VORKUTA - The fastest dying city of Russia | Ghost town of GULAGs & unemployment. Is there more?..

During the whole winter I've been traveling to the northenmost cities of Russia. This time we will visit notoriously famous ghost town - Vorkuta. Is it the most depressing city of Russia? Do locals love living there? What is the future of Vorkuta? I will try to answer these questions.
Time codes:
0:00 Vorkuta's history
3:26 Let's explore the city. Central park, locals and reindeer.
10:34 Finally the daylight!
12:30 Exploring abandoned frozen settlements
16:03 Special nordic tea
17:32 Local winter entertainments
19:53 The most precious thing in Vorkuta is the people
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[@1141dee]

Love these videos. I have gained new levels of respect for Russia and its people. Real, grounded, traditional, with a real sense of humility and logicality. I'm a fan, love from Ireland, cant wait to visit some day!

[@Andrey_Drone]

You can apply for Russian citizenship and start a new life here. Why are you suffering in the decaying West?

[@P9rkour90]

Yes, they really are the exact opposite of what the propaganda machine aka western media tells us

[@lizmunoz4680]

I am Native American, watching from the State of Arizona. You have a very interesting culture and your cities are beautiful. I'm fascinated with the Russian culture. I WILL KEEP WATCHING.

[@anastasiya256]

Nice! Some of the native peoples living in Russia are said to be related to native Americans 😀 which is fascinating, I think!…

[@simonsmatthew]

I remember flyng from Tokyo to London and flyng over Siberia and wondering what it would be liike in one of thoese remote towns where I could see some light from the darkness and the snow. Now I know! The people seem really warm. And that more than compensates for the harshness of the environment.

[@uljanacharapanovskaia797]

I was born in Vorkuta and lived there till I was 3 or 4 years old. I have very few small memories of loving there like the childcare centre. My family and I moved from there down south closer to moscow, then we imigrated to Australia when I was. I love watching these videos because it feels surreal that I lived there. I was Vit D deficient as a baby because obviously there was not enough sun there. A distant relative of our still lives there. I dream about visiting Russia and especially Vorkuta one day. Thank you for the video.

[@josetn5687]

What s your age now

[@ce.ca.4566]

We Turks living in Turkey love the Yakut Turks and Tatar elina.

[@fdoguerrasanles]

Seems so.lovely and melancholic renain of the USSR.

[@uljanacharapanovskaia797]

@@josetn5687 im 39 now

[@beautifulflorida]

I live in Florida now. My dream is to visit Yakutia one day!

[@bridgetbrooks2504]

Why go to Mars when you can see the most amazing ways of living on our unique Planet, Thank you Eli. ♥♥

[@annafromrussia]

Hello everyone ❤️❤️❤️

[@danubebleu.9430]

Cold city but courageous people! Love from France ❤️💐

[@natashadrozdova6478]

Hello, I was born in Vorkuta and lived there until I was 19, coming back to visit my family once in a while until my grandparents died and my mom and my other close family moved to Syktyvkar. I love Vorkuta and miss it dearly; it’s really nice to see that at least someone showed positive vibe and not only ruins of the town. Vorkuta is definitely in my heart forever and it’s so heartbreaking to see how vloggers only trying to show how abandoned and depressing everything is in there. Thank you for your video it really brought good spirits to my heart and I am thankful that you had a wonderful experience and showed others how things are there. I live in USA and often watching videos about Vorkuta because I miss it a lot. Thank you again and best of luck with all other videos.

[@lifeinshorts]

😪😪💌

[@valentina_ar]

тоже родилась в Воркуте, жила до 15 лет. Сейчас живу в Башкирии. По мне так самое замечательное детство было у меня в этом городе. Пешком гуляла по всему городу. По выходным ходила на бесплатные сеансы в кино. А сколько счастливых моментов связанных с тоннами снега и актированными днями, когда не надо ходить в школу.=^_^=

[@natashadrozdova6478]

@@valentina_ar актированные это просто бомба! 🤭

[@zeroxxx2550]

Про нерекомендуемые дни не забывайте)). Когда с барского плеча можно было решать, идти сегодня в школу или нет. 😁

[@valentina_ar]

@@zeroxxx2550 точно=))))

[@chrisaltravida5446]

Keep safe, Eli!

[@audreydempster6630]

Absolutely beautiful lights and snow magical ❤️

[@emailer8326]

Although many portions of the city are abandoned, the city center is quite beautiful with vibrant culture. The other side of the river is scary. You should not be walking around there alone. What a brave girl!

