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I agree 100%. I see other people on RUclips 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 RUclipsr by a long mile! Top work as per Tommy! 🙏🏻👊🏻👍🏻💪🏻
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...
Женщина, которую он спрашивал, скорее всего испугалась возможной провокации,так как в эстонии за излишнюю русскость можно выхватить, таков запрос общества,как выражаются политики 😂 А так,да,в Нарве живут русские, он не врёт.
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!
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!
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
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".
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 but why ???! What happened ??? Where are they ???! in 2012 i remember Russia had skinheads & neo nazis!!! Also the yellow black White Russian tricolor flag..
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
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!!!
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.
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.
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
@@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.
I’m also American, and plan on going to Russia next year in the summer. Everyone thinks they’re bad people, boogeymen. I could care less what’s going on between Russia and Ukraine, none of my business and it’s not stopping me from seeing Russia and meeting people. Just follow the laws and culture, be polite, have paper work in order be respectful. Everyone has this misconception and so propagated that if you go to Russia they’re going to lock you up and throw away the key lmao.
It does get a challenge to not have prejudice, it's crazy. The media and othe peoples voices, I have to actively remind myself (in the good in people), I do succeed to overcome reservations and I'm even bothered by having them. And that is from a person who os conscious about that effect, who travels a lot and has celebrated christmas with a Saudi, an Israeli and Germans :D It's crazy what the narrative does with the brain and I can only imagine how the average village person feels :(
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....
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.
@@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...
@@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).
@@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).
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.
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. 🌻
Я слышал, что Asheville сильно пострадал. Люди страшные истории рассказывают об оползнях и наводнении... Надеюсь, вы скоро вернетесь к нормальной жизни.
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).
@@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!)
@@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!)
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!)
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 !
"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 ❤
Thank you for taking us on this trip with you. We, as Americans, seem to hate one another even more than we are supposed to hate other countries (Russia, China, etc). We must learn to accept our differences and move on. It doesn’t mean open borders, but we must learn to tolerate better.
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. :(
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.
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.
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.
"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 😂
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
Actually politics is dividing the US like I haven't seen in my lifetime. Cable news and social media aren't helping, and may make it seem worse that it really is...but never the less, I have not witnessed this ugliness before.
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!
My friend, your videos are very cute, but in your head there is a real cocktail of real facts, fragmentary information and Western propaganda about Russia. I hope even this short trip will help you systematize some knowledge about the country and get rid of false stereotypes. I wish you a good and exciting journey! P.S. By the way, the new Starbucks and McDonald's have become much better than they were before the sanctions.😜
When I was in Estonia in 2019, I was buying a ticket at the ticket office. A woman that was in front of me, she was joined by a group of 40 people. I tried to say something to her or to the lady that was selling the tickets but they ignored me. I’m not saying that happened because I am Russian but that was very rude. I had to move to another ticket booth.
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).
They are all exist, just not so visible on the facade part because police drives all this away from visible places, if you go a bit from the usual path you will see it, especially not in Moscow where all money are going.
17:24 A couple of the Chinese tourists there were apparently impressed that you said "nĭmenhăo" instead of "nǐhǎo"😆 Wherever in the world, being able to speak Chinese well is really a big buff to a person of -New York ethnicity- 🤣 European ancestry
When I talk to a Haitian I don't ask him what his origins are, I don't tell him being Haitian is not an ethnicity, should he answer me my ancestors came from Africa 500 years ago.? Haiti like America has its own culture and history, its music etc. It's time to turn the page. I am Canadian and when people say to me "ok but where are you really from" it insults me. After 300 years I think I can say that I am just Canadian.
@@balbutie As a Chinese who lived in the UK for more than 15 years, I fully understand what you said and I also understand why the OP says "New York"--for the same reason you have mentioned. As you said it, you, and probably the the OP as well, have been living in your continent for more than 300 years and 300 years is long enough to develop rich history and culture of your own. Your father lives there. Your father's father lived there. North America is your home and your ancestors home. You are ORIGINALLY from North America. When some people asks you "where are you really from" it may have an implied meaning that you are "settlers", which really offends to many white Americans. Also, in today's western world, racial equality is so much advocated. In this discourse, asking for a person's ethnicity can sometimes be offending. Example, a colleague of mine, who is black, use to teach English in China and he said he was often asked by his students which country he is from, and when he answered UK/London the Chinese students were sometimes dissatisfied and asked "where are you really from" or "where are you originally from". I guess in most of Europe and North America, people wouldn't ask him "where are you originally from" after he said he is from the UK. And besides, when that Russian auntie asked the OP what ethnicity he is, she is actually expecting an answer like "Anglo-Saxon", "Dutch" or "Irish", which is rather impossible for a white American to provide an answer, because the European ancestry of many (if not most) Americans are so "mixed" that it’s difficult to trace it back to just one country. I quoted -New York ethnicity- here just for fun, not meaning that I think there is anything wrong with OP's answer of "New York".
