Village Babushka Dances For Englishman In Russia

🇷🇺 Whist travelling the backwaters of Russia I heard about the Mordvoian people who speak a language called Moksha. And so began my journey to a village deep in Europe in search of someone who could teach me a few words.

[@baldandbankrupt]

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[@working2bselfsufficient724]

You do know Instagram is owned by Facebook right Harold? Lol I know you said you don't have a Facebook but if you make an acct then people won't be able to make an acct in your name and ask for money. You'd be able to shut them down instantly.

[@slashdotism]

This must be the craziest video to stumble over if you don't know who Bald is.

[@baldandbankrupt]

Haha especially if you're stoned

[@gerardnorris6146]

Very true !!

[@hypertronic2559]

Omg you are a frequent commentator on balds videos and ur profile picture always gets me 😂

[@sargis_02]

First video of his that I saw was when he chased cows with some asian guy and then went to his tent to eat boiled beef

[@caninecohesion5091]

@@baldandbankrupt I actually tick both boxes xD

[@Dale_Philip]

I said "do you speak-a my language"? She just smiled and gave me some Soviet dancing.

[@on-the-rocks]

Dale Philip underrated comment

[@ruralsquirrel5158]

Bald goes to the land o'r yonder, where women drink you under.

[@mooseknuckle8334]

Hahahaha what a great song.

[@LhasaThailand]

And she said ohhh. I come from a land called mordovia.

[@jayhayes1236]

Dale Philip that comment sounds some what Australian haha..... You should come to the Land Down Under mate, and try our famous Vegemite sammich lol

[@bigtony7807]

Babushka raps better than these soundcloud rappers

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Big Tony She’s not a rapper but still a good singer

[@aaronwebb7090]

Mumble rapper : Mrgllll glrrm gl Mmmrrglllm! Keepin' it 100 Mllgggrrrr Murguhlum Mordovian Babushka dressed in her Sunday best : Okay kid, hold my tomatoes, I'm about to spit hot fire and I don't want them roasted.

[@makuchisoichi3649]

rappers are just drunk piece of sh** none of those "artist" should be exist...

[@annother3350]

Goro - I propose that you are the drunk one, sire

[@bigman489]

goro gere You shouldn’t BE EXIST.

[@Vstavayteludirusskiey]

1) Harvest tomatoes 🍅 2) Immediately start dancing infront of some mad Englishman

[@DeepakMeena-et9xt]

Looks like some cool NPCs.

[@clarionblur]

Winning at life.

[@AT-tw8lf]

Well there is still some humanity left.

[@EW-000]

I reckon in western countries you will not visit random babushka met in a village.

[@adamfisher8429]

Showing you the sunflower seeds, she can see a gopnik from a mile away

[@20FreeWill]

Gopnik?

[@Andrew-dm8mk]

William Connolly google it.... i had to it will become evident once you have👌😁

[@dayyou]

@@20FreeWill a slav basically.

[@nico5173]

William Connolly i guess u don't follow his video since long enough.

[@adamfisher8429]

William Connolly subculture in Russia similar to chavs in the UK bald did abides about them a while back and they chew on Sunflower seeds as did bald

[@ryanvargas4889]

Correspondent? Obviously you work for the BBC....The Bald Broadcasting Corporation.

[@TheLastCowBender]

Bald and Bankrupt Channel

[@michellewardmusicchannel]

Bless her! How you manage to get a random stranger singing and dancing, vodkaless, it’s amazing.

[@Штерн-я1с]

Some types of physical labor make people kinder. In fact, they have a rather hard life. Experienced people are kinder in other words.

[@improveyourself7796]

Luckybitches Yes he was surprised himself that he didn’t need vodka this time

[@kingtut9422]

They make their own homemade vodka called самогон

[@Штерн-я1с]

@@kingtut9422 По всей видимости не увлекаются особо. Не видно яблонь на участке.

[@juliejay5436]

It mustbe this dude's 007 James Bond vibes...

[@bruschi8148]

I'm constantly amazed at the hospitality of the Russian people and your work!!! Thank you....

