Life in the MOST SANCTIONED COUNTRY in the World

There are more sanctions here than in North Korea, Syria and Iran (summed together!) How do we survive?!
#russia #lifeinrussia #lifeinrussiaundersanctions #sanctions #sanctionsrussia #moscowrussia #moscow #moscowlife #russiatravel #russiasanctions
Time codes:
00:00 I live in the most sanctioned country in the world
01:34 Empty supermarkets? Survival?
03:26 Brands that left Russia after sanctions
05:44 Do we have access to social media?
07:39 Payment system: can we use cards in Russia or abroad?
08:44 If you're a foreigner that is going to visit Russia in 2024
09:26 Can you get a visa to Russia?
11:35 How to pay for things in Russia?
13:03 Money transfers to and from Russia. Is it possible?
15:38 Russian alternatives of apps for traveling
17:43 Future of Russia?
🔸What can you find on my channel?
👉🏻visiting different republics and regions of Russia
👉🏻Russian culture explained! (facts that you won't find on google) • RUSSIAN CULTURE EXPLAINED
👉🏻traveling elsewhere & my impressions of other countries as a Russian
📍 More videos:
• Our life in Russia und... - Our life in Russia under sanctions | Prices in the shopping mall, Q&A
• Life in Russia after s... - Life in Russia after sanctions - ULTIMATE journey through the east to the west
• Heading to Russia’s Ex... - Life in Provincial Russian towns in the Far North | Murmansk region
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[@ElifromRussia]

I hope this video will be useful for those who plan to visit Russia at this time, for people who (like me) struggled with transferring money to or from Russia, and for those who wondered what life is like in the most sanctioned country in the world. 📍 More videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f33Wm2WCedFkZrc - Life in Russia after sanctions - ULTIMATE journey through the east to the west kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJbGXp6Ner92laM - How Russians Really Live : GREY SOVIET BUILDINGS EXPLAINED!

[@tomtube1012]

What you experience can also be explained by this article : "Nearly 90 Percent of the World Isn't Following Us on Ukraine".

[@tomtube1012]

Excerpt : "While the United States and its closest allies in Europe and Asia have imposed tough economic sanctions on Moscow, 87 percent of the world's population has declined to follow us. "

[@taasmr4203]

*America is able to place illegal, unethical, and biased sanctions on any country that refuses to take America's order or any country that tries to punish America's illegitimate child Israel and America's violent NATO allies, and America places those sanctions by applying the power of its currency called U.S.Dollar, but American dollar is not even the property of America but it's a property of Zionist Jewish Rothschild family of The U.K and Germany. Many American companies like Google, Instagram, KZbin, Meta, Facebook, etc, are owned by Zionist Jews who have Russian, Ukrainian, German, British, and Polish backgrounds. Russian language is the second biggest language of Israel. Many Russian Jews who are not semetic have dual nationalities of Israel and Russia and Kremlin illegally and unethically allows them to leave Russia, to move to Israel, to keep dual nationalities of Russia and Israel, and to commit violent and non-violent crimes against Muslim individuals, against Muslim countries, against Palestinians, against Arab countries, against Arab Christians, and against the rest of the World, and recently Israeli Jews used Tajik militants to shoot down over 160 Russians during a concert at Moscow Theater. If Russia, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, South American countries etc, want to avoid American sanctions then they will have to put their minds and hearts together to demolish American Dollar (USD), to create their own U.N, NATO, FATF, World Bank, IMF, Nobel Prize, UNESCO, I.C.C, and I.CJ plus they will have to close their air space, oceans, highways, and railway tracks for America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, European Union, NATO member countries, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, India, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Japan, South Korea, and Philippines.*

[@taiweannoona1204]

Your eyes were twinkling with joy as you shared this info. It will make so many happy. 💖

[@elasticharmony]

This shows that Washington is not connected to reality, there they think it is a big success. The independence from the west is much better it is going down hard.

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

You will not see ads if you're watching KZbin from Russia? That's a major bonus lol

[@martindornan1667]

Not if you are a creator of content on KZbin.

[@devinfraserashpole4753]

@@martindornan1667 Most people are using blockers and have subscribed to Premium.

[@Lokvidar]

brave browser does it too

[@Juliya22T]

@@martindornan1667 даже они приспособились. Можно получать деньги за рекламу на канале, либо донатить напрямую.

[@user-ez8le1rp3x]

@@martindornan1667 Go to Russia, we have no ads.

[@jonnyp]

This is a blessing - in Pakistan we are deliberately boycotting all these brands and it's given a huge boost to our local products, from snacks to detergents

[@Ducktility]

Reminds me of that Pakistan boycotting French products when they can't even afford French fries meme 🤣

[@marietheresa7866]

​@@Ducktility👎👎

[@tuaniskandar9621]

Once again, Eli always shows interesting and very useful videos for people all over the world to watch. Yes, you are really great at choosing broadcast topics, Eli!

