I didn’t expect to have such an experience in the south of Russia! Fortunately, I was back safely and I won’t repeat this again :) Thank you a lot for watching and here’s the link to join my Russian Speaking Club 📍 elinabakunova.com/russianclub
@@boske_77 песня называется "От Волги до Енисея". Изначально пела группа "Любэ", но в ролике использована другая перепевка, какой-то фольклорный хор.
Regimes come & go, but Russia and Russians survive. Thanks Eli for exploring Volgograd and showing more of Russia to those of us who do not live there. 🇨🇦
Great Video! The memorials dedicated to the Russian people who fought were so powerful and moving! I studied the Nazi invasion of Russia. The Russian people who fought were so courageous and truly epitomize inner strength and fortitude! I hope to visit Russia some day and visit the cities and beautiful churches. I am American and am half Russian in ethnic heritage. You do a great job with all of your videos! Best wishes and God's Blessings from the US!
My father was born in Lithuania and my grandfather in Krichëv, Belorussia. Borscht with hard boiled egg and sour cream was a favourite Sunday breakfast for my father. Herring was on the table regularly and I also keep a jar on hand.
It's so nice to see foreign people visiting your hometown and studying history. I am Russian, born and live in Volgograd. For some reason the moment on the bus touched me... I know all the streets flashing through the windows of the bus, my family’s houses, the huge sky. Do you understand how strongly your city sits in your soul...
You crazy Russian girls! I'm glad you survived. I have studied the war and how terrible the battle was. I'm so glad that I can say that I have no idea of how bad it really was. It was very moving when you showed that memorial with ALL those names... I wish there would be no more wars.
Привет! Eli, I just want to thank you to share this interesting experience with us. Volgogrado will be one of the cities to visit when I have the opportunity to go to Russia. I study russian language by myself because I like Russian people and their culture. I'm sending a warm hug to you from Colombia, South America! Береги себя и до скорой встречи!))
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. I love it too America, and I really dream of going there to live, but unfortunately I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have a lot of money, and there are also restrictions. But, I'll be glad to meet you!)
The Motherland Calls is a magnificent statue! I watch multiple RUclipsrs from Russia and have hoped for years that someone would venture to Volgograd to visit one of the greatest statues on Earth. Thank you, Eli, from a subscriber in Durham, North Carolina, USA!
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. I love it too USA, and I really dream of going there to live, but unfortunately I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have a lot of money, and there are also restrictions. But, I'll be glad to meet you!))
@@WLGlove Hello, Ruslan. Thank you for the very nice comments. I really do watch multiple Russian RUclipsrs and enjoy seeing how people live in other parts of the world. Unfortunately, I am FAR older than you. I just turned 65 years old. Also, I am not in good health so travel is impossible and all my $$$ is spent on medical bills. Because I cannot travel I spend lots of time looking at the world through the eyes of others. I very much appreciate your warm words and wish you all the best!
I have been following you for some time now. I want to thank you for helping this elderly man get a much better prospective of Russia & all of the surrounding countries & ethnicity.Your videos are epic. I thank you so much. Have a beautiful day my friend!! Illinois, USA
I am deeply touched by this video as my grandmother grew up in Stalingrad and witnessed WW 2. This video made me feel very proud about my family and about what this city represents to this day. Thank you so much, Eli!
Thank You for another amazing video Eli!!! As a westerner, I can't express the debt we have to the Soviet troops who sacrificed themselves at Stalingrad. It won the Second World War.
I was there in 1984 in January. As a Student, they showed us all the Battlefields where our Grandfathers sadly fought each other. It was cold, but I keep warm remembering for the people over there. Cheers from Berlin, Germany.
Волгоград приветствует Берлин. В 69-71гг служил в г. Висмар. Рядом была деревня Далендоф и я там работал на заводе и там разговаривал с немцами которые воевали и были в плену, и ни один не сказал плохого слова о моей стране.
It's the most majestic statue i've ever seen in real life.. without a doubt. And Volgograd was a great visit overall during my travels in Russia. Especially great for anyone that loves travel destinations with a lot of history.
Keep educating while you travel Eli, every country has its blood drenched fields. It is the sad reality of the human species that we make wars and heroes of cruel leaders. We must visit our blood drenched hills as well as our beautiful cities to truly understand ourselves. Your videos create understanding and cultural appreciation. You are a fine teacher.
If ever I get to visit Russia Volgograd and its memorials I must visit. The enormity of what took place there and the staggering loss of life is nearly beyond comprehension to those like me; outsiders. Thankyou for such an eye opening video Eli. Well presented and put together.
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. But, I'll be glad to meet you!)
You can google a company that gives guided tours, taking perhaps one month, of the fighting around Leningrad, Moscow, Stalingrad and Kursk. Well worth it!!
Elina, I agree with Andrei Martyanov, you did a wonderful job with your coverage in Volgograd on the day the battle for Stalingrad ended, 2 February 1943. I would say your coverage was outstanding. My mother would have been 100 years old on February 2 of this year.
Hero City. The victory of its defenders was instrumental in the defeat of the Nazis. We in the West should know more about it (and the role of the Soviet Union in general in defeating Nazism).
The Soviet Union were on the same side of Hitler at the beginning of WW2, sunshine. The USSR facilitated Hitler’s Fascism. The truth hurts. “Some animals are more equal than others…”
@@Gigantus636 23 / 24 August, 1939 - Hitler’s Germany and Stalin’s USSR agreed the Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact. The rest is history. “Two legs good, four legs bad…”
Eli, you are a true artist. Your videos are so well-composed, they are a wonder to behold. I leave a 'thank you' comment each time but that doesn't do you justice. I would ask you to listen to yourself ~@19:21, you don't need to risk your health for this. Your audience wants the best for you. Re: Stalin: Regardless of his flaws, Stalin was a well-read person. He read his contemporary authors, wrote his own criticism and had a great library of books which he actually read and could discus. Thanks for showing Volgograd to me.