[@igorjajic6898]

@@nadlax5920 SSSR IS JUST ONE EMANATION OF MOTHER RUSS,.....SOON SORAB RUSS IS BACK ON OUR BORDER ELBA RIVER DISMANTLLING YOUR LITTLE NAZI NATO ISIS TALMUDIC THERORIST GANG IN THE PROCES,.....EGALITARIANIZM IS RITTEN IN OUR LAWS MUCH OLDER THEN HAMMURABIES,.......FROM SERBIAN

[@improveyourself7796]

Bruschi But isn’t it like that in your country? If I go to a random village in your country would they let me in?

[@rogertycholiz2218]

@@improveyourself7796 Nope!

[@rogertycholiz2218]

Bruschi - One happy fellow at 11:07. Bald has a very positive outlook on life. Most of us do not!

[@WildVee]

This comment aged like fine milk

[@8lu3r0s3]

I think if you don’t film your adventures no one would believe your stories 😂

[@baldandbankrupt]

haha maybe

[@wach9191]

I still can't believe there is a village in Russia where vodka is not sold. I need more information on this.

[@korpifox5445]

@@wach9191 well theres towns in Tennessee were whiskey is banned. "dry towns"

[@AFA111]

@@korpifox5445 Only Whiskey... or other liquors as well?

[@korpifox5445]

@@AFA111 pretty much a alcohol sale banned, the town that makes jack daniels is a dry town (alcohol sale banned)

[@thedrewbear4]

Wow! you couldn't have found a more perfect person, what a sweet lady. :)

[@michaelc3747]

Your videos LITERALLY restore my faith in humanity every time i watch them. They've since become a must watch. Thank you

[@yippdogg9250]

I second this..

[@Dovndyr13]

You should see the world more ;) Its not the people that are mad, but the politicians

[@Grant-vk6zo]

Isn't it wonderful to see such friendly people? Invited into their home and shared part of the local culture.

[@pramilavg3776]

@@Dovndyr13 Very true

[@michaelc3747]

​@@Dovndyr13 Im very happy to say that i have since made some goals to do so. cheers :)

[@ivankrasnokutskiy6223]

chicken: * passes by * Bald: Zdravstvuyte!

[@ivanfedotov9971]

😆😆😆

[@officerpulaski1946]

Soviet chicken

[@EA-ck4so]

Same for a dog

[@filiphlupic1582]

Hahaha

[@user-xl5zd5vv6n]

I’m dead gahahahagah

[@opipoo119]

This guy could go into north korea and make friends with kim jong un

[@CarrotConsumer]

Nah, he doesn't play basketball.

[@rinasingh923]

😀😀😀

[@leopoldjuric9089]

Hahahah foo real my man...he is awsome guy lol......crazy man

[@olanordmann1252]

man that would be cool. I mean he probably wouldn't meet Kim Un but he should take us on a tour to North Korea that would be awesome

[@Wgeorge77641]

Did you say my name

[@orim298s]

"We live ok here on our pensions. If you don't spend it on vodka then it's enough". Real authentic people.

[@ViralVeediuh]

orim298s sounds similar to where I’m from lol. Except replace vodka with Budweiser

[@EW-000]

They don't spend money for fruits and vegetables because they grow almost all in their gardens.

[@painovoimaton]

I cannot but respect what you do. Who else do we really have to give us such a close view of these peoples? Just the fact that you learned the Russian language (Which as far as I know is no easy one) is amazing. I cannot wait to see more. You are a true adventurer!

[@fcuk_x]

Agreed. Truly amazing stuff. I'm from Saransk too. It's weird to see him in my hometown.

[@Fistfury42]

@oliver TG *he dated a Russian woman for many years.

[@Aluria25]

@@akxdev correction, I think his ex wife is from Belarus

[@flightparamedic505]

This woman was so incredibly nice to you. Amazing how friendly and welcoming she was. Incredible

[@Rob88]

What a wonderful time. She was beaming a bit when you called her clothing beautiful. Thanks, B.

[@lukespread]

Yes, she was beaming. I loved that. Mr Bald made her day.

[@Rob88]

@@MrVishalSharma hello Vishal bhai, how have you been?

[@Rob88]

@c van sh I've been here, just easy to get lost in the comments nowadays.

[@allindiashits7011]

Hey ROB hw r u !?

[@r.a7253]

@@Rob88 dude it's been a while since I last saw your comment 😅😅

[@frydemwingz]

"I always wondered where sunflower seeds came from." lol this dude.

