Going back to Russia. Alone.

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • Today, i'm going back to Russia. It is September 2022, and today I am traveling on a 40 hour train from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Novosibirsk, Russia and then, all being well, taking a 5 hour bus on to Kemerovo, Siberia, my hometown. This is the first time I have been back to Russia in over 9 months (since January 2022), and the first time back in Siberia for more than 18 months. One of many big differences between this time and the last time we went to Russia is, I am alone.
    After what has seemed like a lifetime apart, I could not miss this opportunity (being so close) to see my family, especially my gran, who hasn't been in the best of health at all this year. Unfortunately Matt couldn't get visa for this trip, but I just felt that I had to go.
    So on that note, lets head north, through the steppes of Kazakhstan, in to Siberia, Russia, and on to my home town, to my family x
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  • @MattandJulia
    @MattandJulia  2 года назад +415

    Sometimes in life, no matter where you are, what is going on around you, you just need to be with your family and to give them a hug ❤️

    • @Jensie50
      @Jensie50 2 года назад +3

      Sóó true!! 🙏🏻♥️

    • @vincentray5226
      @vincentray5226 2 года назад +7

      You must follow your heart, or you will never be alive.

    • @SandNSurf
      @SandNSurf 2 года назад +7

      Much love & many prayers from the USA 🙏❤️🙏

    • @joannmcgowan9394
      @joannmcgowan9394 2 года назад +3

      Yes absolutely ❤

    • @lembusora7585
      @lembusora7585 2 года назад +1

      Would you like sometimes,visit Bromo Tengger east jawa ( Indonesia) ?

  • @paultanker5606
    @paultanker5606 2 года назад +2

    G'day, Having just spent 10 days in Hospital for an OP. that is the longest time my Wife and I have been away from each other in 47 years,I know how you Felt,Bless you and Matt!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Must have been so difficult 😔 hope you are feeling okay after your op 🙏🏼❤️

    • @paultanker5606
      @paultanker5606 2 года назад

      @@MattandJulia Thank you😘🤗

  • @deanharris7149
    @deanharris7149 2 года назад +73

    Wow. I don’t know why, but I found this by accident and was curious because of the title. Couldn’t stop watching it. Somehow you captured more than just a personal journey. I was wondering about all the people, you captured everyday people doing their everyday stuff in their everyday life, all involving things and ways that are unknown and unfamiliar to me.
    Thank you for the extra effort of documenting it for us.

  • @777nydia1
    @777nydia1 2 года назад +42

    A beautiful story of yours Julia. Keep it coming.
    We're learning real stuff about your country and it's good people. So important for we in the West right now. Thankyou!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much Marty 🙏🏼❤️

    • @leedwyer161
      @leedwyer161 2 года назад

      Learning what? that Russians can freely move around while their country destroys peoples life in Ukraine? some people cant return to visit their families in now Russian occupied areas

    • @binusd9817
      @binusd9817 2 года назад

      👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Russia

    • @oldandgrumpy6284
      @oldandgrumpy6284 2 года назад

      Russia and russian people have always been nice . I love Russia and its lovely people

  • @Ta21961
    @Ta21961 2 года назад +52

    I am happy you were able to spend time with your babushka and sister. My children's Grandma is stuck in Ukraine. We have no way to get to her or get her out. Each day is a nightmare. But your video shows how simple and happy life can be to be with your loved ones. Separation only makes us appreciate them more thus every moment with our loved ones is a precious gift! Thanks for sharing.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +11

      So sorry to hear that, lots of love to you and your extended family 🙏🏼 Hope everything gets better soon!! ❤️

    • @TRedng1234
      @TRedng1234 2 года назад +1

      Does she have anyone get her food and hopefully you can communicate with her 💕💕💕💕

    • @BlacktulipSF
      @BlacktulipSF 2 года назад

      DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

    • @franekw5274
      @franekw5274 2 года назад

      In which town does she exactly live now?

    • @Ta21961
      @Ta21961 2 года назад

      They are okay but very close to Russian border near military base. Every night and day jets take off flying very low. Very upsetting. Thanks for your thoughts.

