What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Russia?

In our “Jamaicans to the World” Facebook Live show, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Kristine Bolt. She is a Jamaican living in Russia. We discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, the language, music and adjusting to living in Russia as an expat. Xavier asks what are the must eat foods and must visit places in Russia #WeJaminate #Russia
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[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for watching! Are you ready to visit Russia after watching this video? If you are an expat living in Russia what's been your experience there? Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a video in the “Jamaicans to the World” series - bit.ly/2yRRCxP

[@leonardhaye2668]

I lived in Jamaica for 22 yrs and then returned to England the land of my birth.

[@thebadguy416]

I regret that I can only give one thumbs up.

[@lornaduncan5273]

Funny you should say that because I Iooked at the thumbs down and wondered why and wish I could reverse them. I totally enjoyed it. Thanks Xavier!

[@thebadguy416]

@@lornaduncan5273 me too!

[@Binga7686]

This is one of the most exciting person you have interviewed. She is so much fun and uplifting. Obviously very intelligent. Jamaicans are very adventurous. She makes everything so positive.

[@marcwatson6063]

Too adventurous for me.

[@Jamaicans]

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[@sharonwilson2965]

I want to experience Russia because of her inthusiasm. My son is learning the language and have plans to live there. Had it not been for the pandemic he would be there already. I will visit some day hopefully. I want to be this girl's friend . Love her daredevil spirit!!

[@im7175]

Kristin were inspiring to listen too, so very comfortable in her whole GLOBAL standing. It was lovely seeing a BLACK woman embrace her new lifestyle, without negative feedback. She has a very high level of people's skills, which has enables her to have excellent life of knowledge, using it has her mental route compass to A2B without setbacks & blockages. Russia is a far away Land to millions of us much less CHOOSING to live & work out there...most of all loving the whole experience of a culture exchange. I wish you well Kristine may GOD continue to bless you always.

[@alexanderpapii4866]

Jamaican woman*

[@lornafullwood2476]

I'm shore Jamaicans are on the Moon.l love these interviews

[@GermaicanExperience]

Lol

[@henrymurray5899]

Yes you could be right with that 💯🇯🇲😁

[@normacampbell550]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I pap up!

[@pmzphillips]

yes u right I was there too.I was in Milan went to club and who did I saw a Jamaican man running the club .No joke

[@acajudi100]

sure...

[@ronnyteekaa2713]

Loved every minute of this conversation. What an infectious spirit Kristine exudes!! I could listen to her all day. Xavier thank you for another great one

[@Jamaicans]

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[@sharondeleon487]

She is so bubbly and I too would just sit and listen to her speak all day

[@shawnmclean-bergel1020]

What a lovely lady, wonderful story teller and lover of life.❤️

[@jenniferjackson5737]

What an exhilarating interview!!! I feel like I am seeing all these places she talks about without being there, beautiful!

[@suebell1212]

Another great conversation and I love her energy, throughout the entire interview she was smiling and just positive!!! 🇯🇲

[@marshat8657]

Amazing interview, I enjoyed listening to Kristine so much. Her personality and enthusiasm is just astounding. She's very brave and adventurous to be living in Siberia.

[@anzeladarby752]

Love this lady's energy, I could listen to her all day long. She has such a positive attitude, she is a wonderful example of a good ambassador for out country. she has such a sunny disposition.

[@carmenlawrence7927]

Great interview Xavier. This lady is so adventurous and just enthusiastic about life, she's wonderful and amazing! Thank you both 💕🇯🇲

[@JP-dq8vq]

She seems so happy and enjoying life great interview love it.

[@shawn-a-leebernard6884]

This is what it means to enjoy life. She’s so happy 🥺🥺🥺

[@zitroybrown773]

Wow her energy really brings a whole positive vibes. Jamaican are truly unique. She teaches me in this short interview that we as a people can adapt to any circumstance.

[@GermaicanExperience]

I love her energy. I think she could sell u anything🤣🤣🤣

[@ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs]

Infectious personality

[@k.t.1184]

I'm telling u. She has me convinced Siberia not that cold. Lol. It is🥶🥶🥶

[@angelachristie9107]

Kristine is so adventurous. Enjoyed every moment. Love your show, very entertaining.

[@richieredw2142]

Yes, she's really in a cold place, reindeer sleigh rides I've also experienced in Lapland, Sweden where I live 🇸🇪 🇯🇲 maybe she also can see the northern lights living so close to the arctic circle

[@collinhenry9996]

Is nice to have Jamaicans travel and living in other places instead of always just go to USA, England and Canada just to looking for work.

