Life in Russia after sanctions - ULTIMATE journey through the east to the west

We will go from the very east to the very west of Russia and then to its capital, to see how people live in different parts of Russia. Let's make a research : what are the average salaries, how much people spend per month on food, renting an apartment, and other costs in Kamchatka, Kaliningrad and Moscow!
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[@DustyRider]

As an American who lives in a rural area, I find your videos fascinating. I grew up in the 70's and 80's and we were taught that Russians were our mortal enemies who would rain down nuclear bombs at will. Now as a 50 something grandma, I am finding that your people are very much like our people in many ways. We all want to live a comfortable life. :). Your country is amazingly beautiful, I would love to visit one day when there is peace. Thank you for sharing

[@juliyakrus]

and we have always been taught that it is America who wants to drop bombs on us. And now your government is announcing openly that Russia is your enemy. Although we protect our borders from NATO in ukraine, as America did in the 1960s.

[@7000fps]

We were taught the RED GOVT would do any thing to Annex other countries or spread FAILED communism where it could.

[@juliyakrus]

@@7000fps why are you all so hate ussr communism? Well, I'm just curious.

[@FefferoniDadadel]

@@juliyakrus Why we hate a system that imprisons opposition or people if they say a war is war and not an "special military operation" ? Duh.. are you for real?

[@juliyakrus]

@@FefferoniDadadel Well, firstly, I asked about communism and USSR, but now we don’t have communism and dont have the USSR.

[@leosalas41ify]

Old American here, although technology has it's down sides. It also brings hope for global peace. It's videos like this that makes people from other countries realize how beautiful your country and people are. To not see them only through political eye's. Love from America...

[@user-zd2ml4hv2y]

Thank you, we can't let politics get into our brains, we"ll be friends.

[@Arizona9001]

global peace? Gaza strip?

[@jahinsadman1505]

@@Arizona9001 no, justice reserved for westerners only because they are the chosen ones and superior to all others. Europe is a garden that needs to be protected from jungle barbarians AKA rest of the developing world -- Joseph Borell EU foreign minister of gardening freedom of hypocrisy

[@lordrichardson4447]

@@Arizona9001 Their are small conflicts in the world and their always has beene... but yes... right now, and for the last 50 years basically the world is very peaceful compared to previous times where many major countries were at war.

[@Arizona9001]

@@lordrichardson4447 50 years? Myanmar, Gaza Strip, 35 armed conflicts in Africa, North Koreans starving to death, Iraq ruined. Vietnam, Korean War, Cambodia, Bosnia. Obamas drone strikes. The list goes on. It might feel peaceful in western countries, but the rest of the world…

[@user-sw8gd9gh9n]

Наши правители годами, даже десятилетиями настраивают страны против друг друга, заставляют местных жителей разных стран ненавидеть друг друга... А потом оказывается, что мы похожи, что мы все хотим мира, хотим жить счастливо и дружить

[@paulwilliams2663]

Totally true, I live in Vračar Belgrade but from Liverpool, married Serb girl, and they're so like us. But having worked in Rostov, Serbs and Russians (average person) have zero idea about hiw the West works. We're not all friends, unfortunately. My hometown refuses an English identity, has closer historical ties with Ireland, Scotland has a Nationalist government, so does Wales, Northern Irelands assembly was won by pro united Irish. There's a whole county in South West UK called Cornwall with its own flag n lingo. The Western side of UK is Celtic not Anglo......I'd be here all day with examples. Peace n love from Beograd

[@shayvurden9009]

😢its sad I hope we humans find a solution for hate 😭

[@Jsarson1976]

So true we do all want that and I just don’t understand war at all and the mentality of we hate you and isn’t like this and that 😮 we’re all just human and can’t we find common ground and get along. That would be regardless of race or gender. You t like looking back in time with what’s happening 😢

[@crimea2e]

​@@paulwilliams2663Does Liverpool have an attraction to the Celtic world? To Ireland and Scotland? I suspected it. Judging by the names of the Beatles band members, Lennon and McCartney are Celts. And they're from Liverpool. Britain is very a heterogeneous country and at any moment can split into parts like the USSR.

[@crimea2e]

​​​@@paulwilliams2663 You are a very brave man if you moved from Britain to Serbia. I hope your love was worth it. Good luck man! Greetings from the Russian Crimea!

[@n.m6249]

I've always wanted to visit Russia, love Russia from South Africa 🇿🇦❤️

[@user-vh7or6es8z]

and Russian people dream to visit South Africa )))

[@Lahmanya]

​@@user-vh7or6es8z не хотят

[@stanleypomogiti8633]

@@chelovek_vitya во, я тоже) го вместе ахах

[@useryggfdcc]

South Africa is far too dangerous. Not worth it. Russia have everything you need. From a South African.

[@KssMao]

@@useryggfdcc Южная Арика удивительный регион. Да опасный, но все таки интересный. Делаю проект про Южную африку в университете.

[@lasselasse4938]

Traveling from east to west 15000km and you are still in Russia lol. Russia is so hugh. Can't even imagine how big it is to travel around for some time and try to discover different areas. Hopefully in future it's possible to visit Russia and have normal relationship again. Greetings from Germany

[@pobeditel_life]

yes you can post it now

[@bloodst0rm1337]

I'm just the Russian guy who was planning to travel around the world and see some cool places. Really hope that I will do that and come to Germany too! There is so many things to see but I'm honestly sad that it might never happen.

[@tobytoxd]

@@bloodst0rm1337 We will have peace again! Never loose your hope! Greetings from Frankfurt :)

[@xaos8925]

thank you! 🇷🇺❤🇩🇪

[@jwilcox4726]

Yeah, that would be great to move all over the world and visit and stay for a week. Even Russians coming and staying on a swap a home for two weeks or you pick the how long time to stay in USA. I love villages out in their country. I love the Kamchata in the east. Way more country, less people & roads & businesses. That's is called "Industry" in America. We don't live in the area of commerce. We live in residential areas for homes, apartments, no business families only for living not working. Except when you work from your home. Merry Christmas everyone especially in the Ukraine. I love all your beautiful outfits for the Santa Claus' he always looks so beautiful/handsome with all the hand sown beating on the hats especially. God bless Ukraine and all of Holy People of God thru Lord Jesus Christ Our Savior. Amen. 😇💖💟❣🙏🧓Me now at 65 years old, very disabled, but also very happy because I'm well-read. Knowing a lot keeps me safe and very happy. Peace & Merry Christmas to All & to All a Good Night.46,000 rubles a month? How much American Dollars is that amount? We can't compare & have no idea, Not a clue. Also all this talk of "Sanctions" ? What the hell are those? If it's something of Russia attacking people not attacking them? Then stop attacking or stealing or raping or whatever it is your country leaders are doing to harm innocent people with their families sitting in their homes doing TV before bedtime & work with school for kids tomorrow, you shouldn't just arbitarily blow them up in their homes. That's not never what a voted in gov't. would do to it's people that put them in power in the first place. BEHAVE & leave them alone thru the Holy Days Holidays get it. If not Holy that's OK but with freedom, leave others alone doing what they think is Holy.

[@ianmaonaigh7215]

For such a young woman , what a great ambassador for your country you are Eli , Russia should be very proud of you Eli . Best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@andreasmoser2362]

💯% right you are! 🎄Merry Christmas from Vienna!

[@ianmaonaigh7215]

@andreasmoser2362 Andrea's, thank you , and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎅

[@ykramtv9830]

😭😭😭 i found her channel again after 500k sanctioned faced by his country.

