Inside Russia’s city of the Most Beautiful Girls, Black Soil and... KURAZH

[@ElifromRussia]

Have you ever heard of this city before? Would you ever visit? Let me know! And what cities in Russia are on your list to visit? And here’s the link to join my Russian Speaking Club by the way 😉📍 elinabakunova.com/russianclub

[@stephensmith2601]

No, I hadn't heard of this city. I'd be happy to visit it, but I probably never will because there are other places I would want to go first. I was planning a visit to Crimea before it became impossible for us to travel there easily, so that would be top of my list.

[@MightySparrow-mr]

Yes as a student in Russia, I would like to visit St Petersburg, I visited the city once in 1990, it was then called Leningrad

[@stephensmith2601]

Yes, that would also be on my list, and Moscow. I visited both in the early 1980s. I would also like to visit Volgograd, which I've never visited but have seen glimpses of thanks to Russian Mermaid and her lovely family. She isn't posting anymore. Does anyone know what had happened to her/them? @@MightySparrow-mr

[@summerlake356]

Is it famous for producing lamps? In that case I heard of it! Thanks for explaining the "g" thing. I noticed it in Belarus and Ukraine, yet everyone claims there are no accents in Russian. I notice a difference.

[@Jesina_comradina]

The list of cities I would visit is too long, some cities which are maybe missing in my opinion or whose films of you I haven' seen yet because of my absent mind tendencies😅: Omsk, Tomsk, Sevastopol, Feodosia, Kursk, N. Nowgorod, Astrachan and maybe one of the former secret or closed cities. And yes I like Rostov at the Don River of course!!! and Kosaks in general!😐😑🙂 I knew Voronezh as a region before and wasn't shure about the existence of the city itself.

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

6:52 Chernozem, also called *black soil* is a black-colored soil rich in humus and contains a high percentage of phosphoric acid, phosphorus, and ammonia. It is also rich in iron, lime, calcium, potash, aluminium, and magnesium. These soils are very fertile and are useful in the cultivation of various types of crops.

[@jackieow]

Which is why the Nazis dug up trainloads of it to steal away to Germany.

[@matriputra2624]

Your friends' and your's smiling faces and light-hearted banter really made my day! Thank you Eli for bringing Russia to life for us who live in the rest of the world!

[@matriputra2624]

But I loved your click bait title, which spoke of a "city of beautiful girls" when the only girl we see there is you!🤣

[@Jesina_comradina]

@@matriputra2624 Maybe the temporary city of the most beautiful girls would have been more suiting!😉🙂

[@Jesina_comradina]

And yes of course one needs also the click bait stuff. If I would be Eli I would have to hire some "rather superficial and flat mainstream people" to help me with the comments ..😁🤷 😅😂

[@ElGato1947]

Thx, Eli. Love how lighthearted this video was. The visiting good friends vibe really made this video. 💫

[@humorisgood441]

Eli you bring some much light and energy to everyone you touch. Thank you for your spirit of love and adventure in this moment of the world.

[@Momo-yl4kl]

Russia is such a beautiful country. So many diverse landscapes and people. Long live Russia. 🇷🇺

[@dreinhard52]

Russia will run out of young men soon , with their beautiful war they are carrying on on Ukraine !

[@cv507]

beikarl ´pürdyy? ? ´$häöliehn... $pÖkk?? videö DeLiehtätt -: -

[@somozasi]

Thats why people scape from there !!!!

[@ludenunes6606]

This video has to be a textbook case of heartwarmingness - with a touch of swag, thanks to that intro!

[@margarettiedeken1805]

We all want the same thing, no matter where you live in the world. Voronezh looks amazing, I would love to visit someday. Love to our brothers & sisters in Russia from Texas, USA.

[@unixtohack]

Love this !!! so much calling for peace !!!

[@steved1387]

Very fun video, Eli. I hope you meet more friends in other cities because this one has a very nice vibe. As for Voronezh itself, another beautiful Russian city and another winter wonderland. Enchanting.

