I went to Volgograd in winter and THIS happened

Volgograd (or former Stalingrad) is the city of heroes and the venue of the battle that changed the course of world history. Almost the whole city was destroyed in the World War II, but Volgograd rose like a phoenix from the ashes after the war. This city is also a Soviet experiement of architects and urban planners, that built one of the few linear cities of the world, and there are many curious things to see here. Let's explore Volgograd city and Volgograd region!
Time codes:
00:00 Arriving in Volgograd: former Stalingrad
01:50 Metro or tram? Metrotram!
03:05 A museum of Stalin
06:17 A patriotic cafe
07:33 Mamayev Kurgan & the Motherland calls
10:52 Exploring the Volgograd region
12:30 Welcome to Elton village
13:45 Kazakh culture in Volgograd region
14:59 Heading to the salt lake
18:13 So nice to come back home!
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[@ElifromRussia]

I didn’t expect to have such an experience in the south of Russia! Fortunately, I was back safely and I won’t repeat this again :) Thank you a lot for watching and here’s the link to join my Russian Speaking Club 📍 elinabakunova.com/russianclub

[@boske_77]

Име пјесме са почетка видеа?

[@cfneal1459]

did I miss the explanation for the kitten?

[@wimalism]

🤗🤗🤗

[@yuliad4796]

​​@@boske_77 песня называется "От Волги до Енисея". Изначально пела группа "Любэ", но в ролике использована другая перепевка, какой-то фольклорный хор.

[@xalekcey]

Это из-за Ингушетии? Или еще что-то было?) Или Юг в целом не понравился?

[@user-op2lb6ww2u]

Great Video! The memorials dedicated to the Russian people who fought were so powerful and moving! I studied the Nazi invasion of Russia. The Russian people who fought were so courageous and truly epitomize inner strength and fortitude! I hope to visit Russia some day and visit the cities and beautiful churches. I am American and am half Russian in ethnic heritage. You do a great job with all of your videos! Best wishes and God's Blessings from the US!

[@tiletec1]

Unfortunately the people and soldiers were terrified of their leaders, so I wouldn't say courageous.

[@dmp1520]

BUT according to silly lying hollywood, tom hanks and ben affleck WON WW2 almost by themselves LOL!!

[@serhius555]

@@tiletec1 Do you think Russians are not brave?

[@user-uq1dn8td5v]

​@@tiletec1Вам никогда не понять. Даже объяснять не хочется.

[@realscience948]

They were forced to attack German positions with no weapons…..or they were machine gunned by their own!

[@brunoserwaczek5232]

Regimes come & go, but Russia and Russians survive. Thanks Eli for exploring Volgograd and showing more of Russia to those of us who do not live there. 🇨🇦

[@brucekatkin5310]

My father was born in Lithuania and my grandfather in Krichëv, Belorussia. Borscht with hard boiled egg and sour cream was a favourite Sunday breakfast for my father. Herring was on the table regularly and I also keep a jar on hand.

[@nkxxxx]

I am deeply touched by this video as my grandmother grew up in Stalingrad and witnessed WW 2. This video made me feel very proud about my family and about what this city represents to this day. Thank you so much, Eli!

[@paolodenis5898]

Russia is still invading a sovereign state...

[@user-fx9or3hc7y]

Molodetc ! ☺️👏

[@j.k.1239]

The Motherland statue gives you chills.

[@BillPurkayastha]

I wept helplessly when I visited it.

[@Jesina_Himmelfahrt_Kommando]

The one in Berlin in the "Treptower Park" does, I unfortunately didn't visit that one.🤷

[@__Mr.White__]

what is with the one in berlin? @@Jesina_Himmelfahrt_Kommando

[@Jesina_Himmelfahrt_Kommando]

@@__Mr.White__ It seem to be in a good condition and is similarly impressive!😊

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

The Motherland Calls is a magnificent statue! I watch multiple KZbinrs from Russia and have hoped for years that someone would venture to Volgograd to visit one of the greatest statues on Earth. Thank you, Eli, from a subscriber in Durham, North Carolina, USA!

[@sirregul]

Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. I love it too USA, and I really dream of going there to live, but unfortunately I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have a lot of money, and there are also restrictions. But, I'll be glad to meet you!))

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

@@sirregul Hello, Ruslan. Thank you for the very nice comments. I really do watch multiple Russian KZbinrs and enjoy seeing how people live in other parts of the world. Unfortunately, I am FAR older than you. I just turned 65 years old. Also, I am not in good health so travel is impossible and all my $$$ is spent on medical bills. Because I cannot travel I spend lots of time looking at the world through the eyes of others. I very much appreciate your warm words and wish you all the best!