[@cathrinegee8049]

I was in Moscow April 2023 . I was aware that I had to bring cash but I didn’t know that the Australian dollar would be so hard to exchange into rubles. I found one bank that did exchange them after much searching . This bank is Transtroy bank on Dubininskaya street. The rate was not favourable but at least I could enjoy my holiday. I would advise to take euro or US dollars

[@frenchthot]

yes it's obviously common sense to go in Euro or Usd, as they are the only currency worth the hassle to transfert for in Russia x) our british colony $ is irrelevant to the world (im from Canada).

[@ronkumar1093]

How much worse was the australian dollar compared loss to euro? Because we australians will also lose money getting euro if we are just holidaying right?

[@peterwilliams2152]

@@ronkumar1093 The exchange rate is generally extremely bad for AUD-RUB compared to USD-RUB or EUR-RUB. I would generally advise to go to AUD-USD-RUB.Yes, you lose on the double exchange, but not as bad as the AUD-RUB exchange rate.

[@cathrinegee8049]

@@ronkumar1093 well I got 12k roubles for 350 aud. I don’t know what the Euro -AUD rate was then.

[@eduardko5677]

You can exchange Euros or dollars in Alfabank without bigger problems. Up to 40k rubles even without passport daily. At least in 2023 and 2022. Canadians and Aussies should just bring euros or US$, then it´s ok. Getting a SIM card with a passport is also not a problem. THe only thing might be the language barrier, especially outside of Moscow. But this was an issue before the sanctions. Don´t know why some still cry about sancstions in 2024. Compare Russia to Cuba and you´ll see, that you get literally ANYTHING in Russia right now, just maybe for a higher price if it´s about western products.

[@corenko]

Поздрав из Србије

[@user-ev5df3pk5b]

🇷🇺❤🇷🇸

[@basukisugito8929]

I been in Siberia, Vladivostok, Komsomolsk. I met many lovely people. Take care of you and hope you will have a good future. From Sweden

[@trustEarned]

those cities are Far East.

[@DAVEVIKASARATOV]

@trustEarned Siberia isn't a term for Russian North. Siberia spans the entire expanse of land from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, with the Ural River usually forming the southernmost portion of its western boundary,

[@basukisugito8929]

@@trustEarned I travel there after a few days in St Petersburg. I am at least happy been in those places

[@trustEarned]

@@DAVEVIKASARATOV FYI: you use Western maps. Siberia is a size of Texas, everything pass Lake Baikal is Far East.

[@hjackson.92]

​@@trustEarned Right, and Siberia is not a city. That person could've actually been in that region PLUS Vladivostok and Komsomolsk. You were a little too quick to respond there.

[@homeland-ez]

Watching from Vietnam. We love you Eli, anythings come its never changed😊

[@CandidHope]

Eli, you are resourcefulness embodied. Folks like you should not only make videos :)

[@gustavorigor]

Dear Ellie. I love and share your point of view and hope for a better tomorrow. I send lots of love from Chile, South America. Keep on going.

[@user-ev5df3pk5b]

🇷🇺❤🇨🇱

[@JuneBarbone]

Sorry for what the United States did to your county..I didn't know 😢

[@CactusTwo]

Chile is a good country, greeting from Chile🤣✌🇨🇱

[@terry4137]

@@JuneBarbonethere is bad done in every county!

[@ytujackclough]

Thank you, Eli. This is my first video from you and I am so impressed that I subscribed. I'm looking forward to watching and learning more. I am an American citizen from Southern California who no longer understands my country. Praying fo peace.

[@katveyn]

❤❤❤

[@user-yh8qq4qf9f]

SHE TALKS ABOUT POLITICS, BUT THEN BANS PEOPLE FROM GVING HER AN ANSWER, REGARDING THE SANCTIONS IN RUSSIA. (MORONIC) CLEARLY ANOTHER RED DIAPER BABY. 🤣🤣🤣😅😆😄🙂

[@abrogard142]

yep, no one does. we thought we understood america. we had faith in it without even thinking about it. we were brought up by it: hollywood and pop music essentially but even literature. us in the rest of the west. 'not america'. slowly is all began to go wrong. suspicious and strange things. Kennedy assassinations. Vietnam. 9/11... different things different times different places... and now it is totally out of the ballpark... completely and utterly insane... I think it needs the people. They do not participate in a democracy hence there is no democracy hence there's rule by an insane cabal with their own interests at heart and they are such stupid greedy blind eventually self destructive interests.. We need the american people but they don't seem to realise that. Brought up by hollywood in fantasyland: marvel comics and the wild west and fundamental christianity they only ever seem to plead for a saviour. they want someone - 'someone' to 'do something'. they want civil wars over which someone it will be... they just don't seem to get it: the answer lies with them. they need to run their own country as they are supposed to do in a democracy. they need to wake up, smarten up, real quick. there is a way: abrogard.com/blog/2023/12/25/dont-write-to-congress/ these tools would be adaptable to the purpose, perhaps are all ready right now: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_voting_system

[@albertmaziarz6739]

well educadet 5th grade

[@liamros3562]

Go and move to Russia. It's nice. Many gulgags many cameras, no freedom of press, many journalists imprisoned. Nice.

