"You Americans Are The Reason We're In Ukraine!" 🇷🇺 (

[@SabbaticalTommy]

So KZbin actually demonetized my first video from Russia, saying that it was "violent". Blyat. I have absolutely no idea how a casual vlog walking around is "violent", and I'm worried they may do that to this entire series. So if you can please support me on Patreon, to make it worth your effort I'm posting extra vlogs from Italy, Holland, the Baltics and even Belarus on there: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy

[@socalpimp1974]

Google doesnt want to promote toursim to russia....some intern decided

[@HenryAllenKW]

The Balkans and the Baltics are two different places...

[@DudeNamedDuncan]

Google hates Russians. It's okay to hate people, as long as they're blanco.

[@lhenderson3285]

Absolutely fascinating… I love what you do for ALL people ‼️

[@smiley9872]

Wow

[@tuyultele9934]

I like your vlogs. No flashy stuffs. Just pure exploration. And i'm impressed with your language skill

[@JackSmith-mj3pi]

yeah do you know how many he speaks?

[@tuyultele9934]

His French and Chinese are fluent. Maybe other languages. I haven't watched all his vlogs

[@perfectmazda3538]

@@tuyultele9934 he knows arab ok and like some of african languages, Spanish fluent too and japanese.

[@MindsLikeParachutes]

Flashy stuff?

[@jungleboy1]

this demonetization is very sad. I really enjoyed these last 2 vids more than others. I am watching something i will probably never ever get to go in my lifetime. Sabbatical is doing humanity a good service with his vids.

[@ligametis]

HE is simply risking his life. They US will again need to exchange a real criminal to a clueless tourist.

[@TheAlexPRUS]

​@@ligametis Yes, yes, yes... American propaganda is not asleep in your head.

[@КомандаЛеви]

​@@ligametis brainwashed much? Holy hell u muricans are a complete joke.

[@jeanlawson9133]

I concur

[@lilnoir4213]

@@TheAlexPRUS Yeah right everyone elses Propaganda is wrong but yours is correct :D Evan Gershkovich the journalist was jailed for espionage, and their never showed any proof. If somebody gets wrongfully arrested in america, there will be protests there will be media, if the same happens in russia, you never hear from them again sometimes even their family is suddenly gone.

[@tonywhite3835]

Excellent video Tommy. I was married to a Tatar girl and visited Bashkortostan 4 times. I still speak quite a lot of Russian considering I haven’t been there since 2008. I was really impressed with your Russian. Is it really your first time there? Your Russian is very good considering. You must have been around Russians. The conversation with the man was so funny. 😂 good luck on your journey brother! I guess you’re back by now? Really enjoyed this video, have been watching your vids for some time now. Loved the ones in Ireland too! Tony, Essex, England

[@__beer__]

he got detained in russia thats why he hasn't posted for a while

[@jtrade6401]

Thx Tommy To demonetize your last video is crazy......you're as centered and non violent as possible......keep up the much so needed world journalism

[@alext5285]

This is the platform's policy. If you have more than 100 thousand subscribers, you cannot show this country from a good side. This has been verified by many bloggers.

[@FastGuy1]

I would like to visit as well. Seems like a great place honestly

[@antonironstag5085]

@@alext5285 it's called an agenda

[@freedomm]

I can't stand the propaganda. Even Tommy is terrified of being arrested when all he's getting is friendliness from Russians. Russia is a beautiful place to visit and I will next spring.

[@andreykov]

Я так понял, что Томми придерживается западной политической версии и осуждает политику России. Но и его платформа Ютуба приравняла к врагам. Лично мне всё равно, какая у него точка зрения по поводу политики, мне интересны его видео.

[@q5go84q]

24 hour flower shop: when you returning home at 1am after having a few shots with your buddies and envisioing a serious conversation with your lovely pissed off wife, you better buy some flowers to deescalate the situation a bit 😀

[@knopkaplay0507]

That. And also most flowers are imported, and have a really, really short shelf life. You want to maximize the time when you can actually sell them.

[@IndicatedGoodLife]

Very relatable, unfortunately 😂

[@АндрейНикитенко-ф4с]

Теперь ты знаешь наш секрет. 🤗

[@leredditcommander8208]

Why you arrive at 4am in the morning? I was waiting for the flowers to bloom.

[@jay.rhoden]

In some countries (I don't know about here), flowers are not the main source of income in this type of shop.

[@roman9598]

24 flowers shops are mandatory all over the Russia: you never know in which exact moment you need to give flowers your wife/girlfriend/mother. So it is better to keep them handy)

[@rodiculous9464]

Why not try something unique instead of being a collectivist NPC?

[@EphemeralProductions]

That is cute and funny. :)

[@RIDDICK0911]

@@rodiculous9464 the irony of a gun nut who plays shitty war games saying "be unique".

