Banned from Ukraine for having visited Russia, banned from Russia for having supported Ukraine. What a misfortune

Thank you Bald. For everything. For all that Soviet goodness. The murals, the Soviet sinks. Gopniks, the lot. And Alinchik.

@HonorableBeniah-A

Жыл бұрын

I’m saddened he’s such a fan of the invaders.

@vkuznaive486

Жыл бұрын

@@HonorableBeniah-A bro got d in history class

@ener8035

Жыл бұрын

He is fan of the nazi beaters. You are van of A3OB?

@HITARIX

Жыл бұрын

@@HonorableBeniah-A grow up. He is fan of the people and culture, not the government sitting on top right now.

@sadsnoop620

Жыл бұрын

@@HonorableBeniah-A He never stated that he supports the Russian invasion, just because he’s visiting the country doesn’t automatically mean he agrees with their government. Some people visit North Korea too and I highly doubt that they support the oppressive regime there.

I am shocked that Bald is banned. He was truly the only person throwing a good light on Russia and its citizens.

A Word from Bald: "I've been in bed convalescing for ten days so not been able to discuss what happened in Russia. I will discuss it in future because it is a belter of a story but I was accused of criticizing Vladimir Putin. After a few days in the cells I was taken to an office of an MVD officer ( ministry of internal affairs ) who said 'Whether you get just a fine or a long prison stretch depends on how sorry you are for what you said and your justification for saying it.' In that moment you have a decision to make: either be a hero and get five years in a concrete cell or say 'Glory to Putin!' and go home to enjoy your life with your family and friends again. I took the second option without hesitation which is why I'm writing this from my comfy bed and not from a concrete cell in Birobidzhan. I'm not Russian or Ukrainian and won't be martyring myself for any of their causes. The only shield I'll ever fall on will be covered in the Union flag. (UK) Anyway before I'm feeling better and speak again I will say that I wasn't treated badly. In fact the director of the prison 'Tarass' was a bloody good bloke who brought me extra noodles to eat ( bloody rolton though and not doshirak t] ). My only regret is I wasn't there long enough to get a badass Russian prison tattoo. Everything else was cool. Scary as fuck, but cool at the same time to get the ultimate Soviet experience. Right now my friend @lanasator is languishing in an Albanian prison on trumped up spying charges. I'm working with others to get her decent legal representation and get her home. It's a dangerous job at times."

This is the most Soviet ending possible to Bald's travels.

I am Russian, I live in Russia and I've watched every video about Benjamin's trip across my country. There is no one like him. Best. Travel. Vlogger. What he shows is so authentic, tru and down to earth - no one else can do it that way. He always shows the real Russia, the real Soviet Union. Thank you for your truth and for your sincere honesty.

@markwilson5875

Жыл бұрын

Why would he be banned from Russia?

@gavinwyllie7855

Жыл бұрын

@@markwilson5875 didn't you see his vid when he was caught sneaking into see the old Russian spacecrafts? It's because of that. It was a private government facility.

@denisa7124

Жыл бұрын

@@markwilson5875 it's all because of the spaceship Buran

This is a big loss for Russia. Bald has been showing Russia to the world, he showed the places and the situations that give a feel of real Russia, not a tourist image. This channel brought Russians and people from other countries closer, raised interest and understanding. I'm sorry about the decision to ban Bald. Greetings from Moscow

This seriously makes me want to cry, this channel has been a part of my life for the better part of the past 3 years, I understand your motivations, and it saddens me the state of the world as of late, I pray it will get better but I think this is just the beginning of the end. Thanks for the good times and the entertainment, you mean so much to all of us

Watching Bald leave Russia was unreal, being BANNED from the country that he loves so much, you could just feel his pain at the river scene, hope we get to see you again Bald, with love from Brasil!

Found this page three years ago when I was trying to get off drugs. I watched every episode and it got me through some dark times. Three years off drugs now and life is much better. Can’t thank you enough, Bald, for creating this content.

I'd give more if I could. You have inspired me to get out there more than anyone else-online or offline. Long live Bald!

ONLY 18 MONTHS LEFT OF THE BAN, I HOPE TO SEE MORE RUSSIA VIDEOS AFTER THE BAN!

I cant imagine what it was like crossing the Estonian border leaving Russia for the last time, must've felt surreal.

The end of an era! Wow, I can't believe this is it for all of the soviet trains, train stations, soviet bus stops, memorials and babushkas. Your stories were fantastic!

@sandis8467

Жыл бұрын

There's other post-soviet countries where u can see soviet trains, buses, memorials and babushkas. :D

@otaupdate3151

Жыл бұрын

And the sinks. Don't forget the sinks!