[@H4KTNNT]

спасибо, Эли, за всю эту полезную информацию. это будет полезно для людей, планирующих поездку в Россию.

[@convivator]

As a German, I was surprised to find out, that Raiffeisen Bank also exists in Russia.

[@natyrusa]

is it a German bank?

[@lordlousos2770]

@@natyrusa No, its austrian bank. Tbh I literally bought their stock last year (around 13 eur/share) because they are sane and stayed in Russia. Russia will benefit in long term from many brands leaving and selling its already working branches to locals.

[@barklex]

@@lordlousos2770 All major companies in Russia are being stolen by Putin and his friends in the long term, there is a huge wave of nationalization going on, Raiffaisenbank has only itself to blame for waiting so long... Branches don't have much to do with banking, it's just virtual about international marketplaces and IT. The capital is leaving Russia. The empty properties that Raiffaisenbank leaves behind are just empty properties, they were already there before.

[@vladimiradoshev5310]

@@lordlousos2770 such a bullshit!

[@lordlousos2770]

@@vladimiradoshev5310 Why crybaby

[@cassiopeabr76]

I´m glad that you here, Eli and thanks for answering important questions with such transparency. Cheers from Brazil.

[@delonthomas5049]

❤❤❤❤❤ yes awesome

[@Spanishfutbol2010]

Much love from Arizona, Eli! I’m glad you’re doing well and the sanctions don’t affect you directly. May we all find peace one day

[@alekschibich]

❤

[@michaele8442]

Because the liar and war criminal Putin the aggressor is attacking Ukraine. Russia will lose and collapse and this stupid person is talking about restricting her passport.

[@stanspb763]

As Americans we will never find peace. We have been invading countries and killing people who did nothing to us for every day of my 74 years, including the coup we did that created the war against the people of Donbas and backed authentic Nazis. I spend a lot of time in Ukraine and the only president who was popularly elected was the one the US staged the coup against and created to attacked on Russian speakers. It is pretty hard to find any war, assassination or rigged election that the US did not arrange.

[@babyfacemichael1]

Putin wants piece, piece of Ukraine, piece of Latvia etc etc kinda like Hitler huh

[@babyfacemichael1]

Putin wants piece everywhere, pieceof Ukraine , piece of Estonia etc etc, in Putinworld ,one man in Moscow owns half of Europe. He enjoys being a slave owner , he will never give it up.

[@YOSAFATHARIN]

woww, this video offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by individuals living in the most sanctioned country in the world. It highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of its people amidst economic and political pressures. Watching it sparks reflection on the impact of international policies on everyday lives.

[@flopunkt3665]

What use are full stores if people have less and less money?

[@aminnudinbinismail7569]

Thankyou @Eli... for your kind explanation towards Russia at present moment of the sanctions... loved Russia❤

[@williammagdalene7439]

Your videos are as close as I may ever get to visiting Russia. They are joyous, informative works. Thanks to you always!

[@penelopegarciamaritano2305]

I completely agree with this

[@irisbrejean8019]

I have Russian friends here in Europe. Their skills are so outstanding they’ve been brought here. And what you are showing is literally what they are telling me. They even invited me to see Russia by myself to discover people and the culture. Honestly, I am super bitter because all this current context isn’t belonging to us, people and by that I mean citizens of the world… If there were no politics and social engineering we’d certainly see more « humanity » and just human beings bonding.

[@PlaylistsRUs]

That Australian guy might be smiling now but he must know that Australian Intelligence will have a folder with his name on it somewhere in Canberra.

[@peterwilliams2152]

I'm an Australian with a file in Canberra. I was a member of the ADF with a TOPSEC, AUSTEO clearance. I obeyed the Australian rules and had no problems. I was used by Russia to send information to Australian, US, NATO forces, in a way not as you might think. Family members worked at UralVagonZavod, and I was shown tanks and IFVs that they had. Even after I stated that I would have to pass on information to my INTELO. The world of spooks is quite interesting.

[@dim2389]

@@peterwilliams2152I can guarantee that you are just a keyboard warrior seeking attention.

[@peterwilliams2152]

@@dim2389 Off course Dimwit 2389

[@Rosco-P.Coldchain]

Australia the wokest country in the world now ya know

[@js70371]

So what. What are they going to do? Western governments are cowards.

[@TatyanaSpb34]

Эля, ты тут собрала столько людей из разных стран! Невероятно приятно читать комментарии. Важное дело ты делаешь!

[@dviner8245]

You’re worth the time to watch you. Very well done. I’m from Houston Texas and lived in Izhevsk for 4 years, met my wife in Moscow 25 years ago. My wife and our Daughter spend as much time in Russia every year. You really helped us on the money Ruble realities that exist today, we would like to take you to lunch sometime. Keep going and best wishes!

[@subfreakuent]

Brain dead Trumpist detected...

[@s.ieditz8218]

Why you left Russia

[@subfreakuent]

@@s.ieditz8218 He's a troll. Look at his "English", no American speaks like this.... Don't fall for the Kremlin trolls.

