Going back to Russia. Alone.

Today, i'm going back to Russia. It is September 2022, and today I am traveling on a 40 hour train from Almaty, Kazakhstan to Novosibirsk, Russia and then, all being well, taking a 5 hour bus on to Kemerovo, Siberia, my hometown. This is the first time I have been back to Russia in over 9 months (since January 2022), and the first time back in Siberia for more than 18 months. One of many big differences between this time and the last time we went to Russia is, I am alone.
After what has seemed like a lifetime apart, I could not miss this opportunity (being so close) to see my family, especially my gran, who hasn't been in the best of health at all this year. Unfortunately Matt couldn't get visa for this trip, but I just felt that I had to go.
So on that note, lets head north, through the steppes of Kazakhstan, in to Siberia, Russia, and on to my home town, to my family x
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  • @MattandJulia
    @MattandJulia Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes in life, no matter where you are, what is going on around you, you just need to be with your family and to give them a hug ❤️

  • @Jensie50

    @Jensie50

    Жыл бұрын

    Sóó true!! 🙏🏻♥️

  • @vincentray5226

    @vincentray5226

    Жыл бұрын

    You must follow your heart, or you will never be alive.

  • @SandNSurf

    @SandNSurf

    Жыл бұрын

    Much love & many prayers from the USA 🙏❤️🙏

  • @joannmcgowan9394

    @joannmcgowan9394

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes absolutely ❤

  • @lembusora7585

    @lembusora7585

    Жыл бұрын

    Would you like sometimes,visit Bromo Tengger east jawa ( Indonesia) ?

  • @deanharris7149
    @deanharris7149 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. I don’t know why, but I found this by accident and was curious because of the title. Couldn’t stop watching it. Somehow you captured more than just a personal journey. I was wondering about all the people, you captured everyday people doing their everyday stuff in their everyday life, all involving things and ways that are unknown and unfamiliar to me. Thank you for the extra effort of documenting it for us.

  • @teanik.3547
    @teanik.3547 Жыл бұрын

    I got tears in my eyes, I miss my family in Russia. Your vlogs have soul, keep on warning up our hearts❤

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Lots of love to you and your family ❤️

  • @emaechurch1526
    @emaechurch1526 Жыл бұрын

    This is a lovely and touching video. That scene with Matt on the platform was heartbreaking. I can't wait for you both to be together again. But it's also lovely to see you with your family. Thank you.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Emae! Lots of love ❤️🙏🏼

  • @BlacktulipSF

    @BlacktulipSF

    Жыл бұрын

    DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @lucalucaluca

    @lucalucaluca

    Жыл бұрын

    don't hold your breath

  • @emilkadd

    @emilkadd

    Жыл бұрын

    Poor guy was inlove with her! She not so much... i would say she did not really care for him.

  • @phillipproussier3723

    @phillipproussier3723

    Жыл бұрын

    @@emilkadd Women rarely love. It´s normal.

  • @777nydia1
    @777nydia1 Жыл бұрын

    A beautiful story of yours Julia. Keep it coming. We're learning real stuff about your country and it's good people. So important for we in the West right now. Thankyou!

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Marty 🙏🏼❤️

  • @leedwyer161

    @leedwyer161

    Жыл бұрын

    Learning what? that Russians can freely move around while their country destroys peoples life in Ukraine? some people cant return to visit their families in now Russian occupied areas

  • @binusd9817

    @binusd9817

    Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Russia

  • @oldandgrumpy6284

    @oldandgrumpy6284

    Жыл бұрын

    Russia and russian people have always been nice . I love Russia and its lovely people

  • @katrinlausch3078
    @katrinlausch3078 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this so personal and unique video, I am a silent subscriber who watched every single video of yours and I pray you and your families are doing very well. Take good care, hugs Kate from Germany❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Kate, lots of love! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @BlacktulipSF

    @BlacktulipSF

    Жыл бұрын

    DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @Ta21961
    @Ta21961 Жыл бұрын

    I am happy you were able to spend time with your babushka and sister. My children's Grandma is stuck in Ukraine. We have no way to get to her or get her out. Each day is a nightmare. But your video shows how simple and happy life can be to be with your loved ones. Separation only makes us appreciate them more thus every moment with our loved ones is a precious gift! Thanks for sharing.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry to hear that, lots of love to you and your extended family 🙏🏼 Hope everything gets better soon!! ❤️

  • @Paterson340

    @Paterson340

    Жыл бұрын

    Does she have anyone get her food and hopefully you can communicate with her 💕💕💕💕

  • @BlacktulipSF

    @BlacktulipSF

    Жыл бұрын

    DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @franekw5274

    @franekw5274

    Жыл бұрын

    In which town does she exactly live now?

