Is this Europe?! Celebrating the New Year in Kalmykia

[@ElifromRussia]

It’s January 7th and today it’s a Christmas Day in Russia, so Merry Christmas everyone! We just celebrated the New Year on December 31 in Russia, but I also celebrated the New Year on December 7th with Kalmyk people! There were so many traditions and rituals that I’ve never done before, so I made a video about this special event :) And here you can watch more videos of mine where I explain the Russian culture 👉🏻kzbin.info/aero/PLeQTCVW4juG8wDADr0OqmPLnv1mfnoYkr

[@wishfulthinking1507]

This was brilliant Eli !! infact all your vids are so comprehensive and interesting, thank you so much and Merry Christmas ❤

[@taasmr4203]

*Russian men never fuck around with Black African, Indian, Italian, Pakistani Punjabi, Pakistani Pashtun, Pakistani Kashmiri, and North American and South American Hispanic girls then why do Russian girls fuck around with Black, Indian, Italian, Pakistani Punjabi, Pakistani Pashtun, Pakistani Kashmiri, and North American and South American Hispanic men?*

[@martinnielsen5805]

Merry Christmas 🙂

[@cmconley33]

Merry Christmas, Eli!

[@ΜΑΡΙΑΜΙΜΙΛΙΔΟΥ-λ6σ]

Merry Christmas beloved Elina!!!🎄💖

[@Aurpon]

I was pleasantly surprised when I first heard about Kalmykia . A Buddhist majority republic in European Russia. Thanks for showing us their heritage & culture. I really enjoyed the video. A Buddhist subscriber from Bangladesh🇧🇩.

[@haroldcruz8550]

Having a tour in Russia is like having a tour of the entire world except everyone you meet can speak Russian

[@ВладПетров-я7й]

Могут. Потому что нужен общий язык для общения всех со всеми. Но на самом деле в России больше ста государственных языков. И каждый из них является законным для делопроизводства и юридических дел.

[@darkmatter5424]

They just need an African "republic". 😅

[@siyacer]

​@@darkmatter5424they have Wagner for that

[@mitchyoung93]

@@siyacer I literally LOLLed

[@MatveyGordeev663]

Мы Буддисты России желаем всем мира в новом году и всегда🎉

[@bluekids5622]

Greeting From Bali island 🏝️☕ Hindu Island in Indonesia

[@Nish_18]

As a Buddhist from Sri Lanka, It's great to see a Buddhist republic in Russia!

[@AlexanderTch]

Russia has another Buddhist republic - Republic of Buryatia. And I guess more Buddhists live there.

[@1966Gleb]

We have 4 main denominations in Russia - Orthodox, Muslim, Buddhist and Jewish. And representatives of all these faiths have their own Republics, and Jews too. But these people can live in Russia, anywhere. The feelings of believers in our country are protected by the Law of the Russian Federation. In Russia, they say this: Do not kick someone else's faith, do not scold other people's temples, and then you will not be with a hunchbacked soul. Happy New Year to you, and greetings from a Muslim from Moscow)

[@vitordelima]

@@1966Gleb Hunchbacked soul? I know a crime against humanity related to this and it was done by a religious cult.

[@napoleonfeanor]

@1966Gleb You mean main religions and I don't think Jewish is still a part of that. There are probably more people following shamanist/animist nature religions nowadays. Denomination is the term used for different sects of Christians, not sure if it also applies to the subdivisions of other religions. You being a Muslim, have you ever heard it describing the divisions within it? I hope Russia's different religions will keep inner peace. Russia must be cautious when foreign entities want to build Mosques as the militant, violent preachers usually come from or were educated in certain countries known for radicalism and oil money.

[@vitordelima]

@@napoleonfeanorThere were many documented problems with mafias, governments, militias and spies using religion as a cover up in the past and this is more than enough to paranoid about them.

[@yuligab1493]

Eli, thank you for your videos! I am myself Tatar from Ural, living in Moscow. Watching your videos and feeling so overwhelmed at how diverse and different our country - Russia.

[@yuligab1493]

@Atomic_heartMS most of the Eli's subscribers are foreigners and I write in English out of respect for them. Your cursing is not necessary. Being so rude especially in Russian doesn't favor us, Russian citizens. Besides people in Russia speak various languages and you insisting on Russian is very racist!

