Chechnya Isn't What You'd Expect!

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  • @Perkelenaattori
    @Perkelenaattori 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10581

    Ruslan is honestly a credit to the taxi driver profession.

  • @xpto41
    @xpto41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6697

    This guy is in Chechnya, in the deepest part of europe, randomly taking trains and buses to villages and old towns, only with a bag, pair of shoes and a mobile phone... incredible

  • @furbs9999
    @furbs9999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16457

    One of the things i love about this channel is the lack of flashy intros and graphics. Pls dont ever change, keep it real.

  • @roughnegg6615
    @roughnegg6615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7009

    12:30 Driver actually said "If just one hair drops off your head then I'll be responsible for it" which means - Driver takes full responsibility over a foreigner since he is now a guest and guests are treated with respect and honour in Chechnya.

  • @tilidie5272
    @tilidie5272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2679

    this guy has the biggest balls ive ever known a man to have, his week is filled with more adventure than my whole life has ever been

  • @eggyegg777
    @eggyegg777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7264

    I’m a girl and this channel sometimes makes me wish I was a man so I could go on crazy adventures and not worry about being sexually assaulted by some weirdo, but luckily I can live vicariously through Mr Bald here

  • @flying-ant7935
    @flying-ant7935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2720

    Why do I even pay for cable television.... this is all I need. Best channel ever

  • @danthamanization
    @danthamanization 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6884

    mate, I dont take my dog for a walk without ID, and you just traveling up and down in Chechnya without papers?? you kidding me..😂😂🤣🤣👍

  • @Savv-
    @Savv- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5432

    12:20 Ruslan says: “Like I told you: if a single hair drops from your head, I’ll be held responsible.” («Я же тебе говорю: хоть одна волосинка упадёт с тебя, с меня спрос будет»)
    Guess he’s lucky Bald’s bald.

  • @GordonForeman308
    @GordonForeman308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3158

    I think if this channel has proven anything, it's that slavic states have the best radio stations.

  • @y0neh472
    @y0neh472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2511

    *"We've got soup with some kind of testicle in it"*
    This dude has been out of the comfort zone for so long he has become imune to freaking testicle soup

  • @popstarresearchingoblivion8778
    @popstarresearchingoblivion8778 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3257

    Mr. Bald: "Rrrjrruuutchtch murrjrrduu?"
    Random chechen: Switches off the safety lock of his kalashnikov

  • @mikek3974
    @mikek3974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +530

    These videos restore my faith in humanity. When you stop seeing people the way your government wants you to see them you see you will find decent people anywhere you go

  • @emoboy2008
    @emoboy2008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1489

    I like it how you give no political commentary. You just wander around and have fun like a normal human being.

  • @joel2052
    @joel2052 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3071

    10:42
    Mr bald: your not gonna sell me?
    Taxi: huh?
    Me bald: your not gonna sell me there?
    Taxi: you? *nervously laughs*

  • @yusufs.3797
    @yusufs.3797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2447

    I'm from Chechnya and you are a mad adventurer 😂😂😂 Loved it man, they are not used to tourists yet so don't be astonished if they stare at you the way they do. By the way the pronunciation of the Chechen expressions is on point 😂😂😂😂 at least the sounds.

  • @SilverfoxJB
    @SilverfoxJB 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1269

    Bald almost daring the Taxi driver to kidnap him so he can have a tip

    • @VenturiLife
      @VenturiLife 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Was checking him for kidney function... maybe wasn't up to scratch.... : -)

  • @jerrypie
    @jerrypie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +830

    The serious tension when he gets pulled up while still wearing a big fluffy hat really gets me

  • @wokandwoll4lyfe
    @wokandwoll4lyfe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +971

    bald stroking that hat every 15 seconds wishing he had hair

  • @dookoo2
    @dookoo2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +413

    I love how you made Ruslan pull over so you can show off a bus stop.

  • @MultiBrownstar
    @MultiBrownstar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +823

    Bald, are you desperatly trying to get on the watchlist of every intelligence agency around the globe? 😀

  • @louiswoodward8937
    @louiswoodward8937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2783

    TH-cam: hey wanna watch this random English guy travel across the arse-end of nowhere?
    Me at 3 am: wtf why woul-.. actually, yeah, go on then.

