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  • Опубликовано: 27 окт 2024

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  • @gratius1394
    @gratius1394 3 года назад +671

    The sign on the box is actually a seal of Russian Federal Customs Service. Given that almost every branch of Russian gvt has some kind of paramilitary/law enforcement unit in its roster, we can assume that this ration was produced for them.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +68

      Very cool! Thank you for helping on that, Gratius. TFW

    • @gratius1394
      @gratius1394 3 года назад +27

      @@MeAncient You're welcome. Russian rations usually don't have any descriptions of content in foreign languages so if you'll have problems with identifying a particular item, let me know.

    • @SevenHunnid
      @SevenHunnid 3 года назад +17

      I smoke weed on my RUclips channel as my job😅

    • @UnionCountyPhotography
      @UnionCountyPhotography 3 года назад +41

      @@SevenHunnid why did you have to say that here? No one needed to know that

    • @gamingspartan9302
      @gamingspartan9302 3 года назад +10

      @@UnionCountyPhotography i agree

  • @ЯлюблюКоробочки
    @ЯлюблюКоробочки 2 года назад +154

    Когда дед стал обнюхивать таблетки Аквабриза, я чуть не обосрался. #дедживи

  • @step1763
    @step1763 2 года назад +1569

    я так боялся, что он съест таблетки для обеззараживания воды

    • @LexxoID1
      @LexxoID1 2 года назад +33

      я тоже))

    • @jonmdk
      @jonmdk 2 года назад +78

      I'm glad I learned Russian when I was a kid but RUclips translator helps too I can't believe he took a bite of the water pill LoL

    • @sammynatal6471
      @sammynatal6471 2 года назад +8

      I knew they were to purify the water. But I guess not all of them bring those.

    • @zenotheunfunny2581
      @zenotheunfunny2581 2 года назад +6

      Блин, ч тоже 😂🤣😂

    • @ЧУНЯ-к3н
      @ЧУНЯ-к3н 2 года назад +54

      Таблетки не сьел а чифир заварил

  • @LexxoID1
    @LexxoID1 2 года назад +200

    Hello guys from Siberia, from an experienced user of these army rations. I watched the video with a smile, there are some points that we do not do with these products and items. The dry fuel burner should be turned over with its sharp edges down and flatter, sharp edges towards the ground. You do not need to open porridge and soups when heating, or you need to slightly open a small edge, if instead of a burner you burn over a higher heat, then it will be more saturated and not so dry and naturally the heating process will be faster. Vegetable stew (appetizer) is practically not heated in our country, it is usually used to quickly snack on a biscuit with vegetables or add it as a cold salad to a hot one. Tea is not brewed until it is very tart and strong, which will ruin its taste and, for some, increase blood pressure, which is sometimes unnecessary. Also, I did not see in the set hunting matches of a larger size and impregnated with a special compound, because of which they do not go out into the wind even when wet. Bon appetit and rest to everyone
    PS with pills for disinfection is a separate laugh))) I was afraid that you would brew them with tea

    • @lepivl
      @lepivl 2 года назад +5

      it could have been potassium cyanide pill. i laughed a lot at that part

    • @bananaboyTS
      @bananaboyTS 2 года назад +2

      you ok man?

    • @albundy3867
      @albundy3867 Год назад +2

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge, but is the little plastic item for opening stubborn packages? It almost looks hinged at one end.

    • @LexxoID1
      @LexxoID1 Год назад

      @@bananaboyTS ok, slowly) we have a little mess here, and so everything is in order))

    • @LexxoID1
      @LexxoID1 Год назад +1

      @@albundy3867 hello,you're welcome :) a plastic knife is something like a funny multitool) it can be used as a clothespin for an open bag from which not all the food was taken out (mashed potatoes, for example), you need to twist the edges of the bag and clamp it like a paper clip. in fact, the equipment is not always the same, somewhere there are already just plastic flat knives, as well as a little advice on warming up porridge with meat, you need to cut the pressed porridge directly in the package into pieces into cubes like a cake and add a drop of water

  • @vladeslaw92
    @vladeslaw92 2 года назад +62

    Those small pills are water purifiers. And about heating the meal... When I was in Russian army we were making a hole by this plastic knife in a package in order to prevent it from exploding. Because if you open the package it takes ages to heat it up so that's a solution we came with. Want to mention that the meal was designed with an idea that you're supposed to eat everything with crackers like apple jam, grounded vegetables and of course the main dish. You may warm up vegetables but usually we had been eating them cold when I was in Russian army.

    • @jacobkean03
      @jacobkean03 7 месяцев назад +1

      Whenever you type “I was in Russian army” for whatever reason the voice in my head sounds like it’s coming from a man who could fist fight a bear and win lol.

  • @spoosh13x13x13
    @spoosh13x13x13 3 года назад +485

    the green device is used to open and cut in to packaging as well as life the containers off the islet stove after its heated.. The tabs are water purification... If you have a smart phone google has a very decent translate ap where you can take a photo of the item or thing needing to be translated it will translate it in to English..
    anyways thanks for making such grate content.. and sharing it with us..

    • @НикитаПыко
      @НикитаПыко 2 года назад +34

      Also our "cans" supposed to be heated 90% closed, like just with little part of lid taken off, thus it will be 1 tablet enough to bring it to 80-90 degrees celsies even in winter.

    • @ryanpongracz8051
      @ryanpongracz8051 2 года назад +11

      @@НикитаПыко thank you, I was yelling at the tv, why you open it cold, just vent a tiny bit so it actually heats evenly inside faster, oh well lol

    • @Libratian777
      @Libratian777 2 года назад +10

      @@НикитаПыко
      one tablet is enough to burn an БТР :)

    • @TheIdiotPlays
      @TheIdiotPlays 2 года назад +1

      @@НикитаПыко And the heat tablets are toxic if im not mistaken, and that's one reason to not open the cans completely.
      *Also cries in Finnish mres*

    • @siriushelldog6771
      @siriushelldog6771 2 года назад +4

      @@TheIdiotPlays kinda. They produce a side gas that is poisonous, but it is dangerous if you are in a very small and unventilated room. Otherwise, you can cook with the lid open without harm.

