Village Babushka Dances For Englishman In Russia

[@baldandbankrupt]

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[@aktarzaman4013]

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[@YourArabLord]

bald and bankrupt So are you in Italy or Russia? Which one is it baldy?

[@Reporterfy]

Everyone let's help bald get the Fake Facebook page taken down and report it.

[@aktarzaman4013]

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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.

[@bradklingensmith]

Absolute stranger offers you food, invites you in,.sings and dances. Awesome.

[@bigfella2111]

In the us you so of get jumped ignored or shot

[@Ardenleih]

Common

[@anglofrancaiseyvonne9349]

And one tells you where to get off the bus and deserts you in the middle of nowhere

[@lietuvosdidysiskunigaiksti3525]

well it is a village, not much to do besides yard work, so people are always a lot friendlier and more inviting then in cities, and its the same all over the world

[@Ast151]

This is only for the foreigners, they love them, have no idea why

[@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

[@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.

[@eldiesel4593]

After Bald leaves, guy on the couch: "I told you sitting here with the accordion for the past 20 years would pay off one day."

[@paulcolbourne9112]

😂

[@Johnyb.go0d]

Sure did that was so cool

[@clifforddang5947]

This guy has the ability to start a conversation with anyone !

[@HiVoltag3R]

The most useful superpower

[@abointedtoyblingofmats]

At the cost of his hairline

[@debbakemi]

Cuz he’s a spy

[@SL-vw7ix]

With confidence and good social skills, anyone can

[@aloropeza8748]

He's even better with some liquid courage! lol

[@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

[@ICXCTSARSLAVY]

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

[@decker8202]

I'm an American in Texas watching this on my lunch break, and I love everything about it! Her clothes and dance were both glorious!

[@decker8202]

@@marcoabreo6506 Central Texas

[@jm-oz7yu]

North East texas 😃

[@dylanreece7991]

Austin, Texas here! Big Bald fan.

[@jm-oz7yu]

@@ИванКоротков-я3е that's an awfully big area but what I saw of it on Google it's very beautiful. Breathtaking views and landscapes.

[@aussierule]

Watching from South Texas here. Lot of Texans in here

[@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

[@ДмитрийТёскин]

Hi from southern Russia. Nice channel, Baldy! I just try to imagine another channel like yours: bald russian alcoholic walks in rural England and askes old ladies who can speak some Welsh or Scots. :)

[@zzzsss8285]

Do it... I think I just found next my favourite you tube channel right here 😅😅

[@fearpia]

Представь в этой роли Тараса CrazyRussianHacker XD "With Whiskey I will buy some condoms because safety is number one priority. Hi sweet old lady! Look at her... Boom! What an outfit! What gajics did you use to craft that dress?"

[@spinny2010]

Do it. As an English bloke I hope you smash my notion that you won't find such a friendly response in the UK as the places Bald goes to. Prove me wrong. I'd watch.

[@zzzsss8285]

Give me a message when you get here man.. Let's go do it 😅😅

[@EinkOLED]

You will likely stumble across a women wearing a traditional hijab and speaking urdu.

[@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

[@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

[@markemerson98]

I’m compelled to say it again: Mr Bald, you have interpersonal skills at an Everest level. Bravo

[@juhiazha9600]

Mark Emerson he’s the most levelled up extrovert I’ve ever seen

[@sentinel_Alphacentauri]

Exactly!

[@awsomemodels]

@@juhiazha9600 The exact opposite of me 😂😂

[@stockstreamtwitch]

For some reason this episode brought me to tears. The openness and humility from random strangers upon you was so wholesome. :)

[@Velaxa]

It reminds me of my grandparents village from East Romania, it is so similar.

[@tonypp.7093]

Wow! I felt just the same watching this one! It made me think that wherever you are the majority of people are good.

[@olanordmann1252]

elderly people on the countryside in russia are like this mate. don't let them think you are poor or need something because even the poorest people won't let you leave before you accept their gifts and offerings even though they need it more themselve

[@rogerk2049]

Our Grandmother came from Lithuania her behavior was the same 💗

[@jimmyinreallife]

Wholesome people's. Such respect

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@II_II_II]

MI6 Agent infiltrating local village to learn the locations of the nuclear missiles (1964 Clolourized)

[@oddish2253]

The Name is Bald, James Bald.

[@urgumskurgum7570]

Austin power's ......but looks like Dr Evil🤔

[@dodger5520]

Haha loooool. Good 1

[@PopsiclesInMyCellar]

Lol that's clever

[@bigel9097]

1964 was colorized...

[@FreeHeelSkier99]

Seems to me that if there were more people like you, travelling and meeting people with no agenda other than learning new languages, sharing laughs (and an occasional drink) the world could only become a better place. I'm always in a better mood and a little more optimistic after watching your videos.

