The Reality of Life in Russia 2023 (bureaucratic nightmare)

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  • čas přidán 5. 01. 2023
  • This is our life in Russia in late 2022 / 2023. Traveling to Russia as a westerner has always been difficult, a bureaucratic nightmare, but this year is the first time Matt and I have really had any issues. We arrived in my hometown of Kemerovo, Siberia, after crossing in to Russia at Kaliningrad and flying to Novosibirsk. Once here and staying with my family, we went to register with the local authorities, but everything turned out to be a little complicated to say the least. This is a week in our lives here staying in Siberia as we hang out with my family and prepare for New years eve (the biggest celebration of the year in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and many other former Soviet countries). Welcome to a very cold, wintery Siberia.
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  • @MattandJulia
    @MattandJulia  Před rokem +265

    Merry Orthodox Xmas for tomorrow (7th Jan)! 🎄

    Hope you had an amazing New Years Eve! 🎉

    Where do you want to want to see us visit in 2023? ❤️

    • @priestessthea
      @priestessthea Před rokem +5

      Dear Matt & Julia,
      Merry Orthodox Xmas. I upgraded my Patreon to $25.00. I can’t wait to receive my first post card. I’ve tried to message you via Patreon, but I guess you’ve been busy with the holidays. All the best for 2023! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @APlusRussian
      @APlusRussian Před rokem +9

      Heck, come to the US in 2023!! Would be lovely to hang out if you happen to visit the PNW 💙💚

    • @sakojanessian4938
      @sakojanessian4938 Před rokem +2

      Շնորհավոր Նոր Տարի

    • @keekirdav
      @keekirdav Před rokem +5

      Happy Orthodox Xmas to you both and your family Julia, hope you have an amazing time, while you are both in Russia, , it’s always lovely to see you reconnect with your family, and hope to see more of your babushkas recipes in next vid, hope the new year celebrations were as good for you as they were In Yorkshire, n yeah why not a trip back to Blighty and come up to Gods own county of Yorkshire lol 😂, anyway as always have fun & enjoy your travels x

    • @numap4701
      @numap4701 Před rokem +11

      @@APlusRussian God Bless Russia and the people

  • @omaralebda
    @omaralebda Před 11 měsíci +493

    I am Egyptian and I lived 5 years in Tomsk where I graduated from uni, it's 4~5 hours away from Kemerovo. This video brought back a lot of memories about Siberia, I miss everything about Siberia, the people, the culture, the food (especially Borscht soup on a cold day when it's - 40 outside) and listening to batareika on a sunny day near Tom river while watching the sunset. Despite everything crazy going around in the world I consider Russia as my second home and can't wait to go back and visit every single place there. Send all the love to Russian people

    • @user-do4mx2zy4t
      @user-do4mx2zy4t Před 10 měsíci +12

      💖💖💖💖🐾🐾🐾🐈

    • @Octaavos
      @Octaavos Před 9 měsíci +22

      Friend, I live in Tomsk :)
      We have a lot of students from India, China, Vietnam and African countries here. I'm very glad you enjoyed your stay with us) I hope you'll ever eat our pancakes again, which are sold right on the street "Siberian pancakes", you know :)

    • @omaralebda
      @omaralebda Před 9 měsíci +6

      @@Octaavos man I am planning to visit my lovely Tomsk soon and eating Siberian pancakes is on top of my list)))

    • @kira666
      @kira666 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@omaralebdahey , can i get your Instagram please i wanna ask you something about university i hope you don't mind thank you very much

    • @alexanderg.8319
      @alexanderg.8319 Před 7 měsíci +5

      friend, I studied in Tomsk, I live in Kemerovo, I am glad that there are people who liked life in my harsh Siberian region. Come to Russia, let's drink tea with sweets, eat borsch😅 and go skiing

  • @Joshuaunlimitedmlk
    @Joshuaunlimitedmlk Před 10 měsíci +173

    My wife and I have been blessed to travel throughout Russia from 1994 to 2020. We’ve met some of the most wonderful people, stayed in the homes of host families and experienced deep and lasting relationships. We’ve travel from St Petersburg to Sakhalin Island, from Vorkuta to Volgograd and between. I’ve been in some very remote areas, on the taiga and tundra. It’s my hearts desire to be able to make the trip one more time before I go yo heaven. Thank you for your work!!

    • @cv507
      @cv507 Před 7 měsíci

      ´int. Jä!?? v v
      ´$ö Fär ävveh ^ ^

    • @IrekuIIIKa
      @IrekuIIIKa Před 4 měsíci +5

      А вы счастливый человек. Многие русские то не путешествовали по своей стране, в том числе и я.

    • @koreamotthoienho495
      @koreamotthoienho495 Před měsícem

      Bạn biết tiếng Anh và tiếng Nga viết giúp mình 1 bình luận.minh mong Nga triển khai mìn điều khiển từ xa và tên lửa điều khiển từ xa để mai phục quân địch vừa bí mật vừa giảm thiệt hại binh sĩ.

  • @roadrunner8428
    @roadrunner8428 Před 11 měsíci +17

    Beautiful scenery and a simple ordinary life, just what we all wish for. Peace and Happiness to you all. From the U.S.

  • @mattgagnon4315
    @mattgagnon4315 Před 11 měsíci +66

    I have been to Siberia to work in December 2011 and I was in the Irkutsk Oblast mainly. Even by Canadian standard, I can tell that yes, Siberia is very cold. I have found the people of Siberia very kind, calm and fun.

    • @Mir4yAll
      @Mir4yAll Před 5 měsíci +3

      Well, as a Russian from Siberia I can tell that winters start in Canada much earlier than here and end much later. For example now November 16 we don't have snow yet. The temp is still around +2 Celsius.

