First time in Armenia: Soviet paradise, dogs, Russian language and coffee

[@PLdemorygray]

What a treat to find a new video from you. I'm glad to see that you're getting to go places.

[@joannunemaker6332]

I liked this video. Armenia looks fascinating. Love the big markets. Good to see you again.😊❤

[@robote7679]

Thank you for this little tour of Armenia. I'm an American and kind of pathetically these were really the first images from Armenia I'm aware of seeing. I enjoyed that and your commentary. Also was curious about the numbers of seemingly homeless cats and dogs rather peacefully wandering the streets. Best of luck to you in all your endeavors.

[@solconcordia4315]

I'm not so sure that these are "homeless" cats and dogs because they may just be community-owned Socialist cats and dogs with multiple castles and palaces to retire to in which they spend parts of their time getting a backrub here, a bone there, etc. My son's cat was apparently such a community cat. (owning multiple humans)

[@robote7679]

Ahhhh, Socialist cats and dogs. That is the perfect clarifying answer. Greatly appreciated and thank you.

[@Ultra-Violet]

Good to see you're still with us Alena 👍🏻💜

[@jcnunny]

Thank you for sharing and for all the pets! Glad to see you back again.

[@timconnecticut6263]

It always makes me happy to see your face and the quick moment of Natasha ! I'm sending positive vibes for you both from Connecticut U.S.A. Peace !

[@shortaybrown]

Heyyyy great video! I love your ironic observations about stray dogs & cats, and hanging garden cultural exhibits and strange food and coffee. Please make some more short chilled out relaxing city vids like this when you get back to Georgia. You’re brave and strong to leave Russia and make a new life for yourself at such a young age. Peace.

[@pierreverschueren8382]

The dogs love you so much 😍I love your channel very informative with a bit of banter. All the best from Australia 😎

[@frankb1]

Cool! Love your videos. "Visa Run" sounds like a great title for a road adventure movie.

[@MikeOxlong-]

There’s something quite unique about your videos and personality. In a good way… Kinda sucks you don’t post more often. Hope you have a good 24’ and that you remain healthy and as depressed as you need to be!! 😊

[@curtvona4891]

I love your sense of humor! Great vid. ❤

[@tbhailey]

It never ceases to amaze how well you speak colloquial English. And prospective congratulations on your imminent 50,000 followers. Brava!

[@cococalm]

Great to see the channel growing, almost 50K ... keep it up. Lovely video today and I detect a much more cheerful tone to your voice. Very pleasing and a positive change.

[@luigiaqua2263]

Haven’t seen DR for a long time. Hope doing well in Armenia, best wishes from Germany. Happy holidays and hopefully a better new year.

[@deviddav4767]

Спасибо взаимно!

[@letterbox203]

Hey, thanks for sharing your visit to Armenia in the way that you do. Somehow it is comforting - especially petting all the dogs and cats and just chillin’ on the swings and random shots and thoughts of common things. It just all feels peaceful.

[@blancacordero3998]

Love your sense of humor. Hoping you upload videos more often.

[@Subjectivity13]

It's not easy to look depressed on a swing, but wow, she really pulled it off. Still living up to her name, even when it looks like she might be having fun.

[@solconcordia4315]

Maybe she's thinking of Russia where swings seem to be quite common. Swings were time-shared in the district I grew up in: 100 cycles of swinging for each kid waiting in line. I was stymied because it was more like a wriggle to me: nothing to push against ! 😂 Here's why I appreciate having a Big Brother: push, push, more, more, higher !

[@klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563]

YAY…Alena makes a rare appearance! Also…’Hi Natasha!’ ❤

[@wills681]

Greetings from "somewhere" in the North Atlantic ocean. Good to see your channel grow. Your irony works well.

[@Alan-pv2bi]

Thanks for sharing your experiences traveling.

[@greendale634]

It's good you were able to visit another country. Maybe it will lead you to do more travelling. :) Good luck with whatever comes next for you.