  • @katrinlausch3078
    @katrinlausch3078 2 года назад +28

    Thank you for this so personal and unique video, I am a silent subscriber who watched every single video of yours and I pray you and your families are doing very well. Take good care, hugs Kate from Germany❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Kate, lots of love! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @BlacktulipSF
      @BlacktulipSF 2 года назад

      DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @emaechurch1526
    @emaechurch1526 2 года назад +104

    This is a lovely and touching video. That scene with Matt on the platform was heartbreaking. I can't wait for you both to be together again. But it's also lovely to see you with your family. Thank you.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Emae! Lots of love ❤️🙏🏼

    • @BlacktulipSF
      @BlacktulipSF 2 года назад

      DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

    • @lucalucaluca
      @lucalucaluca 2 года назад

      don't hold your breath

    • @emilkadd
      @emilkadd 2 года назад +4

      Poor guy was inlove with her! She not so much... i would say she did not really care for him.

    • @phillipproussier3723
      @phillipproussier3723 2 года назад +2

      @@emilkadd Women rarely love. It´s normal.

  • @teanik.3547
    @teanik.3547 2 года назад +24

    I got tears in my eyes, I miss my family in Russia.
    Your vlogs have soul, keep on warning up our hearts❤

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +2

      Lots of love to you and your family ❤️

  • @OurEclecticTravelAdventures
    @OurEclecticTravelAdventures 2 года назад +13

    Matt Julia; I have very similar experiences...the separations can kill one inside. But just down the road the separation you'll look back on as just a almost forgettable bump in the road; but the time that you share with your family Julia, THAT you will remember every detail of and will treasure. I know it's a hard choice but it was the right one. I have family in Ukraine, Moscow and Yerevan... all in jeopardy in one way or another... believe me when I say that having that time with them can never be replaced. Praying for you both.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Eric, your comment means the world ❤️ Can’t begin to imagine how difficult your situation must be right now! Lots of love and strength to you and your family in each country ❤️❤️❤️

  • @marysemazeres1430
    @marysemazeres1430 2 года назад +2

    thanks for this russian life vidéo, from south west france.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️

  • @APlusRussian
    @APlusRussian 2 года назад +12

    New subscriber here. From Siberia. But living in America now. Your former neighbor from the Tomsk region. I like your style of vlogging, and enjoy you British way of talking! I hope it all goes well in N-sk with your babushka and sestrenka 💙

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel, and lots of love to Tomsk and you in the US ❤️❤️

    • @APlusRussian
      @APlusRussian 2 года назад

      @@MattandJulia thank you and likewise 💙💙

  • @matzmn
    @matzmn 2 года назад +15

    Such a long journey. Russia is really huge. Thank you for showing us a bit of your country and your family. I Just found this channel and subscribed. Hello from Malaysia

    • @liuba7409
      @liuba7409 2 года назад

      40 часов езды в масштабах России это мало. Я ехала 7 суток по транссибирской магистрали из Москвы до Восточной Сибири. До самой конечной точки - Дальнего востока еще пару суток езды)))

  • @lisaann6967
    @lisaann6967 2 года назад +69

    My grandma died in 1980 and I miss her so much. Seeing you with your gran is so special and I’m so glad you have her as you both bring each other so much joy! 🌞

  • @sefora805
    @sefora805 2 года назад +1

    My gran died in 2020 and I miss her so much. I was with her when she died. You made the right decision to see yours.

  • @stephenmani8495
    @stephenmani8495 Год назад +5

    Such a beautiful and heart-warming video. Just goes to show how at the core of everything, everything, lies the family - which creates and sustains life. It is the same everywhere on the planet - North, South, East, West, no matter which country you belong to. Videos like these also show how human beings everywhere are essentially the same, and there is much that unites us than divides us - no matter what culture you from or the colour of your skin, etc. Thanks for sharing this beautiful and small piece of your life, Julian & Matt.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Thank you so much Stephen! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @AnnaJuist
    @AnnaJuist 2 года назад +24

    I loved long train rides through Europe when I was younger. I'm surprised you don't have curtains on your sleeping bunks.
    You have a beautiful country as are your people. I pray that soon things will once again be as they were before.
    God Bless you & your family. Peace be with you.

    • @lilipop6990
      @lilipop6990 2 года назад +1

      Там есть жалюзи 😾

    • @kostyapetrov666
      @kostyapetrov666 2 года назад +1

      как раньше уже никогда не будет! прошлое не вернуть!