[@roman9598]

@@rodiculous9464 are you unique in your culture?) Russians dare to be different and we approach our women in the way we want, and we want to give them flowers. If in your culture your do this different, please, do not teach how to act - concentrate on your own business

[@knopkaplay0507]

@@rodiculous9464 well, you could also get a succulent or a cactus, if you are so inclined..

[@leslied125]

My new favorite travel videos. Glad you went to Kazan and showed us around!

[@theboriszaytsev]

Hey dude, Love the way you try and speak every language of every country you visit. I've been watching you for a while. It's the first time I've heard you speak Russian. As a Russian myself, you are great at it. keep it up. I'd love to see you visit more Russian speaking nations. great content!

[@mortenchristiansen4331]

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[@alexlazar4738]

every big travel vlogger tries to speak the local language a littttle .. but he's actually pretty good at it

[@nazz_uk298]

Dude its Impressive how quickly you pick up languages!

[@ShawnWalker-jv1rg]

One of the most interesting and down to earth channels on KZbin. Good work Tommy!

[@Kaygee79]

I'm loving this series on Russia. I know almost nothing about Russia and the geography there so it's opening my eyes to what this country is like! I can't believe they demonetized your first video. The politics is so blatant and dumb. That was about as clean a video as you can post. The bias is obvious. Appreciate your efforts Tommy!

[@freedomm]

It's freaking gestapo, and not from the Russian side. People are starting to understand how our governments are lying to us.

[@Ironknight01]

Let's fight demontization by watching the video one time then watch it again at least his half to count a view so make at least 2-3 view per person and recommend it to friends like and comment as much as we can and also share it to fight back for our freedom and free journalist here and the last video about Moscow we need to do this to discover with Tommy the russian far East region ,siberia and all other part of world largest country that media in the west brainwashed us about

[@rakita_the_willower]

Serias of Russia are really superb

[@BudgetRoads-s7e]

yup same !

[@2relax-f5f]

we all are wake up russia is absolute gem!

[@maryannesmith1392]

Just loving your travels in Russia. It is giving us an insight into it, with it being real and not what the media lets us know. Thank you from New Zealand.

[@teytey3956]

I wonder what the New Zealand media say about life in Russia?

[@maryannesmith1392]

@@teytey3956 they really say nothing….

[@aidanloveridge1721]

I am a New Zealander that is going to Kazan with my Russian Girlfriend next week 😁

[@mathiaslenz7618]

Same here. But I am from Germany. Will leave this shithole forever. 🎉

[@69rus42]

@@aidanloveridge1721 not the best time... summer is much better.

[@nativefraulein5801]

I am really happy this video came up on my feed. I lived and worked in Kazan for a year back in 2012, it was a great place to live then and as an American I am glad I had the opportunity.

[@knopkaplay0507]

I'm a little sad Tommy didn't show much of Kazan.

[@Egor8488]

🇷🇺🤝🇺🇲 Respect from Russia. Peace and love.

[@МарияРоманова-с4ь]

​@@knopkaplay0507 Томми практически нигде ничего не показал😂

[@Scorpiove]

You always bring us great content. I'm really enjoying these Russian videos.

[@user-JustMe67]

@ 17:44 Omgggg lol The lady is singing an old Scottish folk and childrens song -My Bonnie, and she nailed it beautifully!! There was also a version of the song done by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles and is generally considered as being the first Beatles single! Bravo that lady!!

[@knopkaplay0507]

One of the first songs we learned in English in Middle School. That, and "in a cavern, in a canyon, excavating for a mine"

[@irinapetrenko3279]

Maybe she's an English class teacher. English classes in Russia usually start from the 2nd grade (till the end - 11th grade), and the teaching is good. Most Russians understand English, but loose speaking skills quickly if don't speak on a regular basis.

[@chrispatton6303]

Man that's the 2nd comment today on YT I've randomly stumbled on concerning Scottish folk music.. maybe I need to go home one day

[@knopkaplay0507]

@@chrispatton6303 I had no idea it was Scottish.

[@smiley9872]

I love that you have no idea what is going on in the moment, you are a brave soul, the Tartars are friendly indeed.

[@magamaga1827]

brave? the russians think we're brave living in our shithole cities

[@JLBREMER]

The girl on the bus that says she works in Maryland... I believe they are the summer workers. I used to live in Myrtle Beach, SC. Every summer they'd all come over from other countries and work the summers at the local shops like that. It was cool to meet them and talk to them. Very interesting people.

[@knopkaplay0507]

Yeah, Work and Travel. Utter exploitation, if you ask me - but I'm glad she also liked her end of the deal.

[@australianpainter42069]

@@knopkaplay0507it is exploitation but a lot of people from ex soviet states are willing to do it, usually young students without money and who are eager to travel, so it's a win for everyone

[@LFC18926]

@@australianpainter42069 its not exploitation at all. us brits are offered working holidays in austalia and its a great way to travel there, and earn some money and gain experience of working in a different country. not everything is a scam,

[@risbolensky3921]

@@australianpainter42069 Migrants can do those jobs for less money

[@End0fst0ry]

@@australianpainter42069 That's right. If you know what you're going for, there can't be any problems. It's just a good way to see other countries, to get to know them from the inside so to speak.

