Flying to RUSSIA on a STOLEN AIRPLANE & INTERROGATED at the Border!

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  • @JoshCahill
    @JoshCahill  Před 3 měsíci +210

    Would you travel to Russia? Let me know... also feel free to follow me on instagram.com/gotravelyourway for daily updates! :)

    • @teazerfemi
      @teazerfemi Před 3 měsíci +22

      I certainly would love to, josh thanks a million sir, please when are you coming back to Nigeria?
      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Jack-zs2yd
      @Jack-zs2yd Před 3 měsíci +55

      Never.

    • @stevehyland8345
      @stevehyland8345 Před 3 měsíci +62

      I would absolutely go to Russia! But I wouldn’t go to a lot of other European countries…or to Ukraine, which had a reputation - or has? - a reputation as the most corrupt country in Europe.

    • @LD.GeographyEdits
      @LD.GeographyEdits Před 3 měsíci +21

      yes

    • @kellymorgan-ramseyer7387
      @kellymorgan-ramseyer7387 Před 3 měsíci

      And why would that be Steven? ​@@stevehyland8345

  • @nickdegroot2445
    @nickdegroot2445 Před 3 měsíci +135

    It’s interesting that you have received so many questions at the border. As a Dutch person i’ve been to Russia 5 times in the last year and a half and I never even received a single question even though we are seen as an unfriendly nation by Russia. They only made a joke once and asked if I had weed on me😅.

    • @fulger2010
      @fulger2010 Před 2 měsíci

      maybe he just wants to avoid critics as most of his audience is infected by the western ant-russian propaganda, so he must to invent "troubles" just to please them.

    • @sodinc
      @sodinc Před 2 měsíci +11

      People with a lot of recently visited countries might be considered more suspicious

    • @warhotspots7255
      @warhotspots7255 Před měsícem +1

      its just because rusian FSB before fly there knew everything what they need to know dont be so dumb

    • @adiadi5832
      @adiadi5832 Před měsícem

      right now they got elections and security alert was raised ,considering terrorist atempts inside russia....they cheking everything

    • @snxgfi
      @snxgfi Před měsícem +2

      That's what The Netherlands is famous for 😅🤣

  • @samcadwallader2899
    @samcadwallader2899 Před 3 měsíci +568

    This type of journalism is exactly why this channel shines through the morass of aviation-tubers.

    • @johnny1893
      @johnny1893 Před 2 měsíci

      ''LITTLE GIRLS FEELINGS TRUMP FREEDOM OF PRESS PRIVACY COMPLAINT REPOST MIRROR''
      -This is mirrored because Starbucks think they can censor reality. Wrong you can't.
      I see! You're that kind of crazy wacko! Congratulations incel!

  • @jackhenderson9798
    @jackhenderson9798 Před 2 měsíci +120

    I’m British, I recently travelled to Russia to visit my girlfriends parents. We flew into St Petersburg and was held at the border for approximately 2.5 hours. The FSB staff who dealt with me were extremely professional, it was scary at first but they really only care you have the correct visa. What a fantastic country once I was inside, I am really looking forward to going back 👍🏻

    • @jackhenderson9798
      @jackhenderson9798 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Also every foreigner gets held at the border, not just you.

    • @borissh9932
      @borissh9932 Před 2 měsíci +3

      How was it? I love Saint Petersburg

    • @jackhenderson9798
      @jackhenderson9798 Před 2 měsíci +11

      @@borissh9932cold but an amazing city, much more beautiful than Paris but with a vibe similar to Amsterdam.

    • @borissh9932
      @borissh9932 Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@jackhenderson9798 it’s considered a cultural capital of Russia, I guess you have visited the Hermitage museum too. The women are super beautiful!

    • @jackhenderson9798
      @jackhenderson9798 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@borissh9932 yes I visited the Hermitage, it was stunning.

  • @andreaskaasi1144
    @andreaskaasi1144 Před 2 měsíci +81

    that's amazing at 15:57 that you went back through security just in order to be able to get back to the taxi guy airside and complain! out of this world dedication! 👏

    • @timoswindowseat7045
      @timoswindowseat7045 Před 2 měsíci +11

      It is not real security check and you don't come to air side. It is like in several other countries, there is a pre security check before you can enter the airport building and come to the arrival area or the check in. Same is in Turkey for example. The real security control to come to air side is later.

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      @christopher9727 Před měsícem

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  • @Pies.
    @Pies. Před 3 měsíci +631

    This guy's got some balls to go there. Respect for all of this

    • @davidwebb4904
      @davidwebb4904 Před 3 měsíci +100

      Seriously? Balls?? Ive been to Ukraine three times in the last two years. To Odesa, to Kharkiv, to Izyum, to Sloviansk, in Donetsk Oblast, just a short 20 minute drive from Bakhmut. I was with 20 km of the actual Russian border east of Kharkiv. Its fine. Its not like the propaganda you are tube fed from mainstream media and politicians.

    • @odzergaming
      @odzergaming Před 3 měsíci +64

      He got balls to be in the US

    • @albatros12
      @albatros12 Před 3 měsíci

      @@davidwebb4904
      Sure little diaper troll!