@lutho7693

Жыл бұрын

Same time Gorbatschow died.

Ochen respect Mr. Bald, it was a great adventure. Hope this helps you buy 83 doshiraki, or at least 3 pot noodles in UK. Best of luck in the next one!

The amount of nights spent watching this journey instead of studying for my University exams is something I will cherish forever! One chapter ends, for another one to start! Im excited

Not bankrupt anymore, with a wealth of experiences and friends along the way. And like all genuine heartfelt people you enriched the lives of countless viewers as well. Thank you.

@MiGG_Aus

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ben.

@derwandererKK

Жыл бұрын

​@@anicholson5227 Bald tried hard to show that it's not dangerous and expensive to travel these days.

@chulainn32

Жыл бұрын

Still bald though. Suppose you can't have it all.

@DMWBN3

Жыл бұрын

He'll be back, he pretty much said it in the last few lines.

@tavish4699

Жыл бұрын

@@derwandererKK its very dangerous did you even watch the videos?

I found you years ago while battling cancer, I was stuck at home for months on end for most of a year. And you were one of the things that kept me alive and sane. I loved seeing updates and new locations every few days, the colorful and wonderful people you'd meet and see, and the wonderful locations with murals and statues and always things to discover. You taught me to not be afraid and to experience the unknown with passion. I can't say how sorry I am your journey there had gone that way. But I hope you the best for the future, I've beaten cancer and your journey in Russia has ended. I wait eagerly to see you travel again, your truly a bright star walking among us. Please don't forget this isn't just content, you helped save me and probably others. Thank you Benjamin.

@matty6848

Жыл бұрын

Good for you and it’s lovely too hear you beat that awful cancer. Ben must of sent positive vibes through the internet making you fight back. Many doctors say that those who remain positive tend too have better survival rates. If the mind gives up, the body gives up.

@ridzkiandiyono4773

Жыл бұрын

Bald is indeed an inspiration for us. He taught us not to fear the unknown and to be brave when taking the first step outside of our comfort zone.

@One-way

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on kicking cancer’s ass Benjamin !!!!

Thanks you so much for so many awesome videos! I’m sorry I haven’t given any donations before. But Better late, than never I guess. I’ll miss your Soviet videos. But I’m crossing fingers for more videos in general! Greetings from Norway!

My husband ( Brit) and I ( Croatian)was literaly crying on our sofa bed watching this last moments of the video Please don’t stop!! India is still there plus many other countries ( I know none of them have such a nice sinks but still…..) Wish you and Alinček all the best and for your joints to get better you sexy old man 💌

I feel as though this series was easily worth $50, thanks so much for the entertainment and history. I learned more about Russia and the USSR than I ever intended to. It’s always fantastic to see that people are not so different no matter where around the globe they may be, thank you for highlighting that Mr Bald.

End of an era. We'll miss the soviet adventures and the beauty of Russia through your view. Let's hope that in the future the situation changes. Thanks for all the great times Bald

@98SE

Жыл бұрын

Yes it really is, we will miss them alot and I really hope that one day bald is allowed back into the former CCCP...

@Sibasish07

Жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me what’s going on? I have not watch bald for a while, is he never going to Russia again?

@Matt1986H

Жыл бұрын

@@Sibasish07 they kicked him out and he’s not allowed in. Unless things change with their government in the future.

@leansnscenes7806

Жыл бұрын

@@Matt1986H he's also shown eveything there was in russia, dragging the soviet chapter longer would take away from the beautiful journey it has been

@wearelost2663

Жыл бұрын

@@Matt1986H spoiler: they won't

This is one of those channels that's better than TV. Amazing work.

Thanks for all these inspirational videos! A class in russian history, geography and its wornderful people. This is my favorite travel youtube channel ever.

Can we take a moment to appreciate how well he handled this moment, while every other youtuber on the planet would milk this situation and make countless videos exaggerating the situation with all-caps clickbait titles and surprised faces, you know the kind, bald just calmly explains it with a smile and a laugh and says he needs to carry on, like a man! that's the way!

@Snipa009

Жыл бұрын

Great point.

@edwrdjp3332

Жыл бұрын

Yup like Johnny FD

@MakeAllThingsBeautiful

Жыл бұрын

what an ending though, a soviet era inspired tragedy

@MisterBurger2

Жыл бұрын

@@MakeAllThingsBeautiful it’s just the whole world situation that is fucked up and that got him banned sadly. Hope for him he can go to Russia again in the future and that they lift his ban from Russia

@d33w

Жыл бұрын

Indeed, he's always so classy.

From Kolya to the Buran and every adventure in between This channel has shown me a side of Russian culture and people that I found fascinating. Thank you Bald for sharing it all with us.

