@elberttanner6189]

This IKEA episode that you have presented brings to mind a question: How does one obtain unemployment payments after you have been terminated for a store such as IKEA, when they close down and lay off the employees. Also, how long do the unemployment payments go on, and how much support is there to obtain another position, and are there any guarantees to obtain comparable employment in the next position one obtains?

[@Diocilis]

There are three types of dismissal in Russia. 1. at the employee's own request or by agreement of the parties 2. at the request of the employer (in fact, there is a difficult name to translate, but now it is not very important) 3. due to violation of the law or company rules by an employee. The payouts will vary 1. the money earned but not received by the employee is paid, as well as for all vacation days that the employee earned. 2. the amount equivalent to the employee's salary for 3 months + vacation pay is paid 3. Lots of options. (Much depends on the severity of the offense. If there's constant absenteeism, that's one thing. If stealing or drug addiction in the workplace is something else entirely. However, both must first be proved, otherwise the employee can sue and win the case) For an employee, dismissal "according to the article of the law" is the most terrible thing, since then it will be extremely difficult for him to get a job anywhere. Therefore, as a rule, if the violations are not very severe, the person leaves "of his own free will." when IKEA left the Russian market, all employees of the company received a 3-month salary + unpaid vacation pay as a severance package Unemployment benefits are paid by the state within a year after the dismissed employee submits an application. The amount of payments depends on the previous salary, but cannot exceed the limit set by the state. I could be wrong. (So I used this option 1 time in my life during a lockdown.), but for the first 6 months 100% of the benefit amount is paid, and then the amount of payments decreases every month. в России есть три вида увольнения. 1. по собственному желанию работника или по соглашению сторон 2. по требованию работодателя (на самом деле там сложное для перевода название, но сейчас это не очень важно) 3. в связи с нарушением закона или правил компании сотрудником. выплаты будут следующие 1. выплачиваются заработанные, но не полученные сотрудником деньги, а так же за все дни отпуска, которые заработал сотрудник. 2. выплачивается сумма, эквивалентная зарплате сотрудника за 3 месяца + отпускные 3. может не выплачиваться ничего. (Многое зависит от тяжести проступка. Если постоянные прогулы, это одно. Если воровство или наркомания на рабочем месте - это совсем другое. Впрочем и то и другое надо сначала доказать, иначе сотрудник может подать в суд и выиграть дело) Для сотрудника, увольнение "по статье закона" это самое страшное, так как потом ему будет крайне сложно устроиться на работу куда либо. Поэтому как правило, если нарушения не очень тяжелые, человек увольняется "по собственному желанию". Пособие по безработице выплачивает государство в течении года после того, как уволенный сотрудник подает заявление. Сумма выплат зависит от предыдущей зарплаты, но не может превышать установленного государством лимита. Я могу ошибаться. (так пришлось воспользоваться этой опцией 1 раз в жизни во время локдауна.), но первые 6 месяцев выплачивается 100% от суммы пособия, а потом размеры выплат уменьшаются каждый месяц.

[@elberttanner6189]

@@Diocilis Большое спасибо.

[@user-qm5rq]

Большое спасибо за обзор! Живу в Москве и не знала про эти магазины. Но цены, конечно, печаль

[@dianamanwaring4794]

I don't have a problem with how they took over after Ikea left Russia. What I would have a problem with is assembling the furniture once I get it home. Would it be possible to pay extra for the store to assemble it?

[@anatolyprox3805]

Of course😂

[@wonlop469]

What diesel price doing?

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I don't have a car, so i never get a chance to pass through a petrol station. I should do a price comparison video though.

[@smpeljas]

Good Evening Professor! Wall paper is something I haven’t seen since about 1989!

[@JULikXol]

Буду честной. Когда ушла Икея, я очень расстроилась. На все остальное в общем-то плевать. Но вот за икею больно. Люблю мебель икеа, все сходится, болтик к дырочке, все четко. Качество отличное. Выкинула случайно овощечистку иеевскую, пришлось заказывать из Турции гораздо дороже.

[@user-qm5rq]

Да, это точно. Это прям боль, нет аналогов икеи

[@calendula911]

Попробуйте овощечистку Тупперваре, самая лучшая! На ВБ есть

[@truthsearch2366]

Russia IKEA is interesting to see. Because the IKEA products design aspects are based on Sweden. But after IKEA left, how Russia is going to bring new ideas is a great challenge. If materials are sourced from Russian factories means IKEA simply sell under their brand?

