Life in Georgia now vs back in the Soviet Union (Big trip through the country)

This is my first time in a Post-Soviet country, let's make a big journey through Georgia!
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Time codes:
00:00 Russia-Georgia land border
01:40 Meet my friends from Lingopie
02:42 My first time in a post-Soviet country! Impressions
05:40 Life in a Soviet and modern Georgia
07:25 Soviet heritage in Tbilisi
08:50 The criminal capital of the USSR - Kutaisi & Vor v Zakone
11:58 Georgian vs Svan cultures
13:51 Dinner with a Svan man!
16:58 A long way to Ushguli...
18:07 I did 4-day trek to say 'hi' from Givi
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[@christian78478]

У России и Грузии великая общая история, и скоро мы снова станем друзьями 1. Картли-Кахети царство вошло в состав Российской империи в 1801 году нашей эры. 2. Имеретинское царство вошло в состав Российской империи в 1810 году нашей эры. 3. Княжество Гурия вошло в состав Российской империи в 1829 году нашей эры. 4. Княжество Сванетия вошло в состав Российской империи в 1857 году нашей эры. 5. Княжество Абхазия вошло в состав Российской империи в 1864 году нашей эры. 6. Княжество Мингрелия вошло в состав Российской империи в 1867 году нашей эры. С 1698 по 1917 год в Российской империи было 380 грузинских генерала. В 1917 году в переходном правительстве было 21 грузинских генералов, а в Советском Союзе - 126 грузинских генералов. Этот грузинский полководец помогал Российской империи в сотнях сражений, а также тысячи грузинских офицеров и сотни тысяч грузинских рядовых. От Наполеона Российскую империю спас грузинский генерал Петр Багратион (которого Наполеон называл самым достойным противником среди русских генералов того времени). За эту заслугу российский император поставил памятник Багратиону в Бородинской долине. Сталин и Берия также были среди 126 грузинских генералов Советского Союза, которые создали космическую программу России, атомную бомбу, атомную энергию (предоставили Советскому Союзу полную энергетическую независимость), полностью индустриализировали все 15 республик Советского Союза, положили конец голодовки, проводившиеся каждые 10 лет на большей части территории России и Советского Союза в целом. Они создали военную, научную, экономическую базу, сильнейшую разведку и спецслужбы, такие как КГБ, и превратили Советский Союз в сверхдержаву, которая была одним из правителей биполярного мира вместе с США, Россией и Русский народ по сей день пользуется своей властью. Русские были спасены вместе с другими 124 грузинскими генералами от гитлеровского нашествия и порабощения (более 300 тысяч грузинских рядовых также погибли во Второй мировой войне). Каждый пятый выходец из Грузии был призван на фронт Второй мировой войны - 700 тысяч грузин из 3,5 миллионов жителей Советской Республики Грузия. Примерно каждый второй не вернулся домой. 300 000 грузинских бойцов пали в боях, защищая свою Родину. Всего за время существования СССР (1922-1991) звания Героя Советского Союза было присвоено 12 777 человек (за особые боевые, научные, предпринимательские и спортивные заслуги). Звание было присвоено 95 женщинам. Всего 1038 этнически грузинских граждан Советского Союза получили звание Героя Советского Союза. Это означает, что каждый десятый герой в Советском Союзе был этническим грузином. Грузины получали звание героев в 5 раз чаще, чем представители других советских этносов. Советский Союз был Грузино-Российской империей. Советский Союз был основан четырьмя городами: Москвой, столицей Великороса, Минском, столицей Белоруссии, Киевом, столицей Малороссии, и Тбилиси, столицей грузин. При этом все основные основы Советского Союза были построены грузинской элитой, создавшей эту сверхдержаву. «Единственным человеком, сыгравшим самую большую роль в создании военно-промышленного комплекса в России, был грузин Серго Орджоникидзе (Григорий Константинович Орджоникидзе), который в 1930-е годы был наркомом тяжелой промышленности. Он был, видимо, блестящим управленцем и он сыграл абсолютно ключевую роль в организации создания военно-промышленного комплекса России». - Александр Меркурис. Серго Орджоникидзе стал символом индустриализации, проводимой на территории Советского Союза в целом, поэтому его именем названы сотни городов, сел и районов по всему Советскому Союзу. и 12 районов, сел и поселков Грузии.

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

Eli would really like Japan I think... road signs are also in Russian in parts of Hokkaido ... with onsens / banya everywhere.. Hakodate and Sapporo has had russian (and czech) communities if I recall. FYI: I think some words in Japanese are the same as russian/slavic as well.