[@emailer8326]

@Nihilist Atheist Yes ghosts are probably there. Also polar bears, Siberian tigers, wolves and escaped mental patients. I would prefer if Eli did not cross that river again. I stopped visiting ghost towns because so many crazy things happened that cannot be explained other than I should have never gone there in the first place.

[@mayakstudios7292]

@@emailer8326 Amur tigers??? They live around my city, but certainly not there

[@gabork5055]

@@emailer8326 Reznov's ghost especially.

[@universofashion]

I think she wasnt alone

[@headpump]

I can't imagine the lives of the people who built Vorkuta- the roads, buildings, power, sewer lines, etc. Incredible.. Anyone who contributed to the creation of Vorkuta are heroes!

[@jane-BKK]

What a great story teller you are....hello from Thailand!

[@aliimranansari2707]

I have lived in Russia from 1993 to 1999 .As a student of Samara state engineering University, I love this country its people are kind friendly and helpful they are farmers at heart they don't lie and hard working real people

[@bertclayton6597]

They do not lie??? They must be faithful.

[@robofat]

Sure friendly, kind and dont lie. Thats why they start wars

[@JJ-bg1ym]

lying is all they know since the Mongol invasions.

[@RussianDoll3]

@@robofatthe common people don’t start wars. That’s like condemning every Brit for colonization, every American for genocide of the Natives and so on. The common people of Russia just like anywhere else, are good people.

[@ghem_art]

Im from Philipines i have never been to cold countries for me it is beautiful place thanks for showing

[@georgeleigh3552]

Watching from Hawaiian 🌺 Islands look very cool 😎! Love this video thanks Aloha

[@Robbie09]

I love watching your videos. They are always so informative of the real people of Russia. You’re breaking barriers our governments have perpetuated for generations. I pray that one day we will be able to enjoy each other’s countries without restrictions or suspicions. -Love from America 🇺🇸

[@giacamero2716]

Dear Rob L. I totally agree, well said 👍 I too would dearly love to visit Russia one day. Eli is indeed an amazing young lady😊

[@c.c.9539]

Only now it's not just governments doing it! That's the crazy thing...

[@goognamgoognw6637]

For that to happen you would first have to clean up your nasty government fomenting wars everywhere and interfering with sovereign states. Why are United statians allowing their country to be run by a gang of rogues nepotistic group ?

[@adamwatson6916]

In the future I hope for friendship and co-operation between the west and Russia . Being from Canada and having grown up in a dying former coal mining town have always made me feel a kind of kinship with the people of Russia . The climate in Canada is very similar and when I see videos of small depicting small town life and village life and close knit communities is very familiar looking I have seen the consequences that De-industrialization has on a town first hand bit everyone who has chosen to stay are all very happy and can't imagine living anywhere else . The dissatisfied leave and rhe rest happily stay. I choose to leave due to lack of enjoyment opportunities but I would have stayed in a heart beat of there were decent paying jobs to have.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

@@adamwatson6916 A nice heartwarming comment. Populations are friendly between countries, it's a very small group of powerful people usually those running currency and banks and the military industrial complex that push for war between countries and don't fight them themselves.

[@teresasmith4383]

Very interesting video. I like all your videos. Thank you from Texas.

[@jaikumarthakar8001]

Hi Eli. Iam Jai , from Mumbai India. Watching your video on Varkuta. It's so strange that i stay so far away from this place but feel connected. Thanks to your simple and beautiful narration. You did a marvelous video. Keep it up . Stay blessed.

[@existentiallyignorantneko3858]

I'm from Russia and I watched this video when being stoned. It's soooo cool.

[@Juan_van_Eeden]

Beautiful city. Thank you for sharing. South Africa 🇿🇦

[@barryrammer7906]

Great video keep them coming. Interesting

[@Straker1895]

Living in Florida, it is so hard to imagine living in such weather. These people are amazing. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@BA-vb4mt]

I’m from Florida 😄👋🏻. Our weather is completely different! So much sun!😄 But video is very interesting

[@Baltimoreborn]

I was in the US Army stationed in Anchorage Alaska and the weather is similar and so depressing the army actually suggested during the winter that soldiers go to tanning booths so they can get the vitamin D needed to keep you healthy and happy. Thanks for making this video I’m so interested in every culture in this world and I love your energy by the way

[@bertclayton6597]

Only base I hear of is Air Force. You say you're Army, my grandad was Navy during WWII, stationed in Alaska. He mentioned I think a grizzly charging him and others. Then he said they were shooting at him, he kept coming. I assume they were shooting, .30-o6. He said they hit him many times and he kept oncoming. Then said eventually he fell. I kind of got the ideA he didn't go for killing the bear. Maybe the others antagonize it or something. It could have been a polar bear. I can't remember. I don't know and doubt a bear would handle .50 cal bullets. But, I do not know how tough they are. 1000 #'s is a lot of bear.

