A day at the Russian dacha 🏡

[@hugglebear69]

What a wonderful, calming person you are. Like Chicken soup for my soul.

[@richardbates895]

This is another beautiful video! It' was interesting to see your reaction to a place you spent so much time in as a child. Very nicely done Elena!

[@elenastravels]

Thank you so much! ❤️ Glad you liked it!

[@ivanhicks887]

I had to come back to this video - it is so peaceful and shows the true character of Russian people.

[@elenastravels]

I am really glad you've enjoyed the video!

[@nolanjames3908]

I love you so much Elena ❤❤❤

[@umeshmalhotra8081]

It looks like Heaven ! So Peaceful ! I Love It !

[@kevinlane7555]

I live in rural America and the same thing is happening here. Small towns gradually disappear because the young people leave for the excitement and opportunity of the city, and the older folks die off so the community fades and eventually vanishes....It makes me sad because I love small town life

[@elenastravels]

Yes, it sounds really sad...

[@TonySevenKaps]

I'm new here. But I gotta say : your videos are just wonderful! Keep up the good work, Elena!

[@mohammedsaleemkeepitsmile5728]

Nice video 🇮🇳

[@elenastravels]

Thank you!

[@johnveerkamp1501]

It’s beautiful there. AN you too.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

The dacha where you grew up is very peaceful looking. It's like a countryside setting, which can be very relaxing. Many people enjoy gardening, for the peace it brings them, the homegrown food, and the savings. Thanks for the childhood trip. I enjoyed it. Take care, John

[@elenastravels]

Hey John! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :) It is a special place indeed

[@petrklic7064]

Homegrown potatoes are much more tasty, than those industrial-farmed from supermarket :) But yes, it takes a lot effort and work.

[@elenastravels]

Very true!

[@jwv6985]

Second viewing, makes me wish I could be there to listen to the silence. Relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Maybe some coffee and breakfast in the morning.... Ok, back to reality 😂

[@elenastravels]

Oh yes, for some reason food there tastes better, too! I guess it's because of the fresh air and the fact that you don't need to rush anywhere and can actually enjoy your food :)

[@johnparnell9488]

Thank you for sharing your summer sadness with all the people who love and admire you.

[@elenastravels]

You’re welcome! ✨

[@petermolvaier]

Is it the icon from sec 4:59 representing Saint Nicolae? I inherited a similar icon from my grandparents. I know it has a text written in slavic but don't understand it. My grandfather knew Russian because he had Russians roots. Unfortunately, I didn't learn it, he died when I was little, and my mother learned just few words. I am from Romania, and I was born in an area where there is a big community of Russians Lipovans. Thank you for your videos, and I appreciate posting the latest one talking about the present situation in your county. These days is more important than ever to create communication bridges between us, the common people, and see all this crazy times as a chance to unite and not divide us.

[@LittleWolf194]

I am an American living in Tennessee and amazingly my childhood was very similar, both of my parents were from the mountains and they are gone with a whole lot of wonderful memories :) I am ashamed that there are so many people that are ignorant of the Russian lifestyle, but I am learning so much just watching your excellent videos. Most of all that I noticed how lovely and sweet you are :) Thank you Elena for making more appreciative of a whole new world! Little Wolf.

[@bitegoatie]

Potatoes - you should not deprive yourself of the many pleasures of the potato. Getting away from the internet is a very good thing, and finding quiet and relaxation are not nothing. People who work in cities have for a long time now spent a lot of money to get access to those things. For activities, it seems you found one that was occupying some of the remaining villagers: splashing around in water. I guess relaxing, socializing, reading/writing, and gardening would be the standard summer activities, were you staying longer. Which doesn't sound bad at all, though I'm just watching from a great distance. Oh, and you found time to make a lovely video during your visit. Thanks for showing us this semiabandoned village and some of the people. Your aunt seems sweet. I'm always happy to see these vignettes from your life, past and present.

