First Personal Meeting With Our Foreign Subscriber in Russia. "Real Russia" ep.23 

I absolutely loved Alla's mom's response to your question, Alexey. She did a very thorough explanation. One of the best I've heard. She talked about the good and the bad. The good sounds wonderful - but the bad doesn't sound that bad. On the trust and the kindness scores alone, the USSR sounds pretty cool. And all the doors open and people wandering from apartment to apartment to view the one tv and so on. I don't know, however. Her memory may be colored by time. As she said, it was her youth and she has nostalgia. It's a pleasant thought, in any case.

I liked the mother-in-law's even handed reply of the differences between USSR times and the new Russian times-this is real Russia! And thanks for allowing your non-Russian subscribers to participate in your show like this!

Hey, you should intervieww more old people about the USSR,. In america all we heard was stories about how bad it was. Alla's mom made it sound that some parts were good. Maybe interview more of the older generation. Great Show dude! We love it!

Great interview! Good question to mother in law and her response on the question of quality of life living in two different eras of Russian government.

Recently read a book about US and USSR competition in the Space Race and found it remarkable how affable the Comosnauts and Astronauts were toward each other.... Especially Collins and his crew meeting Leonov and his crew before meeting in Space.....being a teen at the time and raised during the Cold War it was remarkable and gave Americans and Russians all hope at being friends with each other....

I love this show! I found it last week and I have been watching episodes to try and catch up. I am hoping to visit Russia next year. By then I will have taken a couple semesters of Russian at the university and hope to speak it fairly well. Good job, Sergeys!

What a great response from the mother in-law. It's about the youth: the youth of her generation had a much stronger social fiber that held them together through common daily struggles. Something I witnessed firsthand in cuba. That social fiber is much too loose and in my opinion is detached in the current youth of Russia. Capitalism it seems appeals to a darker side of humanity. A side that favors gathering "stuff" over forming closer human bonds

It would be a blast to meet the Real Russia Team

6:52 I feel like I sympathize greatly with what she said. Over the last year or so, I've become ensorcelled by the romanticization of what America was percieved to be, and all the patriotism that went along with it during that time period. It seems like that was a time when Citizens of America were taking a step back into a bygone era of believing in what they believed their Nation stood for. I remember hearing how it was a time when everyone believed in what they were fighting for, and the ideals that they believed that everyone believed in, and it feel like a throwback to hundreds of year prior, when not every Citizen of the United States agreed on the same things, but they all knew and believed that when the cards were down everyone believed what they did, and said and did what they did, because they loved their Nation and its people, and would die for others because of what our way of life meant to them. I'm struggling with the fact that I seem to be a rare species of American Citizen living in a Nation that only wants to remember how bad everyone was, and surrounded by people who only want to mock and belittle people of an opposing political party, and persecute those who do not agree with them. And I find myself wishing I lived in an older time period when my fellow Americans would disagree with me, hate my views, maybe even punch me in the face, but when it came down to it, they would also be willing to defend me and my right to have my views, maybe even lay thier lives down so I could go on having the freedom to disagree with them. I imagine that is what she kind of feels about Russia, that way back when, there was an environment of patriotism in her home. The economy was prosperous, everyone believed in what they were fighting for, and they respected each other, believed in each other, and now it feels like the magic is gone. Suddenly, people are either at each other's throats, or they are off staring into space, and that feeling of kinship we hear so much about between fellow Citizens of a vibrant, thriving Nation is gone. It's almost like it never existed at all.

Lucky Mark to visit Ufa, and to have part of his family living there, and of course meeting you guys, the real Russians. Best wishes from the centre of the UK near Stratford upon Avon.

Everything the lady in the end said, everything was same in Yugoslavia. People are still saying that life in Yugoslavia was 10 times better than any country formed after separation of Yugoslavia

Here answer to the question about the past was very interesting....

The mother in law was interesting to listen to. The way she explained the differences was perfect. Must be a great teacher!

It is -20C here today (here) and can't go out and do much. Always a pleasure seeing more about Ufa and it's people. So charming. I think you do so much to promote western Russia. Loved Lidia's view of the pros and cons of the USSR.

That was a wonderful surprise for you and Sergey P. and also a fantastic interview. It's so nice to see the "Real Russia" through the eyes of those who live there. Thank you for sharing this meeting with us. God bless.

I agree with Michael M, you should interview more elderly people in Russia. What the old lady said about the olden times was so relatable to the stories that i heard from my parents about growing up in a semi socialist economy in India. There are so many similarities. I loved this video, even though Im watching it 4 years after you posted it

Love from India :)

One of your better videos. Details that is all what count. You are the best ambassador for Russia.

This is such a great series, it has changed the way I see the Russian culture completely.

I like hearing about how different the lifestyles were from the past in the USSR and the now in Russia. With every lifestyle you will find happy humans because we want to be happy! It is nice to know that we choose to smile as a species!

