They aren't necessarily decorations, but sometimes are for guests to go outside for a smoke, or whatever, when it's cold. I wore one in a Ukrainian restaurant in Moscow. Fun times 😆
@@ImranAli-qj4ir It is a brainchild of movie director Aki Kaurismäki. He wanted to start a bar nobody wants to go to so that he can be at peace with his friend. Which I think is the most Finnish line of thought I have heard in a while. They promise yesterdays sandwiches, bad service and stale beer. Not surprisingly the bar has become extremely popular. :D
I love how all the waiters and waitresses don't take objection to him filming at all. The irony is that you're probably more likely to be told to stop filming in a British restaurant.
Isn't that the whole point of this?! I wouldn't be surprised if inbetween the cuts we don't see him talking to owners and workers and people of him saying CAN I FILM MA YOUTUBR SHOW HERE AM FAE ENGLAAND. Jesus Christ just watch it and go have an anxiety attack when he climbs up the old crane !
@inside outside upside downside I think you need to learn to read. I never said that USSR exists now, and you only confirmed what I said about USA. P.S. I was born and raised in the USSR, and I was there when it fell apart, so I think I know better than you when it ceased existing.
The green color still gives me flashbacks to my childhood.... everything was that color... every wall in my kindergarten was that color, the doctors office, dentist, my grandfathers office. weird times
I just love how this dude is so positive about everything so nice and still doesn't give a fuck what others think bout him, can casually film and not get anxiety from that. Cheers
@@baldandbankrupt Hey Benjamin, come to PUNE in India and be my honored guest in my humble home. You will cherish this friendship and hospitality for the rest of your life. I really like you. Thank you. Zuli M.Khorakiwala.
Only found him recently. Very interesting guy. The videos are brilliant. Great to watch during covid lockdown. The videos make you feel like you are there.
I am a Russian citizen living in the States and visiting places that I never got to visit through your eyes. Your Russian is incredible! If only people knew how hard it is to learn Russian while having English as your first language. Keep up with great videos! Also, thank you for eating food and describing how it tastes. I miss it so much. The Russians don't understand what they have until they don't.
I found it pretty easy to learn Russian. The alphabet is phonetic so the word always sounds how it looks, that makes it easier in my opinion. I learned to speak and read Russian literally from 2 iPhone apps.
@John D good for you, buddy! I know that DuoLingo is also a major app that can help learn most spoken languages too. Have you visited the “bear” land and got to practice the language with native speakers?
The word "Дело" on 2.59 does not mean "business", in english it's translate something like lawsuit. The entire style of the menu is made to looks like an law court document folder.
I'd translate it as "case". I think it's kind of black humour to have a menu looks a NKVD case. I hope you know what NKVD is. It is how KGB was called during Stalin time. MGB, NKVD, KGB - all the same.
i'm from philadelphia and since im 43 and havent been this far around the world i've been binge watching these videos and lovin it.....thank you for being the fearless lunatic you are. your just proving how we really are all profoundly the same in mostly all parts of the world........
Head up to Richmond Street and Allegheny Ave. Plenty of Eastern European restaurants and to-go shops. My family lived there for the first couple generations. Then I left for Hawaii and Westward. Even enjoyed a week or so in the Soviet Far East.
Pure nostalgia. Nothing wrong with that as long as we recognize it for what it is. I was happiest when I was 12 years old but wouldn't want to go back to being 12 years old.
@@williamwilliam5066 Yawn. Another alcoholic limey vomiting amusing absurdities. 😂😂 Just do what all of you little soyboys do: Get completely drunk then vomit and pass out in the streets.🤣
Solyanka is a pre-soviet type of soup. Features pickled and brine-fermented vegetables, often using up last year's winter preserves. Every household has it's own version. Kvas is a home-made "small beer" made from bread or occasionally flour. Alcohol content is usually 1% or less. Often served to children in place of lemonade, or used in soups. It tastes slightly of bread, fruit, and ranges from sweet to refreshingly tart, depending on the tastes of the brewer.
