In 1983, I flew from Helsinki to Leningrad to Kiev to Moscow to Odessa. On one flight, I was sitting near the wing and could look out at the wing. OH MY GOD! The wing looked as if it was built in someone's garage or back yard. The rivets on the wing were not even with the surface of the wing, and each rivet looked different. That Russian (Soviet) Aeroflot plane scared me. Your flights were better!
There is no reason to be afraid of flying because so far every pilot, flight attendant and passenger has returned to the ground and it's just a matter of speed how pleasant the return to the ground turns out to be.
I live in the USA and fly about every 3 months. I am never thrilled to fly for many reasons, but where I need to fly to would take me 3 days to drive, and 2 overnight stays in hotels, so I take a big breath and get on the big bird in the sky. Thank you for sharing your experience. ✈️
I'm just annoyed by the insane check in times. 2-3 hours of dead time is wasted on sitting and waiting.flying is fine, but I have been flying every second weeks for many, many years.
English is the language of aviation. For safety, it is the default language used by pilots and controllers even if it is not their first language. Pilots and controllers use a small subset of English in a very standardized way in an attempt to eliminate misunderstandings, which could lead to serious consequences.
@@maesc2001 While English is not always spoken on aviation radio, it is the nonetheless the universal language of aviation. When I switched from a paper to a plastic FAA pilot license, it now has the phrase "English proficient" on it to comply with international standards.
@@maesc2001then they'll lose their international capability. The reason everyone has a common language is so everyone in the sky knows what's going on. Imagine declaring an emergency that needs immediate clearance to land and the whole conversation is in the local language. That leads to confusion and disaster. Take India with 32 languages spoken by over 1 million people. If you abandon a standard you will get political battles over which alternative. Even somewhere like Spain - Spanish in Madrid, Catelan in Barcelona.
Glad you are still in one piece ! Thanks for your informative video Kseniia. I sure hope the world grows a BRAIN soooooon ....and stops this ridiculous fighting ! Love from Australia 🇦🇺🌹
Glad to see that you made the round trip and got back home okay. I am afraid of heights but I love flying. Still amaze me to be that high in the air. Trust me, you are not the only one to be nervous about flying. Other people just hide it very well or alcohol and medication make it easier for them...
@@StPetersburgmeyou are clearly a good person, with drive and ambition, but also kindness. I was rooting for you and your success even before all the madness started (I was looking forward to buy Russian snacks and one of your mother's shawls for mine, I answered your google survey and everything). Of course _now_ I want to see you thrive, and be safe, more than ever.
Good to see your pretty smile and upbeat personality. I would imagine aviation in Russia will start declining by the end of this year due to running out of parts. Good luck, stay safe and keep your videos coming.
Nice to see you Ksenia. We were a little bit worried! Personally i am not afraid of flying, then it depends on the airline you take. Low costs flights, like Ryanair, are good, but as for the other ones I have little faith. National airlines should be the best, but in your country I do not know especially in this historical period of sanctions. Anyway everything went well and you are safe. Thank you very much for this awesome video. Take care
Looking good (after your flights) Sure looked nervous when you were flying...I'm that way too...I started flying in the early 1950's on D-C 3s... Love you and thank you so for the update...👍😍
Ok, let me explain this in very simple terms: The reason that Gucci Flora perfume is that absurd price is the reason you should be absolutely terrified to take those flights.
I think you have ever right to be concerned with air travel under the circumstances and it will only degrade with time. Great to hear from you and hope you get your visa soon. Take care, always like to see your videos and know you are OK.
You are a very bright woman and quite aware of some things that may be questionable.Keep your awareness focused and know that if it does not feel right to you,you are most probably correct! Stay safe!
Hello Ksenia! I loved this video and enjoyed the content along with seeing another video. I'm always looking forward to weekly videos. When will you be doing another live cooking show?
