Life in a provincial Russian town in the Urals | Perm

If you would like to see life in a typical Russian town in province, let's hop on the Trans Siberian train to Perm with me. Perm is a big city located in the mid Urals of Russia, it's the center of oil production, mining and military of the Ural region. Let's walk in the streets of this city and see what life there is like.
Time codes :
00:00 - Russian train from Yekaterinburg to Perm
04:32 - facts about the city of Perm
05:17 - looking after my niece and nephew in the suburb of Perm
06:35 - Perm's places to visit
10:36 - Why I left Perm
11:54 - walking in the streets of Perm
13:01 - Goznak
13:41 - Perm's ballet houses
15:37 - thoughts about Perm & a gift(!)
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[@ahmed-qf1mg]

I'm from Iraq and I lived in Perm 6 months and I never forget it, it was my happiest days in whole my love.

[@every1wasanoob]

Always a good day back in the STATES

[@Ded_Silu]

Did you learn Russian? What did you do for 6 months?

[@vdhazer]

Your little niece has beautiful scarlet hair just like you.

[@ediccartman7252]

She has at least half of likes here.

[@hershellacey9405]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@the2ndcoming135]

“I agree with you.”🙋🏽‍♂️

[@neutraltoxic]

Lol none of you care about her content

[@UdonTZai]

she's merida.

[@RedstoneAndCB]

Не знаю, зачем мне это попалось в рекомендациях, но было интересно посмотреть на свой город от лица англоязычного блогера)

[@Nui_Nu]

Она слишком хорошо говорит на русском для англоязычного. Сдается, что она русская 😇

[@Ushabist]

@@Nui_Nu Дак она же сказала что она из Перми

[@citizen_consumer]

Аналогично 😄

[@yoursweer7]

жиза

[@mariomcrae6595]

That’s cool that u think like that bless u

[@user-er5sq1gs7n]

Спасибо за доброе видео о нашей Перми. Но за последний год очень много зданий в центре отреставрировали и продолжают реставрировать. Город преображается на глазах!

[@San-ni9rw]

ООО привет Пермяк я тоже

[@user-bt2ti4yx8m]

Чего там доброго про Пермь сказали? Интересно даже...

[@user-eo7vj4hw7u]

одна грязь

[@user-xg1ey2nt4h]

Земляк ку

[@user-le1jw4gn4y]

И пробок на дорогах стало больше от такой реставрации, да? Каждый клочок земли в центре застраивается 16ти этажками?

[@derekmoore6117]

Love and respect for the Russian people and culture from the USA.

[@007furious]

Family of true Red heads. Loved this vlog.

[@xenotypos]

Yeah really a beautiful color, yet so rare.

[@JohnLee-bf2ux]

Family of Volga Vikings.

[@yosbudi5708]

@@ElifromRussia what's the FoX simbol meaning Anyway?? Is Prem many Tourism ??

[@yurav5109]

@@JohnLee-bf2ux aint viking, she is celt with possibly Karelian decent!

[@hectororamas7540]

Russians and Redheads, my two favorite things lately

[@geraldanthony7472]

This sure brings back memories. In 2007-8, I visited my girlfriend (Olga) in Ocher. Of course, Perm was the closest airport and Olga's parents lived in Perm. It was an eye opening experience. I realized that people are pretty much the same around the world. I wish we could all "get along" better, without petty territorial disputes etc..

[@adnan2072]

Waoo.

[@gracelingirl5087]

It's so weird after seeing how bad winter gets here how sunny and nice it looks now.

[@ilya1981s]

In Russia, the temperature in the middle zone ranges from minus 30 to plus 30 degrees Celsius. It is quite cold in winter, and sometimes it is very hot in summer. By the way, it's not true that at minus 30 you will freeze, the main thing is to dress warmly, and since the air is "dry" and there is no strong wind, minus 30 is not so scary.

[@simonpilk]

Your little niece is a real heart melter when she talks in English. Two lovely ladies with red hair!

[@simonpilk]

@@ElifromRussia I have a granddaughter here in the UK who is 2 and just melts my heart when I see her most weeks. She cannot speak any other language than English at the moment but my aim is to teach her a few words when I can!

[@simonpilk]

@@ElifromRussia one extremely cute young lady!