[@slax4884]

He's doing more for Russian western relations than anyone else

Rob McClelland l couldn’t agree more, l love this guy, he’s a natural and the content is always full of colour

[@Babaroga777]

Balds videos are very inspiring indeed, in many ways, and leave everybody with some positive feelings after watching!

[@burimtafilica4933]

This actually brought tears to my eyes seeing this old couple putting up a performance for this unexpected guest, taking an interest in their lonely lifes.

[@mikeymike4402]

*_"taking an interest in their lonely lifes"_* What the hell makes you assume that they're lonely. Just because you'd be lonely there doesn't mean that they are. SMH

[@d947]

So wholesome

[@Sipsinskas]

@@mikeymike4402 Mikey Mike you don't need to shake your head, because it might be true. Life is different in post soviet countries, most of old people are living tough lifes. I am from Lithuania and my grandmother also have village like this where she spends her summers, my grandfather died 14 years ago, everytime I come to visit her and she feel lonely and bored, of course her health is not as good as this babushkas in the video, but she grows veggies in her garden only thing makes her happy and interesting right now. You can imagine how happy they felt to welcome someone from country like England, they probably never met a foreigner tourist in their village, so even you are living boring or not a boring life it would still make the day more interesting.

[@mikeymike4402]

@@Sipsinskas You need to reread what the OP said. He said nothing about "tough lives". He said that they had "lonely lives". Two totally different things.

[@Sipsinskas]

@@mikeymike4402 Yes, lonely. All of them are lonely since family is in bigger cities or emigrated to other countries. Where are you from can I ask?

[@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...

[@jasertio]

That lady was so nice. 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 😅😅

[@LAMM2121]

I love her!!! She JUMPED right in, No hesitation, NO SHYNESS there!! 😘

[@thedrewbear4]

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

[@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 🤣🤣🤣

[@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)

[@ivankrasnokutskiy6223]

chicken: * passes by * Bald: Zdravstvuyte!

[@ValiaStef1990]

😆😆😆

[@officerpulaski1946]

Soviet chicken

[@EA-ck4so]

Same for a dog

[@filiphlupic1582]

Hahaha

[@user-xl5zd5vv6n]

I’m dead gahahahagah

[@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

[@benjaminc6522]

this guy travelling deep remote where no vlogger tried..His sub's count is the revelation.. Lastly that old man effortlessly playing accordion in the unknown village is awesome..

[@TheKim369]

I was kind of relieved the old man was there, for just a second, I was afraid she was using code for "slip into something more comfortable".

[@djmaharshi]

This guy is definitely going to get an award for entertaining and providing valuable content.

[@S44BBOI]

hopefully by Putin himself.

[@lonip4665]

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

[@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]

😂😂😂

[@londutch]

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

[@flightparamedic505]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@charlykl4988]

I thank you for introducing Russian culture and landscapes. I suggest you to meet the Veps (Vepsian) people, it is a very rare people who live in Leningrad Oblast, Vologda Oblast and Karelia (they are only 5000 in the world!). The Vepsians are a Finno-Ugric people just like Mordovians. Thank you again for your work :)

[@spademod2529]

Myr anu

[@90WhiteGhost13]

@Hammer_of_creation I assume you mean hamtramak? That used to be largely a polish enclave, but has become much more Bengali and middle eaatern.

[@90WhiteGhost13]

@Hammer_of_creation ah, I know what your talking about! I'm a Detroit native, moved to Texas a few years back. Worked at the metro baking company in hamtramak for a couple years, I'm familiar with Bozek's. Bringing back the memories.

[@90WhiteGhost13]

@Hammer_of_creation oh yeah kolachis are huge down here, you can get them on dang near any corner. But still, nothing beats a Paczki from New Palace in Hamtramak.

[@billion_throws]

I can show all my emotions from your channel only in russian! Ваш канал стал удивительным для меня открытием! В ваших видео, где вы открываете для себя Россию, гораздо больше русской души, чем во многих национальных каналах. Вы сталкиваетесь с чем-то необычным для себя, от чего ваши реакции по-настоящему искренние. Помимо этого, ни разу не возникло желание перемотать хоть немного видео, потому что каждый кадр хорош! Отдельная благодарность за хороший монтаж и качество видеосъемки в целом. Хочется, чтобы благодаря вам люди видели, что для русского человека по сути нет чужих или своих. Всегда примут в дом, отогреют, накормят, потому что такова наша душа. Возможно, ваш канал направлен на освещение различных языков, но это лишь первое видео, с которым я ознакомилась. Оно мне очень понравилось! Спасибо большое еще раз! Счастливых вам приключений и новых открытий! Я чувствую гордость за то, что моя страна настолько разнообразна и позволяет каждому гостю чувствовать себя приятно удивленным! Спасибо!

