The Road To Ratus 🇲🇩

[@stoianmihail8480]

Everyone can vlog in Paris. But getting 1 million views out of exploring Ratus, that is an extraordinary performance.

[@antoniodelrio1292]

You nailed it.

[@ottorehhagel8190]

He's simply an hero

[@botidobra6221]

Post apocalyptic tourism. Its like seeing the future of man!

[@rawsy4769]

@@botidobra6221 It's not postapocaliptic is more like what a corrupt government does to their people, even though people usually think soviets treated their people horribly the second half of the Soviet Union actually gave their people a somewhat decent lifestyle that old people in these villages miss, now they have to live with almost no money and that's pretty sad, at least Bald is showing the world about this and maybe make this corrupt governors actually care about their people just because of shame about what they did by filling their pockets with money

[@dansugardude2655]

That choir was in Romanian not Russian.

[@jasonmoth2110]

This has to be the only guy in the world that says things like 'this is going to be epic' when approaching some random village in Moldova.

[@PieterCusters1983]

Me too....

[@gpenalb3r]

I love it how passionate he sounds when he talks about the soviet bus stop haha

[@kevincallaghan3212]

Im booking my summer holiday to rattis right now....

[@87alebo]

@@kevincallaghan3212 ahaha

[@NothingMatterz]

But those women he drank with in Moldova were probably some of the nicest women you could meet off the beaten path. They welcomed him in, gave him the best wine they made, and sent him off with a bottle. This is how the world should operate. Treating random strangers on the basis of love and warm-heartedness.

[@_Prometheus_Dev]

This might be one of the best KZbin channels of all time

[@zacfarro8678]

PERIOD!!!!

[@TheTruthIsFiction]

I've seen his subscriber numbers go up really quickly recently. Now on 420,000, it sure must be one of the best!

[@DEVINdevdev]

MIGHT?? it is!

[@katiemmachick383]

Before you know it, he will have millions of subscribers... 😉

[@katiempojer]

The people are so kind where did he learn Russian

[@r448191]

This is the last thing I would expect to find myself binge watching for 3 days straight. But here we are.

[@khairulbariah6140]

Ratus is hundred in the malay language.

[@gblaneyful]

it's been a weird year

[@mirceasendrea3961]

@@khairulbariah6140 hi, where it is spoken, this language?

[@khairulbariah6140]

Malaysia, in south east asia. Capital : Kuala Lumpur. Next door to Singapore.

[@ShaareiZoharDaas]

I am glad i found him he's the first vlogger that makes me want to vlog too

[@7ylerD]

His genuine level of enthusiasm combined with his quality Russian really seems to help the locals feel less on edge. He’s the perfect host to travel through the former USSR and explain it to us in the West.

[@pex3]

i agree, though he isn't a history expert he definitely knows enough to keep us in it

[@ssn22]

yes you right he is not expert but I definitely understand his enthusiasm! !!!

[@swivelkeyring3512]

not just the 'west' tbh people all around the world have huge misconception of eastern Europe and former USSR nation because media are inherently America cebtric

[@STriderFIN77]

I agree that the host speaks Good Russian and is Very Nice and Kind, even with the Babushkas, oh Babushkas

[@KID-he7of]

He's a Russian agent

[@codychickadee5095]

That man smiled ear to ear when you told him Modovian people are kind and polite. It was a genuine smile.

[@skitstroppo]

He must have felt proud driving the only englishman in town around in his trusty old Lada.

[@ThirtySixOz]

Bro old mans are wholesome

[@-jank-willson]

it is interesting how the steering wheel is on the left side of the car instead of on the right side like it is in England...

[@pottingsoil]

@@-jank-willson Yup, just shows you how backwards the UK really is.

[@-jank-willson]

@@pottingsoil I thought it was all of Europe?

[@ScotPin]

I admire this guy's extraversion, how he just befriends everybody he meets

[@dyaflyingful]

People are very nice there

[@fontenbleau]

Charisma 😘

[@two-bit8502]

The countries he travels too it's easier to small talk with people because they have more time than money. In the wealthier countries everyone is in a rush for something.

[@rightcoast7049]

It's different in those smaller villages. Those people don't get to interact with many, so they love it when he shows up because he is nice and usually is bearing gifts.

[@TsukuneASMG]

@@two-bit8502 yes ! Thats exactly it His ultra extroverted personality helps though but i like being introverted , its peacefull, a channel like this makes for good entertainment though

[@jackkreacherr9339]

"In soviet times at this soviet bus stop, there woulda been soviet people doing soviet things.."

[@Gaspard420]

It’s so Soviet !

[@CeeLiberty]

...and most likely being very miserable as well!

[@kiradotee]

@@CeeLiberty not just miserable! Soviet miserable!!!

[@waspywasps]

@@kiradotee the locals were way better off during soviet times

[@atomicshimmy2460]

So much sovietness

[@darrenyoung4509]

Bald you're truly ahead of your time with your style of travel vid.

[@DutchClawz]

Or he’s doing it the old fashionef way, but with a camera

[@backlightfilms]

Absolutely! No SloMo B-Roll crap - Just Story!

[@johanswede8200]

@@backlightfilms Exactly. Fuck editing and intros and all other nonsens bullshit. Story and PERSONALITY is all you need...

