The Chechen wedding isn't what you'd expect (wedding without a groom!) | North Caucasus, Russia

The Chechen Republic of Russia is very different from the rest of the country. The traditions at the Chechen wedding were shocking!
Comment, if you've also been to an extraordinary wedding. What was unusual about it?
Time codes:
0:00 Let's get to know Chechens better!
1:33 Cultural shock from local driving
2:52 Chechnya feels like another country
4:28 Code of honor
5:19 Dates ONLY in the presence of relatives
5:53 Girls are untouchable
8:38 No eye contact on dates
10:55 Chechen wedding. Everything is different!
14:53 There is NO groom at the wedding
16:18 About wedding traditions
19:25 Chechens are kind and hospitable
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[@v3r0nthego]

I live in Switzerland and I work with a chechnyan young man. I can only say he is incredibly respectful and humble, always ready to help, and i have never heard him talking bad about anyone or anything. He is the best in my team. I have a massive respect for chechnyas. I don't share their costume and traditions, but I do certainly respect them.

[@Hamook]

masya Allah

[@magdastacy673]

Ma sha Allah

[@samnero387]

Who cares what a Swiss thinks?!🤣 You're all gay!!!!!

[@wanhaytrew33]

@@magdastacy673 йов нохчи Юй хьо

[@Asdfhjkl998]

Masaallah we proud of him , I think I have to married with him ❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂

[@hayaal7088]

ماشاء الله تشرفت اني عرفتك وتابعت شكرا على جهودك للتعريف بالمناطق في روسيا والشيشان متابعتك من السعودية 🇸🇦

[@investorhirsi7321]

I love Chechen people. I met a family who bought the house next to us in Ohio, USA. They will literally gift you anything in their home. They have the best furniture and clothes and traditions and food. They are the nicest people and that worries me because here in America ppl take advantage of generous people. The man owns his own construction company and has so many kids and is so humble.

[@humanspower4404]

"1998 abduction of foreign engineers in Chechnya" take google pls. this movie propaganda

[@zigfridkurama4394]

Все эти преступления были спланированы спецслужбами россии, для дискридитации независимого чеченского государства, чтобы подготовить весь мир для повторного вторжения и оправдания своих преступных действий.

[@maksimplaksin3889]

@@zigfridkurama4394 Перед 2-й чеченской войной было вторжение в Дагестан. Простой народ Дагестана встал на защиту своей родной земли от бандитов (именно, что от бандитов, включая эмиссара Хаттаба (не чеченца), а не от простых чеченцев, страдавших от нищеты и разрухи в Ичкерии). Федеральные войска пришли на помощь дагестанцам и восстановили порядок. А дальнейшие события известны.

[@zigfridkurama4394]

@@maksimplaksin3889 О каком вторжении идет речь? Российские власти специально позволии на територии нескольких дагестанских сел создать исламистский анклав с шариатским правлением, разрекламировав его в СМИ. Ловушка была так устроена, что не попасть туда было невозможно. Чеченцы повелись на обман прекрасно осознавая последствия, поступили так как им велит их совесть и честь, откликнувшись на зов о помощи соседей, "братьев мусульиан", чьи села были подвергнуты наподению собственной армией. Власти России, вдруг, "поздно спахватившись", решили устроить маленькую войнушку на своей територии, а по сути правокацию: подлость, как известно, не знает границ! Благородный поступок чеченцев послужил поводом для повторного вторжения на ее територию российских бандформирований. Прежде чем писать глупости изучите факты, а они как известно, вешь упрямаяя!

[@maksimplaksin3889]

@@zigfridkurama4394 Если кто и позволил специально возникнуть тому исламистскому анклаву в дагестанских сёлах Карамахи и Чабанмахи, то это те предательские силы в окружении Ельцина, которые по звонку остановили штурм Грозного летом 1996 года, и с подачи которых были заключены Хасавюртовские соглашения. Опять же, те сёла находятся достаточно далеко от чеченской границы, но первыми приняли на себя удар приграничные районы Дагестана. Их жители и пошли в ополчение, и совместно с федеральными войсками дали отпор.

[@mewmannamwem6087]

I work as a Doctor in Germany in Munich This year a new doctor that finished residency starting working with us. i was surprised to know he was chechen i was not expecting him to be so good in speaking German and he is very good doctor and the he is very friendly and hard working now am in a rabbit hole of chechnya videos to get to know these people and not to judge the books by the covers

[@user-bd5oz1ti5l]

Du bist ein guter Kollege dass du dich für seine Kultur und Herkunft so sehr interessierst. Sieht man nicht oft)

[@ajrinahysaj]

I have taught English to many Chechens and have always noticed a humble attitude on the way they perceive the world and other cultures. Love and peace to all the good humans around the globe.

