The changing face of Russia 🇷🇺 (the future of life in Siberia)

This is my home city of Kemerovo, in the central Siberia, Russia. I (Julia) was born and spent the first 18 years of my life here. But in many ways it is now a completely different city to one I knew, and it certainly will be in the near future. Today Matt and I want to explore my home city, the coal mining capital of Russia; from the centre, to the area my Gran lives, and look at how it and Russia more broadly have changed. The main area of change in the city is a large section in the geographic center that is being demolished to make way for an entire new "city centre", this area of Kemerovo, is right by my Auntie's traditional Russian house, that we showed you three years ago (video linked below). Let's check out this area, have a walk around the 'coal mining capital ' of Russia and finally say an emotional goodbye to my beautiful family as we leave Kemerovo, towards Novosibirsk and then out of Russia completely. This video was an emotional one to edit, but i hope you enjoy it!
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This Russian city is changing forever (the future of life in Russia / Siberia)
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[@dweamy1]

A lot of Russians who can no longer invest abroad are investing in their own country. It is both positive and negative to see a district redeveloped, but I think in time this is for the best.

[@bricktopperheadon5490]

It is for the best, for everyone. russians should stay in russia . 🇺🇦

[@pinkiesmum]

Made me cry when you told your gran not to cry while crying yourself! So sad to leave family!! It has always been my dream to visit Russia. I hope to do it before I die!

[@hardenmama1800]

Aww Julia, we love your Gran, too. So hard to leave the ones we love.

[@iandunwoodie5584]

welcome back ....this is the reporting that you both deserve respect for ....

[@leilagomulka5690]

You have such a beautiful spirit. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@wovada]

And in Siberia in the Kemerovo region the most interesting thing is not the houses but the nature here, Kuznetsk Alatau is the Swiss Alps, therefore Siberian Switzerland. It’s just that the most interesting thing here is the people and nature, not the

[@penelopehill5369]

You have a beautiful family. Thank you for another very informative video. Stay safe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🥀

[@mynameispaul0530]

The shots of the golden winter sun are beautiful.

[@agana1407]

Guys, you made me cry. Such a nice and heartwarming video!

[@igorvasin6960]

я помню несколько лет назад до декабря не было снега и шёл дождь ! коммунальщики плясали от радости и на сэкономленные средства закупили новую технику ! но потом все матерились что не из чего строить новогодние городки ! за неделю до нового года температура упала , и городские службы возили лёд с озер чтобы строить новогодние городки ! за пару дней до нового года выпал снег ! все были счастливы и радовались как дети !

[@kimgoreham1596]

I'm so excited to see your Auntie's garden in the summer :)

[@TheCmac316]

No matter where your from, everybody loves their grandma! I wish mine was still here.

[@aprilborrillo2482]

💐💛 Love seeing where your Auntie lives and your love for your family in Siberia. Thank You so much for these videos. You are Loved and Appreciated!

[@ILyekkaKai]

I spotted Masha and the Bear~! My son liked that show. =-D

[@didemgursoysavim1349]

Julia, I want to see your grandma again. I wanna give you a hug 🫂.... Rest in peace, Grandma

[@prodigiii712]

Praying for Moscow and Russians. The scenes coming out of Crocus City is some of the most horrific things I’ve seen.

[@louispaine5307]

Loving the phrase “ every little helps” walking round the depths of Russia and you mention that as if your strolling round Romford 🤣

[@waywrdsun]

This is fascinating. Here in the US we don't usually see developments of this size. You mentioned that they were clearing space to build housing for 100,000 people. That's massive! If a developer was going to build something here, it would generally be on the scale of a few hundred people or less. It's like they're building a brand new city from scratch there in Siberia. Is it built by private developers or is it a government project? I have so many more questions, but I don't want to get too political on your channel. I so appreciate these looks into everyday life in Russia. Cheers!

[@943rob]

One of your best videos, insofar as you provided good, in-depth information about the city and its current development.

[@trinewestbyejrgensen4838]

I love you guys! Always positive and all over kind people. So glad i found your vlog❤

[@agneswatson9592]

As always wonderful adventures. My heart was so sore when you were saying goodbye to your grandmother Julia, I know what it feels like. I have had to say goodbye to loved ones far too often. As long as you make a plan to visit again that will give you something to keep you going. Looking forward to the next video. Love as always ❤❤

[@gregbromberg5427]

Thank you both for your content!