[@baldandbankrupt]

Cheers Darren 👍🏼

[@zacfarro8678]

*SAY IT LOUDERRR!!!!*

[@spacebug30]

I wish I had this dude's social skills. But here I am, behind a laptop, locked up in my house, hoping no one will ring my doorbell today.

[@leanderinosanto7846]

I'm an introvert and I feel you.

[@nickspencer9018]

Ha join the club! I have social skills, pretty good I'd say, I just enjoy being home at home doing my thing, if someone asks to go to Belgium, or Japan or something sure let's do it, but again my favorite place is comfortably in my palace lol

[@rightcoast7049]

It just takes practice. You have to get out of your comfort zone. Just go out and have a quick chat with strangers. You will get better and better.

[@shlemp5183]

@@ActionableFreedom 0 social skills? jesus are you delusional

[@praveenb9048]

I totally understand. When I feel that way and it gets me down, I just watch a few videos about those "hikikomori" in Japan, and somehow it makes me feel a bit better.

[@literallymyusername8291]

That guy in the Lada's voice is legendary.

[@BawlBag]

Still waiting for the old plumbs to descend, won't be long now..

[@wintercherry1243]

It's Grover from Sesame Street!

[@ilovelimpfries]

Seriously, nobody remembered this?!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYnJZKquatODjrc

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_]

His voice was destroyed by alcoholism.

[@Helmuesi911]

TomaCukor No it wasn’t... the man is transgender.

[@lasseratus6553]

I just google my name and found this video and channel. Maybe I'm going to travel to Ratus in future.

[@MeatGoblin88]

you need to visit your ancestral homeland

[@nondvcordvco4244]

lol

[@KenMownerTrez]

Hej Lasse

[@stefanmutu2862]

You will be always welcome my friend.

[@stefanmutu2862]

@Виллушка Мянтыниеми Moldova

[@ermi4973]

In Ethiopia we have thousands of Ladas that were donated by the Soviet Union. Almost all Ladas are now used as taxis and they are painted blue as all taxis are in Ethiopia. Very iconic and built to last

[@jalkor87]

Ladas are pretty much eternal

[@Denis-cp3tc]

"Built to last" lol are kidding? Lada is a cheap garbage that breaks all the time, my father used to spend more time fixing it than driving. Here in Eastern Europe Lada either your first car that you know you gonna sell after a year, or if you are old man and you dont have money to buy something better

[@ermi4973]

Denis well like I said there are thousands of Ladas still running in the very poor roads of Ethiopia with very limited spare parts available. Mind you these cars are 30 plus years old. If that’s not built to last I don’t know what is.

[@user-mi4yc7pr3x]

Lada is shit. We have none in Romania

[@AntonNkk]

Качество этих автомобилей зависит от года производства.

[@cardy4ever]

The men that let you tag along their wagon were just so nice, bless them.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Indeed. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wYeL333]

This guy maxed out his charisma at the character creation screen.

[@olbradley]

*[SPEECH 100]*

[@lodzkie2731]

@@olbradley imagine replying to a comment that's almost a year old

[@olbradley]

@@lodzkie2731 Yeah imagine if someone did that. I mean the video is 4 months less than a year but still imagine if someone actually did that.

[@lodzkie2731]

@@olbradley could never imagine

[@djrichardx]

@@lodzkie2731 i wish someone would!

[@christiansanaploianu911]

the singer you're listening to in the car is Pavel Stratan, one of the greatest Moldavian musicians.

[@NyanCatRulezzz]

credeam ca e roman =))) am aflat si eu ceva nou azi

[@Montrealcycling]

Thats cool thanks

[@wiseguy9202]

I didn't know I was interested in 'old Soviet stuff', but here we are. Several videos later...

[@m.r.heppener8659]

If you think this is addictive I have something else for you. Look on YT for: steve1989 mre review

[@scinto23]

@@m.r.heppener8659 good recommendation my dude!

[@jayvonwebb4864]

@@m.r.heppener8659 God I love him. I don't care for MRE's but he makes it seem so fascinating. Same with this dude. I never really cared for anything soviet or about any of the places he goes to but I watch because he makes it seem so interesting and it's just such a joy to watch

[@travellerextraordinnaire7388]

Love your dp wise guy, good ol' Richard 'Ricky' Lafleur

[@Abdega]

Why does “Moldovan Road Trip” sound like something on Urban Dictionary?

[@jimvicious5602]

That's when you pull over and shag in an abandoned building.

[@ssn22]

@@jimvicious5602 ahahah

[@moskiito2501]

So does "Road to Ratus"

[@talex7473]

Doesn’t sounds like it’s from urban dictionary because Moldova is not in Ohio

[@woolfulrebellion]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jason4750]

I think Mr. Bald is always running Into good people because he is radiating with good energy! Its true you put positive energy out you get positive energy back

[@vanshprajapati7010]

Except the 100 ruppee guy

[@Baychimo]

The drunken guy in Belarus, the fake priest/shaman and rupees guy in india etc etc. Usually you get treated well, if you behave well. Act like Harald Baldr, and you get shit all the time.