[@minibigbox9897]

Best wishes to Scotland from Russia. Yiyr country is very unique

[@andr_sh]

Russia is the most defamed country on the planet

[@villidar6010]

Честно, иногда даже не верится, что Россия настолько большая страна 😅 Я сама из Калининграда и никогда не была в большой России. Приятно было увидеть родной город в этом видео, спасибо, было очень интересно ^-^

[@nansyraccoon7095]

В 2020 мы с мужем проехали на машине из Питера до Алтая и обратно. Потом в 2021 до Крыма, а обратно сделлаи петлю через Владикавказ и далее через Калмыкию и Астрахань. В прошлом году удалось проехаться только мовсем немного по Карелии. И ведь это мы не покрыли даже половину нашей необъятной! И каждом у месту времени удалось выделить совсем немного, но даже это того стоит :) Какие всё-таки виды, какая история... Я люблю не только глазеть, но и почитать о тех местах, куда езжу. В общем, всё это очень интересно! Каждому желаю хотя бы немножко покататься по России, гарантированно не будет никаких сожалений :)

[@ABp797]

В 2019 был в Калининграде и Зеленоградске.

[@gulil8251]

@@nansyraccoon7095 мы из Хабаровска до Алтая ездили 😎

[@nansyraccoon7095]

@@gulil8251 супер! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@Faceless166]

У меня тоже это не укладывается в голове. Из Москвы летали на Байкал, это так далеко, лететь 6-7 часов, но если посмотреть на карту, это ровно посередине России. Калининград прекрасен, еще бы билеты туда не были такими дорогими.

[@CesaresChannel]

I’m an expat living in Belarus 🇧🇾, I want to visit Russia 🇷🇺 My dream is to travel the full country by train. Russia fascinates me, such a beautiful country ❤️

[@Praveentricks]

Dream come true 1 day

[@ldv1873]

7 hours and your in Moscow😉

[@AhmedAdly11]

I remember many years ago in Egypt I met a Russian who lived in Kamchatka. He could not stop telling me how much he loved Kamchatka and had never ending stories. At the time, he annoyed the hell out of me, since I was his diving instructor and was trying to show him the beauty of the Red Sea. But after many years, I have decided that I will have to visit this man's beloved land.

[@suttercane6718]

Hahah beautiful story! I'm Russian and had a similar encounter with a man from Australia (but on the Internet), who was telling me about his native Cairns, and I thought: darn it, I will definitely visit it one day hahaha

[@AhmedAdly11]

@@suttercane6718 Well I am planning my trip. I will start in Kaliningrad and travel Russia in a zig zag to see everything.

[@xoxotyshka7777]

@@AhmedAdly11 Wow! Good for you! I dream about it... One day we went across the Canada coast to coast by a car and I am still under the impression from that trip, and dream to do it again... I would like to have a trip across the Russia! Good luck! 👍

[@bertclayton6597]

They have what's called a honeyberry that's supposed to be delicious. Kamchatka variety.

[@bertclayton6597]

Honey berry

[@evantheorthodox740]

I'm a North American who has lived 10 years in Russia, I speak Russian at home with my Russian wife, and am drawn to your videos. Can you make a video about the spiritual life in Russia. I was baptized in Yalta in a Russian Orthodox church........ and when living in Alushta and Yalta, I had been surrounded by so many believers in my life..... and video on the spiritual faith and life in Russia would be an interesting one. Blessings

[@JuanRivera-qi7jl]

Congratulations, beautiful country.

[@LeonardoM.G]

Congratulations. One of my dreams is to get married and live in Russia with a beautiful wife and children.

[@Zoloder]

I so don`t think. Until you move away from the United States in puppetry and become a sovereign state. Without friendship with Russia, you have lost your power and greatness, which is unnecessary for the United States. It's a pity.

[@is_lietuvos]

you actually lived in ukraine!

[@evantheorthodox740]

@@is_lietuvos Yes... 3 years in Alushta, 6 months in Kiev...

[@anthonymcneill1465]

Indeed, Russia is a beautiful nation, even nature, the people even more so, and the architecture is beautiful and unique. As an American, I enjoyed watching, listening, and learning!

[@ruthmalin3038]

I was so amazed to see you in old koenigsberg, my father born there in 1916. You showed all the old places where dad lived where the fresh water bay and sea water meet. A fishing town. All my relatives died and are buried there. Thank you so much for sharing this. Ruth Malin. utah, usa

[@TheFirstKind]

I was in Russia from 5th September to 12th September this year. I went there to represent my country, Bangladesh in an international fishing tournament organized by ROSATOM. During my short visit to Russia, I got acquainted with the vast richness of Russian culture and hospitality. I was mesmerized to see the breathtaking architecture of Saint Petersburg. I fall deeply in love with the Gulf of Finland and Sosnovy Bor. The calmness of this little town hypnotized me, In Moscow, I was really fascinated by the greatness of Russian achievements. I know that it's not possible to experience Russia on a tightly scheduled tour and what I have experienced was a tiny fragment of what Russia truly is. Anyways, I'll be there again and be completely submerged in the deep treasures of Mother Russia.

[@milkybar06]

Did you win?

[@paolodenis5898]

@@milkybar06 He was the fish...

[@TheFirstKind]

@@milkybar06 No, India won the tournament, Russia and Egypt became 2nd jointly and Uzbekistan became 3rd. My team stood 4th in the tournament followed by South Africa. No other team got any fish.

[@sweetlachok]

❤

[@_Bappu_]

@@paolodenis5898 wtf😅🤕

[@amitilovehumanity6371]

Я живу в городе Сахаранпур, Индия. Я очень люблю Россию, будьте всегда счастливы, мои русские братья и сестры 🙏🙏🙏

[@NoSkilloff]

you too

[@amitilovehumanity6371]

@@NoSkilloff 🤷

[@__Collector.]

Спасибо, бро! Thanks bro!

[@HvatKondrat]

Будет исполненно, мы уже приступили...

[@shivamkhajuria4101]

@@HvatKondrat india rusia have deepest friendship since a long time we people share cultural and many other things we love rusia very much 🇷🇺🇮🇳

[@khaiphamba5991]

I live in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and I find it surprisingly similar between my city and some cities in Russia in terms of the average salaries and monthly spending. This is very intriguing. Your video is really nice. Thank you!

[@user-ki3my8vx9j]

Yeah, bro, it's very intriguing, especially considering that in countries with relatively high salaries correspondingly higher monthly spendings. Governments and businesses orginized things in such a way, that people in common earn only as mush as to pay for food, for rent, or for the mortgage in a best case, and continue to work

[@khaiphamba5991]

@@user-ki3my8vx9j Yeah well actually we cannot entirely blame the governments. If a government it's rich, there are only two things that it can improve. One, the public infrastructure and services. And two, the salary of those who work in those areas, the public employees. Usually, these 2 things improve insignificantly simply because there is no magical jump in terms of economic growth of a country annually. So, for common people who work for the government, you can't expect a dream salary. As for the rest, that is the private area, as in "businesses" per your comments, well sadly, we can't blame them either. This is the only sector where you can improve your earning, but you have to be very hardworking or talented, or both. And as a business, of course it will try to squeeze you to the last drop to fill it pocket because... business. Russia is a developed country, but its GDP is not too impressive (as expected). Beside, the country is too large for its population. There are not many high population areas for the economy to take advantage of. Many even live in rural or remote parts of the country that are actually poor. Anyway, all I want to say it, I know that there are different parts of Russia with different living standards, I just did't expect to see many parts that are so familiar to the place where I live.