@JohnDoe-bd5sz

Жыл бұрын

I really hope Kolya is okay, but i fear that he has either died from old age or the war.

@vladimirhrubik6507

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-bd5sz He is okey and they make a yt channel for him .

@lucasragnarsson3810

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-bd5sz that's not nice man Kolya is still Alive and well he's turned 76 month ago

@domgiblin4280

Жыл бұрын

@@vladimirhrubik6507 what’s the KZread channel name please?? I need to subscribe instantly

@jameslahey4794

Жыл бұрын

Kolya, the greatest man to ever appear on KZread

I cannot believe this series has come to an end. I remember watching you going to Chernobyl when I was 17 and now I'm 20. You've offered me so much historical knowledge that I would otherwise probably have never even bothered researching. Thank you bald

I can’t believe this. I found this channel a year ago and loved every single video. Amazing stories, people, culture, always paired with humor and a history lesson. No matter if Sibiria, the Black Sea, Moscow, Chernobyl or just another small Soviet railway station in a village across this vast land. Sad to see this journey come to an end like this. Thank you for everything Bald.

You said what I was thinking bald. The only reason I know anything about Russia besides what’s in the news is because of you. I don’t know a non-Russian that loves the country more than you. You taught millions upon millions of people that there are good folk from corner to corner in Russia. You showed me their culture And you always showed it in a positive light with excitement and amazement. You’ve dedicated your life to russia and it’s history and they shat on you. Big screw up on their part.

@Hjerte_Verke

Жыл бұрын

Don't follow the news unless it is a healthy sprinkling of every source you can get. The western news media still savages Russia daily and presents only one viewpoint.

@dvv18

Жыл бұрын

Now let's see how progressive XXI century Western bureaucracies deal with people like Roman NFKRZ.

@marcofurlan6944

Жыл бұрын

@@dvv18 they'll damand he shit on his country (which he'll gladly do being a neoliberal globohomo supporter) or else they'll strip him of every human right like ability to buy food and moving around

@darenzy

Жыл бұрын

@@dvv18 Considering some EU countries are reducing or even denying all visas to Russians, I don't hope for much.

@AndreiBerezin

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sincerely from a Russian

I am extremely sad, but also extremely grateful we had the opportunity to follow you in all your adventures. Thank you for taking us along for the ride & showing us so much of the world through your experiences

I literally can’t believe you were in my home town Ivangorod. I am so upset. You did an amazing job showing Russia, and you took us with you. It’s the end of an era and maybe one day things will change. I would imagine in many years to come things will change, and I hope for the better.

Hey Bald you've made a huge difference in my life since discovering your channel. I started learning Russian because you inspired me. I was always one who thought it would be too difficult, but in one of your videos you said go for it, don't worry about grammar, etc. Now I'm 4 months deep and have learned over 1800 words according to one of my apps. I'm still awful but it's going to be a lifelong thing I continually get better at. It's been surreal hearing you converse with people and being able to understand most of it without looking at the subtitles. Thanks for all the entertainment and opportunities you've opened up in my life throughout your journeys.

i will never forget gathering around the tv late at night with my dad and watching your videos together started when i was 14 and im nearly 18 now. Some of my best teenage memories with my father are thanks to this man.thank you for being a vessel for us to virtually travel together through

@Andrewb2204

Жыл бұрын

Lol. That’s so crazy because my story is the same. I started watching him at 15 in my first year of high school. Now I’m 18 and graduated. Watched almost every video of his from 2019 with my dad.

Thanks. It was an epic journey ✌️Hope to see you back in the future.

I've never given this much to a KZread creator before, but your series is beyond excellent. Your channel, as well as NFKRZ really changed my perspective about Russia in a positive way. I began learning the language in earnest in 2020, and will continue despite recent horrific events. I've resigned myself to the obvious fact that I will never visit Russia myself, but through your videos I feel like I've been there with you throughout your journey. Being in Russian prison must've been terrible, and terrifying. This journey was well worth the $50 if you ask me. Thank you so much for bringing myself and others along for the journey of a lifetime across Russia, across borders into a place that was otherwise pretty foreign to me. My favorite part was definitely the people we met. My mother and I particularly liked it when you met Colya, the elderly gentleman that appeared to have early stages of Parkinsonism. I don't know what it is that really endeared us to him, but my mother keeps asking me if you've gone back to see him. The other one, which is just iconic, is when you were drinking homemade wine with some babushkas at their house. And, of course, when you and NFKRZ hung out together. You've gone to so many places, but nothing will top when you got to touch an actual Soviet space shuttle recently. I wish that Russia would open up to the world and let more people visit because there's so much diversity and culture in Russia that is going unappreciated. The people of Russia deserve much better than what they are getting right now, but I won't go down that track right now. Sorry for so many words, but thank you for at least the entertainment, but at most for introducing me to a fascinating place, culture, and people called Russia.