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

IKEA is cheap assemblage furniture and marked up assessories. Most of the products are made in China. Aside from the Swedish meatballs and affordable cafeterias, there isn't much to rave about. So anything would be better

[@beachnmountains]

I remember one time I saw a Swedish Winter apparel brand . The knit hat made of %100 wool. I said I got to have it! Sweden must have lots of sheep so it must be good quality. I got the knit hat in the mail I look at the tag and it said Made in China!

[@Anastasia-nn5fy]

It would be great if they could steal new designs from IKEA and introduce them into their manufacturing

[@lauren6889]

Steal ?

[@dinaalf3381]

@@lauren6889 yes, you've got it right - stealing is a pure russian style. During the soviet era they were stealing technologies and design from the West. From small appliances to cars and heavy machinery. The same as China nowadays. They keep doing this and are very proud of it.

[@scotland638]

Yeah the Russians are good at stealing things.

[@tiv7955]

It's an Ikea, but price is twice higher.

[@Brax889]

Still no Leonardo store! :( You promised to go!

[@eigonnv]

Я даже не знал, что у нас он есть 😮

[@mariarondon250]

Yo should have shown inside those corner stores.

[@calendula911]

Круто, но у них нет самого любимого - шкафов Пакс 😭😭😭

[@polecat7355]

I live in Canada and have had IKEA furniture. It's crap. The pine they use warps with time and a lot is particle board with laminate. I don't understand their appeal.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I think it's a 50/50 thing with this brand.

[@scotland638]

That was the IKEA furniture built in Russia before the sanctions 😂

[@user-lo9oe2vx8k]

Great video

[@smpeljas]

IKEA is perfect to take your Tween to…

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Or me and buy me a 49-ruble hot dog on the way out. )))

[@KingHenselt]

Что за название стремное? Гуд лак русскими буквами )

[@murmurlike102]

Если это аналог Икеа, то скорее всего отсылка к их известной серии мебели Лакк (не помню, какое у них было написание слова, но произносилось так)

[@Shamanica.]

Евгения красотка. ✌️ Композиция из косяка акул классная. 😆 Этот ТЦ достаточно недалеко от меня, спасибо за информацию, Рассел. Хотя икеевский стиль давно уже надоел. )

[@lynner1770]

Good idea to continue selling items manufactured in Russia in a new store

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Exactly.

[@alexleibovici4834]

> Good idea to continue selling items manufactured in Russia in a new store Good idea, except that the design is property of IKEA and this "good idea" is prohibited by the World Trade Organization rules. Russia is WTO member since 2012 IKEA was ripped of by Putin's Russia in many other ways too.

[@from_aer_to_everywhere]

Is it the same ikea?

[@brinjoness3386]

Nah just another knock off, I think they are using some of the old ikea factories, but the sharks come from china

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Exactly the same items, make in the same factories.

[@Death_trap_auto]

No one uses wall paper in the us most of the older Victoria era yes u da man

[@TravellingwithRussell]

It is literally in every Russian home here.

[@Death_trap_auto]

@@TravellingwithRussell I remember taking down wallpaper with my dad when I was a kid and we had our names behind the paper it was a nightmare taking down and putting up I don’t think the new Sheetrock could take wallpaper today but that’s just me

[@smpeljas]

Professor, we call this “Hard case goods” and then the textiles…

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Ok, so Hard case, as apposed to Soft Furnishings with the curtains. Got it.

[@sevic333]

Future of Russia will be huge. Australia = Banana Republic !

[@user-cc9cu8im9d]

А в Австралии разве растут бананы?

[@clsport2450]

made in russia or belarus. love the sound of that.

[@elionorlagerholm5016]

Is this somehow connected to IKEA, are they profiting from these stores? I mean the concept, products are IKEAs. Or has the company in Russia payed to use IKEAs concept? The drawer you talk about that is called MALM at IKEA is much more expensive in Sweden,10163 Rubel. That's crazy. I told this before, I do not shop at IKEA anymore. It is not Ingvar Kamprads concept anymore, affordable furniture for everyone. And I do not like companies that sanction people. In the case of Russia though it seems it turned out good, exept for IKEA.

[@robciowegnerchuk2583]

Theres anything u like in moscow including xbox and ps5

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Right, all the latest games are in the store within days or a week of the worldwide launch.

[@Macc504]

New Russell 🎉🎉

[@vasilispatsalidis5683]

Who is the owner of this shop.?

[@Chaldon-hl6yk]

Chineses

[@vasilispatsalidis5683]

@@Chaldon-hl6yk 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Oomph6006]

Some Oligarch, close friend to you know who...

[@Sergey_Bezhentsev]

It's a Russian company called LAKK. The main office is in Yaroslavl....

