On Moscow metro..On circular lines the principle is as follows: when the train moves clockwise a male voice is used, and when it moves counter-clockwise it switches to a female’s voice. This is done in order to help blind people.
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
coolalvin2 sexist helpers!
@TheManinBlack90546 жыл бұрын
Hank Singelschucher it's not discriminatory. Your joke is bad.
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
TheCreaterKeygen everything is discriminatory in this world! just get over it
@maggydasmauschen3736 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@badbobbybadbobbyb58896 жыл бұрын
My wife and I visited St. Petersburg in 2014 as a cruise stop. It is truly beautiful city. We toured the Hermitage, and other sites through tours arranged by the cruise ship. We received polite courteous service from all places we toured and shopped.
@c32amgftw6 жыл бұрын
My advice on asking someone for advice using English in Russia is ask younger people
@tygonmaster6 жыл бұрын
This is very true not only in Russia, but in just about every country. Education standards have changed a lot in just about every country dramatically within the last 20-30 years and the shift to teaching English happened in a lot of countries during this time. Additionally, many with Internet access learn English through gaming and other such activities.
@crimson906 жыл бұрын
I'd also add that, because of the hyperconnectivity of the modern Internet and the younger generation's affinity for it, entertainment media/pop culture from the English-speaking world is more readily available to them. Pair that with the instruction of English from an early age and its no wonder a good number of foreign youngsters can carry a decent conversation by the time they hit their teens. EDIT: Although I read your entire comment, I somehow completely spaced your last sentence, so just ignore me. Oops! 🤣
@edmor776 жыл бұрын
8:23 “things to see, people to do...”
@annythekettle70316 жыл бұрын
edmor77 LOL
@crimson906 жыл бұрын
I caught that right away, too. I say it backwards like that all the time just to be silly. I was going to post a comment about it, but you beat me to the punch, so instead you get a glorious reply and a thumb up. Huzzah!
@The.Stalker6 жыл бұрын
Some of those Russian women, though...
@Leonhavenify6 жыл бұрын
Mark does them all....
@JHowesitgoing1236 жыл бұрын
what else ya gonna go to Russia for? To do em. To do the Russians.
@WizardOfOss5 жыл бұрын
I've visited Moscow and St. Petersburg a few weeks ago in February, and I really had a great time. And I have to say that visiting in winter does have its benefits. Most important is the lack of other tourists. Yes, there are still some groups of Chinese and a few other tourists, but not many. Those crowds @3:15 outside the Hermitage? None of that in winter. Same at places like the Peterhof, or the Kremlin in Moscow. Maybe also because of the low number of tourists, most people (even in the service industry) were very friendly and helpful. Also communicating in English (or sometimes German) usually wasn't a problem. And as a bonus, I feel the winter just adds to the atmosphere of the country, it shows Russia as you'd expect it to be. I was a bit worried about the cold weather of course, but ironically the cold turned out not to be the biggest problem. We did have some snow, and in the evening the temperature dropped well below zero, but still far from unbearable levels. No, a much bigger problem is the heating inside buildings: it doesn't matter if you go to a museum, the subway, a restaurant or just your own hotel room, inside it will feel tropical. Some of my fellow travelers kept a window open at night because it was too warm to sleep. I brought a lot of warm clothes, but ended up wearing mostly just T-shirts.... Too bad the visa is such a hassle, but I can't wait to see more of Russia!
@lkrnpk6 жыл бұрын
''you're not gonna understand the language'' as a Latvian I smiled here. Finally. A place where I would understand the language perfectly (well, as good as English at least).
@artemsokolov68706 жыл бұрын
thanks, guys! you're a delight to listen to.
@wjzav19714 жыл бұрын
People talk about the Winter in Russia. But, man. Summers in Russia are blazing hot. I was there in summer 2014 and felt like I was toasted alive. (Still a beautiful trip though)
@Russianbro7776 жыл бұрын
Mark has been everywhere! I am jealous.
@CP1404056 жыл бұрын
We visited Russia off a cruise ship in May 2015. Although we hadn't planned it that way, it turned out to be the 70th anniversary of the end of WW II. The military parades and hardware on display in Saint Petersburg were amazing... and as a (very) ex-military officer I never thought I'd get to visit Russia!