[@elenastravels]

With the pleasures of the potato comes a lot of hard work :D Yes, I really enjoyed those peaceful activities. It just takes some time to adjust to this way of living. Thank you for your comment! I'm glad that you enjoyed watching this video.

[@TravelingCitrianSnail]

Cat!!!! 😻😻😻😻 Wow, *so much Beauty!!* The Forest, the Lake, the Garden... and you look *stunning,* too. ❤❤ The radio looks very much like the old radio my GrandMa had, from the 1950's I think. I Love this old style of things.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! 🤗 I like the atmosphere and the details of that place, too! And old radios can be quite stylish 😎

[@sony4star]

❤❤❤

[@capridapri5310]

Like other commenters, I really like this video, so I'm really glad you overcame your misgivings and decided to post it, Elena. So many people need a break from hectic lives and noisy cities... and your slow dreamy camerawork on decorated houses, silent trees and pretty plants, accompanied by your soft voice and gentle movements and presentation, is not only an insight into the quiet heart of Russia, but also I think into the forgotten quietness of our own hearts. And it's there we find our deepest values... Maybe, like many before you, you will write your best poetry in your dacha, even though it does take quite a while to appreciate rural peace after urban chaos! Nice music too in your videos :-)

[@elenastravels]

Aww thank you so much for your comment! I'm really glad you liked the video. Yes, the quiet made me feel a bit uncomfortable at first... It's all because of the urban chaos (as you said) that I got used to...

[@dhimiterdruga7212]

Elena, sei stupenda e il tuo semplice modo di raccontare la vita diventa un fatto artistico. Bravvissima!

[@r.perzylo]

I read other comments and I agree with this great countryside footage you shared for us all to enjoy. I look forward to your next video. Thank Elena. 😊 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦

[@elenastravels]

Hey Rick! I’m glad you think so 🤗

[@peterstaples1]

Lucky people. I bet that radio doesn't pick up the BBC

[@GS-sl2lr]

Wow what amazing scenery! Your skills with the camera are great, this video turned out beautiful! Thanks for sharing, I hope more people can appreciate rural lifestyles, the countryside is a great place to grow up

[@elenastravels]

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment! I was actually doubting if I should share this cause I felt like I didn't have enough exciting footage 🙈 So, I'm glad something good came out of it :)

[@mehmetkurtkaya3106]

@@elenastravels that was such a good short film Elena. İ did write short scripts, made short films, and some essays. Some of the things that İ thought my best were not received well, while some others that İ disregarded were very welcome. Since long i dont write fiction nor film anything but İ know a bit better how the audience will respond. Overall, a great video.

[@aktrapper6126]

What a beautiful place, quite and stress free, Those trees are amazingly tall and straight, good for building cabins. Thanks for sharing you place of youth.

[@elenastravels]

You're welcome! Yes, it's a beautiful place to spend a summer at as a child :)

[@callsign8santa]

The painting symbolises the melancholy a bit, but your trip down memory lane brings all kinds of emotions, beautiful trees..

[@elenastravels]

I agree! It also reminds me of how time flies. It used to be bright and attractive when I was a kid. Seems like it was yesterday...

[@billmyers991]

So much know how in our grandparents gardens, more valuable than anything you'll learn at school

[@edwardbella3871]

It is nice to remember the past.

[@elenastravels]

That's true

[@trevorjconnolly]

I'm writing this from my family cottage in Canada where we have no electricity, potable running water, or a road, and I love it here more than anything. Getting away from the city life is such a blessing and I love your family's space too. We recently installed an antenna that gives us better cell signal and it's a mixed blessing. We can be connected and do work from here, but also we're still connected to city life. It's such a trade off, the city vs country life. Another great video - keep them coming! You're a gem.

[@elenastravels]

Oh wow, that sound really awesome! Canadian nature is magnificent, so being in your family cottage must be very refreshing and inspiring. Thank you so much :)

[@lesjardinspartagesrakrouki1357]

thank you for sharing i will subscribe see you soon

[@eotlati1763]

I fee the same whenever I been to a place I spent my childhood.