[@nixmor5333]

Always love the return to home videos. You put a tear in my eye when you were saying goodbye to your Gran. 🥲🤗

[@thenanlife1141]

Always soo hard to leave family , like you I’ve done it many times ❤❤❤

[@sergiodeplata]

The right translation for "микрорайон" is not "microregion" but rather "self contained block"

[@CrownhillEquestrian]

Ah, you made me cry when you said goodbye to your Gran. I know the feeling well, as I am from the UK but spent a decade in Australia and New Zealand. I think the goodbyes get harder each time especially the older everyone gets.

[@Den_SPb]

Big thanks for sharing the views of my hometown, guys! I never was a big fan of Sibiriacov-Gvardeitsev street and Leninski District, but those shots from the city centre touched my heart :-). Haven’t been there for four years. I don’t miss places but some people. Hope, I’ll be there soon.

[@AuroraRose_Andromeda]

Thank you for this amazing adventure. The newer housing looks amazing. Can't wait to see what you all share next time. Be safe! Warmer weather is coming. :)

[@makedonthegreat4700]

No matter what the comments are, you are great, I love you both, Greetings from Macedonia! Здраво!

[@pennymoneypenny-ps2jz]

I only discovered your channel a few months ago ( when I broke my arm! ).i was holed up at home, and started watching u tube, I came across your channel and wow! I loved it! You are both so positive and happy, i absolutely love seeing through your eyes the places you go, feeling like I'm there too. Excited for the next one. X ❤

[@paelzermaedche-px4qd]

Julia, it's just so refreshing to see you walking during the evening. Apparently not as dangerous as in the west walking after dark.

[@kimberlygatz2381]

It’s real safe in Russia.. especially at concert halls.

[@brite1217]

Where in the west are you talking about? Cause I’ve been all over the western hemisphere and have been walking at night and am just fine.

[@Ekata-pj8eg]

@@brite1217 Philadelphia, Keningston drug street, Bronx, NYC etc etc ect

[@brite1217]

@@Ekata-pj8eg 🙄

[@SV_Kortik]

I am enjoying your videos. Thank you. I grew up in Chelyabinsk. Lots of fun memories.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Harriet and I have gotten to a point in our lives that the winters where we are originally from (Boston) have really got to us. We live in Virginia now. Less harsh. Julia, has your family ever considered moving elsewhere where it's warmer? It's a shame that the efforts that the Siberian people put into maintaining their homes falls on deaf ears. I feel for your family. They deserve better. But if they are content to being where they are and are at peace with themselves. So be it. Sending you much love❤ from Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va. P.S. If you ever win the lotto, Take care of your family.

[@mariehelena2364]

This was fun to read as a Boston-born {and recently returned} gal with great-grandparents + great-uncle who lived for a while in Siberia/were born there. I don't like the cold for long, either - and Virginia is a state [pardon, Commonwealth, hehe} that really seems to have the best of so many aspects of the States. It's a big + small world, isn't it?

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

@@mariehelena2364 It is ! Come and visit.

[@user-tt6hu9tv2e]

А если нет? Заботится не надо?

[@stc.martin822]

I've lived almost my whole life in this city, and it's a shame that I had to move abroad and won't see Kemerovo grow for many years. It may be small, cold and remote, but I've never felt as comfortable living in other places. Maybe in many years when it's over and life goes back to normal it will be just as grand as places like Novosibirsk or Vladivostok. Until then we can only watch it through your videos, Julia. I thank you for showing my home to the rest of the world.

[@oskaruib]

I hope you and your family is safe with everything that is going on now in Russia

[@thenanlife1141]

Great vlogg as always guys ❤❤❤

[@sumosprojects]

Amazing travels & heartfelt reunions with family makes it so special to watch your movements around the world. I cannot believe how cold it can get over there

[@user-ks3ol3lw3b]

Continental climate - wide temperature variation throughout the year. I had a friend from Manitoba Canada, and she said it went from bone-chilling cold in the winter to brutally hot in the summer - and the change could happen rapidly. The ocean buffers temperature swings either way, so when you get far from open water, you get some of the coldest and hottest weather.

[@kimgoreham1596]

It even happens in Nova Scotia, even though we aren't that big! We live in the center, and my parents live on the coast. They complain about the cold at -5, meanwhile we are -25. But then the next day, or later that day, we could be above zero. And in the summer, the ocean breeze keeps them below 20 on a day we are over 30!

[@yucabacho]

Glad to see you guys!

[@jimmywr32]

another great video thank you

[@arnika61]

It's hard to say goodbye to people you love.