@milutinke5 жыл бұрын
Visit Russia, before Russia visits you 😂😂😂
@sahilanant1234 жыл бұрын
Went to Russia in 2012. One of the best trips I've had. People were nice and welcoming :) Visa wasn't a pain really as it was arranged through a travel company, so that would be your best bet.
@bjb2492486 жыл бұрын
Russia is definitely more than meets the eye and of course should not be judged by misconceptions. I've made 3 visits already in the past year and it never ceases to amaze me! The people here are very welcoming once they open up. (And especially if you speak even the tiniest bit of Russian or see your genuine interest in their culture) I've made some very good friends there too whom I intend to visit often. And yes there is definitely more than just Saint Petersburg and Moscow when visiting Russia. Even the nearby towns of these cities like Pushkin and Petergof are worthy day trips from the city. Thank you for posting this Mark!
@dianawestrup74166 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the World Cup to start! Have a great time, Wolters Family!!! God bless you!
@martina-vr6vr6 жыл бұрын
love it!!!!!!! Watch every single video and still get excited when theres an upload!!
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
martina thank you Martina:)
@pattjer4 жыл бұрын
I can not wait to visit Rusia 🇷🇺 ❤️
@aidahcyrus56296 жыл бұрын
Thnk u thnk u thnk u for this video!! Its the only country tht im skeptical of visiting and this honestly helps!
@susie98936 жыл бұрын
Aidah Cyrus there are much more unsafe countries out there to visit than Russia. eg. Libya or even Egypt and ppl STILL go
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
Aidah Cyrus I am a Russian immigrant to New York. I can tell you this city is way creepier than anything I experienced in Russia. You may be surprised to know there are no bad and good neighborhoods in Russia (at least, not by US standards)
@TomGuideKrakowPoland3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻 absolutely recommended to visit Russia. thank you Professor🌏
@cmolodiets2 жыл бұрын
so? No comments younger than 6 MO
@MaddyWalker986 жыл бұрын
You’re so lucky to have had these opportunities! Very interesting vids!
@volondbekerdickenson81086 жыл бұрын
Well, at least someone said that there is more to see in my country than just St. Petersburg and Moscow... LOL The best moment 5:30 BTW
@timmmahhhh3 жыл бұрын
Interesting that my phrase Russian tapes didn't reach me the word privet. You're so right about trying to speak Russian, they really like when you try. I hope to get back I was there on a college trip 1989. A few things have changed since then! Anyone interested in a KZbin channel that describes how life was in the Soviet era look up the Ushanka Show.
@brucestein9886 жыл бұрын
If you have not been to Kaliningrad, I would recommend it; it is a very unique part of Russia, being surrounded by Poland and Lithuania, and once being part of Prussia (Konigsberg).
@hztn6 жыл бұрын
- Yeah, and all architecture there - build by Germans, which where deported by commies. Konigsberg should be a Germany!
@B1sher6 жыл бұрын
hztn But Kaliningrad should be Russian.
@cannibal49196 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, you lost this right after the Second World War
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
hztn about a half of your country was given to you by the Russian government. Enjoy before it changed its mind, you unthankful thing
@kennstenicht66576 жыл бұрын
*Unique part of Germany
@snoozeandexplore6 жыл бұрын
Great comprehensive video. I am really enjoying seeing Jocelyn more videos too :)!
@burnltblue6 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear someone likes to visit us :) One more fact : during may holidays there's some type of local migration going on %) 'Cause Moscow people come visiting StPtsb and SPb people come visiting Moscow :)))
@whatsittooya37996 жыл бұрын
If you're planning on learning basic Russian phrases when you're a tourist you should also probably know the difference between formal and informal speech
@OCDTraci6 жыл бұрын
Marc, do you guys ever stay home? :P You ought to do a top 5 love's and hate's of your home state! :)
@wjzav19714 жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure, he has no home.
@shawnk90166 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, Are you planning to visit Istanbul or Turkey in general in the near future?