[@robstewich]

@Atomic_heartMS Он говорит, что пишет на английском, чтобы подписчики канала понимали о чём речь) Из уважения к ним) Вообще Эли обвиняют на Западе в том, что она пропагандистка и работает на Путина, потому что не осудила войну на Украине, рассказывает какая Россия хорошая страна, а ведь все знают что русские - это дикари, и хорошего в России ничего нет (сарказм). И если ты русский и не срёшь на свою страну, то тебе точно платит Путин😁Про неё есть целое расследование даже.

[@M.lizz1]

​​@@yuligab1493don't worry I noticed some Russians are trolls in the comments

[@NatkarchTMC]

​@@M.lizz1 usually the trolls are ukro-banderas people not Russians

[@robstewich]

@Atomic_heartMS у неё скорее всего нет на это времени, сидеть и чистить. плюс много всяких тонкостей, в конце концов, даже тролли должны иметь право высказываться)) война закончится, путин тоже закончится, нужно быть человеком до конца и любить свою страну

[@AndrewBlacker-t1d]

Eli presents a boatload of Russian culture. More than I never knew. She's an educator and a delight.

[@naturalexplorer]

I am delighted the Buddhist temples and statues proliferate in Kalmykia. Made me think of the sorrow I felt to what happened to the Buddhist statues in Afghanistan. It is now clear the ancient distribution of Buddhism, the cultures that were involved with it, stretched strongly westward. The daily involvement with it in Kalmykia fantastic.

[@PeppieP]

What a beautiful republic within Russia. Russia is such a large country and holds so many different cultures within it but all still are part of Russia. Perhaps one day we can visit all these wonderful places you have shown us. Thanks for sharing Eli x

[@vicktorerenjenov3508]

Зул 1.Мы, калмыки, потомки джунгарских ойратов Просветленному Будде поклоняемся Светлыми праздниками богом дарованными Торжествуя душой благословляемся. 2.В зул возжигаем мы сотни лампадок Умиротворяя предстоящие зимние невзгоды В степенной беседе за щедрым застольем Желаем друг другу счастья, здоровья. 3.Всем близким желаем жить долго и радостно Чтоб не знавали они горестных дней Чтоб зул-лампадка всегда освещала Дорогу к весне среди зимних ночей. 4.Будда великий внемлет нашим молитвам Людям даруя мечты воплощение Пусть зимовье проходит без тягот, лишений День за днём приближая весны наступление. С праздником Зул! ❄🪔🐉

[@hrep14]

Wow, never knew this place existed. You keep surprising us at just how diverse Russia really is and how very distinct each region's customs, language etc... are being preserved. It's just like being in another unexplored world. 👍👍👍

[@xalekcey]

Russia now wants to build such a new World on the same principle. Today, Russia is the architect of the new World and is building it in its own image. A world in which different cultures, countries, regions retain their identity, but all live together and amicably. This is fundamentally different from Western philosophy.

[@DanaLalevee]

Agreed! This is why I adore this channel. I’m learning so much.

[@chjadam]

@@xalekcey .. fundamentally different from Western philosophy? What an ignorant nonsense only brainwashed people can spread. Better look at the European Union with its many languages and cultural diversity and think twice. Btw, does Russia has a Court of Justice to defend the human right of speaking out freely what you think? And if the new world of Russiaŝ new world will look like how Bakhmut or Marinka is looking now: Thank you very much for this lovely present, , but it does not really look like Russia has built a convincing image of living together amicably. What you can see there is fundamentally different from Western philosophy indeed.

[@maxim_factor]

@@xalekcey дружно у нас точно не живут, достаточно посмотреть криминальную хронику "многонационала", ненависть растёт. Причём власти не реагируют на эту угрозу, думают что пронесёт. Опять наступают на одни и те же грабли, всё это уже проходили в этнических конфликтах конца 80-х годов в СССР. Да и какой "новый мир" может построить вымирающий народ? Демография в России на уровне плинтуса + эмиграция коренного населения и параллельная миграция в страну крайне наглых чужаков. Новый мир будут строить таджикские блогеры и сын Кадырова? С таким "новым миром" соседи вроде китайцев вряд ли будут уважать, забитых (в России даже цыгане угрожают русским убийствами) никто не уважает.

