hi, dear friends, i am from Russia, and i am here to tell you this: no, its not freezing outside all year, as some of you could imagine. Another thing is that you don't have to drink vodka every 5 min with every meal - we do have a very reach and old tea traditions and fireplaces almost everywhere in st. Petersburg, but unfortunately this video does not say a word about it. All the best.
What a great episode. My wife and I spent 8 days in Saint Petersburg in 2019. Absolutely beautiful city and the people are wonderful. If you ever get the chance to visit Russia, I highly recommend it.
I was in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) as the chaperone for 88 teenagers (and my septuagenarian mother) 3 weeks before the fall of The Soviet Union. One of the most amazing trips in my life and so happy that I was able to show my oldest daughter this “Window to the World!” Happy that Paul appreciated the history, architecture and legendary food (it wasn’t quite that legendary in 1991!). Waiting to see if he visits the Peter and Paul Cathedral! Spaceba Paul!
You have taken me into places that I have heard about but will never be. I love your adventures in the name of pastry and bread. I have enjoyed these tremendously. Thank you!
St. Petersburg is truly amazing city. I married a Russian woman and had the pleasure of visiting several times. The whole country has some amazing food. The bakeries in the villages can hold their own when compared to the ones Paul visited in Peter. I’ve been to them all. I’d love to go back, but under the current global situation, I’m not sure when I will be able to return next.
This is such a fun series to watch. Each episode is well produced, featuring a blend of culture and history from the point of view of ... specialty foods from each location.
@@andreeailie9053 really? well produced, he's a boring white bread baker that makes crap to represent such great food and places he sees, too bad they didn't have a better baker to represent, it could have been good
The dough of the honey cake being brittle and closer to a biscuit is a very common practice actually. Most people I know make their medoviks like that. Edit: Just wanted to add that there is a group of Russian cakes that work on that principle, which is why it is absolutely essential they be made a day before, so the cream has the chance to saturate the dough.
So many wonderful things about Russia and all the countries Paul visits. So many wonderful, creative people throughout the world! Food and especially baked goods certainly brings people together.
I’ve been watching a lot of this series, I find them quite interesting. I’m very lucky in that I’ve been to all the places, of the videos I’ve seen so far, including St. Petersburg a few times. I went into the Church of the Spilled Blood, it’s magnificent inside. This is a beautiful city. Nice to watch these videos to remind me of where I’ve been. I’ve worked on cruise ships for over 15 years which is why I’ve been lucky to see so much of the world.
Russia is top of my pops and St Petersburg truly is the most grand and beautiful city (out of >70 countries lived, worked or played in). Visited right after Soviet collapse when the nation was in terrible suffering, St Petersburg shone as a magnificent jewel ... and I love & admire the solid sincerity and soulful stoicism of Russians too.
@@eddesa5134 Corporatocracy Castles of Capitalism not looking so good these days either .. like a snake eating it's tail ... at the head are the insatiable oligarchy.
@@yuliavorf3831 absolutely stupid comment. I lived in the Soviet Union for over 30 years. Do you know me so well ? You couldn’t possibly know what I remember. Лишь бы брякнуть какую нибудь чушь.
I just stumbled into this guy accidentally or maybe through the RUclips algo about an hour ago via his Belgian food trip. Wonderful, excellent and lighthearted couldn't say anything bad about it it's just a great way to pass the time away. So after Belgium I'm here in Russia with Paul again as a guide. 👌
This video makes me happy and sad. I always admired Russian culture, including language, art, and especially FOOD. I always told my family I would go visit Russia for a summer. It pains me that my goals of visiting Russia are most likely never going to happen now because of the conflict.
I was thinking the same thing. I really liked the Eastern Europeans I've met while in France and Italy; they were warm and friendly. Maybe some day when things get better...
You should go during white nights in summer,you can really enjoy the city L.ove your show.You have combined my two favorite videos about food and travel. You should visit also Caucasus region
Uspjeli ste svoje raspoloženje prenjeti na mene i uhvatih se da se cijelo vrijeme smjeskam dok Vas gledam.Vaša strast u svemu što radite me fascinira.Bog vas poživio.💯💕
13:54 It's actually the summer palace of Elisabeth I who named it after her mother Catherine. Catherine II ("the Great") built just a small neoclassical annex. The lavish rococo palace wasn't her taste.