[@julesbois2122]

Yeah! In addition, to establish payments for those who will fight at 5x the average salary and continuously say that "war is the defense of the motherland". And let them be happy

[@khaiphamba5991]

@@julesbois2122 Sorry you have lost me there.

[@doratea9620]

Мне нравится твой настрой, твоя красота, как внешняя, так и психологическая, духовная... С удовольствием смотрю твои видео и получаю удовольствие от того, что показывают. Большая поддержка с моей стороны. Вперед, продолжать! (Я не говорю по-русски, но из уважения попытался обратиться к вам на вашем родном языке, конечно, с помощью Google Translate. Думаю, вы сможете понять, что я хотел сказать). Привет из Белграда, Сербия

[@MariaV777]

У Вас очень хорошо получается писать по русски 🙂

[@samdobie6748]

​@@MariaV777He said he used Google Translate

[@MariaV777]

@@samdobie6748 не всех, даже с переводчиком, получается хорошо писать на иностранном языке)

[@davidbowler3892]

Thanks! I really enjoy your channel from America. Keep up the good work and good cheer! Happy new year! May 2023 be better than 2022.

[@effingwrecked1917]

Send me some money too😂

[@stanleypomogiti8633]

Yea we’re broke ass Russians but well haha I’m not a content maker and even if I was I highly doubt that i could ever film something awesome like that. So yeah no money for us bro 😂

[@jacintas1503]

You just donated money to a girl who lives in a terrorist state whose government is actively funding genocide! You now have blood on your hands.

[@vabue]

And how do you feel now about 2023?

[@fireballdc1]

From Canada, Russia is such a beautiful country, thank you so much for sharing Eli ..much love PEACE and happiness to you and your country ❤️

[@user-pi5lk4jq2m]

Thank u🙏

[@mccanncollection]

not much peace brutal murderous invasion of ukraine

[@fireballdc1]

@@mccanncollection pretty sad you watch mainstream media, little do you know Ukraine is being shelled by its own government...kinda like Hitler did with his own troops..abandoning them out in the cold .. no food nor clothing. If anything Putin has been trying to push peace talks repeatedly bit Ukraine and NATO want nothing to do with peace. Pretty sad response Steve !

[@user-pp5vx7ui9g]

peace will come when your country stops supporting terrorists)))

[@fireballdc1]

@@user-pp5vx7ui9g I Agree 👍 💯

[@yuritm1]

As a resident of Russia, I can testify that Eli makes truthfull and genuine stories about life in Russia. A word to Elina - if you come to film Kazan and would like facilitation, let me know!

[@Ivan-wp1ne1]

I live in Russia and can say that basically all is fine: everything works and is available. Just a few difficulties like transferring money from abroad and some imported goods aren’t available

[@deepfish337]

Just 200 dollar per month full time jobs.😅 Just fine, lol.

[@Ivan-wp1ne1]

@@deepfish337 wrong. Just make a search at HH Well, you are right, if you live in a village and work as a postman

[@mysteryman6918]

@@deepfish337you’re ignorant. Due to low cost of living they’re fine.

[@deepfish337]

@@mysteryman6918 I worked over 7 month long for those smallest salaries in Europe in russia and I was not fine at all, I had to spare on food. It is funny that you call me ignorant I got degree in CS and IQ over 120. Are you from russia?

[@69rus42]

​@@deepfish337тогда не понимаю, зачем ты устроился ночным сторожем в детский сад с таким бэкграундом.

[@The2Pandas]

This is for the first time I am watching something covering Russians (and that also in English). Before this I had watched few movies and documentaries (using English subtitles ☺). I am really fascinated with Russian Federation and its people. I have always been curious about our friend nation Russia and its citizens. But never thought, someday I would see them in real (now at least I saw them on KZbin). It is so beautiful (again I had never imagined it, I would thought it is only snow everywhere in Russia), just love it. Also people are so humble and almost suffering like everyone else here in India. Your video has induced curiosity of visiting it in real (may be in future, if it is possible ☺I would visit it for sure). Meanwhile, I can't resist watching all of your videos about Russia and its cordial citizens. Thanks a lot for sharing. Peace and love for all our loving brothers and sisters in Russia🇷🇺 from India 🇮🇳

[@lolitavine9616]

I will probably surprise you if I say that in Russia there is the Krasnodarsky region in the South, located by the Black Sea, with hot summers and year-round sun, with palm trees and warm winters, mostly without snow 🙂

[@nebelwerfer199]

I loved Moscow when I was there. Everyone was so nice and city beautiful. Never saw so many beautiful women in one place. I would love to go back.

[@zdenekvanduch1463]

Jedním slovem krása. Chtěl bych se tam jednou podívat, ale už to asi nestihnu.😥. Krásná příroda, srdeční lidé.👍. Zdeněk z České republiky.

[@tolde]

When i went to visit Česky republiky many people were not nice to me because i was born in Russia. I do not live there for 28 years now but stil. Some of them asked me if i was not ashamed because i was born in Russia. No, i am not , i am proud of it

[@zdenekvanduch1463]

@@tolde Stydím se za lidi, se kterými jste se potkal. Ale nejsou všichni stejní. Já a je nás hodně, se za Ruský národ rozhodně nestydím. Vím totiž moc dobře, že kdyby nás Rudá armáda neosvobodila, asi bych teď nepsal. Poslouchám hodně pana Pjakina a jeho názory jsou skvělé. Držím Vám palce a přeji jen a jen to nejlepší. Hodně zdraví přeji také V.V. Putinovi. Takového by jsme potřebovali u nás v České republice i na Slovensku. Můžete být na něho hrdí. Ještě jednou děkuji a jak už píšu, nejsou zdaleka všichni takoví s jakýma jste se setkal. Potkal jste se se špatnými lidmi. Zdeněk z Valašska (Česká republika)

[@zdenekvanduch1463]

@@tolde Je to tak, jak píšete. Osobně nevím proč, ale je to hlavně Praha, která je nejvíc protiruská. Jako by si neuvědomovali minulost. Bohužel. Je mi z toho smutno, co se teď děje. Přeji jen to nejlepší. 🌹🌹🌹. Zdeněk z Valašska

[@jurajkubove5258]

I lived 7 years in Prague and as a Slovak I experienced Czech apartheid and hatred. I left and have been living abroad for over 40 years. I hate to say that but I think that vast majority of Czechs have the xenophobia in their DNA. They conveniently forget that the Soviet Army saved them from extinction. And the Ukrainian army occupied the country in 1968 and Brezhnev was Ukrainian…all ordinary Russians are friendly. And the women are still feminine and stunning beauty..