  • @TheHaos1
    @TheHaos1 2 года назад +32

    11:47 I'm from Romania and we also have this, we call it Zacusca, which are just vegetables basically, you don't heat this up, you enjoy it cold or at room temperature, you spread it on a cracker or a good slice of bread

  • @dillonsnyder1172
    @dillonsnyder1172 3 года назад +210

    That green thing is meant to be a small blade for cutting open some of the food packaging with heavy gloves on, when it's too cold to take the gloves off, or your fine motor function in your fingers is impaired due to cold.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +62

      Makes sense. That seems to have been confirmed by other comments. Thank you for the tip!

    • @zackari
      @zackari 2 года назад +3

      They carry knives

    • @dillonsnyder1172
      @dillonsnyder1172 2 года назад +25

      @@zackari yes, and US troops carry mess kits and hygiene supplies of their own. That doesn't stop the DOD from putting toilet paper and plastic cutlery into MREs. It's a relatively cheap redundancy to cover troops who lose or damage items.

    • @teamofone1219
      @teamofone1219 2 года назад +5

      @@zackari It’s possible to lose or drop your knife you know.

    • @HandsomeMax33
      @HandsomeMax33 2 года назад +3

      @@zackari the more knives the better. Its not like they are too expensive and this plastic cutter is so light, its way too efficient to not include.

  • @eslSlightz
    @eslSlightz 3 года назад +435

    Russian MREs rely heavily on “kasha” (buckwheat)
    It is somewhat similar to rice. While it does not look very appetizing, it does taste pretty good! ☺️

    • @Infirito_Ekra
      @Infirito_Ekra 3 года назад +86

      Buckwheat would be grechka, kasha can be made with any grain, it's usually buckwheat due to higher caloric density in kasha form than other grains. And culture too, we do love our grechka. :P

    • @curseditem8354
      @curseditem8354 2 года назад +21

      @@Infirito_Ekra so could we say kasha is more like porridge?

    • @W.Stryker
      @W.Stryker 2 года назад +18

      @@curseditem8354 yes

    • @W.Stryker
      @W.Stryker 2 года назад +9

      Kasha is porridge. It’s buckwheat and meat. That’s what they eat for breakfast

    • @TaTachiMatachi
      @TaTachiMatachi 2 года назад +19

      Kasha(Каша) is porrige, yeah. But that's not only buckwheat, it's all of the groats.
      And yo, we're not eating meat at breakfast

  • @vang313
    @vang313 2 года назад +56

    You shouldn't open the packs before puting it on fire. It heats up much faster and it's the intended way. Just be careful not to burn your food that way. Also MREs have wind-resistant matches to light the fuel up: ignite one match and lay it on top of the fuel pad and let it burn.

  • @ЧуловекЧуловековый
    @ЧуловекЧуловековый 2 года назад +53

    Я поржал когда он икру овощную разогревать поставил. Однако и Икра и греча с тушняком, а также яблочное повидло оказались для него very cool!!!

  • @christinevenner183
    @christinevenner183 3 года назад +107

    So happy to see your new video in my notifications. :)
    The little tablets are water purification.
    Put into a litre of water let it sit for 30 minutes and it should be safe to drink.
    The little plastic green thing is to cut away the top of the meal trays.
    The vegetables are usually eaten cold but many people prefer them hot.
    The apple butter is considered probably the best in any ration.
    loved the story! :)

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +23

      Good to know! TFW

    • @taliaperkins1389
      @taliaperkins1389 2 года назад +2

      "The little plastic green thing is to cut away the top of the meal trays."

  • @CharlieBo1985
    @CharlieBo1985 3 года назад +68

    Also, I must say. Buckwheat Kasha and Vegatable Caviar are way better than Lemon tuna and tortillas. 😉🤙

    • @thesurplusfirearm2374
      @thesurplusfirearm2374 3 года назад +7

      I ate the lemon tuna and tortillas mre yesterday during hunting season. Terrible taste. It’s also the only one I’ve seen that came with no heater. Spreading cold cheese didn’t work too well

  • @leftblank5315
    @leftblank5315 3 года назад +149

    The red meat is most likely canned steamed beef. It always has that bright red color. Other variations of the hash can include barley, hated by all branches of the Russian military. You got lucky with Buckwheat.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +30

      It sure was good. TFW

    • @LexxoID1
      @LexxoID1 2 года назад +7

      I disagree with you about pearl barley porridge, about the fact that they did not like it in the army, it was a long time ago, because if you digest it like jelly, the porridge in these rations is very tasty and it is healthier than buckwheat because it is beneficial for the intestines and blood.

    • @lancerevell5979
      @lancerevell5979 2 года назад +3

      I have always disliked barley too. Buckwheat is good.

    • @kekekeke2200
      @kekekeke2200 2 года назад +1

      No wonder that I hated the food sometimes, barley was the main food source for Roman soldiers and it was not liked, it also makes you either very loose or very constipated

    • @ФилиппКолыбин-ф9з
      @ФилиппКолыбин-ф9з 2 года назад

      Уже лет 10 перловую крупу не испльзуют.

  • @FatBoy42069
    @FatBoy42069 2 года назад +23

    so from my understanding why the russian meals have a shorter shelf life is due to them being all organic. Having had both the Russian meals and American mres I kind of like the Russian meals more they tend to be a bit more Harty and flavorful. the Russians also tend to give you a bit extra.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад +3

      Makes sense, Ian. TFW

  • @sergekiselev4352
    @sergekiselev4352 2 года назад +62

    you should try the 24 hours ration Russian MRE, there are a lot of different dishes that I don't think you've tried yet.

