I think Slavic people come across as quiet and stoic which many people percieve as being unfriendly but start up a conversation with one and you will be pleasantly surprised by their friendly nature.
Slavs are great people. Funny & open-hearted. All this image you describe is portrayed in Hollywood movies. Because mostly in the '90s (and the early 2000s or, heck, even still today!) it was "chic" to place Slavs playing the villains. That is a stereotype that planned to people's brain mostly through movies. #TrueStory Greetings from Greece.
That's an absolutely accurate depiction of Slavs. There's a widespread Russian proverb that's used in most of the Russian-speaking Slavic countries: "A laugh with no reason is a sign of a moron". We only smile for people who we consider friends. Also, the problem is not about people being poor, corrupt, angry, blue-skinned or having three legs. It's just most of the countries mentioned above have very harsh climate and an ambiguous weather with harsh upper and lower limits. Such climate is present throughout most of the year and it's not a pretty sight to see. These two reasons may be the main part of Slavic image of an eternally angry face. Yet we have to have fun at this climate, that's why, indeed, when you get to know us better, we open up widely and engage in crazy activities.
Hello, my name is Pivokrab of Minsk (Belarus) Many thanks from all Belarusians, for what a sincere and kind person you are! And for showing us what we are. We are really kind, honest and responsive people. We love communication, drink and how to have fun. But beyond that, we work hard and love our families. I want the whole West to see through you what we really are, and not this negative that politicians are liars pouring on us. Peace to all!
@@ronalddump5004 When you watch some more of his videos you'll understand. Get off your high horse and stop making things into something they're not. His videos are fun, just enjoy them and the fun comments.
In the 80-s, so-called "комплексный обед" (fixed-menu lunch) in Belarusian restaurants and cafes was abt. 1 soviet ruble during the weekdays. The meal was very delicious and cheap, provided that making the same meal at home would cost abt. 30% more. In fact, restaurants and cafes did not make any money on those lunches. They were subsidized by the government.
There is a small place in my hometown in Poland. You get a soup, main meal and a drink for about 3-4 dollars. Its typical, polish, taste like from grandma style. So awesome and cheap.
I'm from the UK and have been living in Bulgaria for a year. Many people in the West believe Eastern Europeans to be rude, but they are not at all. They are direct and truthful, unlike in the West where people are so friendly to your face but are completely the opposite when your back is turned. People here will genuinely go out of their way to help you, and I appreciate so much knowing where you actually stand. It has certainly opened my eyes!
Dude being nice on face is also a niceness lol. An Austrian women said me the same thing that they are honest on face. She did not like it back when I was honest to her lol :) If you can be rude on face, you should also have balls to hear it then
My mother lived in Hungary for five years, now she has been living in Germany for 15 years again and is still in contact with her Hungarian neighbours from that time and she likes to tell about that time how friendly and kind the people are. Above all, the people in the neighbourhood all helped each other. This has become quite rare here in Germany, especially in the cities, unfortunately.
I understand you are nostalgic. Go back home and enjoy that beautiful place. I want to go there someday as well. Belarus and Russia. Cheers from India.
Peace and grace from South Africa. We are visiting in January, when it is cold. Blessings and stay who you are, remember you are famous for being awesome people.
I'm Polish, and all that food is actually exactly what we eat in Poland, except bread, which we prefer white. Soup is called "Barszcz Czerwony" which is beetroot soup with white sour cream, meat is "Kotlety Mielone" which is pan fried, minced meat in egg, and breadcrumbs, served with "Surówka" which is sour cabbage, carrot and spices salad. I love it.
These videos by Mr Bald are the best thing on TH-cam. As a student of Russian I spent a month in Minsk as long ago as 1970 and saw something of what was then the Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic so these wonderful travel videos bring back memories. Congratulations Mr Bald and what a pleasure to listen to you speaking such good Russian. And you are so right about Russian people's friendliness and hospitality. There is so much rubbish written about Russia in the West that is important to have a different perspective from someone who has seen the reality. Well done and "Bol'shoye spasibo!".
@@HotCacahuete yeah, its really convenient too, u can buy stuff much cheaper in France or Germany, also if u have a swiss id u can return tax in these countries close to border
dont know how i stumbled onto you, but i bloody love your videos. ive been to eastern Europe, got mates from there and i gotta say, most of the food back there is top notch, cant be compared to ours .They grow their own ingridients and everything is fresh and natural like its ment to be, love it.They are also kind, respectful and very hospitable people. Keep them comming , you should visit more of the estern block. Edit, i forgot to mention the women...boom
I love ur vlogs on Russia and Eastern Europe. Ur videos bring the human side of these countries. The people from Russia and eastern Europe seem so simple, honest, content. I am going to visit these countries now.
The reason is simple - money. There are no any other joys financially available for common people apart from food and cheap alcohol. So the demand is high.
Borscht is red because of beetroots. If you want blood, however, you can have *czernina* (pronounced roughly cherneena). Name comes from czarny, meaning black, (also known as czarna polewka - black soup) is a Polish soup made of duck blood and clear poultry broth. In the older times it was given to the guy asking the parents of a girl for a permission to marry their daughter. If you got that soup - you got rejected. There are some other interpretations of this tradition, but that's the most common one. Also - there's a sausage called Kaszanka, that's also made in part with pig's blood.
these tomatoes look really tasty, more natural than what you get in the supermarkets in western europe, also he said at the beginning that these are beefsteaks, but really its minced pork with onions bread and seasoning, really tasty, only thing what is missing for me are the pickles. I would love to go visit Belarus one day, heard that the people are very friendly and warm
This is what I love about this channel, you get to see Europe's golden places complete with meal :D It makes one think that we are all being robbed blind by the other places we tend to visit in Europe...
The more I watch your channel the more I'm impressed with your style of immersive travelog. Compulsive, addictive, riveting. So looking forward to seeing more of your adventures this year. Please go to the Far East. As a English Chinaman I would desperately love to see your perspectives on the place of my birth. And bring Baldr. You two are a class act.
50p for a bottle of vodka. I could fly to Belarus. Buy two bottles of vodka. Fly back and drink at home. ... Or go to a bar, drink 2 bottles of vodka and pay the same.
@Ayy Yo I am not from an english speaking country. My english is not perfect. But that does not keep me away from commenting. If you don't understand my comment, then tell me to elaborate and I'll try explain it better
Spending a warm late August aftenoon in a sleepy Belarussian town, eating simple and good food and having some vodka, seriously what can be better than that? So therapeutical.
What an incredible value, and a marvelous place to be! I hear so much about all these tropical paradises in the Carribean and other spectacular scenery around the world. Very little is said about engaging the people, hearing their stories, and how meaningful all this can be. Thanks for the insight found in these hidden treasures, Mr. Bald.
We used to do the same back in the day here in Mexico, in the downtown area of my city, there was a fried chicken locale called ''Pollo Buenos Aires'' (I don't know why it has that name) and I remember thinking ''Damn, it looks like a bathroom'' because of the tiles they used to cover the place.
