You Should Never Visit Russia. But I Did Anyway (

[@SabbaticalTommy]

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[@-FALKOR]

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[@UncleSam-7.62]

Pootin Sukin Syn 😁🇺🇲❤️🇺🇦

[@ivandamari50]

I hope that someday these wonderful people will come to your home and you will know their essence.

[@vvorldnewsmedia]

Moscow it the Capital of Russia man your propaganda from the USA is showing

[@alexg6832]

@@UncleSam-7.62 Хероям сала !

[@johnmurray7557]

I continue to believe that the people of all countries are all friendly. It is our governments that cannot get along...and that my friend, is sad....

[@hokuspokus8766]

Truest words never been written

[@nymetsfan912]

I agree 100%. I see other people on KZbin make videos of places like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, or any of the countries that supposedly hate us, and Americans are welcomed into these countries and treated well. Propaganda is a fucking disease.

[@cabinessenceking]

Ask Russian people of their opinion of westerners and you will find they are completely indoctrinated on the bile and propaganda of the putinist regime. Ask westerns what they think of russians and it turns out most don't even think of them.

[@rabidpepe]

This! All of this!

[@maskedman1337]

Absolutely. I visited numerous countries (incl China and Cuba) during Dubya's presidency and everyone was wonderfully nice to me on a personal level, but many shared their problems with US leaders. They explained, very clearly, the same notion you shared: there's a huge distinction between the people of a country and that country's leaders. People are friends, governments are not given the benefit of the doubt for obvious reasons.

[@НикитаБелоусов-ш7в]

- А вы откуда? - Америка - Ну Америка это же не национальность, вы кто по нации? - Нью-Йорк I died from this dialogue 😅

[@YanuarHernandez]

😂

[@Alexey_-]

а как вам история, про то как Ленин сидел в гулаге?😆

[@ahriman9929]

И вот такие дешевые тупые корольки приезжают посмотреть на нас как на зверушек.

[@darkebmindustrial3632]

yes ,she was correct America is from Argentina to Alaska ,many countries

[@Kawayolnyo]

@@darkebmindustrial3632 America is a continent. 'murica is a cuntry.

[@unbannablebob395]

"A lot of people are going to be mad that I'm in Russia." Dude, you're a travel vlogger. Do your thing, bro.

[@BurnTheKremlin]

Nah but seriously, Fuck Russia

[@k0ufaR]

Yeah, just travel to Berlin in 1944, you are just a vlogger. Fu Russia no matter what, supporting that regime by even spending 1$ is just dumb.

[@StephanieHarring]

@unbannablebob 😂❤😅 love it!

[@slavax7096]

💯

[@beorlingo]

It's all about how he's going about it. Personally, I wouldn't go there. But this channel is investigating places, well sort of. And I suppose that is a plausible reason to go to questionable countries. Let's say I'm ambiguous...

[@lxpwsk139]

"What's your ethnicity? - New York." Dude you crack me up...

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Onwards, comrades. Btw I made a lot of references to a trip I made to Belarus. For...reasons, I will post that video at some other point in the future. *Apparently I made a mistake at the bridge in St. Petersburg. It’s the Troitsky (Unity) Bridge, not the Trotsky Bridge. Who knew!

[@JNorth87]

great content tommy

[@MrReymoclif714]

The cleanliness is good.

[@johnbean9797]

Be careful out there

[@stackorlee6053]

Good idea

[@victorcreed3]

Be careful Tommy - the police in Minsk are known for not being too friendly.

[@1zaro479]

A little remark abot the bridge is that its called 'Troitsky' not 'Trotsky', and got its name because of the 'Troitsky Sqare' which is connected to. And the 'Troitsky Sqare' got its name from the "Troitsky Cathredral" which used to be there, but was demolished by the bolsheviks in 1932. And the world ''Troitsky' translates as 'Three' or 'in the name of the Three' and it comes from the christianity the Three Holy Hierarchs - Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom.

[@Dionysiandreams]

Haha, yeah he thought a bridge in Petrograd in 2024 would be named after Lev Trotsky.

[@UncleSam-7.62]

Trotskiy I Lenin, sukin syn. 😁

[@ParleX]

I guess the correct translation for 'Troitsky' is 'Trinity's'

[@aaaa.7897]

Trotsky is an enemy of Russia, it's only logical that there would be no celebration of this murderous maniac. At least Stalin led the way to industrialize Russia into a major nuclear power that stands on its own feet today.

[@aaaa.7897]

@@Dionysiandreams Original name, Lev Bronstein. He has no place in Russian history other than an enemy.

[@liamobrien154]

You floor me every time with your ability to converse with locals in whatever country you go and explore! It’s one of the reasons you’re my fave KZbinr by a long mile! Top work as per Tommy! 🙏🏻👊🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@EphemeralProductions]

He’s like another bald and bankrupt! lol

[@MarkTuman-x6r]

@@EphemeralProductions Лысый и банкрот задал очень высокую планку! С ним трудно соперничать!

[@timhollenbeck3802]

I was in Moscow in October 2009 and loved it! Granted I was there for work, but enjoyed getting out when I did and loved the people. Great video!!

[@fixthetempo7276]

Moscow 2009 and 2024 are completely different cities. 95% of public transport was upgraded and many more local things too

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

It is interesting that in 1943, when this city was under German siege and its inhabitants were starving to death, the Russian composer Shostakovic premiered its Seventh Symphony, yes, in a city in ruins and to send a message to the Nazi regime. There is a believable story that a German general who could hear the symphony reacting to it by saying, "We'll never conquer this city": That is the spirit of Russia, I respect Russia so much.

[@madchick1973]

@@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq Only it was in Saint Petersburg!

[@KS1x17]

Thank you so much for showing Russia! I was born there but adopted at a very young age, so I don't know much about it. But watching you and learning about the country is very intriguing!

[@a4ks8]

Надеюсь у тебя всё хорошо и однажды ты посетишь Россию)

[@KateVol]

Какой грустный комментарий… спасибо твоим adoptive parents❤ Сил, мира и любви!!!!!!

