Solo On The World's Longest Train Journey 🇷🇺

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  • @jerjmim6245
    @jerjmim6245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6965

    You'll never understand the excitement that man felt as he sat on the train and stared out the window at the bread factory that he worked at for 42 years.

  • @jrporter50
    @jrporter50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1088

    Kolya was an NPC that spawns when you're served in the restaurant car, drinks vodka with you, and then the cops drag him away lol. Was that dude real?

  • @ourladyofguadalupebotanica6732
    @ourladyofguadalupebotanica6732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4543

    This guy could spend the rest of his life exploring Russia and the former Soviet States and I would never tire of it. TY.

    • @nfnc1312
      @nfnc1312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

      Ikr he has great energy. Also, I don't know what it is but Russia is very fascinating to see.

  • @rycallter3372
    @rycallter3372 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4853

    When they went to the lavatory together, I thought he was going to feel Russian wood without buying a first class ticket.

    • @Peter-zc5xc
      @Peter-zc5xc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      What gets me wonder is wy they stand staring down the toilet together after the other guy have taken a piss. Mr Bald look as if he see something disturbing. Have he peed blood maybe and wanted Mr Bald to now a bout it ?

    • @rahelsantikaratih9998
      @rahelsantikaratih9998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      Iam straight women and i feel the same lol. It's fishy since they meet on the cafe car lol

    • @-jank-willson
      @-jank-willson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +243

      especially because the other guy had a satan shirt on...

    • @kxkxkxkx
      @kxkxkxkx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

      @Dan Trebune time for some real special Russian love tovarisch 😆😂🤣

    • @tabernaclejones6115
      @tabernaclejones6115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@-jank-willson a Satan shirt huh?

  • @thefinestgames
    @thefinestgames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4147

    I envy how easily you can just travel across a country, interact with everyone, and maintain a joyful attitude all while vlogging and explaining the importance of whatever place you visit. You're a different breed, Bald.

    • @GeorgiaRebel1111
      @GeorgiaRebel1111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Indeed he is. He has no fear.

    • @illwitness
      @illwitness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

      Great people skills and a love for life and genuine interest in people.

    • @christrisen6589
      @christrisen6589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      He is former MI6 agent

    • @KnockedKhanx
      @KnockedKhanx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

      @@christrisen6589 Bald is former MI6 and that bald russian guy is KGB 😂

    • @pa659
      @pa659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@KnockedKhanx haha that explains the skeptical look on the face of the russian guy.

  • @deletedwaffles
    @deletedwaffles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2045

    The way he's just casually walking so closely through the crowd at the train station all while pointing and talking and having a camera in front of his face is confidence through the roof.

    • @fredlind8270
      @fredlind8270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +182

      Right? Shit, I make sure to tilt my phone in a way so that no one might think I'm using my camera when sitting in a nearly deserted train station.

    • @JackRR15
      @JackRR15 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      I know right. But I feel like if you have an actual subject to talk about it's easier since you're focused on that than what the people are doing.

    • @mutulicaaa
      @mutulicaaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      That drunk guy arrested was massive interrogated and the lady too which brought the meal and spoke with mr bald. Be careful what you eat mate...Russia is опасный !

    • @bqfilms
      @bqfilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      mm not really, it's just that he's used to it, there are pretty shy vloggers out there

    • @archangelajith.
      @archangelajith. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      It's been 3 years since he started doing vlogs starting from my country INDIA !! No wonder he is used to it and I don't think he even see the crowd around him at all. He literally lives vlogging.

  • @persnunoun
    @persnunoun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +901

    I love how Benjamin Is a magnet for the most colorful characters In the old soviet republic

    • @Watch_and_Travel
      @Watch_and_Travel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@Pauldjreadman i think also his charisma and humour

  • @dajdasdq
    @dajdasdq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5404

    as a Russian, I get waves of anxiety watching Bald interact with drunks lol

    • @yaboydolphin
      @yaboydolphin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Why

    • @dajdasdq
      @dajdasdq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1216

      @@yaboydolphin you wouldn't wanna interact with them much since they can be clingy and annoying

    • @yaboydolphin
      @yaboydolphin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +808

      @@dajdasdq yeah almost all drunks bro

    • @virtual07
      @virtual07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +213

      Могут всадить заточку.

  • @akraen1858
    @akraen1858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +808

    You're the only travel vlogger I can watch because you're not trying to instagramify every moment, make it about you, or insert your "reaction" to things. Never change, Bald, you're the best.

    • @GLOBETROTTER8490
      @GLOBETROTTER8490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes true many of them beg 4 like ,share,belicon if there is a content people naturally like 2watch it🤔🙏✌👍

    • @thrylosbg
      @thrylosbg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👌

    • @baller84milw
      @baller84milw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Lol, thats Indigo Traveller in a nutshell. His videos are essentially just montages with special effects and cool music in the background.

    • @HardRockMaster7577
      @HardRockMaster7577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      He's on another level altogether!

    • @samdrow8268
      @samdrow8268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@baller84milw and surprisingly this is enough to make his vlogs exciting

  • @dimak.6323
    @dimak.6323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9662

    "Hopefully no one turns up and makes me drink vodka again"
    Kolya: *spawns in the dining car*

    • @lambsauce8662
      @lambsauce8662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      Lmaoo

    • @HansDelbruck53
      @HansDelbruck53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Spawns?

    • @More_Row
      @More_Row 3 ปีที่แล้ว +342

      @@HansDelbruck53 that’s sort of the joke yeah

    • @blakewaddell8879
      @blakewaddell8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      😂🤣 He did. Bald draws them in.

    • @vovobillinbrazil
      @vovobillinbrazil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +307

      And... Get's arrested? Lol

  • @weakensayno337
    @weakensayno337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +686

    Kolya getting arrested at the end is a brilliant way to end the adventure hahahaha legend

    • @billybigballs5776
      @billybigballs5776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      Kolya ended in the classic gopnik scenario.Most of them do.They got drunk on long journey start looking for trouble.That’s what true meaning of word gopnik.Classic nothing special in Russia and former Soviet republics.

    • @МаксимилианФилипожкиь
      @МаксимилианФилипожкиь 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Good luck Kolia❤️

    • @CatsMeowPaw
      @CatsMeowPaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      Mr Bald somehow runs the fine line of interacting with drunks while somehow managing not to antagonize them. It truly is a talent.
      When I have run ins with drunks they're usually seconds away from turning from nice to very mean and nasty.

    • @martinbaldie3122
      @martinbaldie3122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@billybigballs5776 Classic in eastern Germany as well? "former Soviet republic" LMAO

    • @floydster23
      @floydster23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Kolya's a character. Spend a week with him and you'd find yourself in all sorts of adventures.

  • @Thwumpus
    @Thwumpus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2032

    Watching a foreign stranger meet such friendly people everywhere really gives me hope for mankind.

