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in the end of your videos you often ask the users to write something in the comments. for example in this video you asked about in wich orientation they eating a burger. It would be really nice if you make videos wehre you summerize comments and put links to the original videos inside the video description 😍 - greetings from germany
A lot of people don't realize that McDonald's in Russia was always much better than the ones in the US, food quality wise, but more importantly the vibe is different, in the US visiting McDonald's you feel like you're at the bottom of the society, while in Russia it's a very pleasant experience, the only food chain that comes close to it in the US is In-n-Out burger
I think it's because ironically Russia has less economic disparity and layering than the US does these days, the supposed land of equality and freedom. In the US they like flinging around accusations of racism at each other, but i think that's just a crude cover up for the general economic hardships and problems nobody can or wants to solve. Only rich people can afford to buy a house, no matter what race they are, and only rich people's families can thrive on one salary. It's because the land's laws give all advantages to speculators and none to average honestly working citizens. It's an all or nothing mindset, and that reflects on food quality and quality of everything in general.
Because in the US we have much better options McDonalds is for the poor to eat at and people who are trying to kill themselves. It is the worst food you can eat. In other parts of the world McDonalds our trash food is considered high end food. I'm glad this place is better than McDonalds that's a good thing.
For the fact, McDonalds in Russia IS REALLY tasty and cheap!!! Its clearly different from the same in France or Germany... And there you wouldnt see any 'suspicious' people😅 The place is loved by Russians, and lots of families with children go there
@@alexleibovici4834how is 319 roubles meal expensive? I live in the Far East of Russia. The minimum price is 1000 roubles I pay for my meal. But, tbh, I hardly ever go to fast food places. My stomach is not made of stone to eat this.
I travelled a lot in my life because of my profession and used to dine in Macs all over the world. No doubt, fastfood chains in Russia were the best in the entire world before this infamous exodus. In terms of food quality, service, cleanliness, pricing, etc. The only losers here are the western brands! Hope, Vkusno i Tochka doing and will be doing well...
Yeah, Russians seems to have their own take on what fast food means.. or maybe they just haven't really fully embraced the concept of different food 'levels'. According to them food is food and has to be good quality everywhere. So in the end it's just another restaurant in Russia
Russia always looks so clean. They are far better off now doing it themselves. I'm jealous bc McDonald's in my hood is dirty and inedible, but that Russian place looks great and clean, and those cakes look so good. Those fries look way better than McDonald's. Coke is too expensive in Louisville,KY and I noticed if I drink generic coke out of a straw with ice it does make it taste much better. I am not paying these high prices we have here in America. America is going down hill and Russia sure is doing well. I wish we could be more like Russia. Most Americans just believe the anti-Russian propaganda but I don't because I really pay attention and have for years to Russia and that part of the world. I love my country, but I think we are losing it to evil leaders. Putin is a Patriot for his country but America is being sold-out by corrupt leaders that don't care about our country.
@@glacierglider8893 Yes, i agree completely. It's very frustrating too, because the worse it gets, the more they double down on the lies. Unfortunately much of the US population has been cleverly brainwashed into thinking in very superficial, gimmicky and cliche terms and terminology that are often very deceptive (case in point: 'the housing market is great' = nobody can afford a house, 'oh no the housing market is crashing' = wow looks like ordinary people can afford a house again), and so unfortunately I don't see an easy way out. It doesn't help that cause and effect will always be massively delayed in such a huge system, so when it does hit everyone how far things have gone, it may be too little too late.
Do not care about people telling you to speed up or slow down your video reviews. You have real good tempo of making videos, with a lot of time for us viewers to digest the sights and prices. One of the reasons I enjoy your videos so much. BTW, big mac meal in Serbia is about 7-8 US dollars.
I am very happy with your video pace and commentary because I plan on visiting Russia and I am learning important lessons. Thank you for your honesty and patience.
@@Пётр-щ7б And our salaries are similar to average Moscow, maybe even a lower. Thanks the fortune, most of us have access to home made, domestic food which is much, much better tasting and healthier. In Serbia, Mc Donald's is popular among teenagers, as a trend thing, not like real food options. On every street corner you can buy "Pljeskavica" which is our version of burger for half the price and 5x quality and taste.
Убирайте ваше правительство и президента, это предатели и холуи США и НАТО. Сегодня Белгород Украина обстреляла ракетами из Сербии! Погибли 5 человек среди них годовалый ребенок!
fun fact, Rostic's was actually the first name KFC had in Russia all the way back in 2000s. Then they rebranded into KFC and now most spots are Rostic's again. Sort of like Ile de Beaute stores that were becoming Sephora and now are back to being Ile de Beaute
Actually, the first Rostic’s restaurant opened back in 1993 as a domestic business. After about 10 years it has been recognized as the biggest food chain in Russia, had several awards for the best brand, best service, including best reputation by a British organisation. In 2005 they were joined by KFC as partners to make it Rostics-KFC. And only in 2011 they sold all the rights for the brand and operations to KFC. But even then, 70% of restraints were running as a franchise (of KFC), but managed by a Russian company. Only 30% were managed by the head company.
@@MarkLee1I think those 30 percents are now those returning to being Rostic's if I'm not mistaken because franchised ones can keep the name. I mainly remember Rostic's from 2000s (middle of it mostly) and I do remember menu similar to KFC there, but I am aware it was original chain first that turned to KFC later. But the way I remember them being is somewhat KFC-like but not KFC yet.
I suddenly thought what I'd like to say Russell if i had a chance. You know, I think You and bloggers like you are better and more effective ambassador than any politicians ever were.
I live in Russia and don’t go to McDonald’s. In Russia there are a lot of bakeries where they make incredibly delicious pies. The last time I was at McDonald’s was about 20 years ago.
I went to a McDonald's north of St.Paul Minnesota a few years back. The place was still rocking the 1980s decor, inside and out. It was like a time warp going into it. I know that this is rare these days, but there are still alot of McDonald's in the US that are like this. I had a quarter pounder with cheese, and it was absolutely disgusting. I never went back there.
Hello, Russell! I live in this area and I'm surprised you visited our neighborhood! :) I've noticed a couple of facts that are not quite correct in your video:) The buildings were built more than 2 years ago. Me and my husband have been living here for over 3 years already, and the buildings closest to Vkusno and Tochka were built approximately a year earlier:) 2. This particular Vkusno and Tochka is not brand new :) If I'm not mistaken, it was open about 2 years ago :) It's still clean and nice though! We love our area, so we're happy to see you here! Need you any walk around our area, let me know! :)
Russell, can you please go to the “Cinnabon” cafe (American chain) and show your audience that they never left Russia but somehow no one talks about them. They’ve got the most delicious cinnamon rolls. As far as I know there are 180 Cinnabon cafes all around Russia.
Any country that doesn't have a McDonald's is a lucky country. I personally avois McDonald's in any country I visit. Hopefully soon I will visit Russia and try the burgers at Vkusno I Tochka. The new restaurant in this video is very cozy🎉. Hope to see more videos with Vladimir. Thanks Russell for the excellent video, the length of the video was perfect and I always enjoy your description. ❤
Helps when a place doesn't allow things like GMOs and deadly chemicals. The US has been poisoning us for a very long time. The United States Corporation has been convicted of fraud and crimes against humanity. Same with the Crown Corporation. This Babylonian system is finished 🙌
I’m from Russia, I live in provincial Russian town, now and then I drop by this restaurant (or order in) and I gotta say that “Vkusno i Tochka” preserves the same quality of the previous international brand. Absolutely no difference. I’ll even say more, MANY people in Russia still call these restaurants by their previous name.
У нас в Кирове к сожалению не так. Менеджеры погнались за удешевлением. Теперь в Маке и Ростиксе один и тот же кислый и дешёвый соус, который использовался в местной помоечной сети закусочных Данар. Расстройство короче. Дерьмо случается.
@@austinreeves9112 There is no Volmart brand in Russia. We have Auchan, Globus, and many other brands. The author of the video shoots a lot of videos on this topic.
I tried McDonald’s in several countries while traveling just to see the differences I had heard about. I normally do not eat fast food so I don’t know the current prices but I was pleasantly surprised by the difference in meal choices and quality while traveling. I would happily try one in Russia if I get to travel there one day. Good day to you all. 🍻
Русские - наивные люди. Мы хотели "жить как в Европе" и "делать как в США". Посмотрели рекламные буклеты и ролики пропаганды и СДЕЛАЛИ так, как там. А потом оказалось, что в реальной жизни Макдональдс "как в рекламе" есть только у нас... Так вышло и с "европейскими ценностями" и со многими вещами. Мы просто не знали, что пытаемся сделать то, что никогда не существовало в реальности. Но у нас, во многом, получилось))
@@devinmax429 по поводу антивоенной позиции и украинского флага. Стоит различать где антивоенная позиция, а где поддержка враждебно настроенного государства и желание поражения России. Я, например, против войны и за скорейшее её завершение, и везде свободно могу выражать свою позицию, но ни в коем случае не завершение конфликта на условиях Украины. А по поводу песен, расскажите, какие же песни запрещены? Даже всякие людоедские "ванька-встанька що таке" всё ещё не внесены в список экстремистских материалов.