Bald has taught me more about Russias landscape and history than the entirety of school has. Glad you’ve shown us the very many people, towns, foods and monuments of the country. It’s been a beautiful journey to watch

@stevenkrau2829

Жыл бұрын

Yea okay but school is not there to teach you about Russian landscapes lol I get your historical point tho.

@splintmeow4723

Жыл бұрын

It has so many drastically different cultures, absolutely beautiful country.

@sYoshki

Жыл бұрын

I am from Russia and have been almost nowhere except my hometown, as well as most of my friends. Traveling in Russia is very expensive, inconvenient and sometimes dangerous.

@misterhipster9509

Жыл бұрын

I share that profound sense of loss Ben.

@Blitz-xo4oj

Жыл бұрын

Why the fuck would any school teach u russian landscapes lol

My husband and I have watched since the beginning…he has since passed away but I know he would love this one. Thank you for taking us along with you!

@collydub1987

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully bald sees this comment

@cliffclifford9262

Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss. My old girlfriend and I had been watching for years. I miss her...

@kostiankur1

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss! Peace a strength to you and the fam!

@cliffclifford9262

Жыл бұрын

@@collydub1987 I hope so too

@bogdanscripcariu6501

Жыл бұрын

May he rest in peace. Most likely of Covid-19... 😟

Thanks, for a wonderful series!

I guess you won't even be able to see this Bald, but I'm sorry for what happened. This video truly broke me, left speechless. Thank you for all of your videos and content. A journey might be over but another one must shine at the end of the tunnel. Much love from Turkey to you and the friends of yours. Looking forward to seeing you soon. What a bloke you are!

Bro the ending got me choked up, it’s like an end of adventure for all of us who have been watching your videos. The best vlogger to ever touch KZread and there won’t be another one like it. Salut to you sir, I hope your next adventure fits you well 🫡

@neilwilson5785

Жыл бұрын

Russia will be back with us one day. Not soon, I think, but I hope we can resume our friendship one day.

@Pudji.Toucan

Жыл бұрын

@@neilwilson5785 Niel Wilson

@parabalani

Жыл бұрын

He finished the series by saying "Slava SSSR" (Glory to USSR). Gosh, he visited all those SOVEREIGN ex-soviet countries and still has no idea how disrespectful it is?

@andraskarsai8501

Жыл бұрын

@@parabalani He said it ironically and many of the people in those regions have fond memories of the USSR, despite any of the negatives you may think of.

@littlebearsparty4323

Жыл бұрын

@@parabalani its called having a British sense of humour. If you paid more attention to his videos you might get it... So in summary ; he is joking.

I have been here since the beginning and never realised that we took your videos for granted. Hope you will be back one day you literally made KZread a better place..

@MrLynch-ei4dc

Жыл бұрын

Lets get married and go to russia on our honeymoon!

Thank you, Ben. Your channel has been amazing from Day One. You're the epitome of what every vlogger and content creator should aspire to be - interesting, open-minded, informative, empathetic, decent, kind, generous and funny. I don't mind admitting I've both laughed and cried, watching your vids. Just incredible work, full of colour and humanity. Loved every minute. 👍🏻

Ben, you brought back vlogging back to its definition. These days everyone is trying to make the best 4K videos with tons of editing. You don't do that but take us on the way with you and share the experience. Not everyone can do that.

@Mountainrock70

Жыл бұрын

His videos don’t need any tricks to captivate an audience! Its where he goes and how he goes about it. Not to mention the Babushkas!

@haroldbetterson1877

Жыл бұрын

Truth. I always fast forward the editing on vids too 😂

@jadler457

Жыл бұрын

@@Mountainrock70 I dunno why hes pretending he isnt Jewish though, thats weird and a bit insulting tbh.

@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588

Жыл бұрын

@@jadler457 Jewish as in having Jewish ancestry or being of the Jewish faith? Very important difference between the two. One may have some Jewish background but personally not have any association with Judaism.

@higgolini

Жыл бұрын

@@ousarlxsfjsbvbg8588 No, there's no difference. Most Jews don't even believe in God, but they're still Jewish. It's an ethno-cultural group.

My favorite part of your Soviet travels was when you met Kolya. You really showed what a big heart you have and I thank you for caring for others. Thank you for the amazing journey and for teaching me about the world we live on.

@shubhamvishwakarma317

Жыл бұрын

Truly….agreed!!!

