Visit Russia - What to Know Before You Visit Russia

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Heading to Moscow or St. Petersburg or even farther afield in Russia, like Siberia or Vladivostok? Well, this video gives traveler and tourism information on visiting Russia. From the costs, to visas, to public transportation and safety, so you can have the best visit possible to Russia, whether it is for tourism or to watch the World Cup in Russia in 2018.
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[@coolalvin2]

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-handle]

coolalvin2 sexist helpers!

[@TheManinBlack9054]

Hank Singelschucher it's not discriminatory. Your joke is bad.

[@HS-handle]

TheCreaterKeygen everything is discriminatory in this world! just get over it

[@maggydasmauschen373]

Thanks for the tip!

[@c32amgftw]

My advice on asking someone for advice using English in Russia is ask younger people

[@tygonmaster]

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.

[@crimson90]

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! 🤣

[@edmor77]

8:23 “things to see, people to do...”

[@annythekettle7031]

edmor77 LOL

[@crimson90]

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.Stalker]

Some of those Russian women, though...

[@Leonhavenify]

Mark does them all....

[@JHowesitgoing123]

what else ya gonna go to Russia for? To do em. To do the Russians.

[@badbobbybadbobbyb5889]

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.

[@WizardOfOss]

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!

[@lkrnpk]

''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).

[@wjzav1971]

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)

[@artemsokolov6870]

thanks, guys! you're a delight to listen to.

[@Russianbro777]

Mark has been everywhere! I am jealous.

[@CP140405]

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!

[@MaddyWalker98]

You’re so lucky to have had these opportunities! Very interesting vids!

[@dianawestrup7416]

Can't wait for the World Cup to start! Have a great time, Wolters Family!!! God bless you!

[@martina-vr6vr]

love it!!!!!!! Watch every single video and still get excited when theres an upload!!

[@woltersworld]

martina thank you Martina:)

[@snoozeandexplore]

Great comprehensive video. I am really enjoying seeing Jocelyn more videos too :)!

[@milutinke]

Visit Russia, before Russia visits you 😂😂😂

[@katherinep4143]

Thank you for another great informative video 😊

[@woltersworld]

Cheers

[@sahilanant123]

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.

[@indeofidemus]

Love your vids

[@aidahcyrus5629]

Thnk u thnk u thnk u for this video!! Its the only country tht im skeptical of visiting and this honestly helps!

[@susie9893]

Aidah Cyrus there are much more unsafe countries out there to visit than Russia. eg. Libya or even Egypt and ppl STILL go

[@HS-handle]

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)

[@bjb249248]

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!

[@pattjer]

I can not wait to visit Rusia 🇷🇺 ❤️

[@volondbekerdickenson8108]

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

[@burnltblue]

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 :)))

[@TomGuideKrakowPoland]

👍🏻 absolutely recommended to visit Russia. thank you Professor🌏

[@robbykidman]

very informaive. thanks for tellinng us about the plug haha

[@eamonnbrereton1525]

Great vid

[@woltersworld]

Eamonn Brereton thank you

[@reggieshmeggie4219]

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.

[@ernestkovach3305]

Thank you.

[@woltersworld]

You are very welcome

[@shawnk9016]

Hey Mark, Are you planning to visit Istanbul or Turkey in general in the near future?

[@charliecan9603]

Shawn K went there two years ago loved it.🤗

[@susie9893]

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 😛😫

[@charliecan9603]

Will be there in September 👍

[@AK-cc9rx]

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.

[@OCDTraci]

Marc, do you guys ever stay home? :P You ought to do a top 5 love's and hate's of your home state! :)

[@wjzav1971]

I am pretty sure, he has no home.

[@michaelmclaughlin4488]

I'll be in st. Petersburg next month 😄🤗

[@AK-cc9rx]

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

[@mariaglebova2790]

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)

[@kaylafaithlittle7523]

спасибо за совет!

[@spankspill4679]

SOVIET DETECTED

[@saajeeb]

Exactly I was sitting over there as you are sitting and making Facebook Live he he

[@whatsittooya3799]

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

[@timmmahhhh]

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.

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

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...?

[@vanx3894]

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.

[@KB-sg7tv]

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!

[@brucestein988]

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).

[@hztn]

- Yeah, and all architecture there - build by Germans, which where deported by commies. Konigsberg should be a Germany!

[@B1sher]

hztn But Kaliningrad should be Russian.