[@penttisaukko4364]

Meetoo hashtag, now i know

[@batsinhell8117]

i used to have a boss in one of my jobs that thought potatoes grew on trees, i mean seriously, how stupid can one get

[@Tomasz_Piekarski]

He's from England, so everything is possible. ;-)

[@trevorcross3344]

@@batsinhell8117 I have a boss that thinks orange pekoe tea has orange peels in it.

[@batsinhell8117]

@@trevorcross3344 🤣🤣🤣

[@londutch]

You are insane... Knocking on random doors with these requests. lol... THIS IS ENTERTAINMENT. THE ULTIMATE REALITY TV. Thanks Mr. Bald.

[@lonip4665]

This elderly couple is just precious! Nice home, happy attitude!

[@mytube0969]

She is a gem! How kind to show you her stuff!

[@buddcz]

Because, they haven't much seen the outer world. They are not spoiled like most of us. This globalization makes humans crazy. Everyone runs behind money and don't care of others. Everyone one wants to be the best of all. So sad. These people in this village living a happy life.

[@ClaudiaG.1979]

Just imagine you living your whole life in a small viliage. You never travelled much, you never went outside of your region and then suddenly an englishman knocks on your door and wants to hear your native language.. Thats an adventure for the babushka and for bald. He clearly made her day.

[@peaceonearth351]

@@buddcz The narcissistic western civilization.

[@buddcz]

@@peaceonearth351 yes

[@HoldthatXD]

@@buddcz you explained it very well

[@АлександрИванов-х4с4ъ]

9:56 she said peasants (krest'yane), not christians (khresteanе). these words are consonant in Russian. Like the video👍

[@SantomPh]

I was wondering why she would have said "Christians" when the region is majority Christian.

[@Матьгородоврусских]

The most common version of the origin of the word "peasant" is the word "Christian" in the old Russian pronunciation

[@olanordmann1252]

christians, peasants... what's the difference bro

[@Yukon.72]

yeah, its just small to non-russians difference of first letter, if first case its K its second its KH, but in russian in KH you not hear K at all

[@Yukon.72]

ну на русском они как раз не очень похожи, это в английском конкретно Х буквы нету, а раз у них она из двух состоит то и в итоге часто там четко слышиться к помимо х

[@СемёнМаляров-ъ2п]

9:57 - she said "Крестьяне", not "Христиане", which translates as "Peasants", not "Christians". Those words sound somewhat similar in Russian language.)

[@TheRamble12]

Тоже хотел написать. Спасибо)

[@xdygmnyrdf]

Ja russkij, i pervij raz eto slishu.

[@argentumchloride2951]

@@xdygmnyrdf He is right, peasant and christian are quite similar words in russian, one is "христианин" - christian and another is "крестьянин" - peasant, literally baptized man. If you are non-native speaker it's easy enough to mistake one for another.

[@xdygmnyrdf]

Argentum Chloride , I'm russian but I live in Lithuania, i never went to russian school so i don't know this stuff. lol

[@LotsOfS]

I don't understand, there is a difference?

[@Stringfreak]

My heart melted when the sweet old lady said she's going to change into the traditional Moksha outfit for him. She thought he is a correspondent from a foreign country and that's why she wanted to represent her culture. Amazing lady!

[@PJ-kj3ef]

She was wonderful, that's for sure. ⚘

[@donspartan5403]

He is. A modern correspondent. KZbin baby it's the present future

[@ww3032]

I love it when people are proud of their culture and so ready to show it to the rest of the world.

[@EphemeralProductions]

I love her Indeed. ❤️

[@EphemeralProductions]

W W me too. Melts and warms my heart

[@hellzila]

" if you don't spend it on vodka, then it is enough" ture words

[@Generisimo]

what was that white 4x4 car out front?

[@MrTimurb90]

@@Generisimo KIA Sportage

[@Setras]

@@Generisimo $19.000 car lol.

[@tocaamerillo431]

@@Setras That just shows where Russia could get if not for vodka ;)

[@EscapeFromRussia]

Except it is not

[@lipuntat]

I always feel shy to initiate any conversation with strangers,but your videos has some inspiration. Just be friendly and polite people will accept you.😍

[@maimkim]

It’s so wonderful and beautiful, this woman and her husband opened up their home and language and culture to you. Literally wearing the dress and singing the song of their people. This is the best traveling content, so simple and yet so cool. Quite touching.

