Elena ! Welcome Back -- Your Loving Kind attitude is so Welcome - I am 90 yrs old -- I served in the Korean war in 1953 - The farm people there lived simply with the war around them -- They took us into their small Homes -- We shared their food and enjoyed each other- It was all ways not like this -but it was there -- It is a Joy sharing your times with the country folks -God Bless You and these People
Thank you, dear Elena, for this beautiful video. I am very curious to visit Udmurtia after all you showed us. I like life in villages and like you I need my time in nature to connect with myself and to find peace in this stressful world. Have a good time 🍀☀️
From California, rhank you so much! I love the beautiful earth there, with the pine trees, the snow, the farms and villages. Life does not look so easy, and I would not want to live where winters are so cold, or maybe in that comparative isolation. But the people seem to be very warm and caring, and to have a real sense of community, so hard to find in the USA, or maybe in any big city, with too much rushing, busyness, and commercial development. By the way, your English is very good.
Hi Richard! Yes, I agree with everything you say... Interesting! Somehow I thought that California is the place where people do have strong communities. At least I saw some bloggers from there who keep sharing stories about their "tribes" of like-minded people and so on... By the way, thanks for the compliment 😉
I am a city boy for all my life and I admired always those people who can overcome all inconveniences related to living so close to the nature. But I agree I lost the contact with nature. Nice reminder from you Elena. Tomorrow I will go for a hike outside of this big city Bucaramanga, Colombia where I am staying for a while. Good job in making these videos!
Hi Jerzy! I've always been a city girl, too. That's why I admire the village life so much I guess. I am so glad you decided to go for a hike. It's always a great idea 😉
I live in NYC and have for most of my life , widely traveled ....would find an extended period in such a magical place a tonic . They have such spirit, hardships abound for us all but are easier to live with amidst beauty, friends and nature. Great video.
Thanks, Steven! New York is a beautiful place but has a very different vibe to this tiny village 😉 I guess there are many perks to living in a megapolis, too. Glad you liked the video 🙏🏼
With winters as long and cold as they have them there, villagers have no choice but to do something during that time. I think that's how the village culture developed there. It would be interesting to see how it works with ethnic Russians in the same area. Once I talked with a native women from Ulan Ude in Siberia, and she told me they consider winter the best time of the year. I think you understand why 😉
Sometimes things that are not planned beforehand are the best things! And spending time in nature always calms mind and body. Lovely people and the food looks delicious! ❤️
Elena, I certainly remember your earlier videos with Ekatrina. You could make more videos with her and I would watch them all. She could describe the spiritualism that she practices, she could explain her language, Udmurt customs, history,...whatever comes to her mind. Dialogs, discussions with you asking about things and Ekatrina giving explanations and descriptions, would be compelling video, Thanks so much for all your work, please keep it up.
Hi Elena looks beautiful there but i would only last a week there ok for a holiday but not to live there as to much hard work but the people are great ,you always make beautiful videos,take care
Life in the village looks great but those people work very hard for everything they have. What was the Tzar thinking when he didn't pick you to be queen? Have a great day Elena
Hi Elena. I think you love this village so much is because of you friend there who welcomes you and treats you like you are from there. Plus you have the beauty of nature all around the village. It's you place where you are very comfortable. It's a place that I know I would enjoy. Thanks for another trip to this village ❤️👏
I am very interested in experiencing this kind of village life. It seems very different from small town life in the New World, like it's a place where ancient traditions live on in some form and contribute to the vast tapestry of the human experience. I suppose not all Russian villages are like this though, but you seemed to have found a gem. Thanks for sharing the experience.
That was another interesting video, Elena. I like seeing the nature and the atmosphere of the villages. I don't know that I could live there permanently, though, but visiting would be fun,
The hard work to deliver such high quality content is very obvious, really thanks elena!! we enjoyed every second of it:) i loved the village spirit its amazing.. keep it up
hi again Elena...that was beautiful video.....i see it in your face that is really cold there....and i could hear in your voice the stress and anxiety you are going through.....don t worry Elena your in a good place....i live in a small native village called Esgenoopetitj.....its in New Brunswick Canada....really small...hope i hear from you soon...love Lee....xox
Hi Elena. I am Absam from Pakistan but studying MD in izhevsk udmurtia from last 3 months. I watch your videos. I really become happy whenever I see your videos. I also want to see villages of Russia and natural beauty.
@@elenastravels yes I really liked izhevsk especially Russian people and weather. How can I join means how will I contact you. I will be happy to meet you.
