This is Vladivostok... get ready! | Life in the capital of Russia's Far East

Welcome to the Far East. It's the least populated region of Russia - only about 5% of the population lives here. Vladivostok is the capital of Primorsky Krai and it’s the second-largest city in the Russian Far East with a population of about 600,871. The city is famous for its harbor location as the home port of the Russian Pacific Fleet and being the final stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Time codes:
00:00 Welcome to Vladivostok (or Vladik :)
01:37 Japanese cars, let's drive in the city!
04:17 Asian influence... & North Korean food
07:14 My lovely host - an oceanologist from Vladik
09:27 Finally the Far East seafood!
13:03 Amur tigers & other animals in Primorsky safari park
16:00 Do what you LOVE & appreciate YOUR unique life :)
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[@goodlawyer1813]

This channel is doing so much in terms of increasing our awareness of Russia and it's many parts. Much love from the USA.

[@michaeldux7988]

Very kind greetings from Hamburg in Germany. All my friends and family love Russia. So many people desire Russia‘s friendship and wish you the best from all our hearts.

[@giupetr968]

@@UltraTotenkopf yeah troll, yeah...

[@LectionesInterbellum]

@@UltraTotenkopf Show everyone how NOT to be an ambassador for your country. Somebody shows appreciation and love and you give hate in return. Way to go man!

[@mrobocop1666]

@@LectionesInterbellum there are uneducated and way too emotional people in every country. Most of us don't hate people of Germany and other Western nations even though politically we are enemies. So you are welcome here and many Westerners feel safe here and enjoy their stay, you can easily find their multiple KZbin channels

[@UltraTotenkopf]

@@LectionesInterbellum *Dude... are you all right in the head? German, French, American weapons kill Russian people in Donbas every day, and Ukrainian neo-Nazis have been carrying out this genocide under the leadership of the EU and the USA since 2014, and you offer me some kind of love here, from 1941-1945 27 people were killed in my country million people, out of the bottom 18 million it is the civilian population, women, old people, children, and you are trying to tell me about some kind of love, we have been experiencing the love of the Germans since 1242, then their first Drang nach Osten was in Russia! Read what the German Generalplan Ost is, and only then can you tell me how bad I am!* kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWOxZGlsrdNpjJY&ab_channel=SocialistEast

[@UltraTotenkopf]

@@mrobocop1666 *Dude... don't speak for everyone, speak only for yourself! You may have a plan to meet Bundeswehr soldiers with bread and salt, I have no such plans!*

[@rmnett]

Hello from Minnesota USA! We are at the approximate same latitude as Vladivostok. We have a "piece" of Vladivostok here in our Minnesota Zoo in our Russia's Grizzly Coast section with amur tigers, Russian grizzlies, and exhibits relating to Lake Primorsky area and Kamchatka region. Exhibits are all in English and Russian as well. We do have a lot of Russian speaking immigrants here. So fascinating!

[@213kilacali]

Minneapolis is turning into a sh#thole unfortunately 😢

[@user-np9bk6tj7p]

Hello! Would you like to learn new language- Russian? I am looking for study buddy in order to improve my English skills, maybe we could help each other ( I would help with Russian and you with English). Please write me back if you are interested in my offer

[@spicesmuggler2452]

That really is interesting

[@eddiec4536]

This was a wonderful video to watch. I love Russia and pray that our two countries can be friends again someday in the future. From Palmdale California, Edward.

[@user-kn9mt5tx9w]

Спасибо!!!))

[@luogenovese]

Чувак, наши страны никогда не были друзьями, чтобы становиться ими again 😂

[@maykelsach795]

usa gvrmnt will never accept that you know that .

[@aisle_of_view]

The people love each other, it's the governments that don't.

[@martintekula]

@@aisle_of_view no its the diabolical dictator russians hold in charge

[@nostalgio697]

Russia is so beautiful and diverse. Nice to see and experience other countries and cultures. Great video. Greetings from Saudi Arabia.

[@user-rq2mi5hu6v]

✌️😍

[@user-sf3fe4bh2q]

💕💕💕💕💕👍🤗

[@philiprahman6778]

I was not expecting anything special things to see in Vladivostok, but you opened my eyes. I want to visit this place for sure. Thanks for your wonderful work.

[@paulkruger6295]

Russia is a very interesting country, with a great historical and cultural allure! Wonderful people!

