I left Russia. (heartbreaking journey)
So, I left Russia. I left my family behind and took a two day overland journey to leave Russia. This was one of the most eye-opening, shocking and heartbreaking journeys of my life. Join me as we take this journey through Siberia, south through Russian and attempt to cross the border in to Kazakhstan..
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I left Russia. (heartbreaking journey)
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You did the right thing, I’ve walked in your shoes. I had to do the same thing, I’m living in America now enjoying my life and making a lot of money. I don’t believe there’s much of a life in Russia anymore. I love the USA, it’s nothing like the propaganda you hear in Russia. Good luck, your going to love your new life and freedom is wonderful!!!!
I'm so sorry that the World gets messed up by just a few crazy people in power. Cheers to you and Matt!
My wife and I follow you guys religiously and regularly ask each other if we've seen any updates for you. We are so touched by you guys and consider you two our kindred spirits. We love you and desperately hope for the best for you.
very nice your video may god bless you amen
Why u leavin
My father who emigrated to Canada after WW2 once said “you can never go home”. I was too young to understand he didn’t mean a place, but rather a time when you had family and friends around before war tore it apart
When people go back, usually they say that "it's not the same", war or no war the people are different, new, have died or moved. It's all about memories of a time and place in the past good or bad.
It’s not just a thing exiles face, it is life in general. People make the place, and when they are gone, it is gone forever. All that remains are memories to cherish and the lesson to live life in the present like every day is your last.
So sad this. I never leave my country, it must be very hard.
Ooof that's hitting way too close to home
As a parent of two that are about your age, trust me when I say that although I’d miss them terribly in your situation, I’d be much happier knowing they’re away and safe, to be able to return in happier times. My very best to you, Matt and your family.
Thank you so much Stephen ❤️
Same here. I have 2 daughters. 40 and 41. I would want them to be safe even if I could not go with them.
@@MattandJulia Just be warned that the grass isn't always greener on the other side like we think it's going to be. In attempting to hurt Russia, the west has crippled itself. This coming winter and the next couple of years may bring memories of Russia very much close to mind. Cause it's not going to be good. Not for the average American or European.
I just watch this , I think you are grieving more than depressed. It is hard what you go through . Thankyou for your sharing .
So many nasty comments. I am so sorry Julia and Matt ,that some people just don't get this beautifully painful video. I salute your love for each other and your families. It hit me hard Julia, when you said that you felt that you didn't give your family members enough hugs and kisses. That's how I feel every day about my mum. I lost her to cancer. I didn't hug her enough or said how much I loved her enough. Thank you for you videos guys.
The world is full of disgusting people. The elites are starting wars, and for most it's an excuse to say something bad. English-speaking elites have killed millions of people around the world, but I don't hate ordinary English-speaking people. Ordinary people just want to live in peace, no matter where they come from.
Lots of love Uma 🙏🏼 Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Uma. I didn’t read every single comment, but read a lot of them. They all seemed to be very supportive. Are there nasty ones in the beginning? Hope not, they seem truly torn by the decision to leave. Wishing them and people like them the very best.
Maybe some people dont understand, what is heartbreaking on travelling by the train. What exactely limits Julia to visit family back in the hometown whenever she wants? Is she supposed to go to prisone colony mine a granit?
@@martinjukijyrkinen597 It's not that. When you leave a family member, particularly grandparents, you never know if you get to see them again. Plus, with the situation in Russia, you never know what might happen.
I've been in this situation myself so many times over the years and my heart broke for you both. Your grandmother was so stoic, as the elderly learn to be, but I could see beneath that, how much she was hurting. When someone's going away, it is always worse for the one who remains behind. But you had precious time with her and parting is the price we have to pay for that sometimes. And that first hug from Matt when you arrived home? Priceless. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder!
Miss Merrily, how many countries have you left behind in your situations?
Totally agree with you on all fronts 🥰❤️
@@-TheOracle- Strange question, why is a number important? It's the sentiment that's important.
@@-TheOracle- sometimes we have to leave the same country many times. Some parts of the world sees a lot of various conflicts that aren’t considered “war” but people die from missiles and rockets and other explosive things you can’t say on KZhead. 59 days after Joe Biden was elected he returned money to a certain place and 13 days later they waged an unofficial war on my country. Since I have dual citizenship I stayed in america for 7 months. I still had to worry about people I love and care about. I had to leave my home which wasn’t even there when I returned. If this isn’t a reality you know, then feel blessed because you are blessed.