Is that a Sukhoi Superjet or ...? Or "simply" a Russian operated (but not built) plane? In order to enter some airspaces, a plane from a doubtful country or airline may need a special airworthyness certificate - I have even seen, that sometimes specific airplanes from certain companies are banned from flying in certain regions. The winglets reminds me of an Airbus A320. The only time, I have been inside a Russian-built plane, was a Yak-40 in Warsaw. But it did not fly, it was only open for exhibition at their Army Museum. Sanctions and flying - well, Iran is also still using some 40 years-old-something Boeing-planes. They were also the last one to use the B727 on regular routes. But most of such planes would never be allowed to fly here, with their doubtful maintenance. I guess, the same may happen to Russia in time.
Nice to see you again Xenia and your feeling well,you are shining like a sunshine,the weather is so nice when you are on trip😊😊,l think you also bought nice clothes on your weekend trip to turkey 😊😊😊, it is also nice to see you in summer clothes so beautiful Xenia 😊😊😊😊
Interesting video. Statistically you’re safer in the plane than driving to the airport. Show us a video of your Turkey trip if can. I’ve visited IST twice.
Very personal and great point od view, emotional and rational at the same time, but one thing you forgot to name properly and that is the reason why the sanctions on Russia makes so difficult to find aviation fresh spare parts in your Country
It's only going to take one accident that was due to lack of maintenance or parts and countries like Turkey may ban the Russian planes from coming in. I'm sure there is a black market for parts from China, Egypt, some Asian countries, maybe even some ex-USSR countries. Could you have flown on a Turkish airline from Moscow to Turkey? I'm very disappointed in Turkey with their behavior (or lack of it).
I have mixed feelings about that. On the one hand, if Erdogan didn’t play ball with Putin at all, then Erdogan wouldn’t have the leverage he does over Putin. The Black Sea Grain Deal has been important for keeping 3rd world countries fed, and I’m not sure if it would have been possible without a mediator like Erdogan whom both sides are willing to speak to. On the other hand, I draw the line at parts for weapons. It’s very frustrating to me that Russia is able to keep building missiles due to sanction evasions, even though the rate is slowed. I don’t care as much if Russian civilians manage to buy new iPhones, or go on business trips without crashing. (Actually when Ksenia is on the plane, I have a preference for it NOT crashing.)
I think that Russia aviation has a good safety record. Most of my flying has been in North America, where I have worked as an engineer and pilot. There may be more English speaking people going to Russia sooner than we think?
I was in a offroad truck racing team for some years and we had a Mercedes. I can tell you there is not much left of the original truck in these machines.
Thank you for sharing your aerial experience! A Russian aircraft technician told me that he was cannibalizing Western planes for spare parts (leased Boeing and Airbus planes that Russia did not return to Western companies after the invasion began in Ukraine). this can explain a lot of things. There remains a solution for Russia to use its own planes like the Tupolevs. but I don't know if there are Tupolevs in civil aviation.
There is no reason to be afraid of flying because so far every pilot, flight attendant and passenger has returned to the ground and it's just a matter of speed how pleasant the return to the ground turns out to be.
Ural Airlines gets a 0 out of 7 for safety on an airlines rating site. The crew has to earn a living and they probably all have life insurance. In the old days, the Aeroflot crews were happy to fly their old Tupolevs, which fell from the sky at regular intervals. There were 110 serious incidents between 1970 and 2016 with the Tupolev 154, that's 2.4 a year.
Well, the flight crew and passengers return to the ground if they're lucky. Russian planes have historically been notoriously unsafe. Unsafe to the point I would be worried too!
It always is reassuring that most people and places are just the same all over the world. There just is no need for any wars. It would be so simple to just be at peace and happy.
Hi Xenia, I am struggling to find a cheap and easy air travel option from Abu Dhabi to Saint Petersburg but cant find anything less priced could you help.
Very nice video. You said "I had flights on Russian planes." Most likely no, it was a Russian airline, but every flight I've had in Russia was on Airbus airplanes. To keep those planes flying will soon require black market (or untraceable) parts, which means they will not be allowed into other countries due to aircraft certification requirements. There will soon be Russian airplanes, like the MC-21, but I personally would never get on a Russian-made plane (I am old enough to remember the old Soviet aircraft).
