Looks like a substantial city. I am glad there is a significant Russian city for this Rostov region. The intermix with the old Caucasus and Iranian based cultures with Russia would be a very interesting experience. Want to explore your region one day after I am more free to travel without all of these restrictions. Thanks - I like your channel and you have a good voice for communicating all about your region.
A very charming city (even in the rain ... or snow). And Traktir Pechkino looks great! Thanks for sharing these glimpses of your part of the world. Looking forward to going there hopefully soon.
Fascinating. Rostov doesn't get covered much in media or by vloggers and I always wondered about the place. I didn't expect it to be so large/populated. It must be a nice place to be in Summer, considering the amount of rain in January, where everywhere else in Russia seems to be under deep snow. Such a mix of Empire, Soviet and Modern architecture I hope the older buildings will eventually be restored.
@@AusValue I would need evidence to believe that. I've never seen any Homelessness in my time in Russia. And Housing remains both affordable and accessible throughout Russian, with a few exceptions in some parts of Moscow/StP, were population growth is outstripping supply as the population centralises in a few big cities. Russia's Housing problem (AFAIK) is "under-housing" with some people living in houses that are not up to code/unsafe and with too many people living in overcrowded accommodation (mostly migrant workers)... but Russia has very little of the outright Homelessness and Vagrancy that we see in Western cities..... They would die in a few hours of night during winter for one thing.
@@sisyphusvasilias3943 what do you mean need evidence ? There is plenty of homeless in Russia are you joking dude. They mostly live in the warmer regions of Russia, Sochi/Rostov, for obvious reasons. No you will not find many homeless in the inner cities of tourist destinations or in Siberia. If you need evidence just search Rostov on don on TH-cam and anyone that explores the city well will find plenty of homeless along the way, I’ve seen it in many videos. I also would disagree with you in saying that the housing is affordable, even in a cheaper city like Rostov the average apartment price per sqm is $1000 USD which is comparable to a place like Tbilisi Georgia. This is still extremely expensive for locals that are on around $8000 USD per year if they are lucky, not so expensive for privileged tourists
@@AusValue Again, it's the distinction. I've spent time in Russia and not once did I see anyone living rough, sleeping on benches, tents under overpasses, in cardboard boxes etc. Obviously there are some, during some months in some places in Russia. But nothing like in the West. Re the property values, Yes, but you're talking about "accounted property", people who have declared/official accommodation ownership/rental agreements. The difference in Russia is the amount of undeclared accommodation. People who make cash deals for rent or those who squat illegally. In most indexes that track Homelessness, these people are classified as "underhoused" ie they live in substandard/unsafe/non-code accommodation, but they aren't without accommodation, like the tens of thousands of Americans who live on the street. Russia's property market is going through huge transition. Twenty years ago most people lived in planned mono-industry cities (like how Rostov was dominated by it's 'Tractor'-Factory). But in the last decade and a half most of these industries have downsized and closed and most jobs have moved to a few big cities that are growing at a rapid rate. Yaketerburg, StP, MOSCOW. The official property stats only count the declared, up to code properties, which there are a shortage of (nothing like in the West though) as they try to keep up with new arrivals. But people who can't afford those properties, can still find housing that they can afford... it's just that they might have to share with more people that are legally allowed to live there at the same time or live in a dwelling that doesn't have government approval/ isn't up to code.
Well, Rostov in summer is not a very pleasant place. The climate is very dry and hot here, temperatures can go up to 40 C. I guess the best months here are April, May, September and October LOL. As for the homeless people, during our last short stay we didn't see any of them, but we didn't go down the underground pass. I know that you can meet them there. By the way, last summer I also don't remember encountering them. I guess, you have to live in Rostov to see them.
Nice memories of my stay in Rostov-on-Don. I stayed at Hotel Vysokly Bereg on the opposite bank of the Don with a nice view of the city center. There was also a ride on the Ferris wheel.
Good return Mrs. Anna and interesting reportage from Rostov. Even in a moment of rain it appears as a lively and interesting city, . I wonder if on January 21 in Rostov they still hold the lights of Christmas? Here in Italy the luminaries of the festivities are lit on December 8th and turned off on January 6th. Cute black cat ... I hope you bought him and fed him a sausage
Mrs. Anna I follow in Russia the you tube profile "Yeah Russia" which has 269,000 subscribers. A post yesterday in 24 hours had 64,000 views 8200 likes and 1355 comments . I didn't quite understand how this girl (Natasha) made this success for her blog. I hope that she too will be able to achieve the goals she has set herself by starting to publish her videos.
Yeah, I know this channel. i also follow her. There's such a thing as algorithm on TH-cam. It's what happened to her unexpectedly. Her channel was promoted by TH-cam.
@Russiana - Do you know? Why was one cathedral in Rostov demolished (Alexander Nevsky Cathedral) while the other (Cathedral of the Nativity of Mary) was maintained?