My husband wants to go for the 50 cent beer lol, we live in Canada where beer is pricey, we plan to hop on over stateside in March, better believe we will get some cheap beer 😂 in Americq
Yeah we all had a laugh about your McDonald's prices recently. What was supposed to be affordable fast is no longer in the market for its target demographic 😂😂😂
@@razumskiy I have to laugh at the people who eat their because a sit down restaurant is cheaper. Its been like that for a long time. Or just go to QT gas station their food is fast and cheap and I keep my high paid job 😆
Duuuuude. That's eactly where I live (can see the building from my apartment). I've been watching you for a year or so, would have been cool to see you filming it, lol.
This information is something the mainstream media keeps from the American people. They want Americans to think Russia is suffering under the sanctions. Thank you Russell, for bringing us the truth. ❤
В 2014 году, когда Крым вернулся в состав России, на нас обрушились первые серьёзные санкции. Тогда Путин дал указ всем сельскохозяйственным предприятиям перейти полностью на самообеспечение. Поэтому сегодняшние санкции, мы даже не заметили. Разве что рекламы в ютубе нет .
It was, the strange thing is , I hadn't had burgers from this place in maybe 3 or 4 months. Now, i am sitting here watching it back, i want another one.
Fellow Aussie here…great work. As much as I was interested in your take on how a brand new Vkusno I Tochka compares to the old Maccas, this video and others I have seen of yours have sparked genuine interest in me wanting to visit Russia. With the world as it is today, vloggers like yourself are invaluable to balancing main stream western narratives that aren’t representative of what Russia and Russians are truly like, even though that wasn’t your intent of this video! Keep it up Russel!
65000 рублей это 715$, но эта сумма уже после вычета налогов, без вычета это около 1300$. Часто там работают студенты или школьники. В России ниже расходы , есть бесплатная медицина. Есть не дорогая платная медицина. Вылечить 1 зуб в платной стоматологии 35-60$. Операцию на сердце(установка стенов) могут сделать бесплатно(включено в налоги), если захотите платно без очереди стоить будет 1000-2000$. Возможно есть более дорогие клиники где-то в Москве. Если вы зарегистрированны как предпрениматель или самозанятый налоги 4-7%. Если вы работаете на организацию, они платят за вас около 40% и выдают остаток вам. Налог на выплаченные дивиденды предприятий 13% .
@@klarysss25 У нас всегда указывают "чистую" зарплату, то есть ту сумму которую человек получит на руки, так как налоги платит работодатель а не работник
I'm halfway through the vid. No complaints about the length of vid. I searched RUclips to understand what a Vkusno & Tochka is and this has been very helpful. 👍
How is it that the greatest US franchise is a haven for the homeless and the poor? Apparently in the USA everything is much worse than they try to show to others. And according to homeless statistics, this is even more so. In Russia, I can’t remember the last time I saw homeless people...@@xlyal8908
По сути ничего и не изменилось, кроме картошки. И то, она теперь даже вкуснее, если честно 😅 Раньше была тонкая, вялая, а сейчас в самый раз, сочная, толстая и соленая 🤌🏼
In SF Bay Area the meal like that would cost $13-14 bucks and still doesn’t look fresh and so yummy like that. I have no idea how Vkusno I Thocka tastes but I know for a fact that McDonalds in Russia burgers/cheeseburgers tasted much better then McDonalds here in the US, I’m not sure why but reason may be ban on GMO foods in Russia and so they are using much healthier ingredients starting with buns, beef patties, cheese, lettuce, onions and pickles. Also, McDonalds in Moscow (not sure for other cities) are like 10 times cleaner, more spacious and some location have really nice outdoor seating area, bathrooms are very clean and you don’t need code to enter it like many McDonalds locations here in the US where you do need it
Американцам и прочим - приезжайте в Россию, не переживайте! Всякий, кто приезжает в Россию сегодня - по умолчанию "наш человек". Те, кто против России и на кого мы могли бы сердиться ведь просто не поедут к нам. Так что к вам отнесутся хорошо. For Americans and others, come to Russia, don't worry! Anyone who comes to Russia today is by default "our person". Those who are against Russia and whom we could be angry with simply won't come to us. So you will be treated well.
@@sweetytobleron656 Видел это видео, семья фермеров:)) и всё правильно сделали что переехали в Россию, сейчас в России больше возможностей, но нужно желание работать чтобы жить хорошо
Is the actual Big Mac available in Japan? I've watched Japanese vloggers and the McDonald's menu looked different and the burger one guy ate had different sauce.
@@yevmk6031that's only the sandwich itself 6 dollars for just the sandwich itself meanwhile this knockoff is offering meals at 400 rubles aka 4 dollars
I went to Denny's in Tokyo. I did see a KFC, but we didn't go there. The Pride FC 2005 Grand Prix at Saitama Super Arena was the best live event I've ever attended.
Russell, another great video as always. I went to a brand new McDonalds with the same ordering and delivery to table system in California USA. It was a complete disaster of incompetence, slowness, and missing food. You’re lucky to have the Russian spinoff.
> Thank you, sir, for your kind behavior toward Russia Why do you care so much? Some inferiority complex? As if you did something bad, you know it and you need reassurance?
@@teckmenglee8060 If anything, this is a provocateur subscribed to Russophobic channels......Soros does not pay them with fast food and amphetamine, unless they say some nonsense about Russia according to Freud.....
$13.70 for the same meal here in Australia. Mine Definitely never looks as fresh and appetising here as yours did lol yes a video of the KFC would be great and Vladimir would be a bonus lol
@@samuelweir5985 really? I’d never have been clever enough to think of that if I were making price comparisons 🤦🏼♀️but I wasn’t, I was merely making a statement as Russell suggested to comment the price of the same meal in your own country.
@@emmacgrog284 So you noted the fact that the price of a burger meal is about 4-times higher in Australia than in Russia, but neither you nor Russell pointed out the fact that the median household income in Australia is about 6-times higher than that in Russia.
Sure, and clouds are made of marshmallow. The ban is not total, as some misinformed media were writing, but it's allowed to have max 0,5% or 0,9% of GMO. The latter limit is possible when you pay gov, so we may guess it's not really about health or environment. That's theory. In practice 10% of food without information about GMO, contains GMO. And these are official figures, so I bet it's even worse - I bet you can pay enough to add it as much as you want. Must be really good enough, especially with counterfeit fish - somebody didn't pay up for overlooking this years-long scam..
GMO can mean many things. When the potato came to Europe, there where of many colors. But we mostly got white yellowish today. Thats called selective breeding. Also a form of GMO. This can be found through out histiry with most of what we eat today.
@@znoop72 I thought the same once, but it's not really true. Telling GMO is just any genetically modified organism seems intuitive, but every formal definition I've ever seen points out GMO is an organism modified by *genetic engineering* (and GE=direct messing with DNA). Some definitions to make it clear explicitly excludes organism which DNA got altered by natural means - natural or selective breeding. Plants like triticale *aren't* GMO, even if its story of creation is deliberate, in-lab hybridization. PS: OFC don't believe me, check definitions yourself. Especially these in law or ones used in research.
Don't worry too much about people's criticism on the length and type of videos. If you copy other people's styles then you will fade into the crowd. Just do what interests you. Viewers will recognise this and you will build a loyal audience. For me it's always good to see the regular people of Russia and their day to day life. People that only watch western TV News think Russia is a poverty stricken third world country. Which obviously isn't true and it's refreshing to see honest videos from Russia. Keep up the good work 👍
Hi Russell, greetings from Summerville South Carolina. The wife and I love your videos! Yes we do the same thing with the fries. We eat the burger the same way. Your burger looks great. Your restaurant is cleaner than what we are used to here. The price is dirt cheap! We can’t get out of McDonald’s for under $20.00 and we are still hungry. Hello Vladimir! Thanks Russell!😊😊😊😊
In Russia, wages are lower. Therefore the prices are cheap. A cheeseburger costs almost a dollar. Used to cost about 50 cents. An employee of this restaurant receives 450 dollars a month!!!! In small towns people get $220 a month! It is impossible to survive on this money.
@@yskxjhsl2 you were fine until the middle of your comment. It is cheaper in Russia because salaries are lower. I think if we talk about Norway, then such a restaurant there will be expensive for us, but ordinary for Norwegians. It all depends on the price ratio.
В России всё хорошо, больше технологий для общества чем на западе, чисто, культурно, а главное духовно страна выше чем запад и мы приняли закон об признании ЛГБТ экстремистами! Наша страна за духовные ценности и семейные!