@@baldandbankrupt it sounds really lovely, especially when you say something like "молодой человек", "спасибо Вам", etc. Like you are from old Russian intelligentsia and returned from exile back to motherland :)
Two things (of the many) that I've learned from watching your vlogs... 1. The things we (in the US) were taught in school about the USSR were heavily propagandized and grossly inaccurate. 2. The Russian people are far more warm and charming than I was ever aware of, and that goes back to the first point. One of the greatest harms caused by the Cold War was all of the lies and propaganda on both sides. I hope the Rus-Ukr war ends soon and all of the sanctions and other nonsense are lifted. We gain more through understanding and dialogue than from division, hatred and ostracizing those with whom we disagree.
If my grandfather hadn't miraculously escaped a gulag, I never would have been born. Crazy to think about. Damn. I need to do something better with my life.
This guy makes the most interesting videos! I mean... this stuff is priceless. I'm becoming addicted to these vids. I am very interested in this part of the World. So mysterious to me growing up here in the States. But I am interested, and I do not think I'll ever be able to get over there. But this makes me think a lot about it. The people and places look amazing - in their own great way. I know it's not all roses. But the same is true of most parts of the World.
@@MrDudeInTheSuit I am sorry, but no. Girls wore that uniform in school. I'm stating it as person who was born in 1991 in Belarus, my elementary school years were the 90's and I can assure that girls wore that uniform, some might have even wore it in the 2000's.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You so enjoy and appreciate everything and everyone you encounter (from what I’ve see so far). I appreciate your positivity and enthusiasm and your interest in going off the beaten path to see reality. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Bald, one of these days I'll grab a camera, go to London (or Brighton) and walk around commenting: "check out this ROYAL house", "a ROYAL bus stop", "a Royal Post Office"... (well, it is, isn't it?) etc etc :)
If you're actually a fan of architecture and design that would be an interesting experience, though there may be too much to see since every crown organization seems to be 'royal'
There's a Russian village hid way up in the mountains near here where every family has been traumatized by the loss of numerous family members to the torture, mass murder, gulags, etc of the Soviet times. The elders are survivors who managed to escape to here. Seriously damaged, but wonderful people. Needless to say, they don't reminisce fondly about those days.
Oh, common! This is stylized as a standard case file. That is the most ordinary thing that was available in every stationary store. Do you believe KGB had a special one?
This video set the groundwork for dozens of "Soviet"videos to come. Who would have known when it was released what it would lead to? Ben's decision to make this series of videos changed his life, you'd have to imagine.
I sadly will never go adventurizing I have the worlds worst stomach. I would spent 100% of my time in a Soviet bathroom wishing I had more Soviet toilet paper. So I live vicariously through Ben's adventurizing, thank you Bald.
My father was in the gulag . He said that was harsh life but happy one because people care for each other- work sleep drink and singing mostly drunk go to sleep . And that life was for nine years
He tried on the jackets would have been funny if they were other patrons and he was just some crazy guy putting on others people jackets. You and Harold make some very interesting travel videos I enjoy seeing the least traveled areas of locations I most likely will never see in person. For that I thank you!
I have seen almost all videos of your in couple of weeks, 1. Loved Russia. 2. Soviet part is always interesting. 3. Simple and clear videos. 4. Any Time visiting India, you need any help or anything else, I will definitely help. 5. Nice Englishman, keep posting more such videos. Regards
Your tactful sense of humor would almost make us forget what it must have been like living in those times...It has fallen a few decades ago but one can still feel the heavy weight it still has on its people. A great lesson on citizenship & cultural awareness.
In Soviet Union it was a schoolgirls uniform actually. This whole place looks like a weird kitch which doesn't represent the actual soviet era, but does represent western stereotypes about it. We call that style "klyukva" (клюква).
What i've noticed is that the sense of better times, under the USSR, is mostly a sentiment in central Asia with fewer resources and that were very isolated from the west etc. but say the baltic countries, the sentiment is very different, since people knew what they were missing so resented it then and now, and now that they have those things they feel atleast better in those parts.
Кино
Imagine all the waitresses talking in the back. "Yeah this crazy English guy just took off one of the decorations from the wall and started wearing it
Have a skinned English guy greeting you at the door as well
They aren't necessarily decorations, but sometimes are for guests to go outside for a smoke, or whatever, when it's cold. I wore one in a Ukrainian restaurant in Moscow. Fun times 😆
I was hoping it wasn't one of the guest's
Bro its like thoese restaurant where like in the mexican food place for an example people can wear the mexican hat and eat its called burrowing
@@Detectivecyclone I have never taken a sombrero off a wall at a Mexican restaurant and put it on my head You are weird also
Helsinki, Finland also has a Soviet themed bar called Kafe Moskva. 30 minutes before closing they start playing speeches of Breznev to get people out.