    • @davidwebb4904
      @davidwebb4904 Před 3 měsíci

      @@odzergaming LOL, yeah, those Americans are not to be trusted. They eat their own

    • @davidwebb4904
      @davidwebb4904 Před 3 měsíci

      @@odzergaming Yeah, those Americans, not to be trusted....I cannot say what they did to you. It gets censored

  • @howard0302
    @howard0302 Před 3 měsíci +178

    I would like to thank you very much for your report Josh. I am from Germany and lived in Moscow for 4 years because of work. I met many wonderful people and I also miss Aeroflot. Let's hope for the best❤

    • @benmm01
      @benmm01 Před 3 měsíci +14

      I can’t wait until Aeroflot comes back to EU countries

    • @seandoherty925
      @seandoherty925 Před 3 měsíci +14

      ​@benmm01 prepare yourself for a long wait...

    • @alyonapetrova694
      @alyonapetrova694 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@seandoherty925
      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @seandoherty925
      @seandoherty925 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@alyonapetrova694 well maybe Budapest within the next decade...

    • @benmm01
      @benmm01 Před 2 měsíci

      @@seandoherty925 If Trump becomes the US president again (which is very likely) the war will be over by 2025, so not that long actually:)

  • @jordanvanslingerland6881
    @jordanvanslingerland6881 Před 3 měsíci +91

    Consistently the most straight-up aviation CZcamsr we’ve got. Loved this content Josh

  • @JBTripReports
    @JBTripReports Před 3 měsíci +9

    Great video Josh! Really enjoyed it! You were very brave to decide to go but thanks for creating this interesting video. Looking forward to all future videos. Your channel is an inspiration to me! J

  • @RooKooRarr
    @RooKooRarr Před 3 měsíci +150

    I think Josh has had a bit of influence on Sam Chui; in his latest video, Sam is actually being critical of Air India's product, sounding honestly just like Josh! Well done 🤗👏👏👏

    • @wenning252
      @wenning252 Před 3 měsíci +16

      More like even Sam Chui can’t gush over Air India

    • @jackotgould
      @jackotgould Před 3 měsíci +28

      Air India obviously didn't pay him enough

    • @carlramirez6339
      @carlramirez6339 Před 2 měsíci +7

      @@jackotgould Don't give the Russian government any ideas.

    • @rikki1960
      @rikki1960 Před 2 měsíci

      I watched a Sam Chui video once some years ago and never bothered since; too fake and it was so bloody obvious. He's a paid influencer thats all, and as boring as bat sh!t.

    • @gaedzable
      @gaedzable Před 2 měsíci +10

      @@jackotgouldhe would praise Ryanair if he gets paid enough

  • @vallorahn4497
    @vallorahn4497 Před 2 měsíci +44

    0:13 the Russian map is not adjused. Belarus is not Russia too. Also Turkey. Its probably an airline or timezone map or similar.

    • @yar1k209
      @yar1k209 Před měsícem +7

      it is a timezone map indeed

    • @godmode8687
      @godmode8687 Před měsícem +6

      @@yar1k209But when did the ukrainian parliament decide that crimea switches the time zone? It never did. Which basically means that yes, this airline regards this as russian territory (which is incorrect). Thats like displaying Washington as part of north korean timezone, because rocket man has decided it is. I mean they didnt display the timezones purely by the location, but by the legal status. and decided to use the russian legal status, which only matters if they accept it as russian territory

    • @falcon_224
      @falcon_224 Před měsícem +3

      ​@@godmode8687(it is correct)

    • @katatoniq
      @katatoniq Před měsícem

      @@godmode8687 not only crimea, but also half of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, and most (maybe all?) of Donetsk and Luhansk.

    • @lukenodag5784
      @lukenodag5784 Před měsícem +2

      ​@@godmode8687when did Crimeans decide they want to be part of Ukraine? They tried to break away in the 90s.

  • @user-yn4ec9sx2l
    @user-yn4ec9sx2l Před 2 měsíci +7

    "thats is still more than you get on an 2,5 hour Lufthansa flight" says it all !!!

  • @anfalov44
    @anfalov44 Před měsícem +4

    The view on the letter Z is amaizing?

  • @captainharryk4028
    @captainharryk4028 Před 3 měsíci +35

    I have always wanted to know how Aeroflot was able to keep their airplanes flying amidst the sanctions. Thanks for sharing some insight to this. Moscow is indeed a gem.

    • @ProkerKusaka
      @ProkerKusaka Před 2 měsíci

      It is not "stolen" but with this whole clown fiesta with "sanctions" we cant return it back without breaking "sanctions" hahaha
      As well as other countries cant take it either without breaking sanctions

  • @siddharthadasgupta3564
    @siddharthadasgupta3564 Před 3 měsíci +5

    What a great topic Josh !
    It really helps so many people to understand the global aviation industry and become informed consumers.
    Lots of love as always mate !😊

  • @dalensajero6805
    @dalensajero6805 Před 3 měsíci +80

    I enjoyed this episode as I’ve always wanted to go to Russia but …….. I also want to say that it really enhances your vlog and our ‘experience’ when you include some scenes from the city/country you’re visiting - like you did here in Moscow. I’ve watched almost all of your videos and that element of showcasing the place you’re ‘landing’ in takes it to the next level. I’ve seen your old IG photos of your travels ( Afghanistan) and loved them as a travel enthusiast myself. Keep safe and well.