Last month I flew economy Kaliningrad-Petersburg 50 Euro, then to Moscow 80 Euro and back to Kaliningrad 280 Euro business class with Aeroflot. Cash payments. No problems whatsoever.
So glad you are posting, I was waiting for your video. The poor guy is delusional if he does not know that English is the most widely spoken language world wide. It's an easy google search does he just have russian google lol. On a random subject, your hair is so thick and beautiful. Mine is long as well but it is not thick.
No fear of flying? I think that’s because lack of knowledge of the aircraft industry. Canabalizing aircrafts for spare parts are no good. This will end up with no reliable documentation on the aircrafts. You probably know how important documentation is these days. The aircraft’s will probably never be able to enter western airspace again. I am glad you are safe and back at your base. Keep up with the good video work.
Hey Cena, I would like to hear about your trip from America to Russia, specifically the airports you traveled through. It was a big scare for many Americans when the State Department strongly insisted and warned Americans not to travel to Russia, saying they may be arrested with "no cause," and that American citizens are extremely likely to be kidnapped in Russian airports for no apparent reason, and that American citizens cannot be rescued or helped in any way if anything goes wrong.
If planes crash and it's found they are not maintained, they will ground the planes. Prices are going to go up, gradually. Hoping the planes are not sent up if not safe.
Hope will die at last, but died anyway when it´s about Russia and most of the Russian people. A part of my Ancestors leave Russia when the Romanovs are loosing theire Power. Never spoke Russia in our Family again. They where smart People and knew exactly how that Ends. If the People nor Raise up, like Ukranians at Maidan.. they are Lost.
@@gerryatriesilke Apparently your ancestors were among those who led Russia into revolution. I believe the 1917 revolution was a mistake, but there were fundamental reasons why it happened. First of all because of the stupid and anti-human management of the country by Tsar Romanov and his apparatus of officials. Do not worry, the current elites of Russia will die the same way as their predecessors in 1917. They will be killed, and memory of them will be erased. It is a matter of time. I think the children of those oligarchs and those who were part of the system will then tell how unfair it was.
A Boeing 757 can get by without needing new parts for 3 to 5 years depending on the usage. But the landing gear and tires gets the most ware and tare and need changing sooner.
Unfortunately airplane safety or its lack thereof isn't restricted to any one country. Nowadays the standards for almost everything has significantly decreased across the board. The acceptable level of performance now would have gotten you fired 30-40 years ago.
Aeroflot is the best I ever flew. The flight attendants are so pretty and diligent. I was sleeping on 4 empty seats and no one bothered me. This is impossible on arrogant united airline
I'm pretty sure they take safety just as serious as elsewhere. Crashes are not good advertising for any airline. Btw, fact is that all those ridiculous sanctions hurt people in the EU more than in Russia.
Since you said it was a Russian aircraft (not a Boeing or Airbus) I’m assuming it’s a Sukhoi Superjet and I believe you’re fine to fly on those. I remember taking an Airbus (operated by British Airways) from Heathrow to Bucharest and honestly that thing looked like it was made in the 60s and never upgraded, it was the only time I was scared on a flight since it looked like we were about to lose the hull during takeoff and landing😂. I’d be scared on a Chinese aircraft but Russian made things are built to withstand anything even if they’re not as high tech. And Aeroflot pilots are good, after all Russia has some very unhospitable regions (weather-wise) and they manage.
@@jopetti I think they still get them, just via intermediaries. Sanctions are ineffective and hurt more the countries and companies that try to sanction Russia. Some of these companies found “creative” ways to circumvent sanctions of course, who would want to lose a market like Russia and go bankrupt.
@@minime7375 if a company supplying airplane parts would go bankrupt from just not supplying Russia it must have been a tiny company. Russia has 1,7% of the world population and it's economic value in the airplane market is probably less than 1% because of its limited Purchasing Power. This is why it was so easy for many Western companies to close in Russia as its presence didn't amount to a lot of turnover anyway. With that being said it is clear by now that spare parts are making it to Russia because otherwise we'd have seen accidents with planes already.