  • @garybrack6334
    @garybrack6334 2 года назад +43

    You are very brave, and I know Matt misses you terribly. Hope you have a wonderful visit with your family and a safe return to Kazakhstan.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Gary ❤️

    • @angelachanelhuang1651
      @angelachanelhuang1651 2 года назад

      my mother came to america in 1970s

    • @Sofia-hr8nd
      @Sofia-hr8nd 2 года назад +4

      Lol, you wrote it like people dying here on the streets 🤦‍♀️

    • @iliaspetropavlovskiy244
      @iliaspetropavlovskiy244 2 года назад +2

      @@Sofia-hr8nd ну это же страшный суровый совок, лютая зима и куча прочих стереотипов 😁

  • @markhooper4532
    @markhooper4532 Год назад

    Winnie Wallace.... We are none of us that different are we Julia...We love and hold our family dear. Many thanks to you for making this vlog. Take care and stay safe.Ill be watching.

  • @simonmcowan6874
    @simonmcowan6874 2 года назад +2

    I have a Polish wife, have been to Poland every year for the past 16 years, wow how it has changed, anyway, - missing each other. A while ago she went home to look after her mum, on her return i said "it was good to miss you" she later realised that being together every day you forget how nice it is, untill you part, and then realise how much you miss that voice in the other room, the emptyness of your pal, your partner, wife, husband, travelling sharer, also the smell of each other, the trust, I get what you were both experiencing, it shows a good solid partnership.

  • @cherylbursa2573
    @cherylbursa2573 2 года назад +22

    I was crying almost the whole video. Means so much that you share your life with us. I love you and Matt so much. Feel as though your close friends, even family. Im praying for you guys. I hope you have a wonderful visit and you get back to Matt safely with no trouble. Sending hugs, love and prayers to you, your Gran and Matt always.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Cheryl!! Honestly your comment means the world ❤️ It is an honour to share our lives with you ❤️

    • @BlacktulipSF
      @BlacktulipSF 2 года назад

      DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @wilfredoarce9710
    @wilfredoarce9710 2 года назад +5

    Family is everything no matter what part in the world you are in.Thank you for sharing your journey.God bless you and family

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Wilfredo ❤️

  • @jolicoeur007
    @jolicoeur007 Год назад +1

    Difficult time he? I can relate to you, I was really close to my Gran. I miss her. Nice videos and thanks for sharing them with us. Greetings from Canada.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Год назад

      Lots of love to Canada 🇨🇦❤️

  • @nonovyab9841
    @nonovyab9841 2 года назад +9

    Only cried about 4 times watching this ,Julia your so gracious and I just love your grandma ,she was so happy to see you ❤

  • @davidholiday4494
    @davidholiday4494 2 года назад +1

    Dearest Julia: Thank you for such a touching video.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      So glad you enjoyed it David ❤️🙏🏼

    • @davidholiday4494
      @davidholiday4494 2 года назад

      @@MattandJulia I really hope you are ok and things are going well. Love to your grandmother.

  • @007furious
    @007furious 2 года назад +10

    Strange it may sound but I also missed your family. I watched all of the videos, you guys made in Russia with your family last year and enjoyed them. So it was very nice seeing them again and hope to see your brother also in future.

  • @loranv3435
    @loranv3435 2 года назад +1

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS AND FAMILY. LUV FROM YOUR FRIENDS IN ONTARIO, CANADA.

  • @johnlewis1078
    @johnlewis1078 2 года назад +16

    Life doesn’t ever slow down, so make the best of the time you have together. Blessings to you both in your travels & for all of your family members.

  • @sharynhughes1061
    @sharynhughes1061 2 года назад +1

    Hi Listening to your Story. I have a Friend i want to visit oneday! me not speaking Russia and it seems very difficult to Enter Russia. .Its good to see the Railway Station & see where the Buses are! . Plus i see bags are checked on Public Transport.. Getting A second Visa for Russia!?. ThankU!!! for Your Story..I'm sure your Family would have Loved you being with them.