[@docle]

ты очень странная, если честно, но добро пожаловать

[@MarkTuman-x6r]

И как вы? Как жизнь? Откуда пишите, где живёте? 🤗

[@docle]

@@MarkTuman-x6r она Американка, причём лесби. Но нормальная деваха.

[@AnthH99]

I visited Moscow for work shortly after the World Cup... I always felt safe , The people were lovely and the sights were fantastic.

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

The West treats Russia as if it not were what is, namely a predominantly Christian nation. They are treated as brethren, so bad. Small wonder that there is anger at the West.

[@timothyrill3825]

Glad I found you again. Everyone you talked to was very nice. They don't hate Americans and seem so willing to answer questions on the history of Russia. Very nice feedback. Thank you for sharing !

[@Cathrine-c2l]

Of course, Russian people do not hate Americans:) They are actually very close to us. Welcome!

[@BangAverage10]

Terrific! I'm less than a week away from my first visit to Russia in 30 years, and having spent a month in St Petersburg back in 1994, I can't wait to finally see Moscow this time around. Thanks for your excellent report. Regards from a Norwegian.

[@RedboRF]

you will be deeply staggered about the difference, in a good way. too bad you cant visit Moscow a little more late when they install all the Christmast decorations and lightning.

[@RedboRF]

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[@BangAverage10]

@@RedboRF Спасибо, my friend. It looks very nice indeed. Combined with the superb Moscow architecture, the pre Christmas vibe contributes to quite a spectacular scene. I would certainly not have minded to visit closer to Christmas, but also I can’t wait to visit my girlfriend, and so departure tomorrow feels just about right 😊 давай, пойдём в Москву!

[@zv7588]

So jealous! Have the best time! I am Russian Ukrainian living in Australia and haven't visited for about ten years 😭

[@martinblank5499]

It is a worst time time to visit right now. It is cold muggy and grey. As a Moscovite I suggest to visit in May when everything is blossoming or during the summer.

[@MrThirstysuperior]

I am from Canada but i came from Poland, Russian people are the best people to chill with. Sure i found 1 or 2douchebags but we have them in Poland too. Really great time, lots of good memories. Love from Poland

[@sergeypopov8279]

🥰

[@imperatyw_kategoryczny]

this guy is not from Poland, he's from PRL

[@razboy7705]

Thank you, bro ✊🏻

[@Russian.spy1]

Мы тоже любим поляков, кроме политиков ❤

[@Dd-uu4vo]

I was in Poland due to military rotation. It's a great country, and it's very safe. Elk was a blast, as was Byaltok and others.

[@noveaubleu702]

Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your travel and knack for picking up languages. Safe travels

[@ivanlyashenko1981]

Вы боитесь путешествовать или у вас нет возможности?

[@noveaubleu702]

​@@ivanlyashenko1981just financial

[@kw6382]

Brilliant work. I enjoy the sensibility and sophistication that you bring to it. You're a testimonial to the quote "the world is a book and those who do not travel read just one page".

[@dougg.4913]

Everywhere you go I don’t see any garbage, it’s so clean and beautiful.

[@dakkossman2063]

Russia is not the multicultural West. Due to that, there is one dominant culture which is maintains well the suburbs and cities

[@denjhill]

Russia, although having been invaded and homogenized over centuries, is today less diverse than America where trash and filth are common place.

[@spbstan]

@@dakkossman2063 Who told you that? When Russian was formed many centuries ago the native populations were about 200 different cultures and ethnicities. Name a more diverse population and over the centuries another 100 or so nationalities added and they all get along.. I have been all over Russia and was always welcomed warmly everywhere despite being from the USA which has been targeting Russia for many decades. Anyone visiting Russia learns that their own government has lied to them about everything their entire lives. I have been in 93 countries and none were as promoted inside the US, Seeing the reality versus the propaganda in the US I moved to St Petersburg Russia the first week of 2000 an could not be happier. It is safe, beautiful, very low cost of living, very highly cultured and everyone gets along.

[@dakkossman2063]

@@spbstan Russia is 80% ethnic Russian, where most of the arrives live in their home regions. Moscow is arguably the only city where there are many non-whites, but according to the last census, it's 90% white. Secondly, multiethnic countries and multicultural are 2 different terms. Russia does not have a country where culture coexist in the same regions. As I said, there are dominant cultures

[@dakkossman2063]

@@spbstan that's exactly roughly what I said. I didn't say that Russia is bad in any way. Just said that Russia does not have 3-rd worlders on a mass scale

[@Van_Wilder]

I’ve been waiting for this series for far too long. Can’t believe it’s taken you this long. I’m South African and have been to Russia twice…I absolutely love it there…can’t wait to go back again.

[@UncleSam-7.62]

South Africa is a Failed State. 😁

[@graemebuchan1919]

He can't wait to leave Russia now

[@vladimirminakov2630]

Dude! Your Russian is not as bad as you think. I'm Super impressed.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Спасибо , still working on it

[@alexanderf5046]

It's all about vocabulary. In russian language, you can completely randomize the position of the words in sentences and use basic forms of them and native will understand what you're meant. well, in most cases.

[@joshualieberman1059]

@@SabbaticalTommyjust ignore the grammar until you start feeling it naturally don’t learn the rules it’s the final phase just speak it and learn phrases

[@EphemeralProductions]

That’s a great compliment vlad! I’m sure he greatly appreciates it

[@jsphat81]

Dude must’ve taken an intense crash Russian course on Duolingo or something prior to visiting Russia. He’s a fricking beast!

[@GarryL]

Bald and Bankrupt gonna be jealous af

[@humdinger5701]

He was probably watching this trying to spot mosaics.

[@MarkyTeriyaki]

Too busy shitting on India

[@hotenenko]

He is gonna make it here soon. Just one more year to go.

[@lilnoir4213]

He is busy abusing women or like he calls them "fuckmeat" in some other third world country.