    • @meccu19
      @meccu19 Před 2 měsíci

      Just visit Russia without any but

  • @dbolas100
    @dbolas100 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I just returned home to California from Moscow a few days ago, around the same time this video was made. It was my fourth visit since February 2022 and my experiences were similar on the Aeroflot flight I flew between Moscow and Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Last week, upon exiting the country, I was taken back for a 30 minute "interview" at passport control. Completely understandable given the terrorist bombings that have occurred in Russia and the lethal aid being supplied by the West. It's worth noting that, unlike the EU and US, which harass Russian visitors extensively even before the invasion, and now make visa issuance to them or entry all but impossible in many cases, Russia has kept its doors wide open to Western visitors. In four visits and more than six months of aggregate time there in the last two years I've not had a single negative experience. Such incidents at passport control and others mentioned are small inconveniences compared to the wonderful experiences that await. Nice video Josh!

  • @yaronsteinbuch3956
    @yaronsteinbuch3956 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Amazing video, Josh! Thanks for your hard work and dedication.

  • @SoloSailorDave
    @SoloSailorDave Před 3 měsíci +32

    "Hey Josh" I watch your channel more than the news because I get more out of it 😊

  • @andywhite6713
    @andywhite6713 Před 2 měsíci +42

    Hi Josh, I had the pleasure to work in and out of Moscow and St Petersburg for 20 years. I saw the good and bad of the country within this time. The architecture, museums and as you said the Metro is stunning in Moscow as well as St Petersburg. The people I worked with were amazing, but sadly we lost the office over what has happened.
    You are right, Moscow is a bucket list city, in Winter as well as summer.
    If I remember, the Raddison where you stayed is part of Stalin Sisters, which are 7 near identical buildings around the city. I used to stay in the Hilton Leningradskaya which was also one of the sisters. The hotel was just amazing, we stayed there a lot and even received an invitation to the staff party which is something that I will never forget.
    We always flew BMI (back in the time) and then British Airways in and out of DME and then the Sapsan train up to St Pete's. The BA crew were not allowed off the aircraft, so it was one of the longest working days for them within the BA fleet.
    It was always interesting going in and out of immigration, even with a full working visa sanctioned by them...!
    Happy Travels , your vlog brought back a lot of fond memories.

    • @dennisrettke
      @dennisrettke Před 2 měsíci +5

      Strange, I've never had an issue going through immigration in Russia (even in recent years - as recent as two months ago). It's pretty normal actually. Exactly like most other countries with the exception of the United States.

    • @andywhite6713
      @andywhite6713 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Depends who you worked for.....@@dennisrettke

    • @dennisrettke
      @dennisrettke Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@andywhite6713 what's that supposed to mean? I am Australian and arrived on a tourist visa. Lol. If you are talking about the US immigration experience, then if you're American you would not know. They hassle each and every foreigner regardless of where they are from or for what purpose they arrive. Once I became a permanent resident I could go through the "citizens and residents" lane. That experience was much different - a friendly "welcome home".

  • @Republic3D
    @Republic3D Před 3 měsíci +12

    Looks like the Aeroflot A320 has the SHARP kit, the Short Airfield Package. It allows the takeoff and landings on very short runways.

  • @woutergijs5246
    @woutergijs5246 Před 3 měsíci +78

    Iconic hotels ! Bucket list of iconic hotels for travellers: Raffles at Singapore, Oriental at Bangkok. Manilla in… Manilla. Waldorf Historia in NY, Dorchester in London, Adlon in Berlin. Moskva in Belgrade. The Nelson in Cape Town. I love them all.

    • @kirkleiber1412
      @kirkleiber1412 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, The Dolder Grand in Zurich to add to your list.

    • @cruiseworld2023
      @cruiseworld2023 Před 2 měsíci

      @@kirkleiber1412Grand Haytt Dubai

    • @pacmanc8103
      @pacmanc8103 Před 2 měsíci +1

      It’s the Waldorf Astoria.

    • @woutergijs5246
      @woutergijs5246 Před 2 měsíci

      @@pacmanc8103think it is that bloody automatic text - sorry.

  • @TheRealMarkyPizzle
    @TheRealMarkyPizzle Před 3 měsíci +17

    Amazing....glad you finally made it. What a stunning hotel lobby....looks cold

  • @michaelsmith697
    @michaelsmith697 Před 2 měsíci +8

    What an amazing trip. To go there during war is adventurous! What a truly amazing and beautiful place to be. The subway stations are incredible with their chandeliers and paintings. The snow looks gorgeous!

    • @xx-nasser-
      @xx-nasser- Před měsícem

      To be honest its really business as usual.

  • @rhanemann9100
    @rhanemann9100 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Moscow is a great city. I've been several times (on business) and returned in 2018 for a leisure visit. So much on offer - and very clean and safe.

  • @Upholsterartist
    @Upholsterartist Před 3 měsíci +77

    Super high quality! As a fellow German, war and conflict is so horrible!

  • @sohelhakim3080
    @sohelhakim3080 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Super video J. Like the way you vlog. You are living my life literally everyday. Super proud of you.

  • @siddharth1610r
    @siddharth1610r Před 3 měsíci +4

    I've accumilated 25,000 aerofloat miles in the last two years. I've flown their 330, 777 and 350. They paid off the leasing companies early this year. They somehow manage to get the spare parts. True, there is a huge issue of maintenance checks when the war ends. As long as you're flying Aerofloat, you'll be fine. I am not taking any sides but Russia's really safe to visit. They're really nice to tourists.