[@cannibal4919]

Unfortunately, you lost this right after the Second World War

[@HS-handle]

hztn about a half of your country was given to you by the Russian government. Enjoy before it changed its mind, you unthankful thing

[@kennstenicht6657]

*Unique part of Germany

[@DigitalXAQ]

Is this a reupload? Swear I saw this before. Can't remember how I found your channel. Maybe through Serpentza? Either way awesome content!

[@woltersworld]

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.

[@justing6986]

Stay Awesome

[@WoWisMagic]

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!

[@woltersworld]

Seanders bought tickets! Getting There next spring with the family:) can't wait!

[@WoWisMagic]

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-xd5zi3kt4s]

Wolters World u been to the Philippines

[@everidesin5127]

planning to go to russia with my bff thanks

[@emartinez2740]

Went to Russia. The worst thing were the Chinese Tourists 🙉🙉

[@sodinc]

lool

[@AK-cc9rx]

You have been to Hermitage, haven't you?

[@user-sv4ou5bz7m]

Why do you call Chinese Tourists worst?

[@emartinez2740]

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...

[@ignacejespers8201]

don't worry they only visit the 'highlights'. Once you get out of St Petersburg or Moscow they completely disappear

[@alexbattaglia8297]

Hey Mark, have you ever visited Australia? If so I would love to see an episode of Do's and Don'ts of it

[@woltersworld]

I was an exchange student there in high school :) we are looking to do a new Zealand and australia trip end of next year

[@alexbattaglia8297]

Wolters World when you do come back to Australia, don't forget about Perth

[@hittingtax2670]

Mark, I know cops don't need probable cause to stop/detain you, but does it really happen that often? Thanks.

[@cmolodiets]

so? No comments younger than 6 MO

[@user-ve2xu1lk6k]

Отлично нравитса

[@alexledermann1397]

I don't need a visa, I'm Brazilian

[@michaeldunham3385]

I think he skip over the 72 hour visa rules far to quickly because it does come with conditions. You can stay in St Peterburg for 72 hours if you arrive by cruise ship only if at all times you are accompanied by an official tour kind and that can be expensive. Arrivals by ferry can stay for 72 hours without needing to accompanied.

[@ivantereshchenko276]

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-handle]

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-handle]

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

[@YankeeinSiberia]

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.

[@sammyball7020]

If I have learnt anything about visiting Russia from your videos, it's that I need a visa.

[@user-db9iz4xk6l]

So your life is exciting because you can find music easier......same

[@nerysghemor5781]

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.

[@buckybarnes3803]

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-handle]

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 ;)

[@alexbn1034]

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

[@cptray-steam]

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.

[@everwondered3285]

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.

[@hobofactory]

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.

[@bapalus]

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. :)

[@Redhead555]

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.

[@bapalus]

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-handle]

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

[@marsgal42]

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-cc9rx]

Yes you are so right. The Cyrillic alphabet is called Cyrillic because of two Greek monks Cyril and Methodius : )

[@marsgal42]

The "backwards R" is an arty A ("ya") to anybody who has studied the language.

[@reggieshmeggie4219]

Come to Kazan ,people here are really nice and the city is beautiful:)

[@BillGreenAZ]

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.

[@felipecsi6670]

went to Moscow a few months ago in the winter... going back next summer!! ps Colombian nationals do not require a visa ;)

[@splifstar85]

We like you export products ))

[@iferlyf8172]

People to do X)

[@praveenkumar-ey8kg]

Visiting Russia in June this year. Hope it's as good as u all say.

[@499268003]

Was it?

[@praveenkumar-ey8kg]

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.

[@499268003]

@@praveenkumar-ey8kg glad to hear, my parents are from there and I have citizenship so ive been there many times

[@cannibal4919]

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-handle]

Cannibal the global warming in the making

[@cannibal4919]

Unfortunately you are right(

[@HS-handle]

Cannibal unfortunately, we are going to freeze to death because of this global warming thing

[@rm5694]

Hey Mark how it going buddy it’s great to see you in a new place I bet you’ve eaten everything.

[@burningbeard9478]

It looks like you're sitting in front of capital......in Hartford Connecticut...lol....cheers

[@spankspill4679]

Those are similar looking buildings (am from New England)

[@O-townplaya]

Do Brazil favela tour

[@94cityboy]

Want to go to Russia. Think it's a beautiful country.

[@SunriseFireberry]

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-handle]

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

[@feddcraft]

Hank Singelschucher and Paleontology museum for dinosaurs

[@HS-handle]

feddkraft actually, museums, theaters and galleries are countless in Moscow. To any taste

[@konradkarlovich5801]

Hank Singelschucher ВДНХ

[@HS-handle]

Конрад Карлович I guess you are right. I haven't been to Russia for quite a while

[@mflugo9082]

Wolter can you make a video in India?