90s until early 2000s McDonald's here in the Philippines had bathroom tiles for walls. The last one of those old designed branches closed just this December 2019, I think it was one of the first in the country too but the mall it was in was bought and renovated to be an bigger mall. I don't know if design among Mc D's are the same all over the world for a particular time but the McDonald's I've seen in Saudi and all over Asian countries we visited were different from ours during our travels during that time.
New viewer subscriber. Google you. In awe of your life experiences and grasp of languages. Love how you get into the true lives of the people and show the everyday living conditions. You are so engaging! If you and Alina are an item, you are a lucky man and she is also as blessed. You have a forever fan here!!
I've never experienced more positive person than you are my friend! My family lives in Central Europe, but we come from Belarus. We enjoy all of your videos and, I must say, your Russian is really, really good! I wish I could use all the slang phrases so fluently in English as you do in Russian. Wish your all the best, good job bro! P.S. Where did you learn Russian and for how long? (I understand you've learned a huge amount of colloqial language during your travells as well).
Yeah, that's the thing. You have to earn a lot in post-USSR to be able to travel abroad. Much easier and cheaper to be from Europe and travel to Russia/Belarus/Ukraine etc.
HIndi you can learn in the UK and Russian if you have wife or friend from Russia, etc. But he done very well, most of English struggling with Russian and other languages, means he is intelegent chap.
@AssasinArsenal47 yeah but they say communism (marxism) is degenerate. how come that the countries of ex-soviet union, which was the bastion of marxism, still not so degenerate as the west, which was under capitalism?
otherwise, I really like ex-communist countries. they still have this real feeling to it. they are not fake as western countries and people are really kind and generous.
@AssasinArsenal47 Capitalism has created the best and strongest nations in the world while your shitty communism has failed over and over again and produces the same shitty results.
Capitalism is easy as it only requires personal ambition for wealth. While on the other hand communism requires team effort and care for the community. Still wonder why it fails?
Eastern Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania I could get similar meals for that price. Belarus is one of my last Europe countries to cover. I think it's also a matter of quality. Ukraine od CHEAP but I sure as hell wouldnt pick it over say Hungary. Also, cool channel. Not sure why this came up in my recommended but glad to see it.
@Islam is cancer True, not a chance of getting that much food for 4$ (including vodka). It will be around 15 polish zlotych and for that money you will get vodka only i believe
It is not as simple in eastern-european countrysides as one may suppose. Strict traditional group-oriented culture, rituals, hierarchies etc. Very stressful stuff.
@@mannygomez5367 Filipino rum can be quite bad though, Tanduay and such, the good stuff is pricier. And Lotsa Pizza isn't pizza :p Yellow Cab is like $10 for a decent big pizza. The meal they had here was tasty and healthy, I grew up with food like that. I definitely didn't appreciate it when growing up though, it was too ordinary.
@@never_unsealed "gamekeeper" is a correct word here i guess. A person whose job is to take care of wild animals and birds that are kept especially for hunting, and protect them from illegal hunting and forest at all
but yea people want to poison themselfs so,I havent been to mcdonals for exp. not once I would rather starve then eat this shit or any other foods from supermarkets. Only nature from your garden
Is this even correct? Many parts of Eastern Europe has lots of ready made 'factory' dishes. I'm not even sure those pieces of meat are home made or if they were just bought frozen and pre-made. Not to mention: the farming and animal feed might not exactly be organic.
@@BenRangel dude especially the meals that are already finished are the worst and dont ever buy meat from supermarkets,rather do it from a reliable source or if your neighbour has homemade even better. You cant never know with what do they feed the cattle and how do they treat it
@@BenRangel this kind of village restaurant will most likely have locally-sourced products, this applies for most of eastern europe, and also in bigger cities as well.
Random question but is it common for Germans to go to Belarus and Russia for vacation? When I was in Sochi, Russia, the only non-Russian speakers ive heard were Germans
@@kartonnendoos4803 it's not common at all, at least for Belarus. You don't see many tourists in the center of the capital even. But now, since you don't need to have any visa (if you arrive through the airport), maybe there will be more guests in the future.
Mir5 Many Germans speak English relatively reluctantly (or poorly). I was pretty surprised by that when I lived there for a few months. I´m Scandinavian and since my German is way less good than my English I at least tried English :p
Omg, man, your russian is great! I watched every your video with thought how "this man learned russian better than me, who learned english, although english is simpler russian" Я в восторге от твоего русского, это фантастика! Сам учу английский и в восхищении от того уровня которого ты достиг в изучении иностранного языка. Удачи тебе и всех благ!
For you it is a cheap meal, but average salary in Belarus it's about 150-350 euro. Your meal is food for whole day for Belarussian. Greetings from Poland to brothers from Belarus. Stay strong and keep fighting for your rights!
Какой бред, суммарный доход мой и мужа 1500 уе, и мы в Минске считаемся скромной семьей, еда в видео это наш обычный обед или скорее экономный. Завтраки, ужины, полдники тоже есть) и борщ с котлетами это скромная еда. 150 евро нет таких зарплат, офисные уборщицы на пол ставки возможно. Коммуналка с интернетом и сотовой связью максимум 50 уе, бензин на месяц если ездить за город 100-150 уе. В Беларуси голодных нет, много ноют только
Yeah maaaan Salary is low, but living expenses also low. First - in Belarus there is no property tax on people's residences. Second - all utilities for a 2 bedroom apartment would be about 30 us dollars a month.
5:55 The second bottle of vodka was "Егерь" (reads yeger) which, means some kind of forest supervisor and also a hunter, I believe. Btw, I'm having so much fun watching your videos. Thanks, dude)) Cheers from Russia!
I've had amazing meals in Bosnia and Slovenia for $3.00- $4.00. In the old town of Ljubljana there's a guy who cooks a huge pot of Bograch stew on the sidewalk in front of his restaurant to serve that night- amazing and cheap. I miss the Eastern parts of Europe so much. Incredible travel, great people. And I love how things are often just a little fucked up- it's part of the charm.
At the same facility, NYOFCO, in the South Bronx, I was on shift when my guys had to turn in their weekly timesheets. I told them it woud mess with admins minds if they all turned in their timesheets in their native language. So, my shift consisted of a Nigerian, a Polish guy, a Pakistani, a Ghanian, a guy from Trinidad Tobago, and my Belarusian friend Igor. I noticed that Igor was hesitating. I asked him if there was a problem. He looked at me and "Chief, it really sucks when you cannot remember your own alphabet.?"
This video was uploaded before irish uploaded his first video in July of last year maybe he was camera shy back then compared to now, yeah I know its weird that I went out of my way to reply to a comment I couldn't ignore ugh...