Таки неправильно вы поняли замысел кота Матроскина. Нижняя булочка у бургера тоньше верхней, поэтому нижняя котлета оказывается ближе к языку, чем верхняя. Так что, бургер нужно кушать не выпендриваясь с переворачиванием. Так он вкуснее!
12:30 in UK McDonalds we have table service and you don't even need to go to the kiosks you can sit down on a table and it will have a table number on the corner and you can just put that into the app and have them come to you with the meal if you are feeling lazy.
I live in NY state. Rural county. Big Mac meals are 9 dollars now. The desserts are terrible, they took out the bakery and shrunk the menu down. It's terrible! That looks way better than what we get in the states.
I was very disappointed with American McDonalds when we moved to the US, but the good thing is - my kids never ask me to take them to McDonalds any more! In Russia I had to limit them having McDonalds, otherwise they could eat it all the time.
I personally enjoy the way you make your videos. I think the food looks a lot better over there and I'm happy that Russians are still able to enjoy this food and some feel that the quality has improved since McDonald's left.
Гораздо удобнее сразу выбрать столик и сесть за него. Достать телефон, выбрать в приложении что хочешь заказать, ввести номер столика и готово. Это проще, чем с "локатором" и стоять у "автомата" тыкать в экран. Или можно на подходе выбрать что хочешь заказать, войти, найти столик и просто останется ввести его номер. Очень просто и быстро.
@@AnderAlex91 не проверял...вроде можно. Но я "хожу" максимум раз в месяц. Постоянно там питаться так себе. А вот ем все продукты, наоборот, никогда не было мысли что-то выкинуть )
Так вот для чего столики пронумерованы? Но в целом, для того, чтобы покушать - нужно устанавливать целое приложение? Ну не знаю.. Это, наверное, нужно быть фанатом этого заведения.
The price is really good, in Canada for the same combo it's about $15. And as for cocka cola it's just sugar, the real coke was made from the coca plant and that was delicious. That was discontinued in 1970 or about then.
Hi. In Russia, we have types of sodas that are made from plants. These are "Tarkhun" and "Baikal". "Baikal" is made from eleutherococcus, black tea, cardamom, eucalyptus and other natural ingredients. "Tarkhun" is made from tarragon. "Baikal" in the USSR was invented as a substitute and analogue for Coca Cola.
I stopped buying McDonald’s once 2 McDoubles costed more than $5 CAD. I rather make food at home or get food at a mom and pop shop than getting ripped off for that trash.
Хожу во "Вкусно и точка" в основном по утрам после ночных смен, у них в это время как раз завтраки, меню меняется. Подают обычно быстро, не успеваешь сходить руки помыть, недавно попала в загруженный период, пришлось ждать 30 мин, принесли холодную картошку фри, вернула обратно, поменяли на свежую моментально. Сегодня утром попробовала сырники - очень понравились. В общем, зайти перекусить можно. А с приложением выйдет быстрее и дешевле. Спасибо за видео и ваши впечатления.
@@samuelweir5985 да но те же 1000 долларов это примерно 90 000 рублей и это для России хорошая сумма, плюс у нас бесплатная медицина и нам не нужно платить налоги с зарплаты, за нас это делает работодатель
Wow, I found your channel a week ago. I have already watched 40+ videos. Russia is so nice. The people are obviously very friendly. Maybe I will retire in Moscow or nearby. Thanks!!
People are good and kind everywhere. No one is born a murderer or a robber. It's just that you need to find a way to the soul of every person. And in which country it should be done does not matter.🙂
Thank you Indonesia. You also good and pleasant people. And especially the sea and beaches. And quite tasty food, just don't let the western atrava in.
Was nice to see interview with Vladimir! I like to order just some burger patties with no bun as I'm on a special diet. I would like to visit the Russian version of McDonalds - it looks very good!
It’s interesting that the West really thought that such sanctions on the withdrawal of large brands like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s from the Russian market would destroy Russia. But I have never seen such a variety of colas in our stores as after the departure of Coca-Cola and Pepsi, which almost monopolized the carbonated drink market and did not allow local manufacturers with their gigantic advertising budgets into it. And there are also many completely new flavors of soda that were not available before: “Plum-Honeysuckle”, “Raspberry-Caramel” and other original flavors.
Yes, it was dumb and bad business in general - stupid virtue signalers. It harms the Russian citizens, not the government. Another commenter noted several other companies have remained in Russia, so kudos to them.
Не, чувак, не придумывай. У нас средняя зарплата далеко не 20к, мы не в 2010. Средняя зп по РФ около 40к сейчас, несмотря на то что правительство заверяет о немыслимых 70к
@@devinmax429that’s crazy man my wife just got the new iPhone 15 and paid for it with one week paycheck.Prices are definitely different here my house payment to buy the 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is 600$ a month for 10 yrs we have 2 left then own the home.She makes 1500-1800 after taxes a week.That Big Mac meal is 9$ here in Peoria Illinois/ USA
Big Mac meal is around $10 here in West Virginia 🇺🇲 TOO expensive, and the fries are horrible! Your meal looks great, great price too! Thanks for the tour Russell and hello 👋 to Vladimir.
Russian version of Macdonald is totally different from the American one. I never dine in chain junk food places like Macdonald’s. I used Macdonald’s restroom a couple of times, when there was nothing else. If Russian Macdonald’s were like the American ones, people would never go there.
Too long? I think you're doing a great job with your videos. I like how you show all the different things inside the restaurant and what's new on the menu. It's interesting to see how the Big Hit is basically the same, just the dark sesame seeds on the bun. Fries are a bit different looking, but you said they taste good. Good job mate! Cheers! Hello to Vladimir! Spaceba!
I go to McDonald's wherever I travel to see what each country offers. My favorite was in Hungary until I went to Russia! When I was there in November, 2019, they offered a Texas Burger which became my favorite in the world! It's the difference in the quality of the food....it's real...couldn't taste chemicals or grease like here in the US. Even the lettuce and tomato were better. My biggest shock was being charged a few cents extra for dipping sauce and ketchup! I loved this video! Thanks!
к сожалению помидоры там не вкусные совсем, но это сделано так для того что бы бургер не размокал от вкусного помидора, который насыщенный вкусом, спелый красный и очень вкусный)
@@TiranStoried Yes, in general, everything in Mak was not tasty... Well, this is for us, for the Russians in Russia. Although compared to other countries, it was very tasty there. In other countries, it feels like you are chewing plastic. That's why I ate at the markets. There is something that is not real at all in the Mac.
Are you crazy do you not realize that in the U.S. you can order a Texas burger, and there aren't any chemicals or grease there aren't no differents what your saying about russia than the U.S my mother used to work at McDonald's and she would say that they don't even use chemicals unlike how you are saying plus you can't taste chemicals you can only taste the food that came from an actual animal and tomatoes, onions Lettuce,cheese, no grease which I don't know where you even getting grease from.
That store looks very nice and has a very friendly family vibe. I would differently have a meal there. The cost in Sydney is about $14 and the burgers don’t look as good as they one you have. The fries look very nice too. And I would have a desert has is an excellent range. The Macs stores here are not nice and I never eat in one. I hope one day I get back to Russia. Been there four times and thought it was amazing. Thank you Russel for your vids so interesting.
Yes, you are eating it up-side-down. My wife does it the same way causing many arguments between us. Oh well, after 50 years together I shouldn’t complain. Loved the video.
I enjoyed your video very much. I think you are doing a noble job in showing that people in the world are vety much the same. Here in the United States the media trys very hard to de-humanize Russians and the whole world. That is very wrong. I am glad that your channel shows that Russians are people just like us.
It is the same. In Russia, an employee of this restaurant receives $450 a month. This is very little. A cheeseburger in Russia costs 1 dollar. Products are even more expensive. In small towns people receive 200-250 dollars a month.
Restaurant looks very clean with a large selection of menu items. I don’t eat processed foods so would have to choose the salad and coffee. 319 rubles equals $5.38 Australian dollars. I looked it up a large bid Mac meal here costs $13.95. I doubt there’s table service but I could be wrong
Just subscribed to your channel as I find your content pleasantly refreshing. Myself I have lived my 40+ years in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne her in The Land Of Oz, I loved your apartment tours that you have shown us. To see what the prices are with things in Russia compared to here in Australia is astounding. While watching I compared the medium Big Mac meal to yours and at almost 3 times the price it would be awesome if there were a company which would come down here and take on Maccas, I think they are charging like a wounded bull now and most places are now doing the same. I think it would be awesome to do a tour of Russia. Keep up the great content.
Hungry Jacks (equivalent to Burger King), does a good job of competing with MacDonalds. There are no fast food chains in the little town where my daughters live in Russia, but quite a few shawarma and shashlik shops. Far better than any fast food chain. Then there are the pelmeni shops and cafes. I had teriyaki chicken at a Rostics (former KFC), in Yekaternburg, and the quality of the chicken, and the amount, was superb.