@charliecan96036 жыл бұрын
Shawn K went there two years ago loved it.🤗
@ivantereshchenko2766 жыл бұрын
1) I disagree about PDA, simply because I've heard multiple reactions from Americans who thought that Russians are pretty PDA-y. 2) Informal taxi rip offs are real, but you just install Yandex Taxi - Russian version of uber - which is very cheap, much cheaper than US Uber/Lyft. 3) You should watch your stuff pretty closely in any large city, but if you look at the crime statistics Moscow and Saint-Petersburg (and most larger cities) are actually really safe. This is why it's customary to see children commute to school on public transport and walking around late at night.
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
Ivan Tereshchenko I live in NYC. A Russian immigrant. I can tell you people in NYC almost never make out in public. In Russia it's like another planet where people make out all the time and everywhere
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
Ivan Tereshchenko what amazes me these people have criminal ghettos crawling with armed mobsters in every city all around the country and believe that Russia is not safe. LMFAO
@WoWisMagic6 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark!! Have you ever been to Jamaica? I would love to see an episode of Do's and Don'ts of visiting that beautiful country! Stay safe and happy travels!
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
Seanders bought tickets! Getting There next spring with the family:) can't wait!
@WoWisMagic6 жыл бұрын
Exquisite! 🤗🤗 Could I ask where you purchase your tickets? Do you buy a travel package that includes a hotel stay or do you do everything separately? If you have a video on this already I apologize and if you do, could you link it for me?
@user-xd5zi3kt4s6 жыл бұрын
Wolters World u been to the Philippines
@alexledermann13975 жыл бұрын
I don't need a visa, I'm Brazilian
@katherinep41436 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great informative video 😊
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@ernestkovach33056 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome
@reggieshmeggie42196 жыл бұрын
That crossing road thingy is so true Even if it is a red light and you've already started to cross the road car can just pass in a front of you like 20-30 inches away from you. Scary. I'm Russian so it happen quite often ,especially if the police isn't nearby.
@michaelmclaughlin44886 жыл бұрын
I'll be in st. Petersburg next month 😄🤗
@AK-cc9rx6 жыл бұрын
St Peterburg is such a nice place. Don't miss the two castles outside of St-Petersburg and if you are buying souvenirs you have to bargain. 30% to 50% of the original price is usually what you should end up paying. If you need a Taxi use Yandex Taxi it is basically "Russian Google/Yahoo" merger with Uber. Have fun
@mariaglebova27906 жыл бұрын
I would like to add to AK‘s comment that near Saint-Petersburg we have 5 beautiful palaces of our monarchs: Petergof (aka Petrodvorets), Pushkin (palace Tsarskoye selo), Pavlovsk, Gatchina, Lomonosov (aka Oranenbaum)
@praveenkumar-ey8kg5 жыл бұрын
Visiting Russia in June this year. Hope it's as good as u all say.
@4992680035 жыл бұрын
Was it?
@praveenkumar-ey8kg5 жыл бұрын
Yes. It was really a great pleasant experience. The people were really pleasant, only language problem. With the English tour guide the problem was solved. Must visit place. Really really extraordinary.
@4992680035 жыл бұрын
@@praveenkumar-ey8kg glad to hear, my parents are from there and I have citizenship so ive been there many times
@everwondered32856 жыл бұрын
It's been my experience that generally anyone in the service industry isn't very welcoming. Having worked in it I can tell you it kills the soul quick.
@hobofactory3 жыл бұрын
I realize this comment is like 2 years old, but whatevs. I think Russia is a bit unfairly maligned as far as unfriendly service goes. There are many other countries where service tends to be a lot less “friendly” than say in the US. It’s really mainly in America that customer service people are expected to smile, ask how you’re doing, etc... in many other places, this doesn’t tend to happen. For example I’ve been to most of the Nordic countries, and every interaction with a cashier (museums, stores, etc) they ring up your total and you give them the money, and that’s the end of the exchange. Somehow the Nords get the pass as just not liking small talk whereas Russians are called out for it. There are lots of cultures that regard small talk as fake, and it largely is. Even in America, if a cashier asks you how you’re doing, you say fine, even if you’re not. You are NOT supposed tell them about how your life is going, or else you’ll be thought of as weird and a waster of time.