  • @Ta21961

    @Ta21961

    Жыл бұрын

    They are okay but very close to Russian border near military base. Every night and day jets take off flying very low. Very upsetting. Thanks for your thoughts.

  • @matzmn
    @matzmn Жыл бұрын

    Such a long journey. Russia is really huge. Thank you for showing us a bit of your country and your family. I Just found this channel and subscribed. Hello from Malaysia

  • @liuba7409

    @liuba7409

    Жыл бұрын

    40 часов езды в масштабах России это мало. Я ехала 7 суток по транссибирской магистрали из Москвы до Восточной Сибири. До самой конечной точки - Дальнего востока еще пару суток езды)))

  • @simonmcowan6874
    @simonmcowan6874 Жыл бұрын

    I have a Polish wife, have been to Poland every year for the past 16 years, wow how it has changed, anyway, - missing each other. A while ago she went home to look after her mum, on her return i said "it was good to miss you" she later realised that being together every day you forget how nice it is, untill you part, and then realise how much you miss that voice in the other room, the emptyness of your pal, your partner, wife, husband, travelling sharer, also the smell of each other, the trust, I get what you were both experiencing, it shows a good solid partnership.

  • @lisaann6967
    @lisaann6967 Жыл бұрын

    My grandma died in 1980 and I miss her so much. Seeing you with your gran is so special and I’m so glad you have her as you both bring each other so much joy! 🌞

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry to hear that Lisa Ann. Thank you so much, lots of love ! ❤️

  • @user-fv1hk2bm4w

    @user-fv1hk2bm4w

    Жыл бұрын

    do you think her grandmother supports the takeover of ukraine?

  • @iliaspetropavlovskiy244

    @iliaspetropavlovskiy244

    Жыл бұрын

    Lisa Ann?)

  • @AnnaJuist
    @AnnaJuist Жыл бұрын

    I loved long train rides through Europe when I was younger. I'm surprised you don't have curtains on your sleeping bunks. You have a beautiful country as are your people. I pray that soon things will once again be as they were before. God Bless you & your family. Peace be with you.

  • @lilipop6990

    @lilipop6990

    Жыл бұрын

    Там есть жалюзи 😾

  • @user-it6dh6cw8m

    @user-it6dh6cw8m

    Жыл бұрын

    как раньше уже никогда не будет! прошлое не вернуть!

  • @APlusRussian
    @APlusRussian Жыл бұрын

    New subscriber here. From Siberia. But living in America now. Your former neighbor from the Tomsk region. I like your style of vlogging, and enjoy you British way of talking! I hope it all goes well in N-sk with your babushka and sestrenka 💙

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel, and lots of love to Tomsk and you in the US ❤️❤️

  • @APlusRussian

    @APlusRussian

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MattandJulia thank you and likewise 💙💙

  • @stephenmani8495
    @stephenmani849511 ай бұрын

    Such a beautiful and heart-warming video. Just goes to show how at the core of everything, everything, lies the family - which creates and sustains life. It is the same everywhere on the planet - North, South, East, West, no matter which country you belong to. Videos like these also show how human beings everywhere are essentially the same, and there is much that unites us than divides us - no matter what culture you from or the colour of your skin, etc. Thanks for sharing this beautiful and small piece of your life, Julian & Matt.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Stephen! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @nonovyab9841
    @nonovyab9841 Жыл бұрын

    Only cried about 4 times watching this ,Julia your so gracious and I just love your grandma ,she was so happy to see you ❤

  • @jamieboylan641
    @jamieboylan641 Жыл бұрын

    Such a sweet reunion with your family. ❤️ I love how you both keep your cameras recording in all different angles- holding your camera while walking, getting in and out of a car, while hugging someone. The camera may be pointing up at the sky or facing the ceiling as you set it on a table, but it makes me feel like I’m a tiny little person traveling around with you in your hand. 🥰

  • @DerderianEclecticTravel
    @DerderianEclecticTravel Жыл бұрын

    Matt Julia; I have very similar experiences...the separations can kill one inside. But just down the road the separation you'll look back on as just a almost forgettable bump in the road; but the time that you share with your family Julia, THAT you will remember every detail of and will treasure. I know it's a hard choice but it was the right one. I have family in Ukraine, Moscow and Yerevan... all in jeopardy in one way or another... believe me when I say that having that time with them can never be replaced. Praying for you both.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Eric, your comment means the world ❤️ Can’t begin to imagine how difficult your situation must be right now! Lots of love and strength to you and your family in each country ❤️❤️❤️

  • @garybrack6334
    @garybrack6334 Жыл бұрын

    You are very brave, and I know Matt misses you terribly. Hope you have a wonderful visit with your family and a safe return to Kazakhstan.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Gary ❤️