[@lindsayharvey1678]

Hi there Matt and Julia This is Lindsay from Aotearoa,I really enjoy your videos especially your ultra long train trips Your accent is amazing Julia Kind Regards Lindsay

[@marytaylor9185]

So lovely to get a glimpse of the Russian neighbourhood. Thanks for sharing.......Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Nice video! Love from Italy ❤

[@joeshmooo5327]

Wow I did not realize your videos were a season behind. Where is Matt and Julia in late March of 2024/

[@iandunwoodie5584]

she is great ...and that statue in the snow ... deserved a little more attention . . .

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Great update thanks for the viewing its good to see other parts of the world take care last year ?

[@rogerhill138]

I was in Kemerova in 1992 on a trip to meet some students. We were visiting Tomsk and teaching at the university and polytechnic for a month. Kemerova was covered in an orange mist. Tomsk is a really nice city.

[@Christian_1605]

My condolences to you and the people of Russia..

[@alejandroheld9527]

I imagine you are returning from the adventure on Kilimanjaro, was it difficult for you as it was for Eli? I hope you enjoyed it. About the current video, I love the moments spent with your grandmother in the kitchen, I hope there are more videos of the two of you cooking in the future. How interesting the opportunity to witness so many changes in the urban design of a city. It is not clear to me if residents can choose to stay in their homes or are they forced to leave? Hopefully it will be for the best of the city. For the house where Julia was born...Blue plaque now! ha ha

[@iandunwoodie5584]

i am a photographer living in brazil . . . following you guys ...respect

[@PuspoChannel]

hi...greetings to meet me😉, I come from Indonesia...I am very happy to see the activities of you 😉

[@lisasmith1726]

Love your videos xx

[@yolandaalonzo5869]

Hello MattAnd Julia big hug 🤗 ❤

[@isotobex5703]

-34 wow no chance of Matt getting a haircut then lol - thanks for the upload :)

[@ImForwardlook]

He sure needs one, he looks disgusting.

[@neverwise]

Thinking of you guys x

[@halojones1153]

I ❤️ your content TY 🙏

[@cmvolack]

Fantastic view of Russia, regardless of other factors.

[@mikeswanson501]

Please tell us about the ‘other factors’.

[@arturkrol2907]

Subscribed. The channel that matters. A channel that will have an impact. 👍

[@lsorensen-jolink4776]

Did I miss bidding adieu to your sister Lera? We enjoyed your travels à trois.

[@cathrynschulkers3769]

Where are all people living that has been displaced to build the new housing. Love all your videos.

[@danielleingarfill5139]

oh that was a hard watch at the end!

[@privatedata665]

I wish America had Women like Юлия . Matthew knows he has a great Woman .

[@brite1217]

🙄 to your diss on American women. Just cause no one touches you here… they don’t touch you here they’re def not gonna touch you there

[@JonFrumTheFirst]

In the seizing of property to redevelop it, this reminds me of .... the United States. The Urban Renewal projects of the 1950s-60s did exactly that. In Boston, they destroyed the old West End neighborhood that had been full of immigrants, along with several blocks of the South End, also an immigrant neighborhood - in the name of 'slum clearance.' And most all the public housing developments - brick monstrosities - were built by leveling housing that people had loved.

[@lindathalman3506]

Yep, see you in Uzbekistan in April! Smiling. We are packing already! Is that tea again with lunch? Oh my. Hugs from France.

[@Wattwandererspuren]

stay positiv - yes you do so - thank you❗

[@MrTsantos]

Finally we got all the papers and married last week😊 my wife is From Novosibirsk and if all works out with the Visa i am back to Novosibirsk after 3 years. I really can’t wait. I love sibiria, people and everything there😊😊😊 the 3 years I watched your videos that helped me over this time😊😊

[@davidwaller5740]

Visiting a loved one who has never seen chem trails in the sky

[@janellek21]

Kemerovo looks much nicer than Novosibirsk. Krasnoyarsk was my favourite city in Siberia. The city is clean, there's more to do in the city than Novosibirsk, Irkutsk or Ulan Ude and there are some great natural spots in the area to explore. I love how Russians like to paint their buildings in pastel colours. I remember buying manti from a babushka at the Omsk station and they were delicious. -34 C? Jesus! I hope Matt's nutsack has returned to its normal size by now 😆

[@danielcargill8019]

Coastal Massachusetts only got 10+ inches of snow this year. The last two winters were mild.

[@stephenoshaughnessy2279]

Unlike other people who leave family members, you have a KZbin channel. They will see you every week.

[@stephenoshaughnessy2279]

From Novosibirsk, highway P-256 runs south then east. When it enters the Alta Republic district, the landscape is raw and beautiful. You should think about YouTubing a trip along that highway. You'll need a car with great gas mileage.