[@maxsteel483]

Total Boss move, knocking on doors, meet a local in her garden and get a invite to a privet dance show. Priceless! Hats off to you my Man!

[@aarondutil3077]

This man never met a rickety old bus that he couldn't resist getting on.

[@terryl7855]

Those buses always have as a destination - adventure content for Mr. Bald :)

[@ВладКрым-ю3б]

My granny is 100% Mordovian origin so cool that you show in your video her homeland thank you for that Mr.Bald continue like that!

[@jessejames6157]

My God that lady at the end was so beautiful and peaceful. God bless her soul 😊😊😊😍😍😍

[@martinlehtonen]

So so happy you are interrested in the Uralic languages. There are many similarities to finnish language. I want to see more of this!

[@Zabergann]

Also sounds very familiar with Hungarian. It has to be from Uralic origin!

[@constructivist6]

How much could you two understand?

[@martinlehtonen]

@@constructivist6 She is laying it thic with the russian accent, could not understand her. But I know from looking into the grammar and vocabulary that it's very close to finnish and estonian. Even though they are so far in the russian territory and surrounded by slavic languages

[@constructivist6]

Thanks for the feedback N and T!

[@tiihtu2507]

@@constructivist6 Not much. However there are some words that share the same roots and are still recognizable, but overall they are rather different. The languages have gone through various of changes and had completely different influences. The closest languages to Finnish are Karelian, Ingrian, Estonian and Veps.

[@zj-all2976]

Bald: Can you survive on a pension? Lady: If you don't spend it on vodka Bald: Lady: Bald: Lady: Fashion show?

[@chickencutlet3]

Bald: Why do I hear boss music?

[@zj-all2976]

@@chickencutlet3 That banger is in every Moksha club!

[@AUmarcus]

Bald: Well ok.

[@kiranb.5701]

I love this video so much hahahah

[@zzzsss8285]

😂😂😂

[@СубкомандантеМаркос-й6ж]

Как же я был удивлён, когда он зашёл в магазин, где я, будучи мелким, покупал чипсики))

[@martadabrowska6513]

Small world!

[@vposviatenko]

что это за село?

[@geyotepilkington2892]

What a beautiful village. The people are so plump and happy

[@renatajastrzebski3081]

probably because they are eating food rather than drinking vodka!

[@geyotepilkington2892]

@Hugh Mungus Well to be fair I didnt say they were fat....

[@geyotepilkington2892]

@Hugh Mungus Oh I get it now, my b

[@keshav_amit]

Bald takes me to places virtually I have never heard of in my life and makes me fall in love with the people and language of that place. Amazing stuff Bald ❤️

[@bumzilla8586]

Amit Keshav what about anal

[@ayush6219]

@@bumzilla8586 what is the need of this hate. U fucking idiot

[@byyxxrside131]

I was born in Mordovia and I'm moksha on my mother's side. Thanks for the great video!!

[@Facu_Roldan]

I wish I had half of your social skills mate. Love your videos Bald.

[@ksylo4805]

Bald guy?

[@bettywhite2694]

just talk to people you don't know. it's a skill like any other

[@user-ej3pf6dj6r]

"I'm a correspondent from England" hahaha doesn't sound sketchy at all

[@MCLuviin]

Better than saying you are an amerikansky spi

[@dhorto27]

adlai erwin correspondent in Russian means the same as a reporter or journalist

[@TheSauliusK]

I'm jealous of your courage to talk with strangers. Even without a magical sip. :D

[@learnnottogiveaf8747]

socialization in russia is on a totally different level than in west, in uk for example locals hate to socialize with anyone except people of their locall ghettos , pathetic

[@green3487]

@@learnnottogiveaf8747 are you implying that everybody in the uk lives in a ghetto

[@learnnottogiveaf8747]

@@green3487 ​ Fel yes, for example i was workinf in a bar , local british girl asked which area of town im living, i told her and it is quite known area but on the opposite side where she lives, and she s like " london road ? where is that ?" and i live in a city of 500 000 population) well it s just the way things are here, cant blame anyone, that liberal sjw fascism with hilbilly mentality just brainwashed everyone

[@ytaccount-rs6jt]

Germanas Pancerovas ??? Everyone in the UK I know likes to socialize

[@learnnottogiveaf8747]

@@ytaccount-rs6jt in your "british" style , doesnt matter, it s just every culture has it s own understanding of socialization, just travel more

[@sovietchampagne]

it's interesting how traditional clothes change when you get access to modern materials -- it's happened not just in Europe but in the Americas, people incorporate a lot of glitter and sequins and coloured ribbon in old-fashioned patterns

[@Arlechinu]

General tip for any eastern Europe village: find the local church and priest, they know everything and everyone 😇

[@videos4mydad]

Well at an almost a million views, I think its fair to say that you have introduced more people to Moksha than any correspondant would have.

