Female beauty standards in Russia | Is it possible to achieve them?

Beauty standards are different around the world. What is considered attractive in one country, might be considered ugly in another one. Let's try to find out what appearance Russian girls strive for. How do Russians evaluate beauty?
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[@willpareto]

I'm really surprised of how confident these Russian women are. It's a good thing.

[@solobano570]

True, love it!

[@anyamiranda9452]

@Will Pareto Because I don't want to be squashed for trying to be friendly 😨

[@willpareto]

@@anyamiranda9452 lol

[@alexandraaikonika]

Too bad the reality is not like that, many girls are suffering from eating disorders and are super self conscious here

[@willpareto]

@@alexandraaikonika here in Russia ?

[@PaulV.]

I am actually amazed how all those women interviewed were not only pretty but intelligent, well spoken, calm and confident. It was like watching a video from some country of super humans.

[@vladashchavinska]

Because our people read a lot of books and like deep talks. We don't have a small talk culture. That's why on the question "How do you do" you will get the full essay about the current life

[@feldthausen]

@@vladashchavinska Now I think I would like to visit, that sounds wonderful.

[@dianast-lj5cz]

@@vladashchavinska oh yeah, hahah

[@Santababy86]

@@vladashchavinska Totally, Russia is the opposite of the USA... Even if there are of course shallow people, but the majority won't fake a "how are you" like in the US without expecting an answer

[@MrFluffyFuf]

@@Santababy86 I’d rather get a “how are you” rather than see those goddamn sad and grey faces that I got used to seeing in my Russian life.

[@jakoflynn2560]

The girl who said she’s an actress had very well put together view of the world bravo!

[@kateroyax]

Hi from blind woman! I was born in Moscow, Russia. I worked as a model in 18 and tried all diets. After that I studied in the Architectural Academy. And every day I did exersize to stay beautiful. I lost my vision when I was 26 years old, but I met my husband and we mooved to Los Angeles, California. Now I'm an artist and paint by touch. My husband makes all videos for my vlog and supports my ideas. I think beauty is inside us and it is love to ourself.

[@mov342]

I am college boy from India ❤🎉

[@Kagumi-]

I just saw your vlog and you are very pretty but how did you type this ngl i stalk all yiur videos one by one 😭(genueinly asking)

[@kateroyax]

@@Kagumi- Oh thank you so much! I use voice-app on my smartphone to type, to read and also I can take a picture . Have a nice evening or day!

[@kateroyax]

@@mov342 Best wishes to you!

[@mov342]

Me

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

I am a woman from Germany, 47 years old, and I‘ve always admired Russian women. Oh well, not quite. When I was a teenager, I traveled to Russia for the first time, and at that time I preferred a very casual look. No makeup, no nail polish, no neat clothes, no high heels. My Russian friends would not understand. When I visited them at home, they would make me take off my clothes, so they could iron them, or offer me to use their lip stick, or they would make my hair. Later in life, I understood. They wanted me to go on the street like „the prettiest version of myself“, as if I was going out for a date. I didn’t quite understand it back then, but now I do. When you dress up, even if it’s just making your hair or apply some mascara, you usually feel more confident.

[@runway5338]

Totally relatable. As a teen, I never cared for my appearance. My best friends did and they told me why they did so (i.e. to look presentable and clean, to look their best, to look put together, etc.) but it never fully registered to me. Until recently anyways, I realized that it’s a simple way of pampering ourselves and showing some self-love. We don’t have to dress up for others, we just have to dress up for ourselves. ‘Cause you’re right-you start *your day off feeling good, and you’re giving yourself a confidence boost. 💕 Edit: *

[@GaetanoProchilo1989]

Well, in my opinion a woman looks better without all those things. To look good you don't need to you use something that makes a person whom clearly is not you. I appreciate more, a woman at "natural", so i can see her real beautiness.

[@moccisimo]

Yes! People here in my town think it's unnecessary and extra but looking your best self sets your mood to feel good and it just improves confidence overall ☺️

[@spainfeelsgood7658]

I'm German too, living in Spain where women take much more care about their appearance. So I do, but not with tons of make up or high heels. I'm always shocked when I see German women, many of them are not taking care at all. Those Russian women look all amazing!!! The woman who sad that she is "plumpy" looked very pretty and natural and I was happy to hear that she gave herself a 10

[@asmrficus]

All of that because of a huge influence of media and society. You feel like you are not enough like you are, you have low self esteem so you literally need to cover up it

[@DollfaceLizkah]

I am russian and this is not the usual standards. When you go to the grocery store you will find women all dressed up and wearing makeup there. You will find it everywhere so no we don't really admire natural beauty as much as people are led to believe. If you are born beautiful then you have privilege and should not tell others they can't try to look better. You already don't have to worry about it. There is nothing wrong with changing yourself to feel better such as makeup, hair, plastic surgery, exercise

[@greYrealitY]

you described regions outside Moscow and Saint Petersburg. in big cities it's changing but slowly. as you can see they all do manicure which is wasting of 3hours on my opinion xD

[@arieseni4107]

I laughed when she said "natural beauty". I have a friend that is from Russia and people would come up to her to tell her that she is ugly. That happened often. It was only bearable when she wore makeup and hair done, dressed really nicely. That changed after she came to Portugal but she still talk about that toxic mindset there.

[@johac9799]

So true! I'm a foreigner living in Russia and don't usually wear makeup, especially not to go to the grocery store. I didn't understand why women looked at me weirdly.

[@BLONDIANN94]

I am yet to see someone that looks better with injections than when they were natural.

