Hanging out with Udmurt babushkas from Eurovision! | Izhevsk, Russia

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  • Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024

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  • @ElifromRussia
    @ElifromRussia  Год назад +63

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    • @croissants1280
      @croissants1280 Год назад +6

      Hi Eli. What's your opinion on the war in Ukraine? It's the biggest event in Russian society.

    • @raychat2816
      @raychat2816 Год назад +4

      This video is a much more valuable documentary about the babushkas, their life and art than Eurovision will ever be

    • @michaelblom7718
      @michaelblom7718 Год назад +1

      @@croissants1280 She will not ansewer she is sponsered by the Kremlin.

    • @АйратСултанов-ф7н
      @АйратСултанов-ф7н Год назад +6

      @@croissants1280 You're asking a stupid question. What can be the opinion of a person who loves the world.

    • @ROBOTRIX_eu
      @ROBOTRIX_eu Год назад +2

      I loved it!

  • @GagandeepSingh-zj2yr
    @GagandeepSingh-zj2yr 2 месяца назад +28

    "We are not stars. Stars are in the sky. We walk on the ground." True wisdom.

  • @tsegulin
    @tsegulin Год назад +27

    The Babushka's music has a very distinctive and emotive sound.
    Remarkable women who could return most of their earning to their community. Truly decent people can be found everywhere. You just need to look for them.

  • @suzihixon3998
    @suzihixon3998 Год назад +239

    I pray the situation changes and I get to visit Russia in my lifetime. Such a brilliant and diverse country. Thank you Eli for giving us a glimpse!! ❤

    • @yacovlevi
      @yacovlevi Год назад +45

      No need to wait for a situation change. Go when you like. It is wonderful and very safe.

    • @4637812648
      @4637812648 Год назад +19

      "Diverse" is a kind way of describing a colonial empire like Russia. Moscow always suppressed the national identities of people it conquered. Udmurts are now a fast shrinking minority in their own homeland

    • @thkiwi1
      @thkiwi1 Год назад +22

      Change what?
      Everything is normal, you can visit anytime
      Don't believe on everything the media in the west says
      The situation in Russia now is actually better than before 2022
      Now the country is growing a lot and it got lots of new allies, for example the BRICS countries and more than 40 countries which want to join the BRICS
      So you can just catch a plane and visit, no problem at all

    • @olddirtbiker5088
      @olddirtbiker5088 Год назад +15

      @@thkiwi1 Unless you are an American arrested on fake or trivial charges and sent to a miserable Russian prison to be a pawn in a future prisoner exchange.

    • @petrklic7064
      @petrklic7064 Год назад +11

      Where is the problem ? Only tiny complication is that you can not fly to Moscow directly, but through Turkey or Belarus. And you need to exchange your money to rubles, because Visa or Mastercard do not work in Russian ATMs now.
      OR you can make your ruble bank account, even with MIR debit card via internet before arrival.

  • @sask99
    @sask99 Год назад +202

    Thanks so much Eli. Put tears in my eyes. I lived and studied in Izhevsk almost 25 years ago now. Its my "Russian home town". More than just an industrial city of course. УдГУ had a super program for foreign students (I visited a few different universities in Russia before choosing Udmurtia), plus there was an amazing English program at School 27, where dozens of native English speakers like myself volunteered over the years. But more than anything, was the kindness and generosity of the people in Izhevsk and Udmurtia. Like nowhere else I've ever lived or visited. ❤❤

    • @turk242
      @turk242 Год назад +15

      SAME! I was there with two other guys about 29 years ago on a pilot exchange program between UCF and YGY. Such a unique place and people that I remain in close contact with to this day.

    • @cristiani.lepindea8676
      @cristiani.lepindea8676 Год назад +2

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    • @honesty3440
      @honesty3440 Год назад

      @@cristiani.lepindea8676 Romania distrusa vinduta de tradatori, pusa sa scoata castanele din foc pt altii!!! Imi pare atit de rau!

    • @KenanTurkiye
      @KenanTurkiye Год назад +2

      Greetings from Turkiye.