[@maisonspence]

I grew up on the base in Anchorage and have some very fond memories from living there. But yeah vitamin D deficiency was a huge thing and also unfortunately alcoholism. Very sad. But a truly interesting place to live and I hope to visit again one day.

[@maratmaslowski4642]

Sorry but solarium almost provid no vitamin D.the UV A only damage skin...

[@nancycornett9949]

So interesting! Thank you Eli!

[@fencegecko]

Leave or starve. That has been the motto of many in small towns in Montana USA for several years now. It is uplifting to see the spirit of the people of Vorkuta.

[@mattyreardon3593]

Russia and it's people are beautiful! Love from Melbourne Australia Take me back to Samara any day!

[@XNotoriousX90]

Greeting from Canada 🇨🇦 thats a whole another level of winter ❄️

[@haroldcruz8550]

I am amazed just how diverse Russia is.

[@cfneal1459]

yes! prolly, true for the whole wide world... wwg1wga MARANATHA!

[@gorangoran6335]

Russia is really huge, no wonder.

[@tonymontana8741]

yeah, it's big but it's also diverse both with the climate and the ethnicities of people

[@EngPheniks]

Muscovites, Siberians, Mongols, Chechens etc. these groups are all Russians

[@somadasaedirippulige5914]

I think after the 1917 revolution should be developed this town.

[@eerokutale277]

Good video as always.

[@jenspettersen7837]

I have been living in a town 70° north (Vorkuta is 67° north) and the reason why people want to move is the polar night. I remember the night lasted 3 months and so many people found all that darkness very depressing. I just took a job there for a year, and I'm happy I experienced it. I found it to be beautiful, but many of the locals I met there sounded like they wanted to get away due to the cold and darkness.

[@eversmile8246]

Here in Canada there are places and people much like this. All of your videos are exceptional and reveal so much of what we all have in common. Thanks for these excellent videos lady!

[@d.anderson7366]

The people with the reindeer are Sami, just like here in northern Sweden and northern Norway.

[@maxxcherry6955]

Eli , cross that bridge in your life when you come to it. I'm sure with your sense of adventure many more bridge's await you !

[@cfneal1459]

that took some real courage & adventure, don't you agree?

[@florianmeier3186]

I remember a pedestrian bridge with "max 1 person" sign in France - not very relaxing... With this kind of adventure, I would be very careful. It could be the last mistake to try it.

[@brunomoura7719]

Love your videos. Such a great "in loco" knowledge here. Thank you so much for your content. Best regards from Brazil.

[@susanelainesanner]

Thank you for a very informative (but much more to learn) tour of Vorkuta. I especially appreciate the respect you possess for clothing styles, foods, people who are different from you. It is extremely unpleasant to watch reports on places that reporters degrade. Local citizens of Vorkuta taught me much in their words. These are strong and seemingly compassionate residents of a rather beautiful place.

[@brainysmurf74]

Perhaps it is depressing there but your beauty brings light to others. Never take that for granted.

[@johndunning9]

You did it again Eli. Thank you for showing the world this. Most people never get the opportunity to travel and see what a beautiful world and people there is on this place we call earth. Hopefully the world will change to where the future generations can enjoy a world with nothing but peace and love for one another. The truth will set us free, and love will bring us together

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- 19:54 Awe look at the little Pikachu 😍 ❤

[@robertvanbeers3173]

Thanks so much Eli; your efforts to make Russians human and normal are very much appreciated.

[@peaceevol]

Thanks again Eli, keep them coming

[@Milos57]

I hope they can revive this city that the inhabitants love to live in. Amazing, how in this dark environment the people brought the light through happiness in cute coffee shops, children activities and color added to building facades. Enjoyed your video.

[@user-um1tj5nm1g]

It’s hard to live there. Go and try to survive when winter goes 9-10 months. What’s the point

[@sanjivjhangiani3243]

@@user-um1tj5nm1g , you could be a remote worker and enjoy the lower cost of living.