@balbutie No, you can’t :D because for whole rest world exist real Canadians and all rest - invaders :) I’m not trying to offend you, in my mind it is something natural. Exist natives and some _temporary_ invaders. I don’t know why I perceive this in such way, but as is. And when I discussed about this with other people, all also perceived you in such way. For us you are non real, just our emigrants (in most cases who made something awful at home and just ran away; as example most of criminals from WW2 who ran away from court to Canada).
@@huangwu2563that’s a good background. in Russia it’s entirely normal for a person to list their ancestry to you to you if you ask somebody what they are, and people are rarely offended. Same lady would probably say she was part Finnish/Jewish/German/Ukrainian and not feel weird about it…
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.
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!!!!
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!!!
Спасибо !!! Твой русский достаточно хорош. За 1 час очень много информации ❤. Москва - сердце России. Сама я из Крыма. Мы всегда считали себя Россией о очень рады быть частью Матушки-России. Украинцев считаем своими братьями. Если бы не Виктория Ньюланд со своими печеньями не было бы никакой войны. 🇷🇺 ❤
"One the one hand, Trotsky was a much more fervent communist. He was all on board with the ideology. He was driving. On the other hand he was far less cruel than Stalin." Bro learned history by watching the Animal Farm 😂
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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 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.
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.
Sabb what an amazing video my friend the places were breathtaking so clean the stuctures well lost for words totally supeb and you are a very brave young man to do this wow super Content. Rob from the UK
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.
Gulags didn't exist Russia before 1917 Revolution so Lenin could be sent to a Gulag. Lenin was exiled in Siberia. He lived withbhis wife in s small Siberian village called Shushenskoeye and wasn't allowed to leave his residence without police permit
Just randomly saw a video from you about Moscow and was curious to hear your opinion of the city, but boy was I pleasantly surprised to see Narva, as an Estonian who was born there.
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I hope that someday these wonderful people will come to your home and you will know their essence.
Moscow it the Capital of Russia man your propaganda from the USA is showing
@@UncleSam-7.62 Хероям сала !
When an American humbly says, “No I don’t speak it that well” when Russians compliment him, that deserves a like!
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....
Truest words never been written
I agree 100%. I see other people on RUclips 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.
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.
This! All of this!
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.
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!
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.
@cepreupupkin2218 many of us Americans love and admire Russia and its people ❤ I might be biased though given I'm part Slavic 😝
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 .
Ааааа, я в шоке ))
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.
Haha, yeah he thought a bridge in Petrograd in 2024 would be named after Lev Trotsky.
Trotskiy I Lenin, sukin syn. 😁
I guess the correct translation for 'Troitsky' is 'Trinity's'
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.
@@Dionysiandreams Original name, Lev Bronstein. He has no place in Russian history other than an enemy.
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 RUclipsr by a long mile! Top work as per Tommy! 🙏🏻👊🏻👍🏻💪🏻
"A lot of people are going to be mad that I'm in Russia."
Dude, you're a travel vlogger. Do your thing, bro.
Nah but seriously, Fuck Russia
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.
@unbannablebob 😂❤😅 love it!
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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...
Bald and Bankrupt gonna be jealous af
He was probably watching this trying to spot mosaics.
Too busy shitting on India
He is gonna make it here soon. Just one more year to go.
He is busy abusing women or like he calls them "fuckmeat" in some other third world country.
Wasn't he kicked out for good for going to that abandoned russian space ship
"what ethnicity are you?", "New York", lol.
I've been to New York, and that sounds fairly accurate!
ny is an ethnicity
still saying "america is not a nationality"... is not that smart not gonna lie and i'm russian lol...
I believe what she really meant was "ancestry"
so, he's Dutch!