    • @rolandl.4062
      @rolandl.4062 Před 3 měsíci +1

      The pay offs are only a fraction of the original values and not for all airplanes.

  • @MichaelReidOttawa
    @MichaelReidOttawa Před 3 měsíci +8

    One of the reasons you found the fries better in Russia.
    Mc Donald’s, tries to source as much of its products locally as possible. Obviously they did that with the fries and the new owners, maintained that relationship.
    You will find Potatoes from colder countries have much more flavour than others. This is very true as well, with seafood

    • @herthadynasty4160
      @herthadynasty4160 Před 3 měsíci

      very intersting!

    • @Reiden199
      @Reiden199 Před 3 měsíci

      French fries were imported from Poland. Now, they has found local producers)

    • @eugenenikolaev
      @eugenenikolaev Před 2 měsíci +3

      Not a new owners techically, a company is now under control by one of the former major franchise owners
      Moreover, McD retained the right to repurchase, hoping for better times. Even the fonts and color scheme have not changed, only the logo. Therefore producers within the country remained the same

  • @air_labutter
    @air_labutter Před 3 měsíci +6

    Wow, what an experience! Thanks for sharing Josh

  • @vdriver_eng
    @vdriver_eng Před 3 měsíci +32

    Hi Josh! As a Muscovite, I'm really glad you liked the city. I've been to many capitals around the world, but Moscow will forever hold a special place in my heart. Next time, try to come to Moscow in the summer, so you can walk around and enjoy the architecture and parks without freezing! As for the interrogations, unfortunately, they can happen in these difficult times. Even Russian citizens are sometimes questioned. The key is not to have any compromising content on your phone (cat photos are fine), and also, no matter how "friendly" the interrogating officer might seem, it's not wise to be too honest with them. It's better to tell them what they want to hear, not what you actually think :)

    • @alexanderlevitin1390
      @alexanderlevitin1390 Před 3 měsíci +7

      "It's better to tell them what they want to hear, not what you actually think" - the same is absolutely true nowdays for almost any Western country, including Germany and the USA.

    • @alestra1021
      @alestra1021 Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@alexanderlevitin1390 never got interrogated here, can't agree

    • @lukasgray9027
      @lukasgray9027 Před 3 měsíci

      lol you are full of shit. Only one of these countries are kidnapping children and forcing their citizens to fight in a genocial war.

    • @warrenSPQRXxl
      @warrenSPQRXxl Před 3 měsíci +2

      Traveled to Russia 16 times starting in 1996. Visa process was always a pain but no trouble at the border itself. So sad Russia had a chance to become a normal country but instead has returned to autocracy. Now, as an American, there is a danger of being held hostage.

    • @alexanderlevitin1390
      @alexanderlevitin1390 Před 3 měsíci +3

      ​@@warrenSPQRXxl Do you mean by normal country the USA with its ruling clans and military-industrial oligarchy making money from wars?

  • @jazmackie2324
    @jazmackie2324 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thanks for all your content, Josh. Love your work. ☺

  • @wentzbjoern
    @wentzbjoern Před 2 měsíci

    Very interesting and informative video Josh! Keep up the great work!

  • @julioc4978
    @julioc4978 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Great video,
    Can't wait for the entire series.
    I wonder if you were picked randomly for secondary check, or you were targetted form when you boarded?
    Cheers

    • @SnarkOrel
      @SnarkOrel Před 2 měsíci +1

      They (border guard, part of FSB) interrogate people from "Unfriendly countries" and also Russians who left the country avoiding mobilization or who emigrated some time ago. And that's why they're asking if you have a Telegram account - if you're a Russian citizen and you wrote something against the war or Putin's regime in private conversations or even if you're subscribed to some "wrong" channels - you'll definitely have a huge fine or even could be imprisoned from 2 to 15 years.

    • @Lyubov.24
      @Lyubov.24 Před 2 měsíci

      @@SnarkOrel 🤦‍♀️😂 какое вранье. Вы там больны от вашей пропаганды. В настоящее время, в мире нет страны лучше, разумнее и безопаснее чем Россия. Пусть нас спасет Бог от того, что происходит на западе- трансы, педофилы, наркота и безумие.

  • @vitushoffmann7890
    @vitushoffmann7890 Před 3 měsíci +20

    love how you expand your channel from pure aviation to an aviation focused travel blog and show the country too!

  • @PollyDVB
    @PollyDVB Před 2 měsíci

    I've been waiting for this video for so long and it's finally here! 😄
    You have done an amazing job, great and unprejudiced report!!

  • @island_Dave_KeyWest
    @island_Dave_KeyWest Před 3 měsíci +50

    You’re a brave boy, Josh! As an American, I don’t think I’d have the nerve, at this point, to travel to Russia.
    But thank you for going and showing us around! Moscow does look like a beautiful city.
    Perhaps when the world is at peace again, I’ll make it over there.

    • @maratstrat
      @maratstrat Před 2 měsíci

      Aside from some hassle on the border control if you are really just a tourist you should be ok to travel here. We are pretty chill. Unless you are western spy who cannot squat like a slav!