@Mooxz

Жыл бұрын

Indeed! Hope Bald goes there to check on him.. even if it's off camera

@acewalsall9294

Жыл бұрын

what video? i would like to see!

@petercross6960

Жыл бұрын

@@acewalsall9294 there are several, just type bald and bankrupt kolya in the youtube search bar

Ben this channel has provided much intrigue, entertainment, history lessons, adventurizing, Russian language phrasing, laughter, so many moments of humanity, caring, and even tears along the way. Thank you for this amazing vlog which turned out to be so much more. Much love from Texas.

Thank you for letting us join you on your awesome journey. I'm sure I speak for all of us here in America when I say we appreciate you taking the time to allow us to participate. Big thank you to the people of Russia for your hospitality and kindness to our friend.

Your trips across eastern Europe have given me immense respect for their culture and the people you find and meet in the small rural towns. Because of you I've started learning russian and taken a massive interest in their history. I think you're a brilliant guy and you've opened up what was quite a secretive part of the world to us here on the internet. Thank you Edit: that little compilation at the end brought a tear to my eye. Wishing you all the best

@archiebunkers7881

Жыл бұрын

Indeed🤩

@Jack-ns9sz

Жыл бұрын

what is the best way to learn Russian?

@drainer3339

Жыл бұрын

@@Jack-ns9sz duolingo is pretty good for learning the basics, hellotalk is also a good app for practicing

@xmyxymx

Жыл бұрын

learning false history of Russia is not a good idea.

@i-_-am-_-g1467

Жыл бұрын

It's fine though he can return when it's a dusty desolate wasteland after the boog It's basically already there but you'd just need to flick them twice and they'll fall FUCK THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT

I still don’t believe it. Thank you Bald. I’m actually tearing up. By no means do you need to keep us updated on your life and well-being, but it would be much appreciated. Thanks for all of the good times, good lessons, and good memories you have brought us through the former USSR.

@PM-vv3uc

Жыл бұрын

I think he will upload new videos in the future, just no Soviet content anymore but he won't stop with KZread.

@jakescookingchannel1657

Жыл бұрын

@@PM-vv3uc I hope you’re right, but he sent out one of those KZread tweet things a couple days ago saying that “I also hope that after you have seen the last film you unsubscribe and you will go out and have your own adventures.”

@planesimple8619

Жыл бұрын

@@jakescookingchannel1657 yeah i thought that was weird but he made another post which said he isnt done with youtube just soviet...

@jakescookingchannel1657

Жыл бұрын

@@planesimple8619 oh good to know. Where do I go to see his posts?

@heybenjii5544

Жыл бұрын

@@jakescookingchannel1657 They seem to be deleated, his Instagram also seems to be dead, not sure he will return

Спасибо тебе за все! Надеюсь все скоро наладится и ты сможешь вернуться. Мы любили тебя, любим и будем любить!

I've discovered this series when we were lockdown for covid at home , it just show me amazing places that I truly want to see someday in my life! Thanks Bald for this extraordinary journey !!

One of the greatest creators on the platform. Made me fall in love with a culture I'd never thought I'd enjoy so much. Thanks for showing me the way Bald

I don't know what to say. I'm so F%%in sad right now. Not for me, not for Bald but for the beautiful people left behind. The genuine hospitality, grace and offerings Bald has received from people with almost nothing but gratitude and love are left in this wonderful land locked behind a SHIT curtain this time.

@WiLDCATZ

Жыл бұрын

The shit curtain goes both ways.

@ghostlynomad7788

Жыл бұрын

@@WiLDCATZ agreed. Imagine getting some visa with rus passport now (not complaining)

OMG! Man, man! You did the greatest job! It's amazing! Your video in Belogorsk railway station made me cry, I was born there! It was the dumbest thing to kick you out🙈. You are only one foreign person who showed Russia in so positive attitude. Thank you for your video!🤝

I'm just sitting here, absolutely speechless. "shot themselves in the foot", says it best. I love you, Ben. Thank you so much for all of this!

@ryanyoung7433

Жыл бұрын

Seriously? He got lucky he didn't end up in prison for a lengthy stay! He literally broke into a restricted government facility LMAO

@thesaucegroup1877

Жыл бұрын

@@ryanyoung7433 what government facility? It doesn't say that in the video

@benr147

Жыл бұрын

@@thesaucegroup1877 i think its from when he broke into the space shuttle building 😂

@ELPaso1990TX

Жыл бұрын

@@benr147 but I thought that was cleared up. He complied with the authorities and paid his fine.