Hi! I found this text unique... The beginning of the First World War 28.07.1914 (28+7+19+14=68) The beginning of the Second World War 01.09.1939 (1+9+19+39=68) The beginning of the Third World War 24.02.2022 (24+2+20+22=68) S. Afgan Predictions of a Russian seer made on February 27, 2022 in the Russian Federation village of Plenizino. Question: What is Putin up to in Ukraine? Answer: This is his most important and last mission, for which he came to this world. Question: Mission? Answer: Yes. Answer: And what is it? Question: Change this world. Question: Why? Answer: The time has come. Question: Why Putin? Answer: They chose it themselves (he pointed up with his hand). Question: Explain? Answer: Higher powers. Question: And who are they? Answer: In Tuva. Question: Why there? Answer: They probably determined the location themselves… Question: And who are the intermediaries? Answer: There are two of them. The strongest shaman of the planet and a lama from Tibet. Question: What are they talking about? Answer: I can't know that. Recently, the transition from the dark age of Pisces to the light age of Aquarius has begun on earth. This is one of the cosmic cycles that lasts for several millennia. The earthly civilization is moving to a new spiritual level, in short… Russia is under the patronage of Aquarius. This country will rule for the next millennia… But it won't happen suddenly. Every year there is an acceleration. Everything will change… Question: Of course, this is all interesting, but what does Ukraine have to do with it? Answer: This is her sacred mission. Ukraine will sacrifice itself for the sake of millions of lives on the whole planet. Question: I'm sorry, I don't understand why Ukraine? Answer: Ukrainians are Russians with a changed mentality. The forces of evil have been actively decomposing them for the last 30 years… And they succeeded. This is their tragic karma for betraying their kind… Question: And who are the "forces of evil"? Answer: Western civilization. Question: It turns out that Putin has declared war on the West? Answer: No. Putin was forced to accept the challenge… It was the West that declared war on Russia in 14. The West organized a coup in Ukraine and allowed the genocide of Russians in the Donbas. Putin tried for 8 years to settle the conflict in the Donbas, Minsk-1 Minsk-2... But he was deceived. Question: Why did Putin announce a special operation on February 24, 2022? Answer: Ukraine has concentrated 170 thousand troops on the border with Donbass and planned an offensive on February 25. Putin understood that Donbass would not stand, hundreds of thousands of people would die... He knew about this in advance, so back in December 21, he put forward an ultimatum to the United States and NATO on security guarantees. The West deliberately chose the path of war, but with the hands of Ukrainians. Question: Why does the West need a war? Answer: This is a dying civilization. The total debt of the USA is 170 trillion dollars, the EU 12 trillion euros. Throughout their history, they have lived at the expense of colonies and wars… Question: It turns out that Putin had no choice but to answer… Answer: Yes. But he was not ready for such a war… Question: What kind of "such a war"? Answer: Fratricidal war. Putin does not yet know how hard this war is being given to him… This is not Crimea, where millions of people gladly accepted the Russian world. It will be a protracted war… The whole world will blindly take the side of Ukraine. This is not a war for Ukraine, but for the global world order! Question: And who will win? Answer: Russia. In the future, Ukrainians will find out the truth and curse America. There will be no such state anymore. Question: When will the war end? Answer: In a year and a half. Question: What about Western civilization, what will happen to it? Answer: It will self-destruct. Irreversible processes are running... Europe will fall first, followed by America. Catastrophic events will occur... Nature itself will punish them. Question: What will happen to Russia? Answer: It will slowly begin to revive, by the age of 35 it will become the strongest and most attractive country to live in… Question: Will there be a war with China? Answer: No. China is expecting a "Great Depression". Question: Will Putin remain president after 2024? Answer: No. Question: Who will become the new president of Russia? Answer: There are already three candidates, one of them is a woman. Who exactly - I have no right to say. Question: Who will be president in the USA? Answer: Trump. But not for a full term. Question: Last question… How do you know all this? Answer: Everything I see is forbidden to voice, but what I have already said, you will be able to check in the near future.
I admire Julias emphaty to those men on her ride in the train , much more of her RESPECT not filming them.
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Those men were the russian military hahaha
@@charlesjay8818 Not likely, if they’re going to Kazakhstan
@@elektrotehnik94 Exactly why.... they were escaping Russian conscription hahaha, Russians have been running like hell from Putin in every direction, just like Julia..... Running like RATS
Good luck to you. I’m sorry you’re having to do this. We need more love and peace in this world.
She doesn't have to do this. It's her choice. A meaningful choice. She chose betrayal.
This pulled at the heart to watch. I know Gran, Sis, and auntie had good times being with you, and I hope you get to visit them again soon. In some sense, your loved ones are never truly away as long as they are in your thoughts and your heart. I'm glad you got Matt back with you. You and Matt are truly each other's home.
