This is a very odd thing for me. I watch "Inside Russia" with a man called Konstantin, who actually just got to Tashkent himself, now you're there too. Maybe you can connect, if only to get more info from him on where to go in Tashkent. He speaks English well, so you don't need to speak Russian if you don't want to. Both of you left quickly from where you were. Hug Julia for me when you can. I'm a "Granny" who knows how much family and friends mean in stressful situations. Wow, things are definitely getting chaotic. 🇨🇦💝
I visited Kazakhstan on a number of occasions over a three year period and was able to visit a number of cities from Atyrau in the west to Almaty in the east. Its a great country even if its a bit militaristic with police and Military on just about every city street corner but the people are incredibly friendly and outgoing. The diet was predominated by horse meat with replaces the beef of western countries and does take a bit of getting used to. I loved every visit I had and was sad to leave.
Mmm, I agree that most people are good and friendly if given a chance. Except, perhaps, for people like falconeaterf15 who seem quite determined to be unfriendly.
@@falconeaterf15 more like home of jobs with low wages and no guaranteed paid vacation. A lot of people are only going to get two weeks off a year, tops
I see the date shown at the train station was 10th September. Things have changed drastically at borders in the vicinity since then. I hope Julia & her family particularly the men in her family stay safe and she can return to be with you soon Matt.
Thank you so much Sharyn! Thank you so much for your concerns, just to let you know, everything is fine with Julia and her family so far, hope it will continue that way 🙏🏼❤️
@@MattandJulia I am so glad everything is fine with Julia and her family. These last few days with the things going on have had me worried for you all.
Beautiful video. Tashkent has suddenly come into my consciousness because Konstantin, who I also follow from Inside Russia, fled there yesterday to escape the draft. I had never heard of it before. I am starting to get very curious about the ‘…Stan’ countries. It is so educational following you and Julia. I’ll never forget the video when you visited her granny in snowy Siberia and helped her to get the snow off the roof. I love seeing how ordinary people live more than anything else. Thank you.
I traveled through many of the Stans and all of the regular people there were totally amazing. We were hosted in a huge yurt and I can still remember the view out over the fields. The sky is so big there.
Beautiful landscaping and buildings. I am born Canadian and speak Russian. Never been to Russia. I traveled to Europe, I loved Austria Tirol, Paris, Belgium, Italy, London England. Been in Senegal Africa for 2 years loved the pleasant people and their delicious foods. Came across your channel and enjoyed your video. New subscriber. 👍 ✌ ❤
Not very often you come across a TH-camr who reads and likes most of the comments. I'm brand new to the channel and this guy seems incredibly genuine. You've got a new subscriber in me, thanks for having me "on board."
Just found your channel and I really like the short subtitled bits of interaction with the people you encounter. Been studying Russian for about a year and this gives me a sense of the level of I’d want to be at to have a smoother experience traveling around Central Asia, or at least the cities.
Ooooh Plov! 😍 I had a friend as a child whose ancestors were partly Volga Germans and therefore they immigrated to Germany. They came from southern Kazakhstan, his father had German ancestors and his mother was Uzbek. His mother made plov with poultry meat (mutton or lamb was hard to get in our rural area back then) when I was there for dinner once. That's almost 25 years ago and yet I still remember the taste, the mixture of spices....yummy!
Hi, I am from Indonesia, a country in Southeast Asia region. Stan country seems to be beyond my horizon, so it is interesting to watch the life of people on the other side of the world. Thank for the video, and I hope you unite with your wife really soon.
@@brexitgreens I think Kazakhstan is in Central Asia? Southeast Asian region is a favorite place for Digital Nomads who love islands and beaches, that's why countries in this region are quite exposed. Countries in Southeast Asian region are Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, The Phillipines, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. They ring a bell to you, dont they? 🙂
Good to see you doing ok Matt on your own. Your Russian language skill is awesome. Speaking of plov, Backpacker Ben is in that part of the world now as well and got the worst case of food poisoning from it in one of his recent videos. I hope you don’t get a bad one while there. Stay safe and as always I will look forward to the next video. 👍
Hello Matt ~ I’m new to your & Julia’s channel and so far have been following Julia and her return to see her grandmother. Am finding this all very intriguing but also worrisome. Hope you will both be safe. Cheers!
Got recommeded your channel by TH-cam and i like it. I'm a Russian speaker. I left Russia 30 years ago. You are very friendly and positive and people around you feel it.
Sorry to see you two separated! Here’s a little extra (beyond my monthly Patreon contribution) to help soften the blow of you being apart. Hang in there, both of you. XO
I know a guy there called BORAT. He is really nice 😂 . He can get you to the USA 🇺🇸. A train cabin shared with a woman?! Unbelievable. But seriously, excellent way to know how other cultures live. I was very surprised to see how clean the cities are.. and the honest simplicity of the people. Thank you for showing us the world.
Of course, he’s not going to show you how most people live. Russia always builds a facade of beauty and strength in every country they invade. He spoke Russian. In Uzbekistan. I’m beginning to wonder if he and Julia are Russian propagandists. See how nice people live under the Soviet U …. Uh, Russian demo ….. Russian leadership?
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing! I really appreciate the kindness and respect you show all the way and your Russian is pretty good too, congrats! I hope you and your wife will soon be together again and everything will be ok. Cheers!