[@logbeejr]

Hello Eli, just dropping by to extend my regards to you. I enjoy watching you. I used to live in Hawaii and now, I'm here in the Philippines. I hope everything is always right for you. Take care & God bless.

[@nicholasjohnson7032]

Hello from America! Love your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@philipmulville8218]

Excellent video, Eli. Thank you. I had hoped to travel to Russia in summer 2022, but that didn’t work out! I lived and worked in Russia for years, married a Russian woman I met in Leningrad, and we have a beautiful daughter. I hope to visit Russia again soon - if only to have coffee in Cafe Zinger in Dom Knigi on Nevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg, and look across at the magnificent Kazansky Sobor. The information you provided is super helpful. Желаю Вам успехов!

[@Teachingandmore]

If every thing goes smoothly, I will start working in Russia by end of summer this year. I started watching your videos after receiving a job offer and I am very grateful that I found your channel and this particular video has been very helpful. I did encounter some challenges due to the sanction but like you, I am staying hopeful and that my stay there with my family will be enjoyable and productive. All the best to you, Eli!

[@user-yh8qq4qf9f]

SHE TALKS ABOUT POLITICS, BUT THEN BANS PEOPLE FROM GVING HER AN ANSWER, REGARDING THE SANCTIONS IN RUSSIA. (MORONIC) CLEARLY ANOTHER RED DIAPER BABY. 🤣🤣🤣😅😆😄🙂

[@percyprickwillow9754]

That's so great! Much love from Spain 👍

[@almansillotren]

I’m planning to visit your country the next month and I just can thank you the effort to make this video to help us planning everything in this difficult moments. I hope everything changes soon :)

[@MrJulek53]

Eli, you are very smart lady and inspiring for others. I admire your attitude toward you home country, you simply will not sell your soul that easy.

[@bryantint1339]

I admire redheads too.

[@spudwesth]

In CANADA our WEF communist dictator has tripled house prices and put food up 50 % with 4 carbon taxes.. He sends $ 2 billion in weaponry to the URKS but has no money for our army vets.

[@RoniiNN]

Relax simp

[@Malarkey-ks4un]

Redheads are hotter than blondes. You can’t change my mind 😆

[@Colonel_Blimp]

⁠this is true.

[@kadirmerdin657]

Hi, I worked 2 years in Lipetsk between 2002-2004 and, I have unforgettable memories about Russia and people. Each time I watch your video I remember my friends and wonderful times with them. Thanks a lot, and I hope one day I able to visit Lipetsk again find my lovely friends

[@eliasdircie6268]

Muchas gracias Eli!!! Tú eres Divina

[@TIRTIS]

Eli. I appreciate your videos. Informative and entertaining! Bravo!

[@maverickfox4102]

Greetings from USA 🇺🇸 much respect to you Eli and the people Russia 🇷🇺 and Eastern Europe.

[@fireflyrobert]

I'm a Brit living in the UK and have just returned from 10 days in Russia. Everything Eli says is correct. I flew to Tallinn, Estonia and then took the coach to Saint Petersburg. I booked return coach travel before leaving UK as LuxExpress have a business base in Europe so cards work to pay them. The border at Narva/Ivangorod is pedestrian only so one coach drops you at the Estonian border crossing point and then another coach is on the other side of the river/bridge in Russia waiting to take you onwards. The advantage of this route is flights to Tallinn from UK are cheap and the return coach fare came to about £80. You also see a lot of the countries looking out the coach windows and the coaches were very comfortable with hot drinks, free bottled water and good Wifi. I stayed a couple of nights in SP and then took the train to Moscow which was a fantastic experience especially since on return I booked the Sapsan non stop train and the service in business class was awesome with breakfast part of the ticket. Train tickets were £59 going (economy class) and £95 returning (business class). Apart from wanting to see SP I stayed there for 2 nights to get a breather after the journey but I have known people get the train to Moscow as soon as they arrive on the coach in SP. If you do this it competes very well time wise versus flying to Turkey (from UK) and then taking a flight to Moscow. The flight option is also more expensive. One thing with the Yandex app for taxis you can go into the settings and select that you want to pay cash. I enjoyed every single minute of my time in Russia and the people I came into contact with were lovely and went out of their way to provide assistance when I needed it. Regarding the visa I was able to get an e-visa since I also hold an Irish (EU) passport. I applied on line and I received the e-visa after 3 days. It's valid for 60 days and the maximum stay is 16 days (for one visit) - remember day of arrival and day of departure count as days to the max 16 days. With the ramifications of the sanctions a trip takes some organising but it's well worth the effort. Also I was able to buy Roubles at a good rate online from a company based in the UK.

[@voice.of.reason]

Thanks for the information. So your UK credit cards don't work in Russia? I couldn't find anyone who would exchange £ for Rubles since the proxy war

[@TheIceman567]

Are you from NI?

[@russellbanks5815]

Very helpful

[@phoibos810]

So if you are a British citizen what made you to come back to the UK if you liked everything there so much? SPB today is not SPB 10 years ago …

[@fireflyrobert]

@@phoibos810 The E-visa is limited to 16 days maximum stay

[@viktoriasawall]

Greetings from Germany and friendly hugs! You are an angel! Important work! 💙💙

[@ChristinaHolly]

Thank you. I’m American and would love to visit your country one day. It’s very beautiful.