Thank you so much Stuart! Really appreciate it 🙏🏼❤️
THE GRASS IS NOT ALWAYS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE... WE ARE FACING PROBLEMS WORLDWIDE NOW...
This video share from you hits close to home. Me and Ana (“Ana Goldberg” is her KZhead channel) have been watching you since nearly the beginning of your channel and so much has changed. Many parallels: Ana is also from Kemerovo, we are an international couple, we were meant to be in Siberia together with family for some time before everything changed. Now we are in Belgrade after a lot of struggles, but missing family and feeling a deep sense of loss for many reasons. We feel for you and everyone affected by this. Your gran and family are lovely, and I’m just sorry this is happening. Thank you and Matt and your family for being so open about your life. For so many of us, it’s a comfort to understand we are not alone in our sadness and quiet worries and fears. Here’s to hope of a better future. Peace and love from Belgrade.
In a strange way this podcast is so romantic and bitter sweet at the same time. To see you both light up in your faces as you are together is so heart-warming! Leaving behind your dear family is so difficult. You both are such adventures it is wonderful! Thanks for everything you do!
Thank you so much Sharon! Really appreciate it!! ❤️🙏🏼
wow! it's so sad to see you saying goodbye to your gran and your little sister..yet I'm SO happy you and Matt will be together again after this long time away. We miss you TOGETHER! :) I truly enjoy your videos. I've always loved Russia and it's history and literature. It's truly sad now with what's happening with the internal conflicts! I'm always taken aback by how modern Russia is! Even way up north in Siberia! I'm from Canada, another northern nation. Novosibirsk reminds me of our northern citiles like Edmonton, Alberta..but with such a much longer history and folklore, etc. God bless you both and all your family members with God's protection and grace!
Thank you so much! Really really appreciate it!! 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
t's truly sad now with what's happening with the internal conflicts! ...It's not internal, Ukraine is a complete independent and self-government state. RuSSia is a criminal state by invading Ukraine. Hopefully RuSSia will collapse totally. All russians are responsible. Shame for years to come.
I’d say the external conflict is more significant. It’s the end of the russian federation, in due course.
@@cl4re4d4ms многие мечтали увидеть конец России, но пока всем, кто хотел этого, только получалось подержать его во рту...🤷🏻 P.S. Слухи о "конце России" сильно преувеличены...
@@makem2709 Я уверен, что РФ придет конец из-за этой войны. это может произойти быстро или медленно, но это произойдет.
What really brought a tear to my eye was when you said, even though you’ve been there, and then leaving that feeling of not giving them enough hugs while you were there, I lost my mom November 6 of 2021, and when she passed away I felt exactly the same thing you did, this is the first time I watch your video I’m going to subscribe. Good luck
What an incredible emotional video! I remember back in the day when we would leave our grandparents , always made me sad . You are so good to your Gran Julia ! When Matt came to greet you I was so happy for you ! This was a tearjerker for sure ! Glad you are back and safe 😊❤️❤️ much love to you both and continued prayers
How awful to read the nasty comments, some people seem incapable of understanding especially when living in a stable democracy. Remember the old saying, "wise is he who runs away, and lives to fight another day" It's people like you both who will pick up the pieces after the mad ones have gone.
Lots of love Nigel ❤️❤️❤️
Much love, be Safe, love and blessings on your journey. 🙏💌
As someone who has the good fortune to live in a stable democracy, I agree with you. There is no reason to criticize someone for failing to assume unimaginable risks to try to stop a dictator. The poor woman has to do her best to exist in 2 separate worlds (1 with her husband and another with the rest of her family) and do so while walking a tightrope between not offending the dictatorial government under which her entire family lives, not offending her English-speaking social media audience, nearly all of whom now utterly despise that government, and then balance both of those considerations against whatever her own feelings are). Anyone as fortunate as I am, to simply live in a free country and have all my family and friends in a free country, where I can simply say whatever I want whenever I want without even having to consider whether my government might retaliate against me or my family or prevent me from seeing my family... the proper response is not judgement because she "should be doing more" to bear a burden I've never had to bear, it's a little damn empathy. For her part, her only moral responsibility in this is to not repeat her govt's propaganda (which I have never seen her do). Other than that, all we can really do is thank Julia (and also Matt) for sharing their story, wish continue to wish them both the best, and hope they don't have to walk that tightrope indefinitely (he's obviously walking a tightrope of his own as an Englishman with a Russian wife and inlaws
@@danielgrant9213 well said, some don't realise how lucky they are, and take freedom for granted.
