Life in a typical city in provincial Russia (Has it changed?)

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  • @MattandJulia
    @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Thank you very much for watching 🙂
    > This video was filmed on 15th September 2022.
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    • @giovanni-ed7zq
      @giovanni-ed7zq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      are you mad, everyone is trying to leave and you returned when things are heating up and about to go insane.

    • @leifsonoferik
      @leifsonoferik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I am very concerned about you getting out to go to Uzbekistan to meet up with Matt. I would not recommend he come join you. According to the Georgian and American media, the government is conscripting anyone and might grab him, even though he is a British citizen. I realize the media can't be trusted, but I usually try to err on the side of caution. Nice video and it is good to spend time with family when you have been away. :)

    • @cheekheongng8274
      @cheekheongng8274 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greeting from Malaysia 🇲🇾 and thank you for the wonderful video 👍

    • @endliarcheats2927
      @endliarcheats2927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@giovanni-ed7zq she is isn't insane, she is taking an opportunity to see her relatives... don't be an ass. People take risks for loves sake.

    • @bradforward850
      @bradforward850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You all NEVER lived that well even prior to all the sanctions. Your govt. is stealing from you. No money for upkeep of your military vehicles. 50% of your tanks hadn't been even started up , let alone maintenanced and kept up to standards in 10 yrs. WE as a people of the world need to stop these megolomaniacs running our countries. No more Wars unless you're attacked first. No STARTING the war anymore! We must all stand up for the good of all people. No one man should be allowed to threaten the entire world like your piece of trash leader Putin.

  • @wendelinmccoy7619
    @wendelinmccoy7619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I have learned so much from your videos. Politicians are continually feeding us propaganda. The ideas I had of Russia & Siberia were so distorted…thank you for opening my eyes

  • @Nperez1986
    @Nperez1986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    It's nice to see how normal people inside Russia live and go about life. These are the dearest of pictures we don't see from each other around the world.

  • @thedappercook
    @thedappercook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I adore Russia. I am married to an amazing Russian woman and I love the culture and country and people. Incredible.

  • @maryr8364
    @maryr8364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    I am in the US and I imagined Siberia as a stark frozen no man's land, but it's actually quite lovely.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Summer is incredibly green & warm, and winters cold & crisp, I definitely miss the 4 stark seasons here in Siberia ❤️

    • @n0namesowhatblerp362
      @n0namesowhatblerp362 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You're thinking of the tundra in general. Not much grows there. Its all over the north, in the nordic countries aswell.

    • @jasonb6315
      @jasonb6315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel sorry for the Russian people. Always having to suffer for one reason or another.

    • @postergmail6202
      @postergmail6202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What was lovely in what you just saw?

    • @T_Barb
      @T_Barb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I thought the same! Nothing but cold. Sounds more like the climate here in Indiana, USA, with the 4 distinct seasons.

  • @williamuk8279
    @williamuk8279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    First of all. … you guys know video. Your warm human message is beautifully presented. Excellent visuals and linking narrative. I don’t know what you do but clearly you should run your own video production company . You have produced a Heart warming message that we all need to see in these increasingly nationalistic and frosty times. In a nutshell, you’re both very sweet. You know what. We should all be a bit more sweet.. to each other. .. keep videoing. .. I watch with pleasure. Grumpy old Scot, London.

  • @notapilot1
    @notapilot1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wide boulevards and lovely wide sidewalks. I enjoy seeing walkthrough videos of places 1000 miles away, thanks so much for posting.

  • @franzhagmann3118
    @franzhagmann3118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you ever so much for this highly interesting video; please do keep it up! Moreover, heartfelt congratulations on your British English, which is truly outstanding! 👌🏻I am much looking forward to your next video and I am going to recommend this one to my students and share it via Twitter. 🤗

  • @romeomiranda7464
    @romeomiranda7464 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to hear from thou again

  • @JJosephS1
    @JJosephS1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Nice Video. I am impressed about how beautiful Kemerovo is in the middle of Siberia. So green and lush. The "fog" that happens in winter, also occurs in Alaska. It is called "polar inversion". When it is colder than -30 the smoke from the cars, factories etc. doesn't rise as it normally would because it's warm, but it condenses immediately and drops.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Michael ❤️

    • @TheGreenReaper
      @TheGreenReaper ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, in English such polluted air could be termed "smog" (or a "pea-souper").