[@bron-sconcess.10]

The only connection I knew was Chechnian war, ridiculously! While the practices seem sharply at odds with the freedoms I am familiar; the underlying principles in this society are a curious mix that would normally be seen in a closed community, like the Amish, Mormons, or even some extreme fundamentalist Jewish sectors. There feels little if any covetousness, of more liberal societies. In Chechnia, people live alongside other communities, it would appear, whilst sheltering their own. There is a deep honesty revealed here, though it goes so far, as to raise concerns about what exactly happens, when marital difficulties, do arise? Nonetheless, beautiful!

[@danrook5757]

I read a Chechen knows how to shoot a gun before he can read.

[@US_AND_IL_ARE_WAR_CRIMINALS]

@@danrook5757 cannot blame them, there are a lot of bad people out there

[@xlspiorp]

Have u been able to teach the m the garbage?

[@Hamook]

masya Allah

[@davidholden4543]

Eli needs to get a job as the head of tourism. She consistently does an excellent job of presenting sides of the country that usually don’t get presented to us in the US. отличная работа!

[@DespaceMan]

I second that David, she is a great presenter defiantly will fit the roll perfectly if she was ever offered a position.

[@jjq9360]

please focus on native americans..

[@eloiseterrier]

You're so right !!!!!! Wow what dancers !!! I love it!!!

[@davidholden4543]

@@jjq9360 habla algun idioma indigeno?

[@davidholden4543]

@Trinity M Correct, being that I live in the US, the context comes from my personal experience. Eli can communicate universally, so I understand that we are not her only market.

[@ahmadnaser8192]

Thank you so much for the video! I am a Jordanian with a Chechen grandmother who moved to Jordan during the war. She used to cook traditional Chechen dishes for me when I was a child, but that was the extent of my exposure to her culture. I've always wanted to learn more about my Chechen ancestry and this video is excellent.

[@fazilm1]

Eli is such a charming person and great ambassador of her equally great diverse country. It is wonderful to see so many different cultures in one country.

[@medyamnv2236]

The reason that the bride's relatives aren't at the wedding actually stems from the old tradition where the groom's family would come pick up the bride at her home and bring her to their home. From that day on she 'belongs' to the family of her husband. And the bride's family would be sad that she left, which is why they weren't in a celebratory mood, since they 'lost' a daughter. So they would stay home and cry. Whereas the groom's family would be very happy because they just got their 'new daughter'. So they would throw a party and celebrate.

[@rellblackthrone6071]

I heard it's also like that with most of the muslims in Africa.

[@saraluvcats6891]

Same traditions in some Arabic countries ^_^

[@ItsTristan1st]

Thank you for explaining the tradition. There is always a sensible reason behind them.

[@sharleneyyy4689]

This is similar to my culture Indian (Hindu). The brides family do come to the wedding however but they are upset to be loosing her and there are a lot of tears of sadness!

[@ericballi4701]

I think this aspect of their tradition is ridiculous. Why does anyone have to 'lose' a daughter? I'm all for traditions and cultural norms, but not when people are hurt or insulted.

[@mobrule8219]

Your videos are so much better than the television programming here in America about places abroad. Much appreciated.

[@wildbill9919]

l agree. Cable TV is a waste of money.

[@davidcooley275]

@@ElifromRussia Eli you were very kind at the start of the video when asking the gentleman if these questions you found in the tour book were accurate. As a female you had to be biting your tongue when 50% of the population is still subjugated like modern slaves. The women cannot speak up as they would be ostracized or killed if they speak against their state imposed religion. This is NOT tradition it is modern slavery in a different form. So strange as Islam was once a great religion 800-1200 a.d. and dominated science as Christian Europe burned non-believers at the stake. In 1250 a.d. when Islam started killing scientists and burning books (like Christianity did earlier) and turned inward to their religion they have been on a downward path for over 700 years. Name one thing Islam has given the world in the last 700 years and i will sit here and listen...i feel so sorry for the women and sure the men are very happy.

[@Ping24432]

Entire world is beautiful than democratic world.

[@larrywade9041]

@@wildbill9919 so very true! That's why over 5 million people have left pay per view t.v. in the last 4 year's. They brag about hundreds of channel's; most of which aren't worth a crap. Then you have to watch your bill like a hawk so they don't sneak a bunch of bullshit fee's in. I got rid of them year's ago & have air antenna. Haven't missed them & get plenty of channel's over the air. Plus I watch Eli!!! Illinois, USA

[@larrywade9041]

@@davidcooley275 Totally agree! Somewhat similar to the Old Order Amish here in America; in that they have a handed down set of belief's from the 1600's. Watch some of the documentaries from many of the Amish who have left the faith; they are truly eye-opening.