@@danielgrant9213 don't be so boastful. You and I in the West CANNOT say whatever we like. Stop with that foolishness! Canada, Australia, UK have TERRIBLE speech bans. Just try going to London and publicly read the late MP Enoch Powell's 1968 "Rivers of Blood" speech he delivered in Parliament. You would be drawn and quartered. God forbid you bring up Rotherham grooming gang!! Germany will LOCK you up for discussing certain contemporary topics (I'm not referring to the moustache man). Here in the US you will be silenced on social media and your house, business and employment boycotted. You need to just STFU with your naivete. Damn 🤡.
Heartbreaking indeed, lots of emotion stirred up by watching you leave Gran and the family, as well as the sadness of people having to leave ever behind and leave their homeland and families... 😢😢😢 Thanks for bringing joy to Gran and Sis and family and friends, hugs & kisses are precious, but so too just being there and sharing your daily lives. Thanks for lighting up their lives and I know you will be back soon! So touching to see you and Matt reunited 🤗👏🏻👏🏻♥️ Lots of love to you two! ♥️♥️
It’s beautiful to see you and Matt back in each other’s arms again, but I’m going to miss seeing your grandma and sister cooking up a feast. You have a wonderful family. It’s difficult times for many people so thank you for sharing the simple joy of togetherness.
Thank you so much Ian! Really appreciate it 🙏🏼❤️
oooops lol kzhead.info/sun/Y6iTZJaNeHSnaZs/bejne.html Fleeing Russian soldiers crash military vehicle in retreat hahaha
You both are so sweet . Love to see individuals who are not afraid of expressing their love for one another. Hopefully everything will be sorted out and all nations can stop with the craziness and we can go back to all of us living in harmony . 🌷💞
Thank you very much for your lovely comment, really appreciate it 😘❤️
"All nations can stop with the craziness" ???? There is only 1 nation causing this craziness haha
My heart broke for you many times in this video. :( so wonderful that you and Mat have been reunited I must admit seeing his reaction when you stepped off the train made me sob like a baby. So much love for you guys, may god guide and bless you during the rest of your lives together xx
Brilliant comment it kind of summed up perfectly how I felt watching it. The moment on the station when they reunited will stay with me for a while . . . .
did your heart break for the Ukranian people who are being murdered raped and killed by the Russians????
Hi jane nice to meet you
Hiii
And they didn´t even respond to your comment. LOL
Soo touching, glad you reach your love again!! Good journey together, Matt&Julia! 🥰
Thank you so much Leila ❤️
What a sad train trip that was for you and for a lot of people. Good to see Mat again though and hear your joyful giggle ! Blessings ! 💕🌷
Sorry one t fell off Matt !
Thank you so much Yvonne 🙏🏼❤️
you are getting very good at putting the videos together, very nice story-line. It is a shame about the guys that were taken off the train
Thank you very much 🙏🏼❤️
Another part of your journey. But this time trying to get home to matt. I really love how genuine your videos are. You make a journey of that distance seem so eaay. And you can feel every emotion you go through.
Aw soooo sad to leave gran and sister but lovely to be back with your 'home' Matt 😍 As always, yxou put so much emotion and feeling into this video. I can almost feel your sadness as you leave Russia. I'm addicted to your videos, please continue to do what you do....Love from England xx
Thank you so much Dee! Really appreciate it 🙏🏼❤️
Hi Dee forest
Such a lovely vlog. I really felt for you when you left your nan. Its such a sad feeling. You've got such a big heart. Never change. And it was so good to see you back with your other half. Best wishes from London U.K. 🇬🇧
Thank you so much Simon 🙏🏼❤️
I can imagine your emotion when saying goodbye to your grandmother, I hope she is fully recovered from her illness. She looks strong! So good that the dynamic duo is back together!! But Julia, you always get the old train! Matt seems to have more luck with that haha Waiting for your Russian cooking course! tomorrow I will make vatrushka, for the family, I will try only a small portion. I can't get cottage cheese here so I'll make a mixture of ricotta and cream cheese to see how it turns out... waiting for the new videos... by by
Thank you so much Alejandro!! Really really appreciate it! ❤️❤️❤️ Good luck with your Vatrushkas!! 😮 Let us know how they go!! Thank you so much 🥰❤️
Hi, Matt and Julia! I started watching your vlog several months ago and started at the beginning. I’m trying to quickly catch up but had to watch this video. I totally understand having to leave your family and having that sense of guilt. It only means you LOVE them. I love watching you both and your adventures. Keep up the good work! I love to travel and experience new cultures but I may never get to see what you are showing so I appreciate it! Much love to you both and success in your ventures!