This just happened to appear on my recommended list. I have no idea who Matt and Juia are but this was a good trip. I'll say one thing, everyplace shown here was absolutely spotless and far from the pictures you see of rural Russia. I know something of Kazakhstan and two of the great performers who are from there. Daneliya Tuleshova has made a number of music videos that show some of the beautiful places nearby. If you haven't seen them, put that on your to do list because it is worth your while. You should also catch Daneliya's final winning performance on the Voice Kids - Ukraine. She was just a child but it is one of the most remarkable performances I have ever seen. I believe both performers are from Almaty. I know nothing of Tashkent and was shocked to see what a beautiful city it is. Rebuilt by Russia in the 60's? That means there are a lot of people beholden to Russia. As to Daneliya's final performance, 'Ne tvoya viina' by Okean Elzy, she wears a burned and war torn dress and gives a soliloquy to the circumstances of war; a child like no other - here it is: th-cam.com/video/-YoDsibwzCI/w-d-xo.html NOTE: in retrospect it is a song with soliloquy that is especially important today:-(
Matt, the *Spirit of Julia* 9:30 is a live and all around you. So glad you made this video, I was wondering how you were doing without your better half, last video was tough to watch... I was amazed how well you speak Russians in all your videos with ease you learn fast, and Julia must be an excellent teacher... btw: I kept waiting for Juila to pop her head above your shoulder for a quick comment like she normally does. Not seeing you two together is like *Salt without Pepper, Burger without Fries, Batman without Robin* I think you get my point. You two make a great *Team* ... LM
So nice to see you, Matt, clearly missing your good lady.I hope Julia is well and good wishes to her family. The city park is a statement all by itself! A great solo vlog.I hope you and Julia visit the babushka one day.
It's so strange to see you both travelling to different destinations! I am sure my brain inserted some "Julia-Giggles" into the background randomly 😄 I hope you're both doing well regardless, and are staying happy and healthy 💖🍀
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! I WAS IN KAZAKHSTAN!!!!!!! Sorry, I just love the fact that I was there, and I enjoy watching people with the "TH-cam it" skill who travel to the places I've been to like that because I feel it. I'm American, NOT from a big city (or even a small one), and I studied Russian at University and two of my best friends in the world are from Kazakhstan. One of them is living in Russia now, but I was in her hometown of Aktau and it really meant a lot. And I love the fact that your Russian is due to your Russian wife. A lot of the travel videos are sometimes about "slavic women", but as a bit of a conservative who just loves the language and my friends, I enjoy what and how you share your travels. Anyway, really cool! You've got a new subscriber
I haven’t caught up with you guys for awhile. It makes me so sad at what is going on over there and that you guys had to split up for awhile. I hope you both (and family) stay safe. Please keep us updated. Love to you both from Montana (USA).
Moon Sister. I'm from Montana too. It sounds like you know about this video and the man talking and more. I have no idea who he is, or what is going on. . I wish I knew. It would help. Thank you.
@@marjoriegarner5369 I’ve been watching them several years, off and on. They normally do travel videos, primarily in Russia and Eastern Europe. They married. Julia is from Russia and Matt is from England.
Hi Matt 👋 Nice to see you again! I am live in LA ,USA. Born originally at Tashkent. During the Soviet time, 1980 we immigrated to Israel, Ibwas 11 years old. At the year 2000 with my family we immigrated to USA. Haven't been there since. I actually planned recently to go visit Tashkent but unfortunately because currently situation...it will take us over 20 hours to fly with lay over in a few countries ...not even talking about the sky prices...😏. Hopefully next year we can visit there and can't wait to eat the Plov again 😋. Have a safe back journey!!!🙏🙏🙏
Wow, what an interesting change in places you have lived! 😮 hope you get the chance to go back soon, the plov is waiting for you 😀 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼❤️
Wonderful ! I learned a lot, and have started looking up Plov recipes. I also like the way you demonstrate a useful "truth" in regard to language learning, that if you pick one of the more widespread languages it can be incredibly useful as a shared second language in multiple countries ( Russian, Spanish, Arabic etc) . (I speak Mandarin, and teach EAL. ) Great video. I'm looking forward to seeing more
Feel so bad that you and Julia had to go separate ways for a while. Hope you've reunited by now and doing fun things together. Tashkent is beautiful Enjoyed the video. What would have happened if your visitor visa had expired while you were in Kazakhstan? Also, does this mean you've lost your chance to bump in to Dimash? hehehe
Thank you so much Lyn! I would have probably been banned from entering for a while which I definitely wouldn’t want 🥲 Hahaha, we will back there very soon so might see him! ❤️
Howdy Matt, what a nice train and trip plus the city looks nothing I would think. Very modern and structured. Have a pleasant time and stay safe. Greetings from Hamburg 🌏🌎🌍
Those trains were made in Spain and sold after a few years of use to Kazakhstan... ;) Those style of trains are called "Talgos" in Spain since the late 60's...that is just one of the latest models of that train...
@@jambo140 say' someone without any idea about the subject... This trains are Talgos, made in Spain on the last 20 years...! You lost a great opportunity to be quiet... BTW... You are American isn't it...?
@@TheBigChill1 These trains were produced at a plant in Kazakhstan under the Tulpar-Talgo brand using the technologies of the Spanish Talgo. I am writing about what I have seen and know, and you are apparently one of those who consider themselves the smartest.
The train is the same as the one I was on 15 years ago. It was diesel, as I recall. One car has a hot water samovar for tea and soup flakes. There's a tea glass holder in the cupboard. The blankets are paper thin. The temperature is cold at night in early April. I got a charley-horse, and couldn't find enough jackets and bags to cover them to warm up. The toilet paper in the washroom is as rough as cornhusks. But, it gets you there. If not a scary and intimidating experience. Soldiers pacing the platforms at every stop.
So in my country Plov is called Pilav. It's interesting to find out that we have same traditional dishes thousands of kilometers away. Greetings from Serbia.
Hi Matt 👋 (and Julia at home 🏡). Tashkent is a beautiful city, thanks for showing us some of the sights. I wasn't surprised at all that you met some friendly guys as you and Julia have that ability to put people at ease and they want to know and help you. The "wedding plov" looked so good. I love any dish with rice in it. ❤️🍚😋🤣. Take care, stay safe and have a great "reunion" with your "honey bunny 🐰 ". 👍❤️🫂🙏🌎
I know exactly what you mean about mountains. I’m an American, living in the Midwest. Flat with “hills”. Saw the Appalachians when I was younger. As it happens I was born in the Rockies. I’m part Peruvian and got to go down to Peru several times. Getting to see Cusco, Macchu Pichu, and driving through the Andes. Camping in them. It’s hilarious because I can’t do heights. But something about mountains….I’d take mountains over the coast any day, and yet I love the sea. It’s. Weird. But I get it
Am sure it's a funny feeling to be doing this on your own when before this Julia has always been there... Your expression on food was just the same as Julia ,hehe . Sometimes we dont realise that after being together for so long, things we do or say sometimes it mirrors our partner . And love how hospitable people could be anywhere around the world.
