Did you know this about Russia?

[@ElifromRussia]

Thank you a lot for watching! Here’s a link to Lingopie with 7 day free trial + 55% discount on the annual plan, if you would like to try it out📌learn.lingopie.com/Elina

[@gdog7391]

Can you do a collab with NFKRZ? It would be the ultimate Y Gen/Millenial vid

[@trantrum]

@@gdog7391 I unsubscribed from NFKRZ a few months ago. He's too anti-Russia which may make an interesting discussion?

[@NK-rf4db]

@@gdog7391 oh god please no!!

[@johncmordan]

Which ones are the ones sent to the war to die? The minorities?

[@SenorJuan2023]

Eli, what did you study at University?

[@keetykeetymeowmeow]

As a 54-yo American (and history major in college) who didn't truly realize how much anti-Russian and anti-USSR propaganda she was exposed via public education and the media, and who lived through the end of the Cild War, I find your vlog so refreshing! Your blogs have not only opened my mind, but by heart, Eli. You're one of the few vloggers on KZbin I consistently follow because you continue to educate me/us. As you once mentioned, people confuse politics with people sometimes (paraphrased!). So true. The only way to discover an alternative to one's perception is to go and experience it ourselves. In this modern age, it's wonderful to be able to experience personal change through a computer screen! How the world would be today if we only had the option to learn the truth about the culture of others generations ago. Thank you for sharing your mission, your art and your hard work with us!

[@someother5512]

Hello Eli, I am living in far away Africa and learning about other places in the world is always a great joys in life. And you do it particularly well for teaching about Russia.

[@АйратСултанов-ф7н]

Many Africans come to the city of Kirov in Russia to get medical education. The cost of training is small. After training as doctors, they go to Africa and earn $5,000 a month in Africa.

[@galeparker1067]

@@АйратСултанов-ф7н In Canada our "Universal free medical system" is in a real MESS. Wish people would come help us after their training period. 👃✌️🥰🇨🇦

[@stephencox4224]

Much the same situation applies in Africa people do not seem to grasp just how diverse both the people and climate are across Africa amd of course the different Cultures and many would be amazed that in particular in many Western African Nations different religions such as Islam and Christians, The Asanti or Dogon to name just a few often respect and join in with one anothers festivities and generally live peacefully with one another. That is not to say there are no bad eggs they occur in every ethnicity and culture but generally the majority are good people helpful and caring but like Russia there are stereotypes that get put out there mainly from those who have never experienced reality in such diverse areas across the world. We have a wonderful planet and many amazing people and such widespread and differing beauty across this planet and sadly it can be ruined by Politics and greed and in many cases they are one and the same, Have a wonderful life and peace be upon you.

[@De5O54]

@someother - where in Africa.? I have lived in East Africa. Mainly Nairobi. About the best place i have ever been. A kabisa kabisa (completely completely).

[@peterwilliams2152]

Eli, probably one of your best videos. I'm Australian, with Anglo-Irish, Welsh, Jewish, Romani and Aboriginal ancestry. My daughters are mostly Russian/Siberian Tatar. My youngest granddaughter has a BFF who is Nigerian/Tatar. Almost no-one in Russia cares! Westerners don't understand the tolerance of Russians, to those who are Россияне. Men in town accept me as a Мояк, and have no problems with me wearing the appropriate телняшка. In over 25 years, I have found Russia to be an amazingly tolerant society.

[@rufanuf1]

I worked in tourisn for decades, and have dealt with many nationalities. Sadly the stereotypes exist for a reason. Russian's may be tolerant.....yet I think many of them may not realise how difficult they are too tolerate! I experienced more abuse from Russian's whilst doing my job than any other culture of people. Usually becuase they are so drunk.

[@peterwilliams2152]

@@rufanuf1 Australian have a terrible reputation abroad, especially in Bali. The ugly American is real. Whinging Poms is a valid reputation in Spain.There are always people who give their nationality a bad name, usually in drunken behaviour, or a failure to respect local customs and religion.

[@liliyakalandarova-oj2xv]

When I travelled around South-East Asia back in my college years, I met a sociology professor from Germany, we spent several hrs talking before he asked me where I was from and oh he was surprised to learn I was Russian:) the reason your experience was so bad is that Russin tourists are divided into two groups - those who drink and get very loud and those who are quietly enjoying their vacation you almost never even notice them. Of course the first group is causing issues so you form your label „Rissians“ based on them. And that is very unfair for the rest of us.

[@c2dvr]

I wish America was more tolerant.Being of African ancestry,I live in a state that is very intolerant.Sundown towns where African and other people of color are in danger after dark.

[@bernie5951]

Liar

[@ianmacewan9416]

I am a Scot, with a Russian girlfriend. I am suddenly very interested in Russia. Your vlog has explained so much in a very good way. Thankyou.

[@RageKroc888]

Cheers for this Eli, keep on educating others, we appreciate the time and effort you put into this. Your extra freckles just add more beauty to you I think

[@hershellacey9405]

I couldn't agree more. How could a beautiful redhead not have freckles?

[@barbarap6992]

Eli, I am a 70-year-old American woman married to a Russian man. I have visited his home town (Valiki Luki) in Russia twice. and St. Petersburg twice. What is fascinating about Russia to me is the vast difference between the metropolitan areas and the smaller towns and villages. There are also big differences between the regions too. I have been aware of that, but your video made it even clearer to me. I also really enjoyed your description of :coconut" and "peach" cultures and personalities. It is such a wonderful way of describing these basic differences without any judgment! The world is such a huge place and exploring different cultures can be very disorienting! I had huge culture shock the first time I visited Russia. It can be scary if you're not used to it. These are really hard times! right now Thank you for your warmth and your openness! You have kept your perspective despite all of this -- you must be a very strong person! You should know that it is deeply appreciated by this old broad!

[@kaffeekanal1291]

Thank you for applauding RuZZian propaganda and ignorance. You still believe in this indifferent killer country after Butcha and Bakmuth?

[@russkayaimperiya4918]

@@kaffeekanal1291 Bite on a coconut.

[@hershellacey9405]

And appreciated by millions.

[@jamierogers4530]

I'm a 62 yr old woman in Interior Alaska, and I'd LOVE to meet a Russian man. Is there a way to? I'd gladly sell my house and 5 acres if I were to meet a decent, kind Russian man if need be.