@@МарияПотапова-х8ч Но западные зарплаты - это зарплаты до вычета налогов, которые могут быть довольно высокими, а жилье - очень дорогим. Дешевый дом в новом пригороде на окраине Брисбена в Австралии, с 4 спальнями, стоит 25 миллионов ₽. Ближе к городу - 75 миллионов ₽. Квартира с 2 спальнями в 5 км от центра города - 50 миллионов ₽. Цены в Сиднее и Мельбурне удвоены.
Существует даже индекс биг мак по странам мира, для сравнения валюты. По нему курс доллара в 2,5 раза ниже. Что то вроде паритета покупательской способности.
Yes, and that is the most valid comparison to make, because you have to remember he is showing Moscow prices here, one of the biggest and most sophisticated megapolis's in the world. Some of the comments are comparing it to prices i don't know where and i don't know when. These days food in the US and everything else has increased in price enormously. Not so much in Russia.
Russia always looks so nice and clean. I wish they would come take over the nasty McDonald's in my hood. That looks good. It's way cheaper than Louisville,KY and so much cleaner. Those fries look much better. I want some of those cakes. Those cakes look good.
Russell....Like they say..."Haters gonna hate"...I love watching your videos...AND the longer they are...The better they are to watch. I really enjoy ALL your content.
Great video. I like your long videos. Keep it up 👍🏾. $3 wouldn't buy just the BigMac sandwich where i live. The restaurants where I live only recently got the kiosks and table service. I eat my burgers in whichever way the fillings don't fall out. Hello Vladimir 👋🏾!
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Are you a Fan of Mcdonalds ? In the grand scheme of things, does Mcdonalds leaving Russia really matter?
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McDonald's left Russia and also a good opportunity for some improvements, they couldn't do, when under McDonald's
Adds to the GDP Nicely 😂
in the end of your videos you often ask the users to write something in the comments. for example in this video you asked about in wich orientation they eating a burger. It would be really nice if you make videos wehre you summerize comments and put links to the original videos inside the video description 😍 - greetings from germany
We want Rostics next door next.
McDonald’s is cheaper than this Russian substitute!
A lot of people don't realize that McDonald's in Russia was always much better than the ones in the US, food quality wise, but more importantly the vibe is different, in the US visiting McDonald's you feel like you're at the bottom of the society, while in Russia it's a very pleasant experience, the only food chain that comes close to it in the US is In-n-Out burger
Brother even MacDonald's in African countries and middle east are much better lol it still boggles me and one of the shocks I encountered in the US.
Try the McDonald’s at the airports in the USA. Especially in Detroit. They’re mostly gross and the people who work there are beyond rude.
I think it's because ironically Russia has less economic disparity and layering than the US does these days, the supposed land of equality and freedom. In the US they like flinging around accusations of racism at each other, but i think that's just a crude cover up for the general economic hardships and problems nobody can or wants to solve. Only rich people can afford to buy a house, no matter what race they are, and only rich people's families can thrive on one salary. It's because the land's laws give all advantages to speculators and none to average honestly working citizens. It's an all or nothing mindset, and that reflects on food quality and quality of everything in general.
I'm not surprised.
Because in the US we have much better options McDonalds is for the poor to eat at and people who are trying to kill themselves. It is the worst food you can eat. In other parts of the world McDonalds our trash food is considered high end food. I'm glad this place is better than McDonalds that's a good thing.
For the fact, McDonalds in Russia IS REALLY tasty and cheap!!! Its clearly different from the same in France or Germany... And there you wouldnt see any 'suspicious' people😅 The place is loved by Russians, and lots of families with children go there
I agree, I think this brand will only grow and keep attracting people into the stores.
> there you wouldnt see any 'suspicious' people
Vkusno I Tochka is a relatively expensive place. Maybe this explains that.
@@alexleibovici4834how is 319 roubles meal expensive? I live in the Far East of Russia. The minimum price is 1000 roubles I pay for my meal. But, tbh, I hardly ever go to fast food places. My stomach is not made of stone to eat this.
This debate on how to eat a burger is worldwide. 😆😆😆
Can't agree, tried McDonalds in Europe, Asia and Russia before it changed to Tochka and it was identical, literally 1:1 taste.
I travelled a lot in my life because of my profession and used to dine in Macs all over the world. No doubt, fastfood chains in Russia were the best in the entire world before this infamous exodus. In terms of food quality, service, cleanliness, pricing, etc. The only losers here are the western brands! Hope, Vkusno i Tochka doing and will be doing well...
Yeah, Russians seems to have their own take on what fast food means.. or maybe they just haven't really fully embraced the concept of different food 'levels'. According to them food is food and has to be good quality everywhere. So in the end it's just another restaurant in Russia
Tell me you're delusional without telling me.. Haha 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@comment6864 nope, in many locations outside Russia it is something substandard if not places to be avoided.
Russia always looks so clean. They are far better off now doing it themselves. I'm jealous bc McDonald's in my hood is dirty and inedible, but that Russian place looks great and clean, and those cakes look so good. Those fries look way better than McDonald's. Coke is too expensive in Louisville,KY and I noticed if I drink generic coke out of a straw with ice it does make it taste much better. I am not paying these high prices we have here in America. America is going down hill and Russia sure is doing well. I wish we could be more like Russia. Most Americans just believe the anti-Russian propaganda but I don't because I really pay attention and have for years to Russia and that part of the world. I love my country, but I think we are losing it to evil leaders. Putin is a Patriot for his country but America is being sold-out by corrupt leaders that don't care about our country.
@@glacierglider8893 Yes, i agree completely. It's very frustrating too, because the worse it gets, the more they double down on the lies. Unfortunately much of the US population has been cleverly brainwashed into thinking in very superficial, gimmicky and cliche terms and terminology that are often very deceptive (case in point: 'the housing market is great' = nobody can afford a house, 'oh no the housing market is crashing' = wow looks like ordinary people can afford a house again), and so unfortunately I don't see an easy way out. It doesn't help that cause and effect will always be massively delayed in such a huge system, so when it does hit everyone how far things have gone, it may be too little too late.
Do not care about people telling you to speed up or slow down your video reviews. You have real good tempo of making videos, with a lot of time for us viewers to digest the sights and prices. One of the reasons I enjoy your videos so much. BTW, big mac meal in Serbia is about 7-8 US dollars.
Сербия ❤
I am very happy with your video pace and commentary because I plan on visiting Russia and I am learning important lessons.
Thank you for your honesty and patience.
Не знал,что так дорого😮
@@Пётр-щ7б And our salaries are similar to average Moscow, maybe even a lower. Thanks the fortune, most of us have access to home made, domestic food which is much, much better tasting and healthier. In Serbia, Mc Donald's is popular among teenagers, as a trend thing, not like real food options. On every street corner you can buy "Pljeskavica" which is our version of burger for half the price and 5x quality and taste.
Agreed, I like Russel’s video, he explains things thoroughly and I’ve enjoyed it.
- How you tell an Australian in McDonald's?
- He eats his burger upside down.
and stuffs his fries in sideways while he's guzzling his coke.
I do that
У Србији по McDonald's ресторанима BigMac оброк кошта 740 динара што је око 6,30€.
Поздрав из братске Србије.
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Убирайте ваше правительство и президента, это предатели и холуи США и НАТО. Сегодня Белгород Украина обстреляла ракетами из Сербии! Погибли 5 человек среди них годовалый ребенок!
В Сербии Mcdonald's был обречен с самого начала. В Сербии есть пљескавица
im a russian and i can understand your comment lol
@@F2D2C2в вашем мире переехав за бугор вы становитесь кем хотите хоть трансвеститом или трансгендером
@@F2D2C2 It must be hard to live as a fool??
fun fact, Rostic's was actually the first name KFC had in Russia all the way back in 2000s. Then they rebranded into KFC and now most spots are Rostic's again.
Sort of like Ile de Beaute stores that were becoming Sephora and now are back to being Ile de Beaute
I think it was 1996 I got a spaghetti with meatballs in Rostiks.... somewhere near "Intourist" hotel.
Rostics was local Russian company, which in 2006 bough KFC when it came into Russia because they both sold chickens. They had different menu.
Actually, the first Rostic’s restaurant opened back in 1993 as a domestic business. After about 10 years it has been recognized as the biggest food chain in Russia, had several awards for the best brand, best service, including best reputation by a British organisation.
In 2005 they were joined by KFC as partners to make it Rostics-KFC. And only in 2011 they sold all the rights for the brand and operations to KFC. But even then, 70% of restraints were running as a franchise (of KFC), but managed by a Russian company. Only 30% were managed by the head company.
@@MarkLee1I think those 30 percents are now those returning to being Rostic's if I'm not mistaken because franchised ones can keep the name.