[@teresadeacon7667]

@@user-um1tj5nm1gDidn't they say 7 months ? Big diference from 9-10 months. So glad we are not all robots otherwise life would be so boring. I do not like cold weather but many people I know do not like hot weather. Does that make it wrong ? Of course this weather is on a diffrent level that is what makes things so intresting. Good vidio.

[@enidwhiteside5378]

Eli I live in England and want to say ‘thank you’ for your amazing and interesting vlogs about Russia, you’re showing me a part of the world I’ll never be able to visit, stay safe, what a lovely young woman you are 💐

[@matthewcunningham8691]

Eli you are much much braver than me, riding in that aircraft 🙂. Very interesting video, thank you.

[@cfneal1459]

-- AND crossing that "bridge"!!!

[@matthewcunningham8691]

@@cfneal1459 Absolutely, she is very adventurous and good for her, but I hope she does't take too many risks for us, her subscribers.

[@Du-Guesclin]

Thanks for your vidéos. It's very informative and still positive , clever and friendly.

[@seanrobertson7122]

"it's cold here but the people are warm" is a great quote

[@marioaguilar23]

I just discovered your channel and I love it

[@bruceatweed3140]

"It's cold here, but the people are warm." Well said. Thanks Eli for a wondeful video.!

[@TheVigilant109]

Fascinating video. Very interesting and thank you for taking me to another wonderful place.

[@cfneal1459]

amen She's the BEST!

[@City-of-Hong-Kong]

Beautiful and courageous vlog. 👍🇷🇺

[@swan5446]

I admire the people who survive in a cold abandoned place, thanks Eli for going around this spooky place for us!

[@wert7773]

You could say that the people in Vorkuta are living decent, albeit hard lives as opposed to surviving, just look at all those kids and people enjoying their time in the city center

[@swan5446]

@@wert7773 yes indeed

[@sophiaabramovich8401]

If you think about it they were the intelligent people who rebelled against the establishment, who wanted change who were sent there.

[@maryamiman1481]

Vorkuta is such a beautifull place.

[@maryamiman1481]

@@user-zt9qv4cs5o Remember your opinion not mine

[@babinthapa697]

I am from south asian country called nepal but currently living in uk, england. I really love the way you explain things so smoothly i just feel like my friend talking to me. I will be watching your more videos to get know more about remote areas of russia.

[@TQ11AA]

Eli your a natural presenter, so professional in every respect, fascinating content,

[@petermanuel5043]

Fantastic video, thanks for sharing. ❤️👍

[@Jimm386]

The one thing that i have come to understand in the last few years is that people are incredible…I don’t care what country you’re from, I don’t care what religious beliefs you may hold, I do care however that we must be respectful, responsible and not to be judgmental when seeing other countries behaviours. That is the work of politicians and not the people themselves…

[@NoamTheGOAT50]

@Chiroylik dunyo what's the matter?

[@florianmeier3186]

The polititians are somehow a mirror of their people. It is easy, but apolitical to just blame "the polititians" for all the evil ignoring that we are political animals ourselves. Without ordinary people polititians cannot do anything. That does not mean that I agree in every aspect with political leaders and want take all their responsibility. They have duties, but their failing is also partly failing of their societies.

[@Jimm386]

@@florianmeier3186 this is true also…thank you for a careful and respectful response.

[@Meagain921]

Thank you….from Australia 😊

[@domesticengineerlifecoach6938]

Thank you for sharing Beautiful!!👍 Blessings from Cali 🇺🇲

[@walkingalesia]

I was born there. Oh my gosh… so happy to move out of cold and dark city and live in a cosy place now

[@Rx_VV]

Thanks for such a beautiful video and efforts Eli,i would like to invite all residents of Vorkuta for hot Summer holiday in Turkey 🙏👏🇹🇷🇷🇺

[@user-ym3nu8ut9h]

Great vlog eli. Love from india ❤️

[@smartbusinessideas4782]

I am Indian & i love this blog & Rusian people.

[@thevanishingman]

I love Eli's face when she says, "I was told that the bridge isn't maintained at all and that it's dangerous to go there," because we all know she is going to go either way, that's just the brave person she is

[@martinlugus7242]

I have visited Vorkuta with other bloggers. Your visit was the most charming and balanced.