[@evaklum8974]

BARILOCHE VILLA LA ANGOSTURA CERRO CATEDRAL EL BOLSON PUERTO BLEST LOS 7 LAGOS CERRO OTTO VILLA TRAFUL CASCADA DE LOS CANTAROS SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES MAMUSCHKA CERRO CASTOR USHUAIA A R G E N T I N A

[@the_beatles_lover3183]

I am from the Philippines but my roots were from Perm Russia. I enjoyed your vlog and it gave me an idea of what my Grandfather's birthplace looks like. Thank you!

[@LA_Commander]

My son has a great interest in Russia, in particular the places that we don't get to hear about often. I would like to take him on a train journey on the Trans Siberian Railway from one end to the other.

[@Ed_Stuckey]

I came here from a link in your winter in Perm video. *such a difference* - I enjoyed them both. You're such a great ambassador for your country. The time you spend with your niece and nephew is fun to watch too. poka-poka!

[@sallysampson628]

Really love to see the different parts of Russia!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🥰🌻🍦🙅‍♀️

[@kirasanny1405]

О, моя Пермь)

[@ElifromRussia]

Привет))

[@kirasanny1405]

@@ElifromRussia привет

[@alexeioborin5345]

Надеюсь многие пермяки посмотрят это видео. Всем местным большой привет❤️

[@astrrreya]

такое тёплое видео про родную пермь 🤧 спасибо рекомендациям ютуба за то, что показали мне вас, а вам спасибо за такой уютный влог!

[@flux928]

That damn gopnik rap is stuck in my head now.

[@GhostOfZerk]

Do you know what the name of the song is?

[@JimNichols]

I am the eclectic lot I love videos about out of the way small places, and love Russia very much. Stigmatism about both of our countries is a terrible thing as Russian and American alike enjoy the same things love, warmth, food and a place to raise a family. Я хотел бы однажды посетить Россию, спасибо за ваши видео, и я должен сказать, что ваш английский намного лучше, чем мой русский

[@user-hw8wt2fi8c]

Родной город) Всегда интересно увидеть взглядом со стороны)

[@ElifromRussia]

Привет привет)

[@AngeliqueTraveler]

Perm looks lively and lovely. What a lovely idea to showcase the various cities and cultures of Russia. Many people don’t know what Russians are like. 💕

[@lacroix1159]

not true, we know things about Russia....bears on wheels, totalitarian state, nuclear facilities, poor people, Putin, vodka, mafia, Pussy Riot...

[@anna_messir]

Я переехала из Перми в Санкт-Петербург из-за мужа, дико скучаю по Перми, особенно, по уральской природе... все так любят Питер и хвалят его, а я хочу в спокойную удобную Пермь🙈

[@user-gy8ob5yc9i]

Спасибо за видео, очень понравилось. Я сама из Перми. И такой чистенькой и опрятненькой у Вас получилась Пермь :) 🌷

[@bonaquaqua5492]

Спасибо, хорошее видео, я из Перми, было приятно посмотреть. Хорошее произношение, мне было понятно даже без переводчика.

[@kcvriess]

I love to see how the "redness" runs in your family. You are so pretty Elina. Perm might be quaint in your eyes, but to us Westerners it's a window into another world. I would so much like to visit Perm and the other places you show us. Russia is fascinating to me. Greetings from France.

[@Henriqueemusicas]

Redness 😂🎉

[@carlewald46]

Simply beautiful! Your niece is a little darling and so cute! She looks just like you so pretty! Russia is beautiful country and I enjoy your videos very much! Ochen Xorosho!

[@aimperialdesign6519]

Wow what a nice travel with the train. I love Russia!!!

[@kf505]

Oh goodness, your niece and nephew are the cutest! Your niece looks so much like you, that's incredible 🥰😁. Thx for sharing your home town. I enjoyed seeing another train, your city and all it has to offer. 🌎

[@Gromozeka119]

Практически, родные места! В конце показали места, где мы бегали на зарядку каждое утро всем институтом )) По длинному серпантину вниз, по короткому, по ступенькам, вверх. А по набережной до Перми первой )). Как раз туда-обратно 3 км. В театре оперы и балета выступал в массовке в Клеопатре. Ну и старший брат живёт в Перми, так что я периодически посещаю этот прекрасный город!

[@Aussie_stu]

Your Niece is the coolest. Her love for Australia made me a very proud Aussie.

[@ordinaryguy6869]

The little redhead is your mini-me. I bet that city is very safe.