@emartinez27406 жыл бұрын
Went to Russia. The worst thing were the Chinese Tourists 🙉🙉
@sodinc6 жыл бұрын
lool
@AK-cc9rx6 жыл бұрын
You have been to Hermitage, haven't you?
@Вася-ш3щ6 жыл бұрын
Why do you call Chinese Tourists worst?
@emartinez27406 жыл бұрын
The bump into everyone with little regard, they act like we're in a post apocalyptic world with scarce resources, they have don't care about the rules and end up breaking things and they have no sense of personal space just to name a few...
@ignacejespers82016 жыл бұрын
don't worry they only visit the 'highlights'. Once you get out of St Petersburg or Moscow they completely disappear
@kaylafaithlittle75234 жыл бұрын
спасибо за совет!
@spankspill46793 жыл бұрын
SOVIET DETECTED
@cptray-steam4 жыл бұрын
If I go to Russia I want to visit Bolshoye Maslennikovo because Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space) was born there. I also want to visit Edma (previously known as Edma, Ustyansky District, Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union) because Roza Georgiyevna Shanina (WWII Soviet Sniper) was born there. Other than those spots I'd want to visit Volgograd and Moscow. Roza Shanina was credited with Fifty-Nine confirmed kills during her time in the USSR. Sadly she passed away in battle on the east Prussian Offensive due to shell fragments. I figured if I visited Russia I'd see some historic places.
@ГеннадийЗайцев-э6ы6 жыл бұрын
Отлично нравитса
@YankeeinSiberia6 жыл бұрын
So many people are intimidated about travelling to Russia, but after living here for a year I love it here. I absolutely recommend people to give Russia a shot.
@robbykidman6 жыл бұрын
very informaive. thanks for tellinng us about the plug haha
@hittingtax26706 жыл бұрын
Mark, I know cops don't need probable cause to stop/detain you, but does it really happen that often? Thanks.
@charliecan96036 жыл бұрын
Will be there in September 👍
@AK-cc9rx6 жыл бұрын
I have been traveling Russia in September, June, May and December and in my experience September is the best time to travel. Less crowded and lower prices.
@sammyball70206 жыл бұрын
If I have learnt anything about visiting Russia from your videos, it's that I need a visa.
@АнтонДимов-ч8ъ4 жыл бұрын
So your life is exciting because you can find music easier......same
@felipecsi66705 жыл бұрын
went to Moscow a few months ago in the winter... going back next summer!! ps Colombian nationals do not require a visa ;)
@splifstar853 жыл бұрын
We like you export products ))
@indeofidemus6 жыл бұрын
Love your vids
@marsgal426 жыл бұрын
Russia is on my bucket list. Not just Moscow and St. Petersburg, but places further afield like Vladivostok and Lake Baikal. The Cyrillic alphabet was based on Greek, hence H = N, P = R, and so on. Plus a couple of Hebrew letters for sh and ts.
@AK-cc9rx6 жыл бұрын
Yes you are so right. The Cyrillic alphabet is called Cyrillic because of two Greek monks Cyril and Methodius : )
@marsgal426 жыл бұрын
The "backwards R" is an arty A ("ya") to anybody who has studied the language.
@reggieshmeggie42196 жыл бұрын
Come to Kazan ,people here are really nice and the city is beautiful:)
@BillGreenAZ6 жыл бұрын
I'm learning the Cyrilic alphabet for my trip to Ukraine later this summer. You will find that once you figure out what the letters stand for the words are often similar to English words. I like to go to Google Maps to see the place names because they list both the Cyrillic letters and the Latin letters for the same place. I can sound out the words from Cyrillic and look at the Latin description of the place to see if I was right.
@haddockman306 жыл бұрын
Regarding the money. Don't get 5000 Rouble bills. I got off the plane in Moscow and used an ATM. All it had were 5000 Rouble bills. Totally useless for using the metro. It was like trying to buy something for 50 cents with a $100 bill. I eventually broke it in a McDonalds and nearly took all the change from their register.