[@nileshrawat1583]

Wow beautiful vlog just felt like bitter sweet I mean you know its so beautiful but soon it all will come to an end the town will be ghost town its heart breakning. ❤

[@rshan77]

God bless the people of Vorkuta, Thanks for the wonderful video...

[@joshmontgomery4040]

If the Apocalypse happens may you always be safe …. Love ❤️ your channel

[@tomitiustritus6672]

If the apocalypse happens, the people with the reindeers will inherit the earth. And hopefully don't develope the same shitty nationalist and imperialist ideas that are the blight of the earth.

[@georgiancrossroads]

This is one of your best Eli. I've always loved abandoned places. And the idea of so many desolate buildings above the Arctic Circle is just too enticing. And the fact that I'll probably never be able to visit there myself really makes your video a window into another world. And I can believe that the people who live there appreciate it. I lived in a small town in Alaska for 22 years and I loved it. We were at the same latitude as St. Petersburg and we did get around 6 hours of light in the winter, but I loved the darkness. And since the bears were asleep it was a great time to walk along trails by the fjord. Keep going Eli, don't let things stop you.

[@darthvader5300]

There are American cities that are also dying and are growing smaller and becoming violently crime ridden and worst, becoming environmentally toxic for the remaining inhabitants to further stay there like Michigan's Chicago and New York City's surrounding communities and the list goes on and on and on.

[@williamavery9185]

She will stop when a long range Ukraine rocket hits her cosy bedsit !

[@gregor-samsa]

But you have white nights in the summer.

[@selini52]

Living in a dark city is really a challenge. Thank you for showing the world this part of your country, I understand a big part of this country is above the polar circle, I knew it, but it is better to really see it and understand!

[@linkedinfred]

“It’s cold here, but the people are warm”. What an interesting place to visit. Thank you for creating this.

[@pjkobrien]

Loved the video very interesting and a beautiful Russian with perfect English Thank You

[@andrewdolokhov5408]

This was a good video. I knew of Vorkuta from Solzhenitsyn. Let's hope for the best: for Vorkuta, Russia, Ukraine, and the world.

[@jonathanheppel8225]

"Khanty people make tea, but we mix it with vodka" I like it. Blessings to you and the Russian people.

[@dennys9993]

Strong black tea with vodka is called "Siberian grog". The taste is very controversial, but it warms and tones up perfectly

[@ustit-vuohta6695]

Interesting place. I like to visit places like that. You appreciate the small things in life more. I have a sport house above the arctic circle where it can get below -50 Celsius. Also very peaceful place with friendly people.

[@slav882]

I WAS BORN THERE IN THE 90S,LOVELY MEMORIES,BEAUTIFULL TOWN,THE TOWN MY BE DYING,BUT ALWAIS BE IN MY HART,planing one day to comeback,LONG LIVE TO VORKUTA AND ITS PEOPLE SALUTE

[@opalaa5874]

Great video as always, thank you, Eli! I love seeing Russia through your eyes

[@malc121]

A fascinating insight to the diverse cultural parts of your country 👏🏻💖

[@paolofranceschi6874]

bravissima, eli from russia, bellissimo video.

[@akramlara]

Just thinking about that atmosphere was scary but the words of the locals in the end were so reassuring.

[@charlesk1089]

I saw that at 10:29 the gentleman says that he would like to live in Yalta on the Crimean Peninsula or in Odessa, Ukraine.

[@philipalcazar]

Thank you for your stories, Eli! Badly needed content in such dire times. Russia is so huge and diverse and I‘d love to explore its richness in cultures and landscapes one day. I‘m glad we can do so through your eyes.

[@darthvader5300]

There are American cities that are also dying and are growing smaller and becoming violently crime ridden and worst, becoming environmentally toxic for the remaining inhabitants to further stay there like Michigan's Chicago and New York City's surrounding communities and the list goes on and on and on.

[@alexanderrudawski7802]

@@darthvader5300 Chicago is in Illinois and not Michigan. it was also voted the most beautiful city in the world so maybe not the best example. A better example would be the rust belt where America's industry went to die after globalization crushed it

[@rogerp566]

@@alexanderrudawski7802 Maybe he meant Detroit

[@nicholasforrester8587]

@@darthvader5300 your probably thinking of flint Michigan?

[@SVC-hz6dq]

@@alexanderrudawski7802 He was clear enough, he meant Detroit's (Michigan), Chicago's and NY City's surroundings. He missed Saint Louis Missouri. That has become one hell of a crime city.