[@robertfernandes4014]

Hi Elina I really liked your beautiful video. Congratulations !! You are so clear and calm introducing Perm I have fallen in love with Russia seeing such videos and I would love to visit Russia ....

[@SH-zr4sp]

Brilliant and so interesting showing life in a provincial city in Russia. Thank you.

[@dixiechick3382]

Wow! I have become obsessed with Russian culture. I subscribe to at least 10 KZbin channels about life in Russia. Never a country I ever thought about visiting, now I would love to come to Russia but I am 75 and too old . So many beautiful buildings and history there. Your little niece is gorgeous, I love her hair!

[@tsergv]

Is age a hindrance?

[@salazarselassie5604]

Never too late for new emotions😉

[@davidmok5505]

I was in Russia 2yrs ago. I am ur age too. Go while u still can walk.

[@hershellacey9405]

A miniature Eli! Beautiful!

[@livinglifeleona]

My grandpa always wanted to visit Siberia and he never did. If you want to go and can go, please do :)

[@thestonegateroadrunner7305]

I rode 7 days in the Transsibirian train in 1987 all the way from the far east to Moscow and nothing was stinky then. It was a great ride, especially because after 2 days you know everybody in the train and go compartment hopping all day long.

[@adnan2072]

Definitely, Russia is one of the great places on Earth. Never been there but love this country. Perm seems great place.

[@adnan2072]

Maybe one day, God willing....

[@justinneill5003]

This is great! I’ve been to Russia a few times (Moscow, Samara, St Petersburg) and all over Ukraine & Belarus, and this brings back happy memories. Yes, the sleeper train I once travelled on wasn’t quite as nice as that, but it was good enough (my rail trip was 15 years ago.) Seeing how people live their daily lives reminds me of what I already know… prejudice and propaganda between east and west are the domain of the politicians, but the vast majority of the people I’ve met in Russia have been good, decent, responsible and friendly to me as a foreigner, ready to help and happy to talk. So it’s no surprise that I married a Russian girl 11 years ago and we have a beautiful Anglo-Russian daughter (your pretty niece reminds me of her!)

[@skyt54]

Yes I think if we could get rid of the politicians, the bankers, the wealthy elites, we would all be free from their tyranny, and we would all be better off.

[@edoc8803]

They are good and decent until they are asked by their owner to kill other people and conquer other countries

[@willpareto]

"I'd like to explore Russia more and see what it has to offer..." Perfect! :)

[@evaklum8974]

@@ElifromRussia RUSSIAN SPANISH POLAR LANGUAGES USHUAIA ANTARTIDA ARGENTINA AURORA AUSTRAL

[@Du-Guesclin]

Be proud of your own country : that's why I look at your videos like I do with Sergey Baklikov Russian Plus Я Russia Etc... Your videos is helpful to discover or better understand your beautiful country. For me - from France - the most important differences concern homogeneity of the population , quality of education. I do appreciated your food : traditionnal or gourmet one. Soups, pirochkis , blinis , buckwheat of course. Your country is still underrated for tourism. I think it's still a consequence of URSS bad image in the west. You have a fabulous potential for tourism developpment : beautiful countries , safe and pretty towns , welcoming population. Your videos are very important to give an objective vision of your country. I know there is a tendancy in Russia considering things are necessarily better in the west : that's less and less the case. I know many people who want to leave our country and try something else elsewhere, especially to give their children a safe living environment and a quality education. Dissidents changed camp. Thank you for your videos.

[@ldash]

Eli, Perm is not a town, it is definitely a city with over a million inhabitants!

[@rama-no9qr]

this is the place pending my first visit from India. I have a wonderful friend here. I have seen much of PERM in google. thank you for this awesome video. Russia is my favourite place to visit from my childhood. good luck and best wishes in your endeavours ...😄

[@user-tu4yv1oz8g]

Привет из Перми! Классное видео! А племянница просто огненный ангелочек!

[@stephenhall3515]

Perm seems to be remarkably clean compared to most European and especially American cities. There also seems to be an air gentle freedom and calmness which reminds me of provincial England in the 1960s. Especially I noticed a lack of traffic fogginess in long shots. Visibility even in hot weather without wind is so unusual to witness.

[@Haveicaruswiljump]

Never apologize about where you are from Eli. You are from Perm or near there. You grew up around there and that will always be a big part of who you are. That will always be a big part of what makes you special. That and your niece is as cute as a button.