[@BFMR1062]

Eli thank you very much for your videos like this one and all of them really, its a big help for every one :)

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

We hope that these sad moments caused by this war can end and finally have a peace! It would be a wonderful thing! Eli I wish you all the best. Your video are so beautiful and if one day you come to Italy we will be happy to meet you🌷🪻⚘️

[@stanspb763]

Unfortunately there will be no peace until Washington stops trying to crash Russia and take control of the resources. It was close to accomplishing that in the 90s but when Putin was elected he saved the country from destruction and the neocons have hated him ever since and created entire false narrative that everyone in the west has heard constantly since 2000. So Russia knows it will never be left alone so has disconnected from the US and its yapping puddle UK. For a long time Putin thought he could negotiate with the US but now there is finally realization that it will never happy so trade and any interaction with the west is useless and Russia has the largest trade pact in history as trading partners. Russia will not keep western tourists out but the US allows very few Russians to tour the US and eventually there will be bans on all BRICS member state citizens but BRICS represents the majority of world population, innovation, production and patents. Having most of the world trade in currencies not from the US is going to force the US to either destroy the majority of countries or learn to focus on the concerns of Americans instead of spending all their money on trying to be the world Hegemon. There are no other choices...leave other countries alone and trade with all as members instead of controlling the entire world, focusing on the making the lives better for average Americans who current lead more limited lifestyles than many other countries. Address the extreme poverty and crushing debt families have. The average family in the US has a lower standard of living then their parents did. With the extreme debt there is nothing left in family assets to give the children a leg up. The majority of Russians over 20 own their homes and have a degree with no debt. So young Russians travel a lot more and have a positive net worth. The average American 20 year old has debt that will never be paid off, The current generation of 20 something's will be the first generation of Americans who will never own a home or not have crimpling debt. If one lived an average life in the US vs Russia, there would be a dramatic difference in options, the Russia would like have a free home and only pay utilities, and $5/mo for high speed internet. They would not buy into subscription TV and its $200 a mo., but be an active participant in society because with in walking distance there is so much more to do than in the US that is free or very low cost so you do not see young adults watch tv unless in a pub with friends for a football game. or go to games or join a team. But there are a thousands other activities in every city. If one is bored in a Russian city they probably do not have a pulse. Where I typing this I am 10 minutes walking to 234 drama theaters, 550 English style pubs with good food and live music in many of them, 13,000 4-5 star rated restaurants of every national cuisine one could imagine(Trip Advisor visitor ratings, a dozen ballet theaters, 473 museums, 184 are major world class museums, more cruising canals than Venice, dozens of poetry venues, dance clubs, social clubs beaches, open air dance, many jazz clubs many art museums parks that are open all day and night...600 of them, safe beautiful and zero crime. and much more. And almost all free...the rides in the amusement parks cost...lectures. One feature not found in the west is simple socalizing anywhere and never having a hostile reaction, people get a long and males and females like each other and treat each other with respect. That is something that died a long time about in the west. And none of this requires a car. Public transportation is great, cheap frequent goes where you want to go, and Taxis are cheap . I would wager a great deal that one out on foot in the cities here would be a heck of a lot more fun, safer, much cheaper, and stress compared to anyplace you offer from the west

[@jimpickard3760]

From an American, I have hopes everything will be changing for the better and peace will prevail again. Your unsponsored tips for traveling to Russia were kind and thoughtful of you. I enjoy your excellent videos. God bless you!😊

[@Kahobbyfarming]

Thanks for all the information you mention.❤

[@jillgonzales8698]

Thank you for teaching us! So interesting to see how others live! ❤you are so smart!

[@natyrusa]

We live not bad here, as far as you can see 😜

[@andrewwilson3544]

So good we have people like you Eli who tell the real situation as opposed to the nonsense you get from western sources like the BBC. Keep up the great work you do! Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@liamros3562]

The BBC is not saying Russians are starving because of sanctions. On the opposite the BBC says that the effects are minimal on people’s daily life. They might have said that in the beginning when the ruble plunged, but they revised their views. On the other hand, Russia is deprived from western electronic components and that had strong consequences China is coming through replace and copy these components but it’s not always possible A recent article from Le Monde is titled « War in Ukraine: Sanctions against Russia have had limited effect » And similar article have been published by western medias including British ones. So you’re basically full of… Maybe we should actually sanction Ireland 🇮🇪 who has become a super rich country combining low taxes for foreign investors (which has been a damaging competition for EU countries) and crazy big subventions from the EU for 30 years that obviously it didn’t need (Ireland has by far the highest GDP per capita in the EU) I remember seeing all those streets in Dublin being rebuilt in the late 90s or early 2000s with signs « EU funded » Just kidding I love Ireland and don’t want to sanction your country although the EU money tap should be reduced for awhile 😅

[@feiryfella]

Go live there vatnik.