Elena, your videos are getting better and better. It was god to see Ekatarina again. The Udmurt people look like they work hard, then play hard. Self sufficient and seem to be very happy. Thank you for sharing this insight into this beautiful culture. These winter scenes are like a fairy tale to see. Thank you for posting. Looking forward to your next video.
Privet Lenochka, it’s nice to see Ekaterina again and visiting local playhouses is such a pleasant experience. I love the Udmurt sculptures and the feeling that you are somewhere else. The spread of food looks AMAZING and the companionship and Druzhbo must have made you feel at home. I’ve had those Udmurt pies when I was in Izhevsk and they were deliciously savory! You have redefined what rural travel should look like- Molodetz😊!
Hi Elena, I'm an old city boy and I don't know how to survive in a village, as I don't know farm work. However, if (or rather when) the crisis gets worse, we'll all have to move back to the countryside
Hi, Luigi! Oh, I hope it won't get to this... But still somehow I feel like I want to learn some of the basic skills people possess in villages: like making things by hand, gardening, baking, etc. It's always nice to know how to do these things
@Elena Schlombs right this morning I was talking to a bar tender and she told me she's learning to grow healthy food for her family, because supermarket stuff has no taste and it's full of chemicals. Good point, it reminded me my grandpa's words: we'll go back to the land! 😁
@@luigibenni3449 oh it's exactly what I've been thinking about recently! Last week I even started making sourdough bread from scratch. I think making quality meals by hand is good not only for your body, but also for mental health (it's like a meditation). Yeah, grandpas are always right 😄
Elena, you do seem relaxed and your peaceful demeanor is always evident when you are visiting Kez. We all recognize these are difficult and anxiety inducing times. However, the simple but meaningful village life brings the opportunity for introspection and clarity, which is good for the soul. It could be the elixir of life itself (but not to be confused with the Udmurt vodka)! Another picturesque video with calm and thoughtful narration to add to your ever increasing catalogue.
Hi Elena, man that's a nice village. We are close to Spring here. I know that you can't wait for it too. 😂. The food looks great ,although I'm watching what I eat..
Village People wear masks for ceremonies the rest of the year they don't wear a mask. I think the stress of city life disappears when you meet with natural people. The last song was something about loving your Russian soul? Still studying for my bucket list visit.
@@elenastravels I enjoy your travel blogs and observations, I was wondering if you had thought about doing what very few talk about, a bit of fact finding in the new Russian republics amongst people your own age. Do not assume that I think wrong doing is all on Russia, quite the contrary. Western leaning commentators assume things which aren't true, and i can tell you I have never lived through such an intense barrage of propaganda and outright deceit in my life. Guilt is projected onto the enemy with independent bloggers providing real news. Earl grey (blogger from St. Petersburg) and his pals have been taking trips to the Donbas with aid packages, but aren't getting the lowdown on what really happened during the Asov occupation. I think that having met older veterans and honouring them places you well to honour the civilians who struggled to survive months of hardship. It's different and I you would need to assess the situation carefully to minimise risk of personal harm. Let Patrick Lancaster do the front lines, he does interview and gets the bones of stories but his Russian is basic and his presence confusing to the interviewed. Something to consider, and with a massive financial disaster looming in the west it may stand you in good stead with your home audience. This is a revolutionary time, you have a front row seat to view seismic changes to the world order. I am intending to travel to Russia in May for a cultural trip and language learning...so long as I can get there.
Hi Elena.. how's going on out there? I hope you are safe and sound.. If you want you can come to India. It is very hospitable pace for Russian people because we love Russian people. We are friends. I listen about the nuclear announcement in Moscow. It is so unfortunate. May God save Russia. Love and support from India 🐻🌎❤️
Simplicity is good but they face various challenge they need to have proper medical services for old ages and please increase your population Russian frnd😇
If you look for answers and inspiritation in these troubling times I can recommend the Oera Linda book, maybe it will be something for you.. I think so. Always feel free to ask if you have questions. Take care
@@elenastravels It's probably the best kept secret of Europe.. there's so much I want talk about every time the Oera Linda book and the origins (at least partly) of European freedom culture comes up, but it's not the time or place here. I really hope you have a very close look at it.
Elena you are so beautiful and I love your eyes 👀 Blue is beautiful and love 💕 your smile I do really wish I could be yours your so special to my heart I bet you are fun girl to I see you are very lucky beautiful woman I wish I can be on your side that will make you very happy in my arms ok your love 💕
Peaceful and relaxed. Feels good.