[@purplelegsandthespiderette3929]

Wasn't he kicked out for good for going to that abandoned russian space ship

[@groovylouu]

American here! I spent two months in Moscow last year, and let me tell you, I absolutely loved it. Sure, some people back home thought I was crazy and gave me a hard time about it, but honestly? Don't believe everything you hear in the media. Russia is this incredible mix of beautiful and flawed, just like anywhere else in the world. In fact, I'm back in Moscow right now! Couldn't resist coming back to hang out and explore more. Oh, and here's a heads up for any fellow Americans thinking of visiting: 1. Customs might flag you for extra checks if you've got a U.S. passport. Don't freak out, it's normal, but be ready to wait 1-3 hours while they do their thing. 2. Pro tip: Bring some U.S. dollars and exchange them at local banks once you're in Russia. You'll usually get a better deal that way. 3. Or if you're tech-savvy, crypto can be a great option too! Feel free to reach out if any of yall have questions! Happy top help!!!

[@alekschibich]

❤

[@Ambasc1atore]

Bro, you gotta be a really tough guy if you came back to Russia in fall. Have a nice vacation here, greetings from Moscow!

[@groovylouu]

@@Ambasc1atore A little cold never scare me away..

[@Ambasc1atore]

@@groovylouu 💪

[@ЯФеод]

Криптовалюта в Росии запрещена

[@Jimmyc992]

I’d love to visit Russia, I’ve been following many people from the west who have moved to Russia. Countryside acres and wild Siberia are the main 2 i watch. They have been treated with so much warmth and respect. I like Russian values and culture❤

[@Egor8488]

Welcome, friend. We will be glad to see good friends of our country. Friendly greetings from Russia, Moscow.

[@МарияКоконина-ш7п]

Нижний Новгород приветствует Вас и ждет в гости😊

[@marinagusova]

@@Egor8488but what about the skinheads !???

[@Egor8488]

@@marinagusova LoL They have not existed for a long time.

[@marinagusova]

@@Egor8488 but why ???! What happened ??? Where are they ???! in 2012 i remember Russia had skinheads & neo nazis!!! Also the yellow black White Russian tricolor flag..

[@RobertMaxwellMediaCorp]

Seeing a lot of angry comments about regular Russian citizens trying to live their lives. Really takes me back to the aftermath of 9/11 when everyone wearing a turban was seen as a threat or an object of ridicule in America. It's amazing how people change when the war drums start beating.

[@ni9274]

There is no discrimination against Russians in the US and you cannot find a single comment about "regular Russians citizens trying to live their lives". " It's amazing how people change when the war drums start beating" Say that to Russians who were currently invading another country and imprisoning political opponents by the thousands

[@StriklndProPane]

Propaganda machine is very very effective.

[@EphemeralProductions]

And thing that annoyed me the most about the turban thing is they were assuming that meant they were Muslim or Arabic! Turbans are a Sikh thing! From India and Pakistan and that area! Arabs wear keffiyehs.

[@TonyMarselle]

​@@EphemeralProductionsI have not seen any of those comments? Alot of russains pretending they are bejng shown in a bad light. Even though everyone seems kind and clean.

[@EphemeralProductions]

@@TonyMarselle I was meaning in terms of 9/11. In response to the original comment

[@David-ee1pi]

I learned Russian at school 50 years ago, and enjoyed this so much! Looking forward to the hinterland videos.

[@imperatyw_kategoryczny]

yes, russia was always inside you and it never left you, old communist...

[@borissh9932]

Have you seen the Soviet movies?

[@David-ee1pi]

@@borissh9932 No; we saw some 'soviet realism' art.

[@borissh9932]

@@David-ee1pi you should watch some Soviet movies like “Dog’s heart “

[@rpavagaer0096]

@@David-ee1pi Вам стоит посмотреть советскую классику фильмы, они шикарны, сейчас такое не снимают и таких гениальных актеров больше не осталось(, когда нет спец эффектов, актеры делают свою работу не и за денег, да и люди раньше были совершено иначе. Американская классика тоже шикарна, советую посмотреть и советскую.

[@user-ol5xv5zp9b]

Мост в честь Троцкого, а бухаем в честь Бухарина! И мавзолей Леннона! 💯

[@ВикторияГригорьевна-щ5б]

😂

[@vg7226]

Как моя жена говорит Бали Борнео одно и тоже😂

[@russvet]

​@@vg7226а какая разница (с)😂

[@annavladimirovna8073]

😂😂😂

[@coreyrusso890]

Иностранцам сложно будет понять что ты написал.)

[@OldTimesEli]

Great video man! Ignore the haters talking about the war, this isn’t about politics or war this is about seeing the place and people for what it is.

[@graemebuchan1919]

Looks like you were 100% wrong, remember it

[@OldTimesEli]

@ shut your mouth random internet person.

[@Tommasini9]

I did this same trip back in 2005. Just get on Nevsky prsp... and start walking north. The historical architecture is amazing! Stumbling upon the Hermitage at 5 am was a huge surprise....

[@AndreiBerezin]

Did the same in 2012, a lone walk on a winter night, the city covered with snow, and me the only human in the whole square in front of Hermitage

[@Lucky14970]

Loved it. Not much “fluff filler” at all, like barely any; so dropping an hour of a little adventure, some tidbits of this and that, some Russian interactions and a drip of historical relevance made it an hour WELL SPENT!! I grew up in NH, I’m still doing a ton to try and help myself forgive the fact you grew up in NYC, besides that, I’m really digging the content… Especially since it’s starting to carry a real rhythm to your videos!

[@illchangelateridk]

The bridge is "Troitskiy", Trinity bridge. The tickets are only if you want to go inside, everything outside is accessible for free.

[@glitchard3685]

This video was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing!

[@NPNGxD3ATH]

Love that these videos tear down all conceptions and just reflects a human experience. The Earth is sooo beautiful.

[@AussieshopA]

He walks around modern cities and talks non-stop about the USSR. It’s a classic case of when the footage doesn’t fit the narrative. On top of that, the name of the video is, “Will I get arrested”. Edit: the title’s changed.