[@BLONDIANN94]

By the way. You have that privilege. If that’s your pic, you are stunning

[@rosegreensummer]

"I believe I represent happiness. And you can never have too much of it:)" literally blew me away

[@Beanbag777]

I’m from Ireland 🇮🇪 I have traveled the world , and I was in Moscow and I’m pretty sure the Russian woman are the most beautiful women in the world

[@deuceb8472]

I'd cast the net a little wider and say the northern part of Eastern Europe...it's the same in the Baltic States, the Ukraine, etc....

[@jsikes4435]

I liked how the girls were confident, but not arrogant. The 6.5 girl was selling herself short.

[@Naschira]

@@jk-califkid5017 Don't fat people have the right to love themselves?

[@williamgill_esq.6487]

@@jk-califkid5017 They weren’t being arrogant about how they rated themselves. They were being kind to themselves, positive and confident without having complexes.

[@javeriaabbasi5957]

@@jk-califkid5017 you are saying it like the plump chick was not supposed to be confident?

[@alleycat19897]

I'd rate that girl a 9.5 instead of 6.5.

[@solobano570]

I thought they were all beautiful! And all those shiny long hairs were very California! How do you rate yourself?

[@thecat2415]

Girl who gave herself 6,5 was absolute beauty. 10 from me

[@eatmycookies1493]

agreed she's so cute

[@islabee94]

Yeah she was so beautiful in a really unique way

[@beautifulstranger101]

she seems a bit insecure. its a pity

[@hannajulemarei]

She was the most beautiful from all of them for me!

[@JohnSmith-mg6qp]

@@hannajulemarei She is just being realistic. She is slightly above average so 6.5 is OK. Most of the other girls highly overrate themselves.

[@moetocafe]

И женщины, и мужчины - Русские прекрасны! Привет из Болгарии.

[@espinatine]

Я работаю а компании с этническими болгарами и многих из них я бы не отличила от русских, девушки очень красивые, мужчины мужественные. Мы очень похожи.

[@moetocafe]

@@espinatine спасибо! Я чувствую русских как близких, как часть большой семьи.

[@Lesta6ckou]

Русские очень некрасивая нация, как и болгары. Русские круглоголовы,круглолицы,с мягкими чертами лица,низкорослые, с большими губами. А болгары высокие, но очень темные и с плоскими затылками

[@zezbid4]

No one asked for your opinion nor your country honey.

[@wolfnorth7075]

I am a Chinese living in USA. I have two comments on your video. First, I really appreciate that you have filmed ordinary Russian girls, they are far from the stereotype of Russian girls in my mind. I admit that the my stereotype comes from Russian movies, I do prefer some Russian movies over those Hollywood garbage. Plus I love Tchaikovsky, rimsky korsakov, Rachmaninoff, Borodin etc. Second, I saw you are comparing the beauty type from different part of the world. I do not have knowledge on the other part of the world, but I do know China. You were presenting the binding feet of Chinese women, at the same time, presenting the modern Russian girls. I think that is not fare to Chinese women. You may not know that the beauty of the binding feet started in China around Song Dynasty (960-1279), the feet binding custom was banned in China in 1912. I would say your comparison distorted the 'beauty' of Chinese women greatly.

[@KittenBowl1]

Because they don’t know much about Chinese though they share borders and there’re some Chinese in Russia. I mean China was a closed country and was very isolated till quite recently historically speaking. It’s still quite isolated and very totalitarian communist country. There’re actually many ethnicities in Russia as it’s a big country. She only interviewed white girls as well, which is not really a representative of what Russia is. Maybe in Moscow but there are a quite few different ethnicities even in Moscow it’s a big city. Yet I only see white women here. How strange…

[@MrGianeta]

@@KittenBowl1 It's not a problem to visit China and it has not been a problem for many years. Something tells me you've never been to China. And I agree that bound feet in China or ultra thin waist in Europe should be mentioned only as things in the past. As for the white skin, it is very much alive. For example freckles are regarded as blemishes. Which is strange, because freckles look so nice. But well, each country has their own standards.

[@user_-_vse_kak_u_ludey_0011]

Есть очень красивые китаянки, которые следят и ухаживают за своей красотой, также как и русские девушки из этого ролика. Но есть и китаянки, которые не следят за собой, и таких тоже очень много. Думаю это связанно с образом их жизни, отсутствием свободного времени и, с безразличным отношением к себе. Но действительно красивые китайские девушки бесподобны!😂🙏

[@Cozy-Cooking]

becuase the white women in russia are the MAJORITY. WHAT do you expect?@@KittenBowl1

[@rosewillow5757]

I’m half Italian, half polish living in America and always felt out of place here with the culture, I need to be around more self positive women like these. It’s so refreshing, much love to all people💕

[@loveyhernandez5203]

You are so pretty 😍

[@whywhat5457]

If your profile picture is your photo then you are beautiful .

[@rosewillow5757]

@@loveyhernandez5203 thank you, very sweet of you 💕

[@rosewillow5757]

@Niro Pattar thank you kindly! That would indeed be a dream come true, hopefully someday. I’m glad for you getting to explore in your life and hope you will do more🙏🤍

[@freedomovereverything1776]

In American culture no one is harder on women, than other women.

[@adelyablooms725]

I think the body positivity movement is more about accepting and loving yourself the way you are, regardless of your body shape. You don't have to be overweight to be body-positive.