  • @nixmor5333
    @nixmor5333 2 года назад +5

    Julia you made me cry...when you and your Gran hugged I saw the joy in her face and the way she held you just touched me so much. So sorry Matt could not accompany you to Russia, you guys are so close. Just cherish the time with your family, I'm so happy you are there with them. ❤

  • @amauryegazarain3890
    @amauryegazarain3890 2 года назад +1

    When you saw your grand mother, I cried ! Thank you for another great video.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      So glad you enjoyed it Amaury! ❤️🙏🏼

  • @lucybrebner1529
    @lucybrebner1529 2 года назад +3

    OMG i'm crying. Real tears, i thank you for being so true and real with your videos xxx

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Lucy, lots of love ❤️

  • @matthewvincent5034
    @matthewvincent5034 2 года назад +5

    This is so close to my story too. Im dating a russian girl. I am a british guy. She is the most beautiful caring girl i have ever met. And i feel your pain. Whenever she goes home to visit her gran i miss her so much. Unlike yourselves i havent had the privelige to visit russia yet. But i look foward to it. I really love your contents.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Matt! If her name is Yuliya too then that would be crazy 😀❤️

    • @matthewvincent5034
      @matthewvincent5034 2 года назад

      @@MattandJulia Her name is anna. She is from stavrapol

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Lots of love to both of you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jamieboylan641
    @jamieboylan641 2 года назад +6

    Such a sweet reunion with your family. ❤️ I love how you both keep your cameras recording in all different angles- holding your camera while walking, getting in and out of a car, while hugging someone. The camera may be pointing up at the sky or facing the ceiling as you set it on a table, but it makes me feel like I’m a tiny little person traveling around with you in your hand. 🥰

  • @dennissalisbury496
    @dennissalisbury496 2 года назад +8

    An excellent ground-level perspective on life in Russia.

  • @slrdave6308
    @slrdave6308 2 года назад +8

    Woo boy! I'm sure that was an emotional trip. When I saw the thumbnail, I said "no way, there's no way Matt's going to Russia. They're gonna have to split up, that's gonna be weird." But then there he was, at the station. And I was like, ok, well how's this gonna go down? But nope, you guys had to do it the way it happened. I wish you all the best during these times.

  • @Ranbo5
    @Ranbo5 2 года назад

    You did the right thing Julia, for both of you. Grandparents are the best!

  • @dinocorreia1202
    @dinocorreia1202 2 года назад +27

    The music at the end was stunning with all that reunited meeting with family. Some tears rolling on my face now. The same could happens in Ukraine, Japan, South Africa. This is how normal human beings are, this is how we could live in peace with everyone, everywhere, anywhere. ThankU for this pearl 😙

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️

  • @HChampagne63
    @HChampagne63 2 года назад +1

    This is the first video of yours that I ever watched. I have just about watched them all now. WONDERFUL.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Howell! Welcome to the channel 🥰❤️

  • @alanbuckingham8788
    @alanbuckingham8788 2 года назад +5

    Love you both. I'm a Brit. My sister was buried in Omsk. I've lived in Tashkent. You both make me happy.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +2

      Hi Alan, lots of love to you, thank you so much for coming along with us ❤️❤️❤️

  • @michellecameron5850
    @michellecameron5850 2 года назад +7

    Oh lovely … I had a tear or two when you found your sister and your gran! 💗. Enjoy being home!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Michelle ❤️❤️

  • @Jensie50
    @Jensie50 2 года назад +53

    Excellent documentary of your trip "home" Julia, thanks so much for sharing with us! I could feel the anticipation build up as you got closer to Siberia and your family ♥️ Although emotional to be seperated from Matt for such a long time, I think that was absolutely the right decision to go and visit. I really enjoyed to see Gran (and Sis!) again! Kudos to you as well for handling your solo trip like a pro! ♥️♥️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much Johan! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @Jensie50
      @Jensie50 2 года назад

      @@MattandJulia ♥️♥️

    • @angelachanelhuang1651
      @angelachanelhuang1651 2 года назад +1

      my parents immigrated to AMERICA in the 1970s

    • @BlacktulipSF
      @BlacktulipSF 2 года назад

      DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @pechenenkova
    @pechenenkova 2 года назад +14

    Юля, очень душевное и теплое видео❤️ рада, что вы наконец увиделись с родными!

  • @Ta21961
    @Ta21961 2 года назад

    Thanks!