@@MattandJulia you are lucky !!I wanted to go..but they said I need invitation letter for got a "Visa" and I saw it is too complicated to do a invitation ..so .I didn't go.. once if I have more time or find a easier way to got invitation or can can good Russian language,may I will go.
I probable missheard it but I thought he said the train was a Talgo. If so, that's a Spanish make of trains. They were top in their class until high speed trains largely replaced them, starting in the early 1990s.
Tashkent looks interesting, so well manicured and spread out. Unusual for a capital city, but I guess that is down to the earthquake. I saw Konstantin walking around night after night earlier In the year, so nice to see it in daylight!
Love the laid back style. Spent a week in Tashkent by myself ahead of a Silk Road tour in 2019. Everything you say is good and more.... there was only a fleeting glimpse of the metro but would you consider a video walkabout on the tashkent metro looking at it architecture in the future?
I loved Uzbekistan, they have the nicest and kindest people living there! And not to mention the cheapest ice-cream in the world... i think i paid 10 cents for it :)
the Talgo part revers to the manufacturer of the train, Talgo. Talgo is a Spanish company that makes trains based on a special proprietary design. these trains have only two wheels per carriage and with the other end resting on the next carriage. fit withing axel load specifications the wagons are a lot shorter but there are more of them. The special dezign makes the floor of the train lower, easing in accessibility. also because of te single 2 wheels this trains goes true cures much easier that a normal train would and because of the shorter cars the train can be wider.
You're amazing! I don't know how you can remain so calm and collected in just turning up somewhere with the intention of catching a train or arriving in a city without knowing where you're going to stay. I was a little surprised at the sleeping arrangements on the train. Rather close quarters for strangers of different gender.
Just stumbled across your channel...love the relaxed nature and the camera work...bringing the world to our screens in great detail...new sub here looking forward to checking out more of your adventures!!
Talgo? I worked in Madrid in the 80s and some of the trains were called 'Talgos'. Had a quick Google and yes, the company has been expanding quite a bit since I was last in Spain. Bit of a surprise hearing it in connection with Kazakstan.
Hey Matt. Great video mate 👍. My wife is from Kazakhstan and she is also Russian Kazakh. I have never been to Uzbekistan but I would love to visit and we hopefully will next year. We spent time in Almatty in August and we loved the city. Thanks for posting your trip. I really enjoyed it
Thank you so much for watching! We are running a group trip to Uzbekistan next year if you are interested? 🥰❤️ Linked here: www.humankindexpeditions.com/uzbekistan
@MattandJulia Hi Guys unfortunately we are at wedding in Poland and spending a couple of weeks there..But thanks for the offer. I hope you guys have a great time
Your video just appeared on YT watching for the first time, i thoght something happened so decided to watch . Was actually surprised by your Russian, and the fact that u went here, in Tashkent because im from here myself love to see it . Hope u having a good time here! ♥️
Guys love the videos, the quality is very good what camera are you using as the stabiliser is very good. My only comment would be that sound levels are not always consistent especially when it is voice over
The Talgo train is produced in Spain. There has been talk of the US acquiring these trains, as representatives of the U.S. government have been impressed with them. Many Brits have taken this train, as loads of Brits spend their holidays in Spain. Hope you had a good time in Kazakhstan and enjoy your time in Uzbekistan!
Amtrak has been running talgo trainsets for years on the cascade line that goes from Eugene, Oregon to Vancouver, BC but they are in the process of replacing them now. That’s the only place In the US that has them that I know if.
May you always be protected 💐💐Oh dear thought you were there for a while...🤔Opps now I know why...its so heartwarming how friendly people are in different regions...but Matt you come over so friendly too...both of you💐Always fancied to go to Tashkent but nice Hostel 😊My sort of food.
Hi Matt, great video as per usual, feeling for you, missing your lovely lady, I know it’s not easy being away from each other mate, but it’s only temporarily, keep strong and regards to your beautiful giggly girl, look forward to her coming back ❤ 🇺🇦🇺🇦, oh I’m in Dnipro Ukraine But from London 🇬🇧
What a beautiful city! I do remember when you were there last year at the restaurant! I hope you are doing well ! I’m sure that ordeal was worrisome- I too am worried about Julia and her family - I did read that you said all is well - I thank God for that ❤ I do have one question, what did you do with all your big bags? Kind of a silly question 🥹 Please be safe Matt - And Julia I am praying for you and your family ( you too Matt) Lots of love ❤️
Thank you so much Jo Ann! All is okay with Julia’s family, hopefully it stays that way 🙏🏼❤️ We left them in our rented apartment in Almaty, we have it for 2 months ❤️
I used to listen to _Radio Tashkent English Service_ on Shortwave radio 📻 up to the 1990's and collected QSL Cards from the staff there. It was a kind of romantic mental journey to other lands, far away from isolated Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺
Glad you made in time Matt! Nice train and Nina is such a friendly Babushka. My mouth was already drooling when she mentioned Plov; then you had to go ahead and order plov with close-up shots too... 🥲😁Must have been somewhat lonely without your Julia, but excellent video, thanks! ♥️
I've never seen a train station with an x-ray machine before. It's the same as in airport entrances. Kazakhstan's trains appear to be nicer and cleaner than mine. I'm stunned that the private compartments can be shared with strangers, especially female passengers. It's not a common practice here because a solo traveler must pay for two persons even if they come alone.