[@vasilispatsalidis5683]

@@Oomph6006 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@danielfinch2354]

There back indeed

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Exactly.

[@nsalimag]

I wonder if the Russian factory makes furniture for various businesses across Russia and Belarus.

[@AlexanderTch]

Of course.

[@araonna]

A lot of furniture in ikea was made in russia, so they repurposed these factories.

[@ytr8989]

No IKEA products because there is no IKEA store near me.

[@TDUmusic]

Intstant like for preview!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Thank you so much ))

[@avonmoremilk1958]

can you teach us how to cruise ship speak?

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Sure. Port, Starboard = Left and Right.

[@user-ug7pw7sr2o]

Это очень скромный магазин... Живу около москвы - 2 минуты ходьбы))))

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Да, магазины-заменители не такие большие, но по мере их расширения размеры магазинов будут увеличиваться.

[@boggle37]

Your wife doesn't look enthralled😀 The Ikea effect

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Hehehehe, I got her in the recent supermarket video. That took some effort in itself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inOnnXigjrllhbM Shes not really a fan of being in the videos generally.

[@TheKeeos]

Отлично, отлично! Местами я уже вижу родную корявую сборку! )))

[@alexleibovici4834]

> я уже вижу родную корявую сборку! Осторожно, дискредитация ВС РФ 😁

[@TheKeeos]

что, теперь срочники ещё и мебель собирают? 🤣

[@neon_surf_89]

I would like some Good Lakk furniture!

[@TravellingwithRussell]

Sure, I know they can deliver.

[@leozackdestron1574]

I hope they won't make this shop an illogical maze like ikea was.

[@TravellingwithRussell]

No, the stores are too small for that.

[@learning7140]

When under the other video with your wife you had asked if we want to see more of her, I said "yes" meaning I wanted to see her commenting on some products, not just looking at her sitting next to you at the end of the video! :(

[@lauren6889]

Perhaps she doesn't want to, is that ok with you ?

[@learning7140]

@@lauren6889 Of course, but then no need to show her at all at the end of the video! (she looked uncomfortable then)

[@leonisM.]

Стеллаж Билли и нынешний Варма по виду один в один, но Икею мы любили за ЦЕНУ! Билли стоил около 2 тысяч рублей вроде, а Варма - 16тыс. Вы прогорите с такими Конскими ценниками на всё!

[@oxfordyazuka3739]

do they have meatballs

[@TravellingwithRussell]

No unfortunately now.

[@A_citizen_of_Russia]

I've shopped there often, mostly beds and mattresses and so little things. Now, even if I get paid, I won't go there.

[@donnakrauss94]

Every video you do is more of an eye opener into the Russians. The malls there make the US ones look like slums. I think the new reversion of the IKEA is a great idea

[@smpeljas]

Professor, how interesting! IKEA opened up a “show room” tucked in a very small space. Of course, no one in America understands… Russia manufactured th product! My last walk inside an IKEA has been in about 1992!

[@elberttanner6189]

Is Миссис путешествует с Расселом an enthusiastic supporter, or simply tolerant of the filming? My experience with Film is that producers simply tolerate Talent. I for one would hope she is your ever present Cheerleader for your work.

[@alexanderchepak2009]

a wife

[@nellidivina5280]

Did you watch victory day parade?

[@TravellingwithRussell]

I was travelling for the last 3 days, I did watch it on TV though, as most people do in Russia. So much of the center of Moscow is closed off its difficult to even get close to seeing anything in person.

[@SH-jg5zq]

Yessssss ❤❤❤❤

[@AndriiKuroiedov]

Мдааа, людей столько что не протолкнуться 😂

[@egidiotigris203]

Time to hire designers from multi cultural Russia to draw inspiration and substitute to " consensual globalism " with sleek emptyness. Real challenge it to match diverse or enriched designs with normalizing industrial processes, nothing impossible.

[@markdc1145]

IKEA used to be nice but in the US they're only selling Chinese made junk, and now at ridiculously inflated prices. The Russian made goods look nicer.

[@user-jm5yl5dh6o]

I've seen a lot of you.Tubers.Go to IKEA, different Russia used to go all the time. Later they never had IKEA in the United States.Never been in the one I never

[@mariarondon250]

The designers at these stores should offer other color for the furniture.

[@Oomph6006]

I though Swed House replaced Ikea in Russia..

[@Kirillissimus]

No, Swed House is the brand they use in Belarus.

[@Oomph6006]

@@Kirillissimus Thanks.. Like Swed bank in Sweden..