This is how we spend holidays week with my family in Russia | Tatar festivities

Each region of Russia has its own traditions and culture, so let’s see what activities there are in Ufa city, in the region of Bashkortostan, during Christmas and New Year time.
We will also visit Bashkir-Tatar holiday Sabantuy which dates back to pagan times and originally it was a ritual that asked the gods for a plentiful harvest. Today, however, the festival became a celebration of Tatar and Bashkir culture and traditions. Furthermore, we will go to Walrus competitons... what is it? Just watch till the end of the video ;)
Time codes:
00:00 Looking for a tree (last minute)
02:00 How we meet the New Year
05:30 Going to a Tatar - Bashkir festival in Ufa
07:30 Who are the Tatars and what is Sabantuy?
08:00 Winter Sabantuy. What it's like?
12:17 Bashkir yurt & horses parade
13:47 January 7 - Christmas in Russia
14:24 Walrus competitions
20:55 Meeting a DJ... and my cousin's song!
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[@ElifromRussia]

Thank you for watching :) Here's a video about who Tatars are and their biggest annual holiday - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXTKf2V7jpJnask 📌elinabakunova.com/russianclub - and my Russian Speaking Club if you’ve ever thought about learning Russian. Join us from any level ;)

[@ngethekinyanjui2124]

Your cousin is cute.

[@simontemplar404]

Spare a thought for the Crimea Tartars currently under Russian occupation.

[@Henryy980]

There is always a person like you in the comments of Russian KZbinrs if you don't like the content don't watch it and then start to complain 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@ROBOTRIX_eu]

[@muhamadthemotorcityfarmer6016]

I thought Tatars are Muslims.

[@khaleesi7139]

I’ve been watching all your Russia videos for the last few days and I can honestly say just how beautiful the country is. The ppl, the diversity of cultures and faiths all living as one Russia.

[@sergioninoquirante9568]

Watching this from the Philippines and yet I feel a great connection to this amazing people. God bless Russia and its people❤️

[@khunmikeon858]

This video made me smile. Especially the lovely ladies rolling in the snow 🤣. Best wishes from an Irishman currently in Thailand

[@hershellacey9405]

Amazing stuff!

[@eekblahblahblah]

Eli is such a beautiful person. The world needs more Eli’s. Hopefully someday we can all celebrate each other’s cultures and enjoy each other’s company.

[@Mojkan55]

Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪❤

[@draoi99]

This video is full of the simple joys of life. It's a cold place but it warms my heart. ❤

[@lla3026]

Hello, I'm from Ufa, Bashkortostan, Russia, it's not always cold here. In summer, the temperature rises from +20 to +35 degrees) we have a big city, you were shown only a small part. And traditional celebrations, so we have a lot of clubs, restaurants, sleeping areas and park areas, and far from the city there are Ural mountains and taiga forests, there are ski resorts, fishing and hunting grounds, bases for summer recreation on reservoirs. There are historical places, for example, shikhany- mountains that were the bottom of the ocean (walking along them you can find fossils under your feet), there is also a cave with rock paintings. A lot of things😊

[@draoi99]

@@lla3026 Thanks for your reply. Yes, I forgot it gets hot in the summer!

[@olig6339]

what? what about the war in ukraine?

[@einartobiassen9699]

God bless you all, greetings from Norway

[@__Ekaterina.]

Спасибо! 😊🌿Happy New Year holidays to you! Greetings from the Urals, from Yekaterinburg!🎄✨☀

[@whiterabit09]

Russia is such a beautiful and culturally rich place, thanks for sharing this with the world.... From Australia 🇦🇺.

[@__Ekaterina.]

Спасибо! Happy New Year holidays to you! Greetings from the Urals, from Yekaterinburg!