[@maggiereman]

Wow, loved it! Such a lovely lady with a beautiful garden and her beautiful dress! Made my day! ❤

[@amphibeingmcshpongletron5026]

"There's a cow and an abandoned farm...I think I'm gonna like it here." 😂 Right up Bald's alley! 👌

[@Ida-xe8pg]

If your wondering Moksha is a Uralic language related to Finnish Komi Udmurt etc it is part of the Mordvinic branch along with Erzya

[@Ida-xe8pg]

@@ruubentootsen3743 Isnt that what i said in my main comment?

[@MrBroccoliStew]

This is my kind of travel - getting to know about languages and people and drinking and conversing with them

[@miru11]

Such a lovely couple🤗😍 I would like to grow old like them with my soulmate and have fun just like them. And interesting video Mr Bald👍👍

[@KienyejiChicken]

Russia is fascinating. Diverse, huge open spaces and quiet peaceful villages!

[@author7027]

young went to cities

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

That region of Russia is fascinating, you show the most fascinating things

[@vladimirputin8094]

Come back to Russia komrade. We visit over a cup of tea

[@maximusextreme3725]

Hi Kimmy, could you please stop lobing missiles over Japan. Thank you!

[@tiihtu2507]

@@maximusextreme3725 and stop rudely waking up Chris! We need our monthly dose of Chris Broad.

[@buddcz]

Haha Kim and vova here planing to meet and having cup of coffee.

[@buddcz]

Kimmy, many people say you are the one and only fat man in Korea.

[@simonruddle6511]

You made her day Mr Bald! Highly entertaining and informative as ever.

[@fcuk_x]

Imagine my day when I saw him coming to my hometown.

[@thejollyrancher6713]

I think that woman singing and dancing is my favourite B&B moment so far. She was awesome!

[@GamesExposed]

wow, talk about hospitality, you got entertained and everything!

[@hillbillyartscrafts4367]

guy: can you speak Moksha? woman: yes! proceeds to speak in Italian

[@M4kkMester]

@@olegpopov4724 Because as far as I know, it has the same origin.

[@zMaAu]

@MYSS KoKa I'm italian and I have to admit that the inflection is somewhat similar

[@miljandujovic2435]

Hmm, from my point of view it sounds more like Turkish..

[@kjonnen]

To me it sounds like a mix between Russian and Finnish.

[@MrPaukann]

@@olegpopov4724, it is. My grandpa, who is Erzya, understands quite a bit of Finnish.

[@BichaelStevens]

>Video starts with a babushka singing chastushkas Slav 100

[@ivanivanich3848]

This is not slav this is finnish

[@BichaelStevens]

@@ivanivanich3848 MOA citation Protocol violated: unfunny meme Warning ticket - no penalty

[@Nabium]

​@@ivanivanich3848 Yes, this is Mordvinic which is an Uralic language(same language family as Finnish) and is not related to Slavs at all. Looking at mr Chinese Characters answer back to you, it seems like he completely doesn't get it. Saying this is Slav is about as correct as saying potatoes is a bread.

[@vasionok]

@@Nabium First chastushka is in Russian.

[@lucasbord1983]

What an amazing and joyous life you live. How amazing is it that you just walk into a neighborhood across the globe and make friends with someone twice your age and have them dancing and singing for you in their living room they just invited you into. I really am blown away at what an amazing life your living and you should be very proud of yourself for making a life for yourself that you can have such enjoyment and adventure. Your parents raised a great man!

[@theunusualdispenser9474]

It would be really interesting if you visited northwestern Russia and it's remote villages. Many aboriginal people and languages (like moksha) live in there.

[@chloeellis1246]

The Unusual Dispenser I love you profile and your username!