[@carolali8851]

The weather there is very much like the weather we get here in the greater Toronto area of Ontario, Canada. What is that rice dish you were eating? It looks delicious and I'd like to try making it.❣

[@keyup2626]

Change sucks in life most times. I feel so bad for people that don’t want to move, but may be forced into moving. I hope your aunt never is forced to move, at her age it would be horrible for her to change her lifestyle, and just unfair. The money issue to for the people who’s homes are paid for, it’s not right to move them and except then to make people to take mortgages, it’s just wrong. Keep the epic videos coming, stay well.

[@carycoombe3380]

I would like to see how things turn out in your hometown.

[@centralafricanguy]

Родной Кемерово)

[@TravelALBERT]

Very nice video. One of my favorite on your channel. Sad that you left kemerovo for few months. Hope you are getting back in few months. Are you going to sotchi to visit your family? Would be very nice If you could visit Poland again. :) Greetings from Poland

[@lynetteray2146]

April can be very wet in Uzbekistan - it can rain a lot and be chilly. You should go in late May or early June to truly enjoy it.

[@MattandJulia]

We are here now, it’s been very hot and sunny, over 25’c most days 🙌🏼🥰❤️

[@darrylodare6168]

So sad for you Julia to say goodbye to your Gran

[@lindathalman3506]

How aware of climate change are the folks in Kemerovo? Interesting clip!

[@DLeadVox]

💛💛💛

[@IANREA]

I follow Russia Travels, an English man married to a Russian lady and their family, moved from UK to Orenburg, and even she who was born there can’t believe the changes.

[@user-ej4ki5gp4i]

My dad also married to a Russian lady 😂❤️

[@zekariastedla728]

❤❤❤❤

[@Findammir]

Best video of Russia 🎉

[@nomchenikoloski7729]

❤😊

[@TheUtherSide]

Looks peaceful and functional. Yummy meals :-}

[@yvonnesheehan9079]

I wonder if these big projects will be put on hołd is these uncertain times ?

[@igorvasin6960]

мой папа был родом из сибири , с какого то поселка в Кемеровской области . когда его не стало появилось желание посетить его малую родину .

[@wovada]

Свежесть свежая! Акцент русский)

[@bluejules82]

You should come to Oklahoma in the winter. We will have gorgeous 60 degree days followed by -5 degree weather in the span of a few days. Then we will get thunder snow and it will freeze followed by a 40 degree day it’s crazy.

[@MQC8665]

and stick around for some tornadoes

[@brite1217]

I’ve lived through both Oklahoma and Russia winters. Oklahoma has nothing on Russia’s winter.

[@Jmcg1959]

Unfortunately it’s not just going on in Russia, it’s happening in many places, not always for the best.

[@aaaa.7897]

Russia has endless potential as a great country and if temperatures rise, Siberia will be the leading region for that. Also thoughts go out to the victims and their relatives in today's horrific events in Crocus City Hall. 🙏

[@intrepidsapiens69]

OMG, windows of my chamber filmed in this video

[@glaucouswingedgull]

How do they go about acquiring private people’s property. Do they pay them for the property or do they just take (steal) them. With so much land in the Russian Federation, how do they justify a taking, and destruction of residential housing over doing their building on vacant land? Who has the authority to do this? Is it a governmental bureaucracy or is it some Russian oligarch with political power? What did you do with the bowl of hot water you poured for yourself at the restaurant?

[@midnightmass12]

I would assume no different than other countries like America eminent domain .. other factors giving its Russia I would say you technically don't fully own it like in America soo 🤷 also for the greater good government may hold up folks into sweet temporary places etc while building .. buy out or wait till everyone dies off and buyout

[@user-qh8py6rk4c]

Private houses are bought at market value.

[@thomasthgersen]

They are neutral in political issues, on screen, because they are smart, not stupid, the whole world is changing and things that people could have been speaking of online is now dangerous. So they are careful. But if you meet them behind closed doors in private, they will not be afraid to speak. I would not. But attack on innocent people aren't alright not matter where on the world it is happening.

[@Rahadhossain12]

Take love from Pakistan ❤

[@user-bm7lv1to5c]

Главарь вампиров из клана Вальтури и... Фильм Сумерки..., живёт в России...)))✌️

[@darrylodare6168]

Where are you guys off to next

[@basildavidson4597]

👍🏻

[@jamesleyda365]

🤘Right on!!🤘 I gotta say.....Julia is is a beautiful woman 🇷🇺🇺🇸 that's right!!! The Russian & American flags together👊🤙

[@BlitzYT420]

“ROCK ON MUHAHAHA ME ROCK STAR YEAHHHH!” 🤓

[@Findammir]

Is that the city there ?🎉