[@xalekcey]

@@maxim_factor Ну в этом и твоя проблема, что вы мир вокруг воспринимаете через криминальные новости и выстраиваете эти ложные образы ту себя в голове. Я только сам хотел в шутку предложить - "посмотри криминальные новости по нтв и скажи как мы живем", а ты сам это сказал и сделал)). Это как видеть мир вокруг себя через криминальные новости)). ...бля... вокруг одни убийства, изнасилования, коррупция...аааа!!!!!)))) Но реальный мир гораздо шире и совсем другой. При чем тут "новый мир" и демография? Кстати за последние 8 лет Россия приросла как минимум еще с 10 млн русскими людьми)) А сама по себе Россия, это многонациоальная страна, целая цивилизация , в рамках которой веками мирно и дружно живут многие народы, с различными языками, культурами и религиями. Ну а вы нацики урок 80ых и 90ых не усвоили.. Вы их продукт и продолжаете мыслить всё в той же разрушительной парадигме. При чем неважно, нацик русский, украинский или любой другой мс просторов СНГ ... у вас одна суть, вы продукт того самого распада империи и не более того. Вы продукт и причина одновременно. Благо власти страны, тот кто принимает решения, не подвержены этой разрушительной идеологии и смотрят на мир реально, прекрасно понимая всю суть России и Русского мира.

[@homealone1607]

Amazing Russia sounds like a wonderland with all these multicultural Russian ethnicities.

[@suckAsovUkraine]

Yes, Ukraine and part of Poland will be part Russia too. Russian is a culture of harmony and unity. Unlike USA and Europe embraced Nazicism and Judaism.

[@M.lizz1]

Indeed

[@greatjoeblack2202]

And everyone has its own land and respect

[@alan_1213]

It looks good here because these people live isolated by themselves for a reason. Try to go to Moscow or other russian cities, hate, racism is everywhere.

[@asynchronicity]

Yes. Leave other sovereign nations alone, please.

[@treyatecus]

This is amazing to me!! I came across your channel about 2 months ago. I've been watching all your videos! I never knew that Russia was so diverse! I'm so impressed with your country. I'm happy I stumbled onto your channel !

[@hellboundtruck123]

Watching this from Ladakh, may the resilient people of Kalmykia, Buryatia and Tuva prosper and be beacons of the dharma. My humble prayer 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Strive on with diligence - the Buddha.

[@МикаЭминов]

Love from Kalmykia

[@vaughansamuelson6552]

It is good to see that the Kalmyk people are able to preserve their traditions. Another fascinating video, thank you.

[@LaiChingLeong-p6i]

Eli, thanks for showing us how amazingly diverse Russia is! 😊

[@mongworld9064]

I really want to visit this place as a Buddhist from India....

[@CactusTwo]

Impresionante república Rusa. Nunca había escuchado de Kalmykia y de su espiritualidad budista. Toda una sorpresa. Su gente parece muy agradable. Saludos desde Chile ✌🇨🇱

[@americanjaybird]

Watching your videos has made me want to learn Russian! It's such a beautiful language. Hopefully one day I could read Tolstoy in his native Russian! That would be so cool ❤ stay safe out there!!!

[@ВладПетров-я7й]

Толстой сложен, многословен и занудный. Читайте Достоевского и Чехова.

[@EinZweiDreiVier]

А ну Достоевского конечно осилит, да да Не несите бред😊@@ВладПетров-я7й

[@khunmikeon858]

Wow Eli, that’s fascinating to find a Buddhist republic beside the Caspian Sea. I’m an Irishman in Thailand surrounded by Buddhist culture. I never knew about Kalmykia. It’s just like Thailand except the snow 😂😂 Luv your podcasts about the people and places of the Russia Federation. 👏👏 🇮🇪💚🇷🇺💚🇹🇭

[@yeontatayeontata580]

Another Russia buddhist republic is Buryatia in Seberia.

[@leadharsh0616]

@@yeontatayeontata580 well it borders mongolia so its more of an extension of the mongol realm unlike kalmykia being so far

[@Go4Broke247]

Siberians are Asians.

[@leadharsh0616]

@@alexeyvlasenko6622 that's true indeed

[@fuadahmed966]

Nice to see the beautiful cultural and religious diversity from the Russian federation. It's just an amazing presentation of Buddhism and the local lifestyle. ❤ from Sylhet Bangladesh.

[@liqiz1755]

looks like dhaka 🎉

[@vnmayhem5368]

One day at work my boss said we had two new employees from Russia. Later on I saw a couple guys standing around and asked if they were lost. They were Asian and started speaking with a heavy Russian accent. I was OHH you're the new Russian guys. They said they were from Kalmykia and that they all looked like this LOL.

