It's a shame this video has half the views of Maria's other ones because it's one of the best ASMR videos out there. Her voice and pitch are spot-on, it's super relaxing, and it's also informative.

@SodaPopJX

8 жыл бұрын

I agree. This is one of my go-to videos because her voice is just so perfect in this one!!

@AliciaRaccoon

7 жыл бұрын

This is the best ASMR video in the history of the world :3

@dacianavanprice

5 жыл бұрын

Personally I prefer her older videos to her newer ones. There was a shyness and a sort of innocence to these videos. Something the lost as she grew.

@catherinebisset8870

4 жыл бұрын

Agree

@user-zx5rs1hb2m

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful asmr,thank you for the big goose bumps! but to such a phenomenon as Russia it has a very remote relationship,fortunately or unfortunately... How is it that people living at a relatively short distance from each other,know almost nothing about their neighbors except archaic marker representations. In Russia there is a tragedy(it seems it did not stop almost in time). European in their mentality people are in humiliating relative to the rest of the developed world position. Poverty,abused human rights by government structures. And this applies to all,not only living there,because the space of life is one.

I wish she would make another one! The way she filmed this with the slideshow running is so relaxing AND the content is really entertaining and informative. 😭❤️

@biekgiek

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It would be awesome if she'd continue with a series on Russian culture and history and then one with Russian language. I guess I should contribute to her Patreon...

@tiffanybaines6828

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please Maria!

@thebeasters

6 ай бұрын

Lofi of course

It's 2019 and this is still one of the best ASMR videos.

@annikasvenningsen9028

4 жыл бұрын

Grant Riehm completely factual

@chriswhitt6685

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed.

@sparkleloofy

4 жыл бұрын

2020 and still my fav!

@barbaraweimar

4 жыл бұрын

2020 too!

@Thebluegoth

4 жыл бұрын

*2020

It’s 2022 and This is still one of the best ASMR videos

@taydoty5

Жыл бұрын

I’m here in 2022

@helenabillie1143

Жыл бұрын

I come back to this video at least once in a week haha😊

@crespoopserc

Жыл бұрын

2023! Love it

@sparkleloofy

Жыл бұрын

Still my fav

Maria your voice is like caramel, particularly when you were talking about the swimming and the holiday. I don't know what was different to my ears about those two segments, but my scalp got super tingly (and that's rather rare for me, as I usually only get triggered in my spine).

@TheseBitchesWantNikes

10 жыл бұрын

Heather, I love her's and your videos. I'd love to see a crossover between you two!!

@angelaotto44

5 жыл бұрын

Miss you Heather. Hope you're well!

@moses777exodus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Lord-Jesus-Christ com

Because of this video I looked to see if there was any in my area. I ended up finding The Russian Turkish Bath House and it was amazing. It had so many different rooms where you go from hot to cold. They even had a jacuzzi that pumped salt water straight from the beach! It was an incredible relaxing experience and I plan on doing it after any stressful event I may work at in the future. Thank you for educating us on such an amazing practice, if it wasn't for you I would have never found it

@GentleWhisperingASMR

10 жыл бұрын

Oh I am so happy to hear this :*D you made my day! Thank you so much ♡

@ccrriioolloo

8 жыл бұрын

+GentleWhispering do you speak spanish ? Or only English and Russian ?

@kyg7517

5 жыл бұрын

Hey my name is karla

Everything about you, Maria, is special. Not only your videos are sweet and relaxing, but they are also uniquely informative and enrichening. Thank you so much for being the most incredible source of inspiration. Mew! :3

@phoenixrisingtattoo

6 жыл бұрын

Hermetic Kitten 5554 %%:5

@franjuniorbonnells

4 жыл бұрын

I love you so much you have no idea!! Greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

i'm so interested in russia and its culture since im american and we are so indoctrinated to assume russia is the "bad guy" or at least we were. Movies, Tv, etc the james bond bad guy is always stereotypical russian. its sad and ignorant to generalize a whole culture like that. im sure there was a lot of anti american propaganda as well for russian people.. so instead let's actually learn about each other! EXCELLENT VIDEO. now ill probably be put on some red list for my interest but oh well comrades ;)

@GentleWhisperingASMR

10 жыл бұрын

no no, you are absolutely right! :D thank you so much for saying this!