  • @zardsale
    @zardsale 2 года назад +309

    "Lets get this out onto a tray, ...NICE" -Steve

    • @leedoll7652
      @leedoll7652 2 года назад +20

      Nice hiss

    • @mrdetached7720
      @mrdetached7720 2 года назад +6

      Indeed

    • @MichaelJrCortes
      @MichaelJrCortes 2 года назад +1

      You wrong for that haha

    • @zardsale
      @zardsale 2 года назад +6

      @@MichaelJrCortes how so? Steve is the man!!

    • @MichaelJrCortes
      @MichaelJrCortes 2 года назад +2

      @@zardsale I know I love his videos. I was just poking fun. Wasn't expecting that comment on this man's channel

  • @KARHUGAMECHANNEL
    @KARHUGAMECHANNEL 2 года назад +51

    Не надо полностью открывать консерву для разогрева - может подгореть. Надо всего лишь немного открыть с угла или вообще не открывать - тогда разогрев будет равномерным, хватит одной таблетки горючего и консерва откроется более легко. И да - те две маленькие таблетки - это для обеззараживания воды.

    • @Hellraizeroff
      @Hellraizeroff 2 года назад +1

      ещё и подставку под разогрев вверх ногами поставил.

    • @Mizantrop._
      @Mizantrop._ 2 года назад +1

      @@Hellraizeroff ахахаха ска, я еще на этом моменте завис думаю а правильно ли он делает хотя не шарю в этом. Но там реально без знаков можно напутать

    • @Hellraizeroff
      @Hellraizeroff 2 года назад +2

      @@Mizantrop._ Острыми ножками в землю втыкать. а не в миску из фольги)))

    • @Emeraldwitch30
      @Emeraldwitch30 Год назад +1

      I think the only reason they open all the way is to show the people watching. But it is very good to know how to cook in case I can find some of these.
      Another youtube gal accidentally used the apple jam/butter as a hot drink mix cracked me up but myself and my hubby were curious how would that taste.?
      We took some of my home made apple jam/jelly(I don't clear my juice and so its thicker and not clear like jelly but its not chunky lol. )
      We heated up water and put a good spoonful in and it was as tasty as hot mulled cider. Just a tad sweeter.
      Hubby occasionally adds it to his hot tea with a spot of honey too.
      Sorry I rambled lol

    • @dannydanny2789
      @dannydanny2789 Год назад

      @@Emeraldwitch30 When I was a wee boy in Russia my grandma used to do the exact same thing when I had the flu. Just dissolving jam in hot water or tea

  • @GUnit2214
    @GUnit2214 2 года назад +15

    That vegetable thing you had it's called Zakuska from what i could read on the package, it's a mix of vegetables spread that you could heat up and spread it on the crackers. It's not necessary to heat it up but it tastes better. The other tin is beef i believe mixed with buckwheat, pretty neat stuff to get, also it needs good stirring as not to get burnt when cooked on the little stove. It's interesting to see a marine trying these out and question himself what he's dealing with :). Wish i could have a Russian MRE for myself as i tried most of the US modern MREs and they were mostly good stuff and really morale boosting.

    • @Tlan_Hronsar
      @Tlan_Hronsar 2 года назад +2

      This is a one-time ration of the army medical service. :) Standard army in another package, similar to TetraPak, also the package from it can be used to transfer water, and it is for the whole day, for 3 meals. There are more than 10 different compositions of dishes. There are also specialized rations where different packaging is used, maybe a flameless heater, as in American rations, a different set of dishes, mostly additional goodies and drinks. Even army biscuits are available in 3 different varieties, green being the most common, blue from wholemeal flour, and red from rye flour or with its addition, if I'm not mistaken. :)

  • @bryanakitty
    @bryanakitty 3 года назад +61

    I found a listing on ebay for a ration that looks exactly like the one you had. The contents listing is:
    Army Crackers 2/50 g
    Buckwheat Porridge with Beef 1/250 g
    Vegetable Stew 1/100 g
    Fruit jam 45 g
    Black Tea 1/2 g
    Sugar 1/20 g
    Portable heater with fuel tablets.
    Water purification tablets 2 pcs.
    Wet Wipes 2 pcs.
    Plastic Spoon 3 pcs. (only saw one in the picture, so not sure why 3)
    Can opener 1 pcs. (Saw nothing in picture for this. Did not see that green arrow head thing either.)

    • @НикитаПыко
      @НикитаПыко 2 года назад +14

      I can comfirm to you - that green arrow is can opener

    • @w.murphy5151
      @w.murphy5151 2 года назад +4

      My understanding is you punch a few holes in the top of the meals with the green thing, and heat them up that way, so don't open the whole thing up before it's hot

    • @garguleumbra
      @garguleumbra 2 года назад

      @@w.murphy5151 most cans in russian MRE's just won't open without that "green thing". )

    • @zeblanmaidaynovich796
      @zeblanmaidaynovich796 2 года назад +1

      🧐I think somebody fooled you back home this box doesn't look like Russian MRE yeah it's in Russian but must be another western portion of fake western news on US soil... here is how RMRE looks >> ruclips.net/video/tYJt7sE8q0I/видео.html

    • @Tlan_Hronsar
      @Tlan_Hronsar 2 года назад

      @@garguleumbra Only old cans that are not found in our rations since probably 2007, if not more. Even in civilian rations for doctors, firefighters, rescuers, miners, etc. Probably only in rations for tourists you can still find round tin cans, but they can be easily opened with a knife or an ax. :)

  • @shaquillejoseph2795
    @shaquillejoseph2795 3 года назад +10

    These are just gold love it. Thank you for your service as well!

  • @Fallout3131
    @Fallout3131 2 года назад +13

    The stories that you tell are so amazing to listen to!
    I love that marine boot-camp story, thanks for sharing!