[@SvetlanaVoikova]

😆

[@anettemor1730]

sorry to bring that. but multi-culturalism and equality of nations, self-ruling for each nation is WHAT the war in Ukraine is about. Ukraine too has many ethnic group but all local cultures other than Ukranians (who are just 1/3 of all locals), are BANNED, no schooling allowed, no self-governing. and they call Russians - not real slavs. because we mix and because we see others as EQUAL and each land belonging to natives. Now there are endless attacks on Russia dreaming it desintegrates into hundreds states hating each other. but WE DO NOT HATE, we love the difference. we proud of each our part and we feel a lot stronger by being different, learning each other wisdom and cherishing both history and the special look at human path. all Eurasian traditions blend well because they are PEACEFUL and respectful towards each other and none put above others.

[@user-countess]

😂😂😂

[@danielanusiem-nzenwa8535]

Merry Christmas Eli. I pray that Russia's culture and traditions be preserved by all means possible, for more millennia to come. We as Africans due to our corrupt leaders, are already losing and have lost our traditions to a certain imposing civilization, so please Mother Russia should do all she can to preserve hers. She will someday replenish the earth and restore humanity to all mankind, as a mother of civilizations indeed.

[@danielanusiem-nzenwa8535]

@freedomvoice8883 MAYBE YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT THESE DAYS, AMERICA DRAWS TO THE SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST WITH THEIR LIPS BUT THEIR HEARTS ARE WAY WAY FAR AWAY FROM THE SAVIOR. LOOK IN THE MIRROR. THERE IS A REASON WHY MANY OTHER GOVERNMENTS ARE NOW STEERING AWAY FROM THE US AND IT'S FOREIGN POLICIES. LEARN TO RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE'S CULTURES AND DIFFERENCES. THIS IS THE MORAL LESSON OF THIS VIDEO FOR OTHER COUNTRIES WITH DIVERSITY TO LEARN FROM. PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL AND CIVILIZATIONS LIKE THAT OF AMERICA END UP FALLING UNLESS THEY REPENT AND SERVE THE LORD IN TRUE SPIRIT AND TRUTH RATHER THAN WITH THEIR LIPS ALONE. HISTORY NEVER LIES.

[@hamerful]

​I respect your opinion but please don't tell lies. The USA has a Christian foundation but it is not Christian anymore, let's be honest about it. Also, the reason people go to the USA is for money, not Christianity.

[@danielanusiem-nzenwa8535]

@@hamerful Thank you. They know this but are intentionally being oblivious to the truth. Only those who have lived know very well how it is.

[@misantos847]

@freedomvoice8883😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👿👿big lie little devil( the big lie American dream ) reality corruption and exploitation

[@mracer8]

China is the best country in the world!@@danielanusiem-nzenwa8535

[@helenscoffield]

Russia is full of wonderful countries and gorgeous people! You will spend your life trying to gather it all in your channel for us Eli! May true love, good things to eat when you are hungry, and a safe warm place welcome you every day dear. Merry Christmas ! Merry Zul!

[@technobo06]

Astonishing to learn that Russia have so many cultures that few people know, and i am one of them. Thank you for opening my eyes in these wonderful things about Russia, wish you well my beautiful teacher.😍😋🤩😛

[@justthesun]

in Russia we know))

[@diyg5854]

Happy new year Eli and everyone. Thanks Eli for showing a lot of the culture and people of the Russian Federation. Please continu posting those videos. Greatings from a great fan from the Netherlands. 😊

[@lar6263]

Happy NEW YEAR 😊

[@henryleroux8768]

Voorspoedige nuwe jaar .

[@user-anadgob]

Спасибо, и вас с новым годом! Gelukkig nieuwjaar!

[@rusta3210]

Яна ел белэн!

[@sadiththejangunawardana6733]

I have heard this republic earlier. Interesting to hear a Buddhist country in Europe. It's great to make a video about this. Thanks for showing the world of Kalmyks. As a Sri Lankan Buddhist, I am happy about it.

[@Quayle47]

Thank you so much Eli your videos keep getting better and better. I never realised that Russia is such a diverse country. I am looking forward to more such videos this year. Much love and appreciation.

[@SoupHack]

Merry Christmas from Odessa

[@chuckkottke]

The only region in Europe where Buddhism is the predominant religion ☯️! 😊.

[@paulmyers1410]

Great stuff as usual. Russia with ALL its distinct people and cultures, in conjunction with a vast array of landscapes really has it all. Can't wait to see it one day soon. All the best from England.

[@natyrusa]

Welcome here one day!