[@gullsumter6955]

I grow those pear shape tomatoes in South Carolina.

[@elenastravels]

Yaaay

[@stevendugalin8425]

Thank you Elena for another wonderful video. It reminds me of my early childhood years in a small village in Hungary. I believe that the sadness you feel is the thought that those magical times are gone forever and can never return.

[@elenastravels]

You're welcome! Glad you got to spend part of your childhood in a village. You're right, it was a bitter-sweet feeling.

[@sallylambert7552]

Such a beautiful place. Great video. Thank you for sharing. Your voice is very calming.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you so much, Sally! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@stevenaleshire7941]

Lovely area. A place to meditate and enjoy, should stay for a few weeks or more, not too many have such great opportunities. ( Great cat ! )

[@elenastravels]

You're right!

[@josebh81]

Que bonito se vé, saludos desde Lima...

[@davidbrownstein1464]

Enjoy the rare moments of no distractions, just relaxation and self-reflection. But how did you hurt your knees dancing? :)

[@elenastravels]

Ah in my dance class, we sometimes roll/dance on the floor :D

[@davidbrownstein1464]

@@elenastravels Well I believe I will pass on that type of dance! :). :)

[@lynnyoung1555]

I just came across your channel thanks for sharing here in Scotland wee don’t have such summer houses wee usually go away down the coast for a day and come home or sometimes just pack up and go away for a weekend anyway glad to find your channel look forward to the next

[@elenastravels]

Hey! Welcome to my channel! I'm glad you enjoyed watching the video :) Going to the coast for a day or two sounds awesome

[@dr.bruceloisel4613]

I just finished my second book by Dostoevsky "The Idiot" and since much of the book takes place in the "dacha" I watched your video to get more of a feel for what I was reading. I watched your video on Crime and Punishment locations and it was also incredibly interesting. Russia is an amazing country and I am enjoying reading these classic Russian works. I plan on reading Demons and the Brothers Karamazov next. I grew up during the cold war and learned about Russia through the lens of my government and parents, I am fortunate to have an opportunity to learn and see how rich your country is - very unlike what I was taught. Thank you for sharing your videos - have a lovely day.

[@elenastravels]

Well, a dacha in Dostoyevsky's book and my grandparents' Soviet dacha must be very different :) Thank you for your kind words and enjoy the books :)

[@pandoralechat780]

A different and beautiful video ! The garden is amazing and such a joy to see so many different vegetables and fruits growing in harmony. Its a real joy to have an untouched place from your childhood to visit and appreciate, a refreshing experience and with a nice swimming hole also ! Thank you for this gem ! 😀

[@elenastravels]

Thank you for watching! Really glad you liked the video :)

[@stevesmith194327]

I just discovered your channel today, and I love it!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@petersburgtug6633]

I love the idea of dachas.

[@chrism4008]

Hi Elena!! I'm a couple days late, but i wanted to be able to pay attention while i watched your video. I wish that we had dacha's in our culture in the US. Ive seen many of these small villages watching a channel called Bald and Bankrupt, its a fun channel to watch too

[@elenastravels]

Hi Chris! Yeah, his channel is cool. Well, in the US you have a camping/hiking culture, which is a replacement for our dachas I guess :)

[@chrism4008]

@@elenastravels i suppose that they are kind of similar. I need to go camping this summer, i have a lot of vacation this year but i am bad at taking time off, Its hard to stop working. I think i could live in a village in the Russian countryside and be happy until i died

[@elenastravels]

@@chrism4008 don't forget to take time off and enjoy life ;) Life in the Russian countryside is not perfect but I guess some people enjoy it a lot

[@chrism4008]

@@elenastravels for me, any countryside is preferable to most cities. Although, the cities here are perhaps a lot more dangerous. Hopefully one day i will be able to come visit a city and the countryside in your beautiful country. maybe i would like russian cities better than US cities, probably so 🤣🤣 ive thought about moving to an eastern european country, and its still a strong possibility

[@denzilfernando11]

Denzil Fernando listening intently to my Russiian friend who appears to be wise beyod he years yes I am taling about Elena Sclon=mbs,bravo!