  • @angelachanelhuang1651

    @angelachanelhuang1651

    Жыл бұрын

    my mother came to america in 1970s

  • @Sofia-hr8nd

    @Sofia-hr8nd

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol, you wrote it like people dying here on the streets 🤦‍♀️

  • @iliaspetropavlovskiy244

    @iliaspetropavlovskiy244

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sofia-hr8nd ну это же страшный суровый совок, лютая зима и куча прочих стереотипов 😁

  • @wilfredoarce9710
    @wilfredoarce9710 Жыл бұрын

    Family is everything no matter what part in the world you are in.Thank you for sharing your journey.God bless you and family

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Wilfredo ❤️

  • @cherylbursa2573
    @cherylbursa2573 Жыл бұрын

    I was crying almost the whole video. Means so much that you share your life with us. I love you and Matt so much. Feel as though your close friends, even family. Im praying for you guys. I hope you have a wonderful visit and you get back to Matt safely with no trouble. Sending hugs, love and prayers to you, your Gran and Matt always.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Cheryl!! Honestly your comment means the world ❤️ It is an honour to share our lives with you ❤️

  • @BlacktulipSF

    @BlacktulipSF

    Жыл бұрын

    DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @sefora805
    @sefora805 Жыл бұрын

    My gran died in 2020 and I miss her so much. I was with her when she died. You made the right decision to see yours.

  • @007furious
    @007furious Жыл бұрын

    Strange it may sound but I also missed your family. I watched all of the videos, you guys made in Russia with your family last year and enjoyed them. So it was very nice seeing them again and hope to see your brother also in future.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • @Jensie50
    @Jensie50 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent documentary of your trip "home" Julia, thanks so much for sharing with us! I could feel the anticipation build up as you got closer to Siberia and your family ♥️ Although emotional to be seperated from Matt for such a long time, I think that was absolutely the right decision to go and visit. I really enjoyed to see Gran (and Sis!) again! Kudos to you as well for handling your solo trip like a pro! ♥️♥️

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Johan! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Jensie50

    @Jensie50

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MattandJulia ♥️♥️

  • @angelachanelhuang1651

    @angelachanelhuang1651

    Жыл бұрын

    my parents immigrated to AMERICA in the 1970s

  • @BlacktulipSF

    @BlacktulipSF

    Жыл бұрын

    DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @dennissalisbury496
    @dennissalisbury496 Жыл бұрын

    An excellent ground-level perspective on life in Russia.

  • @alanbuckingham8788
    @alanbuckingham8788 Жыл бұрын

    Love you both. I'm a Brit. My sister was buried in Omsk. I've lived in Tashkent. You both make me happy.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Alan, lots of love to you, thank you so much for coming along with us ❤️❤️❤️

  • @dinocorreia1202
    @dinocorreia1202 Жыл бұрын

    The music at the end was stunning with all that reunited meeting with family. Some tears rolling on my face now. The same could happens in Ukraine, Japan, South Africa. This is how normal human beings are, this is how we could live in peace with everyone, everywhere, anywhere. ThankU for this pearl 😙

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️

  • @johnlewis1078
    @johnlewis1078 Жыл бұрын

    Life doesn’t ever slow down, so make the best of the time you have together. Blessings to you both in your travels & for all of your family members.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you John ❤️

  • @michellecameron5850
    @michellecameron5850 Жыл бұрын

    Oh lovely … I had a tear or two when you found your sister and your gran! 💗. Enjoy being home!

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Michelle ❤️❤️

  • @nixmor5333
    @nixmor5333 Жыл бұрын

    Julia you made me cry...when you and your Gran hugged I saw the joy in her face and the way she held you just touched me so much. So sorry Matt could not accompany you to Russia, you guys are so close. Just cherish the time with your family, I'm so happy you are there with them. ❤

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Nix ❤️

  • @sonicmoj1
    @sonicmoj1 Жыл бұрын

    I've been married 10 years and let me give you one piece of advice --it's healthy to not be together 24/7. Everything in moderation. There will be in times in life not by choice that you will have to be alone or travel alone and you need to start implementing that in your life. My wife is from Serbia and I'm in Canada. She goes every year for 3-4 weeks to visit her family and uses all of her personal vacation. I then visit my sisters in Arizona for 2-3 weeks and use my personal vacation and then we save 1 or 2 weeks to go together on a trip and it's been very healthy for us. Yes I don't want her to go to Europe to visit her family but she needs to and I don't need to go with her all the time. While she's gone, I can cook, clean, laundry and go about my life. I'll hang out with my friends or catch up with friends from high school while she's out mixing it up a little bit with my own time and getting peace and quiet in the house. I wouldn't trade it for a thing. We have ultimate trust and respect for each other. We shop together when it's convenient but many times she runs errands or I do it the next time and try to be efficient. If one of us can be at home to do chores while the other is out grocery shopping it makes sense. I just cringe when I hear my friends talk about how both of them go together for everything in life. It is so impractical and given your limited time after work, you only have a few hours before going to bed to get the essentials done.