@@squarebelgium most of the companies you’re thinking of found ways around the sanctions, including “selling” their Russian assests on the condition they can purchase them back when the sanctions are lifted (like Coca Cola). How can you think that Russia is not an important market lol. I mean Russia has like 150 million people, compare that with allthe Eastern flank of NATO. Do you think Bulgaria has more purchase power for example? Or Hungary? Naaah.
If you fly from Moscow to Beijing then announcement in Russian and Chinese, make sense. Now that you fly from Moscow to Ankara, Russian and Turkish make sense. Frankly just about no body speak English in Russia, same goes for Türkiye nobody speak English absolutely nobody. I-know that cause I have been there many time. I think the best is where you flying to or from that’s the language is important.
Thank you for your sharing of this, can't believe what the government official said about why are they still doing announcements on planes in English it's a Dead language, where did he get that from and then to say make them in Chinese was just over the top. So he happy you survived and are back in St.Pertersberg
Would you fly by a Russian plane now?
In 1983, I flew from Helsinki to Leningrad to Kiev to Moscow to Odessa.
On one flight, I was sitting near the wing and could look out at the wing.
OH MY GOD!
The wing looked as if it was built in someone's garage or back yard. The rivets on the wing were not even with the surface of the wing, and each rivet looked different.
That Russian (Soviet) Aeroflot plane scared me.
Your flights were better!
Well, as a Dane, simply buying the ticket for that plane might give me trouble, as all moneytransfers to Russia/Belarus are not allowed.
No
No. At least not one that needs Western replacement-parts.
There is no reason to be afraid of flying because so far every pilot, flight attendant and passenger has returned to the ground and it's just a matter of speed how pleasant the return to the ground turns out to be.
I live in the USA and fly about every 3 months. I am never thrilled to fly for many reasons, but where I need to fly to would take me 3 days to drive, and 2 overnight stays in hotels, so I take a big breath and get on the big bird in the sky. Thank you for sharing your experience. ✈️
I'm just annoyed by the insane check in times. 2-3 hours of dead time is wasted on sitting and waiting.flying is fine, but I have been flying every second weeks for many, many years.
Seems like you are an expert in aviation after few layovers )
English is the language of aviation. For safety, it is the default language used by pilots and controllers even if it is not their first language. Pilots and controllers use a small subset of English in a very standardized way in an attempt to eliminate misunderstandings, which could lead to serious consequences.
In many countries, like Russia, national airlines and controllers speak their native language: Spain, France, China, etc. etc.
@@maesc2001 While English is not always spoken on aviation radio, it is the nonetheless the universal language of aviation. When I switched from a paper to a plastic FAA pilot license, it now has the phrase "English proficient" on it to comply with international standards.
@@timothystockman7533 Of course, never said anything to the contrary. Same here for our ICAO licenses. ✌️
@@maesc2001then they'll lose their international capability. The reason everyone has a common language is so everyone in the sky knows what's going on. Imagine declaring an emergency that needs immediate clearance to land and the whole conversation is in the local language. That leads to confusion and disaster.
Take India with 32 languages spoken by over 1 million people. If you abandon a standard you will get political battles over which alternative. Even somewhere like Spain - Spanish in Madrid, Catelan in Barcelona.
@@charlestaylor9424 Well, no, they just use their mother tongue in their own airspace. Take it from me, I fly in European airspace.
Glad you are still in one piece !
Thanks for your informative video Kseniia. I sure hope the world grows a BRAIN soooooon ....and stops this ridiculous fighting !
Love from Australia 🇦🇺🌹
It's not the world it's the dwarf 👍🏻
@@Ultra-Violet who is the dwarf ?
@@sydhardie9339 The dwarf in the Kremlin.
@@JO-nh6mo a NAME would be good !
Glad to see that you made the round trip and got back home okay. I am afraid of heights but I love flying. Still amaze me to be that high in the air. Trust me, you are not the only one to be nervous about flying. Other people just hide it very well or alcohol and medication make it easier for them...
Great to see a new upload.