[@authormikemontie250]

Always interesting Alena. I enjoy your sense of humor, your excellent english, and your honesty.

[@jsanint77]

Hi dear! It's nice and refreshing to see your latest video. You are so young and brave. I can only imagine all these new experiences under such circumstances. I came to America when I was 19 and it was an adventure. Stay strong, keep updating us. It's always great to hear from you !

[@halporter9]

Love it as always. And oddly, I do get some sense of Yerevan from just a few clips.

[@ericsolnitzky795]

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing 😊. Hugs and kisses from Minnesota 😘

[@CatchtheBreeze85]

Loving your amusing off beat videos and natural beauty! x

[@AngryOlive_]

These are good videos. You all are doing a great job. Nice work

[@ashleyupshall7641]

Best of luck in your travels Alena. It will all come good in the end and your life experience is enriched every day. You’re one of the good people. 😊

[@simontemplar404]

You might be the only sane vlogger on KZbin. Nice recording, I enjoyed your tour, thanks.

[@ps200306]

You keep on smiling like that you're gonna bring this channel into disrepute. And that just might be a very good thing. The dry humour still cracks me up though.

[@bossdog1480]

Nice to see you again. "Seasoned traveller", lol Your sense of humour is very good.

[@eirikasbjrnberg8753]

Great to see you do a video. Next time Get a guide or friend to drive to some of the incredibly interesting sights in this country outside yerevan. Done it twice . Some Norwegian goes to Armenia Mountain hotel every year as its nice location . I preferred the medieval fortress ruins and the ancient religious sights . Some pre Christian too. Best of luck,

[@abodabalo]

Thanks for giving a glimpse of Yerevan. Your short vacation seemed quite chilled, which is great. I'll now remember Armenia as a place to perhaps visit one day.

[@ScyllaWyrm]

Curious to see how Armenia celebrates Christmas. It's a Christian country so I'm assuming they have it. Maybe it's even better than in the West. All the best to you in your new country and merry X-mas already ^_^ 🎄

[@baciandstella4313]

We celebrate Christmas on January 6. It is a religious holiday with no gifts. Christmas morning is spent at the church and the evening will be all about big family gatherings and dinner❤❤❤

[@thevilkids]

​@@baciandstella4313love from Serbia ♥️

[@Shotarm]

​@@thevilkidsспасибо! взаимно!

[@Amadeusthegreat100]

I really enjoyed your video. I'd love to have some Armenian cognac. You're very funny and Natasha appeared to be pleased to be in your video. Thank you. Cheers.

[@AN-cw6yg]

Your English is very good 😀I loved all of the parks in Yerevan. One of my favorite is Vardanyan park. I am planning to visit Armenia in a few months then I want to spend a few days in Georgia.

[@maxplanck9055]

I like the humour in this video, interesting to hear how Russians are living as expatriates, much love ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@Maidaseu]

Emigrants

[@ilesjazz]

I always enjoy your videos. I Look forward to the next one.

[@TaiJason37]

Allways good to see a new video from you. Keep doing your thing and stay healthy Alena! ❤

[@mattrawling6646]

Good Friday evening from me in beautiful Dunedin, New Zealand. I just discovered your channel and you are beyond wonderful and delightful in every possible way. I hope you are amazing

[@tashuntka]

Well...everything I had to say has been said here 🤷‍♂️ I find your videos and insights, and voice compelling to watch/listen to 😁 You Rock....with a real 🪨...👍🏻🎊👍🏻

[@geoffh2560]

Another super cool video, as always! Looking forward to seeing what you do next.

[@tomasrabago]

Hi Alena!🎉 I enjoy your ‘ I just drank some coffee’ vibe. You also have a great eye for color. That Natasha’I’m not here’ glance was funny.😂 As always ; great video, & hope to see the next one, soon.