[@sahriyadkamal9903]

One of the most beautiful country’s in the World... We want to see more of these

[@goalcastrussia]

So much beauty, history and vibrance in Vladivostok! Totally recommended! 😍Gorgeous video too!

[@johnwilmer2047]

One of my favorite Russian cities!!

[@Beincrypto]

Lovely description!

[@HenriHattar]

Ive seen a bunch of dead cockroaches look more vibrant.

[@duudde3266]

Never been to Russia, but have become a fan of all these videos. Had no real idea how diverse and interesting Russia is. From Southern Africa, please keep it up

[@denisbond7517]

Да мы тоже не особо то в понятии, что из себя представляет Россия) находясь в Москве, нужно много времени, что бы ее всю объехать

[@duudde3266]

@@denisbond7517 sorry bro, no translation for this on my end. Will assume it was good news. Thanks

[@duudde3266]

@@denisbond7517 okay, finally got the translation. I can only imagine, such a large country. It's should be great for road trips thought... Nostrovia (hope I got that right 😀)

[@duudde3266]

@Ivan Petrov love Rugby. Big fan of the Boks... But for this world cup, my money is on le bleu (France Rugby), they have the best fly half and halfback in the world right now. Good to hear from a fellow Rugby fan. Cheers bro

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

You are on the wrong side right now.

[@konradbacskai7941]

One of the best videos from Eli. Nice events, attractive places. Greetings from Hungary

[@simonsmatthew]

I lived in Japan for many years, but I never visited Vladivostok, and really regret that. I did visit St Petersburg and I really enjoyed the city and the warmness and generosity of the people. I think Russia will face a challenging time for a while, but I think it needs to close itself from outside exploitation by western banks and inside corruption from oligarchs. I think it will succeed eventually for the benefit of all Russian people.

[@fowreeeeeeeel]

As long as the corrupt russian politicans and Putin remain in power nothing will change, the people must storm the government buildings, oust the leaders and replcae them with democratic loving people.

[@ghgggx]

Ty Japan Hello from Russia ❤❤❤

[@user-sx5uk9gd5y]

You are definitely stuck in the 90-s. Just like the majority of western "experts of Russia".

[@shawnguo9138]

海参崴

[@jameammarijr.2248]

Russia will never fall because Russians call their country Mother Russia

[@YuXiong1988]

I was here probably over 20 years ago with my mother because of her conference. That was my first to eat king crab leg, which was so good. How time flies away. What a fabulous memory! I certainly would like to go back again!

[@bhabatoshmohanta2891]

Being an Indian i love Vladivostok.. I have been living here in Vladivostok from last one and half years. Amazing place 🇮🇳 🇷🇺

[@user-ud4jj9hq3d]

Its good. There very beautiful and delicious.

[@gauchoparaguayo]

@@user-ud4jj9hq3d How do you deal with the brutal winters?

[@anishsnaidu]

WoW, that's so nice, so what r u doing in Vladivostok?, Which part of India r u from?, How r u managing the very cold climate there?.

[@bachehazara5009]

It belongs to China🇨🇳 not Russia🖕

[@user-qv9lx1zc8p]

​@@bachehazara5009 Then Covid is not from china?

[@ashyeng8369]

Great video Eli! I am from North Carolina, US but my origins is Tibetan-Chinese born in India. I have always been curious about Vladivostok but never knew it's quite developed. Watching this video, I will surely plan to visit the place and Zuma restuarant someday when there's better relations between the US and Russia. Keep vlogging and enjoy life, cheers!

[@jamesstroud8833]

I am also from North Carolina. I would like to visit Russia as well. I also hope U.S. and Russian relations improve in the near future.

[@user-pj7kc4rv2u]

It is unlikely that relations between RF and US will get better..

[@lizchacon2908]

​@@user-pj7kc4rv2u That's why we need #TRUMP2024

[@leozackdestron1574]

I don't know about burocracy part, but in all the rest there is nothing changed, you can visit as foreineigner no mattere from Sweden or USA or any other country.

[@swisstravel6353]

Very cool channel Eli. I am heartbroken by the current situation in Ukraine and Russia having been there many times. Your channel gives me a bit of hope to see this country again in better times ❤

[@sandor7594]

Eli! Your country is wonderful! Vladivostok is a modern and historical city at the same time! You are in some fantastic places and thank you for showing them to us! You are our tour guide.

[@Arltratlo]

its the country of aggression...