[@samboy1406]

@@Baychimo Harald Baldr is boring and not personable. He can't get close to Mr Bald

[@jason4750]

@@Baychimo Harald is pretty cool too. don't put him down my guy

[@theshipoperator7227]

Well in comparison with the drunk high tatooed and pierced english wretches even bushmen seem classy lol

[@maxkite4170]

Imagine those two men going home late to their wives and explaining that they were late because they met an Englishman and gave him a ride in their cart. This is when the rolling pin comes out.

[@rogertycholiz2218]

Max Kite - Right on! It seems like a really tall tale for their wives to believe.

[@s9292]

🤣🤣🤣 OMG, probably

[@Gingerbeard]

Just found this channel and i am allready in love. Amazing content showing of how a real traveler does travel. Its not fancy restaurants and wine tasting with copyrighted music playing along the way lol. Keep up the good work.

[@nekonikeify]

Very interesting to really see how some parts of the world are! And I love learning about their way of life

[@spolarn]

are you seriously gatekeeping traveling

[@MM-kz9pd]

He likes to experience the place, to interact with locals, travels to places where an ordinary tourist wouldn’t go. That’s what makes this channel different and interesting

[@spolarn]

I never stated the opposite. I only pointed out how ridicoulus it is to imply that anyone who doesnt travel to backwater, lesser known places isnt "a real traveler"

[@neilwilson5785]

There are two types of people, those who get attacked by geese, and those who geese flee from in terror. It's about confidence, probably.

[@Hhutuber]

The people of Moldova seem really nice and hospital. I hope the country has a better future.

[@inadronic8097]

Hhutuber Yes they are very hospitable people and a very beautiful country

[@alfajorcin]

He ment they look like they could use a hospital visit. He is not talking about hospitality.

[@alexsamu3478]

Maybe one day Moldova will be back as a roumanian province. We are brothers

[@finnpeters7867]

Hhutuber nice and hospital...

[@MaSoNGaMeR115]

@@alexsamu3478 i have Romanian neighbors, i can see why they're independent

[@elswicka2078]

That lovely Moldovan man that gave you a ride in his car had the softest voice in the world!

[@passy48]

Sir Beatsworth 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KendrickMan]

think he was castrato?

[@peterlafayette5595]

Probably had cancer.

[@TheMegaRin]

When I was a teenager I knew a guy who had a voice like that. Great guy, a bit shy but wasnt afraid to talk. Never asked what caused it, but I remember a mate saying it was something he was born with that would eventually lead to him going blind in his 20-30s. Don't know what happened to him, tho'.

[@meme-kaiser]

Mickey Mouse

[@kindakooldude]

Love the interactions with the Lada gentlemen and the guys in the wagon as well. They remind me so much of my Italian relatives. So warm and friendly, wanting to show you everything. Even down to their mannerisms while speaking. It does make sense, as Romanians and Moldavians are sort of like the bridge between the Latin world and the Slavic world. Very cool to see!

[@miriampopa5436]

They are my people:my soul (romanian blood!).So kind,so warm heart and harshly tried!😥.Unfair history!Happy Easter from Romania!🙏💝

[@d4v3tm]

he single handedly increased tourism in Ratus by 1000%

[@kraytosx142]

pjd412 it was a joke not being literal wtf

[@Litfreak_]

Omg those two old men with the horse wagon were just soooooooo cute 😩😩

[@yungmetr0135]

ey bro, you stan moldovan john cook?

[@OK-zn9su]

probably in their early fifties

[@opheliaiaiajajaiaiai3572]

@@yungmetr0135 Lmfao

[@benwadsley5662]

They had everything but the kitchen si- oh wait

[@mrchristian7382]

3:47 "Eterna memorie eroilor cazuti" (Romanian) means: Eternal memories for fallen heroes

[@kkllaauussss1983]

i don't mean anything by it. in my opinion its more like : Memory Eternal to the Fallen Heroes. :)

[@catalantdi]

@@kkllaauussss1983 100%

[@VassiliiVassilievici]

that's a monument you'll find in every village (all over the ex ussr i believe)

[@JOHNDOE-bn3lx]

Eternal Memory to the Fallen Heroes*

[@ChrissieBear]

I was going to go with "Eternal remembrance to fallen heroes.", it's not as literal of a translation, but I believe the soul of the message is preserved much better.

[@kristancorsiglia6756]

I can’t even lie, I am so in love with him. LMAO Such a friendly and social guy AND the look of amusement on his face at his own jokes. Heartbreaker.

[@abancay3167]

@ Kristin Corsiglia: Don't worry: I'm too old for him so I'm not serious competition. But I also adore him! What a likeable guy!

[@beingmono7380]

Honestly love the fact he goes to places the media don’t take you ..wana pack up and travel around the Soviet Union like mr bald

[@abancay3167]

Kristan Corsiglia s

[@trailerparkboys3390]

To much tinder for u. More outside is my advice

[@Ar19999]

Honestly one of my favourite youtubers, never change mr bald, and keep doing your thing !

[@bartekkrzem6581]

Can you please tell me why literally everyone has that goddamn profile picture of yours??

[@Dockhead]

@@Rimrock300 no its not, its a shitty little meme that was made, and most youtubers thought they were cool as part of the meme, so they all took the picture. most think its cool but i just think its pretty pathetic, but as you say its there hobby.