[@StriklndProPane]

As a Russian I have absolutely nothing but respect for English speakers who learn Russian, no matter how little. That shows a lot of respect)

[@TigerMax96]

@@StriklndProPane I agree! English is an international language and I find it sad that Americans and Brits will never experience a joy of someone trying to speak your language.

[@rxyalty617]

@@TigerMax96 buddy we got over a million people crossing our border every year that hardly know any English. Americans get to experience it trust me

[@RIDDICK0911]

@@rxyalty617 don't mind that TigerMax fool. Same goes for Russia hard. We've turned into pro-islamic state with way too many immigrants who either refuse to integrate or act as if they own the place.

[@ИдаСеменова-ч1п]

​@@TigerMax96Russian is also an international language specifically in the eastern part of Europe.

[@SargeNuR]

for some reason everyone thinks that delays at the border when entering Russia are the reason for strict control by the Russian border service, when in reality the main problems and delays are from the side from which the tourist enters

[@BSwiftKey]

👍

[@graemebuchan1919]

Looks like he just spent 2 weeks in russian prison because of the Russian border service 🤔

[@charlietallman9583]

My favorite travel blogger, does a GREAT job again!

[@itsmeagain966]

He's the best, no contest!!

[@KKTR3]

I’ve been searching for him on KZbin under blogger and got nothing. I found him under KZbinr

[@janethornton3834]

I visited Russia last December to see my son and Russian daughter in law. I went to Cherepovets and people were friendly. I am learning Russian and agree it is difficult and yours is better than mine. I was impressed with the orderly country which seemed to have much less crime than the UK x

[@АлекШев-д9ы]

From official sources.. in the UK, about 3 million crimes were committed in 2023. In Russia, 350 thousand crimes were recorded in 2023!!! Russia is 70 times Bigger than the UK... So draw your conclusions!!!

[@ПавелИванов-м3т]

ни хрена себе ..,я пишу из Череповца .)))

[@camocas]

Dictatorships are generally safer, crime wise

[@МадинатРаджабова-ф1б]

Отсутствие мозга как правило менее безопасно😅

[@Pietra430]

@@camocas Russia may be ruled in an authoritarian way, but it's no dictatorship

[@Thinkerabout]

By far one of the most enlightening accounts of the Russian people … thank you for taking the time to visit, learn, observe and share. Incredibly useful reference at a key point in history.

[@stevew4691]

Great video, dude. No shame in visiting Russia. I live in Germany, am from the states, and as a photographer I work with Russian models, Ukrainian models, and others and must say that everyone of them is great, friendly and sincere. Which you can also see in your video as well. Keep up the great work.

[@Andrey_Bodrey75]

Dude, don't mislead people, you can bring cash dollars to Russia: up to 10 thousand dollars without declaration, up to 100 thousand dollars with declaration and over 100 thousand dollars, you need to provide papers on the legality of this money (bank statement, purchase agreement, and so on).

[@Andrey_Bodrey75]

@@lmc4964 No, he said it right. Now in Russia there are really increased requirements for the quality of dollar banknotes in banks (they must be unmarked, not torn or dirty). And it is best to change it in the exchangers of large banks. But otherwise he is wrong, dollars can be imported into Russia without problems. And yes, keep in mind, you cannot export euros from Europe, there will be confiscation at the European border, deal only with dollars or immediately change euros to rubles in Europe. Good luck!)

[@Andrey_Bodrey75]

@@lmc4964 No, he said it right. Now in Russia there are really increased requirements for the quality of dollar banknotes in banks (they must be unmarked, not torn or dirty). And it is best to change it in the exchangers of large banks. But otherwise he is wrong, dollars can be imported into Russia without problems. Good luck!)

[@Andrey_Bodrey75]

No, he said it right. Now in Russia there are really increased requirements for the quality of dollar banknotes in banks (they must be unmarked, not torn or dirty). And it is best to change it in the exchangers of large banks. But otherwise he is wrong, dollars can be imported into Russia without problems. Good luck!)

[@FastGuy1]

@@Andrey_Bodrey75So its best to bring Rubles with you before entering just to be sure

[@Sibyltec]

Most stores in Russia will also give you change. Transactions in Rubles in Russia are not difficult

[@AboveandBeyondAviation1]

"I like having my Russian complimented.." 😅😂..your videos are very lit, your interactions with locals is always on another level. Keep them coming, Russians seem very nice and respectful I'm surprised ❤

[@Iftania]

Почему ты удивлен? А ты нас как представлял, с рогами и хвостом, как у дьявола? Ох уж эта западная пропаганда 🤦‍♀️

[@qubit7112]

Dude, this is the most awesome city I have ever seen, period!! I am thankful you shared this with us!!

[@AdrenolinFlux]

Russian lunch lady: American is not an ethnicity, where are your ancestors from? Sabbatical: uhh.. new york

[@camo010154]

Thanks Tomy, another great video. Your best so far.

[@angelawaldoch2753]

In my younger, more ignorant years, I once (very innocently) asked a man from Kenya, if he lived in a tree or hut! No joke! I was that stupid about the world. Slowly, over the following 30 years, I have learned! But your videos blow my mind! All the magnificent architecture, modernism, and beauty! The world is SO much more than I would have ever guessed! Thank you!

[@cepreupupkin2218]

Yes, we don't have bears on the streets, and we have a lot of people who have never even tasted vodka in their entire lives. If you come and see how we live, you will be shocked at how different our country is from what the Western media and politicians say about us.

[@lucianaromulus1408]

​@cepreupupkin2218 many of us Americans love and admire Russia and its people ❤ I might be biased though given I'm part Slavic 😝

[@martinmart481]

That is what US people are missing- the life . Life of the world with all its differences of culture , way of living, emotions. Americans don’t know the life of the world . I am sad for them .

[@Tayo_M_Zdor]

Ааааа, я в шоке ))

[@Ingrid-wf4cl]

The magnificent architecture is only in the big cities.Go to the rural areas of Russia and see how they live there .