[@galeparker1067]

Culture shock? Yes, the turmoil of the 1960's in "the Western World", and all the disrespect towards elders and the encouragement of racial division, was promoted there. They "missed out" on that societal "progress". My beautiful country has been turned upside down by land speculators, money laundering, and greedy politics. This WAS paradise.... 👃✌️🇨🇦

[@romanokhan5276]

Hi Eli, I'm going to show this clip to my english-learning students, here in italy. You speak slowly enough, and what you say is very interesting. I'm getting to love Russia. Grazie. Ciao.

[@cerulean999]

This is the first video of yours that I've watched. Thank you for all the ethnic and language information! Another Russian Vlogger from the east says that when a stranger smiles at her, she wonders what they want from her. She also says it is called a "working smile" or "duty smile." I admire the Russian people greatly, and hope for peace soon. Harvey in Texas - Poka Poka!

[@carlosmpsenyorcapitacollon6977]

Which blogger?

[@tommyburton9986]

Thank you for being such a brilliant ambassador for the Russian people and culture. Especially in these times!

[@kaffeekanal1291]

She is not a brilliant ambassador because she supports this fascist and militarist country. She demonstrates her ignorance, yes, like almost all RuZZians do. No metioning of the killings in Ukraine. For her its just ok.

[@brainpope6660]

Thank you not! for this most stupid and ignorant comment on a criminal terrorist state…

[@katerynarusakova6176]

Don’t worry. If Ukraine fails, Russians will come to you and you will see the true colours of Russians. 😢😢😢😢

[@user-Graf664]

Банальщина

[@r.w.emersonii3501]

@@user-Graf664 Banality is the only form of diplomacy that the U.S. bloc can tolerate. But it opens up possibilities for deeper conversations.

[@robertlalor8090]

Such a lovely vlog. I have seen many of your Russian vlogs. It's wonderful to see all the regions shown together in one. Thank you so much.

[@pling120]

Hi Eli, I have followed you on KZbin for a long time and it is absolutely fantastic what you tell about your beautiful country, people and cultures Good luck God Bless

[@jamestnov41945]

Eli love your vlog. I knew that Russia was a highly diverse nation I did not know there were over 190 distinct cultures. I could spend the remainder of my life exploring your country and I still would of not seen them all. Freckles and redheads go hand and hand. I am originally born in Scotland my young sister and brother and both are redheads. Your are a beautiful Tartar.

[@De5O54]

@someother - i was staggered there is 200 cultures and languages. Scotland invented freckles, i wondered where they had went to. You are born here. By the way, you are not missing much. && yes, In the summer the rain gets warmer.

[@walentystankiewicz8486]

Great show, I never learn so much about Russia, when the situation changed Russia will be my first destination to go to.

[@Natashanjka]

Welcome here!

[@galeparker1067]

@@Natashanjka Yes, but my advice is restrict foreigners scooping up land. They will cripple your young generations of having homes...... I've seen it happen here... SO tragic..... 😭😭😭🇨🇦

[@Natashanjka]

@@galeparker1067 what do you mean?

[@galeparker1067]

@@Natashanjka land speculation. People from other parts of the world drive up the price of land. It is only as a means of securing their money, sometimes it's drug money, in countries with weak/stupid/naive governments. Tragic.... BUT great for greedy people... 🤣🤣🤣😱🇨🇦

[@paulheydarian1281]

​​@@galeparker1067 I think what you're trying to say is that Canadian banking laws are too lax and that questionable folks from different parts of the developing world have been buying real-estate in major Canadian cities. This makes it impossible for young Canadians to buy homes in their own country.

[@sallyfelix8838]

I loved the analogy about peaches and coconuts! I had never heard that :) I am from Australia but have spent time in Russia. I definitely noticed in St Petersburg people weren't so smiley on the street, however the people I met and stayed with were the kindest people ever! Australians are definitely more peach like ;). My russian friends said I stood out like a tourist because I was always smiling 😅😄

[@keetykeetymeowmeow]

The same happens to me in Spain. I am Californian, therefore I smile at and pay compliments to strangers and therefore, in this land, I am weird! 😂 (I've learned to tone down the California a bit but sometimes I've just got to smile!)

[@insulaarachnid]

This was so interesting, thank you Eli. The part about how diverse the climate is across Russia reminded me of what I hear about Australia's climate/environment. I live in Tasmania which is very different from what I imagine most people think of when they think of Australia.

[@rstanokusa8826]

Eli, thanks for the great work you do exploring different cultures and peoples especially in Russia. Your enthusiasm and enjoyment of folks you know and meet is exemplary. And your last comment in this one was very funny. Sure I believed because you said so, but now it is suspect.

[@geoffdean3532]

Fabulous content Eli. Thanks to you and the internet for enlightening we of the anglosphere and Australia in particular. After a long lifetime of being told by the "man behind the curtain" that all things Russian were sinister, threatening, brutish, uncultured and unworthy, learning later the reality that the opposite is true, was an ever growing joy of admiration, appreciation and solidarity, mixed with some sadness at the energy and opportunity so long wasted.

[@Gopferteckel]

Watching KZbin videos in Russian , especially during the current situation is an ideal way to immerse yourself in the language. I visited Ufa a few years ago to visit my non ethnic Russian friends. I wish I stayed longer.

[@2butnot277]

As a first-time viewer, I enjoyed this episode thoroughly, every minute, every word. Looking forward to future episodes and I will certainly dwell through the archives and catchup. Thank you, Eli!

[@mariannemichelson8613]

I was surprised to learn that you have two different words for russians. That we have in Swedish in Finland too. In English they call all of us Finns. There ate Finnish speaking Finns and Swedish speaking Finns (about 5,5%). In Sweedish we use ”finnar” for the large Finnish speaking group, and ”finländare” for everybody (aöso including the small population om Sami in the north”. We call ourself ”finlandssvenskar” (Finlandswedes).