  • @djsquintz
    @djsquintz 3 года назад +83

    I love everything you and your sons post online. You've raised a great family. I've gathered your wife isn't too into the RUclips thing, but I'd love to hear some stories about how you guys met, etc. Its clear that Ace and Micah were brought up right, so would like to hear more about mom

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +18

      Great suggestion! I'll include some of that information on future videos. TFW

  • @jsmith198095
    @jsmith198095 2 года назад +3

    Love hearing stories from our Vet’s!!! Thank you sir for your service for our beautiful 🇺🇸

  • @reyrodriguez1323
    @reyrodriguez1323 3 года назад +8

    This was a great video! I suggest using a translating app when you do MREs with different language. You can take a picture and it will translate the text for you. It won’t be perfect but it will be close enough to understand

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +4

      I'll have to find that ap. TFW

  • @abbydesouza4933
    @abbydesouza4933 3 года назад +7

    This MRE made me feel super hungry haha. Nice work!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      It was good to eat, for sure. Thank you 😋

  • @igfferftygee2194
    @igfferftygee2194 2 года назад +126

    Я удивлён как он этот чифир пил без сахара

    •  2 года назад +1

      Commie

    • @GOLUBEU
      @GOLUBEU 2 года назад +24

      я сам в шоке смотрел как он это пьет, ему еще и понравилось.... и как гречу засолил она и так соленая всегда.... капец кароч

    • @dmitriybrylev4936
      @dmitriybrylev4936 2 года назад +10

      @@GOLUBEU Я удивлен, почему он не использовал переводчик в телефоне) Ну и по приправам перебор конечно столько сыпать, типа - если есть, значит сыпем.

    • @vepbuyr9288
      @vepbuyr9288 2 года назад +4

      Полковник ФСБ Кружов как ни как

    • @ЭвМ-ЭффектвМассы
      @ЭвМ-ЭффектвМассы 2 года назад +5

      Ну, я так чай и пью. И, думаю, таких как я много.

  • @armchairwarlord
    @armchairwarlord 2 года назад +6

    I'm guessing the best way to heat it up would be to just pierce the foil cover to let steam out, put it on the stove, and then peel and eat after it's heated through. Would minimize heat loss.

  • @timothynellis5947
    @timothynellis5947 2 года назад +3

    I've been hospitalised a couple times since June with major intestinal issues. I needed some new content to binge. I've watched some other channels doing the same MRE or C-Ration reveals. I've come to thoroughly enjoy your channel and it's helped distract me very well. Thanks and keep up the great content.

    • @bubeni_
      @bubeni_ 2 года назад

      Выздоравливайте :(

    • @dewwwd3431
      @dewwwd3431 2 года назад

      Hope you’re healing well

  • @AntLeonardi01
    @AntLeonardi01 2 года назад +6

    Whoever designs the MREs did a fantastic job lol.

  • @matty6848
    @matty6848 2 года назад +8

    That Russian hash looks like Haggis to me. Or has the consistency of Haggis which is a very marmite thing. Haggis you either love it or hate it. I’m a big lover with Haggis, but you gotta have gravy with it, otherwise it can get a bit dry. Or what the Scots call it”Haggis, neeps and tatties” Haggis, parsnips and potatoes in English😂

    • @nicz7694
      @nicz7694 2 года назад +1

      Tbh I do like Scottish food way more than English. Me and my Cousin befriended a Scotty through online chat some years ago and this year we finally where able to meet him in person so we went from Germany to Scotland by car and went camping.
      Beautiful country and nice people! Haggis somewhat tasted like Leberwurst. It was pretty nice which is a big surprise after the countless stories we heard about it :D
      Irn Bru is also really good!

  • @АлексейАвошников
    @АлексейАвошников 2 года назад +7

    3:24 - can opener. Never used this thing.
    9:30 - do not fire this in a closed room - smells awful!
    18:30 - no-o-o-o-o-o-o-o! It's a cold snack!

  • @enriqueherros98
    @enriqueherros98 3 года назад +4

    I love this channel. The way they show everything is fascinating. I can almost taste the taste of everything. Keep it up, I'm your fan and I wish you all the best!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      That is very kind, Enrique. TFW

  • @darrylriech7722
    @darrylriech7722 2 года назад +4

    Very cool to see the equivalent type of MRE from Russia. Looked really hearty. God bless.

  • @sunshinesideoflife7710
    @sunshinesideoflife7710 3 года назад +6

    Dave is a great friend of mine. Happy to see him send something your way. Always good to see my friends being super generous and giving to everyone!! Love you Dave and big huggs to L.J 💜💜

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      It was pretty cool to be contacted by Dave and L.J.

    • @sunshinesideoflife7710
      @sunshinesideoflife7710 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient I would love to send you something from a different country. European mre's are amazing and so thought out. I'll ask Dave for you email. Ok? Fellow vet here

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      @@sunshinesideoflife7710 Wow, Sunshine! That would be cool. My email is meancient@gmail.com

  • @nataliestory2614
    @nataliestory2614 3 года назад +6

    The vegetable side is vegetable caviar. Meant to be used as a dip with crackers or added in with mains. Very tasty.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Makes sense. Some have said to eat it cold.

    • @berndbernd3464
      @berndbernd3464 2 года назад +1

      You can eat it both ways

  • @SancrusGloria
    @SancrusGloria 2 года назад +3

    9:06 - In general, usually a set of such rations includes storm matches, matches or whatever they are called - wind and water resistant. They kindle such pills perfectly.

  • @z_new_day
    @z_new_day 9 месяцев назад +1

    07:53 просто можно позвонить, если будут вопросы 😂👍
    Чувство юмора - огонь!

  • @scottleidenberger4007
    @scottleidenberger4007 3 года назад +4

    That looked so much better than the tuna, glad you got a good meal. Looking forward to the next review.