I've always had a special spot in my heart for Russia and its people. A rich and varied culture and a people who have suffered much in the past. I so hope that Russian and its people prosper in peace.

yes it makes us further and further apart but also more individualist, rational, more unique and we really become looking like advanced humans.

I'd love to meet these guys!

I just love her accent its just so cute! when she spoke I just had to play it back, lovely British accent just beautiful!

Excellent episode! I notice even the glass of kompot on the table. I love how the mother answered the question about USSR or Russia, that there is good to both ways.

Hi from New Zealand

I can't believe you guys have ONLY been doing Real Russian video blog since Sept 2012. There seems to be so many episodes, keep up the great work. It has certainly been an eye opening experience to see how how Russia is really like from the comfort of my computer chair. This beats any 'reality show' on TV... in fact, this deserves a wider audience so I hope you guys grow - either with RU-vid viewers/subscribers or gain TV/network broadcast around the world.

I love you all for sharing such interesting information. Please let your guest know how much their comments were appreciated. You and your cameraperson always do such wonderful uploads. You're both so Special !!!

This is my favorite youtube channel. Unique and real! God bless you both!

Greeting from Australia!I like your videos!:)

Thank you for showing us the real Russia.

OMG! That's so funny! You mean you've been this nice to me all this time and didn't know I was a RU-vid legend? That's really cool!

Love the series guys. I've been to Pskov on an exchange program with my school and it was great. Got to live a week with a Russian family. Although Pskov was a slightly more crappy city, it really brings back memories watching these vlogs. Keep up the great work!

It was a great pleasure to meet with Sergey and Sergey we had a very interesting discussion about all sorts of things. These are 2 very nice and genuine people who care very much about the authenticity of the blogs that they produce and myself and Alla wish the Sergey's every success in the future. Also thank you all for the nice comments, I wll post photo's of our trip to Ufa on facebook when we return to the UK

Great job guys! I like your channel. I was born and raised in Russia, but been living in the USA for 19 years and really miss old Russia (CCCP). Keep up the good work!

Sitting here in Colorado Springs, Colorado and really enjoying these videos a lot!

Wow, that was amazing, truly amazing... I have been wanting to know the answer to that question about current Russia compared to the USSR and you had a history teacher answer the question with no bias, she told the truth how she felt and now I know for sure. As an American, I was raised to believe that the USSR was evil but I never believed that and your show was able to verify it, thank you so much. You have an amazing ability!

Getting to meet people from other areas that enjoy your channel is pretty cool. I bet you had fun.

Wow, that is very cool! We haven't met any of our viewers yet, so I can only imagine that was a very exciting and nice experience! Good video guys! I really enjoyed that. Paul

I enjoyed this video, as I have enjoyed so many of your vids. I wish I remembered enough Russian to understand the mom, but even so, I enjoyed hearing her speaking Russian!

It funny that Alla's mother feels like most Americans do, we lost something from the 1960's. That feeling of community and togetherness. The technology of today makes us further and further apart yet we are close to people like you two gentlemen on the other side of the world. Good work on this one.

How cute! What the lady said about USSR is also so true! Bravo for the great channel! It's about time people have learned about the real Russia! I write books about Russia, where I also try to tell it like it is. Cheers!

Love this ep. also loved Lydia answer so honest and real!!!

great info about russia hi from pakistan

As an American who has lived in Ufa for a few years, yes this is the real Russia. Keep being independent.

Excelente. Saludos desde Colombia... I wish I could have such interview. 8-)

Sergey i am learning so much about Russia from your videos. I never was interested in Russia until i saw the movie Doctor Zhivago which is one of my favs now ...and of course peaked my interest of your country.

Good answer from the mother in-law. There is nothing all black or all white.

thank you very much for all the advices :)

This was my favorite episode so far.

Love Real Russia, Thanks Sergei for this program I enjoy every one and is so nice to know about Ufa and the Republic of Bashkortostan and Russia, I am reading about Ufa and about Bashkirs, is a pleasure to see your culture, I am in Sanford Florida, close to Orlando Florida, Thanks for your effort and also Russian women are so beautiful. Francisco Mejia

How amazing! I really loved this episode. I wish I could visit you guys as well. I just checked the prices of tickets and they're way too pricey for me. Hopefully Easyjet will be flying to Ufa one day.

That's very cool for all of you!! I watched the one you removed and I wasn't fast enough to get my comment in. lol Happy weekend and thanks for sharing. Hugs, Vicki

GREAT !!!!!!!!!

That wasn't the case here, I was just watching the video and recognized your name and thought i'd reply to you, but it does make you noticed :)

great videos, very professional announcing & modern & good topics. A good friend of mine just came back from St Petersburg in November (not sure how far away from you it is) & said it was very expensive (food, eating out & the ballet).

great to meet the Spratt family!and the shirt was a nice touch,,,they should do a real uk vlog. its better to talk to the people instead of listening to the media tell us how life is in anothers country. you get the real truth and whats it shows is we all seek the same things in life and we all need to work together..!

