Visit Russia - 10 SHOCKS of Visiting RUSSIA

Babushkas? Statues of Putin Riding a Bear? Flick Your Throat with Your Index Finger to Let The Locals Know You Need a Drink?
Russia is a truly shocking country to visit. From the people, to the sights, to the food, to Lenin's tomb. There are so many amazing things to see and do in Russia that many tourists are shocked by the shere magnitude of the country, from St. Petersburg to Moscow to the Trans Siberian Railroad you can have an amazing time visiting Russia, whether it is for the Soccer World Cup Russia 2018 or for visits to see some of the most amazing museums in the world like the Hermitage or even to see some of the former communist USSR CCCP buildings. 10 Things That Shock tourists when they visit Russia. Cultural Shocks or Russia.
Filmed in St. Petersburg, Russia
Copyright Mark Wolters 2018

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[ogomor]

Russia is a beautiful country. 2 times was in Moscow, 1 in-St. Petersburg. Beautiful city. Magnificent architecture and history. People are kind. The prices are cheap, very good shopping. Food, beer, wine, vodka! - 5 times cheaper than Rome and very tasty. With respect from Italy.

[pekkakana]

Привет из России) У кого ещё это в рекомендованных?

[deezeed]

Russia is expensive? I ordered so much food and beer at this hotel and barely spent over $30.00. Russia is NOT expensive, In fact Russia is great because it's like going to Europe without paying European prices.

[ulrichlehnhardt]

The russian people are wonderful people. They have a great soul. We in Germany love the Russians and want peace with Russia...

[carolinobrien]

Went to Moscow last year solo. I got lost for hours miles away from the city. 3am I'm still walking. A group of 3 young men came up to me and started talking at me. I couldn't understand a word. I was petrified. One took out his phone and made a call. 2 mins later a car pulled up. I was shaking. 3 am in the middle of no where. A woman got out of the car and spoke English. I nearly fainted with relief. The guys were her brothers and they were worried about me. They took me to their home fed me food and vodka. After a few hours sleep they drove me back to my hotel which was actually 2 hours away by car. I'll never forget that. Their Kindness and common sense saved me that night.

[Pilot-ATC]

It's interesting to listen about my country from foreigners, because some things are trivial and routine for us and we don't suppose that they might be weird) thank you🤗

[PortraitofAsha]

Mark, if you think getting a Russian visa is difficult, you should try getting an American visa! (Imagine that you're not American, lol)

[kaktotak]

Did you know that Norway and North Korea are separated by just one country?

[АннаКадзова]

Про визы мне особо понравилось. Особенно подобное прикольно слушать от граждан стран, куда документы за пол года собирать надо, а тебе ещё и пинка без объяснения дать могут.

[TheSanych]

OMG. At 7:15 guy complaints on Russian traffic safety, but his lady with child crosses the pedestrian crosswalk on Red light! Come on, yes, it's extremelly unsafe to go on red light in any country!

[blotski]

If you want to impress Russians be one of the few foreigners who say babushka correctly. The stress is on the first syllable not the second. It's BA-bushka not ba-BUSHka. I blame Kate Bush's song.

[aasintuntija]

Russians as a people are lovable and and warm people. Their society is not so much. Russians has a huge history and culture. I'm friend of Russians. Greeting from the neighborhood, from Finland.

[YankeeinSiberia]

Love your Russian videos! I moved to Russia a year ago from America and really recommend people visit.

[psgrenier]

I would add another 'shock', which is how dang efficient, fast and beautiful are the metros in Moscow and St Petersburg. Missed the last train? No biggee. In two minutes there will be another one. And many of the stations are like palaces. It is precisely shocking, at least for an American.

[umqxjbgh]

Я бы не сказала, что ситуация с карманниками критическая, за всю жизнь здесь ни разу не обокрали, хотя, мб, туристы подвергаются большей опасности.

[exelenttee]

Russia is expensive? Russia is dirt cheap compared to most EU countries.
And in my experience, service is super nice there.

[chrismc]

Went to St. Petersburg last September. The food was great, the service was quite good! So impressed by the churches and the palaces. Loved, loved, loved the Volga River ride and the Hermitage. Everyone was nice and helpful!

[ФеофанЭтополедолжнобытьзаполне]

Dude! 7:15, your wife is crossing the road WITH KID on red light as you speak about drivers aiming into pedestrians. I mean, cmon!

[albundy]

For point #1. Americans are used to a lot of fake smiles and fake friendliness - whatever you may think of it. The cashier asks you if you found everything alright, your waitress will smile at you etc. Eastern Europeans do not engage in such shallow gestures. As an American I find it quite refreshing.

[AtlantisRouTou]

Ахахах, "да-нет-пиво-туалет" )