    • @georgikukov5129
      @georgikukov5129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +159

      Its still there man, you just have to be open and friendly.. Basically be a human and humans will help you, in my experience i have noticed that the basic primal feature of people is STILL kindness and willingness to help, where help is relevant to status and situation. But Russian ppl are awesome, flat out awesome!

    • @Special_Agent_NSB
      @Special_Agent_NSB 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

      It helps that he speaks the language.

    • @partelpauk3426
      @partelpauk3426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@georgikukov5129 NO

  • @nidhoggr_nufc
    @nidhoggr_nufc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +936

    Dear bald, I'm not usually one for writing stories on youtube comments but here's a short one... I came across your videos by accident in January this year. My dad was very ill and I thought he was going to die. I cannot express how stress relieving and calming your videos were to me at that time. I managed to binge watch a ton of videos in the 4 weeks that my dad was ill and they kept me sane and even managed to keep a smile on my face. Anyway, my dad pulled through and we are all good. Thank you for helping me through a very rough time in my life and thank you again for providing excellent content still. All the best on your travels and please keep them coming.
    EDIT: Thank you to all the likes and replies. I really didn't expect that. You're all awesome :)

    • @abigailjean7375
      @abigailjean7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Please be safe Nid. You and your family. From 🇵🇭

    • @snfab1
      @snfab1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      WONDERFUL TO KNOW THAT BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK

    • @5thdimension625
      @5thdimension625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I’m glad your dad is doing better. I totally appreciate your post, I have similar feelings. I can listen to him all day.

    • @jonlowe8727
      @jonlowe8727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Glad dads ok mate.

    • @danielduarte6086
      @danielduarte6086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Very happy for your dad!!

  • @angryscots75
    @angryscots75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1827

    I love your ability to let the people you meet wash through you. Can’t imagine the loneliness of the travel you do. But you always engage with openness to those around you. What a human.

  • @DTooth
    @DTooth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3069

    I wish Bald would show us a little map of where he is and where he's travelling to. I always have to Google it!

    • @VasilyMusic
      @VasilyMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      I know right, I live in Saint Petersburg and it's only now that I realize he has just been here! It's crazy! He's got fans in Russia you know, I wish he ever told us where he's going next, because I'm dying to meet this man in person!

    • @MrMarko4
      @MrMarko4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Yeah and it’s hard to guess the English spelling of the towns to track the route on google earth.. with the exception of Perm 😀

  • @10toMidnight
    @10toMidnight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +788

    I’m a Canadian who spent four years in Siberia during the fall of the Soviet Union. I travelled all over working on modernizing their oil patch and I can tell you your vids are spot on and most enjoyable. Thank you

  • @Fiiraxiis
    @Fiiraxiis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    hand down: this is one of the most entertaining youtube channels. Just because it is so down to earth.

    • @TransistorLSD
      @TransistorLSD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @Jar Jar Skanks he literally ate Mars in this episode

  • @Demid_Melnikov
    @Demid_Melnikov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    Acctially Perm is named after the word Parma, wich in a native people's language means "The far lands".The city was founded by Peter the Great in 1723. In 1940's the city was renamed in Molotov for the sake of the Soviet Secretary. But after Stalin's death it was again named Perm. It is one of the largest city in Russia. More than 1 million people live here.Perm - 2 is the city's railway station, and Perm -1 is the river station. Also we have the museam of modern art wich is named Perm - M but the letter M is like sitting on its back and it's kinda simular to 3, so this museam is Perm-3.The source: Perm is my home town :D

    • @rathinmajumder441
      @rathinmajumder441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Great to hear the specifications from you hopefully will visit someday when I visit Russia ...I want to Experience what Russia has to offer being an American

    • @AlessandroGenTLe
      @AlessandroGenTLe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      For people like me living just north of Milan (Italy), where you have a continuity of towns (like every 3/4km you are in the center of the nearby 15000-30000-50000 people town), places like your city leave me kind of speechless. There's so much "nothing" around there just outside of the city itself... I can go out with the car and friends on a Saturday evening and go to Milan, Varese, Gallarate, Busto Arsizio etc, all of these big centers (and a myriad of small ones) are less than 30km around me. But there? I think I'd feel like if I was in a desert, in a way :)

    • @nexusi6867
      @nexusi6867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      According to the official site of Perm it's wrong.

    • @xEinherjeRx
      @xEinherjeRx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for that extra knowlege. Greetings from Germany to "the far lands"..

    • @normamimosa5991
      @normamimosa5991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not to forget Perm's amazing ballet!

  • @vafliii6175
    @vafliii6175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4093

    I love how Bald casually lock himself up in the toilet with a random gopnik and smokes a cig while discussing russian politics

    • @JM-kv2kn
      @JM-kv2kn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +510

      He's the only vlogger that truly goes for the gopnik experience of traveling across Russia. His videos are gold.

    • @florinmusic
      @florinmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +278

      And still stay while he’s pissing

    • @robertandrzejczyk
      @robertandrzejczyk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +425

      He is not normal gopnik. He is Antichrist gopnik. First class among gopniks.

    • @mahidG
      @mahidG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      and after that andre report to his boss: he's clean.

    • @IceManHG117
      @IceManHG117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +440

      Not gonna lie, I got some bad vibes from that dude. I was concerned for Bald the entire time he was with him.

  • @kanstantsinr.9643
    @kanstantsinr.9643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +966

    Просто уникальный контент. Я прям смотрю на родные края глазами иностранца. Спасибо Бенжамину за видео!

    • @gagd7351
      @gagd7351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      Ваша земля прекрасна. Я начал изучать русский язык и мечтаю когда-нибудь побывать в стране, а может, и больше! Привет из Франции

    • @seansolidworks4736
      @seansolidworks4736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Wow google translate for the comments is actually working as intended. Shocking!!
      Excellent video. Makes me want to learn Russian and travel to these beautiful places.

    • @theboss6616
      @theboss6616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@seansolidworks4736 Exactly! I was shocked the translation was appearing in the comment section

    • @theboss6616
      @theboss6616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@seansolidworks4736 indeed, TH-cam really updating comments

  • @daviddave8761
    @daviddave8761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    I am serious when i say Bald is one of the best things now that builds a better relationship between the west and Russia. God bless him.

    • @TheChodax
      @TheChodax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      You know what, as far as the perception of Russian people go it has definitely helped. They are a tough complex people who have it very hard at times but you can see they have big hearts, it just takes a little warmth to open them up.

    • @aaaaa8489
      @aaaaa8489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      As a south american the thing that amaze me the most. Is the similarities that rural russia has with the people here, the courtesy, the faces, the taste for drinks and even some foods.

    • @d8o8m8
      @d8o8m8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aaaaa8489 which Country in South America are you from?