[@woltersworld]

Francisco Ruiz-Lugo big trip (couple months during school holidays with the kids) there scheduled for 2020

[@AlonsoRules]

just make a video trying to cross the road in Mumbai

[@Aero1492]

No way. India bad

[@AmeZakiri]

lol no one's asking you to go

[@iraqiking1924]

👍

[@haddockman30]

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.

[@RunTheAtlas]

The visa is the biggest turn off for me. Tried to visit a year ago and they wanted hundreds of 🤑for the visa.

[@lkrnpk]

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.

[@RodolphosTechchannel]

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

[@erickopplin9623]

You can get into St.Petersburg visa free for 72 hours if you take a ferry from Helsinki, Finland

[@erickopplin9623]

Edit: This works with ferries, not just cruise ships.

[@hittingtax2670]

Siberia please.

[@feddcraft]

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-handle]

feddkraft the only time I saw the Russian police to draw a gun, was when I was dating his girlfriend (my future ex, btw :)

[@feddcraft]

Hank Singelschucher ))

[@feddcraft]

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))

[@bostongirlsandy]

Some countries like Brazil have diplomatic ties with Russia and citizens of those countries do not need a visa to enter and visit Russia.

[@lllll4891]

How does this guy travel so much, is it like his job?

[@susie9893]

Info Warrior and if you watched more of his videos or even checked out his website you'd find out

[@sergepajcin1255]

I dont need visa coming from Europe from serbia

[@user-ve2xu1lk6k]

Город алексин

[@user-qi8qs5rh8l]

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....

[@user-hj1pf1mf7r]

He sounds like a KZbinr Oxhorn.

[@quiahjohnson5871]

He does.

[@wildbushcraft5700]

brasil 2018 the winner .

[@HS-handle]

nivaldo moreira Go Argentina!

[@t.on.y]

Deutschland

[@jimmyj1969]

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!

[@feddcraft]

what city and year did this happen?

[@jimmyj1969]

Moscow, near the Cremlin, about 10 years ago.

[@feddcraft]

wow. sorry for that

[@HS-handle]

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

[@jimmyj1969]

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.

[@dankmeme8849]

Reupload?

[@woltersworld]

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.

[@themadgamer4900]

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

[@elksalmon84]

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.

[@lestextesdejeanne4083]

him: ur not going to undertand the language me: *laughs in russian family who immigrated*

[@MrYuriab]

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.

[@destrya]

Thank you for the advice Mark! I will go Russia, I will do the people.

[@hztn]

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.

[@HS-handle]

Not even closely as laborious as a US visa for Russian visitors of the country

[@tygonmaster]

It is understandable. Current...erm...let's just call it policy (despite "shit" being a better word) going through Washington is kind of disgraceful.

[@HS-handle]

tygonmaster on the other hand, I really don't want more Russians in this country either

[@HS-handle]

Natalia lol! I didn't mean beautiful Russian ladies, of course

[@vladislavivanov8040]

Чики брики и в дамки!

[@hittingtax2670]

Have you ever been to Ukraine?

[@SKn5555]

Sorry, but you made a wrong conclusion. We dont have different prices in restaurants in common. Perhaps some restaurants use this politics but this situation is very seldom. May be just in Petersburg and just in centre. I live in Moscow and i remember One price for all people in each restaurant. I travel a lot in my coutry and visit restaurants in other russian cities and i can confirm that situation with different prices is unusual. I regret you met that problem - this is awful. It is wrong and this is not our hospitality.

[@nddn954]

Most of the negative things of Russia also apply to most of the eastern European countries.

[@HS-handle]

nd dn a lot of negative things also apply to all Western countries

[@HS-handle]

nd dn a lot of negative things also apply to all Northern countries

[@HS-handle]

nd dn a lot of negative things also apply to all Southern countries

[@HS-handle]

nd dn a lot of negative things also apply to the outer space

[@alexm-e4910]

Fair warning, for people with Government security clearance (at least Canadian) visiting someone countries including Russia could invalidate your clearance. Just be careful

[@diman4010]

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.

[@feddcraft]

diman I thought it was poor deinterlacing or my TV broke...

[@diman4010]

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....

[@woltersworld]

Yeah... It doesn't do well when I switch from my Sony a6000 filming to my Samsung filming. Audio sucks on that switch. Sorry.

[@diman4010]

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

[@scottwade2612]

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.

[@hosnieharon]

Visit Russia. Before Russia visits you!