@Dawn-zo2ny6 жыл бұрын
i was looking for a GOL Airlines review on youtube, and couldn't find one...maybe you could make one next time you take it...?
@eamonnbrereton15256 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
Eamonn Brereton thank you
@burningbeard94786 жыл бұрын
It looks like you're sitting in front of capital......in Hartford Connecticut...lol....cheers
@spankspill46793 жыл бұрын
Those are similar looking buildings (am from New England)
@DigitalXAQ6 жыл бұрын
Is this a reupload? Swear I saw this before. Can't remember how I found your channel. Maybe through Serpentza? Either way awesome content!
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is similar to the shocks of Russia video. I just added more technical and organizational material in this one versus the more fun themed shocks of Russia video. I find that on average the viewers of the shocks videos don't watch the what to know before you go videos and vice versa. That's why.
@justing69865 жыл бұрын
Stay Awesome
@susie98936 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, helpful as always. So glad you did that cruise to St Petersburg option cos now I can pick your brain as I'd read about it and considering to do it as head up into Finland from Tallin (read there's also 1 you can do from Tallin which is pref). How did you find it? Cos what I've read you're pretty much stuck with supervision from the tour agency the entire time you're in port and I'm so NOT a tour group OR cruise person! (And in the video you seem to be able to move somewhat freely). For me Pros: ease of entry, a way to experience Russia to get a feel for if I wanted to do a more thorough trip at a later date without having to get a visa; cons: IT'S A CRUISE+TOUR 😛😫
@АлексейДементьев-ч9б6 жыл бұрын
Касательно обмена хоть сколько-нибудь повреждённой валюты - архиверно. Не дай бог хоть что-то будет на банкноте - никто и нигде не примет! Просто слов не хватает в такие моменты....
@buckybarnes38036 жыл бұрын
Now I got to go! Regarding PDA's, one Spring when we went to London and Paris, sure enough it seemed like everywhere we looked there was a couple making out in the park or at the Museum, and I saw a lot of it in Victoria Station (London) as people were seeing their loved ones off. So, lots of public displays of affection unlike Russia, apparently.
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
Bucky Barnes huh?! What?!!! :))) I immigrated from Russia to the US several years ago. People here in the US, compared to Russia, don't make out at all! I can walk for hours and never see anyone hugging or kissing in public (including on the public transportation). In Russia, it's unthinkable! The girls look feminine and the guys look manly. Of course, they make out a lot. And of course, I mean young people ;)
@alexbn10345 жыл бұрын
Bucky Barnes, I was originally born in Siberia Russia so be very careful of everything you do, because it may be the last thing you ever do
@mflugo90826 жыл бұрын
Wolter can you make a video in India?
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
Francisco Ruiz-Lugo big trip (couple months during school holidays with the kids) there scheduled for 2020
@AlonsoRules6 жыл бұрын
just make a video trying to cross the road in Mumbai
@Aero14926 жыл бұрын
No way. India bad
@AmeZakiri6 жыл бұрын
lol no one's asking you to go
@erickopplin96236 жыл бұрын
You can get into St.Petersburg visa free for 72 hours if you take a ferry from Helsinki, Finland
@erickopplin96236 жыл бұрын
Edit: This works with ferries, not just cruise ships.
@nerysghemor5781 Жыл бұрын
Regular American and Russian people very often get along great and I really hope for peace to come and better relations. The Russians I have known personally are amazing and often have a great sense of humor and that’s among the additional reasons why I am so deeply saddened by what has happened. I still hope to visit someday; I speak a little Russian and I do read the Cyrillic alphabet well…so fortunately for words I don’t know I can at least take a pretty good stab at asking about.
@bebop5046 жыл бұрын
Mark, would you recommend booking trips using third-party sites like Priceline or Expedia? They have the best deals, especially if you book a flight + hotel package. We just booked a trip for 2 to New York for $1700 and that includes flight and hotel for 2 people. I want to use Priceline to book all my trips but I've heard some horror stories about people using Expedia, etc and then getting to their hotel and the hotel has no knowledge of their reservations. What are your thoughts on using third-party booking websites??? It's always too expensive to go directly through the airline or hotel!