  • @thisandthatwithmatt
    @thisandthatwithmatt 3 года назад +4

    Great video. One of the best rations out there. There is nothing like the smell of freshly opened Russian ration.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Couldn't agree more! I had one comment that said it was not an MRE, as in military, but actually simply a Russian government meal issued in a particular department. Hence the lunch pail look. TFW

    • @thisandthatwithmatt
      @thisandthatwithmatt 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient, I know. I think the 24 hour rations are called IMPs. It’s all the same really. As long as we enjoy them and share our knowledge, it’s all good. Lastly, the guys that sent you the ration are the best! Dave is a great guy. Can’t wait for the next video!!

  • @mishael4yahuah
    @mishael4yahuah 3 года назад +5

    You are hilarious! I can't tell you how much I love watching your videos! Always picks me up. Thank you 🙏

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, I think....... :-). TFW

    • @mishael4yahuah
      @mishael4yahuah 2 года назад

      @@MeAncient Of course! You have a wonderful sense of humor. Looking forward to the next one! 👍

  • @aaclovern9804
    @aaclovern9804 3 года назад +28

    6:11 water purification tablet, please dont eat it
    18:17 it's braised beef "tushonka" it supposed to be red and it's cooked
    It was interesting to hear your view on this mre being filling, grains (buckwheat, barley, rice) are staple of russian military food - it's easy to mass cook and will fill stomach fast. Being on internet i've learned that US spends money and effort to engineer their food to bring interesting food items into mres like pizza to boost morale, and in general takes into account psychology of a common soldier. And russian mres are like "you had a meal? You don't feel hungry anymore? Then job well done!" xD

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +14

      I personally like the Russian theory better. Too many different tastes involved in what is a good meal (Like who ever thought of Tuna with fat free mayo?!?)

    • @KronStaro
      @KronStaro 2 года назад +2

      Buckwweat does not just fill up the stomach, it has plenty of protein and tastes great and is definitely more enjoyable than eating an engineered pizza.

  • @mikekreischerreviews3420
    @mikekreischerreviews3420 3 года назад +7

    Great looking meal! Dave is a great guy! He also sent me one of these and I can't wait to try it. Great review

  • @net-twin-de
    @net-twin-de 2 года назад +3

    👉👉👉Russia is well known for their very very dark and mild black tea - they love it. Ohh and the main meal is buckwheat and minced meat it is extremely nutritious and very healthy. 👍👍👍

  • @AlexanderVonMalachi
    @AlexanderVonMalachi 2 года назад +3

    According to the box this is the intermediary food ration, guess something you can have between meals provided by a filed kitchen/before the field kitchen got up and running. On the dates: the expiration date was 29/10/21, 29th of October of 2021. Hope you'll get a proper 24 hours IRP ration with a star, those are are honestly kinda nice, but be aware that some of those menus contain a pack of ambient-temperature pork fat, an acquired taste for sure.
    Oh, and 3 fuel tabs are just because they use the same pack for the 24 hours full MRE, and it's easier to use the same thing. And veggie thing is eaten cold, but I guess you can warm it up if you want to.

  • @driver21rus
    @driver21rus 2 года назад +3

    You are a very good person 🙂. Have a good life 🙂 from russia

  • @SIyMarbo
    @SIyMarbo 2 года назад +15

    24:58 fun fact
    there’s a reason US MREs are smaller than RF MREs
    US MREs are packed with all kinds of shit like vitamins etc you are basically eating a protein shake mixed with preservatives
    being smaller doesn’t necessarily mean less
    the main reason they are smaller is because the US learned from D-day
    having a full belly and taking a injury to the intestines is a medical nightmare for any surgeon not only because of sepsis but because of the time it will take to clean any food that removed itself from the digestive tract making the chance of survival for others far lower in a mass casualty scenario given medical practitioners are occupied because of a mre was to big
    so basically the US came up with the idea of how can we make it just as nutritional if not more at a smaller size
    anyways our MREs pack a punch for their size and increase your chance of survival

    • @PySnek
      @PySnek 2 года назад +1

      Not only that. You can fight and move much better without a full stomach. You can transport much more calories per truck load too. So it's better for medical, logistic and overall fighting capabilites.

  • @RedboRF
    @RedboRF 2 года назад +7

    you dont suppose to open up the can so it heats up really fast even with one tablet even in freezing cold conditions outside. just keep the lid sealed and you're good to go.

  • @playakoz
    @playakoz 2 года назад +4

    Please only vent the cooking packages to reserve the thermal energy, that puck is being wasted. Great video, looking forward to watching more!

    • @kenny_525
      @kenny_525 2 года назад +1

      yeah he left it wide open then says he's gonna close it and still leaves it open lol

  • @jindo937
    @jindo937 2 года назад +1

    Штука, лежавшая с ложкой - это вилка. Крепится на ручку ложки (но я не понимаю, зачем она там... вилка...). На мой взгляд, кашу не нужно было открывать перед разогреванием. Тепло собиралось бы внутри и каша быстрее разогрелась бы. Но это лично моё мнение.
    Видео хорошее. Я даже немного поулыбался и поднял своё настроение)
    Лайк поставил)

  • @АлексейКузьмичёв-ц7о
    @АлексейКузьмичёв-ц7о 2 года назад +40

    на самом деле, такая еда, когда есть аппетит, сметается за менее чем 2-3 минуты)

    • @turokmamaev6770
      @turokmamaev6770 2 года назад +1

      росия страна террорист

    • @jonmdk
      @jonmdk 2 года назад +2

      Russian chocolates pretty good I haven't had that in about 20 years

    • @reaperburnout5694
      @reaperburnout5694 2 года назад +1

      @@turokmamaev6770 росия да, а Россия - нет!

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 2 года назад +2

      True. Especially when you’ve been on a 12 hour patrol carry loads of kit, ammo and gun, your starving. Self heating chicken curry and rice was the best in the British MRE pack.

    • @dzetta369
      @dzetta369 2 года назад

      На свежем воздухе .