[@mikehowell9650]

Kristine is very energetic and enthusiastic about living in Northern Russia. Don't think I could take the winter weather of minus 50. Winter weather here in the UK, in some places can go down to minus 5, places in the north of the UK can down to minus 10 over the winter period, that's cold enough. Good luck to this lady!👏👏

[@karenr3355]

Not many people are this passionate about where they live

[@GermaicanExperience]

I swear😅

[@belovedone74]

This was an amazing interview!! She is full of life, energy, and enthusiasm. 🇯🇲ns are worldwide. ONE LOVE ❤💚💛

[@cecelianelson2594]

This was absolutely wonderful. Kristine thank you for sharing your exciting passion for life with us.

[@burnettsalmon8534]

This lady is adventurous love her vibe

[@bellainbuenosaires]

Love her energy! Her attitude has gotten her far!

[@thebadguy416]

This is a great interview. I love this channel.

[@Jamaicans]

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[@leoneranger9348]

Great interview and interviewee! Flying the flag in the furthest of places around the globe 🌎🙌🏾🥰

[@tonyb685]

What a sweet soul. This needs a part 2.

[@dunnsriverdunnsriver]

Love her energy! Wow! She's awesome and so full of life! Fearless and adventurous! She must be a Sagittarius like myself because I felt it deeply when she said traveling feeds her soul. She has such an effervescent personality....totally love her spirit and love for life. Amazing interview....👍🏾👍🏾🇯🇲💯

[@kalilka5697]

She's such a great adventurer . This woman can survive in Mars.

[@bessiebassey9527]

I loved watching your interviews I admire the free spirits of these black brothers and sisters. This spirit of fearlessness, strength and courage is what enabled their forefathers to survive the cruelty, brutality and suffering of slavery. Thank you for emailing them to share their experiences of other cultures apart from experiences of slavery and racism from the colonialists. God bless.

[@seangodfrey3664]

What a refreshing and engaging interview! Xavier and Kristine you both put a smile on my face this morning.

[@lizmortley6356]

Wow! Great interview. She’s very adventurous so she will embrace everything in her new environment. I really like her spirit.

[@pmzphillips]

she is a gem

[@oliveo2013]

Amazing. Really enjoyed this video. Kristina's passion for life is infectious. 👍

[@shirleyjohnson8446]

The most interesting, engaging and funny of all the interviews of this series. An awesome lady who seems to have immersed herself in the culture.

[@miket7815]

I agree by far the best

[@neutonnelson1581]

This is one of the best in the series.

[@you_are_Profound]

My favorite interview so far, wonderful content 🤗!!!

[@DrDianeThompson]

This interview was so refreshing. Thank you.

[@arleneaufdermauer8208]

This was fantastic. I am a Jamaican, living in the UK, but travel throughout Eastern Europe, including Russia and travel mostly as a lone female. Really interesting experiences, I understand her enthusiasm.

[@gennisparry4352]

How did you do it? Did you take the ferry? Would love to travel to Europe someday before I leave this world, God willing of course.

[@arleneaufdermauer8559]

I have made many journeys. I usually fly. The list of countries in Eastern Europe so far: Ukraine, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Armenia,Serbia. The Balkans are also great- Albania being my favourite, been there numerous times. Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro. In the Balkans, I travel between the countries by local buses. I have not had a bad experience in any of these countries. If you want specific advice, I am happy to help. Russian would be useful.

[@arleneaufdermauer8559]

For travel to Western Europe, I drive most of the time. I prefer the ferry to the channel tunnel. It's really easy.

[@gennisparry4352]

Arlene auf der Mauer Thank you Arlene, I can only dream for now of course. Are you living in Europe? ‘Cause if you are it’s so much easier. I would love to though. Thanks again. Maybe some day.

[@gennisparry4352]

Just reread, you are living there which makes it so much easier. Resides in the States.

[@Binga7686]

Question for Xavier. How do you find Jamaicans in all those countries?

[@GermaicanExperience]

Good question

[@nekovero93]

FB I assume.

[@gennisparry4352]

Secret Service maybe?

[@amrayabaptiste2933]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. The interviewee was so excited. It is evident she loves her life in Russia.

[@nomadicnicktv4020]

Big up to this woman.... Truly living... Am getting goosebumps from listening this enlighted woman.... You are an inspiration to all.... We are not trees,we do have roots but those roots are to be discovered by travelling into the world..... #xaviermurrphy... Life is good when we find out selves.. this woman has really seen life....