@Mrhitechmystery6 жыл бұрын
Want to go to Russia. Think it's a beautiful country.
@vanx38946 жыл бұрын
Mark! Have you visited Serbia or Bosnia? I went to those two countries and Croatia this March, and I was fascinated. I’d love to see a Do’s and Don’ts from either country.
@RunTheAtlas6 жыл бұрын
The visa is the biggest turn off for me. Tried to visit a year ago and they wanted hundreds of 🤑for the visa.
@lkrnpk6 жыл бұрын
yeah, especially for me as a Latvian... never been to Russia but its right next. however, when you can fly to Athens from Vilnius with Ryanair for 70 eur (total price for both getting there and back), and you have the visa and all that stuff for Russia (or Belarus, which I would also like to visit), then it is kinda hard.
@RodolphosTechchannel4 жыл бұрын
I don't need visa for Russia but I am from Brazil they made an agreement a few years ago and Russian visitors don't need visa for Brasil too
@bostongirlsandy4 жыл бұрын
Some countries like Brazil have diplomatic ties with Russia and citizens of those countries do not need a visa to enter and visit Russia.
@cannibal49196 жыл бұрын
In fact, the weather in Russia depends on the region. The last two years the weather is abnormally strange. But earlier we had a hotter time in June than in recent times.If you want warmth, then you better visit the southern regions of Russia
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
Cannibal the global warming in the making
@cannibal49196 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately you are right(
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
Cannibal unfortunately, we are going to freeze to death because of this global warming thing
@SunriseFireberry6 жыл бұрын
I heard that Moscow has LOTS of museums. What are the best museums to visit in Moscow, the creme de la creme as it were?
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
TimeAndChance The Hermitage Museum in St. Pete. Also, The Tretyakov Art Gallery, The Pushkin Museum, The Kremlin Museum (the Diamond Foundation and the Arms Palace), The Railroad Museum, The Museum of Cosmonautics, The Darwin Museum, The Oriental Museum in Moscow
@feddcraft6 жыл бұрын
Hank Singelschucher and Paleontology museum for dinosaurs
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
feddkraft actually, museums, theaters and galleries are countless in Moscow. To any taste
@konradkarlovich58016 жыл бұрын
Hank Singelschucher ВДНХ
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
Конрад Карлович I guess you are right. I haven't been to Russia for quite a while
@rm56946 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark how it going buddy it’s great to see you in a new place I bet you’ve eaten everything.
@themadgamer49005 жыл бұрын
Here is 7 steps of how to visit Moscow 7. Always bring an ushanka 6. Don’t film everything (unless ur an Slav superstar) 5. Stay away from western propaganda for example Starbucks, McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, KFC. Because you don’t need all that burger and fries go to true Slav restaurants instead 4. Bring a dashcam while your driving or otherwise you lose a good video if u crash 3. Visit the amazing buildings/museum 2. Always drink Vodka there 1. Stay in a nice hotel
@elksalmon845 жыл бұрын
You can take pictures of police. It's written in article 8 of the Law on Police. Another thing is that there could be some unprofessionals, especially in rural province, but that's same in USA. Take a look at first amendment audit videos. No difference at all.
@jimmyj19696 жыл бұрын
Don't even ask a policeman for information or something! A guy in our group did that mistake and he was dropped back to the group, grabbed by an outraged policeman, who shout at our guide "Isn't he one of yours? Take him back, before I bust him in! Who does he thing I am, an information office? I am a russian police officer!". He felt really insulted for being asked for an information!
@feddcraft6 жыл бұрын
what city and year did this happen?
@jimmyj19696 жыл бұрын
Moscow, near the Cremlin, about 10 years ago.
@feddcraft6 жыл бұрын
wow. sorry for that
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
jimmyj1969 did you ride the metro with graffiti everywhere in the car ghetto style in New York about ten years ago? Things change, you know
@jimmyj19696 жыл бұрын
Things do change, no doubt, but I don't think that such behaviours can change easily. Apart from policemen, ordinary people were helpful and polite. Although most people do not speak or understand english, they 'd still try to assist you - when ask for direction f.i.