@kianellis7440

5 жыл бұрын

now yuo see

@agricola

4 жыл бұрын

A free capitalist russia where people can live and think as they wish and buy what they wish is good for both themselves and the world. Unfortunately what has passed was a czarist then communist russia where individual freedoms and rights were nonexistant which was horrific for the russians and awful for the rest of the world. I dont blame or have bad feelings for russians as a whole because the things that created the absolute authority of the czarist state and the crushing authoritarianism and the staggering social and economic failures of communism were largely out of their control.

@crixxxxxxxxx

4 жыл бұрын

jagget mordu People can live and think as they wish? HAHAHAHAHA.

@robertjack4329

4 жыл бұрын

It's 2019 and history repeats itself. In USA news media and much of social media Russia is still the bad guys.

I love when Maria says “okie”, ahh so cute! And I’ve watched this video so many times now

@thebeasters

2 жыл бұрын

The best moment in ASMR

I think it's really sad that 2:05 - 2:45 was even necessary to say.

@UncleBoom

8 жыл бұрын

+CabbitSD It's not necessary. It's just another interesting outward expression of her thoughts and worries about what people might think or comment about after seeing this video. I roll my eyes and say "Oh Kay Mom"... Just because there are some people who make asses out of themselves doesn't mean I need casual lessons in condescending tones every time someone is about to tell me about a culture... I don't know if she would believe it but I found her video by searching for "Russian Culture" on youtube, because I wanted to see videos about how people live in Russia... Crazy right?!

@spzer2557

7 жыл бұрын

+Phie Mary Lee Your opinion is refuted by facts. Most capitals in Europe are more foreigners than natives, arabic is being taught as foreign language, and the native culture is being pushed away in the name of "acceptance" But don't let facts ruin your opinion

Maria, would you consider making another video like this one, teaching us about Russian culture?😊

@emrah5538

7 ай бұрын

​@@faye5908We really do. A lot of us do.

@LambLiesDownOnBroadway

2 ай бұрын

We don't want propaganda, so no. ;)

Best video by far! I absolutely love learning about other cultures and find it so fascinating! Maria you are just the most wonderful human being and presented this in such a thoughtful and unique way that I was hanging onto your every word! Your heritage and traditions are so beautiful you should be proud to be Russian. Thank you so much for putting in the time to share with us this video especially with your school work. Love you always xxxx

I have been watching you for a few years now and I must say that besides the fact that you are such a beautiful person inside and out, you have a spectacularly clear, straight forward and correct English vocabulary of which you use so eloquently! Your public presence and soft and feminine hand motions makes you almost hypnotizing. You make me so proud to share my country with you. There are natural born citizens of this country who had the opportunity to learn how to speak correctly yet still speak like imbeciles so once again, I appreciate your passion for the English language and your openness to learning. Continue to be the wonderful person you are, Maria! Thank you for all of your hard work! It is very appreciated!

Can we please get another video like this? I love it & I'd love to learn more about your culture!

@chickennoodlesoupwithguara6237

4 жыл бұрын

yess

Мария,Вы такая молодец,что знакомите иностранцев с нашей культурой!Очень приятно и отрадно смотреть Ваши видео,посвященные России)Ждем других серий!Спасибо Вам большое)))

It's really disheartening that Maria had to give a disclaimer at the beginning in regards to everyone being respectful , what better way to prove how rude some people have shown to be

@wilhelmu

10 жыл бұрын

But you have to agree that, as good as the video is, Russian culture sucks.

@oceanceaser44

10 жыл бұрын

Well it's probably because of the whole anti-gay thing going on over there right now. I don't care if that's part of your culture (or believe it even is), I'm not going to respect or support that difference.