The radio, I believe is a shortwave radio. You can hear transmissions from all over the world. At least you used to. Nowadays, not many people or channels broadcast over shortwave. I have always found it so mindboggling how many people the Soviet Union lost in WW2. Google says it is 27 million. That is more than some countries entire populations. What an extreme sacrifice. I wish other countries would remember that when they talk bad about the Russian people. How nice, your hotel room comes with a free cat! Or were they your concierge? Eli, I love your videos. I am always looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much.
My Dad was stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict, he brough home a Grundig radio, best radio ever, it did AM, FM, SW, and a few other bands, we spent hours as kids surfing the airwaves.
THe USSR has 198 million people in 1941 and only 170 on january 1946 Of course some million also were born during the 4 years of war, so the population should have increased by more than a dozen million and not decreased. Of course, in 1941 there were also Polish refugees in the USSR who later left and also many Ukrainian Nazis and collaborators also left with the withdrawal of the Nazis. The Soviet death toll must have exceeded 30 million, but the Russian government only claims about 27 million, the rest are "disappeared" The objective for which the Nazis were put in power by the German oligarchy was the ethnic cleansing of the USSR up to the Urals (General Plan Ost & Drang nad Osten), basically they wanted to do the same thing in Russia that the English did in North America or Australia and then colonize the twrreno (Liebensraum=living space)
😊Thank you for making this video. You show to the world what I had never seen, the Monument to the great battle. I love your Kazakh acquaintance, dedicated to demonstrating the basic unity of all cultures.
Amazing Eli! I don`t know how you and your friend made it to Lake Elton and back! Russia is so cold and windy in winter in this part of the world. The history of Volgograd(Stalingrad) in WWII is so awful with it`s death and destruction but so important to the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Allied Powers. Keep well in Russia! John lampe,Perth,Western Australia.
Greetings from Tucson, Arizona, USA! Very interesting! I really enjoyed the museum of Stalin. The Cafe was also very interesting. Wish I could visit those places. Thank you for posting this video! All the best!
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. I love it too USA, and I really dream of going there to live, but unfortunately I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have a lot of money, and there are also restrictions. But, I'll be glad to meet you!)
@@pickxd2035 I would love to visit Russia and your region, but only after all this craziness has passed. Thank you for your restaurant recommendations. All the best!!
@@WailuaMark This does not affect tourism in any way.Many people generally move to Russia from Europe and the USA.Do not pay attention to what is shown on TV
I've followed you for over a year now and this has been my favorite video yet. I think it is because of the historic impact of Volgograd but also you seem to be getting more relaxed in your videos and I see your personality coming though. Keep it up and thanks.
Eli you are so good at showing your country!! One has to see things which need to be seen! The others say "they wish they had gone". Eli did. we Appreciate it all the time.
Thank you Eli. Visiting Stalingrad is on my bucket list. When you phoned and looked for a Video Editor, you should have threatened them by saying, "I look forward to receiving my Video Editor by next Tuesday 2PMt at Stalingrad train station. If it is not there, by Wednesday morning, I would escalate the matter to uncle Stalin when I am having dinner with him" 😊 If I were you guys I would have at least taken the two kittens as a source of heat under my jacket!
I'm an italian citizen. I was moved by this video about Stalingrad. I know what happened, also italians were involved in the invasion and some left their memories. I know you know italian, so: Centomila gavette di ghiaccio (Mario Rigoni Stern) and: Un sergente nella neve (Giulio Bedeschi). Worth reading to preserve the memory.
Thank you, Elina for sharing your travels and commentaries form everywhere but from Russia in particular...Bless you and thank you for doing what you do.
I am German. I was born and lived in Volgograd (former Stalingrad). It is a very warm and warm city. The city is especially beautiful by May 1-15, when lilacs bloom all over the city. The smell fills the city with a pleasant aroma. In summer it is very hot - it is difficult to walk around the city when the air heats up to 40 degrees. May is the ideal time to visit.
В этом году было наоборот, апрель 25-30 градусов ,а май до минуса ночью и 5-10 градусов днем. а про лето в 40 градусов не вся правда...зимой и минус 40 бывает но редко. и -5 в Волгограде холоднее чем -30 в тайге.А на гденьть в районе Семи ветров вообще ужасс..не зря 7 ветров.
I live in Volgograd. Yes, the climate is harsh here, the heat is terrible in summer, the air melts, you can cook scrambled eggs on the asphalt. And in winter, minus 2 degrees Celsius feels like minus 20. In spring, strong winds with sand, after which you will have sand in your mouth, in your eyes, and everywhere else. In May and June, midges and mosquitoes begin. The only pleasant time of the year here is autumn
Thanks that was awesome, I'm 73 and fully understand. For 10 years I worked as a field technician in the Simpson desert region of Australia, then went back for my holidays! I love the wild extremes. Two 12hr days work, no shade and 48.6C, and it was summer humid following big desert storms a few days earlier. Just could not get into my aircon room quick enough. Take care and best adventures from Australia.
Dear lady When you began playing with the radio, it took me back to my youth in the early 1960's when I began to listen to Radio Moscow on Short-Wave Radio! I corresponded with a lady, Eugena Stepanova in the English department of Radio Moscow for almost 20 years right up to the fall of the Soviet Union! Thank you for the tour. btw Love the beautiful scarf and how you wear it over your head. I reminds me of my mother when I was young! Peace and Love and all best wishes from Canada in these troubling times!
What a touching and delightfjul video. Thank you Eli. The memorial reminds me of the great debt all of us owe to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who stood ther ground in Stalingrad and turned the tide of battle. I get tears in my eyes thinking about them and about how those of us in the West have failed to honor their sacrifice. I live in North Dakota so I can identify with your difficult trek to Lake Elton. Exposure out there can be deadly.