[@joycehaines2055]

Have to look it up on map, just curious.

[@JohnCarter-qv1ie]

Tough to find a Russian girl more beautiful than Eli! Best wishes from the Eastern Shore of America!

[@HeinrichBeck]

The Girls of Perm are gorgeous. In fact, I married the most beautiful girl in Perm!

[@Jesina_comradina]

Maybe or rather probably you are right. I really don't care about appearance and how beautiful a woman is (at all). It's even a bit strange and seemingly contradictory as I have a definitive fine sense for aesthetic as well.. In my opinion people can be only really ugly from inside.🤷

[@Jesina_comradina]

@@HeinrichBeck 👍🙂

[@paulsdancing5429]

@JohnCarter-qv.....yes beautiful, intelligent, knowledgeable, amazingly smart dresser, fun creator..etc. A product of the Russian way of life. That is why a Real Man should never allow anybody to invade and destroy Russia. Best wishes from Western Canadian Shore.

[@ericastier1646]

Yes but you haven't seen her cousin yet, it is the kind of girl that you want to see every second and you forget everything including where you are and what you were doing. And it's all because the inside beauty comes through the physical beauty. It's rare. The most beautiful Caucasian woman i have seen in .. as long as i can remember. When i first saw her in a video i had to catch myself not to loose my bearings it's like a hard reset. Also you will never find such beauty in Usa because even when they could be physically attractive the inside is particularly ugly in that country.

[@standupandbecounted972]

Australian here. The young men were just that, hoping for a good life and a good future like young men everywhere. God bless them and God bless you Eli for breaking down the barriers. I travelled to Russia in 1979 when there were empty supermarkets, queus, and lots of restrictions. Seems so much better now. Best wishes for peace and prosperity for all.

[@АнтонДудкевич]

in 1979 you visited the USSR )

[@johnlampe6785]

Again beautiful and interesting Eli! Your friends were a hit along with Voronezh and its history and culture! Many thanks, John lampe, sunny Perth, Western Australia.

[@khunmikeon858]

Great entertainment and so so informative at the same time. Thanks Eli. Respect from Ireland. 🇮🇪💚🇷🇺

[@thomascrichton5007]

Voronezh is not at all far from the front ... and like Rostov ,.............. Voronezh WILL become a target as Ukraine struggles to defend the whirlwind geno cide against its beautiful people ... AGAINST THIS HELL UNLEASHED on the innocent .

[@ivanexell-uz4mv]

@@thomascrichton5007 Yeah Russia is familiar with hurting the innocent 😂 You clown

[@barbarcreighton6726]

20 Days In Mariupol

[@pmalain]

How refreshing .Thank you for the insight : happiness is a state of mind as demonstrated by these young Russians.. . Truly educational. Thank you Eli from France.

[@bobtis]

[@user-papajohn85]

Thank you for your introductions into Russia..presented with love, wonder, humour...thank you

[@stephenlabranche7201]

I am so jealous of these two young men that are traveling with you. I would love to be there as well trying these different foods and seeing these different things with you. I always learn so much watching your videos. Thank you Eli. 🙏

[@anirbanbose-indianauthor5117]

My sister and her husband lives in this city...I have been here in 2019...you brought back beautiful memories of this city

[@motanelustelistu]

Nice foto of profile and love the uniform !!! Who's in it 🤔 ???

[@alexandrzarezin7765]

I live in this city! Thank you for visiting and showing it!

[@mizstyx775]

I have to say after watching this wonderful video... Voronezh is now my favorite Russian city. I very much enjoyed this video. Thank you!

[@maryanabardina6348]

Эли, ты прекрасна! Красота в глазах смотрящего и мне нравится видеть мир и Россию твоими глазами.

[@davekiave210]

Really interesting pieces of Russian ordinary life. Way to go, Eli! Brava! Greetings from Italy!

[@Dani-n6y7m]

..nothing like a road trip with your buds and some good music!