  • @Logunov_Play
    @Logunov_Play 10 месяцев назад +1

    Очень интересная история про стрижку. Когда я служил в армии России, у нас не разрешалось стричься слишком коротко (налысо). Потому как это выглядело слишком вульгарно. Нам не разрешали отпускать длинные волосы в соображениях личной гигиены и защиты от вшей (Педикулез). Каждое утро, ты должен быть коротко стрижен, и чисто выбрит. Вот залог успеха каждого солдата. Я служил в армии 2004-2006г.г. артиллерийской разведке.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  10 месяцев назад +1

      ¿Fue obligatorio su servicio en el ejército ruso? ¿Todos los jóvenes estaban obligados a entrar en una de las ramas del ejército? ¡Gracias Por Ver (TFW)!

    • @Logunov_Play
      @Logunov_Play 9 месяцев назад

      @@MeAncient Mi Servicio era obligatorio. En Rusia, todos los jóvenes que han alcanzado la edad adulta de 18 años están sujetos al Servicio militar obligatorio. No puedes elegir la categoría de tropas en las que quieres servir. Se le ofrece un cuestionario, según los resultados de los cuales, los expertos lo recomiendan para el Servicio en una unidad en particular.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  9 месяцев назад

      Muy interesante....... Gracias por esa información. Lo usaré en uno de mis futuros vídeos (si puedo recordarlo). @@Logunov_Play

    • @alexandr2392
      @alexandr2392 9 месяцев назад

      А как же стрижка под ноль за 100 дней до дмб ?

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  9 месяцев назад

      We had to get our haircut when we entered boot camp. It was all taken off so we were all shaved bald. Then there were regulations as to how long our hair could be after boot camp. But in boot camp, we were always shaved on top.@@alexandr2392

  • @b.j.hardwick9374
    @b.j.hardwick9374 3 года назад +5

    Greetings from Poland! I loved this video and the Polish MRE video too! The American terriyaki beef MRE had to be from about 1993. I'm an American teacher in Poland. When I was a kid, my Dad bought MRE's in bulk for hunting trips. I remember the MRE series just before the beef terriyaki and they always had little bottles of Tabasco Sauce and those big flat flavorless crackers with the oatmeal bars that were good but always crumbled to pieces! The Food in both The Russian and Polish MRE's are common for this part of the world. Potted meat, Pasta dishes and tomato and papryka preserves are everyday stuff. Buckwheat grits and meat are some of my favorite foods. There is also a sausage called kashanka. (Buckwheat grits and blood sausage with a tripe sausage caseing) Kashanka is good as a summer grill sausage and also as a pan fried sausage when you're on a shoe string budget as packs of kashanka are reasonably priced at the supermarket.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад

      I'll have to see if I can find some more Polish MREs. All the foreign ones have been good so far. TFW!

    • @CFarnwide
      @CFarnwide 2 года назад

      My father would always get cases of MRE’s (American) at the PX for our hunting/camping trips as well! I remember those little bottles of tobasco, they were needed to make some dishes taste a little better. To be fair, they really weren’t awful. Just not what I would call fine dining. 😂
      It’s been almost 20 years since he retired. I’m now wondering if he can still get on base with his Veterans card… I may have to continue the tradition with my boys now that they are old enough to hunt.

  • @danny88dh
    @danny88dh 3 года назад

    Nothing rong with the shaved head pops is good enough for me and obviously telling by your story its good enough for the marines. Outstanding!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад +1

      The Brigadier General seemed to appreciate it, for sure. TFW

  • @OffensiveFarmer
    @OffensiveFarmer 2 года назад +5

    I think you had the metal stove thing upside down, im assuming the spikes are for digging into the ground and then the flat side is for placing the meals on, might explain why it took two of them tabs to cook the hash also since the flame was much farther away with the spike side up.

    • @DATWagonator
      @DATWagonator 2 года назад

      Maybe or it might have been better to cook the hash with the lid closed or opened far less.

    • @giorgilobjanidze5667
      @giorgilobjanidze5667 2 года назад

      No actually the heater was perfect half the spikes stay up and half go down

  • @TNAROHfan
    @TNAROHfan 2 года назад +2

    While not looking very appetizing to the typical westerner, the Russian rations are not bad at all. They are rations more for "adult" taste buds unlike what you will find in modern US mre's and there is no question which I prefer. It's not fancy or much variety, but what you get is decent "real food" that doesn't taste like bad canned pasta and sugar. The vegetable caviar, the apple preserve spread and pate's being particularly outstanding. I would eat these at home. The cheese spread is ok, very mild but nothing noteworthy and while the heavy buckwheat porridges are not exactly my cup of tea, put enough salt on them and they are perfectly fine and would be decent for cold weather meals as well.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад +1

      I liked it. That apple preserve spread was AMAZING! I'd like to find another one to try. TFW

  • @DOOM891
    @DOOM891 2 года назад +4

    based on other Russian ration videos i've seen, the little arrowhead thing is used to open the packaging in the ration.

  • @daviddavidson5523
    @daviddavidson5523 2 года назад

    I am enjoying your content and watching all of your videos. Thanks man, I like your aside stories from when you served too while the food gets hot. Thanks for your service old man.

  • @johndo2218
    @johndo2218 2 года назад +3

    those heat tablets are hexamine fuel tablets (Esbit solid fuel) its the EU / Russian Version of an Flameless Ration heater even though they are not so flameless as an FRH ;) and the small little tabletts are water purification tablets!

  • @kinda2731
    @kinda2731 2 года назад

    Фух, чуть со смеха не умер))) Дайте мне таблетку выжить))) Напортачить со ВСЕМ, что в пайке есть - это даже Задорнову не снилось)))

  • @jamesp2674
    @jamesp2674 3 года назад +3

    So the knife thing was interesting! Can't wait for an explanation of that! And no gum!!!!? Lol God bless!!!

    • @gachicow4564
      @gachicow4564 2 года назад

      Full-day MRE actually has bubble gum mentos

  • @belisariss8017
    @belisariss8017 2 года назад +2

    It is recommended to warm up the jars in the closed form, then the heating occurs evenly and quickly.