  • @denydeni144

    @denydeni144

    Жыл бұрын

    I would be lucky if you were my sister's husband. No kidding! I am from same part of the world as your wife, just across the border with Serbia and my sis lives in UK: Since she got married her husband did everything to create the space which is 24/7 reserved exclusively for them and their kid. Nobody, including my family is allowed there, so I do not see her so much and we were very close whole life. :( I think you got it. Needless to say, she stopped visiting, even though she is in Europe. Just keep being normal and thanks for sharing your story. Mine is bit sad, sorry.

  • @sonicmoj1

    @sonicmoj1

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@denydeni144 I'm sorry to hear about your situation :( Hopefully things change in the future and you are able to see your sister and not treated as some visitor that needs prior approval access (typical Western culture). I have been completely immersed by my wife's culture and really admire the Eastern European mindset. As you know EE are open, direct, caring but very independent when needed and that is such a breath of fresh air.

  • @denydeni144

    @denydeni144

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sonicmoj1 Thank you. The irony is that he is not from west. Sorry as I forgot to mention that they are both from same or precisely neighbouring countries but that is not really any difference.

  • @sonicmoj1

    @sonicmoj1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@denydeni144 I understand. It can happen from anyone in any country.

  • @bobbear4437

    @bobbear4437

    Жыл бұрын

    everyone is different you're projecting your values onto others

  • @glukva
    @glukva Жыл бұрын

    Юля, очень душевное и теплое видео❤️ рада, что вы наконец увиделись с родными!

  • @MartinPowderly
    @MartinPowderly Жыл бұрын

    This is only the second video I watched on your channel. It kind of feels less curated and 'instagrammy' and contrived in comparison to most other channels. Loving your stories and authenticity. I subscribed.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Martin, really appreciate that ❤️

  • @slrdave6308
    @slrdave6308 Жыл бұрын

    Woo boy! I'm sure that was an emotional trip. When I saw the thumbnail, I said "no way, there's no way Matt's going to Russia. They're gonna have to split up, that's gonna be weird." But then there he was, at the station. And I was like, ok, well how's this gonna go down? But nope, you guys had to do it the way it happened. I wish you all the best during these times.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dave 🙏🏼

  • @Allioop_1
    @Allioop_1 Жыл бұрын

    Aloha! I found your vlog about two weeks ago and have really been enjoying it. You cooking with your family and just enjoying being and doing things together is so heartwarming. Matt seems so happy to have you back home, what a great guy! You two are so sweet together. ❤️🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @kaissika
    @kaissika Жыл бұрын

    Glad you made the trip back home safely Julia, keep up the great spirit 🥰🙏

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • @davidspez7267
    @davidspez7267 Жыл бұрын

    You keep it real and we thank you for your strength. 😊

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you David ❤️

  • @chrissmith7978
    @chrissmith7978 Жыл бұрын

    I am a USA military veteran. I love Russia. I love you guys. I wish and pray I could see you. I'm a real veteran and I have MANY medals in the USA. ...

  • @rdbstrd1216

    @rdbstrd1216

    Жыл бұрын

    do u love terorist state?

  • @johnburke5384
    @johnburke5384 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you`re back with your family for a while Julia I think we could all see just how tough it was leaving Matt behind but.....think how great it will be when you see him again !!! God Bless....

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much John❤️ I already can’t wait to see him ❤️

  • @hamishchalmers7353
    @hamishchalmers7353 Жыл бұрын

    Julia, hope your trip back goes well, and that your gran is okay. Well done you for going to see her. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Hamish, really appreciate it ❤️

  • @kims3534
    @kims3534 Жыл бұрын

    Much love, much respect and many prayers to you and your beautiful family!! It was wonderful to see you make it back safely and even better to see you reunited with your family😢. So beautiful, treasure this time and space with your gran!! ❤

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Kim ❤️❤️

  • @prabhabagepalli3129
    @prabhabagepalli3129 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful and very emotional moments. But so happy that you could see your family again. Thanks for sharing and it is real.