[@juliusking3419]

Great to see you again.. still so beautiful ❤️..i missed your vlogs.i was so happy to your video again..👍

[@LarryKapp1]

Thanks for the tour. I put the video speed up to 1.5 and then your English speaking flows along nicely at a good cadence that sounds more fluent.

[@royfontaine5526]

God this lass really does attract the simps, weirdos and tosspots.

[@Mattjl824]

Alena glad to see you having a good time you need to do that more often, nice video and good to see Natasha

[@socketwrench7]

I loved all your videos... I'm glad to see you started posting them again...stay safe and God Bless...

[@thecocktailian2091]

Your English is exceptional. Near fluency. May you live in warmth and peace.

[@N88369]

Great video👍thank you for sharing🌻

[@ArcticExploring]

Finally a new video from you

[@converse_inverse_reverse]

With a personal cameraperson, what a professional production!

[@johncraig4820]

Good to see you back

[@erebus9622]

I always enjoy your channel! Thank you! Hello from Seattle!

[@madhavane960]

Finally, I was waiting for long time for your video.

[@zippymufo9765]

It would be great for Alena and Natasha to travel all over the world for their videos.

[@yidbadoguru8080]

What a nice and entertaining Intro for a vlog!! 😗- a depressed Turkish guy

[@akncamlca2728]

Watching your videos is addictive . more videos should come

[@andersmller3000]

Nice to see you again Alena and make new Videos and see you are well🤗, together with Natasja🤗 and visit new beautiful places.🤗🤗🤗💚🐕❤🐶💚❤🐩💚👍👍👍

[@jonthebru]

Your dry sense of humor makes your videos.

[@wesleyhales7097]

I always enjoy your videos. Cheers from Austin, TX!

[@anlemeinthegame1637]

Hi Alena, great video. I would have done all the same things you did: drink coffee, visit restaurants, buy books, and play with the cats and dogs.😀

[@giovannidomenech4321]

Love your videos keep em coming! Stay healthy and safe!

[@MarkMark]

omg the food in armenia looks so good. thank you for the tiny coffee tour, and i hope you get to expand its geography! there are some really good coffee places here in seattle! im just sayin'. ;)

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Great experience! I enjoyed the video very much but I was really impressed to see how many stray dogs there are even in Armenia! Anyway this country is so beautiful and it was worth a visit. Thanks a lot. Your English is fantastic❤

[@solconcordia4315]

I suspect that these so-called "stray" dogs are actually living closer to the lifestyle of their ancestors. They probably serve as community sentinels in mountainous areas such as the Caucasus. My first baby picture taken with a companion was with a completely black 🐕nobody and everybody owned. We were living in a garrison shantytown by Phoenix Creek under a mountain range.

[@L.H.1313]

Thank you for another beautiful, sarcastic and genuine video. And it would have been hilarious if the president had gotten out of that car behind you. 🤣🤣

[@spindly79]

It looks so warm for December!

[@rtay9r]

Dogs usually know a good person when they meet one, that's why they liked you. Love your videos, your English is great and your sense of humor is as well.

[@andrewthacker114]

Nice to see you again, I wonder where you had been.

[@johnsmith-qe2fd]

Your sense of humor is phenomenal...i liked the community post "to cheer up go outside..." I thought Azerbaijan was the russian enclave....i was never good with geography .

[@CliveAshley-d7g]

Beautiful ❤ Armenia nice vlog 🎉 watching fr Jamaica 🏖️

[@davidporter281]

I loved your video in Armenia it was really cool I had never seen this place before and being my favourite depressed Russian I remember when you left and I often wonder how you are doing the 3 of you left yes to go to Georgia so I was pleased to see you are ok! Your English is amazing too I wish I could talk Russian like you speak English! You should become a translator you could do it I think! Love and respect always David Porter❤️❤️🐈‍⬛

[@alcalderonjr4579]

Well, hope you’re having a wonderful time👍

[@joeperkowski]

Good to see another video DR

[@nordicson2835]

Happy to see you are safe and well and still have that sense of humor that l enjoy. Why do the dogs have tags on thier ears... "Always a good day when you can pet a dog". I hope you make a Holiday post , it would be nice , thank you and stay safe.