[@TallTravels]

Kazan is a cool city, I was there in 2019. Afterwards I flew to Samara which is only 35 minutes away by plane, I highly recommend the city. Sabbatical reminds me of the kind of American backpacker you meet in a hostel on a Eurotrip

[@stevenundzid4765]

Those women on the bus took a real fancy to ya ! Love it !

[@ltamminga]

I'm pretty sure he's somehow married now xD.

[@EphemeralProductions]

@@ltammingalol

[@kingjojojo1]

in russia he's probably a 9 and those women a 3 😂

[@joaokowalski9736]

@@kingjojojo1 no he isn't russian men are handsome, that's a weird western stereotype..

[@kingjojojo1]

@@joaokowalski9736 good one 😂. when i was in vietnam the russian women were constantly checking me out

[@EvgeniyYakushev-m2u]

This conversation with grandpa was extremely funny.

[@TankH-z3z]

I thought the old man was honest and kind with the host under the circumstances. It’s awful to know how the good people of Russia and the Ukraine suffer because of hubris and cruelty of “leaders”

[@demri123]

"All your presidents are idiots.." well hes not wrong

[@V3G4N01]

Кеннеди был хорош.

[@bigrichie6766]

He actually is wrong Atleast when compared to the leaders Russia has had💀

[@DjowZDjowZ-de8xd]

Well they didnt funded hitler at least.. like the yanks​@@bigrichie6766

[@Ian-yf1rl]

The old russian man has an intellect below biden... and that's very low.

[@doomslayer1984]

And yet Russian leaders actually make them look smart.

[@JWynand]

These Russia videos are absolute gold. Thanks Tommy!

[@imperatyw_kategoryczny]

yes - it's definitely a fulfillment of your wet dreams about Russia

[@JPo.404]

The convo with the older man on the way to the restaurant was 🔥😂

[@maryannesmith1392]

I enjoyed the chat with them….i had to laugh….but it was great.

[@chiefdenis]

For real! Bro had a lot to get off his chest😂.

[@lukethompson7970]

I was laughing the whole time 😂

[@PCP1323]

yes! It had everything. Deep dive into the essentials. Who are you? What do you work as? Do you have children?

[@EamonnSheehy]

"Do you reproduce?!" What a legend 😅 I was in Kazan around 2005. Interesting spot. Perm and Novosibirsk are cool too.

[@MaThTrash]

Какой приятный выпуск, улыбался все время! Я из СПБ, теперь хочу побывать в Казани!) And GodDamn and rly sad about demonizing .... it is a pity that Russia is often unfairly demonized, especially when these are your candid and such warm and gentle videos! You are amazing

[@Serg-qr5my]

27:24 A lesson in top-level international politics 😂

[@dertythegrower]

anti-w0keist

[@robrob9050]

Topics to avoid (too sensitive)

[@МарияРоманова-с4ь]

😂🫣

[@dronddrond7788]

26.:55 - Начало самой интересной части из этого видео 😅

[@lucatoni4509]

too much straight 😂

[@germanapplemullentree6152]

Tommy is the most relaxed guy out there i love how u fit in amywhere u go A real good Human ❤

[@harbaouimohamedmalek3390]

The concept of stress was not integrated in his software 🤣

[@Dovid2000]

Tommy, I have to commend you on this very, very interesting and educational video! You're amazing in your love and curiosity of cultures!

[@Novaximus]

The teacher in the blue dress is a keeper.

[@aliazimi6066]

thought the same thing lol

[@CaptJackAubreyOfTheRoyalNavy]

The one in the floral dress has my heart.

[@vincentdimitri169]

@@CaptJackAubreyOfTheRoyalNavy they all have my heart.

[@imcoachrick2]

So wait, I donated $5 thanks, and you won't get it? I love your videos and thank you for always representing the best of America!

[@SabbaticalTommy]

The donations go through, no worries. Appreciated

[@Ironknight01]

@@SabbaticalTommy try to connect with the other westerners if it fit with your schedule in Russia to discover russia more like @scottishguyinmoscow , @TravellingwithRussell @82acresfarm or the American vet armyman which is @Wild-Siberia or russian vlogers who speak English will make it more fun like @ElifromRussia , @RussianPlus or @RealReporter

[@MS-tc2fs]

@@SabbaticalTommy Gotta feature more ladies in the videos lol. youll see the engagement increase

[@kaeranz]

@@MS-tc2fs The girl that sang to him on the bus was flirting HARD the best she could. That subtle little touch on his arm as she left haha

[@lokech9272]

Another one from the great Tommy! YT can do all they can but you still got us as your loyal followers. We shall continue watching your amazing videos and also send you some $’s. This Russian town is so clean and well planned despite the low population there. We really learn a lot from your travels. Keep it up! Much love from Nairobi, KENYA 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@vitaminc6721]

I'm glad to see you behave in such a good way. Whatever your beliefs are, you're friendly, polite and speak very good Russian btw. P.S. I like your style better than Bald's.