That red borscht is SO delicious. A stripper friend of mine was from Belarus and she was the most generous friend I've ever had. Her mom made borscht all the time and I'd always eat so much of it. She was such an awesome person and told me lots about "Beautiful Russia" (Belarus)
Ive never travelled to anywhere other than spain but i met so many slavic people in Nottingham when i was homeless for 2 years and they were absolutely amazing, we taught each other odd words, shared our last £1, had drinks by the fire every night and danced and sang, the amount of respect they have for women had me in awe, i have honestly never met such great people. Love your videos ❤
@@nhardman Not steak, meatballs. In eastern countrys they use minced Meat and mix it with onions one egg and salt and peper and form meatballs with it mostly they breading it and trow it on a pan. You can find them in eastern europe or germany called "Frikadellen" or "Buletten".
I’ve watched many of your vlogs and my view of Russia has changed we were always told Russia was a cold harsh place with uncaring people but you have shown “very clearly” that they are extremely warm friendly people...so Thankyou.
It probably depends. They can be more friendly towards foreigners, that's what the NFKRZ guy said in one of the episodes. On top of that Bald's friendly chatty manner and knowledge of the language are somewhat disarming. Still, his unstaged vlogs help to break down prejudices about the countries or regions he visits.
This makes me so hungry! Amazing that everything you see in the opener is for one person. To me that looks like a family dinner. But his friend has another dinner the same size. Then later Ben orders another plate. All for $8US.
Interesting!! I'm Mexican, we have a similar food course, all around 50 pesos-2,35 EUR but not vodka just fresh fruit water. Definitely Belarus have some cheap an exotic vibe for a tourist.
he overpaid a hairdresser in some station and said it was OK. He left the shop followed by the hairdresser saying over and over again he forgot his change and it was too much for her to keep.
@@harshreddy4594 he speaks 2 languages fluently, he lretry much understands Hindi, also speaks a bit of Spanish, but really sucks at it. Idk, that's kinda avarage
Who the heck cares if there are cheaper countries than the one presented? Plus it said clearly europe so it doesn't make any sense saying that iran is cheaper since it is not in Europe, I feel like some dudes just search for an opportunity to promote their native country.
I have been there 2 times and barely I could spend 300 £ for 5 days, in the most luxurious expensive places in Minsk. Trust me they are more developed than many countries in Europe and people nice and friendly. Life it's so cheap that most of the people get shocked when they purchase drinks, foods, etc on big markets.
Great video. I've worked over in Belarus a couple of times and always found the peoople and cuisine lovely. It is am extremely cheap place (I say that as someone from the UK though.)
That pan fried minced meat looks like a dish that my Grandmother used to make, rissoles, which I think is the English version. I haven't seen them for years, you cant buy them in the shops as far as I know. I used to enjoy them as a child, we are talking early 1960s. I think it was a way of dealing with the poorer cuts of meat, she used to mince the meat herself with a hand mincer. Very interesting videos, one thing that has surprised me is that Belarus looks really clean, the 'canteen' although fairly basic looked spotless, and so do the surroundings.
I am so impressed with your channel. You are showcasing the richest cultures and people, often hidden . Lovely people. I am super liking your Russian language skills. What is the best way to learn Russian?
Well, the guy (with all my respect for him) is not a professional drinker. In Belarus only the poorest bums and alcoholics buy small (less than 0.5 L) bottles of vodka. The best option for a single person is 0.5 to 0.7 Lt. bottle. Otherwhise you have to go back and buy more and more bottles (after you realise 0.2 - 0.25 Lt. bottle is just a primer).
Vodka is called Eger)))) Let me know when you re back to Belarus! I can guide to beautiful places as Nesvige and Mir:) Your russian is absolutely great
The one thing I find about Slavic people is that they are super friendly, intelligent and super talkative at least the elder women are. I have a neighbour who is Slavic, she’s kind of like the mother of the neighbourhood and she always offers me Apple Strudel. Wow is it ever good! Jam packed with apples. But she has a heart of gold. She is super genuine and kind hearted. Goes out of the way to help every neighbour in the neighbourhood. These people are not snobs from the ones I’ve met. Very chatty and talkative.
My neighbor is 2nd generation native born of Slavic descent whose grandparents escaped the Russo revolution. His wife's dad escaped from communist Czechoslovakia to the US. Both the husband and wife are the biggest commies you'll ever meet. And the most *woke* people you'll ever meet, too! I wish they would *move!*
I would be on the floor after the first small glass of vodka😂 We have been waffling on going to Belarus- we did Ukraine last year. You are moving Belarus into the yes column for us.
Z Z. I thought Ukraine was kind of a no-go zone at this moment due to the civil war. I know the war is only in the far east of the country but I figured the whole country would be on lockdown, but I guess not
I am from (and in) Belarus, but I can assure you it's even cheaper in Ukraine, with as many friendly and hospitable people. The (as some call it civil) war is not felt anywhere, except the places and churches where they display boards with photographs of the fallen heroes. And our Ukrainian brothers/sisters are so nice and friendly - you would fall for them as for Belarusians. Слава Украине!
I'm part Belarusian, But mostly Ukrainian.The Meatballs called Kotleti and That soup he was eating , Are absolutely delicious. Yes some of the food didn't look that appealing. But this video only showed a small part of Slavic food. There's more than just this, And depending on personal preference, It's all mostly Delicious
You are a brave man eating that red soup with a white shirt.
Also, with some Vodka on the mind, which makes it even more risky
avalectra1 red soup... jeeez
That is infamous BORSH
And it's not a soup, its borsh. Like another thing.
@@LaserTractor what is a borsh?
@@vilimor8227 Fuckin delicious is what it is. Give it a go if you can
Beets are deadly for clothes.
I think Slavic people come across as quiet and stoic which many people percieve as being unfriendly but start up a conversation with one and you will be pleasantly surprised by their friendly nature.
indeed , slavic people may look sad or angry at first look but this is just because most slavic countries are poor, corupt or in crisis...
Especially if you're willing to drink with them, or have brought something to drink.
Slavs are great people. Funny & open-hearted. All this image you describe is portrayed in Hollywood movies. Because mostly in the '90s (and the early 2000s or, heck, even still today!) it was "chic" to place Slavs playing the villains. That is a stereotype that planned to people's brain mostly through movies. #TrueStory Greetings from Greece.
My most enjoyable trips have been in Slavic countries.
That's an absolutely accurate depiction of Slavs. There's a widespread Russian proverb that's used in most of the Russian-speaking Slavic countries: "A laugh with no reason is a sign of a moron". We only smile for people who we consider friends.
Also, the problem is not about people being poor, corrupt, angry, blue-skinned or having three legs. It's just most of the countries mentioned above have very harsh climate and an ambiguous weather with harsh upper and lower limits. Such climate is present throughout most of the year and it's not a pretty sight to see.
These two reasons may be the main part of Slavic image of an eternally angry face. Yet we have to have fun at this climate, that's why, indeed, when you get to know us better, we open up widely and engage in crazy activities.