[@brownjunior3087]

Eli congratulations for your channel I'm from Brazil but I really like the Russian countryside I love to see your videos very cultural and charming I already gave my laki congratulations strong hug from Brazil

[@vaunmalone3064]

Thank you for sharing your visit with the children -💚💖 they were absolutely adorable ❤

[@jasongoodwill6316]

I first heard of Perm as a child, but knew nothing about the city. At that age I was interested in dinosaurs and I remember there was a period called the Permian that was a period before the main dinosaur age.

[@larapedan6541]

Во-первых я очень рада, что это не был стандартный блог "как всё у нас плохо, а там у нииих хорошо", мне понравилось с каким уважением вы рассказываете о Перми

[@Luc1fer616]

Russian stop the war!

[@portal_-xp7jl]

ради тебя никто и пальцем не пошевелит

[@Petrocium]

@@Luc1fer616 ты следующий

[@yulia5499]

​@@Luc1fer616 останови сша и мелкобитанию

[@antismeh5597]

Мне нравится, как ты показываешь и рассказываешь о Перми и России в целом. Прям приятно очень, что люди из других стран видят и хорошее в России

[@the2ndcoming135]

Part of the reason I’m just gonna honor the wife. Don’t want them getting the wrong idea about another woman in red🙂

[@user-pk9iq1sv6m]

С нашими ресурсами Пермь могла бы выгледеть круче в десятки раз

[@user-lg4jm4bh2i]

@@user-pk9iq1sv6m так почему Вы до сих пор не показали никому, КАК НАДО?Сделайте это.

[@user-lg4jm4bh2i]

@@user-pk9iq1sv6m так возьмите.

[@user-kv2iw1ym2f]

Параша Пермь за счёт вороватых петуш ар

[@samuelrowe1454]

Seems like a good city to grow up in. Looks clean, safe, lots of greenery. Also the Russian countryside looks beautiful.

[@maximvazhenin3345]

I was in Perm in the end of July. Perm is a lovely city! You can clearly city how it's developing really fast. Really many buildings and parks are under construction. The tram and bus systems is in a good condition relatively to other citites. The main mosque is just outstandly beautiful. The promenade by the Kama river is also really good. Also people in Perm seemed to me really friendly and open to talk relatively to Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk and Siberia. A lot of youth in the center which obviosly a good sign. Good city definitely would visit again. Btw I'm from Chelyabinsk :)

[@patrikholy3267]

...Mr. Good One...

[@Auronkatamail]

I so hope to be able to visit Russia by train someday; I don't really know when that will be possible again, but it is definitely worthy! Saluti dall'Italia! =)

[@maay2570]

в России сейчас лучший уровень жизни и цены. советую посетить Санкт-Петербург. люди там добрее чем в Москве.

[@Auronkatamail]

@@maay2570 Спасибо за чаевые!

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Aw your nieces, nephews.. lovely children. Parents are definitely raising them correctly. Thanks for sharing all of this with all of us.

[@2023Red]

Outstanding presentation! Thank you for sharing. Robert from Texas (an old man)

[@mrcu8176]

Absolutely a great video !! Yes, by all means please show us more of your beautiful country !!!

[@mikemontazer9223]

Thank you for making and uploading such a beautiful video about Perm

[@ustit-vuohta6695]

Very nice city and region. I also liked the train. It looks very much like the trains here. Beautiful place.

[@bayareapianist]

Hi from San Francisco! I have been to Moscow and St Petersburg. They are one of the most beautiful citiess I have ever seen because the are very unique. I love your videos because they are different tooo. Please post more videos with your very cute niece and nephew 👧👦

[@mh73ful]

These places are nice because,They have not been over run with refugees, russian people are proud of their culture and their religion, not like l. Western Europe

[@user-nv7bs7vk3b]

Nice vlog, thank you!)) There’s a lot reconstructions in a city happening right now due to a soon 300 birthday. Greetings from Perm❤

[@fatehmubeenbabi]

How are you today?What do you do in Russia?I’m Fateh Mubeen Khan from Karachi Pakistan

[@yosbudi5708]

Huuuuuraaa Perm Spasiba Ruskiy

[@evaklum8974]

CERRO CATEDRAL BARILOCHE CERRO OTTO SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES CERRO CASTOR USHUAIA A R G E N T I N A

[@yosbudi5708]

@@evaklum8974 Holla amigo como estas

[@stanislavmihailov34]

Интересный блог,такой вот позитивный и тёплый что ли😊прикольно было увидеть Пермь глазами бывшей Пермячки,а не туриста 🙂Автору привет из Англии 😉

[@martinvazquez2667]

Thank you very much Eli for sharing te video from Russia! God bless you. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@AntonKramer]

I find these kind of videos "it is what it is" videos interesting In addition, Russia is not a tourist country or Disneyworld where you will be entertained with glitter and glamor and tourist attractions. And it is precisely the authentic character of Russia and the people that interests me. and I always look forward to your next upload..