@feddcraft6 жыл бұрын
It's interesting if a foreigner can install Yandex Taxi app. Works like a charm, in many smaller towns too, cheap, paying and tipping from the bank card and minimum scam as drivers are cautious of bad reviews. I rarely use public transport. PS it's totally legal to film cops here, but they themselves not always comply, so agree that for a foreigner it's better to refrain; locals sometimes are able to argue as our police rarely draw guns))
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
feddkraft the only time I saw the Russian police to draw a gun, was when I was dating his girlfriend (my future ex, btw :)
@feddcraft6 жыл бұрын
Hank Singelschucher ))
@feddcraft6 жыл бұрын
Hank Singelschucher hope he wasn't drunk at the moment! Oh what am I saying... Dear guests, please come and don't be afraid of anything))
@bapalus6 жыл бұрын
I'd like to ask about exchanging money. Will there be currency exchanges at the airport when you arrive? That's where I've always done it when traveling anywhere else, just to have the cash and not have to worry about it for the rest of the trip. :)
@Redhead5556 жыл бұрын
bapalus sure, there are currency exchange points, but the exchange rate at the airport is slightly different from the average and also the rate differs from bank to bank. But if you need to exchange some cash right away - no worries, the airports are pretty much the same in all the big cities over the world.
@bapalus6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Redhead! I figured that was the case, but Mark never seems to mention the airport currency exchange and I've often wondered why? It's so easy and convenient :)
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
bapalus lol! I live in NYC. A former resident of Moscow. The infrastructure in Moscow is way ahead of NYC (including the money exchange offices). Honestly, I have no idea where the nearest currency exchange is here in Brooklyn, but in Moscow you can do it at any bank. When I lived there, there also were stand-alone currency exchange points. But it was years ago. Not sure how things are now in this regard
@everidesin51273 жыл бұрын
planning to go to russia with my bff thanks
@O-townplaya6 жыл бұрын
Do Brazil favela tour
@lllll48916 жыл бұрын
How does this guy travel so much, is it like his job?
@susie98936 жыл бұрын
Info Warrior and if you watched more of his videos or even checked out his website you'd find out
@hittingtax26706 жыл бұрын
Siberia please.
@ПетарПоповић-ы7б6 жыл бұрын
He sounds like a KZbinr Oxhorn.
@quiahjohnson58713 жыл бұрын
He does.
@MrYuriab6 жыл бұрын
The police activity is public in Russia, it's your right to film them under any circumstances. But if you are not tough enough, just stop doing that if they ask you personally.
@sergepajcin12556 жыл бұрын
I dont need visa coming from Europe from serbia
@ГеннадийЗайцев-э6ы6 жыл бұрын
Город алексин
@destrya6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice Mark! I will go Russia, I will do the people.
@hztn6 жыл бұрын
Wolter - if you're visiting soccer cup - try to find a matryoshka toy with a red whistle in a mouth! It's very rare, and i suppose it become very expensive soon.
@dankmeme88496 жыл бұрын
Reupload?
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
Slightly different theme. This has a bit more practical information than the fun themed shocks video. But similar. I find that different viewers watch different types of videos. And I want to make sure I can help as many travelers as possible.
@wildbushcraft57006 жыл бұрын
brasil 2018 the winner .
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
nivaldo moreira Go Argentina!
@t.on.y6 жыл бұрын
Deutschland
@hosnieharon6 жыл бұрын
Visit Russia. Before Russia visits you!
@hittingtax26706 жыл бұрын
Have you ever been to Ukraine?
@khloed4036 жыл бұрын
Service in Russia is much better than in the USA or even in Europe, especially in luxury area.
@scottwade26126 жыл бұрын
I find it rather racist to have different prices for different people. Found the same in India. Taj Mahal was was $1 and tourist $15. If we did the same for our museums we would be labelled racist. In China everyone pays the same. Same as my country everyone pays the same.