[@CobraRedstone]

It's more like Centre-East European Russia

[@xalekcey]

Nice bus, nice village, nice cars, nice houses, nice people. I like it more than in Asia and Europe. This is the golden mean.

[@Felineblood]

I like it more than America . these people are wholesome. We used to be that many years ago.

[@TheVeee8]

May the good Lord bless this beautiful woman! She is so kind, compassionate and welcoming! I am so thankful that I was born in this area of Russia, (I grew up in America though through adoption) but I love this beautiful land and people are my native people! Thank you for sharing this video ❤️

[@Geosphera]

*Дай Бог им всем здоровья!*

[@caramelrhapsodyjesseslife]

This video was a wonderful surprise! Finally, KZbin suggested something worth watching! That friendly couple was a delight! I enjoyed "visiting" her home very much. 🤗

[@sapphire7424]

Ahhh how lovely that old couple were, so sweet! That's made my day seeing them be so open and kind ❤

[@asdf7228]

I’m a subscriber since you had 250k subs and your channel is growing really fast! ALMOST TO 1 Million baby!!

[@trident1125]

250k felt like yesterday, its been almost a year I think and BOOM Bald's nearly up to 1 mill.

[@soumyaranjanmuduli7112]

70 % subscriber are INDIAN

[@wohnungsnomade]

@@soumyaranjanmuduli7112 not so sure dude, or do you have this from some analytics? I m Russian btw. And I heared Pewdiepie introduced his followers to this channel

[@olanordmann1252]

been here since 1k subs. reach my level pleb.

[@blopp6240]

@@wohnungsnomade did he ?

[@ItsMikeLearns]

I was about to sleep; I had to watch your video! Much love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@polako215]

Bald you have to go to Kalmykia, Yakutia and Sakhalin Island to see the Ainu

[@EmpireTVDragon]

The Kalmyks are not Ainus, they are Mongolian

[@EmpireTVDragon]

@Lets_Be_Honest_Herehe referred to both

[@alyssashady]

I don't think there are any traditional Ainu communities anymore. There's barely any speakers of the language even!

[@hoherspatz9573]

My hellotalk friend is from shakalin its beautiful there

[@烏梨師斂]

I thought the Russians killed all the Ainu?

[@taavikahju1358]

You always respect people, make them feel fine, and they like you back, Your mom can be proud of you, we all do. Stay cool!

[@konstantingeist3587]

English: "eye", Finnish: "silmä", Moksha: "selme" English: "hand", Finnish: "käsi" (plural: kädet), Moksha: "käd" English: "fire", Finnish: "tuli", Moksha: "tol"

[@markhenley3097]

It is a Uralic language, but very very distantly related to Finnish.

[@andrew2263vl11]

It is the same language group and moksha or mordvins are not Slavic people

[@dddevchonka]

@@andrew2263vl11 They are already mixed with Slavic. Even in the times of Ancient Russia, a union of 5 tribes (only 2 of them Slavic, other Finnish) called upon Varangians to come and rule.

[@татьянаиванова-э1ж8й]

эти слова я помню с детства .

[@99yearsago37]

Yeah but sauna was completely different like melsha. Its closer to turkic languages

[@GunterThePenguinHatesHugs]

Bless this old nan! x3 She's such a sweetheart!

[@WW2HistoryHunter]

That was just so great to watch and i thank you again for Your fantastic material shared. Thanks and Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter

[@marconeyu]

I am just getting addicted to your videos! It's like sitting at home and getting a world tour, going to remote villages, seeing things I never knew existed! It's as if I am traveling the world!! The nostalgia, the fantasy of my inner being.... it's amazing!! Thanks from the bottom of my heart for showing me the world, especially the world that I didn't have the pleasure of knowing existed!

[@EyesonEnforcement911]

Ben, come to southern Russia !! You will love it here !! Come to Stavorpol, Pyatigorsk (my birth town) Essentuki and I'll be HAPPY to fly from Canada and show you all the mineral water and Babushkas we have !!

[@ordanicu3305]

What a legend! Seasoned englishman and Russian culture explorer finds out where the sunflower seeds come from 8:52

[@sundayspecial2722]

For me, this is the most beautiful and heart warming video. The village lady is so sweet and kind. I will be so blessed to have a grandma like her 😍

[@richmerowitz5610]

Always impressed with the hospitality and kindness of the common people of the former Soviet Union depicted in these videos. Having grown up during the Cold War and subjected to untold hours of anti-Communist propaganda, to meet them now is strangely humbling.