I almost cried when I saw the inscription "Elton", as the village where I was born and where my parents live. And I even wanted to write you that if you are in Volgograd it would be cool to visit Elton too! Thank you for this video 💙 I live in Germany now, but now I can show my foreign friends this video about my homeland! My German boyfriend and I are going to go to my house in Elton this summer, so I can mentally prepare him now 😂
Another very fascinating video! Thank you for sharing the people, the places, the history of this part of our world. Safe travels! Warm greetings from California! 🤩✌🏻🫶
Certainly one of the longest and most bitter battles of WW2. The entire German 6th army, under Marshal Von Paulus, was destroyed. It was the turning point of the war. Thanks for bringing us along on this journey, Eli. I love your indomitable spirit, and your cheerful nature.
Motherland Calls monument and beautiful and powerful. I am sure you feel the power of history when you are there. Incredible. I like the sanitorium you stayed at. Great Video. 😍
@@peterhylten8930 yes poor innocent US and NATO, they never orchestrate any conflicts, they just seem to accidentally be on the other side of the world from their country and POOF big coincidental wars!
you notice? no little hearts from Eli....doesnt like mother russia-but if you mentioned something like kazach culture you would have received two little hearts....
An enjoyable tour of Stalingrad (history is history, it should not be denied or changed). The world thanks Stalingrad for giving so much to defeat the forces of evil in WWII !!! YES, Eli definitely needs a guard assigned to her to prevent her from doing crazy dangerous things!!
OMG ! I want to write so many questions and comments while watching this vlog. I am kind of happy and jumping with joy. But I am too tired to write at moment so please forgive me. Right now I just want to say I love you Ms Eli B. You are a star. Excellent vlog. Long live Russia💪🏻 What an amazing country 😭 I want to come here
Thank you for reviewing the battle of Stalingrad. Most of the world, especially younger people have little to no idea. I'm glad you experienced even a little, the winter conditions of the area in which the battle was faught. Russia lost 25 million people in ww2 a fact, again, that isn't widely known outside of Russia any more. Your videos, understated & thoughtful, do much to open minds that are ready. Glad you have a world-wide venue with RUclips. Hang onto your work & please be prepared to show it for years to come.
Even when I was in high school over 30 years ago, so little is mentioned of WW2 that I wonder why. It was just as important part of human history as some of what is in the text books today. Many to day have never heard of Stalingrad, or the Nazi invasion of Russia, and why they did it. I suspect that now the 'Social Studies' text books print even less.
"Russia lost 25 million people in ww2 a fact, again, that isn't widely known outside of Russia any more." Well, it probably it isn't known because it just isn't true. What you mentioned was the total losses of the USSR, including non-russian nationalities, who also lost millions of people during WW2.
Epic Volgograd ! Pavlov's House is another landmark from the war. Red Army defenders held for 60 days against the Wehrmacht offensive, in an apartment building. Bruuutal climate in the steppe 😱 Thank you ladies, for taking me there without having to feel the pain !
Оставшиеся в живых солдаты, защищавшие дом Павлова, после войны будут каждый год встречаться у его стен в годовщину сражения. Видела запись одной из таких встреч в 1965. Пришедший первым с волнением озирался вокруг, а если никто не придёт, вдруг он остался один. Потом обнимались со слезами как родные.
Thanks for this fantastic video from the museum and specifically from the great dome and hall of the eternal flame of the dead soviet heroes. Greetings and love from Sweden 🇸🇪👱🙏
@@erikeriksson3615 One is enough.And we'll treat you to black caviar)Previously, there were a lot of sturgeons on the Volga, but now it is rare to catch them.If you like fishing Volgograd is a paradise for fishermen.There's a big island with a lake inside ruclips.net/video/dQY9udz-GQI/видео.html
Most of my German ancestry was very left-wing. They were brave communists and survived the war without fighting for the damn fascists!! I admire their bravery and their determination!😌🚩✊👌✌!!!
Большая часть моего немецкого происхождения была очень левой. Они были храбрыми коммунистами и пережили войну, не сражаясь на стороне проклятых фашистов!! Я восхищаюсь их храбростью и решимостью!😌🚩✊👌✌!!!
Did it ever cross your mind that Stalin and Hitler were on the same side at the outbreak of World War Two in 1939? No? The break up of Poland? The Pact? Proud of all that?
Эли! У вас без сомнения талант кинодокументалиста! С удовольствием смотрю ваши видео. И еще, звуковое сопровождение на английском языке позволяет по новому взглянуть на обычные и привычные вещи. Спасибо за ваш труд
Excellent video. Those who have studied the Stalingrad battle would say that Mamayev Kurgan was the only high ground in the city so it was fought over continuously for strategic advantage. The whole city and surrounding areas was a battle ground.
Hello! I am Swedish and I have a rescue dog from Volgograd (I renamed her, so her new name is Volga :-) ) It was really nice to see a little views from her hometown. Thank you so much for sharing all your interesting and beautiful videos!!
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you, friend, if you don't mind. Perhaps in the future I can see each other and show you the city. I also love Sweden because of the history of Rus' and Rurikovich. I really dream of going there to live, but, unfortunately, I can’t because I have little money and there are restrictions. But I’ll be glad to meet you!)
There is such a Soviet feel still to Volograd (including the conductress on the tram). Ana seems like such a fun person, I hope we see more of her in future videos.
I miss you Eli. Love to see your views of regional Russia. Love the Tram conductor, she really is keeping the spirit of Soviet Russia alive single handed.
Thank you Eli for travelling to Volgograd this time of year, you are very Brave. Tis so Beautiful. Best wishes to you and also your Friend Hannah. Sorry if I Miss Spelled her name.
Best sanatorim on earth, : healing cats ! Philosophical question needs a philosophical answer : you went to that windy lake because you are a creative, athletic, inspired young lady fearing nothing but to bring not at the surface what's shinning in your heart and soul. Only a very broken human kind could not be touched by the raises of love your country generates. And your channel is amazingly showing that strength. Wish you the best in life ( & have kids !!! ).