[@kuzminkoba2722]

Seeing the list of the millions made me teary...never forget that!

[@Javaman92]

You crazy Russian girls! I'm glad you survived. I have studied the war and how terrible the battle was. I'm so glad that I can say that I have no idea of how bad it really was. It was very moving when you showed that memorial with ALL those names... I wish there would be no more wars.

[@mcrand7887]

My favorite 'motherland calls.' the most beautiful, graceful, artistic a iconic statue. I have to go and visit once in my lifetime.

[@LyricalSteeler]

It's the most majestic statue i've ever seen in real life.. without a doubt. And Volgograd was a great visit overall during my travels in Russia. Especially great for anyone that loves travel destinations with a lot of history.

[@PeppieP]

I think these statues are the most awe inspiring and majestic that you can see. I love them.

[@sandrama22]

@@peterhylten8930grow up, get educated

[@realscience948]

It’s nicknamed “The meat wave guardian”…..wonder why?

[@realscience948]

@@LyricalSteeler symbolizes communism and slavery!

[@heinzgassner1057]

Even in ‘cold Stalingrad’, you manage to tell a warm and lovely story. Thank you ❤

[@Boba899]

During g the battle it was - 42°C.

[@boldissilviusilviu7899]

I'm from Romania and whenever I can I watch your video whit pleasure.

[@geronimothegreywolf]

I was there in 1984 in January. As a Student, they showed us all the Battlefields where our Grandfathers sadly fought each other. It was cold, but I keep warm remembering for the people over there. Cheers from Berlin, Germany.

[@AXGroser]

Опубликовать в день завершения Сталинградской Битвы - гениально)

[@Mkhizaralam]

Name the song ??

[@AXGroser]

@@Mkhizaralam time code

[@balthazargerards]

@@Mkhizaralamive been commenting this for 2 days still no one can tell me 🤣

[@StolzerSystemling]

Я также опубликую видео, когда наступит день победы над Путиным - России. Слава Украины.

[@AXGroser]

@@StolzerSystemling Гераням Слава. Сходи к врачу

[@westernwanderer8397]

The radio, I believe is a shortwave radio. You can hear transmissions from all over the world. At least you used to. Nowadays, not many people or channels broadcast over shortwave. I have always found it so mindboggling how many people the Soviet Union lost in WW2. Google says it is 27 million. That is more than some countries entire populations. What an extreme sacrifice. I wish other countries would remember that when they talk bad about the Russian people. How nice, your hotel room comes with a free cat! Or were they your concierge? Eli, I love your videos. I am always looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much.

[@ShamanKish]

Those radios had SW, MW and LW. And sometimes they had gramophone on top 😎

[@SureNuf]

My Dad was stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict, he brough home a Grundig radio, best radio ever, it did AM, FM, SW, and a few other bands, we spent hours as kids surfing the airwaves.

[@Woketard]

Commies slaughtered a lot of their own people in Russia as well.

[@lordfedjoe]

Also what people fail to see is that , Soviet didn't fight only Germany. The invasion Soviet Union was a coalition of nations

[@amcespana2150]

THe USSR has 198 million people in 1941 and only 170 on january 1946 Of course some million also were born during the 4 years of war, so the population should have increased by more than a dozen million and not decreased. Of course, in 1941 there were also Polish refugees in the USSR who later left and also many Ukrainian Nazis and collaborators also left with the withdrawal of the Nazis. The Soviet death toll must have exceeded 30 million, but the Russian government only claims about 27 million, the rest are "disappeared" The objective for which the Nazis were put in power by the German oligarchy was the ethnic cleansing of the USSR up to the Urals (General Plan Ost & Drang nad Osten), basically they wanted to do the same thing in Russia that the English did in North America or Australia and then colonize the twrreno (Liebensraum=living space)

[@mth4849]

An enjoyable tour of Stalingrad (history is history, it should not be denied or changed). The world thanks Stalingrad for giving so much to defeat the forces of evil in WWII !!! YES, Eli definitely needs a guard assigned to her to prevent her from doing crazy dangerous things!!

[@archicanrojo8]

Amazing place, amazing history, amazing people, thanks for all you country did for the world

[@stephensmith2601]

Hero City. The victory of its defenders was instrumental in the defeat of the Nazis. We in the West should know more about it (and the role of the Soviet Union in general in defeating Nazism).

[@bryantint1339]

Amen. British Burma also helped. Thank you Russia 🇷🇺.

[@patwalsh6400]

The Soviet Union were on the same side of Hitler at the beginning of WW2, sunshine. The USSR facilitated Hitler’s Fascism. The truth hurts. “Some animals are more equal than others…”

[@Gigantus636]

​@@patwalsh6400how to take you series when the German tanks jets where built in the USA and UK at the start of ww2.