    • @tomortale2333
      @tomortale2333 Před 2 měsíci +2

      not for a million bucks

  • @sheldoncampbell2139
    @sheldoncampbell2139 Před rokem +54

    It's so nice to see a grandparent/elders involved in family and day to day life!
    Sheldon from Canada

  • @mihailenco9896
    @mihailenco9896 Před rokem +68

    Привет из Молдовы, природа просто восторг , желаю вам счастливых праздников , La mulți ani cu bucurie 🤗🍷🍷

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +8

      Спасибо большое Михаил! Привет от нас в Молдову 🥰❤️🙌🏼

  • @AKayfabe
    @AKayfabe Před rokem +58

    your landscape looks like ours in winter. I live in Minnesota USA.
    I hate shoveling lol
    I enjoy watching regular people in Russia because it matters more than all the crazy things going on that are dividing people when we are all the same.

    • @sabinagatti7978
      @sabinagatti7978 Před měsícem

      👌❤

    • @OldManMuskrat
      @OldManMuskrat Před 28 dny

      moving snow is a pain for the entire world and I'm moving to Florida because of it. lol

  • @briansounalath
    @briansounalath Před rokem +194

    It’s cool to see how normal people live. I also love how it shows life without all the global politics so we can just respect the culture.

    • @chimera916
      @chimera916 Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah, after slaughtering all the innocents in Ukraine they are so sweet and noble.
      But even the nazis after all the boring politic stuff were very good person... Right?

    • @gearoiddom
      @gearoiddom Před 4 měsíci +4

      Great comment. Well said Sir. Moreover, I think pieces such as this exemplify the power of this 'new' CZcams medium as a whole. A legacy TV station would never provide such content as this. I myself may never get to see Siberia, but the curiosity I have towards it would centre around the hour-to-hour realities such as streetscapes, local habits, pasttimes, supermarket experiences etc. - the mundane stuff, or as you put it 'how normal people live'. I have no cares for politics or propaganda.

    • @MaryJo-dy8bg
      @MaryJo-dy8bg Před 3 měsíci +1

      "new' CZcams"
      "propoganda"

    • @maxgursky652
      @maxgursky652 Před 3 měsíci

      Oh I am Ukrainian you know, And my native city is under bombard every day 30% of infrastructure is destroyed, a lot of deaths are here, In Mariupil children just were drinking water from heating systems because there was a food/water shortage caused by Russia. A billions of buildings was destroyed. So it is not just a political shit It is about real life of people. Russia attacked my country and doing genocide here, these peoples going to Russia and then paying taxes there . This taxes is going for Cremlin to attack us. If you are Russian or you are living in Russia you can't just be as you are becoming a part of the system of genocide. It is very sad to see comments and videos like these.

    • @maxgursky652
      @maxgursky652 Před 3 měsíci

      @@MaryJo-dy8bg there is nothing about a propaganda . It is about the genocide of ukrainian nation.

  • @happilysober6143
    @happilysober6143 Před rokem +31

    Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I hope for peace for all. Love from America.

  • @user-bf5rk7ty6q
    @user-bf5rk7ty6q Před rokem +49

    Надеюсь, всё будет у Вас хорошо! С приездом на Родину, в Матушку-Россию! С новым годом и с Рождеством, Вас!!!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +9

      И вас с Новым годом и с Рождеством! 🥰❤️

    • @user-bf5rk7ty6q
      @user-bf5rk7ty6q Před rokem +2

      @@MattandJulia спасибо большое

    • @rdbstrd1216
      @rdbstrd1216 Před rokem

      країна терорист, країна гній

    • @ddddd175
      @ddddd175 Před 11 měsíci

      ETO KAKOJ VEK 19 ILI 20?😂😂😂😂

    • @ddddd175
      @ddddd175 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @Varnava Varnava STRANA S TAKIMI RESURSAMI A ZIVIOT KAK V AFRIKE NU I STABILNOST🤣

  • @deecawford
    @deecawford Před 9 měsíci +19

    Beautiful. I’m in Alaska and it reminds me so much of here. I’ve always wanted to go to Russia. Don’t think it’s possible now but the history is my heart 💜

  • @foreignergal
    @foreignergal Před 9 měsíci +20

    Oh my goodness, your video on the youtube was like a breath of fresh air. It was so refreshing and different from the usual content out there. I was genuinely interested in every second and it sparked a fire of inspiration within me. Your video left a lasting impression on my heart and mind.

  • @andreamiller6200
    @andreamiller6200 Před rokem +129

    I left a long message of my joy in this video and shared some of my own prior experiences in Russia 20 years ago but CZcams ate it when I went to edit it! Suffice it to say, I will write again when I watch again because I am entranced and so warmed with your journey and your loving family life. Thank you for bringing us with you

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +3

      Thank you so much Andrea! 🥰 Really sorry to hear CZcams deleted the comment, can’t wait to read the new one soon 🙏🏼❤️

    • @larrysmiths1
      @larrysmiths1 Před rokem

      youtube is a sitsow, censorn everythijng!

    • @elizabethpedano9564
      @elizabethpedano9564 Před rokem

      Bc this is all lies right at this moment ...maybe 20 yrs ago ..but not the past year

    • @doubletappinhillbilly
      @doubletappinhillbilly Před rokem +4

      @@elizabethpedano9564 are you there?

  • @rebeccavanwyck1800
    @rebeccavanwyck1800 Před rokem +217

    Hello from Alaska! I share your videos with my eldest daughter to show her travel in Russia. She is in a Russian language immersion program here in the US and is so curious about how she might use her language skills as she grows. I hope she will someday have the advanced travel skills you two model on this channel! Спасибо! С новым годом!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +12

      Thank you so much Rebecca! That means the world to hear that! Lots of love to you, your daughter and the rest of your family ❤️ Спасибо большое 🥰🙏🏼❤️

    • @user-jk6xk2gz2f
      @user-jk6xk2gz2f Před rokem +3

      @@Wild-Siberia Что, и даже медведи с балалайками ни разу не нападали?