[@Yesmyjamaica]

Another excellent interview. She is so full of positive energy.

[@anicaofficial]

Great Kristine. Great energy and good interview!

[@876beauty10]

Boy! XAVIER THAT'S A GOOD ONE.Jamaicans are everywhere. That's why we are a Proud Nation of People never afraid to try the Impossible. Well done Kristine I love your energy. God go with you always. Walk good.

[@globallibran378]

Awesome interview and interviewee. Infectious personality. Another great Jamaican ambassador in a faraway country.

[@joanadams6602]

I'm so proud of my fellow Jamaicans that travel the 🌎 God bless Jamaicans. I'm sure you have to learn to do your own hair in those countries.....

[@Paula-de5hx]

Extraordinary lady full of life.

[@cloviscameron7233]

Jamaicans and Nigerians has got one thing in common, where ever you go in this world you always find Jamaicans or Nigerians.

[@brentonscale7719]

Out Of Many One People, KB is representing Jamaica with the Sunshine she brings to the people of The former Soviet union and specifically Yakutia! Big up yuself my Gurl and you too Xavior. One Love❤

[@ItsyBitsyChelly]

She makes me so excited to visit Russia! It's been on my list for so long. What a great woman!

[@anngore3842]

She makes it sound great but in the metropolis not a good place if you are black.

[@anngore3842]

She makes it sound great but in the metropolis not a good place if you are black.

[@sharnibullock9044]

I enjoyed my visit. Cannot wait to go again.

[@user-bw5hl5vw8f]

​@@anngore3842 That not true.

[@Nyammings]

I'm loving this one so much and I'm only half way through. When Jamaicans say 'minuh eat from people,' I know they don't travel much because there's probably no ackee and saltfish nor rundung in Russia. You cannot fully have the travel experience without eating some of the local cuisine. Ok let mi continue watching.

[@beachdaisy4080]

True true

[@amazinmarciy1]

This is one of the most intresting interview..Christine is an inspiration,loving her whole vibes.The conversation just flow,and every question was answered..Brilliant❤❤

[@julietapper9411]

Listening to her i was laughing. and fooling around like she was talking to me😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jen-th7so]

Wonderful woman, one of your best interview. Keep on sharing the great stories.

[@garnettewilliams5765]

What an interview, that was amazing

[@mizzmention8555]

Silent viewer... forced to comment... this interview was most enjoyable... lady you are super infectious and stunning! So many interesting, surprising and funny moments... baby horse 😱 reindeer skin boots 🥶lol. This interview was great guys 👌🏾

[@ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs]

True infectious personality

[@lennettbucknet417]

What a bubbly personality...interesting interview she opened her heart to accept the changes before she reached Russia

[@maxamillionfrontiers9768]

I like her vibes, she is so bubbly

[@tinekeparker5595]

Enjoyed every bit of this production. Wish her well

[@MiaH79]

Love this interview

[@angie4406]

I thought i was the only person that likes the cold weather. We have the same weather here in Canada 🇨🇦.

[@ArtsyIslandGirlJamaicanVlogs]

Ooh loved this interview and her personality

[@candimax7775]

Oh wow, Xavier! This has got to be my most favourite interview so far. Kristine is so amazing and her vibe, infectious. I was curious about this interview because just a couple days ago, we watched a documentary on Yakutsk, being the coldest inhabitated place in earth....and then I came across this. My soul resonates with her story and love for nature. She had me totally engaged from start to finish. Blessings to her!

[@glencampbell6217]

Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL.GOD BLESS YOU ALL🙏/.............

[@VinnyWilk]

Another amazing interview!

[@eileenwatt8283]

That's true. I met someone who thought Jamaica was in Africa. He said in his country they only learned about themselves. He knew nothing about the Caribbean.

[@joanclarke3985]

Love these interviews, I am learning so much

[@Jamaicans]

Thanks for the compliment! We are glad you enjoyed this episode in the “Jamaicans to the World” series. If you missed any they are all located here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZuop6R9a9l_sNU&list=PLt0YTBf5UEoc1-D9XLrtMdespsht1oBLJ

[@marvinheadley6963]

Kristine bolt i love your energy jah know!!!.. blessings your way and send fi me 😂😂

[@wnter3048]

The song people sang her in Russia was "Jamaica" by Robertino Loretti, everyone knows it here. I'm not 100% sure but it seems to me people know this old Italian song because it was in one of the popular Soviet movies.