[@patwalsh6400]

@@Gigantus636 23 / 24 August, 1939 - Hitler’s Germany and Stalin’s USSR agreed the Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact. The rest is history. “Two legs good, four legs bad…”

[@stephensmith2601]

@@patwalsh6400 And Britain okayed Hitler's annexation of Austria and the Sudentenland. Stop cherry-picking history. It's dishonest.

[@monikalenz2559]

Keep educating while you travel Eli, every country has its blood drenched fields. It is the sad reality of the human species that we make wars and heroes of cruel leaders. We must visit our blood drenched hills as well as our beautiful cities to truly understand ourselves. Your videos create understanding and cultural appreciation. You are a fine teacher.

[@tiago58]

Greetings from Brasil! If was not for you, I would never see Volgograd in my life. Thank you!

[@buists]

Elina, I agree with Andrei Martyanov, you did a wonderful job with your coverage in Volgograd on the day the battle for Stalingrad ended, 2 February 1943. I would say your coverage was outstanding. My mother would have been 100 years old on February 2 of this year.

[@gabrielpapas584]

I am so proud learning that USSR/Russia is my mother land and so proud for the Great Patriotic War!!! ❤

[@user-xc2ng1nx7f]

Ты не знала о своих корнях?

[@Jesina_Himmelfahrt_Kommando]

Most of my German ancestry was very left-wing. They were brave communists and survived the war without fighting for the damn fascists!! I admire their bravery and their determination!😌🚩✊👌✌!!!

[@Jesina_Himmelfahrt_Kommando]

Большая часть моего немецкого происхождения была очень левой. Они были храбрыми коммунистами и пережили войну, не сражаясь на стороне проклятых фашистов!! Я восхищаюсь их храбростью и решимостью!😌🚩✊👌✌!!!

[@albertroundtree8546]

I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for the sacrifice The Soviet Union made. God Bless Russia.

[@patwalsh6400]

Did it ever cross your mind that Stalin and Hitler were on the same side at the outbreak of World War Two in 1939? No? The break up of Poland? The Pact? Proud of all that?

[@bouncerzz8249]

Your videos are amazing pls never Stopp. 😊

[@johndewey6358]

Thank you Eli. Visiting Stalingrad is on my bucket list. When you phoned and looked for a Video Editor, you should have threatened them by saying, "I look forward to receiving my Video Editor by next Tuesday 2PMt at Stalingrad train station. If it is not there, by Wednesday morning, I would escalate the matter to uncle Stalin when I am having dinner with him" 😊 If I were you guys I would have at least taken the two kittens as a source of heat under my jacket!

[@larrywade9041]

I have been following you for some time now. I want to thank you for helping this elderly man get a much better prospective of Russia & all of the surrounding countries & ethnicity.Your videos are epic. I thank you so much. Have a beautiful day my friend!! Illinois, USA

[@Saber23]

Yes indeed, however like all non-Muslims she has a foolish and stupid view about “women’s rights” it’s really pathetic

[@emmaplover3228]

This is a very heartening comment to read, I love that we can see the perspective of someone from a completely different part of the world 😊

[@larrywade9041]

@@emmaplover3228 Thank my dear for your kind word's. They are much appreciated! Are you from Europe? Have a beautiful day!! Illinois, USA

[@kathrynsmith5197]

I love your singing!😂😂😂🎉 You’re funny!! Thanks again for helping us see the world through your eyes!!❤️👍👍👍

[@yeduavi]

Привет! Eli, I just want to thank you to share this interesting experience with us. Volgogrado will be one of the cities to visit when I have the opportunity to go to Russia. I study russian language by myself because I like Russian people and their culture. I'm sending a warm hug to you from Colombia, South America! Береги себя и до скорой встречи!))

[@paolorossi8470]

Please stop simping.

[@yeduavi]

@@paolorossi8470 Хбатит меня читать, пожалуйста! ..

[@fedorbabkin]

bienvenido. conocerás gente amable y abierta. no mucha gente habla español en Volgogrado, pero algunos hablan

[@yeduavi]

​@@fedorbabkin Hola! Espero poder defenderme en ruso.Gracias por tu respuesta.Un saludo especial para tí,desde el otro lado del mundo!!.

[@sirregul]

Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. I love it too America, and I really dream of going there to live, but unfortunately I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have a lot of money, and there are also restrictions. But, I'll be glad to meet you!)

[@Autonomy0]

I already knew that there is no exaggeration in Eli's statement that the Battle of Stalingrad was a decisive event for the direction of world history (had Germany beaten the Soviet Union and therefore gotten control of the vast natural resources there, even America could not have defeated Hitler) but the idea that over ONE MILLION soviets lives were lost in defending the city is just mind-boggling.