[@aasemkhalid3685]

Eli you should make another episode from Tbilisi and other big cities

[@chrissonnenschein6634]

Not only are there Old Believer and other cultures with villages in Alaska and Canada :: I know of a couple Old Russian communities that have “sovereign native” status on Kodiak Island .... from the days of the first russian explorers of west coast Americas

[@ericastier1646]

You have to give respect to her, she received a simple referral to visit someone 60km 4 days away by trecking in the mountains and she goes. What a woman.

[@projectdesign4675]

She's precious.I watch her because she's daring/bright and warm...I dated a lady who looked just like her in Ukraine ( of Tartar origin).....what a darling people! The women are elegantly slender and delicious!

[@namkumureronat1496]

Bir tanesin, teksin Eli.. Bu videon beni çok etkiledi . Bugüne kadar niçin komşu Gürcistan 'a gitmedim diye kendimi affetmiyorum..

[@dsmj7389]

The way she kept her word was very impressive.

[@tom123tom]

Ginger power. She's pretty cool. She opens the doors.

[@Jesina_moved_to_Vojvodina]

​​@@projectdesign4675I once (nearly two decades ago luckily) met a Ukrainian redhead girl/women, which was only interested in my success in carrier or potentials and the potential to make money. Realized it fast and we quite fast stop dating. It's a stereotype, but people/women are quite often that way in every country and they are also somehow flat and inappropriate to a certain degree without realising it (ever), unfortunately.

[@HT-rq6om]

I am sooo impressed to see people in remote Georgian villages speak English so well. Here in Germany not even in big towns speak English at this level.

[@shngain100]

ThAT's because Germany is a developed country and German is a language of business. Georgian is a small language

[@Jesina_moved_to_Vojvodina]

Can imagine, that you are right, never thought about it. I also had problems with speaking it fluently because of a lack of practicing, but understood quite everything an average English speaker told, watched quite often English movies for over a decade etc. So oversimplified said, Germans usually at least understand English well. The older people in East Germany if 50+ years understand rather Russian language (or both). In Western Germany you can get along quite well without learning a single word of German. I got to know a lot of English speaking people, who never really needed to learn some German and even complained about that circumstance. But the scholar system of Germany slowly declines since decades as well, obvious and unfortunately!

[@Anastasia-nn5fy]

If you go to many African countries you will find a lot of people speak English there as well, it is a sign of a poor under developed country we’re people dream of immigrating from their country so they put an effort to study English

[@TakoGoksadze]

Wtf small Language mean 😅🤦🏼‍♀️ German is part of Germanic language group together with many other European languages , so it’s actually easier for them to learn English . Georgian has its own language group , which incorporates other languages : svanuri, megruli and lazuri

[@TakoGoksadze]

How Germany being a developed country explain that many Germans don’t speak English ? When it’s a mandatory subject at school and they don’t have a problem related to deficiency of good teachers or difficulty for students to systematically attend classes

[@aldinhopailan79]

I am not tired about saying that you are such a great documentary maker. Your channel is, for me, probably, the highest quality one that I can find in youtube overall, in the most importnt terms (quality of content, quality of production, cultural spectrum). I don't know who you are, but I am amazed if you can do all this just by yourself.

[@demetrenikabadze5468]

Loved this video as a Georgian too. But referring to svans as not georgians and comparing their culture to Georgian culture made no sense. Every region of Georgia has its unique culture, we united to maintain that culture from outside forces. Svan language is different from laz zan megrelian etc… same with food, how we dress, party etc. in imereti you will find mostly vegetarian food when some one dies in svan they will slaughter a lot of animals. Every region is different there is no stand alone georgian culture without regional culture combined. Same people will refer to apkhazians as not Georgians and etc which is just sad.

[@vishnulele6665]

Very interesting! Wish there's a video on this...(?)​@@demetrenikabadze5468

[@anwarski]

🌸 Just a message from the Netherlands to express how much I appreciate and love your genuine interest to explore places and really get to know the people and how you let this determine how your journey unfolds, often in unexpected ways. Thank you so much for tagging us along these beautiful experiences and reminding us that beyond geopolitical, religious, linguistic and cultural “borders”, people connect with people. 🫶🏽 PS. The man at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="805">13:25</a> is wearing a sweater that says “fietsenstalling”, which is the Dutch word for bicycle storage, so it made me smile to see this gentleman so far away wearing an uniform that people at Dutch train stations that work at these storages usually wear. 😊

[@josh7ray]

was lookin for this comment as a dutchie 🤣

[@Yeroen]

Didn’t even notice that about “Fietsenstalling”.