Очень интересно Эли! It was really interesting to see Volgograd and to hear about the history. You were so close to Kazakhstan! Maybe Kazakhstan is due for a visit soon 🤔. It was fun to have your friend Anna join you too. By the way, your editing just keeps getting better and better. You're so talented and creative! Also, very jealous of the cats hehehe
Outstanding and most memorable visit to a historic city . Millions of Russians and German soldiers clashed and died here. Turning tide of WW2 in favour of Soviet Union. FM von Paulus of German 6th Army surrendered here to Marshal Zhukov ! Of 90000 German PWs only 5000 returned to Germany after war It was most treacherous and horrid war ! Thank you for this video. Maj gen Indian Army vets
You are absolutely lovely!! Your Videos are amazing and funny! Kisses from Uruguay. I was on Russia twice and I have a clase friend in Leningrad or SP 😢
Cảm ơn em - thông minh, xinh đẹp, thú vị và quyến rũ. I am testing your Viet and see how much it’s still with you. Love your videos and love you too. A Viet fr Melbourne.
Так приятно, что о моем родном городе столько видео на разных языках! Я родилась ещё в Сталинграде и живу в Волгограде, как и вся моя семья. Уже и внуки мои. С удовольствием смотрю в Ютубе репортажи о родном городе. Спасибо!!!!
I didn’t expect to have such an experience in the south of Russia! Fortunately, I was back safely and I won’t repeat this again :)
Thank you a lot for watching and here’s the link to join my Russian Speaking Club 📍 elinabakunova.com/russianclub
Име пјесме са почетка видеа?
did I miss the explanation for the kitten?
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@@boske_77 песня называется "От Волги до Енисея". Изначально пела группа "Любэ", но в ролике использована другая перепевка, какой-то фольклорный хор.
Это из-за Ингушетии? Или еще что-то было?) Или Юг в целом не понравился?
Regimes come & go, but Russia and Russians survive. Thanks Eli for exploring Volgograd and showing more of Russia to those of us who do not live there. 🇨🇦
Great Video! The memorials dedicated to the Russian people who fought were so powerful and moving! I studied the Nazi invasion of Russia. The Russian people who fought were so courageous and truly epitomize inner strength and fortitude! I hope to visit Russia some day and visit the cities and beautiful churches. I am American and am half Russian in ethnic heritage. You do a great job with all of your videos! Best wishes and God's Blessings from the US!
Unfortunately the people and soldiers were terrified of their leaders, so I wouldn't say courageous.
BUT according to silly lying hollywood, tom hanks and ben affleck WON WW2 almost by themselves LOL!!
@@tiletec1 Do you think Russians are not brave?
@@tiletec1Вам никогда не понять. Даже объяснять не хочется.
They were forced to attack German positions with no weapons…..or they were machine gunned by their own!
My father was born in Lithuania and my grandfather in Krichëv, Belorussia. Borscht with hard boiled egg and sour cream was a favourite Sunday breakfast for my father. Herring was on the table regularly and I also keep a jar on hand.
It's so nice to see foreign people visiting your hometown and studying history. I am Russian, born and live in Volgograd. For some reason the moment on the bus touched me... I know all the streets flashing through the windows of the bus, my family’s houses, the huge sky. Do you understand how strongly your city sits in your soul...
Да 💕 тем более грустно и обидно за невнимание местной администрации городу😔
@@НадеждаКаюкова-у1й одаа,на красноармейский ваще всем поебаьб
You crazy Russian girls! I'm glad you survived.
I have studied the war and how terrible the battle was. I'm so glad that I can say that I have no idea of how bad it really was. It was very moving when you showed that memorial with ALL those names... I wish there would be no more wars.
Привет!
Eli, I just want to thank you to share this interesting experience with us. Volgogrado will be one of the cities to visit when I have the opportunity to go to Russia. I study russian language by myself because I like Russian people and their culture.
I'm sending a warm hug to you from Colombia, South America!
Береги себя и до скорой встречи!))
Please stop simping.
@@paolorossi8470 Хбатит меня читать, пожалуйста! ..
bienvenido. conocerás gente amable y abierta. no mucha gente habla español en Volgogrado, pero algunos hablan
@@fedorbabkin Hola! Espero poder defenderme en ruso.Gracias por tu respuesta.Un saludo especial para tí,desde el otro lado del mundo!!.
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. I love it too America, and I really dream of going there to live, but unfortunately I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have a lot of money, and there are also restrictions. But, I'll be glad to meet you!)
Even in ‘cold Stalingrad’, you manage to tell a warm and lovely story. Thank you ❤
During g the battle it was - 42°C.
The Motherland statue gives you chills.
I wept helplessly when I visited it.
The one in Berlin in the "Treptower Park" does, I unfortunately didn't visit that one.🤷
what is with the one in berlin? @@Jesina_comradina
@@__Mr.White__ It seem to be in a good condition and is similarly impressive!😊
Так и есть. Дух захватывает!
The Motherland Calls is a magnificent statue! I watch multiple RUclipsrs from Russia and have hoped for years that someone would venture to Volgograd to visit one of the greatest statues on Earth.
Thank you, Eli, from a subscriber in Durham, North Carolina, USA!
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. I love it too USA, and I really dream of going there to live, but unfortunately I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have a lot of money, and there are also restrictions. But, I'll be glad to meet you!))
@@WLGlove
Hello, Ruslan. Thank you for the very nice comments. I really do watch multiple Russian RUclipsrs and enjoy seeing how people live in other parts of the world.
Unfortunately, I am FAR older than you. I just turned 65 years old. Also, I am not in good health so travel is impossible and all my $$$ is spent on medical bills.
Because I cannot travel I spend lots of time looking at the world through the eyes of others.
I very much appreciate your warm words and wish you all the best!
I have been following you for some time now. I want to thank you for helping this elderly man get a much better prospective of Russia & all of the surrounding countries & ethnicity.Your videos are epic. I thank you so much. Have a beautiful day my friend!! Illinois, USA
Yes indeed, however like all non-Muslims she has a foolish and stupid view about “women’s rights” it’s really pathetic
This is a very heartening comment to read, I love that we can see the perspective of someone from a completely different part of the world 😊
@@emmaplover Thank my dear for your kind word's. They are much appreciated! Are you from Europe? Have a beautiful day!! Illinois, USA
I am deeply touched by this video as my grandmother grew up in Stalingrad and witnessed WW 2. This video made me feel very proud about my family and about what this city represents to this day. Thank you so much, Eli!