[@carlosmpsenyorcapitacollon6977]

I know that the Finnish anthem was originally written in Swedish and that up till the 40's it was USUALLY sang in Swedish and not in Finnish :P

[@thor9563]

Below you will learn much about Russssieeee including another name for Russians! Speak about Russian weather, Russian culture, Russian food, Russian clothing, Russian .....bullsh*t. As long as Russia invades its neighbors, acts like the world's bully, is bombing Babushkas, little girls, families, homes, cities, hospitals, market places - this overshadows anything you can say about Russssieeee. Russsieee's little man in the Kremlin has killed almost a half a million Ukrainians. Russsieeeee's Stalin MURDERED 3-5 million Ukrainians exporting his famine strategy to commit genocide against peaceful Ukrainian citizens. Russsieee is the CREATOR of NATO 75 years ago and is the sole reason NATA exists! Russian citizens are ZOMBIES - walking dead. 'He-who-sh*ts-his-pants (Pootin) has castrated Russian men who are now 'damsels in distress' - cowering from conscription, cowering from Pootin, cowering in their Ukrainian trenches, cowering in countries bullied by Russsieee for a hundred years. Russsssieeee is overall a TERRIBLE place. Ukraine is the HOME of Rusland, is more civilized, prosperous, educated, democratic, and their 'nonexistent' navy has destroyed Russsieee's Baltic Sea navy, their 'nonexistet' army is storming into Russsieee liberating Russian zombies from their monster Pootin. Ukrainian history, culture, arts, food, everything is FAR superior to anything Russsieeee can produce. I could go on but I am going to bed now.

[@feonaboock7084]

What an amazing country! Thank you for taking the time to share what Russia is really like. With love from Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

[@laimonomusics]

amazing country? who killing neighbors and supporting that regime? are you stupid or one of them?

[@danila_herald69]

South Africa such an interesting country!! I wish visit South Africa someday. Love from Russia AND I LOVE YOUR ROCK MUSIC!!

[@DD-uq8qg]

Yeah, amazing monsters they are. In blood to their knees, just as you like it.

[@yastyman]

​@@DD-uq8qg you mean the events in Iraq? Or Yugoslavia?

[@zdenkolitavski9162]

@@yastyman ❤️🇷🇸🤝🇷🇺❤️

[@Queensland-girl]

Thanks, Eli. Embracing human diversity can unlock insight & compassion. The world needs more of this.😊

[@j.langer5949]

Diversity will fill your prisons, destroy your welfare system, schools etc and call you a racist when you complain.

[@gabrieleserafini9402]

And go thank you.

[@pedrovision6987]

Excellent video...THANK YOU!! We can never learn too much about one another...the future belongs to those of us that can link arms and march together...as friends!!

[@stefmethaudsw]

Thank you for this excellent video Eli! I love russian culture! I met Russians from Ossetia, Balkaria, Buryatia, Yakutya, Perm, and Western Russia. I went once in Russia. I speak a little bit russian. This country is so diverse geographically, culturally, ethnically speaking. So amazing! And those people are so friendly! Thank you so much for sharing all this wonderful content 😘

[@bigscarysteve]

For Americans: To understand the ethnic situation in Russia, I think it might bear comparison to the USA if you imagined that Native Americans were a much larger part of our population, and that their languages and cultures had not been decimated. Imagine Arizona having a population that was 50% Navajo, and that you could hear Navajo being spoken every day on the streets of every town in Arizona. Then imagine every other state having some other one particular tribe as the most significant minority in that state, with the same linguistic and cultural situation.

[@FlyLoriens]

Actually, funny thing about Russia that ethnic Russians completely dominate as 80% of population, but meanwhile 200 other smaller nations exists. Biggest are Tatars with 4% of population, third are Ukrainians with only 1.5 %.

[@MuffHam]

I'm Canadian Metis. Both the USA and Canadian governments tried very hard to erase the indigenous groups. While stealing, pillaging and raping the land. Sounds like Russians incorporated all the different groups into one Federation. Giving each ethic region semi autonomous control over there area. This Russian approach is exactly what Russia proposed to Ukraine with the two LPR and DPR. Both regions would remain Ukrainian but be semi autonomous. But the USA government doesn't understand working together. The USA government only understands total control and wiping out of people groups. I actually find the USA government to be the most evil and corrupt government in the entire world second only to China.

[@loboblue5441]

@@MuffHam before Arizona was Az., the The Spanish Conquerors, pretty much massacred the Indians, as well as they did the Apache, in West Texas. Look it up, but I know it's easier to blame whitie

[@loboblue5441]

@@MuffHam but, have to agree with you about our govt. they are very evil. But, do keep in mind, the dictators and communists govt., that have annihilated millions of their own people. But, I understand it's easier and acceptable, to hate the US. Seems to hate us, puts a little kick into everyone's step.

[@MuffHam]

@@loboblue5441 You do realize Spanish are white. Same as French and English. So yeah white man did massacre the indigenous people. Why dont you look up what the American Federal Government did with there government traders. Like trading blankets infected with smallpox to indigenous groups.

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Such a great video . . . you certainly bring sunshine to my computer . . . love your work, keep spreading happiness. Cheers from Nova Scotia.

[@KenshinPhoenix]

I'm Russian ancestry, born and raised in Australia. I've been here my whole life, but I'm definitely a coconut! I swear it's in our blood, we more than just the influence of culture.

[@sammiller6631]

Culture is not in blood. That's magical thinking.

[@henningbartels6245]

culture and social interactions are not inherited, but lived and maintained.

[@rudaruda776]

Merci , vous faites des vidéos très intéressantes et je trouve que c'est un travail d'une grande utilité . Bonne continuation Eli :)

[@milancollin1819]

I could watch this all day. So nice to get a sum up of your amazing country.

[@kaffeekanal1291]

Go and watch it yourself in the trenches of Bakmuth or on the cemeteries of Butcha. You will be amazed by this country!

[@milancollin1819]

@@kaffeekanal1291 don't be a dick. I have many friends on both sides that still love each other.

[@aimee9478]

​@@milancollin1819 Can confirm! I'm from Moscow and my relationship with my friend from Kyiv runs stronger than ever, even though many people assumed it wouldn't be possible. And yes, we discuss difficult and painful subjects too, yet it still doesn't harm our bond in any way. Many people still have friends or close family in Ukraine and keep in touch, it's just that people don't hear about them quite as often as about those families that fell apart.

[@ruangomessp1821]

​@@kaffeekanal1291 você está lutando na guerra ?

[@mazoomska]

So fascinating. I love love your channel. You are truly wonderful Eli. Thank you for sharing everything about Russia - I have learned so much from you!