    • @princesr926
      @princesr926 Год назад +1

      What is the song name sang by babushkas in 11.48 ? It is so beautiful

  • @holisticanimal
    @holisticanimal Год назад +194

    These elderly ladies are so sweet and generous to perform for you and for you to share this with us, thank you so much xx

    • @bibekjung7404
      @bibekjung7404 Год назад +2

      LIVING BEING IS OUR RACE,MANKIND IS OUR RELIGION HINDU,MUSLIM,SIKH,CRISTAIN,THERE IS NO SEPARATE RELIGION
      ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB
      SAINT RAMPALJI MAHARAJ is the present MESSENGER of ALMIGHTY KABIR

    • @petrklic7064
      @petrklic7064 Год назад +3

      I ever thought, that Russia stands on it's hospitable babushkas. Not on those smart managers in high buildings in Moscow and St.Petersburg.

    • @carlossaraiva8213
      @carlossaraiva8213 Год назад +1

      They were payed to perform

    • @johnysins69696
      @johnysins69696 Год назад

      @@bibekjung7404 f#ck off your saint rampal is in jail

    • @denisethompson1257
      @denisethompson1257 11 месяцев назад

      The ladies are keeping their culture alive and only take 10 percent for for themselves,

  • @goldmaple5290
    @goldmaple5290 Год назад +105

    I want to sing some Russian songs with some babushkas. Eli. It's an experience of a lifetime.

    • @yastyman
      @yastyman Год назад +4

      @@yoretabio4537 они же прямо в видео сказали, что поют на русском в том числе.

    • @Jesina_readheaded_Wankerina
      @Jesina_readheaded_Wankerina Год назад +2

      ​@@yoretabio4537and Estonian as well. Maybe not that much to Hun Gary-Ann or Hungarian language!😊

    • @aceinternational4788
      @aceinternational4788 Год назад +4

      @@yoretabio4537they can sing in both udmurt and Russian

    • @Jesina_readheaded_Wankerina
      @Jesina_readheaded_Wankerina Год назад +1

      Me too: The sacred war, When the soldiers are singing, Let's go, Жди меня и я вернусь!, Самовары-самопалы и многих других песен!

  • @davidhoracek6758
    @davidhoracek6758 Год назад +16

    Wow, I was just taking for granted that every act in Eurovision is just assembled by some producers and optimized for scoring points. It didn't even cross my mind that the Buranovo Babushkas might actually just be a group of babushka friends from Buranovo who like to sing together. That is so wholesome! Also, this video is brilliantly done on many levels. I hope the church they built with their tour money stands forever!

  • @reineh3477
    @reineh3477 Год назад +18

    I remember the Russian grannies in Eurovision, I think they won everyone's heart. 💓

  • @ЕкатеринаБ-е7ы
    @ЕкатеринаБ-е7ы Год назад +109

    Ольга Туктарева такая молодец, что организовала такой самодеятельный ансамбль бабушек. Хорошо, что культура и язык показывается, не забыта.Супер!

    • @Jesina_readheaded_Wankerina
      @Jesina_readheaded_Wankerina Год назад +2

      Я тоже так думаю, спасибо, моя дорогая Эли.

    • @princesr926
      @princesr926 Год назад +1

      можешь назвать песню, которую пели бабушки в 11.48?

    • @Jesina_readheaded_Wankerina
      @Jesina_readheaded_Wankerina Год назад +1

      @@princesr926 Мне она кажется довольно знакомой, но я не знаю названия.
      Но я знаю мелодию.

  • @riley124
    @riley124 Год назад +22

    Eli this is wonderful. I love the babushkas. I live with my mum here in England. She is 92 years young. She was competing in vintage racing cars until she was 85.She is a bright star. Keep up the good work in presenting the cultural diversity of Russia.

    • @cristiani.lepindea8676
      @cristiani.lepindea8676 Год назад +1

      Romania, The real Hobbits's Shire!
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  • @pjetenere1
    @pjetenere1 Год назад +9

    I live in Australia, and I have a IZH Planeta Sport 350,, it have done a total of 650kms and is new condition

    • @Elite2Delete
      @Elite2Delete 3 месяца назад

      bro, u are the legend xD

  • @reywillful
    @reywillful Год назад +64

    Hi Eli, I am in the U.S. and discovered your videos some time back when I was searching to learn about Tatar culture. I was immediately fascinated by the old Russian culture which I knew not much about. Pretty quickly you won my heart moving through the world in such a beautiful and natural way. I am grateful for all you have showed and taught.