Russia is still invading a sovereign state...
Molodetc ! ☺️👏
Thank You for another amazing video Eli!!! As a westerner, I can't express the debt we have to the Soviet troops who sacrificed themselves at Stalingrad. It won the Second World War.
Опубликовать в день завершения Сталинградской Битвы - гениально)
Name the song ??
@@Mkhizaralam time code
@@Mkhizaralamive been commenting this for 2 days still no one can tell me 🤣
Я также опубликую видео, когда наступит день победы над Путиным - России. Слава Украины.
@@StolzerSystemling Гераням Слава. Сходи к врачу
I was there in 1984 in January. As a Student, they showed us all the Battlefields where our Grandfathers sadly fought each other. It was cold, but I keep warm remembering for the people over there. Cheers from Berlin, Germany.
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сегодня опять русский солдат бьет и жгет танки с крестами на бортах на Украине. А США и Великобритания в стороне потирают ручки
@@Visitors-pv8ic Привет из Волгограда :)
Волгоград приветствует Берлин. В 69-71гг служил в г. Висмар. Рядом была деревня Далендоф и я там работал на заводе и там разговаривал с немцами которые воевали и были в плену, и ни один не сказал плохого слова о моей стране.
I'm from Romania and whenever I can I watch your video whit pleasure.
My favorite 'motherland calls.' the most beautiful, graceful, artistic a iconic statue. I have to go and visit once in my lifetime.
It's the most majestic statue i've ever seen in real life.. without a doubt. And Volgograd was a great visit overall during my travels in Russia. Especially great for anyone that loves travel destinations with a lot of history.
I think these statues are the most awe inspiring and majestic that you can see. I love them.
@@peterhylten8930grow up, get educated
It’s nicknamed “The meat wave guardian”…..wonder why?
@@LyricalSteeler symbolizes communism and slavery!
Keep educating while you travel Eli, every country has its blood drenched fields. It is the sad reality of the human species that we make wars and heroes of cruel leaders. We must visit our blood drenched hills as well as our beautiful cities to truly understand ourselves. Your videos create understanding and cultural appreciation. You are a fine teacher.
Amazing place, amazing history, amazing people, thanks for all you country did for the world
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If ever I get to visit Russia Volgograd and its memorials I must visit. The enormity of what took place there and the staggering loss of life is nearly beyond comprehension to those like me; outsiders. Thankyou for such an eye opening video Eli. Well presented and put together.
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. But, I'll be glad to meet you!)
You can google a company that gives guided tours, taking perhaps one month, of the fighting around Leningrad, Moscow, Stalingrad and Kursk. Well worth it!!
Elina, I agree with Andrei Martyanov, you did a wonderful job with your coverage in Volgograd on the day the battle for Stalingrad ended, 2 February 1943. I would say your coverage was outstanding.
My mother would have been 100 years old on February 2 of this year.
Hero City. The victory of its defenders was instrumental in the defeat of the Nazis. We in the West should know more about it (and the role of the Soviet Union in general in defeating Nazism).
Amen. British Burma also helped. Thank you Russia 🇷🇺.
The Soviet Union were on the same side of Hitler at the beginning of WW2, sunshine. The USSR facilitated Hitler’s Fascism. The truth hurts. “Some animals are more equal than others…”
@@patwalsh6400how to take you series when the German tanks jets where built in the USA and UK at the start of ww2.
@@Gigantus636 23 / 24 August, 1939 - Hitler’s Germany and Stalin’s USSR agreed the Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact. The rest is history. “Two legs good, four legs bad…”
@@patwalsh6400 And Britain okayed Hitler's annexation of Austria and the Sudentenland. Stop cherry-picking history. It's dishonest.
Eli, you are a true artist. Your videos are so well-composed, they are a wonder to behold. I leave a 'thank you' comment each time but that doesn't do you justice.
I would ask you to listen to yourself ~@19:21, you don't need to risk your health for this. Your audience wants the best for you.
Re: Stalin: Regardless of his flaws, Stalin was a well-read person. He read his contemporary authors, wrote his own criticism and had a great library of books which he actually read and could discus. Thanks for showing Volgograd to me.
The radio, I believe is a shortwave radio. You can hear transmissions from all over the world. At least you used to. Nowadays, not many people or channels broadcast over shortwave. I have always found it so mindboggling how many people the Soviet Union lost in WW2. Google says it is 27 million. That is more than some countries entire populations. What an extreme sacrifice. I wish other countries would remember that when they talk bad about the Russian people. How nice, your hotel room comes with a free cat! Or were they your concierge? Eli, I love your videos. I am always looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much.
Those radios had SW, MW and LW. And sometimes they had gramophone on top 😎
My Dad was stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict, he brough home a Grundig radio, best radio ever, it did AM, FM, SW, and a few other bands, we spent hours as kids surfing the airwaves.
Commies slaughtered a lot of their own people in Russia as well.
Also what people fail to see is that , Soviet didn't fight only Germany. The invasion Soviet Union was a coalition of nations
THe USSR has 198 million people in 1941 and only 170 on january 1946
Of course some million also were born during the 4 years of war, so the population should have increased by more than a dozen million and not decreased. Of course, in 1941 there were also Polish refugees in the USSR who later left and also many Ukrainian Nazis and collaborators also left with the withdrawal of the Nazis.
The Soviet death toll must have exceeded 30 million, but the Russian government only claims about 27 million, the rest are "disappeared"
The objective for which the Nazis were put in power by the German oligarchy was the ethnic cleansing of the USSR up to the Urals (General Plan Ost & Drang nad Osten), basically they wanted to do the same thing in Russia that the English did in North America or Australia and then colonize the twrreno (Liebensraum=living space)
Я родился и вырос в Волгограде
Очень приятно видеть родной город, находясь в сотнях километрах от него
😊Thank you for making this video. You show to the world what I had never seen, the Monument to the great battle. I love your Kazakh acquaintance, dedicated to demonstrating the basic unity of all cultures.