[@Pete_FamilyLapkinLifeFan]

I agree with you 100%. One day I hope to visit Russia...and Ii better not see "Micky"!

[@annach109]

To be fair there are definitely some usual tourist attractions in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. And millions of people come to visit every year. Is it the most popular destination? No. It’s definitely not Paris or Rome. But is it a top tier destination along with other European capitals? Absolutely. When people see the touristy things in Moscow like the red square, the Kremlin, the walking streets, and the world famous museums and palaces of Saint Petersburg the most common reaction is: I didn’t know Russia is so pretty, it’s now on my bucket list.

[@annach109]

But I agree about Perm, it’s definitely not a tourist destination. You can see everything you saw there in most any other Russian city, and there is a distinct lack of specific landmarks or distinct culture that would differentiate Perm from many other Russian cities.

[@DarkRuins]

i visited perm, its definitely underrated and has potential. the perm region offers alot of fun things))

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

As much as i'm looking forward to visiting other countries (I will start next year!), we Canadians as well as Russians are lucky because we have such vast and diverse countries that we could literally travel inside our own nation for our whole lifetime and never run out of places to see. I have gone across Canada on the train over 35 times and i still feel like i have seen so very little of it ❤️

[@user-hm8eh6be8c]

Да, мне уже 39 лет. Я живу в Московской области, это почти западная граница. Путешествовать люблю, но по России не уезжал дальше чем на 2500 киллометров. Я не был на таких известных местах России как Урал, Алтай, Байкал. А эти места находятся всего лишь в середине страны 5000-6000 км от Москвы. Я не говорю уже про Владивосток, Хабаровск, Сахалин, Камчатку которые находятся в 12000 киллометров от меня

[@denisbond7517]

Это правда

[@skyt54]

This was a very interesting video. I am enjoying seeing what it is like in Russia. Yes, I would like to see more of small villages and towns and country side. I have been watching some other videos on Russia and I am quite amazed at how beautiful it is. I am from USA and what I have seen so far makes me think I would like to live in Russia.

[@karmelitakarmelita7869]

Вот здесь ещё посмотрите : "Russia Guy".

[@MUC-35]

Last month I was in Perm to travel further to the city of Berezniki in the Perm region. It was quite different to what I was imagining when I was in my hometown in Germany. But it was a great stay, especially the people are so kind and welcoming. I’m already looking forward to come back next year for a longer time.

[@edwardgeorge4881]

I travelled into the Soviet Union in 1979: I was there four months where I saw many beatifull cities. I visited Moscow, Kazan, Ulyanovsk, Volgograd, Kiev, Rostov, Tblisi, Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Yerevan, Sochi and St Petersburgh; I enjoyed them very much because a whole new world of cultures opened up for me.👌

[@PINEAcompany]

Приезжайте снова!

[@LuckyvillageLife]

You must Go to Bali my Friend, beautiful Island...... 🤠🥇💗🇷🇺 Huuraaaa

[@vivijoe2256]

Tbilisi isn't a Russian state anymore but Georgia

[@edwardgeorge4881]

@@vivijoe2256 I know! I travelled to Russia during a time when it was part of the Soviet-Union.

[@edwardgeorge4881]

@@vivijoe2256, it was in 1979!🤺

[@munnasharma4035]

hey I'm from India and I lived in Perm for 6 years . I am a doctor and I was studying in пгму(Е.А. Вагнер ). it's a very beautiful place I will never forget about it.its give me lots of memories.thanks you so much I seen these places again and refresh in my mind specially the kama river and I miss this place a lot

[@MG-de8tp]

It's great tjat you are showing us towns that aren't so well known for foreigners. By the way, you do it great!