”Never had a bad meal in belarus” well you’re british so as long as your outside of your country you’re not gonna have another bad meal
göslarN have u heard of tikka massala g
savage but accurate
allstar 1995 invented in Glasgow so is that not British
allstar 1995 ok if ur gunna be like that technically everything is African cause that’s were we came from
@@alreadyalexandre2914 just look at their museums
"Cheap food is the best because it feeds the people who need it" - Me
Deeply profound comrade 👍
I should win a nobel prize or something
@@hawkinsonb.7511 You get a like
And imagine this... there are quite a bit of people who cannot afford it
@@moldovandorin6187 *Overpopulation has entered the chat*
Hello, my name is Pivokrab of Minsk (Belarus)
Many thanks from all Belarusians, for what a sincere and kind person you are! And for showing us what we are. We are really kind, honest and responsive people. We love communication, drink and how to have fun. But beyond that, we work hard and love our families. I want the whole West to see through you what we really are, and not this negative that politicians are liars pouring on us. Peace to all!
Good for you dude 😎👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Пивокраб из Минска.
All politicians do is lie and divide.
Sounds great. Question, do you have pre-judgements about the West? See, that works both ways, don't forget. God bless you and your family.
I am an American who travelled to Russia in 2015 Russian people proved to me, to be amazingly kind and hospitable people.
I love you Russia.
That’s a $5 tomato in Los Angeles.
Yeah F that dude!
5 dollars for one tomato 🤔
@@mikeburley8255 It's "organic", "local," "farm to table". He's not kidding.
That’s a $1.50 tomato in Texas, Cali can suck all 4 inches.
Same in South Korea.
Always flirting with the babushka
:DDDDDDD Nailed it
Why you say that because he stops to talk to someone he dont know >??? You from the UK by any chance ?
@@ronalddump5004 When you watch some more of his videos you'll understand. Get off your high horse and stop making things into something they're not. His videos are fun, just enjoy them and the fun comments.
@@ronalddump5004 Why are you mad? You on the other hand then are an American or a wanna-be one
Why not? If the Babushkas like you they will feed you and maybe introduce to their possibly hot granddaughter! ☝😊
In the 80-s, so-called "комплексный обед" (fixed-menu lunch) in Belarusian restaurants and cafes was abt. 1 soviet ruble during the weekdays. The meal was very delicious and cheap, provided that making the same meal at home would cost abt. 30% more. In fact, restaurants and cafes did not make any money on those lunches. They were subsidized by the government.
Good to know! Interesting
if it was anything like what Bald is eating, it looks much healthier than what we're paying $15 USD for at chains here. Enviable.
Fucking Based, Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Here in west they always talk bad things about communist times, but I bet there are lots and lots of good things too. Thanks for the comment!
@@statinskill Really? I dont think so.
There is a small place in my hometown in Poland. You get a soup, main meal and a drink for about 3-4 dollars. Its typical, polish, taste like from grandma style. So awesome and cheap.
But not a vodka, you get kompot no?😅
Xddddd made my day
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W Warszawie?
Dude kompot is awesome, better than all this crap fizzy drinks like coca cola and such.
I'm from the UK and have been living in Bulgaria for a year. Many people in the West believe Eastern Europeans to be rude, but they are not at all. They are direct and truthful, unlike in the West where people are so friendly to your face but are completely the opposite when your back is turned. People here will genuinely go out of their way to help you, and I appreciate so much knowing where you actually stand. It has certainly opened my eyes!
I hope you are well and safe and continue to have a great time over there.
I;ve had my eyes open visitng Poland. Am from the UK and absolutley love Poland. am now keen to try other eastern countries...
Dude being nice on face is also a niceness lol. An Austrian women said me the same thing that they are honest on face. She did not like it back when I was honest to her lol :)
If you can be rude on face, you should also have balls to hear it then
@Basfordiron
But literally all the population is in Poland
My mother lived in Hungary for five years, now she has been living in Germany for 15 years again and is still in contact with her Hungarian neighbours from that time and she likes to tell about that time how friendly and kind the people are. Above all, the people in the neighbourhood all helped each other. This has become quite rare here in Germany, especially in the cities, unfortunately.
Mr.Bald! You made me cry watching your videos...I haven't been home in 15 years. I am going back thanks to you. За ваше здоровье!😎🇧🇾🍺🥂🍻
I understand you are nostalgic. Go back home and enjoy that beautiful place. I want to go there someday as well. Belarus and Russia. Cheers from India.
Looks like a awesome place I will hopefully go 1 day !peace out from Ireland 🇨🇮
Peace and grace from South Africa. We are visiting in January, when it is cold. Blessings and stay who you are, remember you are famous for being awesome people.
Seems like an awsome country man! Cheers from Sweden!
If you go take me with you bro you translate and I’ll pay for the vodka and food 😂🤟🏽
I'm Polish, and all that food is actually exactly what we eat in Poland, except bread, which we prefer white.
Soup is called "Barszcz Czerwony" which is beetroot soup with white sour cream, meat is "Kotlety Mielone" which is pan fried, minced meat in egg, and breadcrumbs, served with "Surówka" which is sour cabbage, carrot and spices salad.
I love it.
Thats not suprising, those dishes that are really common in Slavic coutries
POLSKA PRZEJMUJE FILM!
@@boopsboops961 not only, I am lithuanian and here we also have all of the meals from the video
@@saulgoodman5451Yeah, I should have said Eastern Europe
We have the same fried minced meat in Slovakia too. It's called "fašírky" (plural). It's delicious with mashed potatoes.
These videos by Mr Bald are the best thing on TH-cam. As a student of Russian I spent a month in Minsk as long ago as 1970 and saw something of what was then the Belorussian Soviet Socialist Republic so these wonderful travel videos bring back memories. Congratulations Mr Bald and what a pleasure to listen to you speaking such good Russian. And you are so right about Russian people's friendliness and hospitality. There is so much rubbish written about Russia in the West that is important to have a different perspective from someone who has seen the reality. Well done and "Bol'shoye spasibo!".
That meal would be around 60$ in Switzerland
@@HotCacahuete yeah, lol, their avrg wage approx 150-200 usd in a rural area
@@HotCacahuete no, i mean belarus, ahah, I live in Basel, btw
@@HotCacahuete yeah, its really convenient too, u can buy stuff much cheaper in France or Germany, also if u have a swiss id u can return tax in these countries close to border
"Clouds" restaurant in Zurich, a meal combo for 2 got me up to almost 200$ equivalent lol.
costinvaly1 yes i ate at clouds, it’s delicious but expensive. Nice view over zurich though!
dont know how i stumbled onto you, but i bloody love your videos. ive been to eastern Europe, got mates from there and i gotta say, most of the food back there is top notch, cant be compared to ours .They grow their own ingridients and everything is fresh and natural like its ment to be, love it.They are also kind, respectful and very hospitable people. Keep them comming , you should visit more of the estern block.
Edit, i forgot to mention the women...boom
I love ur vlogs on Russia and Eastern Europe. Ur videos bring the human side of these countries. The people from Russia and eastern Europe seem so simple, honest, content. I am going to visit these countries now.
I don't want to say something bad and offensive but indeed people so friendly with bald because he is a foreigner. And because he is freindly himself
bald starts speak russian automaticly after few shots
And flirting with the babushka (c) Simon Johnny
And it does not matter which country he is in :)
Sure because vodka activates the slavination molecules inside your brains 🤗
Thats how the russian language was created
The Belaus Office of Tourism should hire you!