[@jackievandeven4797]

I was wondering THANKS.

[@dclassing]

Beautiful country and one of my favorite episodes. My wife is from Kazan, and I proposed to her in Tbilisi. That country will always have a special place in our hearts.

[@GertjanZwiggelaar-mo4tz]

WOW! Eli. This is one of your very best productions. I love your attitude, fortitude and superb video production values. Great use of your drone. Thank you for taking the trouble to bring greetings from Givi and sharing the adventure with us. I am very surprised to learn that so many Georgians speak English. I am confident that this production may very well increase tourism into Georgia from English speaking countries. The government of Georgia should pay you a healthy stipend for being such an incredible ambassador.

[@sopushk]

Actually from the perspective of a Georgian the video is so freaking terrible! She’s absolutely lacking information and I guess never did any research about the places she visited. This video is not informative at all, it shows almost nothing, what have you learned about Tbilisi? That there are 3 soviet buildings connected with the bridges? Ridiculous 😂 About Kutaisi? There is nothing to see there 🤦🏼‍♀️ What a shame! One of the oldest cities, with so many artefacts, monasteries, natural monuments, caves etc… only thing she showed was a shitty district, also ridiculous! What’s more, Svans are Georgians and it’s so freaking wrong to say it in a different context, Svaneti is one of the regions of Georgia, with a rich culture and their own dialect, which belongs to Kartvelian languages. So many more things to mention but I’ll finalize with the words - Russia and Georgia are NO FRIENDS! Soviet times are in the past and it will never happen again!

[@usepdeliantaprawira7888]

Kruta n klassna eli..👍

[@realerthanyourdad_]

What’s so surprising that we speak English? You Americans have wrong views about us✌🏻

[@GingerBreadMan144]

Such an admirable thing to travel on foot, four days to say hi from one friend to another! Sounds very humbling and grounding! It's now my favorite story from Georgia 😊.

[@heinzgassner1057]

You are navigating through this very sensitive topic with your usual great elegance, focusing on lovely stories of real people rather than presenting senseless ‘political or religious concepts’. Congratulations. ❤

[@vitordelima]

Sus.

[@thetunefulquire]

These “political concepts” are not senseless to the hundreds of thousands of Georgian refugees from the last war with Russia

[@CosmicMystery7]

God bless all of the Orthodox Christians in Georgia. As an American convert, I hope I can one day travel to Georgia and see all of the incredible ancient churches and monasteries.

[@zvonkobogdan9634]

Not many orthodox christians there in a small country of Georgia, unfortunately. Sadly, many of them are woke (specially newer generations) that got possesed by ideology since pretty much most of media & "education" is controlled by west. Would skip this one.. Unironically, they were more christian (and more sucesfull) during the Soviet times

[@dasselbe2521]

You disgrace your ancestors

[@MaximusAugustusOrthodox]

God bless you and your loved ones! Greetings from Germany ☦️🇩🇪❤️🇺🇸☦️

[@donaldduck-ru4lw]

where you from?

[@user-vn8yt4it9h]

Красивая Грузия и шикарная природа. Спасибо за видео❤

[@user-sv4ou5bz7m]

Там красивое только природа и древние развалины. А так обшарпанная нищая страна.

[@tig79rover91]

nishaja tvoja dusha, abarvanez ti.@@user-sv4ou5bz7m

[@johndewey6358]

Wow Eli, you are such a good person. Keeping your promise and went on a treck just to say hi! That is wonderful. I hope this spirit stays with you all your life.🎉 Georgia is beautiful and Georgians are a great nation with a fantastic culture and need I say wonderful wines.

[@danilavanila6842]

Sadly it was short but it was totally an awesome experience. LOVE Georgia from a Russian living in USA. One day I'll definitely go and visit❤

[@Jesina_moved_to_Vojvodina]

Keeping promises is also a matter of appropriateness. I for instance don't always keep to all my promises, especially if a person don't remember me of them, which I barely know! But in her situation as a guest of the house and these circumstances I would have tended to act similarly also because of all the positive side effects and opportunities within.

[@FastEddy396]

The elder Svan man was really sweet. With age, we think of the future of others. So, when a lovely, intelligent, and hard working woman stops in for hospitality how could he not see a future with you in it. Having traveled a lot myself, hearth and home, in the long run, are truly better. Best-

[@ryori4176]

Hi Eli, you are a professional anthropologist. Thanks for another great journey.

[@erickent4248]

As an American it is weird to me that the Georgian people all speak English so well, but it is encouraging as a place to travel easily.