[@shufiyanshukur1200]

I pray the wars around the world will end and life will be normal for people to travel anywhere they want. All the best Eli. I enjoy your channel! ❤

[@DonVerato]

Thank you, Eli. Wishing you well.

[@jessyleodyn8024]

Dear Eli. This is a very interesting and useful video. Thank you very much.

[@Cocoluna66]

Love your channel !! Best wishes for all peaceful people in the World

[@Lex-Hawthorn]

Brilliant Eli. You have probably helped many people wishing to travel to Russia and its many regions. I posted on another channels comments, that here in my local mall in Sydney, Australia, there was a money exchange and i could still get Russian Rubles.. So much for Australian sanctions. Remember Australia is a convict prison of Britain, that is now run by multi National Corporations. So any sanctions and opinions of the senior management of AusCorp, are not necessarily the opinions of our peoples here. Take care, stay safe Eli.

[@user-yh8qq4qf9f]

SHE TALKS ABOUT POLITICS, BUT THEN BANS PEOPLE FROM GVING HER AN ANSWER, REGARDING THE SANCTIONS IN RUSSIA. (MORONIC) CLEARLY ANOTHER RED DIAPER BABY. 🤣🤣🤣😅😆😄🙂

[@JaimeSanchez-cr5cu]

So useful. Thanks. I'm ready now for the summer! 😎

[@radar536]

Yes, keep your hope. Thx again.

[@tank9708]

Love to you ❤️ and your People 😊 from the UK.

[@michaelrowsell1160]

Traitor or just easily influenced buy Russian propaganda .Most of Russia is dirt poor .

[@AbdulSoomro-kj5lt]

Its absolutely perplexing why the U.K. and US hate Russia and Russians so much

[@babyfacemichael1]

mm dont live in Salsbury then huh

[@bradforddavis6497]

Such a sweet person.

[@AlexiaInbloom]

So insightful. Thank you for sharing. 💕

[@melodyhart1331]

God bless you Eli, trust in Gog ,he will bring us through !

[@WWarped1]

Eli, what a great video. People adapt, they find ways to continue. It's a shame such problems and issues turn up in the world, and are beyond most of our control. After all, we are all flesh and blood, we should be able to get on peacefully. Don't lose hope, and keep a sense of humour. Russia is a wonderful country (What little I visited), the people friendly and welcoming (The few I met). More people need to travel and have open minds, you find that we are all the same. Differences are not to be feared but welcomed, talk, and we can all find some common ground. Peace.

[@Lyburtus]

Watching from Southern California & am happy to hear that the average Russian isn't negatively impacted by the sanctions. Love your channel & actively look for your videos! Stay safe!!

[@SenatePalpatinetroller]

Nobody is negatively impacted, not even rulling class. They just say they are, while they aren't.

[@breakfast00club..11]

Mexico stands with Russia 🇷🇺

[@SenatePalpatinetroller]

@alloutofbubblegum7271 They have very much everything. They just are unable to sanction due to high dependence on Russia.

[@ElRabito]

"Kremlin-owned Gazprom plunged to a net loss of 629 billion rubles ($6.9 billion) in 2023, its first annual loss in more than 20 years" Everything goes to plan 😂

[@SenatePalpatinetroller]

@alloutofbubblegum7271 You are missing PPP, which plays one of the most crucial roles buddy. Economy is not only a nominal number.

[@JB-qh6ni]

You are such a kind helpful girl.. I can’t understand why they took your monetization.. they are punishing regular people everywhere and it’s disgusting.. the rich who start the trouble just go on living as normal while we struggle.. it’s cruel

[@revoltgang9323]

This is very helpful thank you! Im trying to visit my family there eventually and so thanks for the information:)

[@carlosdacosta48]

Eli, I also have two lovely daughters. But you are really really lovely girl and very smart. I do believe that many people around the world admire your attitude and identity toward your 'Homeland' - Russia. If you go to my country East Timor, I'll offer you place to stay. Good luck to what you are doing and forget the 'SANCTIONS', because you and all the Russians will survive under the 'Banner' of Nationalism/Patriotism of the Russian People.

[@user-yh8qq4qf9f]

SHE TALKS ABOUT POLITICS, BUT THEN BANS PEOPLE FROM GVING HER AN ANSWER, REGARDING THE SANCTIONS IN RUSSIA. (MORONIC) CLEARLY ANOTHER RED DIAPER BABY. 🤣🤣🤣😅😆😄🙂

[@jayanthhoshally]

Hi I am Dr Jayanth from India, I subscribe your KZbin channel, I have watched most of your videos, got inspired and recently in April 2024 I visited Moscow and St Petersburg, I did not face any problems in Russia and your country is amazing for tourists. ❤ Russia 🇷🇺

[@michaele8442]

Because the liar and war criminal Putin the aggressor is attacking Ukraine. Russia will lose and collapse and this stupid person is talking about restricting her passport.