[@safetyamsv3515]

My wife is from Kyrgyzstan where they speak both Russian and Krygyz... I love Russia and Russian people, I think that once you befriend a Russian, it is a life long friendship (very coconut indeed). I look forward to the day my wife and I can visit her and my frinds in Russia again, what a wonderful day that will be!

[@masonmason6260]

You know, you can go to Russia now right? As long as you got a visa, anyone can go there

[@safetyamsv3515]

@@masonmason6260 yes I understand that :) but any financial transactions would have to be in cash or with a credit card company which is still operating in Russia. (not visa or master card). Maybe in a year or two :)

[@thomasbrennan6303]

@@masonmason6260 If you're American, going to Russia right now is a really, really stupid idea.

@@thomasbrennan6303 as russian i agree

[@xaofan-tzilin2087]

@xoxoл ты, а не русский..

[@Christopherparlow]

Eli it's good seeing you. I missed you thanks for coming back.

[@Syammauryaz]

I got to know a lot about Russia since i started watching your videos. Russia seems to be the as diverse as India . I am planning on visiting eastern Russia soon. Your video about Vladivostok and Kamchatka was really inviting. ❤ From India

[@RobinPoe]

I want to visit the Russian far east as well. I've got my eye on Kamchatka.

[@katerynarusakova6176]

You should hurry before it becomes China. It is used to be Chinese territory before Russian occupation at the end of 19 century. All Chinese living on that territory were killed by Russians.

[@atlrts]

Exposure to different cultures makes people smarter and more tolerant. Thank you for posting this..

[@kaffeekanal1291]

Are you serious? Eli travels, learns about other cultures, but shows no compassion for the victims of her terrorist RuZZia, not even a syllable of criticism. At the beginning of the video she even makes fun of our disgust for Putin's RuZZia.

[@scotchbarrel4429]

💯, GQP cultists would do well to do the same.

[@Hero_Of_Old]

Tolerance is not a good thing.

[@paulheydarian1281]

​​@@Hero_Of_Old Yes, I agree. But intolerance is far worse. It can turn a brown person into self-loathing coconut.🤪🥥

[@j.langer5949]

More tolerant of crime, declining living standards and marginalization of their own ethnic group.

[@Tukemuth]

I hardly blinked while I was watching. I liked the part with peaches and coconuts, I feel like I can understand Russians a bit better (and other people, too!)

[@robboyce6636]

Excellent video. Very informative. As a 59 yr old American man, I have a certain view of Russia and it’s people based on what I learned in our media in my youth. But, you are really teaching me how awesome your country is and how diverse your people are. II love it.

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

0:48 you are absolutely right and the way you've presented this it is so funny 😂 "We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of.” ― Edward Bernays

[@lynj-c9153]

Great quote!

[@neilhallett1613]

“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ...We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of. This is a logical result of the way in which our democratic society is organized. Vast numbers of human beings must cooperate in this manner if they are to live together as a smoothly functioning society. ...In almost every act of our daily lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by the relatively small number of persons...who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires which control the public mind.” ― Edward Bernays, Propaganda

[@piccadelly9360]

The differences of cultures makes them all so interesting. I love them all

[@brainpope6660]

Sure… love the murderer and terrorists who back Putin and the killings of Bucha, Bachmuth and Mariupol to 80% of the population..,

[@yolandaalonzo5869]

I been in Russia, never feel treated, I'm more scared walking by myself when I go to Washington DC, big hug 🤗 Eli ❤

[@roberthenrydavis8304]

Thank you, a beautiful way to represent your great people!

[@jerrywright3280]

Thank you Eli for this very informative video. I consider this one of your best videos since it gave me so much information about Russia. You are the best.

[@christopherestrada8576]

You make me smile and warm the soul. I thoroughly enjoyed your analogy of the Peach and Coconut. I didn’t know this analogy worked so well. Nor did I have any idea there were so many ethnic groups in Russia! Amazing! Keep up the great work! Stay safe!

[@mollyb4541]

This was very interesting. I’m from the USA 🇺🇸 & enjoy learning about Russia 🇷🇺. Your content is very informative. Thank you for sharing.

[@mollyb4541]

@Andrew Wu - I love her channel becuz I am interested in other cultures across the world. In my eyes government does not define the region/people. Chose love not hate ❤️🌎

[@koz8850]

I lived in southern Russia several years and Moscow for six months. Amazing country with so much to absorb. I do hope to return someday. People, music, food, history, architecture and so much more. 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@1Channel1]

Where are you from and were you able to get by without speaking a word of Russian? I suppose today it is not needed because of cell phone apps

[@koz8850]

@@1Channel1 From the States and I took Russian language classes while I lived there.

[@1Channel1]

How did you manage to get a long-term Visa? how did you apply? what did you apply for please? And may I ask how did you support yourself while living there and how did you manage to get housing when you arrived? I am trying to just move there altogether and thank you for your reply and sorry for my lateness I am rarely on YT anymore@@koz8850

[@1Channel1]

Sorry for the rude autocorrect I just fixed that I never typed answer me LOL I wrote and may I@@koz8850

[@1Channel1]

That is awesome but I have recently watched videos that show that apartments in Russia freeze over and you have like an entire sheet of ice covering your floor and icicles on your walls which made me scared to move there which is what I wanted to do@@koz8850

[@daydreamCH76]

Thank you Eli for this interesting video. I watched some many videos from you so I know russia is so different and so big with culture

[@dandane4212]

I have been watching your videos for about one year in fact your follow Alice video inspired me to go and Is climb mount Kilimanjaro. You were right about the porters. Great people. At 64, it was pretty hard, but so uplifting. When I see you out interacting with different Russian ethnic community they all seem like great people. But here in the United States the television portrays Russia as a very different place.

[@eliezerribeiro7729]

I think your channel is amazing Eli, I would love to learn Russian some day because of you, thanks!

[@sanjibsaha1127]

Thanks for insight…great job👍

[@briancossey4773]

I am smiling and chuckling/laughing as I watch this video. I was born and raised in America, but had the privilege to travel from early age because of my grandparents; this is what prompted me to learn about other cultures, including Russia. I read and write Russian better than I speak it (maybe I should practice, Да? ). By the way, do not worry about the freckles. I had auburn/red hair in my youth/until the age of 17, at which time my hair began to darken. Wish that I had my auburn hair and freckles again! Am 53 now and wondering where the time went.