If Wikipedia is to be believed, "[I]n 1937 the cathedral was closed, and on its territory was opened a zoo, and the cathedral itself was used as warehouse. In the 1940s the upper tiers of the bell tower were destroyed. The cathedral was opened again in 1942, when Rostov was occupied by German army. In 1950 the cathedral was redecorated and the old paintings were restored. In 1988 the interior redecoration was also done. In 1999, on the 250th anniversary of the city of Rostov, the bell tower was restored in its original form." This is pretty much in keeping with what I've encountered elsewhere in former Soviet places. I've encountered churches repurposed as warehouses, stables and, most ironically, museums of atheism.
@@Timurlane100 I don’t know why the Wikipedia is wrong but, as Russiana said, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Rostov was destroyed in 1930. I am trying to understand why one cathedral in Rostov was spared while the other was demolished? My favorite cathedral in the Soviet Union was St. Isaac’s Cathedral in Leningrad (now back to St. Petersburg), which was a museum to its own construction when I visited it in August 1988.
It's most probable that Alexander Nevskiy Cathedral stood in a more attractive place, where the Soviets wanted to build the House of the Soviets, which is the Rostov region administrative office now. And the Cathedral of the Nativity of Mary, as Timurlane100 quoted Wikipedia, was closed and misused.
I believe that Rostov from the geographical position is an open window between southern Europe and the Caucasus and ex-Soviet Asia. But also a bulwark for Russian-European culture. Within the limits of the granted I advise you to make in your videos more shots of the "narrating voice of the blog" ... russianna in person.
Thank you for the advice. It is one of my aims. I guess I just haven't got enough of experience yet so it's quite difficult for me. But I will be improving :-)
In the GB the bird is called 'Great tit'. Nice tour of the city. My son's rule for picking a cafe somewhere you've not been....see where all the older ladies go, they know the best ones.
Anna I do not know English well. But then I think I understood when it happened the fact that the yeah russia profile made a leap in the algorithms of you tube. I saw that in the past Natasha had made videos of the protests in Khabarosk in favor of Putin's enemy Governor. That was a news that from the Russian far east had also arrived on our Western media in an anti-Russian function. So it may be that youtube helps in some way, every antiPutin blog.
Looks like a substantial city. I am glad there is a significant Russian city for this Rostov region. The intermix with the old Caucasus and Iranian based cultures with Russia would be a very interesting experience. Want to explore your region one day after I am more free to travel without all of these restrictions.
Thanks - I like your channel and you have a good voice for communicating all about your region.
Awesome, Rostov is the video I have been waiting for. Thankyou for showing!
My pleasure!
A very charming city (even in the rain ... or snow). And Traktir Pechkino looks great! Thanks for sharing these glimpses of your part of the world. Looking forward to going there hopefully soon.
Oh, you're very attentive to the details! At first I couldn't figure out how you'd known the name of the cafe :-)
So many contrasts in the architecture of Rostov on Don. Thank you for capturing it for your vlog.
Fascinating. Rostov doesn't get covered much in media or by vloggers and I always wondered about the place. I didn't expect it to be so large/populated.
It must be a nice place to be in Summer, considering the amount of rain in January, where everywhere else in Russia seems to be under deep snow.
Such a mix of Empire, Soviet and Modern architecture I hope the older buildings will eventually be restored.
Because of the homeless, I think some bloggers are scared of showing this
@@AusValue I would need evidence to believe that. I've never seen any Homelessness in my time in Russia. And Housing remains both affordable and accessible throughout Russian, with a few exceptions in some parts of Moscow/StP, were population growth is outstripping supply as the population centralises in a few big cities.
Russia's Housing problem (AFAIK) is "under-housing" with some people living in houses that are not up to code/unsafe and with too many people living in overcrowded accommodation (mostly migrant workers)... but Russia has very little of the outright Homelessness and Vagrancy that we see in Western cities..... They would die in a few hours of night during winter for one thing.
@@sisyphusvasilias3943 what do you mean need evidence ? There is plenty of homeless in Russia are you joking dude. They mostly live in the warmer regions of Russia, Sochi/Rostov, for obvious reasons. No you will not find many homeless in the inner cities of tourist destinations or in Siberia. If you need evidence just search Rostov on don on TH-cam and anyone that explores the city well will find plenty of homeless along the way, I’ve seen it in many videos. I also would disagree with you in saying that the housing is affordable, even in a cheaper city like Rostov the average apartment price per sqm is $1000 USD which is comparable to a place like Tbilisi Georgia. This is still extremely expensive for locals that are on around $8000 USD per year if they are lucky, not so expensive for privileged tourists
@@AusValue Again, it's the distinction. I've spent time in Russia and not once did I see anyone living rough, sleeping on benches, tents under overpasses, in cardboard boxes etc. Obviously there are some, during some months in some places in Russia. But nothing like in the West.
Re the property values, Yes, but you're talking about "accounted property", people who have declared/official accommodation ownership/rental agreements.
The difference in Russia is the amount of undeclared accommodation. People who make cash deals for rent or those who squat illegally. In most indexes that track Homelessness, these people are classified as "underhoused" ie they live in substandard/unsafe/non-code accommodation, but they aren't without accommodation, like the tens of thousands of Americans who live on the street.