    • @rickybruce472
      @rickybruce472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Does anyone know how he is percieved on the russian-speaking internet? Is he well liked?

    • @aaaaa8489
      @aaaaa8489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@d8o8m8 Chile, here the south part of the country its mostly rural

  • @lepiaf6452
    @lepiaf6452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2524

    *40 minutes of Bald and his Soviet adventures is what i need before i go to sleep.* 😃

    • @donkeyballs3307
      @donkeyballs3307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its 1130 am , where I live , odd time 2 go to bed 🛌

    • @SylarbearG2a
      @SylarbearG2a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donkeyballs3307 2:39 am here

    • @meichong8278
      @meichong8278 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And 7.45 pm here

    • @ApXucBuH
      @ApXucBuH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      bruh, Soviets vanished literally 30 years ago. It's Russian adventure

    • @matchampagne
      @matchampagne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Long live the humans in this comment section, 14h50 here or 2:50 PM. Cheers from Québec!

  • @MetricMod
    @MetricMod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +371

    I did this journey as well, Ben. After a miserable separation/divorce. One of the most peaceful and serene journeys I’ve ever been on and I’ve been on many. I’ve watched you for a long time, but never comment. This video gave me some good memories. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Just the architecture and design alone are glorious. Thanks again. Good to see you back doing real pilgrimages. 👊🏽❤️

    • @hzilla5550
      @hzilla5550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Was hoping to do a trans Siberian until COVID hit. Hope I’ll be able to do it before I get too old.

    • @ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13
      @ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hzilla5550 Good luck on your travels but be careful 👍

    • @AlexanderOnTube
      @AlexanderOnTube 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hope you are alright now friend

    • @jackculwell7584
      @jackculwell7584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      do you speak Russian? have always wanted to go in general but think it would be difficult for a less than adequate speaker

    • @MetricMod
      @MetricMod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hzilla5550 if you’re vaccinated you can get a Visa any time. It takes awhile though. I was lucky and had already been to Russia a few times for music. You’ll get there.👍

  • @jiros00
    @jiros00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +626

    My grandmother took the the Trans-Siberian train the whole way alone to visit me when I was born in Japan. It was cheaper than taking the plane from London. And that was in 1969 - the year after the Soviets invaded Czechoslovakia.

  • @yeeg7729
    @yeeg7729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +342

    I just hope that Benjamin never stops filming his absolute legendary journeys🙏

    • @highonlife2323
      @highonlife2323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he said he will probably be stopping soon so....when that is im not sure

    • @L_T34
      @L_T34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      when did he say he might stop

    • @razgriz9396
      @razgriz9396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Flamed65 yes he is

    • @alexnoor7689
      @alexnoor7689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am disappointed! Where the marvelous humorous stuff and jokes at the comment section about the ANTICHRIST in the train?

    • @tomoutdoors_5933
      @tomoutdoors_5933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn’t he say he had like 9 months left or something

  • @No2Milk
    @No2Milk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    I love how wherever Bald goes he always makes friends super heartwarming.

  • @mmmmmMuffinz
    @mmmmmMuffinz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2576

    Kolya getting arrested the second he stepped off the train was hilarious

    • @EmerissProductions
      @EmerissProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      duude u cant make this up :D this is hilarious :D D: D:D

    • @stefanschoppmann7325
      @stefanschoppmann7325 3 ปีที่แล้ว +175

      moment dude came across bald second time was absolutely hilarious :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

    • @johanbruijnooge6818
      @johanbruijnooge6818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +299

      "O look, a real Soviet arrest."

    • @ggusev
      @ggusev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      @@johanbruijnooge6818 yes, drinking with a foreigner still is a felony in Russia.

    • @Toebz
      @Toebz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +189

      -"back to the gulag Kolya! blin..."

  • @chrissessions6108
    @chrissessions6108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2358

    “It's time this channel had an epic journey.” Isn't that all this channel has?

    • @someguy909
      @someguy909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      “Isn’t that all” he says

  • @kaleeshnikov
    @kaleeshnikov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    33:40 bro when you said " i hope noone drops by and makes me drink vodka" and then your boy walks in... WHAT AN ENTRANCE. EPIC!

    • @ayyywerelisteninghere1022
      @ayyywerelisteninghere1022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Also a suitably impressive exeunt.

    • @babyfaec
      @babyfaec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ayyywerelisteninghere1022 getting beaten up by a cop lol

  • @yeahhyouvish
    @yeahhyouvish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    It's one thing to just travel solo and another to connect with the people and carve out their stories, Mr. Bald's vlogs never disappoint!!

    • @thembadube9589
      @thembadube9589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very well put, Vish. The legend is back, and we are infinitely grateful.

    • @fiftyfive16
      @fiftyfive16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can't imagine having his confidence to just vlog around and start chatting to random people in a different country hahaha

    • @WhatwouldRoddyPiperdo
      @WhatwouldRoddyPiperdo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fiftyfive16 makes me wish camera phones existed in the early 00s as I spent ten years doing that in the UK on national expresses just going town to town meeting people all four corners of the island.

  • @mfruji
    @mfruji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +474

    when no one is expecting… He’s back, always!

    • @KOTDM1988
      @KOTDM1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      To be fair, he's been posting loads on Instagram about this journey - so it was always coming at some point. Sooner than expected though!

    • @maureenalder8905
      @maureenalder8905 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know brilliant 👏

    • @mfruji
      @mfruji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KOTDM1988 true, I just don’t really use Instagram or enough social media to follow youtubers or celebrities or stuff like that, and Bald doesn’t post much on the community directly on TH-cam, I think that’s why I thought he just lays low completely until he posts a video

    • @alexander.druganov
      @alexander.druganov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nobody expects span... Bald on the train

    • @KOTDM1988
      @KOTDM1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mfruji if you want more bald - check out Johnny FD's last three videos. It's essentially just him filming bald looking for some weird market in Ukraine full of Vietnamese and Afghan people. All your usual classic babushka interactions included 😉

  • @Красмаш-и8я
    @Красмаш-и8я 2 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Ходят слухи, что Коля уже второй год не может доехать до дома, потому, что на каждой станции его принимают сотрудники и садят на 15 суток)

  • @zerohax6076
    @zerohax6076 3 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    Imagine getting in the hotel room and kolya is having few drinks there lol

    • @rugbyfan158
      @rugbyfan158 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LOL

    • @YuriiKratser
      @YuriiKratser 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, it'd have been funny 😄

    • @JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke
      @JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I literally laughed out loud at that comment 🤣

    • @andyburrell6209
      @andyburrell6209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Having been accosted by local law enforcement he will probably be in that Gulag on tomorrow’s vlog

    • @samircarreta7765
      @samircarreta7765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @itellyouwhy6957
    @itellyouwhy6957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    It's amazing how he attracts the mad lads all the time.