    • @JJosephS1
      @JJosephS1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGreenReaper In warmer climates, yes.

  • @stephenlevine011
    @stephenlevine011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful spirit. Thanks for your tours of your beautiful country. 😍

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Stephen 🙏🏼❤️

  • @bobbarista
    @bobbarista 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Love how clean it is for a small city in Siberia. I am so used to disgusting dirty streets of Los Angeles. Nice to see clear contrast.

    • @philipok1967
      @philipok1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is actually not a small city

    • @ilyanizhnik6874
      @ilyanizhnik6874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philipok1967 it is actually small

    • @evgeniylvovich001
      @evgeniylvovich001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Добро пожаловать в Россию

    • @busterbiloxi3833
      @busterbiloxi3833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Russian troll!

  • @MultiF1TZ
    @MultiF1TZ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ohh wow..I found your channel randomly, started to watch this video and what I see is Kemerowo. I recognized it immediately. I'm a student from Germany and I lived there the whole year 2020 for an university exchange. And I had one of the best times of my life. I went back to the city several times and soon I'll go back again. Я скучаю по тебе, Кемерово, но скоро вернусь, конечно вернусь)

  • @alexandriat5929
    @alexandriat5929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This looks like many places in the USA. I had the picture in my head of a frozen tundra. Beautiful thank you for sharing.

  • @muinbear4702
    @muinbear4702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for your amazing videos Julia. It looks lovely in that town. I cannot believe how clean the fast food place was #spotless! Take care and enjoy seeing your family ❤️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼❤️

  • @karlad3213
    @karlad3213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for sharing Julia. It's very nice there. May God bless you and Matt.

  • @anonymoususer4356
    @anonymoususer4356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos. Keep up the great work.

  • @Jensie50
    @Jensie50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks so much Julia, really enjoyed joining in your walk with Sis through town! Also enjoyed you recalling those fun memories... Including Ops Tweezers! 😁 I sincerely hope that Gran has made a full recovery by now. Lots of love! ❤️❤️

  • @sallysampson628
    @sallysampson628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks Julia for ‘taking’ us with you, it’s very interesting to see your Country and learn about its people and culture.
    You speak English exceptionally well!! Can you tell us if you found it difficult and where and how you learned it to such a high degree? I know you have Matt to talk with and vice versa so that must help a lot.
    Can you both move freely back and forth from Russia to the U.K. easily?
    Really enjoy your vlogs! Hope Matt is well?!
    🌻🍦🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

  • @samerasmeeri6849
    @samerasmeeri6849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Beautiful country

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @lg8587
      @lg8587 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not really

  • @Cowboysfan40
    @Cowboysfan40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Loved the video Julia! You have a beautiful city! Prayers for your Grannie! Save travels when you head back to Matt.

  • @patricialorentzen4874
    @patricialorentzen4874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Crab Apples. Our neighbors had a tree when we were small children. A very unique flavor. 25 years later We bought the house that was once our neighbors, and when my brother came to visit he pulled one of the apples off the tree and said, "yep, that's exactly how I remember them". They are delicious.

  • @sarimento1
    @sarimento1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Congrats on your great affection to your family! So impressed!

  • @candiballard72
    @candiballard72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing. I love your channel.

  • @andreacastaneda8693
    @andreacastaneda8693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Thank you for showing us those beautiful places ☺️♥️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much Andrea! ❤️

  • @sandspar
    @sandspar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It's very important that you make these videos to show younger people, especially in the US, that Russians are more like us than anything. The arts and sciences are very rich and deep, just like the history. And the country is so vast that anything is possible. I have lived a lifetime hoping that we would see the day when we could openly admire one another, and it was so close. I hope it is still possible. Best to you and your motherland.