[@kutzchik]

Thank you Eli. Chechnya is so beautiful, your report is absolutely beautiful and truthful. The Western narratives have been destroyed, Blessings to Chechnya.🙏🏻👍🏼

[@janetgeragosian7759]

Can you tell what the beautiful there nothing

[@RustamSaidov-yc1dc]

Девушки красивые

[@makaveli2989]

@janetgeragosian7759 ​can you please tell us what is so beautiful about your modern western culture instead? you don't respect your parents, you don't respect your elders, women are nothing but sexual objects, men are not even men, everyone cares about themselves only and their own pleasures, your god is money, your goal is status, everyone is fake! just copies of different movies and TV characters you're trying so hard to imitate in real life, and you are willing to give your arms and legs to convince people that you're real!! you care only about what people think of you, and not what you are in reality! everyone have got their mouth open like a hyena trying to consume as much as possible from the cradle to the grave! (after all this is what life is all about for you) don't forget your motto (you only live once)!!! crimes, drugs, alcohol, and prostitution are everywhere! your societies are full of psychopaths, serial killers, pedophiles, gangs, junkies! so again can you please tell us what is sooooooooo beautiful about your modern western culture?!!!! I bet it's the fact that you as a woman can drink alcohol, take drugs, and sleep with as many people as you want! I bet it makes you feel FREE! well if that is the case then let me tell you that we (preservative people) are very proud to not have that kind of freedom!🙂

[@RustamSaidov-yc1dc]

@@janetgeragosian7759 those blue eyes are crazy

[@user-uq8np7zw9z]

​@@janetgeragosian7759 are you jealous?)

[@jamalkhalif7058]

I'm from Somalia 🇸🇴 the Horn of Africa, and I watched your videos from Caucasus Dagestan, and this chechen I really liked it all and it's beautiful. I didn't know Russia had all those beautiful states. I thought all Russian states were freezing 🥶 and cold. Thanks to all those beautiful places and friendly people of Russian 😊

[@falischika6221]

War naga aamus

[@cylerayner5357]

​@@falischika6221🤡

[@briskpetroleumengineering362]

lived with Chechens here in Malaysia for more then 5 years.. very manly, true gentlemen and respectful! been 20 years since all of my brothers went back to Chechnya.. miss them alot.. Khamzat, Ramzan, Murad, Ahmet, Yusuf, Ovhan, Tomas and many more 😢...

[@-01x]

Why don't u or they visit?

[@amadakram5722]

kamzat chimaev?

[@barryirlandi4217]

Lol.. So did I when I studied in Pakistan back in 95.. Lots of very nice Malaysian brothers too.. Allahumabaarik

[@yyoutube9900]

Тов, Томас😂

[@FahadFSA]

@@barryirlandi4217 I live in Pakistan but I never met a Chechan here. Were you studied and how you met them?

[@polliebain7450]

I found this so interesting. Thank you. I am English. I live in France. My next door neighbours are from Chechnya. They are some of the best friends l have ever had.

[@linalove1270]

Which part of France if you don’t mind me asking? I’m Chechen who lives in America but my mother lives in colmar Alsace ☺️

[@polliebain7450]

@@linalove1270 l live in Nice. I'm so lucky

[@linalove1270]

@@polliebain7450 beautiful city, yes you are !

[@joyridesham]

That is beautiful hear Polie, we can treat each other respectful and be friends even if we have differences, if only all people thought like you.

[@Mrmachinegunner131]

@@linalove1270 didn’t know there were Chechens here in the states. What state?

[@bagpipercalifornia8361]

Loved the video. I really liked the groom's friend that spoke with you. He is a solid guy, confident, and what you would want in a friend. he represented his friend and culture extremely well. Great video.

[@knuckleheadcollections]

That was really great to watch Eli. Great job! I got here through the link in your KZbin short. Amazing! Fantastic! Thank you 🥰🇺🇲

[@HelloNil]

Greetings and Blessings to my Chechen Brothers and Sisters in Kaukausus ! :) I am also From Kaukausus . I'm Cherkes :) We have the same Traditions ...

[@SFIRESERVICE]

Like Chechens neural buetiful looks

[@islamislamov557]

Umenya blizkiy moy drug kabardinec

[@jasminhassan8689]

It’s amazing how Chechens have kept their religion, tradition and heritage

[@katep.6088]

They're just Russians. But İslam tends to make you forget what you are beyond Muslim.

[@aniydd8819]

@@katep.6088 Jealous much? They're not Russians nor wanna be one. They are proud Muslims and Chechen

[@katep.6088]

@@aniydd8819 jealous of who? 🤣 If I wanted to be Muslim, it's so easy, cause you're in need to recruit people. You made it hilariously easy. Or should I want to be from Chechnya, that people hear this word and immediately remember of terrorist attacks etc? Get a grip.

[@aniydd8819]

@@katep.6088 Islam is growing Alhamdulillah no issue on that front. Secondly, you wouldn't be here and claiming a people you supposedly disdain this much and that share nothing with you. One mans terrorist is another man's freedom fighter no one likes land thieves that want to loot other ppls resources and destroy their homes.

[@esmeraldagreen1992]

Stalin failed

[@actionjackson1836]

I love your videos so much. Your report is so genuine and authentic. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Hanihaylll]

Can we appreciate how beautiful the bride was 😖💕

[@porterbrass]

What a beautiful wonderful world we live in! A portrait of individualism and color. God bless the people of Chechnya!