[@elenastravels]

Thank you, Denzil ;)

[@favesongslist]

Not sure why I was recommended this in the UK, Yet I was happy to watch this delightful and relaxing video, was interesting to hear your take on your childhood. Not everything we call progress is in some ways. All the best from the UK.

[@elenastravels]

KZbin algorithm works in mysterious ways :) Welcome to my channel & I'm happy you enjoyed the video!

[@favesongslist]

@@elenastravels It could be that my son is trying to learn Russian :)

[@ejbowen91]

Thank you for another great video. The cherry tree you showed reminded me of my childhood. We had a cherry tree in our yard. The cherries were sour but my mom added sugar to them and made pies with them.

[@elenastravels]

❤️

[@charleschaource5263]

You're a nice and intelligent person Elena, do this more often, this offers you a connection within yourself instead of input from many outside sources. Discover yourself, who you really are. This place is far more important than your maybe realize, your roots are still present there, get connected with them. Your still so young and beautiful with plenty of desires like all young people. Enjoy this period in your life but realize how fast it passes by. Things change all the time. A human life is an important investment. Whatever you think about it. I love you and I hope and wish you will find all the good this very life has to offer. Keep that door open.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you, Charles, for your kind and wise words ❤️

[@AlexA-ls4gc]

6:32 Belgrade :) So cool...

[@stevemacquarrie9819]

It's normal to feel sad when your special childhood place isn't the same anymore. We can accept that the world is changing but we don't have to like it.

[@elenastravels]

I agree. It's okay to feel sad sometimes, we're all human.

[@sep27061985]

Every time you post a video, I could write so much in response and want to talk to you about it. It's crazy... Do you need a pen pal or what the modern version of it may be called? xD In Germany, we have a similar concept to Dacha, called "Schrebergarten". They are much smaller. I like the idea of russian Dachas way more. The goal is the same, to get out of the city, away from all the noise and fast paced life. I'm pretty sure you can "hear the quiet". I expericed this once on a vacation at the baltic sea, a few km away from the touristic hot spots. I needed a few days to adjust... and I have never been so relaxed. But I went there with friends so it wasn't boring ;) The hard work people put in their gardens for stuff you could just buy: I think that has multiple reasons. For some people it's to find a balance to their office job. Creating something with your hands that you can watch grow. Another reason may be the "back to nature" trend in a world where food is more and more processed. We don't really have houses like the ones you showed in your video any more. maybe a few in very rural places in eastern germany. Young people moved away from those locations because they have more possibilities in cities; better education, better jobs. This among other things, lead to skyrocketing prices for property and rent. Because of this and the effect of noise/stress on people's health and life quality, there seems to start a trend now where they go back to the small towns and villages around the bigger cities. The possibility to work from home might be another factor. For someone working from home, like you and me, a dacha might not be the best way to balance our work. I for one sometimes miss meeting people and going out. Although I sadly don't have many contacts left. They moved everywhere around Germany, started families and so their priorities changed.... How about your friends from university for example? Russia is such a huge country, do you still have contact with each other? (wait how did I get here? this was about dachas...) edit: typos

[@meryuk]

Wow 👍 A sincere story

[@elenastravels]

Hey! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I didn't know you had something like dachas in Germany. I love the quiet, it just takes some time to adjust. Being in nature with friends is a totally different experience - true. It's a lot more fun :) Well, I think no one lives in this country side all year round. In the winter, the roads are not cleaned there, so it's kinda impossible to be there. It's a place where city dwellers come in summer. I get where you're coming from. I like going out with friends, too. But with the pandemic my priorities have changed a bit. I really like being in nature. I was even thinking of moving to the countryside for a month or so - to work remotely and enjoy the peace and quiet. We'll see, maybe I can still do that. My friends are scattered around Russia/the world. I don't even have a permanent place where I live at the moment. We do keep contact with each other and are always happy to see each other if we happen to be in the same city :) As for pen pals, you can find my email in the channel description ;)

[@rizwanhabib2532]

So lovely dacha. 👌❤ . where are younger people? So serene. You look so happy You look prettier because of happiness. The water bucket balancer. simple toys of simple times. Not so expensive to buy happines at the time

[@johnzarn3367]

Wow you are beautiful. Natural beauty is yours.