Amazing Eli! I don`t know how you and your friend made it to Lake Elton and back! Russia is so cold and windy in winter in this part of the world. The history of Volgograd(Stalingrad) in WWII is so awful with it`s death and destruction but so important to the defeat of Nazi Germany by the Allied Powers. Keep well in Russia! John lampe,Perth,Western Australia.
I just love kazakh people. Awesome history and culture. Cultural diversity in our country is unimaginable. Long Live Russia ❤❤
kazakh people have progressive modernized Islam
Borat
Kazakhs are not Russians. Kazakhs are Kazakhs and they are Muslims
@@madaxeybuufis3085..Borat is one of my relatives!!😂😂😂
I love your singing!😂😂😂🎉 You’re funny!! Thanks again for helping us see the world through your eyes!!❤️👍👍👍
Greetings from Tucson, Arizona, USA! Very interesting! I really enjoyed the museum of Stalin. The Cafe was also very interesting. Wish I could visit those places. Thank you for posting this video! All the best!
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you friend, if you don't mind. Maybe in the future I’ll be able to see each other and I’ll show you city. I love it too USA, and I really dream of going there to live, but unfortunately I can’t due to the fact that I don’t have a lot of money, and there are also restrictions. But, I'll be glad to meet you!)
If you are in Volgograd, visit the restaurant "Bamberg" and "River", I advise you as a local resident)
@@pickxd2035 I would love to visit Russia and your region, but only after all this craziness has passed. Thank you for your restaurant recommendations. All the best!!
@@WailuaMark This does not affect tourism in any way.Many people generally move to Russia from Europe and the USA.Do not pay attention to what is shown on TV
Can’t wait to celebrate when Eli inevitably reaches 1 million subscribers!!!!
Fascinating. May we please see more of the town of Volgograd ? Really enjoy your work and enthusiasm !
I've followed you for over a year now and this has been my favorite video yet. I think it is because of the historic impact of Volgograd but also you seem to be getting more relaxed in your videos and I see your personality coming though. Keep it up and thanks.
С Элиной никогда не скучно.
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You got that right!
Eli you are so good at showing your country!!
One has to see things which need to be seen! The others say "they wish they had gone".
Eli did.
we Appreciate it all the time.
Thank you Eli. Visiting Stalingrad is on my bucket list. When you phoned and looked for a Video Editor, you should have threatened them by saying, "I look forward to receiving my Video Editor by next Tuesday 2PMt at Stalingrad train station. If it is not there, by Wednesday morning, I would escalate the matter to uncle Stalin when I am having dinner with him" 😊 If I were you guys I would have at least taken the two kittens as a source of heat under my jacket!
Same,it is also on my bucket list as well 😊
I'm an italian citizen. I was moved by this video about Stalingrad. I know what happened, also italians were involved in the invasion and some left their memories. I know you know italian, so: Centomila gavette di ghiaccio (Mario Rigoni Stern) and: Un sergente nella neve (Giulio Bedeschi). Worth reading to preserve the memory.
Very insightful for a guy from Portland Oregon Stay happy and strong ! Thank you
Thank you, Elina for sharing your travels and commentaries form everywhere but from Russia in particular...Bless you and thank you for doing what you do.
I am German. I was born and lived in Volgograd (former Stalingrad). It is a very warm and warm city. The city is especially beautiful by May 1-15, when lilacs bloom all over the city. The smell fills the city with a pleasant aroma. In summer it is very hot - it is difficult to walk around the city when the air heats up to 40 degrees. May is the ideal time to visit.
О да жара, она уже начинается))
В этом году было наоборот, апрель 25-30 градусов ,а май до минуса ночью и 5-10 градусов днем. а про лето в 40 градусов не вся правда...зимой и минус 40 бывает но редко. и -5 в Волгограде холоднее чем -30 в тайге.А на гденьть в районе Семи ветров вообще ужасс..не зря 7 ветров.
I live in Volgograd. Yes, the climate is harsh here, the heat is terrible in summer, the air melts, you can cook scrambled eggs on the asphalt. And in winter, minus 2 degrees Celsius feels like minus 20. In spring, strong winds with sand, after which you will have sand in your mouth, in your eyes, and everywhere else. In May and June, midges and mosquitoes begin. The only pleasant time of the year here is autumn
Elinaji please make avideos on caste system in Russia because there were landlords and priests there another lower class or caste people are there.
@@pramodeenibehera3837 нет в России каст , это миф .
Thanks that was awesome, I'm 73 and fully understand. For 10 years I worked as a field technician in the Simpson desert region of Australia, then went back for my holidays! I love the wild extremes. Two 12hr days work, no shade and 48.6C, and it was summer humid following big desert storms a few days earlier. Just could not get into my aircon room quick enough. Take care and best adventures from Australia.
There are 60 degrees of heat in Volgograd
That’s hot, likely a record! I’ll bet no one was working in the sun, take care
@@barry7608 It was rare to meet anyone on the street.The air conditioners helped out.Volgograd is the hottest region in Russia in summer
Thanks I don’t feel like a woose now.
@@barry7608 I see what you did there , nice
Absolutely amazing travelog, Eli, thank you!, hello from Texas.
Your videos are amazing pls never Stopp. 😊
Loved the Soviet Anthem in the Stalin museum, your anthem is great, thanks for the look at places I will never get to go.
Stalin was war criminal, friend with Hitler. He started war with Finland a later with Poland,
3:38 - 'I know that after death a lot of garbage will be placed on my grave. But the winds of history will mercilessly dispel it!'
Sure, Joe. 😐
@user-gd5de8vs5j That was not the Soviet Anthem, but the 'Soviet March' from Command and Conquer - Red Alert 3, a video game.
long live for stalin and hitler in hell
Жаль ,там есть ощущение чего стоил 100 летний мир .
Far out. Glad you had a companion to join with you on this interesting adventure!