    • @GodAtum
      @GodAtum Před 2 měsíci

      i suspect he's gonna get kidnapped as a political prisoner

    • @coochieman7887
      @coochieman7887 Před 2 měsíci

      What is this fear of Russia? You guys are crazy brainwashed

    • @igors.787
      @igors.787 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@TheFpsBoss He is not the USA citizen 😂

    • @coochieman7887
      @coochieman7887 Před 2 měsíci

      Nothing scary about visiting Russia, yall are crazy brainwashed. (Whoever reported my comment, get a life)

  • @vitushoffmann7890
    @vitushoffmann7890 Před 3 měsíci +96

    love the sober approach with the music and mood etc. well done! and your stance on the war!

  • @teazerfemi
    @teazerfemi Před 3 měsíci +7

    Thanks a lot Great Josh for this interesting video, it's quite refreshing

  • @alfonsoportugal6754
    @alfonsoportugal6754 Před 3 měsíci +1

    outstanding video!!! So interesting to see the coming ones.

  • @damienmoulton9797
    @damienmoulton9797 Před 2 měsíci

    Such a clear video Josh, Full HD, impressed. You tell the story so, so well, and that's what it's all about.
    Keep safe and cheers to you.

  • @Kelli999
    @Kelli999 Před 3 měsíci +48

    So interesting. It looks so lovely, id love to go one day. Your excitement and enthusiasm at entering the Hotel you'd longed to go to really came through to your audience Josh. Wonderful

  • @RR-cr2so
    @RR-cr2so Před 3 měsíci +56

    You are right: your job is to be an aviation journalist so that is what you do. No politics, no propaganda, just your professional opinion on the aviation. Keep it up.
    Your reference to the LH catering must certainly have stung some people at the Venloer Sraße.

    • @makiwa
      @makiwa Před 3 měsíci +3

      So how is sarcastically commenting on the Russian Map NOT politically motivated!

    • @RR-cr2so
      @RR-cr2so Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@makiwa No sarcasm detected here. Just a factually correct state of affairs: Russia has added their 'new territories' to their maps indeed and practically no other country in the world has endorsed these added new territories.

    • @Sufa6-3
      @Sufa6-3 Před 3 měsíci +5

      I’m sorry but No Political Comment on the Putin Regime even if Ukraine 🇺🇦 wasn’t being invaded would be very similar to not condemning any other Dictatorship. If Josh didn’t want to be Political then HE SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE. He didn’t use his Credit Card or Foreign Currency BUT still used the Local Currency so technically supporting the Government and THAT IS Political.
      I’m sure that Dead, Injured and Displaced Ukrainian People REALLY DO appreciate that.

    • @xx-nasser-
      @xx-nasser- Před měsícem

      @@Sufa6-3And you are effin stupid for what you said in your comment.

  • @tatun9254
    @tatun9254 Před 3 měsíci

    Had the most fun watching this episode; incredible reporting skills, and the scenery was stunning...felt like I was there...safe travels and thank you!

  • @scottkilla
    @scottkilla Před 3 měsíci +23

    Good on you mate, putting yourself out there to report for us! Great story buddy!

  • @Behemoth29
    @Behemoth29 Před 3 měsíci +22

    I've been to Russia four times since the war started, as a citizen of an 'unfriendly country', and in my experience I haven't ever been pulled aside for questioning (or see it happen to anyone else).

    • @mineairoHD
      @mineairoHD Před 3 měsíci +2

      Did you also visit it before this started?

    • @Behemoth29
      @Behemoth29 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@mineairoHD Yeah I did, back in 2019, there was also no problem getting in

    • @xx-nasser-
      @xx-nasser- Před měsícem

      Same here. But I have seen it happen to a lot of people at the Moscow and Saint Petersburg airports.

  • @johndewey6358
    @johndewey6358 Před měsícem +1

    Even today, Iran has the largest and best equipped and trained technicians and engineers for Boeing aircrafts in Middle East. Iran has equally well trained Air Bus facilities in Iran so I think you are safe when your Western planes are trained inside Iran. I cannot say the same think about Russian (Soviet) made planes repaired in Iran.

  • @robinharrison3907
    @robinharrison3907 Před 2 měsíci

    Great Video Bud ❤❤Keep them coming and keep warm 👍👍

  • @poletme
    @poletme Před 3 měsíci +6

    Josh, this aircraft (RA-73748) was purchased from western lessor by the Russian insurance company in 2023. Currently, about 120 Aeroflot aircraft belong to Russian insurance and leasing companies.
    Overall, thanks for the video, it turned out quite adequate and neutral. It's rare to see something like this these days...

  • @dirkcasteleyn963
    @dirkcasteleyn963 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Hi Josh. Nice video. Enjoyed it a lot. Russia is a fantastic nation. I traveled many times to Russia also in winter. I even married a fantastic lovely Russian lady. Unfortunately its not so easy anymore to travel to Russia without a good reason. I truely hope that this will change in the future. Also learned the Russian language to communicate easier , i know its not easy but i can recommend it! Many whishes from Flanders and keep on making nice videos!

  • @roaddogg800
    @roaddogg800 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Much respect for taking risks and reviewing the entire aviation industry! ✈️

  • @KammiNeko
    @KammiNeko Před 2 měsíci

    That was SUPER EXCITING!!!! I can't wait to see the rest of this adventure!

  • @sofiane2684
    @sofiane2684 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Great job, amasing video as always 💯👌. Many thanks Josh 🙏

  • @milkolippe7473
    @milkolippe7473 Před 3 měsíci +10

    Wow.. that doesnt look like the old james bond Russia. Super well maintained beautifull buildings and super clean. Probably the real Russia is quite alot different than the european media want us to think.