    • @ioanpena
      @ioanpena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Because nobody else talk with them ...

    • @Abrikos1984
      @Abrikos1984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      He attracts drunk lads usually😅

    • @indycharlie
      @indycharlie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      To see another , is to know another :D JK-ing of course .

    • @Celinestu333
      @Celinestu333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Cuz of the simple reason that in this world only mad lads will talk to foreign strangers
      Respekt

    • @spacejaga
      @spacejaga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      He doesn't attract them, he just doesn't push them aside... Both of those guys I would've avoided and I'm bloody russian... Also second dude getting arrested just shows how it all could've turned when sitting down with certain types... Good content tho

  • @illuminatedsocialreject802
    @illuminatedsocialreject802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    Mr Bald, I've been an avid viewer of your channel for a couple of years now. I've gotta tell you man, your enthusiasm is absolutely infectious, impressive knowledge shared in a light hearted yet insightful manner. Love your passion and respect for all things Soviet and the way you interact with all the colourful characters you encounter on your travels. Thank you so much for beaming your vlogs into my living room, feels like I'm there experiencing history and the various cultures from my armchair with you. Keep up the fantastic work brother, fellow Brit 👍 🇷🇺

    • @Xarpods
      @Xarpods 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Very well said. I second you on this. Mr. Bald does better job on taking you to a journey then many legendary storytellers...

    • @malcolmhardwick4258
      @malcolmhardwick4258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mr Bald is the man !

    • @surajchaudhari8690
      @surajchaudhari8690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My man number 1

    • @hamsterchat
      @hamsterchat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree!

    • @bartstr666
      @bartstr666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hear hear

  • @gudlaw9326
    @gudlaw9326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Мужик, I'm watching this video and crying. Thank you for showing Russia from the best side. It's awful that everything turned out like this. Thank you for your videos. Grateful citizen of Russia.

  • @laurentuwu
    @laurentuwu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3743

    “i hope nobody shows up to offer me vodka”
    kolya pops up out of nowhere.

    • @rosscoeradio3741
      @rosscoeradio3741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +247

      He’s the patron saint of vodka. He’s been fighting off Chernobyl radiation using only vodka and daily walks. Dude is a beast/living legend.

    • @lowco9575
      @lowco9575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      good luck with that copper kolya.

    • @magnitudeheist
      @magnitudeheist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I hope he is alright ,then..

    • @dogchaser520
      @dogchaser520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Is being drunk in public illegal in Russia? I wonder what he did. Maybe just got in cuffs and then the guy sorted him out later. Seems like they'd know how to treat drunks in Russia. Maybe just a standard night in the ol' drunk tank...

    • @kimdebs1577
      @kimdebs1577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I laughed out loud!

  • @leoantoniartleo3687
    @leoantoniartleo3687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    Finally, I did that in 2019, it was a trip of a life time, did stayed at that 3rd class with all bunks, no doors, amazing, one of 3 day journey part got drunk with a Russian guy who was actually an instructor for a train drivers, so at some point after buying him couple of beers he said let's drive a train! And we stopped in a middle of nowhere for a a switch of a main part (since they are electric ones)! And he took me to a driver and I friking drove a Trans, which is not allowed by a law, but, hey, how many times do you get a chance to got on a Trans Siberian train, and that to get a chance to drive one! Have a video of it! And when we got back we became an instant celebrity on a train, because no one could believe we did it! Love the country and ppl, just an amazing experience I will cherish for a rest of my life! Good job baldy, good job!

    • @CarsandCats
      @CarsandCats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      That's so awesome! What a memory.

    • @WalterHawes
      @WalterHawes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Post the video if you got one bro

    • @WN_Byers
      @WN_Byers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Madlad! Incredible 😎👍

    • @docalf3912
      @docalf3912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@WalterHawes there are two Short ones on his Channel!

    • @d-rush1219
      @d-rush1219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amazing!! Crazy story to tell, you are one of the max 50k (could be less could be mire hehe) of people who have driven a train on Transib since it was constructed. Amazing, I am jelous hehe.

  • @MrsSimona92
    @MrsSimona92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Hey, Bald! You should visit literally the edge of the world - Russian city called Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka peninsula. Volcanoes, hot underground water and lava everywhere. You'll love it!

    • @kayamakii7370
      @kayamakii7370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you travel there? It seems pretty isolated from Russia's national highway and railway networks.

    • @IAmNerdPunk
      @IAmNerdPunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@kayamakii7370 Only by plane, for example from Vladivostok, or Khabarovsk. There are also direct flights from Moscow, which are like 8 hours long. It's impossible to get there by car or train. But it's definitely worth a visit, it's a unique city even by Russian standards.

    • @kayamakii7370
      @kayamakii7370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@IAmNerdPunk I see...
      Given the geographical isolation of Kamchatsky-Petropavlovsk, it's really amazing to find it a moderately-sized city in Russia. Interesting...
      Sure, consider it inside my bucket list once the pandemic restrictions are over. Much thanks!
      (Just that I can only be there in mid-summer, as I'm from the tropics)

    • @martins3993
      @martins3993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds amazing...

    • @hanssolos3699
      @hanssolos3699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh cool..... Lets organize a party there woohoooo

  • @Anthony-df4bs
    @Anthony-df4bs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +915

    I love the Russian dude asking to drink Vodka with him at 10 am. Sometimes stereotypes are a good thing lol.

  • @TheWaffleGoo
    @TheWaffleGoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    Incredible how many interesting characters you met in such an enclosed space, brilliant!

    • @aetreus88
      @aetreus88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That would be rare especially here in America.
      Which just makes u appreciate the people of this country more. 🇷🇺🤍💙❤️

    • @epicn
      @epicn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@aetreus88 I disagree, there are interesting characters everywhere. Its just a matter of how you approach them, and mr bald is an expert at doing such

    • @anotheranon3118
      @anotheranon3118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@aetreus88 Americans are actually very approachable and open.

    • @leredditcommander8208
      @leredditcommander8208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@anotheranon3118 only in small town, noonecares village. In the city if you talk to someone, theyll take the defensive stance lol, everyone assumes everyone is a crazy homeless.

    • @aetreus88
      @aetreus88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@anotheranon3118 yes, for the most part approachable and open but in terms of being interesting is becoming less. Like I get this isn't Russia but it would take you awhile to find someone as enthusiastic and lively here in the states unless their on something or is genuinely just a fun person

  • @dooop23
    @dooop23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +819

    Benjamin gets locked in a toilet cubicle and ends up filming a Russian goth guy pissing but by now we don’t even think of it as a strange occurrence.

  • @kaurik4038
    @kaurik4038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1634

    34:08 had me in tears....bald taking a shot: "Fucking hell"
    Some random lady: "Fuck you"
    Balds reaction was priceless.