[@lumijasminasmr3583]

Well said! And body positivity should be about self love, not delusions: self love promotes health habits, while delusional thinking promotes disregard of health. I can accept my self and appreciate myself, but acting like am healthy already would be just dumb.

[@natural91LC]

yep it felt passive- aggressive tbh. body positivity helps you accept yourself.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Body positivity isn't good as it's promoting unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits.

[@natural91LC]

@@4evahodlingdoge226 no body positivity is supposed to help you accept your body/face as it is. think of acne, crooked nose, pear shaped body, a bit of cellulite etc. It's not just for overweight people. And still you shouldn't judge since someone can be overweight for health problems too.

[@yaritza2k19]

@@natural91LC you are right. The problem is that know you can see lot of coments or movements that are promoving the unhealthy body (overweight), I love every single type of body, but has become a new standar or something like that, it's kinda sad

[@danielrutschman4618]

The girl who said she thought she was only a 6.5 was seriously under-rating her appearance. She rates much better than that! If you ever see her again, please tell her so. And her and the woman with the child who said she was 40 years old were probably the most genuine and modest ones, which is a natural beauty trait. Eli, you are quite pretty too!

[@silllykitten329]

She’s drop dead gorgeous, maybe the most attractive women interviewed

[@SiskaKrokodila]

Я думаю понятие "стандарты красоты" не совсем корректно для России. У нас их либо нет, либо их наоборот настолько много, что не пересчитать. Красивый человек - это здоровый, в первую очередь. И который в гармонии с собой и своим внешним видом.

[@mov342]

Hello baby 😂😂😂😂

[@unknown-nt5jy]

The girl that scored herself with 6.5, I think has the most interesting face of them all.

[@sanguedidrago94]

12:13 and 12:41 I think were the prettiest for me. 😅

[@scapegoat5143]

@@sanguedidrago94 ,12:13??? Gosh...

[@sanguedidrago94]

@@scapegoat5143 🤷‍♂️

[@emiii1027]

@@scapegoat5143 Perfect example of beauty being subjective. Not everyone’s gonna love traits that you love.

[@magdaw7439]

The most common face is in fact considered the prettiest, look it up

[@SgtNoPants]

I always felt that Russians are on another level of beauty, this is of course my opinion.

[@allergictohumansnotanimals5671]

Yeah the guys and girls there are beautiful. I think the more north your country is, the prettier you are lol.

[@ainathirah9384]

Same, for me russian girls and guys are so handsome and so beautiful, like another level of beauty

[@user-ll9bu8lb8w]

Exactly. Agree 100%

[@isabelacosta938]

@@allergictohumansnotanimals5671 yes Russian people are beautiful but it's so ignorant to say the more in the north more beautiful... there's no logic lol stupid like nazi shit

[@allergictohumansnotanimals5671]

@@isabelacosta938 It's my opinion and I stand by it.

[@johnr.6029]

Very, very good and insightful to see and hear how Russian women view themselves in regard to beauty. I think American women could really benefit from watching this video. After watching this, it seems like Russian women have a healthy image of themselves compared to what I see in the US media (TV, movies, magazines, KZbin). And I am REALLY impressed with how articulate, interesting, outspoken, intelligent, confident, and knowledgeable these women are. And they are all so pretty. I'm a 67 year old male in California.

[@brianticas7671]

American women can benefit? Where the hell have you been living? American women and russian women live in different envirinments. Idiot. In russia men have the power for most parts in jobs and other stuff. In america women feel theyre on top of the world and untouchable. Ive dealt with russian women here in la ca usa. The difference between russian women and american women is this, russian women want to come with their traditional values of what was in usa like 40 to 50 years ago while embracing femenism. Meanwhile american women are feminist to the highest level right now. Thats the difference mate. I dont think a american women will take any of your advice right now. Right now usa is probably the only country in the world where women have alot of power and they still want more. So i dont think american women will take your 2 cents of a opinion.

[@wanfauziidris5748]

For me, russian female absolutely in their level picture about beautifulness.... Cannot compare to others, beauty with brain, precious body shape, tall, sparkling eyes... Speechless... Love from : Malaysia

[@thehellicare8186]

These Russian girls are confident as hell. If i were interviewed like this I will certainly rate myself 2/10.

[@jbkawaiiholic]

Right!? That was shocking, they’re on to something

[@thehellicare8186]

Yeah but confident in a good way, wish I can be like them.😅

[@MsMilagrita]

They hear a lot of compliments every day, that's why. Russian men have not been browbitten into frightened silence by the likes of MeToo etc. And they tell women how beautiful they are.

[@jbkawaiiholic]

@@MsMilagrita that’s funny you say this because when i was about 17-18 years old i was super confident, the most i’ve ever been and i think the fact that i used to study in the city and get many compliments from men/strangers indeed contributed a lot to my confidence. That was about 10 years ago before all the me too and etc. I now don’t go out as much so i coudn’t really compare if men would say it less because of the mentality changing. I was also younger!

[@peacefulminimalist2028]

Same, because here we are taught to be modest and to not think we are better than others. Answering like that would be frowned upon - I would never dare. Funny how different we are in the world.

[@emilyzanker506]

Chinese feet binding is no longer a thing. It was outlawed more than a century ago, unlike skin whitening treatments which are still pretty common.

[@daemonzap1481]

Skin whitening is voluntary, foot binding wasn't

[@thecolorjune]

@@daemonzap1481 well skin whitening is done to kids too sometimes

[@WilliamParkerer]

Yes but Chinese and Japanese men still like kawaii girls

[@SB4F]

@@WilliamParkerer kawaii just means cute. There are men and women from every culture that like cute girls

[@WilliamParkerer]

@@SB4F Literally, it means cute. But for CJK men it's little girls who enjoyed being forced. No culture has this pedophilian beauty standard as the mainstream as much as CJK. As Chinese myself I'm deeply disgusted by it.

