The Journey Is Over 🇷🇺

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Legitimately brought a tear to my eye, Bald was the reason I fell in love with Russia Can’t imagine how he felt knowing he can’t go back, such a betrayal Thanks for all the adventures Bald

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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