[@southhillfarm2795]

Eli, I’ve been watching your show for about a year. You’re the best ambassador for Russia that I know. The unique food, buildings and great people of your country. God bless from Canada.

[@abrakadabramo]

Я уже люблю Воронеж - привет из Германии!!!

[@maxnemo1643]

A wonderful video. I’m American and read about Voronezh years ago when there was an amazing UFO landing there in 1989. The soup looked delicious

[@jahlov420]

I've followed your channel for a while. You are making amazing videos for the world to see. Thank you so much from the U.S.A

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Always a pleasure seeing new places and people through your eyes!

[@IvanMBG]

I have recently met a woman in Bulgaria from Voronezh and she is really the most beautiful woman I have ever seen especially considering her 43 y. looking like a teenager literally.

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

I have recently met a woman in Bulgaria from Voronezh and she is really the most beautiful woman I have ever seen especially considering her 43 y. looking like a teenager literally.

[@providetv1182]

Bulgarian women are also, Slavic genes greetings from Sofia BG

[@albertp3721]

Slavic magic haha

[@brandess13]

​@@giovannigiorgio2262 My grandparents are from Voronezh And I'm 42 looking extremely young maybe it runs in the blood at that place seriously!

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

Privyet Elina ! So good to see you ! Peter the Great resided in The Netherlands to learn shipbuilding. He lived and worked/studied in Zaandam for a couple of months. He used an incognito name, Peter Michaeloff. The little house where he resided still exists. ''Czar Peter House''. Look it up. He later also went to Britain i remember. As a Dutch guy, i find that piece of history very interesting. Peter was a cool guy, i think. Voronezh is an interesting city. Halfway on the route from Moscow to Krasnodar when I'm driving my Euro Truck Simulator 😆

[@richardseitz5235]

I would visit in a heartbeat and plan on visiting Russia.. the history is fascinating!

[@AshleyMcIntosh-zz7kr]

Interesting Eli as always , your videos bring a sparkle to ones life.enjoy.x

[@ctg12ify]

Greetings from the central U.S. So glad I discovered your videos. Thank you for educating me and making me laugh.

[@davidjacobsen308]

It lovely that Eli shows us the real Russia in her videos! :)

[@vaughansamuelson6552]

Potato soup with potatoes. Excellent! Thanks for another splendid video.

[@pakko7416]

Great video, Eli, thank you!

[@Dawgcatcher2728]

Nice presentation. I wish more Americans would watch it. My Grandmother was born in Saratov, and I am from Moscow, Idaho.

[@SarkeesBayroota]

من الاجمل تصوير هذه المدينة الجميلة في فصل الربيع او الصيف

[@Dani-n6y7m]

..and praise to fertile soil! Mother earths gold !

[@tedhazlett]

It was good to see you enjoy time with friends.

[@sane7050]

Это действительно уникальный канал, контент и ведущая :) Спасибо

[@ElifromRussia]

Спасибоооооо! Очень приятно!

[@cleghornavic]

Really enjoyed the joy in this video

[@АлаяАлая-э8с]

Hi Elina! I am from Kazan, Russia. I have never been to Voronezh. After your video I want to visit it one day and try okroshka with white kvass)

[@suzannemattie3493]

Such an interesting and fun video! Love your great friends. They are very special.

[@rossrichardson7232]

Eli, I have been viewing your channel for about 2 years now. I am finding Russia is a beautiful, interesting, historic, ethnic, modern, lovely place. I am really enjoying "visiting" your country. Sure is a lot of snow! Thank you. I have only been to St. Petersburg.

[@bokchow]

Hello Eli from Western Canada. White Kvass used to be the common among villagers, including my great grandparents. With the changes in Russia from 1870-1920, White Kvass disappeared in favour of Dark Kvass, which was more common in the factories, who use rye or barley instead of wheat. Keep up the great content!

[@jackieow]

Did they bring over any hard red winter wheat?

[@IgorDruzhinin-qo2vj]

the white one is still dominant in the countryside.