Lmao sounds interesting 😂
@@ImranAli-qj4ir It is a brainchild of movie director Aki Kaurismäki. He wanted to start a bar nobody wants to go to so that he can be at peace with his friend. Which I think is the most Finnish line of thought I have heard in a while. They promise yesterdays sandwiches, bad service and stale beer. Not surprisingly the bar has become extremely popular. :D
Haha lol
🤣🤣🤣
hahahahahha with an ictus like voice?
I like how he takes the camera throughout, no shame whatsoever, as if he is taking the viewer for a tour.
Miloš Ristić and it leaves him more room to be respected
I love how all the waiters and waitresses don't take objection to him filming at all. The irony is that you're probably more likely to be told to stop filming in a British restaurant.
Isn't that the whole point of this?!
I wouldn't be surprised if inbetween the cuts we don't see him talking to owners and workers and people of him saying CAN I FILM MA YOUTUBR SHOW HERE AM FAE ENGLAAND.
Jesus Christ just watch it and go have an anxiety attack when he climbs up the old crane !
It's a Soviet camera
@@stevenwebb3634 Yes! lol
Man sitting at a table: “Some crazy English guy is wearing my jacket!”
Me: A waitress
Bald: A Soviet Waitress
but she really looks soviet
влат 13 лет пошлый lol
*waiter
If he likes something it is "Soviet".
Is this really you Hahah
I went to a Soviet Restaurant in Las Vegas "Red Square." The prices were not very Soviet
Well when Las Vegas will be soviet then will we discuss about prices
@inside outside upside downside
True. That's because it's not located in the USSR, but in the capitalist USA.
The irony...
Salaries and level of life in USA are also not soviet.
@inside outside upside downside
I think you need to learn to read. I never said that USSR exists now, and you only confirmed what I said about USA.
P.S. I was born and raised in the USSR, and I was there when it fell apart, so I think I know better than you when it ceased existing.
peoples coats
bald: Soviet Jacket,lets try
This coat is called "bushlat"(pea coat)
This is the military winter clothing of the USSR
@@updidi is it always cold in Russia?
@@captainredan5339
Of course not. It's just that winter in Russia is colder than in Europe, for example, and lasts a little longer.
@@updidi oh ok thanks, so that means I won't always have to wear a coat everywhere I go?
Captain Foxy lll geography isn’t your favorite thing is it?
See the interesting thing is that jacket wasn't part of the exhibit, he just stole some dude's coat and put it on.
Those are Soviet military coats called "shinel".
Me; oooo look a beautiful cloud
Bald; a *SOVIET* cloud
A soviet floor
Oh look yet another fucking soviet joke.
cringy comment
What a soviet comment
The cloud would have to be red.
He said "Soviet" 32 times in whole video .. What a legend
He is trying to cut down
@@yetigriff i actually laughed out loud
he averages about 2.66 soviets per minute
Bruh, why do we have the same pfp? Lmao
"Soviet snail" from another video was the funniest one for me
The green color still gives me flashbacks to my childhood.... everything was that color... every wall in my kindergarten was that color, the doctors office, dentist, my grandfathers office. weird times
very 70s colour....
The entire outside of my grandmas house was that colour
"Here's your fish."
"Is it... S O V I E T fish?"
Better not.
I just love how this dude is so positive about everything so nice and still doesn't give a fuck what others think bout him, can casually film and not get anxiety from that. Cheers
Well....the anxiety never goes away completely )
@@baldandbankrupt Hey Benjamin, come to PUNE in India and be my honored guest in my humble home. You will cherish this friendship and hospitality for the rest of your life.
I really like you.
Thank you.
Zuli M.Khorakiwala.
Yep, with tonnes of charisma. Pleasure to watch, though he gets lots of history wrong :-)
"Cheap, as you can see", then you don't show the prices clearly!!! Soviet style information....ha ha
Lol.. 😂 😂 Better then having to read the fine print to find out that you are really fucked over.
I love how he vocally describes exactly what his eyes are on lol 😂 “here’s a waitress in her.. outfit “
Only found him recently. Very interesting guy. The videos are brilliant. Great to watch during covid lockdown. The videos make you feel like you are there.