[@jeovandodasilva7242]

Você está de parabéns por mostrar o quanto a Rússia é um país maravilhoso 👏👏👏👏👍

[@andrewwilks5155]

Thank you! Enjoyed this description of Russia going into more detail about the cultures and the people there explaining the stereotypes that people outside Russia use. Thank you again and loved this video.

[@Hardrada88]

Very interesting! I suppose one doesnt see the deeper picture always. I stayed in russia for a while and thoroughly adored it. People are very smart, polite, the culture is terrific and they were very patient with my learning the language. I actually find it very similiar to small town UK and really rather miss my time over there. Never have been that into America or asia though..the cultures very different and further west, rather strange and uncomfortable. Very rewarding experience and interesting video

[@chrisdoe8632]

The more I learn from your channel, the more I want to know of Russia. Thankyou for the service, you are an inspiration. I love that you are proud of your homeland and true global ambassador for all the countries you present. 190 odd cultural destinations, 200 odd languages was way more than I had assumed maybe 20! And the temperature range for Yakutia is amazing. I am Kiwi living in Aus' ....you haven't finished down under yet Eli! You could become the South Pacific diplomat for Russia.

[@LevinskayaE]

I'm Russian, live in Russia and I never even tried vodka:) Eli, thanks a lot for your channel. I hope people from different countries understand our culture better.

[@badrilalrajputbadrilalrajp922]

Good country rassia

[@bluefootedboobie1893]

Love to Russia from a real American!

[@olgasavosina9056]

Я русская и водку вообще не пью.Могу несколько раз в год на праздники выпить бокал вина или шампанского . И всё. Моя семья ведёт здоровый образ жизни.

[@evgeniybeschastnov4627]

@@olgasavosina9056 водка в небольших количествах - это полезно :)

[@patrickmac2799]

I am an American that has lived in Europe for many years but Russia is the place I want to visit the most. I hope for a better future where we can be friends in spite of the fact that our governments don't agree.

[@peterlavington9261]

Excellent! I learned a lot from you. Hope the conflict finishes soon.

[@rowaystarco]

I do to, and I hope the Tatars can safely return to their areas of Crimea. They got pushed away in 1944 and again in 2014. Quite bad.

[@theangrycanuck8331]

​@@rowaystarco Tatars are still in Crimea....

[@lucfel3182]

I spent 2 weeks in Irkutsk, and loved it! Not only the Nature is totally different in the perspective of a Brazilian, but also the locals were very friendly and good humored. I was well received wherever I went or to ask questions about places... Moreover, the girls are especially interested in Brazil´s Nature and population, and know quite well about other countries. I was impressed by how they preserve their culture in Irkutsk. Oh! and a plus, people there speak a fair English, so I have never had a problem with communication. Beautiful country of yours!

[@fruimfhulf]

I'm glad that the liked it, I hope you visited all the most beautiful places! Our city is getting better and better every year, I live in Irkutsk and say hello to you🤝

[@travisandmissydog]

Thank you for posting this Eli! I have always wanted to go visit Russia and see the countryside. I have been able to see several countries in my life and hopefully one day I will be able to see Russia. My friends dad and sister got to visit there for a few weeks back in the early 90's. I always loved listening to their stories and seeing the pictures. I think that might have been the spark for my sense of adventure and exploring new places. I have been blessed with meeting so many kind people and family in many countries over the years. Can't wait until the war is over and I can make an adventure over there. Thank you for sharing, please keep it up!!!

[@peterkelly9614]

If the war is ever over. It might be a very long time before you visit. Regrettably. Putin will not stop.

[@sanramondublin]

Thank you Eli, that was good education. I grew up in Iran , anytime I looked for a radio station , while turning the knob , I always passed through some Russian stations. I like the language and music. Also folk dances in all regions. Russia is a Civilization not just a country, Like Iran , China, and India. Russian government is 1100 years old, that means , other than Greece and Rome, the russian government is older than all European governments and Nations. A loyal fan from California

[@ВикторОсипов-я4з]

We are waiting for the people of California in Russia if your dollars turn into paper. Know that kind, clean, bright, educated people can stay in Russia forever.

[@raapyna8544]

Sweden is pretty old too. I checked because I didn't know exactly how old, and found out it's either 1100 years or 800 years old according to Wikipedia.

[@joshuacohen9689]

Eli, you are a wonderful ambassador of Russia. I have seen many of your vlogs and learned something new each time. What your vlogs add to my knowledge is a personal perspective, one that takes you into the Russian household, of which of course there are many different types. My impressions of your homeland were first informed by reading Russian literature - from Gogol to Dostoevsky to Pushkin and countless others, but also contemporary authors like Brodsky and Ulitskaya. And of course music and art. My favorite painters are Kandinsky and Malevich. Besides the arts, Russia has excelled at a wide range of things, from engineering to sports. However critical I am of the Russian government, I don't view Russia from a narrow lens. Russia is much more than what transpires within the walls of the Kremlin. Russia is a vast and beautiful country. Its diversity in climate and cultures is remarkable. I hope to visit at some point.

[@aimee9478]

Thank you for keeping an open mind about our country and our people! Many USSR and Russian songwriters and poets expressed the sentiment of 'I love my motherland deeply, yet I hate its government's guts' multiple times through the ages, and this sentiment definitely speaks to most modern Russians more than anyone can imagine. When things improve, you'll always be welcome here!

[@joshuacohen9689]

@@aimee9478 Indeed, it's so important to keep an open mind. As an American, I am aware - and can understand - people's mixed feelings about my country. Yet, the best way for visitors to appreciate what America has to offer is to be open-minded. When I lived in Western Europe (Netherlands) in the 1980s, I traveled to Eastern Europe and cherished my experiences in what were then somewhat isolated countries. What intrigued me most was observing and trying to immerse myself - I stayed with host families - in local cultures. There were some language barriers. Though I speak English, French, and Dutch, and some German, I don't speak other languages. Nevertheless, the Slavic languages - which includes Russian - have always appealed to me, the sound and intonation, in particular.