2:27 Him: "what kind of people live here? Russian or Estonian?" -
Lady: "Разные (different kinds)" Subtitles:"Russian"
Also not Leon Trotsky bridge, but Trinity bridge (like Holy Trinity)
Hes not russian dont expect him to be perfect
Женщина, которую он спрашивал, скорее всего испугалась возможной провокации,так как в эстонии за излишнюю русскость можно выхватить, таков запрос общества,как выражаются политики 😂
А так,да,в Нарве живут русские, он не врёт.
@@lolhannse7516американцы довольно невежественные 👍
@@dns7587 still better than nothing. The dude seems genuine.
- А вы откуда?
- Америка
- Ну Америка это же не национальность, вы кто по нации?
- Нью-Йорк
I died from this dialogue 😅
😂
а как вам история, про то как Ленин сидел в гулаге?😆
И вот такие дешевые тупые корольки приезжают посмотреть на нас как на зверушек.
yes ,she was correct America is from Argentina to Alaska ,many countries
@@darkebmindustrial3632
America is a continent. 'murica is a cuntry.
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.
Ah oops. Def still need to learn more Russian
Lmao
Trotsky troitsky tomato tomato
It's Poutine and not Putin :)
but trotsky was 1/3 of the Russian trinity right?? stalin,trotsky and lenin :)
If you say "Soviet" one more time you risk becoming bald & bankrupt
😅😂
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.
Lol, a YTer joke.
LOOK ITS A SOVIET COMMENT
@@monikhushalpuri yours is
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!
great content tommy
The cleanliness is good.
Be careful out there
Good idea
Be careful Tommy - the police in Minsk are known for not being too friendly.
I was there in August from the US. Had a great trip.
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!
Надеюсь у тебя всё хорошо и однажды ты посетишь Россию)
Какой грустный комментарий… спасибо твоим adoptive parents❤ Сил, мира и любви!!!!!!
Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your travel and knack for picking up languages. Safe travels
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
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this guy is not from Poland, he's from PRL
Thank you, bro ✊🏻
Come to Serbia bro you will be suprised how good hosts we are, also very honest and good people. You won't regret it.
Why go anywhere else if he's already in the best place in the world?)
@@cepreupupkin2218 Russia is good, beautiful my brother, but why not visit Serbia?
@@SrbijaSrbima1312I've never been to Eastern Europe but I LOVE the Southern Slavic countries, I hope one day I can afford to experience it.
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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".
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❤
Welcome, friend. We will be glad to see good friends of our country. Friendly greetings from Russia, Moscow.
Нижний Новгород приветствует Вас и ждет в гости😊
@@Egor8488but what about the skinheads !???
@@marinagusova LoL They have not existed for a long time.
@@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..
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
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!!!
ни хрена себе ..,я пишу из Череповца .)))
Dictatorships are generally safer, crime wise
Отсутствие мозга как правило менее безопасно😅
@@camocas Russia may be ruled in an authoritarian way, but it's no dictatorship
Dude! Your Russian is not as bad as you think. I'm Super impressed.
Спасибо , still working on it
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.
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.
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
Привет! кто вам сказал что Иван Грозный был кровопийцей ,это чушь ! он был ангелом по сравнению европейских правителей! учи историю а не слухи
Westerners are so brainwashed! Also one of the Americans I knew thought Ivan the Terrible was a fairy tale character. They do not know history.
Мария Медичи за ночь убила 100 тысяч человек, Иван Грозный убил от 3 до 15 тыс человек. Гады оба, но наш меньше загубил. Это да.
Bro this just looks objectively nicer and safer than most of the US
Dictatorships are generally safer, crime-wise … price of freedom I guess
@@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.
I’m also American, and plan on going to Russia next year in the summer. Everyone thinks they’re bad people, boogeymen. I could care less what’s going on between Russia and Ukraine, none of my business and it’s not stopping me from seeing Russia and meeting people. Just follow the laws and culture, be polite, have paper work in order be respectful. Everyone has this misconception and so propagated that if you go to Russia they’re going to lock you up and throw away the key lmao.
I’d love to go. This summer I went to Narva and got to see Russia across the river. Really nice
it's a misconception that russia runs on laws. you catch a wrong timing in international politics and you'll be the next bargaining chip.
Приезжайте 🤝Let me wish you good memories beforehand.
I mean a lot of Russians hate Americans lol
It does get a challenge to not have prejudice, it's crazy. The media and othe peoples voices, I have to actively remind myself (in the good in people), I do succeed to overcome reservations and I'm even bothered by having them. And that is from a person who os conscious about that effect, who travels a lot and has celebrated christmas with a Saudi, an Israeli and Germans :D
It's crazy what the narrative does with the brain and I can only imagine how the average village person feels :(
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....