    • @roborovsky6950
      @roborovsky6950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      I was searching for this comment. Had to go back and listen again, that was funny af :))

    • @108077854
      @108077854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      what was that about? Insulting their vodka?

    • @Konderosa
      @Konderosa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      I think it was the waitress who said it

    • @TheNokhcho1
      @TheNokhcho1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂😂😂

    • @tscherbakow80
      @tscherbakow80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      And then Kolya asks Bald: did you said "Fuck you" to me? LOL

  • @hikingfilming8708
    @hikingfilming8708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    What I respect about you, unlike other vloggers cough cough, is that you really have a passion for doing this and it is a joy to watch your authentic excitement for new things, especially Russia. Thanks for another great video.

  • @BricktopsPigs
    @BricktopsPigs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    My anxiety skyrockets when he wanders the random towns-I'm always worried he goes back to see his train chugging away in the distance.

    • @ksavage681
      @ksavage681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or his things stolen from his cabin....eek.

    • @AndreiBerezin
      @AndreiBerezin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Shit happens some times. Usually there are a couple of reckless taxi drivers waiting by the station, so they could ride you to the next station to catch your train and charge you 5x.

    • @chemicalbrucey157
      @chemicalbrucey157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Like he would give a shit though! Its great content and he gets to spend time in an old Russian town :P

  • @theduck4382
    @theduck4382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +589

    Bald’s level of social confidence and comfort is incredible. I aspire to reach those levels

    • @rewjik7998
      @rewjik7998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Will come faster than you think, you just need to be around the right people.

    • @gingerleegirl6697
      @gingerleegirl6697 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Especially when satan decided to join him for a drink. I would have loved to hear what he told Bald that got cut out. And how smooth Bald busted his bubble.

    • @Anygodwilldo
      @Anygodwilldo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Get out there and practise. If you're naturally shy and awkward, like me, you first have to put on an act, play a part, until you are doing it naturally and comfortably. Then it becomes who you are.

    • @jeffserrano2646
      @jeffserrano2646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      bro live your life like youre the main character of an rpg. Makes life a lot more fun

    • @freethenipple1
      @freethenipple1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jeffserrano2646 Doesn't work like then when you are caught up so much on other peoples feelings.

  • @zacherymccann491
    @zacherymccann491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    I'm loving the trip so far, it is nice to see Bald alone again (as much as I love Bald being with others too). Going forward (for this trip especially), I a appreciate the 38 minute video and will continue to watch the videos being this length too.

    • @rogink
      @rogink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You get a real feel for the places he visits when he's on his own. I'm not a fan of his '3 amigos' type adventures - they feel too 'blokey'.

    • @David-ii2op
      @David-ii2op 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bald alone is the best bald. Really makes the interactions with strangers better.

  • @drumandvas
    @drumandvas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    You're my favorite, Russian speaking, travel blogger. I grew up in Russia, and I've seen less places in Russia than you did. I live in New York and it's way cheaper for me to travel to Caribbean islands than to my home country, so your videos keep me up to date. Keep up your good work brother. 👏

  • @youknow6968
    @youknow6968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Haven't seen this kind of episode for a long time, looks like you are going back to your routes. Thoroughly enjoyable.

    • @HansJrgenFurfjord
      @HansJrgenFurfjord 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, but he shouldn't have said "I prefer airplanes, I'm doing this for you guys", it violates the B&B brand.

    • @planetx1595
      @planetx1595 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HansJrgenFurfjord How? I don't see anything wrong with trying something different

  • @readventurekids
    @readventurekids 3 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Bloody hell, Bald is incredibly deft in communicating with strangers. It's unreal. He's so good at making people comfortable and making situation non-confrontational. Really, quite an amazing skill. A true ambassador!

    • @AlphaFlight
      @AlphaFlight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well he used to be an international spy in the 80s. I believe he used to track down certain people

    • @chik2602
      @chik2602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@AlphaFlight Oh yes the 80s, when he was like 13 years old, a true elite spy.

    • @FrazerHatyai
      @FrazerHatyai 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chik2602 haha

  • @vadimcitinuk9175
    @vadimcitinuk9175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    When he leaves the train I'm always nervous he won't be back in time.

    • @babyfaec
      @babyfaec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      ME TOO HAHA

    • @ksavage681
      @ksavage681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same. I'd always be ten feet from the train if i was traveling.

  • @arvindjijiantony4882
    @arvindjijiantony4882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +364

    The Russian railways look very clean and well maintained

  • @lolgast77
    @lolgast77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    How this man survives the most awkward strangers keeps amazing me.

    • @668725
      @668725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is the grate thing about Russia everyone talks its very friendly, not so much in first class but the real people yes.

    • @billsemenoff
      @billsemenoff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hes making the locals laugh in their native langauge even with his awfull accent. (Cant even make the proper vowel sound for "6i")

    • @littlejohnuk
      @littlejohnuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's an `nf` in Jungian personality terms. `nfs` can `mirror` people as an automatic response. y guess is that he's an ENFP.

    • @accidentaljerky
      @accidentaljerky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It's because he's a covert operative. He knows how to handle these situations.

    • @bigdaddydeester
      @bigdaddydeester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@billsemenoff C'mon give him a break at least he is speaking to people in their native language better than most english speaking tourists

  • @daanvanderrol5627
    @daanvanderrol5627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I travelled the trans-siberian express 20 years ago, Moscow to Bejing. Train looked a lot more back soviet then :)
    Great experience and I met some wonderful people. I stopped for a while in Irkutsk at the Baikal lake. Can recommend!

  • @Orbit_Revolver
    @Orbit_Revolver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    Russian takes the English man to the bathroom while he pisses. True comrade

    • @unmastered6154
      @unmastered6154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      It’s not his piss, it’s their piss. True communist.

    • @BawlBag
      @BawlBag 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      We piss one we piss all

    • @Krokrodyl
      @Krokrodyl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      "Look at this amazing soviet schlong from 1983!"

    • @datadavis
      @datadavis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bald met Bald russian black metal edition

    • @thearchibaldtuttle
      @thearchibaldtuttle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soviet aiming at it's best!

  • @kaptainkaos1202
    @kaptainkaos1202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    2 years ago, before COVID, my father and I did an around the US train trip. Over 10,000 miles in a bit over 2 weeks. Many days on Amtrak and we had the time of our lives! Loved hanging out with my dad.

  • @rationsofladyfingers
    @rationsofladyfingers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Every time I finish watching a Bald video, I never fail to get a pang of sadness that the video's over. It doesn't matter how long it is, I could keep on watching and never grow bored. Looking forward to the next installment of your journey.

  • @afvet5075
    @afvet5075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Love to the Russian people from Texas. I have a lot of respect for my fellow human beings. If you know anything about world history you know the people of Russia has been through hell and back and they have stood the test of time. Such an interesting and historical country. I want to go so bad.