[@iamsheep]

Russia was great when I went in 2012. It was super safe and the people were great. The small the town we were in, the friendly the people got.

[@russia_winner]

Hey) do you still here?)

[@iamsheep]

@@russia_winner no, it was just a short visit.

[@marinagusova]

@@russia_winnerbut I am here !! I’m from Italy

[@russia_winner]

@@iamsheep Russia in 2012 very different from 2024

[@russia_winner]

@@marinagusova hi) what kind of place in Russia did you choose?

[@badlandsexplorer3712]

Clean, beautiful country. Thank you for sharing.

[@graemebuchan1919]

Cops aren't "clean" apparently 🤣

[@golokavrndavana]

Дуже гарно зроблено. Приємно це бачити.

[@sergeypopov8279]

Привет, украинский брат/сестра! Мир нам всем скорейший!🥰

[@absurd..]

Mate, I believe that if we all travelled more we would be fighting less, little gestures like these matter for building peace.

[@graemebuchan1919]

Nope, If Russians travelled less there would definitely be less fighting

[@ЕленаШепелева-я9у]

Так воюют не люди а корпорации США по всему миру! 148 воин развязали за последние 100 лет,высасывая ресурсы из других стран,где разбомбили страну и обездолии народ.

[@pj-vq3by]

@@graemebuchan1919 if americans didnt travel at all there would of been waaaaay less wars in the last 100 years...in fact i bet the NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS wish no one 'travelled' to their country...

[@graemebuchan1919]

@@pj-vq3by One of the few thing i like about Americans is when i tell them their foreign intervention is shit they don't say "what about the Russians", They usually agree and say it was shit............ here is just a few Russian invasions which caused WAY more death and destruction than all US involved wars Ukraine: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. Crimea: In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea after Russian special forces occupied the Crimean parliament and installed a pro-Russian government. Afghanistan: The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1929-1930 and again in 1979-1989. China: The Soviet Union invaded China in 1934. Poland: The Soviet Union invaded Poland in September 1939, extending into Western Ukraine. Czechoslovakia: The Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia in 1968. Other wars: The Soviet Union was involved in the Winter War (1939-40), World War II (1939-45), the Korean War (1950-53), and the Vietnam War (1964-1975).

[@graemebuchan1919]

@@ЕленаШепелева-я9у One of the few thing i like about Americans is when i tell them their foreign intervention is shit they don't say "what about the Russians", They usually agree and say it was shit............ here is just a few Russian invasions which caused WAY more death and destruction than all US involved wars Ukraine: Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, escalating the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II. Crimea: In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea after Russian special forces occupied the Crimean parliament and installed a pro-Russian government. Afghanistan: The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1929-1930 and again in 1979-1989. China: The Soviet Union invaded China in 1934. Poland: The Soviet Union invaded Poland in September 1939, extending into Western Ukraine. Czechoslovakia: The Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia in 1968. Other wars: The Soviet Union was involved in the Winter War (1939-40), World War II (1939-45), the Korean War (1950-53), and the Vietnam War (1964-1975).

[@stackorlee6053]

Love the cafeteria guy's advice about where to buy the liquor. 😂

[@chiefdenis]

My kind of guy, if you give me the hook up of where to get good liquor for cheap, we'll probably be very good friends😂.

[@vittoriomicheli8274]

Tack!

[@timothyjensen3802]

I was there in August from the US. Had a great trip.

[@DanieruX10]

One hour of my weekend that was pure joy. Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@MaThTrash]

Thank God we don't have a Trotsky Bridge in Saint Petersburg! It's the Troitsky Bridge, my friend. These are different words. Trinity and Trotsky.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Ah oops. Def still need to learn more Russian

[@0x_hackerfren]

Lmao

[@Voo504Doo]

Trotsky troitsky tomato tomato

[@MultiVitoz]

It's Poutine and not Putin :)

[@bobwhite894]

but trotsky was 1/3 of the Russian trinity right?? stalin,trotsky and lenin :)

[@zv7588]

You did really well attempting to speak Russian! I agree with the lady at Red Square. You should be proud. (I am from a Russian/Ukrainian background, residing in Australia)

[@meditatewithmike4105]

"what ethnicity are you?", "New York", lol.

[@temper44]

I've been to New York, and that sounds fairly accurate!

[@pirjakdebbarma2808]

ny is an ethnicity

[@perfectmazda3538]

still saying "america is not a nationality"... is not that smart not gonna lie and i'm russian lol...

[@valmir144]

I believe what she really meant was "ancestry"

[@semaph0re]

so, he's Dutch!

[@D6isD6]

Wishing you safe and happy travels! Moscow looks wonderful as always.

[@AM-in8gh]

I can't wait to watch this tonight after I get as much wet drywall out of this house from Milton. Thank you Tommy for doing what you do. Your videos are very enjoyable and the way you show the places you go are not bias. It's refreshing to know there are still good people around.

[@marite135]

Indeed there are good people everywhere you go, if it wasn’t for the politicians that deceive us and influence our minds we would realize that at the end of it all most everybody pursues the same. 🌻

[@nymetsfan912]

I hope the damage was minor compared to a lot of others. 🙏

[@ФёклаБатьковна]

Держитесь! Не падайте духом!

[@MariaOrlova-ty7bd]

Данные видео очень предвзято. Он и не хотел бы чтобы все было так нормально, просто вынужден это признать .

[@maarten7]

Haha. I'm not sure how you got in there, but I love the video. You don't pander, don't seem fearful, and have a great sense of humor. Love it! 💙

[@chrisd2p2]

Fast becoming one of my favorite channels! Travel well my man!

[@ilpatriz]

If you say "Soviet" one more time you risk becoming bald & bankrupt

[@YanuarHernandez]

😅😂

[@АлександрМолчюн]

Да глупо что лысый влез в политику и его выгнали из страны. Если что то мало понимаешь в политике то не стоит об этом говорить на канале.