[@user-pe8ls3sc2b]

Love it, love it, love it😂😂. This makes me so exited , such a brilliant video and it shows how the human spirit can thrive in different environments. I love her attitude and mindset❤. I am living in the UK and have started looking for my next move to start the next chapter of my life. Thanks so much 🙏

[@judithbryan9243]

Kristine I love your craziness. You are an amazing person with a joyful spirit. Love listening to you. My Trelawny girl!

[@akemisdrealist2287]

Jamaicans survived anywhere big up the Bobsled team love our ppl great interview

[@sharonweir7011]

Just love Kristine so I just wanna move to Russia listening to her ,she's the most excited person you ever have on your vlogs, Ii want to go to that part where she lives keep up the good work Xavier you take us around the world where our jamaicans live kudos 🤩😍

[@kaydenpat]

She had such a winning personality. I can see that she could live anywhere and have a good time. Russia sounds way too cold for me though. 😂

[@claudettelorraineraphael560]

This is one of the best interview very inteligence lady

[@jamaicansinger-queenla7656]

Wonderful interview. He should do a part two with her.

[@putus406]

Kristine, you are a girl after my own heart. I love. love cold weather. I love in NY. When I tell others that I cannot wait for the winter and t h e question is, "Aren't you from Jamaica?" You are so excited when you talk about the cold.

[@evertonthomas3883]

Enjoyed the video.respect.

[@neshahibbert8233]

Crazy, funny and adventurous

[@kondensedyah9249]

After just reading about Siberia, I came on KZbin to see if any Jamaicans were living there, and I'm not surprised to find out that this cheerful Jamaican Sis lives there. It seems as if we're almost everywhere. Thanks for the video, Bro 🙏🏾🙏🏾✌🏾❤️.

[@elizabethking8763]

Kristine, you are amazing. This is a most interesting interview. You make me want to visit Yacutia, sounds like an amazing place. Kristine do you have a KZbin channel or a blog, I would love to learn more.

[@k.t.1184]

Yea me too. I'm over here like "I wanna be your friend too" lol. She'll be happy even if she moves to North Pole

[@Ahyawnah]

This lady is so enthusiastic and energized 😩❤️❤️ love it

[@charlesblackwood1737]

I love what you doing man 🇯🇲🤣💗the best utub i have enjoyed

[@Jamaicans]

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[@rubyhormsby8847]

Don't know how you will cope with the heat in Jamaica again

[@lennieadi]

Best guest ever Zavier. Really enjoyed Kristine. She's so intelligent, fun loving and fearless. Love her. Keep bringing the great content my brother. 🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@OSmith-yq5vb]

Omg the band got me on the floor this woman is so full of life

[@nicklaus8536]

I think Kristine is the happiest person in the world. She really enjoys life and fully challenges herself to try everything new.

[@tallawahdesignstudio8493]

This interview was soooooo fun

[@joanscott2201]

Amazing 🤩 so much passion. I think the best ever, she is living, enjoying her life. Love it, ❤️ it.

[@GermaicanExperience]

The colder the better she is saying lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@iamlegend2929]

You guys are cracking me up... Lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@iamlegend2929]

Chris's ang Gaby when is your next content out???

[@GermaicanExperience]

@@iamlegend2929 Do u mean our feature lol or our next video?

[@africangodman6145]

I think the coldness is making her confused but in a funny way lol. I must admit, I love her exhilarating personality.

[@coollife72]

Most I’ve experienced is -15 it feel like death. I can’t even comprehend -50

[@Nyammings]

This is my favourite one from you Xavier. I'm now thinking of adding dog sledding to my bucket list lol. I've been thinking about doing an ice bath for a few years now so we'll see. Awesome conversation ❤

[@gloriarobinson1869]

Another good interview Xavier

[@EarthGoddess369]

I love cold showers and I started taking cold baths in Canada during the winter !! Yes I'm a full blooded Jamaican but I left at 12 , and I live in Australia . I wold love to visit Siberia the cold is good for the health as long as you keep warm when you're out and about .. and I love the Russian accent ! I have that song 'Jamaica ' its a fun Pop song !! Kristine has an amazing personality ! It's great to meet new ppl and cultures and learn new languages Paka ⚛️🌀

[@nestacrooks8212]

Great!!

[@joanthompson2818]

Kristine i am proud of you i am jamaican by birth i use to lived in Stony hill i loved that mountain jamaica is beautifull but i migrated to USA become citizens here in medical field i love this video keep up your good work

[@sylviemorgan9770]

Am just happy she's happy,that's what's most important

[@noviandy6482]

Wow so humble. She is really fun to.be around .Her smile alone.can SAY the person SHE is...Beautiful smile..