[@aimee9478]

@@joshuacohen9689 You've had some amazing experiences, Joshua! I speak English and German, currently learning French, and I'm very curious about Spanish. I've also seen many foreigners with various mother tongues getting proficient in Russian - it's a totally valid and achievable goal. Just don't pay much attention to people who will try to spook you with Russian being "oh so complicated" - it's true that it's not the easiest language, but it's definitely not the hardest one either, and it's absolutely possible with the right mindset. :)

[@C69hJc4]

Awesome video! Your channel is a gem!

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Wow! Such a beautiful video Eli. I hope that this bad situation ends soon! I would love to visit Russia one day! Nice people are everywhere. Thank you very much

[@АйратСултанов-ф7н]

Hi. I'm from Russia. You can come right now. Difficulties may arise only with direct flights. Otherwise, there are no difficulties.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

@@АйратСултанов-ф7н Thanks a lot for the info.

[@raynorthedge5722]

this bad situation will only end when Russia gets out of Ukraine and let a free and independent country enjoy freedom

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

@@raynorthedge5722 I know. Let's hope

[@МарияЮрьева-в1ъ]

@@raynorthedge5722 Ukraine enjoyed its freedom and independence killing its in Donbas. You didn’t say a word to the ‘independent and highly democratic’ regime about it nor did you say anything about burning people in Odessa and other awful crimes. But if you had, the war would not have started because there must be peace for everyone not only Ukrainians. When I say you, I don’t really mean you in particular, I am well aware you’re a brain washed consumer of your propaganda, I mean your politicians who knew what had been going on but were interested in inciting war. Freedom and independence of Ukraine is not what your bloody politicians want

[@davd_net8259]

I've been watching your videos for quite some time and I really enjoy them. You're doing a great job and I wish you good luck with your journey. If you ever get the opportunity, a flight to space or the ISS would make for a great video :) I think the public would like to see a vlog in 0G. If you ever wish to visit Romania, I am offering hosting and guidance free of charge ✌

[@yeduavi]

Привет Eli! I didn't know that in Russia,people speak so many languages besides Russian. I study Russian by myself and your videos have helped me a lot.. Ok, you have to go to any place of Latin America to continue meeting interesting places and friendly people. Remember that you have a friend in Colombia... someone who doesn't like coffee! До скорого и береги себя!))

[@imchico1970]

Hello Eli! I'm an American. Grandparents from Finland and Italy. Anyway, I've been to Russia 3 separate occasions. One in St. Petersburg, one in Moscow and one in Sochi. Moscow had a great time there. The girls was wonderful with me.

[@technobo06]

Thank you for your explanation and knowledge about Russian cultures etc. It was like discovering a new world the way you portray it Knowledge is power and you have shared your wisdom to the whole world.

[@Globetrotter_44]

Thank you Eli for representing our huge and beautiful country to the world!

[@stanleywhittaker6623]

I see what Russia presents to the world. It’s ugly and atrocious. But you like it.

[@addamr2052]

I know one thing I never knew about Russia I knew they had red head broads now that's a first for me .

[@amineaminou6298]

​@@addamr2052 lol Slavic redhead babes in general are the best after Irish ones

[@deepsengupta3619]

Are you sure?

[@mariuschirita187]

@Addam R... how else might Attila have passed? 🎨Paczka ❤

[@onurtravels]

I'm Tatar as well living in Turkey :) My grandparents parents came here during WWI because of the Russian pressure in Kazan.

[@Jnr079]

Your freckles are GORGEOUS Eli!!! Wish I could visit Russia! I've always LOVED immersing myself in food and culture when I travel, Australia is still so young, we miss a lot of that even with a multi cultural population. You take care, know that Australia doesn't hate Russia 😁👍🏻🦘

[@chrisannear9579]

Another excellent video Eli - you are quite the professional. Your earlier videos taught me a lot about the different ethnic groups but this video puts it in a nice tidy package.

[@GLENJOGAPAS-fi2zg]

This is great Elina. I'm from the Philippines, like your country we got 127 ethnic group with 125 languages. We look different in skin colours, hair color, facial appearance, clothing, etc

[@ledeyabaklykova]

Musta po. Two of my fellow lab researchers are Filipina!

[@galeparker1067]

In my country it seems we have 2 groups of people. Those that are BIPOC (meaning Black, Indigenous, or Persons of Colour AND those who aren't....... 🤣🤣🤣🤔😭😭

[@laimonomusics]

Glenjo Gapas are Philippines doing war crimes and genocide against neighboring countries? Do you really want to identify with them?

[@mrconfusion87]

Pinoy here! Metro Manila residents tend to have a similar disconnect with and disdain for people coming from other provinces, sad to say! And then Metro Manila people wonder why the other parts of the country (especially those from outside the Tagalog provinces call it "Imperial Manila")...

[@video589]

Eli, I just came across this video and thoroughly enjoyed it! I have subscribed to your channel! I am from Canada and we have some of the same stereotypes as you described, such as being cold. We have had U.S. citizens come into Canada with their skis in the middle of summer at 30+ C!

[@anacallow509]

I love every your freckle! Love your videos! I am 88years (young! Gramma,and great grandma and spend lot of time to watch your wonderful adventures! I am also Slavic and learn Russian in high school and remember many words.Wishing you all the best ! 🇭🇷🇨🇦🫶Ana

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

I always enjoy your comparisons to other cultures and the silly stereotypes you discuss. "Still not vodka" amused me to no end lol... I am thankful for all you share and for all my friend in St. Petersburg shares with me, as well. I will aaaalways be learning new things, of course, but I am thankful that I can see far more than the stereotypical side that is often all anybody here in the US sees. Enjoy your explorations is Australia! :)

[@VeterokSoul]

Благодарю, что вы записываете такие видео 🙏

[@McCarthyPark]

Друзі Сполучених Штатів не вітаються. Не вітаються ті, кому не байдужа Україна. чому Росіяни люблять політику, чому? Всередині Росії є комунікаційна проблема, чому? Україна має більш збагачену культуру, ніж Росія, чому? Татари дійсно походять з Кримської України. Не так далеко на схід у Росію. Сподіваюся, колись ви зможете насолоджуватися Кримом, Україною.

[@Olga-de3ru]

​@@McCarthyParkУкраïна мае збагачену культуру... - але це не точно 😅

[@ВикторДолотов-о3б]

@@McCarthyPark Не путайте крымских татар и татар волжских. Что касается до Украины, то она уже всем надоела. Кричат, скандалят, попрошайничают и воруют. Особенно мне понравилось последнее известие о том, что украли деньги выделенные на оборонительные укрепления Харькова. В этом вся Украина.