I was wondering how things were going on for Ksenia. Glad she seems fine (flying nervousness aside).
Thank you for your concern about me!
@@StPetersburgmeyou are clearly a good person, with drive and ambition, but also kindness. I was rooting for you and your success even before all the madness started (I was looking forward to buy Russian snacks and one of your mother's shawls for mine, I answered your google survey and everything).
Of course _now_ I want to see you thrive, and be safe, more than ever.
Really interesting to see what it’s like traveling in Russia now. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for reporting! Stay safe!
They don't need spare parts, they have courage.
Interesting topic and I really enjoyed your editing style. 10 minutes well spent. Thank you!
Unseen, not forgotten! Seen, enjoyed! Praying with you for your dreams to come true. Look after yourself & God bless, Ksenia 🌿
Charming and informative video! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Love your content! ❤
Good to see your pretty smile and upbeat personality. I would imagine aviation in Russia will start declining by the end of this year due to running out of parts. Good luck, stay safe and keep your videos coming.
I would be at least as equally nervous as you were, Kesania. I like this kind of human video posts from you.
Hi, Thank you for your Flying Tour. It was fun. Glad everything went Well. You will be fine. Trust your Heart.
I think Russia with it's own aircraft industry and help from China will have no problems substituting aircraft and parts.
Nice video! Hope you are good and stay safe.
Thank 'YOU Bulbochika💋❣️
Thank God that everything goes well Ksenia .... Greetings to you Mica 🙂🐕🐾🌻
Don't thank God; God is a fiction 😉
Interesting video Zenia
Nice to see you Ksenia. We were a little bit worried! Personally i am not afraid of flying, then it depends on the airline you take. Low costs flights, like Ryanair, are good, but as for the other ones I have little faith. National airlines should be the best, but in your country I do not know especially in this historical period of sanctions. Anyway everything went well and you are safe. Thank you very much for this awesome video. Take care
Thank God you had a safe flight.
He’s so serious with his safety routine. For the USpeople this ain’t no Southwest flight. The attendant didn’t give us a show 😂😂😂
Ksenia you look so pretty! Glad you got that experience to travel with coworkers. Fun! Thanks for video. Lots of people traveling. 😘
Enjoyed traveling with you.❤👍
Looking good (after your flights)
Sure looked nervous when you were flying...I'm that way too...I started flying in the early 1950's on D-C 3s...
Love you and thank you so for the update...👍😍
Ok, let me explain this in very simple terms: The reason that Gucci Flora perfume is that absurd price is the reason you should be absolutely terrified to take those flights.
I'm always nervous about flying. I'm right beside you as you go!!.😃
English is certainly not a dead language - it is the most widely spoken language in the world. The Chinese are taught English in school.
I think you have ever right to be concerned with air travel under the circumstances and it will only degrade with time. Great to hear from you and hope you get your visa soon. Take care, always like to see your videos and know you are OK.
Very beautiful scenery right around where you were sitting making the video.
You are a very bright woman and quite aware of some things that may be questionable.Keep your awareness focused and know that if it does not feel right to you,you are most probably correct! Stay safe!
I agree on this one!
Hello Ksenia! I loved this video and enjoyed the content along with seeing another video. I'm always looking forward to weekly videos. When will you be doing another live cooking show?
Just ignore the duct tape, bungee cords, rubber bands and bailing wire…
Is that a Sukhoi Superjet or ...? Or "simply" a Russian operated (but not built) plane? In order to enter some airspaces, a plane from a doubtful country or airline may need a special airworthyness certificate - I have even seen, that sometimes specific airplanes from certain companies are banned from flying in certain regions. The winglets reminds me of an Airbus A320. The only time, I have been inside a Russian-built plane, was a Yak-40 in Warsaw. But it did not fly, it was only open for exhibition at their Army Museum.
Sanctions and flying - well, Iran is also still using some 40 years-old-something Boeing-planes. They were also the last one to use the B727 on regular routes. But most of such planes would never be allowed to fly here, with their doubtful maintenance. I guess, the same may happen to Russia in time.
