The Reality of Life in Russia in 2025 (emotional return)

Life in Russia in 2025 is completely different to what it used to be for me. In this video we are sharing real life in Russia right now.
Traveling to Russia in the past was always the highlight of my year, because I could spend time with my beloved Gran. But in 2025, this has now changed, and returning to Russia for the first time since then was always going to be difficult.
Join us as we travel around & explore Kemerovo in Siberia and check out the changes in the city.
I'm still trying to work out how I feel about being in this region of Russia right now and the reality of losing my Gran. Everything in life feels different these days, but especially being here in my hometown. Welcome to Kemerovo.

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The Reality of Life in Russia in 2025

[MattandJulia]

Welcome back to Kemerovo once again! ❤

[cageordie]

When my mother died I just couldn't go back to her house. I couldn't walk into a place that is no longer home. It was home because of her, and she's gone. My condolences.

[ralpholenick]

85-year-old guy here:

Beautiful to see Julia with her grandmother snuggled near each other, and the melancholy scene with Julia and Matt in the empty apartment. Take it from me - it feels less sad to be just thankful for the times we’ve been given.

I have 40, 000 photos from all my life (and some from family earlier) that through the years with a computer I’ve taken the time to organize. Now it a real blessing to review them as my life slows down.

Question: Would I be able to see responses from my comments somehow? It would feel more like I’m sharing with someone.

Thanks, Ralph

[enow]

Matt & Julia, YouTube suggested this video to me, and I loved watching it. What a wonderful couple you two make. Thank you for showing me Siberia. Greetings from Texas.

[sandram]

So sorry about your grandmother. You always looked so close but she will always be with you in your heart.

[TimeToStartOver]

I grew up in 80s/90s Germany. We were poor by German standards, but always had what we needed. You have a great and loving family, and you have each other. That makes you the richest person in the world. I hope you know that. ❤

[livingw]

“Pain is inevitable, suffering optional” made my day, beautiful.

[arnika]

Julia, I remember how your grandmother always happily welcomed you and Matt.

[hph]

Dearest Friend! How much I felt your loss of your beloved grandmother! Hold fast, better days are ahead! Many blessings to you!❤️❤️

[jaimhaas]

This sort of video brings people from different cultures together. Never forget your roots. CONGRATS.

[Jeff-hglb]

I've watched many of your journeys back home. This was very touching. Thank you for sharing ❤

[patspencer]

I am sure your grandma is watching over you wherever you’re at. Good to show my daughter this video from where I adopted her from.

[Susannatad]

Julia, sorry you had to go through such pain. Running away from pain and going into denial is the worst thing to do. I did that when my dad got cancer and passed away. I went into denial and several years later it caught up to me and made things pretty bad. It took me being away from my family, alone for almost 2 months to clear my head, cope and bring closure.
I hope you will find your closure.

[Jmcg]

Your grandmother will be looking down on you and will be so proud of what you are doing with your life. She will always be with you in your heart, wherever you are in the world. Be strong just as your grandmother would want you to be. Both of you take care in 2025, and I look forward to following your journey.

[darlenemiller]

Thank you Julia for the touching video. I'm from the US. I'm 78 years old.
Hope to learn more about you and your country.
Thank's for sharing your grandma.🙏🩷🧚‍♀️⚘️

[denacardelfe]

So sorry for your loss. Those vlogs with you and her are the best. I know it is so hard to come back to a place where there was such a connection and feel it without their physical presence. But, you know she is watching over you. Thank you for sharing this.

[Jason]

Julia, sending you lots of hugs and support from New Jersey, USA. Your babul would be 1000% proud of you and all you have accomplished.

[cornishdiaspora]

Exactly why I watch you both - you show it how it is. Keep up the good work guys!

[andrearib]

Thank you for a glimpse into real life in Russia. I'm sure many of us still have a WW ll picture in our minds. I look forward to your videos.

[keekirdav]

Julia, your nan will be looking down on you & Matt with a huge smile and lots of pride. knowing she helped raise a wonderful young lady, her hopes and dreams for you will be, for you both to enjoy life, and be happy, and we are lucky that we can come along on that journey with you both. Thank you, and I've just raised a glass in your Nans memory, thanks for sharing the times when you were back in Russia with her, you could see the love and respect between you both xx