I am a Russian citizen living in the States and visiting places that I never got to visit through your eyes. Your Russian is incredible! If only people knew how hard it is to learn Russian while having English as your first language. Keep up with great videos! Also, thank you for eating food and describing how it tastes. I miss it so much. The Russians don't understand what they have until they don't.
I found it pretty easy to learn Russian. The alphabet is phonetic so the word always sounds how it looks, that makes it easier in my opinion. I learned to speak and read Russian literally from 2 iPhone apps.
@@johnd9357 which apps?
Deus Vult “RusAlphabet” “Russian” and “Drops”
@John D good for you, buddy! I know that DuoLingo is also a major app that can help learn most spoken languages too. Have you visited the “bear” land and got to practice the language with native speakers?
I had to take Russian language class in middle school. Failed miserably. I'm always impressed with people who can speak both.
The word "Дело" on 2.59 does not mean "business", in english it's translate something like lawsuit. The entire style of the menu is made to looks like an law court document folder.
I'd translate it as "case". I think it's kind of black humour to have a menu looks a NKVD case. I hope you know what NKVD is. It is how KGB was called during Stalin time. MGB, NKVD, KGB - all the same.
@@rustamkafarov6044 Jeez. The word "delo" is from "deloproizvodstvo", which means paper work. Lawsuit my ass 😄
@@melfarus in bulgarian Дело is exactly lawsuit or a case
Of course. "You have been served". Sure makes it easy for your average process server. The defendant comes to you.
делo - delo means work.
work = business
Normal people: Learned that touching stuff in a restaurang is a no-no
Bald: Hold my Kvass
hold my kvass while i gently caress granpa Lenin's cheek
i'm from philadelphia and since im 43 and havent been this far around the world i've been binge watching these videos and lovin it.....thank you for being the fearless lunatic you are. your just proving how we really are all profoundly the same in mostly all parts of the world........
Hey I’m from Philly too, what part are you from?
@@gmedina911 south.....near goretti....10th and macclellan..900 block...i live in the suburbs now
I am an Indian living for work in Pittsburgh and here people won’t wanna visit philly they say… scared of philly gangs…
Head up to Richmond Street and Allegheny Ave. Plenty of Eastern European restaurants and to-go shops. My family lived there for the first couple generations. Then I left for Hawaii and Westward. Even enjoyed a week or so in the Soviet Far East.
@@guruprabhu_39915 A desi in Pittsburgh! Wow!
Hahah 6:37 i was expecting someone to get pissed from grabbing their coat
Well would have made for a more interesting video no doubt.
LOL
norseman bushcrafting Not only he wears it. But fucking eats w/ it. Savage. Should have left w/ it too
norseman bushcrafting LOL same
If BAB had done that in US or UK an alarm would’ve gone off! LOL
11:58
- German POW escaping Gulag
Omg I'm dying of laughter
Underrated comment
"i'm out of the soviet union" :D
😂😂😂
"That was fun!"
True, besides that last line.
Pure nostalgia. Nothing wrong with that as long as we recognize it for what it is. I was happiest when I was 12 years old but wouldn't want to go back to being 12 years old.
Americans do a similar thing here in how they stylize most diners in 50’s decor.
Excellent observation. Didn't fully realize that before and I'm American.
@@williamwilliam5066 Yawn. Another alcoholic limey vomiting amusing absurdities. 😂😂
Just do what all of you little soyboys do: Get completely drunk then vomit and pass out in the streets.🤣
@@williamwilliam5066 One wonders what you call "taste", then we can say your boos mean nothing because we'd have seen what makes you cheer...
2:56 ДЕЛО also means CASE (criminal, political, civil), so it is decorate as a title of oficial soviet doc from police or kgb
You picked a great place to travel to. Love the history and views you give us.
Solyanka is a pre-soviet type of soup. Features pickled and brine-fermented vegetables, often using up last year's winter preserves. Every household has it's own version. Kvas is a home-made "small beer" made from bread or occasionally flour. Alcohol content is usually 1% or less. Often served to children in place of lemonade, or used in soups. It tastes slightly of bread, fruit, and ranges from sweet to refreshingly tart, depending on the tastes of the brewer.
6:02
“Old Soviet Camera”
(Young Waitress walks past)
“soviet waitress”. LOL 😂
China Tech lol she wasn’t even alive in Soviet days
I have a weak spot for Soviet waitresses...