  • @breckinfleischman9125
    @breckinfleischman9125 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you are getting to see family Julia! I love your videos- you guys are so kind to everyone you meet, I love getting to see those interactions! Also Siberia seems beautiful- I love those trees in the clip from the train! Enjoy your family, and the cold! 😁

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Breckin ❤️

  • @GinaSiska
    @GinaSiska Жыл бұрын

    You are a true treasure Julia. May God abundantly bless you my dear child. 😊❤😇

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Gina! ❤️

  • @jamesthompson3099
    @jamesthompson3099 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful and moving story. Thanks for sharing. 🤗

  • @roycck
    @roycck Жыл бұрын

    Hi Matt and Julia, I have been following your vlogs for sometime now. It's been nothing but a fantastic journey with happiness. This video brought me to my tears. Can't wait to see the next one.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @lucybrebner1529
    @lucybrebner1529 Жыл бұрын

    OMG i'm crying. Real tears, i thank you for being so true and real with your videos xxx

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Lucy, lots of love ❤️

  • @KristaWasHere86
    @KristaWasHere86 Жыл бұрын

    Hoping for your gran’s recovery ❤ family is everything!

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Krista! ❤️

  • @angelachanelhuang1651

    @angelachanelhuang1651

    Жыл бұрын

    immigration...I was born in 1980s

  • @loranv3435
    @loranv3435 Жыл бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS AND FAMILY. LUV FROM YOUR FRIENDS IN ONTARIO, CANADA.

  • @richardchristman5066
    @richardchristman5066 Жыл бұрын

    Your trip on the train, Yulia, brings back memories for me from my early days in Kazakhstan starting in 2006. All fond memories actually.

  • @matthewvincent5034
    @matthewvincent5034 Жыл бұрын

    This is so close to my story too. Im dating a russian girl. I am a british guy. She is the most beautiful caring girl i have ever met. And i feel your pain. Whenever she goes home to visit her gran i miss her so much. Unlike yourselves i havent had the privelige to visit russia yet. But i look foward to it. I really love your contents.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Matt! If her name is Yuliya too then that would be crazy 😀❤️

  • @matthewvincent5034

    @matthewvincent5034

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MattandJulia Her name is anna. She is from stavrapol

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Lots of love to both of you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @pauljmeyer1
    @pauljmeyer1 Жыл бұрын

    I was amazed at the professionalism of this production and found myself emotionally caught by its spontaneity.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Paul! 🙏🏼❤️

  • @johnnytampocao7671
    @johnnytampocao7671 Жыл бұрын

    It's one of t he most emotional blog I watched for a long time. Enjoy your time with your family, I'll be waiting for the next episode.

  • @davidholiday4494
    @davidholiday4494 Жыл бұрын

    Dearest Julia: Thank you for such a touching video.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it David ❤️🙏🏼

  • @davidholiday4494

    @davidholiday4494

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MattandJulia I really hope you are ok and things are going well. Love to your grandmother.

  • @001singularity
    @001singularity Жыл бұрын

    Enjoy your time with your Gran and family. We don't realize how precious each moment is until it becomes just a memory.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more. Thank you so much ❤️

  • @angelachanelhuang1651

    @angelachanelhuang1651

    Жыл бұрын

    I was born in the 1980s...my parents came to america after the British invasion. my mother was a hippie

  • @vertchalousmelkonyanz
    @vertchalousmelkonyanz Жыл бұрын

    I hope your family is fine, and that everything else goes well. This video was amazing to watch, and it made my day! ♥♥

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Vladimir ❤️

  • @vertchalousmelkonyanz

    @vertchalousmelkonyanz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MattandJulia you're welcome. I hope your family is happy and you and Matt meet again soon!

  • @karelvanreenen8205
    @karelvanreenen8205 Жыл бұрын

    So happy to found your video and can go on your journey. So happy that you could go back to your grandmother as we tend to wait to long. Good for you, you got a good heart.

  • @TheMVCoho
    @TheMVCoho Жыл бұрын

    Easily one of your best videos to date! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ZachSolie
    @ZachSolie Жыл бұрын

    Much love guys!

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Lots of love to the 3 of you Zach! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mattcoyle5867
    @mattcoyle5867 Жыл бұрын

    Not going to lie Julia...on that first stop i think we all wanted to give you a hug...when it comes to family we do what we have to do...and you did just that...a touching vlog that brought tears to my eyes...thank you for documenting this important journey...stay safe and love to your family...xx

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Matt ❤️

  • @jennh7040
    @jennh7040 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful documentary of your travels home to see your family. I hope you are having (or have had if your trip is over) a wonderful time with your family. I know it was hard not having Matt with you.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jenn ❤️ I am, but miss Matt a lot of course ❤️

  • @MikeinNice
    @MikeinNice Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing us reality Julia ... and Matt! So enjoyable

  • @grazynagrabowska524
    @grazynagrabowska524 Жыл бұрын

    Cudne!!!!!! Wszystkiego dobrego!!!!!!!!