[@okieoiogh8235]

@@__Ekaterina. How's it going in Ukraine? Lol

[@E-E.ADVENTUREGEARS]

@@okieoiogh8235 The US general said we'll fight Russia to the last Ukrainian. It's on the internet

[@okieoiogh8235]

@@E-E.ADVENTUREGEARS They won't need to. Victory is just around the corner for Ukraine

[@E-E.ADVENTUREGEARS]

@@okieoiogh8235 YA LETS PRETEND ! LIKE WAR CRIMINAL G W BUSH SAID " MISSION ACCOMPLISHED"

[@a.g.somsen3419]

Respect Eli for teaching us How Russians are in daily life. I am in love with the Russian nation.

[@__Ekaterina.]

Спасибо, привет с Урала, из Екатеринбурга 👋😊🌞🕊🌈

[@Skatejock21]

I have always thought though that those outside russia are always talking about how sad it must be to live there in the political climate (that has been around for a very long time). But I have always thought that what many dont understand is that to them, that is their way of life. I have met russians who left a different times. One left in the 70s when russian borders opened and another left in the 90s after the USSR collapsed. That they still have not recovered from. Yet what both of them tell me is that when you live there, thats what you know. I even worked with a woman who moved to my country with her family from russia when her son was 5 (her youngest). They still own a house to this day in russia. They own a home in my country too. What she tells me is that locals outside russia in my country, dont always know the problems of their country to. Her new way of life is my way of life but she can see certain flaws and even areas where I agree with her that my country isn't all that great for the same reasons she thinks. It really is no different from anyone else. We know where we live and thats our way of life. You dont really know any different from what you're comfortable with and how you grew up. To really know different is traveling and moving to other places. What I do like about her videos though is that you see it. It puts the thought to a visual. Seeing how they are living there and what is their normal.

[@xyzzyxxyz]

Anti anerican foreign policy

[@pouwakaruwhiu8349]

Happy new year to you and your family and to all of the Russian Federation god bless you's all from Australia ❤️ 🇷🇺💪🇭🇲

[@__Ekaterina.]

Hello, from the Urals, from Yekaterinburg! Happy New Year holidays! Спасибо! 🎄☀😊

[@jolapociepko7941]

Are you guys in AU really so stupid as they say? Apparently. How can you wish all the best to all oeople in the RF knowing what they do to people in Ukraine.... But no worries, the Chinese will come for you... Wait, actually the are already there....

[@olig6339]

what? YOU ARE GREETING CRIMINALS?! RUSSIAN PEOPLE KILL UKRAINIANS

[@lightoftheworld417]

Hopefully Russia will never lose its culture, traditions and ethnic populations. Glory to Russia!

[@sergieghalliwell8753]

Trump supporter?

[@LeonardoM.G]

@@sergieghalliwell8753 ????????????????

[@Pythoner]

@@sergieghalliwell8753 globalist?

[@Killbill.jr1]

Forever glory Russia people!

[@Karke865]

Funny how u say ethnic populations since russians did the same thing to them that europe did to africa colonise them

[@outback109]

Such family orientated people...the world needs more Russians.

[@xorcist1984]

Yes, it is one of the greatest and most honorable people in the world. They won World War II by decimating 90% of the German war machine. They occupied Berlin and all of Eastern Germany. The Russians lost an entire generation of young men - over two million soldiers were killed, and many others were wounded, taken as prisoners of war (many were never seen or heard from again), and millions of civilians were raped, killed, and/or sent to labor or extermination camps. The Russians sacrificed more than any other country in that war. In fact, more Russian lives were sacrificed than all the other warring countries combined (excluding Germany). I love Russia and the Russian people. Anyone who tries to fear monger against Russia is foolish and ignorant. The fact that Russia has a record as being undefeated in war should really get the (very foolish) United States and the ridiculous NATO hordes to back off, but the stupidity, narcissism, and greed of the Western leaders should never be underestimated. They want to start a war with Putin and Russia, but they have no idea how prepared Russia is to decimate every last western "man". The men from the United States, UK, Canada, France or Germany are all feminized soy boys in comparison to the courageous and masculine Russian MEN. Real men. Not ones who parade in rainbow colors half naked like clowns or the deluded trans people. God bless Russia 🇷🇺 🙏

[@browneyeddaisyqueen1487]

Its most us American that are not family oriented ted.