[@RurbanWalker]

Lol, a YTer joke.

[@monikhushalpuri]

LOOK ITS A SOVIET COMMENT

[@averagebwe]

@@АлександрМолчюн глупо, что государство может выгнать тебя из страны за не самые обидные высказывания в сторону правительства, когда ты несколько лет подряд показывал иностранцам, что постсовок (в особенности Россия) - это на самом деле круто, и не нужно его бояться

[@aussiebloke51]

I'm very envious. My last (and third) trip to Russia was 2020. Hopefully things will get back to normal and I get there again before I die.

[@true_xander]

Come visit. The trip itself is a bit trickier today, through Istanbul or Belgrad, but manageable.

[@VaSabi_RUS]

Where are you from?

[@aussiebloke51]

@@VaSabi_RUS Aussiebloke 51 - Австралиец51

[@aussiebloke51]

@@VaSabi_RUS Австралия

[@PotapychM]

These are hero cities, not cities that were the most important. These are cities that had the most heroic resistance to the fascists, examples of mass heroism of people.

[@ni9274]

Resistance to the fascists ? Russia is currently a fascistic state, the USSR was a fascistic state and the Russian empire was a fascistic. Russia has never not been a fascist state

[@razboy7705]

@@ni9274Ничего более тупого я еще не читал . Что должно быть в твоей промытой голове, трудно себе даже представить 🤦🏻

[@ЛолаХакимова]

​@@ni9274Ukraine is a fascists country. It likes Gitler and Bandera

[@ВикторЕрмаков-д8т]

Что ты несёшь, голову бы подлечил

[@Ajoura]

@@ni9274 Fascism means catering to strong and wealthy, and disrespect for weak and poor. Russia has a wide range of benefits for those in need, and US has hobos and Kardashians.

[@oiyecant720]

Great video as always Tommy. Thank you for doing what you wanted to do! Many of us respect you for it.

[@northsidepolarbear]

KZbinr of the Year. Thanks Tommy as always. Ur an awesome Teacher/Explore

[@valeriepvi3667]

I had a chance to travel there for an international conference 7 years ago. Amaizing city, one of the most beautiful cities Ive ever been ....and I have visited more than 40 contries and endless number of cities including all top rated

[@RestartFromWest]

Привет от русского из Сербии 🇷🇺🇷🇸🇺🇸

[@yuryskrip5500]

Honestly I am sick and tired of watching how Americans are afraid of going to Russia and of Russians. If you are so shit scared, don't go. And that's all there is to it. I am going to Russia twice a year every year and do not stuff my head with such stupid questions. And I am an American citizen.

[@knopkaplay0507]

Юра, - да пофигу, боятся они, не боятся - главное, что в конечном счёте смотрят глазками и другим показывают. Иначе - железный занавес и борьба двух пропагандистских машин. Вам же тоже, поди, когда вы в Россию приезжаете, приходится людям про Штаты рассказывать и показывать, что не всё, что наша пропаганда про них рассказывает - правда.

[@SteveUrso-w2q]

Ok YURIY

[@camocas]

They probably not afraid, they just don’t want to spend their hard earned dollars in a dictatorship.

[@ФёклаБатьковна]

@@knopkaplay0507 ну мы же не идиоты, чтобы не понимать этого. Ну скажете тоже

[@knopkaplay0507]

@@ФёклаБатьковна я ж не говорю, что мы - или они - идиоты. Но стереотипов и предубеждений хватает, пропаганда работает на полную катушку что у нас, что у них. Такие видосики - на вес золота получаются. Даже сам мальчик, который автор канала - да, боится; да, несёт периодически пургу; да, делает стопятьдесяттыщ реверансов в сторону людей, которые не одобрят его выбор направления. Но при этом пожил в Китае, осваивает русский (и вообще старается хоть пару слов выучить на языке стран, которые посещает), пытается накинуть несколько неочевидных фактов по истории и культуре, не светит американской исключительностью - то есть уже способствует формированию чуть более положительного образа американца и Америки. Молодец же!

[@GMo31-b6g]

You are friggin' ballsy mang, right on! It's videos like this that change the world -

[@alexsedenko8117]

My man. Thank you so much for being brave enough to come and see our country. I only wish I was there to show you the surroundings and tell way more in proper English but, anyways, you seem to have had a pretty nice time:)

[@GODBLESS-NORMAL]

Gradually I am convinced this is one of the greatest youtuber out there.

[@mnemonicpie]

​@@DudeNamedDuncanpeople are finally tired of the madness and ugliness

[@joharrison3469]

I enjoyed this a lot. Thank you, well done.

[@SrbijaSrbima1312]

Come to Serbia bro you will be suprised how good hosts we are, also very honest and good people. You won't regret it.

[@cepreupupkin2218]

Why go anywhere else if he's already in the best place in the world?)

[@SrbijaSrbima1312]

@@cepreupupkin2218 Russia is good, beautiful my brother, but why not visit Serbia?

[@lucianaromulus1408]

​@@SrbijaSrbima1312I've never been to Eastern Europe but I LOVE the Southern Slavic countries, I hope one day I can afford to experience it.

[@AlexKurtic-qj8gr]

🇷🇸🇷🇸😍

[@alekschibich]

❤

[@Moopheus]

Love your videos stumbled upon your profile by mistake when keeping up with world affairs, and I enjoy your none bias approach and open mind attitude towards your videos, removing as much political subjects out were possible. A breath of fresh air, I've subscribed and will continue watching your content :)

[@g-unit832]

Russia and America when there is no politicians involved. ❤

[@algedifather1973]

❤💯

[@currentcommerce4774]

as an american I want to say russia seems like an absolutely charming place.

[@Egor8488]

​@@currentcommerce4774 You also have a very beautiful country with amazing nature. Greetings from Russia.

[@ruskyalmond1977]

Politicians, in both countries, are corrupt. Sure maybe one more than the other, and idc which, but BOTH sides are at fault... in the early 2000s Russia almost joined NATO. I wonder why NATO rejected it. :(

[@revolter7094]

Russian politicians did not ruin relations, it were US politicians. To this day Russia has not done any sanctions against the USA and it also did not start a proxy war against it.