Mate, I believe that if we all travelled more we would be fighting less, little gestures like these matter for building peace.
Nope, If Russians travelled less there would definitely be less fighting
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.
@@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...
@@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).
@@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).
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.
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. 🌻
I hope the damage was minor compared to a lot of others. 🙏
Я слышал, что Asheville сильно пострадал. Люди страшные истории рассказывают об оползнях и наводнении... Надеюсь, вы скоро вернетесь к нормальной жизни.
Держитесь! Не падайте духом!
I'm sold.
I'm booking a holiday in Russia next year.
Be very careful, you run a great risk of falling in love with Russia.)
Осторожнее. Вы не захотите уезжать из России.
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Welcome
Well done supporting a dictatorship and its war with your dollars
Glad you made it to my homeland Tommy! Hope you like it!
Я с нетерпением этого ждал
Are you also from русская община?) or putin fan?)
@@rudolfpuchini4105 Sorry, I don't speak dumbaness
@@rudolfpuchini4105 sorry I don't speak dumbanese
How come he can go and I was told I cannot go? NOT ALLOWED.
This video was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing!
Why didn't you just exchange your currency at a bank?? Those exchanges you went to are rip offs for tourists!
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).
he did make it seem they didnt want tourist $ or Euro and then goes and exchanges $ for Rubles
@@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!)
@@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!)
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_Bodrey75So its best to bring Rubles with you before entering just to be sure
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 !
Of course, Russian people do not hate Americans:) They are actually very close to us. Welcome!
"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 ❤
Thanks Tomy, another great video. Your best so far.
Love the cafeteria guy's advice about where to buy the liquor. 😂
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😂.
Thank you for taking us on this trip with you. We, as Americans, seem to hate one another even more than we are supposed to hate other countries (Russia, China, etc). We must learn to accept our differences and move on. It doesn’t mean open borders, but we must learn to tolerate better.
Russia and America when there is no politicians involved. ❤
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as an american I want to say russia seems like an absolutely charming place.
@@currentcommerce4774 You also have a very beautiful country with amazing nature. Greetings from Russia.
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. :(
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.
I learned Russian at school 50 years ago, and enjoyed this so much! Looking forward to the hinterland videos.
yes, russia was always inside you and it never left you, old communist...
Have you seen the Soviet movies?
@@borissh9932 No; we saw some 'soviet realism' art.
@@David-ee1pi you should watch some Soviet movies like “Dog’s heart “
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.
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.
South Africa is a Failed State. 😁
One hour of my weekend that was pure joy. Keep up the good work mate 👍
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.
Hey) do you still here?)
@@russia_winner no, it was just a short visit.
@@russia_winnerbut I am here !! I’m from Italy
@@iamsheep Russia in 2012 very different from 2024
@@marinagusova hi) what kind of place in Russia did you choose?
You seem disappointed that you didn't get any negative experience.
My favorite travel blogger, does a GREAT job again!
He's the best, no contest!!
I’ve been searching for him on RUclips under blogger and got nothing. I found him under RUclipsr
"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 😂
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
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.
@@НаТе-э2р Я хочу мира. ☮
@@andrewweatherford5511 нет
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.
Wait until he gets to the sticks.
@@luggylugworm Unfortunately cities and "sticks" in USA stink like no other in the world (Except India and Africa).
It's Saint Petersburg and Moscow what did u expect lol
@@goofybaII Small cities are also clean
@@Da... sure sure mongol 🤡
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.
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.
Ok YURIY
They probably not afraid, they just don’t want to spend their hard earned dollars in a dictatorship.
@@knopkaplay0507 ну мы же не идиоты, чтобы не понимать этого. Ну скажете тоже
Was there twice this year. Can’t wait to go back.
North Ossetia never been Georgia part. You got it mixed up with South Ossetia.
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.
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
@@ni9274Ничего более тупого я еще не читал . Что должно быть в твоей промытой голове, трудно себе даже представить 🤦🏻
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!
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Why do Russians kill Ukrainians?
Russia is a shit swamp of corruption, poverty, alcoholism, krokodil and nazis
As a South American, I must say that what brings the Americas together is the people, not the government.
Actually politics is dividing the US like I haven't seen in my lifetime. Cable news and social media aren't helping, and may make it seem worse that it really is...but never the less, I have not witnessed this ugliness before.