    • @ElifromRussia
      @ElifromRussia  Год назад +8

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @dermotfitzgerald5573
      @dermotfitzgerald5573 Год назад

      I think the Russians have decimated Tatar heritage. Putin conscripted any non-Muscovites that didn’t look white to die in Ukraine.

  • @lubosdivisek7469
    @lubosdivisek7469 Год назад +25

    Fantastic video as always. People in Russia are so kind no matter the ethnic group they are from. Babushkas rock.

  • @francescocursio4523
    @francescocursio4523 Год назад +71

    Hi Eli! Congratulations on your trip to Udmurtia and the story of these old women, the babushkas, who had a great idea to present themselves at Eurovision with the noble aim of rebuilding the church in their village is touching. But I think they have done much more and also thanks to your video, many foreigners will want to visit Udmurtia and the village of these lovely grandmothers.
    However, Udmurtia presents itself as an uncontaminated place made of simplicity and very ancient traditions which, in my opinion, must be protected and never abandoned. I would never change the social and natural status of these people and places to preserve this pristine beauty and goodness of mind of these simple people.
    Thank you for this touching video in the depths of my soul and, I salute you and I hug you.😊

  • @vs351
    @vs351 Год назад +111

    Lots of thanks for the video about that fantastic choir. Those grannies deserve to be mentioned far more in Media for raising their audience.👍🙂

    • @princesr926
      @princesr926 Год назад

      Can you name the song sang by babushkas in 11.48?

    • @vs351
      @vs351 Год назад

      @@princesr926 No clue, unfortunately...I get no one word because of they sing in local language.

  • @ronburgandy1475
    @ronburgandy1475 Год назад +9

    Just beautiful people ❣
    I love that its a community effort to help everyone survive and prosper ..
    Very often the most humble are the strongest and best humanity has to offer.
    Ty for the video 🤗

  • @nikos.1111
    @nikos.1111 Год назад +25

    This is definitely one my favorite videos from your channel, Eli! Ak-47, classic motorbikes and babushka rock stars? Very cool!

  • @stjonathanchidi
    @stjonathanchidi Год назад +33

    Thanks Eli, I’ve been fascinated by the inventor of the most popular auto rifle in the world Alexander Kalashnikov, never knew he’s from this beautiful picturesque city of Izhevsk…

    • @aur485
      @aur485 Год назад +2

      Mikhail

  • @solidslicc707
    @solidslicc707 Год назад +24

    As an American who really loves Russian firearms and military surplus, going to the IZHMASH/Kalashnikov Concern museum is one of my biggest dreams as I’d love to see the place where they are made and see all of the rare AK variants that you’d never find here in the US. I was shocked to see that they even let you shoot some of them there. Though it was definitely interesting to see what else Udmurtia has to offer. Having a bunch of Babushki sing live seems like it’s quite an experience. Sometimes it’s the small, little things that make some place so charming. A really good video as always, thank you for sharing your adventures.

    • @whiterabit09
      @whiterabit09 Год назад +1

      Irony being, living in free country like the US, you can buy an AK.

    • @solidslicc707
      @solidslicc707 Год назад +3

      @@whiterabit09 You can buy AKs in Russia. Certainty, the laws aren’t as good as you have to own a shotgun/other smooth bore firearm for 5 years before you can own a rifle. Though it’s funny that civilians in Russia can own an AK-103 or AKM variant while I can’t own one here in my own state of Maryland, but I can get an AK-74 or an AK in some other caliber here.

  • @ЮлияЕрмакова-ы1я
    @ЮлияЕрмакова-ы1я Год назад +44

    Спасибо, девонька! Душу мне согрела, и пение и гостеприимство удмуртских людей - это от чистого сердца. И не было бы России без маленькой Удмуртии моей❤️

    • @jasonstathem1808
      @jasonstathem1808 Год назад +5

      Привет вам с любовью из Башкирии❤❤❤

    • @nanne_st0y
      @nanne_st0y 2 месяца назад +2

      ооооо, я тоже из Ижевска

    • @eeeeeee45svv
      @eeeeeee45svv 2 месяца назад

      ​@@nanne_st0yстей и из Ижевска 😨😨😨

    • @nanne_st0y
      @nanne_st0y 2 месяца назад +1

      @@eeeeeee45svv агааа

  • @EmmA-nj5rt
    @EmmA-nj5rt Год назад +15

    Extremely beautiful and touching! So much beauty in these babuskas, I am so grateful that such lovely people still exist !