@ryanyoung7433

Жыл бұрын

@@thesaucegroup1877 the cosmodrome

“Don’t be sad because it’s over, smile because it happened.” Thank you so much for everything Bald! I truly feel grateful for having witnessed all of your adventures through the years and I feel that this video is the proper culmination for the journey of a lifetime. Cheers for that!

@rubiskelter

Жыл бұрын

why do you think he's leaving? he's just saying his Russia's journey ended lol.

None of us would like for you to end up in prison just for the sake of it. Thank you for all the videos and i couldn't imagine a more fitting ending to this long, long journey.

Spasibo, my friend ! Thank you for changing my viewpoint of Russia and being my inspiration for learning Russian myself !

I hope you realise that what Anna did for you, you did for thousands of people around the world. Your trip in the USSR didn't end, we will carry you in our hearts every time we visit a country you took us to with your videos. I speak for myself and many others when I say : Ben, thank you from the bottom of my heart, you accomplished something great.

I clicked instantly 😂 Glad to know it's just the end of *this* journey

@stonemason5116

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a relief 😅

@Bawamba

Жыл бұрын

I scrolled in comments like an idiot to find a comment like this xD Only been watching 1min in to the video hahaa

@bruhmcchaddeus413

Жыл бұрын

He said this like million times lol no way he end his visits to eastern europe

@i-_-am-_-g1467

Жыл бұрын

@@bruhmcchaddeus413 yeah gotta be the 3rd or 4th time he's ended his ruski/eastern eu journey

@JAMESmmmmmm

Жыл бұрын

@@Bawamba yeh I hadn't even watched more than 30 seconds I just wanted top comment hahaha

Bald, thanks to you I changed many stereotypes I had from Russian people. It was a pleasure to follow your Soviet adventures. Finding your channel was one of the highlights during quarantine. Lots of love from Peru 🇵🇪

I have watched almost every single video since the start of this channel. I never go out of my room much unless very needed. These videos were mainly for my comfort zone & thus, I got to know about many things from them. I am a bit speechless. Stay well, Bald & thanks for everything. I reckon everything comes to an end, though it was a wonderful mystic journey. Thank you.

My man was really banned from Russia, what a ending to this journey. Thank you Bald for everything, it definitely made me appreciate Russia more without the media.

@josht1162

Жыл бұрын

echo that!

@jadler457

Жыл бұрын

Yeah cos he is an mi6 asset

@fightback397

Жыл бұрын

About time. What a pain in the ass , this Bald .

I have to be honest, I got a little emotional at the end. Great series, and thank you for casting a light on parts of the world the vast majority of us will never get to see.

@jamesmcclements4354

Жыл бұрын

Ditto bro

@roecentauri

Жыл бұрын

I shed a tear, not gonna lie.

@Tenenwasser

Жыл бұрын

Same not gonna lie :(

Benjamin, just stumbled across your channel and it was such a great journey! I can’t find proper words to describe how thankful I am to you. Under all those circumstances you carried on with your beautiful content delivering us best emotions and stories all across Russia. I am deeply saddened by the decision of our government to ban you. I just hope that someday you will be able to come back. The path you took brought so much joy to people watching you all across the globe bringing us closer and revealing that Russia is not as bad as a lot of people might have thought. Carry on with your incredible and heartwarming content! With all the love, your fellow russian chav❤️

Parting is such sweet sorrow. No one does soviet adventurising as well as Ben. Thanks for taking us along, it was a hell of a ride!

I'm from Russia. When I discovered your channel a few years ago, I was amazed at how warmly a foreigner can feel about this country. Even among russians there are very few such people. I confess I was skeptical myself. But you have rediscovered my own country for me. Thank you, the best person on KZread. Peace to all on this planet🕊

@hangedman821

Жыл бұрын

Hello from Scotland Hakeem.......Peace Brother!

@Nyllsor

Жыл бұрын

Intresting! Peace man!

@step3293

Жыл бұрын

Your name does not look like Russian

@Nyllsor

Жыл бұрын

@@step3293 OH bollocks! Have you learned nothing man??

What a wonderful, poignant, thoughtful ending to one of the most wonderful channels on this site. I've never heard of or met anyone as friendly or as adventurous as you Ben, and I know I speak for everyone when I say we are all so happy to have you here to take us on that journey. I've seen a lot of comments about how wonderful and interesting ur videos are so i won't echo that sentiment ad nauseum, but what I will draw attention to is how genuine and warm you are as a person. We are all very lucky to have known you vicariously through your many interactions and there will always be an audience here for you if you ever chose to come back. There is plenty of Eastern Europe and the 'stans still to see! Although that being said i cant think if a better ending than this! That ending compilation was enough to make a grown man cry

This series was amazing let’s start a petition to get him unbanned ❤

It was an experience like watching a movie that lasts 3 years. Thank you for taking us from our homes and showing the lives of people as real as possible.