[@henrygomez4410]

I've never seen Russia in this way. Thank you for educating us on your culture. The foods and history of your building structures just incredible 😊

[@forsemperfi6394]

Very good video and Team, thank you, regards from Germany🍀🌞

[@danielroth6736]

even in the coldest places there is All ways places to see and enjoy . you and your Friends know how to Live it up . Enjoying every moment together .

[@joeambaye8681]

Excellent - you are proud of your country👍

[@businessasusual9077]

Such a magic place!!! … and that cafe’ absolutely beautiful!

[@random2829]

Voronezh is gorgeous! 😀❤

[@user-David-Alan]

Thanks for the video. Nice to see you enjoying yourself. Stay well and warm.

[@OGColorado]

My wife is from Saratov - also known for beautiful ladies. It would be great to visit Voronezh. Thanks for this video. I once knew people from the aircraft factories and Voronezh has BACO or "VASO" where large jets are made.

[@jaideepkamath]

Nice video Eli, it's best to have friends like these, love from India

[@mattwillis3219]

Awesome City! Easy to see how two such beautiful gentlemen raised from Voronezh! Thanks for sharing your fun and adventure's with us all Eli!

[@adamw8818]

I have a lot of respect for eli! I have learnt so much about the russian tradition and culture because off her! Her energy is on a whole another level! She is incredible and her English is amazing 🥰🥰 Thank you Eli for the time and energy you put into your videos as always ❤️❤️

[@stevendimmock4791]

Nice video, as always, Eli. Thanks.

[@bobgoodall1603]

I had heard of Voronezh, and I noticed it on a map just a few days ago when I was looking at something else. Nice blog had a road trip flavour to it. Liked the subtitles and some relatively easy Russian language to follow.

[@asan1050]

Eli! , Thanks for posting this video.

[@jonc6463]

These episodes are such wonderful explorations of various places, thank you 🙏

[@ЕвгенийЛапшин-д2ъ]

Бывал я под Воронежем в Дубовке в 1985 году на практике. Ездили в Воронеж по выходным, гуляли в основном по центральной улице от театра до Управления ЮВЖД, которая среди молодёжи называлась Бродвеем. Особенно запомнился дегустационный зал, где мы "дегустировали" портвейн почему-то из гранёных стаканов, в следствии чего чуть не опоздали на поезд Москва - Воронеж, который, как известно, "не догонишь"!

[@NeoTemplar]

Your friends are awesome. This was a really fun video to watch. One day I would love to visit Voronezh.

[@Ronapauls]

A map with the city in a regional or national location would have been great. Especially since you mention Belorussia. Nice meeting your friends. Great energy.

[@jeandeboishault6380]

Thanks for this video full of happiness !

[@curtvona4891]

Russia has so many beautiful ladies. That includes you, Eli. ❤

[@pakko7416]

Fully agree! She's a looker!

[@vaidapucilauskaite6796]

Not only beautiful, but clever too

[@tetelbierg]

@@vaidapucilauskaite6796 ... and brave.

[@curtvona4891]

@@vaidapucilauskaite6796 Yes, she is very intelligent.

[@martinkasper197]

She is cute...

[@forrestlana]

Russians in the hole midia are cranky and rude... Real life russians , coolest and nice folks ever!... Love you people!

[@SvetlanaVoikova]

😊

[@yangerjamir0906]

Western msm is just a divisive evil propaganda mouthpiece of their government. They'll demonise the leaders and citizens of any country that don't align with their government. Anything the Western msm says just assume the opposite is the right and you'll be correct every time.

[@damianbowen9492]

Such an amazing country!

[@alexglanz7406]

What a great video, Eli! Voronezh has the most beautiful men, and they are your handsome friends! But I can't imagine drinking Kurazh, though here we have "horchata"...Our snow was gone, but more is coming...Thanks for this picture of another beautiful Russian town!

[@SureNuf]

Glad to see your travels continue Eli, keep smiling and loving life :)) Never been to this city but would be interesting to see; places I would want to visit in Russia next is St. Pete's, Sochi, and Kemerovo areas.