[@zdenekvanduch1463]

@@jurajkubove5258 Je to tak, jak píšete. Ale většina lidí to nebude. Rodilí pražáci se z Prahy vystěhovávají a sjíždí se tam lidé z celé republiky za prací apod., kteří tam už zůstanou. Jsou tam vyšší platy a hodně příležitostí pro obyčejné lidi, řemeslníky. Rodilí pražáci s hodně věcma nesouhlasí, ale jsou v menšině. Znám jich hodně a jejich názory znám, ale pomalu se z Prahy vystěhovávají i proto, že je tam draho. To, co způsobili v době, kdy bylo zakázáno veřejné shromažďování (covid), že odstranili sochu maršála Koněva a hrubé napadání ruské ambasády byl vrchol drzosti a zasloužili by potrestání. A nic se nestalo, přestože většina obyčejných lidí s tím nesouhlasila. Nemohli ani vyjádřit protest. Byl zákaz shromažďování. A nebo starosta Řeporyjí - Novotný, to jeho napadání a urážení Ruska je strašné a zasloužil by trest vězení. A nic. Nikdo nic a všechno je ok. Ta pátá kolona se strašně rozrůstá a být mladší, utekl bych do Ruska i s rodinou. Tady(Valašské Meziříčí) na Moravě je to úplně jiné. Lidé mají jiné starostí, jsou pracovití a o politiku se moc nezajímají. Nemají na to čas. Ale i tady by se našlo pár lidí, kteří smýšlejí jako v Praze. Republika je rozdělená, bohužel. Na Slovensku mám taky hodně přátel, ale i tam je to skoro 50 na 50. 18 let jsem tam jezdil s kombajnem po žních a občas si tam na ta místa zajedu a vždy mně přepadnou vzpomínky. Teď jsem už v důchodu a zůstaly jen ty vzpomínky. Mějte se hezky a hodně zdraví. Zdeněk z Valašska.

[@travissebastiansoleski6874]

Я американец, я люблю Россию и хотел бы приехать сюда надолго. Люблю свой канал.

[@user-rm4kr2xo7l]

Вы, наверное, имеете ввиду не Россию, а Москву?

[@IlyaSmirnov1980]

@@user-rm4kr2xo7l большая часть иностранцев с запада едет в глубинку как раз.

[@69rus42]

​@@IlyaSmirnov1980да, и меня это сильно удивляет...

[@user-sw7ov6ne1f]

@@69rus42природа России притягивает их. Огромный колорит и разнообразия от астраханских пустынь,до таежных лесов

[@RKaye422]

HI Eli, from Las Vegas!! I found your channel about 2 weeks ago because I was looking for up-close views of modern Moscow, like a city walk/tour style. My ancestors on my mother's side of the family are from Russia-I do not know which part. I think my grandmother's generation was the first to speak English. My mom told me that her grandparents only ever spoke Russian. Myself, I grew up near DC during the Cold War years and I remember the USSR's dissolution in 1991. I was in high school. But, I remember being even young and very curious about why we were taught that all Russians were "bad" in our media. You can imagine it was quite vexing to me since I knew WE weren't bad and that was our heritage as well. I always had the sense that Russians were "real" people, with all the same worries, love for their families, celebrating holidays, etc, just like American people. So, this is all to say that I have always been fascinated about your country and your culture. Since finding your channel, I have watched almost all of your videos except for 2 so far. Thank you SO MUCH for putting in all the work to do these. You do an excellent job and they're so interesting and really give an insight to the people and traditions of your country. One day I hope to get to visit, I don't know if that will happen, but I hope so. In the meantime, I really just can't get enough of your channel!!

[@Glenn-F-Rice]

I went on google maps and looked around. the history and the buildings

[@MrGregHiller]

Thanks for a very enjoyable and useful contribution !!

[@barbarachagakova]

This is a wonderful comment. I'm becoming more and more convinced every day that we are all the same. We have the same aspirations, we have the same fears, we love our family and friends equally, we love the same movies, music, shows... Many of us have the same background. Who ever said that we are different and should hate each other just because we were born in different territories? It's all so unimportant: our gender, age, religion, country. We are all just people and we all just want to live. It's sad that not many people can understand that we are not so different actually :'((

[@MrGregHiller]

@@barbarachagakova You are of course so very right. It's only politicians who cause all the unhappiness, destruction, terrible wounding, and the enormous loss of people's lives.

[@grandenauto3214]

@@MrGregHillerI don’t see Putin butchering Ukrainians…. That would be Russian dogs.

[@vNill]

have to admire the high effort you put into not only the traveling and interviewing, but the editing and camera work, absolutely astonishing, great work!

[@florianmeier3186]

Yes a bit too astonishing.

[@AndreaBorto]

You can thank the tv crew behind her too

[@meyou8141]

@@AndreaBorto Or thank the Russian gov't for funding her

[@danutc7530]

@@meyou8141 yeap - friends(FSB) know why 😁

[@Myria83]

@@AndreaBorto She probably just buy stock clips. No mystery here...

[@BrRizzy1]

Phenomenal video! Well done and thank you, Eli! So insightful and enlightening. Really makes you reflect on how much humans have in common, including their problems and aspirations, and how the grass is not always greener on the other side!

[@martinafeherova5889]

Thank you for sharing! It is crazy to see how many similarities there are between Slovakia 🇸🇰 and Russia 🇷🇺. These videos are so important because they help us to understand that we shouldn’t judge all Russians because of political situation. Sending love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@im.1134]

As a Ukrainian I know a lot of good Russians, and i'm against judging ALL Russians. But the big problem is that a lot of people from Russia seems friendly and kind at first, but in the the dialog with them i find out that they support Putin's decisions and think he is doing everything right. Paradoxically, the person seems friendly and kind at first, but then you realize what they really think when you ask them some questions.

[@user-bi4zk4xh2k]

​@@im.1134 Извини, мил человек. Но ты сам себе противоречишь. Мои слова, не вкоем случае, не враждебный выпад. Мозги(мозг) всего лишь калькулятор.Он обрабатывает ту информацию которую в него вводят. При разной информации выводы будут разные.Тебе что вообще не интересны причины происходящего? Или у вас с интернетом плохо? Не мне обовсем этом судить, я далековато от Украины. Но пообщайся с жителями Донбаса, Луганска, они объяснят тебе многое. Если у тебя духа хватит.

[@im.1134]

@@user-bi4zk4xh2k у меня живут жители Донбаса с 2014го года, и у них кардинально другие взгляды чем у промытых пропагандой Дятлов. Пытаетесь найти сотни оправданий агрессии, но для адекватных людей все очевидно.

[@user-bi4zk4xh2k]

@@im.1134 Ну на счет дятлов и адекватных есть рзные точки зрения, Будьте дорбры, выражайтесь конкретней. Я не понимаю что вы хотите сказать и даже вашу позицию. И просьба, дятлов себе оставьте, у нас своих хвтает. Больше аргументов.

[@im.1134]

@@user-bi4zk4xh2k какие аргументы вам нужны? Россия страна оккупант и агрессор. Вот вам факт. А полемику можно развести на каждое событие в этой войне, но итог и первопричина будет одна - Россия оккупант и агрессор. Не совершила бы Россия акт агрессии в 2014ом году, были бы живы и жители Украины, и России. А сейчас умирают тысячами с обеих сторон.

[@jeffhurst6989]

Hi from the UK, absolutely brilliant video, great insight into Russia... Eli, keep these videos coming and thank you.

[@user-hz2zh2ns7z]

Most likely, English psychopaths in Buckingham will not stand it and destroy Kaliningrad with Tridents. We'll fuck "Poseydon" аnd "Calibr "and drown Scotland and Wales.... 🤔

[@dariomendoza191]

ITS BEAUTIFUL RUSSIA!!!! greetings from Mexico!!!

[@alexnadrk.1544]

Thank you!!!

[@dariomendoza191]

@@alexnadrk.1544 YOUR welcome!!