[@zoolkhan]

I wonder about the reception i would receive if i travelled there now as a german :)

[@Denis.Collins]

@@zoolkhan you are not to blame for those events. Some former Wehrmacht soldiers returned to what was Stalingrad. They were well received. There is no reason why you shouldn’t be well received also. The German nation has set very high standards in dealing with the past. You should take great pride in that fact. My nation, Britain has a great deal to learn from Germany. We should face our own horrifying history and be willing to make amends, Instead we tell ourselves how brave and noble our murderous wars were.

[@joek600]

@@Denis.Collins and are...

[@slobodankopanja2506]

​@@Denis.Collinsthat's rubbish. Modern textbooks portray almost all of British history (except WW2 perhaps) as one big criminal, exploative, colonial, racist enterprise completely ignoring all the positive contributions of British civilisation...

[@teena4rl211]

@@Denis.Collins Very well said.

[@danwright1794]

Very insightful for a guy from Portland Oregon Stay happy and strong ! Thank you

[@SLDM1962]

Fascinating. May we please see more of the town of Volgograd ? Really enjoy your work and enthusiasm !

[@mariakemsky23]

I just love kazakh people. Awesome history and culture. Cultural diversity in our country is unimaginable. Long Live Russia ❤❤

[@Chaldon-hl6yk]

kazakh people have progressive modernized Islam

[@madaxeybuufis3085]

Borat

[@natianatia351]

Kazakhs are not Russians. Kazakhs are Kazakhs and they are Muslims

[@Jesina_Himmelfahrt_Kommando]

​@@madaxeybuufis3085..Borat is one of my relatives!!😂😂😂

[@LouisHansell]

Eli, you are a true artist. Your videos are so well-composed, they are a wonder to behold. I leave a 'thank you' comment each time but that doesn't do you justice. I would ask you to listen to yourself ~@19:21, you don't need to risk your health for this. Your audience wants the best for you. Re: Stalin: Regardless of his flaws, Stalin was a well-read person. He read his contemporary authors, wrote his own criticism and had a great library of books which he actually read and could discus. Thanks for showing Volgograd to me.

[@robertlittlemore2477]

If ever I get to visit Russia Volgograd and its memorials I must visit. The enormity of what took place there and the staggering loss of life is nearly beyond comprehension to those like me; outsiders. Thankyou for such an eye opening video Eli. Well presented and put together.

[@sirregul]

Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. But, I'll be glad to meet you!)

[@Chuckles..]

Absolutely amazing travelog, Eli, thank you!, hello from Texas.

[@johnlampe6785]

Amazing Eli! I don`t know how you and your friend made it to Lake Elton and back! Russia is so cold and windy in winter in this part of the world. The history of Volgograd(Stalingrad) in WWII is so awful with it`s death and destruction but so important to the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Allied Powers. Keep well in Russia! John lampe,Perth,Western Australia.

[@alimay1011]

Far out. Glad you had a companion to join with you on this interesting adventure!

[@WailuaMark]

Greetings from Tucson, Arizona, USA! Very interesting! I really enjoyed the museum of Stalin. The Cafe was also very interesting. Wish I could visit those places. Thank you for posting this video! All the best!

[@sirregul]

Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. I love it too USA, and I really dream of going there to live, but unfortunately I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have a lot of money, and there are also restrictions. But, I'll be glad to meet you!)

[@pickxd2035]

If you are in Volgograd, visit the restaurant "Bamberg" and "River", I advise you as a local resident)

[@WailuaMark]

@@pickxd2035 I would love to visit Russia and your region, but only after all this craziness has passed. Thank you for your restaurant recommendations. All the best!!

[@pickxd2035]

@@WailuaMark This does not affect tourism in any way.Many people generally move to Russia from Europe and the USA.Do not pay attention to what is shown on TV

[@erikeriksson3615]

Thanks for this fantastic video from the museum and specifically from the great dome and hall of the eternal flame of the dead soviet heroes. Greetings and love from Sweden 🇸🇪👱🙏

[@pickxd2035]

If you come to Volgograd, please take a surstreming)

[@erikeriksson3615]

@@pickxd2035 How many boxes? 👱👋

[@pickxd2035]

@@erikeriksson3615 One is enough.And we'll treat you to black caviar)Previously, there were a lot of sturgeons on the Volga, but now it is rare to catch them.If you like fishing Volgograd is a paradise for fishermen.There's a big island with a lake inside kzbin.info/www/bejne/moK8aqiar5J6h6s

[@cesarbarretto3753]

You are absolutely lovely!! Your Videos are amazing and funny! Kisses from Uruguay. I was on Russia twice and I have a clase friend in Leningrad or SP 😢

[@peterhelm6003]

Excellent video. Those who have studied the Stalingrad battle would say that Mamayev Kurgan was the only high ground in the city so it was fought over continuously for strategic advantage. The whole city and surrounding areas was a battle ground.