    • @douglasreeves9938
      @douglasreeves9938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sandspar I served in the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer operating nuclear propulsion plants on submarines and aircraft carriers for over twenty years during the cold war. After I retired, I worked in The Bronx. One of my work mates was from Russia. He was an Army officer at the same time that I was in the Navy. One day while we were going over a maintenance procedure, he looked at me and said (okay, imagine the heaviest Russian accent ever) "You know, Chief, at one time, we were enemies. How silly." Such as wise man.

    • @sandspar
      @sandspar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@douglasreeves9938 I shot at little red men in fur hats as targets in basic. Not the people's fault.

    • @raymondporter2094
      @raymondporter2094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sandspar I hope they weren't Grenadier Guards standing outside Buckingham Palace (red coats, black "furry hats").

  • @warwinlee1021
    @warwinlee1021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for this, so interesting to see how things really are!

  • @karimedinburgh
    @karimedinburgh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful video, thanks for sharing !

  • @JT-ok6re
    @JT-ok6re 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would want to live in Sochi aswell! Beautiful warm climate and by the sea. Sounds perfect

  • @Vivan579
    @Vivan579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    i love siberia! the people are so kind, helpful, friendly

  • @joannmcgowan9394
    @joannmcgowan9394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I remember the last time you were there and it was so cold and snowy! It is great to see the beauty of fall. I’m glad you are enjoying your family and hope Gran is doing well. Hope you have a safe and happy time!❤

  • @Homefree18
    @Homefree18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are amazing!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @zyou8er
    @zyou8er 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I visited Russia couple weeks ago, and I have never felt as safe as I did there, and I have lived and visited many nations.
    Loved everything about Russia!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad you enjoyed it ❤️

    • @millmoormichael6630
      @millmoormichael6630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thanks for pouring money for the war machine.. smh

    • @zyou8er
      @zyou8er 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@millmoormichael6630 Where you from, because we have gone to war more then any other nation. Between NATO, UK, and us here in US, we have destroyed more nations and killed millions of innocent people all around the world.

    • @benskelly8892
      @benskelly8892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Just don’t speak out against Putin or stand near an open window and you’ll be fine

    • @zyou8er
      @zyou8er 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@benskelly8892 Have you ever visited Russia?
      By the way, how many Americans are indefinitely taken away by the CIA? Or even better, how many people have the Clintons killed?
      Jeffery Epstein, and many more.

  • @ramsesmorales9151
    @ramsesmorales9151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Julia, I enjoyed watching your video! It was very neat to get to hear all of those insights into where the country stands now and what the people have to say. I hope things do get better for all. Thanks!

  • @bazzjumpa1984
    @bazzjumpa1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thank you for showing and telling the world. Means a lot.

  • @underthetornado
    @underthetornado 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really enjoyed this video. Thankyou for sharing. It's so different there because the light from the sun is so different. You really realize you're much closer to top of the planet. It gives a different physical energy. It's quite beautiful.😎🏜❤ Be safe. Pollution control has never been up to Epc standards..lol. I'm sure one day in future things will change. Cabbage is so easy to grow if you have greenhouse. But it goes in many Russian dishes. I made borscht a few months back from a Russian womans authentic recipe. It's a big deal. Lots of prep and stages to do it right including sour cream and fresh dill and Russian dark Rye bread. My friends loved it but it required SO much work I haven't made it since. Lol. Much love!❤

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, I would love to try some of your borscht, sounds incredible 😍 Thank you so much! ❤️🙏🏼

    • @jelenad6367
      @jelenad6367 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kemerovo is really not close to "top of the planet"... People, Siberia is one grand territory, not just northernmost area...