  • @001singularity
    @001singularity 2 года назад +21

    Enjoy your time with your Gran and family. We don't realize how precious each moment is until it becomes just a memory.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +2

      Couldn’t agree more. Thank you so much ❤️

    • @angelachanelhuang1651
      @angelachanelhuang1651 2 года назад +1

      I was born in the 1980s...my parents came to america after the British invasion. my mother was a hippie

  • @crumplezone1
    @crumplezone1 9 дней назад

    Thankyou for letting us see the world through you and Matts eyes, I feel like a Globe Trotter even though I have really never ventured outside of my house very much

  • @mattcoyle5867
    @mattcoyle5867 2 года назад +4

    Not going to lie Julia...on that first stop i think we all wanted to give you a hug...when it comes to family we do what we have to do...and you did just that...a touching vlog that brought tears to my eyes...thank you for documenting this important journey...stay safe and love to your family...xx

  • @prabhabagepalli3129
    @prabhabagepalli3129 Год назад

    Wonderful and very emotional moments. But so happy that you could see your family again. Thanks for sharing and it is real.

  • @johnburke5384
    @johnburke5384 2 года назад +6

    Glad you`re back with your family for a while Julia I think we could all see just how tough it was leaving Matt behind but.....think how great it will be when you see him again !!! God Bless....

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much John❤️ I already can’t wait to see him ❤️

  • @RamPMonyPers
    @RamPMonyPers 2 года назад

    I saw five of your videos in a row, and this was the best one of the lot.

  • @hamishchalmers7353
    @hamishchalmers7353 2 года назад +5

    Julia, hope your trip back goes well, and that your gran is okay. Well done you for going to see her. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Hamish, really appreciate it ❤️

  • @leilagomulka5690
    @leilagomulka5690 Год назад

    God bless you. And your courageous travels.

  • @GinaSiska
    @GinaSiska 2 года назад +3

    You are a true treasure Julia. May God abundantly bless you my dear child. 😊❤😇

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Gina! ❤️

  • @richardchristman5066
    @richardchristman5066 2 года назад +1

    Your trip on the train, Yulia, brings back memories for me from my early days in Kazakhstan starting in 2006. All fond memories actually.

  • @davidspez7267
    @davidspez7267 2 года назад +7

    You keep it real and we thank you for your strength. 😊

  • @MikeinNice
    @MikeinNice 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for showing us reality Julia ... and Matt! So enjoyable

  • @pauljmeyer1
    @pauljmeyer1 2 года назад +8

    I was amazed at the professionalism of this production and found myself emotionally caught by its spontaneity.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Paul! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @mainoffender27
    @mainoffender27 2 года назад

    Stumbled across your channel today, with the coldest city in the world video, and it took me till this second video to realize I'd seen you before. I thought you were such a lovely person no GBBO, and this confirms it. Will try not to binge all this newfound content at once.

  • @Allioop_1
    @Allioop_1 2 года назад +3

    Aloha! I found your vlog about two weeks ago and have really been enjoying it. You cooking with your family and just enjoying being and doing things together is so heartwarming. Matt seems so happy to have you back home, what a great guy! You two are so sweet together. ❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @abhijitbarua4883
    @abhijitbarua4883 Год назад

    That's was so amazingand heart-warming video

  • @sonicmoj1
    @sonicmoj1 2 года назад +39

    I've been married 10 years and let me give you one piece of advice --it's healthy to not be together 24/7. Everything in moderation. There will be in times in life not by choice that you will have to be alone or travel alone and you need to start implementing that in your life. My wife is from Serbia and I'm in Canada. She goes every year for 3-4 weeks to visit her family and uses all of her personal vacation. I then visit my sisters in Arizona for 2-3 weeks and use my personal vacation and then we save 1 or 2 weeks to go together on a trip and it's been very healthy for us. Yes I don't want her to go to Europe to visit her family but she needs to and I don't need to go with her all the time. While she's gone, I can cook, clean, laundry and go about my life. I'll hang out with my friends or catch up with friends from high school while she's out mixing it up a little bit with my own time and getting peace and quiet in the house. I wouldn't trade it for a thing. We have ultimate trust and respect for each other. We shop together when it's convenient but many times she runs errands or I do it the next time and try to be efficient. If one of us can be at home to do chores while the other is out grocery shopping it makes sense. I just cringe when I hear my friends talk about how both of them go together for everything in life. It is so impractical and given your limited time after work, you only have a few hours before going to bed to get the essentials done.

    • @denydeni144
      @denydeni144 2 года назад +4

      I would be lucky if you were my sister's husband. No kidding! I am from same part of the world as your wife, just across the border with Serbia and my sis lives in UK: Since she got married her husband did everything to create the space which is 24/7 reserved exclusively for them and their kid. Nobody, including my family is allowed there, so I do not see her so much and we were very close whole life. :( I think you got it. Needless to say, she stopped visiting, even though she is in Europe. Just keep being normal and thanks for sharing your story. Mine is bit sad, sorry.