[@Oplix]

Your cinematographer deserves a raise.

[@bheehive4497]

Loved this Stalin Museum. Educational Eli!!

[@salad7776]

Stalin is responsible for sending more people to "another world" than a certain Austrian painter with a mustache, and he sent most such people from his own country. Despite this, this symbol of evil has his own museum 😳

[@MattTee1975]

Soviet-era electronics are so cool. I'd love to have some of that stuff.

[@denpobedy7881]

so many great memories. Late wife and I loved this city and visited many times.

[@edwardcarberry1095]

Eli you are so good at showing your country!! One has to see things which need to be seen! The others say "they wish they had gone". Eli did. we Appreciate it all the time.

[@user-gd5de8vs5j]

Loved the Soviet Anthem in the Stalin museum, your anthem is great, thanks for the look at places I will never get to go.

[@zunger1896]

Stalin was war criminal, friend with Hitler. He started war with Finland a later with Poland,

[@Elitist20]

3:38 - 'I know that after death a lot of garbage will be placed on my grave. But the winds of history will mercilessly dispel it!' Sure, Joe. 😐

[@andreas_schlegel]

@user-gd5de8vs5j That was not the Soviet Anthem, but the 'Soviet March' from Command and Conquer - Red Alert 3, a video game.

[@zunger1896]

long live for stalin and hitler in hell

[@opensamentododia4499]

Eu amo Volgogrado. Sou apaixonado pela história de Stalingrado❤🇷🇺 Saudações do Brasil🇧🇷✨️

[@user-px2jr7vt2y]

Motherland Calls monument and beautiful and powerful. I am sure you feel the power of history when you are there. Incredible. I like the sanitorium you stayed at. Great Video. 😍

[@hugomitre9096]

Another very fascinating video! Thank you for sharing the people, the places, the history of this part of our world. Safe travels! Warm greetings from California! 🤩✌🏻🫶

[@safetyamsv3515]

Excellent Video Eli... I enjoyed very much, maybe one day I will get an opportunity to visit Volgograd. Thank you for sharing!

[@nessuno1948]

I'm an italian citizen. I was moved by this video about Stalingrad. I know what happened, also italians were involved in the invasion and some left their memories. I know you know italian, so: Centomila gavette di ghiaccio (Mario Rigoni Stern) and: Un sergente nella neve (Giulio Bedeschi). Worth reading to preserve the memory.

[@saintpauli7566]

Thank You for another amazing video Eli!!! As a westerner, I can't express the debt we have to the Soviet troops who sacrificed themselves at Stalingrad. It won the Second World War.

[@yolandaalonzo5869]

Eli like always tha for showing this part of the world, big hug 🤗 ❤

[@bobgoodall1603]

The big three conference in Yalta was quite well known, and took place during the war, next Feb will be the 80th Anniversary. Those radios were quite sophisticated and used thermionic valves to amplify the audio and big open air capacitors to tune into the radio stations. Things miniaturised with the vacuum tube amplifiers with heater elements being replaced by transistors and solid state diodes. You might be old enough to remember the delay between switching on the television and a picture/sound forming as these valves "warmed up". My mother's dad( born 1880)had a "cats whisker" set for listening to the news at that time. I was quite interested in history so I watched a series as a youth which portrayed the news of the week from newsreels exactly 25 years before. It must be much more difficult to relate to the scale of the events. Later there was the Potsdam declaration just outside Berlin to try to arrange post-war Europe. Thereafter only Stalin kept his job, due to death and elections.

[@vernonbridgewater1172]

If you were ever in a spot that is so windy again, and there is no shelter just lay down on the ground and it’ll be 10 times warmer until you’re ready to brave it again

[@wikdwizz]

Thanks Eli for showing Stalingrad. It's one of my favourite place and love to visit one day.

[@greyjay9202]

Certainly one of the longest and most bitter battles of WW2. The entire German 6th army, under Marshal Von Paulus, was destroyed. It was the turning point of the war. Thanks for bringing us along on this journey, Eli. I love your indomitable spirit, and your cheerful nature.

[@412Sone]

One of the best videos on KZbin by my expirience.

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

Epic Volgograd ! Pavlov's House is another landmark from the war. Red Army defenders held for 60 days against the Wehrmacht offensive, in an apartment building. Bruuutal climate in the steppe 😱 Thank you ladies, for taking me there without having to feel the pain !