Dear lady When you began playing with the radio, it took me back to my youth in the early 1960's when I began to listen to Radio Moscow on Short-Wave Radio! I corresponded with a lady, Eugena Stepanova in the English department of Radio Moscow for almost 20 years right up to the fall of the Soviet Union! Thank you for the tour. btw Love the beautiful scarf and how you wear it over your head. I reminds me of my mother when I was young! Peace and Love and all best wishes from Canada in these troubling times!
What a touching and delightfjul video. Thank you Eli. The memorial reminds me of the great debt all of us owe to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who stood ther ground in Stalingrad and turned the tide of battle. I get tears in my eyes thinking about them and about how those of us in the West have failed to honor their sacrifice. I live in North Dakota so I can identify with your difficult trek to Lake Elton. Exposure out there can be deadly.
I almost cried when I saw the inscription "Elton", as the village where I was born and where my parents live. And I even wanted to write you that if you are in Volgograd it would be cool to visit Elton too! Thank you for this video 💙 I live in Germany now, but now I can show my foreign friends this video about my homeland!
My German boyfriend and I are going to go to my house in Elton this summer, so I can mentally prepare him now 😂
Once your friends see it, they'll know why you aren't there anymore ')
Степь прекрасная 😍, но девчонки замёрзли 😊 сил не хватило , показать во всей красе это фантастическое место 🪐✨
Excellent Video Eli... I enjoyed very much, maybe one day I will get an opportunity to visit Volgograd. Thank you for sharing!
Greetings from Brasil!
If was not for you, I would never see Volgograd in my life.
Thank you!
Another very fascinating video! Thank you for sharing the people, the places, the history of this part of our world. Safe travels! Warm greetings from California! 🤩✌🏻🫶
Certainly one of the longest and most bitter battles of WW2. The entire German 6th army, under Marshal Von Paulus, was destroyed. It was the turning point of the war.
Thanks for bringing us along on this journey, Eli. I love your indomitable spirit, and your
cheerful nature.
Eu amo Volgogrado. Sou apaixonado pela história de Stalingrado❤🇷🇺
Saudações do Brasil🇧🇷✨️
One of the best videos on RUclips by my expirience.
Motherland Calls monument and beautiful and powerful. I am sure you feel the power of history when you are there. Incredible. I like the sanitorium you stayed at. Great Video. 😍
Eli......wow.... truly an amazing video ! Glad you`re back safe....love from London Xx
Какая ты молодец! Показываешь миру нашу Великую Россию Матушку!! ❤️❤️❤️ продолжай в том же духе. Удачи 🤗🤗🤗
Piss off @@peterhylten8930
@@peterhylten8930 О, ЦИПСо подъехало)
@@peterhylten8930 yes poor innocent US and NATO, they never orchestrate any conflicts, they just seem to accidentally be on the other side of the world from their country and POOF big coincidental wars!
@@peterhylten8930cry me a river 😂😂😂 Crimea❤
you notice? no little hearts from Eli....doesnt like mother russia-but if you mentioned something like kazach culture you would have received two little hearts....
An enjoyable tour of Stalingrad (history is history, it should not be denied or changed). The world thanks Stalingrad for giving so much to defeat the forces of evil in WWII !!!
YES, Eli definitely needs a guard assigned to her to prevent her from doing crazy dangerous things!!
OMG ! I want to write so many questions and comments while watching this vlog. I am kind of happy and jumping with joy. But I am too tired to write at moment so please forgive me. Right now I just want to say I love you Ms Eli B. You are a star. Excellent vlog. Long live Russia💪🏻 What an amazing country 😭 I want to come here
I am from India. Thank you dear Eli I could learn a lot from your videos.
Excellent video! You have such a gift of transporting the viewer where you are. Always safe travels! From Nashville TN!
Thank you for reviewing the battle of Stalingrad. Most of the world, especially younger people have little to no idea. I'm glad you experienced even a little, the winter conditions of the area in which the battle was faught. Russia lost 25 million people in ww2 a fact, again, that isn't widely known outside of Russia any more. Your videos, understated & thoughtful, do much to open minds that are ready. Glad you have a world-wide venue with RUclips. Hang onto your work & please be prepared to show it for years to come.
Even when I was in high school over 30 years ago, so little is mentioned of WW2 that I wonder why. It was just as important part of human history as some of what is in the text books today. Many to day have never heard of Stalingrad, or the Nazi invasion of Russia, and why they did it. I suspect that now the 'Social Studies' text books print even less.
"Russia lost 25 million people in ww2 a fact, again, that isn't widely known outside of Russia any more."
Well, it probably it isn't known because it just isn't true. What you mentioned was the total losses of the USSR, including non-russian nationalities, who also lost millions of people during WW2.
Iworkout6912, because the western media and institutions want everything about Russia to be looked at in a negative light and dehumanized.
Thanks Eli for showing Stalingrad. It's one of my favourite place and love to visit one day.
Epic Volgograd !
Pavlov's House is another landmark from the war. Red Army defenders held for 60 days against the Wehrmacht offensive, in an apartment building.
Bruuutal climate in the steppe 😱
Thank you ladies, for taking me there without having to feel the pain !
@@presidentgas4486cry me a river😅😅😅😅 Crimea
@@presidentgas4486u must be from u .. k.. r 000
shown at 10.57
@@presidentgas4486 personally? IDK, but i guess there were some during the civil war, he was in charge of defense of Tzaritsyn after all.
Оставшиеся в живых солдаты, защищавшие дом Павлова, после войны будут каждый год встречаться у его стен в годовщину сражения. Видела запись одной из таких встреч в 1965. Пришедший первым с волнением озирался вокруг, а если никто не придёт, вдруг он остался один. Потом обнимались со слезами как родные.
Момент с Родиной-матерью и Левитаном это нечто, спасибо!
Eli like always tha for showing this part of the world, big hug 🤗 ❤
Thanks for this fantastic video from the museum and specifically from the great dome and hall of the eternal flame of the dead soviet heroes.
Greetings and love from Sweden 🇸🇪👱🙏
If you come to Volgograd, please take a surstreming)
@@pickxd2035 How many boxes?