@sweetmc13

10 жыл бұрын

***** No culture "sucks". There are good and enlightening aspects as well as negative aspects to each culture. But no culture "sucks". Why are you even on this video if you are going to leave comments like that.

@sushimaster006

10 жыл бұрын

That's like saying American Culture sucks because it's economy is based on war....you can't judge a country because of it's downside

@NOOOOtooooNWOOOO

10 жыл бұрын

sweetmc13 No culture sucks? Who told you that bullcrap? Ever heard of FGM or honour killings?

I'm going to tell you what I truly admire about Russians. For most of their history, the Russian people have been constantly struggling, and it would seem that life constantly hands these folks lemons, but they know how to make it lemonade... I doubt if 10% of the American population would be able to survive without the comforts we take for granted here, and the Russians and many other people across the world, live without...

@leeleel.674

4 жыл бұрын

Funny thing is, the comforts we take for granted have only been around for a short time. For most of our brief history as a nation we’ve had countless struggles and managed to overcome them. I think what makes our perception different than other nations is that we have an optimistic attitude that seems almost naive. Like we stubbornly look ahead instead of looking back at what once was.

@desols1179

2 жыл бұрын

Is there no comfort in Russia? Oh my goodness

I would love to see more Russian culture videos, very relaxing and informative. I particularly like these videos when I am anxious, but need to still function/carry out day-to-day activities (ie study) and not fall asleep. Thank you!

Maria for President of the world 2016

@QQS-iz9ce

4 жыл бұрын

Jack Hentschel I don’t know why but I laughing 2019 but that video is still one of the best ASMR video I ever watched

@ryankiser294

4 жыл бұрын

Maria for president 2020

@altanaeliza

Жыл бұрын

Where surely would be no wars because she'd talk people to peace and sleep

It's 2024 and this is still one of the best ASMR videos.

@GentleWhisperingASMR please please please make more videos like this one! I love when you teach about Russian culture, and everything about this was so relaxing and wonderful. I also love to hear you speak Russian words and enjoy when your accent comes through stronger, your voice is so beautiful. 💖

I really enjoy videos that are relaxing and interesting at the same time! Thank you so much for your amazing work, Maria! Glad you're back!

I love to learn more about foreign cultures. Thank you for making this video for us, Maria. :)

Maria’s early videos where she speaks softly instead of whispering are the best!

Oh I'd love to see a Russian Christmas traditions video too!! X

I have no idea why your voice here is so different to your other videos but what you achieved is spot on! I always fall asleep to this ahahaha. Thank you

@JennMarcil

4 жыл бұрын

I find this way of speaking much more relaxing then the very slow whispering.

I loved it Maria. Watching the Banya clips especially gave me very big tingles. I really hope you decide to do more Russian culture videos like this. I really really enjoyed it! Thank you so much! Looking forward to your next video! :)

@GentleWhisperingASMR

10 жыл бұрын

Yay! I am so happy to hear you liked this! ^_^ THANK YOU! ♥

I don’t know what my deal is, I’ve been watching Maria since 2011 and for some reason recently found myself obsessed with this video. I have come back to it and watched this probably twice a day every day for weeks now.

@thebeasters

2 жыл бұрын

It reminds me of being in school, when we used to watch things on projectors, I graduated high school in 98 for reference, and her calm Lo-Fi microphone, with her little nuances and slight accent just gets me

Six years later, this is still one of my favorite ASMR videos of all time

I simply *ADORE* your choice of opening song for this, Maria! For those who don't know, it was _"Очи Чёрные"_ or "Dark Eyes". A wonderful piece!

@estudiosfolkloreiberoamericano

6 жыл бұрын

TubaHorse who sings in this version?

The crackly vinyl sound at the beginning was a very nice touch, sounds brilliant Maria, plus you look stunning!