    • @stuartofblyth
      @stuartofblyth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I really hope you do go - you won't regret it.

    • @fenderstratocaster9740
      @fenderstratocaster9740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It's good that some people show their undestanding. Mainly those who know some world history. And you're welcome btw

    • @williamreeder3660
      @williamreeder3660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen

    • @dthain
      @dthain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very progressive!!

    • @afvet5075
      @afvet5075 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dthain Lets just hope the younger generation does not forget.

  • @inglebert123
    @inglebert123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +822

    "Look, Russian Toilet.... It's fucked!"
    10/10 tour

    • @bromisovalum8417
      @bromisovalum8417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The toilets in Belgian trains aren't better, especially the older trains.

    • @jstravelers4094
      @jstravelers4094 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      There's so much wrong with that scene

    • @Patrick.Weightman
      @Patrick.Weightman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jstravelers4094 That whole thing felt like a Kafka skit

    • @GulPav
      @GulPav 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Coding Only This is not true, many trains were updated after the change of management in 2015

  • @tenzinwangdue3558
    @tenzinwangdue3558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    This was an epic journey , Bald's social skill is on another level.

  • @prochy960
    @prochy960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +669

    34:07 Bald's "Fucking hell" reaction to the vodka shot followed by "Fuck you" response by the waitress just killed me :D.

    • @pikkuhiljaahyvatulee6605
      @pikkuhiljaahyvatulee6605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      same

    • @humblewiz4953
      @humblewiz4953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      and Kolya's entry at 33:30

    • @thejuanonly9840
      @thejuanonly9840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      that fucking hilarious!

    • @ASDWEWE
      @ASDWEWE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      i was laughing so fucking hard man

    • @jakiro_
      @jakiro_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Wasn't the waitress but someone in the background.. still hilarious though!

  • @mikelombard21
    @mikelombard21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    That train had the best employees. They were all so nice and enjoyed/embraced having a foreigner on their train. What a perspective altering video this is. Your content helps to challenge stereotypes and expand peoples horizons. Keep up the inspiring content. There are few channels that achieve what you are able to. Even less that are enjoyable.

    • @jonboz7585
      @jonboz7585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Perfectly stated.

    • @TyroneOne
      @TyroneOne 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ofcourse but it would be much more difficult for all party’s if he didn’t already speak Russian

    • @kismetau
      @kismetau 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not only the staff but the other passengers too!

  • @JuPac420
    @JuPac420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    15:37
    Olga you gave the most beautiful voice!
    Andre: shhhh DEATHMETAL TIME ☠️

    • @hellsing48
      @hellsing48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha Bald isn't a black metal fan, check his face😂 and that's the last we saw of the dude.

  • @siyandajola585
    @siyandajola585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +805

    I feel so bad for Kolya getting arrested. Wow, what a legend 😂😂

    • @zdemolowanyrabin
      @zdemolowanyrabin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Tak, biedny Kolya 😢

    • @JasperNLxD
      @JasperNLxD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      What should he be arrested for? Open drunkness? Not having the right ticket? It confused me a bit :P

    • @partelpauk3426
      @partelpauk3426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@JasperNLxD drunkness ofc, you moron!!!

    • @JasperNLxD
      @JasperNLxD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@partelpauk3426 should be in combination with violence or so. I thought you could easily be openly drunk in Russia 👀

    • @partelpauk3426
      @partelpauk3426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@JasperNLxD No.

  • @SIDDALLPVFC
    @SIDDALLPVFC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    By far my favourite TH-cam channel. Will be a sad day when he stops creating content.

  • @tcschenks
    @tcschenks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +407

    Mr. Bald: “F-ing hell!”
    Attendant” “F- you!”
    Excellent!!!

    • @DannyWilliamH
      @DannyWilliamH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yeah, that was something lol
      To be honest it's kind of refreshing because these are edited videos. For all the talk about how such and such place is full of the nicest people ever...that's not always true. People are people. He having a camera certainly helps keep interactions polite and, frankly, help keep him a bit more safe than he'd be otherwise.
      Anyway, it's refreshing to see the occasional person just not in the mood to be filmed, outright dislike him and/or mistake his intentions/words.
      He has certainly had some not-so-pleasant interactions because he's on planet Earth. I like seeing them, tbh. It shows that the videos aren't totally curated BS.

    • @constantin88
      @constantin88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Btw I am pretty sure she didn't mean it. She doesn't know what “F-ing hell” means and for her it sounded like “F- you”, pretty much one of few phrases she knows in English. So she just repeated it once she heard something familiar.
      P.S. Kolya's reaction to that “F-ing hell” phrase of Bald demonstrates the same: Kolya asks Bald "Did you just swear at me?"

    • @user-kf1jk7et4l
      @user-kf1jk7et4l 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      small talk

    • @jimross1847
      @jimross1847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Had to watch that one again. She was great.

    • @NoName-ny1bt
      @NoName-ny1bt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      She probably thought it was directed at her

  • @yoloswaggins2161
    @yoloswaggins2161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    What I learned from Bald's channel. All dudes named Kolya are absolute legends.

    • @HannyDart
      @HannyDart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      a true fan right there :D

    • @artbasss
      @artbasss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Word

    • @markomeitsars1721
      @markomeitsars1721 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahahahahaha. Dmitrij тоже. Also*

    • @pavelt5732
      @pavelt5732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey, don't forget about Sergey!
      Drunk dude on the motorcycle 😂👌

    • @LTLT900
      @LTLT900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I will name my first born Kolya.

  • @paulbarker5886
    @paulbarker5886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    This brought back so many memories for me. I did a 30 hour train journey whilst in Ukraine, from Kiev to Carpathian Mountains. A brilliant experience that still stays with me.

  • @slimfix2311
    @slimfix2311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    3 years I have watched your channel... from 10k subs to 3.11m subs. An epic journey you have partaken! I sincerely hope you never stop making videos. You make the most passionate travel videos around. Much love Ben!

    • @richardvass1462
      @richardvass1462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When I first subscribe the only had 25000 and was touring India

    • @jamieglasgow1649
      @jamieglasgow1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same haha feel like I can speak Russian now haha

    • @beamerz9398
      @beamerz9398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@richardvass1462 thats when I subbed, it was the video where he lit fireworks with the kids

    • @indycharlie
      @indycharlie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@richardvass1462 Same !

    • @thaghost909
      @thaghost909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hate to say it, But he said in a previous video he's only going to do this for another few years, Which made me absolutely depressed when I heard it because I love watching this mans adventures!