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤️

  • @joannmcgowan9394
    @joannmcgowan9394 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my ! You are amazing ! It had to be so hard but yet so good! I cried almost the whole video - I hope all is well with your family - it was a joy to see you reconnect ❤ please be safe - not sure when this was filmed, I know there is some stuff going on right now! Lots of prayers and hugs ! Xxoo love you guys ❤❤❤

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jo Ann, lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

  • @angelachanelhuang1651

    @angelachanelhuang1651

    Жыл бұрын

    my family has been in america for over 40 years

  • @deadzone1109
    @deadzone1109 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing such a personal and touching moments. Best wishes for you both and your family. From my husband and I. Also your editing is so well done. A joy to watch.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏼

  • @heathermichelle1983
    @heathermichelle1983 Жыл бұрын

    Cherish every moment. I adore the love you have with Gran. Thats so very special.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Heather ❤️

  • @gastronaut73
    @gastronaut73 Жыл бұрын

    I know the goodbye was hard for you both but it was so tender and beautiful to see.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much James ❤️

  • @donnasanchez395
    @donnasanchez395 Жыл бұрын

    Hope and pray that everything will be alright with Grandma!

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Donna ❤️

  • @gretchensmith3981
    @gretchensmith3981 Жыл бұрын

    That was a good video Julia. I'm so glad you took us with you❣️

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gretchen ❤️

  • @athopi
    @athopi Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I just found your channel. Julia, you take a good variety of shots to document your travel, well done.

  • @AfterlifeNL098
    @AfterlifeNL098 Жыл бұрын

    I felt so sad for you 2 when you left to go see your grandma. It is so important to see them when they are getting older and you dont know how long they will be around. I lost both my grandparents and my mother. I still miss them so much. It was nice to see your family again 🙂. Take care Julia and Matt 💞

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Sandra! Really appreciate it! So sorry to hear about your mother and grandparents ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mynameispaul0530
    @mynameispaul0530 Жыл бұрын

    You will never regret going to see your family. Awesome video. 👍

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul ❤️

  • @mikesprouse9502
    @mikesprouse9502 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your journey!

  • @HChampagne63
    @HChampagne63 Жыл бұрын

    This is the first video of yours that I ever watched. I have just about watched them all now. WONDERFUL.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Howell! Welcome to the channel 🥰❤️

  • @TheJujunick
    @TheJujunick Жыл бұрын

    Heart-breaking, heart-warming all at once. Love to you, Matt, your beautiful Grandmother and family 🙏🏻♥️

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️

  • @nickandersonco
    @nickandersonco Жыл бұрын

    This is such a sweet little journey you're sharing with us. Have a good time with your family :)

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Nicholas 🙏🏼❤️

  • @BlacktulipSF

    @BlacktulipSF

    Жыл бұрын

    DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @thetriotravelfamily
    @thetriotravelfamily Жыл бұрын

    Love to see the hug from grannie awwww she must have missed you a LOT. And wow you made this trip alone .woohoo. 💕

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️

  • @StayColdHeidi
    @StayColdHeidi Жыл бұрын

    I’ve just discovered you guys! I’m now going to spend the full day snuggled up in bed with your videos. Love to you both ❤

  • @user-rs8mb1vl8e
    @user-rs8mb1vl8e Жыл бұрын

    Читая комментарии - ужасаюсь. До чего докатились:злорадство, ненависть, пожелания смерти. Но в то же время радует, что есть адекватные люди, причём из разных стран. На нашей планете так много прекрасных стран и в каждой свой язык, менталитет и культура - это прекрасно, безусловно. Вот только жаль, что не умеют люди жить в мире. Это печально, что есть персонажи, которые считают нормальным оскорблять, желать смерти и злорадствовать бедам других. Этих людей не изменить, они потеряли всё:человечность, здравомыслие, разум, сопереживание другим...

  • @evaluate21

    @evaluate21

    Жыл бұрын

    К сожалению, у многих людей сейчас гниль в душе и только. Им чужды сострадание, поддержка. Но адекватных ещё много.

  • @hurremsultan8710

    @hurremsultan8710

    Жыл бұрын

    Не могу с Вами не согласиться. Радует то, что адекватные люди всё же не перевелись на свете. Которые не делят людей по цвету кожи, по национальности и прочему. И всё же - многие души поглотила ненависть. У меня родственники в Украине по подвалам сидят, а оптимизма не теряют. Недавно видео прислали, племяшкин день рождения отмечали, не сдаются, молятся о прощении заблудших душ, о спокойствии. Истинно верующих людей ненависть не проглотит и мозг не затуманит. Добра Вам и всего наилучшего.