[@GuidoAgustínBraslavsky]

Russia, the country of my family! Even tho im argentinian, my granfathers were from Russia and they were very hard working people. A lot of russians suffer the diaspora because we have a bad reputation in the west that portraits russian people as bad and as communist as well. Here in Argentina, because of the complicity between the local government and nazi Germany we had to endure a lot of discrimination, but we are already past that! Russia is a great great country and with very nice people. Enjoy your trip to the largest country on earth Sabbatical! Good luck!

[@-SUM1-]

Fire profile pic

[@BURRBURAN]

Why do Russians kill Ukrainians?

[@BurnTheKremlin]

Russia is a shit swamp of corruption, poverty, alcoholism, krokodil and nazis

[@ggfdggfdggd4]

Great great country, interesting

[@MarkTuman-x6r]

О привет, очень интересная история!

[@evelyng4865]

Was there twice this year. Can’t wait to go back.

[@onyxobinna9400]

Have visited several cities in Russia, I ll say it’s one of the safest and cleanest countries I hv ever been to, pple were very friendly, the food was great, and very affordable, the weather too, i would nt mind permanently living there some day with my family. glad you visited this Amazing country and their people.

[@craigeastwood9941]

I was in Saint Petersburg about a month ago, visiting my wife's family. As a American, I shared a lot of the impressions you had, visiting for the first time. The people are so warm and friendly. The city was clean and beautiful. Don't get me started on currency exchange. They rejected so many USD, I was getting a little nervous we wouldn't have enough cash for our hotel! Very interested to see your experiences in more rural locations.

[@magamaga1827]

here in brooklyn, ny we have tons of russians and ukraines. they are wonderful people, very cultured and sophisticated.

[@bookinsights1092]

That woman who gave you food asked about your ancestry because American is not an ethnicity.

[@magamaga1827]

and she was correct in doing so. to russia, america used to be a country of mostly european ancestry. but now it's a country of 3rd world filth from all over. they are confused why we would let this happen.

[@deanl0]

But it should be a Cristian nation but they are not, they are run by zio

[@ethanj1598]

Our friend here looks like he is from Dagestan 😂

[@rodiculous9464]

No one in america knows or cares. Everyone is mixed race. Only race oriented fascists care about such things

[@Kaygee79]

Exploring the world with Tommy, learning a lot!

[@palmolivchik]

The briedge wasn't Trotsky, it calls Tro -> i

[@ИванИванов-ш3ы1ъ]

It would be better if you didn't say anything at all about the history in St. Petersburg... 1. The bridge has nothing to do with Trotsky, its name is Troitsky. 2. The Romanovs never lived in the Peter and Paul fortress. 3. Lenin had never been to the Gulag, it appeared after his death...

[@knopkaplay0507]

True - but even as is, he gave a lot more correct info than many of his western audience members have heard before, so on balance of things - he's all good.

[@ИванИванов-ш3ы1ъ]

@@knopkaplay0507 To confuse someone else's history or keep silent - I don't even know what to choose...

[@webkeeper]

@@ИванИванов-ш3ы1ъ don't be so adamant about it. The comment section is open and few others pointed it out and laughed about it, while setting the fact straight. You are too serious on a blogger's channel. He could tho in the end make a video about his mistakes. The Trotskii Bridge part would be fun to watch, utter confusion.

[@Andrey-ml5of]

That's just a prime example of how little the average Joe in America knows, and trust me when I say this that guy is not even that bad. The propaganda in USA is just on another level. Most people actually believe that we have bears roaming the streets in the cities.

[@ekesandras1481]

the Cheka and the GULag started in 1918 during Lenin's rule, before he got a stroke and became mentally handicapped.

[@kokobwild2413]

I'm sold. I'm booking a holiday in Russia next year.

[@cepreupupkin2218]

Be very careful, you run a great risk of falling in love with Russia.)

[@a2agata]

Осторожнее. Вы не захотите уезжать из России. 😊

[@razboy7705]

Welcome

[@camocas]

Well done supporting a dictatorship and its war with your dollars

[@Yul-rl1uc]

Приезжайте. У нас хорошо 😊

[@Charitoandtheworld]

i just love how you keep pushing through borders (literally) and glad you made it there. its always good to see ppl's real perspective instead of the media telling us whos right or wrong. always love your content Tommy. One of my many fave travel vloggers! you deliver!!!!

[@MrReymoclif714]

Estonians are quite Finnish in their culture!

[@AvanaVana]

Go to Bucha, just north of Kyiv, and speak to the locals and you’ll find out who is wrong.

[@mamanyka]

​@@AvanaVanaочередной фейк СМИ

[@thomasackermann]

Thank you for this really interesting video! Your positive approach and your effort with the Russian language helped a lot. When I travelled to new country whose language I couldn't speak, I learned a few essential phrases, "Parrot-Fashion" and used the words, they contained, to build new phrases. This was, how my mother learned to speak 5 different languages fluently.

[@catchafire9107]

Don't apologize for doing this bro!

[@ЛарисаПанова-о4н]

North Ossetia never been Georgia part. You got it mixed up with South Ossetia.

[@スラッシャ]

Really enjoy it 😃 can't wait to see you in Kazakhstan ❤

[@yehuanchun]

Thanks!

[@roger23-]

1 hour episode hell yea

[@_angl_]

Bro this just looks objectively nicer and safer than most of the US

[@camocas]

Dictatorships are generally safer, crime-wise … price of freedom I guess

[@vilxxblack2472]

@@camocas Not even, pretty much all of the western world (and eastern now) is substantially safer and cleaner then the US. Its laughable state, but thats what happens when you have a society and culture built on hyper-selfishness. And any time some iniative pops up to makes things better, people cry communism, and not with my tax money! And instead those funds go to prop up corporations and politicians. As we all die of thirst waiting for that trickle down droplet.