    • @jasonpednault465
      @jasonpednault465 Před rokem

      According to the Russians, they will invade and own Alaska in the near future. She can use her Russian speaking skills then.
      P.S. 21 years in Alaska.

    • @Spaceadventure2
      @Spaceadventure2 Před rokem

      Oh puke. Tell your daughter how ignorant, cold, unsympathetic Russians are. 99 percent of Russians think that the images coming out of Ukraine are photo shopped, and the war is the wests fault. You have to be the most naive, ignorant idiot twat I've come across in a long time. You're blindsided your daughter. What a terrible parent you are. These Russians believe everything that comes out of putins mouth. This is still an oppressive, communist country, nothing to teach your kids positivity about.

    • @anthonyperez8845
      @anthonyperez8845 Před rokem +2

      Is she in some type of Red Sparrow Program?

  • @BloggerMusicMan
    @BloggerMusicMan Před rokem +180

    I know this video is about the issues of Russian politics at the moment. But I have to say, the scenery shots in the video hit me right in the heart.
    I'm Canadian, and when I went to Russia for the first time in 2014, what immediately struck me was how similar the flora was to home. Russia is the most Canadian-like country I've ever been to as far as scenery goes, which is a big compliment because Canada's natural beauty is extraordinary. When I took the train and looked out, and now when I see your shots, I feel like I'm entering a parallel universe.

    • @makeantarcticagreatagain
      @makeantarcticagreatagain Před rokem +8

      Мне зелёной Флориды не надо
      Мне дороже седая Канада

    • @donaldpump3072
      @donaldpump3072 Před rokem +5

      We live in a beautiful continent it has everything.

    • @vlagavulvin3847
      @vlagavulvin3847 Před rokem

      Cold frost and sunshine: day of wonder! Used to make my trails "topless" at -15 centigrade. End-February is much worse: windy, cloudy, it's kinda warmer but so pissing off.

    • @SvetlanaVoikova
      @SvetlanaVoikova Před rokem +14

      Yes, the nature in Canada is beautiful, especially in autumn.
      Although I have never been to your country. But in Russia, every student knows that Canada and Russia are at the same latitude, so our countries are similar in nature and climate.

    • @vlagavulvin3847
      @vlagavulvin3847 Před rokem

      @@commonsense7841 it does seem to you

  • @intrepidsapiens69
    @intrepidsapiens69 Před rokem +11

    Юлия, вы наверное чуть ли не единственный блогер из Кемерова, который наш город так популяризирует на мировом уровне. Спасибо вам. С удовольствием смотрю Ваши видео

  • @borivoj_navratil
    @borivoj_navratil Před rokem +49

    Вы крутая пара и делитесь отличными видео. Спасибо!

  • @IceSiger
    @IceSiger Před rokem +26

    Thank you for showing my homeland. I had to leave Russia some time ago, and missing these views. Hope will come back soon and walk again on FPK, and other parts of Kemerovo. С рождеством!

    • @markamarinka4526
      @markamarinka4526 Před rokem +8

      На ФПК сейчас отстроили новые дома, только вот на видео их чудесным образом не захотели показать, хотя проходили мимо. Новый корпус КемГУ, ледовый центр и прочее - тоже их наверно в этом районе не интересуют. Ладно хоть площадь Советов показали - а то уже ощущение складывается, что показывать красоты и новостройки Кемерово им не интересно, лучше голубей у колодцев поснимать -_-

    • @Felixdehuiskat-ul2mb
      @Felixdehuiskat-ul2mb Před rokem +1

      Why you leave? 😂

  • @captainamerica5826
    @captainamerica5826 Před rokem +155

    I'm American I live in the south east I don't think I would survive in such a cold climate we haven't had a snow flake this winter and February 2023 was warm and sunny but I'm sure people who grow up there are strong and healthy I hope the best for the people of Russia and Ukraine it's sad what's happening there... peace from the USA

    • @lynne4499
      @lynne4499 Před rokem +20

      Ты бы выжил. В Российских городах, тем более в Москве есть центральное отопление. Квартиры и вовсе отапливают так, что будешь в шортах ходить и окна открывать

    • @Maxatal
      @Maxatal Před rokem +10

      Haha I'm in Florida. Never seen snow in person. Would love to just head to the coldest parts of the world though and go all in. Also in love with Slavic culture so this would be great, unfortunately their government and war is making it a bit hard right now for everyone over there.

    • @thegingerjsuis9428
      @thegingerjsuis9428 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Michigan Winters are typically like this with exception for recent years past 5 or so.

    • @Alex-tt5ok
      @Alex-tt5ok Před 11 měsíci

      It's very sad that this is happening. It's just your country's fault because your government supports Ukrainian neo-Nazis. You read who the Banderites are, what ideas they have and what they do. So if you want all this to stop, you can stop it if you go against your government

    • @adoniscoolgaming1278
      @adoniscoolgaming1278 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Trust me you could survive. I’m from Minnesota and our winters are like 8 months and extremely cold

  • @gars1074
    @gars1074 Před 11 měsíci +14

    This was a great video. Seeing an average day in a region I was unfamiliar with and the scenery. ski slopes and city life were amazing. Thanks

  • @javi_in_ct
    @javi_in_ct Před rokem +147

    Great perspective into everyday life !!
    Keep your down to earth style story telling.. explaining every day life as a regular citizen without any exaggeration or unnecessary dramatics. There’s plenty of people that would love to know how people really live, especially people like you guys that aren’t well off .. Stay grounded and I’m sure things will work out.