[@australianpainter42069]

Bald always puts himself above everyone and purposefully seeks for the most impoverished sites, Tommy just shows life as it is. When bald visited my home country of Kyrgyzstan he always went there in winter so everything looks grey and depressing and visited the most middle of nowhere places I didn't even heard of

[@ЕленаШепелева-я9у]

Ху из, Болд?😂😂✌️🕊️🕊️🌍♥️♥️🇧🇾​@@australianpainter42069

[@schepvogelk5971]

Bald is a dirty guy. Great footage though.

[@AmericanEmperor]

@@schepvogelk5971 Bald is on the hunt for underaged and under privileged

[@vitaminc6721]

@@Pythoner He makes them everyone's business when he says them out loud. He's an influencer after all.

[@orionvassi]

That village dude was awesome. I would've got him a few beers and let the camera roll. Every city in Russia has 24hr flower shops because it is mandatory to bring flowers to the ladies, no excuses.

[@TheInfidel_SlavaUA]

apart from him being a typical muscovite invader racist AF and not a tatar continueing into being insulted that ukrainians dare to question the actions of his compatriots, ..yeah pretty "nice" dude...did you miss the part where he went on that racist rant on "how do you procreate with all the black and chinese people in the US".....

[@ExVeritateLibertas]

The guy who blamed Putin's war on the US and told Tommy "we" should have "punished you?" Yeah, awesome. Awesomely stupid.

[@spbstan]

@@ExVeritateLibertas What was stupid about that. He was correct. The war started in 2014 when the US stages the coup that removed democracy and installed a a Nazi influences extremist regime and for 8 years stages a war on the civilians in the east of Ukraine the was loyal their deposed last elected centrist government. After that Donbas region had been under attack 8 years it declared independence and asked Russia for protection. Only in 2022 did Russia respond after that region was free from Kiev rule and entered to protect the civilians there. Russia followed international law and went in with a very limited force under the status of SMO, special military operation with a very limited and legal objective. You seem to not understand the reality of the US coup and take over by the extremists. The deposed president was a centrist who was the last free election Ukraine had. U know both Russia and Ukraine VERY well and was present before the coup and after the Nazi gangs started terrorizing anyone who spoke Russia which was the dominate language of media, books, movies, and 90% of the books in the library. Ukrainian is a asmaller vocabulary dielect of Russian with some Rumanian and Polish words added..The change was like the Hells Angels biker group took control of street with roving band of 4-7 well harmed thugs, most with Nazi tattoes on the faces, searching for anyone speaking Russian and robbing and killing them much of the time. The main street of Kiev had 10-`15 meter tall Nazi banners hanging from the government buildings. At least 16,000 people were murdered because they spoke the traditional national language. Americans are totally ignorant of the facts and believe Russia, out of the blue just invaded peaceful Ukraine and the US embassy was just a passive observer. But than again Americans do not know that since 1950 created 202 wars, and regime changes and murdered over 30,000,000 people who did nothing to the US. The Russian Federation started no wars but finished a couple.

[@eleveneleven572]

​@@spbstan You said it all. Thanks. The stupidity was on the part of the commenter you responded to. The truth isn't hard to find.

[@TheArgentin]

@@spbstan duuuuude what an idio*!!!!!! its always a delite seeing this part of the human psyque! Either a lunatic, a gullible moron or a troll/russian propagandist. I would bet my left arm its one of these three options. My god, im such a lucky bastard, being able to at least doubt everything I hear or see. Its like a superpower, being able to grow from my mistakes, accept my shortcomings, forgiving myself and others. Always growing. I may even cry for you under the right circumstance. Thats how much I pity you. Please, try your hardest to be better. I wont say its easy. The first step is realizing everyone is a villain, at least at some point in their lives. The second one is looking in the mirror and realize, you've been a piece of ****. You are the only one who knows why that statement is correct.

[@Kosackk]

This is where the big BRICS summit is going to be held starting on 22 Oct

[@emilioalvarez2940]

Imagine thinking brics is an actual thing. Brics is nothing dude

[@Trace-l7k]

@@emilioalvarez2940keep watching, smooth brains are slow.

[@Philzoid]

@@emilioalvarez2940 It's a collection of the most vile disgusting countries in the world, nothing more.

[@МаратШартдинов-ь4э]

Nice and honest videos about Russia and it's cities, no fakes no propaganda, you're doing good, wish you to keep on vlogging and showing how life is going in other countries .