[@realerthanyourdad_]

How is it weird? Yall have weird expectations about our country and it’s probably because you watch Russian people talk about us🤡

[@alexander7178]

hello from Georgia! i'd like to let you know that we are little European Nation. we always spoke several languages, during old eras educated people knew Arabic or Persian or Turkish(Osmanlija) then we knew Russian and German, now we know English and yeah because of reforms made in Georgia in 2012 changed so many things here. that reform is putting English as 1st foreign language in every Georgian school, started from the tiniest mountain village to biggest Tbilisi schools. that's why English replaced two main foreign languages (Russian and German) and now i would surely say, that majority of Georgian population under 30-35 speaks English. best regards 🎈 we await more and more American tourists here 😁🥰

[@AnanoKiskeidze]

georgia is west asian country​@@alexander7178

[@luketarantino]

Eli, I love your channel !!! Finally, you made it to Georgia ! I am not there but hope you can visit my city Kutaisi . With love from USA ❤️

[@jari121]

I spent two weeks in Soviet Georgia in the fall of 1985. We were a group of Finnish bird watchers, some of whom were students of geography and biology. We stayed in Batumi and went on trips to nearby areas. It would be interesting to visit Georgia again after almost forty years.

[@balwc147]

Yeah it's completely different now and if u can visit some time. Also there is many flights to Georgia from all of the europe so it's easy go get here. Cheap one are wizz air but they only flight in kutaisi. We love finnish people and you guys are always welcome here unlike russians. Best wishes

[@Bleda412]

@@balwc147 "Unlike Russians"? What about the host of this here video?

[@bibekjung7404]

KAABER GOD ALMIGHTY--🙏 CREATOR of all SOULS 🙏😊 Who is complete God? Iyov 36:5 - Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB) See, El is Kabir, and despiseth, not any; He is Kabir in ko’ach lev (strength of understanding). Translation: Supreme God is Kabir, but despises no one. He is Kabir, and firm in his purpose. In all Bible translations, the word Kabir has been translated as "Mighty" or "Great" whereas Kabir is the original name of Supreme God. Conclusion: This verse of the Bible proves that Kabir is Complete God. The one who worships God Kabir by taking initiation from the complete saint sent by him gets complete salvation. After attaining salvation that souls rest in peace in the eternal abode Satlok forever. The throne of God is in Satlok( ETERNAL PLACE) 😊😊 God Kabir met Jesus and took his soul to Satlok. On their way, God Kabir made him see his ancestors David, Moses, Abraham, etc. in the Pitra Lokas. Then God took him to Satlok❤

[@amazin7006]

​@@Bleda412 Russians talk trash about Finland all the time and even call them Nazis on their state media just because they fought against the USSR invasion

[@Sabundy]

​@Eric-ii9ceas opposed to all the American and EU propaganda channels? Or is it only propaganda when countries you don't like do it? 😂

[@technobo06]

That was very nice of you walking 60 km to meet and say Hi to his brother, you really are such a wonderful person inside and out, more power to you.

[@tarwingrill4531]

From Mestia to Ushguli, that is a big hike, and a huge elevation. We hired a cab, one full day round trip, cost us around $80. It was 10 years ago. I think Ushguli is the highest inhabited village in Georgia.

[@Fane-Babanu]

You forgot to say that the taxi needs to be a 4X drived. 🙃🙂🙃

[@tarwingrill4531]

@@Fane-Babanu It was not. Taxi with a local driver who knew how.

[@schipovniza1]

What a present, you finally made it to Georgia. You have been around a lot in Tbilisi already. Thank you so much for talking to everyone. 🥰

[@diliosspartanetz7588]

Spreading warmth and friendship wherever you go, that's a big talent you have Eli.

[@hugomitre9096]

Gamarjoba Eli! Thank you for sharing this fascinating video of Georgia with it’s beautiful landscapes and friendly people. Outstanding work. Warm greetings and much respect from California! 🤩✌🏻🫶

[@aftertheendtimes]

Eli i am touched by your soul, It is unreal that you took the 60km walk and do this, as i said before in my eyes you are a living legend, and also a pure heart, Thank you for taking us out here on your travels. I admire and have the higest respect for you.

[@zonacrocone4804]

Again a wonderful insight into another region of the world. I can well imagine every father wishing to have Eli as his daughter in law, she is the most beautiful and most amazing woman in the universe. Thank you Eli, for taking us along.

[@belindalombard4901]

I've been in Georgia twice and would stay there any time. Lovely people, food and a beautiful country. Lots of love from South Africa. B

[@stjonathanchidi]

Thanks Eli for spreading love, positivity and friendship everywhere you visit… I visited Georgia years ago, precisely Tbilisi, 9ce people and beautiful country.