[@454FatJack]

Just 1/3 kalmuk people perished in 1943 Stalin mass deportation’s. Empty home’s filled with Russian’s❤ Z people 2024 in 🇺🇦. 1200 years Mongol Moscovite way😢

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Very interesting video. I didn't know about the existence of a Buddhist republic in this part of Russia! Thank you very much for this great video. Merry Christmas Eli! ❤⭐️🌲Wish you a fantastic 2024..

[@elinaprus]

Not the only one! The traditional regions of Russia where buddhism is practiced are Buryatia, Tyva, Kalmykia and Altai Republic))

[@Rm-kr2bp]

It’s awesome! Because of you Eli we learn to know a little bit about our family around the world ,even if we can’t go there.

[@ucanhnguyen2632]

I am Vietnamese and my daughter had exactly a similar greenish spot!! Amazing!🎉

[@skeletron1430]

Был в Элисте когда было лет 14, и понимаю, что он никак не поменялся. Один из любимых городков в России ♥️♥️♥️

[@someflower795]

Very interesting. I had no idea of Kalmykia. I have couple of times noticed a mention of "kalmuks" in some historical novels and understood them to be some Asian group of people. But I knew nothing more! This was very interesting. Native Buddhists in a cold European area - thank you so much for educating us! We know absolutely too little about Russia.

[@bertanelson8062]

This is an amazing & beautiful surprise! Thank you for opening my eyes & heart to "unseen" Russia!

[@ПётрРыбаков-у4ч]

Я русский но на 12% я калмык. Один мой прадед был калмыком. Так что с новым годом братья калмыки! Ну и с рождеством русские братья!

[@ПётрРыбаков-у4ч]

@@peterhylten8930 этого не будет. Калмыки империалисты ничуть не хуже русских. В прошлом калмыки это один из символов русского империализма. Как казаки. Воевали за Россию.

[@thesol1063]

​@@peterhylten8930 imperialism is a western and european phenomenon, in Russia all nations and substate entities are equal and live in friendship, I myself and everyone I know do not want our native republic to be disconnected from Russia, we feel home with the russians in Russia, we have gone through all of modern history side by side side, into fire and water, into hunger and illness. Please, stop deciding for us how we should live, while sitting on the couch far from Russia, knowing nothing about it. We preserve our culture here, being part of Russian culture, without falling out of the modern world and without sliding into the Middle Ages, this is only possible thanks to the Russians

[@hugomitre9096]

Pryviet Eli! Another fascinating video! Your enthusiasm while traveling through Kalmykia is heartwarming. Thank you for sharing and taking us with you to new places and people! Happy travels and stay safe! 🤩✌🏻🫶

[@Oliver1994_]

Thanks for exploring different cultures and traditions in your country. More travel vlogs like this in 2024. Greetings from Philippines ❤

[@mortinbünbre2024]

I have loved all the videos from your international travels, but i found and subscribed to you from an interest in russia years ago. You honestly never have to leave Russia as it is always beauty and captivating to me. Thank you and all the best in new year. happy orthodox today also in Australia.

[@lyndonthejohnson]

In 2015 and 2016 I went to Moscow on business. One of the representatives from the other side was a Kalmyk. So, this video was a nice introduction to his home republic. Thanks!

[@perastotigautera1426]

Merry Christmas Russia,all the best to you and your beautifull and diverse culture and people!

[@wolfieder354]

What a wonderful video! I love it! Thank you very much, Eli! Greetings from Austria!

[@herbertcourtesie2459]

This is a most wonderful example of living conditions of peace-loving people, their traditions connected to their deep beliefs that reflect an universal culture of love at its best. Peace and Love be with All. Thank you, Eli. Greetings to all the Kalmyks who came forward to instruct us about their beliefs and traditions.

[@herbertcourtesie2459]

@freedomvoice8883 Yes, the USA, such a peaceful nation where children are taught to shoot their teachers, pseudo-Christian ministers praise money as their God,. No need to say more. Kalmuk people DONNOT migrate to the Land of Criminals.

[@gregbromberg5427]

Thanks Eli for continuing to showcase your beautiful and diverse country. What you are doing is unprecedented.

[@aaaa.7897]

Russia is so beautiful and naturally diverse. I've wanted to go to Hulhuta (Хулхута) since Bald & Bankrupt showed that place in a nice sunny day a few years ago. :)

[@shadabaliakbara]

Thank you so much Eli, for letting us know more about Russian and its culture. Throughly enjoying it.