Nice to see you again Xenia and your feeling well,you are shining like a sunshine,the weather is so nice when you are on trip😊😊,l think you also bought nice clothes on your weekend trip to turkey 😊😊😊, it is also nice to see you in summer clothes so beautiful Xenia 😊😊😊😊
Interesting video. Statistically you’re safer in the plane than driving to the airport. Show us a video of your Turkey trip if can. I’ve visited IST twice.
Pfew! That was a close call. Where shall we go next?
Not just about spare parts, but also about the "correct" software version!
Everybody flew on old software version until new version appeared...
Interesting video.
Wow!
calm down, all is ok
Your alive and 'Beautiful"
I always think of konkorski when i think of russian commercial aviation 😳 thanks for the video my dear, see you soon 👍🏻
Yes and I will soon.
What aircraft did you fly on?
Very personal and great point od view, emotional and rational at the same time, but one thing you forgot to name properly and that is the reason why the sanctions on Russia makes so difficult to find aviation fresh spare parts in your Country
It's only going to take one accident that was due to lack of maintenance or parts and countries like Turkey may ban the Russian planes from coming in. I'm sure there is a black market for parts from China, Egypt, some Asian countries, maybe even some ex-USSR countries. Could you have flown on a Turkish airline from Moscow to Turkey? I'm very disappointed in Turkey with their behavior (or lack of it).
I have mixed feelings about that. On the one hand, if Erdogan didn’t play ball with Putin at all, then Erdogan wouldn’t have the leverage he does over Putin. The Black Sea Grain Deal has been important for keeping 3rd world countries fed, and I’m not sure if it would have been possible without a mediator like Erdogan whom both sides are willing to speak to.
On the other hand, I draw the line at parts for weapons. It’s very frustrating to me that Russia is able to keep building missiles due to sanction evasions, even though the rate is slowed. I don’t care as much if Russian civilians manage to buy new iPhones, or go on business trips without crashing. (Actually when Ksenia is on the plane, I have a preference for it NOT crashing.)
That’s an empty airport in US major city
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Peace and love to you❤️❤️
May I ask what all the medical requirements were to get a visa and travel in Europe to other countries?
Most of the jets in Russia are U.S. made Boeings. Boeings sold passenger jets all over the world. 757 and 737 being the most common models.
Don't forget Airbus'
Wow, you are very lucky to have a job flying around the world on business trips ‼️‼️‼️💯💯🤩
Airplanes are something like a thousand times safer than cars or buses, so once you fly another time or two you should be fully used to it.
You never get used to it. I flew many times and each time it got worse. I will never fly again.
It is the roll of the dice....death is really nothing to worry about.
I think that Russia aviation has a good safety record. Most of my flying has been in North America, where I have worked as an engineer and pilot. There may be more English speaking people going to Russia sooner than we think?
I was in a offroad truck racing team for some years and we had a Mercedes. I can tell you there is not much left of the original truck in these machines.
Thank you for sharing your aerial experience!
A Russian aircraft technician told me that he was cannibalizing Western planes for spare parts (leased Boeing and Airbus planes that Russia did not return to Western companies after the invasion began in Ukraine). this can explain a lot of things.
There remains a solution for Russia to use its own planes like the Tupolevs. but I don't know if there are Tupolevs in civil aviation.
The engines are the biggest problem. China won't have its own engine for airliners ready until the end of the decade
Yes... there are many commercial Tupolev commercial aircraft. But certain parts for these aircraft may have been sourced in the west also.
@@mth4849 Thank you for this information !
When you fly take a little faith with you! People are not always forth right about their fear of flying! It’s just not you. Your English is very good!
There is no reason to be afraid of flying because so far every pilot, flight attendant and passenger has returned to the ground and it's just a matter of speed how pleasant the return to the ground turns out to be.
Ural Airlines gets a 0 out of 7 for safety on an airlines rating site. The crew has to earn a living and they probably all have life insurance. In the old days, the Aeroflot crews were happy to fly their old Tupolevs, which fell from the sky at regular intervals. There were 110 serious incidents between 1970 and 2016 with the Tupolev 154, that's 2.4 a year.