Lol this building with domes you saw it with meringue and your laugh. So lovely and genuine 🥰 Simply love how you just gets in to people and talking to them as equals. Love it and so humane. Love it 🥰 Please continue as fans I’ll support you 🥰😍😋 yummy 😋🥰🥰
I am so surprised - what a delight Paul is ! I nearly didn’t watch because the only other time I saw him was on the Great British Baking. Show, he was such a sour pus and a bit of a of a bully ! I love this Paul, I like to think it’s who he really is.The show is super interesting and entertaining.
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Paul is so polite, no bad language, a pleasure to watch and listen to...thank you
True
And kinda easy on the eye, too.
Saw your comment while the video is playing at 2:36 lol
@@ez2733 I think he just made an innocent joke, I don't think he wanted to offend anyone
Totally agree, so nice to watch a gentleman!
You're right: St. Petersburg is like a fairyland picture book!
Omggggg the history in this episode was remarkable
hi, dear friends, i am from Russia, and i am here to tell you this: no, its not freezing outside all year, as some of you could imagine. Another thing is that you don't have to drink vodka every 5 min with every meal - we do have a very reach and old tea traditions and fireplaces almost everywhere in st. Petersburg, but unfortunately this video does not say a word about it. All the best.
Thank you for sharing this!
What a great episode. My wife and I spent 8 days in Saint Petersburg in 2019. Absolutely beautiful city and the people are wonderful. If you ever get the chance to visit Russia, I highly recommend it.
"City Bakes was one of the best series. Shame it did not run longer but what was done was excellent.
Mike Wurlitzer sometimes shows are better for leaving the audience wanting more. 😘
Hi Mike! Season 2 is on the "UK Panel & TV Shows" channel. 10 episodes- and this time 45 minutes long! Enjoy :)
Agreed
I was in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) as the chaperone for 88 teenagers (and my septuagenarian mother) 3 weeks before the fall of The Soviet Union. One of the most amazing trips in my life and so happy that I was able to show my oldest daughter this “Window to the World!” Happy that Paul appreciated the history, architecture and legendary food (it wasn’t quite that legendary in 1991!). Waiting to see if he visits the Peter and Paul Cathedral! Spaceba Paul!
Tell us more about the trip please :-)
St. Petersburg is out of this world beautiful!! The Winter Palace and church are stunning! Paul was wonderful and very knowledgeable on Bakeoff too.
This guy is my new favorite to watch. So sweet, funny and cute
He’s just the total package isn’t he? Love his shows.
You have taken me into places that I have heard about but will never be. I love your adventures in the name of pastry and bread. I have enjoyed these tremendously. Thank you!
Paul is genuinely so sweet! With the horses that was so cute.
I've been to St Petersburg. Such a beautiful city.
St. Petersburg is truly amazing city. I married a Russian woman and had the pleasure of visiting several times. The whole country has some amazing food. The bakeries in the villages can hold their own when compared to the ones Paul visited in Peter. I’ve been to them all. I’d love to go back, but under the current global situation, I’m not sure when I will be able to return next.
"global situation" you mean russia starting a stupid war and killing innocent women and children in the ukraine?
@@funkmachine9094?
That’s called rich culture, authentic and amazing art 🪄
This is such a fun series to watch. Each episode is well produced, featuring a blend of culture and history from the point of view of ... specialty foods from each location.
Well said
@@andreeailie9053 really? well produced, he's a boring white bread baker that makes crap to represent such great food and places he sees, too bad they didn't have a better baker to represent, it could have been good
@@peterkompter2417 Nothing wrong with Paul. A genuine warm guy.
@@peterkompter2417 Having a bad day? Relax and stay out of youtube comment section.
It's delicious to see when people are proud of what they do
I was in Leningrad before the name change back to St. Petersberg.. glad to see all this loveliness..
Wow what a beautiful city 😍
"Medovic" is really an absolutely beautiful treat . ...So good ! I tried it in London for first time, in a Russian caffee ..and Im addicted 😋
I like the architectural analysis of the honey cake👍
Proud of snow country , food Bakery !
Every good
Thank you for posting this. I was in Russia many years ago and I remember how difficult it was to leave. Such a special place and lovely people.