[@JCasper-tm8uj]

You always bring us to some most interesting places. Thank you very much, Eli. Thanks for bringing up the fact that Mongolian descendants are born with some light-colored blue spots on the body. I have completely forgotten that fact.

[@terrytartu]

Excellent video documenting Zul for the Kalmykian people. I was especially amazed by the high overhead video images in the temple giving a different perspective on the proceedings, indeed the whole video was - as I previously said - excellent!

[@Dani-n6y7m]

Peace love and understanding A true bridge between Peoples..thank you

[@АлександраКоломенская-н1г]

Узнаю благодаря твоим видео больше фактов о своей родине! Прекрасные ролики, вдохновляют на путешествия по нашей стране

[@Dcobosarenas]

Wait wait, Kalmykia is not the homeland of the Russians, it was annexed in Russian imperial times, distinguish between homeland and current territory

[@xalekcey]

@@Dcobosarenas Don't talk nonsense. You have a worldview from the colonial West. Russia has a completely different culture and the principle of state-building. The complex of Western imperialism and victims of colonial policy speaks in you. expand your consciousness and get rid of stereotypes.

[@vitordelima]

@@xalekceyNah, it's the same that happened in Europe before its empires were split into nations and it was done by the same kind of bizarre people (the russian nobility mostly came from Western Europe or the usual places those nobilities came from).

[@xalekcey]

@@vitordelima No. Russia has never been a colonial empire and has not built its relations with other peoples and cultures on the principle of "metropolis - empire". Russian Russian rulers were all Russian (regardless of their nation and blood - they accepted and immersed themselves in Russian civilization), so Russian tsars and emperors have always been at war with European countries. This is a clash of civilizations. The collision of two different principles of government and worldview.

[@mcmerfi_arar]

​@@xalekcey a Ukrainian hater speaks in him, not the complex of Western imperialism

[@jfv65]

Eli, you are a good ambassador for all the different Russian peoples. Always positive friendly and informative. I had no idea about Kalmukia. You tought me something new. I wish a happy and peaceful new year 2024 to you and all your viewers!

[@Dilipkumargautam379]

Я смотрю ваше видео каждый день. Я индиец, но я русская культура, очень очень впечатлена, вы мои лучшие друзья, дорогие, так что спасибо, еще раз очень обидно. ❤❤❤🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@burqut]

Eli thank you for posting this video. What a pleasure to watch and the place is so beautiful and the people are so kind!

[@randytrashcan]

Lovely people and a lovely place, it seems! Happy New Year from the United States!

[@francescocursio4523]

Hi Eli! I too must admit that it is surprising that in Russia there is a place and a people that has oriental culture and characteristics. In fact it seems to be in an Asian country. Elista seems to be an out of place capital but it is beautiful with its temples, pagodas, stupas and it is incredible that there is a celebration where everyone turns one year older on the same day and together and on the seventh of December the New Year is celebrated. 😃 The food you presented to us looks very good and I already want to eat it. 🤤🤤 I also find it absurd that the Dalai Lama has been banned from Russia and especially from a place where he should be present at least from a religious point of view both for a spiritual question and to accompany that part of the faithful who are devoted to him. The people you interviewed give the impression that they are very welcoming and warm and, above all, it is surprising that a part of the Mongolian people is found and lives in European Russia. 😃 The wonder of Russia is precisely that it is very varied in places, people and their cultures and traditions. 🤩 Thank you for letting us discover and get to know this wonderful place that deserves to be visited. Greetings and a hug. 😊

[@justthesun]

we have many asian nationalities in Russia

[@francescocursio4523]

Logically because Russia is divided into European Russia and Asian Russia.

[@justthesun]

@@francescocursio4523 for Russians it's not devided

[@francescocursio4523]

Yes I know! Mother Russia is all united but has a European and an Asian part.

[@ekaterinap4601]

Thank you so much for showing my beautiful 😍 Kalmykia ❤❤❤

[@simonsmatthew]

Hi Eli love your videos, but it would be great if you could include a map when you introduce the part of Russia you are talking about.

[@jamesbuckingham8073]

Thank y'all for sharing your kindness and knowledge, look forward to your travels. When the world calms down would love to visit where you have traveled. If you get a second wish please wish hard for peace

[@fazilm1]

It is fascinating to see yet another culture in this land of cultures existing side by side with each other for centuries. Most fascinating is finding an Asiatic culture in the European part of Russia. Thank you again, Eli, for bringing your fascinating country to the world and helping to dispel many of the misconceptions about it. You're a doll. 😊

[@asryorumcu5208]

Yes, they are Turanic people.