I mainly remember Rostic's from 2000s (middle of it mostly) and I do remember menu similar to KFC there, but I am aware it was original chain first that turned to KFC later. But the way I remember them being is somewhat KFC-like but not KFC yet.
Тот Ростикс не имеет никакого отношения к сегодняшнему Ростиксу
I suddenly thought what I'd like to say Russell if i had a chance. You know, I think You and bloggers like you are better and more effective ambassador than any politicians ever were.
Зачем так обесценивать работу дипмиссии?
Сегодня прошла новость что Такера Карлсона видели в Москве в Большом театре. Говорят он приехал чтобы взять интервью у Владимира Путина.
Where I live an equivalent meal would cost at least three times as much. The store appears clean and inviting. Thanks for the video!
$11 here in Pennsylvania for that same meal. I am 57, and the quality just isn't the same as when i was younger. Your burger looks much better
Similar price to Germany.
Приезжайте в Россию, тут вообще часто от еды можно испытать щенячий восторг😂
I live in Russia and don’t go to McDonald’s. In Russia there are a lot of bakeries where they make incredibly delicious pies. The last time I was at McDonald’s was about 20 years ago.
@@johnysky6066 12 is the price of what?
Time 2 stop eating this.
I don't eat fast food, but the Russian restaurant looked far nicer than a typical MacDonald's in the US and the service seemed infinitely better.
😂
Russian and US McD so difference. Russian McD taster. Come and try it. Welcome to Russia)
I went to a McDonald's north of St.Paul Minnesota a few years back. The place was still rocking the 1980s decor, inside and out.
It was like a time warp going into it. I know that this is rare these days, but there are still alot of McDonald's in the US that are like this.
I had a quarter pounder with cheese, and it was absolutely disgusting. I never went back there.
There's good McDonalds in the US that match the one showcased, only difference is it's far more rare and basically depends on where you are located.
Hello, Russell!
I live in this area and I'm surprised you visited our neighborhood! :)
I've noticed a couple of facts that are not quite correct in your video:)
The buildings were built more than 2 years ago. Me and my husband have been living here for over 3 years already, and the buildings closest to Vkusno and Tochka were built approximately a year earlier:)
2. This particular Vkusno and Tochka is not brand new :) If I'm not mistaken, it was open about 2 years ago :) It's still clean and nice though!
We love our area, so we're happy to see you here! Need you any walk around our area, let me know! :)
Thanks for the clarification...that's very important information 😂🇺🇸
"До сих пор чисто и приятно" ???? В нашем (6 лет уже) ВСЕГДА чисто и приятно.
@@igog5470 замечательно ☺
Delicious majestic tour even the food tastes better in Russia!
The burger today was really good. ))
Я русский ну но вы не поймёте что я написал Я русский и даже там был😊
@@F2D2C2his accent sounds Australian to me.
Lmao try opening a business in russia, the mafia will shake you down
Russell, can you please go to the “Cinnabon” cafe (American chain) and show your audience that they never left Russia but somehow no one talks about them. They’ve got the most delicious cinnamon rolls. As far as I know there are 180 Cinnabon cafes all around Russia.
I heard Burger King never left too.
@mechislander yes, Buger King is still here, they didn't even change the name.
i didnt know that cinnabon is american brand!!!))))) Its really delicious!
@@mechislander yep, the BK is still here, still has the same taste and keeps introducing interesting seasonal items.
@@mechislanderthey didn't leave too, same as Subway and Spar and many other brands
Any country that doesn't have a McDonald's is a lucky country. I personally avois McDonald's in any country I visit. Hopefully soon I will visit Russia and try the burgers at Vkusno I Tochka. The new restaurant in this video is very cozy🎉. Hope to see more videos with Vladimir. Thanks Russell for the excellent video, the length of the video was perfect and I always enjoy your description. ❤
глобализация вещь упрямая однако !
there is no McDonald's in Macedonia
Helps when a place doesn't allow things like GMOs and deadly chemicals. The US has been poisoning us for a very long time. The United States Corporation has been convicted of fraud and crimes against humanity. Same with the Crown Corporation. This Babylonian system is finished 🙌
I’m from Russia, I live in provincial Russian town, now and then I drop by this restaurant (or order in) and I gotta say that “Vkusno i Tochka” preserves the same quality of the previous international brand. Absolutely no difference. I’ll even say more, MANY people in Russia still call these restaurants by their previous name.
yep. we still call them "McDuck" )))))
Do y'all have Walmart in Russia?
У нас в Кирове к сожалению не так. Менеджеры погнались за удешевлением. Теперь в Маке и Ростиксе один и тот же кислый и дешёвый соус, который использовался в местной помоечной сети закусочных Данар. Расстройство короче. Дерьмо случается.
@@austinreeves9112нет
@@austinreeves9112 There is no Volmart brand in Russia. We have Auchan, Globus, and many other brands. The author of the video shoots a lot of videos on this topic.
I tried McDonald’s in several countries while traveling just to see the differences I had heard about. I normally do not eat fast food so I don’t know the current prices but I was pleasantly surprised by the difference in meal choices and quality while traveling. I would happily try one in Russia if I get to travel there one day. Good day to you all. 🍻
🙋🏼♂️РАССЕЛЛ - И ТОЧКА!..
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏻
Рассол?
Руслан
кузно и точка
@@nasdakq0618
Скорее уж "⚒️КУЗНЯ - И ТОЧКА"...🤦🏼♂️😄
Русские - наивные люди.
Мы хотели "жить как в Европе" и "делать как в США". Посмотрели рекламные буклеты и ролики пропаганды и СДЕЛАЛИ так, как там.
А потом оказалось, что в реальной жизни Макдональдс "как в рекламе" есть только у нас...
Так вышло и с "европейскими ценностями" и со многими вещами. Мы просто не знали, что пытаемся сделать то, что никогда не существовало в реальности. Но у нас, во многом, получилось))
Б-база, бро!
Привет! Интересная мысль!
Факт.
Такая же мысль посетила, когда стала познавать знаменитый европейский "сервис")) Как из буклетов он существует только для богатых, видимо.
@@devinmax429 по поводу антивоенной позиции и украинского флага. Стоит различать где антивоенная позиция, а где поддержка враждебно настроенного государства и желание поражения России. Я, например, против войны и за скорейшее её завершение, и везде свободно могу выражать свою позицию, но ни в коем случае не завершение конфликта на условиях Украины. А по поводу песен, расскажите, какие же песни запрещены? Даже всякие людоедские "ванька-встанька що таке" всё ещё не внесены в список экстремистских материалов.
I particularly like the way you zoom in on all the signs. It helps me get more familiar with the Russian language-as if I traveled there.
That meal is over $10 in Tennessee. And the quality is so much poorer. I’d love to visit Russia someday! Thanks for sharing.
My husband wants to go for the 50 cent beer lol, we live in Canada where beer is pricey, we plan to hop on over stateside in March, better believe we will get some cheap beer 😂 in Americq
sure go there and make pennies so you can pay less....
Зачем откладывать ? Сделайте это в ближайший отпуск.
Yeah we all had a laugh about your McDonald's prices recently. What was supposed to be affordable fast is no longer in the market for its target demographic 😂😂😂
@@razumskiy I have to laugh at the people who eat their because a sit down restaurant is cheaper. Its been like that for a long time. Or just go to QT gas station their food is fast and cheap and I keep my high paid job 😆
Duuuuude. That's eactly where I live (can see the building from my apartment). I've been watching you for a year or so, would have been cool to see you filming it, lol.
That's awesome! It's a small world you never know when you will run into a RUclipsr you watch.
Cool, huh? :) I live next to the parking lots! Hi neighbor 😁
@@sofyalindunen820 Hey! : )
@@F2D2C2 what for?
@@F2D2C2 nah, it's not the dumbest rusophobic propaganda imaginable if you don't call 'em "GULAGS" specifically, dude.
We have that table service in Ireland too, our self service machines are almost identical. The price here would be about €9-10.
This information is something the mainstream media keeps from the American people.
They want Americans to think Russia is suffering under the sanctions.
Thank you Russell, for bringing us the truth. ❤
В 2014 году, когда Крым вернулся в состав России, на нас обрушились первые серьёзные санкции.
Тогда Путин дал указ всем сельскохозяйственным предприятиям перейти полностью на самообеспечение.
Поэтому сегодняшние санкции, мы даже не заметили. Разве что рекламы в ютубе нет .
@@Надежда-щ9т7и Спасибо за вашу точку зрения. Большинство американцев хотят лучшего для России. Западные СМИ лгут миру.
But their economy is suffering. Hope you dont think that the end of MacDondalds in RU is main issue :-).
Canada with holds this but as Canadians we are taught on a global level and knew long ago that sanctions don't work. America can be so insular.
@@ashengrayheather, в 2022 падение ввп на 1,2%, а в 2023 ввп вырос на 3,5%.