[@widbear3703]

Я тоже русскоговорящий англичанин. как наш лысый. и как он, обожаю ваш язык и вашу открытую, огромную русскую душу. Политика это никодга не изменит.

[@ДенисШкварков]

Здравствуйте.Живу в России.Как жаль ,что таких приятных бабушек мало.Чаще чувство стыда за всё.

[@svetlanapil8089]

@@ДенисШкварков приятных бабушек огромное количество, хотя зависит от региона.

[@МаринаСеливанова-с9ш]

@@ДенисШкварков если к бабушке в деревню приедет англоязычный журналист и будет ее обо всем распрашивать, так любая станет приятной)

[@ДенисШкварков]

@@МаринаСеливанова-с9ш это не соответствует действительности.как правило они прячутся и не общительны.

[@brennenmunro499]

That was a "bald and bankrupt" classic, thank you Ben! You have done more for international relations than entire government agencies my friend, and this is just the kind of thing that people are thirsty for... the truth that we all just really want the same things out of life. Again... Thank you! Munro

[@rokzakrajsek9864]

Agreed!

[@BaddieKyTV]

Great comment! Thankyou

[@christhorne7629]

Yep. Say no more

[@texlahomagirl9809]

Brennen Munro Truth

[@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.

[@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

[@steveparkes3356]

If a Russian knocked on my door and asked me to dress in traditional garb and give him a good old sing song, I'd call the police.

[@svetlanapil8089]

Russians don't call the police on such a silly ocasion. Something serious should happen and even then they'll think about it first. In villages and small towns most Russians are very friendly and hospitable.

[@najdaraj9420]

Steve do lve in the U.S.A.? If so, it would probably be normal for such a reaction, as it would in other less trusting parts of the world, where arms are abundant and where arrogance, anger and intollerance are the norm. Thank goodness that there are still many places on the globe where people are welcoming, proud of their traditions and culture, as well as opelny confident to inviting strangers to their homes to display their heritage and customs. I hope one day when things get better globally that you can travel and experience something similar, as there is nothing more humbling, and which demonstrates the true nature of mankind than entering a remote village, off the beaten track and being fed by the natives, shown their traditions and accepted like a family member, having never met the people before......it's priceless!!!

[@svetlanapil8089]

@lulua mahalo , I didn't miss the satire, but satire has truth in it. Of course they won't call the police on such a silly request, but Americans do love to call to the authorities, or have their guns ready to demonstrate how tough they are. Wheather its covardice or lack of excitment in life, I dont know. Could be both. I live in rural US and know people's reaction here.

[@amiirabarka9448]

@Allan Johansson he was joking and being sarcastic about those people who are like that

[@primaprimavera357]

@@svetlanapil8089 шикарный ответ! Все так и есть.

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

I like her traditional clothing :) very disco :)

[@luizcarlos-vi5rz]

Very SOVIET

[@Martina-Kosicanka]

@@luizcarlos-vi5rz that is not Soviet at all

[@wickedmirage]

That was some serious 80s glitter-dot fabric. Rock on madame, rock on.

[@avigdonable]

More like a Halloween party with all this cheap bling bling. Looks like a typical Russian costume. She sings and dances in Russian, its a russian folk song and dance.

[@teemuhaapala7623]

It looks almost like finnish Sámi traditional clothing but just more sparkles.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Jorakrut]

Спасибо тебе мил человек. Ты несёшь позитивный настрой и смех, рассказывая о глубинке России ;)) Ищешь изюминку в подаче материала. Молодец.

[@Jorakrut]

Привьет здраствуйте

[@Jorakrut]

И тебе привет

[@attentivesubscriber7513]

What???

[@axevich6430]

@@Jorakrut Здравствуйте*

[@mathildesteinberg7135]

Да , уж! Тут вам не фунт изюму🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rainnesonyourparade]

You're trending in the UK! Bald and Proud!

[@ksylo4805]

What's your favourite band?

[@jonfklein]

Fantastic! Life looks so peaceful and healthy in those little Russian villages.

[@AmanKumar-kl2ne]

looks like gta

[@crossedlightning1]

@@keithjohnston6861 you noticed that too!!! no chemtrails!! I think 5G has something to do with our chemtrails.. they probably don't have that .

[@nickrustle-t2i]

@@crossedlightning1 5G has to do something with smart dust project also

[@Johnnywhamo]

@@nickrustle-t2i ......smart dust, chemtrails....lol. Get your tinfoil out there buddy, they're reading your thoughts

[@byyxxrside131]

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

[@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!

[@zavtradnem]

Man my russian heart melts, you left Italy for Mordovia. God bless you Mr. Lysyj!

[@redmille1000]

What a lovely couple! Friendliness just oozes out of them!