  • @decarlosperry5111
    @decarlosperry5111 3 года назад +4

    I love watching your videos also Dave is a really good guy he’s very generous and a all around great person he sent me a Russian ration when I was in rehab from having a infected knee replacement removed great review

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      That's cool of Dave. I hope his channel continues to grow.

    • @decarlosperry5111
      @decarlosperry5111 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient I really enjoy your reviews I just had a French 24 hr ration sent to my uncle he was in the Army back in the 80’s when it was only the brown bags he was in for 20 years and had just gotten out right before the 1st gulf war.

    • @decarlosperry5111
      @decarlosperry5111 3 года назад

      @@MeAncient And just to put it out there one of my favorite military movies is Full Metal Jacket

    • @boogerbuttboogerbuttmre859
      @boogerbuttboogerbuttmre859 3 года назад +2

      DeCarlos is as close to a brother as i have. He has bee as awesome as he says i have. Love ya brother

    • @decarlosperry5111
      @decarlosperry5111 3 года назад

      @@boogerbuttboogerbuttmre859 I feel the same way about you and the little guy

  • @Invisiblehand123
    @Invisiblehand123 2 года назад +1

    Buckwheat is the bomb if you want to get well fed. That looks a bit dry though. A good way to eat it is just to make a simple flour sauce with minced meat with some black pepper and dill. Another good way is to make a cold sour cream, dill and pickled cucumber sauce (add cottage cheese for extra protein) and use it to cover salted and boiled buckwheat with a side of battered fish. Blows the socks off of potatoes IMO and better for you.

  • @JoseAlbarGKato
    @JoseAlbarGKato 3 года назад +3

    There are translation apps available like google translate. You can point your phone camera to a foreign language and it translates it to English. It may not be perfect, but you get the idea what's printed on the package.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +2

      That's a cool idea! TFW

  • @alexeireyes4018
    @alexeireyes4018 2 года назад +1

    You guys are some genuine people's, loved the content. Sub!!

  • @MrDeadmanwalken1
    @MrDeadmanwalken1 3 года назад +4

    That green thing is for opening packages. Its basically a reusable plastic knife

  • @Stinger9516
    @Stinger9516 3 года назад +1

    Really enjoy watching your videos! Great video to just relax and watch on a Friday night!

  • @django-unchained
    @django-unchained 2 года назад +3

    Looks like a nice package! Would love to try it here in Sweden :)

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад

      You should! TFW, David!

  • @ИванАлександрович-х5з

    В зимнем лесу, в --35-40 градусов, после 8 часового караула этот ужин заходит просто потрясающе!

    • @burdegg1880
      @burdegg1880 2 года назад +1

      Охрана чего? Подвал, полный мертвых мирных жителей?

    • @ИванАлександрович-х5з
      @ИванАлександрович-х5з 2 года назад +1

      @@burdegg1880 Не разжигай конфликт, провокатор

    • @burdegg1880
      @burdegg1880 2 года назад +1

      @@ИванАлександрович-х5з Но именно вы начали конфликт и убийства невинных мирных жителей Украины. Это правда, и не отрицайте этого

    • @ИванАлександрович-х5з
      @ИванАлександрович-х5з 2 года назад +1

      @@burdegg1880 Я ничего не начинал, и приказов никаких не отдаю. Какой смысл сейчас агрессировать на обычных людей.

    • @ezzyrain6670
      @ezzyrain6670 2 года назад +1

      @@burdegg1880 ты такой смешной) Побольше смотри тв)

  • @ЕлисейЗимовец
    @ЕлисейЗимовец 2 года назад +2

    Не думал, что вы таким занимаетесь, но ещё больше не думал, что это попадёт мне в рекомендации. К слову, мы тоже такой фигнёй занимаемся =)

    • @chxstxrs
      @chxstxrs 2 года назад

      согласен

  • @RayMundoh
    @RayMundoh 3 года назад +4

    I hope you're being careful with eating things people send to you, It can be dangerous btw love ur vids

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +3

      I'll be careful. Tks for the concern. In this case, if did come from a subscriber who has his own channel so I could check him out and it was sealed when I received it. Link to Dave's channel in description. TFW

    • @boogerbuttboogerbuttmre859
      @boogerbuttboogerbuttmre859 3 года назад

      I agree. But i keep all my rations stored below 70 degrees and take VERy good care of the. This hobbie is too much fun not to take serious. ;)

  • @YanickGirouard
    @YanickGirouard 2 года назад +2

    That sort of hash with meat in it is typical Russian buckwheat and beef porridge. Cheap, easy to make, gluten-free and very nutritious.

    • @balepaD
      @balepaD 2 года назад

      Gluten-free, organic, fitness, eco )))

  • @nancysko1263
    @nancysko1263 3 года назад +3

    I love your stories! My dad was a Silver Star recipient in Korea, and my father in law was in the Navy in WW2, and I loved hearing their stories. Both have passed, so it’s good to hear stories again! And I love your willingness to try strange and new foods! Great reviews!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, Nancy. I hope you are pleasantly reminded of them when I'm telling stories. TFW!

  • @dansilvest3718
    @dansilvest3718 2 года назад +1

    Buckwheat porridge, it no popular in USA or western part of EU, but in Russia and several other Slavic countries, this cereal is one of the staple foods. My son eats this porridge with milk every day, and if it is not available, he demands.

  • @KicksFN
    @KicksFN 3 года назад +4

    I like watching the mre videos!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +2

      I enjoy making them. TFW

  • @sentimentalmariner590
    @sentimentalmariner590 2 года назад +1

    Ah you got the same one I have I loved that Russian ration I really like the crackers they use, real hardy and dense they barely ever break on me. I also really like those dinky fuel tab stoves they use take a few with me camping. You got the hang of it pretty quick too! If you like those cochlan makes a campfire stove for them the tablets themselves are called hexamine tablets.