Maybe they already "hired" him c;
The food is probably grown outside in an allotment and the taxis run on that type of booze.
This guy is so cool, informal and funny. I can watch his vedios for hours. Good job mate
I’ve never had a bad meal in a “poor” country. In fact, almost all my best meals have been in them.
The reason is simple - money. There are no any other joys financially available for common people apart from food and cheap alcohol. So the demand is high.
@Europa Nostra I’ve been to Brazil. Food was okay but I’d say where I went was far from poor.
@Europa Nostra Pakistani food is one of the best food in the world. I really don’t know what your talking about.
@@KayKapone1 there isn't anything called Pakistani food lol
@@xp5158they dont eat food in pakistan?
The soup definitely looks "bloody" delicious.
Its red beet
Borscht is red because of beetroots. If you want blood, however, you can have *czernina* (pronounced roughly cherneena). Name comes from czarny, meaning black, (also known as czarna polewka - black soup) is a Polish soup made of duck blood and clear poultry broth. In the older times it was given to the guy asking the parents of a girl for a permission to marry their daughter. If you got that soup - you got rejected. There are some other interpretations of this tradition, but that's the most common one.
Also - there's a sausage called Kaszanka, that's also made in part with pig's blood.
I think that soup originates from Vlad-the impaler-vostok
well in poland we actually have a soup that's made out of duck blood - czernina
He actually said that at 2:07 lol
these tomatoes look really tasty, more natural than what you get in the supermarkets in western europe, also he said at the beginning that these are beefsteaks, but really its minced pork with onions bread and seasoning, really tasty, only thing what is missing for me are the pickles. I would love to go visit Belarus one day, heard that the people are very friendly and warm
Beefsteak is a type of tomato, which is what he was referring to
@@TaMara-xl5njlol he was not referring to the tomato’s when he said “beefsteaks”
As an Irishman I am drooling over that beef and mashed potato.
Conas ata tu mo chara:)
Nautilus1972 me too man. Nothin better than some hearty potatoes and meat
Sunrise Surprise
“Meat”
As a person who is a foody, I was drooling over all of it!
Julie Jay
Jesus, would hate to be invited to your house. I would be annoyed if I got served this in prison if I went there 🤢
This is what I love about this channel, you get to see Europe's golden places complete with meal :D
It makes one think that we are all being robbed blind by the other places we tend to visit in Europe...
Let's be honest: Making better food than they do in the UK isn't THAT much of an achievement :'D
Calluth doing anything better than satanist UK is easy
@@GutterA1
Satans at random
We can spell in the UK though.
@@davidholgate123 What did I spell wrong?
Not everyones first language is english, buddy
@@Calluth
Your spelling is perfect.
His premise is flawed, though :)
The more I watch your channel the more I'm impressed with your style of immersive travelog. Compulsive, addictive, riveting. So looking forward to seeing more of your adventures this year. Please go to the Far East. As a English Chinaman I would desperately love to see your perspectives on the place of my birth. And bring Baldr. You two are a class act.
50p for a bottle of vodka.
I could fly to Belarus. Buy two bottles of vodka. Fly back and drink at home.
... Or go to a bar, drink 2 bottles of vodka and pay the same.
Not clever, you travel, so when you travel, you enjoy cheap holidays. Simple!
what
Travel broadens minds. Stay in your local bar and keep yours narrow.
People don't understand my point. My point is that I would rather travel these places than spending thousands where I already live 🤦🏻♂️
@Ayy Yo I am not from an english speaking country. My english is not perfect. But that does not keep me away from commenting. If you don't understand my comment, then tell me to elaborate and I'll try explain it better
Spending a warm late August aftenoon in a sleepy Belarussian town, eating simple and good food and having some vodka, seriously what can be better than that? So therapeutical.
What an incredible value, and a marvelous place to be! I hear so much about all these tropical paradises in the Carribean and other spectacular scenery around the world. Very little is said about engaging the people, hearing their stories, and how meaningful all this can be. Thanks for the insight found in these hidden treasures, Mr. Bald.
Those "bathroom tile" Wall's (glazed brick) were cheap, last forever and are easy to clean. Probably why they built the government buildings with it.
We used to do the same back in the day here in Mexico, in the downtown area of my city, there was a fried chicken locale called ''Pollo Buenos Aires'' (I don't know why it has that name) and I remember thinking ''Damn, it looks like a bathroom'' because of the tiles they used to cover the place.
90s until early 2000s McDonald's here in the Philippines had bathroom tiles for walls. The last one of those old designed branches closed just this December 2019, I think it was one of the first in the country too but the mall it was in was bought and renovated to be an bigger mall. I don't know if design among Mc D's are the same all over the world for a particular time but the McDonald's I've seen in Saudi and all over Asian countries we visited were different from ours during our travels during that time.
0:58 I'm from Poland and for me this is unforgivable.. you didn't finish your vodka! XD
You guys know how to drink vodka haha
I am also from Poland but I do not like drinking vodka...
@@AndrzejLondyn I guess noone likes it but drinks it anyway :D
i like it. More % more fun
Andrew u not Polish then pal
New viewer subscriber. Google you. In awe of your life experiences and grasp of languages. Love how you get into the true lives of the people and show the everyday living conditions. You are so engaging! If you and Alina are an item, you are a lucky man and she is also as blessed. You have a forever fan here!!
I've never experienced more positive person than you are my friend! My family lives in Central Europe, but we come from Belarus. We enjoy all of your videos and, I must say, your Russian is really, really good! I wish I could use all the slang phrases so fluently in English as you do in Russian. Wish your all the best, good job bro! P.S. Where did you learn Russian and for how long? (I understand you've learned a huge amount of colloqial language during your travells as well).
Love your vids man, you are so normal and honest... Brilliant
$8.. That wouldn't even buy a mixed drink here or a beer in a pub
Yeah, that's the thing. You have to earn a lot in post-USSR to be able to travel abroad. Much easier and cheaper to be from Europe and travel to Russia/Belarus/Ukraine etc.
It’s kinda crazy how similar food is in Europe, that entire meal my grandpa would make in Poland. Like every single item.
Yes. I am of Polish derivation too. Was salivating over that food. haha
Yeah I was like oh look this guy is eating a barszcz czerwony and kotlety mielone
These dishes were common in Russian Empire. No wonder Polish prepare them too.
same in Slovakia
Europe have dope food
I fucking love this channel !
This guy speaks hindi and russian???wow
HIndi you can learn in the UK and Russian if you have wife or friend from Russia, etc. But he done very well, most of English struggling with Russian and other languages, means he is intelegent chap.
He should learn more languages so he can travel to more places
Not only that, but in a few of his videos I've actually heard him speaking English from time to time.
@@discoboy8169 he speaks local indian slang and mannerisms.
Liam wait I thought he was Russian who lived in England for so many Years so he is bilingual no?😅
The old soviet countries have some kind of charm which I don't understand, I have never been there but still feel nostalgic.