  • @user-eq2hj4jm9q

    @user-eq2hj4jm9q

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hurremsultan8710 У меня тоже есть родственники в Украине и бОльшая часть из них в основном проводят день в молитвах. Верят в лучшее.

  • @user-eq2hj4jm9q

    @user-eq2hj4jm9q

    Жыл бұрын

    Согласна с Вами. В людях ничего святого не осталось. Думают, что их поступки и слова обойдёт стороной бумеранг, но нет.

  • @veronikajujutsu3861

    @veronikajujutsu3861

    Жыл бұрын

    У них был выбор, они выбрали для себя зло. Так пусть горя в аду не спрашивают:"за что?!". Я верю, что возмездие существует и каждому воздастся по делам и словам его.

  • @robertcole7500
    @robertcole7500 Жыл бұрын

    Your film, journeying to Siberia is evocative and a little sad. A strange mixture of the small kindness of strangers on a bus or train, and loved ones at home, huge block buildings beyound human scale. It's good to see another side of Russia 🇷🇺 than the bleak comments spouted by some in marble palaces. If matters improve, I hope to visit St Petersburg one day and enjoy the company of Russians who concern themselves with their own, not trampling on others. May the road rise up to you and yours. Robert

  • @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi
    @Elizabeth-aka-Pippi Жыл бұрын

    I felt much sadness for you and Matt yet felt so much happiness for your grandma! My heart. 🫂💗

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Elizabeth ❤️

  • @catawaller740
    @catawaller740 Жыл бұрын

    Very emotional human story telling of life and love thank you for sharing x

  • @AmericanEnglishBrent
    @AmericanEnglishBrent Жыл бұрын

    Wow! This video hit me hard. My wife and I met on the internet like 24 years ago. We had to live apart for the first year. It’s such a crappy feeling to have to leave your girlfriend. I can’t imagine how it felt for you with so many more serious circumstances. I’m hoping all turns out well for you guys.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, lots of love to you and your wife! ❤️

  • @AmericanEnglishBrent

    @AmericanEnglishBrent

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MattandJulia 🙏🏼

  • @BlacktulipSF

    @BlacktulipSF

    Жыл бұрын

    DONT PAY!! People, this channel is a confirmed russian state sponsored channel which is part of russian Stratcom or other influencing programms. You are fooled by fake innocence, sweetness, openness etc. The intention of those programms is 'Truth Decay'. Slowly, gently they are eroding the outside opinion within the oponents community. So dont pay any attention, never give any information and DONT PAY. (look it up yourself). You see many of these so called trolls out here with exact the same story. Natasha, Nikki, etc.

  • @nickthomas181
    @nickthomas181 Жыл бұрын

    Sending your family much love from the North Of England all the way to Siberia, boy did I cry when you left Matt at the station. As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Nick ❤️ It was one of the most difficult things we have done as a couple 😣

  • @howierfs5471
    @howierfs5471 Жыл бұрын

    First time I came accross your vid and will watch others later. Thanks for this trip and I wish you a nice and heartwarming stay with your family.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ❤️

  • @paulmurphy1345
    @paulmurphy1345 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your life experience.This video makes me ride an emotional roller coaster. I'm sad. I'm happy. I'm especially hungry when I see you Gran. ❤️

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Paul! ❤️🙏🏼

  • @kenweiss8565
    @kenweiss8565 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad your relationship with Matt is still strong. The title worried me! These times away can build the motivation to work through all other problems and have a good life. I hope your family at home is healthy and safe. Best wishes and prayers!

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Ken ❤️

  • @Larrymarx
    @Larrymarx Жыл бұрын

    Matt and Juila, *Going back to Russia. Alone.* has to be one of the most intense and emotional video for me to watch. I can just imagine the pulling of the heart strings for you and Matt must have been kind of crazy... Seeing your sister, brother and grandma I know probably did you a world of good... Peace and Love to you both and May God guide you two always... LM

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Larry ❤️🙏🏼

  • @Larrymarx

    @Larrymarx

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MattandJulia And may God Bless Your Family & Matt's.. †

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @louisedurrant1804
    @louisedurrant1804 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I can’t find words but glad you arrived safely, very emotional vlog. I have been watching you for some months now and you gave me inspiration to travel again (3 years because of covid), I returned from a week in northern Spain today, on my own, it was an experience but I survived and feel so much better for it..thank you for the inspiration..thank you for positivity, tips when travelling abroad, the way you conduct your vlogs…it made me use my new passport and get travelling again…lots of positive vibes for your grandma Julia, and Matt, hope Julia is back with you soon..Louise xxx

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Louise, your comment means the world, glad you had a lovely trip ❤️

  • @amauryegazarain3890
    @amauryegazarain3890 Жыл бұрын

    When you saw your grand mother, I cried ! Thank you for another great video.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it Amaury! ❤️🙏🏼

  • @pammiller1985
    @pammiller1985 Жыл бұрын

    Oh Julia and Matt! Y’all are so cute and loving! I cried for you separating at train station! I was so anxious to see what happened next I stayed on the edge of my seat the entire video! It was so good to see your gran and sister again! And yes, sometimes you just need to go home! ❤ can’t wait to see more!