[@materidouska286]

Similar interviews have been conducted on various channels, across the globe, and what I took out of yours, aside from the fact that all Russian ladies interviewed indeed were ridiculously gorgeous, was the way how level headed, well spoken and unapologetic-ally honest they seemed. Beautiful females inside out with their feet grounded in reality and full confidence in their femininity.

[@VegasNegus]

Love these videos Eli. I especially like the calm, reasoned, and practical nature of the Russian women.

[@Baddog-ib5mf]

I have met some lovely Russian ladies,Ukrainains and Moldovans too

[@uliyatsybulka]

The body positivity movement is there to support bodies off ALL shapes and sizes, not just “overweight” people.

[@lumijasminasmr3583]

Well said! And body positivity should be about self love, not delusions: self love promotes health habits, while delusional thinking promotes disregard of health. I can accept my self and appreciate myself, but acting like am healthy already would be just dumb.

[@anya-pu1yz]

@Kozma Kitti the girl in the video literally says that 😭

[@muraismybby4617]

I saw some people harassing a skinnier girl in the commnet section and they claim to be body positive.

[@marcusaureliusantoninus2597]

C'mon, it's the same thing as feminism - in the beginning it may have been something else, but now people associate those words with aggressive people who try to impose their views on all other people. And well deserved, alas.

[@alevigirly19]

Yet I have being criticized and shamed from overweight ppl bc of my weight countless time. Somehow they think it’s ok to tell a skinny person ,,you are all bones; you should eat more; you would look better with more weight; you don’t have tits/an ass at all; real woman have curves; … etc” but if I would have commented on their weight all hell would broke loose. I don’t care about their weight so I don’t understand why they care so much about mine. The funny thing is the same ppl get upset when someone tells them that they gained weight. But they themself don’t see why telling an already skinny person ,,you lost weight (again)” while making it obvious that they mean it in a negative way could upset the person.

[@evisonliao8802]

Corrections! I am a native Chinese, we don't do feet binding anymore, that's before the founding of PRC in 1949. My grand grandmother indeed had small feet because of these old tradition.

[@ChocolateMilk..]

You only do communism, torture and starvation nowadays.

[@marinarassin4231]

I think she knows , only was to show beauty is not the same everywhere

[@stevenhandorf3145]

Eli nailed it. It’s inner beauty, inside a person’s heart and soul, that is most important. Just have enough pride in your appearance to dress decently and to practice good personal hygiene.

[@justinsellers9402]

I think it is funny how very few people ever mention good skin as a beauty standard. Several of the women mentioned cleaning the skin, but none mentioned it as a beauty point.

[@holamellamo535]

The girl that points herself with 6.5 and wears a black t-shirt... I think she could be a model, so beautiful

[@SuperBlackbunny]

Yes she is incredibly beautiful.

[@Inga886]

I think she has a lot of the facial features of Natalia Vodianova.

[@originalmix2546]

agree

[@P3ach3s70]

Yes! I really love her facial features and she has such a unique look!

[@ironheart5830]

Despite of the women like that exist some white men with loser attitude living in South East Asia keep saying white women are fat and ugly are they blind or something 😆

[@dedyshkaaksion1514]

I listened carefully to everything. Girls and women of Russia themselves do not understand that another standard of beauty is laid down in themselves, deep inside. These are their warm hearts and kind souls.

[@RonIsHarrysLover]

This is such a great video! You’re an excellent interviewer, the lighting and filmin is beautiful, and our commentary is wise. Молодец, мне очень понравилось!!

[@lunateac]

The girl that only gave herself a 6.5. GIRL you are a 10/10 in my book!💕 The things you said, your smile and eyes, and those absolutely lovely rosy cheeks!

[@eclipsos8187]

Not a 10 for me but my God she's at least an 8 definitely a unique face structure, but still definitely symmetrical. Skinny rather short, but no proportions that pull away from beauty. Anything below 7 for me is someone who has a flaw in some category that detracts from beauty to some degree. Above it mea s nothing particularly stands out 9-10 is reserved for things that stand out in a good way. Whether body proportions or unique eye color or tattoo etc.

[@ChocolateMilk..]

@@eclipsos8187 Thank you. Your insight into your vanity is valuable to the rest of society. Thank you.

[@mr-boo]

She had mind-blowingly beautiful eyes. If you have such uniquely beautiful features, you're perfect, because a guy (or girl) will have to look at nothing else to be completely in love.

[@petejohnson8397]

oh my yes.. she is a cutie for sure. very beautiful

[@Two.Houses]

She's like the Russian version of Rhianna, she's very pretty !

[@fabulous9049]

The girl that gave herself 6.5 is GEORGEOUS, so pretty!

[@colico14]

This is a great video, because it offers insight into the perspectives of Russian women that differ quite sharply from some of the stereotypes.

[@billjackson1200]

Great video Eli, and I know that you don’t have to worry.Because you are a very beautiful woman!🌹💕

[@samiram9483]

I live in Russia and I never saw women so much obsessed with their physique AND with other women's physique. They are sometimes judgmental when you don't fit the beauty standards and are jealous when you do and attracts attention because of it. Which I can understand because they have so much pressure on it. But it can be really tiring and even difficult to make (girl)friends. The worst is when they ask me if I have a Russian boyfriend, and it almost sounds like I stole the man from them or something lmao. But yeah, they really take care of themselves, everything is on point: hair, nails, skin, make up, clothes. And the thing is, they are already beautiful without all of that. I was really in shock when I came here, the concentration of beautiful women is insane.

