Alternatives to water

[Daniel Balan]

28 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

In Russia they have a drink that's pure birch tree juice.

Real thing.

I drank it. It's similar to coconut water.

Hi Leo! Do you ever envision yourself going back to Russia? I mean like in the far future? You have a very Russian vibe! A Dostoevsky kind of vibe! Russians have such a authentic vibe! So blunt and straight forward! Keep this vibe! 

Do you mind sharing from which part of Russia do you hail? I reckon the European part of Russia, like Saint Petersburg or something? By your appearance I would guess your ancestors came from near the baltic sea with strong Polish/ Baltic/ Ukrainian influences! Just my guess! 

 

[Rigel]

Maple water’s another one.

I like to dilute it. It’s surprisingly sweet.

Edited Tuesday at 10:56 PM by Rigel

[Leo Gura]

44 minutes ago, Daniel Balan said:

Hi Leo! Do you ever envision yourself going back to Russia?

No chance. I would be killed there.

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Do you mind sharing from which part of Russia do you hail?

I was born in Kazakhstan. But my genetics is Russian/Ukrainian.

[Husseinisdoingfine]

46 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

I was born in Kazakhstan.

WHAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTT!!!

Edited Wednesday at 12:18 AM by Husseinisdoingfine

[Husseinisdoingfine]

Also, why do you think you would be killed in Russia? Your videos are in English and I don't think anyone would hunt you down. I myself am Russian, I've been there numerous times, and I don't recall seeing an issue with crime or anything like that. If anything, I feel more unsafe in America.

Russia is not that bad, and even if it was, just stay in St. Petersburg or Moscow. You don't need to venture out to Chelyabinsk (Челябинск).

Although, I still wouldn't go back as long as this war is continuing. I'm planning to return once the war/SVO has stopped. 

Edited Wednesday at 12:30 AM by Husseinisdoingfine

[Leo Gura]

@Husseinisdoingfine You never know when a new war would start and they kidnap you and send you to the front lines.

I speak about corruption. That's a big no-no in Russia.

[Husseinisdoingfine]

Sure, they might kind-nap me because I'm a Russian citizen of fighting age. But you're in your 40's, why do you have to worry about being drafted?

Also, how is the corruption going to affect you if you decide to briefly go back for a 1-2 week holiday to visit relatives or just to go sightseeing? 

[Leo Gura]

3 minutes ago, Husseinisdoingfine said:

Also, how is the corruption going to affect you if you decide to briefly go back for a 1-2 week holiday to visit relatives or just to go sightseeing? 

Dude, they are looking for Americans to hold hostage. They will plant some weed in your luggage and then lock you up for 20 years as Putin's hostage.

No fucking thanks!

Edited Wednesday at 01:03 AM by Leo Gura

[Husseinisdoingfine]

The FSB will see your videos and Uncle Joe will lock you up for your 5-MeO-DMT collection.

 

But even then, that's an extraordinary claim that I don't want to believe without extraordinary evidence. Whenever I go to Russia, my travel experience is always pleasant. 

Edited Wednesday at 01:09 AM by Husseinisdoingfine

[Princess Arabia]

6 hours ago, Miguel1 said:

You should have said crocodile juice

Cr

19 hours ago, Leo Gura said:

 

Crocodile milk.

[Leo Gura]

There is a Russian candy called Bird's Milk, one of my favorites.

[Schizophonia]

Sparkling water

[PsychedelicEagle]

Sparkling water is my go-to drink whenever I eat out (very rarely).

[Carl-Richard]

Why does it have to be liquid? Eat some fruit.

[Girzo]

On 11.06.2025 at 7:37 AM, Leo Gura said:

There is a Russian candy called Bird's Milk, one of my favorites.

It’s Polish. Invented by famous chocolatier Wedel. Russian brand is a very old knock-off. 

And birch juice is popular all over the Europe, wherever there are birch trees.

[Schizophonia]

12 hours ago, Girzo said:

It’s Polish. Invented by famous chocolatier Wedel. Russian brand is a very old knock-off. 

And birch juice is popular all over the Europe, wherever there are birch trees.

I want to do my pretentious French and make fun of what Slavs call marshmallows with chocolate as a pastry.

[Basman]

I've been drinking just water for years. I'm really grateful that I don't have any big cravings when it comes to liquids. When I drink I don't even think about flavor. I drink just to quench my thirst. I always have a bottle next to me at home.

I think it is a matter of what your used to. If you've been drinking flavors for years I can see it being pretty bland to switch to just water. I have a relative who is diabetic and he likes to drink a lot of milk, sugar free chocolate milk and yogurt.

 

Edited 20 hours ago by Basman

[Basman]

Stay away from soda. I have a relative who's addicted to diet soda. It can turn into an addiction and its bad for your teeth. It also kind of makes you look childish at the dinner table, not gonna lie.