This was really moving, your departure and reunion with Matt was tragic and beautiful. May your God bless you and yours.
Thanks for making me cry Julia ...I don't want you to leave her...
You and I both Diane 💔
Great to see you and Matt back together again❤
Thank you so much Ingrid ❤️❤️❤️
I was very moved watching your video. My family originally comes from Eastern Europe and events of this year have had a profound impact on me - your words and sensitivity resonate with me deeply. Thank you for sharing. I wish you both the best in life.
You video is so very emotionally moving. I feel your heartbreak and your courage. I can't even imagine what you have been going through. I pray for the best for you and am so grateful for your channel. Your spirit, your courage, are such an inspiration...
Lots of love Steve!! ❤️🙏🏼
У тебе с Мэттом действительно чистая любовь❤и когда вы обнимаете друг друга🤗это доказывает это☺️
Aaaawwwww so sad having to say goodbye to beloved family. I was laughing so much when your mom kept making all the jams everytime you went out.. lol. I loved the garden...especially those giant cabbages!. I never really realized how much you guys have to grow food and prepare each season for winter. That's all for survival I realize. I'm sure everyone appreciated you being there...especially in these dangerous times! I hope you and Matt will be safe where you are staying right now because it's a place that's still in question for safety. And don't feel bad because there's never enough kisses and hugs to last!😎🏜❤👍🎶🙏🦋🦋🦋 ps: I'm happy to see Matt and you back together again..safe and sound!!!❤
Thank you so much! Really appreciate it ❤️❤️❤️
Leaving for any reason is heartbreaking. More power to her and may her new journey be a peaceful and safe one .
This video got me a bit choked up. I’ve enjoyed your videos of being back home Julia. I’m glad you got to visit your family again but it was sweet to see you reunited with Matt again.
Crying. Watching your Vlogs makes us feel like we know you both and meeting your Russian family was really special. Leaving them however must have been heartbreaking for you. It was for us watching! Glad you're back in Matt's arms now though. Stay safe and enjoy your next adventures.
Thank you so much Tricia, really appreciate it 🥰❤️
Come on, they are RuZZians.
I've followed you goofs for a long time and it just keeps getting better. I've really enjoyed this Russia series, what a crazy time in history to be Russian. Your sadness and emotions upon leaving were no doubt amped up so much more by the current events going on. It reminded me of being in the jungles of Nicaragua during 9/11 with no phone, internet, or instant news. My family was fine and I was fine, but the distance between us suddenly was much harder. I just longed to be with them, I longed for home and all that it meant. Keep up the good work Julia and Matt!
Goofs? 😂 do you know these people well or what?
Thank you so much! Really appreciate your amazing support 🙏🏼🥰❤️
@@jaquiebr3885 No, only "know" them from KZhead. They in my opinion are a bit goofy, real, down to earth and honestly seem like fun people to spend some time with. Many travel vlogs are so polished and edited it seems a bit much, but thats just me.
@@MattandJulia not be able too talk about Russia anymore not be there you ran...
@@TheMVCoho the way you were so comfortable using the word goofs had me thinking you knew them well.
You are the best I have seen so far. Please be strong 🙂. And we support you so much. Love and respect from bottom of my heart.
Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️
"You are my home." That is true love. That is what gets us through life's challenges and changes. We're on our 32 year together. Hearts matter. Big loves and belly laughs to you both! 💞
As someone who stayed behind and taking care of my family, now after I lost them it makes me wonder what a life I would have if I didn't do that. So it's a life ahead of you so live it! Don't look behind!
Love how the driver helped with the bags. Great guy.
Thank you so much David 🙏🏼❤️
Matt and Julia…… thank you so much for your wonderful videos , I am a new subscriber within the last week… And you bring the joy the love and humanity and share it with our world. I live in Canada and I have always wanted to visit Russia and its republics both of you are doing amazing videography job…And I am addicted to your videos. Lately there’s been a lot of hatred in the media,,And I am thankful that you give truth to the warmth and the wonders of the Russian people! God bless you both and I look forward to your new videos!🙏 Merry Christmas ,and and a Happy Peaceful 2023!