[@patrickowen9614]

I think the many diverse cultures of Russia are fascinating! and I think the people of Russia are smart and resourceful...I love Russia

[@Wild-Siberia]

🇺🇸❤🇷🇺

[@rayrezaie111]

I am Canadian our average wage is $2000 Canadian...but our average cost of living is about $3000 (Minimum) for a single person... So if you think Russia is bad you should checkout Canada... Our health care system is equal to a third world country and just like United States many many people live in the streets...

[@Wild-Siberia]

The westerners don't believe in a life where they aren't slaves to work and bills. Russians are rich because they have more leisure time one way or another since ive moved to russia ive noticed a lot more people are in the streets enjoying life and doing things that don't involve crime like in Canada or America.

[@Beelzerat]

Oh man, Eli. I can't get enough of the scenery...along with your amazing kindness. As a sailor who lives on his boat, I am only waiting for things to change a little, then it's off to Kamchatka, a dream I have had since childhood. Moscow was pretty, but I got bored quickly, knowing what was waiting for me on the railway. I would set sail today. God, I hate governments.

[@Daniel-st4bv]

Eu e minha família amamos o seu canal. Um abraço aqui do Brasil!

[@himasalim522]

doidão

[@Ivan-wp1ne1]

@@himasalim522o seu pai kkk

[@Ivan-wp1ne1]

Eaí mano, abs da Russia🎉

[@abchappell01]

Wow! What a wonderful presentation! Your video is so refreshing :) You have given me a wonderful perspective on the natural beauty of your country. I also admire how you were able to gather all those facts and figures to give us an inside look at the cost of living in different parts of Russia. I can really tell that you worked hard to put together such a high quality report/presentation. I truly admire you and respect you for your efforts and results here. I cannot wait to view some of your other works 😊

[@keithhankey2314]

I'm an American. 67 years old. I have been to a lot of places. Never been to Russia. It does look beautiful. Nice video. Best wishes to your people and country.

[@Wild-Siberia]

Im a 33 year old Disabled American War veteran living in Russia. I would suggest you come visit get a visa and see Siberia once in your life. Greetings my brother 🇺🇸❤🇷🇺 Feel free to watch my latest video thanks

[@gigie555]

Thanks Eli. I started to watch your blogs given the currrent situation in Ukraine. I also subscibed today. I am from Canada. I believe you love your country. I appreciate the fact you leave politics out of your blogs. This is not a political channel, it's a channel about life in Russia and there is nothing wrong in showing us the good things instead of focusing on the bad things. Glad you are not one of those Western oriented Russians who would throw Russia under the bus and leave the country. Russia needs young people like you if there ever to be meaningful change there.

[@CabbasRoom]

Thank you for your kind words. I’m russian, it’s great to see such comments and understand that we are all pretty much the same. Not going to leave the country despite anything. Also would love to visit Canada one day - as it will be possible

[@jevgeniardassov]

Being Russian today is as good as being a Jew in 1940s. Seems counterproductive to leave the only country you are welcome somehow…

[@Nadia-ox1kf]

@@jevgeniardassov I am a Russian who lives in US. Honestly at first I was worried that people might become hostile, but so far no one has shown any hate. Another thing to mention, most people cannot tell if I am Ukrainian or Russian (and same with most people).

[@evelynwalker1998]

Politics? You mean the actual survival of Russia from the constant threats of the West?

[@user-ni1ng6pq5o]

@@Nadia-ox1kf vse verno-normalnym lyudyam-pohui )))

[@danielribariba7398]

Someday coming to Russia for a Visit,... The country i feel belong to after India is Russia.... Even though never been there, it feels like home when i think about Russia.... ❤️ From India

[@Glenn-F-Rice]

Make sure you do that. There is going to be a need for construction so from driving a nail to driving a inkpen . working on the historic buildings would be the ultimate for me. Hey. Happy Trails

[@jeremycumberdale7321]

@@Ser_YOja ох , вы бы русским людям это сказали, они местами и погрязнее себя ведут

[@gspot2112]

Elina thank you so much for sharing the good and the not so good about your country. It touches my heart and makes me feel like, in reality, we are truly just all one people of our Earth. Please keep up the excellent work.

[@KNosk826]

I really enjoy your videos. Though it's weird that they make my country feel small. Like you, I've been making a point to explore as much of Canada as I can. Our industries, climate and geography are so similar. It's neat to see how Russians deal with similar challenges to us...even if we only have 6 time zones 😂

[@debralittle1341]

Everyone everywhere is having a hard time right now. It doesn't matter where someone lives, things just cost too much. Inflation is hurting all of us.

[@karina.kagramanova]

I’m from Russia and living in US. People are similar everywhere. I love American people as much as Russians. In Houston I’ve met friendliest and warmest people ever! Thank you for the video. One note: 1-bedroom in Russia is actually one room, like studio. 2-bedroom is 1 bedroom in the US: living room and a bedroom.

[@paulkenny5052]

Thanks for the cultural translation. Even among English speaking countries the words may have different meanings. I was amused to find out "water closet" meant bathroom.

[@warriorpoet8119]

Karina, I also live in Houston but I have always wanted to visit Russia, It looks like a beautiful place and I would love to learn more about the culture and language.

[@farrukhahmad453]

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[@farrukhahmad453]

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[@nnrlopez8479]

Philippines is also one of the most friendliest people on earth 🌎🌍

[@Victorromain]

Super! Thanks for the upload and the work that has gone into making this video.

[@azmanrahim9226]

Wonderful video, wonderful country, beautiful people....greetings and salams from Malay islands, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei

[@lauren1779]

I’ve learned so much about your country from you. Such a beautiful Place with beautiful culture, history and people.

[@EpicCrust]

🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@farrukhahmad453]

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[@evaskjerd]

❤️❤️❤️🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@mariomejia2153]

Unfortunately this is the way of life in most cities and countries, the gap between the rich and the poor keeps on growing. Amazing video, keep up the good work!

[@kc4ril]

Maybe but I'd consider Moscow to have one of the strongest middle classes of any city I've see after living in Europe since 2009 and traveling the world extensively. Most average Russians have life in decent apartments, and have some money for new clothes, going out to dinners and entertainment. Most middle-class Russians manage to take at least 1 or 2 trips abroad every year. Even the very best restaurants in the city are accessible to people leaving on an average salary if they manage their money well but that's certainly not the case in lace like NYC and LA or London.

[@Paxxxable]

true

[@tomazravljen8984]

Yep, everywhere. No matter what country you are in. After all, we are all controlled by FIAT :D

[@zepeterinma]

@@kc4ril Idk why people would live in a city like NYC Miami or LA, when there are great smaller cities like Phoenix, Charlotte, Salt Lake City, or Nashville - where there are plenty of 6 figure opportunities, but not nearly as much cost, allowing for great opportunities to build wealth through hard work and perseverance. Though that can be said of any country.

[@olgapolygalova5369]

@@kc4ril I had income around 60000rub living in Russia… sorry but I couldn’t afford going abroad without limiting my spendings on entertainment… plus if you live in Russia and your relatives in Belarus so you travel “abroad” 2-3 times a year 😅

[@mikegeorge991]

Great video, the editing was very well done and you had my attention throughout the whole video. I learned a lot about Russia, and I wish you all a happy and prosperous life.

[@horndogaultimate5923]

What a great video ! To the point, no BS, and very informative.