[@canoerepairshop]

Good to see you again! Those markets are magnificent-ish! 😊

[@gardnep]

Thank you for your time in Armenia. Great shots of the hanging gardens. I guess we do not or cannot understand how it is to be a stateless person even if it by choice. Keep going, things will get better even if it takes time. Thanks again.

[@zdravkobelinski4627]

yes i would also like the teapot to be coffee pot, and possibly with less holes :D

[@sambabisky4742]

Nice to see tyou again, Armenia looks nice and I see you have your friend with you nice. Enjoy.

[@MaadXXX]

Cute video, you're adorable and so are your friends

[@darynballantine7712]

Try to video more. I like your show and I like seeing the places that you travel.

[@Pierce-xb6vi]

Glad things are still going well for you and Natasha! Please stay safe over there! Wish you could come to America and see my floofy poochies!

[@BryanO92]

I'm glad you found a place that you miss when you're gone. That's a nice thing to have, especially when you haven't had it in the past.

[@bromion5123]

Thank you for your honest comments.How can we support you?

[@kaivrock]

You''re very smart and talented. You need to have your own TV show. God, come to America. I'd LOVE to hear your take on it because you don't hold back. You would definitely have a lot of American viewers.

[@harrydecker8731]

It's beautiful there. The restaurant food looks delicisous. I think I prefer the food markets there over grocery stores here in America. So many of those countries have friendly dogs and cats on the street! Who feeds them? Also, I hope they have clinics there to prevent overbreeding. Glad you got you visa. Best Wishes to you in your travels.

[@gomes2151]

I think citizens and municipality also, like in Turkey. They have a microchip on their ears.

[@gregreilly326]

Hi Depressed Russian. I enjoyed this video. I like seeing you and Natasha going around doing interesting things. You're smart and interesting people. Some of that food looked wonderful! I get depressed and like coffee too! Does it boost your mood? I love the dogs!

[@richpelto248]

You always crack me up ❤

[@caseylee2394]

Thid is a re-release 🤔 Good to see you again 🌹🙂

[@luisdotespinal]

The food looks amazing.

[@gangoffour6690]

Hello Alena, love your channel and your videos. Hope things are going OK for you. Peace and love from New Hampshire, U.S.A.

[@2000jago]

I see cool street dogs, I click thumbs up. Nothing more is needed...

[@gamefreak8924]

Great Video❤

[@54tisfaction]

Why are these Armenian street-living dogs so chill and friendly? Street dogs in other countries have a reputation of being aggressive and dangerous... Is it the Armenian people who are friendly to the dogs and treat them well? There is maybe a Life lesson in that... 🙂

[@solconcordia4315]

I believe that it's mostly due to societal culture influencing their dogs. These are probably community dogs owned by nobody as well as everybody. The capitalist dogs are far more territorial and bark at strangers (who are nearly everybody not in their small friend-circle).

[@Trav_Can]

Fun video. Stay safe!

[@josephhudson7378]

This was great. New experiences are good most of the time. How do you like being a travel vloger?

[@butchshadwell3613]

I love your videos. You should be the host of a regular TV show.

[@mikimiki8223]

..you have less 'crunch' in your voice, depra is kind a fading away....veri gud😋

[@tiptopdadddy]

It’s very surprising to see how many of the signs and labels are in English. Santa Fe restaurant in Armenia is very curious.

[@BoycottChinaa]

Espanski como extrano

[@caprenticus]

Santa Fe caught me by surprise.

[@johnscott7210]

I noticed Natasha wasn't saying anything in this one. Good to see you both.

[@dnmurphy48]

she did her own a little while ago I think?

[@willswalkingwest7267]

The food and coffee looks epic.