That was a very emotional video Julia. I cried all the way through it. Glad to see you back with Matt. 🐱 X
Thank you so much Carole ❤️🙏🏼
As much as I enjoyed your visit with family I'm glad to see you and Matt back together 🙂
Thank you so much Fred ❤️
I know exactly what you mean, Julia. The silence in the house is deafening after the family left, who filled it with love and laughter before. There is always a next time though, a next visit. Also, the next day the quieter routine feels good again and the memories made last until the next whirlwind visit. 💖💖
So true Dai, as usual time is the great healer ❤️
I loved the happy ending to this heartbreaking video. I could feel the happiness that you and Matt felt upon seeing each other again. It's clear to see that you love one another very much. Very heartwarming to see. Thank you for sharing the happy ending with us. Love you two.
What a lovely, sad , sweet video! I’m glad you and Matt are together again. 💞
Thank you so much Lisa! 🙏🏼❤️
Lisa Duncan nice to meet you
It’s nice to see you back together, it’s hard having to leave family back home especially at this time.
Thank you so much Carole ❤️🙏🏼
Hi ☺️☺️
As a Russian person spending every day rushing between deciding to leave and deciding to stay, I am not emotionally prepared to even start watching this video. I just don’t know what to do. Everyone at work feels the same, every single one of friends. You don’t know if it’s something to wait through or if you should’ve been long gone by yesterday already and it’s fucking unfair. My life doesn’t exist outside of here, my whole heart and family and everything* that makes sense for me is here. But it all has lost its color and is just pointless at this point…
It’s especially heartbreaking to be a young adult in this country cuz I really thought we would’ve changed something. That we would be the generation who started the change. Turns out it was long lost before I was even born. And being a child to parents traumatised by USSR and a grandchild to people killed in WW2 and repressed in GULAG, and my ancestors being peasants which were literally slaves, you feel like this world doesn’t let you catch a break. Not a single fucking healthy and happy generation…. I truly believed and saw the change. Now it’s all buried.
@@sealion375 I understand you must be in a very tough situation right now. I can't imagine the horror!! Russia is a beautiful land and after all the experiences that you mentioned, Russians are still very warm and lovely people. Good luck my friend!! Do whatever your heart says
A ton of Americans want to move to Russia! Everyone wants what they don’t have while we should be enjoying what we do.
Did you leave ?
💕 So sweet and heartbreaking ... Glad you're both safe.
Thank you so much Herge ❤️
Well Julia. God bless you in everything that you hope to do in the future!!!
Thank you so much Donna 🙏🏼❤️
@Matt and Julia: Your video leaving Russia truly touched me. Yes, I cried. I also just joined your Patreon at the second tier. I hope this helps. Much love from Massachusetts. ❤️🙏
Thank you so much Diane! Really really appreciate it! Your support honestly helps more than you know!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️
Diane can you also donate some money to the Ukranian people who are being murdered killed and raped....
@@charlesjay8818 Your comment was unnecessary and unkind considering the nature of this post.
I know exactly how you felt when you left your Babooshka and sister , I did the same thing back in 1980 . I had to control my tears . On a different note when you saw Matt was like you're alive again. I repeat what I said in another video, " You both look like a couple kids in love sharing life , enjoying each other's company. I'm so happy to see that. Rest assured that you'll see your family in Russia again. Best of luck to you both. Marcio
Thank you so much Marcio! Really appreciate your support 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks for the videos. I enjoy keeping up with You and Matt.
Thank you so much Paul ❤️
It's sad when you have to leave your family behind under the present circumstances . Hope the future can bring your families closer together. On the flip side , the love of your life awaits you ,Matt. We're sure that he misses you. Harriet and I feel like your family to us. Don't ever lose that smile Julia. Love you dearly 🙏❤🙏 Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va.
Thank you so much guys! Really appreciate your kind and ongoing support! ❤️❤️❤️
So good Matt was in Kazakhstan when the mobilation came up and able to meet you there, notice he carried your gran bag, did he get some pancakes. Glad you have your new passport. Are you able to get a British one too Happy reunion with Matt and the other side of your family Travel extensively and be safe Thank you for showing me your veiw of Russia, I ve been. But its always wonderful to see behind the doors and walls compared to a hotel room Manaaki te Atua 💞 Kei te Marie
Very daring of you to shoot across the tracks like that! When you give yourself over to the trains, I am reminded of 48 hour one-way train trips from Zhezkazgan to Almaty and back. Those journeys are epic.
Not sure if it was brave or stupid, there is a fine line 😀😅❤️
Matt is so happy - you 2 will be back hopefully the circumstances will be better than now.
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I'm really sad for you guys I hope it's for the better, Good luck !
Matt and Julia you two are the most wonderful couple. It is an absolute privilege being taken along on a journey into your lives, and I wish you all the very best on your adventures!
Thank you so much Anthony, really appreciate it!! ❤️
@@MattandJulia не возвращайтесь в Россию больше.