[@sandrama22]

@@presidentgas4486cry me a river😅😅😅😅 Crimea

[@sandrama22]

@@presidentgas4486u must be from u .. k.. r 000

[@hairyhandsharry5991]

shown at 10.57

[@nikitadovidchenko6336]

@@presidentgas4486 personally? IDK, but i guess there were some during the civil war, he was in charge of defense of Tzaritsyn after all.

[@bryanemmel6516]

What a touching and delightfjul video. Thank you Eli. The memorial reminds me of the great debt all of us owe to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who stood ther ground in Stalingrad and turned the tide of battle. I get tears in my eyes thinking about them and about how those of us in the West have failed to honor their sacrifice. I live in North Dakota so I can identify with your difficult trek to Lake Elton. Exposure out there can be deadly.

[@albinaakmuldasheva9489]

I almost cried when I saw the inscription "Elton", as the village where I was born and where my parents live. And I even wanted to write you that if you are in Volgograd it would be cool to visit Elton too! Thank you for this video 💙 I live in Germany now, but now I can show my foreign friends this video about my homeland! My German boyfriend and I are going to go to my house in Elton this summer, so I can mentally prepare him now 😂

[@59vlada]

Once your friends see it, they'll know why you aren't there anymore ')

[@patrickmazza7055]

One thing you didn’t mention was the huge size of the statue, The Motherland Calls. It would be counted as far bigger than the Statue of Liberty if the base of the latter is not counted. From Wikipedia, “When the memorial was dedicated in 1967 it was the tallest statue in the world, measuring 85 m (279 ft) from the tip of its sword to the top of the plinth. It lost this title to Japan's Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park in 1989.”

[@mcrand7887]

Status are not about size, one can just erect a block of concrete and claim to be tallest. Many vital elements define sculpture and artworks: line, space, volume, shape, value, color, rhythm or repetition, continuity, emphasis, balance, texture, and proportion etc.

[@patrickmazza7055]

The Motherland Calls is widely regarded as also a great artistic expression, as well as being huge.

[@patrickmazza7055]

Actually by purchasing power parity, which is the measure of an economy’s size by what you can buy, Russia is the 5th or 6th largest economy in the world, either right behind or just ahead of Germany. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Russia#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20it%20was%20the,measured%20in%20dollars%20fluctuates%20sharply.

[@_theophan]

@@peterhylten8930 Samsung, Hyundai and... Daewoo, m.b., that's all that I know about South Korea. And all of those are transcontinensteal corporations. Oh! Kim Ki Duk, R.I.P. Much respect. Nothing else.

[@AFMKI_]

Love these videos and your beautiful country, I’ve learned so much, keep up the good work!!!

[@frankfrank4691]

Can’t wait to celebrate when Eli inevitably reaches 1 million subscribers!!!!

[@jakeearley3842]

😊Thank you for making this video. You show to the world what I had never seen, the Monument to the great battle. I love your Kazakh acquaintance, dedicated to demonstrating the basic unity of all cultures.

[@gerhardjinks6581]

I've followed you for over a year now and this has been my favorite video yet. I think it is because of the historic impact of Volgograd but also you seem to be getting more relaxed in your videos and I see your personality coming though. Keep it up and thanks.

[@user-bn9cs2ym1c]

Thank you, Elina for sharing your travels and commentaries form everywhere but from Russia in particular...Bless you and thank you for doing what you do.

[@bertanelson8062]

Thank you for reviewing the battle of Stalingrad. Most of the world, especially younger people have little to no idea. I'm glad you experienced even a little, the winter conditions of the area in which the battle was faught. Russia lost 25 million people in ww2 a fact, again, that isn't widely known outside of Russia any more. Your videos, understated & thoughtful, do much to open minds that are ready. Glad you have a world-wide venue with KZbin. Hang onto your work & please be prepared to show it for years to come.

[@iworkout6912]

Even when I was in high school over 30 years ago, so little is mentioned of WW2 that I wonder why. It was just as important part of human history as some of what is in the text books today. Many to day have never heard of Stalingrad, or the Nazi invasion of Russia, and why they did it. I suspect that now the 'Social Studies' text books print even less.

[@SKClouD]

"Russia lost 25 million people in ww2 a fact, again, that isn't widely known outside of Russia any more." Well, it probably it isn't known because it just isn't true. What you mentioned was the total losses of the USSR, including non-russian nationalities, who also lost millions of people during WW2.

[@ChelseaChfy-ex1po]

Iworkout6912, because the western media and institutions want everything about Russia to be looked at in a negative light and dehumanized.

[@craiganderson6880]

Excellent video! You have such a gift of transporting the viewer where you are. Always safe travels! From Nashville TN!