  • @CB6028
    @CB6028 Год назад +3

    My wife is half Udmurt and I visited the area many times between 2000 and 2015. Such a lovely place with wonderful people.

  • @cmconley33
    @cmconley33 Год назад +37

    Eli-the grandmothers giving you food for a 20 minute trip made me laugh SO much! My grandma did that, too-she wouldn’t let us leave without food! I wonder if this is some Slavic cultural thing (my grandma was Slovak), and I’ve met a lot of people with Slavic ancestry who have the same memories or habits!

    • @cristiani.lepindea8676
      @cristiani.lepindea8676 Год назад +1

      Romania, The real Hobbits's Shire!
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    • @nicholasthebest9993
      @nicholasthebest9993 Год назад +4

      In Russia all Babushkas do the same and some of them are not Slavic.

    • @Lex-Hawthorn
      @Lex-Hawthorn Год назад +3

      Not just slavic culture. More of an older generational culture, from many countries.

    • @EugenyZag
      @EugenyZag 10 месяцев назад +2

      Udmurts are not Slavs. They're Fino-Ugrian. It's just a good tradition in Russia.

    • @calaveracode4235
      @calaveracode4235 8 месяцев назад

      Generational and also the Soviet system.

  • @beteaberra
    @beteaberra Год назад +12

    My dad who is Ethiopian educated in Russia always said and taught me “не имей сто рублей, а имей сто друзей.” Thank you Eli for this video about Udmurtia and Izhevsk. Even if I know about Udmurtia, I had no idea that Lada is from there. It’s still sooo popular in Ethiopia.

    • @ИльяЧендемеров
      @ИльяЧендемеров 8 месяцев назад +2

      Лада родом не оттуда. Она из города Самара. Там есть филиал Лады где производят некоторые модели. Ижевск был знаменит мотоциклами в своё время. Ну и конечно там находится концерн "Калашников" который производит очень много всего, не только АК. А ещё спортивное, охотничье оружие, снайперские винтовки, а сейчас ещё и дроны

  • @sallyrickerson9139
    @sallyrickerson9139 Год назад +14

    Eli, thank you so much for this wonderful video! Your face was beaming with joy sitting and talking with the Babushkas and they looked so happy to be in your presence. I hope you keep in touch with them! The word Babushka means something special to me and the reason will make you laugh and every one else. As a little girl, my nickname from my Father was "Babushka". My hair was real curly like boingy like little springs and sort of bushy. I think my Father thought the word "Babushka" meant "Curly hair". Not until many many years later, I looked up the word and of course,an old Russian woman or grandmother and a woman's scarf. He clearly didn't know what a "Babushka" was, but he sure loved calling me that. God bless.

  • @mohdfarid9980
    @mohdfarid9980 Год назад +19

    Udmurtia looks calm and sedated in your video. The time passes slowly I guess in Udmurtia. People live harmoniously side by side and like to help each other as depicted by one of the Baboushka. Love to listen them singing with their melodious voices in perfect harmony. Kudos to them with their kind act of charity! I heard Udmurtia is one of a place where you can find highly concentrated population of red hair. Maybe there is a connection between the narrator of this video and Udmurtia. Who knows?

  • @piercehaugh1583
    @piercehaugh1583 Год назад +19

    As someone who was born here, i'm so glad to see my home town being put on the map!

    • @michealhools
      @michealhools Год назад +2

      You should be proud of your country . I have been in many countries but Russia is my new home, I live in Moscow and visiting other cities feels like traveling to another country because each city has different cultures and interesting things about them. Most beautiful country

  • @JoelDIAndersson
    @JoelDIAndersson Год назад +51

    I went on a vacation to Udmurtia a few years ago... a very interesting region with a rich culture and warm people. I remember that I thought you were Udmurt when I first found your channel! Looking forward to the next video in this Ural serie. Much love from Scandinavia!