[@pradas.]

Eli from Russia Why you put "🇷🇺😂" now? Whats so funny ginger

[@ricktripathi8082]

What the hell is going on between u be sincere both friends

[@faaiqaara560]

@@pradas. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😜👏👏👏👍

[@Fahad-gf1wx]

@@ElifromRussia u r tartar, so it's safe to assume you are also muslim maybe not practising but ur family is muslim?

[@SIRLASEDARCHI]

@@pradas. It could be a kind of confirmation that chechnya belongs to russia and part of it 👎

[@The-writer-next-door]

Chechen are really amazing, so inspiring how they kept their religion and traditions alive. Beautiful!

[@MrUntapishtim]

Yes. But you make sure you keep your traditions alive too.

[@The-writer-next-door]

@@MrUntapishtim eh yeah i guess

[@omaryousifkamal4290]

​@@MrUntapishtim islam does not stop you from practsing your traditions it is a fillter to delete the bad once that some traditions had.

[@OstblockLatina]

They preserve bronze-age opression of women and minorities in 21st century, there's nothing beautiful about it.

[@msmedved_]

Such beautiful traditions, wonderful coverage of this thank you

[@75blackviking]

I love your channel, Eli! Your videos are always entertaining, well written and always informative. It is a real treat to watch your experiences even if only as a video. Excellent work.

[@elizabethchargualaf1470]

I am a 65 yr old granny. No politics for me. I just love to travel like this. Thanx for sharing 😊 😀

[@user-wf8mo1qg9j]

Big greetings from Chechnya, Elizabeth))

[@kasbms]

One of the best journey so far..love to visit Chechnya soon..🇲🇾

[@rudolfpuchini4105]

You are always welcome :)

[@syednasranshamilsyeddin1966]

💯🇲🇾

[@wuslim3980]

I am from chechnya, and you all very welcome

[@rudolfpuchini4105]

@People's Republic of East Turkestan no you are wrong my turkishe brother,i m not Jewish.

[@rudolfpuchini4105]

@People's Republic of East Turkestan way are you think that i jewish?)

[@roysmemorylane]

Eli presents these videos perfectly. Thank you!

[@sidnoi]

Thanks for sharing Eli. It was a pleasure to watch. Greetings from UK.

[@johnnyromero4148]

Hello Eli, This is Johnny from New Orleans USA and new to your channel. I didn't know much about the Chechen people or their culture until now. By appearance, they seems to be decent and respectable people like everyone else. I've nothing but admire and respect other nationality, language, cultures, foods, music and life styles. By Far, you're doing great job and let the world to see what ordinary Chechen people like. Thank you and I truly admire your work and be safe of doing so.

[@AlienAndHer]

👍👍

[@user-wf8mo1qg9j]

I am a Chechen, most Chechens are not like the Kadyrovites show us, they are bandits who keep the Chechens in oppression, we are constantly kidnapped and killed, all this with the permission of Putin

[@cmlmonstar007]

I’m in New Orleans also

[@ashishIMpro]

Almost all people of the world are decent and respectable. It's just a small bunch of people at the top who use these very decent people to fight against each other and give them bad name. I once visited a country which is an archenemy for us. I was afraid of their army/police or violent reaction from public, but was taken aback by common people's hospitality. Learned that we all are pitched against each other for stupid political reasons (sometimes religious reasons in case of few islamic nations).

[@user-kz7wg4vm4e]

👍👍👍👍 спасибо меня зовут Юсупов Абдулла я из Чечни.

[@dopenet11]

Much love for our Chechan brothers and sisters from Kashmir ❤️

[@quirky_geminight]

Your videos gives knowledge to the viewers, to understand the tradition and the people. They are respectful, calm and put value to their unique traditions. ❤❤❤

[@christopherdorsey6337]

I am from USA!, and I just love these beautiful weddings, very comfortable and the families of the bride and groom are very friendly, this one is amazing 🤩!

[@dimasveliz6745]

Hey Eli, get to know please that what you're doing is fundamental to this broken world. We live in the age of communication but information overload has not helped people to actually see what other regions of the world look like. Chechenya, as any other place is fantastic in its own way, so again, thank you very much for the tour!

[@PublicTVChannel]

@@ElifromRussia Eli are you married or single?

[@iqrakhalidzakariah4842]

@@PublicTVChannel AND THERE IT IS!

[@nahmed1305]

Lots of love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 to Chechnya and the people of Chechnya. May Allah swt bless Chechnya ❤️🌹

[@user-iq7wq7pr1d]

💓💝💞

[@hasantareq9310]

It's very informative video. It was nice to learn about Chechnya. I didn't know much about the Chechen people or their culture until now. I can't stop watching your videos! You're doing great job.

[@lede1810]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for your work!

[@anonyme9822]

I've always admired the Chechen culture. Their women are so gracious. They are a warrior race.

[@borzmir9326]

all people are warriors in some part.