@AssasinArsenal47 #triggered
@AssasinArsenal47 yeah but they say communism (marxism) is degenerate. how come that the countries of ex-soviet union, which was the bastion of marxism, still not so degenerate as the west, which was under capitalism?
otherwise, I really like ex-communist countries. they still have this real feeling to it. they are not fake as western countries and people are really kind and generous.
@AssasinArsenal47 Capitalism has created the best and strongest nations in the world while your shitty communism has failed over and over again and produces the same shitty results.
Capitalism is easy as it only requires personal ambition for wealth. While on the other hand communism requires team effort and care for the community. Still wonder why it fails?
Eastern Poland, Ukraine, Moldova, and Romania I could get similar meals for that price. Belarus is one of my last Europe countries to cover. I think it's also a matter of quality. Ukraine od CHEAP but I sure as hell wouldnt pick it over say Hungary. Also, cool channel. Not sure why this came up in my recommended but glad to see it.
@Islam is cancer True, not a chance of getting that much food for 4$ (including vodka). It will be around 15 polish zlotych and for that money you will get vodka only i believe
@@Bossix84 true
i’m ukrainian, and i eat borsch with smetana always, it makes it so much better. nice video btw enjoyed it
“In normal money” 😂
he's a bit confused, but he's got the Spirit!
my man drunk as hell lol
As an eastern european seeing british person eating food that i grew up with and calling it ,,its bloodey good food mate,, honestly warms my heart
I've drunk a bottle vodka now I nearly can understand Russian 🇷🇺
@Nikolai zazzoslki that's a doubtable assertion
😂😂😂
Nikolai zazzoslki no fuck you!
Simple food, simple life, simply no stress
and life expectancy is much less paradox
@@KoneCdRusne well that would be the rampant alcoholism...
It is not as simple in eastern-european countrysides as one may suppose. Strict traditional group-oriented culture, rituals, hierarchies etc. Very stressful stuff.
''simply no stress'' dud that's so not true...
Bro it’s cheap for Bald and us but it’s not cheap for most Belarusians.
And here i am in Switzerland i paid 200 euro for 2 salads and 2x pizza
I pay $70 for a Pasta dish and 2 beers in US & A :'-(
Hmmmm.. Philippines.. Rhum .1 liter , 1.50 USD.. ;-) . Pizza 🍕 .3 usd.
@@maybenot7298 Its not true hes talking bullshit. A pizza costs 20-40 Fr and salad ~15 Fr
You can afford it with all that Nazi gold.
@@mannygomez5367 Filipino rum can be quite bad though, Tanduay and such, the good stuff is pricier. And Lotsa Pizza isn't pizza :p Yellow Cab is like $10 for a decent big pizza. The meal they had here was tasty and healthy, I grew up with food like that. I definitely didn't appreciate it when growing up though, it was too ordinary.
5:50 Vodka named "Егерь", reading like yeger' and meaning huntsman or jaeger
Or a light infantry soldier
@@never_unsealed "gamekeeper" is a correct word here i guess. A person whose job is to take care of wild animals and birds that are kept especially for hunting, and protect them from illegal hunting and forest at all
@@aDushandrii yep, it means a gamekeeper, not a huntsman.
@@never_unsealed Jeger is also popular in Poland, like eg. "Jegermeister"
how can you have a bad meal when everything is real, nothing on that table has been anywhere near a factory! thats how food is meant to be
The food looks so real 😁😁😁😁
but yea people want to poison themselfs so,I havent been to mcdonals for exp. not once I would rather starve then eat this shit or any other foods from supermarkets. Only nature from your garden
Is this even correct? Many parts of Eastern Europe has lots of ready made 'factory' dishes.
I'm not even sure those pieces of meat are home made or if they were just bought frozen and pre-made.
Not to mention: the farming and animal feed might not exactly be organic.
@@BenRangel dude especially the meals that are already finished are the worst and dont ever buy meat from supermarkets,rather do it from a reliable source or if your neighbour has homemade even better. You cant never know with what do they feed the cattle and how do they treat it
@@BenRangel this kind of village restaurant will most likely have locally-sourced products, this applies for most of eastern europe, and also in bigger cities as well.
Bald said it's a shame many don't know of Belarus. I say it's a blessing! Keep it pure.
Weissrussland !!! Ein tolles Land, immer eine Reise wert.
Random question but is it common for Germans to go to Belarus and Russia for vacation? When I was in Sochi, Russia, the only non-Russian speakers ive heard were Germans
@@kartonnendoos4803
rather unusual too, also for germans...
@@kartonnendoos4803 it's not common at all, at least for Belarus. You don't see many tourists in the center of the capital even. But now, since you don't need to have any visa (if you arrive through the airport), maybe there will be more guests in the future.
Random question but is it common for Germans to speak German to non-Germans that don't understand it?
Mir5 Many Germans speak English relatively reluctantly (or poorly). I was pretty surprised by that when I lived there for a few months. I´m Scandinavian and since my German is way less good than my English I at least tried English :p
I’ve just realised who your Irish friend is. Glad to see he’s not camera shy anymore
who???
lastbreathsigh I’m almost certain it’s “Irish partisan”
@@lastbreathsigh see balds latest videos
His boyfriend...
Maybe
I love Belarus!!! Was their last summer and it was awesome!
Omg, man, your russian is great! I watched every your video with thought how "this man learned russian better than me, who learned english, although english is simpler russian"
Я в восторге от твоего русского, это фантастика! Сам учу английский и в восхищении от того уровня которого ты достиг в изучении иностранного языка. Удачи тебе и всех благ!
lol
He mentioned he has a ex-wife who was belarusian.
@@forsaken7161 in which Video?
Man I’d love to travel around old soviet countries with this guy . Food definitely didn’t look bad plus vodka and beer all around yes please !
@@Moon-magic109 don't seem to be any flights from the UK though
orders something to eat, leaves the establishment immediately, and starts a conversation with a random passerby lol
yeah, we do that all the time here. what's so funny?
For you it is a cheap meal, but average salary in Belarus it's about 150-350 euro. Your meal is food for whole day for Belarussian.
Greetings from Poland to brothers from Belarus. Stay strong and keep fighting for your rights!
in lithuania salary around 500e but for that meal we pay 25euros
@@vaidasvaidd7718 🤡🤡🤡really lol
@@vaidasvaidd7718 similar in Serbia
Какой бред, суммарный доход мой и мужа 1500 уе, и мы в Минске считаемся скромной семьей, еда в видео это наш обычный обед или скорее экономный. Завтраки, ужины, полдники тоже есть) и борщ с котлетами это скромная еда. 150 евро нет таких зарплат, офисные уборщицы на пол ставки возможно. Коммуналка с интернетом и сотовой связью максимум 50 уе, бензин на месяц если ездить за город 100-150 уе. В Беларуси голодных нет, много ноют только
Yeah maaaan
Salary is low, but living expenses also low.
First - in Belarus there is no property tax on people's residences.