🤗
perepechi back!! you back to good way Lena! congrats!
Yes! Thanks 😅
Wie in einem Märchen. Super
That’s true 💫
Elena ! Welcome Back -- Your Loving Kind attitude is so Welcome - I am 90 yrs old -- I served in the Korean war in 1953 - The farm people there lived simply with the war around them -- They took us into their small Homes -- We shared their food and enjoyed each other- It was all ways not like this -but it was there -- It is a Joy sharing your times with the country folks -God Bless You and these People
Hi, Ivan! Thank you for sharing your memories with me. And thank you for the kind wishes 🙏 Take care
I found out my motherline is Udmurt.
Thank you for sharing this Elena
You are so very beautiful
You’re welcome, Nolan!
Thank you, dear Elena, for this beautiful video. I am very curious to visit Udmurtia after all you showed us. I like life in villages and like you I need my time in nature to connect with myself and to find peace in this stressful world.
Have a good time 🍀☀️
Thank you, Aelys! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂 Hope you’ll get a chance to visit one day 🍀
Настоящие перепечи в настоящей русской печи
😊Lovely
🤗
These people have not been corrupted by the modern world. We can learn so much from them.
🙏🏼❤️
From California, rhank you so much! I love the beautiful earth there, with the pine trees, the snow, the farms and villages. Life does not look so easy, and I would not want to live where winters are so cold, or maybe in that comparative isolation. But the people seem to be very warm and caring, and to have a real sense of community, so hard to find in the USA, or maybe in any big city, with too much rushing, busyness, and commercial development. By the way, your English is very good.
Hi Richard! Yes, I agree with everything you say... Interesting! Somehow I thought that California is the place where people do have strong communities. At least I saw some bloggers from there who keep sharing stories about their "tribes" of like-minded people and so on... By the way, thanks for the compliment 😉
I don't know what it is, but man. I like Elena's Smile. Lol
I am a city boy for all my life and I admired always those people who can overcome all inconveniences related to living so close to the nature. But I agree I lost the contact with nature. Nice reminder from you Elena. Tomorrow I will go for a hike outside of this big city Bucaramanga, Colombia where I am staying for a while. Good job in making these videos!
Hi Jerzy! I've always been a city girl, too. That's why I admire the village life so much I guess. I am so glad you decided to go for a hike. It's always a great idea 😉
I live in NYC and have for most of my life , widely traveled ....would find an extended period in such a magical place a tonic .
They have such spirit, hardships abound for us all but are easier to live with amidst beauty, friends and nature.
Great video.
Thanks, Steven! New York is a beautiful place but has a very different vibe to this tiny village 😉 I guess there are many perks to living in a megapolis, too. Glad you liked the video 🙏🏼
With winters as long and cold as they have them there, villagers have no choice but to do something during that time. I think that's how the village culture developed there. It would be interesting to see how it works with ethnic Russians in the same area.
Once I talked with a native women from Ulan Ude in Siberia, and she told me they consider winter the best time of the year. I think you understand why 😉
Hey, Don! That's true. There are many things to do as a community during winters there 🙂 Yes, winter is a beautiful season!
The Forest looks *VERY* Beautiful. And the Snow = I ENVY YOU SO!!
Yes, it was pretty ❄️
Sometimes things that are not planned beforehand are the best things! And spending time in nature always calms mind and body.
Lovely people and the food looks delicious!
❤️
So true! 🤗
I like too much that environment, their landscapes, especially you ❤️
😊
Another excellent video Elena. Thanks for giving us glimpse of Russian village life ))
You're welcome, Umer! Glad you liked it 😉
Ни разу не была в Кезу, интересно было посмотреть
I enjoy the Udmurt videos
I am really glad 🙂
Elena, I certainly remember your earlier videos with Ekatrina. You could make more videos with her and I would watch them all. She could describe the spiritualism that she practices, she could explain her language, Udmurt customs, history,...whatever comes to her mind. Dialogs, discussions with you asking about things and Ekatrina giving explanations and descriptions, would be compelling video,
Thanks so much for all your work, please keep it up.
Thanks for sharing this, Louis! It could be interesting to make a video like that. I might do it, if I get a chance 🙂
Hi Elena looks beautiful there but i would only last a week there ok for a holiday but not to live there as to much hard work but the people are great ,you always make beautiful videos,take care
Thanks, Trev! Well, that's realistic. I don't know how long I'd be able to live there myself 🙊 I want to say months, but you never know...