[@anakacharava4159]

She spreads lies and ignorance.

[@claesvanoldenphatt9972]

Georgia can’t be Russia’s friend, because friendship requires mutual respect and freedom. Georgia is so severely victimized by Russia that only fools and slaves can call Russians their friends.

[@user-de8se6qw3k]

Спасибо, Элина, за познавательные видео. Природа Грузии очень красивая.

[@galinaalbina3712]

Great job! As a teacher of English I'm very happy to watch your video and hear your beautiful English.At the times of political unrest it's wonderful to watch such types of video. Вы - большая умница!

[@Jesina_moved_to_Vojvodina]

Exactly/Точно!!🙂

[@gregbromberg5427]

This is really cool. It promotes the rather simple premise of exploration. As someone who loves to explore, I appreciate this episode. Thanks Eli.

[@raggedblossom508]

Another stunning production! Georgia looks beautiful in so many ways. Well done, Eli!

[@johnmcguigan4456]

Hi Eli, I have just discovered you here, your English is very good I shall subscribe to you, it’s very interesting to see countries of the former USSR, I have learned that most of the older generations of these countries prefer to have remained so, but the younger generations can see more opportunities through independence, it’s very uplifting that you feel safe travelling on your own, in the west it can be quite dangerous for a lone female to travel without incident, it must mean that the people of Georgia are very respectful, thank you for a very pleasant view of your journey ❤

[@DollyRanch]

The conversations you have with the locals are fantastic. This video was great

[@stephanpopp6210]

How nice to see you in Tbilisi! I need to go back, because we didn't make it to Svanetia. It was a very nice holiday, Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Gori, Borjomi and Batumi. My wife made me learn the Georgian alphabet so that we know where the buses go to. I even tried to lean some Georgian, but after asking "do you have milk?" - tkven rdze gqawt? - I gave up. We found out that they speak good English in Tbilisi, but on the beaches of Batumi, you're better off with Russian.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Thank you very much Eli for this awesome video about Georgia, a country that I woul like to visit! I think that it is very different from Russia, as it looks like more an European country! Georgian people are nice and those kids were so cute. The drone shots were amazing and the surrounding nature gorgeous. Merry Christmas Eli ❤🌲⭐️

[@sopushk]

From the perspective of a Georgian person it’s the worst traveling video ever. what have you learned from it? She couldn’t find anything interesting to see but a shitty buildings and its yard😂 in the city where there are so many ancient monuments and so many things to see, isn’t it ridiculous 😂😂 All in all there are so many errors in this video! I’d write a sum up comment but for some reason she turned off the comments 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@user-anadgob]

Грузия более европейская, чем Россия? Ахахаха 😅😅😅😅

[@RealGokuBlack]

Having Putin as President absolutely means country is not European at all 😅

[@temog3804]

@@user-anadgob Yes, it is. And you forgot all about North Caucasus, and far east, which are part of Russia, Kadirov ring a bell? Russia is way bigger than Moscow and Peter.

[@greggbutler4587]

One of my favorite Eli videos! Would love to see more videos of you exploring Georgia and other "post-Soviet" countries

[@Jesina_moved_to_Vojvodina]

Me too! Я тоже!

[@noone5461]

Эли, вы замечательный человек в вас сохранилась детская скромность ❤

[@leedensmore5970]

Hi Eli! That was a good adventure . I enjoyed it a lot. I even laughed. Georgia is very different from what I expected. Glad you were able to interact with all of those you met. And I was surprised by the amount of English spoken. Be careful and practice safety always. Looking forward to your next adventures!

[@stephanledford9792]

What a beautiful country! I doubt that I will ever make it over there to explore for myself, so thank you for letting us visit through your and your camera.

[@ninnisto]

I love and miss Georgia! Hope you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for this video!

[@harrydecker8731]

This video was well done! It was very interesting and informative and gives a wide overview of Tblisi and Georgia as well as some individual perspectives. And even some villages! The drone shots were terrific. The history was fascinating. Loved the music. The children were cute and smart, probably smarter than American children. Though people are so different in different countries and towns, most people are good people. You put a lot of work into this video, Eli. You continue to be my favorite vlogger! I so admire you trekking 60 kilometers on foot in the winter to a remote village! You’re the best.

[@tokaitrading8335]

Is Georgia part of Yugoslavia formerly ?