[@Luva-_-]

Glad to hear! I wish I could go - this was a very helpful video. Eli is smart and kind :))

[@vinodnair4306]

Very Informative I support Russia

[@pietromueller3535]

Thank you for all the good info. Greetings from Switzerland to beautiful Moscow, I had the chance to visit in 2017

[@natyrusa]

Greetings from Chelyabinsk city to Switzerland. And welcome back here one day 🤗

[@panchabdr5069]

Thank you for sharing vital information for the travellers ❤

[@deannadove3505]

This channel was just now suggested to me by KZbin since I watch a lot of Russian creators. This video is the most helpful and informative video I have ever seen regarding sanctions and travel to Russia! I just subscribed. Obviously much time and effort was put into researching this topic which I truly appreciate. The presentation is easy to understand and very helpful in real life for everyone! Great job! As an American, I am a bit surprised at how money transfer is so easy to work around. Great ideas on how to arrange things before traveling. Thank you much for all the detailed information.

[@ElifromRussia]

Thank you so much, I am very happy that this video was helpful 🫶🏻

[@goldmaple5290]

​@@ElifromRussia I love you Eli. Your so sweet.

[@paulhe234]

Eli , thanks for your hard work .Hope will have peace one day.

[@taumygilbert9279]

Keep on shining Eli. I love your videos and have been following you for a long time. I love Russia! Such a beautiful country and people. I live in Washington state USA : )

[@natyrusa]

Thank you that you love our country 🤗❤

[@lnvaIidUsername]

Ginger! So lovely! And hey, really good overview! Thank you!

[@dugwolfe]

It's so nice to see a country from a native point of view. And by such a lovely presenter. Eli, I like this channel. Sadly, due to disability, I can't make Russia a destination. Not sure how facilities would work... if there are any! Keep showing us the REAL Russia. I never did trust the news media. Even here in the UK. Be well, happy and safe Eli. Love, Dug Wolfe. Bristol City, UK.

[@user-tt8hs9ey5v]

I heard russia is not a good place to go if u are disabled

[@harrodsfan]

@@user-tt8hs9ey5v There are disable people in Russia you know !

[@Loren123ful]

Unfortunately it's true that my country is not an easy place to travel for people with "walking" disabilities (sorry, I'm not sure if there's such a term). It's getting better but very slowly. People in authority believe that they have other, more urgent things to do. There's a lot to improve in that area.

[@80skidgrownup00]

This video was much more than simply helpful, it is incredibly important! The world needs someone like you to remind them that we average people are all the same and I sincerely hope that we can all be friends again one day. I just hope that KZbin allows this video to remain available for any open minded westerner that cares about humanity so see 🙏

[@user-yh8qq4qf9f]

SHE TALKS ABOUT POLITICS, BUT THEN BANS PEOPLE FROM GVING HER AN ANSWER, REGARDING THE SANCTIONS IN RUSSIA. (MORONIC) CLEARLY ANOTHER RED DIAPER BABY. 🤣🤣🤣😅😆😄🙂

[@petranochka]

Excellent info Eli! Greetings and love from the USA!

[@violalyubimova3096]

Thanks Elli so comprehensive information. Я знаю, все ещё будет, Южный ветер ещё подует, и зиму ещё наколдует.....

[@ajisenramen888]

Hi Eli, thanks so much for the tips and information.

[@tb7-rf1fb]

My dream as an American since I was a kid is to speak Russian and visit Russia. My first book report as a kid was about Russia. I’m working on learning the Russian language and will visit or live there when I’m retired. Thanks for all the effort you put into educating your viewers. Absolutely amazing.

[@SvetlanaVoikova]

Dreams come true.. 😊

[@NoOneYaKnow666]

I hope your dream comes true. It seems like an amazing nation with incredible people!

[@user-ko5ew5vw6u]

Keep in mind that you will find yourself in another, amazing parallel reality, as if to another planet from which you do not want to return! Are you ready for this?

[@RoniiNN]

Okay interesting dream

[@sonyx5332]

Any books or really helpful app for learning Russian?

[@SaktiMalikIbrahim]

Absolutely fascinating! This video offers a rare glimpse into the resilience and daily life in a country facing unprecedented challenges. The spirit and adaptability of the people shine through, reminding us of the strength found in community and perseverance. It’s a powerful reminder that despite the toughest of circumstances, hope and humanity prevail. Great work on capturing these stories!

[@natyrusa]

Wow

[@floringheorghe3311]

Alas, poor people, their lives would be much better if they did not attack their neighbors.

[@michastepien8326]

yeah, soviets are great in adaptation. they do not fear anyone except their own shitty government.

[@denalinde]

I know that being sponsored by a company helps you produce videos, but I’m so glad this particular one didn’t include you doing an ad. I know a traveler can use the information & not have to worry whether you were saying what the companies wanted you to say. I appreciate all the research you’ve done to help others get to experience Russia. 💜🙏🏻

[@joemann2178]

Great video Eli, I really want to go to Volgograd and your help and advice might help me go this year!

[@maltchikvik]

Hi Eli, big fan of your channel here. Thank you for taking your time to let people know important facts that get obscured by the clouds of mass media. There will always be good people in each and every single corner of the globe no matter what the superpowerful do or say.