[@emZee1994]

Funny how for Eli Vladivostok is the most remote and far away part of Russia, but for me living in Sydney Australia it's the closest and probably the city I will visit first I plan to live in Russia and study the language there, if I really enjoy it I think I would move and Vladivostok is potentially one of the places I would at least invest in as it's so close to my current home

[@erikstenviken2652]

@@__ALBINA russel is so pro Z its insane ;) i prefer these neutral youtubers.

[@leozackdestron1574]

As Darren Hayes onece said: "Australia and Russia have much in common both big far away countries nobody knows much about" :) Vladivostok is a perfect choice for you then, since it's closer to Australia than Moscow as you said, but quality of living and wages actually almost the same as in Moscow.

[@AlexanderShvakel]

Hello from San Francisco : ) . Your videos are SO interesting and informative. Better than Netflix! I always watch them during my lunches. Keep up the great work!

[@fredlind8270]

I always wanted to visit Russia. St Petersburg was on the top of my travel list, but the lesser known parts of your country have always interested me as well. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like traveling there will be a possibility for the foreseeable future due to the political climate, so I'm grateful for videos such as yours so that we can still experience pieces of it virtually. Greetings from Sweden.

[@user-sb3jw8is2k]

There is nothing to stop you from traveling to Russia. The borders are open, and no one will arrest you for being a foreigner, obviously.

[@leozackdestron1574]

I don't know about burocracy part, but in all the rest there is nothing changed, you can visit as foreineigner no mattere from Sweden or USA or any other country.

[@littlebigplanet321]

I'm from Norway and I was thinking about going in not to long. What stops you from going now?

[@fredlind8270]

@@littlebigplanet321 Well there's a literal war going on, and Russia and all NATO countries consider each other as semi-combatants if we're being real. And both of Norway and Sweden are NATO countries (Sweden since just a few hours, woho!). Even if I'm not an active soldier in the Swedish army at this moment, I'm still in the reserves and obviously would not go into a terrirory that is considered to be the enemy. Tldr: I won't and probably coulnt go into "enemy" territory.

[@littlebigplanet321]

@@fredlind8270 I consider Russia my friend. The government considers it Dangerous because of America. my family fought with Russia when they liberated us from the Germans in ww2. But if your a reserve I understand it I guess. You call it enemy territory, but neither Norway nor Sweden is a enemy of Russia

[@jin-youngkong3731]

I have been Vladivostok 5 years ago and visited Russia 3 times such as Iruktsk, Moscow. It makes me sad that i can't visit there anymore. I missed those places so much - from South Korea.

[@Pythoner]

why cant you visit anymore?

[@Qingep]

@@Pythoner Politics

[@Pythoner]

@@Qingep oh, and which govt is preventing you from visiting Russia?

[@s.nivels7312]

Russia didn't close it's borders btw. Moreover I heard they work for a tourist card for foreigners which would make it easier for them to do payment here (due to sanctions from visa and MasterCard). So it's not that bad. Greetings from Irkutsk

[@user-wz5ud4mn4y]

South Korea? There's only ONE Korea!! 🇰🇵

[@PonticLyra]

I love visiting Vladivostok. I have my Greek relatives living there for many years.

[@StudentRussialife]

I think there not development in this city like others. What's you think?

[@eldeRobe]

I forgot to add: Greetings from Austin, Texas. I always look forward to your videos.

[@silviaaguiar2918]

I LOVE YOUR VÍDEOS!!!! I'M from Brazil and always been curious about Russia and Russian culture, actually since I was a teenager bc I had ballet lessons at school which took me to Nureyev and Baryshnikov ❤ The best ballet dancers ever!!!! I used to see Russia's gymnasts presentations in my hometown São Paulo. I was really fan of Dimitri Bilozerchev and Valeri Lioukin. Russian athletes were the best in the 80's.

[@chrisjenkins1189]

Thank you so much for sharing. Greetings from Wales, U.K. ❤

[@johnlone207]