[@setharnold9764]

Круто, очень спокойной. С любовью из США

[@elenastravels]

Спасибо :)

[@jwv6985]

Thank you for another great video, and sharing some of your childhood memories. These type of memories are priceless. 😊

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! I'm happy you liked the video :)

[@mklaassens]

Thank you. I can imagine to feel a bit the enormous size of Russia inside the countryside. From strawberries, fruits to swimming in the forest pond i can imagine you must have had a great childhood there. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@elenastravels]

I'm glad you liked the video! Yes, it was a perfect place for my summer adventures ❤️

[@jackiecoffi9946]

Great video Elena. I watched it with great interest. In Italy constructions such as Dacha aren't very spread, firstly for the climate; in fact we find their almost only in mountains. According to my opinion it was very interesting the cultivation of cucumbers, potatoes, strawberries etc, that they have a particular taste and they're more delicious than the fruit, vegetables you buy in the market or supermarket. Finally, I think that places such as the forest or countryside are fantastic for the clean air or the quietly and relax, but if I wanna to enjoy I prefer a commercial center, a city or a travel in the country or abroad.

[@elenastravels]

Thanks Jackie! I'm glad you liked the video :) Those fruits and vegetables are definitely more delicious, you're right!

[@jackiecoffi9946]

@@elenastravels thanks for your answer, Elena. Fruits on your land are best, according to my opinion. I'm not looking forward to see your next video and comment under it.

[@alexschmidt4901]

You have a really calm, relaxing way of narrating, that really gives it an intimate feeling. It's really nice, and makes your videos really enjoyable. And neat to see some dacha life, it looks like a nice place to spend time.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you so much!

[@trevmacc]

Another great video, looks a nice quiet place to relax for a few days,just what I like to do now and again,look forward to see you again in your next video.take care

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@mlsmlsms]

Great video Elena. Even if you cannot go back. You can always remember the good times

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! You're right

[@meryuk]

Just like my summer holidays at my grandparents' village. As in 'Dandelion Wine' 😊 I never go there now, there's not a living relative nor a house actually, not anymore. Interesting vlog 👍

[@elenastravels]

Oh wow! It's great to have at least memories of happy childhood summer days in a village.

[@IbukiSF3]

This was calming to watch. I know rural life so much though I never grew up with a garden, the people would mind their own business and it would be so peaceful. Sometimes too peaceful and too quiet, but I know exactly how good it feels to return to this kind of peaceful quiet place after living away from home into a college town for years and gone through bad times. In the end, did you mean to say "nostalgia?" It's the familiar good feeling of past memories. A real example of the word here is you returned to the old places you've been to and then you started to feel nostalgic.

[@samuelmartinez6344]

^By the way, this is my other KZbin account, just so you know it was me who said all this. 🙂

[@elenastravels]

Hey! Glad you enjoyed the video :) It's great that you've had the experience of living in a rural area.

[@inbuckswetrust7357]

Картошку из супермаркета сравнить с выращенной на своем огороде ? :))) гениально :) сено и солома :)

[@lib1007]

I really thought Russian dacha is a big Manson with large flower gardens. Thank you for the beautiful and informative video.

[@mehmetkurtkaya3106]

Spasiba Elena. Very cozy and pretty dacha, the surrounds were idyllic and the pond where people swam was especially scenic. The vegetable and fruit garden and green house was quite nice. What an enjoyable place even with a tad bit of sadness. Great choice of music and narration too.