Laughed the heck out with that😂😂😊
Bald: Whips out an electron microscope
*here's some Soviet Oxygen*
Your Russian is exceptionally good. Nice accent!
Really?? When I hear myself speaking Russian on film I think it sounds terrible )) Thanks for the confidence boost!
@@baldandbankrupt it sounds really lovely, especially when you say something like "молодой человек", "спасибо Вам", etc. Like you are from old Russian intelligentsia and returned from exile back to motherland :)
Loving his unscripted documentary style. ❤ A happy discovery. He makes me feel like I am there .
Two things (of the many) that I've learned from watching your vlogs...
1. The things we (in the US) were taught in school about the USSR were heavily propagandized and grossly inaccurate.
2. The Russian people are far more warm and charming than I was ever aware of, and that goes back to the first point.
One of the greatest harms caused by the Cold War was all of the lies and propaganda on both sides. I hope the Rus-Ukr war ends soon and all of the sanctions and other nonsense are lifted. We gain more through understanding and dialogue than from division, hatred and ostracizing those with whom we disagree.
I hope it ends also, would like to visit both countries.
Wow and you needed this long to figure it out 😂
I mean all shit about "red scarce" is still going strong in US and UK thanks to Hoover and like-minded peaople
Year later war is still going strong
If my grandfather hadn't miraculously escaped a gulag, I never would have been born.
Crazy to think about. Damn. I need to do something better with my life.
Yeah... having grandfather escaping gulag is pretty much like being trangender these days.
Very fancy and gives you a lot of oppression points
@@myteksp What. 😆
@@myteksp You're an idiot
Aleksandra Miglowiec I'm sure your pops is proud you even exist. Be happy 😘
Yes, it's good when criminals escape from prisons...
did i just find the best youruber ever?
Highly unlikely ) Happy new year
Lol
yes you did my friend
Its actually hilarious watching the older videos compared to the new ones, hes come along way
This guy makes the most interesting videos! I mean... this stuff is priceless. I'm becoming addicted to these vids. I am very interested in this part of the World. So mysterious to me growing up here in the States. But I am interested, and I do not think I'll ever be able to get over there. But this makes me think a lot about it. The people and places look amazing - in their own great way. I know it's not all roses. But the same is true of most parts of the World.
The waitresses outfits are AMAZING! LOL
It is school outfit that girls in USSR were obliged to wear up to mid 90's
@@neckabuser There was no USSR in the mid 90's though.
@@TheBarserlets say in former Soviet republics, mostly Ukraine, Belarus and Russia
@@neckabuser LOL, absolutely noone wear this outfit in 90's
even in early 90's
@@MrDudeInTheSuit I am sorry, but no. Girls wore that uniform in school. I'm stating it as person who was born in 1991 in Belarus, my elementary school years were the 90's and I can assure that girls wore that uniform, some might have even wore it in the 2000's.
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You so enjoy and appreciate everything and everyone you encounter (from what I’ve see so far). I appreciate your positivity and enthusiasm and your interest in going off the beaten path to see reality. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Bald, one of these days I'll grab a camera, go to London (or Brighton) and walk around commenting: "check out this ROYAL house", "a ROYAL bus stop", "a Royal Post Office"... (well, it is, isn't it?) etc etc :)
If you're actually a fan of architecture and design that would be an interesting experience, though there may be too much to see since every crown organization seems to be 'royal'
😂
I think the better word would be "British" or "English" and see how many people you pissed off 🤣
“Brutal, blocky and grey” sounds like England.
@@williamwilliam5066 Why do people like you assume everyone who makes fun of a country is American?? Butthurt much??
@@OriginalBongoliath The Euros obsession with the US is absolutely hilarious and, to be honest, psychotic.
@@williamwilliam5066 because you replied to that comment genius that's what replies are supposed to be.
@@williamwilliam5066 ahh yes, you're also going to now assume that English is everyone's first language and that they are fluent in it.
@@williamwilliam5066 damn you win sir, I'm stupid pardon me.
The moment he put on the jacket he became bane
Bloody brilliant video mate. Soviet era nostalgia is right up my alley. SUBSCRIBED
There's a Russian village hid way up in the mountains near here where every family has been traumatized by the loss of numerous family members to the torture, mass murder, gulags, etc of the Soviet times. The elders are survivors who managed to escape to here. Seriously damaged, but wonderful people. Needless to say, they don't reminisce fondly about those days.