    • @dkrawk8309
      @dkrawk8309 Před rokem +4

      What exactly does this video has to do with everyday life in Russia?

    • @topwoman4158
      @topwoman4158 Před rokem

      @@dkrawk8309 Is just lefty trying to wash Russian paradise.

    • @dkrawk8309
      @dkrawk8309 Před rokem +3

      @Top Woman ahahaha, at least I can wash anything I want, with HOT water, and HEAT

    • @svetlanashixalieva3751
      @svetlanashixalieva3751 Před rokem +1

      JAVI , 💯👌👍👍👐

    • @doubletappinhillbilly
      @doubletappinhillbilly Před rokem

      @@dkrawk8309 for now

  • @andrewwilks5155
    @andrewwilks5155 Před rokem +38

    Thank you for this video! Loved it! Enjoyed the showing of how everyday life can be in Siberia here. Enjoyed the heart touching moments such as the ice structures with the color changing lights, the fun sliding down the ice, the Christmas tree decorations, the decorating of ones home. I also enjoyed the skiing amongst an awesome beautiful valley as well with the fireworks shown off in a distance here. Happy New Year and Merry Christmas to you!

  • @oisaro797
    @oisaro797 Před rokem +19

    Утро доброе! Всем землякам! We're from Houston, Texas state, and I am so much missing for my country😍😍😍

    • @Powerviolenc3
      @Powerviolenc3 Před rokem +2

      Then go ro russia and freeze 🤔🥶

    • @devinfraserashpole4753
      @devinfraserashpole4753 Před rokem +3

      @@Powerviolenc3 Why would they freeze?

    • @skywind4877
      @skywind4877 Před rokem +4

      Так приезжай обратно раз скучаеш

    • @oisaro797
      @oisaro797 Před rokem +3

      @@skywind4877 приеду обязательно

    • @skywind4877
      @skywind4877 Před rokem

      @@oisaro797 когда и на сколько ?

  • @sarashattuck4022
    @sarashattuck4022 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for documenting your story and showing the beautiful landscape in that area.

  • @snakehair8767
    @snakehair8767 Před rokem +26

    Amazing snow on the ski slopes! And what a fantastic view of the NY eve celebrations below. (no snow in the French Alps this winter, but plenty in Siberia!!)

    • @rodnoemoe
      @rodnoemoe Před rokem +5

      Это же Шерегеш! :)))
      Там открывается сезон в России раньше других горнолыжных курортов именно потому, что снег ложится уже в конце октября. В России очень много горнолыжных курортов.

  • @Parawingdelta2
    @Parawingdelta2 Před rokem +68

    I live in South East Queensland, Australia and I wear a 'T' shirt and a pair of shorts all year round. I don't even own a jumper (pullover). After seeing this, I'll stop moaning when I have to put runners on to go to the shops. You two are a joy to watch.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +10

      Haha, a crazy difference in lifestyles 😀❤️

    • @vladimiradoshev5310
      @vladimiradoshev5310 Před rokem +13

      for me it would be extremely boring to have the same weather all year around. I prefer to have four distinctive seasons. All of them are extremely beautiful.

    • @Parawingdelta2
      @Parawingdelta2 Před rokem +5

      @@vladimiradoshev5310 We do get a bit of variety in the lengths of day and night, and it can get relatively cold at night. I originally came from Britain and Christmas never seems the same here, particularly as it's in the middle of Summer. Anywhere much further north of where I live only get two seasons; wet and dry.

    • @aleisham3040
      @aleisham3040 Před rokem +1

      Me too lol

    • @DionneAshley
      @DionneAshley Před rokem +2

      As a Texan (southern USA), I completely understand! Our winter has only seen one cold spell and we never see snow. What a trip, lol.

  • @WT-TV
    @WT-TV Před 2 měsíci +1

    Такая великая страна. Удивительный город. Мне очень нравится Россия и русские люди. С любовью из Турции 🇹🇷 ❤❤❤

  • @GlobalExplorers365
    @GlobalExplorers365 Před 2 dny +1

    I had no idea about the challenges of life in Russia. This video really opened my eyes to the bureaucratic nightmare people face there. Thanks for sharing!

  • @maryanabardina6348
    @maryanabardina6348 Před rokem +39

    Such a sweet video! Happy New Year! I am Russian, and I live in Moscow with my foreigner husband. We also have to deal with lots of bureaucracy. But sometimes the actual problem is not the bureaucracy itself, but incompetence of the staff. I guess this is what happened to you at Moi Dokumenti. The lady simply did not know that if you move around the country you are not required to register. Great you dealt with this situation with patient and sorted everything out. Thanks for the video again! Hope to visit Kuzbass next winter)

    • @The_Eminence
      @The_Eminence Před rokem +4

      bureaucracy and corruption and incompetence is everywhere in the world where you have to deal with government......so Russia is no different than US, Canada or any other country

    • @vprdlj
      @vprdlj Před rokem

      @@The_Eminence The level of corruption varies greatly between countries. Corruption in Canada is incomparable to the one in the Eastern Europe. It is like comparing polar and teddy bear. Both are bears but it is not the same being cuddled by both.

  • @enaidyeltneb369
    @enaidyeltneb369 Před rokem +186

    It is such a joy to watch you two! You don’t script the video but instead show us the reality of life in various countries. Thank you for taking us with you! I have often wondered about life in the cold of Siberia since I live in the desert.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +12

      So glad to have you along with us Enaid! Lots more from Siberia to come 🥰❤️

    • @attsealevel
      @attsealevel Před rokem

      Very pretty, but difficult to enjoy knowing that Russia is committing war crimes (and a genocide) right next door in Ukraine. Hard to believe Putin referred to them as family and (our brothers) only a year ago.