[@KristinaKreamer]

I just wanted to praise you for all the wonderful(and maybe not so wonderful)places you've taken us!You've shown MANY of us places that we'll never get to see,ourselves!I am also impressed,greatly,by your charm and upbeat personality,because it really shows when you are interviewing someone,and you bring out the BEST in them!I'm hoping all is going well for you,Eli,(keep up your spirits,and stay "happy-go-lucky!)and that everything,soon,will return to a normal,peaceful World.Keep up the great work!-Kris

[@KristinaKreamer]

OH!Sorry(forgot to say where I was from,in a "shoutout")...I'm from a different sort of cool climate,(just not NEAR as cold as Russia's(Portland,Oregon).At least here,we can fly,or drive,to the MUCH hotter Desert climate,a day's drive away,if we need a change of temperature.

[@johnstark7132]

john stark from Florida U.S.A. I wish to thank you for showing the town and people that call this home. VERY BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU FOR SHOWING ME THE VERY INTERESTING TOWN..

[@Isaac-qe2in]

I wouldn't be surprised if that souvenir matryoshka doll is still sitting there by 2037. . . 🌛

[@Oliver1994_]

Soon more tourist will come this place because of this vlog thanks for sharing it to the world

[@unknownsupertramp4897]

It is too cold outside to care about fashion. Very well explained. Thumbs UP!

[@garyk.nedrow8302]

I'm glad the authorities have allowed you to continue posting to KZbin. Your travels to the remote regions of Russia are indeed enlightening. You can do without the apocalyptic sound effects -- the images of Vorkuta speak for themselves.

[@karamiddleton2920]

Don't tell her what she should and shouldn't do with her own channel.

[@Wallyworld30]

I thought it was a great joke. It made me laugh. Don't like it? Bug off!

[@karamiddleton2920]

@@Wallyworld30 Joke? What joke?

[@Mercmad]

@@karamiddleton2920 Censorship and free expression of opinion are not mutual anymore and the fools who believe Russia to be some sort of enemy are only too quick to censor alot of Russian content but will allow the AZOV brigades propaganda.

[@karamiddleton2920]

@@Mercmad Putin and many in his armed forces are war criminals who have literally raped hundreds, including children and elderly women, but go off.

[@dmc9487]

The Christmas in Russia and elswhere last longer I believe. I enjoy seeing the trees and decorations. The people in Vorkuta make the most of what they have. Interesting video as always Eli. Apprecite it. Thank you.

[@williamavery9185]

You really must go soon. If you like potato n turnip soup. The Ukraine army will not stop at the border. They will get putin and fuck the courts, he will hang, in red square. Try and get a ticket in advance...

[@goldenheart2667]

The coffee shop is absolutely beautiful and the goodies look delicious! What a gem!

[@kekuscu]

amazing doc. lovely way to describe Vokuta. Greeting from France 🤩. We love Russia ❤

[@lindabrawley4369]

I'm American and I loved this vlog, the people seem to be so warm , respectful and so proud of their town ,if I was younger I dearly would love to stay in this town for a month's vacation and knowing me I probably wouldn't want to leave because of the beautiful people and not a big city. I prefer smaller towns and this town fits my desire. GOD BLESS EVERYONE and GOD BLESS YOU FOR SHARING THIS AMAZING WONDERFUL TOWN AND ITS PEOPLE. .STAY WARM AND SAFE. AGAIN GOD BLESS

[@good1day726]

Same

[@FranFerioli]

I have the impression that Russian people are quite like Americans: proud, friendly and getting a worst deal than they really deserve. I don't know Russians well, but I do know Americans.

[@aburasosman8790]

Yes The people are nice Like any city or village in Russia Don't listen to the media

[@aburasosman8790]

@P Chiu Any time if you want help to visit Russia welcome you

[@aburasosman8790]

@@FranFerioli Russian are nice Don't listen to the media

[@theduffman8125]

Hi from Australia, great blog Eli !!! Can you please do more like this. I love your history and culture presentations I could watch them for hours ! Stay safe and best regards Iain

[@newsunderfoot]

Hi! Do you watch the blogs of a large family from Australia who moved to Siberia (Novosibirsk) and are going to buy a farm in Altai?

[@seamusobrien2675]

I do, best from ASIO for the winter, see you all soon.

[@williamavery9185]

Why not arrange a visit. You may just find yourself in the russian army....well they are desperate. Victory Ukraine. Hang putin.