Yesterday I watched your wife go back to Russia (the first video of yours I had seen, as a result of the TH-cam algorithm, no doubt because I'd been watching other "people from Russia" videos) and your 'typical day in England" video. This one is therefore my third. A few takes: 1. Tashkent looks really beautiful. 2. The overnight sleeper train seems more modern and cleaner than you might expect in the UK. 3. You are REALLY good at this video lark, aren't you? Very well put together. 4. Obviously no wife in this video but I heard her speak English in the other two videos I mentioned. She MUST have spoken English before you met, surely? Her English is very good native speaker level - RP with hardly a trace of accent, native level vocabularly and use of idiom. Obviously people in this video commented on your good Russian language skills but I don't speak Russian so - is your Russian as good as Julia's English? Do you speak it with an English accent, or like a native? 5. I have come to this late, obviously. It might be sensible to go back to the beginning and watch your videos in the order they were produced. Probably a lot of viewing there which, in light of recent events, will be particularly interesting (though I appreciate you have videos of travel throughout the world). How far back do you go....? 6. I guess you have been successful on TH-cam because you and your wife seem friendly and inquisitive people who get on easily with other people. I say again, REALLY good videos so far so, again, best wishes from North Yorkshire and I hope your separated time goes quickly.
Welcome back to Uzbekistan, one year later! This time though, it’s just me and the plov 🍽
Where you staying in 🇺🇿?
This is a very odd thing for me. I watch "Inside Russia" with a man called Konstantin, who actually just got to Tashkent himself, now you're there too. Maybe you can connect, if only to get more info from him on where to go in Tashkent. He speaks English well, so you don't need to speak Russian if you don't want to.
Both of you left quickly from where you were.
Hug Julia for me when you can. I'm a "Granny" who knows how much family and friends mean in stressful situations.
Wow, things are definitely getting chaotic.
🇨🇦💝
@@ninemoonplanet hi 👋🏻. I’ve been following Konstantin since feb 2022- he is a wonderful man. LMW 🇺🇸 p s - He left everything behind at age 46
Yeah, and felt lost once he left, could have been the lack of sleep. 😂 He's someone people who need connections can trust to keep info quiet too.
Yes, please look Konstantin up and give him tips and any help you can.
I visited Kazakhstan on a number of occasions over a three year period and was able to visit a number of cities from Atyrau in the west to Almaty in the east. Its a great country even if its a bit militaristic with police and Military on just about every city street corner but the people are incredibly friendly and outgoing. The diet was predominated by horse meat with replaces the beef of western countries and does take a bit of getting used to. I loved every visit I had and was sad to leave.
Hi from Atyrau! I am glad you enjoyed your trip)
Thank you!😊
Horse meat ? Where were you eating ? Weddings? It's the most expensive meat there..
Isn't it lovely that we can see how generally good and friendly people are all over the world if you give them a chance?
1000% 🥰
Why not get a passport and experience it for yourself?
You must be American. Home of the fearful.
Mmm, I agree that most people are good and friendly if given a chance.
Except, perhaps, for people like falconeaterf15 who seem quite determined to be unfriendly.
@@NorthernKitty
I do tend to cheap shot Americans ever since the whole Trumptard phenomenon started.
But I guess it’s only half of you folks.
@@falconeaterf15 more like home of jobs with low wages and no guaranteed paid vacation. A lot of people are only going to get two weeks off a year, tops
As a Tashkent native, I’m really grateful to you for the beautiful show of my old blooming green city of rock!
I see the date shown at the train station was 10th September. Things have changed drastically at borders in the vicinity since then. I hope Julia & her family particularly the men in her family stay safe and she can return to be with you soon Matt.
Thank you so much Sharyn! Thank you so much for your concerns, just to let you know, everything is fine with Julia and her family so far, hope it will continue that way 🙏🏼❤️
I'm worried for Julia as well. I don't want her too wait too long to leave. Godspeed
@@MattandJulia I'm relieved to read this.
@@MattandJulia I am so glad everything is fine with Julia and her family. These last few days with the things going on have had me worried for you all.
What a gorgeous city. And yes, I have to admit, the layout is terrific, and love all of the gardens and fountains.
Matt you are genuinely a good person, showing kindness at all times, God bless you!
Beautiful video. Tashkent has suddenly come into my consciousness because Konstantin, who I also follow from Inside Russia, fled there yesterday to escape the draft. I had never heard of it before. I am starting to get very curious about the ‘…Stan’ countries. It is so educational following you and Julia. I’ll never forget the video when you visited her granny in snowy Siberia and helped her to get the snow off the roof. I love seeing how ordinary people live more than anything else. Thank you.
Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼❤️
Don't go to any stan country. They might Deport u back to Russia if Russia ask.
I traveled through many of the Stans and all of the regular people there were totally amazing. We were hosted in a huge yurt and I can still remember the view out over the fields. The sky is so big there.
@@mattsapero1896 How fabulous Matt.
@@rollingwave2732 Also, incredibly clean air in the steppe.
Beautiful landscaping and buildings. I am born Canadian and speak Russian. Never been to Russia. I traveled to Europe, I loved Austria Tirol, Paris, Belgium, Italy, London England.
Been in Senegal Africa for 2 years loved the pleasant people and their delicious foods. Came across your channel and enjoyed your video. New subscriber. 👍 ✌ ❤
Thank you so much Marie, lots of love to Canada 🙏🏼❤️
Ahh settling in Africa……
Lovely coverage of Tashkent and more of the beautiful and clean train journey. Background music was soothing, Thanks! Miss seeing your wife with you!!
Matt you are a true gentlemen. You and Julia give me hope in humanity. Safe travels
Thank you so much Andrew 🙏🏼❤️
Humanity was dying without your hope
@@CountingStars333 lmao so true. Who gives a shite if someone had his "faith restored"
Not very often you come across a TH-camr who reads and likes most of the comments. I'm brand new to the channel and this guy seems incredibly genuine. You've got a new subscriber in me, thanks for having me "on board."