    • @user-vc4sy3bp8z
      @user-vc4sy3bp8z Před rokem +4

      Здравствуйте, снег не только в Сибири. Он на 70% России в зимний период. В Санкт-Петербург заглядывает оттепель песледние 20 лет, но и нам приходится грести снежок. Но у нас так строят дома, что зимой в квартире и доме теплее, чем в Европе уж точно. Можно ходить в футболке и открывать форточки на окнах, иначе душно +27 градусов по Цельсию дома. Приятно пить чай или кофе, смотря на заснеженый двор. Ни с чем не сравнить.

    • @enaidyeltneb369
      @enaidyeltneb369 Před rokem +1

      @@user-vc4sy3bp8z I sooooo wish I could read this!!

    • @user-vc4sy3bp8z
      @user-vc4sy3bp8z Před rokem

      @@enaidyeltneb369 Вы тоже по-русски неплохо прочитали. Скажите спасибо, что в англии остался английский после вклада СССР в WW2, а то сейчас был бы немецкий язык. А тут не до смеха. Немцы берут знакомые слова впихивают в одно и так появляется глагол - "сербоездящиелюдивсибирьездить".

  • @treschats7567
    @treschats7567 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thank you for sharing your videos of your visits to Russia and seeing your family. I hope others who do not travel much are able to learn about other cultures through videos like yours. It really brings home how much alike we all are, barring our ideologies and governments.

    • @Boris_Klimov
      @Boris_Klimov Před 5 měsíci +1

      czcams.com/video/ND3PpbOGHPg/video.html

  • @jazzB-ti9ly
    @jazzB-ti9ly Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thank you for sharing part of your life with everyone and a beautiful part of the word.

  • @gheorghebreaban3106
    @gheorghebreaban3106 Před rokem +49

    What a down to earth couple! I love your videos!❤ Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +1

      Happy holidays to you too Gheorghe! ❤️🙌🏼

  • @karlad3213
    @karlad3213 Před rokem +20

    I love the winter time it's always so pure and beautiful. When your feet crunch on the snow then you know it's freezing. Thank you for sharing. God bless you Matt and Julia Happy New Year. ❤️

  • @christinam9435
    @christinam9435 Před rokem +1

    Just stumbled across you guys, wow this wonderful video made my morning. You're both so lovely.

  • @samuelesalaman
    @samuelesalaman Před 5 měsíci +1

    genuinly awesome. i was sopposed to go on an exchange in Sib before what happened, thank you through this vid i can experience that kind of atmosphere a bit

  • @cherylsalinas1548
    @cherylsalinas1548 Před rokem +18

    Happy New Year. I love when you film with your family. So glad you got to spend time with them. The town center looked beautiful with all the ice sculptures, ice houses and lights. Thanks for sharing. Be safe. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Cheryl! Really appreciate it ❤️🙌🏼 Happy New Year ❤️🎉

  • @maggiepacific
    @maggiepacific Před rokem +19

    Happy New Year from France where we are still waiting for Winter !! Blue skies, sunshine 🌞 and still no heating necessary. .We are in the South though, towards Spain but this weather is weird. Merry Orthodox Christmas btw💖

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much Marguerite! ❤️ Lots of love to you and your family 🥰❤️🙏🏼

    • @lioneldemun6033
      @lioneldemun6033 Před rokem +2

      This weather is absolutely not " weird" close to the Med and by the way nights are chilly. I don't heat either but with 15 ° only in my bedroom I wear 3 layers of clothes.

    • @heleneculioli-atwood6997
      @heleneculioli-atwood6997 Před rokem +1

      I am in the south of Corsica. I heat my place with a wood stove. The mimosas are blossoming, we have oranges on trees, we have flowers. Could not stand that cold weather. Much toooo cold and gloomy. Anyway, best wishes and hope that that horrible war in Ukraine stops.

  • @MrCatchsomerays
    @MrCatchsomerays Před rokem +106

    You can find the bureaucracy in every country. As I lived as a foreigner in Germany, there were so dafty rules for foreigners there, so that when I came back to Russia, I could breathe freely.

    • @atta1798
      @atta1798 Před 11 měsíci +2

      like what rules?

    • @TOXIC-jq3ry
      @TOXIC-jq3ry Před 11 měsíci +12

      This is true. Certain groups in every country are looked down on. Thing is, everyone will be more biased towards their own home nation, even if they commit atrocities, etc.

    • @rodgreen6021
      @rodgreen6021 Před 11 měsíci +18

      Really ? Can you criticise your government or your President in Russia ?

    • @Viktor21771
      @Viktor21771 Před 11 měsíci +13

      ruZZian bot

    • @rodgreen6021
      @rodgreen6021 Před 11 měsíci +16

      As long as you don't criticize Putin and the War.

  • @jennypalmer331
    @jennypalmer331 Před rokem +14

    Thank you for letting us glimpse into life in Russia. Loved the ice buildings. Thank you from Australia

  • @oneyearstranger
    @oneyearstranger Před rokem +15

    Absolutely magical. Cheers to Matt and Julia.

  • @Jensie50
    @Jensie50 Před rokem +8

    The lights & ice display in the park is so beautiful! The snowy trees too. Ai Matt, sorry for the bureaucratic mess, unfortunately we all get confronted by that quite (too!) often... Thanks for the video, looking forward to share your New Year's Eve, lots of love to the whole family! ❤❤

  • @bdmmanbdmman3526
    @bdmmanbdmman3526 Před rokem

    Happy new year to you and all your family. Holidays are meant to be with family and friends. Good times, good food, good drinks, ( a little slivovitz)!!! I agree with Julia, I prefer cold to hot weather. When it is cold you can put enough layers on to keep warm (like four, Matt). When it is hot you cannot take enough off to cool down, and NOT get arrested! Keep safe and warm and enjoy family. Best wishes from Chris in Ann Arbor.