[@christian78478]

@@tokaitrading8335 Georgia was one of the 4 makers of the USSR. Soviet Union was made by Moscow, Kiev, Minsk and Tbilisi. Stalin was also Geogian. Beria who created Atomic bomb for the Soviet Union was Georgian. Sergo Orjonikidze, who industrialized all the Soviet Republics, including Russia, was Georgian. There were 126 Georgian Soviet Generals. and every tenth of the Hero of USSR was Ethnic Georgian.

[@lisamchugh3243]

@@tokaitrading8335no

[@Jesina_moved_to_Vojvodina]

​@@tokaitrading8335No it's located between the Black Sea in the west and the Kaspian Sea in the east. It's a part of the Kaukasus Mountains. Former Yugoslavia consists of the nowadays countries from north to south: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegowina, Kosovo and Macedonia in the very south.

[@tokaitrading8335]

@@Jesina_moved_to_Vojvodina - thanks

[@Slykkpkins]

Youre a very qualified story teller, i like your style, smile, humour n sincerity. Most of all you are fair in your interactions when you talk to people, no matter who or where they live or come from. Take care n stay safe.

[@Humble_Electronic_Musician]

Beautiful country, nice people, amazing culture and cuisine. Hope to visit too one day

[@reinerbraun1116]

beautiful vlog Eli❤ especially the part where you were crossing the mountains and those folk songs played in the background, it gave me Lord of the Rings vibes, beautiful vlog and one of the best from you. Lots of love❤

[@nupagadi84]

I traveled Georgia for the last 10 days and now getting that video recommended. Great country, great memories!

[@stewartrogerson1369]

Oh you are amazing Eli, what dedication, people like you can bring cultures together to resolve their issues if we all had the same love to share!

[@sh.4409]

Multiculturalism doesn’t work. When in Rome as they say.

[@herbertcourtesie2459]

Very well stated! Eli´s episodes point to this possibility based on common sense and traditions.

[@billtsirtsis7060]

4- day trek through the mountains! Very impressive!

[@evakatrinaa]

I love how people of all ages feel comfortable and happy to speak with you. I was on that bridge between the apartment buildings earlier this year and still learned new things from this video. And, well done, walking all that distance!

[@scottlaux6934]

Great historical context. Wonderful conversations, humor, gentleness - You are a gem of a person.

[@2dimitropolis370]

You are such a queen. I use your videos in my classes to teach children about Russia

[@thewrathofames]

So misinformation! Yeah don’t tell them how russia tries to kill it’s neighbours cultures and language! russia only knows how to do genocide, Queen? LMFAO Shame on you!

[@peregrinonestemundo2643]

One of the best trips you have uploaded so far. It's a gem. Спасибо большое, Эли.

[@boomie54]

I love to read the comments on videos I watch and I was pleasantly surprised that almost everyone sees you as I do, an extraordinary person, videographer and unofficial ambassador of Russia. All that and extremely beautiful as well! I never miss your videos.

[@dsmj7389]

She is the best of the travel loggers. Would fit right in as a famous host of National Geographic specials or something like that.

[@peterhelm6003]

Thank you Eli. I love your tours and your analysis. You provide an experience that we could never know any other way.

[@user-li6bw9rn1z]

Hi Eli, I am from Singapore and I have been watching your videos and they are getting better and better! Thanks for showing us all these wonderful and interesting places and people which I personally will never have a chance to visit and interact with! Also, much admiration to you for traveling so extensively on your own as a woman! Stay safe and keep it going! 😊❤

[@thecoin5394]

отличное видео, Eli. Спасибо и привет из Индонезии.

[@eddysamish4367]

Gracias Eli. Gran trabajo. Como siempre.😎👍🇷🇺💯🌎

[@AngusSuter]

Thank you so much Eli for a fantastic video. I think this is one of my favourites. What a beautiful country and people. And an amazing hike through the mountains. Like you say, people are friends everywhere. Good people from one country can be nice to people from another country, even if the governments tell them not to 😊 I want to visit Georgia now

[@whukriede]

I very much liked this video but was also moved a lot by the outro. Yes, friendship is key. Let us always protect it and strive for it where it's in need.

[@GingerBreadMan144]

Eli, when you film, you have such a talent for it. You do such an amazing job on these videos. You seem fearless of those around you and you have such a warm and calming energy about you when you interact with people. Something small I really noticed today was when you were filming one of the old apartments, you managed to capture a small moment of everyday life in Georgia - a mother with her small boy in the window, very curious (or suspicious 😂) of why you were there! Your abilities with making videos and telling stories just keeps getting better and better! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Because of you, I'm sure I'll visit Georgia one day)

[@tadhgcronin175]

Hi Eli. Your channel is great, all amazing. I think it's interesting that the older people have a real warmth for Soviet times, I have noticed this on many different channels. Do you know there are over 1000 people from Georgia claiming refugee status in Ireland and 3% of Ireland in now Ukrainian. Just a little comment on the soviet apartments, sure they don't look beautiful but they are a home and this is a million times better than being homeless.