  • @ThinkerYT
    @ThinkerYT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +682

    From coca leaves to testicles in under a week.
    This man needs an award!

  • @someonewhosupportukraine
    @someonewhosupportukraine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    From all this videos i understand just 1 thing. All people are brothers and all people must be friendly with each other

  • @patio87
    @patio87 5 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    I get the feeling they made him put that Akhmad Kadyrov images in at the end.

  • @Radiant-Edge
    @Radiant-Edge 5 ปีที่แล้ว +644

    A Englishman driving around Chechnya in an American car, what a world.

  • @TrystaneTheBlack
    @TrystaneTheBlack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +406

    this is heaven, 18 mins of bald and bankrupt in russia!

    • @ashwinraghunath4453
      @ashwinraghunath4453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry I don't know much but isn't this europe?

    • @MGSBESTProductions
      @MGSBESTProductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@ashwinraghunath4453 Technically yes... but realisticly it's culturally more aligned with Russia. You wouldn't go here and expect it to be anything like western Europe but more like Russia

    • @Pantsinabucket
      @Pantsinabucket 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@ashwinraghunath4453 Chechnya is an autonomous republic in the European portion of Russia. Silly doopa.

    • @morchario
      @morchario 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@ashwinraghunath4453 yes. Chechnya is still europe

  • @CarboardTrain
    @CarboardTrain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1264

    You're so brave: I'm Russian and I can't even imagine the reason I would go to Chechnya. Honestly.

  • @klwthe3rd
    @klwthe3rd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    Ruslan was amazing! I even felt safe traveling with him and I'm on the other side of the TH-cam! 🤗

    • @rockie8254
      @rockie8254 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You in Andrew Anderson s comments too

  • @kevontakram6169
    @kevontakram6169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1344

    Bald: there's no pavement
    Bald: Hey look a soviet pavement

  • @mikeyoung8547
    @mikeyoung8547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    2:00 "Its not a place to make enemys" the irony lol

  • @ZinoFromWhere
    @ZinoFromWhere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1745

    This looks like a Call Of Duty modern warfare map

  • @TheBestPeepRus
    @TheBestPeepRus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I love when Bald finds a random taxi driver that takes him on a wild adventure. Shows just how different he is from other travel-like channels. The fact that he’s eating a hearty meal after all of this driving is warming to the heart. I simply love this channel, thank you bald for these videos

  • @polako215
    @polako215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1153

    Bald you have to go to Kalmykia next, Europe’s only Buddhist state.

  • @brandonsteinbach4208
    @brandonsteinbach4208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Something about this video reminded me of when I first found this channel and binge watched pretty much every video. I really enjoyed this one I can't wait for the next video.

  • @richiehops7881
    @richiehops7881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    "Wow look at the mountains of Chechnya!
    Imagine falling off here!"
    Why is he so optimistic!? 😂

  • @kamariroberts4349
    @kamariroberts4349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    When you watch these videos you dont know what to expect but you know it's going to be good.

  • @fromnsk
    @fromnsk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1251

    Russians joking in comments: His chechen accent is better than chechens actual accent

  • @PaulisInclusion
    @PaulisInclusion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    How about going to vladivostok? I think you would like it.

  • @slickdealer2099
    @slickdealer2099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    Russian dude walking by.
    Bald: 👀 Look 🤲, a Soviet Soviet.

  • @GermanFreakASMR
    @GermanFreakASMR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +334

    I think Ruslan didn't convinced you to stay with him, he just locked the doors 😂

  • @chrisoakleyfx
    @chrisoakleyfx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Instant sub, so refreshing to see a travel vlog without all the flashy gimmicky editing and music and the overly (fake) enthusiastic twentysomething vlogger... just kidding, you're obviously a twentysomething ;) You're style is so basic and down to earth and you're genuinely interesting to watch! Keep it up!

  • @SamBelony
    @SamBelony 5 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    "Красивый машина есть, как бедный?" - это звучало больше по-чеченски, чем звучат сами чеченцы. Быстро учишься, молодец.

  • @KeralaHerald
    @KeralaHerald 5 ปีที่แล้ว +381

    I'm indian, I lived grozny, chechnya for 3 months, beautiful place with kind hearted peoples !!!