[@Andreas_Mann]

@@Dockhead Calling people pathetic just because they have a bit of fun is pretty pathetic in itself (like your grammar). You are looking down on people for no apparent reason. It's probably an "offensive" meme and it hurt your feelings, that's my best guess.

[@fuckingbellend1145]

@@bartekkrzem6581 its literally autistic 10 yr olds who have it.

[@fuckingbellend1145]

@@Andreas_Mann "offensive"? Lolololololol sorry but no meme is offensive, if you cant take jokes fuck off back to CNN

[@viewerman99]

I really enjoy your vlogs, you show an unedited, non biased view, into parts of the world I have not travelled to. You show human nature and how there is so much more kindness in people , in all parts of the world. These vlogs expose the poverty and resiliance people live in. You do it with dignity and a lovely sense of humor. keep rolling !!

[@stephro1000]

Its pretty bias, where was the explanation for why moldova is the way it is? Why be so happy only to see the soviet things of moldova and how they got taken down, exolain why Then people should know

[@ridds777]

This guy needs a television show.

[@audiofile8311]

That'll probably just ruin the content gradually

[@robertjusic9097]

@@audiofile8311 the more popular he becomes the more shite the content gets, unfortunately, that's how usually things work

[@davelee5995]

He’s been offered a few (look at his Instagram) but refuses to do them on moral grounds. Here in Britain the mainstream media especially the BBC spread false information on Russian and former Soviet people to demonise them to help increase tensions between the west and Russia

[@kilindogma9711]

TV is slowly dying anyway, independent creators should remain independent and considering the amount of subs he has he can easily be funded by his fans

[@kevinchavarria6792]

@@kilindogma9711 exactly why pay for television, these days we have something superior like KZbin with amazing content creators who deserve more, this is top notch stuff I can't wait for the future, I don't watch TV anymore instead this is what I watch.

[@marlo_stanfield4410]

Getting 1.7M views out of filming a town in Moldau almost nobody ever heard before is fascinating. You need to be a special person to make this so interesting. I found this channel almost 1 year ago after watching the Desi Daru hunt of Mr Baldr. Definitely one of the best channels on YT

[@arshadiqbal2327]

Yes, the same here, I watch only this channel all the time. Btw there is one other channel I found who’s is showing some remote places as well. It’s called adventurous Archie.

[@MT-fm1zs]

I'm from Moldova. Go to Orheiul Vechi. The internet needs to see that place🤗✌🏻

[@markocska94]

He totally should! I checked the place out on google images, BEAUTIFUL! Love from Canada!

[@NvladN99]

Hai la iasi mirelo

[@ovyod2414]

@@JonnyVision88 even in the places like Ratuș we have 4g coverege, moldovan internet is one of the fastest and one of the cheapest )

[@LaVitaNouva]

We live in a time where even remoted countryside in my 3rd world country still have internet, my dude.

[@gk4185]

нафиг? может ещё в резиденцию плахи, там тоже красиво.

[@broughy23]

I love how he's so pumped to get to Ratus and then his first line there is “not much going on in Ratus” 😂😂 killed me

[@SerHoratio]

Its The Journey that truly was The meaning behind it all

[@KR-mm4el]

Maybe the real Ratus is the friends we made along the way

[@jackkreacherr9339]

@@KR-mm4el I see you too have been to Ratus

[@hyiux]

600,000+ views for good old Ratus. Who would have thought?

[@MrSimonj1970]

Nearly 1m now - bet it's overrun with tourists!

[@petert9110]

The views were not for Ratus,they were for B&B.

[@mrmadmaxalot]

As an Orthodox Christian I really love when you show the churches. However, I also appreciate how respectful you are of them. Thank you for all of your videos.

[@BlitzBalde40]

God bless from a Catholic, brother!

[@ALLGODSDIE]

Oh hell another religious nut.. Religion is the root of evil.. All religion's..

[@rahellissactia3271]

@@ALLGODSDIE it doesn’t matter if there’s religion or there isn’t. People will always find ways to fight and kill each other.

[@Fidelcastro28]

Ты православный дебил , потому что 21 век на дворе , а ты все в сказки веришь

[@Johnello1]

3:48 it says "ethernal memory to the fallen heroes " it's written in Romanian

[@Romanian-good]

Da

[@catalinalexandru9507]

that's right, there is not any Moldovan language, it does not exist.

[@ogeastbull5875]

@@catalinalexandru9507 almost, its a combination of moldovan(it just has a few words) and romanian

[@predacorneliu]

@@KanKubrat1 Stupid magyar , moldavian language dont exist. You are illiterate and stupid. Learn history and culture. Maybe for you exist austrian language and american language or Brazilian language.

[@predacorneliu]

@@ogeastbull5875 Moldovian language don't exist, this language is Romanian.

[@MiddleEarthGirl75]

The Russian language is so beautiful. And you speak it so naturally! And I find Soviet stuff fascinating. I had a penpal in the Ukraine when I was a teenager. I found out through trying to find her on facebook that she passed from brain cancer in 2012 though. Her parents were apparently deeply touched that I had been trying to find her though

[@Ulkomaalainen]

You are bringing up some memories, even though only slightly related. I played correspondence chess against a guy from Georgia. He wanted some albums (from the group "Kansas") he couldn't get over there, so I bought them and wanted to send them to him. After the fall of the Soviet Union I didn't hear from him anymore. Later got news that he perished in the post Soviet chaos - no civil war, nothing else, just was randomly murdered by some people when order broke down and they may have thought he had some money on him or whatever. Still have the records in their original packaging. They moved with me three times. I don't dare open, I promised to send them to Aleksey. They have a special place in my vinyl collection of olden times. One of them seems to be bent out of shape, dunno how I'll ever explain that.