Well, the flight crew and passengers return to the ground if they're lucky. Russian planes have historically been notoriously unsafe. Unsafe to the point I would be worried too!
@@R.WilliamsNonsense, where do they go if not the ground? They won’t float upwards into the clouds.
Have not seen you in awhile, beautiful haircut. I work in usa avation for years, spare parts are available.
Is that Ural that same company that makes the motorcycle...?
It always is reassuring that most people and places are just the same all over the world. There just is no need for any wars. It would be so simple to just be at peace and happy.
Hi Xenia,
I am struggling to find a cheap and easy air travel option from Abu Dhabi to Saint Petersburg but cant find anything less priced could you help.
Very nice video. You said "I had flights on Russian planes." Most likely no, it was a Russian airline, but every flight I've had in Russia was on Airbus airplanes. To keep those planes flying will soon require black market (or untraceable) parts, which means they will not be allowed into other countries due to aircraft certification requirements. There will soon be Russian airplanes, like the MC-21, but I personally would never get on a Russian-made plane (I am old enough to remember the old Soviet aircraft).
Чем тебе не нравятся советские самолёты? Они были очень надёжны. Такие как Ил-86 и Ил-96 не потерпели ни одной катастрофы с пассажирами на борту.
Last month I flew economy Kaliningrad-Petersburg 50 Euro, then to Moscow 80 Euro and back to Kaliningrad 280 Euro business class with Aeroflot. Cash payments. No problems whatsoever.
Thank you for sharing this with us Ksenia ! Stay safe !😊
So glad you are posting, I was waiting for your video. The poor guy is delusional if he does not know that English is the most widely spoken language world wide. It's an easy google search does he just have russian google lol.
On a random subject, your hair is so thick and beautiful. Mine is long as well but it is not thick.
did it crash???
No fear of flying? I think that’s because lack of knowledge of the aircraft industry. Canabalizing aircrafts for spare parts are no good. This will end up with no reliable documentation on the aircrafts. You probably know how important documentation is these days. The aircraft’s will probably never be able to enter western airspace again. I am glad you are safe and back at your base. Keep up with the good video work.
Hey Cena, I would like to hear about your trip from America to Russia, specifically the airports you traveled through. It was a big scare for many Americans when the State Department strongly insisted and warned Americans not to travel to Russia, saying they may be arrested with "no cause," and that American citizens are extremely likely to be kidnapped in Russian airports for no apparent reason, and that American citizens cannot be rescued or helped in any way if anything goes wrong.
Greetings From Germany -
It looks better and cleaner than Southwest Airlines to me.
Where are the spares coming from to maintain them!
If planes crash and it's found they are not maintained, they will ground the planes.
Prices are going to go up, gradually. Hoping the planes are not sent up if not safe.
Hurray, you made it in one piece.
So, when such an opportunity arises, what type of things should a Russian buy in turkey to take home?
I would get quite nervous flying on a Russian airplane also especially being at war with Ukraine might not be a good time to be flying
Hoping things will get back to normal so I can finally visit Volgograd
Hope will die at last, but died anyway when it´s about Russia and most of the Russian people. A part of my Ancestors leave Russia when the Romanovs are loosing theire Power. Never spoke Russia in our Family again. They where smart People and knew exactly how that Ends. If the People nor Raise up, like Ukranians at Maidan.. they are Lost.
@@gerryatriesilke Apparently your ancestors were among those who led Russia into revolution.
I believe the 1917 revolution was a mistake, but there were fundamental reasons why it happened. First of all because of the stupid and anti-human management of the country by Tsar Romanov and his apparatus of officials.
Do not worry, the current elites of Russia will die the same way as their predecessors in 1917. They will be killed, and memory of them will be erased. It is a matter of time. I think the children of those oligarchs and those who were part of the system will then tell how unfair it was.
Will talk again in a year or so :))
3:40 Wonder if they repeated this announcement "Any stuff on board belongs to our company, if you steal it you'll face troubles" in English too.