[@snowwhite4545]

Me too, what an intriguing culture

[@gia306]

Still can't understand how criminals can be admired. ah well, this is the planet we live in...

[@geob2658]

@@gia306 tf you talking about

[@Anti_degenerate]

@@geob2658 Don’t worry just Indian hating

[@1slamExplained]

I wonder how different Chechen culture is compared to "old Russian" culture? Some of the customs seem very unique to Chechen people.

[@teresadownes2422]

I think I know why the guests are separated during a wedding It's kind of like spending your last days with your friends (groom) And your last time of living together with your family (bride)

[@mulesz]

Chechen culture is completely different from Russian, Russians are Slavonic people, Chechens are one of the Caucasian nations

[@franza2109]

Very different they always been different

[@iconoclast400]

@@fabs8498 is that teacher was allowed to mock or even criticise french flag or LGBTQ or Israel or Zionism in that very country? If not then why was there a double standard? Macron said he supports whoever mock holy prophet but got offended himself when someone made his cartoon ... Macron even sued that cartoonist for that ....so I say west is a place where hypocrisy is at its peak and wait for the day when Islam will bring down the western hypocrisy and make Justice to the world... PEACE ✌️

[@walterzielinski6654]

@@iconoclast400 Well said. People forget what a chauvinist, racist country France is. Liberals are, in their version of the "free" press, able to mock the followers of Islam, but if Charlie Hebdo's editors had made analogous remarks about Judaism, they would be subject to swift institutional reprisals. I would like to add that as a pacifist l reject violence absolutely, in all its forms, including speech that incites violence and armed aggression. Violence begets violence.

[@user-wz3jk5pn3v]

Thankyou for giving us new insight about Russia. It's interesting!!! you're vlog is awesome 😄😄😄

[@slavicakovac764]

Bravo 👏👏👏❤️love from Serbia 🇷🇸

[@ItsTristan1st]

Glad to see the Chechen Republic and it's people thriving after the troubled times it endured.

[@sakurakou2009]

would have been better if they could got their independence and nationalize their oil and natural resources , fuck communism and fuck russia terrorism

[@momcilojabucilo9320]

Yourcountry is terror state,arab

[@user-pz3rt8sz5n]

❤👍🙏

[@alisamenshikova7574]

I am originally from Russia, but it seems that I am discovering a country I have never been to. Thank you!

[@SFIRESERVICE]

Chechens buityful country nice people's

[@dhuejshsiwnxjw]

look up what the russians did to us chechens 😂😂

[@alisamenshikova7574]

@@dhuejshsiwnxjw Yes, I know. You can look up what they did to Tatars ( I am Uzbek Tatar) and also to Klamyk, Udmurt, Ingush, Kazakh, Jewish, Belorussian, Georgian etc. people. Unfortunately, in the face of Russian imperialism, other nations are nobodies. And I am sorry for what happened to your people, but I hope you still let me admire your culture. :) Бик зур рәхмәт!

[@dhuejshsiwnxjw]

@@alisamenshikova7574 ohh i thought u were an ethnic russian mb, yep i know what theyve done to the caucasus.

[@mohammadsohel3759]

@@alisamenshikova7574 nice 👍

[@eskat550]

Love Chechnya for their history, heritage since two decades. Met Chechen friends in Europe but seeing their things through your video's. Thanks a lot Eli. ❤ From Bangladesh.

[@PrettyPrxncesa777]

I love the traditions, amazing video. Chechen people are beautiful 🌺

[@christinakoria4518]

Chechnya is a beautiful and clean place. I love traditions. 🌺

[@user-qm1bp4lw5u]

thank you

[@tocagirlm9005]

Thanks

[@ChannelMath]

All traditions are indeed beautiful and wonderful, when you can walk away from them

[@jamesbuckingham8073]

I see kind and gentle people; id rather be there then in a big city. thank you for sharing!

[@LuchSveta1]

Kind and gentle 🤣🤣🤣. Make sure you non Stop praise Kadyrov ☝️☝️☝️ and everything will be great 👍 learn from the guy in the video .

[@wo1vuso70]

@@LuchSveta1 he's talking of local people, not politics

[@linaalin9639]

@@LuchSveta1🤗 i'm sharing the wedding🙏👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqjLlqd3p713j80

[@patrickmazza7055]

I know this is an older piece and you get thousands of comments. So I’m not sure you will ever see this one. But the way you closed this piece about respecting differences deeply moved me, from the heart.

[@rafathalam5245]

Your videos give all of us lots of insights... Thanks ❤ it

[@daebak_hana]

I love to see people preserving their culture even when it's opposite of modern culture. I really respect that. Great video. I would love to visit one day

[@md.awwalmuhtady6625]

modern culture=delusional western culture

[@OstblockLatina]

I don't respect preserve bronze-age opression of women and minorities and violations of human rights in 21st century.

[@davideloi9176]

This is one of the most amazing things about Russia. It is one country, but made of many nations,many cultures, many different peoples and languages. I must visit one day.