[@petert9110]

Its a very interesting language but no way would i say it was a "Beautiful" language. Now French,now THAT would be classed as a beautiful language. I find it hard to believe any English speaking person would think Russian was a "Beautiful" language.

[@EquusLigneus]

@@petert9110 I don't speak either Russian or French. But from what my ears tell me, Russian is the more beautiful-sounding one out of the two. I'm from Norway btw.

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

@@petert9110 I think it is a clichee that french sounds beautiful, that russian doesnt, that german is harsh. I love the sound of all three (but mostly enjoy hearing dialects, no matter what language, fwiw)

[@Monkofthecaribbean]

Peter T French is a very ugly language wtf are you smoking? The sheeple weed?

[@TheBmxHD]

You could walk around London for years and never meet someone as kind as in Moldova in 5 minutes

[@nils-christiannilsen7115]

Thats not true I have been to London, and peopel there are very nice to foreigners. If you are a nice guy peopel will be nice to you anywhere in the world.

[@achromicfederalagentiv8014]

@@nils-christiannilsen7115 tell that to the gays trying to visit the middle east.

[@nils-christiannilsen7115]

@@achromicfederalagentiv8014 Dont get what that has to do with anything but ok. Yes a gay man can be attacked in the middel east but also in Europe.

[@achromicfederalagentiv8014]

@@nils-christiannilsen7115 Gays are discriminated in the middle east, do your research.

[@nils-christiannilsen7115]

@@achromicfederalagentiv8014 So are they in many European countrys. And yes in many countrys you should not say you are gay. But I dont see who this relates to my first comment.

[@mariusmunteanu1481]

Bro my dad has the CD that you are playing in your car. It's Pavel Stratan and his songs are one of the best past of the road trips that my family makes by car to go to Moldova. I don't know how that happened but you are a true man of culture. Keep up the good work and all the best for your future

[@cameronbaeza7711]

Do you know what the song at the beginning is ?

[@ballpythonlover10]

You’ve quickly become one of my favourite youtubers well done 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ISEESPOOKS]

He is amazing ! So much charisma !!

[@Soarific]

Yeah man same here! Big up to my fellow Scotsman!

[@cosmindinulescu3341]

Lord Farqaaud E

[@darthfakington2227]

The dude driving the car at 7:10 is like the Moldovan Godfather. His strained voice sounds just like Brando in Godfather and his work of "different village jobs" is a definite double entendre!

[@Hanfgurkenhasser]

He reminds me of the Russian player: "Only, is only gaem. Why you heff to be mad?"

[@spinblade6459]

He myek you offer you cyant refuse.

[@Madmonstermax22]

Hanfgurkenhasser yeah but that wasn’t his real voice

[@emiliozingone9160]

Awesome observation! So funny.

[@liamgardner2985]

I thought he sounded like a Russian Elmo.

[@ronnisullivan9794]

I never knew I was interested in old Soviet ruins until I started watching you. Thanks for expanding my horizons

[@kulik03]

Lol

[@kehw]

As an Aussie Millenial If it wasn't for bald, I would not know anything about the former USSR.

[@s.b.1352]

Are you the snooker player?

[@ronnisullivan9794]

Bo van Houten well let me start by saying i had to look up snooker😆 so to answer.. no I’m not

[@shift7199]

@@s.b.1352 😂😂

[@arhurhenry]

-А што у вас сдесь есть, kitchen sink? - Да, да...

[@НатальяКожокарь-ж5ж]

😅

[@StrangeTerror]

Too lazy to translate but +1 for saying kitchen sink

[@Sksk27547]

Hahaha hilarious

[@leadfrog82]

@@StrangeTerror Bold - "What do you have here, kitchen sink ?"(he said kitchen sink in english) The man who have no clue of english words - "da" (yes)

[@StrangeTerror]

@@leadfrog82 lol idr that comment

[@EdwardEdmonds]

I'd hang out with you all day man, I lived in Germany for 10 years and am a former UK citizen, my buddy and I both into culture and history would walk the streets of Europe getting pissed talking to folks asking them about how they view the changes in Europe. We were young, and I can't speak for him, but I learned we are all the same at the core.

[@sandro327]

Log s European isn’t a race and “at the core” all humans are the same, thanks to the internet we are now more connected than ever and we will continue to be. Travel the world a little and you will realise how silly you sound.

[@two-bit8502]

@@sandro327 travel is fine but I'm not trying to move into a foreign country and change their culture and history.

[@macciger3571]

Hey you should try visiting Uzbekistan ! I think it suits you content

[@SammytheawesomeILikePotatoes]

Macci GER the best country (totally not bias😁😁)

[@Mordadigsjalv]

Hey man just discovered your channel, I love it, finally some travel vlog without drone shot and electro music, no BS just legit interraction with human beings, I love that, cheers!

[@thatoneguy4242]

@J. J. why does this sound SO accurate?