[@piotr5338]

Keep status qwo , much better

[@mnaqueeb]

Russia is diverse cultural country actually lots of love from Pakistan.. God bless you Eli

[@tarantinofan8947]

bikini dekhne aya na tu mulle

[@olig6339]

WHAT ABOUT KILLING UKRAINE PEOPLE???

[@stefanbogdanovic2957]

Hello Eli! Love your content.Greetings from Serbia.

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Greetings from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico 🇲🇽🥰✌️🐶

[@__Ekaterina.]

Привет с Урала👋🌈🌞☀

[@abdillahihollandis7481]

Hi,Eli ! Salam ,Tartars people are fantastic . I would like to know you more . So cold winter , I wish you good time .

[@mickeforsberg3678]

Thanks for sharing your Holliday and how you do, most interesting. I learn new things about Russia watching your channel. Thanks so much for sharing. 🇸🇪🇷🇺

[@nuraymammadova6357]

Love from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿❤️

[@__Ekaterina.]

Happy New Year holidays to you! Greetings from the Urals, from Yekaterinburg!👋😊🎄✨☀

[@LatinoVeteran01]

Very nice place, traditions and family values

[@LatinoVeteran01]

@@AmElifromRussia thanks Eli

[@Mark1JT]

Here in Canada we do the cold water immersion in winter but instead of walrus we call it "polar bear" dipping. Cheers.

[@Chudoya01]

Where in Canada? Ontario is definitely lacking when it comes to winter sports.

[@annafromrussia]

Happy New year Everybody 😅❤

[@Tr-fj4hr]

Your cousin is so cheerful and charismatic. It’s always a plus to have her in your videos ❤

[@Tropicaya]

Hey! You heard what her boyfriend said. 😂😂🤣

[@johndunning9]

It does the world good to see the people that make up each country. It is night and day from what the world stage shows. Much love

[@johnmoffatt1829]

I find it delightful to see the true situation of normal people in Russia. I live in Wales UK

[@renatasboreika8760]

I am happy that you are interested about a real situation in Russia. Its kind of phenomenom that more and more people from the west finds it interesting to watch, visit and see it for themselves.

[@jolapociepko7941]

These "normal" people as you call them support the russian criminal invasion in Ukraine where thousands of innocent civilians are bombed, killed and tortured by sons, brothers and fathers of these "normal" people.

[@johnmoffatt1829]

@@jolapociepko7941 no! I consider normal people to be like you!!!!

[@jolapociepko7941]

@@johnmoffatt1829 not getting your point

[@johnmoffatt1829]

@@jolapociepko7941 I am sorry! I don’t mean that at all! I consider normal people to be people who don’t perscecute others and live a peaceful life like myself!

[@hollylynnoverin6126]

What fun you have given us! Here in USA we celebrate Christmas much too early, stressing everyone out. This year, my husband and I just relaxed having another Christmas on the weekend of the 7th. Then I found out, according to the Julian Calendar that is the day. I love the beautiful decorations, clothing, food and horse drawn carriages of the Tartar culture. I can see how swimming and gaming in the freezing white snow can be very healing. The song you played written and sung by your sister/cousin? is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing the magnificent spirit of Mother Russia!

[@okieoiogh8235]

Too bad Russia is a trash country

[@hollylynnoverin6126]

@@okieoiogh8235 Too bad your mind is.

[@okieoiogh8235]

@@hollylynnoverin6126 Oh good one ☺️

[@linnysheff]

Tatar!! NOT TaRtar. It is not the cause for god's sake lol

[@user-sw7ov6ne1f]

В Уфе живут Башкиры

[@bastianinobastianini2654]

Questo è uno dei tuoi video più belli. Grazie per averlo condiviso. Buon anno a te e alla tua famiglia. Spero di sentire presto una canzone cantata da tua sorella 😜

[@ElifromRussia]

Grazie mille ✨🙏🏻

[@brk5590]

Such a beautiful family. Congratulations

[@mrcu8176]

WOW ! You make the best videos !! I enjoy watching your adventures and tours ! Please keep your videos coming !!! Thanks , from North Carolina, USA !