  • @Russian_Frontier
    @Russian_Frontier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    The last seconds of the video with “Don’t be afraid to visit Chechnya” and “memorial” Ahmad Kadyrov picture at the end and your comment that you have crazy mad thing to share when you reach safe place made me think that you got censored by chechens lmao

  • @lexpei1917
    @lexpei1917 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    I'm from new Zealand and I love your vids I had no interest in the country of Russia but watching you and all your history adventures is making me fall in love with Russia as I too love to visit and learn about history . keep up the good work love how you keep it real

  • @NancyReiderLittleGranny
    @NancyReiderLittleGranny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    So strange to see the city. The war was so long ago, but those images of a battered grozny is all I know of Chechnya.

  • @dr_yeet9399
    @dr_yeet9399 5 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    For somewhere as 'dangerous' as Chechnya is known for it seems to be a really pretty place with respectful people as long as you speak politely and have a sense of humour, plus Ruslan made the video even better than it was.

  • @tylerg2000
    @tylerg2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    Everywhere this man visits could be a new location for a far cry game 😂

  • @AsatorIV
    @AsatorIV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    It's really refreshing to see a travel vlog done by someone who knows his stuff! Thank you!

  • @Dylan-lw1xc
    @Dylan-lw1xc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    I’ve found from watching your videos Midwestern America where I live is almost the exact same as Russia and Eastern Europe. It kind of surprised me because were taught to hate them and them to hate us.

  • @johnmckenya828
    @johnmckenya828 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1306

    I'd feel safer in Chechnya than Mexico that's for sure.

  • @badchefi
    @badchefi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    The “Bus stop” looks like it was designed to act as a defensive position for a road block.

  • @Avarua59
    @Avarua59 5 ปีที่แล้ว +574

    Just keep proclaiming "Khabib number one!" and you'll do fine.

  • @roomslave
    @roomslave 5 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    Бенджамин - Как называется башня?
    Руслан - Башня.

  • @MrSilk13642
    @MrSilk13642 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Ruslan is the hero we didnt expect, but needed.

  • @oishiigaijin
    @oishiigaijin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    I'm curious to see your backpack and what you carry with you on your travels.

  • @rexhargrove5172
    @rexhargrove5172 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I have wanted to visit Chechnya since I was a child and read about it in encyclopedias. Such a fascinating culture and absolutely beautiful country. Excellent video!

  • @Gimilli
    @Gimilli 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    love every video you put out. i know you've heard it 100 times before but you really give me an insight to a world i know i most likely will never get to explore. keep on keepin on.

  • @angelFTP
    @angelFTP 5 ปีที่แล้ว +371

    Imagine being bald’s taxi driver and going on a whole trip with him without actually knowing who he is

  • @ajayaday91
    @ajayaday91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I've never seen a channel blow up quite as fast as yours but all of your videos are gold! Keep crushing it dude! Cheers from the USA!

  • @CrazyMonkey679
    @CrazyMonkey679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    I'm from Ireland and i'd love to visit Chechnya one day seems like a lovely place with great people

  • @GandalfTheGrey11
    @GandalfTheGrey11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    How to say 'how are you' in Chechen: Orcs, Mordor!

  • @scottkain511
    @scottkain511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Bro you literally have one of the best channels on TH-cam or TV period. I can't believe I just found out about you last week, I wish I had been watching this all along. Awesome videos man. Keep them the exact same way. Never change. Just awesome buddy. Thanks for the entertainment.

  • @ln5321
    @ln5321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    "I'm not going to make any jokes about Chechnya and be super respectful because it's not a place to make enemies."
    Seems like it was too late for that already.

  • @WW2HistoryHunter
    @WW2HistoryHunter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Just totally great to watch , as always :) Thanks for doing that and Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter.

  • @Derp___
    @Derp___ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    Every upload is just a “subscribers I’m still alive” notification now 😂

  • @feguri
    @feguri 5 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    15:03 my engine trying to start at -40C

  • @jocivtrance700
    @jocivtrance700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    One of the best episodes yet! I'm too type A personality to go on a random adventure like that. We live vicariously through you big H! Keep the new content coming!

  • @burner52445
    @burner52445 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This is the best content I’ve run across on TH-cam in a while!

  • @Andrew-dp5kf
    @Andrew-dp5kf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is seriously good I’m glued to the screen, very impressed! Both content, and production values way beyond expectations. Best of luck with your channel.