[@user-ii2vi5hw3d]

Thank you for sharing and stay warm.❤️🥰❤️

[@remy12]

I know about the battle at Stalingrad and that's about it. I would imagine anytime they do construction/digging they find artifacts or even bodies. I believe over a million died in that battle.

[@lennypridatko5241]

Today is a very exciting day to be in Volgograd.

[@realscience948]

Really enjoyed this video…always wanted to visit Stalingrad as a history buff!

[@aucourant9998]

There is such a Soviet feel still to Volograd (including the conductress on the tram). Ana seems like such a fun person, I hope we see more of her in future videos.

[@stuartwray6175]

The conductress, lol. Very true.

[@richardpowell1772]

Stalin: still scaring the crap out of people all these years later. 😂 4:02

[@fatalmokrane]

He only scares capitalists and na*is

[@Ninpo1]

A lot of propaganda can be scary.

[@fatalmokrane]

@@Ninpo1 bla bla bla the p-word. That's all you have in your mouth.

[@erikeriksson3615]

​@@Ninpo1 Exakt! Som när den amerikanska agenten Pål Jonson öppnar munnen.

[@dww-yo4xz]

As one of Russian politicians said, better let them be scared of us then to be disrespectful to us.

[@barry7608]

Thanks that was awesome, I'm 73 and fully understand. For 10 years I worked as a field technician in the Simpson desert region of Australia, then went back for my holidays! I love the wild extremes. Two 12hr days work, no shade and 48.6C, and it was summer humid following big desert storms a few days earlier. Just could not get into my aircon room quick enough. Take care and best adventures from Australia.

[@pickxd2035]

There are 60 degrees of heat in Volgograd

[@barry7608]

That’s hot, likely a record! I’ll bet no one was working in the sun, take care

[@pickxd2035]

@@barry7608 It was rare to meet anyone on the street.The air conditioners helped out.Volgograd is the hottest region in Russia in summer

[@barry7608]

Thanks I don’t feel like a woose now.

[@toomanybytes]

5:51 It's a short-wave radio. I built one from a kit when I was a kid and had no trouble picking up Radio Moscow in the US.

[@dww-yo4xz]

The subscription under the portrait of Stalin: "There was the personality cult, but there also was the (great) personality". The subscription near the statue of Stalin: "I know that they will put a pile of garbage on my grave after my death, but the wind of history will dispel it without mercy. (C) I.V.Stalin".

[@xenuburger7924]

​@@peterhylten8930so many people consider Stalin and Mao great heroes. Thanks for letting us know how stupid these people are, and what an amazing expert you are

[@artemg9753]

@@peterhylten8930 Even dead he makes you squirm. Lovely to watch.)

[@Jesina_Himmelfahrt_Kommando]

​@@peterhylten8930​Ok your opinion, luckily not mine concerning the order of bad dictators (btw. seemingly often simplified or rather forgotten is the fact, that always groups are responsible and in power sharing it..never single persons alone) Wenn das der Führer wüsste!!!😂😂💩🖕🐺👊💩 😂😂.... 😉😉😉( If the Führer would know of this!!😁😂)

[@migrationsforschermitbreit6744]

С Элиной никогда не скучно.

[@Ia-mes_Aqrabdabra]

,,,

[@hershellacey9405]

You got that right!

[@johnburke5384]

Eli......wow.... truly an amazing video ! Glad you`re back safe....love from London Xx

[@murdiesel]

Eli you are beautiful. Not just your looks but your energy and enthusiasm in what you do, thank you! Great video as always.

[@Mark1JT]

I've always found it interesting that the babushka head scarf look is also the same look as many elderly women in the native communities in Canada, especially in and near the arctic.

[@LifeWithLeMaige]

Hello from Virginia Beach, USA Stay warm!!

[@pablovandres]

You're such a brave and strong human being. Love your videos !

[@mestengo22]

Russia & America were allies in World War 2 but Russia suffered immensely in the homeland but together with UK we defeated the Nazis so many heroes in all the allies during the war tkx Eli for this video beautiful as ever & heartstirring❤

[@jmvpams1380]

But now The former ally is now percieved as the enemy For me, the West is just continuing operation Barbarossa in a much larger scale

[@zakonoposlushnyi]

Who created HitlerWho created Zelensky?All wars on earth are created by the United States

[@Ekata-pj8eg]

NO. Only Soviets win a war. USA and UK planned and created a plan how to invade and bomb USSR if we were lost the battle with N@zi army in USSR territory. UK is a part of N@zi. USA corporates suppoted H!trler army by supplying fuel and automobiles.