I don’t usually comment on anything. My son started watching you when he was still in high school. He is 21 now. He showed me and my husband your channel. My son has been teaching himself how to speak Russian because of your videos. You showed this family in America how beautiful the people and the country are. I am heartbroken that there will be no more Russian adventures. Thank you for the beauty that you have brought into my home. Good luck on your future travels.

@Lemmispeak

Жыл бұрын

I am 22 and have been watching since comprehensive school too its been a good adventure :)

@Nobody-df4is

Жыл бұрын

Amazing. I'm glad you guys enjoy his vids. I mean they're quite slow. I didn't know the youngsters had the stamina...

I was born in Russia, and am unsure of when I’ll be able to return from the USA to visit again, but I’m so thankful to you for showing the real people of Russia. I wish you the very best! With love, and gratitude. Thank you, -Andrei

Thank you for strengthening the common ground that is above all nationalities- human being.

that montage at the end felt kinda sad and nostalgic yet left me with a smile on my face. thank you bald for taking us on this amazing journey,, excited to see what comes.

@valomar00

Жыл бұрын

That montage hit me right in the feels...

This was truly an inspiring series Benjamin. Your camera and eyes have given us a necessary look into the real world of former Soviet land. Thanks for all your efforts and stay bald!

Thank you for all the entertainment and the fun I had watching your russia/soviet series! Greetings from Poland!

Bald really changed my perspective on that whole side of world, I always used to think it was really just a dusty place left behind in time. But Bald showed us not only the rich history that is there but the good people and good times that are to be had there. A journey im very happy I was around to enjoy. Thank you Bald, and cheers to whatevers next

Thanks bald, u legend, hands down the most interesting , educational and real you tube channel ive had the pleasure of finding. from irish Darren , living in Prague

@paddymush1

Жыл бұрын

LETS PAY THE MAN

Your channel really is the only channel on KZread I've watched consistently - every single video I watch start to finish. Thanks for opening my eyes to what life is like in this part of the world

@worldoftancraft

Жыл бұрын

Wou, lyfe is lyfe. The same good old "national" states with the local masters of lyfe and selling the labour resources abroad for inadequate pay. Who'd believe that it's the same here? I'd needed to watch 1000 of bald's vids to understand this...

Bald, for you next adventure travel through rural United States. As I watched your travels in post Soviet Russia I was always struck by the similarities of rural US.

Growing up I was always fascinated with what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. When the wall came down I got to see some of what life was like in the former Soviet states. However Bald and Bankrupt gave me/us the greatest view of all! Thank you for that Benjamin. Thank you for showing me Belarus like no one else. Now I feel like the Iron Curtain is going back up and that saddens me.

The irony of it is amazing, one of the few people on the planet right now that has anything positive to say about Russia, and shows the human side of Russia and its culture and history, is deported. Truely amazing.

@vz6235

Жыл бұрын

Russia is a disgusting and dreadful place

@TheMop94ok

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree ! and did you understand why ? deported ?

@user-nq5ww9xn2o

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMop94ok because he broke into military protected area to film abandoned spaceship

@johnmarrewood

Жыл бұрын

I think now is not a time to speak positively about Russia

@sanguinelynx

Жыл бұрын

@@user-nq5ww9xn2o I hope they reinstate him. He obviously loves Russia and spreads positivity. Maybe slap him with a fine, a few days in jail (he'd probably give a review on the accommodations), stern warning. Maybe one day he can return.

I'm russian. This made me sad. Great series of videos and what a great wrap up as well.

@shabeer94

Жыл бұрын

Can u tell me why he was arrested and what was his charge and found guilty for?

@nikitapolyakov2259

Жыл бұрын

@@shabeer94 bruh idk 🤣

@shabeer94

Жыл бұрын

@@nikitapolyakov2259 ☹️

The ending made me laugh with tears in my eyes. Thanks for the inspirations and good companion through the darkest pandemic lockdown days. As a Chinese, I enjoy your ironic, stupid jokes and fearless adventures.

21:40 Правда жизни. Ни одна в страна в мире не умеет так стрелять себе по ногам. Браво! Дружище, не принимай близко к сердцу, ты настоящий англичанин, с отличным лёгким и крепким характером! Удачи!

Thank you Bald for the amazing videos these past 3 years. I wish you the best and I will always miss the Soviet adventures from the sinks to the mosaics.

this feels too much like watching a memorial. but the montage in the end was tear jerking. thanks for the otherworldly adventures, just across the pond.