[@bennuballbags2]

So true, fucking hate that electro music that reminds of coming down of acid! And he isn't some patronising fuck covered in tattoos or some narcissistic girl just wanting to show her face.

[@StaticDreamsEntert]

@@bennuballbags2 You have a lot of hate in you, don’t you kid lol

[@DanielS-zq2rr]

@@StaticDreamsEntert hes more than right though

[@walkingtour2026]

I love your communication skills with people and you are such a laid back person, im addicted to your vids, your personality is amazing!

[@baldandbankrupt]

Cheers mate, I appreciate the kind words )

[@walkingtour2026]

@@baldandbankrupt Also, have you ever been to Lithuania? I am from there and would love you to come and see around:) It used to be in soviet union but is super modern compared to most of the countries that been in soviet union, whats your next destination?:)

[@geezermann7865]

My history and cultural lesson for today, thanks Mr Bald, you are awesome.

[@doubleo3015]

Well they actually speak moldovan in moldova, which is just romanian with an accent, russian is the language people were forced to learn at school during soviet times. I feel like he is giving the impression that moldovan people are russian when in fact they are romanian and russian is not the main language.

[@harrybalszak7526]

They are my favourite lovers on KZbin.

[@Andrei-js4vc]

@@doubleo3015 Only 7% of the population indentifies as a romanian

[@geezermann7865]

Double O - Thanks for that info. I was not aware about the Moldovan language. I assume the emphasis is on Russian, since Mr. Bald speaks Russian very well. I am fascinated by Romania and other Eastern European countries, such deep history.

[@deniss.9879]

@@Andrei-js4vc I still don't understand why Moldova doesn't want to unite with romania....

[@iurieceban126]

Thanks god I have lived the day to see an Englishman listening and singing to Pavel Stratan

[@adyburlan18]

Adevarat, mi s-a parut foarte tare :)

[@lelagrangeeffectphysics4120]

What whos pavel?

[@PMoney-sk7kb]

le lagrange effect physics hey my names Pavel

[@MrDanciac]

@@lelagrangeeffectphysics4120 It's the guy singing the songs you can hear while he's driving.

[@HandsomeMoose]

Nobody has ever been that excited to see Ratus. But thanks to this vlog more than 1,6 millon viewers, so far, has seen the village. Maybe somebody got more excited. Love these videos.

[@Mumrik93]

The two old men in the beginning looks just like my grandfather and his neighbour (here in Sweden) and seem just as nice! It's a real shame how the Eastern-European nations where promised gold and green forests after the fall of the USSR, only to be screwed over big time, leaving them with less then they had before. They all deserve better!

[@rahulraw619]

Some of us who can't travel and are seeing these places through you. For that I say Thank you sir! 👑 Edit: Jesus I have never had so many likes. If this crosses 100 likes ill start my own channel

[@RankinImagery]

Yes, thank you!!!!

[@davidholgate123]

I have been trying to work out why I prefer the East European and Russian Vlogs compared to the Indians ones and I think I've worked it out .... it's the people... They just seem so grounded and I like the fact that they do not expect payment for the slightest favour or try to rip you off like other poor countries. The fact that they seem to have lots of hot women is a nice bonus too :P

[@Ab_someone]

@@schizophrenicprojection5126 Just send them to a hot tropical country they might as well laze around

[@Chinesenow]

You know what we like the most? you are authentic, you arent acting, thats GOLD. Thank you so much Sir. greetings from China.

[@rogertycholiz2218]

langkey. Absolutely correct. Bald is the best thing to come to KZbin ever. I've been watching him 5 days straight.

[@Chinesenow]

@@rogertycholiz2218 How are you Roger

[@JapanAlmamach]

Stayed in Moldovan villages myself. Same experience. You were wondering what life was back then... grown up in East Germany, I understand a good part of it. From the videos I saw so far, it all boils down to one word. Respect. Respect for the people you meet, no matter what the circumstances and appearances are. That's a great message to bring along. Respect.

[@wetsocks7619]

Why are all the travel guys bald?

[@horstk8273]

@@wetsocks7619 its because of the high testo

[@iain075]

Agreed mate. It’s the universal coin.

[@s9292]

Exactly ! 😊

[@glenjamindle]

That place is a time capsule. Life stopped for them in 1991 and never recovered.

[@a.k6424]

Phones appeared after independence, after 1992. I was born in a village ~20 miles from the place in the video.

[@a.k6424]

@@Vorock16 Yes, same regress in Germany after National-Socialist Workers Party.

[@xxxdieselyyy2]

Once ur used to sultanomics, economics is a ballsack to deal with.

[@RankinImagery]

@@a.k6424 How old were you when you moved away? If you were an adult, please tell us more about life as a child and adolescent, if you feel comfortable with doing that. I would love to hear about it.

[@josephnielsen357]

@@Vorock16 i c bajs

[@MarkBlackman]

Can you add a map or something to your videos so people can follow your trip on a map? Cheers!!! edit: typo

[@ImMizerD]

Good shout, I second this!

[@vukasin1539]

Your* sorry mate for being a grammar nazi, but it's such a small mistake

[@MarkBlackman]

@@vukasin1539 Fair point. Cheers.