I'm so glad you think this way. These arbitrary borders set up by governments needs to go the same way the USSR did and become extinct. We are all individuals and we all seek the same, liberty and the freedom to pursue our happiness and live our lives in peace and harmony with each other. The internet is making a huge difference in the world in allowing people all across the world to communicate and find others with similar interests. If you ever come to Austin, Texas you are welcome in my home.

I especially enjoyed the comparison between the USSR and today. I was recently in Croatia where I encountered the exact same sentiment. As an older American I agree that money causes people to drift apart since we perceive that we no longer need other people as much. Great video. I was in Moscow, Novgorod, and St. Petersburg in 2018. Lovely cities and people.

Your 40th Video! .. congratulations! ^^ I have watched all your 'RR'-Episodes and i love you two,Sergeys! Im living in Germany (Bonn) and im half russian..'Stas'. (Stasik ^^) But im losing memorys about russia,so it's nice to see and hear you guys in front of the camera...YES,even your friend: Sergey Pichugin =D I really like it,if he steps infront of the cam and talks in the russian language! (BTW: He looks like an dangerous man! xD) Please keep 'feeding' us! ...paka moi druhg! ;)

I love the answer Lydia gave to the question "Which was better. USSR or Russia". There is very little black and white in the world. It is usually shades of gray. I thought her answer was wonderful.

Thank you Sergey & Sergey, you are building bridges! :D

I want one of those shirts! I just found your channel and I think you guys are doing a great job. Keep up the good work!

cool channel mate. G'day from Oz.

Patience is the fruit of faith

Hey Sergey and Sergey ! Great video as usual ! BTW your english is really getting good !

thanks a lot!

She has class,great interview!

So true!

Alla has a really nice british accent! And it sounds amazing for the person whos first language is russian! I'm impressed!

I sooo want to go to UFA and meet you guys! =) All the best from Buenos Aires, Argentina!

it is literally 'united we stand, divided we fall'

I believe that most of the general public of Russians and U.S. Americans, have never had a problem about the other, even during what they called the cold war. I have always looked at Russia as Russia. Great people who live in that part of the world. I believe they have always had same feelings about us. I am glad I found your videos and appreciate that you do this, it's a way to view the real Russia.

Sergey I’m going to Ufa in August. I’d like to meet you. Your videos are so good. I’m learning a lot about real Russia, specially Ufa

i m one of your channel fans from India greetings from India

I love your videos. I have learned so much about Russia and hoping to visit one day. :)

I would love to meet you guys :)

Man! Respect!

Really good video - very interesting to get the views of Lidia!

very interesting , i always like to hear old people opinion because is like open book to history

very good! and independent Real Russia episode the words said by the mother I liked ;-)

I'm going to UFA in December!!! :D... My GF is Russian, she had been in Mexico,now's my turn to go there :D...grettings! I like ur videos

Спасибо за хорошее видео. Thank you for making yet another great video! Very informative.

great show, again!

awesome video again sergey!!! keeping it real :)

I can see the russian passion,,, so cool )))

I really like your videos :). Congrats on the wonderful work. I am thinking about visiting Moscow thanks to you guys :)

I'm happy you and some "real" people have talked about various topics together. I've watched every video and this video until now. Your English is getting better. ^_^ Did you learn English yourself or did you take English courses in school, and in which school? Someday, I would very much like to teach English to international peoples (as a second language). Ah by the way, I think this kind of episode which involves other people uknow "guest speakers" should be longer, at least 12 to 15 minutes long so that the guests can talk about their experiences and opinions!

Good work guys! Perhaps in this year I'll visit Russia and Ufa is on the route! From Porto Alegre - BRAZIL

interesting episode, really enjoyed it, and I loved hearing about Soviet Era Russia. my fencing coach grew up in Soviet Ukraine and eventually became the head coach for the national women's foil team (not really a bad job) he has told me a rather contrasting story about the soviet union. but perhaps that is because native Russians were better off in the soviet system than other nationalities?

Keep up the good work men.

Great couple!

i love your vids sergi

In Russia are so many wonderful cities: Sanktpiterburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Nizhny Novgorod, Sochi ... And many small wonderful town! Welcome back!

Yes, very understandable. :) Take care. :):)

really wise answer ..

Very nice episode.

Here in the Republic of Serbian (Banja Luka), there were 37 people who swam for the golden cross, but there was no snow

Another great episode. "Reality" shows here in the USA still seem staged many times and not very real. I like what the lady's mother had to say about the differences between the USSR and modern day Russia. I like how lots of people look out for each other and how she values that. Very nice culture. Good work guys!

This reminds me of Canada .When you compare the 1960's to today it is the same as Russia. We had a sense of community in the 1960's and........... today everyone stays in there own house.We do not have street parties or BBQ's.People work and sleep to pay the bills. WE NEVER HAD ANY SHORTAGE IN THE STORES 1960 till now.