    • @bardo0007
      @bardo0007 Před 3 měsíci +8

      LOL it's Moscow, try to go outside in the rural areas and look at the poverty and abandoned buildings.

    • @davidknox5929
      @davidknox5929 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Big cities r ultra modern

    • @0891Gokz
      @0891Gokz Před 3 měsíci +14

      ​@@bardo0007the rural villages are also getting a facelift but at a slower pace than Moscow and other big cities.
      I visited Altai during the conflict and their economies are booming as many from the big cities visit in the summer and it has been the case since covid. So that area is experiencing rapid infrastructure development as a result

    • @bardo0007
      @bardo0007 Před 3 měsíci

      @@0891Gokz I suggest you look at the videos from @vasyainthehay , he is Russian, his channel is huge and you will se the hard life in Russia, it's very tough in many parts of Russia. Some parts without water, heat and indoor toilet.

  • @davidsavage6227
    @davidsavage6227 Před 2 měsíci

    What a neat video. Really appreciate your thorough, thoughtful reporting.

  • @reachstars
    @reachstars Před 2 měsíci

    been sub for long time on your channel. you've helped me with my flying anxiety alot. thank you.

  • @frobishire
    @frobishire Před 3 měsíci +84

    LOL Josh the spy sat in the seat across the aisle (10.19) is the same guy watching you on the bus (3.55) and who wasn't sure if he needed a pee at (6.10 - 6.20)!!

    • @herthadynasty4160
      @herthadynasty4160 Před 3 měsíci +8

      wow, i online saw him in the plane during the Video. I got to watch it again. Yeah that guy was misterious!

    • @user-nt8mt3zv2t
      @user-nt8mt3zv2t Před 2 měsíci +26

      ... and the spy boy as a mouse dressed in an elevator

    • @maxnguyenmz
      @maxnguyenmz Před 2 měsíci +7

      10:19,3:55 and 6:10-6:20

    • @ihornator
      @ihornator Před 2 měsíci +17

      Those are literally 3 different persons. The first one 3:55 is more Asian looking, 6:10-6:20 is younger than the man on the isle. Cmon guys, look closely.

    • @festivitycat
      @festivitycat Před 2 měsíci +9

      That's him again in the lift at 28:33

  • @elenaschannel639
    @elenaschannel639 Před 3 měsíci +33

    Great stuff Josh! Was really looking forward to this video

  • @user-pw7ms5tw1g
    @user-pw7ms5tw1g Před 2 měsíci +3

    Wawww , I can see how much suffering Russians under western countries and US sanctions

  • @Andrew-sv6zq
    @Andrew-sv6zq Před 3 měsíci +2

    Neat trip. I loved the music you have playing in the background.

  • @alexanderlevitin1390
    @alexanderlevitin1390 Před 3 měsíci +16

    It's Russian airlines that are under sanctions, but it's American airplanes of Alaska Airlines that are falling apart in the air.

  • @jason84nz
    @jason84nz Před 3 měsíci +24

    It’s sad what’s happened to Russia. The people used to be friendly and respectful, now they are hostile to anyone who is a “westerner”. I’ve never seen a country slip into the toilet as fast as what has happened in Russia.

    • @zahrans
      @zahrans Před 3 měsíci

      Switch off the likes of CNN, MSNBC, FOX and go watch videos of actual westerners who have visited Russia. Some have even decided to stay there.

    • @soeren72
      @soeren72 Před 3 měsíci +5

      True,

    • @stevehyland8345
      @stevehyland8345 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Do you blame Russia for its distrust and hostility to the U.S., EU, Canada and Australia? Look objectively at the past 35 years. And in relation to "slipping into the toilet", have another (objective) look at the rapid decline of the U.S., EU, Canada and Australia over the past few years!

    • @zloychechen5150
      @zloychechen5150 Před 2 měsíci

      You are confusing border officers and "the people".

    • @Max-nc3zq
      @Max-nc3zq Před 2 měsíci

      @@stevehyland8345still not a reason to start a war that’s kill thousands of civilians

  • @samryan7447
    @samryan7447 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Great vid love it keep up the good work

    • @christopher9727
      @christopher9727 Před měsícem

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  • @pinkpegasus6144
    @pinkpegasus6144 Před 2 měsíci

    Fascinating! Great video. Loved the flight review and seeing the city too. Would love to visit one day.

  • @JC10005
    @JC10005 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Thanks for this video. I think many people are interested in Russian aviation, but also interested how Russia is right now. Great music and a lovely host. Thanks again ❤

  • @jasongarufi8187
    @jasongarufi8187 Před 3 měsíci +15

    Great video Josh, looking forward to your next video.

  • @TheGOLDIdeluxe
    @TheGOLDIdeluxe Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome insights, thank you very much for this video!

  • @beaumason5533
    @beaumason5533 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thanks for the awesome video. Very interesting how it looks during war times.

    • @DomingoDeSantaClara
      @DomingoDeSantaClara Před 3 měsíci

      There's no war, it's simply a special military operation.🙄

  • @djidjidaniel1824
    @djidjidaniel1824 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Negative 15° celsius? That is beyond cold and you waited out there waiting for that ride! But even at night you can tell the city is beautiful.