[@yolandam.4875]

Beautiful!! ❤❤❤ Thank you Eli, Your videos are getting better and better!! Blessings!

[@MashaMokt]

Я из Калмыкии и я там зиву

[@kseniyalevinstein2007]

Hey Eli, thank you for opening our eyes across the nations, much love, from a Russian American horseback riding nurse who loves to garden and take care of her of her family the nomad way!

[@kseniyalevinstein2007]

Side note, if you ever want to come to Chicago, I got you girl!!!! 😂 no but really, I GOT YOU!

[@christinewedge8980]

I always knew about the different republics and ethnicities within Russia/USSR in a general way. Thank you so much for this grand tour of your country. I love learning about these peoples.. I never knew about a Bhuddhist Russian Republic. Please keep on giving your wonderful virtual tours.

[@bheehive4497]

O Eli, So heart warming and full of L O V E. !!!! душевно и красиво, спасибо

[@okok72277]

I'm so glad to have found your channel, it's really interesting to see how beautiful and diverse Russia is. I've wanted to visit Kalmykia for years and I think it'll be a few more years before I get to go, but I'm really looking forward to the visit, even more so now. I think your perspective is really helpful as opposed to the other videos we see on KZbin, as obviously you can interact with people in their own language, and get a better insight into day to day lives of people there. Thanks again for your videos

[@alfredschmitz2926]

In the Sayan region of Russia I also saw many beautiful Buddhist temples (Besides shamans, are there, too), but this is Asia. Beautiful informative video, very nicely explained, very close to life. Like always a colourful spectre. Thank you very much to Russia and Eli!

[@LANNEKETRISTANTO-z8g]

Russia has multi cultural citizens , wonderful life for numerous ethnics .Thanks for your interesting vlogs.

[@karacaddy]

Even though my ancestors (Nogays) were their eternal enemies, they were massacred and assimilated by the Russians, just like us. So much so that today's Kalmyk population barely reaches 1850, whereas under normal conditions they should have had a population of 5-6 million. Unless fucking Russia is destroyed, these people will continue to be oppressed even more.

[@primoprima788]

That is a beautifull way to celebrate 🥳🎉, Happy New Year to all ! Spaciba Eli , Paka paka 👋😎

[@jorgebonilla9824]

it's good to see how russians religions an ethnic groups are coexisting each other... it enrichess russias cultures

[@karacaddy]

Even though my ancestors (Nogays) were their eternal enemies, they were massacred and assimilated by the Russians, just like us. So much so that today's Kalmyk population barely reaches 1850, whereas under normal conditions they should have had a population of 5-6 million. Unless fucking Russia is destroyed, these people will continue to be oppressed even more.

[@lamberttuffrey6064]

Very good and enjoyable video, thank you. (From a Buddhist temple in the north of England.)

[@Михаил-р8ц1н]

Здравствуйте Элина! Вот уже который час смотрю Ваши видео! Не могу удержаться и не выразить Вам своего восхищение! Вы чудесная девушка и очень позитивные ваши влоги. Особенно Кавказ и Башкирия!. Огромное спасибо! Удачи Вам и процветания!

[@fred993a]

Eli - You always enrich my life and educate me! Thank you!

[@mkuhnle]

Happy New Year! 🎉This was an eye opening episode; I truly enjoyed the learning experience it provided! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@aikapats]

I have heard about this place for quite a few years and this is the first time I actually saw a KZbinr went there to experience the local! Thanks for showing us this gem. Love from Thailand

[@tenryuuruiser2629]

Очень необычно видеть свою родину в таком формате. Очень приятная и милая подача контента. Автору вкусного чая и печенек.

[@cupidsnow3885]

It’s a good day when Eli posts also I love ur accent

[@mth4849]

So good to learn about Kalmykia from you. So many interesting places you are teaching me about. Thank you again.

[@denpobedy7881]

I frequented Volgograd (Stalingrad, Tsaritsyn) and learned that the area was made up of Kalmyks, Cossacks and Germans in a section called Serepta. It is fascinating place with a long and varied history.

[@ciarandoyle4349]

Please Eli, keep these videos coming: keep pushing back the frontiers of my ignorance. I used to think, before your videos, that Tatars were in the habit of eating raw meat; now I know they eat much the same food as Irish people. I used to think also, that Buddhists were vegetarians, but now I see that the Kalmyk Buddhists are not! The more I watch, the more I enjoy your beautiful photography and the more I hope to learn!