[@frostflower5555]

Those apartment buildings are found pretty much in a lot of cities in Europe and North America. But I admit that inter-apartment bridge is kind of cool and innovative. lol

[@tomifost]

Being homeless in the ussr was illegal so of course there were no homeless on record. The benefit of an authoritarian government is making up any statistic you want to seem perfect.

[@temog3804]

Woow can you imagine those Georgians! Coming to Ireland, how dare they, says a person who's countrymen almost colonized US a century earlier. Get a grip m8

[@zenpro8164]

to me this is the best video Ive seen thus far, thank you Eli, you have a big heart...greetings from USA & Hawaii...I hope someday you can visit here too, thank you for sharing different cultures with us 🥰

[@franknada8235]

I love this, so special. Just found your channel and a rural Georgia episode fits me perfectly, thank you for sharing. Blessings.

[@matthewcbishop]

Eli, i am humble and proud to consider you a kindred human spirit. A friend who i have never met. The way you treated Givi with compassion, empathy, and humor shows what an amazing person you are. Here's to many more adventures and people that you meet getting to share in the light you spread everywhere you go! 😊

[@hannes8835]

It is amazing how many interesting and lovely people you meet on your journeys. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@albertodelmoro]

Thank you Eli! It was so nice for me to recall my stay in Tbilisi and all my Georgian friends.

[@JimJenks1]

Wow! Truly fascinating and beautiful video! You're such an original! You'd never catch an Instagram traveler walking 60 kilometers. :)))

[@watchreviews4k]

Interesting content. Keep up the good work on your channel. Regards, WR4K.

[@jasontimothywells9895]

Wow , the village you went to was superb, i would live there and love it . Pure life with simplicity.

[@petermuller6359]

What a lovely story! I always like the topics you choose and your story-telling. You ask my questions and you look with my eyes. Couldn't make you a bigger compliment. Very nice camera work and editing, too. You are my guide through a world I have not (yet) visited. And I couldn't ask for a better one. You have a uniquely authentic, simple and humorous style. Previously, I had no particular interest in your part of the world. Now my bucket list is getting longer and longer. Among all the KZbin-travel channels I know, yours, "bald and bankrupt" and Peter Santenello stand out.

[@lynnsbomb]

So awesome as always. Thanks for the tour and great interactions with the locals.

[@subharadey6606]

Very nice tour-blog of Georgia. Thank you Eli madam.

[@dshawUSAF]

Good job Eli! I think this was my favorite video by you! Georgia is beautiful!

[@YusufMontanez]

Eli is a Tatar superpower to do what she does and trek for 4 days in Georgia.❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@chelsearose588]

Thanks Eli. Another birds eye view of a fascinating place. The trek through the mountains sounds amazing.

[@user-tz1bw9fr4r]

Always delightful to see you and your take on your beautiful country!

[@yiikirichard2547]

Big thanks to you for taking us on different journeys on your channel

[@tacitus7]

Eli when I think about watching a movie I often just find one of your videos. Much more insightful and entertaining. Thank you for your amazing work.

[@tomkeller6982]

Hi Eli. Tom again from Ohio. Great tour of Georgia. Fascinating in many ways. People are so similar everywhere. Love your street conversations with locals. Love getting to know more of the Russian people and their way of life.

[@quesomichael2530]

A beautiful country and beautiful people of Georgia 🇬🇪 🥰

[@commoneuropeanstarling]

Am planning a trip to Georgia soon, so this is most useful. Thanks. Absolutely lovely ending.!!!

[@Sr.ChilePepper]

I must admit, waking up Saturday mornings and seeing that there is a new Eli video that I may enjoy while having my morning tea has become one of the highlights of my week. edit: grammar.