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.😍

[@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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@ultramimo]

Brother Bald, this might be your best video ever. It's incredibly educational, with some funny notes, as expected, and with your raw/minimal editing style. It's perfect, and it is awesome. Thank you so much, mate. Cheers.

[@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

[@ma2000]

A little thing that Ben probably didn't know, this type of a song the lady performed is traditional Russian folk music genre called chastushki (частушки). It's usually humorous verses sung with the same tune.

[@linac9969]

Intersting

[@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

[@MilesB1975]

I laughed at you asking about the traditional costume... "So this is for special occasions only?" I can't imagine she would be digging in the garden wearing that!

[@Alendorff]

This is the skill of good communicators, I suppose. Ask quite obvious and even rhetorical questions just to continue the conversation. And to show kindness and interest.

[@victor-536]

Maxim Nesterenko Right. Sounds like the op never talked to anyone before. Imagine a world where people wouldn’t even say obvious things such as “hot day today huh?”

[@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

[@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

[@arthur2305]

9:58 "Christian" actually means "Peasant/farmer" in this context.

[@tonnymalero6316]

No its not

[@ДмитрийИванов-я7х]

@@tonnymalero6316 Yes, it is. If you listen more carefully - she said - KrestyAnami (Крестьянами). If she wanted to say Christian - that would sounds like HrestyAnami

[@fearpia]

@@tonnymalero6316 yes it is. Approved by russians mate :)

[@TheMisterD00D]

But that was a typical cross in her prayer corner, was it not?

[@fearpia]

@@TheMisterD00D Noone said they are not christians. But it's just not what she said.

[@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.

[@JonAdamich]

I came across his channel out of nowhere and it's nothing short of fascinating. One guy going to all these areas. And it's so much more engrossing and informative than some huge series production on Netflix. I feel like I'm traveling with him, side by side. That's the magic. And you can't not help but love the guy. Amazing channel

[@sirterryhoosh2779]

You're right there

[@thejollyrancher6713]

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

[@diwakarmishra2232]

Old lady was such a amazing person..... Sweet heart..... Love to her.....

[@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

[@MrQbenDanny]

BRAVO!!!! That wonderful old lady turned into Jennifer Lopez in Las Vegas after putting her native costume on. THIS is in my top 10 of your MAGNIFICENT channel!!!

[@vsjoyjyasno]

У нас в деревнях люди добрые. Примут, накормят, напоят.

[@northernbear4873]

Так во всех деревнях нашей родины.

[@ErmakBrovar]

There is not only Moksha, there is also Ersya language. Mordva is actually Russian exonym for two ethnic groups - Moksha and Ersya, who speak different languages - similar, but mutually unintelligible.

[@pigeon9501]

That's really interesting! Thank you for this comment.

[@laliju]

This is possibly the best channel on KZbin.

[@jimmyfortrue3741]

Definitely one of my all time favorites.

[@jefffromjersey52]

it is absolutely amazing.. and will lift your Spirit every time.... Just warms your heart .... glad to see so many others are also feeling the same way.

[@BillabongRW]

Welldone.👍No Vodka and you still found your courage! Great Video!

[@Nettsinthewoods]

What a lovely lady. You couldn’t have met a better person in the village.

[@markc7099]

Brilliant Mr Bald....... The Mokshans were fab, the accordion player top draw and his good lady looked beautiful in her attire - ✅

[@nikmikhaylov6096]

And they also have a flipping nice car and a PS VR Headset in the cornerXD 10:45

[@Arlechinu]

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

[@georgelegeyt1004]

I have to say I prefer the videos when you travel alone, it makes me feel excited to travel on my own too

[@thedave5748]

Definitely the solo stuff is best, IMO too

[@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?

[@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

[@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👍👍

[@theparks6541]

This is the content I'm here for. I think when you're with others the focus is on them too much. When you're alone, you seem to get true reactions and interactions. Keep up the good work

[@jessejames6157]

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

[@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 !!

[@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 ?

[@maggiereman]

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

[@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!

[@romchek41]

Man, thank you so much for your awesome job. I am Russian and i was smiling so much during the video. So lovely. Приезжайте в Россию!

[@GamesExposed]

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

[@Geosphera]

*Дай Бог им всем здоровья!*

[@sallysassa]

Bless her heart what a sweetie! Gorgeous squeeze box accompaniment. Delightful.

[@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.

[@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?

[@mountainconstructions]

6:10 knocking on a strangers door, with a camera in your hand.... in a strange country What could possibly go wrong?

[@pop-4567]

@@buddcz… Yebat

[@samahita-vca]

What I genuinely thought when he was doing it is "No one will come out!" and indeed. I mean, a huge strange guy talking to himself while holding a stick knocking on your open door. I won't answer it for sure.

[@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!