@ignacejespers82016 жыл бұрын
Learn the alphabet before you go. It is absolutely not difficult (you can master it entirely in 1 or 2 days with enough training) and will help you soo much. Don't be fooled though as pronunciation is a heartless bitch. On the subject of prices: Russia is only expensive in St Petersburg and Moscow. If you go all other cities it will be surprisingly less expensive
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
its true. once you get it the words just roll off your tongue. i would just start sounding out words and it was interestding how many i understood just by sounding it out.
@nddn9546 жыл бұрын
Most of the negative things of Russia also apply to most of the eastern European countries.
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
nd dn a lot of negative things also apply to all Western countries
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
nd dn a lot of negative things also apply to all Northern countries
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
nd dn a lot of negative things also apply to all Southern countries
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
nd dn a lot of negative things also apply to the outer space
@vladislavivanov80405 жыл бұрын
Чики брики и в дамки!
@diman40106 жыл бұрын
6:22 Man, stop use Sony Vegas. Or, at least, don't mix the different framerates at one video to avoid the Vegas Ghosting. Anyway, thanks for being out of those stereotypes.
@feddcraft6 жыл бұрын
diman I thought it was poor deinterlacing or my TV broke...
@diman40106 жыл бұрын
feddkraft actually, you are right, it seems. Vegas does three frames blended together, but there is just double-ghost. So, more likely, it's just a "poor deinterlacing" (wrong mode had been selected). I really hate this situation with the diversity of worldwide standards, so many footage on youtube ruined because of diversity in framerates and progressive/interlaced modes....
@woltersworld6 жыл бұрын
Yeah... It doesn't do well when I switch from my Sony a6000 filming to my Samsung filming. Audio sucks on that switch. Sorry.
@diman40106 жыл бұрын
Wolters World just make sure that you are using the same modes on all of the gear, 1080 30p for example. Interlaced modes ( "i" ) shouldn't be used at all, it's an old TV standard which is not suitable for KZbin
@lkrnpk6 жыл бұрын
Service industry in Russia (ex USSR) is like that because in the Soviet times the roles were reversed. People who served you in shops and cafes were kings who could get you stuff (semi-legally or illegally... or just decent service, not drab one), and you were just a poor bastard who wanted something from them and almost begged them to give it to you. Capitalism came to Russia but the idea in the culture that customer is the king still has not taken root in many places, so it seems.
@cherylschaeffer62685 жыл бұрын
I would think it would take guts for gay people to go to Russia. I couldn't do it.
@AlonsoRules6 жыл бұрын
Russia doesn't really interest me, except for St Petersburg. Its probably closer to a Baltic city than Russia. Maybe I gotta get there to reverse the generalisations.
@coyoterx60026 жыл бұрын
Bonus tip: In Russia, just rush B it will put you save you from hearing Cyka Blyat.
@lszujo736 жыл бұрын
the one place I'll never want to go to,even if it's free........
@truthseeker16976 жыл бұрын
so many other beautiful countries why would I want to come to Russia
@ErisstheGoddessofmanhwas5 жыл бұрын
Cuz Russia is more beautiful than many other countries
@praveenkumar-ey8kg5 жыл бұрын
Cause u r missing visiting another beautiful country
@brasidas65806 жыл бұрын
All well and good but if your gay or not white you experiance may vary...
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
Brasidas really? Now let's listen to gay people and people of color here in the US :)
@brasidas65806 жыл бұрын
Hank Singelschucher i agree, its pretty bad there too, im glad im not American either.
@HS-handle6 жыл бұрын
Brasidas gay people are not safe anywhere as long as they are a minority. Maybe later when they become a majority, they will have a privilege of being gay (just like white people nowadays who enjoy their priveleges). I'll keep my fingers crossed for them!
@brasidas65806 жыл бұрын
Hank Singelschucher true, but compared to Russia and the US, i can have a job wuthout being fired for being gay, i can shop where i please with no risk of being refused service, i can do anything the straights can do with very minimal resistance or trouble, these other countries lose noyhing by being decent but they refuse to change or do it so slowly.
@edennis32026 жыл бұрын
Hank Singelschucher When gay people become a majority? You realize that would be the literal end of the population, right? Babies born at less than replacement rate = death spiral. Babies born at 25% or less of replacement rate = 💀 within 5 generations.