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Pam! ❤️

  • @stankythecat6735

    @stankythecat6735

    Жыл бұрын

    I felt that moment at the station also … it was so raw and honest .

  • @intrepidsapiens69
    @intrepidsapiens69 Жыл бұрын

    Прикольно. Всю жизнь живу в Кемерово, никогда не думал, что кто-то на ФПК будет влог снимать на английском языке )) Моего любимого англоязычного влогера Bald and bankrupt выдворили из РФ. Теперь на тебя подпишусь )) Приятно видеть родную душу.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Ой, спасибо вам большое 🤗❤️

  • @RomanTruman
    @RomanTruman Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing with these places that so dear to me too

  • @pedrold
    @pedrold Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Congratulations from Portugal for this video!😀

  • @gadgme73
    @gadgme73 Жыл бұрын

    Life is cruel, I promise you, I feel your pain, I have a very similar situation but with far greater absences including an 8 year old. It makes us stronger and it makes meeting up better. Keep strong.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    I can’t begin to imagine how difficult it must be for you! I admire your mentality. Wishing you all the strength in the world ❤️❤️❤️

  • @olehippy13
    @olehippy13 Жыл бұрын

    Russia is a huge place. i like watching your travels. i live in Alabama, USA. Yawl are certainly colder than we get. Where in England do you live? cool videos. keep smilin

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Randall ❤️ I lived in a town just outside London 😊

  • @Wild-Siberia

    @Wild-Siberia

    Жыл бұрын

    Come visit russia my fellow American 🇺🇸❤🇷🇺 Sweet Home Alabama you can see this place for yourself and visit the largest lake in the world here in Siberia 👍🏻

  • @olehippy13

    @olehippy13

    4 ай бұрын

    one day, I sure would like to visit... The people all seem Genuine and very nice. Well, maybe not so in the gulags.. grin. I've got a friend over here that lives in St. Petersburg... and here in Gadsden Alabama... @@Wild-Siberia

  • @beachnmountains
    @beachnmountains Жыл бұрын

    Heartwarming video!

  • @michaeldamisch1367
    @michaeldamisch1367 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a journey and I hope you are having a great time with your family. Our Grandmothers are very special to the most of us for many reasons. Greetings and best wishes from Hamburg 😄

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Michael, really appreciate it ❤️

  • @dajdasdq
    @dajdasdq Жыл бұрын

    This video hit home so much. The only exception is that I had to leave Russia and my family yesterday because I don’t want to get drafted in the army. So now I’m in Kazakhstan. But I want to be back home :(

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear this Nikolai, really heartbreaking ❤️

  • @roberttilton7927

    @roberttilton7927

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe instead of running away, rise up and dispose Putin. Slava Ukraini

  • @Slovakman23

    @Slovakman23

    Жыл бұрын

    @@roberttilton7927 Možno by bolo ideálne začať logicky premýšľať. Potom by ste pochopil, že treba čo najskôr zlikvidovať teroristickú organizáciu NATO a hlavných zločincov na Wall Street. Putin je len jeden článok na Ruskej strane, ale všetko zlo páchajú tie skupiny sluhov Mamona mimo Ruska.

  • @UltraTotenkopf

    @UltraTotenkopf

    Жыл бұрын

    *You will definitely return home, but only after you have served 15 years for draft evasion, now the State Duma is also considering a law that now health insurance does not apply to you, you will not have the right to study at state expense in educational institutions to be an employee of state companies! You'd better not come back to Russia, it's not your home anymore, you betrayed it!*

  • @biggusduckus6489

    @biggusduckus6489

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UltraTotenkopf hi, how much are you paid for botting ? Just asking

  • @sebbvell3426
    @sebbvell3426 Жыл бұрын

    The only people affected by those sanctions are the common Russian that doesn't have any part of what the government does and it sucks for you guys but I wish you guys and your grandma the best and the Russian and Ukrainian people that are going through this

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Sebb ❤️❤️

  • @andyfreer1343
    @andyfreer1343 Жыл бұрын

    Saddest video I think you and Matt are fantastic and have great love for your family

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Andy ❤️

  • @davidholden4543
    @davidholden4543 Жыл бұрын

    Much love ❤️ and respect to both of you.

  • @MattandJulia

    @MattandJulia

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you David, lots of love to you ❤️