The lovely Vladivostok! My first ever exposure to Russia the Country, Russia the People, and Russia the Culture! That was in 1998, I was a young US Marine, we did a port-of-call in Vladivostok as a visiting US Military forces, pretty much a political dog & pony show between the US and Russia politicians & military leaders. We stayed there for a week to help boost the local economy through commerce and building good foreign relations; i.e. by partying, getting drunk, meeting some partying Russian people, and shopping! Awesome experience, interactions with locals were amazing, they were very receptive to us, and it was great all around. I think, and I can speak for the other fellow US Marines in my squad, was one of best experience was we were just hanging around outside a bar, with some old timers, just drinking, talking about home, families, and showing pictures of each others families. No politics BS. Just regular people from having fun & getting drunk with Stoli! The coolest thing happened though was, the Russian merchant marines we met in Vladic, we met them again in Quingdao port! This time in Quingdao, us the US Marines, Russian merchant marine, and a Chinese Army Officer, was actually getting drunk and hanging around at the Chinese Officer's home/store....and just having fun! No politics - Russians, American, & Chinese...all regular people...just hanging around telling stories about home to each other. Best ever experience. After Vladic, we went straight to Quingdao for another another political dog & pony show, stay a week to get drunk and party, and onward to Korea's Chinhae & Pohang port for similar thing.

[@SvetlanaVoikova]

wonderful memories!

[@johnlone207]

@@SvetlanaVoikova OH YES! we met and hanged-out with bunch of Russians there in vladic and just had a blast! We met these young newly-wed Russian couple, and since this was in the 90s, they still feeling the effect of post-Soviet/post-closure/opening of Vladic..so, my squad gathered some supplies like food, soaps/detergents, canned foods, cereals, gave them some shirts, blankets, linen sheets & other stuffs (that we stole from the ship - LOL!!!!) and we gave it them all wrapped in black garbage bags as to not to be obvious. that was great! and then, we continued partying on until we left for Quingdao. We met a lot good people there!

[@SvetlanaVoikova]

@@johnlone207 yes, the 90s were difficult throughout Russia, now everything is fine. The story of the things stolen from the ship is funny! But the most interesting thing is that you were able to visit this city, but I, living in Russia, have never been to Vladivostok, although my cousins ​​live there. That's how it happens. I'm from Siberia (Novosibirsk)

[@johnlone207]

@@SvetlanaVoikova I am always wanted to go there in Siberia. I always dreamed of seeing it, feel it, absorb it. I hope yo get to visit your cousins there in Vladic; and based on Eli's video, it changed significantly compare to the time when we were there. You must see it. I am lucky enough that I enjoy reading Russian literature, reading from Dostoevsky to Chekov, Turgeneyv, & Gogol, as well as listening to Tchaikovsky...so, when we visited Vladic, it was awesome for me, even though the stories were set in different places in Russia, but the land and people in books, and the land I am standing on, and the people I am seeing at that particular moment, are the same. I truly appreciate my time there, and meeting the wonderful people.

[@mrobocop1666]

@@johnlone207 Those were wonderful memories. And thank you for your service - even though politically we aren't friends, we in Russia still have respect for US Marines, best among US military.

[@user-rl5wm1cm1k]

Much respect from Arkansas, U.S.A.! Many people in the U.S.A. love Russia.

[@mrsarafraz3727]

Hi Eli beautiful video again thanks from Manchester UK 🇬🇧

[@banglamedico]

I live, & study in Far Eastern Federal University in Russky Island, Vladivostok City, And it's such a heavenly place on this Earth, 😌🌏

[@juliusangawa802]

My daughter's first ambition was oceanography. But we did not know where and how to fulfill her dream. It looks like your university is a great place but now she is working with her accountancy.

[@paulk8444]

Your city is truly Beautiful and so glad Eli gave us a glimpse as it does remind me of our San Francisco area only yours is in much better shape and love the cultural mix.

[@extra7968]

Привет бро, я тоже учусь в ДВФУ) ты из какой страны ?

[@banglamedico]

@@juliusangawa802 It's Good then!

[@banglamedico]

@@paulk8444 Yes, Man, we have a Asian influence here!

[@patrickfarrell5092]

That was really enjoyable to watch, thank you 🙏. Love and respect from Ireland 🇮🇪💚

[@elenavalevski]

Самый непохожий на другие города России🔥 Владивосток - он такой один❤спасибо за отличное видео 👍

[@Nrnrmmm]

Da Rossia 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 !!!

[@englishmenintown8622]

Your Russian accent is the best!!!!!!!!!!

[@phrannymoo]

Now I want to go to Vladivostok! It looks fantastic!

[@alfredschmitz2926]

I have been ten times in Russia, many different places, but not yet in Vladivostok. Thank you very much for this great video which shows me that I have to come again as often as possible. Thank you for your positive and peaceful video again. Going to the East usually is entering a quieter and more emotionally fulfilling part of the world. Keep your culture and respect for individuality! Best wishes from Germany ...