@Серая Сова ГОВОРИТ You're fucking insane if you think the sanctions are a good thing for Russia, especially long-term
before being "traumatized", these Chechens and others fought alongside the nazis. Please tell the entire story and not just the part you like. Thanks.
Interesting perspective
Baldy picks up ‘Soviet’ telephone “hello is that Conrad Stalin” pmsl
The menu said Дело, meant "case" not "business". It mimics the cases which were opened on a person back in ussr by KGB and such.
correct
Wears his Soviet sailors stripped shirt to the "Soviet-themed restaurant"
The striped Tee shirts are pre Revolution. They look great very Russian
1:39 ive heard that after ww2 soviet union had a lot of green colour paint for tanks so they decided to use them for painting corridors an stuff
Hey bnb! Ive discovered your channel recently, and cant stop watching. I would love seeing more foods that arent common in the us!
It's not "buisness" it's "case". It's stylized as a pack of documments from some KGB agency.
Oh, common! This is stylized as a standard case file. That is the most ordinary thing that was available in every stationary store. Do you believe KGB had a special one?
@@timothybakaushin7182 Well I considered the context of the place.
You’re knowledge about soviet history is amazing, just love your Belarus videos really informative and interesting and you speak Russian perfectly.
This video set the groundwork for dozens of "Soviet"videos to come. Who would have known when it was released what it would lead to? Ben's decision to make this series of videos changed his life, you'd have to imagine.
Man, watching your videos means having an international education(with entertainment) at the comfort of my home and laptop.
Drink a shot of водка everytime our man says 'soviet'
Death is imminent
@@nn-ro1lv He did a video on an old Soviet Hotel where he said Soviet 55 times lol. Someone in the comments also counted.
@@sergeantbigmac Me: a bicycle
Bald: a Soviet bicycle.
Tried it....it didn't end well 🤣🤮
My friend, not even Russians are up to that challenge.
I sadly will never go adventurizing I have the worlds worst stomach. I would spent 100% of my time in a Soviet bathroom wishing I had more Soviet toilet paper. So I live vicariously through Ben's adventurizing, thank you Bald.
I can’t believe I just sat through that and didn’t get to see the “Soviet “ food at the “Soviet “restaurant with the “Soviet “waitresses
I love the middle eastern "theme", it's from a movie called White Sun of the Desert. It's a great film!
That restaurant is amazing~! What a collection they have in there~! It's like a museum and restaurant together in one.
Man, this channel is a gem.
ettan2007 It indeed is
There should be a bald and bankrupt convention with everyone cosplaying as Bald , all with GoPros , filming and talking to the camera 😂
"I don't think Gordon Ramsay would be impressesd by this"
😂😂
My father was in the gulag . He said that was harsh life but happy one because people care for each other- work sleep drink and singing mostly drunk go to sleep . And that life was for nine years
Hope everything went well
Sure, let's go back there!
as an officer or what? you cannot be serious.
Collective farm is not the gulag... no drink in gulag. Does he talk about the clothes roaster? Did he work at a sharaska? Read some Solzhenitsyn.
I read The Gulag Archipelago and didn't realise it could be a happy life, are you sure?
I really love your videos! Thanks for sharing! Hugs from Italy & Serbia
I have watched these videos for 2 hours. Bloody brilliant.
Just brilliant! Learning so much. Thank you.
Who’s also reading the comments while listening to Ben who’s giving an entire history class presentation?
Have fun to y’all!
Not that much history. History-wise there's a lot of Goebbels' propaganda, which was internalized bu the West.
He tried on the jackets would have been funny if they were other patrons and he was just some crazy guy putting on others people jackets. You and Harold make some very interesting travel videos I enjoy seeing the least traveled areas of locations I most likely will never see in person. For that I thank you!
So nice
Really enjoyed the explanations and the perspective presented, which probably not many of us know. To many videos like this!
Wow thank you for these amazing videos. Enjoy your travel and please be safe! Had to subscribe 🤗
I get a craving for vodka when I watch your former Soviet Union videos 😂
Me too and i dont like vodka
In Soviet times, such a room could be a warehouse for sweepers ' brooms, but not a restaurant.
Lol, that's right! A Soviet restaurant would be a separate fancy, often multi-storey building.