@beardization

Жыл бұрын

i definitely got a lump in my throat watching the montage at the end. Beautifully done.

I must have watched 90-95% of your content on this channel and it's been a great time. Thank you very much, Ben

@dumbvedeoz

Жыл бұрын

sad he wont do vids again on yt

@m.s.7277

Жыл бұрын

@@dumbvedeoz He said he will

@Alex_Gordon

Жыл бұрын

Swedeeeen!!

@dumbvedeoz

Жыл бұрын

@@m.s.7277 where did he say that?

@dumbvedeoz

Жыл бұрын

@@Alex_Gordon ???

What a journey that was. Binged them during some dark times & watched others in beautiful company. Thank you so much big fella, some man 💥

Thank you Bald, you're such an inspiration for me to travel across the russian empire to know deeper about their people and history. God im gonna miss this series so badly :')

I have been watching since 2018 Bald, when I was spending 2 years unable to leave the gates of a military base. You've changed my mind on traveling to Russia and Eastern Europe for the better. Now might not be the best time to visit but in the future I will and that's all because of what you've done Ben. Thank you.

@t.on.y

Жыл бұрын

I hope it will be so difficult for you.

@megorex630

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I’d love to visit Eastern Europe at some point… it’s on my bucket list and I’m not getting any younger.

@ag.3820

Жыл бұрын

You can still visit Eastern Europe, most of it is part of the European Union :)

@hamoudeallam645

Жыл бұрын

U can also come now, ppl will welcome u whenever u come with peace

Thanks for everything Benjamin and salam from Dagestan 🤝 You are always welcome here brother!

I watched this video tearing up in my university library. I've been watching your channel since 2018 and have seen every video bar none. You not only helped me get through one of the most depressing times in my life, but have been the only youtuber to truly affect my aspirations for the future. I wish you the best, Bald, and thank you for these years of fantastic content.

You are a marvel to KZread and to the curious world. Your videos helped me during the darkest times of the pandemic and gave me a dude to follow along throughout some rich spots of the world I may never get to see, and from such an endearing perspective. Thank you a million. Vam spasibo bolshoe

Thanks bald for bringing us along in your journey. Always been a pleasure to watch your vidoes on the subject soviet. Learned a lot watching your videos about history, society and a lot of social skills just by watching you. This was, will be an ultimate adventure and i will keep watching these videos again and again for time to come. Best of luck bald.

Makes me sad but also brings joy. I'm happy I was here to witness it. One of the best youtube series I've ever watched.

@gwilsonia1

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

without a doubt this has been my favorite youtube series ever. this was the most entertaining by far. ive watched every episode twice lol... i hope you dont quit making videos completely, theres still a huge world out there

@iainc.1631

Жыл бұрын

Nobody will ever be able to do what u do

@Hexagonian

Жыл бұрын

I still don't get how he's stopping everything already. The rest of the former USSR would gladly invite him with open arms and his video in Syria was awesome! I feel like there is still so much to be seen, I'm not sure why he's stopped completely.

@popefrancis80

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm surprised he is retiring so soon. I sure hope it's a pause and not a full stop

@samfrancis447

Жыл бұрын

He ain't stopping is he if you actually follow him on other accounts you'll realise its only the end of the soviet journey for bald!

@joetrolo7076

Жыл бұрын

You always felt like you were along there with him... and while a true sweetheart, he certainly has a pair of balls on him!!

What an adventure, I feel very lucky to have witnessed your entire journey, full of emotion, engaging, edgy and gritty, for a viewer. You have such a wonderful charm and Del Boy luck. People make the world go round and watching you was a privilege. Thank you. Lou.

Thank you, Bald! This was an excellent series.

That noise you hear is the sound of a million babushka's hearts breaking. Loved your travels throughout Russia and the former USSR. I "traveled" along with your videos, using Google Earth. It was fun finding the places you stopped at along the way, sometimes it was a little tricky finding the locations using just your videos, but I really enjoyed it. I hope this isn't the end of your travels - the world is a big place, and there's so many places you can go. Wishing you the very best, thanks for showing us all the real Russia and the former Soviet states!

@korypowell3182

Жыл бұрын

You should travel for real, he wants this to be the kick up th arse we all needed to stop watching and start doing. We should all make the most of the short time we have left.

@HYPNOTOAD291

Жыл бұрын

@@korypowell3182 I do travel, but it's getting difficult for me, health-wise.

Just a kind man, a camera and some good British humor, you captivated millions. Truly, thank you for everything.

@Bunno1177

Жыл бұрын

Humour*

@NH-tv3jr

Жыл бұрын

Keep it up Ben, I'm sure you'll be back again soon.