[@NatashasAdventures]

Such a cool video, Elina! I’ve recently traveled in a platzkart train too, and our couches in the Far East look similar to yours in Perm. I was the most amazed by the wooden “П” letter, it would be so cool to see it from the train. And I’ve seen the photo of these letters on the embankment “Счастье не за горами” for many times, but I didn’t know that’s it’s located in Perm. This city reminded me of my city of Khabarovsk - the same streets, pharmacies everywhere, even advertisement posters on the street pole :D

[@valgriffin8018]

English language correction:. "Couches" (Кушетка) are furniture for sitting (also called "sofa" Диван ). Train cars are "coaches". Otherwise you have excellent English. Я изучаю русский язык.

[@LieutenantBonk]

Really enjoyed your recent Country/Cottage house video. Best wishes

[@PaulV.]

You girls should do a collab :) Or better yet some travel video through Russia with Roman from NFKRZ or Slava from RussianPlus :)

[@Pidro__]

Natasha is here so Natasha's followers are here too. ( KZbin algorithm)

[@charliehill6688]

Natashas page led me here. Both you and Eli are fantastic content creators.

[@timw4369]

Love the smaller cities and the real Russia. Good video thanks for sharing this.

[@milanaalieva2096]

В Перми все время, что-то копают. Мой родной город. Люблю❤ спасибо за видио

[@victoryaprovorova3484]

Эли спасибо за то, что вы делаете. Я наткнулась на ваш канал и попутно через рекомендации Ютуба посмотрела несколько видео на подобных каналах. Ваш канал самый лучший! на вас приятно смотреть как на человека и вы очень интересно все показываете, другие каналы выглядят как неумелые копии с вашего канала ))

[@rdurl5086]

Wow absolutely beautiful Culture and interesting people, and city. May you all keep your culture, it's wonderful. Very well presented and communicated also. Best wishes, and God bless from an Irish American in the USA.

[@billellington3732]

I have wonderful memories of Perm from my only trip there in 2005. It was clean, nice people, beautiful countryside...and much more. I was there for an oil and gas biz trips and my Russian hosts were the best.....and not to forget my first trip to a banya in Perm. Beautiful city and thanks for sharing. You come for a great place!

[@evaklum8974]

BARILOCHE VILLA LA ANGOSTURA MAMUSCHKA CERRO CATEDRAL LOS 7 LAGOS SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES VILLA TRAFUL CERRO OTTO USHUAIA A R G E N T I N A

[@resistancereve2734]

Lukoil?

[@Drivetymmy]

Живу всю жизнь в Перми на отшибе, в Крыму, многие города видел, но свой милее всех. Особенно сейчас он очень сильно преображается к 300 летию

[@ngabe100]

You have introduced me to a world I never knew and this is trully beautiful and educational. I have travelled around the world and I just love how you take people on this journey through your videos. These videos are AWESOME. Thank you for opening my eyes.

[@zhangzhehanphtvwelcomeback7778]

True

[@DavyRo]

I know Perm just as I have a big interest in Russia, its obvious to me the standards of living have drastically improved in the past 20 years all over. I think many in the west would be shocked how advanced Moscow & St Petersburg are. The world cup was a big eye opener, it has to be said it was probably the best world cup there has been.

[@baryka2015]

Yes...Especially Moscow and Petr getting money from federal budget. Leave center city and go to suburbs or on country side .This is Russia without of petrodollars.

[@baryka2015]

Drastically is correct word....😂😂😂

[@hemantjoshi8165]

The beauty with Russia is its vast landmass compared to almost negligible population. Russian cities are surrounded by jungles spreading hundreds of miles far away from other populations. This can happen only in Heaven apart from Russia.

[@davids3282]

As a croat i will never forget this world Cup :D

[@shmoko1989]

Haha the red genes is strong with in your family thanks for showing around 😚 greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@drpepperr]

Love from Los Angeles!

[@ericastier1646]

I love the balance of discovering cities, places, culture and your own warm presentation and flair. I like your gentleness very much.

[@gizellelouis5066]

The kids are adorable!

[@user-ii2vi5hw3d]

The children are beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤ and I love the tour. Thanks for sharing!

[@marypotter9429]

Конечно, Пермь - это не Москва, но блин, душевный же городок 😂❤

[@lottie496]

What amazing hair you have !!!!!!! Wow it’s so unique and beautiful

[@arizonareport]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. A friend once gave me great advice. She said, "Bloom where you are planted." She meant that I should focus on where I am from and appreciate it rather than wandering.