  • @drgarymair1107
    @drgarymair1107 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hy I have watched your vlog sometime iam an American living in Germany about 14 years retired and these last two clogs made me happy and sad I haven't seen my sisters for 25 years no contact and you and your sister are close and I envy that keep up the lovely vlogs and sorry Matt couldn't go with you stay safe and healthy

  • @theminsterlad
    @theminsterlad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    So nice to see you made it safely to your hometown Julia. And lovey to see your beautiful sister too. You are both gorgeous, and your mumma must be so proud of you both. 💕 Please stay safe and well. 🙏🤞🍀 xx

    • @shosbp7923
      @shosbp7923 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes,beautiful nature trees,leafs,please write on the trees leafs with Revelation 22:2 with marker pen,without hurting the leaves amen

    • @lg8587
      @lg8587 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shosbp7923 exactly

  • @tomlamberth4831
    @tomlamberth4831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Oh, I also love pancakes) The situation with McDonald's is so funny. Everything remained as it was, dishes, prices, service. They simply changed the name of the sign and the name of some dishes so as not to violate copyrights or what it is called correctly. And it is similar to many shops and brands, just a change of owner and a change in the name😄

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad you enjoyed it Tom! 🙏🏼❤️

    • @ilyanizhnik6874
      @ilyanizhnik6874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and who suffered from this? They've bought McDuck for pennies, KFC, Burgerking, Subway are working as usual, IKEA is paying for rent and salaries, having 0 profit, while Leroy Merlin and Hoff are getting all IKEA's customers.

    • @jonathanstein5049
      @jonathanstein5049 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Violate copyrights,,,,,,eh. Do you think many in Putin's Russia care about copyrights, rules or laws?

    • @ilyanizhnik6874
      @ilyanizhnik6874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jonathanstein5049 you have no idea of what you are trying to talk. So cringe.

    • @jonathanstein5049
      @jonathanstein5049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ilyanizhnik6874 Have fun in mother Russia. By the way mad Vlad has closed the Russian Federal tourism bureau. It will be lonely for you on your one way Aeroflot flight to paradise.

  • @marya8423
    @marya8423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    По домам сразу узнала Кемерово) видимо, у нас есть какая-то своя идентичность) очень было здорово послушать на английском языке👍🏻 thank you🙏🏻 would send to my friend in US

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Спасибо вам большое 🥰❤️

    • @edouardmelnikov8497
      @edouardmelnikov8497 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MattandJulia привет, я сейчас в Кемерово, после 30 лет Нью Йорка ))
      Пишите, может пересечемся )

  • @Cromanjonez
    @Cromanjonez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Юлия, у вас потрясающее чувство юмора, так держать!)

  • @contactsuzi7096
    @contactsuzi7096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dear Julia, I can't believe that I found you. The last time I saw you was on the British baking show. I'm so happy to see that you are making wonderful videos here with lovely Matt. xoxo Suzi

    • @olachanneru
      @olachanneru 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What show is that? I would love to see that. Thank you.

  • @gilauth6791
    @gilauth6791 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy your videos
    Thanks
    I'll stay tuned promise

  • @dougpauls5565
    @dougpauls5565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Hi Julia - thank you for the update; I think the english name for your 'small' apples is 'Crab Apples' - a delicacy of Russia (& the Ukraine); My Grandparents who immigrated to Canada from the Zaporizhzhia Oblast in 1929 fondly talked about this wonderful fruit to my as a child. Safe travels!

    • @mitchyoung93
      @mitchyoung93 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We used to have them even in California when I was a kid. Tough tree that could withstand drought once established. Frankly most people just let the fruit drop to be raked up, but many people did pickle them as a sweet pickle to eat.

    • @leslielizabeth1
      @leslielizabeth1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The crab apples in the midwest US are much much smaller. Cherry sized.

    • @VyacheslavZavadsky
      @VyacheslavZavadsky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      North american crab apple is not the same thing
      Similar but not the same

    • @natascha5864
      @natascha5864 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@leslielizabeth1 Yeah, that´s how I know them, and all red, but not as dark red as cherries! We used to eat them right off the trees, (and the leaves too, while we were at it!..) when we were children...!

    • @ilyanizhnik6874
      @ilyanizhnik6874 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Zaporozhie Oblast is already Russia, so you don't need to write "(& the Ukraine)".

  • @jennh7040
    @jennh7040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely video. Thanks for sharing your walk through your hometown with us. It was nice to see Siberia outside of wintertime. I always think of Siberia as a frozen tundra - did not realize it was not always frozen. It is so pretty with the leaves changing. I hope your Gran, mom, brother, sister and other family are doing well. I think of them often with everything going on since 2/24.
    I hope Matt is doing well; wondering what he is getting up to while you are with your family?
    Take care Julia. Be safe.