[@elenastravels]

Hey Mehmet! Thank you for your comment :) Glad you liked the video and my grandparents' dacha

[@mehmetkurtkaya3106]

@@elenastravels oh by the way i checked the wiktionary and found out the word vishne in Turkish was originally from Russian vishnya.

[@mehmetkurtkaya3106]

@@elenastravels chehov s play vishnya garden is famous among Turkish theater enthusiasts but i did not yet read or see it.

[@elenastravels]

@@mehmetkurtkaya3106 Wow, that's interesting :)

[@earlbiggers7044]

Very interesting and thanks for sharing. I especially enjoyed your expression after eating the tart fruit - you looked surprised!

[@elenastravels]

Glad you liked the video :)

[@НадеждаСурнина-д1р]

Все прекрасно, Лена!

[@moanavloggs]

Lovely place ❤️ from india

[@elenastravels]

It really is! :)

[@moanavloggs]

@@elenastravels yes really I loved your place.. feeling pleasant while seeing your videos..In india many things different from yours..I also have a youtube channel if you have a time just see the glimpse of my garden too

[@littlechestnutorchard]

I enjoy watching your channel, you have a unique way of telling your stories .I kind of felt sad about empty houses in Udmurtia villages, same thing is happening all around the world unfortunately. Sometimes ago I've watched another Russian channel that a Bashkir or Tatar young woman was pioneering to improve economical activity to make life better in the villages like producing organic honey, vegetables and fruits. By the way the fruit you picked up from tree was not cherry, it was вишня, vishnya. you make jam or compote with it. Enjoy your holiday in Udmurtia.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! :) It does feel a little sad, I agree. Yeah, I know the Russian name of this fruit. I've always thought it was called cherry in English hmm

[@mehmetkurtkaya3106]

@@elenastravels its called sour cherry in English and vişne in Turkish like in Russian.

[@UAuaUAuaUA]

@@elenastravels That cherry is called Sauerkirsche in German, and then you know where the English name "sour cherry" comes from.

[@sarahvanrunkle2430]

Yosh! (my attempt of saying hedgehog in russian ;P). Thanks for sharing such lovely content!

[@elenastravels]

Thanks Sarah! I didn't know you could speak Russian 😄

[@ivanhicks887]

Helo Elena - You fit so well into the beauty of the country side - - -

[@elenastravels]

Thank you, Ivan! I enjoy being in the countryside :)

[@dickschlombs951]

It’s tough trying to go home again Everything is older and smaller and emptier But, I enjoyed traveling with you Keep up the great videos❤️❤️❤️

[@elenastravels]

True! Thank you :)

[@markorsborn7859]

Seems very peaceful there. Thank you for sharing.

[@elenastravels]

It is very peaceful there, true

[@sarge4455]

Love the country and the gardens very nice

[@МарияФетьковская]

Как же это все напоминает мое детство ... спасибо за видео😘🤗

[@elenastravels]

О да, путешествие в детство :)

[@johanvanbeek7138]

Elena you deserve a lot more followers, totally one of my favorite youtubers!

[@elenastravels]

Aww that's so sweet! Thank you :)

[@anteriorlobetube]

Very wistful. Thank you for sharing the trip Elena. Traveling outside the grid is always a good thing to do now and then, but I'm not sure I could live in a place like that for very long. Well, I do know, I could not lol. The internet and social media and all that can be very overwhelming and stressful, and yet it also allows for good things. It allows me, an American, to get a glimpse of a village on the other side of the planet. And I like that very much, along with the rest of your wonderful content.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video. I agree that the Internet gives a lot of opportunities. However, the nature gives a lot too - the sense of purpose, unity with the world, and calmness.

[@roelofvuurboom5939]

Your videos are gems!

[@naziajaveed1001]

You are lucky people who living in Russia specially like living in village home town.