[@NataliFlowers]

У у нас есть поговорка"где родился, там и пригодился"

[@Subsonic81]

I have to be honest, that train ride looks cozy, with all the comfort and necessities.

[@Ikke999]

Fantastic video. Enjoyed visiting Perm and seeing normal life there. Greetings from New Zealand!

[@user-cj3hr2gn7n]

The kids are so cute 🥳🤗

[@toddbonin6926]

Loved the video. Moscow and St. Petersburg are famous. These lesser known parts of Russia are fascinating because outsiders rarely see them. Thank you for sharing your visit to Perm!

[@rochev_blog]

You can watch some movies from Russian on my channel ) I love Perm region and Ural

[@toddbonin6926]

@@rochev_blog thanks! I just subscribed.

[@Natashanjka]

@@toddbonin6926 have you ever heard about Chelyabinsk or Troitsk? I was born in Troitsk but I've been living in Chelyabinsk for my whole life.

[@toddbonin6926]

@@Natashanjka I had not heard of them, but I’ve been reading about them just now. I see that Troitsk is home to a beautiful hotel from the early 1900s and the beautiful Holy Trinity Cathedral. Chelyabinsk is the 7th largest city in Russia. It seems to have grown very fast in the 1930s. Wikipedia has a page dedicated to the many famous people from there - I didn’t recognize any names, but that’s my fault. I generally study Russian historical events that took place in or around Moscow and St. Petersburg. And you have a fascinating archaeological site called Arkaim. You live in a very beautiful and interesting area. Thank you for telling me about them and giving me the opportunity to learn more.

[@Natashanjka]

@@toddbonin6926 you're welcome. You can also look at my city streets here kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3W4eZ-jbNZ-gLc and how Troitsk looks like here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmmQhWhqg9WWnqM

[@williampayne4660]

Perm looks like a nice city. We want to visit someday!

[@user-zu7dl1yk1t]

не советую, скучный серый город с большим количеством маргинального населения

[@grisha.2]

@@user-zu7dl1yk1t как и ЕКБ

[@user-zu7dl1yk1t]

@@grisha.2 не ну, ЕКБ то посимпотнее будет, в него денег больше вбухано насколько мне известно. У нас в свое время Решетников все "вбуханное" вбухал в себя и упиздовал в Москву

[@maay2570]

@@grisha.2 первый раз слышу. в любом случае с лондонскими гопниками наши не сравнятся.

[@dustington1]

Visited in July 2019 for couple of days, something majestic about this place, the air is different than anywhere else I've been. Cant wait when scamdemic is over and I can visit again

[@treebeardtheent2200]

The popular fish shaped cracker in the US is cheddar cheese flavored Goldfish. The old commercials for Goldfish used to have a jingle with these words: 🎵The healthy snack that smiles back until you bite their heads off.🎵 😁

[@queenbuzybee4074]

Haha, I think the entire world eats „goldfish“. We have those salty crackers in Germany as well, usually with cheese, sesame or just plain.

[@luisluiscunha]

Respects, admiration and kindness from Portugal to Russia. We live in such a beautiful and diverse world!

[@Natashanjka]

Greetings from Russia to Portugal!

[@randmeller]

Eli - I adopted my daughter in Perm 24 years ago. Your vlog was the most engaging tour of Perm that I have seen on KZbin. I love all your videos.Thank you.

[@user-tc4oy6su8x]

Eli..defenetly my favorite tour guide thank you for your diplomatic service

[@themeinmeinme]

Wonderful. Love to see cities in Russia that foreigners don't often get to visit. Yes, Moscow and St. Petersburg are amazing, but it's so great to see the out of the way places that are also worth seeing. Thank you.

[@brucelumsden94]

Being Australian I was impressed that your neice knew of my country. Thankyou for helping me update my knowledge a little on your country.

[@westnblu]

There is actually a historic connection between Russia and Australia which many Russians are familiar with and that is Anna Pavlova. She was a world renowned Russian ballerina in the early 20th century and did a tour of New Zealand and Australia . And as a tribute a cake was made and named in her honor the Pavlova. I'm sure as an Australian u would be familiar with that cake but maybe not the history behind it?

[@martentrudeau6948]

Great video, your beautiful the ginger haired niece takes after her beautiful aunt Eli. -- Perm itself is great and a great place to be!

[@SH-lv7pd]

Your niece and nephew are divine. Beautiful.