It does my ❤ good seeing the *Dynamic Duo* back together again. 😄
Thank you so much Larry 🙏🏼❤️
Hugs. You are right - saying goodbye is harder for the one staying back. Thanks for sharing such tender moments.
So glad you enjoyed it Becky 🙏🏼❤️
It's so nice to see you both fine and together again! I hope everything stays well and you visit your gran soon again! I loved the video.♥♥
Thank you so much! Really appreciate it 🙏🏼❤️
@@MattandJulia you're welcome!
I'm so happy you and Matt are reunited. It is so hard to leave loved ones. My baby girl lives in the U.S. and we live in Costa Rica ❤️
Must be so hard for you guys 😩 how often do you see each other? ❤️❤️
@@MattandJulia not nearly enough twice a year. She works and needs her vacation. 😭
I really enjoy your podcasts. I love seeing Russia, the beautiful scenery and everyday life in villages and cities. I love the food bits the most. Very interesting to watch ⭐
Thank you so much Jan 🙏🏼❤️
What a beautiful vlog from you both, Julia yes was heartbreaking to see you leave your grandma, and all her lovely food lol, but it wasn’t a goodbye, just a, will see you soon, and then to see the pair of you back together, well someone must of been cutting onions near by, as bought a tear to my eye, you can see and feel the love and respect you have for each other, looking forward to seeing you both back on the road and sharing with us all, as always have fun and enjoy your travels
Thank you so much David, really really appreciate it! 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for a lovely video Julia, I had tears in my eyes watching it. it's a very sad situation, hopefully peace will prevail soon and we can get back to normal 👍👍
I love how the helpful taxi driver, pops off his seat to help put the bags in the boot/trunk with a happy 'good morning'. Make sure you give him a big tip. So many young people taking the train to somewhere, good to see people getting a break, in more ways than one. Hope your family is safe from the mess that Russia has gotten herself in and we all return to normal soon.
Seamus O BRIEN, Russia is only protecting its country and people. NATO and the EU are the problem.
вы ошибаетесь, в россии нет беспорядка! мы в полном порядке
Not so, that is Orwellian doublespeak. I know you honestly believe it ,but it is just not so. NATO and the EU pose no threat to Russia, only Russian Imperialism (read Ukraine). That you can't see this is nothing but predictable given what you and your country have been through. Good luck T G wish you well.
@@seamusobrien2675 Nope, they pose no threat. They're just steadily moving closer. No threat at all.
Define normal. Here in the west it is far from normal. We have allowed perverts to have too much of a voice when NORMAL people should be telling them to shut up. Women are Women. Men are Men. That is normal.
I am English and live there, I do not live in a stable democracy anymore.That must be clear by now.
Lovely to see you back together in your cozy apartment! Hopefully you can both visit your family soon again.
Omg. You guys are so cute together. Matt’s snails was so big when he saw you and you giggled Like a little girl. I really enjoyed this. You gran was adorable too. I hope you see her again soon.
Heart breaking. Take care
Thank you so much ❤
Good luck and best wishes from Spain 🇪🇦. Imagine a world where we looked after each other as good brothers and sisters...
Sad for Julia to leave loved ones. I almost cried too. Good to see Matt again too. You must of missed each other. Stay strong and safe now
All of your videos have a wonderful quality. All the best to you and Matt......and your Grandma.
Thank you so much Mark 🙏🏼❤️
Beautiful Video! I'm thinking about leaving the United States and moving to Russia. Your video is awesome and made me think about how my journey will be much like yours. Thanks for sharing. ❤️☮️
i think it’s bad idea
Leaving family is never easy, as a Belgian Canadian I know how it feels to leave family behind in Belgium to a place I love. I know it is even harder under the current circumstances in your motherland and for guys to leave their home country not knowing if they will ever return must be heartbreaking. I have 'met' so many nice people in videos like yours, my hope is one day it will all be resolved and we can all experience the nice places and nice people this planet has to offer.
So happy you chose Canada!
Belgium is a total garbage, but Canada is a heap of trash. Enjoy your trashy living in Canuckland.
Holly crap, if you are leaving your family and place means not that much you love it. You love something else, why bring this drama 😁
Same. I left the United States for Canada about 40 years ago. I'd had some misgivings about my decision from time to time, but ultimately I know I made the right decision.