[@Terence.1]

I love learning about Russia through your videos. Such a nice family, people and place in Ufa! The traditions are so fun and keep the people together... The cold plunge looks exhilarating! Thanks again☃️

[@olig6339]

NICE PLACE??? RUSSIA? RUSSIANS KILL UKRAINIANS. THE WAR!!!

[@MrBethaaaany]

Thank you for another informative video. What a lovely family you have, Eli ❤

[@ThanhHuynh-xo4qe]

Russia in my heart!

[@Hello-ig1px]

cringe

[@lightoftheworld417]

@@Hello-ig1px Z

[@Hello-ig1px]

@@lightoftheworld417 you support the killings of innocent woman and children?

[@lightoftheworld417]

@@Hello-ig1px Always innocent woman and children right.

[@Hello-ig1px]

@@lightoftheworld417 I am sorry, please don't invade my country and blow up all of the houses in my neighborhood. I know how much you Russians love doing this, so i wanted to apologize so you don't decide it to my country next.

[@jahintx]

Eli, thank you for sharing your country and your culture with the rest of the world! I wish you the very best for the new year!

[@molenz1960]

Putin shows you the real Russia. Not Eli.

[@rusta3210]

@@molenz1960 Путин вам показывает политику Байдена. К чему приводит расширение НАТО и планы по захвату России. Не трогайте Россию и будет мир во все мире.

[@LeonardoM.G]

@@molenz1960 You: 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@SpotOnFyn]

@@rusta3210 Putin has brainwashed you, what interest would the western countries have in an underdeveloped country like Russia. I have nothing against the Russians who condemns Putin. Understand now Putin is mentally ill, just like Hitler

[@seahog32]

Personally I don't care about any African adventures and such but I love this part of your channel that's showing life of common people in Russia, so different and yet so very much the same as people anywhere else. They much remind me of people back in Slovakia when I was a kid, a long time ago, before all this globalisation crap happened. For that I thank you!

[@bellaavgusta2258]

Zеlеnsky received 73% of the votes of the people of Ukrаinе in the presidential election because he promised to stop the war in the Donbas.(he promised a lot of course other than that) Many journalists have been killed in Ukrаinе, and all media, except government, are banned? Not one killer, not imprisoned. The one of the first laws that was adopted by those who came as a result of the bloody соup before the "annexation" of Crimеа and the wаr in the Dоnbаs, on Februаry 23, 2014, was a law that abolished the Russiаn language in Ukrаinе, the native language for residents of Crimеа, Dоnbаss and other cities. The Ukrаiniаn regime аmnеstied itself after a bloody military coup, the UN recommended that Ukrаinе repeal this law. Because it interferes with the investigation of crimes on the Маidаn. Who was the sniper who killed people on the Маidаn? In September 2014, a bill on amnesty for war crimes committed during a military operation in the east of the country was submitted to the Rаdа of Ukrаinе. so the military pilot who bombed the children's beach in Zugrеs on August 13, where there were only children, will not be convicted of crimes. For 8 years of "friendship" between Ukrаinе and the US, Ukrаinе is the poorest and most corrupt country in Eurоpе in 2021. With military laboratories and NATO military bases. IMF loans. And nazis national "hero". In 1994, residents of Crimеа went to rallies demanding that the government deal with the Nazis who threaten them. In 2006, residents of Crimеа went to a rally and did not allow NАTO and Ukrаiniаn military exercises in Crimеа. Anyone who dares to doubt that Ukrаinе is a "victim", and NATO just "passed by", and has nothing to do with the war, is "Russiаn propаgаnda" The end.

[@bellaavgusta2258]

Just a simple facts.

[@seahog32]

@@bellaavgusta2258 WTF has that to do with what I wrote or with anything in this video?

[@bellaavgusta2258]

@@seahog32 it's more information from history. That many people doesn't now unfortunate.