Yes he is English we all read.
Just found your channel and I really like the short subtitled bits of interaction with the people you encounter. Been studying Russian for about a year and this gives me a sense of the level of I’d want to be at to have a smoother experience traveling around Central Asia, or at least the cities.
Good luck with the Russian Justin! 🙏🏼
Ooooh Plov! 😍 I had a friend as a child whose ancestors were partly Volga Germans and therefore they immigrated to Germany. They came from southern Kazakhstan, his father had German ancestors and his mother was Uzbek. His mother made plov with poultry meat (mutton or lamb was hard to get in our rural area back then) when I was there for dinner once. That's almost 25 years ago and yet I still remember the taste, the mixture of spices....yummy!
Hi, I am from Indonesia, a country in Southeast Asia region. Stan country seems to be beyond my horizon, so it is interesting to watch the life of people on the other side of the world. Thank for the video, and I hope you unite with your wife really soon.
Central Asia (or is it Western Asia?) is oddly underexposed, unlike Indonesia which is popular enough.
@@brexitgreens
I think Kazakhstan is in Central Asia?
Southeast Asian region is a favorite place for Digital Nomads who love islands and beaches, that's why countries in this region are quite exposed. Countries in Southeast Asian region are Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, The Phillipines, Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. They ring a bell to you, dont they? 🙂
@@bliss6495 Yes, all of SEA is popular with "expats", as they used to call themselves before becoming "nomads". 😄
Good to see you doing ok Matt on your own. Your Russian language skill is awesome. Speaking of plov, Backpacker Ben is in that part of the world now as well and got the worst case of food poisoning from it in one of his recent videos. I hope you don’t get a bad one while there. Stay safe and as always I will look forward to the next video. 👍
Thank you so much! Really appreciate it, really hope I steer clear of the food poisoning too 😀
Looks good Matt ! I love to see all these places you visit. You guys always keep it interesting , always meet nice people too !
Thanks for sharing part of your journey, Matt. Wishing both you and Julia safety and safe travels. Tashkent looks great and the plov looked amazing.
Thank you so much Michael, really appreciate it 🙏🏼❤️
Hello Matt ~ I’m new to your & Julia’s channel and so far have been following Julia and her return to see her grandmother. Am finding this all very intriguing but also worrisome. Hope you will both be safe. Cheers!
Got recommeded your channel by TH-cam and i like it. I'm a Russian speaker. I left Russia 30 years ago. You are very friendly and positive and people around you feel it.
Thank you for showing our beautiful Tashkent to the world! Very nice video! I’m not in my hometown yet but counting down days to be there soon!
Great video man!
Thank you for sharing Matt. Stay safe and God bless you and Julia. ❤️
Sorry to see you two separated! Here’s a little extra (beyond my monthly Patreon contribution) to help soften the blow of you being apart. Hang in there, both of you. XO
Thank you so much Marc! Honestly your support means the world both on here and Patreon!! 🙏🏼 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! ❤️❤️❤️
First time viewer and impressed with the beauty of Tashkent. Thanks for sharing with us.
Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼❤️
YES, I had no idea...and impressed with the beauty of Tashkent too.
Very interesting countries! Beautiful and open landscapes, beautiful sky, thank you for the video!
You can go by car for an hour and see nothing except steppe. Dawns are stunning there. Steppe is FREEDOM.
The video is really awesome, and the tour of Uzbekistan was amazing. Hope to see you and Julia together again soon! ♥
Thank you so much Vladimir! ❤️
@@MattandJulia you're welcome!
@Purpleemp what do you mean
@Purpleemp oki
I know a guy there called BORAT. He is really nice 😂 . He can get you to the USA 🇺🇸. A train cabin shared with a woman?! Unbelievable. But seriously, excellent way to know how other cultures live. I was very surprised to see how clean the cities are.. and the honest simplicity of the people. Thank you for showing us the world.
Very niiiiiccceeee! 😁 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Of course, he’s not going to show you how most people live. Russia always builds a facade of beauty and strength in every country they invade. He spoke Russian. In Uzbekistan. I’m beginning to wonder if he and Julia are Russian propagandists. See how nice people live under the Soviet U …. Uh, Russian demo ….. Russian leadership?
@@northerngirl4666 Very good point, Northern girl. The Russians only allow people in who are going to say good things
His impression trying the plov for the first time was incredible 🇰🇿🤩👍
Ты добрый парень. Очень вежливо общаешься и с уважением.
What a gorgeous city. And yes, I have to admit, the layout is terrific, and love all of the gardens and fountains.
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing! I really appreciate the kindness and respect you show all the way and your Russian is pretty good too, congrats! I hope you and your wife will soon be together again and everything will be ok. Cheers!
A+ content. Thank you for taking us along with you. Hopefully you guys get the chance to enjoy your trips vs working/filming/editing.
Hope you stay safe! Talgo trains are pretty good,made in Spain and sold to many countries around the world
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Hi! FYI Talgo trains that run in Kazakhstan are made/assembled at a factory in Astana.
@@arslankaspakov4709 didn't know that, thanks!
This just happened to appear on my recommended list. I have no idea who Matt and Juia are but this was a good trip. I'll say one thing, everyplace shown here was absolutely spotless and far from the pictures you see of rural Russia. I know something of Kazakhstan and two of the great performers who are from there. Daneliya Tuleshova has made a number of music videos that show some of the beautiful places nearby. If you haven't seen them, put that on your to do list because it is worth your while. You should also catch Daneliya's final winning performance on the Voice Kids - Ukraine. She was just a child but it is one of the most remarkable performances I have ever seen. I believe both performers are from Almaty. I know nothing of Tashkent and was shocked to see what a beautiful city it is. Rebuilt by Russia in the 60's? That means there are a lot of people beholden to Russia. As to Daneliya's final performance, 'Ne tvoya viina' by Okean Elzy, she wears a burned and war torn dress and gives a soliloquy to the circumstances of war; a child like no other - here it is: th-cam.com/video/-YoDsibwzCI/w-d-xo.html
NOTE: in retrospect it is a song with soliloquy that is especially important today:-(
Мэтт, спасибо за видео. Подборка саундтреков очень крутая!