  • @mattgriffith6116
    @mattgriffith6116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your city is so pretty , especially with the leaves changing color!

  • @virgiliustancu9293
    @virgiliustancu9293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    McDonalds is a franchise - this means that all the restaurant are owned by independents owners who are obliged to use the same fabrication instructions/supliers and marketing system.
    The majority of the restaurants had Russian owners and the majority of suppliers were Russian companies so it was easy to maintain all the system and change only the name.

  • @JPGoertz
    @JPGoertz ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It is truly an important series about Russia you and your British husband are making. It is such appreciated, truly! God bless Russia as well as all your neighbors. Praying and hoping for peace here in Berlin...

  • @trevormadden4301
    @trevormadden4301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks form showing me around Julia . Nicely put together

  • @douglasreeves9938
    @douglasreeves9938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My Mom had a peach tree in her yard. They were probably the ugliest peaches ever but I have never had a peach that tasted more like a peach. Best ever. Keep the vids coming. Do some more with your sister, she seems delightful.

  • @Lorinda212
    @Lorinda212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your videos!!!!! An admirer from USA

  • @alanbell4297
    @alanbell4297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This situation is really sad. I always wanted to go to Russia ever since I learned Russian language. I hope that Matt and Julia and your little sister stay safe and endure this horrible nightmare. So sad Kemerovo looks a lovely place to visit and see. I so wanted to travel around Russia, St Petersburg, Moscow and other beautiful cities. Now, sadly there will not be a chance for months if not years so so sad. Thank you for sharing and showing these lovely places.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      So sorry to hear Alan, so true, sick of it all. Lots of love ❤️

    • @alanbell4297
      @alanbell4297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@MattandJulia Thank you for your reply. I will continue to watch your videos and support you through this terrible time. Who knows when this is over things will get better. Maybe put my Russian to use. It is a sad shame. Lots of love ❤ from me too. I am from U.K. Nottingham. I would love to ride on that tram, my job here in U.K. is a tram driver I drive them. 😎Best wishes and stay safe ❤

    • @esterherschkovich6499
      @esterherschkovich6499 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Do not give up...you will get there!!!😊Make it happen..

    • @elenaweintoegl4064
      @elenaweintoegl4064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Why there will be no chance to visit Russia? My husband is going to apply for a Russian visa and I hope he’ll get it and we’ll go to Russia for the winter season.

    • @matthewmatthew9485
      @matthewmatthew9485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@elenaweintoegl4064 Yeah i didn't know russia stopped giving tourist visits and unless you are on there banned list you should be ok. I think he is over thinking things but i wouldn't want to visit with war still going on in ukraine. It just feels not right with the unrest and propaganda.

  • @thirdrockjul2224
    @thirdrockjul2224 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love making great memories! ❤

  • @bradleymcmurray5482
    @bradleymcmurray5482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello from so California … this is so interesting to see what it’s like to live there… :)

  • @mattcoyle5867
    @mattcoyle5867 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New sub here from one of Matts solo vlogs...i have to say i love the style of your vlogs...relaxed...great camera work and just the right amount of information needed to take in and retain...looking forward to watching more of your older content and seeing what you do and where you go next...keep up the great work and safe travels x

  • @Света_Белова_не_вижу
    @Света_Белова_не_вижу 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Заезжайте в Красноярск! Тут относительно не далеко! У нас прекрасные горы! 🤗

  • @eileenmcgann1043
    @eileenmcgann1043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm pretty sure they're crab apples, we still make crab Apple jelly here in Ireland but much less so. You are a delight Julia!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Eileen! Means the world ❤️

  • @katerinazervata
    @katerinazervata 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When people talk about Siberia they talk like is this frozen place all year around . It's beautiful there same as here in Canada .
    Autumn is my favorite time of year too .
    But winter is coming Julia . it's just around the corner .🥶🥶🥶

  • @Baddog-ib5mf
    @Baddog-ib5mf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very interesting ,I like these videos from you and Eli.Thank you.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 🥰❤️

  • @Larrymarx
    @Larrymarx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    OMG 0:10 what a cute kid and you still have that same *Smile* ... I'm glad to see you're doing well, back home checking out the old neighborhood. Excellent camera work giving us a tour around and where you lived growing up thanks for the tour... All the Best to You and Matt...

