Magical Udmurt Village with Winter Forest Spirits | Russia vlog

[@stevenaleshire7941]

Beautiful. People at peace with themselves. Thank you for the view .

[@elenastravels]

You're welcome, Steven 🙂

[@chrisgiles606]

Observing people trying to maintain their lifestyle and traditions in a world that is dominated by materialism and superficiality, I can understand would leave you feeling a little melancholic. Your video modestly shining a light on their cohabitation with nature, is their only hope of letting the world know about their existence. Extending the hand of peace to people living in harmony with their environment is a beautiful thing. You, in association with Ekaterina, help us appreciate their uncomplicated life.

[@elenastravels]

Well put, Chris 🙂

[@chrisgiles606]

@@elenastravels Thank you, Elena. You are welcome.

[@elenastravels]

@@chrisgiles606 🙂

[@gerardpully762]

Important to give a voice to those who protest for the ruinous encroachment of "unknowns" on the forests and springs that provide their livelihood. The multiple expressions of their culture, traditions, desires of these simple, honest village people provides a refreshing look at natural life, a lost feature of urban, toxic living.

[@elenastravels]

True

[@brianpreas8392]

I think the villagers are happy to see a young person take an interest in their way of life. Thanks for sharing and take care Elena

[@elenastravels]

Yes, probably 🙂 Take care, Brian!

[@nathanmiller5658]

The little doll house on the forest trail was especially cute.

[@elenastravels]

Agree. 🙂

[@rezaahmadzadeh7115]

Молодец красавица🌹🌹🌹

[@elenastravels]

Спасибо 😅

[@j4mm3d]

The villagers had such kind faces. Such a treat to see, and would have been wonderful to experience first hand. And as always, your videos in these regions have been so soothing, helping me shed the stresses of life in London. Peace to you Elena.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! Glad you've enjoyed the video 🙂

[@MN-ir4es]

Здравствуйте, Лена. Не пропускаю ни одного вашего видео. Мне понравилось слушать, как люди в деревнях говорят - через О. Моя квартирная хозяйка в юности в Ярославле тоже так говорила: кОрОва. А Ярославль сотни километров от Удмуртии! Интересно, как так получилось, что произношение изменилось и мы стали говорить через А.

[@elenastravels]

Здравствуйте! Очень рада, что вам нравятся мои видео :) насколько я помню из курса диалектологии в университете, А - это московское влияние :)

[@demetriusvolkodav4923]

Privet, Lenochka. Udmurt villages look so warm and tidy and the people are, as well. The food looks amazing as always and you seem very comfortable and at peace in such an environment. See you again 😊…

[@elenastravels]

Hi, Demetrius! Yes, you're right 🙂

[@meryuk]

Yet another great video 👍 And the music, about 6:40 till the end, simply adorable 👌🎶

[@elenastravels]

Thank you 😊

[@НадеждаСурнина-д1р]

Зима в нашей Удмуртии прекрасна, так же как и жители этой небольшой деревеньки. Они очень гостеприимны и доброжелательны.

[@elenastravels]

Да, так и есть :)

[@JJP639Raptor]

Watching people enjoying even through the cold by the company of each other is very heartwarming. Love your videos. :D

[@elenastravels]

I'm glad you think so! 🤗

[@johnparnell9488]

I think you brightened up the lives of the villagers. Someone kind and sensitive like they are is the right person to show us their ways. Another great video.

[@elenastravels]

I hope so! Thank you 🙂

[@JackAsiaNomad]

Another great video ... Thank you, take care Elena. СПАСИБО !!

[@elenastravels]

Cпасибо, Yves 🤗

[@r.perzylo]

Thanks Elena for your video presentation, I enjoyed it very much & learnt something new. From a Ukrainian Canadian. 😊😀

[@elenastravels]

I'm really glad, Rick. You're welcome 🙂

[@fritzsmith3296]

Love it. Great community. All share a spiritual connection. Spirituality is a "social glue" that bonds people together. What I see in the faces of these folks is "one for all and all for one". Good stuff. So, Elena, you are melancholic because you envy these folks? Keep searching Elena, self-discovery is slow. I'm a medicine man. Every summer, I vision quest for 30 days at a time in the Rocky Mountains in a cow pasture at 5700 ft elevation. Each time when I leave the 30-day quest, I can feel a big change has occurred after I come back to my home. Finding oneself is a life-long journey. I'm 78 years old. And still finding new things about myself. When I read your eyes, I can see someone who has strong passions for people and love for animals. However, I also see animals don't share the same feeling for you. They are somewhat afraid of you. You can change that by letting them come to you. Animals and children are slow to develop trust because they feel threatened by strong emotions. So, ignore them and let them come to you. I wish you well, be well and be happy. Keep up the good work.