Very entertaining + enlightening! Almost as good as being there in person. Thanks.
Glad you're doing fine Matt, hope you will be reunited with Julia soon!! Safe travel for both of you....
Thank you Khaled ❤️
STUNNING...thanks for taking us along to a city I will never see in person...the Plov looks AMAZING!!!!
Matt, the *Spirit of Julia* 9:30 is a live and all around you. So glad you made this video, I was wondering how you were doing without your better half, last video was tough to watch... I was amazed how well you speak Russians in all your videos with ease you learn fast, and Julia must be an excellent teacher... btw: I kept waiting for Juila to pop her head above your shoulder for a quick comment like she normally does. Not seeing you two together is like *Salt without Pepper, Burger without Fries, Batman without Robin* I think you get my point. You two make a great *Team* ... LM
Thank you so much Larry, can’t you enjoyed it!
So true! Can’t wait to be reunited 😊❤️
So nice to see you, Matt, clearly missing your good lady.I hope Julia is well and good wishes to her family.
The city park is a statement all by itself!
A great solo vlog.I hope you and Julia visit the babushka one day.
Thank you so much Nick! Really appreciate it ❤️🙏🏼
It's so strange to see you both travelling to different destinations! I am sure my brain inserted some "Julia-Giggles" into the background randomly 😄
I hope you're both doing well regardless, and are staying happy and healthy 💖🍀
Thank you so much Dai, really appreciate it 😘 Definitely missing those giggles 😁❤️
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! I WAS IN KAZAKHSTAN!!!!!!!
Sorry, I just love the fact that I was there, and I enjoy watching people with the "TH-cam it" skill who travel to the places I've been to like that because I feel it. I'm American, NOT from a big city (or even a small one), and I studied Russian at University and two of my best friends in the world are from Kazakhstan. One of them is living in Russia now, but I was in her hometown of Aktau and it really meant a lot. And I love the fact that your Russian is due to your Russian wife. A lot of the travel videos are sometimes about "slavic women", but as a bit of a conservative who just loves the language and my friends, I enjoy what and how you share your travels. Anyway, really cool! You've got a new subscriber
Hi Mark! Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Lots more to come from Kazakhstan and beyond! Love to the US and welcome to the channel 🙏🏼❤️
I haven’t caught up with you guys for awhile. It makes me so sad at what is going on over there and that you guys had to split up for awhile. I hope you both (and family) stay safe. Please keep us updated. Love to you both from Montana (USA).
Thank you so much, will do ❤️
Moon Sister. I'm from Montana too. It sounds like you know about this video and the man talking and more. I have no idea who he is, or what is going on. . I wish I knew. It would help. Thank you.
@@marjoriegarner5369 I’ve been watching them several years, off and on. They normally do travel videos, primarily in Russia and Eastern Europe. They married. Julia is from Russia and Matt is from England.
Thanks Matt for showing us your journeys through these countries; fascinating and enlightening.
So glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Hi Matt 👋 Nice to see you again! I am live in LA ,USA. Born originally at Tashkent. During the Soviet time, 1980 we immigrated to Israel, Ibwas 11 years old. At the year 2000 with my family we immigrated to USA. Haven't been there since. I actually planned recently to go visit Tashkent but unfortunately because currently situation...it will take us over 20 hours to fly with lay over in a few countries ...not even talking about the sky prices...😏. Hopefully next year we can visit there and can't wait to eat the Plov again 😋. Have a safe back journey!!!🙏🙏🙏
Wow, what an interesting change in places you have lived! 😮 hope you get the chance to go back soon, the plov is waiting for you 😀 Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼❤️
@@MattandJulia Thank you so much Matt, I hope so too!!👍😉🙏
Wonderful ! I learned a lot, and have started looking up Plov recipes. I also like the way you demonstrate a useful "truth" in regard to language learning, that if you pick one of the more widespread languages it can be incredibly useful as a shared second language in multiple countries ( Russian, Spanish, Arabic etc) . (I speak Mandarin, and teach EAL. ) Great video. I'm looking forward to seeing more
Feel so bad that you and Julia had to go separate ways for a while. Hope you've reunited by now and doing fun things together. Tashkent is beautiful Enjoyed the video. What would have happened if your visitor visa had expired while you were in Kazakhstan? Also, does this mean you've lost your chance to bump in to Dimash? hehehe
Thank you so much Lyn! I would have probably been banned from entering for a while which I definitely wouldn’t want 🥲 Hahaha, we will back there very soon so might see him! ❤️
Howdy Matt, what a nice train and trip plus the city looks nothing I would think. Very modern and structured. Have a pleasant time and stay safe.
Greetings from Hamburg 🌏🌎🌍
Thank you so much Michael! ❤️
Those trains were made in Spain and sold after a few years of use to Kazakhstan... ;)
Those style of trains are called "Talgos" in Spain since the late 60's...that is just one of the latest models of that train...
Thank you for the info 😀❤️
Man, Kazakhstan produce these trains in the country. They didn’t buy it used.
@@jambo140 say' someone without any idea about the subject... This trains are Talgos, made in Spain on the last 20 years...! You lost a great opportunity to be quiet... BTW... You are American isn't it...?
@@TheBigChill1 These trains were produced at a plant in Kazakhstan under the Tulpar-Talgo brand using the technologies of the Spanish Talgo. I am writing about what I have seen and know, and you are apparently one of those who consider themselves the smartest.
th-cam.com/video/4OutBhEP9Hg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iqRgxGBh0FgEbKPP
The train is the same as the one I was on 15 years ago. It was diesel, as I recall. One car has a hot water samovar for tea and soup flakes. There's a tea glass holder in the cupboard. The blankets are paper thin. The temperature is cold at night in early April. I got a charley-horse, and couldn't find enough jackets and bags to cover them to warm up. The toilet paper in the washroom is as rough as cornhusks. But, it gets you there. If not a scary and intimidating experience. Soldiers pacing the platforms at every stop.