A Boeing 757 can get by without needing new parts for 3 to 5 years depending on the usage. But the landing gear and tires gets the most ware and tare and need changing sooner.
Unfortunately airplane safety or its lack thereof isn't restricted to any one country. Nowadays the standards for almost everything has significantly decreased across the board. The acceptable level of performance now would have gotten you fired 30-40 years ago.
Aeroflot is the best I ever flew. The flight attendants are so pretty and diligent. I was sleeping on 4 empty seats and no one bothered me. This is impossible on arrogant united airline
So it was good because the staff were 'pretty' and the planes were empty. Fantastic.
I'm pretty sure they take safety just as serious as elsewhere. Crashes are not good advertising for any airline. Btw, fact is that all those ridiculous sanctions hurt people in the EU more than in Russia.
So, what is your point for this video? Sounds like you had a safe, respectful trip.
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I dont fear flying, but i do fear the airplane toilets. I once heard they can suck your intestines away from your body 😟.
Looked like Turkey was very nice. Hope you were able to get out and eat nice food even on a business trip. I prefer train travel here.
Since you said it was a Russian aircraft (not a Boeing or Airbus) I’m assuming it’s a Sukhoi Superjet and I believe you’re fine to fly on those. I remember taking an Airbus (operated by British Airways) from Heathrow to Bucharest and honestly that thing looked like it was made in the 60s and never upgraded, it was the only time I was scared on a flight since it looked like we were about to lose the hull during takeoff and landing😂.
I’d be scared on a Chinese aircraft but Russian made things are built to withstand anything even if they’re not as high tech. And Aeroflot pilots are good, after all Russia has some very unhospitable regions (weather-wise) and they manage.
Bot. Sukhois do need spare parts from the West just like Airbus and Boeings do. It's not even close 100% Russian parts plane.
@@jopetti I think they still get them, just via intermediaries. Sanctions are ineffective and hurt more the countries and companies that try to sanction Russia. Some of these companies found “creative” ways to circumvent sanctions of course, who would want to lose a market like Russia and go bankrupt.
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@@minime7375 if a company supplying airplane parts would go bankrupt from just not supplying Russia it must have been a tiny company. Russia has 1,7% of the world population and it's economic value in the airplane market is probably less than 1% because of its limited Purchasing Power. This is why it was so easy for many Western companies to close in Russia as its presence didn't amount to a lot of turnover anyway. With that being said it is clear by now that spare parts are making it to Russia because otherwise we'd have seen accidents with planes already.
@@squarebelgium most of the companies you’re thinking of found ways around the sanctions, including “selling” their Russian assests on the condition they can purchase them back when the sanctions are lifted (like Coca Cola). How can you think that Russia is not an important market lol. I mean Russia has like 150 million people, compare that with allthe Eastern flank of NATO. Do you think Bulgaria has more purchase power for example? Or Hungary? Naaah.
If you fly from Moscow to Beijing then announcement in Russian and Chinese, make sense. Now that you fly from Moscow to Ankara, Russian and Turkish make sense. Frankly just about no body speak English in Russia, same goes for Türkiye nobody speak English absolutely nobody. I-know that cause I have been there many time. I think the best is where you flying to or from that’s the language is important.
The Russian official is correct unless we start working together around the world we will all be speaking Chinese. 🤔
English is the most widely spoken language in the world
English a dead language? News to me. It is very much alive. I am studying Russian in the UK and not many are doing that.
Thank you for your sharing of this, can't believe what the government official said about why are they still doing announcements on planes in English it's a Dead language, where did he get that from and then to say make them in Chinese was just over the top. So he happy you survived and are back in St.Pertersberg
English is the agreed language of aviation world - wide.
I'd rather fly on a Canadian Built Beaver float plane built in 1946 than under serviced Boeing machines in Russia.
Enjoyed the content, information, and the music you picked.
Looking so pretty
Many many countries besides US and UK speak English... You still have to announce in English... Otherwise it will cause disruption..
I think getting parts through China for example. Like China on sells Russian goods to us through Chinese sellers.