Thank you for this kind comment! I am from Russia and it is so nice to know that you liked being there! 🥰🥰🥰
Awesome, that last baker got a handshake!
WOW ! I had never really cared or seen much of Russia ,but now that I see it IT IS SOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
I am off to St Petersburg ASAP
„looks like a massive meringue“ .. love this guy haha
Love the hoodie in the posh surroundings 😂❤️
The dough of the honey cake being brittle and closer to a biscuit is a very common practice actually. Most people I know make their medoviks like that.
Edit: Just wanted to add that there is a group of Russian cakes that work on that principle, which is why it is absolutely essential they be made a day before, so the cream has the chance to saturate the dough.
Love this series with Paul Hollywood. I can't click fast enough !
Me too!!
Beautiful Hotel Paul👍 retired Patissear 💥.
JO JO IN VT 💕😄
paul sucks
There wasn't anything in this video I wouldn't eat. Food looks absolutely incredible. Wow. What a treat.
So many wonderful things about Russia and all the countries Paul visits. So many wonderful, creative people throughout the world! Food and especially baked goods certainly brings people together.
I’ve been watching a lot of this series, I find them quite interesting. I’m very lucky in that I’ve been to all the places, of the videos I’ve seen so far, including St. Petersburg a few times. I went into the Church of the Spilled Blood, it’s magnificent inside. This is a beautiful city. Nice to watch these videos to remind me of where I’ve been. I’ve worked on cruise ships for over 15 years which is why I’ve been lucky to see so much of the world.
Next time I may be feee to go with you
I love RUSSIA!....AMAZING BEAUTY ❤
I loved St Petersburg when I was there in 2007.
So Happy found your show.
Love it😁
oh my those pies...rabbit...chicken rice...cheese mushroom and potato...
They look delicious.
How Paul is not 450 lbs. is a mystery. Saint Petersburg though, is beautiful!
Beautiful Russia and Saint Petersburg 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❣❣❣❣❣❣❣🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
hi Paul. Another really nice video. cheers!
Russia is top of my pops and St Petersburg truly is the most grand and beautiful city (out of >70 countries lived, worked or played in). Visited right after Soviet collapse when the nation was in terrible suffering, St Petersburg shone as a magnificent jewel ... and I love & admire the solid sincerity and soulful stoicism of Russians too.
"Soviet" (local councils administered by elected officials by worker citizens) did not collapse SOCIALIST collapsed as it always inevitably does.
@@eddesa5134 Corporatocracy Castles of Capitalism not looking so good these days either .. like a snake eating it's tail ... at the head are the insatiable oligarchy.
@@deecapetown capitalism looks much better than socialism , believe me. I left Soviet Union ( Leningrad) in 1991. Never been back……maybe one day…….
@@olgarogach8868 all you remember is perestroika chaos, not the socialist time.
@@yuliavorf3831 absolutely stupid comment. I lived in the Soviet Union for over 30 years. Do you know me so well ? You couldn’t possibly know what I remember. Лишь бы брякнуть какую нибудь чушь.
I just stumbled into this guy accidentally or maybe through the RUclips algo about an hour ago via his Belgian food trip. Wonderful, excellent and lighthearted couldn't say anything bad about it it's just a great way to pass the time away. So after Belgium I'm here in Russia with Paul again as a guide. 👌
This video makes me happy and sad. I always admired Russian culture, including language, art, and especially FOOD. I always told my family I would go visit Russia for a summer. It pains me that my goals of visiting Russia are most likely never going to happen now because of the conflict.
I was thinking the same thing. I really liked the Eastern Europeans I've met while in France and Italy; they were warm and friendly. Maybe some day when things get better...
It pains me too. Russia, my love, who broke my heart 💔🖤🖤🖤
Thank you for this kind and beautiful video! 💖💖💖
What a excellent display of the culture. I came to watch the bakeries.
You should go during white nights in summer,you can really enjoy the city L.ove your show.You have combined my two favorite videos about food and travel. You should visit also Caucasus region
I watch these series just because of Paul. l find him so... delish😋😆❤😂
I LOVE THIS EPISODE OMG!!!! Russian culture is amazing! So glad that he did this.
Food passion, Russian style💕 Love it!