[@brettwinnefeld102]

He shows a good face of Russia but its everything there is not good. I went to Russia 7 times. Much more bad there than tood. He showed none of the bad. Poor people, broken roads and apartments.

[@ababababeebababa]

100% agree ... no propaganda, can't have that -- except our own country is the worst with fakenews / propaganda anymore ... not russia ... thanks for showing the good people in the world to us

[@avadhutagita3741]

@@brettwinnefeld102 It shows Russia now, not in 90s.

[@russia_winner]

@@brettwinnefeld102anyway you always can show us a Philadelphia streets with a lots of drugs or NY stations. Why not.

[@whitey3631]

@@brettwinnefeld102 no broken roads or poor people in the west

[@bort-oy6ux]

this video will make my saturday night, thanks tommy

[@antheaandko9442]

I bought berries this July with the same babushkas in Kazan. It is still the best part of source of fruits & vegetables in Russia : buying from locals that have their small gardens and come to sell their small productions every day literally on pavement. All locals know where to find it))

[@Nick-ko1jx]

the guy at 27:20 just kept getting better and better holy shit so funny

[@TheJulebrusHorror]

he was brilliant

[@maciejzenderowski9023]

extremely distinguished gentleman🙄

[@Бывшийзэк-э8ы]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@andreytsoy44]

A brain washed and clueless old man

[@martindworak]

@@TheJulebrusHorror Brilliant? 🤔 He thought Tommy was studding dentistry because he was touching his front teeth with his thumb when thinking hard.

[@79tyt]

Hey Tommy is back with an another adventure!

[@SithDarthGendo]

27:05 Gramps going absolutely NUCLEAR.

[@ЕленаШепелева-я9у]

Он все правильно сказал!😂

[@gongqi67]

Look out for the Presidents!

[@lilnoir4213]

@@ЕленаШепелева-я9у So you want your women to be stupid, thats why they all are in our countries were they get treated with respect.

[@ФёклаБатьковна]

@@ЕленаШепелева-я9у да, особенного про дебильного президента Байдена)))

[@dertythegrower]

Realist? so he spoke about the fantasy delusions known as being.. "woke"

[@HustleBoss]

Amazing channel

[@gman5051]

Always great to view and watch your channel ..Thanks Tommy !

[@martinfurtner2136]

You are doing great work here. Travelling is the best remedy against prejudice. I would really like seeing you make a video in Austria.

[@jacqdanieles]

Yeah, while he's yucking it up in Russia, let's not lose sight of what their country is doing to Ukraine. This is like vlogging Germany in 1941 🙄

[@romastep1875]

Американец побывал в русской "забегаловке" и отведал пирожка, его облаяла русская собачка - почуяла дух нерусский, мужик на улице вкратце обрисовал ему геополитическое состояние дел на мировой арене с помощью ударных и фундаментальных слов русского языка, симпатичные татарочки одарили вниманием . И ещё много других впечатлений. Россия такая большая страна, что если американец захочет побывать во всех концах России (а Путин когда-то сказал, что Россия никогда и нигде не кончается), то его путешествие продлится до его седой бороды. Хороших впечатлений, Американец, на дороге познании!

[@knopkaplay0507]

С пирожком тоже чуток облом - он так и не понял, что тот был с рыбой.

[@gongqi67]

Putin?

[@olga9219]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AmericanEmperor]

Very well summarized! Thank you.

[@SCHHHa]

@@gongqi67 yes, Putin. Idiot

[@evilisforbidden3981]

Wow, the owner of the abandoned phone gets their phone back. That's awesome. Good deed accomplished Tommy 😊

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Shame on You tube for demonitizing any of these videos. They are educational videos.

[@nataliak2693]

This is exactly why. They do not want you to know the truth and educate yourself.

[@dertythegrower]

​@@nataliak2693 just like tiktok, the state controls the postings to the largest networks, behind the curtains

[@imperatyw_kategoryczny]

😂

[@astroantares]

how you dare? it ruining propaganda

[@АндрейНикитенко-ф4с]

Kazan is one of the most multinational territories of Russia: representatives of over 115 nationalities live in the city. According to the 2021 census, the largest nationality in Kazan is Tatars (48.83% or 608.5 thousand people), followed by Russians (46.88% or 584.2 thousand people), Chuvash (0.76% or 9.5 thousand people), Uzbeks (0.51% or 6.5 thousand people), Tajiks (0.33% or 4.2 thousand people), Azerbaijanis (0.32% or 4.1 thousand people) and others.

[@teatimurin6345]

Я татарин. Татарстан - очень кайфовое место. Как Нью-Йорк: похер, кто ты и откуда. Главное - какой ты! Пусть весь мир будет таким, как Казань!!

[@denbori5]

@@teatimurin6345 у вас вообще весь Татарстан супер. Одно из самых лучших мест страны. И татары - великий народ, без вас Россия не Россия)

[@69rus42]

@@teatimurin6345 поддержу всеми руками и ногами.