I haven't been able to relax properly lately, even with ASMR, but finding this helped me so much. When the leaf part started at about 5:30, I abruptly started feeling drowsy and calm. It's an amazing feeling that I thought I'd lost. Thank you.

@extranetextranetus9857

10 жыл бұрын

***** Of course. But only after drinking vodka. Also you should have your cap with ear-flaps put on for a better effect.

@RN-xf8lu

9 жыл бұрын

+savenkov I have a Russian boyfriend and usually learn anything I can to make him feel at home! including learning Russian. I must say he's quite taken by my sweet efforts.

It’s 2021 and this is still one of the best ASMR videos.

So nice to see you back Maria and a lovely informative video too as well as highly relaxing. I don't see your Russian cultures being any quirkier than some that we have in England. For instance we also have Pancake day however we just make them in our homes. There's a tradition in Gloucestershire of cheese rolling whereby you roll a cheese down a hill and chase it.

Thank u Maria! I discovered your videos about two months ago. I finally get some sleep now because of you! I can't go to be without you now! I bring u to bed with me every night. I love learning about the Russian culture. My grandparents are from Minsk, so I love learning about their background and my ancestry. Great work as always! Xoxo

Here after the last video you posted :) I had to see what the video was about!!! It really shows how much effort you put in your craft Maria. It's beyond amazing!

@eulili.

3 жыл бұрын

same haha :D

@ahtikahalim9033

3 жыл бұрын

Same

I love you soo much Maria, really missed you, can't believe I'm the first person to see this! Never seen a 0views before.

@Bigbaldybear

10 жыл бұрын

***** Ha ha!

@CreedBrattonTheOffice

10 жыл бұрын

How did Suzy fail? If it said 0 views then to Suzy she is the first viewer.

@TheRelwood

10 жыл бұрын

Creed Bratton Hahaha Omg CREED!

@Ser_Jorah

10 жыл бұрын

***** No she didn't, you and the 14 people that thumbed you up are slow.

@Rayhuntter

10 жыл бұрын

Derpleton Herpson you guys are so thick :D youtube does not update views live...refresh the video, does it say +1 views?

I come back to ur old russian videos time & time again. This one & the teacher ones. My favorite!!!

The great thing about ASMR videos is that they can be about anything and free of politics and judgemental comments. Hopefully people can understand this and skip the politically correct speech lectures. This Russian culture video is great, (and also soothing), we hope to see more!

@thegamingtyrant9154

9 жыл бұрын

If it has something to do with Russia or the US there will be political arguments. Sadly.

Please, do more vídeos about Russia

@michaelcap9550

4 жыл бұрын

Without that hat.

@CringeLord16

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Cap Stfu

@thebeasters

2 жыл бұрын

Tingly invasion of Ukraine video

i really missed that mic!!:) so glad you brought it back. i miss the tapping video you did from Esmeralda silentcitadel's package! do you remember that video?:) that was a wonderful video. hope you could do something like that again.:) it was raw and genuine and no preparation and i really miss those kind of videos from you. not that i dont like roleplay a but sometimes i miss you just talking to us just rambling about your day!:)

Your voice IS world peace :-).

@MichaelSoothingASMR

10 жыл бұрын

Excellent comment. Imagine a world where everyone is listening to Maria's voice doing these videos. Who could remain irritated, angry, or aggressive? Pretty much no one. She could be giving us bad news and we'd still feel relaxed,,,,by her delivery

Pleasssseee do more teaching "lessons" on actual historical or cultural information! This and your Russian language classes are killer 💕💕

By far the best ASMR artist about, been a long time coming; but they're always worth the wait

Maria looked awesome in that hat xD

@iang1650

10 жыл бұрын

Quite very much swagg

I went and looked up other videos about Russian Banyas because this video made them seem so appealing. Its been 10 years. I should really try one one of these days.

Been coming back to this one for years Maria, please keep this format in mind for the future!

these traditions seem so cool. this is one of my fav ASMR videos and i definitely want to try Banya, winter swimming, and Maslenitsa pancakes yum. i’d love to visit Russia one day. every place on this planet is so interesting, and i can’t believe we have even more to explore in the ocean, and in space. so cool.