Если такими темпами то рост за 10 лет составит 30-35%.
That burger looks SO MUCH BETTER, OMFG!!
It was, the strange thing is , I hadn't had burgers from this place in maybe 3 or 4 months. Now, i am sitting here watching it back, i want another one.
=)
😂😂😂 уверяю он и на вкус очень крутой!😂
@@TravellingwithRussellI want one!
😂😂😂
Enjoyed your video. Do not worry about the length. We want a location covered well and you do a great job.
Fellow Aussie here…great work. As much as I was interested in your take on how a brand new Vkusno I Tochka compares to the old Maccas, this video and others I have seen of yours have sparked genuine interest in me wanting to visit Russia. With the world as it is today, vloggers like yourself are invaluable to balancing main stream western narratives that aren’t representative of what Russia and Russians are truly like, even though that wasn’t your intent of this video! Keep it up Russel!
As a fellow black man...
I've wanted to visit Russia after watching others vlog their life in Russia.
@@F2D2C2I think I have watched videos of an Australian couple who moved to Russia. It's been a few years so I need to go find them again.
65000 рублей это 715$, но эта сумма уже после вычета налогов, без вычета это около 1300$. Часто там работают студенты или школьники. В России ниже расходы , есть бесплатная медицина. Есть не дорогая платная медицина. Вылечить 1 зуб в платной стоматологии 35-60$. Операцию на сердце(установка стенов) могут сделать бесплатно(включено в налоги), если захотите платно без очереди стоить будет 1000-2000$. Возможно есть более дорогие клиники где-то в Москве. Если вы зарегистрированны как предпрениматель или самозанятый налоги 4-7%. Если вы работаете на организацию, они платят за вас около 40% и выдают остаток вам. Налог на выплаченные дивиденды предприятий 13% .
С чего вы взяли, что после вычета налогов? Всегда до.
Сейчас указывают зарплату чистую, на руки.
На счёт сложных операций вы правы - они оплачиваются из фонда социального страхования
Насчет операций, хочу добавить, что экстренные делаются сразу же , конечно, они доступны всем , дополнительно отдельно за страховку платить не нужно.
@@klarysss25 У нас всегда указывают "чистую" зарплату, то есть ту сумму которую человек получит на руки, так как налоги платит работодатель а не работник
I'm halfway through the vid. No complaints about the length of vid. I searched RUclips to understand what a Vkusno & Tochka is and this has been very helpful. 👍
Thanks. I enjoy making these longer more detailed video about places.
They are cleaner than many McDonalds in the U.S.
I like the dining experience that you shown us. Being delivered the food is absent in USA.
it is a place for impoverished and homeless in the US
Note, that it is a lot of work to keep it clean with the kind of outside environment and high people traffic.
Same here , in The 🇳🇱 and 🇩🇪.
How is it that the greatest US franchise is a haven for the homeless and the poor? Apparently in the USA everything is much worse than they try to show to others. And according to homeless statistics, this is even more so. In Russia, I can’t remember the last time I saw homeless people...@@xlyal8908
По сути ничего и не изменилось, кроме картошки. И то, она теперь даже вкуснее, если честно 😅
Раньше была тонкая, вялая, а сейчас в самый раз, сочная, толстая и соленая 🤌🏼
Главное не вкус картошки, а как часто фритюр меняют...
Вот да! Картошка стала просто топ
Мне также показалось, что котлеты стали лучше
Согласен. Теперь она такая толстая, мясистая, прям приятно есть, не то говно, что в KFC - там она всегда пересоленная, сухая, есть невозможно.
Картошка как раз вялой и стала, плюс кофе очень сильно испортился.
In SF Bay Area the meal like that would cost $13-14 bucks and still doesn’t look fresh and so yummy like that. I have no idea how Vkusno I Thocka tastes but I know for a fact that McDonalds in Russia burgers/cheeseburgers tasted much better then McDonalds here in the US, I’m not sure why but reason may be ban on GMO foods in Russia and so they are using much healthier ingredients starting with buns, beef patties, cheese, lettuce, onions and pickles. Also, McDonalds in Moscow (not sure for other cities) are like 10 times cleaner, more spacious and some location have really nice outdoor seating area, bathrooms are very clean and you don’t need code to enter it like many McDonalds locations here in the US where you do need it
Уверяю вас, что даже в провинции, с населением в 50 тысяч человек, во "Вкусно и Точка" ОЧЕНЬ чисто и вкусно. Проверено!
Американцам и прочим - приезжайте в Россию, не переживайте!
Всякий, кто приезжает в Россию сегодня - по умолчанию "наш человек". Те, кто против России и на кого мы могли бы сердиться ведь просто не поедут к нам.
Так что к вам отнесутся хорошо.
For Americans and others, come to Russia, don't worry!
Anyone who comes to Russia today is by default "our person". Those who are against Russia and whom we could be angry with simply won't come to us.
So you will be treated well.
Недавно в Россию в Нижний приехала семья из Канады с 8 детьми. Чтобы спасти детей от лгбт повестки
@@sweetytobleron656 Видел это видео, семья фермеров:)) и всё правильно сделали что переехали в Россию, сейчас в России больше возможностей, но нужно желание работать чтобы жить хорошо
@@misterkrab674 там семья трудолюбивая, все будет хорошо.
I'm Swedish and will come to Russia one day when I have money:)
@@sliftyy welcome to Russia, bro . Sveska= Slovenska.
私は日本に住んでいますが、ビッグマックランチセットは650円です。
このショップにはラップもメーニューあるのが羨ましいです。日本ではKFC等で食べる事ができます。
That’s not too far off ! Only one dollar difference.
Is the actual Big Mac available in Japan? I've watched Japanese vloggers and the McDonald's menu looked different and the burger one guy ate had different sauce.
@@yevmk6031that's only the sandwich itself
6 dollars for just the sandwich itself meanwhile this knockoff is offering meals at 400 rubles aka 4 dollars
I went to Denny's in Tokyo. I did see a KFC, but we didn't go there. The Pride FC 2005 Grand Prix at Saitama Super Arena was the best live event I've ever attended.
Thanks!
Russell, another great video as always. I went to a brand new McDonalds with the same ordering and delivery to table system in California USA. It was a complete disaster of incompetence, slowness, and missing food. You’re lucky to have the Russian spinoff.
What a gorgeous restaurant. Russia is making it happen. Moscow is on the visit list.
Thank you, sir, for your kind behavior toward Russia ❤
> Thank you, sir, for your kind behavior toward Russia
Why do you care so much? Some inferiority complex? As if you did something bad, you know it and you need reassurance?
I like your style, you are not bias against Russia, just an objective assessment of conditions in Russia. Cheers to you.
Cool video, Rus. I like visiting V&T, the only differrence with McDonalds is the logo . And the owner.
@@teckmenglee8060 If anything, this is a provocateur subscribed to Russophobic channels......Soros does not pay them with fast food and amphetamine, unless they say some nonsense about Russia according to Freud.....
@@teckmenglee8060
> just an objective assessment
Not quite...
This is truly a fantastic video, among the very best I have seen ever.
Fascinating video. Thanks for sharing! Also, hello Vladimir 😎
$13.70 for the same meal here in Australia. Mine Definitely never looks as fresh and appetising here as yours did lol yes a video of the KFC would be great and Vladimir would be a bonus lol
About the same in Canada.
Donald’s is cheaper than this Russian substitute
When making price comparisons, remember that the average household income in Russia is less than $1000 (USD) per month.
@@samuelweir5985 really? I’d never have been clever enough to think of that if I were making price comparisons 🤦🏼♀️but I wasn’t, I was merely making a statement as Russell suggested to comment the price of the same meal in your own country.
@@emmacgrog284 So you noted the fact that the price of a burger meal is about 4-times higher in Australia than in Russia, but neither you nor Russell pointed out the fact that the median household income in Australia is about 6-times higher than that in Russia.
In russia they do not have GMOs which is good enough!
Sure, and clouds are made of marshmallow. The ban is not total, as some misinformed media were writing, but it's allowed to have max 0,5% or 0,9% of GMO. The latter limit is possible when you pay gov, so we may guess it's not really about health or environment. That's theory. In practice 10% of food without information about GMO, contains GMO. And these are official figures, so I bet it's even worse - I bet you can pay enough to add it as much as you want. Must be really good enough, especially with counterfeit fish - somebody didn't pay up for overlooking this years-long scam..
GMO can mean many things. When the potato came to Europe, there where of many colors. But we mostly got white yellowish today. Thats called selective breeding. Also a form of GMO. This can be found through out histiry with most of what we eat today.
Fast food is to expensive here probably why I don't go much lol
@@znoop72 I thought the same once, but it's not really true. Telling GMO is just any genetically modified organism seems intuitive, but every formal definition I've ever seen points out GMO is an organism modified by *genetic engineering* (and GE=direct messing with DNA). Some definitions to make it clear explicitly excludes organism which DNA got altered by natural means - natural or selective breeding. Plants like triticale *aren't* GMO, even if its story of creation is deliberate, in-lab hybridization.