[@danubebleu.9430]

Far east of the Russia Beautiful city! Love from France ❤️🇫🇷🇷🇺

[@rosapereira7751]

Sou apaixonada por Vladivostok!!!❤ É uma cidade linda!!!👏🇧🇷

[@N.B762]

I really would love to visit Russia one day. Russian are very great. You look at their culture or history . Everything youll love it. Love from India.

[@giacomociannella5198]

Wonderful🤩 Hello from Italy🤗

[@faithobonyo]

I do love this video, Vladivostok is an exquisite place!

[@billdouglas2936]

Beautiful, Eli. Another great video……Vladivostok is gorgeous. Thank you.

[@PhDGoldVee]

I love beautiful places and seafood, thank you for sharing such a lovely port side gem. Love from 🇬🇧

[@j.waarsailer6474]

Thank you Eli for providing us with a window to a normal world.

[@bitchin8289]

I wish this was true, but this is Russia!!!!

[@seselgroth]

Love your videos. And Vladiv is reminiscent of San Francisco! ❤

[@janellek21]

But without the homeless junkies pooping on the sidewalk!

[@UrbanePrince]

What a fabulous video!!! It was far tooooo short. It was packed with such interesting details on life in Vladik. Great technical production too on this video. Great sound and thanks for the pics inside the N.Korean restaurant. My mouth is still watering at the glorious thought of dining at Zuma restaurant. Regards from Vancouver Canada.

[@OmarTorrez]

I have been to Vladivostok many times, playing music in Festivals and clubs. I LOVE it!

[@falatoronto]

Thank you Eli for showing us a bit of Vladivostok, and so many other amazing places.

[@ernanesilva1402]

It is the first time in my life I have the opportunity to know more about Vladivostok. Very nice! Hugs from Brazil!

[@charlesstpierre8]

I'm surprised you don't have more than a million subs. The videos you make are almost like a National Geographic standard.

[@rolandvisser4143]

Thanx so much, Eli!! (Спасибо) I enjoyed watching "Vladi" very much! I live now in Western-Europe myself but yet found me a future wife, living in Vladivostok (by God's will). I was born near Minsk long ago (now "Belarusian") but I am boarding the Trans Siberia train soon to join my girl in her hometown that will be mine aswell! You fully convinced me about this great place! (Город). Yours, ROMY (I am from German family)❤❤

[@RobinPoe]

It's so funny that you say you are on the far end of Russia, when this is the closest part of Russia where I live in the Pacific Northwest of America. The culture there is somewhat similar to the Northwest culture with the mix of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese. In Seattle, there are a ton of Korean restaurants, and I don't think they would care if you filmed. And the Kamchatka crab is called the King Crab here

[@lyndonthejohnson]

I’m from Seattle, too. On a business trip to Moscow in 2015 I had Kamchatka crab. It was frozen, not chilled, but it was delicious: much smaller than our Alaska King crab, but just as tasty.

[@phalgunibhuyan3881]

USA🇺🇸 is suffering from Russoophobia

[@ayoolukoga9829]

Place your faith on Jesus. Jesus died so that you can have everlasting life. Jesus is the way the truth and the life. No one gets to the Father but by him. Trust Jesus. Repent. Have a good day.

[@rogink]

I don't suppose those restaurants in Seattle are run by North Koreans. If you were a North Korean living out of the country of course you are fearful of being filmed - you never know who is watching.

[@Moksha-Raver]

@@rogink Escaping from North Korea is very difficult. The wonderful Korean restaurants in Canada and America are run by South Koreans. Almost every town in North America has at least one Chinese restaurant. Hardly any Russian restaurants.

[@janfg1578]

People like Elina being able to make documentaries like this and us around the whole world being able to watch it is one of the few things where the world actually made progress! 😍

[@Tom-fo5ce]

Too bad she is just a soft propagandist trying to draw attention from the murder her countrymen are committing next door. She is a Putin lover and hates gay people. Why you think it's so great is hard to grasp.

[@redactedcanceledcensored6890]

well said

[@pointyboots]

To hell with her and all Russians.

[@coveringukraine232]

Made progress? By killing Ukrainians? WTF?

[@binichaufzack1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ7de6VnpLqdgck

[@larisaspiridonova4079]

I absolutely love what you do. Thank you Elly!

[@alpinecenter]

A lovely tour of a fascinating city. I would like to visit someday.