2020 still coming back after so many years. Still does the trick. Back to your roots Maria!

Please make another video about Russian culture!! This is one of my favorite videos that you’ve ever done and always puts me right to sleep! 💗

I love this one! More like this one please. So relaxing and interesting.

I would love to know more Russian traditions, I love that the people welcome in Spring and say Goodbye to winter. love you wonderful Maria xo

Still one of my favorites in 2021

Went to a banya. They beat the fire out of me with leaves and then I fell into the cold water tub and hurt my leg. 10/10 Will do it again. Felt amazing afterwards. Other than my leg

I had to share that this remains one of my all-time favorite videos of yours - I go back to this one ALL the time! Please feel free to release more cultural videos. I also love your Russian food video and have made some of the dishes for my husband. I still need to make herring in a fur coat - he doesn't believe that it could be delicious but I know that it will. Just wanted to say thank you for all that you do and that I truly appreciate the cultural education :)

I loved this. please do post more videos about russia and russian culture! I studied a little bit of russian in high school, and absolutely love russian composers and musicians. Especially Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, & Rostropovich.

Your voice makes me feel safe :)

What you said at the beginning about respecting other countries/religions/cultures etc was beautiful

Love this! So interesting! And with her angelic voice? It's perfect!

Maria! Please do another one of these Russian culture videos. I love them!

Liked it. Now it's time to watch it hehe ♥

That was great! I love when educational videos are also so relaxing. Your voice makes wonders I'm sure of it :)

This is my absolute favorite video and I still watch it all the time! I love your soft spoken and sweet teacher style and love that I actually learned so much about your culture. It is so pleasant ❤️❤️❤️ I hope you make another one soon

Pancake week?!?! HELL YES! That could be my new favorite holiday EVAR!

This is my absolute favorite video of Maria’s. Sooooo relaxing!!!!

I just love how you you carry yourself. You are such a classy lady and so positive. I think that's why I love your videos so much. You're an inspiration!

I’m still watching this in 2020

Perhaps you could talk about Russian fashion. Perhaps Russian daily life? The stereotypes maybe. Like Russian ice princess. Or Russian point of historical interest in the country. Ps I am a huge fan of yours. You are such an amazing human being!

I love this video! I miss Russia so much! My brother built a banya in his back yard and he has a hat just like the one in this video. =D

Hi Maria! I'm an spanish archaeologist girl working hard in Portugal. My job is soooo tiring and hard, in the field, 8 hours, with cold... But your videos lead me the peace and relax I need every night, when I'm so tired and feel so sad far from my home in Spain. Thank so much for everything, buy specially for your videos about russian culture or language.. as an historician I really apreciate that! Lots of love... :)

i've had a heavy chest/anxious feeling in the past two days, I've been watching Maria all morning and the anxious feeling is gone. Thanks Maria!

Most asmr nowadays is just tapping and quiet whispering. I hope the semi whisper comes back. Its the voice that gives tingles not just whispering

@thms7.127

4 жыл бұрын

The "semi whisper" is soft speaking in the ASMR language.

Thank you dear Maria for the lovely video! So educational, through and soothing! Love hearing about your beautiful culture!!

When I first started watching Maria’s videos I spent a few weeks watching them all. That must have been around the time this one was released; but somehow I missed it. I found it several weeks ago and now it’s my favourite - but I thought it was a recent one. I thought how great it was that the sound was less polished that her more recent videos, which no longer give me tingles. After several years of watching them, I can’t seem to get them from videos anymore. It’s the innocence of the action, the unintended rustling of paper for instance, or rooting in a handbag, that makes my head spin deliciously. This video takes me back to that and almost, almost does it. Maria, please don’t be so polished. I love it when you’re natural and more spontaneous. Soft spoken, not whispering or just tapping or some of the odd things people do with microphones, is best for me by far. Take it back to the basics. At least, sometimes. (Maybe a special series of throwback-style, simple videos? I’d love it!)