[@69rus42]

@@denbori5 поддержу тоже)))

[@Piff_TV]

My fav travel Tommy makes the best content and the fact he is a polyglot like myself makes me feel like you are one of those ppl who can get along with anyone! Best wishes be safe on your travels bro and keep it coming man. I can’t leave America 🇺🇸 right now but you basically inspired me to change this shit around

[@Antex-_-1]

Tommy i has became real fan of your content which is raw, educational and genuinely entertaining which you can't find now a days

[@AnotherPostcard]

I've been up and down that part of the east Coast! That Maryland lady works for Sunsations! It's basically a chain store that sells cheap beach items, like boogie boards, beach towels, and canopy umbrellas and shot glasses that say "Ocean City" on them, or whatever town they're in, and other random tchotchkes.

[@knopkaplay0507]

They also house them 8 people per room, pay them fuck all, and teach them all about democracy and American values. Not only Sunsations. Any store, big or small, in any coastal town.

[@rockyrocket_]

Fantastic, tommy is a generational talent

[@davidr5597]

@11:05 is very foretelling based on your latest KZbin post. Glad you got out and really intrigued to hear the story.

[@knopkaplay0507]

Aren't we all 😊

[@Lisforpeace71]

Thanks for sharing regions that no one else would visit. This is one thing that sets you apart from other utubers❤

[@TheKingOfBeans]

No. He should be ashamed of visiting Russia.

[@AmericanEmperor]

@@TheKingOfBeans If anything, YOU should be ashamed that Tommy went there! if you were always available, maybe he would not have gone there

[@Lisforpeace71]

Well I was not focusing on Russia per se, but other regions

[@Klypin]

​@@TheKingOfBeans are you Nazi?

[@E_O_S_]

​@@TheKingOfBeans🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@tdh7865]

That ferry is the famous Soviet hydrofoil high speed boat Meteor. Pretty cool

[@urarti7049]

Ну справедливости ради Ислам проник в регион ещё раньше, до монголов. Волжская Булгария к моменту завоевания монголов уже была мусульманская. В Поволжье до монголов даже отправлялся экспедиционный дипломатический караван из Аббасидского халифата, где один из ключевых руководителей был Ахмед ибн Фадлан (вы его помните по роли Антонио Бандераса в фильме "13 воин"). Экспедиция с одной стороны, конечно, была успешной с другой - экономических целей достичь не удалось - Волжская Булгария осталась на тот момент монополистом по продаже пушнины, и арабские торговцы не сумели там закрепиться. Эти события шли в период когда на Руси правил князь Игорь.

[@q5go84q]

The old man who showed him the restaurant, had more colorful talk compared to what was translated in subtitles 😂 a funny mix of anti-American mindset and genuine curiosity to see an American, the adversary, first hand 😂😂

[@marinagorbachev4205]

Shame on the nation of occupiers and murderers!

[@q5go84q]

​@@marinagorbachev4205cry about it

[@kmaxxfagyan5740]

It's much worse in the west, they're portrayed as subhuman

[@magamaga1827]

also remember that old man grew up during the height of the cold war in the 70s and 80s.

[@user-ol5xv5zp9b]

Примечателен его добродушный расизм😂😂 по поводу разных народов в Америке, но при этом, он против войны! В общем, миролюбивый деревенский совок(советский).

[@Air0utt_]

Those Russian women on the bus were absolute babes. The lady even sang for you at the end, and she actually tried too and she was really good!

[@alanw1775]

These videos from tommy on the street theres nothing but babes.. oh yeah russia has more women then men

[@user-ol5xv5zp9b]

Не малышки, а наташки))

[@НикНаме-я6ф]

​Баран это не русские были​@@user-ol5xv5zp9b

[@ФёклаБатьковна]

@@user-ol5xv5zp9b ну куда уж нам до ваших оксанок и тарасов

[@Vitamin_71]

@@user-ol5xv5zp9b жена твоя наташка с незалежной

[@johnthomas1422]

You make some interesting videos. Your travel videos are among the best that currently exist because you are giving me the exact experience I would have going there, plus you have a wealth of knowledge and languages you speak. You are very much underappreciated. The crazy thing is, it is obvious that you are passionate about what you do, so telling you to keep up the great work doesn't even seem necessary.

[@loksterization]

I'm loving your Russia series, looking forward to every new video. Please keep it up, and I hope KZbin won't penalize the whole series. Stuff that Russians have to deal with...this type of censorship is really appalling, the worst of the West.

[@AirsoftteamDecuriaPrima]

KZbin aslo deleted hundreds of Russian channels. It`s a real western "freedom" )

[@grampa-gaming]

I admire you I spent 3 years traveling after I got out of school you are living history as well as investing in yourself.