@@shep68 true. Americas is divided as hell and its society is super toxic. People shooting shit up all the fukin time
Nope.
@@shep68 because people are dumb and get pulled into the media baiting them
@@shep68 Putin and China are dividing the US using social media and paid shills, to include members of congress.
Fast becoming one of my favorite channels! Travel well my man!
Tommy, you are a blessing to the world
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.
No it is russia thats a problem
@@nolandderlugner1351 Well, stay in your bubble, my friend. ;)
@l.k.1011 правда!!!!!! типичное западное дерьмо
@@nolandderlugner1351maybe explore the world more and less mainstream media consumption
@@nolandderlugner1351 russian goverment noot russian people
people are people
Some of the best content on the internet. Thank you!
5 hours at the estonian border vs 10 min at the russian side. Guess where is the democracy 😀
reminds me "Papers, please!"
The delay is actually caused by Russian side, not Estonian one. People would just queue on the bridge to wait for russian side to check everything.
Guess which is the empire that wants to conquer all neighbors.
@@Inlanning North Korea
@@german_novotiable Are you local or went yourself?
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!
Love that these videos tear down all conceptions and just reflects a human experience. The Earth is sooo beautiful.
My friend, your videos are very cute, but in your head there is a real cocktail of real facts, fragmentary information and Western propaganda about Russia. I hope even this short trip will help you systematize some knowledge about the country and get rid of false stereotypes. I wish you a good and exciting journey! P.S. By the way, the new Starbucks and McDonald's have become much better than they were before the sanctions.😜
Exploring the world with Tommy, learning a lot!
When I was in Estonia in 2019, I was buying a ticket at the ticket office. A woman that was in front of me, she was joined by a group of 40 people. I tried to say something to her or to the lady that was selling the tickets but they ignored me. I’m not saying that happened because I am Russian but that was very rude. I had to move to another ticket booth.
It happened if you speak Russian in Estonia or Latvia
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.
"Leon Trotsky Bridge" - it was something! That lady said "Troitsky", this means Trinity, so, the name of the bridge is "Trinity bridge".
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).
I hope things get better - very diplomatic, Tommy.
My favorite video you have done. Russia surprisingly clean and neat. No graffiti, homeless, trash, dogs...
They are all exist, just not so visible on the facade part because police drives all this away from visible places, if you go a bit from the usual path you will see it, especially not in Moscow where all money are going.
You would LOVE Pyongyang 😆
Least obvious dicatorship apologist
Toilets in Russia are a hole in the floor. 😂🤣
@@UncleSam-7.62 I don't support Putin. But laughing at poverty is immoral
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A couple of the Chinese tourists there were apparently impressed that you said "nĭmenhăo" instead of "nǐhǎo"😆
Wherever in the world, being able to speak Chinese well is really a big buff to a person of -New York ethnicity- 🤣 European ancestry
When I talk to a Haitian I don't ask him what his origins are, I don't tell him being Haitian is not an ethnicity, should he answer me my ancestors came from Africa 500 years ago.? Haiti like America has its own culture and history, its music etc. It's time to turn the page. I am Canadian and when people say to me "ok but where are you really from" it insults me. After 300 years I think I can say that I am just Canadian.
@@balbutie As a Chinese who lived in the UK for more than 15 years, I fully understand what you said and I also understand why the OP says "New York"--for the same reason you have mentioned.
As you said it, you, and probably the the OP as well, have been living in your continent for more than 300 years and 300 years is long enough to develop rich history and culture of your own. Your father lives there. Your father's father lived there. North America is your home and your ancestors home. You are ORIGINALLY from North America. When some people asks you "where are you really from" it may have an implied meaning that you are "settlers", which really offends to many white Americans. Also, in today's western world, racial equality is so much advocated. In this discourse, asking for a person's ethnicity can sometimes be offending. Example, a colleague of mine, who is black, use to teach English in China and he said he was often asked by his students which country he is from, and when he answered UK/London the Chinese students were sometimes dissatisfied and asked "where are you really from" or "where are you originally from". I guess in most of Europe and North America, people wouldn't ask him "where are you originally from" after he said he is from the UK.
And besides, when that Russian auntie asked the OP what ethnicity he is, she is actually expecting an answer like "Anglo-Saxon", "Dutch" or "Irish", which is rather impossible for a white American to provide an answer, because the European ancestry of many (if not most) Americans are so "mixed" that it’s difficult to trace it back to just one country.