[@Vasilya1122]

Какая ты молодец! Показываешь миру нашу Великую Россию Матушку!! ❤️❤️❤️ продолжай в том же духе. Удачи 🤗🤗🤗

[@jasontimothywells9895]

Piss off ​@@peterhylten8930

[@user-fg8om6hn7l]

@@peterhylten8930 О, ЦИПСо подъехало)

[@namesurname8520]

@@peterhylten8930 yes poor innocent US and NATO, they never orchestrate any conflicts, they just seem to accidentally be on the other side of the world from their country and POOF big coincidental wars!

[@sandrama22]

@@peterhylten8930cry me a river 😂😂😂 Crimea❤

[@jurajkovacik2430]

you notice? no little hearts from Eli....doesnt like mother russia-but if you mentioned something like kazach culture you would have received two little hearts....

[@user-tt9jx5ms1h]

1:31 'Drive' implies being the one who is responsible for steering, accelerating, and operating the vehicle. 'Ride', on the other hand, generally refers to being a passenger in a vehicle or traveling in a vehicle without being in control of its movement.

[@JohnDarwin7]

Thank you for taking me on your journey I truly admire the Russian people.

[@nhungngaythuongouc4299]

Cảm ơn em - thông minh, xinh đẹp, thú vị và quyến rũ. I am testing your Viet and see how much it’s still with you. Love your videos and love you too. A Viet fr Melbourne.

[@user-tt9jx5ms1h]

Thank you Eli! You're a true patriot!

[@CoachTMAC]

What a wonderful experience to have viewed a part of Russia that I would not have been able to see. Thanks from an “old stock” Canada.

[@Luckycharm-kq4lv]

To truly appreciate something,a person should be denied it for a while.For example,when Eli and her friend returned to their warm room after being outside in the cold wind,they appreciated the warmth.If a person was never without something,they tend to take it for granted and don’t fully appreciate it.I’ve seen pictures of that statue before (Motherland Calls).Huge.The Germans never recovered after that battle.That battle was the beginning of the end for the Germans.Thank you Eli for another entertaining video.USA subscriber.

[@sk.43821]

We are still here and do better than ever 😂 Imagine how many more Z Orcs would live in Putler Nazi ruzzia today.

[@sidharthsankar7483]

The linear city concept of Volgograd is a great idea. Also, I was surprised to see the ground snow-free.

[@egidiotigris203]

Best sanatorim on earth, : healing cats ! Philosophical question needs a philosophical answer : you went to that windy lake because you are a creative, athletic, inspired young lady fearing nothing but to bring not at the surface what's shinning in your heart and soul. Only a very broken human kind could not be touched by the raises of love your country generates. And your channel is amazingly showing that strength. Wish you the best in life ( & have kids !!! ).

[@r_a_]

OMG ! I want to write so many questions and comments while watching this vlog. I am kind of happy and jumping with joy. But I am too tired to write at moment so please forgive me. Right now I just want to say I love you Ms Eli B. You are a star. Excellent vlog. Long live Russia💪🏻 What an amazing country 😭 I want to come here

[@donotbendtruth6120]

Thank God you are both returned safely. Bless you dear young ones.

[@eddiemillar2894]

G'day from Oz, this vlog opens a glimpse into this city's dark history. Thanks for sharing Eli.👍💯❤️

[@Kri-Ma]

Hello! I am Swedish and I have a rescue dog from Volgograd (I renamed her, so her new name is Volga :-) ) It was really nice to see a little views from her hometown. Thank you so much for sharing all your interesting and beautiful videos!!

[@tonyabc5291]

Thank You for saving the dog!

[@sirregul]

Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you, friend, if you don't mind. Perhaps in the future I can see each other and show you the city. I also love Sweden because of the history of Rus' and Rurikovich. I really dream of going there to live, but, unfortunately, I can’t because I have little money and there are restrictions. But I’ll be glad to meet you!)

[@IHateEnglish10282]

Another amazing video, blue combined very well with you

[@anthonyjgraves8967]

Great work Eli, you could not have picked a better city to illustrate the importance of the Soviet Union's role in "The Great Patriotic War" as there are still many people to this day who do not understand that the majority of World War Two was fought and won on the Eastern Front. The Battle of Stalingrad played a major part in keeping the Volga River open so fuel being produced in the Caucuses (around 70% of total war production from the Baku Oil Fields in Azerbaijan) could be transferred through the Caspian to the Volga for the resupply/refueling of all military assets. Nice mention on the Volga's length as it extends over 23,000 miles (~37,000 km) when counting all of its inlets. Though Stalingrad (along with the Battles of Moscow & Kursk) changed the strategic initiative of the war to the Soviets, it also solidified the Red Army's status as a professional fighting force when considering the earlier strategic and tactical mishaps.