[@sengaungoh1175]

Hi Eli, I'm Goh from Malaysia. Last Sep, I travelled with my wife and a group of like minded friends to Georgia. My trip organiser/leader had a local tour operator who provided a bus for 18 of us and a tour guide who used to work in the army. We covered the places you did too, especially Svaneti Valley where we stayed at Mestia. Hats off to you for taking the longer scenic route from Mestia to Ushguli. 4 days of trekking through snow covered mountain passe as well as tree lined valleys. Gorgeous. We would have loved doing it too. Fortunately for us, we did this mountain trekking in Tushetti National Park, north east of Tblisi, where we stayed in a guest house in Upper Omalos valley. Thanks for bringing back fond memories of our Georgia trip. I'll keep watching your travel logs to learn more about Russia with so many republics, 190 ethnicities, and just as many languages unified by Russian (and now with English also taught in schools). Keep up the good work which we can see (and feel) you enjoy so much. Cheers

[@hollyw2901]

Eli! Love your channel. Such gorgeous videos and informative content! Love from Minnesota USA ❤

[@rupertbhenry3659]

Eli, the great red, Red One! You have created a norther great and amazing documentary video vlog! Keep up the good work please don't stop thank you!!!😍🤍💙❤💯🌹

[@KS-rh3qq]

Respect Eli, hiking 60 km through the mountains just to say hello and of course keep a promise. But on this way you gave us the opportunity to see the beauty of Georgian mountains. This region is like from another time. What an experience.

[@BillatBYP]

I loved this video Eli.... you bring us to places unknown by many of us. This video is so good and very local. Many thanks, again. ❤ Bill

[@murdiesel]

Loved this video. I dig your energy and how you carry yourself. You are a beautiful person, take care, and safe travels.

[@alexglanz7406]

The best video ever! My Russian professor was married to a Georgian who knew quite a bit about "Svaneti" -- she was a great cook. I hope Georgia remains free, though their politicians are looking at the EU!!! I have a Russian friend whose family has a home outside of Tblisi, and my niece was lucky enough to visit! It may be "poor" in money, but such a beautiful country and people.

[@miguelmatos9508]

Im from EU, and Georgia must Stay away from it! We are slaves of the european parlamient, when a country enter EU it Will be a slave for them😢

[@ernststeenberg7226]

Yes let's hope they never become part of the EU. and give away their sovereignty.

[@realerthanyourdad_]

What do you mean we remain free?🤡 Russia keeps moving their border everyday, we need west and we have had deep ties with Europe since the ancient Greeks

[@voskresene]

Thanks for the video. I'll be going for a month at the end of February. I've been to Tbilisi, but wasn't in country long enough to see much more than that. This video gives me ideas of places to visit.

[@YusufMontanez]

Thanks to this video im going to visit Georgia one day.❤❤❤😊

[@coffeeyouu]

Yesss finally some footage of the mysterious land of Gerogia! I learned about this country through the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighters from Georgia that compete in the UFC the biggest MMA organization in the world and the Georgians have some of the best fighters in the top 15 rankings in many weight classes and competing for titles which is no easy feat to do such as Merab Dvalishvili for example one of the nicest skilled guys in the UFC!

[@heekyungkim8147]

Great video. I love Georgia 🇬🇪 I visited for one month in 2022.

[@MNUrkuri]

OMG!!!! I've watched TONS of videos like this but yours is absolutely the BEST! Thank you, thank you from Minnesota (USA)! Amazing filming, story, interactions, etc. Brushing up on my Russian. Love your stuff!

[@user-David-Alan]

You are an amazing person to do what you did finding those people to say hello. Thanks for the video it was very interesting and informative. Hope you are doing well and have a wonderful Christmas. Take care and stay warm.

[@Wildrover82]

Love your content Eli. Hello and best wishes from Ireland.💖🇮🇪🙌

[@odysseusthesojourner4401]

Well done Elena! Great video and nice adventure. You made it look so attractive there in Georgia.

[@csabaolah3361]

Hi Eli! How do you do? Very scenic journey. And funny adventures. Cool video. Thanks for posting. 😀😉👍

[@Magaman88]

I plan on visiting Georgia soon as I don’t need a visa with my passport. This video was helpful and I’m looking forward to it. Thanks Elina 🙏🏻

[@56fozzie]

Eli: You have mastered the art of travel videos! This has been another educational, entertaining and insightful video! As always, the cinematography captured the beauty of the location. Your interactions with locals are a charming introduction to the local culture for all your viewers. Keep up the great work!

[@yidbadoguru8080]

I just feel like it would have been awesome if you collaborated with @Энциклоп to highlight the languages of the unique places you travel. This guy would rock a Svan/ Ossetian/ Abkhaz/ Laz/ Mingrelian episode 😄

[@cristalsheat]

@ElifromRussia Warm greetings from Oakland, California, USA. Thank you for another amazing video! (I love all of your videos!) I used to travel quite a bit but have been more of an armchair traveler the last few years. Your videos really inspire me to visit all of these places once I am back on the trail!

[@livemusicalstatus996]

Hey Eli.I'm Karan from India🇮🇳.Your vlog looks like virtual tour as well as informative. Apart from this I'm very curious about Soviet union and WW2 history. love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