[@MrKm1066]

Looks a fantastic place!! Thanks for sharing your experience with us in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@adrianc9784]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure. The bear waving at the end was so sweet and your words, couldn't be better timed. Samye teplye poselania iz Canada 🌷

[@pedrozegarek6719]

I'm from Poland and I'd love to visit Russia one day.

[@iuriizubkov230]

You are welcome brother

[@sandis5010]

Hi Eli 🖐️it is so great to see you again 😊thank you for such beautiful videos showing us the amazing places in Russia ❤landscapes, people and cultures so lovely 🙏

[@Paul-eb4jp]

Greetings from England, I stumbled across this and really enjoyed it, Eli is a really engaging presenter and speaks such good English, Vladivostock is not what I expected and looks like an intersting place to visit, I wish Russian people peace, we all know that it's not the people creating war.

[@kdizzle4488]

Hi bot.

[@shaheer151]

@@kdizzle4488 you must be looking in a mirror.

[@shaheer151]

Paul : The Russian standard of living has been improving at an incredible pace in the last 20 years. Vladimir Putin's goal ( may even be an obsession ) has been to bring Russia ' into the 21st Century'...and by the looks of this video he seems to have succeeded....to an amazing degree.

[@kdizzle4488]

@Shaheer Ahmed No. Do tell me more about the standard of living in Russia though. I'm sure it will be super high with all those single mother families now there husbands and sons have died in Ukraine at the hands of putin.

[@shaheer151]

@@kdizzle4488 Blaming the deaths on Putin demonstrates an incredible lack of knowledge about NATO expansion Eastwards and Russia's pleas to stop it as troops and missiles on their borders represent an existential threat to them. That the war started when Putin sent in troops on Feb. 24th, 2022 is Western propaganda...the war had been going on since we instigated a coup in 2014...and had killed 14,000 ethnic Russians and wounded 50,000 before Feb.2022 yes it is sad that Russians and Ukrainians are dying but it's the Western powers doing. ....and if you're not a bot, do your own digging and learn how the average income in Russia is 3 times what it was when Putin took over.....he has also more than doubled the pensions lately.

[@brianmolstad1255]

Sweetie, you have done a professional job illustrating an interesting and colorful city.

[@tekzztek4376]

I couple of years back, I was doing some research on Vladivostok. I was wondering when you would do a vlog on this city. Stepped away from your channel for a few months and decided to take a quick peek and see how things are progressing. And, you did it! Nice! I enjoy your vlogs... lots of interesting places, cuisine, traditions, history, etc. Nicely done! Keep it up!

[@larryguessford1084]

Thanks you Elina

[@shinobi9405]

Always a real breath of life to watch these videos of Russia!! The country is so huge there is so much to discover... you may spend your whole life discovering places, people, and nature.

[@oldbagira2192]

In total, there are 89 regions in Russia - subjects of the Russian Federation, including 48 regions, 24 republics, 9 territories, 3 cities of federal significance, 1 autonomous region (Jewish Autonomous Region), 4 autonomous regions (Nenets, Chukotsky, Yamalo-Nenets and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Yugra). And even I am a citizen of Russia, I understand that my life is not enough to fully see and understand all regions of the country, peoples, nationalities, their traditions, cuisine, culture.

[@kavirajanr]

@@oldbagira2192 The co exitence of so many people peacefully together is amazing.

[@gerritduplessis7122]

It is 8 and a half million square miles, Siberia is 5 million sq miles of that 8.5 million...

[@legendaryl2316]

+ new Occupied Regions from Ukrain? 🤣

[@shinobi9405]

@@legendaryl2316 what is Africa if not a whole European Colony??... how about USA imperialist expansion in so many countries... look who is using Ukraine and you understand everything.

[@leesadenton6177]

Absolutely loved watching this, thank you, I would love to go travel around Russia 🇷🇺

[@rickcardenas8841]

I love your content! You have opened my eyes to Vladik. That place is gorgeous & is on my bucket list

[@stewartrogerson1369]

Wow, that city is beautiful, thank you Eli! Oh yes, Crab Sticks are pretty universal.

[@christiandm1041]

Very fascinating. I've traveled all over Asia including South Korea. I am a foodie and love trying different things. I am enjoying watching this, thank you.

[@paulheydarian1281]

I hope you go to Pyongyang for your next Korean meal. 😉😋☻

[@justinellis8864]

Greetings from England (UK). Thank you for this video. I've often wondered what Vladivostock was like. It's so interesting!