[@СергейТурутин-ч6г]

Лол, откуда вы взяли что татары едят сырое мясо, у вас что агитки Геббельса еще в ходу ?) Я вот такое да же представить не могу , конечно у нас есть стереотипы о западе, но вот такие же как у вас про нас да же близко нет)

[@ciarandoyle4349]

Now I'm laughing too, Mr Turutin. But please let me explain. There is a meal made of ground uncooked meat which is served in some western European countries (not my own) called "steak tartare". The French adjective, "tartare" misled me (and many others) to think this was a Tatar recipe. And perhaps the French do think so. Anyway, the notorious Dr Goebbels, who died by his own hand before I was born, has nothing to do with the matter. -- Bon apétit! Приятного аппетита! ​@@СергейТурутин-ч6г

[@Aloisio799]

Hindus are vegetarians

[@justinboyer5449]

This was absolutely delightful to watch. Thank you very much Eli! Greetings from USA!

[@akibanam2665]

It was nice to know about Kalmykia region and Kalmyk people and their food, tradition and festival . keep exploring and let us know more about different regions and their people . Thank you for making the video. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy holiday with your loved ones.

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

Amazing! Russia's strength is in its UNITY! Be strong! Thank you Eli!

[@tonyz766]

The only strength Russia has is strongman Vlad, threatening the world with nuclear war. Invading Ukraine which, stupidly, agreed to give up it's nukes for peace. So sad, the brainwashing of people. All you see, can be lost in a minute because of one male dictator.

[@edwardlee2700]

Unity? Kalmyk history is horrific.....decades of Russian oppression and worse. Check recent history.

[@chjadam]

@MaryJones-fs4wf Unity in what? Unity in keeping the mouth shut, invade other countries stealing and killing like in times of the Huns?

[@chjadam]

@@edwardlee2700 👌 You are absolutely right.

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

Are you taking about soviet times or the modern history of Russia that practically starts in 2000 after criminal 90s. ?@@edwardlee2700

[@Oplix]

Beautiful production and cinematography as always. Best wishes in the New Year and Merry Orthodox Christmas.

[@sylvester_s_talonami1634]

Thank u so much, Elina! I am from Russia and I'm so happy to watch videos like this)

[@GDNPB]

Happy New Year and Merry Christmas my Russian friend. I'm wishing you the best for this new year and want to thank you because your videos always make me happy!

[@rezaamery1221]

Thank you very much, dear friend, your video is excellent, interesting and informative as always We had a great time with you on this trip Russia is a land of beauty and kindness 🌺💚🥰🌺💖🌷💖

[@opensamentododia4499]

Eu amo a Rússia❤🇷🇺 A diversidade étnica da Rússia é impressionante!

[@imwatchingyoutubevideos]

Been waiting to see more of Russia. Hope we get to see loads more this year.

[@nick.caffrey]

Like @khunmikeon858, I'm Irish. Me took I'm fascinated to find this Republic that I never knew about. Thank you, Eli and Happy New Year!

[@jennifernickelson5002]

Wonderful to witness various cultural experiences thanks for posting 😊

[@carmellewislapthorn1802]

There is so much beauty in our world

[@christiansvensson3571]

Өдртн сән болтха! - Have a nice day! 😀😀

[@IPangkhor]

Wooow! So amazing I cannot describe how much I want to go there and visit!!!

[@kostasalmaliotis7226]

Beautiful video.Recording in so historic and embleded places of your country.Smells from local cuisines, images, narrations and forklores are mixed so harmonic together and set out something so good. Every video of yours I watched until now is very well worked and the result comes out is so perfect. Excellent work!

[@TroyDowVanZandt]

The tripe soup and fried pastries are very reminiscent of menudo and churros. Re the blue spot, in 451, a combined Roman and Visgothic army destroyed the Hunnic army under Attila during the Battle of Châlons. The survivors melted into the local population. There are villages in this part of France in which infants are born with the blue spot.

[@Alcarinqu]

Never heard of Kalmykia before, fascinating! Thank you for the video! :)

[@zonacrocone4804]

Once again you surprise us with things I never knew. ho would have expected buddhism in Europe? You are awesome, Eli!

[@emilpavlov6656]

merry Christmas eli as a serb I also celebrate it on january the 7th