[@theonly1likeme]

Why put that you don't care about African adventures. Just say that you enjoy her videos about Russian life. How would you know they are so much the same as people "anywhere" else, if you don't watch people traveling to other places, seeing other cultures and such "adventures"? Let's try to be positive for 2023 shall we...

[@alessiosem2238]

Happy new year brothers and sisters in Russia.

[@__Ekaterina.]

С новым годом👋🕊🌈☀🎄🍾

[@olig6339]

🤢🤢🤢🤢 russians kill ukrainians

[@tupid11]

Looks like a lot of fun!

[@stofosaurus]

Thank you for inviting us to see how you and your family in Russia celebrate Christmas. Loved seeing this.

[@sylvia6616]

Merci beaucoup, comme toujours belle vidéo positive. Continuez dans cette voie, à bientot!

[@jeremyr7147]

You're doing a great job sharing these videos! Bringing friendship & peace to the world. God bless the Russian people! ❤🇷🇺💪🇷🇺

[@salad7776]

Firstly Elina is not Russian, secondly Russians do not believe in God.

[@Ultra-Violet]

God bless all people 💪🇺🇦

[@crossroadss]

Yes... Russians bring peace and friendship to the world... especially to Ukraine

[@realemonful]

@@crossroadss That comment right there reveal the evil spirits inside you!

[@jeremyr7147]

@@crossroadss yes justice is being served to the Notzis - wake up. That is peace.. if Ukr wouldnt have b0mbed their own Russian speaking citizens there wouldnt be a problem.. Ukriane is n0t a democracy, its a sespool and m0ney laundering machine for theft from the USA, by congress. Why dont you ask Hungarians now, they have also been persecuted in Ukriane. Along with Jewelrys and Gypsies, and if you speak Russian they send petal mines to your sch0ol.. Russians said day one dont shoot we wont shoot. Ukrianians choose to shoot., thats they're problem. Donbass region is a sovereign nation by international law.

[@larrywade9041]

The customs & the outfits were simply gorgeous. What a wholesome people! I was envious the whole time watching this video that I wasn't there. A very magical place & people! Thank's for allowing us to look into your culture! P.S. I viewed this video from my warm bed (lol). Have a beautiful day!! Illinois, USA

[@jerrykuaky2926]

Nice traditional culture!

[@nick.caffrey]

Your sister has a really good voice!

[@CommandoCrossfire]

Happy new years! Love the video! Keep up the awesome content!👍👍👍

[@irinafromrussialove]

Greetings from a Siberian blogger ❤️

[@Nikolay_Volzhanin]

Клёвенько! Молодцы! Хорошо погуляли. Куча положительных эмоций )))

[@danielbrown2956]

I love your culture !!!

[@Lumpacio]

Thanks for another lovely video! I really love the positive attitude and joy that your videos transmit. All the Best to you and your wonderful family. Much love from Hamburg, Germany Michael

[@paulharrison9030]

I love your glimpses into the diverse cultures of Russia

[@josedosanjos2200]

That's so interesting video !:Thanks for sharing this.

[@chriswatchingponies9877]

Beautiful. Klassno))S Novim Godom, Elina and family ! So much fun. And i loved Lyasan her song. Keep doing music. Khoroshiy golos !

[@sammayet9002]

Spectacular, awesome and amazing , Happy NEw year 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BillatBYP]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Such amazing Holiday beauty and fun. I have learned so very much from you about Russia. In your archery your hands looked so cold and red, but like everything you do, you recover very well. I would loved to experience what you presented to us but not possible. Keep things going Eli. You keep our minds fresh with laughter and experience. ❤️

[@diabolicaldebbie]

Welcome back Eli. I hope your doing well. All the best for 2023 beautiful!💖

[@ashimkumarchatterjee9092]

NEW YEAR 2023 HAPPY GREETING EVERY PERSON STAYING RUSSIA 🇷🇺 AND ROUND THE WORLD 🌎.