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Larry 🙏🏼❤️

  • @NikhilChandra
    @NikhilChandra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was beautiful. Thanks.

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I like in these videos the aesthetics of the Russian cities and infrastructure.

  • @nickthomas181
    @nickthomas181 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    . I'm a Patreon now. So nice to see your home town and your sister too. I hope your Gran is as comfortable as can be. I like your Grans kitchen clock as well. Oh well here's hoping for a jar of jam......(joking)
    Wishing you the best!

  • @DurgaDas96
    @DurgaDas96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love seeing your town. I feel like I’m there, sort of. Looks like a fair sized city. Lots of construction.

  • @mynameispaul0530
    @mynameispaul0530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video. You look very rested and happy. 👍

  • @wellgoahead
    @wellgoahead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing Siberian views very interesting👍❤

  • @ptrevino7684
    @ptrevino7684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Julia , It' s good to see your home and with you Granny and Sister ,I bet you missed them . Enjoy your stay and be safe ...🙏🙏🙏

  • @andrewruddy962
    @andrewruddy962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No litter, lovely clean streets.

  • @simplyshamal
    @simplyshamal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent vlog! Keep it up) I love your accent btw!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much 🤗❤️

  • @БелорусскийРусскийБостон
    @БелорусскийРусскийБостон 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Greetings from Boston from Russian Immigrants since 1992. We are originally from Moscow and Minsk. Haven’t been in Russia for many many years. What a mistake! We should go back and rediscover our beautiful country from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok.
    Нам очень понравилось Ваше Кемерово!

    • @lg8587
      @lg8587 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes go back please!!!

  • @chevychase
    @chevychase 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those small apples may be what we call Mayhaw apples in the US. They are hard to find because they only grow in certain areas, but they make great jam.

  • @arthurblundell6128
    @arthurblundell6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice quiet autumnal scenes -- little sis is very pretty -- nice to see trees everywhere

  • @richardlong3745
    @richardlong3745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been to a few Russian cities over the years but never to Kemerovo but from this video I think it's one of the more attractive ones that I've been to. It seems to have a more European feel to
    the central core district than most other Russian cities especially because it doesn't contain those large storefront photos of the items that are the items for sale, plus it seems that Kemerovo does maintenance workers mow and maintain the landscape in and around the central business district unlike other major Russian cities where grass and tress are left unattended the winter died back season.

  • @billymckee01
    @billymckee01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just love the fact that the videos that get the highest hits are about normal life in Russia. Keep it up.

  • @michaeldamisch1367
    @michaeldamisch1367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Julia, absolutely beautiful and to a guy who grown up during cold War and having the West and the East cultures without the Cyrillic signs I could not tell where in the world you are at. Plus I always consider Siberia covered in ice and snow. Thank you for showing me around and stay safe. 🌍🌎🌏

  • @carolethurlow9550
    @carolethurlow9550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. The colour of the trees is beautiful. Autumn is my favourite season. 🐱 X

  • @Stuffy_Ruffy
    @Stuffy_Ruffy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful Siberian town! And you have a beautiful smile 😊 Wish other Russian TH-camrs smile too.

  • @sarashattuck4022
    @sarashattuck4022 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very insightful. Thank you for all your hard work ❤️

  • @mathiassca
    @mathiassca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think the Apples you bought, are in the USA a type of Crab Apple, a bit sour. But makes great jelly's and jams!!!

  • @balintgruber90
    @balintgruber90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video, thank you!! These apples are interesting :D

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm sure it was comforting for you to be in Kemerovo , the place you grew up in. It's a lovely place in Autumn. To see your family, that's precious. Hope everybody is doing ok. Your sister looks great.
    How is your brother doing? Childhood Memories always bring mixed feelings. Harriet and I always revisit ours. Thank You Julia for taking us on this journey. We Love you🙏❤🙏 from Jim ,
    Harriet and Yuki. Richmond, Va.