    • @sonicmoj1
      @sonicmoj1 2 года назад +1

      ​@@denydeni144 I'm sorry to hear about your situation :( Hopefully things change in the future and you are able to see your sister and not treated as some visitor that needs prior approval access (typical Western culture). I have been completely immersed by my wife's culture and really admire the Eastern European mindset. As you know EE are open, direct, caring but very independent when needed and that is such a breath of fresh air.

    • @denydeni144
      @denydeni144 2 года назад +1

      @@sonicmoj1 Thank you. The irony is that he is not from west. Sorry as I forgot to mention that they are both from same or precisely neighbouring countries but that is not really any difference.

    • @sonicmoj1
      @sonicmoj1 2 года назад +1

      @@denydeni144 I understand. It can happen from anyone in any country.

    • @bobbear4437
      @bobbear4437 2 года назад +2

      everyone is different you're projecting your values onto others

  • @kalifenkoblenz
    @kalifenkoblenz 2 года назад

    Danke!

  • @donnasanchez395
    @donnasanchez395 2 года назад +3

    Hope and pray that everything will be alright with Grandma!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much Donna ❤️

  • @jamesthompson3099
    @jamesthompson3099 2 года назад +1

    What a beautiful and moving story. Thanks for sharing. 🤗

  • @AfterlifeNL098
    @AfterlifeNL098 2 года назад +3

    I felt so sad for you 2 when you left to go see your grandma. It is so important to see them when they are getting older and you dont know how long they will be around. I lost both my grandparents and my mother. I still miss them so much. It was nice to see your family again 🙂. Take care Julia and Matt 💞

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Sandra! Really appreciate it! So sorry to hear about your mother and grandparents ❤️❤️❤️

  • @deadzone1109
    @deadzone1109 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing such a personal and touching moments. Best wishes for you both and your family. From my husband and I. Also your editing is so well done. A joy to watch.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏼

  • @AmericanEnglishBrent
    @AmericanEnglishBrent 2 года назад +27

    Wow! This video hit me hard. My wife and I met on the internet like 24 years ago. We had to live apart for the first year. It’s such a crappy feeling to have to leave your girlfriend. I can’t imagine how it felt for you with so many more serious circumstances. I’m hoping all turns out well for you guys.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +4

      Thank you so much, lots of love to you and your wife! ❤️

    • @AmericanEnglishBrent
      @AmericanEnglishBrent 2 года назад

      @@MattandJulia 🙏🏼

    • @BlacktulipSF
      @BlacktulipSF 2 года назад

      DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @karlad3213
    @karlad3213 2 года назад +1

    Julia this was emotional for me, it's hard to watch someone hurting. God bless you both.

  • @gastronaut73
    @gastronaut73 2 года назад +4

    I know the goodbye was hard for you both but it was so tender and beautiful to see.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much James ❤️

  • @aubadesoloman378
    @aubadesoloman378 2 года назад

    The finest realism film of life I never seen long time, and was interesting to see it again over again. Thank you to share me this amazing story, simple and enjoyable completely.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much! Really really appreciate that! 🥰❤️

  • @grazynagrabowska524
    @grazynagrabowska524 2 года назад +4

    Cudne!!!!!! Wszystkiego dobrego!!!!!!!!

  • @АлександрВойкин-т5ф
    @АлександрВойкин-т5ф 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for staying in our beautiful country!

  • @KristaWasHere86
    @KristaWasHere86 2 года назад +3

    Hoping for your gran’s recovery ❤ family is everything!

  • @johnnytampocao7671
    @johnnytampocao7671 2 года назад

    It's one of t he most emotional blog I watched for a long time. Enjoy your time with your family, I'll be waiting for the next episode.