[@kkk-rx6xh]

because of colonization, lmao

[@user-wf8mo1qg9j]

Russians occupied Chechnya

[@SiberiaKim]

@@kkk-rx6xh потому что народы не уничтожались вместе с культурой

[@kkk-rx6xh]

@@SiberiaKim Дисклеймер: очень вас прошу, не отвечайте мне своими «НО» и прочим, я свою историю знаю и наш спор ни к чему не приведёт, я не люблю бессмысленные топтания на одном месте. Во первых, я не задавала никаких вопросов, поэтому с «потому что» ответ на мой комментарий было начинать странно, я не спрашивала «почему». Во вторых, ещё как уничтожались и как раз на примере ингушей и чеченцев это можно проследить, и в плане культуры, и в плане народа (отсылка к ссср’овской депортации, в тот период уничтожались книги с упоминаниями народа, раскрадывались национальные украшения из домов переселенцев, пришли в упадок такие национальные ремесла как войлочное ковроделие и золотная вышивка, и тд, а также отсылка к чеченским войнам в период которых было уничтожено и утеряно невероятное множество исторических предметов представляющих культурную ценность для ингушей и чеченцев из Грозненского музея, например, в музее хранилось несколько экземпляров традиционного ингушского женского головного убора - курхарс, и те события пережил только один из них, до недавнего времени он был единственным сохранившимся до наших дней экземпляром, были утеряны работы народного творчества, например в музее хранились различные настенные украшения и войлочные ковры работы Хази Ведзижевой, сейчас их у нас увы нет, а также было уничтожено много картин местных художников, например у чеченского художника Шамиля Шамурзаева «погибло» более 500 его картин, что тоже является частью культурного наследия), ну и в третьих, народы тоже ещё как уничтожались, посмотрите на численность малых народов Сибири и почитайте их историю, или историю черкесов и их геноцида во времена кавказской войны, или же почитайте об их племенах, которые из-за тех событий были полностью уничтожены, + многочисленные ссср’овские депортации разных народов, от корейцев до крымских татар. Надеюсь, я всё понятно разъяснила, дальше дело остаётся за вами, всё описанное мной не взято из головы, можете почитать подробнее в интернете.

[@SiberiaKim]

@@kkk-rx6xh вы удивитесь, но части культурного наследи уничтожались у всех народов, а уж сколько музеев погорело на планете, да и чеченцы воевали с соседями. Не надо обычное явление выставлять как уничтожение нации. Если на американском континенте уничтожалась культура, там и не осталось ни языков, ни письменности, и население метисировано до неузнаваемости. Это реальный пример. Так можно и про уничтожение германского наследия рассказать, фактов больше будет.

[@jennypalmer331]

Just loving your videos that I stumbled across a couple of days ago. This was so interesting and imformative. Thank you so much. They seem to be a very peaceful kind peoples. Regardless of religions we can all learn from one another. Im in Austrlia where you did a video. Thank you Eli

[@michaelhopkins4296]

Very nice. Learned new things today. Best wishes Eli

[@kusumawardhana4253]

Beautiful people and tradition from Chechnya ... thanks for the video .. !

[@windwind6755]

Kusuma watch Christian Prince Debates or Arabian Prophet

[@Star-wh9lc]

They Handsome men blond blue eyes

[@tclilamn1161]

WOW beautiful people, beautiful religion, beautiful traditions. Thanks for sharing. I wish to visit this area of Chechnya.

[@xlspiorp]

what about you 4merikan?

[@tclilamn1161]

@@xlspiorp no I'm not American. But I have lived there once.

[@tclilamn1161]

@Pawel Kolano in my religion and culture, women are not servants to men rather we are partners. And still we are partners, and make the family decisions, most of the time. :)

[@tclilamn1161]

​​@Pawel Kolano I'm not delusional, I have huge respect of them. Who are we to criticise people who live there. Different people, different cultures. Where do you come from?

[@_my_insomnia_blink562]

Oh yes....lovely religion if you aren't a woman.

[@michellek649]

SO interesting! Great video! Good job!

[@ab.nua81]

Elegant as usual . Thank you for very interesting and informative videos.

[@kmobaidurrahman9642]

I am very much pleased to see the Chechen traditions, Cultures and Wedding ceremonies.

[@naseraburuman6789]

Chechens in Jordan still keep the code,language and culture, ,as shown in your video, the respect of the elders is amazing . Chechens are brave respected.

[@kaanerdem2822]

I think he means circassians not chechens

[@rozasako4238]

True I'm chechen from Jordan There is chechens in Jordan, Syria and other Middle Eastern countries Our immigration to the Middle East began in 1902

[@philipmulville8218]

@البتّار الازدي Yes, that is true. I met Chechens in Jordan. They are good people. الله يبارك فيك

[@linalove1270]

@@kaanerdem2822 there are many Chechens in Jordan.. that is why he said that , they fled in the 90’s during the war with Russia.