PS: OFC don't believe me, check definitions yourself. Especially these in law or ones used in research.
They do no have GMO, they have SMO
Don't worry too much about people's criticism on the length and type of videos. If you copy other people's styles then you will fade into the crowd. Just do what interests you. Viewers will recognise this and you will build a loyal audience.
For me it's always good to see the regular people of Russia and their day to day life.
People that only watch western TV News think Russia is a poverty stricken third world country. Which obviously isn't true and it's refreshing to see honest videos from Russia.
Keep up the good work 👍
Hi Russell, greetings from Summerville South Carolina. The wife and I love your videos! Yes we do the same thing with the fries. We eat the burger the same way. Your burger looks great. Your restaurant is cleaner than what we are used to here. The price is dirt cheap! We can’t get out of McDonald’s for under $20.00 and we are still hungry. Hello Vladimir!
Thanks Russell!😊😊😊😊
In Russia, wages are lower. Therefore the prices are cheap. A cheeseburger costs almost a dollar. Used to cost about 50 cents. An employee of this restaurant receives 450 dollars a month!!!! In small towns people get $220 a month! It is impossible to survive on this money.
@@yskxjhsl2 😂😂😂😂😂 шутник 👍👍👍
@@yskxjhsl2 you were fine until the middle of your comment. It is cheaper in Russia because salaries are lower. I think if we talk about Norway, then such a restaurant there will be expensive for us, but ordinary for Norwegians. It all depends on the price ratio.
Приезжайте в Москву! Здесь всё вкусно и дружелюбно!))❤
@@yskxjhsl2yes but rent in the west is 2 or 3000 dollar...lol. it all averages out tbh
oh i liked that u took ur time
interesting video!
Thanks. I like this format also. I also want to make sure I show as much detail as possible at the same time.
Thank you for the video Russell! You provide incredible insight into current day Russia!
В России всё хорошо, больше технологий для общества чем на западе, чисто, культурно, а главное духовно страна выше чем запад и мы приняли закон об признании ЛГБТ экстремистами! Наша страна за духовные ценности и семейные!
Hi Vladimir. Thank you for your opinion about food. Russell, I prefer the longer videos. Eat slow and take your time.
Ok, thanks. In my on time, got it.
I agree, he is the content creator and can film however long he wants. Internet people think the world revolves around them.
Russell, thanks for another informative and positive video .
17:33 Вы едите бигмак абсолютно правильно - прямо как кот Матроскин!
вообще есть видео где лайфхак состоит как раз в том, что надо есть бургеры верхней булочкой вниз, и это работает
Таки неправильно вы поняли замысел кота Матроскина. Нижняя булочка у бургера тоньше верхней, поэтому нижняя котлета оказывается ближе к языку, чем верхняя. Так что, бургер нужно кушать не выпендриваясь с переворачиванием. Так он вкуснее!
Bon Appétit)
Thanks !!!
12:30 in UK McDonalds we have table service and you don't even need to go to the kiosks you can sit down on a table and it will have a table number on the corner and you can just put that into the app and have them come to you with the meal if you are feeling lazy.
Another great review Russell. Can't wait for the next restaurant review. Take care. :)
I live in NY state. Rural county. Big Mac meals are 9 dollars now. The desserts are terrible, they took out the bakery and shrunk the menu down. It's terrible! That looks way better than what we get in the states.
Hello to NY state from Siberia, Russia :)
I was very disappointed with American McDonalds when we moved to the US, but the good thing is - my kids never ask me to take them to McDonalds any more! In Russia I had to limit them having McDonalds, otherwise they could eat it all the time.
I personally enjoy the way you make your videos. I think the food looks a lot better over there and I'm happy that Russians are still able to enjoy this food and some feel that the quality has improved since McDonald's left.
Thanks for the kind words. )) I'm glad you like my filming style.
Гораздо удобнее сразу выбрать столик и сесть за него. Достать телефон, выбрать в приложении что хочешь заказать, ввести номер столика и готово. Это проще, чем с "локатором" и стоять у "автомата" тыкать в экран.
Или можно на подходе выбрать что хочешь заказать, войти, найти столик и просто останется ввести его номер. Очень просто и быстро.
Если не ошибаюсь, в приложении нельзя убирать ингредиенты из блюда, а это тоже важно)
@@AnderAlex91 не проверял...вроде можно. Но я "хожу" максимум раз в месяц. Постоянно там питаться так себе. А вот ем все продукты, наоборот, никогда не было мысли что-то выкинуть )
Увидел недавно, оказывается можно в приложении, есть кнопка настроить.
Так вот для чего столики пронумерованы? Но в целом, для того, чтобы покушать - нужно устанавливать целое приложение? Ну не знаю.. Это, наверное, нужно быть фанатом этого заведения.
@@klounaderа мне всегда казалось это барскими замашками чтобы тебе донесли до стола)
The price is really good, in Canada for the same combo it's about $15. And as for cocka cola it's just sugar, the real coke was made from the coca plant and that was delicious. That was discontinued in 1970 or about then.
Hi. In Russia, we have types of sodas that are made from plants. These are "Tarkhun" and "Baikal". "Baikal" is made from eleutherococcus, black tea, cardamom, eucalyptus and other natural ingredients. "Tarkhun" is made from tarragon. "Baikal" in the USSR was invented as a substitute and analogue for Coca Cola.
I stopped buying McDonald’s once 2 McDoubles costed more than $5 CAD. I rather make food at home or get food at a mom and pop shop than getting ripped off for that trash.
Как и мексиканская, так и российская кола вкуснее и безопаснее. В составе натуральный сахар, а не кукурузный сироп.
Хожу во "Вкусно и точка" в основном по утрам после ночных смен, у них в это время как раз завтраки, меню меняется. Подают обычно быстро, не успеваешь сходить руки помыть, недавно попала в загруженный период, пришлось ждать 30 мин, принесли холодную картошку фри, вернула обратно, поменяли на свежую моментально. Сегодня утром попробовала сырники - очень понравились. В общем, зайти перекусить можно. А с приложением выйдет быстрее и дешевле. Спасибо за видео и ваши впечатления.
Hi, Russell! Always tasty videos, yours, thanks! Say hi to Vladimir and all Russians! Am looking forward to eating in this place! 💯
Возможно скоро Вас удивит Такер Карлсон следите за его публикациями.
I enjoyed this video. A Big Mac Meal here is around $7.50. USA. West Virginia. Yours has WAY more options. Especially with deserts! Great video
Remember that the average household income in Russia is less than $1000 (USD) per month.
@@samuelweir5985 да но те же 1000 долларов это примерно 90 000 рублей и это для России хорошая сумма, плюс у нас бесплатная медицина и нам не нужно платить налоги с зарплаты, за нас это делает работодатель
The fact is, if they wanted to hurt Russia, McDonald's should have stayed.
Funny but true
once there were nukes, now there is McDonald's 😂😂😂
Love the style of the building! Looks interesting.
Wow, I found your channel a week ago. I have already watched 40+ videos. Russia is so nice. The people are obviously very friendly. Maybe I will retire in Moscow or nearby. Thanks!!
Then start learning Russian because English is not very common in this country
Really?? Troll!
Hello Vladimir, greetings from Indonesia. Good to see that there are so many nice people in Russia.
People are good and kind everywhere. No one is born a murderer or a robber. It's just that you need to find a way to the soul of every person. And in which country it should be done does not matter.🙂
А мы вообще всё хорошие в России🎉🎉🎉
@@vladimirkasperovih5923 that was nicely said. 💜💗
Bet he has I love Moscow tattoos on his backside.
Thank you Indonesia. You also good and pleasant people. And especially the sea and beaches. And quite tasty food, just don't let the western atrava in.
Hello Vladimir!
Thanks for commenting. ))) He was such a nice guy !!
@@TravellingwithRussell у тебя есть его телефон?владимира с кафе!
Was nice to see interview with Vladimir! I like to order just some burger patties with no bun as I'm on a special diet. I would like to visit the Russian version of McDonalds - it looks very good!
It’s interesting that the West really thought that such sanctions on the withdrawal of large brands like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s from the Russian market would destroy Russia. But I have never seen such a variety of colas in our stores as after the departure of Coca-Cola and Pepsi, which almost monopolized the carbonated drink market and did not allow local manufacturers with their gigantic advertising budgets into it. And there are also many completely new flavors of soda that were not available before: “Plum-Honeysuckle”, “Raspberry-Caramel” and other original flavors.
Meanwhile because of sanctions Russian car makers are building cars without ABS braking systems and without airbag safety systems.