[@elenastravels]

I agree with you! I also felt that spiritual connection. I was melancholic probably because it was very quiet and empty there - there was more space to be with your thoughts, unlike when you are in the city. Wow this quest sounds like such a great and transforming experience! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Maybe one day I'll try going on a similar journey. Interesting advice about animals! I've never thought of it this way. I can say that my pets have always loved me and treated me like a friend. But I guess wild animals can sense my nervousness. Even though I love animals, I don't know what to expect from them when I meet them for the first time. I'll try your approach next time :)

[@JeffSchwenke]

Hi, Elena. The sculptures and culture are very interesting.

[@elenastravels]

Hi, Jeff. Yes, they are 🙂

[@bobgoodall1603]

I think you are these people's postcard to and from the world. They can feel respected by the young and therefore consequential. You do great work in recording these societies.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you, Bob 🤗

[@leroyaugustine3846]

just like home.....remembering growing up when i was younger in my village....thanks Elena...it was a awesome show..

[@elenastravels]

🤗🤗

[@mlsmlsms]

Thanks Elenia, great video.

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! 🙂

[@jimmcknight1189]

This place is like an I. Bilibin illustration for сказки fairy tales. We are so fortunate that you show us that these places are really out there. Thank you for posting.

[@elenastravels]

You're right! I love those illustrations by the way ❤ You're welcome 🙂

[@jimmcknight1189]

@@elenastravels Elena - did you get the pictures of my Bilibin themed balalaika? I sold it to a Russian gentleman in New South Wales, Australia a number of years ago. There is something magical about Bilibin's art. The style was copied here in the US. If you look at Grimm's Fairy Tales and the old Wizard of Oz books, you can see the comparison.

[@CitrianSnailBY]

So Beautiful... Forests are Sacred. 😍

[@elenastravels]

Definitely! 🌿

[@johnhunter4868]

Beautifully made video again. Your videos are good for the soul. Peace and love from Scotland

[@elenastravels]

Thank you, John 🤗

[@UAuaUAuaUA]

Some of the houses and many of the wooden figures look like very artistic and it leaves us surprised from where the inspiration to do this came from. Most look also new, and I would like to know how this was during Soviet times? Interesting, how the people want to protect the natural springs and the forrests. The signboard with the "angry spirits" warning is unique 😉I'm afraid this is the last generation, that is able and willing to maintain such traditions. The young people have left and are not much interested, it seems to me. That makes your research and publication very valuable on the long term. As you know "once something is on the internet, it will never again go away".

[@elenastravels]

I think the inspiration for those sculptures came from Udmurt & Russian folk tales and legends. The old houses were probably built during Soviet times. Sadly, you might be right about the last generation... But I really hope it won't be the case!

[@kevinshaffer7137]

Hi Elena. It's good that they except you and want you to learn about their culture. Are the pancakes filled with buckwheat porridge? I hope you go back there again in the summer and spend more time in those magical woods. Another great video 👏👍😀

[@elenastravels]

Hi Kevin! Yes, they are rally friendly :). I think it was millet (don't remember lol) Thank you 🙂

[@LouisHansell]

Another terrific video! I'd like to know the names of the foods that were on the table, and the names of the men and women in the video. Thanks for all your work.

[@elenastravels]

Thanks, Louis! As for food, it was perepechi (перепечи) and tabani (табани). And I need time to gather the names. But why would you like to know their names? I'm interested to know 🙂

[@LouisHansell]

@@elenastravels I hope you understand my reply as constructive. I really enjoy your videos. Yet, I would direct their creation to have more interaction in the video with the local people you talk about. t wouldn't take any time at all to gather the names, if you recorded as you spoke to the locals, and had a recorded dialogue with them. You could say, "Tell me about yourself, and the food you are making..." and let them free-respond. Now the viewer of your video is there with them, rather than the arms-length atmosphere of a voice-over This would enhance viewer involvement. Yes, you had a man talking about the local forest, but there could have been interaction with the other local people. Instead, the viewer experiences them removed from their environment. Imagine a movie in which only a voice-over tells you about the background and actions of the characters. That would create a distance between the story and the viewer. Having a dialogue between the characters creates involvement, it involves the viewers sensorium. That makes compelling video.