Well... that was a journey full of emotions , so glad to see you back with Matt and so sorry you have to say goodbye to your Nan, for a while at least and of course not all of the guys on the train able to complete their journey. Always a pleasure to spend time on your channel, keep safe you two Xx
Yayyyyy Matt & Julia back together again. I know it was hard to leave Gran and the rest of your family Julia, but I know you and Matt missed each other a lot as well. I could see the joy on your faces. Love to you guys. Spend some time just being...we can wait for more videos. 🥰😍
Thank you so much Nix! Really appreciate it!! 🙏🏼🥰❤️
"Они бежали, а за ними не гнались". Уезжала бы на совсем.
I almost cry at the moment with your grandma to be honest 😥😥😥
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Love you guys. So happy your back together. Gotta say it was good to see Matts face. Im sure you both will visit Gran together soon.
The beginning of this video was very sad. Leaving family and friends is always hard to do. I know as I had to leave family a few times and a long separation for many years. Thank you for sharing.
She is so brave and strong! We stand voiceless with such courage! Love to Russians
Hi, i just started watching your vids, i live in Minnesota, USA, thank you for showing us how beautiful the Russian people are and the Country, in both country's we were blinded by the propaganda, you have an amazing family, i hope you will see them again soon!! Thank you for sharing!
You can never believe any news, our countries decide to feed us!..
@@maggie2759 is this the BBC? Fox? News Australia? News Corp?
@@djonfonsteen6331 Good point. All news is not created equally. There are people in the U.S. who don't believe any news; they only believe Q-anon conspiracies.
@@djonfonsteen6331 I live in England, definitely The BBC!.
@@maggie2759 so true, thank you
That was truly lovely, thanks for sharing this 💜
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
@@MattandJulia you're most welcome 🙂
Tough times, I wish you two the very best! Be good to each other!
That was a tough watch. You'll see your gran and sister again soon enough. Listening and talking with the young men on the train as a Christian I can tell you this is classed as ministry and what you did for those young men is called bearing witness. God had a plan and purpose for you being on that train Julia. It was so good to finally see you both united once more, your love for one another really shone through. Many blessings on you both.
Thank you so much Nick! Really really appreciate it!! 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️
At 8:59, when you say "...people were taken off the train..." do you mean the were not permitted to cross the border by томоженники??
at every border crossing there are some people who are detained for whatever reason. law of averages
Yes exactly, they were stopped by the border guards 😘
@@MattandJulia Wow... What a bumpy ride it must be... But I am glad you are back home with Matt now 💙 P.S. His Russian is impressive 👍
An emotional journey for you in so many ways. I thank you for sharing it. My thought and love are with you xxx
Thank you so much Lucy 🙏🏼❤️
I just found your YT channel and already loving it!!! Hope have time to watch all your past videos. Hello from Rio, Brazil
Now.........That was emotional, sadness and happiness all in one. In fact the whole essence of life in a 15 minute video. You also did a very clever thing, maybe unintentionally, but when you said you spoke to many young men leaving Russia because of the draft, but didn't film and didn't politicize it. Something strange happenend, for the first time I had to imagine and think about this and put myself in their shoes (I have been quite judgmental in the past). I came to realise that not wanting to die on a battlefield, does not mean that you don't love your country. We are all one, what we should be doing is bringing down the system all over the world that creates this. Nothing has changed for thousands of years, people are dying at the whim of 'elites' around the world, just to give them more power and wealth. We should not be divided, we should be united.
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This war started by one man has been so hard on so many people. I wish you and your family the best!
Victoria Nuland is not a man.
Heartbreaking is right. Oh, seeing your grandmother as you left. That was rough to see. Sending positive vibes. 🙏🏼
Ah, so much happier when you all were reunited.
Thank you so much! Lots of love 🙏🏼❤️❤️
Always Stay SAFE Hun . Very brave what you are doing. 👏 for you .
It is heart breaking to watch what is happening in Ukraine and Russia. I truly wish you both all the happiness in the world and heartfelt big hug to you and all of yours from us here in Canada. May you always find happiness and light even when darkness seems to last.
How is it so heartbreaking when your Canada supports those ukrainan nazis with utter determination? Canada is at war with Russia. Canada is at war with humanity itself. Make no mistake.
Может, тогда вам не надо было лезть на украину?
@@user-je5ri6rd7x у них такого наверное в мыслях даже нету. Им плевать, кто на кого напал, главное для картинки посочувствовать "обоим".
Several KZheadrs are leaving Russia. Glad you are safe
Пометка : несколько ютуберов - предателей, которые и до войны не любили Россию уезжают наконец и это не может не радовать. Ура. Самоочищение моей страны от "элиты".
Пока не пристрелили в америке.
I thought it was so neat when you stepped off the train and there was Matt! That was a cool moment to catch on video!
Thank you so much Joey 🙏🏼❤️