Rico Cola советую попробовать, очень вкусная, вкус хоть и отличается от настоящей Кока Колы но не в худшую сторону, вкус свой иной просто
@@misterkrab674 что-то даже в Яндексе такой не нашел
Yes, it was dumb and bad business in general - stupid virtue signalers. It harms the Russian citizens, not the government.
Another commenter noted several other companies have remained in Russia, so kudos to them.
From USA, Russia looks nice. That meal would cost $13 here :/
In Mexifornia try $18!
Не, чувак, не придумывай. У нас средняя зарплата далеко не 20к, мы не в 2010. Средняя зп по РФ около 40к сейчас, несмотря на то что правительство заверяет о немыслимых 70к
@@devinmax429that’s crazy man my wife just got the new iPhone 15 and paid for it with one week paycheck.Prices are definitely different here my house payment to buy the 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is 600$ a month for 10 yrs we have 2 left then own the home.She makes 1500-1800 after taxes a week.That Big Mac meal is 9$ here in Peoria Illinois/ USA
@@devinmax429 You are out of date. Salaries / incomes are growing very fast in Russia.
And your wage would be.
Big Mac meal is around $10 here in West Virginia 🇺🇲
TOO expensive, and the fries are horrible! Your meal looks great, great price too!
Thanks for the tour Russell and hello 👋 to Vladimir.
"Неправильно ты, дядя Расселл, бутерброд ешь" (с)
Ага, нужно кушать бургер котлетой вниз. Он так вкуснее.
Котлетой на язык класть 🤣
Но как я тебе котлету на язык положу? Она же с двух сторон закрыта!😂
Russian version of Macdonald is totally different from the American one. I never dine in chain junk food places like Macdonald’s. I used Macdonald’s restroom a couple of times, when there was nothing else. If Russian Macdonald’s were like the American ones, people would never go there.
Too long? I think you're doing a great job with your videos. I like how you show all the different things inside the restaurant and what's new on the menu. It's interesting to see how the Big Hit is basically the same, just the dark sesame seeds on the bun. Fries are a bit different looking, but you said they taste good. Good job mate! Cheers! Hello to Vladimir! Spaceba!
I go to McDonald's wherever I travel to see what each country offers. My favorite was in Hungary until I went to Russia! When I was there in November, 2019, they offered a Texas Burger which became my favorite in the world! It's the difference in the quality of the food....it's real...couldn't taste chemicals or grease like here in the US. Even the lettuce and tomato were better. My biggest shock was being charged a few cents extra for dipping sauce and ketchup! I loved this video! Thanks!
к сожалению помидоры там не вкусные совсем, но это сделано так для того что бы бургер не размокал от вкусного помидора, который насыщенный вкусом, спелый красный и очень вкусный)
@@TiranStoried Yes, in general, everything in Mak was not tasty... Well, this is for us, for the Russians in Russia. Although compared to other countries, it was very tasty there. In other countries, it feels like you are chewing plastic. That's why I ate at the markets. There is something that is not real at all in the Mac.
Are you crazy do you not realize that in the U.S. you can order a Texas burger, and there aren't any chemicals or grease there aren't no differents what your saying about russia than the U.S my mother used to work at McDonald's and she would say that they don't even use chemicals unlike how you are saying plus you can't taste chemicals you can only taste the food that came from an actual animal and tomatoes, onions Lettuce,cheese, no grease which I don't know where you even getting grease from.
That store looks very nice and has a very friendly family vibe. I would differently have a meal there. The cost in Sydney is about $14 and the burgers don’t look as good as they one you have. The fries look very nice too. And I would have a desert has is an excellent range. The Macs stores here are not nice and I never eat in one. I hope one day I get back to Russia. Been there four times and thought it was amazing. Thank you Russel for your vids so interesting.
One of your best vids Russell - thank you
Great video. Vladimir rocks.😊
Yes, you are eating it up-side-down. My wife does it the same way causing many arguments between us. Oh well, after 50 years together I shouldn’t complain. Loved the video.
I enjoyed your video very much. I think you are doing a noble job in showing that people in the world are vety much the same. Here in the United States
the media trys very hard to de-humanize Russians and the whole world. That is very wrong. I am glad that your channel shows that Russians
are people just like us.
*I just paid $13 for the same meal here in NYC....*
в россии стоит 3
It is the same. In Russia, an employee of this restaurant receives $450 a month. This is very little. A cheeseburger in Russia costs 1 dollar. Products are even more expensive. In small towns people receive 200-250 dollars a month.
@@yskxjhsl2таких зарплат в России нет. Средняя зп в России это от 500 долларов и выше
@@Piros09666Toth В областях люди работают за 20 тысяч рублей в месяц.
@@yskxjhsl2 Колико кошта у Русији КW струје, кубик воде, комуналне режије, литар бензина, хлеб, лекови...?
thanks for answering the questions. looks pretty good
Thank you for this video, it is nice to see other places in the world.
Very similar ordering kiosk and table service in Los Angeles, prices are around $10.39 for that meal
Thanks Russell fun video
Looks amazing ☺
Restaurant looks very clean with a large selection of menu items. I don’t eat processed foods so would have to choose the salad and coffee. 319 rubles equals $5.38 Australian dollars. I looked it up a large bid Mac meal here costs $13.95. I doubt there’s table service but I could be wrong
Just subscribed to your channel as I find your content pleasantly refreshing. Myself I have lived my 40+ years in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne her in The Land Of Oz, I loved your apartment tours that you have shown us. To see what the prices are with things in Russia compared to here in Australia is astounding. While watching I compared the medium Big Mac meal to yours and at almost 3 times the price it would be awesome if there were a company which would come down here and take on Maccas, I think they are charging like a wounded bull now and most places are now doing the same. I think it would be awesome to do a tour of Russia. Keep up the great content.
Hungry Jacks (equivalent to Burger King), does a good job of competing with MacDonalds. There are no fast food chains in the little town where my daughters live in Russia, but quite a few shawarma and shashlik shops. Far better than any fast food chain. Then there are the pelmeni shops and cafes. I had teriyaki chicken at a Rostics (former KFC), in Yekaternburg, and the quality of the chicken, and the amount, was superb.
Ну, цены в России ниже, но и зарплаты ниже.
@@МарияПотапова-х8ч Но западные зарплаты - это зарплаты до вычета налогов, которые могут быть довольно высокими, а жилье - очень дорогим. Дешевый дом в новом пригороде на окраине Брисбена в Австралии, с 4 спальнями, стоит 25 миллионов ₽. Ближе к городу - 75 миллионов ₽. Квартира с 2 спальнями в 5 км от центра города - 50 миллионов ₽. Цены в Сиднее и Мельбурне удвоены.
Despite the kid's meals no longer being happy 😂😂😂 the place looks very nice.
Russia in general is much nicer than the USA or Europe.
€ 8,5 in Belgium.
Существует даже индекс биг мак по странам мира, для сравнения валюты. По нему курс доллара в 2,5 раза ниже. Что то вроде паритета покупательской способности.
meanwhile in the usa mcdonalds turned into a dangerous zone where you dont know when a huge fight would break out
Привет, Рассел! Я помню ваше то старое видео, когда только открылся Вкусно и . Очень интересно, у нас в Украине есть обычный МикДоналдс.
❤
ВиТ - это тот же макдак
Have a Wonderful New Year's!// thanks
Love the building!
from outside it looks great.
In NJ that meal costs $16.00
Yes, and that is the most valid comparison to make, because you have to remember he is showing Moscow prices here, one of the biggest and most sophisticated megapolis's in the world. Some of the comments are comparing it to prices i don't know where and i don't know when. These days food in the US and everything else has increased in price enormously. Not so much in Russia.
Compare taxes, etc
Imagine some Canadian travelling to your beautiful state having to pay $21.50 Canadian for the same meal…
@@rickpetersen5728For that money you can get a better deal at a dinner.
@@freshmess1587 NJ loves taxes to chase out the middle class,
Hello to Vladimir ! Great interview and video ! Thanks!
Greatest city and people in the world. Lived there in the 90th and miss it
Russia always looks so nice and clean. I wish they would come take over the nasty McDonald's in my hood. That looks good. It's way cheaper than Louisville,KY and so much cleaner. Those fries look much better. I want some of those cakes. Those cakes look good.
Главное у нас много сельхоз земли и нам не надо много химии.К тому же пчелы гибнут от химии, пчеловодство очень популярно в России.
Hi Russell from UK
Evening Daphne. ))
Russell....Like they say..."Haters gonna hate"...I love watching your videos...AND the longer they are...The better they are to watch.
I really enjoy ALL your content.
I appreciate that. Wow Thank you.
Great video. I like your long videos. Keep it up 👍🏾. $3 wouldn't buy just the BigMac sandwich where i live. The restaurants where I live only recently got the kiosks and table service. I eat my burgers in whichever way the fillings don't fall out. Hello Vladimir 👋🏾!