[@limtong4192]

Hi Eli I am ASEAN country, Malaysia. Your video had enlightened me on Russia view

[@JathamanQc]

I've been told that those who lives in the coldest place have the warmest heart and i do believe it. Amazing video!

[@orchidhouse297]

You have some incredibly fascinating cities and towns in Russia. Thank you for making it possible for us to see from afar what Vorkuta is like. The people love their city life, even if parts of it are abandoned so it is not depressing at all.

[@williamavery9185]

Got the balls, get a nice assault rifle from wallmart and 100 rounds of fuckoff bullets.......bycycle, tent and bananas...currecy !

[@williamavery9185]

I hope Ukraine in a years time destroys everything from the boarder to moascow and hangs putin and his helpers publicly in red square. Victory Ukraine.

[@NewingtonBoy]

Another cracking video Eli! You are so positive! x

[@amyaaron7141]

I loved this podcast. And your English is superb! I like anything historical and lately have been rereading articles and docs on the gulag system. So awful. I'm a single 63 year old woman living in Florida. USA, and that darkness for 22 hours a day would be hellish. I would however love to visit as any foreign city is an adventure. Much too far away though! Keep up the good work and by the way , you're right, those little cafes look ultra modern and very cozy.

[@GillieMeister]

I like your blogs Eli! I like it that you are a very down to earth person and narration seems so natural and unrehearsed. Just as what you see is what you get. Thank you! It's like traveling with you from my side of the screen in Tulsa, OK. I'm so glad to be on board with you.

[@MeyTribe]

LOVED LOVED LOVED this video ! My boyfriend kept saying "yeah, I wanna go there", only wishing travel to Russia was available. Maybe one day we could :) Also, your editing skills are insane, and I loved your little apocalyptic homage

[@davidbrisbane7206]

You can fly to Russia via Istanbul or Dubai.

[@MeyTribe]

@@davidbrisbane7206 and I won’t be able to use my credit card

[@davidbrisbane7206]

@@MeyTribe Cash withdrawal on the card before you go, or, save like the rest of us 😄

[@davidbrisbane7206]

@@MeyTribe I am pretty sure you could use your Western credit card on a Turkish carrier to fly to Russia and back.

[@MeyTribe]

@@davidbrisbane7206 my credit cards will not work in Russia - that’s what I meant. Plus, I don’t want to have to download VPN to be able to work.

[@carlosjohnpastrana566]

I really love the way you narrate in every place that you been there in your beautiful country. Sooner or later, I want also to see, experience what it feels like in Russia. Shout out from the Philippines. :)

[@annak6537]

#GetOutOfUkraineRussianMonsters #ChildrenOfUkraine #GenocideOfUkrainians #RussianArmyChildRapists #RussianWarCrimes #StolenChildrenOfUkraine. In Ukraine, we have had >500,000 people FORCIBLY MOVED TO CRAPHOLES LIKE THIS IN RUSSIA! Many had been raped, tortured, had children taken off them, sent to "filtration camps" and are now forced to work in labor camps on Russian soil. Russians, meanwhile are making idiotic videos like this distracting from the horrors that they are inflicting on the Ukrainian nation! They have stolen over 160,000 of our Ukrainian children after slaughtering their parents and have legalized "no questions asked" adoption. Many of those children end up abused, exploited, and murdered!!! WORLD, wake up from these hypnotic videos - OPEN your eyes! They rely on the world's naive desire to give everyone the "benefit of the doubt" and constant second chances... If a Russian speaks, Russian lies!!! This will save you YEARS of HEARTACHE. They pretend to be helpless, but really, they despise every other nation! It is the Russian way. They don't send in boys from Moscow to the frontlines, look at where most of the casualties are from - ethnic minorities in Russia! Open your eyes!!! Just pause and open your eyes to what most Russians are really - MANIPULATIVE MONSTERS WHO CHANGE MASKS AS IT SUITS THEM!!!

[@darthvader5300]

There are American cities that are also dying and are growing smaller and becoming violently crime ridden and worst, becoming environmentally toxic for the remaining inhabitants to further stay there like Michigan's Chicago and New York City's surrounding communities and the list goes on and on and on.

[@russiansarefilthyapes1660]

Lol, skinheads waiting for you

[@williamavery9185]

In a few years there will not be much to see. Ukraine wont stop at the border, it will punish the invaders, and hopefully publicly hang putin. Wow you should go there to see that !