[@rogercouzens3150]

A great video, welcome back! Wow, your sister has an amazing voice, I loved her song! Greetings from a 38°C 95% Relative Humidity Durban on the East Coast of South Africa! 👍👍👍

[@hudamoh2643]

What a lovely song I want to come to live in Russia one day.. That is my hopeful plan.

[@__Ekaterina.]

Приезжайте 👋🌞🌈😊

[@hudamoh2643]

@@__Ekaterina. Thanx, I am trying to learn Russian and find a company or someone who could help me.. if u know any, tell me plz 😍😍😍😍

[@__Ekaterina.]

@@hudamoh2643 It's great that you are learning the language. I have decent acquaintances, mostly women, but they work a lot, someone creates their own company, someone wants to earn money, the rest work and raise children, as a result, there is little time and no one is studying the language. I would learn English, but I don't have enough time. If I decide to teach, then we can learn from each other, probably, but I can't yet, because there is no time, unfortunately.Good luck to you😊☀✨🌿

[@jolapociepko7941]

Go to Butcha and Izyum first.

[@__Ekaterina.]

@@jolapociepko7941 Probably, if you condemn this, then you also condemn the actions of the United States in Afghanistan, Syria, Yugoslavia and Iraq. Huge destruction, the death of civilians. Perhaps the most severe sanctions were imposed? No. Probably, you go to the pages of US citizens and write about the crimes that their country has committed, you point it out to them, right?

[@JM-ig4ed]

What a fun look at your holidays - your sister also has a good voice. Thanks always for your videos.

[@Moko55555]

The salad is very similar to the Russian salad which is traditional New Years dish for almost every household in Bulgaria! С новом годом!

[@user-fh4le1pn8o]

Because it is just the same salad but called in different way. Oliver's salad in Russia = the Russian salad outside Russia

[@hrvoje14]

Yes, similar in Croatia and Serbia too!

[@goodfella5302]

@@hrvoje14 Kako je kod nas zovu Ruska ili zimska salata?!😀

[@lenkarajan3192]

and Slovakia too! 🙂

[@user-fh4le1pn8o]

@@goodfella5302 зимний? Потому, что на Новый год?🤔😂

[@ericsolnitzky795]

Very fun video to watch! You and your sister are great together! Thinking of you all the way from Minnesota. (Its cold here too, LOL)

[@camel1945]

So beautiful landscape and woman and happy people! The culture in Russia is alive and deep sense!! Next live I come to Russia but I have to like the Winter!

[@paulgre3793]

I enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing Russian culture with us. 🙏

[@jolapociepko7941]

Culture of invading and killing Innocent neighbors.

[@bessiemann7468]

Thank you for sharing your culture and country I wish we would get some snow Winter is my favorite time of year except Spring The salad looks delicious I will have to try that. Today is my 60 th birthday am going out to supper with my children later

[@Smudge-1993]

Fantastic video! Very informative! I would love to visit Russia one day. I love the architecture of the cities and the metro stations are absolutely stunning! Looking forward to more videos. ❤️ From the UK 🇬🇧

[@sligeach]

Great video document of your traditions. Your cousin and sister are both stunningly beautiful.♥️♥️♥️👍

[@Checklist-77]

Я просто счастлив моя землячка, что ты открываешь нашу культуру и людей без политики и на английском языке.

[@sligeach]

@@Checklist-77 can you please translate to English.

[@hgtrad7655]

Thank you for introducing in such a simple yet attaching way your beautiful culture and your beauty makes an incredible impact as well.

[@BootyWarriorFleeceJohnson]

This is beautiful. Family, the land, the spirit of everyone. What I'd give

[@jo-annfat-bricks2471]

Great Video Eli, you are rich with culture and good people.

[@MikeB-in1nd]

Eli what a great insight you bring to us who don't live in Russia.

[@boomie54]

Fantastic video, Eli. It's great to see people having so much fun!

[@007furious]

Your sister should have her own KZbin channel.. She is very funny and lively person.

[@fabriceregnaut3540]

Eli your sister's song is really good , a talent !