[@so_fia]

I feel sorry for girls who treated you like that. Especially that thing with bf. Our women have some prejudice against other women. This implies mostly for older ladies, but sometimes for younger generations too. This is historical and often times it can be really frustrating to deal with. But I'm sure you will find good and loyal girlfriends. Yes, many women here are beautiful and may seem confident, but not inside.

[@samiram9483]

​@@so_fia I'm sure it's in part because of the huge competition to find a man. I really see how much it's difficult for them to find someone (and finding someone good is even more difficult). Plus it's a pressure here to find a man/husband. So when they see an aditionnal/"exotic" treat, they become even more hostile. Now I always lie when women ask me if I have a boyfriend, it's just safer like that.

[@Pk-wu9tl]

@@samiram9483 if I remember correctly there’s more women than men in Russia

[@danilochik]

@@Pk-wu9tl There are more men, at least below 50 years old.

[@seda161]

But they certainly do “steal” other countries men worldwide 😂🤣fair enough?? They aren’t the prettiest; I think Mediterranean women are the best 👍🏻Slavic Beauties are truly gorgeous up until their 40s ...

[@anastasiash.6353]

Наверное, девушки с комплексами не соглашались сниматься, но у нас таких очень много, к сожалению. Отношение девушки, которая оценила себя на 6,5, очень репрезентативно, на мой взгляд. Почти все мои знакомые либо сидят на диетах, либо хотят похудеть, либо просто считают себя толстыми. В любом случае пытаются себя ограничивать, а здесь в видео все питаются интуитивно 😦 Мне кажется, что из видео можно сделать вывод, что в целом в России девушки не заморачиваются, наслаждаются собой и просто сами по себе такие красотки, в то время как на самом деле есть большое давление со стороны общества, как мы должны выглядеть. В любом случае спасибо за видео, интересно было посмотреть, снято круто 👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@krasovselena]

Никто из моих подруг / знакомых не сидит на диете. Возможно дело в локации или возрасте? Те, кому за 30 уже давно принял себя и наслаждается жизнью.

[@maha_gsgs4940]

Это в юности , после 30 многие забивают. Хотя в видео приврали в позитивную сторону, да

[@user-ns5ho6rk3b]

@veryserioz вы не понимаете разницу между "толстой" и весом, который оптимальный для полноценной и активной жизни, это не худоба и анорексия явно

[@brianticas7671]

Omg miss. I dated a girl named Anastasia from Siberia 4 months ago. Its crazy. She was just as beautiful as you are.

[@aelinsardothien8926]

Полностью согласна

[@AngusSuter]

Such beautiful, genuine people you interviewed Eli. None of them should give themselves any less than 10 out of 10 :)

[@roknrollqzmdo9015]

ALL 10's ! You ? 11 ! , for the great way you explain, translate and interview. Ty 💖 for building bridges. ✨👉🙏🇺🇸🙏👍✨

[@ireminpark]

девушка, которая оценила себя на 6,5 такая красивая, я всё видео думала об этом. не ожидала, что она поставит себе всего 6,5

[@gurpreetsingh-zg3km]

I love you all Russian girls from punjab

[@karmbhumiindia7622]

Hi I am Indian

[@curiousmind_]

Lol these Indians don't hesitate

[@somesweetdreamm]

Yes, she is incredibly beautiful

[@cougsjohnson1]

Если бы она поехала в Америку, мужчины выстраивались бы в очередь, чтобы встречаться с ней !

[@fernandagonzalez998]

Are all russians this eloquent? If they put a camara on my face and ask me about beauty standards i would not know what to say

[@imnobodywhoareyou3486]

😂😂

[@renatar7356]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@llcch63]

Lol same here

[@nathaliagouveia1607]

😂 yeahh

[@bonobobby]

Girls with low self esteem just refuse to be filmed

[@gb-channel1880]

Most beautiful part of a woman..... her wisdom, education, calm, attitude,personality. That is the most beautiful part of a woman.

[@vincealongis9469]

Another good info video. Keep it up Eli. Love ur site

[@sageo7618]

Idk if it was just the girls you interviewed but even in the background everyone looks so attractive and healthy! Good genes.

[@CaesarGB]

Yes, good genes are definitely a big part of it, but another part is that Europeans have more nutritious food than what we have in America. They don't need to eat nearly as much to get the same amount of nutrition. That's why almost everyone was fit here in America during the 50's and 60's, even though they ate a lot of sweets and smoked cigarettes. If we had more nutritious food and thus ate less, our people would look pretty similar health-wise. I would think eating healthier would be a bipartisan agenda here in America, but honestly, neither side seems to care that we have an obesity issue in America (In fact, everyone knows American politics are a mess right now). There are a few people on the right who want to bring back healthier food (Via different farming methods) and outdoor activity to help usher in a more healthy America physically, but it's definitely not a mainstream talking point from either side.