  • @kuldeepjain2396
    @kuldeepjain2396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Russia and the former USSR states are wonderful with some of the most lovely and warm people in the world . It’s just they have been labeled otherwise.. it’s untrue. Way safe than Latin America .

  • @FourDollarBill
    @FourDollarBill 5 ปีที่แล้ว +422

    18:04
    -Как «приятного аппетита» на вашем языке?
    -Рот закрой

  • @steveeb00
    @steveeb00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Good to see you're still alive after your Bolivia trip.

  • @TidewaterC
    @TidewaterC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    That hat looks like it was made from Jeff's mum.

  • @mattyjmar10
    @mattyjmar10 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    I was in Chechen earlier this year and LOVED IT! It was my first time in The Russian Federation. I hope to go back.

  • @permin9533
    @permin9533 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Okay, now I want to go to Chechnya! It's so beautiful there!

  • @GeraldineShart
    @GeraldineShart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    “It’s easy to die in the Caucasus’s they drive like mad men”
    At least put your seatbelt on bald 😂😂

  • @kamariroberts4349
    @kamariroberts4349 5 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    He is so friendly, he makes friends where ever he goes.

    • @MrDands
      @MrDands 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Try being friendly and speak English only.

  • @Suikage
    @Suikage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I’m so proud of bald, his channel has really taken off. You deserve it man. What a legend

  • @falcone5287
    @falcone5287 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Nothing makes me happier than watching your videos. Keep it up!

  • @mirthbaron1525
    @mirthbaron1525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Ruslan was comfy and enjoyed the banter, those defensive towers were indeed interesting.

  • @ChapaNDJ
    @ChapaNDJ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Oh hell Yes, this is exactly what i was waiting for right before going to bed.
    Thank you, bald. I love your content!!

  • @jimmyb719
    @jimmyb719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Slowly getting through all your videos, keep up the great work. Love how friendly and respectful you are to the locals 👍👍

  • @OsmosisHD
    @OsmosisHD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Still sketchy, but feels less dangerous than Bolivia's cartel land

  • @Oestberg79
    @Oestberg79 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Excellent video! Makes me want to see more of Chechnya!

  • @mofostalistic
    @mofostalistic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I was in tears when he was teaching you how to pronounce the word

  • @itsQueen
    @itsQueen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i love how pure your content is.

  • @Matthewjohnwilson
    @Matthewjohnwilson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I really love these videos. When ever a new one comes out I always make sure to watch it right away :)

  • @ciganovlogs6984
    @ciganovlogs6984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Much love to my Chechens warrior from Mexico! Long live Chechnya and the Caucasus

  • @Johanniscool
    @Johanniscool 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I can see the taxi driver regretting his decision after having to stop and look at the soviet bus stop

  • @jeroenjanssen3941
    @jeroenjanssen3941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really like it how much he talks about Belgium in his videos, this was the second time. It ain't that much but for such a small country it means a lot. You can really bring a smile to our face by doing that.

  • @Kooldood.
    @Kooldood. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hey bald I just want to thank you for making me and my family laugh. Had dinner together with the fam and wanted to show them your crazy adventures and they enjoyed them lol.

  • @weaponson3-158
    @weaponson3-158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    As an American, the only things I’ve heard about Chechnya is what you probably expect from the news. Remarkable, they have sun and blue skies just like we do! I really appreciate this channel

  • @thejasonbischoff
    @thejasonbischoff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    From these comments, it’s scary how sheltered people are.

  • @necroplastful
    @necroplastful 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Its been 6 months since I discovered this channel and i still whatch everything religiously!!

  • @interestinglife934
    @interestinglife934 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    10:51 the song is called едим в соседнее село. A very well known song over there.

    • @AndreiBerezin
      @AndreiBerezin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Едем! Едем is we're riding.
      Едим is we're eating.

  • @TheJegkkon
    @TheJegkkon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm so envious everytime I see these videos of you going into mountains.

  • @conlomerate4841
    @conlomerate4841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Sleep at 6:00AM wakes up at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
    "I had a little sleep"

  • @AniSa-wo1on
    @AniSa-wo1on 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    18:05 Bald was so off with his pronunciation and Ruslan didn’t even bother to correct him 😂 But at least he tried 👍