[@Orlington17]

Freedom xD 25% of all the prisoners in the world are in US jails, 2 ruling parties with no direct elections and goverment can decide what to do with your kid while you can be "canceled" if you disagree, not talking about constantly waging wars against 3rd world. #1 economy with no free medicine, no free education, bums and junkies on the street. I guess i choose my beloved dictatorship or whatever you call it xD

[@maxblanck123]

@@camocas it seems worth it to me, specially if freedom meens lgbt

[@marias4075]

@@camocas lol and how does "freedom" works out for you on the streets of sf with rampant drugs and poop on streets, can't even use bart or buses and rampant crime everywhere

[@qubit7112]

I notice 98% of everyone I see walking around you are not FAT! That alone tells you we Americans do not do diet right. I also see normal people and no freaky crap taking place which is nice to see.

[@scavuman]

It is the mega processed foods that are marketed by Government Controlling Corporations. When The Corporations selling tobacco products saw the end of that market drawing near, they re-invested into Food Products, and used the same techniques to create addictions, and increase sales. Seed Oils are for running machinery, not for human ingestion.

[@Leonardo-or1ll]

Most people in the centers of American cities (especially coast ones) are also not fat. It gets drastically worse as you move from the urban center into suburbs and rural american where it’s worst.

[@Видеограф-ц8х]

Русские очень добрые. И Россия страна СУПЕР. Москва самая чистая столица мтра да и самая безопасная наверное. 😊❤

[@brandonboand]

It’s what’s sprayed on our crops!!!!! Look up human biologist Gary Brecka, you will learn so much about the poison that’s us Americans are exposed too by big Pharma.

[@ekesandras1481]

selling opiate pills like they were candy probably wasn't the best idea the US every had.

[@thetotaldepravity]

Makes me realise how broken my own country is. Not an abandoned building in sight, no junkies, homeless, no fights, no squalor. Quite different from the industrial hellholes of northern England, where all you'll see is poverty, gambling arcades, betting shops, discount alcohol shops, charity, and misery.

[@Rommik]

Москва и Санкт-Петербург это крупнейшие и процветающие города России. В глубине страны есть такие места, как описали вы. В России много обшарпанных домов, плохих дорог, и алкогольных магазинов.

[@graemebuchan1919]

What's your opinion now he been falsify imprisoned for weeks on fake charges? i bet you still think its better 🤣

[@thetotaldepravity]

@@graemebuchan1919 Yep, in Russia it's difficult to speak freely. It's getting what way in the UK, but we're not quite there yet. The US is actually great for that, with their first amendment. Russia certainly ain't the place you want to be critiquing the government on social media channels, although many activists do.

[@andrewweatherford5511]

"I know the name of this dish, but I don't know if I should say it." That's the first time I've laughed out loud about a Chicken Kiev joke. Made my day 😂

[@Truhandle91]

Nobody in russia is gonna say anything or be mad.. Nobody changes names.. Russia is not ukraine or the west that needs to erase names and history.. Bunch or Russian dishes and names in the west have been changed just to spite russia.. Even with lying by changing the origin to Ukraine or calling it something kiew etc.. Russia doesn't do it

[@НаТе-э2р]

Украинцы и русские один народ. 8 миллионов украинцев получили российские паспорта и живут в россии. Не лезьте к нам и мы помиримся. Вы разогреваете этот конфликт.

[@andrewweatherford5511]

@@НаТе-э2р Я хочу мира. ☮

[@danchik1335]

@@andrewweatherford5511 нет

[@KateD-8]

@@НаТе-э2ряк ви задовбали своїм «адін народ». Боже збав мати щось спільне з вами

[@terryschima4964]

What ever floats your boat. It’s not Russia or America that are the problem; it’s the politicians. No judgement from me that you went to Russia.

[@nolandderlugner1351]

No it is russia thats a problem

[@l.k.1011]

@@nolandderlugner1351 Well, stay in your bubble, my friend. ;)

[@jjhonecker7644]

​@l.k.1011 правда!!!!!! типичное западное дерьмо

[@majortheprotagonist5561]

​@@nolandderlugner1351maybe explore the world more and less mainstream media consumption

[@tavish4699]

@@nolandderlugner1351 russian goverment noot russian people people are people

[@singhi89]

EXTREMELY LOVE THE STYLE OF YOUR CONTENT! KEEP GOING!

[@ДмитрийАндрианов-й4ы]

The funniest thing is that only foreigners have problems with payments due to sanctions. Russians mostly pay by card or phone))

[@pilotmanpaul]

It's actually insane how clean Russia is and what's up with that old Victorian or Elizabethan style architecture going on? Ngl It looks pretty good.

[@luggylugworm]

Wait until he gets to the sticks.

[@edweb2006]

@@luggylugworm Unfortunately cities and "sticks" in USA stink like no other in the world (Except India and Africa).

[@goofybaII]

It's Saint Petersburg and Moscow what did u expect lol

[@Da...]

​@@goofybaII Small cities are also clean

[@maroszukaro9082]

@@Da... sure sure mongol 🤡

[@suzonlommel3737]

I'm not an angry American here. I watch several Russian content creators. People want the same things everywhere. Governments are far different from people who may eat other things, but all want a peaceful life, the ability to care for their families, and enough to live comfortably.

[@Cabalero24]

+1 правда

[@ggfdggfdggd4]

Different people with different values, dats y they watch their government oppress them and dont bat and eyelid.

[@razboy7705]

@@ggfdggfdggd4Почему вы не пишите о своих правительствах , которые просто срут вам на голову ?!

[@dmitryf1593]

💯

[@antuanhikkuev4940]

Troitskiy bridge, rebuilt in 1824-1827, was supposed to be called Suvorovsky Bridge on the Suvorovskaya Square located opposite the bridge with a monument to A.V. Suvorov. However, in 1827, the bridge was named Troitskiy after the nearby Trinity Square and Trinity Cathedral (destroyed in 1932).

[@GnomeSain3]

you have a great perspective on things