[@goldmaple5290]

This is an awesome video, Eli. You explain things about Russia so well. I think the biggest surprise about Russia for me is the diversity of cultural groups and your ability to get along with one another. Another surprise for me was that not all Russians like vodka, like you Eli. If you do not like vodka, what's your favourite food and drink, Eli?

[@janliljeberg3769]

Eli thanks, for a most informative program on Russia. What most astonished me in this program, was the 160 languages, you have.

[@skyedog24]

I think you've hit upon exactly why I find the Russia so interesting there are so many different ethnicities and languages and without you I never would have understood any of this , or even known for that matter thank you for being a great teacher.Miss Eli 🪆

[@artvet2]

A thoroughly enjoyable breath of fresh air! Keep doing what you are doing, gal!

[@janasenkyrova9638]

Díky za perfektně připravé info, mnoho pozdravů z Prahy

[@vittorianesse]

I took train from Beijing to Moscow in 1995. Highlight of my life-amazing people, stunning countryside and very rich in culture. People were fascinated about “ancient” Australia. Fab video!

[@AR-rn8ok]

A shame Putin is destroying the country with lies and senseless wars.

[@ДокторАйболит-д4х]

В 95 году Россия была совсем другая. Она стала гораздо лучше.

[@Punisher_the_bot]

Thank you Eli. I never listen to the news and TV about Russia. I always knew that Russia has a rich history and culture background. You have explained it very clearly. I really wish I can visit some day. Hope you can visit the U.S.A. Some day too. We’re we also have a rich diversity of cultures and traditions. And your freckles are cute.

[@raynorthedge5722]

Capt America You should listen to the news and tv about Russia and take your rose tinted glasses off and see what ruzzia is doing to Ukraine and it’s people killing raping murdering the populace Get in the REAL world

[@KoIossov]

I really loved the description of people as being either like "coconuts" or "peaches", Eli! Definitely mostly peaches here in the UK, but it's mixed, I wouldn't say that everyone is As for me, I'm more like an egg. I look very severe most of the time but the shell cracks with the most minimal effort from my conversation partner...

[@johnhenke6475]

I was in Russia in the 90's. I miss everything I experienced there. The food was great the people were civilized and intelligent. I seemed to fit right in although dogs would bark at me. When I returned to America, that is when I had the culture shock.

[@inconnu4961]

LOL this is cute. Of course you did, John!

[@koz8850]

Yes sir, I also had culture shock returning to US after several years in Russia.

[@Walperion_Music]

@@koz8850What was your culture shock exactly about? Kinda perculiar!

[@Walperion_Music]

Lol but what was your culture shock exactly about? Cheers!

[@Jesina_sexbomberina]

@@Walperion_Music No!

[@binknyc9217]

Excellent video. I had no idea how diverse the different cultures blended and interacted with each other in Russia. It might be a little like Queens, NY where there are 186 different languages spoken here and these cultures are thriving. So, wondering if it’s like Queens (NYC) spread out over 11 time zones! Wow. Mind-blowing!

[@RomPlay-en6hb]

Да, но в отличии от Квинса эти культуры во взаимодействии во времени насчитывают, как минимум полторы тысячи лет, если не тысячелетия. Это очень древние территории и культуры проживающие на этой территории многими веками. Из общеупотребительной истории о России многое просто стёрли и замылили в течении последних трехсот лет

[@ВикторДолотов-о3б]

I do not know what Queens is, but I think the main difference is that all the peoples of Russia live in the territories where they have lived for hundreds of years. Sometimes they fought with each other, sometimes they were allies, but they always stayed where they lived. And another feature of Russia is that we have a fairly large percentage of mixed marriages between people of different nations, so very often we differ culturally, but not physically. And finally, the cultures of the peoples of Russia are not closed within national communities - food, clothing, architecture, songs, traditions are used without any prejudice and barriers, which contributes to the mutual cultural enrichment of our people.

[@cevgunnerF]

I think a lot of American stereotypes of Russia come from our government wanting Russia portrayed as a political monolith, and the "Cold War" era movies reflected that. Winter settings, dour people in bulky clothes, vodka, all used to make you feel bad for them, good about yourself. Tartar women are gorgeous, Eli , you are a great presenter. Please continue to explore the cultures.

[@freNETikus]

✅✔️🤝

[@athelwulfgalland]

I agree with your assessment; We were brainwashed to believe that Russians were divided into two camps. The people that were miserable under Communism & the cruel elite that lived in luxury through corruption. I think there was a lot of projection going on there though! lol It's terrible that our media is doing the same thing now with trying to portray all Russians as bad people while trying to portray everyone else as good people. I'd always prefer an ugly truth to a beautiful lie & in that same vein I'd prefer to hear all sides of the story rather than have it curated for me.

[@garybyrd2480]

No we are not inspired by our government in the United States we know Russia through videos like this and other media forms also we could travel to Russia few years back and learn for ourselves but mostly thanks to videos like this we know Russia and we know Russia has very good loving beautiful people we don't look at Russia through what our government tells us because we know our government is a lie and I apologize as an American that we are involved in the Ukraine Russian war and we shouldn't be we are not for that war and we want peace in your country

[@NK-rf4db]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@victorsamsung2921]

True story. Hence, why Arnold Schwarzenegger has been seen as a rare exemption, and more or less as a cult hero in Russia, due to his appearance in *Red Heat* (1988), in which a Russian was depicted as a good guy for once. That aside, the demonization of Russia does stem from the US Government in part cause they are an easy scapegoat to justify the annual $700 Billion Defense Budget and else to further the cause of a small fringe minority in power.

[@Ludwig98000NL]

Good morning Eli. I send you, all my special thanks for your great video. This has allowed a number of people who subscribe to your channel or others who discovered this video, to perhaps, change their point of view. Or, their vision of Russia. I like very much this marvelous country which is Russia, with its immense distant lands. Bringing together different cultures by its diverse population Filled with wealth. 🙏👍👍👍🙂

[@aleksandrssadovins5519]

When Soviet Union collapsed, my parents found themselves being in a country called Latvia, they decided to stay there. Originally they come from Mari El Republic in Russia, I still do have some relatives in Russia and would love to come and visit one day! Absolutely love your content Eli ! Thanks for showing it's true beauty to the rest of the world ! 💎🌍❤

[@kaffeekanal1291]

You probably like the beauty of Bakhmut, Mariupol and the all the other examples of the new "RuZZian world" aswell?