[@mirka]

Another naive person born into democracy? After 100+ yrs 9f a failed social experiment, no "good ppl" left in Russia. Have you ever seen any massive protests against murdering their "Brothers and sisters" in Ukraine ? They all are "apolitical" and support this crazy invasion.

[@babyfacemichael1]

`In order for Evil to triumph it is only necessary for good people to do nothing` she should leave Russia and stop funding the killing with her taxes.

[@lisasutherland-fraser4479]

Happy seeing the Aussie guy in Russia. Does he have videos of his trip to Russia. Would be fascinating to see his experiences in your beautiful country Eli. Thank you! Love your videos xxx

[@tunaynamahal82]

It's interesting seeing life in Russia from your perspective. Thank you for doing these videos. 😊

[@jonnyblamey]

Just want to send gratitude and respect for what I consider the best kind of journalism.

[@alexjacob8700]

Zdravstvuyte & an additional Prvyet to U Eli, this is Alex here in India !!, I💖💖RUSSIA ; my best wishes & 💖💖 to U Eli ; Spasibo so much for all the videos, regarding Russia .

[@kendorman6567]

Eli, I love watching your channel. Would be fun to see you try a cooking video showing your favorite things to make in the kitchen... Our governments may not like each other but the people get along just fine.

[@mkuiper7794]

Dear Eli, Marianne from Holland again here. You provide so much important information for people who are making up their minds to emigrate to a Christian and caucasian friendly country that Will welcome them and they will be adapted and happy. You are a beacon .

[@jobeck6333]

Thank you for another interesting and educational post Eli. Peace and love from the UK x

[@zahiarizk4612]

Oh wow! Thank you for sharing your perspective. I can’t imagine this difficult time but you are you are a positive light and you are educating the rest of us. Please keep sharing with us but always stay safe 🙏🏽

[@dilshanmendis]

Thank you Eli for the great advice, love from Sri Lanka

[@barklex]

"At least 16 citizens of Sri Lanka fighting as mercenaries have been killed in Russia's war against Ukraine, the island nation's deputy defense minister said Wednesday. Sri Lankan authorities opened an inquiry last week into the recruitment of its citizens in the war and have since identified 288 retired soldiers who participated in the conflict, Deputy Defense Minister Pramitha Tennakoon said. Ruling party lawmaker Gamini Waleboda told parliament on Monday that most had been recruited to fight alongside the Russian army. According to Waleboda, those who joined had been duped with promises of high salaries and falsely told they would be given non-combat roles, echoing similar claims made by authorities in nearby India and Nepal after a number of their citizens were killed in the conflict." Thank you. Love from murderer Russia!

[@gi_mani5]

Eli , your content is amazing ! You give us the chance to get to know more about the everyday life of Russian people (as western media don’t) ! We hope better days will come 🫶 Greetings from Greece !

[@natyrusa]

We hope as well 🙏🏼

[@pecelirovucago7149]

Hello Eli , thank you so much for reaching out and letting us know about your experience (sanctions) in your great Country Russia 🇷🇺. Love from Fiji 🇫🇯 island .

[@jansecj9472]

My respect and admiration for the resilience and the spirit of the russian people only grows with time. Greetings from Brazil

[@Herman-in-SEA]

Eli, a great vlog. So much good data from you. Every Russian person I have ever met has been a very warm and kind person. Herman (in Seattle USA)

[@natyrusa]

we're kind towards kind people 😉

[@Herman-in-SEA]

Yes, I think so

[@traveltips_101]

Thank you for this video, very informative!

[@greyjay9202]

Bless you, Eli. You take the high road, and focus on the goodness in people. Staying well away from politics is a wise decision.

[@albertmaziarz6739]

the thing more evil then putin oppressing russian people , is ther will to be oppress forever , spineless wimps kneeling to ther tsar putin .

[@quifix1]

Politics is not far from you, it decides almost everything in your life. This is the biggest mistake to think about moving away from politics. The biggest mistake is for good people to walk away and remain silent. This is the greatest desire of bad politicians, dictators...

[@babyfacemichael1]

That`s like saying Germans in the early 1940`s , should avoid talking about the jews or gypsies

[@nataliasalmanova6020]

@@quifix1she doesn’t discuss it on her channel

[@carleluere4131]

First, I love your channel. Also, thank you for making these informative to your Western viewers. People like you will help save the world by helping us understand one another. God bless you, Eli, in your future endeavors.

[@colombe035]

Thanks very much for sharing this video and information ❤❤❤

[@messenger8139]

Your video was incredibly useful. Thank you!

[@garynewson9475]

Eli, you are an amazing young woman. And there's always hope!

[@sergiopinheiro9929]

Congratulations. Graet explanetion. Thank you .

[@alexmercer4515]

Good video and thanks for making it!)

[@arunprabhamukherjee9467]

Very informative video. I have watched a lot of your videos and enjoyed each one of them.

[@jfnahas]

Eli, your unflinching hope is a great inspiration. Thank you!

[@marietedla9997]

Love from 🇪🇹.and also I love the Russian star coffee logo.

[@nandwani88]

Such a helpful video. Thank you so much