  • @ronnienestor
    @ronnienestor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been following your journey since your Philippine visit. Thank you for this enlightening video. Take care lovely couple.

  • @margaritasun7908
    @margaritasun7908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Towns , Cities on theirr native buildings , houses , food businesses are the ones I love to see on each vlog not coming from my country. Cities on its " modern " updated landscapes are just facade.
    Btw , Eli from Russia vlog , went home also to her hometown where her granny lives. Hope both of you collaborate for a few vlog while Matt is away.

  • @kimberlyrogers9953
    @kimberlyrogers9953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I read Gorky Park as a young lady…. Changed me, helped me grow up. I still carry things from that story, and I’m almost 60 years old.

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The food prices in Russia are much better than in the U.K. now. The prices here just for ordinary things are hard for a lot of people to afford.

  • @howierfs5471
    @howierfs5471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Julia, many thanks taking us on your tour. Listening to your pronouncitaion is already close to a native english speaker. Sounds very good. Funny to see you changed to english in the new russian McD. Guess and hope you will have a good influence to your younger sister and pushing her as well to learn english as it is a good base for travelling which she should do once to open her view to the world. Nice to see you bought from local markets to support those people. May be you can the translation or the latin name of the apple via a plant app. You are right that also older buildings should be renovated to get a nicer view of the city picture. Just a bit of colour painting can turn an area into a shinning part of the city. Stay safe, stay healthy and greetings to Matt as well.

  • @revolter7094
    @revolter7094 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That city actually looks very nice.

  • @joagate3259
    @joagate3259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've spent 2 days watching you. Thank you for sharing your life so interesting. Jo.

  • @victorcastrellon4880
    @victorcastrellon4880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    One thing I like about Russia is that the sidewalks are very wide

    • @roseharvey2664
      @roseharvey2664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Though a bit narrow at the tramstop.

    • @strahaironscale571
      @strahaironscale571 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      there is nothing I like about russia. not one fucking thing

    • @maleknen1599
      @maleknen1599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@strahaironscale571 we love Russia ❤❤

    • @d.g.4745
      @d.g.4745 ปีที่แล้ว

      I loved Russia and my adopted family there)))

  • @pspence9569
    @pspence9569 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think they're crabapples, we had a couple of trees growing up. Love your sister's jeans. Can't find them anywhere here any more.

  • @jooptrumesant365
    @jooptrumesant365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Prices go up more here in Europe; life seems good over there!

  • @frederickmoller
    @frederickmoller ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Little Apples are known as Crab Apples in northern Ontario, Canada where I live, we make jelly out them, we also pickle them and can them too.

  • @williamralph5442
    @williamralph5442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very interesting to see life in Siberia back to normal. Very pretty country. Thank youJulia

    • @Charles-tt3jr
      @Charles-tt3jr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Юрий & Ко просто не обращайте внимания на этого идиота! они все невежественные ублюдки!

  • @Unclemiffato100
    @Unclemiffato100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How i ended up on this channel, I don't know but already watched three Vlogs. 👏 👏 new subscriber x

  • @rashone2879
    @rashone2879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I hear the English accent mixed with Russian accent. Interesting, also I’m enjoying this video. Like others, I have always thought of Siberia as a big hunk of ice, a place where the “enemies of the state” were sent, never to be seen again.

  • @edwardparkhurst9804
    @edwardparkhurst9804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from USA. Your English is very good . Thanks for sharing your story with us and it was quite interesting.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Edward ❤️

  • @anunah2726
    @anunah2726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Круто! Захотелось попутешествовать по стране.

  • @3dfxvoodoocards6
    @3dfxvoodoocards6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting video. Like!

  • @antonioraphaelrapadas2001
    @antonioraphaelrapadas2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Maybe there will be Jolibee in Russia... I like to see that in the future... Looking forward to see you back in the Philippines Matt and Julia... take care always... 😄

  • @catawaller740
    @catawaller740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing your hometown experiences ❤