    • @cristiani.lepindea8676
      @cristiani.lepindea8676 Год назад

      Romania, The real Hobbits's Shire!
      ruclips.net/p/PLzbslMVUddXbXVWUNplh3EDJJXeYgS6wd

    • @princesr926
      @princesr926 Год назад

      Can you name the song sang by babushkas in 11.48? It is so beautiful

  • @hugomitre9096
    @hugomitre9096 Год назад +13

    Wow! Wonderful vlog! Shooting with a rifle was impressive! 🤩 Strong and independent women! 💪 Beautiful land, pretty city, and precious babushkas! I enjoyed their music, especially their version of Hotel California! It would be great to hear the whole song! Greetings from California with much respect and admiration! ✌🏻🫶

  • @mandala_monk
    @mandala_monk Год назад +29

    Thank you for making a video about my hometown. I have been living in Canada for more than 10 years now and really miss that industrial aesthetic of Izhevsk

    • @cristiani.lepindea8676
      @cristiani.lepindea8676 Год назад +4

      Move back! No 🏳️‍🌈 in mother Russia!
      💪🏻☦️🇷🇺🙏🏻
      👋🏻🇷🇴

  • @Queensland-girl
    @Queensland-girl Год назад +24

    Eli, I think you are maturing into such a wonderful story selector & teller. These babushkas opened a door & I glimpsed pain, generosity, warmth & humanity.

  • @stevenjames1138
    @stevenjames1138 Год назад +57

    Beautiful cathedral! Also, I’m happy to discover Udmurt and Udmurt culture. Those babushkas really sing well! And I bet they were all very pretty when they were Eli’s age too!

    • @bibekjung7404
      @bibekjung7404 Год назад +1

      God. +. KAVER. +. ALMIGHTY 🙏🙏

    • @cristiani.lepindea8676
      @cristiani.lepindea8676 Год назад

      Short history of Christianity: ruclips.net/video/uzuYZi749CM/видео.html
      Finding and learning about the Christian Orthodox Church: ruclips.net/video/PE9TDX_dqOo/видео.html
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    • @princesr926
      @princesr926 Год назад +1

      Can you name the song name sang by babushkas in 11.48 ? It's so beautiful

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 Год назад +49

    All babushkas or grandmothers are considered a wonderful human heritage for generations to come. Love those babushkas!!! Great video Eli. I always watch them with great pleasure. Wow! You are improving your Italian in a wonderful way. Very glad for this. Thank you

  • @albertodelmoro
    @albertodelmoro Год назад +17

    It's one of your nicest videos, full of humanity... congrats, Eli!

  • @rodmackinnon8497
    @rodmackinnon8497 Год назад +21

    Great video . . . love the bag of food for the road . . . a synonymous trait of grandmothers all over the world. Cheers.

  • @rolandocastaneda4429
    @rolandocastaneda4429 Год назад +21

    All culture is beautiful. Beautiful video.

    • @cristiani.lepindea8676
      @cristiani.lepindea8676 Год назад

      Romania, The real Hobbits's Shire!
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  • @zdenekvanduch1463
    @zdenekvanduch1463 Год назад +33

    Elí, skvělé! 👍 Zdeněk 🇨🇿.

  • @marekkluka7656
    @marekkluka7656 Год назад +12

    Eli, your videos about Russia are the most amazing. I wish I would be able to visit Russia and travel across all of it amazing regions. Thanks, greetings from Slovakia! :)

    • @EugenyZag
      @EugenyZag 10 месяцев назад

      Добро пожаловать! Для хороших людей Россия как добрая мама откроет свои объятия.

  • @benediktioakim
    @benediktioakim Год назад +7

    Thanks Eli, those babushkas gives hope ❤. From 🇫🇷

  • @Slykkpkins
    @Slykkpkins Год назад +15

    You a very pleasant way of telling your stories. I enjoy much ❤😊

  • @petrakuntz6027
    @petrakuntz6027 Год назад +9

    So beautiful, I have tears in my eyes.

  • @fuadahmed966
    @fuadahmed966 Год назад +3

    Thanks for exploring the famous company town of Russia & local lifestyles!! Best wishes for the brave senior citizens (ladies)❤ from Bangladesh 🇧🇩.

  • @TheCrusader1000
    @TheCrusader1000 Год назад +4

    Beautiful place and people. Let's never forget these people. Salt if the earth ❤

  • @Xx-ib6bf
    @Xx-ib6bf Год назад +7

    What a wonderful video of the singing babushkas of Udmurtia! How heartfelt. Thank you for this video!