I wish I could go to Russia and try them all! They look absolutely delicious
Thank you, Paul! So much respect for Russian culture and history don't come around that often anymore, very pleasant exception. Cheers and kudos! 💖
I’d love to visit St Petersburg one day, it looks lovely ❤
Unique....truly magical city....thankyou for taking new Zealand person on another wow journey...♥️👄👍
You look smashing with this Russian hat, and I love all you're great episodes Mr. Paul Hollywood ! Vancouver, Canada !
WONDERFUL report, thank you Paul
I love the accent. I love the bakes.
Love your series!!! That palace was just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your trips through such great places. ❤👍
Thank you for your kind words. You should visit the Ural region in Russian, which has a wide ethnic, cultural and culinary variety 🥰😍
Paul always takes a bite first, never offering a share to the Baker or anyone else. It's just he, himself and his.
I don't know what's more yummy Paul or the bakes!
Wow, beautiful. What a great show. The rye bread in the beginning gave me a hankering for a Reuben sammy. Thank you!
Me gustaron los sitios visitados, sus comidas y como te lo gozastes
@@yvettesanchez5201 abit cold in the winter, just little-burrrrrr.
You should have been there in the summer! It’s even more beautiful, especially during white nights!!!
That first store makes me think of Home Alone 2. (...3?) when Kevin was was inside a toy store on Christmas.
"Duncans Toy Chest" A Person of culture I see 😂
@@thomasgreen1557 ehey~~~
Always wanted to go to this stunning City.
"Have you heard? There's a rumor in St. Petersburg!" 😙
I don't like to freeze but I do love it cool! It's been 103 for months in south Florida! I would welcome some time in St Petersburg!
Educational
"Freestylin'" a pie....LOL
Thank you very much
Love Pausls' program .. wishes from Colombo- Sri Lanka.
We don't usually say 'we will be healthy', we say Vashe zdorov'je, meaning your health
BEAUTIFUL !!!!
Beautiful traditions! I'm glad they restored so much of St. Petersburg.
The opulence, Indeed.❤
Damn what a beautiful country❤ Just like a dream ❣️
“All caviar is good!”
He wore a hoodie to a Russian tea hall to sample caviar? Stay classy Paul Hollywood.
Because Russia is so classy?
The contrast is funny thou
Lol minus 12....in Canada that's a balmy winter day 😁
El programa muy bien frío cuando vienes a Puerto Rico hay sitios hermosos y comidas exquisitas
Brilliant....
One of my favourite cities in the world. Thanks for a tour of the bakers, Paul.
If you like it a bit tacky and without human rights … sure …
Uspjeli ste svoje raspoloženje prenjeti na mene i uhvatih se da se cijelo vrijeme smjeskam dok Vas gledam.Vaša strast u svemu što radite me fascinira.Bog vas poživio.💯💕
Paulywood! Superbe!
I don't know how this got on my time line, but what a delight to watch. ☺️🥧
Monica Bellucci, Ornella Muti and Gina Lollobrigida...I didn't think other countries knew about the last two I listed especially...cool!!
Italian and French movies were and still are very popular in Russia. They are way better known in Russia than in the US.
The photography’s stunning.
Handsome man in beautiful city !
Wow!
13:54 It's actually the summer palace of Elisabeth I who named it after her mother Catherine. Catherine II ("the Great") built just a small neoclassical annex. The lavish rococo palace wasn't her taste.
French food is best in Europe.👍👍👍👍❤❤❤
St.Petersburg is best North city in Europe.👍👍👍
Wow, Russia is so beautiful!
Paul, I like your accent!
Lol this building with domes you saw it with meringue and your laugh. So lovely and genuine 🥰
Simply love how you just gets in to people and talking to them as equals. Love it and so humane.
Love it 🥰
Please continue as fans I’ll support you 🥰😍😋 yummy 😋🥰🥰
Watching this in February 2024
💔🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Perfect
Chef go around filming is amazing
ilov such program
i love this show & i love paul hollywood! thank u for this series
I am so surprised - what a delight Paul is ! I nearly didn’t watch because the only other time I saw him was on the Great British Baking. Show, he was such a sour pus and a bit of a of a bully ! I love this Paul, I like to think it’s who he really is.The show is super interesting and entertaining.
Love this show!! I'm just waiting to see what he takes back to GBB for challenges!! LOL
Nice...
Hi, Paul, next time go to Siberia for us; I read a lot about it in Ken Follett's novels!