[@sageo7618]

@@CaesarGB Can't agree more. I think the problem is it's so ingrained in our culture/food that even when we're educated on this, it's really difficult for us to break that lifelong addiction. I was one of the many "victims" having grown up on junk food and struggled horribly with eating disorders and dieting throughout my teens/early 20's. And you know the mood issues that come with ingesting that crap. If your family doesn't back you on it, you really have to be able to afford it to revamp your groceries. Fresh food, make everything from scratch, and if you don't - avoid sugar/added sugar and lots of salt. I don't use sugar in anything anymore, just monkfruit. That's been the only successful way I lost my weight and kept it off. I didn't even calorie count or aim for a certain weight, I just made everything from scratch (with filling & main food groups in mind) and cut myself off when I felt satisfied or full. Homemade food is superior and it doesn't even feel like dieting. That's what Americans are missing, I think. We basically survive on instant meals and sugar water.

[@dreamer2260]

@@CaesarGB The only chance of any kind of improvement to American diet, access to healthy food, improving standard of US food etc., is going to come from the left. Not from the Republicans. Because all of those things would require an active state which interfered in the 'free market' to promote foods which were for the public good rather than just letting corporations use food to make vast piles of money at the expense of the nation's health. And right-wingers hate government intervention, regulation etc. etc.

[@JJ-ql7ml]

The secret of beauty is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure (changed a bit the original, but it's still true)❤️

[@dncviorel]

That has to be a Russian tip spoken among ladies. :))))

[@brianticas7671]

Love without measure? Thats how people get hurt when its a imbalanced relationship

[@camim26]

It's crazy cuz I had a Russian friend, she was a thin, hourglass figure, just beautiful. Very smart too. And she would always feel bad saying her legs look fat or she needs to lose weight... I would be so sad because many of us would die to have bodies like she and she couldn't see it.

[@chrisbruno96]

13:13 literally the prettiest girl ive ever seen in my life.

[@user-qq8yv6qz4m]

Every country has its own beautiful women.

[@spurdosparde430]

sure but eastern slav nations has higher percent of beautiful woman

[@lena-wi2nx]

@@spurdosparde430 slavs are just different type of beautiful

[@rewghob]

Yes. The women here and also in South America seem to be varied in beauty like everywhere else. I think men love the fantasy of these places more than the obvious reality.

[@angiesalazar6235]

@@lena-wi2nx latinos/Hispanics too !

[@Volzotran]

@@spurdosparde430 no

[@firkalali5302]

Russia is blessed with so many beautiful women.

[@chiara2723]

Bellissimo video! Спасибо 🥰

[@user-tb9rh5wv2v]

This was honestly a GREAT video!! Lots of efforts put in it the content awesome everything! Keep going! You're doing great ❤

[@coleenmatamorosa829]

It's interesting how they enumerated physical imperfections when they were asked about what beautiful is. But most answered what is on the inside when asked what "real beauty" is. This is amazing thank you

[@valmasso]

I'm from Brazil, I was in Russia during the World Cup in 2018, what an amazing country! In the rush of games, I ended up not knowing all the sights, so I intend to visit Russia again in the near future. Where are these beautiful places that this video was made?

[@user-lz6sz8nd2m]

Hi) I definitely can see «музеон», «парк горького») it’s near Октябрьская tube station

[@LumaCamposMagalhaes]

In Brazil there are a lot of beautiful people too. Brazilian women are gorgeous

[@biomorphic]

I like better Brazilian girls! Much better.

[@repatch43]

Honestly probably the most attractive element is confidence, and they all exude that so amazingly well!

[@amonshumate4957]

Interesting and the older ladies looked very good. Beauty, physical and natural is external but personality captures the soul. Keep up the good work...Always good luck).

[@xzthls4613]

12:42 aww her little dimples!! She has a really beautiful smile

[@focast1825]

The only actual 10 face in the video.

[@beautyofdawn9565]

"I never follow any diet. But I like to whine" I so relate to this haahaha

[@sobrcelt]

I liked her; she was funny! I also thought that was a pretty cool jacket. I'd hang out with her for the day anytime.

[@beautyofdawn9565]

@@sobrcelt Same haha

[@jonathandaniels3237]

When I was a kid in Europe I had for 11 months a pen pal a 12 yr old beautiful girl from Kazan. She was a ballet student and very pretty in her pictures but she moved to Moscow and never heard from her. So, my impression of Russian girls and women, in general, is beautiful and you showed it in your video.. Thanks!

[@istiqahmerve]

The video just passing and I saw many Russian ladies are very attractive and confident and i also appreciate how the express their self about good opinions, they're look intelligence at same time very confident. Anyway i watched alot of videos at this Chanel. Best greeting from🇮🇩

[@abo5886]

I really like the Acting girl ;) she is my vibe 🌻

[@meghan4740]

Good idea for this content. Very unique. I subscribe to about 7 English speaking Russian channels and your the first one to dispense this topic. 😘 nice work

[@weneedhopethankyou1513]

Thank you so much for this look into Russian culture.

[@crypton_8l87]

Russian language sounds are beautiful!!!

[@sugarcop]

As an American born Russian native teen, I decided to study from the age of 9-16 in Russia and I don’t regret it. All my bffs are Russian, and they are the most trustworthy people I’ve met. As for standards, HAHAHHA much harder than in US. Like at the moment I have some acne that I cover with teen makeup , long curls and a glass hour body.There isn’t an actual standard in Russia, but it matters to look after yourself. Many Russian girls are thin with straight hair, so that’s kinda the common type of girls.Personally I’ve felt bad when I had gained some weight, my Russian friends even suffered from bulimia.It didn’t matter in the society though, I always had a lot of friends no matter how I looked. Now I came back to finish high school in US and I really see the difference in standards. In America I feel much more confident about how I look. Rn I came to Russia to meet with my besties after a year, wish me luck 🥺Спасибки за видос❤️

[@tuningkz]

Good luck, Liz ;-)

[@davidmoss2576]

The thing about American women is their standards for men still remain high. But their standards for themselves are much lower these days. American men are supposed to accept women of all shape, size, backgrounds.