[@user7897]

Really good video! That older russian man was hilarious! Lots got lost in n translation, though. Your russian is spot on ! I hope you visit my city.

[@azaliya-sn6qp]

Там были нецензурные словечки, но было смешно!😅

[@natashashakirova3441]

​@@azaliya-sn6qp только нецензурно и можно обьяснить международную ситуацию😄

[@Aleks-m3h]

Он сказал что вы выберите идиотов в призиденты🤣 (Мы в России уже поняли что президенты в США не чего не решают ими манипулируют) И ругает США и Англию что устроили на Украине!

[@chiefpanda7040]

The old guy at 29:00 was very interesting to say the least

[@natashashakirova3441]

У нас таких большинство😂

[@TonyMarselle]

​@@natashashakirova3441putin as evil as Hitler.

[@robert900222]

Great video, love this journey!

[@thomasbenian4701]

Good job young fella. I love your style, so relaxed and open minded. I'll be watching you from now on.

[@chiefpanda7040]

I liked this video way more than the last has a similar feel to your older content great work

[@kipapula6838]

Kudos to you Tommy. Always fascinating people from parts of the world that are literally cut off the rest of the world or you don't know much of how people from far away live their day to day lives. Thank you for traveling on our behalf cause I don't imagine myself traveling that far into the world

[@Schizopantheist]

This is a part of the world that has fascinated me for about 20 years, Kazan, 'Volga-Bulgaria' the Khans and Khanates etc. Appreciate the view of that part of the world..

[@balporsugu2.0]

Ancestors of Tatars are Idel(Volga) Bulgars. They were Turkic of Oghur branch. But modern Tatars speak Kypchak branch of Turkic. Leader of Idel Bulgars Almysh Khan was first ever Turkic ruler converted to islam in 922. At the time majority of Turkic people were Tengri(Shamanism) believers. You can read this in Ibn Fadlans journey book.

[@yossarianmnichols9641]

I thought Stalin deported all the Tatars to Siberia. I suppose Kruschev brought them back.

[@tatarin3471]

Не путай крымских татар с казанскими

[@ammm-wq2mz]

@@yossarianmnichols9641 это разные татары

[@mnemonicpie]

I didn't know Russian is a Kypchak language, interesting!

[@boidvenrait]

​@@mnemonicpie well, Russian is not a Kypchak language, it is Slavic. Modern Tatar is of the Kypchak branch.

[@todemery2622]

Let's all protest KZbin, don't mess with Tommy a holes

[@shyneboi2k]

I always love the historical context you provide in your videos. Such a travel vlog in a world that is over saturated with content creators.

[@kennys9644]

God bless Russia oh my sweet Lord. Thanks for this one Sabbatical.

[@Poetry4Us]

shut upp bruh why dont u move there ? i thought so pusssyhole

[@michelemcdermott75]

I think I’ll just live vicariously through your trips! Although your room is pretty nice!!

[@NoName-qs6ei]

That lady in the blue was digging you Tommy. She was cute too.

[@4eyefoxbodyfanclub625]

I know right? The one from Maryland was all into him too. I noticed the one in the blue and Maryland had no ring on their finger, Why does Tommy not like getting laid?😂

[@mnemonicpie]

​@@realJimmy_Ballspeople are nice in America actually. Except a few groups

[@BudgetRoads-s7e]

nope she isn't

[@rodiculous9464]

She digging that green card more like 😂 or gold digging.

[@interpretolog]

​@@rodiculous9464не придумывай, татары привязаны к своей земле и культуре и хрен их заманишь куда нибудь и в России отлично живётся

[@esskay8768]

The ladies in the bus were so nice and friendly 😊

[@luchikvcarstve]

if you would go to the ticket office of the railway station and say that you missed the train, you would be given a ticket for the next train to the same destination for free!

[@pobbart13]

That village looked cozy.

[@juanv9693]

Yooo Tommy shout out for highlighting that the people of a country shouldn’t be held accountable for the leadership or what the media is saying about a certain country… you’re a real one my G! And shout out to my Russian baddies I love yall women 😍

[@jinyang-fr2ti]

I like you kid, you’re not the average vlogger. New York attitude with an open mind.

[@Fallen_Arrow]

love your videos man

[@tubestrom]

I'm gonna finally sub to your patreon and hopefully help make up for the demonetization. I look forward to these videos, I learn so much.

[@Shovel-om7kn]

Thank you sir for sharing your adventure and representing America in such a gentlemanly manner. You make me proud. Semper Fi

[@tonylopez5413]

It’s been a while since I’ve seen one of Sabbaticals videos good to know he’s still making some 😎

[@terrymott8581]

Tommy, You got balls of steel to be presenting this in these days and times.