  • @noahguerra8847
    @noahguerra8847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    “hopefully nobody turns up and makes me drink vodka with them”
    kolya: and i took that personally

  • @Moefatius
    @Moefatius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +290

    Bald smoking in a train bathroom with a Russian dude wearing a Gorgoroth T-Shirt, what a legend

    • @jessebrigden2920
      @jessebrigden2920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      " I hope he doesn't bum me!" lol

    • @justlurkingwunk
      @justlurkingwunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      this is the paradox of Russia. They complain about a bad life, but at the same time they smoke in the toilet, violating the rules. Аnd this is observed in everything

    • @yeahme8367
      @yeahme8367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@justlurkingwunk to be fair this happens everywhere long journeys here in the uk me mates would just light up

    • @Afed390
      @Afed390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Peak Ben

    • @justlurkingwunk
      @justlurkingwunk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@yeahme8367 this applies not only to smoking in the toilet. This happens in all aspects of life, Russians are used to blaming everyone but themselves. This is Russia's problem. It is worth noting that I am not a Russophobe, I love my country

  • @man.faktit
    @man.faktit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    5 видео подряд на одном дыхании, не думал, что так затянет. Очень интересный контент

  • @frenki67
    @frenki67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Gorgoroth guy gave Benjanim taste of his music. That must have been quite an experience for him. :D

    • @zwykhg364
      @zwykhg364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He looked shocked at first, he was talking about how beautiful Olga was then his facial expressions turns into those of a deer in headlights. I would also get shocked by that transition and i'm one that have an affinity for that type of music.

    • @MrFungi69
      @MrFungi69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      would be awesome to see that guy on my train \m/

    • @yaboyjay7202
      @yaboyjay7202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      cool to see someone wearing a shirt like that so openly in Russia. It's sad how deeply churches have dug their way into slawic countries, to where most see those religions as part of their "culture".

    • @СамвелАртемович
      @СамвелАртемович 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I love black metal, but this gorgoroth guy look like man with low intelligence, aggresive real crazy face and low level vocabulary. This strange for typical black metal guy. Often black metal listen smart people. (I'm Russian)

    • @ardiguye5620
      @ardiguye5620 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@СамвелАртемович aa nice info my friend!

  • @larsporsena7115
    @larsporsena7115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    Where ever he goes BB seems to always attract the village drunk.

    • @somekindwitch6774
      @somekindwitch6774 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahahaha

    • @AImighty_Loaf
      @AImighty_Loaf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You mean average Russians?

    • @User-dc6sm
      @User-dc6sm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AImighty_Loaf you know we don't really drink that much, just at weekends or free days (and eaven then never alone)

    • @GerVlad
      @GerVlad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@User-dc6sm Hi, from Romania! Hope one day I’ll be able to visit your amazing cities without a visa and you will see our castles only using a passport. Очень приятно!

    • @User-dc6sm
      @User-dc6sm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GerVlad Sadly that's not how our world works and if that's possibel we may live in eternal peace but it's way more likely that the reason would be that we had bigger things to worry about. Hope you may get a visa and hope that you're abel to visit our citys and villages one day

  • @Kaloron.
    @Kaloron. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    "...we're stepping a foot out of europe and penetrating Asia" - Bald, most likely not the first Englishmen who said this

    • @beaucaspar3990
      @beaucaspar3990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      *Rule Britannia intensifies* 🇬🇧

    • @NathanDudani
      @NathanDudani 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beaucaspar3990 lol

    • @opylk
      @opylk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe it's better to penetrate someone

  • @saraw6446
    @saraw6446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Looking at Andrei's *Golgoroth* T shirt, I was expecting Black Metal on the headphones at 15:40 - Another epic B&B vlog, can't wait for what's next! Although I thought traveled a lot on Russian railway I really only see a tiny bit & never beyond the Urals...Respect to Ben, you inspired me to make effort soon to travel the Trans Siberian

  • @zwykhg364
    @zwykhg364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Bald has done some questionable things on his journeys, like getting dangerously close to a cartel site but i think this video takes the cake.
    Our guy recorded the bloody anti-christ taking a piss.

    • @Progorama
      @Progorama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Gorgoroth guy looks like a serial killer, and I would stay as far away from him as possible on that train.

    • @ZechsMerquise73
      @ZechsMerquise73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You guys should read On the Road. That's just how things go out there: weird guys hanging around, socializing but also doing some pretty bad stuff on the side. You don't know if the person you're talking to is a killer, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're a threat to you personally.

    • @patsyhodge9071
      @patsyhodge9071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@garyweaver5512 no I think near the end of the journey Kolya was upsetting everybody with his drunken antics. The fuck you from that woman was meant for Kolya Im thinking. Some drunks can get arguementative and aggressive and maybe Kolya was one of them.

  • @berkerrang4149
    @berkerrang4149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    I hope Bald never really "retires" but if he does, this seems like the best way to do it.

    • @Perkelenaattori
      @Perkelenaattori 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There are still places I'd love to see him go. Indonesia for example.

    • @confach
      @confach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@Perkelenaattori wouldn't be the same without knowledge of the language, genuine fascination with culture and interacting with locals is what makes Ben's channel so wholesome imo

    • @juliusvandijk449
      @juliusvandijk449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dont say that

    • @TheKleyb
      @TheKleyb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately he said that he will do it for maybe more 2 years or less

    • @GLOBETROTTER8490
      @GLOBETROTTER8490 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Perkelenaattori &india d Southside of it is very beautiful

  • @dlewis8405
    @dlewis8405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +404

    Haha, “I hope he doesn’t bum me” as the bathroom door closes.

    • @ksavage681
      @ksavage681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      I draw the line at going into the bathroom with a strange guy, or any guy. haha

    • @md-fq1il
      @md-fq1il 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That was hilarious that part haha

    • @gtbowhunter9086
      @gtbowhunter9086 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @wesmatron
      @wesmatron 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      ...and gets locked

    • @j.curtis6649
      @j.curtis6649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah that was anxiety inducing! But Bald carries himself like a man confident in his ability to take care of himself. I do wish he would be more careful at times.

  • @BestTRavelWorld
    @BestTRavelWorld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Отличное видео - интересно смотреть даже из России ) Стыдно за наших людей, конечно - но правда есть правда... Выпить любят даже в 10-00 )))) Но таких меньшинство слава Богу

  • @Luhnnny
    @Luhnnny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +707

    RIP Kolya, the ending we all assumed, but never actually expected lmao

    • @bigdawg6308
      @bigdawg6308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's dead ?

    • @benjijoyce6376
      @benjijoyce6376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did he pass away?!

    • @averint
      @averint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      @@benjijoyce6376 No, at the end of the video, when bald got off the train in Perm, Kolya was arrested

    • @Sander00
      @Sander00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Look at 35:24

    • @shintot970
      @shintot970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      lol kolya has been arrested ahahaha

  • @randalpmcmurphy1340
    @randalpmcmurphy1340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Without a doubt, THE best content on TH-cam. Every video is absolute priceless entertainment.