[@Lisicasrb]

As a Russian American, I can’t agree more! I feel so much more confident in the US

[@Stibilio]

"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day. For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody. Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!" Audrey Hepburn.

[@TosyaChan]

Such a beautiful quote

[@user-ns5ho6rk3b]

👍

[@Anna133199]

I agree with all of them except for the hair. :)

[@jesuislapluie695]

Wow thank you

[@markberryhill2715]

What a beautiful quote from such a beautiful woman.

[@VeroRochaEscorcio]

Jennifer Aniston is still pretty she can't help that she's getting older

[@lanasenglishlearninglounge6104]

Jennifer Aniston is still beautiful because of her bright personality. I believe the lady in this video was referring to the cosmetic procedures that have altered her face, rather than her age.

[@purenkool2011]

All of us are getting older. None of us can help it. 🤓

[@islabee94]

She didn't mean her aging. She meant the botched work she's had done recently.

[@mondaysandtuesdays6842]

Jennifer's cosmetic work is so subtle though so I have no idea what she sees

[@afriserrrr2898]

@@lanasenglishlearninglounge6104 it's funny because Jennifer Aniston is natural, she has really good genes, and is still very beautiful. The russian woman who mentioned Jennifer said bs

[@ryancwatson5349]

The actress had crazy natural beauty

[@wesleysarine2924]

Perfect video ! Very encouraging

[@steffijorra1569]

The girl ranking herself as a 6.5 I found the prettiest

[@jamaldinosaur8815]

Very interesting topic. Love these interview videos eli! 😊

[@jimjustus4867]

Hi, I have been following you since the war started. I think you are amazing and I love the adventures you take us on! You topics aren’t always interesting as they teach the viewers about the Russian people. That’s why I started watching your videos. You also advertise a language course to learn Russian which is awesome! You are a wonderful person! Keep smiling and keep making these amazing videos! Thank you.

[@olkaolka9092]

Loved the interviews: the responses, charisma and confidence. All these ladies were beautiful

[@robertluxford5528]

I have started a special whisky diet and last week I lost three days.🥃

[@hokuspokus8766]

Брат 🍷 Наздравље

[@ryanb418]

Good work!!! Keep it up and you can lose so much more!!!

[@GalaFerrari]

All these ladies are all so beautiful and confident in themselves. It's so pretty and rewarding to watch! Thank you Eli for the confidence boost and for going out to get these interesting interviews for us!!

[@victorsamsung2921]

@Eli from Russia Thanks for sharing Eli! Lots of information about what Russian women perceive as beauty that I didn't know yet as a non-Russian. Also, the lady and aspiring actress that you interview at 1:14 hits the nail on the head, with regards to Jennifer Aniston. I am glad to see that more human beings have noticed the obvious change in appearance and makeover that Jennifer has gone through over the years and decades. Due to the fact I am huuuge Friends fan, but always have had this sense of disappointment with Jennifer. Looking at how she was in 1994-97 etc. You know, the early seasons. Then, as Friends was steadily progressing towards season 10 and the series finale, being witness to the decline of her natural beauty and appeal simultaneously. Later were the cosmetic procedures of course, like fillers, but in Friends it was all about the "hair" ... and being skinny etc. Hence, it's also great to see that this woman you were interviewing illustrates what should *not* be done for the sake of beauty, including the "natural" aspect. Natural beauty is the most important *value* that men cherish in women. Speaking from personal experience. Last but not least. Thank you for giving "Western" audiences, like me, a glimp of Russia as "normal" ... rather than the constant fear- and hate-mongering that happens on the news and programs. Keeping it light-hearted and enjoyable as an eye-opening experience.

[@deannepayne5670]

Very enlightening!!! ❤

[@mandee_ie1660]

1:17 she is literally so pretty

[@NC-hi8zb]

whats wrong w your eyes

[@zayna5376]

@@NC-hi8zb rude

[@millybrumwell8998]

@@NC-hi8zb You commented that on someone else complimenting a different girl. You sound very bitter, I would recommend working on yourself.

[@NC-hi8zb]

@@zayna5376 Im rude for asking what is wrong?

[@sonderexpeditions]

She is.

[@juliekleaver4820]

I love that girl who described herself as “plump”. She’s obviously someone with a naturally larger build, and I think there would be less sickness on either ends of the spectrum (underweight and obese) if people didn’t obsess so much about every detail of their body and just embrace what it looks like when they take care of themselves by leading a general balanced life style.

[@gurpreetsingh-zg3km]

Love you from punjab

[@karmbhumiindia7622]

Hi I am Indian

[@dreamer2260]

She is overweight. I'm glad she's feeling positive about her body. But no-one 'naturally' has that body type. It's a result of overeating, or a medical condition.

[@user-io3xs4yg1k]

#MGTOW RULE, bros from America? MENS ALL WORLD UNITED!!! YEAHH! Russian men with you #MGTOW

[@dougjarmusz4816]

What a beautiful way to end the video!

[@mcullet2]

G'day Eli! G'day is pronounced "ga-day" (good day [mate]). It's the most common greeting in Australia. I stumbled upon one of your videos and now look forward to watching your latest gifts. Beauty fades and stupidity is forever. If the criterion for beauty is exclusively physical then every Russian woman is a goddess. Real beauty includes: confidence, intellect, a great sense of humour, openness, love of family, generousity, random kindness, genuine smile and happiness from within. Superficial good looks might attract men but isn't enough to keep men interested. You are very beautiful.