[@alexandrugrozav]

For example Ratush is here maps.google.com/?q=47.167645,28.805309

No, actually he visited this one: goo.gl/maps/PSit2HHBqoeFhM118

[@jim0316a]

This brings back so many memories of my trips to the villages in Ukraine and Kazakhstan in the past. You are correct when you say the people are very friendly in the villages. Thanks for the memory.

[@Sandy-ru9gm]

I more than enjoyed the lil journey to Ratus, I loved it. I was riding along there with you. Fun. I am from Southern California we don't see interesting villages and kind people. That's for helping us explore. Keep it up

[@petert9110]

Yeah same here. It is great to see.

[@mistermystery1999]

*Tourism to Moldova rises 1000%

[@pingpong8475]

1000% of 0 is still 0

[@EA-ck4so]

To Ratush specifically....lol

[@sonju2k71]

Jay Bhole ki, Mr B & B. You are the best example that life is more than that we design for ourself. Something unthikable is waiting for you when you think it is the end of everything.

[@razeezar]

1:34 One of the many sinks he would encounter on his voyages

[@pablos5364]

i haven't watched netflix in 3 months because of your videos. love it when you speak russian

[@gg41r]

Ratus certainly seems THE place to go if you want a peaceful existence.

[@RaneBane]

Or a building to fall on you

[@Debre.]

@@RaneBane lmao

[@leafs001]

Man of culture

[@stephro1000]

Its not peaceful, its poor, purposely kept in poverty by russia who continues to influence moldova

[@lznicu]

@Shaise Kindering Depends on what you want from life, for some people the large cities are depressing.

[@Shibbymatt]

The real Ratus was the friends we made along the way.

[@williamgregory7453]

He man, keep on rambling and wandering to places I will never see in person. I get to explore with you. I dig abandoned buildings and forgotten pasts too!

[@Benanimate]

Congrats on the 500k mate, you'll be at a million in no time

[@rilluma]

you are so friendly and nice man. you must be a very pleasant travel companion

[@jeffstewart7105]

I am watching through every one of your videos and love them all! My wife thinks I’m nuts but I can’t stop watching them... keep up the great work!

[@kortiz3931]

Well fuck her and her hate, he’s awesome

[@ivopetkovvnbg]

Same here

[@Joey71420]

Same here bro!

[@tabc6870]

This might very well be my absolute favourite channel of all time.

[@june_lagoon]

These villagers are so kind and intelligent! People in the former USSR speak so many languages, their village dialect, the regional language, Russian from the USSR days and even a foreign language or some English. Not to mention how kind they are to outsiders/russian speakers considering the things they've seen. These people deserve the best. Thank you Bald

[@schooper.]

No one: Bald and bankrupt: *look at this soviet built tree*

[@Owen_is_living_my_best_life]

look over there a Soviet rock

[@toxicslug9233]

And over here we have some soil, not just ordinary soil but Soviet soil from the Soviet times

[@kristancorsiglia6756]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Balkanboibg]

@jrb designer alliance tf u mean i literaly understoon nothing

[@pegasusgod9413]

Keep the videos coming! More stuff like this and please find a local to drink with, lol

[@Chinesenow]

...and, the best part is you are doing this alone, No sponsored or advertising etc. your videos are the best.

[@bochum123123]

I don't know, if you are aware of it, but with your videos you probably do more for international understanding than any politician ever. 👍

[@rorybrooks685]

I see you bumped into the foreman of the Moldova helium factory

[@MikeOxtinks]

Bruh

[@Pokupay_otechestvennoe]

Ахаха I know a man who cut off his balls to avoid becoming bald like Ben. Ben, don't ever do this, your voice will become thin like the guy from Lada

[@coverafrica399]

I never thought i would watch this from Africa. From mogadishu of all places.

[@scimatarpictures]

Stay safe bro! From England ✌🏻

[@dafteverton7218]

Did you go by mistake ?

[@robertjohnson4869]

Are you from the U.K. or are you from Mogadishu.

[@donspartan5403]

Get the CIA out of Somalia

[@petert9110]

Good god! Why anyone would willing go there is a mystery to me. But to live? Uuuuuh hell no!

[@nickstratan2870]

I love everything about this channel. Being Moldovan adds up interest to watch him there)

[@srkko6622]

bald and bankrupt: sees a tree soviet union.

[@3219993]

Lol

[@rojava1619]

Lolol heeeee

[@kraseidon]

Omfg I’m laughing to death.

[@faa8472]

ｓｏｖｉｅｔ　ｅｒａ　ｔｒｅｅｓ　ａｒｅ　ｊｕｓｔ　ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ

[@muddabber9925]

@@faa8472 until a family member or friend is sent to the east to count them.

[@Mike-jx2uj]

Your understanding of Russian takes the videos to another level

[@urmomsbestfriend]

@James Wood Because these are native speaker statistics. Most Moldovans actually speak both Romanian and Russian.

[@bloxymcbloxy2216]

@@urmomsbestfriend I agree..its like a 2nd language

[@bloxymcbloxy2216]

Most places like this are influenced by the Russians

[@bloxymcbloxy2216]

And this use to be part of the Soviet Union..So I wouldn't be surprised this folk can speak Russian as their 2nd or 1st language

[@daynou8700]

@James Wood 80 % of the population are moldovans.Most of the moldovans know both romanian and russian but the russians from Moldova know only russian and they don't want to learn the language of the majority.

