THEY STAYED?! Life in Russia Under Sanctions | Luxury Western Brands GUM Moscow 2023

🛒What does shopping in Russia while under sanctions look like? Did luxury Western brands finally leave the country or was it all just a facade? ❌ I took a tour around the iconic Russian luxury department store called GUM, just to satisfy my curiosity. GUM is located in the heart of Moscow, right on the Red Square, and harbours a rich history from Russian Empire days, down to the Soviet era and to this present day. We’ll check out the current price tags 🏷️ and have a taste of the famous soviet ice-cream 🍦 after standing on a long queue (believe me, it was worth it!) Watch this video and join me as we explore what life’s like in Russia after sanctions. Stay up to date on our Russian adventures, don’t forget to like 👍 & subscribe! 🔔 📸 — for more content and behind the scenes of living in Russia 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - History of GUM: fun facts 02:14 - Fancy interiors 02:40 -