[@thomasphillips8539]

Eli, you are mature and very wise well beyond your years. That video was wonderful. I have been to Nahodka, not so far from there while in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1971.

[@Adamant_85]

Super cool! Looking forward to know Vladivostok (coming from Brazil)

[@raphaelligonde4943]

I must say. This one is my favorite show out of everything you have produced. I learn so much and I enjoyed everything from the start to the finish.

[@sojuscrimestats]

Omggg thankyou this was actually very interesting

[@dierktreber6390]

Great video, thank you!!! And best regards from Mozambique...

[@mrajhacker]

Being an Indian Citizen to be honest we love Russians & that country & after watching your video I literally wants to visit it once in my life

[@breezeanonymous6034]

I am a bit surprised that India is put in the same camp as Brazil, Russia, China & S. Africa. I have been to India. I have never seen a more filthiest and full of poverty country anywhere on this planet and I have been all over the world.

[@avery.a5948]

Just donut shit in the middle of the street they have proper bathrooms over there 👉

[@rashone2879]

I love Eli’s videos, they are so interesting, informative about Russia no one knows…we just hear negative propaganda. Eli’s is an amazing tour guide!

[@janckiewicz]

I love the philosophy at the end of your video. Thank you Elina.

[@qhuizatlantis8484]

Love the Tiger and goat (RIP) friendship

[@kbwerx]

i traveled to Vladivostok from my home in Tokyo in DEC 1991 just before the end of the USSR and rebirth of the Russian Federation. even at that time of year the weather was relatively mild. i remember that submarine down by the port. i liked the Primorsky region and planned to move there in 1992, then plans changed and i ended up in Singapore instead. much has changed in Vladik over the past 30 years for sure. keep up the travels and wonderful reporting, Eli!

[@robertcornelius3514]

Many say the supervisors of Hollywood support Ukraine, so I will support Russia. Let's not forget what happened to California.

[@kbwerx]

@@brengineering1836 ... thanks for feedback, i was about to edit the original comment to clarify: rebirth of Russia, post-Czar, post-USSR, post-CIS... became what we know now as Russian Federation. CIS technically remains and is linked to other current endeavors in Eurasian sphere. i was staying with my friend in Moscow on 25 DEC 1991, when the red Soviet era flag was taken down over the Kremlin and the Tri-color Russian flag was raised; FM Radio channel was broadcasting a tribute to the recently departed Freddie Mercury of Queen, so 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'We Are The Champions' and other classics were replayed again and again, a couple times per hour - those were the daze, my friend...

[@kaneru8593]

Not really the best time to travel.

[@basicmarsh]

I love all of your videos. You are a true ambassador of cultural friendship.

[@germanneyra5843]

Very beautiful bridges, nothing to envy to the Golden Bridge in California. As a Civil Engineer, I can tell you that from your video that structure looks amazing.

[@sophiamaria2656]

I love the way you explore without fear and giving us so nice words to hear

[@alexandervolgzangief6759]

Russia is a beautiful country with an equally admirable people. Definitely my next travel destination outside of Brazil (my country).

[@johnteets2921]

Vladivostok better than San Francisco ? Low hurdle.

[@waltertonelli2174]

would you like to visit something spectacular? the destination is still the same, Italy in particular and Europe in general

[@alexandervolgzangief6759]

@@waltertonelli2174, I've visited Italy and other western european countries already. Now I definitely want to know Russia for its beauty, architecture, people, culture and, why not, geopolitical stance.

[@waltertonelli2174]

@@alexandervolgzangief6759 I can't understand what can you find interesting in russia, after visiting italy, but ok boy, let's go! at the opposite of russian people we are free

[@alexandervolgzangief6759]

@@waltertonelli2174, beside other reasons I named to be interested in knowing Russia, NATO's policies are clearly hostile towards my country (Brazil). I won't strengthen these countries with my tourism budget.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Vladivostok is amazing and I have always been attracted by this city. It really looks like San Francisco Bay. The Far East of Russia is my dream and one day I could visit it. Thank you very much Eli for this fantastic video.

[@samuelweir5985]

At first I thought that your comment had to be ridiculous but actually there are some images in this video which are very reminiscent of some views of San Francisco. On the other hand, there's no mistaking between the two in the wintertime!