[@alexkerr6878]

@@rozasako4238 I need me a Chechen wife who speaks in arabi

[@user-mh3ls4tl5t]

Love the culture and tradition, much love and respect from Morocco ❤

[@iSuKOwnerS]

berber tradition has similarities

[@greylock1959]

I love this video. I learned so much. Thankyou.

[@mustafapolat3868]

I am from Turkey. None of the things you have mentioned about tradition is unfamiliar to me. We observe most of the rules and same tradition but it is getting softer these days.

[@aktivturs]

Hi, I am ortodox christian from Serbia and my grand patents use to live on this way. During the comunist period we lost those and today there ara not much patriachate left.

[@osmansky04]

Actually it is a relief we do not live this way anymore.. As a turkish myself, i love our traditions but not every one of them should long for ever:) we need to eliminate some to live a better life!

[@TILSSM]

same here in Egypt , its all about islamic traddtions :)

[@ryan_ryan]

@@TILSSM chechen follow their own tradition, they used to follow all this tradition even before converting to islam. now a days it's mixture of local tradition and islam.

[@janmachacek2862]

I wonder whether fathers of Chechyen girls would disapprove of marrying their daughters to Turkish men because Turkish Islam is too "soft" for them. 🤔

[@esilaivan98]

As someone who comes from Chechnya, I was kinda surprised to see your video, because you don't often see tourists visiting Chechnya and also making a hole video about it. So I'm really grateful to have found your video💕💕

[@fazilm1]

Simply wonderful video. So much to learn about other cultures.

[@1966Gleb]

What beauty, cleanliness, and safety. The absence of homeless people, the absence of orphanages and nursing homes. The absence of drug addicts. Careful attitude to religion and family values. Chechnya is a positive example for the whole world. This is what any civilized society should look like - healthy and progressive.

[@lindalarsson1436]

Did u elwatcDid u miss the video?

[@usamailyascheema8957]

Waoo, beautiful people, beautiful culture, beautiful religion and beautiful traditions. Im a muslim from Pakistan. As Eli said that it maybe hard for you to understand Chechens, but as a Muslim it isn’t hard for me to understand their customs, traditions and culture. These things are in our religion and these people are following religion at its best. A lot of love and respect to my Chechens brothers and sisters from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@mangopudding5979]

This culture is found in whole of South Asia.

[@Rachidasister]

Some of the traditions here must be from Chechnya only. Or do you not have the girl's family at the wedding too? They celebrate at different times with girl's family and after.the wedding. Is that the same in India and Pakistan too?

[@mutalix]

@@Rachidasister Correct, I believe he was making a connection.for some of the tenets which among Muslim nations tends to be similar such as respect for elders, humbleness, honor and few to none public display of affection. But surely it cannot be all the same as Chechnya has its own cultural norms and evolutionary branch that obviously differs from South Asia in some aspect. Neighboring countries can share norms sure, like the Arabian peninsula or East Asia, but over wide gaps with several many nations in between, not so much.

[@YaraJosef]

@Chappy Freeman hello, since it’s a Muslim country do you know how the single meet Chechenya? Is it through arranged marriages or dates

[@bardak.95]

Спасибо брат,у нас в Чечне религия ислам на первом месте,потом уже традиции,и все обычае что противоречило исламу убрано давно

[@MultiDarto]

Im from Indonesia, im crying of happiness now watching the beauty of the people of this region, thank you very much for sharing this 🙏

[@gia306]

I'm crying also when I saw how they killed some old grandparents in Ukraine and posting that on internet.....Some people cry at weddings other at funerals,,,Just depends from what "dough" we are made.

[@chrisbecker5472]

@@gia306 Yep, That Katerov is a Putin shill , tik tok soldier, and all Z forces target civilians. That's how they fight. They have murdered tens of thousands of defenceless, vulnerable people in 100 days. Its disgusting. Slava Ukraini - Heroyam Slava 💙💛

[@Anti_degenerate]

@@gia306 Insecure western 🤡

[@mendanperkase7223]

@@gia306 U got to be kidding me babe.........maybe u watch a lot media and news from america & europe............open yr mind lady..........dont close yr eyes from reality..................DO YOU KNOW 3 MAIN COUNTRY IN SOUTH EAST ASIA..........MALAYSIA,SINGAPORE & INDONESIA THEY PPL 80%@90% SUPPORT PUTIN & RUSSIA IN UKRAINE CRISIS BECAUSE WE ALL KNOW AMERICAN CANNOT BE TRUST ANYMORE!!!!

[@gia306]

@@mendanperkase7223 what I know is that soviets were never good for my country the rest is cancan.

[@jamshedkhan-on1kk]

This video is absolutely fantastic

[@JuanRamos-hf4pn]

Eli, Thank you for sharing traditions of this country , greetings from Puerto Rico ( an US Posesion)!!!