[@scottsargent8735]

Thank you for your traditions and customs it's nice peaceful and relaxing to watch!! And thank you for showing the world

[@Shaggy0f138]

So joyful. I love these videos. Thanks for sharing all of your traditions, crafts, recipies, and crazy adventures. Cheers to you and your family!

[@johnnyartisan8833]

Thank you for sharing your culture. I’m 73 and feel lucky to learn more about its history and the generations of bonding. Preserve it all as much as possible. I sent a message.

[@witcheater]

Your video made my soul smile. No small feat for whence I came from. I thank you.

[@demetriusvolkodav4923]

S Novuim Godom, Elinochka! I love your festival themed videos… they really bring out the culture and beautifully bring in the New Year. Have a happy and prosperous 2023😊!

[@RobinPoe]

The Blessing of the Plow happens on the Sunday after New Years Day in Britain, so it might be like the Sabantuy festival. The plow and farm tools are brought to the church to be blessed.

[@classiccinemac9480]

Eli! Happy Saturday!! Ah so glad for a new Russian culture video! So great to see you share the traditions of Bashkortostan as well as how big the Christmas and New Year traditions are in that region! 💙 It makes me glad to see you share the best as they really help me learn more about Russian festivities and the importance of sharing culture to the world 🌎 You are truly the best Eli and thank you for this! 😌

[@hassansyed1083]

Watching it from Pakistan 🇵🇰 love Eli

[@swid2153]

Thanks so much for sharing your lovely family and customs!! I hope your sister continues on her singing path, she has such a soulful sound that would resonate worldwide. Cheers and peace to all you cherish!

[@user-rh3bb7hc8o]

Wow!! Beautiful video I cannot had enough watching your videos, you and your family are full of light and joy. God Bless!!!

[@robynm6869]

I am loving these videos. I am getting very used to hearing Russian too. My nephew’s girlfriend (hopefully fiancé soon) is from St. Petersburg and we are enjoying eating lots of new Russian dishes. My vocabulary stands at 10 words now! A much belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Alberta Canada!

[@peterkelly1406]

Your beautiful cousin has an amazing voice and if she wrote that song also then she is a very talented young lady. She is so beautiful that she could be Russia's entry in the Miss World competition ... BTW ... I love your vlogs

[@lindseyhudson1274]

Your cousin's song is so beautiful! I can't understand what she's saying but her voice and the melody are amazing! Love it.

[@JJDEnglish]

That is so sweet. Thank you for sharing your new year’s traditions and celebrations!

[@panzersparadox3082]

GREAT video!!! I love it! So much fun, family, and festivities! Beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@zonacrocone4804]

Thank you so much for this exciting video. You and your family are amazing, wonderful people! 🥰

[@ernieadsett2843]

Very interesting Eli! Thanks so much for all you do!!

[@jackhui2812]

What a fun, beautiful video Eli! Thank you for sharing!

[@victoriagladstone2290]

Eli your sister (cousin) has a beautiful voice! What a talented family.

[@roshirahmati1603]

Eli, it is a joy to watch your beautiful culture all the way from California!

[@dennisphillips3730]

Thanks! Great to see you again. I sure hope you and your family have an excellent new year

[@jerryhollywood1]

As always.Thank you Eli for sharing your videos and showing your beautiful family.Love all the traditions and good people over there👍. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 2023.

[@__Ekaterina.]

Happy New Year holidays to you! Greetings from the Urals, from Yekaterinburg!😊🎄☀✨

[@lukamilosevic6653]

Your sister is fantastic

[@zargamshams1154]

Thank you for sharing wonderful videos about diversity of Russian culture.

[@singji123]

eautiful great country russia with so many varied cultures like india

[@bigaboo942]

It's nice to see your having fun again, I know I love it ,thumbs up again 👍👍

[@ZDS1025]

Another great and entertaining video, thanks Eli! What a fun family and festive Christmas and New Year traditions you have. I always look forward to your next video, Happy 2023!

[@Takeko1933]

Thank you Eli and family! That was really nice to watch, your holidays traditions 🥰 cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@luluwong5370]

The laughters and joy between you guys are wonderful.