So in my country Plov is called Pilav. It's interesting to find out that we have same traditional dishes thousands of kilometers away. Greetings from Serbia.
Hi Matt 👋 (and Julia at home 🏡). Tashkent is a beautiful city, thanks for showing us some of the sights. I wasn't surprised at all that you met some friendly guys as you and Julia have that ability to put people at ease and they want to know and help you. The "wedding plov" looked so good. I love any dish with rice in it. ❤️🍚😋🤣. Take care, stay safe and have a great "reunion" with your "honey bunny 🐰 ". 👍❤️🫂🙏🌎
Thank you very much John! Really appreciate it 🙏🏼❤️
I know exactly what you mean about mountains. I’m an American, living in the Midwest. Flat with “hills”. Saw the Appalachians when I was younger. As it happens I was born in the Rockies. I’m part Peruvian and got to go down to Peru several times. Getting to see Cusco, Macchu Pichu, and driving through the Andes. Camping in them. It’s hilarious because I can’t do heights. But something about mountains….I’d take mountains over the coast any day, and yet I love the sea. It’s. Weird. But I get it
Love these vids you and Julia do , and this one is as pucker as your others, well done mate.
Awwww, I’m sure you miss Julia so much! Safe travels! The plov looks amazing!
Thank you so much Cristina, I reaaaally do! 🙏🏼❤️
Am sure it's a funny feeling to be doing this on your own when before this Julia has always been there... Your expression on food was just the same as Julia ,hehe . Sometimes we dont realise that after being together for so long, things we do or say sometimes it mirrors our partner . And love how hospitable people could be anywhere around the world.
Haha, we have so many similarities these days, we effectively grew up together 😀❤️
Juliaaaa we miss you!matt is lucky to got a visa to Kazakhstan!! Looks beautiful Almaty (green mountain etc)
We can go visa-free for 30 days to Kazakhstan, which is why I had to leave as I was on 29 🥲 Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
@@MattandJulia you are lucky !!I wanted to go..but they said I need invitation letter for got a "Visa" and I saw it is too complicated to do a invitation ..so .I didn't go.. once if I have more time or find a easier way to got invitation or can can good Russian language,may I will go.
I probable missheard it but I thought he said the train was a Talgo. If so, that's a Spanish make of trains. They were top in their class until high speed trains largely replaced them, starting in the early 1990s.
Да это тальго испанские.
@@СаулеКожахметова-б3я Спасибо
Tashkent looks interesting, so well manicured and spread out. Unusual for a capital city, but I guess that is down to the earthquake. I saw Konstantin walking around night after night earlier In the year, so nice to see it in daylight!
I'm so glad all went well. I know you feel like part of you is missing and its your sweet Julia. Maybe it won't be too lonely before you are reunited.
Thank you Kathy! I hope so, can’t wait to see her ❤️
I know you missed your sweet Julia!!! 🥰☺️ Can’t wait for the next video!!!
I really do! Thank you so much Gina ❤️
Fantastic video Matt, you’re videoing skills are truly remarkable. You also do the narration so very well, it always holds my interest perfectly.
Thank you so much! Really appreciate it!! 🙏🏼❤️
Love the laid back style. Spent a week in Tashkent by myself ahead of a Silk Road tour in 2019. Everything you say is good and more.... there was only a fleeting glimpse of the metro but would you consider a video walkabout on the tashkent metro looking at it architecture in the future?
These videos are so well done. Right up there with Rick Steves. Always a must watch!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your journey, what a beautiful city. The train was nice and clean.
So glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼❤️
We are praying for you all, may God be with you all and protect you all.
I was in Uzbekistan 40 years ago, Planning a trip again this year. In particular want to go back to Samarkand and Bukhara. Tashkent looks good!
I loved Uzbekistan, they have the nicest and kindest people living there! And not to mention the cheapest ice-cream in the world... i think i paid 10 cents for it :)
Ohhh my god! That’s all I’m eating for the next week then 😁
TALGO train manufacturer is Spanish. They are designed to get high speeds on variable gauge rail tracks.
Thank you for letting me know 🙏🏼❤️
the Talgo part revers to the manufacturer of the train, Talgo. Talgo is a Spanish company that makes trains based on a special proprietary design. these trains have only two wheels per carriage and with the other end resting on the next carriage. fit withing axel load specifications the wagons are a lot shorter but there are more of them. The special dezign makes the floor of the train lower, easing in accessibility. also because of te single 2 wheels this trains goes true cures much easier that a normal train would and because of the shorter cars the train can be wider.
You're amazing! I don't know how you can remain so calm and collected in just turning up somewhere with the intention of catching a train or arriving in a city without knowing where you're going to stay.
I was a little surprised at the sleeping arrangements on the train. Rather close quarters for strangers of different gender.
The west is obsessed with gender. Most of the rest of the world gets along just fine.
Just stumbled across your channel...love the relaxed nature and the camera work...bringing the world to our screens in great detail...new sub here looking forward to checking out more of your adventures!!
What a nice lady! People seem so friendly there.
Never found why you had to leave. Got bored skipping through all the endless shots of the trip, so I guess I missed the few seconds you said why.
Great video! We have such an interest in Kazakhstan, to visit, maybe to live longer term. What camera did you use for this video?
I would really love to visit Kazakhstan. I can see the people are friendly and hospitable
As a kid who lives in kazahstan. Its good how you like our country :)
the plov looks delicious! I am so envious of your lifestyle. Tashkent looks beautiful.
I loved this video of Tashkent what a lovely place amazing.....the music really went with the video and was really lovely.
Talgo? I worked in Madrid in the 80s and some of the trains were called 'Talgos'. Had a quick Google and yes, the company has been expanding quite a bit since I was last in Spain. Bit of a surprise hearing it in connection with Kazakstan.