  • @janetlevenhagen392
    @janetlevenhagen392 Před rokem +3

    You all are lovely people. You are so sweet to help your aunt. She has a beautiful home.

  • @alfiecat9288
    @alfiecat9288 Před rokem +10

    Awww you two are so cute - it’s lovely to see such a happy, devoted couple loving life - happy new year guys xx

  • @rollingwave2732
    @rollingwave2732 Před rokem +52

    I really love this type of video about everyday life. We are so lucky to have you to give an insight into Russian life in Siberia. You do it in such an open and honest way, it is delightful. Thank you.

  • @marisahokefazi4735
    @marisahokefazi4735 Před rokem

    It's our beautiful. Thank you for the tour. The ice slide looks like so much fun!

  • @tracer0017
    @tracer0017 Před 9 měsíci +3

    People are the same everywhere, some good some bad. I am not buying into the western MSM message of hate towards Russia or Russians. I would love to visit there some day and experience Russia first hand. The buildings and land are so beautiful and historic. Most of all I would love to interact with the people. Safe Travels

  • @alejandroheld9527
    @alejandroheld9527 Před rokem +37

    Happy New year to Julia and Matt, and your families! Nice to see Julia reunited with her siblings! And good to see her with her grandmother at the market, not overpriced small apples this time! Ha Love from Uruguay bye

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +1

      Haha, lots of love to you too Alejandro! 🥰🙏🏼Enjoy your time in Uruguay 🙃❤️

    • @orhanbay737
      @orhanbay737 Před rokem

      @@MattandJulia hi sweet friend I 😍 u

  • @deborahhovan6464
    @deborahhovan6464 Před rokem +22

    So absolutely beautiful! Such a wonderful family!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +3

      So glad you enjoyed it Deborah ❤️🙏🏼

  • @Mike978.
    @Mike978. Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful!😊Thank you

  • @faustinae3927
    @faustinae3927 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Merry X-MAs and thank you for sharing 🌹❤️🇺🇸From Arizona 🥵

  • @sallywatton2580
    @sallywatton2580 Před rokem +84

    Dear Matt &Julia , happy new year ❤‍🩹thank you so much for your films , in this troubled time it allows for a sense of perspective . we are all people with the same concerns and hopes . Let us hope and pray for resolution and calm in this new year 🎊🎆🎄

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much Sally! Really appreciate that 🥰❤️

    • @reserva120
      @reserva120 Před rokem

      I went to a Caviar tasting for world peace, because I thought it was the very least that I could do .. thanks for proving me wrong .

    • @novikyacht
      @novikyacht Před rokem

      🙏🏻

    • @jonathanstein5049
      @jonathanstein5049 Před rokem

      You mean the unprovoked war Russia started by its invasion of Ukraine.

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792

    Hope you doing ok. Always nice to see your family. Bureaucracy can be burdensome no matter way you are in the world. Getting to the right person and department is key.
    Happy New Year my friends. As always, Thank You for all your hard work.😍😍😍 Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +1

      So true guys! So glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰 Hope you are well, happy new year and lots of love to you both (and Yuki of course 😀) 🙏🏼❤️

    • @KumaDuck
      @KumaDuck Před 5 měsíci

      Right. In some countries like the Philippines you'll even need bribe money for the bureaucracy...

  • @revagreen2303
    @revagreen2303 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very little snow this year in Ottawa too! And not cold either. Very unusual! Thanks very much. Interesting! ✌️🇨🇦

  • @mariaescote4216
    @mariaescote4216 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I lived in Novosibirsk from October 2011 - June 2015: great city, great people and I really miss my life there

  • @howierfs5471
    @howierfs5471 Před rokem +28

    Happy New Year Julia and Matt. I am sure you can find bureaucratic nightmare in every country. Very nice city center with lights and ice sculpture, guess made by some artists like done in a competition. I still remember the sound of walking lower than minus 7 and we had sometimes -20 to -25 at wintertime as well. These days I dont understand how I survived my childhood. Remember coming home in the evening from bob sliding and the trouser was frozen standing alone in the corner. Hard and painfull when life was coming back into fingers and toes, felt like thousands of needles. The main instruction was: dont pee and never eat yellow snow. CU

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem

      Hahaha, love the advice at the end 😀 Thank you for sharing Howie 🥰 Lots of love 🙏🏼❤️

    • @Dd-xl1vz
      @Dd-xl1vz Před rokem +1

      @@MattandJulia do you support ruSSian war in Ukraine?

    • @user-xc7jz4en7k
      @user-xc7jz4en7k Před rokem

      🤣🤣

  • @slay2483
    @slay2483 Před rokem +7

    That ski resort has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth!

  • @krisig5483
    @krisig5483 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing! Beautiful

  • @joannmcgowan9394
    @joannmcgowan9394 Před rokem +3

    Happy New Year🎉 love your daily videos ! I love winter too - just a great way to snuggle up! Hope you had a festive holiday 🎉! The city center was beautiful! Loved all the ice sculptures! Glad you got your registration sorted Matt! Have fun! Looking forward to 2023 and hopomg you come stateside ❤

  • @pammiller1985
    @pammiller1985 Před rokem +6

    Beautiful with all the snow! Your gran looks good! ❤
    Can’t wait to see all you cooked!
    Great job again Matt and Julia!❤

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much Pam! She is really well 🥰🙏🏼❤️

  • @SeanLawlorNelson
    @SeanLawlorNelson Před měsícem

    Spasiyba Julia, Team! I am Sean in America. Thank you kindly for the tour; and it is a real honor to meet your family and community. Please stay in touch with me, Julia. I find you substantive and charming.