[@mfp3148]

Hello Elina, it’s joy to watch videos about your beautiful country, and its fantastic people. Greetings from former Yugoslav living in Montreal

[@annonimus8701]

gretings, blessings and tones of love for our russian neighbours! best regards from Romania

[@farrukhahmad453]

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[@suttercane6718]

I'm going to visit Moldova and deepen myself into the beauty of Romanian language. Romania is closed for us for now, but it's okay. I listened to it and it was partly comprehensible on the fly, because of Spanish and French. Hopefully people are as friendly as you are

[@farrukhahmad453]

@@suttercane6718 hi

[@pautjevandaag]

Hello dear Eli, thank you for another amazing video. U really have a talent! Greeting from the Netherlands 😍

[@arnodrygala965]

An exceptional video, another thank you for sharing information and these interviews. 👏

[@goldmaple5290]

I would say life is very hard for the average Russian given rising inflation and stagnant wages. This is not only characteristic of Russia but of many countries in Europe and North America. What surprises me is the Russian people are very open-minded and not easily perturbed by their circumstances. I respect the Russian people.

[@Xerfing]

Yes, you are right about inflation. I have never have seen something like that in my life even though I'm from the US.

[@Xerfing]

@@devon5807 I would not doubt it at all

[@shaxovskaya]

@@Xerfing инфляция в России снижается 5 месяцев подряд! С 21% в марте опустилась до 14% в августе и продолжает снижаться. Цены на всё падают!

[@shaxovskaya]

Откуда вам это известно??? Из ваших телевизоров?🤣 а мы русские всегда выход найдём, практически у каждого жителя России есть дом в деревне с участком, на котором мы выращеваем всё!

[@jerseycitysteve]

@@user-bs8vp7je8n The fat cats in Moscow sent their children to private western schools and bought mansions in London. They haven't left.

[@goldmaple5290]

Your videos of Russia are awesome, Elina. I learn more about Russia, and Russian culture from your videos than I learn from any book. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@Nareshkumar-bp1jr]

Hi Elly, your way of blogging & info is really impressive. I would be visiting Moscow in couple of weeks & will feel glad if we may have discussion on Lunch to know more about Russian culture

[@evavoron]

Крутое видео! Считаю, что нужно больше видео о нашей стране на английском языке. Чтобы в мире о нас и нашей стране узнали больше. Чтобы наконец выйти из стереотипов о водке, медведях и оружии. С любовью, из Екатеринбурга! ❤

[@denispasavets]

в мире уже хорошо узнали о вашей стране, не беспокойтесь. Только теперь не стереотипы, а правду о том, кто вы на самом деле... убийцы, рабы, фашисты

[@a.sipatova]

@@denispasavetsеще один больной 🤦‍♀️

[@denispasavets]

@@a.sipatova у рашистов все вокруг больные. Одни они только сверхнация и сверхдержава. Никого не напоминает?

[@Irina-wy6ec]

​@@denispasavets смешно)))) а судьи кто?

[@LublySchawell]

@@denispasavets Это все пройдет. Как прошел нацизм в Германии. Сейчас граждане Германии это одни из самых гуманистических и миролюбивых людей на планете. Россия болеет из-за проблем с политической системой, но она выздоровеет и ничего не будет напоминать об этом ужасном периоде.

[@rajkumar.g9463]

I watch your video.. I want to visit Russia it's my favorite country from my childhood I don't know wheather I will make it ,as I'm 44 year's now..but by your videos on Great Russia I'm able to see Russia virtually. Thank you Eli..... We Love Russia... Big Thanks from INDIA🇮🇳

[@TheRus13]

Из Индии не сложно в Россию прилететь. Кстати курсы валют рупия и рубли практически равны так что проще будет ориентироваться в ценах.

[@KKriss6304]

Nice video. We visited Kaliningrad 6 years ago and i really love the place.. Now, we just moved in to Moscow after living abroad for 10 years. In my opinion, different cost of living is happening all over the world, not just in Russia. As long as you know how to live you will survive.

[@elenaweintoegl4064]

The situation in Europe is much worse. Europe is in recession now. I’m in Moscow now. Prices here are much lower than in Austria where I live.

[@FF-wl1oo]

It is funny, you think about the picturesque architecture, then realize the whole city was build by Germans and does not have that much to do with Russia.

[@elenaweintoegl4064]

@Ganti What do you mean by fates?

[@elenaweintoegl4064]

@Ganti How does it sound in Russian?

[@elenaweintoegl4064]

@Ganti My sister lives in Moscow. My husband is Austrian. It’s very expensive to live in Austria in winter. In Russia everything is much cheaper.

[@vinmangob8555]

All these people like so healthy as well, I am Canadian, think I will move to Russia.

[@DavidMcKeown-ie8nq]

This is a very interesting video Eli, I couldn't take my eyes off it from start to finish. So great to see the wonderful scenery and to watch the interviews with ordinary people. Well done, keep up the good work. Best wishes from the UK.

[@johnvsymons]

Eli, I always enjoy your interviews because of your ability to put people at ease and they tend to "open up" to you with their personal stories. I hope that you will continue to include videos like this in the future. Take care and enjoy your week. 👍❤️🙏🌎

[@vesnastojanovic2155]

Very interesting to hear interviews from most eastern and most western border of russia. Such a huge country....poverty is s relative thing, i had an aunt who inherited a lot of money but she was always unhappy and complaining. My aunt from father's side had very very little in terms of income but could enjoy in the beauty of the flowers in her tiny garden, and was mostly happy with her life.

[@shaxovskaya]

Бедность вещь туманная, для кого бедность это отсутствия миллиона долларов на счёте, для других невозможность купить дом, для третьих это невозможность поесть. Для 90% русских бедность это как раз отсутстве миллиона долларов на счёте, остальное у русских есть!

[@RosarioMataH]

no, poverty is not relative, there's economic standards that define it

[@shaxovskaya]

@@user-bs8vp7je8n ну а как обьяснить результаты опроса людей на Камчатке, миллион рублей в месяц?😂 только отсутствием миллиона долларов в кормане. ШУТКА, на самом деле именно так и есть как я говорю. Здесь недавно с одним товарищем обсуждали ситуацию в России, так он мне говорит, что он хочет машину купить, но цены поднялись, и он говорит что он стал нищим🤣 я ему говорю: - у тебя есть две квартиры и дача, плюс машина тайота. Он горорит, да, конечно, но я не могу купить ещё одну машину жене🤣🤣🤣 Всё, после этого у меня небыло слов и мыслей, только одна ржака насчёт "нового нищего"

[@klaidenmorad103]

exactly you have to be happy from inside out and money alone can't make you happy.

[@BETOETE]

@@RosarioMataH no, it can be relative; in some Latin american countries poverty is measured and defined if a household owns a plasma TV, a mobile phone or lives in a certain area (that supposedly gives you good/bad life standard),see what I mean?

[@LenkaOxyenka]

Боже, я читаю эти комментарии и плачу. От счастья, что столько хороших людей, которые понимаю. Что русские люди не хотят войны. В России много добрых людей, которые хотят спокойно жить. Но политики творят ужасы 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇬🇷🇪🇺🇷🇺🇺🇦❤

[@user-sw8gd9gh9n]

Да это нас настроили против друг друга... С детства внушают, что тебя все ненавидят и все вокруг враги. а по факту все одинаковые люди, и если бы страны умели нормально контактировать, вести переговоры и сотрудничать, то были бы абсолютно нормальные отношения

[@user-dy3tz9ht1d]

@@user-sw8gd9gh9n++++

[@murmur1721]

Как вы уже достали.

[@vabue]

😂

[@SingTodayi]

Большинство хочет войны и поддерживает власть - 65-70%

[@AnitaBeataVlog]

Spasiba Eli for this great video.