@@elenastravels with nice people there it is probably not to bad to stay for a few months and with spring coming i bet it looks even more beautiful
Life in the village looks great but those people work very hard for everything they have. What was the Tzar thinking when he didn't pick you to be queen? Have a great day Elena
Hi Elena. I think you love this village so much is because of you friend there who welcomes you and treats you like you are from there. Plus you have the beauty of nature all around the village. It's you place where you are very comfortable. It's a place that I know I would enjoy. Thanks for another trip to this village ❤️👏
Hi Kevin! You’re right, this place feels like home 💫
Wow! Such a beautiful place with fantastic people.
It truly is! 🙂
Such wonderful people, I fell in love with them all :)
I am very interested in experiencing this kind of village life. It seems very different from small town life in the New World, like it's a place where ancient traditions live on in some form and contribute to the vast tapestry of the human experience. I suppose not all Russian villages are like this though, but you seemed to have found a gem. Thanks for sharing the experience.
I agree that it’s a gem. I’m sure there are many interesting things you can find in other villages, too. You just need to talk to the right people 😊
That was another interesting video, Elena. I like seeing the nature and the atmosphere of the villages. I don't know that I could live there permanently, though, but visiting would be fun,
Hey, Jeff! I am glad this video was interesting for you 🙂 Yeah, living there permanently could be tough in some ways
Nice and peaceful in that part of the village unlike other neighbors villages next door. Thanks for showing other peaceful Russians ✌. From 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦
My pleasure, Rick! Glad you liked the video 🤗
Новым Годом Принцесса Елена
😄 Спасибо! С Новым годом!
Your cute kid. However, I could learn so much more with the camera focused on your surroundings.
Until then, sweet dreams. Goodbye.
Such an amazing place ☺️ when iy travel in trans cyberian train then I'll visit this place ☺️🌟🌟
You should! 💫
@@elenastravels Yes 👻👻🐻🐻🐻
you should dress in that costume all of the time
Okay, I’ll think about it 😁
The hard work to deliver such high quality content is very obvious, really thanks elena!! we enjoyed every second of it:) i loved the village spirit its amazing.. keep it up
Thank you, Abdala! I’m so glad you liked it 🤗
hi again Elena...that was beautiful video.....i see it in your face that is really cold there....and i could hear in your voice the stress and anxiety you are going through.....don t worry Elena your in a good place....i live in a small native village called Esgenoopetitj.....its in New Brunswick Canada....really small...hope i hear from you soon...love Lee....xox
Hi, Lee! I'm really glad you liked the video 🙂 Oh that's so nice! Do you like living in that village?
Very interesting. I'll take some time to review your other videos. Thanks!
I’m glad you liked the video! Thank you 🙏🏼
Hi Elena. I am Absam from Pakistan but studying MD in izhevsk udmurtia from last 3 months. I watch your videos. I really become happy whenever I see your videos. I also want to see villages of Russia and natural beauty.
Hi Absam! That's cool! Do you like Izhevsk? :) Maybe you can join me on a trip one day 😉
@@elenastravels yes I really liked izhevsk especially Russian people and weather. How can I join means how will I contact you. I will be happy to meet you.
@@muhammadabsam6437 cool! Email maybe? s.yelena2017@yandex.ru
Elena, your videos are getting better and better. It was god to see Ekatarina again. The Udmurt people look like they work hard, then play hard. Self sufficient and seem to be very happy. Thank you for sharing this insight into this beautiful culture. These winter scenes are like a fairy tale to see. Thank you for posting. Looking forward to your next video.
Privet Lenochka, it’s nice to see Ekaterina again and visiting local playhouses is such a pleasant experience. I love the Udmurt sculptures and the feeling that you are somewhere else. The spread of food looks AMAZING and the companionship and Druzhbo must have made you feel at home. I’ve had those Udmurt pies when I was in Izhevsk and they were deliciously savory! You have redefined what rural travel should look like- Molodetz😊!