  • @kaissika
    @kaissika 2 года назад +5

    Glad you made the trip back home safely Julia, keep up the great spirit 🥰🙏

  • @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi
    @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi 2 года назад +1

    I felt much sadness for you and Matt yet felt so much happiness for your grandma! My heart. 🫂💗

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Elizabeth ❤️

  • @olehippy13
    @olehippy13 2 года назад +3

    Russia is a huge place. i like watching your travels. i live in Alabama, USA. Yawl are certainly colder than we get. Where in England do you live?
    cool videos. keep smilin

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Randall ❤️ I lived in a town just outside London 😊

    • @Wild-Siberia
      @Wild-Siberia 2 года назад +1

      Come visit russia my fellow American 🇺🇸❤🇷🇺 Sweet Home Alabama you can see this place for yourself and visit the largest lake in the world here in Siberia 👍🏻

    • @olehippy13
      @olehippy13 11 месяцев назад

      one day, I sure would like to visit... The people all seem Genuine and very nice. Well, maybe not so in the gulags.. grin. I've got a friend over here that lives in St. Petersburg... and here in Gadsden Alabama... @@Wild-Siberia

  • @louiebautista1876
    @louiebautista1876 2 года назад

    Follow your heart. I glad to see you and Matt together again.

  • @Larrymarx
    @Larrymarx 2 года назад +12

    Matt and Juila, *Going back to Russia. Alone.* has to be one of the most intense and emotional video for me to watch. I can just imagine the pulling of the heart strings for you and Matt must have been kind of crazy... Seeing your sister, brother and grandma I know probably did you a world of good... Peace and Love to you both and May God guide you two always... LM

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Larry ❤️🙏🏼

    • @Larrymarx
      @Larrymarx 2 года назад

      @@MattandJulia And may God Bless Your Family & Matt's.. †

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @fava7753
    @fava7753 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful . To see the both sides of life , sadness . And happiness . . Treasure life and family . Lead a good life . Be fair be helpful be kind . Give help to those in need unconditionally . Family is the most important value of life , to see you hug your family members was priceless actions such as this , nothing can compare in life . I shed silent tears viewing this . . . How I wish I could have a hug from my parents and brothers . A simple hug . That is no longer ever possible . . As they are no longer here in life . . Memories you cannot , feel , the life and love inside unless they are there in life . . Live good lives , be kind , helpful , give unconditional love , unconditional help to those who need it . Love your family always . .

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Fava! Sending you lots of love and strength 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

    • @fava7753
      @fava7753 2 года назад

      Matt & julia . Thank you both , your journeys brought back feelings . A beautiful way with similar family memories could see and feel your feelings . Live life , never stop loving those who matter most . . Ps , think you need a new granny bag . . I have exactly same one as my laundry bag . .;-) Best wishes to you both . Live life , love always .

  • @nickandersonco
    @nickandersonco 2 года назад +14

    This is such a sweet little journey you're sharing with us. Have a good time with your family :)

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Nicholas 🙏🏼❤️

    • @BlacktulipSF
      @BlacktulipSF 2 года назад

      DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @January14q
    @January14q 2 года назад +1

    Julia Your home coming was so Beautiful. Enjoy these precious days with your family. Thank you for sharing your feeling and heart. You are a Beautiful soul. ❤

  • @chrissmith7978
    @chrissmith7978 2 года назад +5

    I am a USA military veteran. I love Russia. I love you guys. I wish and pray I could see you. I'm a real veteran and I have MANY medals in the USA. ...

    • @rdbstrd1216
      @rdbstrd1216 2 года назад

      do u love terorist state?

  • @StayColdHeidi
    @StayColdHeidi 2 года назад

    I’ve just discovered you guys! I’m now going to spend the full day snuggled up in bed with your videos. Love to you both ❤

  • @intrepidsapiens69
    @intrepidsapiens69 2 года назад +3

    Прикольно. Всю жизнь живу в Кемерово, никогда не думал, что кто-то на ФПК будет влог снимать на английском языке ))
    Моего любимого англоязычного влогера Bald and bankrupt выдворили из РФ. Теперь на тебя подпишусь )) Приятно видеть родную душу.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Ой, спасибо вам большое 🤗❤️

  • @andyfreer1343
    @andyfreer1343 2 года назад +1

    Saddest video I think you and Matt are fantastic and have great love for your family

  • @breckinfleischman9125
    @breckinfleischman9125 2 года назад +2

    Glad you are getting to see family Julia! I love your videos- you guys are so kind to everyone you meet, I love getting to see those interactions! Also Siberia seems beautiful- I love those trees in the clip from the train!
    Enjoy your family, and the cold! 😁

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much Breckin ❤️

  • @raymondporter2094
    @raymondporter2094 2 года назад

    This is the first time I have seen a video from you on RUclips. I really enjoyed watching it. Thanks, from North Yorkshire.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you Raymond, lots of love to Yorkshire 🙏🏼❤️