[@leilanistillwell8661]

What !!! Almost 1/2 MILLION Subscribers. ???? I came on when you had 50 thousand.... Keep that swagger going !!! Great job Bald !!!!

[@BMarie774]

Leilani Stillwell I found his channel at 18k. It's so weird and exciting to see how his channel has grown. And a lot of it seemed to have happened rather quickly.

[@naikhanomtom7552]

This is the best channel on KZbin. Even when nothing much happens, in just loving vicariously through him. Wish Id had the bottle to do what he's doing before I got old and gained responsibilities.

[@acz873]

I think I can learn a lot from you.....your excitment for little things in live and the openess when it comes to approaching strangers just amazes me. we totally lost this in the west.

[@_victor_r_8199]

On the memorial it says eternal memory to the fallen heroes. I am from Romania 🇷🇴

[@Hardie_Boi]

good for you

[@thetycoon1947]

'Fallen heroes '.

[@liviu_dragnea_psd]

@@thetycoon1947 Yes, got a problem?

[@johnwilliam9954]

@@Hardie_Boi good for him :)

[@Thistlewick]

Your videos are awesome. No flashy intro, just real content. You give me a Rick Steves vibe where you show us the genuine country.

[@covaciumarius]

3:48. Eternal memorie of the fallen heroes. (It's in romanian)

[@jdjohns972]

YT suggested this channel to me. I'm in Dallas, Texas USA and grew up here while the old Soviet Union was developing. We were all taught to hate Stalin and anything Communist so I have found it an absolute pleasure watching your videos about the former Soviet Union and especially the people. I have learned more binge watching your videos than I was ever taught in school and would ever learn from the current news system here in the U.S. Thanks for making them.

[@SteevieVL]

This channel is a hidden gem (Even though it's got 496k subscribers lol) that needs to be discovered by more people! I discovered it yesterday and your videos are awesome

[@BDCKavalaGroup]

7:36 hahaha he threw the passenger out to take his sit and go for a walk.

[@mtache4652]

don't know why he couldn't just sit in the back :)))

[@BDCKavalaGroup]

@@mtache4652 first class always

[@georgiaholmes5199]

@@mtache4652 because he’s really tall and he wouldn’t fit into the back of a lada

[@mtache4652]

@@georgiaholmes5199 not Bald, the other guy :)))

[@georgiaholmes5199]

@@mtache4652 oh yeah could’ve been easier

[@Breathofdeathh]

I’m doing a full re-watch and this one was really good. The small interactions along the way, the stopping to reminisce and take in the history…I always try and imagine life back in the height of the USSR in these towns…

[@PJL7095]

I’m also doing a full rewatch

[@nickfrechette19]

I enjoy the abadoned buildings, dont appoligize! Glad to see another wonderful video!

[@demproblems]

Hey Bald, not sure if you know this, but we have a Soviet Bunker in Moldova, Oliscani. Really glad that you're in my country now!

[@bjornfinkelburgensteinski4629]

Ion Tomsa are there more Russians or Romanians? It seems like the country is mostly romanian.

[@CaalamusTube]

You ever watch Shiey? The Baltics are *FULL* of soviet bunkers! :]

[@demproblems]

@@bjornfinkelburgensteinski4629 I would say Romanians. But there are still villages and cities like Balti where people speak 80% Russian.

[@benkurs]

@@bjornfinkelburgensteinski4629 more Moldovans. Language about 50 to 50 (Russian and Romanian)

[@cristinapopovici4317]

the first gentlemen are my uncles 🤘😍

[@carango1798]

Very cool, what's it like living in moldova?

[@baldandbankrupt]

Haha really??

[@cristinapopovici4317]

Camilo Gonzalez I love living in Moldova but unfortunately I had to emigrate to Italy. I return to Moldova whenever I can. In fact, this month I go to visit these uncles of mine.

[@cristinapopovici4317]

bald and bankrupt Yay. I swear. In fact when i showed it to my mom she was very happy. the world is so small. thanks for sharing this video.😇🥰

[@pedrobelmont8496]

How is the life in Moldovia Cristina Popovici??

[@fernandomartins2035]

There are a few Moldávos living in my country 🇵🇹 and they’re kind and hard workers, they literally speak Portuguese in less than a year as they lingo belongs to Romanian language as well. As curious as it is, when I spent a season in Ykpaiha 🇺🇦 they thought that I was from Moldova when they heard me speaking 🤓

[@thecincinnatichick]

This is so interesting, I love the old Soviet relics. Being a westerner I've always been intrigued by Soviet life. I love how accomadating the locals are, they're amazing! Great video!

[@bigouncer4029]

Most foreigners like the soviet times more, we are sick of it but we get nostalgic every time. I was born in the post-soviet time and it's said to be the worst time in many eastern countries Romania is my home country and very similar to moldova (we speak the same language)

[@solonar]

oo Moldova... I've been following your journey since you were in India with Harald... and now you're in Moldova, who would have imagined

[@Ksknight100]

Me. I was excited about seeing Ratus and I DID put my hand up! I love your videos... fantastic.

[@terrysigmon3119]

I'm so glad you came here. It really got people informed.