I Tried Entering Kaliningrad, Russia

The requirements of reporting one's location within Kaliningrad got me thinking twice. Because it is seemingly impossible to do so when traveling with a motorhome. I also share my opinion on economic sanctions.

ABOUT MARTIN
Me and my vagabond cat Barsky live full-time in a van (heavily modified Hobby Vantana K60 Fs, more like an RV/motorhome) since 2018. We are nomadic and travel constantly to explore new places and new countries.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Current Parking in Gdansk
00:30 Going to the Russian Embassy
01:15 Getting an Invitation Letter
01:43 Civil Rights and Asking About the War in Ukraine
03:18 Have to Be Registered During Visit
04:18 Risk of Being Deported
05:38 Questioning My Travel Plans
06:01 Barsky nagging for cuddles
06:38 Thoughts on International Motorhome Travel
07:44 Western Bank Cards Don’t Work in Russia
08:02 The Plan Is to Travel the European Union
09:12 Is Being a Tourist Supporting the War in Ukraine?
10:04 Russia Is Fastest Growing Economy in Europe
10:25 Barsky Doesn’t Like the Rain
11:14 Sanctions Are Ineffective
13:14 Feeling Bad for the People in Kaliningrad
13:48 No Country Is Without Sin
14:14 Punishing People for Being Victims of Propaganda
14:58 Ending Notes

FEATURED PARKINGS
54°24'38.8"N 18°33'28.2"E (https://www.google.com/maps?q=54.4108362,18.5577332)
54°03'58.9"N 19°39'26.2"E (https://maps.app.goo.gl/qmDSHcWhS5vhq6F67)

GEAR
Vlogging, DJI Pocket 2 (acquired 2022)
Aerial/drone, DJI Mini 4 Pro (CE/European, acquired 2024)
Mic, Shure MVL (lavalier crap mic, acquired 2022)
Laptop, Razer Blade Stealth 13 (acquired 2020)
Editing software, Adobe Premiere Pro v24.3.
Plugins, Neat Video
PC screen recorder, TechSmith Snagit 2021