[@user-pd6ci6fk1i]

These videos are beyond amazing Eli, this channels is way too underrated for the quality of the content u produce

[@faithybyfaith]

This is beautiful! I love to see documentaries like this because they are not biased and show the uniqueness of the world 😍🥰

[@rakyat6223]

Great and proud to chechen, keep your honor and be proud to your traditions and salam from Aceh - Indonesia.

[@aaronron6637]

Eli, you are so brave to show what is happening in Chechen. Thanks a million.

[@aaronron6637]

Life woman freedom

[@violatarakanova2244]

Вообще Чечня это очень популярное туристическое направление у всех русских

[@rodneyschwartz8110]

Wow. They are lovely people and a well respected code of honour

[@libertyismyindefeasiblerig3838]

Honour???! Subjecting women to medieval era skewed and derogatory principles is neither honourable nor worthy to be admired ffs Fuck any religion which intends to limit my views

[@5836609]

This was totally amazing, I didnt know much about the chechens so it was nice to learn about them! Love from 🇵🇰

[@Kleyana]

Well you'd love them for sure. They too follow Arab culture just like your people haha.

[@Kleyana]

@@turkishissunlanguage Practising Islam requires Muslims to follow Arab culture. But not all Muslims follow Islam strictly and hence some deviations are observed.

[@Moztwanted87]

@@Kleyana please, don’t embarrass yourself more ✋🏼

[@Motivational_podcast2255]

Thanks for sharing about chechens, these are very respectful people. they were talking in a very humble way. Love from Afghanistan.

[@tomahawk5959]

Thanks for the informative class

[@javaidzaidi]

Thank you for another wonderful video. I am getting to know the Chechen people and their traditions through your videos. You are a superb teacher. Keep the videos coming.

[@dawnmarie114]

Love your videos, Eli. How lucky you are to immerse yourself in such a culture. Fascinating.

[@MuhammadHussain-tv8gd]

Chechnia is a very beautiful and clean place and I love the chechnian tradition.🌺.Thankyou very much to you Eli Sahiba.🌹🌹

[@GATIF786]

Beautiful. Keep iit up exploring other cultures.

[@simonle9500]

Whoa! Eli, this is fascinating! I love your videos on culture and interviews. Super interesting! Keep it up!

[@Dina_2020_]

You are amazing, Eli. Thank you for sharing this! 💜

[@tcarter_cartert]

I'm not a big traveler, but I absolutely want to visit this beautiful region!

[@frankhanzlicek6550]

Sehr interessanter Beitrag! Danke!

[@staceytroffer8287]

I was watching the weddings BECAUSE of the dancing. The way the women move are so interesting. The traditional dance the women seem to float across the floor while slowly moving their hands. Coolest thing ever.

[@salimahmed9016]

That is a lot of work to get this video out, thanks!! Gentleness, politeness, hospitality, strength, courage, bravery are extremely difficult to posses together especially with ease as a person more so as a nation but very rewarding and cultured.

[@ChibbRajput]

Interesting & awesome v-log. Keep it up.

[@cezaryplechawski2563]

wonderful video, I enjoy so much, I learn so much, thank You

[@markbernier8947]

Thank you for showing us positive and good things in your vids about this part of the world

[@SanaagSomaliland]

Thanks for the insightful video. I love how you present your vlogs, no sensationalising no disparaging comments just good respectful commentary and comparisons. Thanks.

[@WilliamPhelpsIII]

You're amazing, Eli. Beautiful, brave, intelligent and kind.

[@queensabina9983]

Interesting video thank you for the content 🎉

[@bennybelton709]

The culture is so amazing, thanks for sharing!

[@kkho7392]

Good job Eli in this episode sharing the traditions of Chechen 👍👍👌, I enjoyed your Channel. all the best from Singapore 🇸🇬

[@deelyla479]

Salam Immense care from Pakistan. It is good to see Chechen culture and their smiles after a long history of brutal harsh time. Indeed Russia is a large country with diversity of cultures. Difference is beautiful all around the world as it is attractive untill it's humane. You are doing a great job in making bridge to cultures and showing hidden beautiful places. May peace be kept in all part of the world. Prayers for all. Thanks a lot! شکریہ ۔خوش رھو

[@margaretperigois7280]

Very nice video.Very interesting thank you for sharing👍👍👍

[@fmdj]

Judging from the sudden silence after Eli entered the groom's party room it looks like she broke quite a few rules there. It's nice seeing how the atmosphere relaxed soon after.

[@Montagnard_DePeshxo]

Absolutely 😂

[@user-bw3fl7fj9w]

I didn't like that they talked their language in front of between themselves..probably talked about her..rude.

[@jackroth5813]

She came into the room unannounced with a camera shoved in their faces. Who wouldn't be perplexed...

[@nurlia2679]

But they still pay attention for the questions and do polite to their uninvited guest.

[@fmdj]

@@nurlia2679 yes, that's very sweet

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Such a beautiful video!. Thank you so much for sharing your experience in this region where the local population strongly believe in their culture, religion, society.

[@AbdulqaderMohammedThabit-ry8nb]

❤your video deserves 100 👍