  • @ZachSolie
    @ZachSolie 2 года назад +3

    Much love guys!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Lots of love to the 3 of you Zach! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @XY_Dude
    @XY_Dude 2 года назад +2

    whoa! how wrenching - leaving your other half! But it was a neat trip for us viewers. Thanks for sharing; and give your family a big hug from us YTers.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much, will do ❤️

  • @vertchalousmelkonyanz
    @vertchalousmelkonyanz 2 года назад +2

    I hope your family is fine, and that everything else goes well. This video was amazing to watch, and it made my day! ♥♥

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Vladimir ❤️

    • @vertchalousmelkonyanz
      @vertchalousmelkonyanz 2 года назад +1

      @@MattandJulia you're welcome. I hope your family is happy and you and Matt meet again soon!

  • @cherylsalinas1548
    @cherylsalinas1548 2 года назад +2

    Oh my goodness. You had me crying from the very beginning. I know the feeling because I live so far away from all of my family. They are spread across the US and I don’t see them very often. I know that your heart is torn because you are without Matt. Stay safe and enjoy your family time. Life is too short. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Cheryl, so sorry to hear that you live so far from your loved ones too, sending you lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mynameispaul0530
    @mynameispaul0530 2 года назад +11

    You will never regret going to see your family. Awesome video. 👍

  • @roycck
    @roycck 2 года назад +2

    Hi Matt and Julia, I have been following your vlogs for sometime now. It's been nothing but a fantastic journey with happiness. This video brought me to my tears. Can't wait to see the next one.

  • @joannmcgowan9394
    @joannmcgowan9394 2 года назад +4

    Oh my ! You are amazing ! It had to be so hard but yet so good! I cried almost the whole video - I hope all is well with your family - it was a joy to see you reconnect ❤ please be safe - not sure when this was filmed, I know there is some stuff going on right now! Lots of prayers and hugs ! Xxoo love you guys ❤❤❤

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Jo Ann, lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

    • @angelachanelhuang1651
      @angelachanelhuang1651 2 года назад

      my family has been in america for over 40 years

  • @mikec4845
    @mikec4845 2 года назад +1

    The YT algorithms brought me to your channel. Love your English accent coming from a Russian. I followed Bald and Bankrupt and his journeys through the former Soviet Republics and now will follow your channel since he's been 'cancelled' by both sides!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Cheers Mike! Welcome to the channel ❤️❤️❤️

  • @robertcole7500
    @robertcole7500 2 года назад +5

    Your film, journeying to Siberia is evocative and a little sad. A strange mixture of the small kindness of strangers on a bus or train, and loved ones at home, huge block buildings beyound human scale.
    It's good to see another side of Russia 🇷🇺 than the bleak comments spouted by some in marble palaces.
    If matters improve, I hope to visit St Petersburg one day and enjoy the company of Russians who concern themselves with their own, not trampling on others.
    May the road rise up to you and yours.
    Robert

  • @louisedurrant1804
    @louisedurrant1804 2 года назад +1

    Hi, I can’t find words but glad you arrived safely, very emotional vlog. I have been watching you for some months now and you gave me inspiration to travel again (3 years because of covid), I returned from a week in northern Spain today, on my own, it was an experience but I survived and feel so much better for it..thank you for the inspiration..thank you for positivity, tips when travelling abroad, the way you conduct your vlogs…it made me use my new passport and get travelling again…lots of positive vibes for your grandma Julia, and Matt, hope Julia is back with you soon..Louise xxx

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Louise, your comment means the world, glad you had a lovely trip ❤️

  • @nickthomas181
    @nickthomas181 2 года назад +4

    Sending your family much love from the North Of England all the way to Siberia, boy did I cry when you left Matt at the station. As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Nick ❤️ It was one of the most difficult things we have done as a couple 😣

  • @lindauhrig1513
    @lindauhrig1513 2 года назад

    Glad you made it to see your gran! I know how hard it is to be away from family but, as my dad said before he died, live life! Always, always go back to see family often! ❤

  • @TheJujunick
    @TheJujunick 2 года назад +7

    Heart-breaking, heart-warming all at once. Love to you, Matt, your beautiful Grandmother and family 🙏🏻♥️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 года назад

      Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️