Second - all utilities for a 2 bedroom apartment would be about 30 us dollars a month.
5:55 The second bottle of vodka was "Егерь" (reads yeger) which, means some kind of forest supervisor and also a hunter, I believe. Btw, I'm having so much fun watching your videos. Thanks, dude)) Cheers from Russia!
what was the first vodka ?
@@borarider669 Literally, "Birch Drips". That's molten snow dripping from a birch
@@vast7252 So the poor guy bought water, I thought he did not look like he just drank 2 bottles of real Vodka.
@@JackSmith-ou1dg Those were just 2 200ml bottles of vodka. Which is nothing, not only for 2 buddies, but even for the bald one alone)
what? that sounds suspiciously like the German word "Jäger" which means "hunter". Probably there is some connection.
I've had amazing meals in Bosnia and Slovenia for $3.00- $4.00. In the old town of Ljubljana there's a guy who cooks a huge pot of Bograch stew on the sidewalk in front of his restaurant to serve that night- amazing and cheap. I miss the Eastern parts of Europe so much. Incredible travel, great people. And I love how things are often just a little fucked up- it's part of the charm.
Hehe can you give me example of a f up thing in Ljubljana?
Bosnia isn't eastern Europe btw
@@truthissacred ya where is it then? you are going to say south but that is bs
@@lavanderlavandin9017 you read my mind good job
bograch is one love
I bloody love your videos mate! incredible how you travel to these countries and educate us. Love from Chechnya!
this guy is funny
At the same facility, NYOFCO, in the South Bronx, I was on shift when my guys had to turn in their weekly timesheets. I told them it woud mess with admins minds if they all turned in their timesheets in their native language. So, my shift consisted of a Nigerian, a Polish guy, a Pakistani, a Ghanian, a guy from Trinidad Tobago, and my Belarusian friend Igor. I noticed that Igor was hesitating. I asked him if there was a problem. He looked at me and "Chief, it really sucks when you cannot remember your own alphabet.?"
Thanks for these videos - they are PERFECT
Came here because of Harald Baldr. Seen 2 of your vids and liking it alot.
1:02 the “mate” that doesnt want to he on camera is “the irish partisan”😂😂
Just noticed that too
Just going to say that haha
Exactly what I thought. No idea why he didn’t want to be on camera???? Given that he has a TH-cam channel also.
This video was uploaded before irish uploaded his first video in July of last year maybe he was camera shy back then compared to now, yeah I know its weird that I went out of my way to reply to a comment I couldn't ignore ugh...
Bald confirmed IRA collaborator?
That red borscht is SO delicious. A stripper friend of mine was from Belarus and she was the most generous friend I've ever had. Her mom made borscht all the time and I'd always eat so much of it. She was such an awesome person and told me lots about "Beautiful Russia" (Belarus)
@Shaxx lmao
You saw her tits right?? If she didnt show you her tits she wasnt your friend
That soup is made of beetroot, and Belarus (Białoruś in polish) means "White Russia".
Bela (biała) - white and Rus (ruś) - Russia.
"Vodka costs literally pennies."
I guess that explains the rampant alcoholism in the former Soviet countries.
Without the cheap Vodka, there would be a revolution or a war pretty quick I'd bet.
yeah, there's absolutly no alcohol dependent person in the West, its clearly an Eastern quirk xD
@A D S?
We joke but it's a very sad reality for the people.
@@Amauvy nobody said that lmao
What is your story behind speaking Russian language, you are multi talented
He can speak multiple languages, everywhere he goes he seems to be able to speak their language
dubb it takes hours for Americans to travel to a different country that doesn’t speak English. Takes me an hour and I’m in France
@@dubb9020 False. Africans are multi-language and travel a lot to Europe.
As a merican am multi lang due to job requiring it, lazy to travel.
@@loz5825 They don't travel they immigrate/invade
Ive never travelled to anywhere other than spain but i met so many slavic people in Nottingham when i was homeless for 2 years and they were absolutely amazing, we taught each other odd words, shared our last £1, had drinks by the fire every night and danced and sang, the amount of respect they have for women had me in awe, i have honestly never met such great people. Love your videos ❤
We hardly even understood each other but we tried and when we got to frustrated we just drank and turned the music up🤣🤣🤣🤣
Next time you're needing a bed Beth give me a shout.. :)
@@sunnymccoy9327 bruh 💀
@@sunnymccoy9327 i think there are only 2 reasons why you've said that ;-)
@@sunnymccoy9327 You are a very kind man.
Awesome man, I'm actually from Belarus. Glad to see you're enjoying my home country!
хахаха, а ты, браток, как оказался на этом канале?
@@00pingvin00 🤦
@Boris Primov fuck off you're not from Russia, just an American troll or whatever using Google Translate
И чему ты рад? Дешёвой водке? И джанк-фуду?
Eastern European food is my jam. How can anyone dislike potato, meat, bread, tomato, vodka? I mean to me thats the five main food groups lol.
not much flavor compared to all the other worlds cuisines
@@reggieangus5325 Yea thats a fair point, but Im not big on really spicy things. I do really like Italian and Mexican food too.
@@reggieangus5325 Indeed but sometimes simple can be king 🤴🏿
Good mashed potato with the right amount of milk in it and good gravy on the side is the nest flavour in the world, what more would you want
I can’t stand alcohol…. Except for when it comes to a french Ricard or Absinthe….
By the way, mash potato is natural, no artificial food there.
Where's the real meat at tho? That "steak" was trash.
@@nhardman Thatwas not beef steak, cutlet. Anyway all combined quite heavy, you would not wanted to eat anything else...
@@nhardman Lol, its completly natural) Look how cutlets are made and you will understand)
@@nhardman Not steak, meatballs.
In eastern countrys they use minced Meat and mix it with onions one egg and salt and peper and form meatballs with it mostly they breading it and trow it on a pan. You can find them in eastern europe or germany called "Frikadellen" or "Buletten".
Gundam frikandellen are dutch actually not German
man, you've inspired me to start learning Russian - im so grateful!
I’ve watched many of your vlogs and my view of Russia has changed we were always told Russia was a cold harsh place with uncaring people but you have shown “very clearly” that they are extremely warm friendly people...so Thankyou.
It probably depends. They can be more friendly towards foreigners, that's what the NFKRZ guy said in one of the episodes. On top of that Bald's friendly chatty manner and knowledge of the language are somewhat disarming. Still, his unstaged vlogs help to break down prejudices about the countries or regions he visits.
This makes me so hungry! Amazing that everything you see in the opener is for one person. To me that looks like a family dinner. But his friend has another dinner the same size. Then later Ben orders another plate. All for $8US.
Interesting!! I'm Mexican, we have a similar food course, all around 50 pesos-2,35 EUR but not vodka just fresh fruit water. Definitely Belarus have some cheap an exotic vibe for a tourist.
same around all latin america actually
don't drink the water
@@nhardman 😂😂
Give them $20 and say keep the change, you'll be the talk of the Village for generations to come. They will write songs about you.
ohh how nasty to say things like that. Yes we have no a lot of money , but dont think that you can buy each one of us by money.