[@chelsearose588]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventures Eli. I felt like I was there. A very enjoyable video.

[@modee-b9s]

Excellent video - Thanks!

[@Laj-t9k]

My friend is from here. Thanks for visiting and uploading. Also: I really enjoyed listening to you and your friends speaking the language.

[@gregbromberg5427]

Regarding making connections on travels... Yes! Very important aspect of travel.

[@carolbraidwood305]

Love your videos! Greetings from Australia

[@SkSafowan]

Your videos always make my day better, and there is something soothing and inspiring about your storytelling

[@BigBear59]

That was a lovely video …Thanks for sharing and it looks like you and your friends had fun …..an interesting place ….i would to try that black cake ….until next time ….Alex🇬🇷

[@Polina_si_]

Eli, thank you for the video and the real emotions!❤ The guys are just great!

[@colezlifeunfiltered6592]

It's currently 2 am in the US, I can't sleep and have had a not so great day.. binge watching your videos has really put me in a much better mood & I'm learning so much! Thank you for everything you do, I wish you nothing but happiness and success!

[@ashleyupshall7641]

Another great vid Eli. Thanks for posting and keep them coming, always look forward to your new vids. Safe travels. 😊

[@7subba]

That looks like a beautiful city darling, enjoy travelling darling.

[@aliochafonseca5973]

Nice place,interesting cuisine great friends so mucth fun to wacht 😂

[@bertanelson8062]

Eli, I appreciate how different your vlogs are. I never know just what to expect but am always amused, informed & glad you produced another one. Thank you.

[@hershellacey9405]

I hope it never ends.

[@Felix_Effex]

That was A nice city.. I like the summer soup potato potato white kvass bread and kefir potato .. only missing cheese curds.. black marshmallows made me laugh. Now I am very hungry. Thanks Eli!

[@NomosPocus]

Love those classical music u play in the video.

[@Jason-ql8qe]

Eli, you are a beautiful and smart Russian lady. I really like your videos.

[@stephensmith2601]

Another great video, Eli. Hopefully, we'll be able to visit some of these places in the near future.

[@ElifromRussia]

Thank you 🙌🏻

[@lar6263]

@stephensmith2601,my life long dream🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺💕

[@stephensmith2601]

@@lar6263 I hope it comes true. Soon. For you and for all of us. Beautiful country, beautiful culture, beautiful people.

[@richardseitz5235]

Great commentary on this part of Russia with your friends! A good primer for those like me that like to hear the language.. more of this!!

[@aftertheendtimes]

It Makes me so happy to see your videos, so cool guy's you had with you,

[@colleenmahoney8384]

Canadian fan here :) I have always wanted to visit Russia. My Great grandfather was born there, then came to Canada

[@kauaimu]

IMHO, Eli is the most delightful woman on KZbin. So magical in her own way.

[@TheDayAfter1984]

Thank You so much for sharing your experiences in your beautiful country!

[@wolfgangwodtke2375]

Greetings from Canada....I truly love your videos!

[@DrVKParmar]

Eli should work for Russian Tourism. She makes brilliant videos about Russia!

[@plwn6468]

Super ! I am going to visit in summer time, for Kvas and for the nice ladies ! Eli, you are not bad at all !

[@helenscoffield]

Bashful young men! 💗Take note western lads!

[@UTshaman]

The market is so beautiful and the atmosphere between you all is delightful. Thanks for this glimpse into another world…

[@professorgraves2926]

Those guys were so lucky to have you so close to them.

[@branislavromancak8514]

Interesting and funny too 👍😀greetings from Slovakia. Pozdravljaju iz ❤️

[@GingerBreadMan144]

Another awesome video Eli. Voronezh is a cool place! By the way, I appreciate all the hard work you put into these videos, including the subtitles. You do a great job with the translations.

[@ElifromRussia]

Thank you so much ☺️🙌🏻

[@robertl4765]

I just came here to say thanks for sharing your videos with us, it makes the world we live in seem much closer together. ❤