I really appreciate you making this, Maria. I've always had an interest in Russian culture and society, particularly because it's not exposed very much in Western media. I don't know what ignited my interest in Russia when I was much younger (perhaps that it's so very different to Ireland) but this video has certainly satisfied my desire to learn more about the country. It also provided its most important function: to relax. Thank you!

I love these Russian culture videos! The only thing better than an ASMR video is an ASMR video that teaches you something new.

You put so much work and effort into this video. I know you've been busy with school, so .i just wanted to let you know that you are appreciated. I actually learned a lot from this video, it's one of my new favorites. Thank you!!

2023 and this is my new favorite 😊❤

Russian culture seems to be very fascinating! Thank you for sharing, you are a great friend to us all in this community!

I love that I can learn something new while relaxing! Thanks, Maria!! I love informative/instructional videos from you!!!!

You always come up with new and interesting things dearest Maria. You are amazing (:

@GentleWhisperingASMR

10 жыл бұрын

thank you so much my love! :)

@HardwiredGhost

10 жыл бұрын

***** Thanks to you for your videos that make so many people happy just by watching them (:

I would love for you to do more of these types of videos - I love to learn as I relax, listening to someone softly speaking about history or different cultures is my absolute favourite.

Not only do I love learning about other cultures, but I also love your voice, the way you explain things, and your videos in whole! I'd love to see more videos like this! :)

Amazing as always Maria. It's so endearing how you ALWAYS feel apologetic when you don't have the time to upload a new video BUT, your true fans and supporters would never need an apology because we completely understand that you're a human being with a life, needs, relationships... you need time to be YOU. As a side note, 17:53 made me laugh so hard. Those little ones hitting each other with the.... fuzzy things on their hands. LOL

Yes please share with us christmas russian traditions.

@ajwubbin

4 жыл бұрын

garvin0313 Christmas isn’t as big a deal in Russia as you would think. It never really recovered after the USSR went forcefully atheist. New Year’s is much more important and exciting.

i’ve been watching this video since I was in middle school and I’m about to graduate college one of my favorites. please do another culture/history lesson. love you maria ❤

I love this video. Strangely enough, it made me homesick for a country that I've never been to! (Or have I?;)) the first two traditions I have experienced and can say are every bit as euphoric as you've described.🌿

The ak47 was in there twice 😂 this is actually my first time watching this and I'm already loving it.

As if the ASMR itself wasnt enough, the video teaches a lot of things too! This is so good, it helps me with anxiety and insomnia e.e

Maria's imagination, free spirited nature, and devotion to the community that she helped develop makes her a true asmr artist and pioneer. Bravo Maria! I hope one day this phenomenon and all of the artists that are making it public get the recognition that they deserve!

2023 and still one of my faves! I’d love to learn more about Russian culture in this manner Maria xx

YAY my tingles are back! I always learn so much from your videos Maria. I love a good cold swim from time to time, And a nice Hot tub followed by cold dip in pool, I can totally relate!

Oh how I wish Maria did more of these types of culturally informative videos - so interesting and relaxing!

That's awesome that you're concentrating so much on school! It's going to be worth it! Getting my degree was one of the happiest moments of my life! Every video you make is a treasure. Thank you for everything! :)

Not only was this an absolutely relaxing video but highly informative! Thank you for sharing this with us. I would love to see/learn more about Russian culture!

This is amazing! Your voice is just perfect! :)

This is my favorite video, because it is not only relaxing as hell (your voice pitch is just perfect here), but it's informative as well ! :) it would be awesome if you made a similar video in the future:) love love love u !

I love how you take time off of your day to immerse us in your culture. You're amazing GentleWhispering, keep doing your thing!

I watched this video over 150 times one of her best. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!!

I come back to this one often. If you ever feel the desire to make a sequel, I'll be first in line to watch it :D