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

@@samuelweir5985 Yes, you are perfectly right

[@Siberian_Bear72]

@@samuelweir5985 There is some similarity only thanks to the bridges. In general, of course, Vladivostok is a completely different city: safe, without homeless people, without drug addicts and without shit on the streets and, fortunately, without skyscrapers, which are absolutely not needed there ;-)

[@samuelweir5985]

@@Siberian_Bear72 "In general, of course, Vladivostok is a completely different city: safe, without homeless people, without drug addicts...." Oh, please, fella. Out of curiosity, I googled the words "Vladivostok homeless" and "Vladivostok crime". Vladivostok has its share of homelessness and crime and poverty.

[@Siberian_Bear72]

@@samuelweir5985 Of course, they are, as in most cities of the world. The problem is scale. In Vladivostok, I guarantee you that you will not see them on the streets, unless you specifically start looking for them purposefully ;-)

[@sonofsarek]

I am seeing your videos for the 1st time. I love your commentary - especially the part in the Korean restaurant.

[@jopac4742]

Thanks for your time in making this from Calif. usa

[@nazarreyaz7882]

Thank you for showcasing Eastern Russia. Love the content. Hope to visit there one day. Greetings from Sri Lanka!

[@skmplanet9591]

While in school we learned about the Trans Siberian Railway as the longest in the world. I was always curious to know about Vladivostok.... More on Vladivostok City and street views. Thanks ...... from India.

[@Siberian_Bear72]

Similarly, many of us have read books and articles about fabulous India since Soviet times ;-) Since then, many have visited India, but most often only in beautiful Goa. Greetings from Siberia !

[@Elena-he2gi]

I'm from Vladivostok and I often see Indians in my area's supermarkets. Probably, they are students of Far Eastern Federal University :)

[@protorhinocerator142]

Especially considering the harsh climate the whole way across Russia, the TSR is a super impressive feat. Makes the Trans-Continental Railroad in the USA pale in comparison. Mostly decent climate the whole way across.

[@danield.7359]

such a beautiful country!

[@vesnaminor8244]

Great Reporting and very good English speaking 🙌❤️🇨🇦

[@plastelina_ytb]

Great video! And love the exchanges in the Korean restaurant lol. Also: your words at the end were very well-stated and inspirational. Enjoy your travels!

[@connor040606]

What a gem of a channel this is Eli!! One day when nothing is left of our world, documentaries like these will be the most important aspect of civilization!

[@mikeoxlong5843]

Judging what Russia is doing in Ukraine, I wouldn't hold them up as a county that is civilized.

[@Du-Guesclin]

​@@mikeoxlong5843 Says the perfect Westerner with a well-washed brain. Or were you for Vietnam, Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen.....? How can we be so arrogant, contemptuous and continue to consider ourselves superior to others? From France.🇨🇵

[@Siberian_Bear72]

@@mikeoxlong5843 Start looking at what Ukraine has been doing in the Donbas since 2014 and continues to do it. What Russia is doing is countering the destruction of Donbass and the Russian southeast of the former Ukraine.

[@mikeoxlong5843]

@@Siberian_Bear72 What Russia is doing is in-excusable !

[@Siberian_Bear72]

@@mikeoxlong5843 We don 't give a shit ! We care about our own safety more than the affected feelings of Western and Ukrainian political pederasts.

[@LewisBallJr-bv3mc]

I respect you)) 💯

[@dannypahl829]

Thank you for taking me on your journey ❤❤🎉🎉

[@mariozaccaria1078]

Thanks Eli. Always wanted to see the far end of Russia. I always say we Slavs are streched from Izola to Vladivostok :)

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Another amazing videoEli, such beautiful bridges, lovely city. Cheers.

[@fransbetgem6957]

I really enjoyed this video. I had no idea how Vladivostok looks. What an eye-opener. Very well-made video. Thanks a lot. I hope I can visit this beautiful and interesting city once in my life. 🙂

[@altonwilliams7117]

Wow! Glad I found this channel. I love to see the world and learn about other people and places.👍

[@mickeybowmeister1944]

My Wife is Russian from Moscow, I'm in the process of obtaining permanent residency as we plan to retire to the Mother land, might start taking Eli's language course too😉

[@mattias4665]

Why would anyone move to Russia? No freedom and terrorist state

[@Takeko1933]

Another amazing video. Loved it! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@peterchen952]

Wow! Thank you for sharing, the city is beautiful.

[@sws-vlogs]

🤍💙❤️ Your Work / Accent! 👍

[@jeanettedevenbeck3011]

Gorgeous city! And amazing food , love this video !