Hey Matt. Great video mate 👍. My wife is from Kazakhstan and she is also Russian Kazakh. I have never been to Uzbekistan but I would love to visit and we hopefully will next year. We spent time in Almatty in August and we loved the city. Thanks for posting your trip. I really enjoyed it
Thank you so much for watching! We are running a group trip to Uzbekistan next year if you are interested? 🥰❤️
Linked here: www.humankindexpeditions.com/uzbekistan
@MattandJulia Hi Guys unfortunately we are at wedding in Poland and spending a couple of weeks there..But thanks for the offer. I hope you guys have a great time
Your video just appeared on YT watching for the first time, i thoght something happened so decided to watch . Was actually surprised by your Russian, and the fact that u went here, in Tashkent because im from here myself love to see it . Hope u having a good time here! ♥️
Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel 🥰❤️
Guys love the videos, the quality is very good what camera are you using as the stabiliser is very good. My only comment would be that sound levels are not always consistent especially when it is voice over
Also I might add, thank you for visiting the places that I know now because of your videos I don’t ever want to be in.
You can actually stay 3 month in Kazakhstan if you can find a citizen who can vouch for you and register you online
Thanks for the great video! 👍👍👍
Thank you 😊
The Talgo train is produced in Spain. There has been talk of the US acquiring these trains, as representatives of the U.S. government have been impressed with them. Many Brits have taken this train, as loads of Brits spend their holidays in Spain. Hope you had a good time in Kazakhstan and enjoy your time in Uzbekistan!
Amtrak has been running talgo trainsets for years on the cascade line that goes from Eugene, Oregon to Vancouver, BC but they are in the process of replacing them now. That’s the only place In the US that has them that I know if.
@@Newspeak. Thanks 👍 for the info. I'd personally love to see more Talgos in the US (and eventually, nationwide high-speed trains would be nice, too)
Fascinating music.
Thank you so much for this video! Beautiful Tashkent views😍 I have only 1 question, why were you chose the wedding plov? It's your favourite? :)
May you always be protected 💐💐Oh dear thought you were there for a while...🤔Opps now I know why...its so heartwarming how friendly people are in different regions...but Matt you come over so friendly too...both of you💐Always fancied to go to Tashkent but nice Hostel 😊My sort of food.
We will be going to be back there together soon, can’t wait to be there 🥰
@@MattandJulia Goodo ☺️
Hi Matt, great video as per usual, feeling for you, missing your lovely lady, I know it’s not easy being away from each other mate, but it’s only temporarily, keep strong and regards to your beautiful giggly girl, look forward to her coming back ❤ 🇺🇦🇺🇦, oh I’m in Dnipro Ukraine But from London 🇬🇧
Thank you so much John, really appreciate it mate! Really looking forward to being back together soon 🤞🏻 Hope you are well ❤️
What a beautiful city! I do remember when you were there last year at the restaurant!
I hope you are doing well ! I’m sure that ordeal was worrisome- I too am worried about Julia and her family - I did read that you said all is well - I thank God for that ❤
I do have one question, what did you do with all your big bags? Kind of a silly question 🥹
Please be safe Matt - And Julia I am praying for you and your family ( you too Matt)
Lots of love ❤️
Thank you so much Jo Ann! All is okay with Julia’s family, hopefully it stays that way 🙏🏼❤️
We left them in our rented apartment in Almaty, we have it for 2 months ❤️
@@MattandJulia that makes sense - sorry to be so nosey 🥹
I used to listen to _Radio Tashkent English Service_ on Shortwave radio 📻 up to the 1990's and collected QSL Cards from the staff there. It was a kind of romantic mental journey to other lands, far away from isolated Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺
I really enjoyed jour video. I am very impressed with the solid clean big buildings and wide streets.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! ❤👍❣️
Glad you made in time Matt! Nice train and Nina is such a friendly Babushka. My mouth was already drooling when she mentioned Plov; then you had to go ahead and order plov with close-up shots too... 🥲😁Must have been somewhat lonely without your Julia, but excellent video, thanks! ♥️
I've never seen a train station with an x-ray machine before. It's the same as in airport entrances. Kazakhstan's trains appear to be nicer and cleaner than mine. I'm stunned that the private compartments can be shared with strangers, especially female passengers. It's not a common practice here because a solo traveler must pay for two persons even if they come alone.
The x ray are in stations all over the ex-USSR 😊 and yeah, i think it has to do with just how safe this part of the world is 🙏🏼❤️
Weird countries for me in Costa Rica,good footage!Thanks heaven you re a Briton !
Yesterday I watched your wife go back to Russia (the first video of yours I had seen, as a result of the TH-cam algorithm, no doubt because I'd been watching other "people from Russia" videos) and your 'typical day in England" video. This one is therefore my third.
A few takes:
1. Tashkent looks really beautiful.
2. The overnight sleeper train seems more modern and cleaner than you might expect in the UK.
3. You are REALLY good at this video lark, aren't you? Very well put together.
4. Obviously no wife in this video but I heard her speak English in the other two videos I mentioned. She MUST have spoken English before you met, surely? Her English is very good native speaker level - RP with hardly a trace of accent, native level vocabularly and use of idiom. Obviously people in this video commented on your good Russian language skills but I don't speak Russian so - is your Russian as good as Julia's English? Do you speak it with an English accent, or like a native?
5. I have come to this late, obviously. It might be sensible to go back to the beginning and watch your videos in the order they were produced. Probably a lot of viewing there which, in light of recent events, will be particularly interesting (though I appreciate you have videos of travel throughout the world). How far back do you go....?
6. I guess you have been successful on TH-cam because you and your wife seem friendly and inquisitive people who get on easily with other people. I say again, REALLY good videos so far so, again, best wishes from North Yorkshire and I hope your separated time goes quickly.
Matt you are so nice. I love how kind you were to Nina.
Thank you so much Kuyah ❤️