[@ЕленаШепелева-я9у]

Яйца тут не при чем!😂 Есть большое желание понять культуру других людей и конечно финансы!😂😂✌️🕊️🌍♥️🇧🇾

[@alexanderkosachev6593]

Your comment is a testament of the western censorship

[@rodiculous9464]

Not really, this is incredibly surface level typical tourist stuff, he didn't mention anything political

[@chrisroe7301]

Classic Tommy video, loved it, random casual banter interacting with the locals! Long time Fan, great series so far...

[@Jouhatsu-oi5qg]

The fact that we get free videos on KZbin by Sabbatical is truly a gift; keeping knowledge and entertainment alive. 👍👍👍

[@camo010154]

Thanks Tommy, another enjoyable video.

[@MoneyDawgHavingShit360]

God bless you brother ! Super cool video ! And you can tell you came there for all the right and positive reasons unlike a lot of KZbin’s 💜🤝

[@RockGift9]

Dang,YT has lost it. Keep doing what you doing Tommy , top of the range salute to you.✌🏽❤🤜🏽

[@renoesmaeilian9489]

Looks like Tommy is there for the 16th BRICS Summit🤨🤨🤔🧐.

[@mitchyoung93]

LOL. He's a goodwill ambassador.

[@avidmisreader]

Taking interest in human co-existence is not a crime

[@tatasto3809]

Что плохого в этом?

[@iwonawitkowska586]

Maybe that's why the YT got upset.

[@olgatarasova-chelpanova1109]

Thank you, Tommy! As a Russian, I'm really grateful for your unbiased reports, and hugely impressed with your "homework" - great job! Wishing you Good luck and many safe and happy travels!

[@mikewinkelman7015]

Great video, learned alot ,always informative videos.

[@bartonone2005]

Hello, Tommy!! This was a wonderful episode!! You share so much history and your interactions with the locals are amazing!! Your channel is very different than other Russian vlogs I have watched. I guess that is because they were all Russian nationals, and obviously you are not. Your willingness to learn the language and speak it is noteworthy. It is impressive!! Chuck in Northern New England

[@oghuzdynasty777]

This is actually false. The Mongols did not bring Islam to the Tatars, the Mongols started in 13th century. Islam in Tatarstan existed prior to the tenth century, but it began major growth in 922, when Bulgar ruler Almış converted to Islam. This was followed by an increase in missionary activity in Volga Bulgaria. Islam remained the dominant religion through the Mongol invasion and subsequent Khanate of Kazan. What the Mongol empire contributed is that the language once spoken in Tatarstan was Bulgar, an Oghuric language, and since the Golden Horde, it transition from Oghuric language to Kipchak languages. Now the Kipchak languages evolved into Tatar, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and other Kipchak languages today. The only surviving Oghuric language is Chuvash. So basically, the Golden Horde caused a transition from Oghuric language to Kipchak language in the 13th to 14th century.

[@Schizopantheist]

There's a lot to say about these videos, a comment might not be the best place. I don't much like the idea of more people travelling to Russia at this time (though there aren't likely to be a wave admittedly). But these videos demonstrate the simple human truth that people in countries at war are still people going about their ordinary lives, and dehumanizing either side in a conflict is never right. May everyone be free from hatred and suffering and may peace arrive soon. Thanks Tommy

[@NYoung-lq5us]

Don't try to speak on behalf of Russians as if they're innocent, please. They have an army of over 1 million soldiers that are choosing to take a paycheck in order to kill Ukrainians. These people have families and friends that support them and choose blood money. Just like "regular" Russians in the big cities who either support Putin, who don't care what he does as long as their materialistic needs are met, or are too cowardly to do anything to protest against him. Watch the channel 1420 to listen to street interviews if you want to see the story of real Russians. Not this Disneyland version of Russia that Tommy is promoting for clicks.

[@JoolsUK]

If you ever watch bald and bankrupt you will have seen his encounters as a Russian speaker with Russians and Ukrainians. Regular people. But will blindly follow their leader. Democracy gives people a chance to expel despots. That is a key difference.

[@user-f5tv8vg8v]

What's wrong with the idea of ​​traveling to Russia?

[@CofIQ]

@@user-f5tv8vg8vthe symbolical aspect? Supporting country by choosing it as a place to spend your money if youre not in line with its politics?

[@RIDDICK0911]

@@CofIQ so... by just living in NATO countries and paying taxes Westerners support never ending proxy wars. Makes sense, actually.

[@hasancasperlabuschagne7579]

Those sweet little old ladies sure got a kick out of you, Tommy!

[@Chris-kz7us]

Ive only just found your channel and im really enjoying it. Thanks sir

[@mattthatsme8799]

Tom man, your vids are surely MY FAVORITE to see under the "bell" icon.

[@zowiefenderblast4602]

Can't beat the tartar sauce with crispy fish

[@smiley9872]

LOL!

[@frankpristov9745]

Early September? I am watching this in mid October, one of your better videos

[@stadtbekanntertunichtgut]

Your videos are really great. Unfortunately, I've never traveled much, but at least I can discover the world via the Internet. 👍