  • @belsbo
    @belsbo Před 2 měsíci +26

    Hi! Man, it was so nice to play Tchaikovsky track on the vid background! You would'n believe how many good folks here in Russia are looking forward to hear this beautiful tune over all national media one day! Keep doing!

    • @curzonlee
      @curzonlee Před 2 měsíci +2

      I know what you mean. I am originally from Russia and listened quite few back in a days. Hopefully it will come soon.

    • @AnNa-xb3wk
      @AnNa-xb3wk Před 2 měsíci +2

      лучше бы вы ждали, когда по всем медиа будут показывать трибунал по путинским военным преступникам, но нет, всё как всегда 🙊🙉🙈

    • @user-tl2ks8vd7o
      @user-tl2ks8vd7o Před 2 měsíci

      @@AnNa-xb3wk смешной глупый укр? 😂

    • @vladimirnikolskiy
      @vladimirnikolskiy Před 2 měsíci

      @@AnNa-xb3wk Иди сало ешь, ждун!🤣

  • @PapikPapikyan777
    @PapikPapikyan777 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I’m not agree with @JoshCahill about that “stolen” A320.
    I agree that Russia definitely didn’t give back all planes what was leased,but at the time of the video Aeroflot and others buyback all their leased aircraft’s!
    Also if that A320 would be “stolen” it’s wouldn’t be able to make international flights!

  • @larswillsen
    @larswillsen Před 3 měsíci +7

    Hey Josh, you took a trip to Greenland - thank god for that, we love you! 🙂

    • @jaytee7773
      @jaytee7773 Před 3 měsíci

      There are some really good live CZcams feeds from airports there!

  • @SouvikMukherjeeACFCOD
    @SouvikMukherjeeACFCOD Před 3 měsíci +7

    Another thing worth mentioning is that Aeroflot still keeps the SkyTeam branding on their packaging and stuff.

    • @dennisrettke
      @dennisrettke Před 2 měsíci +1

      Their SkyTeam membership is only suspended, not cancelled.

  • @dennisalexanderreilly8624
    @dennisalexanderreilly8624 Před 2 měsíci

    Far and away the best content you have produced! Fascinating, it felt like I was actually there.

  • @lukStSerb
    @lukStSerb Před měsícem +7

    23:43 that's because Russia isn't at war against the people of Ukraine, but it intervened against the NATO proxies that occupied Ukraine's government and military. Which is quite the opposite

  • @julieannhawley2955
    @julieannhawley2955 Před 3 měsíci +12

    The architecture looks amazing. Thank you for sharing your experience. Looking forward to part 2 :)

  • @patschannel9513
    @patschannel9513 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Great video as always, Josh! So glad you finally paid a visit. Been waiting on this for ages!
    The state of aeroflot has gone downhill even since all this started. I highly suggest S7 and Pobeda, those are much friendlier, cleaner and more welcoming. Huge fan of yours, hello from Russia!

  • @michaelshirley4874
    @michaelshirley4874 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Josh , an amazing video , I couldn’t look away , you have got some guts to visit Russia at the moment , i have watched your videos for about 18 months now about the flights you make. I have just watched and liked , this one is a little different , much respect to you and I can’t wait to see what happens on part 2

    • @xx-nasser-
      @xx-nasser- Před měsícem

      Guts? It's business as usual here in Russia. Something tells me that you are high on western propaganda.

  • @SaroLoBue
    @SaroLoBue Před 2 měsíci +6

    i lived in Moscow from 2009 to 2014 doing my uni and i can tell you, the city is so beautiful and unique that i never ever stopped exploring it and always being amazed, i hope all this ends soon and i can go visit again. Great vid Josh

  • @KS-13-13
    @KS-13-13 Před 3 měsíci +15

    Thank you for coming to Moscow, Josh! It is so rare now (that’s why it is valueable) to see our city throw the eyes of a western foreigner! Thank you for being unbiased! Hopefully, there’re not going to be any issues at the rest of you Russian trip. Looking forward seeing its Kaliningrad’ part.

  • @user-wo5ph9yv6r
    @user-wo5ph9yv6r Před 3 měsíci +51

    Excellent video! Visited St Petersburg and Moscow in 2000. Such a memorable trip. One thing I thought was odd when flying from St Pete to Moscow, the plane descended nose down. It was a little scary .
    Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip.

    • @LES_OFFICIAL
      @LES_OFFICIAL Před 3 měsíci +2

      Last time I visited Moscow was during world war 2. It seems to have changed a lot

  • @guidowieringa9174
    @guidowieringa9174 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Your video invoked good memories of Russia and Aeroflot for me. I work for an international company and we had customers in Russia. I also went to Moscow Sheremetyevo airport frequently on the way to former Soviet Union countries. I always felt that Aeroflot had good service and their planes were well-maintained. Very sad that the world has changed so much since I last went.

  • @bryanreynolds4008
    @bryanreynolds4008 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video Josh! Love all you do to show you viewers all about your travels.

  • @spinpilot40
    @spinpilot40 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I want to go! Great again Josh.

  • @artpoirot9574
    @artpoirot9574 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Hey. I'm Russian and American citizen and I was also held up at the border for an hour. Apparently it's a pretty common event for Russians now and they've (our border guards) have become extremely anal the last year or so. Thanks for flying there even though you didn't want to.

    • @borissh9932
      @borissh9932 Před 2 měsíci

      Допрашивали? Недавно летал?