[@TrentSteel.]

Nice to see what life is like in different regions of Russia and the difference it makes. Here in Finland my wife and i live 30km away from Helsinki. We own a house valued around 350€k but if you move 15 km away from Helsinki the same one would be 500-600k€ and if you move directly to Helsinki center, the same one would be over 1 million €. The difference what a few kilometres can make is amazing.

[@anshulsisodia5819]

Never saw comment from a fin..... so you a viking?

[@michadomeracki5910]

@@anshulsisodia5819 They are UgroFinns like Estonians and Hungarians.

[@jevinliu4658]

How long does it travel those 15 km (e.g. by car, by light rail, etc.)

[@MarkkuHanninen]

@@jevinliu4658 10-15 minutes - depends on where exactly.

[@ibrahimsued4906]

30 KM IS NOTHING

[@Jhgtdsee]

I'm an IT university student from Algeria ,i would like to move to Russia in the future because I love the atmosphere in Russia and their adherence to their traditions

[@evaskjerd]

👍😊

[@DoctorAlarmist]

Мы ждём вас ❤️

[@futureking2333]

Of all the countries in the West you will rather move to such a corrupt backward country? 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@megawiemjem7098]

bro wants to settle in russia 💀💀

[@futureking2333]

@@megawiemjem7098 don't know whether to call him crazy or naive.

[@sustainablerenewableintegr8311]

This 20-minute video provides an interesting overview of the economy from ordinary folk's perspective. Based on the inputs given, I deduce each region has their own local supply chain that utilise whatever resources within its territory. Only resources that are geographically impossible to have as well as complex machinery and its spare parts are imported from outside. And I bet my entire savings that railway is the primary mode of logistics for such cargo across the country (if not the only mode)! Hence the minimal variance for food cost across different regions and the reason why everything is more expensive in Kaliningrad compared to the rest of the country. Most probably rental is the biggest factor for the pricing variance. p/s: In all countries, the few very wealthy income earners can significantly distort the average income. Median income provides more accurate estimate that reflect the income of the ordinary masses. This is typical government behaviour all over the world. To show to their respective masses that they've done a good job. Despite that, I'm impressed with this level of performance considering that >10,000 types of sanctions are imposed on the Russian economy. This kind of resiliency is like flipping the middle finger to those who imposed the sanctions. At least, that's what I see from the outside

[@barry7608]

Awesome, love your vids keep up the good work, all the best from Australia, take care, dangerous times

[@mcnuffin1208]

I think times like these are important to experience the richness and warmness of different countries, ESPECIALLY those considered to be "adversaries," and to not let geopolitics influence us to be hostile towards one another

[@syta657]

Totally agree, 100%.

[@BillyBoland]

I second this.

[@grandenauto3214]

Yeah, let the Russian dogs invade every country they want.

[@mcnuffin1208]

@@grandenauto3214 lmao your comment is no different than any other blunt, uneducated biases. Gtfo

[@user-zd2ml4hv2y]

I agree with you my friend

[@mavrbang]

I just visited the Inner Mongolia region in China, all the way upto Shiwei, near the border. Other side of the Ergun river was a Russian village we could see. I hope I am able to visit Russia soon. It is my dream!

[@kolbasnyi]

Приезжайте к нам на Дальний Восток! Владивосток, Хабаровск, Благовещенск, Сахалин! 😊

[@mavrbang]

@@kolbasnyi Спасибо!

[@ag413]

Elli, thank you for your job! I really injoy video, it helps to understand that Russia and russian people are fastinating in such time it's really important! Hello from Tatarstan 🙋

[@brettbaxter4680]

Wow! What a beautiful and informative video. Australia is very similar, in the way that the remote and regional areas are in a different economic world to the capital cities.

[@dorogomiloff]

Oh! An Aussie! You might be interested in how Australians live in Russia =D check out "RussianHomesteadGirl" and "Russia Guy" channels

[@elenaweintoegl4064]

@@dorogomiloff Also Traveling with Russel (He lives in the Moscow region).

[@yuliabalashova3866]

Нельзя сказать, что регионы россии находятся в другом экономическом уровне. Простые люди живут по стране примерно одинаково, в том числе м в столице. Но если есть огромные амбиции зарабатывать не просто много, а очень-очень много, или делать карьеру на госслужбе вплоть до правительства, то да, надо ехать в москву или санкт-петербург.

[@Terence.1]

your country is blessed with incredible natural and human resources. and you are an incredible tour guide and sociologist. thank you for the thoughtful and beautiful episodes.

[@shvurd2442]

Agree, very blessed with incredible natural and human resources

[@dermilllo9232]

Thanks for the interesting video! Since we started our studies, a good friend and me planned to do a hitchhiking trip after finishing our studies through the former soviet territory including Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine and heading toward Russia. I always wanted to experience the life in the countries that hadn´t been influenced by capitalism for so long. Unfortunately 2022 made it hard to follow this dream for "some reasons" so let´s hope the governments will conclude peace even though it will be a hard process. But beside our governments who may have tensions we are just human beings who are friendly in most of the cases regardless of whether we are from Russia, the US, Ukraine or Germany. So let´s pray for better days! Greetings from (east) Germany :)

[@kriskairn3715]

Thankyou Eli for your posts. I send love and respect to you and Russia from here in Liverpool , England ❤️

[@ezequielsanabria2887]

Gracias por compartir y mostrar Lo hermoso que es Rusia🇷🇺❤️ inmenso Pais👏👏

[@ioankatsapovich]

🤮

[@ElGato1947]

I love how thought provoking this video is. The comments section provides such strong additional perspectives. Most of which support the interviews. With a few contrarian viewpoints. It will be fun to come back to the comments in a few days to see additional thoughts people from different parts of Russia & different parts of the world have to say. Thank you, Eli!

[@sininetulnukas]

Here's one extra thought. It is not for me to tell, how other people should live their life or what they like or dislike, but to help younger Russian audience to better understand (understanding is NOT the same as approval) the Western reaction to one very special operation, I say that in the West people do get judged according to what they tolerate. For example, if someone is NOT a pedophile itself/himself/herself, but the person tolerates pedophilia, the molesting of children, then in the West that person will get judged by others despite the fact that the person being judged does NOT molest children itself. With that context in mind, please draw Your own conclusion, how the attitude of some Russians looks from Western perspective and what that kind of judgement means in the longer term, like in years 2022 till 2080. I am NOT an Ukrainian. I am an Estonian, living in Estonia, which is part of the West. Thank You for reading my comment.

[@MrGianeta]

@fleshnbone187 I think by their own standards the person above is a vicious murderer condoning mass murder of innocent people, destruction of their homes and livelihood, mass slander... the worst kind of person really. I would also assume the person above approves the crimes/mass murder and starvation of people in Yemen, since the US/West supports Saudi Arabia. Hell, I guess by their own standards this poor Estonian guy/girl should already be executed several times over. LOL. Interesting how they can live with themselves and be so righteous at the same time.

[@quintaeco]

@fleshnbone187 the collective west is a degenerate global society

[@Blackmind0]

@fleshnbone187 ..what is the point when someone talks about red apples and one means...but there are green apples also....every war is bs, since thousands of years...but putin ( i do not say russia) does it on a new level of hate, with threats with a-bomb...wtf...... russia should at this time cut of from everything, no youtube, no insta, no internet in the rest of the world, ok china will do it, nothing...no traveling in foreign countries..niente, nada....as long as russian people go on the street, not 1000....millions !!!