I quoted -New York ethnicity- here just for fun, not meaning that I think there is anything wrong with OP's answer of "New York".
@balbutie
No, you can’t :D because for whole rest world exist real Canadians and all rest - invaders :) I’m not trying to offend you, in my mind it is something natural. Exist natives and some _temporary_ invaders. I don’t know why I perceive this in such way, but as is. And when I discussed about this with other people, all also perceived you in such way. For us you are non real, just our emigrants (in most cases who made something awful at home and just ran away; as example most of criminals from WW2 who ran away from court to Canada).
@@balbutie how can you be such a sissy as a man to be hurt over someone asking your ethnic background… lol
@@huangwu2563that’s a good background. in Russia it’s entirely normal for a person to list their ancestry to you to you if you ask somebody what they are, and people are rarely offended.
Same lady would probably say she was part Finnish/Jewish/German/Ukrainian and not feel weird about it…
cool video. love the little bits of history you add. keep it up! thanks.
Привет от русского из Сербии 🇷🇺🇷🇸🇺🇸
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.
You are friggin' ballsy mang, right on! It's videos like this that change the world -
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!!!!
Estonians are quite Finnish in their culture!
Go to Bucha, just north of Kyiv, and speak to the locals and you’ll find out who is wrong.
I enjoyed this a lot. Thank you, well done.
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!!!
Спасибо !!!
Твой русский достаточно хорош. За 1 час очень много информации ❤.
Москва - сердце России.
Сама я из Крыма. Мы всегда считали себя Россией о очень рады быть частью Матушки-России. Украинцев считаем своими братьями. Если бы не Виктория Ньюланд со своими печеньями не было бы никакой войны. 🇷🇺 ❤
Братья?!!! Они же фашисты
That’s why I love Europe you can be in 3 different countries in 2 days
Khalingrad is separated from the rest of Russia!
you can be in 3 countries in 10 seconds
today I was in 3 countries in few hours xD
ruzzia is not Europe
@@maroszukaro9082what continent is it?
"One the one hand, Trotsky was a much more fervent communist. He was all on board with the ideology. He was driving. On the other hand he was far less cruel than Stalin."
Bro learned history by watching the Animal Farm 😂
Dude, this is the most awesome city I have ever seen, period!! I am thankful you shared this with us!!
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.
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.
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.
Русские очень добрые. И Россия страна СУПЕР. Москва самая чистая столица мтра да и самая безопасная наверное. 😊❤
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.
There is something in the water...
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...
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.
@@knopkaplay0507 To confuse someone else's history or keep silent - I don't even know what to choose...
@@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.
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.
the Cheka and the GULag started in 1918 during Lenin's rule, before he got a stroke and became mentally handicapped.
Wishing you safe and happy travels! Moscow looks wonderful as always.
Дуже гарно зроблено. Приємно це бачити.
Привет, украинский брат/сестра! Мир нам всем скорейший!🥰
Great video as always Tommy. Thank you for doing what you wanted to do! Many of us respect you for it.
1 hour episode hell yea
Sabb what an amazing video my friend the places were breathtaking so clean the stuctures well lost for words totally supeb and you are a very brave young man to do this wow super Content. Rob from the UK
RUclipsr of the Year. Thanks Tommy as always. Ur an awesome Teacher/Explore
That woman who gave you food asked about your ancestry because American is not an ethnicity.
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.
But it should be a Cristian nation but they are not, they are run by zio
Our friend here looks like he is from Dagestan 😂
Gulags didn't exist Russia before 1917 Revolution so Lenin could be sent to a Gulag. Lenin was exiled in Siberia. He lived withbhis wife in s small Siberian village called Shushenskoeye and wasn't allowed to leave his residence without police permit
Having visited Moscow & St Petersburg myself, you did a nice👍 job presenting both cities!☺️
Really enjoy it 😃 can't wait to see you in Kazakhstan ❤
Just randomly saw a video from you about Moscow and was curious to hear your opinion of the city, but boy was I pleasantly surprised to see Narva, as an Estonian who was born there.
EXTREMELY LOVE THE STYLE OF YOUR CONTENT! KEEP GOING!
Gradually I am convinced this is one of the greatest youtuber out there.
@@DudeNamedDuncanpeople are finally tired of the madness and ugliness
Thank you for making this!
Take Care Man !!
is that a joke?
you too!!