Hi Elena, I'm an old city boy and I don't know how to survive in a village, as I don't know farm work. However, if (or rather when) the crisis gets worse, we'll all have to move back to the countryside
Hi, Luigi! Oh, I hope it won't get to this... But still somehow I feel like I want to learn some of the basic skills people possess in villages: like making things by hand, gardening, baking, etc. It's always nice to know how to do these things
@Elena Schlombs right this morning I was talking to a bar tender and she told me she's learning to grow healthy food for her family, because supermarket stuff has no taste and it's full of chemicals. Good point, it reminded me my grandpa's words: we'll go back to the land! 😁
@@luigibenni3449 oh it's exactly what I've been thinking about recently! Last week I even started making sourdough bread from scratch. I think making quality meals by hand is good not only for your body, but also for mental health (it's like a meditation). Yeah, grandpas are always right 😄
Your videos are just great ... if only Western European media could stop their BS broadcasts and take yours :-). Love the traditional songs.
Thank you, Yves! Yes, the world would be a much better place if they showed the simple and beautiful life of people from around the globe 🕊
Elena, you do seem relaxed and your peaceful demeanor is always evident when you are visiting Kez. We all recognize these are difficult and anxiety inducing times. However, the simple but meaningful village life brings the opportunity for introspection and clarity, which is good for the soul. It could be the elixir of life itself (but not to be confused with the Udmurt vodka)! Another picturesque video with calm and thoughtful narration to add to your ever increasing catalogue.
Hi, Chris! Yes, I’m always excited to visit this village. I agree, village life is like an elixir of life 💙 I am really glad you liked the video 🤗
Hi Elena, man that's a nice village. We are close to Spring here. I know that you can't wait for it too. 😂. The food looks great ,although I'm watching what I eat..
Hey, Harold! Yes, spring is nice, too 🙂
That's quite bonkers, in a good way 😉
Think I can see the fruits of that videography (photography?) course you took.
😄 What course exactly? I've taken many 🤪
@@elenastravels Oh 👍
♥
Village People wear masks for ceremonies the rest of the year they don't wear a mask. I think the stress of city life disappears when you meet with natural people. The last song was something about loving your Russian soul? Still studying for my bucket list visit.
True! The song was about 'loving my home land with my whole Russian soul"
@@elenastravels I enjoy your travel blogs and observations, I was wondering if you had thought about doing what very few talk about, a bit of fact finding in the new Russian republics amongst people your own age. Do not assume that I think wrong doing is all on Russia, quite the contrary. Western leaning commentators assume things which aren't true, and i can tell you I have never lived through such an intense barrage of propaganda and outright deceit in my life. Guilt is projected onto the enemy with independent bloggers providing real news. Earl grey (blogger from St. Petersburg) and his pals have been taking trips to the Donbas with aid packages, but aren't getting the lowdown on what really happened during the Asov occupation. I think that having met older veterans and honouring them places you well to honour the civilians who struggled to survive months of hardship. It's different and I you would need to assess the situation carefully to minimise risk of personal harm. Let Patrick Lancaster do the front lines, he does interview and gets the bones of stories but his Russian is basic and his presence confusing to the interviewed. Something to consider, and with a massive financial disaster looming in the west it may stand you in good stead with your home audience. This is a revolutionary time, you have a front row seat to view seismic changes to the world order. I am intending to travel to Russia in May for a cultural trip and language learning...so long as I can get there.
Amazing vlog
Лена, если у вас будет возможность сделайте русские субтитры, пожалуйста. Это очень интересно, для изучения английского языка
Nice ,too much snow
Thanks!
Hi Elena.. how's going on out there? I hope you are safe and sound.. If you want you can come to India. It is very hospitable pace for Russian people because we love Russian people. We are friends. I listen about the nuclear announcement in Moscow. It is so unfortunate. May God save Russia. Love and support from India 🐻🌎❤️
Yes, India is on my bucket list!
I want you to be happy will love to care of you
Simplicity is good but they face various challenge they need to have proper medical services for old ages and please increase your population Russian frnd😇
If you look for answers and inspiritation in these troubling times I can recommend the Oera Linda book, maybe it will be something for you.. I think so. Always feel free to ask if you have questions. Take care
Never heard of this book before 🤔
@@elenastravels It's probably the best kept secret of Europe.. there's so much I want talk about every time the Oera Linda book and the origins (at least partly) of European freedom culture comes up, but it's not the time or place here. I really hope you have a very close look at it.
@@elenastravels if you read it and know something of European/mediterranean history you will understand why you never heard of it..
.....feed and house the street dogs.......does an equivalent SPCA exist in Russia.......hopefully.....maybe....
Elena you are so beautiful and I love your eyes 👀 Blue is beautiful and love 💕 your smile I do really wish I could be yours your so special to my heart I bet you are fun girl to I see you are very lucky beautiful woman I wish I can be on your side that will make you very happy in my arms ok your love 💕
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