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@@erikeriksson3615 One is enough.And we'll treat you to black caviar)Previously, there were a lot of sturgeons on the Volga, but now it is rare to catch them.If you like fishing Volgograd is a paradise for fishermen.There's a big island with a lake inside ruclips.net/video/dQY9udz-GQI/видео.html
I am so proud learning that USSR/Russia is my mother land and so proud for the Great Patriotic War!!! ❤
Ты не знала о своих корнях?
Most of my German ancestry was very left-wing. They were brave communists and survived the war without fighting for the damn fascists!! I admire their bravery and their determination!😌🚩✊👌✌!!!
Большая часть моего немецкого происхождения была очень левой. Они были храбрыми коммунистами и пережили войну, не сражаясь на стороне проклятых фашистов!! Я восхищаюсь их храбростью и решимостью!😌🚩✊👌✌!!!
I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for the sacrifice The Soviet Union made. God Bless Russia.
Did it ever cross your mind that Stalin and Hitler were on the same side at the outbreak of World War Two in 1939? No? The break up of Poland? The Pact? Proud of all that?
Your cinematographer deserves a raise.
From Bangladesh. Great video!
Эли! У вас без сомнения талант кинодокументалиста! С удовольствием смотрю ваши видео. И еще, звуковое сопровождение на английском языке позволяет по новому взглянуть на обычные и привычные вещи. Спасибо за ваш труд
Excellent video. Those who have studied the Stalingrad battle would say that Mamayev Kurgan was the only high ground in the city so it was fought over continuously for strategic advantage. The whole city and surrounding areas was a battle ground.
Нет , мамаев курган не единсвенное место боев . Есть еще лысая гора и ергени . Это тоже высоты
@@zolotaya-antilopa Лысая гора является самой высокой точкой Волгограда
Hello! I am Swedish and I have a rescue dog from Volgograd (I renamed her, so her new name is Volga :-) ) It was really nice to see a little views from her hometown. Thank you so much for sharing all your interesting and beautiful videos!!
Thank You for saving the dog!
Hello Dear Friend, my name is Ruslan, I am from the city of Volgograd, I am 23 years old. And I'd like to meet you, friend, if you don't mind. Perhaps in the future I can see each other and show you the city. I also love Sweden because of the history of Rus' and Rurikovich. I really dream of going there to live, but, unfortunately, I can’t because I have little money and there are restrictions. But I’ll be glad to meet you!)
so many great memories. Late wife and I loved this city and visited many times.
Spasibo, dorogajs Eli, it will never be forgotten what happend in Stalingrad!
Thank God you are both returned safely. Bless you dear young ones.
There is such a Soviet feel still to Volograd (including the conductress on the tram). Ana seems like such a fun person, I hope we see more of her in future videos.
The conductress, lol. Very true.
Please dont stop making videos, im just obsessed, those are so gooood thank you ❤
Love these videos and your beautiful country, I’ve learned so much, keep up the good work!!!
This is a CITY of brave people who turned the tide of second world war.
Thanks Eli great vid as usual. Always look forward to your new postings.
This was awesome Eli, thank you for taking us there!!!
Eli you are beautiful. Not just your looks but your energy and enthusiasm in what you do, thank you! Great video as always.
What a wonderful experience to have viewed a part of Russia that I would not have been able to see. Thanks from an “old stock” Canada.
урааа, мой любимый город показали!!!! спасибо!! продвигаем Волгоград!!! приезжайте к нам!! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
I miss you Eli. Love to see your views of regional Russia.
Love the Tram conductor, she really is keeping the spirit of Soviet Russia alive single handed.
Thank you for sharing and stay warm.❤️🥰❤️
You're such a brave and strong human being. Love your videos !
Soviet-era electronics are so cool. I'd love to have some of that stuff.
Thank you Eli for travelling to Volgograd this time of year, you are very Brave. Tis so Beautiful. Best wishes to you and also your Friend Hannah. Sorry if I Miss Spelled her name.
Love this longest city, city of heroes, city of glory, city of victory.
Best sanatorim on earth, : healing cats !
Philosophical question needs a philosophical answer : you went to that windy lake because you are a creative, athletic, inspired young lady fearing nothing but to bring not at the surface what's shinning in your heart and soul.
Only a very broken human kind could not be touched by the raises of love your country generates. And your channel is amazingly showing that strength.
Wish you the best in life ( & have kids !!! ).
Many interesting place in russia!!! thanks Eli for sharing your different experience to us...
Очень интересно Эли! It was really interesting to see Volgograd and to hear about the history. You were so close to Kazakhstan! Maybe Kazakhstan is due for a visit soon 🤔. It was fun to have your friend Anna join you too. By the way, your editing just keeps getting better and better. You're so talented and creative! Also, very jealous of the cats hehehe
Outstanding and most memorable visit to a historic city . Millions of Russians and German soldiers clashed and died here. Turning tide of WW2 in favour of Soviet Union. FM von Paulus of German 6th Army surrendered here to Marshal Zhukov ! Of 90000 German PWs only 5000 returned to Germany after war
It was most treacherous and horrid war ! Thank you for this video. Maj gen Indian Army vets
Volgograd tram is very similar to the Green line in Boston. Greetings from Boston, can’t wait to visit Volgograd and it’s beautiful sights ASAP!
You are absolutely lovely!! Your Videos are amazing and funny! Kisses from Uruguay. I was on Russia twice and I have a clase friend in Leningrad or SP 😢
Cảm ơn em - thông minh, xinh đẹp, thú vị và quyến rũ. I am testing your Viet and see how much it’s still with you. Love your videos and love you too. A Viet fr Melbourne.
Eli you're the Best!!! Love your videos. I hope to someday visit Russia 🇷🇺
Так приятно, что о моем родном городе столько видео на разных языках! Я родилась ещё в Сталинграде и живу в Волгограде, как и вся моя семья. Уже и внуки мои. С удовольствием смотрю в Ютубе репортажи о родном городе. Спасибо!!!!