@@matthewriver4103 with enough money you can buy anybody, except maybe Jeff Bezos
Most will refuse to take the money
ahh mann i can already imagine it hahahahahahah
he overpaid a hairdresser in some station and said it was OK. He left the shop followed by the hairdresser saying over and over again he forgot his change and it was too much for her to
keep.
Do you speak every damn language? Lol
Seems like it.
@@harshreddy4594 he speaks 2 languages fluently, he lretry much understands Hindi, also speaks a bit of Spanish, but really sucks at it. Idk, that's kinda avarage
This was the first video of Bald I ever watched. Already 3 years ago! What a journey!
We came a long way back
make it 5 fella
I live in germany and we have some really good Rusian, Belarus restaurants and the food is another level, so fresh and the taste ... omg
Belarus: I'm cheap
Iran: Hold my RIAL
You won't get beheaded if you vacation in Belarus though
Hamsaphina or visit or a non-Muslim
how clean are cheap hotel bedsheets though? I bet they are much cleaner in BY.
New attraction in Tehran: decapitation&defenestration
Who the heck cares if there are cheaper countries than the one presented? Plus it said clearly europe so it doesn't make any sense saying that iran is cheaper since it is not in Europe, I feel like some dudes just search for an opportunity to promote their native country.
I have been there 2 times and barely I could spend 300 £ for 5 days, in the most luxurious expensive places in Minsk.
Trust me they are more developed than many countries in Europe and people nice and friendly.
Life it's so cheap that most of the people get shocked when they purchase drinks, foods, etc on big markets.
Great video. I've worked over in Belarus a couple of times and always found the peoople and cuisine lovely. It is am extremely cheap place (I say that as someone from the UK though.)
"some kind of mince fried in a pan" - yes, a meatball
Thats mielony, not a meatball.
@@BigwantPrezentacje we call these meatballs in romania even tho theyre not balls
meatballs usually contain breadcrumbs
It's a bloody CUTLET lads... Not even a meatball
Kotlets
Slavic people have been some of he nicest people I've come across. I mean the older generation, genuinely good people....
Do they mind brown people i might retired there
Was reading about Brno and so many said nicest people they've met. Have been to 40 countries and yet can't really disagree
how many languages can this guy speak？？？ my god hes a genius
English and Russian XD
And Hindi.
dont blaspheme
@@mitchelreimer6934 Turn the other cheek.
In the former Soviet Union, Russian is the language of international communication.
this reminds me of the school food (and carefetia) in lithuania, simple but very good, that salad is my favorite actually
That pan fried minced meat looks like a dish that my Grandmother used to make, rissoles, which I think is the English version. I haven't seen them for years, you cant buy them in the shops as far as I know. I used to enjoy them as a child, we are talking early 1960s. I think it was a way of dealing with the poorer cuts of meat, she used to mince the meat herself with a hand mincer. Very interesting videos, one thing that has surprised me is that Belarus looks really clean, the 'canteen' although fairly basic looked spotless, and so do the surroundings.
I am so impressed with your channel. You are showcasing the richest cultures and people, often hidden . Lovely people. I am super liking your Russian language skills. What is the best way to learn Russian?
The best way to learn russian is to watch their series or films, my favorite one is “Kuhnya” original (Кухня). You will learn it faster then you think
@@mileglavash is that on netflix? And if yoy watch it, do you have subtitles on?
Heinrich Himmler way easier, ypu can find it on youtube (type Kuhinya, or Кухня с английскими субтитрами)
@@mileglavash ok I will, but do I need to put captions on? Since im a newbie in that language
Heinrich Himmler copy all russian text and try to find it :D
reminds me so much of my grandma's food
Do you send money back to Poland?
You are the best mate. Love your videos.
4:25 closed captions: "yes it's just crucial we wash the nipple"
🤔😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
2nd bottle of vodka was called "EGER"... kinda like Yager.... but means Forest Ranger. Cheers!
Eger is a hungarian city too btw
or huntsman
Well, the guy (with all my respect for him) is not a professional drinker. In Belarus only the poorest bums and alcoholics buy small (less than 0.5 L) bottles of vodka. The best option for a single person is 0.5 to 0.7 Lt. bottle. Otherwhise you have to go back and buy more and more bottles (after you realise 0.2 - 0.25 Lt. bottle is just a primer).
"Eger" is not a Forest Ranger!!! Eager means hutsman!!!
Wondering if it relates to Jäger? that's huntsman in German...
I'm always impressed at how almost everyone in Europe speaks 2 or more languages.
I really appreciate the love you give to people and places and invite and receive back. You are an ambassador to the world. Thank you.
I feel like living there is like experiencing a perpetual sleepy afternoon.
covering everything in tiles is actually smart, prevents water mold / humidity, and its very easy to clean
Vodka is called Eger)))) Let me know when you re back to Belarus! I can guide to beautiful places as Nesvige and Mir:) Your russian is absolutely great
The one thing I find about Slavic people is that they are super friendly, intelligent and super talkative at least the elder women are. I have a neighbour who is Slavic, she’s kind of like the mother of the neighbourhood and she always offers me Apple Strudel. Wow is it ever good! Jam packed with apples. But she has a heart of gold. She is super genuine and kind hearted. Goes out of the way to help every neighbour in the neighbourhood. These people are not snobs from the ones I’ve met. Very chatty and talkative.
My neighbor is 2nd generation native born of Slavic descent whose grandparents escaped the Russo revolution.
His wife's dad escaped from communist Czechoslovakia to the US. Both the husband and wife are the biggest commies you'll ever meet. And the most *woke* people you'll ever meet, too! I wish they would *move!*
I miss 2018 and would to a lot to return back that year...
I would be on the floor after the first small glass of vodka😂 We have been waffling on going to Belarus- we did Ukraine last year. You are moving Belarus into the yes column for us.
Z Z. I thought Ukraine was kind of a no-go zone at this moment due to the civil war. I know the war is only in the far east of the country but I figured the whole country would be on lockdown, but I guess not
@@TheLocalLt We had a great time. Took train from Lviv to Kyiv. Flew to Kharkiv then to Odessa. Im far more weary in London and Paris.
I am from (and in) Belarus, but I can assure you it's even cheaper in Ukraine, with as many friendly and hospitable people. The (as some call it civil) war is not felt anywhere, except the places and churches where they display boards with photographs of the fallen heroes. And our Ukrainian brothers/sisters are so nice and friendly - you would fall for them as for Belarusians. Слава Украине!
Eugene Revin civil war/invasion if I wanted to be more precise
I'm part Belarusian, But mostly Ukrainian.The Meatballs called Kotleti and That soup he was eating , Are absolutely delicious. Yes some of the food didn't look that appealing. But this video only showed a small part of Slavic food. There's more than just this, And depending on personal preference, It's all mostly Delicious
Agreed!
in Poland you call them kotlety mielone which basically means minced cutlet
this is by far my favourite youtube channel. bald knocks it out the park with every video