  • @julyaugust4753
    @julyaugust4753 3 года назад +3

    Love the videos! But acea breathing heavily into the camera is making me laugh so hard. Love y'all both keep them coming!!

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +2

      That was Sasquatch with a cold standing behind Ace. He's our producer.

  • @ronjoseph333
    @ronjoseph333 2 года назад +1

    Thank you sir for your service. Enjoyed the 96 pass story

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад +2

      You are welcome, Ron. TFW

  • @NikolozTurazashvili
    @NikolozTurazashvili 2 года назад +3

    that "too red" meat, was actually cooked :D
    It is supposed to be that colour. Check what Tushonka is :)

  • @madelynmartinez3343
    @madelynmartinez3343 3 года назад +2

    Love your videos man!! Keep up the amazing work!! Best part of my friday

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Will do! I'm glad you enjoy them, Madelyn. TFW

  • @vladafonin888
    @vladafonin888 2 года назад +11

    Russian people have so much solidarity for American Republicans and veterans. I hope one day we can get to a point where we all are friends.

    • @noirlens
      @noirlens 2 года назад

      We are all friends, the higher ups like to conquer and divide us. Just transcend the veil of propaganda, my friend.

    • @dano5238
      @dano5238 2 года назад +1

      you mean you all hate what's different from you? yeah you're all cut from the same cloth.

    • @kemal1910
      @kemal1910 Год назад

      @@dano5238 derp

  • @dragsmoothfishingtv635
    @dragsmoothfishingtv635 2 года назад

    Not sure why, but I really enjoy these videos.
    Survival stuff definitely.👍👍👍
    Now where do I order these packages 📦 lol 😂

  • @rammonesrama6496
    @rammonesrama6496 2 года назад +3

    закуска овощная просто супер вкусная !!!!!

  • @herepuffpuff9007
    @herepuffpuff9007 2 года назад +1

    10:40 - "That's COOL!" - Beavis from Beavis and Butt-Head - 2021 - "Uh-huh-huh-huh-huh-huh-huh."

  • @charliekelso7844
    @charliekelso7844 3 года назад +3

    i really think it would be cool if you could rate all the meals you get on a 10 point scale so we know which ones are the best

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +2

      I might have to consider that. Thanks for the thought, Charlie. TFW

  • @CittizinKane
    @CittizinKane 2 года назад +2

    Love the story about the general inspection, sometimes life just lines up perfectly for us

  • @ash2xx1
    @ash2xx1 3 года назад +9

    Russian 24hr rations were the best food I've had in years and so well put together/much more sustaining than their American counterpart. The First Strike rations just make me feel sluggish and nauseated.

  • @Andrey__Kopulov
    @Andrey__Kopulov 2 года назад +2

    The porridge in the package is heated WITHOUT opening. When it heats up, the packaging itself opens slightly in the corner with a light pop.

  • @NenzeiPlayz
    @NenzeiPlayz 3 года назад +4

    Hoping For The Best That All Small RUclipsrs Will Soon Be Known as The "Great Content Creator" and Loved By All, Stay Safe Y'all! 💘

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +2

      We are already, in my view. "THE GREAT CONTENT CREATORS'

  • @danny88dh
    @danny88dh 2 года назад +1

    Great video fellas I love aces interaction during the whole thing

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for that.

  • @Malibulife
    @Malibulife Год назад +4

    I loved flying Russian Airlines, we had mussels for lunch!!!!!! The flight attendant gave outheret menus to everybody on a plane. The selection was amazing, I felt I was in the restaurant. When I shared my story with my Ukrainian friend on our trip to Las Vegas in 2015, he freaked out, got angry, and left me and my daughter in hotel strangled. I understood how much Ukrainians hated that Russians did very well and succeeded. Since than, I keep travelling between Russia and USA, and ready to move there.

  • @Ama-hi5kn
    @Ama-hi5kn 2 года назад +2

    I like the 24h Russian MREs. Which to a civilian would be more like a 48h one, lol. Lots of food in them.

    • @GOLUBEU
      @GOLUBEU 2 года назад

      this MRE is designed for 1 meal a day

  • @iskanderiyreev4768
    @iskanderiyreev4768 2 года назад +4

    Гречневая каша с тушенкой, мммм. Многим людям, кто не привык есть гречневую кашу, она кажется горькой. Автор, как на ваш вкус?

  • @3ucMeHTypA
    @3ucMeHTypA Год назад +1

    dudes, Google translator has a translation from a picture. install the translation from Russian to English and point at the inscriptions, then you will not have to guess what is written there. Соль - salt, перец - pepper, etc.

  • @Denis-ye3sb
    @Denis-ye3sb 2 года назад +3

    У меня прям изжога заболела от одного вида этой коробочки)

  • @melonyrichards937
    @melonyrichards937 3 года назад +1

    Another awesome video. And I make my sweet tea by the cup. I use one tea bag for 16 oz cup.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  3 года назад +1

      Yes, could have used more water. I did get another cup of tea from the tea bag after the video shoot. TFW

  • @seanmartin2185
    @seanmartin2185 2 года назад +3

    Love how he's concerned about the expiration date! MRE's by Steve1989 is the best! He tries them out even if they're 100 years old!...I don't even think his channel is dedicated to anything but pretty much expired MREs and it is a blast to watch him go through it!

  • @artcooper2430
    @artcooper2430 10 месяцев назад +1

    Отличный обзор, приятная речь и внешность автора канала. Еще было приятно увидеть молитву перед едой.

    • @MeAncient
      @MeAncient  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for those kind words. TFW!

  • @moonaboy1782
    @moonaboy1782 2 года назад +3

    fucking dogfood

    • @PySnek
      @PySnek 2 года назад

      It looks like it hahah

    • @daphnetruman
      @daphnetruman 2 года назад +1

      Yep. Just feeding them trash. No wonder they don't want to fight.