Poor Armenia - From Sochi to Yerevan (2014)

Armenia, one of the most isolated countries of the Caucasus and therefore completely dependent on Russia. The border with Turkey is closed because of the Armenian genocide, which took place a hundred years ago and is still not recognized by the Turks. With Azerbaijan, the borders are closed because of the Nagorno-Karabakh area, which is now in Armenian hands, but there is still being shot at over and over again. No wonder Armenia is one of the poorest countries in the Caucasus, a relic from Soviet times.
Original title: Achter de bergen van Sotsji
Jelle Brandt Corstius goes looking for answers in The Mountains Behind Sochi. In this six-episode series he travels from Sochi in Russia through the Caucasus. Far from political power games and war intrigues, he visits remote mountain villages and meets proud peoples with a strong desire to be independent.
Directed by: Hans Pool
Presented by: Jelle Brandt Corstius
Sound: Alex Tugushin
Edit: Matthieu Hes, Obbe Verwer
Research: Julia Ochetova, Maya Topuridze
Editor: Karen de Bok
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[@rebersafran7968]

I'm Kurdish. we apologize very much for the 1915 genocide. I want to see Armenia as soon as possible.

[@HarrySinanian]

This is a documentary that all Armenian ex-pats, their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren must watch. To witness in among the falsehoods of generational pride, the reality of a very difficult existence remains. A lot of Armenians have become delusional with lore from the past, the present saddens me and the future is shadowed with dark clouds of hopelessness. Once again BRAVO VPRO for your enlightening, honest and compassionate approach to your production. Disassociating race, borders and disseminating real humanity can only bring people together, I hope and trust your efforts will be appreciated and rewarded. Thank you again.

[@onlyclickbait5048]

I agree with you ( looking at ur lastname I think it Armenian)

[@fightingforcatalonia]

Did I get it rigth: the violinist witnessed the apparition of his colleagues?

[@HE-uq1jw]

@@fightingforcatalonia Yes, that is correct

[@Felixxxxxxxxx]

I really like all the series that you have posted with Jelle, and I think this is the one that I like the best :) Thank you for uploading these series!

[@vproworldstories]

Thank you for watching, Felix! And for commenting. It is good to know.

[@HarrySinanian]

They are very good.. I totally agree

[@sulemramirez8320]

I'd love to visit this beautiful country soon :)

[@sebastrek44]

Amo estos documentales. No voy a dejar de mirar ni uno solo.

[@vproworldstories]

Gracias Sebastiàn.

[@shotarahatze2064]

Thanks for this excellent job and your honest point of view.

[@fightingforcatalonia]

Did I get it rigth: the violinist witnessed the apparition of his colleagues?

[@panchopancho3429]

Ésta película tenia propósito de encontrar todo negativo de Armenia! Esta película no vale ni una mierda! Sólo queréis perjudicar a Armenia!

[@starlight9335]

The best documentaries on youtube!!

[@fightingforcatalonia]

@U P Did I get it rigth: the violinist witnessed the apparition of his colleagues?

[@flotantesolar4751]

great job man!!!!!!!!

[@fightingforcatalonia]

Did I get it rigth: the violinist witnessed the apparition of his colleagues?

[@darktraquillity2841]

i trip in armenia before and see lot of lovely people there,love from iran.

[@fightingforcatalonia]

My dearest congratulation to Jelle and Vpro for such poignant series. From Dzerzhinsk to Azerbaijan , unmatched telling about beautiful and forlorn land. Did I get it rigth: the violinist witnessed the apparition of his colleagues?

[@vproworldstories]

Thank you for your comment! How nice! We cannot answer your question though, our apologies. Maybe someone here can help you?

[@SuperMehdi1997]

yes he did and he was really sure about it too, really creepy guy.

[@memedcan2061]

As i a kurd, i feel so sorry for what happened in ww1 against the armenians, but we tried to help most of the armenians by keeping them in our house from the turks, even if we become a country, we will definetely help you and becoming a good ally, much love💕

[@ashog1426]

Ohhh nooo no english subtitles??

[@vproworldstories]

Hi Ash Ma Kosh, you can turn them on in CC (closed captions)!

[@ashog1426]

vpro world stories beautiful documentary thank you for showing my country.

[@shazadahmed4020]

man i can see the relation of iraqis and armenians