[@heidimac9101]

Beautifully Done, Thank you for sharing

[@Sothcss]

Saw this video pop-up in my recommendation and omg I love all these girls’ energy, positivity, confidence.

[@gurpreetsingh-zg3km]

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[@named161]

Your content is beautiful!

[@michael-allenoverby1498]

thanks Eli the insight into natural beauty of Russian girls

[@tmlongkumer]

I liked those who personally underscored themselves saying there is room for improvement, That is a positive note which I admire. Not just in beauty but in all aspects of life. Thanks for the wonderful introduction to Russia

[@Aryamam220]

I really loved that actress girl

[@tienenaar2295]

Yes, natural looks and and being economical about her beauty routine, I like girls who just know that not only physical beauty is important but also character/brains make a girl beautifull.

[@MrDXRamirez]

This was a wonderful video. As a father I learned so much about my daughter of the same age as these women interviewed, her ideas of self and image that I can talk to her about them in a better way.

[@nazrinv4409]

So positive. I loved all of their energy

[@pedrosantastico1]

*Amazing social experience. Congrats, Eli!!!*

[@MichaelBartleySocrates]

Excellent video. So interesting to hear what women think in Russia about beauty and themselves

[@KawaTony1964]

All the women you talked to were beautiful. I think the saddest part was when they evaluated themselves. Some were very harsh on themselves. The girl who thought she was only a 6.5 - girl, you are beautiful. Give yourself more credit.

[@Godmylastalias]

5:15 yes to her! You can never have to mich happiness! And I think she’s beautiful, not only cool, as well☺️

[@johntaylor4193]

Such a well made video! So interesting to me.

[@victoriannecastle]

I've been learning Russian for years now and this is my first time on this channel. Keep uploading this kind of setup. Russian language with English subtitles.

[@j3nn3s]

@@ElifromRussia Но да, правда -- такие видео очень помогают учиться русский язык )

[@siew3970]

Maria is so beautiful and kind. Interesting video, thank you from warm Malaysia.

[@johnwolfe3447]

I believe that the woman at 5:15 has the right idea. Thank you for another fine vlog. I enjoy learning of our cultural similarities. East or West: People are people.

[@HETHLD]

I feel like, Russian people has the most beautiful eyes!

[@sofiakorovai3758]

It depends, I am Russian too but I don't have beautiful eyes at all

[@nomenenimipsumloquitur]

You mean blue?

[@alessbritish228]

@@nomenenimipsumloquitur no u

[@sofiakorovai3758]

@@nomenenimipsumloquitur not blue 😅😭🤣

[@sanguedidrago94]

3/4 of them in this video wear glasses lol

[@kimthegrey]

As an outsider who lived one month in Moscow the beauty standards where really apparent to me. I got the know the concept of 'face-control' for clubs/going out. It is not like dress-code, although that is a part of it. But if you want to go out in certain bars/clubs you have to look a certain way (that is the case for men as well). You appearance had to be appealing/ fit the standard of the bouncers. For more high-end clubs this meant for women high heels, make-up and short/thight dresses. I got to know some clubs where you could not get in if you weren't wearing heels. You could also be rejected from entering if they did not like the look of your face/features/body. They where more harsh on Russian women and men then on foreigners (bc money and exotic I guess??). It was such a strange experience for me as a Dutch person. Here when going out a dress-code is for a few selected places, but no face-control for sure. In the rest of the places you can pretty much wear whatever you want.

[@stellar.2385]

Yeah, true story. When I used to live in Moscow I remember once I was not allowed to enter a club (even though I was about to pay the entrance fee ) just because I was not on high heels and without makeup 🤷🏼‍♀️ Gosh, I remember I had never felt more discriminated in my life by then 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@user-vt7fo4sq9l]

As a Russian I can confirm the existence of this practice. In ordinary club, which most people used to visit, so called "face-control" bouncer is usually looking for underages, too drunk or behaving inappropriately persons or suspicious "faces"

[@KittenBowl1]

I think that’s a rude practice really. Face control? Yikes. You need to be dressed nicely but no dress code. That sounds like 80s or 90s…lol Or some restaurants that charge hundreds of dollars. I live in a country with the most number of Michelin restaurants no one has dress code. But then no one goes to that type of restaurants dressed in crazy clothes. As long as a person looks nice and pleasant looking I’ve never seen anyone being refused to enter a club in where I live. But then similarly I’ve never seen girls without makeup going to clubs or in baggy clothes. I think most people from the US would be denied entry if they screen fatness of women lol. I used to live in the US and many girls have weight issues there.

[@biomorphic]

I have been in Ukraine a number of times for business (and once in Russia and Belarus) and I can confirm what you say. Not only women want to look at their best, but they want a beautiful man. I'm a man, and I consider myself passable, a 6. However, because of my intelligence and my charisma, I have been with many attractive women over the course of my life. I struggled in Ukraine. I don't like to show off, and for them it's so important. I found, between Ukrainians, the most superficial women, and also the most calculated. Even if they are between the most beautiful (but usually with bad teeth), Russian and Ukrainian women aren't women that I would pursue. Of course this is a generalization, I can't speak of all the women.

[@kimthegrey]

@@KittenBowl1 I have no experience with how they regard weight, but they are more lenient with foreigners because we tend to have more to spend.

[@littleengine9502]

very interesting to see - thank you