  • @tallo7545
    @tallo7545 Před 11 měsíci +354

    Russia is such a beautiful country with nice and welcoming folks. Love from America. 🇺🇲♥️🇷🇺

    • @Alex-tt5ok
      @Alex-tt5ok Před 11 měsíci +66

      Thank you very much, ordinary people of America. I wish you to get rid of your crazy leadership as soon as possible and live in peace with the whole world
      🇷🇺❤️ 🇺🇸

    • @howardt1317
      @howardt1317 Před 10 měsíci +16

      Speaking of nut job leaders

    • @jessehill5875
      @jessehill5875 Před 10 měsíci +43

      ⁠@@Alex-tt5okPutin not crazy?

    • @peterhylten8930
      @peterhylten8930 Před 10 měsíci +28

      Just think of the very welcoming Adolf Hitler copy Vladimir Putin the crazy little man!!!

    • @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk
      @WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk Před 10 měsíci

      Until they start war

  • @annecaunce
    @annecaunce Před rokem +23

    The other video you made at your auntie's house was the first one of yours that I ever saw and I've been hooked ever since. Great to see her and beautiful Siberia again. Happy New Year guys. Xx

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for your support Annie! Happy New Year! 🥰❤️🙏🏼

    • @rollingwave2732
      @rollingwave2732 Před rokem

      Same here, that one hooked me as well. Them clearing the snow off her roof. I’ll never forget it.

  • @kaissika
    @kaissika Před rokem +10

    Happy New Year guys, nice to see you enjoying the peaceful white snow with your family, enjoy!! 🎉🎄🎊

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much Khaled! Happy New Year to you as your family too ❤️

  • @ivantomov4512
    @ivantomov4512 Před rokem

    First time watching this channel,
    Nice video! The whole clip felt like 2-3min.. Well done my friend, really nicely done.

  • @DavidKutzler
    @DavidKutzler Před rokem +1

    When walking to Auntie's house, I was immediately stuck by the sound of your boots on the snow as you walked. That crunchy, squeaky sound is very characteristic of walking on packed snow when it's well below zero. I live in sunny Arizona now, but grew up in Montana, where they say that you aren't a true Montanan until you have lived there for forty winters.

  • @mariondiemert430
    @mariondiemert430 Před rokem +7

    How peaceful and normal. Wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem

      Happy new year to you too Marion ❤️🙏🏼

  • @meaghanpavljuk1491
    @meaghanpavljuk1491 Před rokem +4

    Merry Christmas and a WONDERFUL HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR Julia and Matt !!🎄✨️ OUTSTANDING work !! Those mountain shots WOW QUALITY !!

  • @stevedmytrusz8347
    @stevedmytrusz8347 Před rokem +3

    Great video and beautiful scenery.

  • @leenickshramko1100
    @leenickshramko1100 Před rokem +1

    Glad you had clear skies for your stay

  • @pauldonnelly100
    @pauldonnelly100 Před rokem +6

    Happy new year from Rhode Island USA have been to Kemerovo 2 times when we adopted my daughter Irina in 2008 she was born in Novokuznetsk but had to go to Kemerovo to court. Really enjoyed it there we want to go back in the future we were in Moscow in 2019 hopefully the climate for travel will be better in the future love your videos thanks

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem

      Happy New Year to you and your family in Rhode Island, Paul 🙏🏼❤️

  • @VikingPreparedness
    @VikingPreparedness Před rokem +6

    Beautifully filmed/edited. Thanks!

  • @FromMyEyesToYours
    @FromMyEyesToYours Před 10 měsíci +1

    Fun to watch. Love this couple. At the moment I am sitting in California USA.. and it is very hot today.. about 100 F.. so yeah.. I will stop complaining about the heat and relax with a cold drink compared to the frigid temps I am seeing in the video. Thank you for posting!

  • @sancholife9451
    @sancholife9451 Před rokem +1

    Спасибо, подписался на ваш канал! Вы классные! Thank yu very much for the kind video! Happy New Year!

  • @Larrymarx
    @Larrymarx Před rokem +11

    Excellent camera work in this video. At the ski resort the view is spectacular... 6:20 what a beautiful sight to behold... Thank you *Matt and Julia* for another outstanding video...btw: Matt, I'm glad everything worked out for you getting *Registered* without fines... 😁

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +1

      Thank you very much Larry! Really appreciate your support 🥰 Happy new year! ❤️

  • @Den_SPb
    @Den_SPb Před rokem +8

    Thanks for sharing pictures of my native town, guys! Happy orthodox Christmas and upcoming Old (hehe it sounds crazy for foreigners) New Year :-) Cheers!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +1

      Haha, definitely does! 😀 Happy New Year to you too!! 🙏🏼❤️🎉

  • @shamimafnan3997
    @shamimafnan3997 Před rokem +2

    Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

  • @johnburke5384
    @johnburke5384 Před rokem +3

    A very Happy New Year Matt and Julia, I hope you both will have a wonderful 2023, and as usual.....a lovely video !

  • @rhonies9229
    @rhonies9229 Před rokem +11

    Happy New Year to all of you. Was nice to see Julia's gran. She seemed very well.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Rhonie! Happy new year to you too! She is feeling well, thank you so much 🥰❤️🙏🏼

  • @BashoStrikes
    @BashoStrikes Před rokem

    What a lovely young couple. I'm half of a couple of 47 years and we've never lost the wonderful relationship this couple displays. It's truly all about love. God bless you.

  • @juliaandersson9327
    @juliaandersson9327 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hello from Sweden! Thanks so much for your video! I have been interested for long to travel to Russia but due to Swedish people as family and friends freaks out when someone talking about travel to Russia I decided to hopefully discover the country in my future and not travel now to Russia. I hope the best for all ordinary people overthere! //Julia from Sweden

    • @paulwilson8061
      @paulwilson8061 Před měsícem

      Unlikely that you will travel to Russia in the future.

