Why I Left the UK and Moved to Russia

I moved to Russia almost eight years ago and never looked back. In this video, I explain why I left the UK, how I first ended up in Russia as a student, and what made me stay long after the exchange programme ended. Spoiler: it wasn’t what you might think. This isn’t about hating the West or chasing some idealised fantasy. It’s about real life in Moscow: the convenience, the culture, the connections I’ve made here. I talk honestly about what the UK couldn’t offer me at the time, and why Russia, despite everything, became home. Want to support the channel? 🎥 Become a member on YouTube for bonus content and early access:    / @jonnytickle   💬 Send a Super Chat or Super Thanks on this video ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jonnytickle 🔗 Prefer Patreon to YouTube? Sign up here: https://patreon.com/JonnyTickleYouTub... 🇷🇺 If you're Russian, get the same bonus content on Boosty: https://boosty.to/jonnytickle Contact: [email protected]