    • @xx-nasser-
      @xx-nasser- Před měsícem

      Did you fly to the US post 911? They still are anal. Russia is at conflict with the western scums, so need to be vigilant as they should.

  • @PaulB-17
    @PaulB-17 Před 3 měsíci

    I think this is up there with your best work Josh! Current, informative, very interesting with a respectful dose of humour. Really looking forward to the next part of this series. 🍻 (We need a vodka emoji😅)

  • @josephkhoieabbasi5629
    @josephkhoieabbasi5629 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Josh, so lovely to see you in moscow. Did you find gas mask in your cupboard! First time I saw it I was surprised

  • @snowcrow1178
    @snowcrow1178 Před měsícem +3

    @9.00, actually wrong, there are countries that did recognize Donbass being russian

    • @JoshCahill
      @JoshCahill  Před měsícem +1

      Yeah North Korea 🤣

    • @snowcrow1178
      @snowcrow1178 Před měsícem

      @@JoshCahill good staff Josh, keep it up and stay safe

    • @falcon_224
      @falcon_224 Před měsícem

      ​@JoshCahill and Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Syria. Btw why does international recognisation matter ? What matters is the will of the people because Falklands is recognized as Argentina by more countries than British recognition and hardly any country recognizes Taiwan

  • @SirPeteWindsor
    @SirPeteWindsor Před 3 měsíci +32

    It is so refreshing to peek at Moscow beyond politics and stuff. Keep up the terrific work, mate. Crack on. 🚀

    • @GreenxEmerald
      @GreenxEmerald Před 3 měsíci +11

      Moscow isn’t real Russia. That’s a common Russian saying. Life is much different outside of Moscow and St Petersburg.

    • @mihailraskin2912
      @mihailraskin2912 Před 2 měsíci

      @@GreenxEmerald it's not. Except for the metro, it's mostly the same.

    • @xx-nasser-
      @xx-nasser- Před měsícem

      Yeah, just like New York is not like the rest of the US, London and Paris aren't respresentative of their respective countries, so what's your point? Russia is diverse and beaultiful with rich histroy, culture, architecture and nations within nations. Every major city in Russia has its own character which also very refereshing unlike the western template same shnitz everywhere towns.

  • @EssexWolf1993
    @EssexWolf1993 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Very interesting stuff there Josh.

  • @kennethforrest3457
    @kennethforrest3457 Před 2 měsíci

    Always great content and going to obscure destinations and sharing the whole experience
    Love it 👍

  • @jshowkat
    @jshowkat Před 2 měsíci +1

    From Bangladesh , I have been watching your videos for last couple of years and really enjoy watching your videos

  • @TheKaycey72
    @TheKaycey72 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Also, you kept saying the plane was stolen without providing any detailed context. So, you might want to address this properly to inform your viewers how the aircraft ended up with Aeroflot.

  • @b0tterman
    @b0tterman Před 3 měsíci +21

    I was set to work on a film in St. Petersburg In April of '22. I had never been Russia and was excited to go to the home country of my family (great grandparents). I'm American so.... that didn't end up happening. Probably won't be able to go for many, many years. So, thanks Josh for the vicarious experience.

    • @b0tterman
      @b0tterman Před 2 měsíci +1

      😅

    • @MrPonochka
      @MrPonochka Před 2 měsíci

      What's stopping you from coming? Believing your media about how bad things are in Russia?

    • @heinzletzte.6385
      @heinzletzte.6385 Před 2 měsíci

      Why dont you go now?

    • @xx-nasser-
      @xx-nasser- Před měsícem

      Why won't that happen? Coz you chose not to visit anymore?

    • @b0tterman
      @b0tterman Před měsícem

      @@xx-nasser- I figure as an American I wouldn't get a visa. Anyway, it wouldn't have mattered, the project got cancelled. Maybe someday.

  • @MaverickEchoJuliet
    @MaverickEchoJuliet Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent review Josh👍🏾👍🏾
    Really brave of you to embark on this trip to Moscow. Kudos !

    • @fulger2010
      @fulger2010 Před 2 měsíci +2

      why brave? what risk he had there? Moscow is much safer than most of the western capitals.

    • @xx-nasser-
      @xx-nasser- Před měsícem

      @@fulger2010 Most of the comments here are from western media propaganda victims such as this guy. The comment section is defintely exposing the pathetic western mindset and how brainwashed these clowns are.

  • @lucbeau6343
    @lucbeau6343 Před 2 měsíci

    Phenomenal video, thanks Josh, very informative prior to my upcoming trip to Russia.

  • @sebastian0018
    @sebastian0018 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Great Video Josh! I want to go to Russia but I have no time to do that. Maybe in the future.

  • @sah3173.
    @sah3173. Před 3 měsíci +4

    That was a weird experience being in the lift with that strange creature - said the mouse.

  • @Cloc8
    @Cloc8 Před 2 měsíci

    What a fascinating, exciting and timely experience! Thank you for braving it and taking us with you on the cutting edge! How did you get away with so much filming? On board tbe plane especially???

    • @xx-nasser-
      @xx-nasser- Před měsícem

      Are you serious? He went to Russia, not North Korea. Try searching for walking tours in Russian cities on CZcams, some are even live videos. You guys really are getting stupider by the day due to your lying western media.

  • @LetsgowithHyro
    @LetsgowithHyro Před 2 měsíci

    Really enjoyed this one. Thanks Josh!