  • @wauliepalnuts6134
    @wauliepalnuts6134 Před rokem +16

    What I like about your videos in particular is how you show Siberia. Most people think it's just cold and gulags, but real people live here with their families.

  • @leonardovillanueva4870
    @leonardovillanueva4870 Před rokem +10

    какая красивая семья и какие красивые зимние❄️пейзажи🏔🤩
    Я желаю вам (you both Матт и Юля🤗) С днём рожденя🎄☺️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem

      Спасибо вами большое Леонардо! Нам очень приятно 🥰 с Новым годом!)))

    • @DanielaBartosova
      @DanielaBartosova Před rokem +1

      Я очень счастлив бродить с тобой по неизвестным мне местам. Желаю вам крепкого здоровья в 2023 году и много творческих идей. Привет из Братиславы, Словакия

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +1

      Спасибо вам большое Даниела! Нам очень приятно! Мы очень рады, что вы с нами путешествуете ❤️

    • @leonardovillanueva4870
      @leonardovillanueva4870 Před rokem

      @@MattandJulia спасибо тебе за показать прекрасный сибирская зима🥶❄️💙🤩и for me a pleasure всегда и навсегда🤗☺️^^

    • @user-sh2dk8zm7r
      @user-sh2dk8zm7r Před měsícem

  • @cirimaxg651
    @cirimaxg651 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent ! Thank you.

  • @jade.j5781
    @jade.j5781 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Something about Russia seems like home to me. Some of my older ancestors migrated from there but im in US right now. 🇺🇲 Really aweosme vlog!
    I pray the situation improves, i would absolutely love to visit, keep up the good work!

  • @wc5436
    @wc5436 Před rokem +68

    Absolutely beautiful country!! I have never traveled out of the United States but have been many places with you guys! Thank you!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +3

      So happy to have you along with us Wendy! 🥰❤️

    • @natabel5683
      @natabel5683 Před rokem +4

      But this girl really doesn't epriciate this, all her efforts are to emigrate from Russia. She doesn't want to improve her life here, she is thinking that everywhere better than in place where she was born.

    • @AlanBleiweiss
      @AlanBleiweiss Před rokem

      The country is beautiful. The citizens are rapists and exterminators of human life.

    • @Wild-Siberia
      @Wild-Siberia Před rokem +3

      @@AlanBleiweiss bro wither you’re German or American from your name what are you talking about 😂 do you know history?

    • @attsealevel
      @attsealevel Před rokem

      Very pretty, but difficult to enjoy knowing that Russia is committing war crimes (and a genocide) right next door in Ukraine. Hard to believe Putin referred to them as family and (our brothers) only a year ago.

  • @dorisgodinez9303
    @dorisgodinez9303 Před rokem +3

    Happy New Year 🎉 🥂
    It's always a delight to watch your videos. You and Matt make a Fabulous couple.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Doris! Really appreciate it 🥰❤️🙌🏼

  • @bryantsherman7263
    @bryantsherman7263 Před 11 měsíci +6

    I always enjoyed visiting my wife's home country to visit family/friends. It was so interesting seeing how things worked in other places. The Christmas holiday was always special. I just looked at situations that were foreign to me as learning opportunities. Thanks

  • @patton303
    @patton303 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is a lesson in that when you remove politicians and zealots from the picture, beautiful life thrives behind the headlines and we are all the same people who just want to live a peaceful life.

  • @alandavies1054
    @alandavies1054 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for another really well made and interesting video. Stay safe you two 👍🇬🇧

  • @Cowboysfan40
    @Cowboysfan40 Před rokem +6

    I absolutely loved the video! I just love your down to earth style. Happy New Year to you and your family! And I would love for you to come to Dallas, Texas, where I live. It would be a pleasure to meet you both.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Sarah! Really appreciate it! We definitely will 🥰❤️🙌🏼

  • @sallylambert7552
    @sallylambert7552 Před rokem

    Good video. Yes i hate bureaucracy and paperwork. You guys are hardy walking everywhere in the freezing weather. Good everything is done. So now just enjoy with family. How nice you guys are sll together. Happy New Year! Paka! 😘

  • @thewillsfamilyaccount6486
    @thewillsfamilyaccount6486 Před 4 měsíci

    Just beautiful!! Nicely done..

  • @anthonymcneill1465
    @anthonymcneill1465 Před rokem +8

    Indeed, an amazing video of the countryside of Russia, the skiing was a blast to watch and the mountain-side, village life, travel, and administrative requirements to be there. I was not aware of fruit stands in the brutal cold there, shopping booths in the street. Some of it reminded me of small-town life in the South here in the U.S. Thanks for sharing; it was a treat to watch. Yes, -15 is cold, even colder when not moving around.

  • @michaelscottcutler3627
    @michaelscottcutler3627 Před rokem +8

    Loved it! Once again, great editing work. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, Matt & Julia!

  • @Snookynibbles
    @Snookynibbles Před rokem +1

    Greetings to y’all from the Texas Hill Country, USA. Wishing you happiness, joy , peace & good health!

  • @johnfarley4201
    @johnfarley4201 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Such a charming couple. So nice to watch and share. Love and Happiness to All. Love to Russia always.

  • @Marilyn12346
    @Marilyn12346 Před rokem +18

    So happy you got to visit your Gram, I bet she loved seeing you😍 The lights were beautiful in the square, thank you! After the cold maybe you kids would like a nice warm place, by the ocean somewhere! Happy New Year from the Oregon Coast, USA 🇺🇸🎉🥂

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  Před rokem +2

      Thank you so much Marilyn! 🥰 I think that could be a good idea 😀 Happy New year!❤️