[@elenastravels]

@@LouisHansell thanks for sharing your perspective

[@hardworkingbanker]

Wow Elena Another nice video.. it is an amazing winter wonderland ❤️❤️❤️love from India ❤️🎸

[@elenastravels]

Thank you 🤗

[@hardworkingbanker]

@@elenastravels so sweet of you 😁🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@hardworkingbanker]

@@elenastravels how are you? Are you safe? If you want, you can visit India and live here.. It one of the safest and most friendly place for Russian people . Everyone in India loves Russian people.

[@elenastravels]

@@hardworkingbanker I'm okay, thank you! I'd like to visit India some day!

[@CB6028]

The second time I was in Russia (in 2000) I visited a very similar Udmurt village. I had my first banya and it was very memorable. I would like to return.

[@Nish_18]

Russian village life is really fascinating, Thank you for these videos!

[@elenastravels]

I am really glad you think so! You're welcome 😀

[@umershahid3175]

Another fantastic video Elena ))

[@elenastravels]

Thank you, Umer 🙂

[@peterherv7415]

I love your village videos, much more interesting than huge cities.. I had the pleasure of visiting both, I much prefer the villages simple life yet better.. If things weren't as they're I could imagine myself buying a place where I visited in the past.. Thanks for the upload

[@elenastravels]

Glad you like them! 🤗

[@rogt332]

Prikrazny video Elena I Spacibo Agromnaya ...kultura est ochen Vazhna... Pridroda torza prykrazna Maladyets.

[@elenastravels]

Спасибо 🙂🙂🙂

[@rogt332]

@@elenastravels You are very welcome Elena and glad you could read my Latin Cyrillic 🙂

[@elenastravels]

@@rogt332 😅😅

[@sony4star]

So great filming. Wonderful scenes

[@elenastravels]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

[@sony4star]

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[@CyberTribalism]

Beautiful village and people, but I see something much bigger and better on the horizon.. Freyan village (villages in time) on the Cape of good hope, or deeper inland the Witwatersrand and along the Orange river, where the gold and diamonds are.

[@trevmacc]

Looks so beautiful there and i like the traditions and glad they are preserving them,thanks for taking us along,hope fuly you will get the chance to go in summer ,look after yourself and safe travels Elena

[@elenastravels]

Glad you liked the video, Trev 🙂

[@trevmacc]

@@elenastravels always enjoy your videos Elena you get to some beautiful places,take care

[@elenastravels]

@@trevmacc 🤗

[@stefanvanluik7406]

So interesting. Makes me curious about more aspects of the way Udmurt people live. So, hoping for even more vlogs of you on this. 🙂

[@elenastravels]

Glad you find this topic interesting! 😉

[@isawei4804]

Thank you for this wonderful video, and I would love to see this place again in the summer!

[@elenastravels]

You're welcome, Isa! :)

[@jwv6985]

I'm first! Good to see you again. I think these type of places, are amazing. A very unique experience.

[@elenastravels]

Yaay, you're always the first one to watch my videos 😇 I agree!

[@oneethereal2443]

Thanks for the content sharing about Udmurt! My GF is from Izhevsk, your videos make me know more about the place, love your content😊

[@elenastravels]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@gabrielebianchi161]

You have beautiful videos and a beautiful family Elena 🥰

[@elenastravels]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@paulduffitt7338]

I love the wooden sculptures they are so cool and the forest is magical. Another fabulous video Elena. You are so good at making people feel relaxed and peaceful. May I ask you the name of the village you have visited so I can look for it on maps if that's ok. I would love to visit also. Thank you so much

[@elenastravels]

Thank you so much, Paul 🤗 The village is called Олып (Olyp)

[@paulduffitt7338]

@@elenastravels Thank you

[@DrNoushintheproficient01]

Hello elena, 😊hope your doing good We live in perm studying medicine from 3 yrs i would request you to collab with us for vlogs 😃?

[@elenastravels]

Cool! Yes, why not :)

[@DrNoushintheproficient01]

@@elenastravels Thats great 👍 where we can contact whatsupp or instagram as pr your choice

[@garycmewtowe3065]

...nifty little canine...hope you were able to pet.....nice brief ethnograph.....which you usually do....

[@williamhawks2372]

Hi how are you I like that kind of life away from the city out in the country and I wish I can be with you baby I from America 🇺🇸