I think what I love most about his videos is that he kept the theme so simple the old ones like this don't feel dated.
Hilarious how Bald and Bankrupt hits every noun with the "Soviet" adjective. It really is funny!
Everyone gather around baby Bald is about to say his first words!!
Bald: S-s-s-o-v-v-i-i-i-e-t
😅😅😅
I have seen almost all videos of your in couple of weeks,
1. Loved Russia.
2. Soviet part is always interesting.
3. Simple and clear videos.
4. Any Time visiting India, you need any help or anything else, I will definitely help.
5. Nice Englishman, keep posting more such videos.
Regards
You have written this comment like you are answering an exam question haha!! but I agree with you, this is a great youtube channel.
@@raywiliamjohnsonsdad 🤣🤣🤣
His ancestors killed ours I think we owe a revenge
@@mayukhmukherjee1611 He had nothing to do with that.
Keep em coming Bald lad, subbed and liking all of it.
One of the things I enjoy most is having you show us the food and watching you describe and enjoy it.
too bad he didn't film it huh
nobody:
bald: lemme steal this random man's jacket
Wild waitress appears
Bald: Soviet waitress!
1:38 They believed that this color helps people calm down. They even painted plane cockpits with that
If it was Aeroflot, probably the whole interior was green as a forest.
6:14 "I like it..." Understatement of the century! This restaurant was designed specifically for Ben's Soviet taste.
The russian people seem very friendly. I’m glad I found your channel.
I'm sure the Soviets didn't eat in a room with 9000 lenin heads around them
This is just a theme park to keep the old commie fans happy.
Terran Republic You ar right. The waitress is dressed like a pioneer (soviet pupil) and the real outfit of a soviet waitress is different.
ahaha true
Sure. He was like something holly for soviet times
You are a feudalists..
No one asked you haha
I am enjoying that you are enjoying. It is great and amazing that you have associated with the local community. Bravo.
Did this man just say epic without a lick or irony in the first ten seconds of the video? Subbed
The inside of their fighter jets r painted that green
I think it has something to do with the Soviet research on psychology.
@SANKU No. Its so when they fly upside down they have a bit of camouflage.
aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/16434/why-are-russian-cockpit-panels-painted-in-turquoise
@SANKU I was talking about the cockpit too lol
Military hardware in pastel shades, coz war should be soothing?
Soljanka is the best hangover soup ever. we make it weekly even in Estonia ;)
Your tactful sense of humor would almost make us forget what it must have been like living in those times...It has fallen a few decades ago but one can still feel the heavy weight it still has on its people. A great lesson on citizenship & cultural awareness.
As a Soviet/ russo-- phile, I got a great kick watching a tour of a retro Soviet restaurant. Thx! Yeah!
6:02 Old soviet camera.....soviet waitress xD
In Soviet Union it was a schoolgirls uniform actually. This whole place looks like a weird kitch which doesn't represent the actual soviet era, but does represent western stereotypes about it. We call that style "klyukva" (клюква).
"The Soviet era is remembered with fondness especially post-Stalin and Lenin period"
Restaurant only has Stalin and Lenin 😂😂
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Atlast now I know what is soviet bicycle... you always make me smile and laughing without sound. You're my favorate professor in YT traveller.
That ensemble you’re wearing is remarkable for you. 25% of the reason your RUclips channel is such a success.
about the color, they usually use paint that they have the most (white) and add some green/blue to it, so you end up with lime green
What i've noticed is that the sense of better times, under the USSR, is mostly a sentiment in central Asia with fewer resources and that were very isolated from the west etc. but say the baltic countries, the sentiment is very different, since people knew what they were missing so resented it then and now, and now that they have those things they feel atleast better in those parts.
Yeah they are much poorer and have no jobs, but they are so much happier. Ridiculous
Hey. I love your channel. Keep up the great content.
Nice video .Wishing happy Christmas to you and your family.
Slow down man... You're always russian around.😏😏😏
He's Russian while everyone else be Stalin
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Stick to the techno, dave
fucking legend
There’s actually a very similarly themed restaurant in Ramsgate in the U.K. (CCCP Restaurant) and it’s absolutely superb!
after watching this i can tell mr.benjamin study everything about Soviet stuff,people,structure,culture, and food. love this mr.
This is where it all started , that toast did wonders ! I decided to sort by date and just watch the whole thing today :D from first to last