  • @god-fearingenglishman5254
    @god-fearingenglishman5254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    What a Chad intro. You've made what was an unbelievably shit day, a significantly better one. I came across your channel during the first lockdown in the UK 🇬🇧 and I've followed you vehemently since then. You've singlehandedly kept my love of travel & adventurising alive. You probably won't see this amongst the comments, however, you really helped me through some of my darkest days during the pandemic. God bless you, Bald.

    • @AndreiBerezin
      @AndreiBerezin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whats a Chad intro??

    • @beaucaspar3990
      @beaucaspar3990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He’s the best travel vlogger on TH-cam by far. He’s so entertaining to watch, all the crazy adventures he goes on.
      What a legend

    • @danielm4114
      @danielm4114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AndreiBerezin I think he thought Bald was in Northern Africa?

    • @TheChodax
      @TheChodax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      All the very best, hope tomorrow is a better day for you fella.

    • @rogink
      @rogink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AndreiBerezin Whatever you want it to be...

  • @nikolais2788
    @nikolais2788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I’m studying Russian right now and your travel vids are so helpful for hearing comprehension and picking up conversational words. I’ve done a semester and a year of individual work and it’s so cool to actually start to understand things. Большое спасибо, ваши видео всегда очень интересные!

  • @AntonMelegov
    @AntonMelegov 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    artificial light flickers due to the fact that in russia the frequency of alternating current is 50Hz, and you shoot 60 frames per second. If you shoot 50 or 25 frames per second, then there will be no flicker

    • @metlica1988
      @metlica1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikewatt8706 Can assure you that the train runs on AC and not DC.

    • @kekistanihelpdesk8508
      @kekistanihelpdesk8508 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@metlica1988 he means the internal power not the external power lines.

    • @AntonMelegov
      @AntonMelegov 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      the issue is that he has NTSC instead of PAL in the camera settings. artificial light flickers at a multiple of the frequency of alternating current

    • @metlica1988
      @metlica1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikewatt8706 Depends on the country but for example UK, Sweden and most of Russia gets AC overhead, even though the engine itself uses DC for propulsion, the electronic equipment inside the cabins runs on regular 220v ac.

  • @setaripantheon8801
    @setaripantheon8801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    Bald has now reach such lvls of Russian that he walks to the train station in slippers

    • @vektim
      @vektim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Eta Russia

  • @SomeGuy-mu9mt
    @SomeGuy-mu9mt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I did Moscow to Vladivostok a couple of years ago. I can't say it was good or bad because I was permanently pissed thanks to the Russian fighter pilots I befreinded and their home made vodka.

  • @amc832
    @amc832 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I'm a Scotsman who once spent 2 weeks in Glasov, believe it or not. Your passing assessment was accurate, but the people, as you know were incredible. Awesome video Mr Bald!

    • @iankogneeto4882
      @iankogneeto4882 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Naw ye didnae. Ye came doon frae Aberdeen, got pished oot yer nut and ended up in *Glasgow.*

  • @benjaminlogova1186
    @benjaminlogova1186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    i couldnt stop laughing at Bald's face when he realized that he was being taken to the bog and then saying "i hope he doesnt try and bum me" lol

  • @oldystuff
    @oldystuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    “50 grams for the company” that was brilliant! Let me tell you that the toughest drinking in Russia begins with these words 👍🤣

  • @asmodeojung
    @asmodeojung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    25:20 the entire Russian people held their breath in anticipation. Will Bald like this Doshik or is he secretly an enemy of ours?

  • @peacefulamerican4994
    @peacefulamerican4994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I actually believed that line about the '70's hair style. The name Perm is of Uralic etymology (Komi-Permyak: Перем, Perem; Komi: Перым, Perym). Komi is a member of the Permic branch of the Uralic languages, which is also named for Perm. In Finnish and Vepsian perämaa means "far-away land"; similarly, in Hungarian perem means "edge" or "verge". The geologic period of the Permian takes its name from the toponym.

  • @skelator_
    @skelator_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    "Hopefully no one turns up and makes me drink vodka"
    Some random glopnik: =) =) =)

  • @Birchy4More
    @Birchy4More 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Bald has got to be one of the coolest guys in the world. Thanks for another great video. Can't wait to see the rest of your adventure!

  • @TheAlchemist886
    @TheAlchemist886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +396

    The man with a Gorgoroth shirt, speaking about love. What a time to be alive

    • @AndyDowling
      @AndyDowling 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Haha I know right!

    • @kristiant96
      @kristiant96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      why are they some sort of hardcore hooligans ?

    • @nikos8590
      @nikos8590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Little fact from Russian native speaker, he behaves like complete gay, so to speak, it's natural for a Gorgoroth fan.

    • @yeetular9364
      @yeetular9364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@kristiant96 It`s a Blackened Death Metal Band

    • @bare_hollowness
      @bare_hollowness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nikos8590 ля, тоже про это подумал

  • @freemanwest
    @freemanwest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    Killer video as always reminds me of old Russian trips you did. Also Bald has gone in a whole new level of Russians recognizing him and asking for selfies

  • @sambado
    @sambado 3 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    Poor Kolya. After spending 30 bloody hours in a train boozing, he's gonna spend probably more 30 hours behind bars. 😂
    Like they said: This is Russia. 🤣

    • @oaktree4881
      @oaktree4881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was he a gopnik?

    • @user-qi8oh2nv9x
      @user-qi8oh2nv9x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Behind bars? Why?

    • @user-qi8oh2nv9x
      @user-qi8oh2nv9x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oaktree4881 Check what's gopnik.

    • @AnDDDrYhA
      @AnDDDrYhA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think 10 days)

    • @00pingvin00
      @00pingvin00 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@AnDDDrYhA nah they will release him right after they visit police department when he calm down or even earlier if he have some money. if there was no crime behind the scene ofc

  • @zanyzara8788
    @zanyzara8788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Sometimes us the viewers never realise how much hard work it must be to walk around (especially) on a train with a camera. Thank you for your hard work, we truly enjoy the journeys.

  • @victor-emmanuel7485
    @victor-emmanuel7485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    These railway stations have such a Half-Life-vibe, love it… especially with those female russian announcement voices

    • @noot_2
      @noot_2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      True, plus the gloomy grey weather. Perfect

    • @beenthere6769
      @beenthere6769 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the city-17

    • @santiagoacosta6491
      @santiagoacosta6491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Stevie-J Art imitates life as they say... but still, nothing bad with drawing comparisons though

    • @JC-ru3mo
      @JC-ru3mo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great reference!! Love half-life

    • @TitanBigX
      @TitanBigX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      100%

  • @GoranKeoki
    @GoranKeoki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I dont think any channel triggers my wanderlust more than this channel, incredible content!