[@masonmason6260]

@@kaffeekanal1291 keep seething and coping🥰🥰🥰

[@russkayaimperiya4918]

@@kaffeekanal1291 You can lick our Russian toes for all we care.

[@EeeDee1]

@@kaffeekanal1291 seethe little not see

[@benjamindover6954]

@@kaffeekanal1291 seethe

[@Monkey-Boy2006]

This is a real mind opener, thank you for sharing. 😊

[@apelsinka_zuzu]

Привет из Уфы! Татарская и башкирская еда для меня такая-же родная как и русская❤ Рада, что живу в регионе с национальным колоритом😊

[@ElifromRussia]

😍😍

[@freNETikus]

🙂

[@Soundbrigade]

Люблю Уфу. Там % был много раз, первый, 29 лет назад когда женился… тогда МОРОЗ - -40С🥶. Привет от Швеции!

[@maroofahmed4212]

I like you f

[@taichifan]

@@ElifromRussia чак-чак остался моим любимым лакомством)

[@HeinerHartig]

What a lovely informative and entertaining way you have of presenting windows into your diverse country and its people. You manage to bring us face to face and earth to earth with a part of our planet that is less well travelled by westerners. Apart from this, it is of vital importance, that our western mind and media are exposed to the very warm and human reality of the world of Russian lands and people . We have so much in common, we can all gain so much from interacting constructively with one another, and yet we find ourselves being deviously divided by ruthless powers that could not care less about the values of rich cultures nor about the invaluable heritage of centuries of history. Please continue with your beautifull mission Eli , your smile is a therapy to a wounded world.

[@Errrokay]

Peaches and Coconuts. :) The letter o with two dots above it is also in the Hungarian language and pronounced the same. Languages are fascinating aren't they. The words Sarga and Lila mean Yellow and Purple in Hungarian, and the same words mean Yellow and Purple in Mongolian too! An historical indication/remnant of past tribes/nomadic peoples' wanderings. Thank you for your videos, your content, editing and presentation are all 10/10. :)

[@chevurivenugopal4956]

Good information about Russian culture . May God bless you forever Eli.❤

[@gracelooney7481]

‘It’s not vodka’. Never thought it was. You are a wonderful ambassador for the Tartars in Russia…but I always get a chuckle out of your complexion and red hair… Ethnicities abound anywhere you go. And I’m not a smiler either. Stay safe in your wanders! Love the videos!

[@NK-rf4db]

OMG as a Russian(mixed with Chechen and Circassian and other stuff lol),I want to share this video to every person I know🤣🤣,you elaborated on the pivotal and vital points so well!!

[@Dungshoveleux]

But the bears walk on the streets of Moscow? 😉

[@NK-rf4db]

@@Dungshoveleux Giraffes and Kangaroos too, sometimes dinosaurs as well.

[@galeparker1067]

Love that clip with the Chechen man dancing!! The whole wedding ceremony seems very well thought out.... ✌️🥰🇨🇦

[@sergeypopov8279]

@@Dungshoveleux ​ They do not walk, but mostly ride bikes, mopeds, electric scooters and so on. 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o53blaGvm9CKgbM

[@russkayaimperiya4918]

@@Dungshoveleux Naked men claiming to be Peter The Great aswell.

[@crackers562]

Collaborate and respect.... if only the whole world lived that way. Well done....

[@ВикторДолотов-о3б]

Russia as a country and a state was founded a thousand years ago by three warring tribes who were tired of feuding because enmity harmed their lives and helped the Vikings to attack them and rob them. So they left their former settlements and founded a new common settlement, which they simply called the New City, in Russian "Novgorod". And later, when the country began to expand and the state became more powerful, the new peoples who joined Russia became citizens like all other peoples. Everyone had the same rights, the same law was for everyone, everyone became "Russian" without losing their national identity. That's how Russia became the largest country in the world, and that's how it lives now.

[@CoryJaccino]

Perhaps the best and most genuine product placement I’ve ever seen. I actually want to use it. Please do another!

[@pedromunozdones7869]

Love your videos. You are awesome! I really enjoy your great cultural observations. You are a natural Cultural Anthropologist. Keep up the wonderful work. Sad that we can not visit in Russia for now.. Some day all will be possible again.

[@Parallax982]

So well said. I’ve never made it to Russia but have spent a lot of time in Eastern Europe and I love people from Slavic cultures. My family is of Slavic origin so maybe there’s a deep recognition. Ultimately, people are people. Along the way, there are so many cultural varieties to explore and enjoy. So many ways to connect across our differences and to recognize deeper similarities.

[@fidia_temple]

HI Eli Ilove you... I love Russia in all the multi etnic people... the difference are the richness of the world. The differences culture of course... ❤❤❤ the thing that strikes me and which they define as amazing is that all languages, cultures and ethnic groups are a single state continent. No one remotely thinks of discriminating against one or the other... WONDERFUL Grazie Eli ci hai dato una grande lezione di vera UMANITA' un solo popolo al mondo L'UOMO❤❤❤❤❤

[@ctdivr9636]

Точно также было и в СССР. И после его распада наглядно можно увидеть, что бывает с народами, когда их разлучают. Молдавия-Преднистровье 1992 год. Война в таджикистане 1992. Первая и вторая чеченская война 1994 и 1999 год. Грузино-Абхазский конфликт в 1992 и 2008. Гражданская война в Украине в 2014. И Русско-украинская война 2022. Это все сотни тысяч погибших только на почве передела границ и установления новых порядков в регионах. За эти последовали огромные экономические, логистические и политические кризисы которые унесли МИЛЛИОНЫ жизней. Нельзя не упомянуть Югославскую трагедию, которая также произошла на почве национальных и территориальных расприй без какого либо на то повода. Я надеюсь, что все извлекли ценные уроки из этих событий. Всегда нужно помнить, что вместе вы сильнее. Один человек не полетит в космос и не построит электростанцию. Это может сделать только большое и дружное общество. Всем добра❤