Russia's property market is going through huge transition. Twenty years ago most people lived in planned mono-industry cities (like how Rostov was dominated by it's 'Tractor'-Factory). But in the last decade and a half most of these industries have downsized and closed and most jobs have moved to a few big cities that are growing at a rapid rate. Yaketerburg, StP, MOSCOW. The official property stats only count the declared, up to code properties, which there are a shortage of (nothing like in the West though) as they try to keep up with new arrivals.
But people who can't afford those properties, can still find housing that they can afford... it's just that they might have to share with more people that are legally allowed to live there at the same time or live in a dwelling that doesn't have government approval/ isn't up to code.
Well, Rostov in summer is not a very pleasant place. The climate is very dry and hot here, temperatures can go up to 40 C. I guess the best months here are April, May, September and October LOL. As for the homeless people, during our last short stay we didn't see any of them, but we didn't go down the underground pass. I know that you can meet them there. By the way, last summer I also don't remember encountering them. I guess, you have to live in Rostov to see them.
Nice memories of my stay in Rostov-on-Don. I stayed at Hotel Vysokly Bereg on the opposite bank of the Don with a nice view of the city center. There was also a ride on the Ferris wheel.
Oh, nice! Did youcome here as a tourist or on business?
@@russianna7246 As a tourist for the soccer World Cup.
Good return Mrs. Anna and interesting reportage from Rostov. Even in a moment of rain it appears as a lively and interesting city, . I wonder if on January 21 in Rostov they still hold the lights of Christmas? Here in Italy the luminaries of the festivities are lit on December 8th and turned off on January 6th. Cute black cat ... I hope you bought him and fed him a sausage
Well, here they do keep the Christmas lights and decorations from the beginning of December 'till the end of January :-)
Mrs. Anna I follow in Russia the you tube profile "Yeah Russia" which has 269,000 subscribers. A post yesterday in 24 hours had 64,000 views 8200 likes and 1355 comments . I didn't quite understand how this girl (Natasha) made this success for her blog. I hope that she too will be able to achieve the goals she has set herself by starting to publish her videos.
Yeah, I know this channel. i also follow her. There's such a thing as algorithm on TH-cam. It's what happened to her unexpectedly. Her channel was promoted by TH-cam.
@Russiana - Do you know? Why was one cathedral in Rostov demolished (Alexander Nevsky Cathedral) while the other (Cathedral of the Nativity of Mary) was maintained?
If Wikipedia is to be believed, "[I]n 1937 the cathedral was closed, and on its territory was opened a zoo, and the cathedral itself was used as warehouse. In the 1940s the upper tiers of the bell tower were destroyed. The cathedral was opened again in 1942, when Rostov was occupied by German army. In 1950 the cathedral was redecorated and the old paintings were restored. In 1988 the interior redecoration was also done. In 1999, on the 250th anniversary of the city of Rostov, the bell tower was restored in its original form."
This is pretty much in keeping with what I've encountered elsewhere in former Soviet places. I've encountered churches repurposed as warehouses, stables and, most ironically, museums of atheism.
@@Timurlane100 I don’t know why the Wikipedia is wrong but, as Russiana said, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Rostov was destroyed in 1930. I am trying to understand why one cathedral in Rostov was spared while the other was demolished? My favorite cathedral in the Soviet Union was St. Isaac’s Cathedral in Leningrad (now back to St. Petersburg), which was a museum to its own construction when I visited it in August 1988.
It's most probable that Alexander Nevskiy Cathedral stood in a more attractive place, where the Soviets wanted to build the House of the Soviets, which is the Rostov region administrative office now. And the Cathedral of the Nativity of Mary, as Timurlane100 quoted Wikipedia, was closed and misused.
@@russianna7246 🌹
I believe that Rostov from the geographical position is an open window between southern Europe and the Caucasus and ex-Soviet Asia. But also a bulwark for Russian-European culture. Within the limits of the granted I advise you to make in your videos more shots of the "narrating voice of the blog" ... russianna in person.
Thank you for the advice. It is one of my aims. I guess I just haven't got enough of experience yet so it's quite difficult for me. But I will be improving :-)
Alas, I was hoping this was a new video from you. I miss your content. Hope you are well.
If they don't block TH-cam in Russia, you'll see a new video in a day or 2 :-)
@@russianna7246 😊
In the GB the bird is called 'Great tit'. Nice tour of the city. My son's rule for picking a cafe somewhere you've not been....see where all the older ladies go, they know the best ones.
That's an interesting name for a bird LOL. And you son's a smart boy :-)
I don't want to get political, but I know you're only a couple of hours from where things are going on. I hope you and your family are safe.
@@russianna7246 Totally agree. Too often the media either invents a problem or makes a smaller issue into a massive one. Wishing you the best.
Anna I do not know English well. But then I think I understood when it happened the fact that the yeah russia profile made a leap in the algorithms of you tube. I saw that in the past Natasha had made videos of the protests in Khabarosk in favor of Putin's enemy Governor. That was a news that from the Russian far east had also arrived on our Western media in an anti-Russian function. So it may be that youtube helps in some way, every antiPutin blog.
Interesting point of view! I haven't thought of it! It makes sense.