[@UAuaUAuaUA]

It's a great video of countrylife in Russia. The oriental style carpet on the wall was also a fashion in western Europe some fifty years ago. Your grandparents did just follow an international fashion trend 😉 The Rigonda radio is "Made in Riga", today in Latvia. That's why they have Helsinki marked right there. People in Tashkent or Odessa are unlikely to be able or wanting to listen to Radio Helsinki.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you :) Interesting, I didn't know that people liked carpets like that outside of the Soviet Union! Interesting info about the radio, too! Thanks for sharing :)

[@danziger9996]

I have never heard of carpets on the walls of Western European homes.

[@JJP639Raptor]

Wow, too much feels XD. Had a rush of nostalgia from when I used to visit my grandparents'. It's been many years since they passed away. I think the place looks like those abandoned homes you just showed. Yes, quite sad but that is reality. Thank you for this, I feel like a kid now.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! I'm happy that you enjoyed the video. It is a little sad to think that those happy childhood days are gone, I know how you feel.

[@auscomvic9900]

u r a sweet heart

[@rahuljindal5221]

precious knowledge, I always watch your videos

[@elenastravels]

I appreciate that!

[@luctardif8444]

Very nice video, I like it 😊

[@elenastravels]

Thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@johanvanbeek7138]

Looks very nice. As for doing stuff you garden, you drink, you BBQ at least that;s what I'd do ha, ha.

[@elenastravels]

We usually do that! This time it was different though cause I came alone and was feeling kinda melancholic 🙈

[@johanvanbeek7138]

@@elenastravels Looking back is hard to do, but I'd happily spend my time in a Russian dacha. Do tourists ever do that?

[@elenastravels]

@@johanvanbeek7138 I don't think it's a common thing to do for tourists. Most people come to see the museums/theaters/historic landmarks, etc. However, going to dacha you can learn a lot about Russian culture, too.

[@tobyihli9470]

Did you make an introductory video, where you introduced yourself, if you are married, kids, where you work or go to school? Have you ever interviewed with a talent agency? You know, acting, modeling, etc… all above board stuff, legitimate stuff? You are very beautiful. If you’re not married or otherwise tied down, you should move to the US, New York maybe, find an agent. Find a real one, not some joker who doesn’t really have any connections. Take acting classes and tend bar in a pub. You’d make a ton in tips. It can be a tough place, but there’s a lot of contacts there. You’re really gorgeous. Wow. I for one would watch all your movies.

[@bernhardkuhn5676]

So nice to be out in the nature! Do you enjoy walking barefoot there sometimes?

[@robmac1259]

You look amazing elena in the vlog

[@billramsey6000]

What a wonderful video! I love it!

[@jelani5037]

Dacha = Desa (Indonesia).

[@elenastravels]

That's interesting! What's desa in your language?

[@jelani5037]

@@elenastravels Desa=dacha, a little village dear.

[@garycmewtowe3065]

....nice cat.....tortie coat somewhat rare......

[@JackAsiaNomad]

Thanks for sharing this part of Russia ... may be one day these country side houses will get a second life. By the way, we have seen the same trend over the past 30 years in Europe/US/Asia, people living the country side and moving to the cities. May be it was just a faster move In Russia during the 1990s due to the economical conditions.

[@lovemunchkin]

Your English is perfect❤

[@marcosramos4596]

You are 😍❤️ Beautiful Elena!

[@elenastravels]

Thanks!

[@jerryczech953]

6:34 we used to have same soviet radio 🙂

[@elenastravels]

Cool!

[@jerryczech953]

@@elenastravels but the cities were in latin ,not azbuka ....I guess sdelano v CCCP for another socialist coutries 🙂

[@saqibpardesi3610]

Good

[@KKTR3]

I thought carpets were side of wealth, and if you could afford one and put it on your wall, it made you look even more impressive

[@mukeshbharadwaj3116]

Good 👍👍

[@oaktree4881]

Nice video

[@elenastravels]

Thank you :)

[@auscomvic9900]

my brother has recently become deceased it has destroyed me however i shall endeavor to reconstruct myself

[@whostolecookiesfromthejar]

Gr8 country gr8 leader

[@elenastravels]

😅

[@zoso73]

Marvel Studios should have cast you as its new Black Widow. 🕸