[@shivamrockstar17]

11:00 Happiness is a tricky thing. Only few know how to achieve it.

[@___blaggard999___8]

I'm working on it :) moving to Spain in 2 years then me and my dog will travel all over Europe. I live in Ireland now, cold weather expensive houses and im sick of life here

[@jeffreywolfe7371]

It probably doesn't get more awesome than this Babushka. What a good sport with a great voice!

[@oswjim]

baldy ... you're an angel -- thank you for providing such amazing content

[@TheTashaDrama]

She was so lovely ❤

[@evilazulan]

Watching this after some of your South American videos.... never thought I'd come to think of all these post-Soviet countries as so peaceful and hospitable in comparison!

[@elhashimibabker551]

Memories, I been study in Russia for 7 years, always visit this kind of villages, to buy some (samagon) and hang out with people, they are simple and kind, miss this old sweet days

[@99yearsago37]

They might be racist though

[@Alistajaupseeri]

This one is definitely one of the Bald's best. Makes me so happy listening that accordion!

[@chrisbrown8748]

Nothing better than being exposed to a culture you never knew existed. Thank you Mr. Bald you are truly a legend.

[@szili76]

God bless you Benjamin, i can`t express how thankfull i am for your videos. They keep me going when my world is darkest.

[@loveaodai100]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on youtube. I love this!

[@Bradley25]

2 uploads in 2 days, what a treat!

[@Papir92]

I really enjoy your videos, you show an insight that you can't get anywhere else. Also what lovely people !

[@designstinamarshmallow9868]

Goes to proove that knowing languages can get you places you never knew were possible. What a wonderful lady! Loved her. So welcoming!

[@Wisewolf09]

Haha its nice to see that your subscribers are now almost 1M. When i subscribed your channel it was 300 subs. Great work 👍🏻.

[@teddygrizz]

Her song is the sound track for the ending. Epic.

[@Trevor_Gee]

Short and sweet, one of your finest

[@clarionblur]

I love how happy she is with her flowers and sparkly dress.

[@sandvenexplorer]

Mr Bald and Bankrupt will be a MASTER of this language FOR SURE ...

[@tiihtu2507]

Yes of course. 😂 It's probably as easy to learn as other Uralic languages, especially for English speakers.

[@nomad5176]

Amazing shop. When you think you are entering someone's house and suddenly... articles.

[@MiaogisTeas]

Mercantilism FTW

[@crozzy04]

Ah so that’s what you tell the locals you are, a correspondent. They will never know you’re a spy now mr bald 🕵️‍♂️

[@CarrotConsumer]

I feel like that's the go to spy cover.

[@synthesizerpatel7405]

Best channel on KZbin. Informative and entertaining!

[@leksolee6135]

There are plenty of non-slavic ethnic groups in Russia - most are of Finish or Turk origins, others are ethnic groups of Caucasus mountains.

[@tiihtu2507]

Hmm, it might be better to use the term "Uralic" that includes Finnic peoples, Volga Finns, Sami, Permians, Ugric and Samoyedic peoples. But yes there are many other ethnic groups in Russia than Slavs. Many of them indigenous.

[@crimeariver7147]

Russia is a multi-national state with over 186 ethnic groups. About 80% are Russians, the next in quantity are tatars - about 4%

[@Artiboy02]

There were also many germans living in russia at the volga river

[@crimeariver7147]

@@Artiboy02 Germans came to Russia from Germany, mostly during Katherina the Great, while Uralic people are native for Russia, they went to Europe (North-West) centures ago.

[@tiihtu2507]

@@crimeariver7147 Also in certain regions significant amount of Russians actually have some non-Slavic ancestry because of cultural assimilation of the indigenous ethnic groups. Russian Wikipedia has quite in-depth article for anyone who is interested. Even if you don't know Russian, Google Translate does pretty good job with Indo-European languages.

[@tixxschroder8408]

Such a lovely woman! My heart melted.

[@flashback1123]

Very good. Russians in these villages seems nice and friendly

[@ased786]

Shumbrat. Really love your vids, very interesting. Reminds me of when i used to travel. Great shows. Keep it up