[@KillerofWestoids]

@@sininetulnukas Lol the west ends at Germany. Seriously, you were literally part of the USSR.

[@NT-gj3nt]

Классный контент ❤ очень интересно посмотреть на разные регионы своей страны т.к. мало где бывала. Спасибо!

[@ElvinaDumoulin]

I really like you ELI.You have a sound mind and you speak well and is a compassionate person.

[@X3r0.]

I’m in love with your filming & editing !! Thank you for taking us all around Russia & sharing the unique cultures, people & landscapes 🖤✨🇨🇦🖖🏻

[@rolandocastaneda4429]

I really enjoyed the comparisons. I would have liked it even more if you had included St. Petersburg, Caucuses or Chechnya, and any region along the Chinese border. Thank you Elina!

[@henrycarlson7514]

so Interesting , Thank You . Makes me even glad that I live in Northern Minnesota . living here we dodge MOST of the INSANITY of the (Democrat ) party

[@TheDroneExperiment]

@@henrycarlson7514 lol .. pretty funny thing to say as 90% of the Republican party is widely considered a cult.

[@Regina_1212]

Chechnya is Caucasus 😘

[@alexschroedinger3717]

Wow, that's a cool video, thumbs up, great work!

[@88xx88]

Элли, здравствуйте! Спасибо за такой интересный ролик. На западе люди знают о России только из новостей, где русские только враги и готовы сбросить ядерную бомбу, еще из фильмов, где русские - угрюмые бандиты. Короче, пропаганда на западе делает русских врагами всего человечества. Очень надеюсь, что ваш ролик увидят как можно больше людей во всем мире и поймут, что русские обычные люди, с такими же заботами и такими же политиками. Мы хотим жить, работать, растить детей, дружить, любить, путешествовать, но я не знаю периодов в истории России, чтобы люди жили хорошо и спокойно. Вечные проблемы, то внутри, то снаружи. Вечно надо то кого-то защищать, то от кого-то защищаться. Долбанные политики.

[@xygnusx5067]

Funny thing... I was born and raised in a central-american country, and we say something along the lines of "eso esta mas lejos que Kamchatka" which roughly translates to "that is farther than Kamchatka."

[@panda_yt1186]

Where's that? I'm from Venezuela, idk why I'm even here

[@mrobocop1666]

Teacher in schools call the students sitting in behind "Kamchatka"

[@ayylmao3910]

Stop making shit up

[@RoerDaniel]

false we say "eso esta hasta el Serengeti"

[@HippiePajon]

We say "carajoland" LMAO

[@davianoinglesias5030]

I'm a Kenyan and we get very little information about Russia on the media, I'm truly fascinated in learning about Russia and I love listening to the Russian language it sounds melodious. Your videos have been an eye opener and full of adventure. I hope one day I get enough money and spend one year touring Russia🙂Khorosho provesti vremya

[@yastyman]

Welcome 🙂

[@eddasang9393]

I am Kenyan, I was in Russia from May to August in a place called Krasnodar and Moscow

[@francinelynn334]

Thank you Eli for very interesting videos. I started following you with your videos about Australia, found them very enjoyable and honest. I am Australian, so of course love my country just as you do yours. It’s unfortunate that most of what we hear about Russia is to do with Putin and of course lately about the invasion of Ukraine. In our heart’s I think all humans want to live a good, happy life, as freely as possible. I think we are very blessed for that here in Australia and it was very interesting to here about living conditions in various parts of Russia.

[@fedoceevchannel9697]

Поправьте меня, если я ошибаюсь, но деньги из регионов не идут в Москву. Налоги по округам платятся. Если покупаешь на Камчатке у компании с Камчатки, то деньги идут в бюджет самой Камчатки. (Безграмотно, но суть уловили… надеюсь) Т.е. если на Камчатке купить что-то, что продается компанией зарегистрированной в Москве, то и налоги пойдут в Москву.

[@Xxander11]

К сожалению, ошибаешься. Ндс целиком идёт в федеральный бюджет, налог на прибыль 3 в федеральный, 17 в региональный и только ндфл целиком в регион. Это из основных налогов...

[@paponsharma7954]

I'm an Indian.. And we love Russia.. Your videos are really mesmerizing.. Natural and so detailed... You inspires me to visit Russia one day.. Take care.. We are always with you.. Economically, friendly 🇮🇳😎Russia🇷🇺

[@a.sipatova]

we are waiting for you at anytime bro 🇷🇺🤝

[@evmollet5418]

You are a good ambassador of Russia. Lets shake hands en make the world a better place 🙏🏻

[@madsbuhris]

She is a classical Putins troll. Every minute she is doing these videos her goverment kills avg 2 innocent Ukrainan civilians. She is banned now to travel west. Dont support this channel😓

[@nunuofficial5146]

Here is the full video kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6Cpiq2ibLd4obM

[@MTbeals]

Thank you so much! What an enlightening view.

[@archjen]

Very well done! We are all more alike than we are different. God bless.

[@demetriusvolkodav4923]

It's always a pleasure to get a notification that Elinochka has posted another video... and without any bias 😊!

[@holyfreak8]

Here in Argentina we have a board game called T.E.G. It simulates a world at war, divided in regions. Each player has its own region to start to conquest and make alliances. Kamchatka is a key place because is one of the gateways to Eurasia.

[@wenstud1]

Your lovely videos prove to the world that we are all the same. Keep up your good work....

[@RussianGirl4]

I accidentally stumbled upon your channel and it's quite interesting! Moscow has different salaries and dream salaries, because everyone lives in different parts of Moscow. In the center of Moscow, there are very high prices for food and apartments, the rich live there with high salaries, there are large companies that pay a lot. If you are a beginner or a simple worker, then he definitely lives in the Moscow region, where prices are 5 times lower, so 100,000 rubles are enough for people there for a comfortable stay.

[@natyrusa]

Ничего себе, у нас почти одинаковые названия каналов))

[@RussianGirl4]

@@natyrusa могу поменять свое название канала, я не веду ютуб и ничего не снимаю)

[@RobinPoe]

I used to live in Anchorage, Alaska, which is across the Bering Sea from Kamchatka. The video from Kamchatka looks a lot like Alaska. Housing and Utilities are very expensive, but Alaskans make up for it by catching their dinner instead of buying it. Most people eat a lot of fish and game, berries (Fresh or Preserved). There's not much vegetable, but cabbage and potatoes grow pretty well there. The big goal in the fall is to get a moose, because that will feed a couple of families for most of the winter.

[@ronin2963]

I feel that some how, you are never exactly poor. Even is you don't have everything you wish you seem to make the most of all that you have. Thank you for sharing your positive attitude and cheerful spirit! 😊

[@ArgumentumAdHominem]

Eli, thanks a lot for your documentary. It is really helpful. I really appreciate your drive for equality and better lives of people in your homeland. Still, it seems to me that you harbour somewhat idealised view of the west. I would say that both salaries and costs here are higher, but, given the relative numbers you have provided, I do not think that average people in USA or even most of Europe are any less exploited than the people you interviewed. I'm not even talking about poorer places like most of asia or africa... Судьба земли повсюду та же, где капля блага, там на страже уж просвещенье иль тиран :)

[@marcveronneau8750]

Dear Eli, I really like your income's documentary. Because it corroborates what I have seen and heard during my trips to Russia. I subscribed to your channel to follow your next reports which, I know in advance, will be interesting. Приветствия, Большое спасибо. Маркус😉