  • @edsantana1973
    @edsantana1973 Год назад +12

    I visited Russia once and I’ve to admit I miss it sometimes…such a beautiful, diverse and proud country…I hope I can go again one day and keep exploring more…Thanks for your wonderful videos! @Eli

    • @cristiani.lepindea8676
      @cristiani.lepindea8676 Год назад +1

      Romania, The real Hobbits's Shire!
      ruclips.net/p/PLzbslMVUddXbXVWUNplh3EDJJXeYgS6wd

    • @Hurtin_Albertan
      @Hurtin_Albertan Год назад +1

      ​@@cristiani.lepindea8676I'd love to see Romania too! I was just visiting the Boian Romanian museum in Alberta ☦️

  • @demetriusvolkodav4923
    @demetriusvolkodav4923 Год назад +16

    Elinochka, I’ve been to Izhevsk and loved it! It’s not a major Russian city but it still has a lot to do like along The Prud, Kalashnikov Museum, the Zoopark, the main cathedral, Gorkiy Summer Garden, Druzhba Monument and the downtown in general. The Buranovo Babushkiy rock, as well as the local cuisine! The differing peoples of Russia set an example for others how to get along… great job as always😊...

    • @Тюрагай
      @Тюрагай Год назад

      Russia is committing ethnocide against colonised nations. And committing genocide against Ukrainians

    • @alexbayer2365
      @alexbayer2365 Год назад +1

      @@Тюрагай colonised? Bro, maybe u should just trying to respect international borders?

    • @alexbayer2365
      @alexbayer2365 Год назад

      @@Тюрагай read Wikipedia first. Putin’s band destroyed ethic Russians first

    • @Тюрагай
      @Тюрагай Год назад

      @@alexbayer2365 maybe you should just just shut up and listen to colonised peoples?

  • @bobbilynnsmith5146
    @bobbilynnsmith5146 Год назад +63

    Such a well done video, Eli you are a wonderful story teller and historian! XO

  • @skog44
    @skog44 Год назад +4

    That was really beautiful to watch Eli, and thank you, and thank you the Urdmurt people and Babushkas for sharing their lives. I will share this with people from Europe and America who really need to understand Russia and your values a lot better. I am not sure if you speak German, but one of the Babushkas I got to know there always said, "man nimmt nichts mit" which means we take nothing with us when we die. We come into the world with nothing and leave with nothing. It is what give and provide to others that really counts, and you do that wonderfully well. Thanks again.

  • @othmarzimmermann5924
    @othmarzimmermann5924 Год назад +15

    Hi Eli! I had the opportunity to attend both Izhevsk and Perm on business some years ago - sadly during these visits the cultural aspects were all left uncovered. Seeing your clips really makes me long for a repeat visit - were it not for the current political situation. Thanks for reviving my memories on all - no, most - of the people I worked with.

    • @АйратСултанов-ф7н
      @АйратСултанов-ф7н Год назад +1

      I agree, the old paths have been cut now, but many new ones have appeared. However, the cost is more expensive.

  • @jwayne4556
    @jwayne4556 Год назад +14

    Don’t know why but every video I have watched and listened to this weekend have been outstanding. Thank you Eli!

  • @lenelovis
    @lenelovis Год назад +14

    Lots of thanks for this video! I love the Babushkas since I saw them on the Eurovision Contest!:)❤❤❤

  • @skyedog24
    @skyedog24 Год назад +22

    Thank you for showing the Kalashnikov museum what a great wonderful trip. Would be to visit there.

    • @jackieow
      @jackieow Год назад

      Kalashnikov started a big trend, but he was under the Soviet system and so was paid practically nothing for his weapons technology achievements.

    • @skyedog24
      @skyedog24 Год назад

      @@jackieow I wouldn't exactly call it a trend and I'm old enough to remember those days thank you.

  • @MicheleMikalaRossArtist
    @MicheleMikalaRossArtist Год назад +18

    This was so interesting, a fascinating place , the cathedral was beautiful , and the babushkas were wonderful. Loved this video so much!

  • @vaughansamuelson6552
    @vaughansamuelson6552 Год назад +7

    Lovely to see a new region and people. Thank you.

  • @HanNui-n4l
    @HanNui-n4l Год назад +3

    Thanks for making us see the beauty of Izhevsk. I'll be there soon. Love from Philippines ❤

  • @GregoryBamber
    @GregoryBamber Год назад +8

    I loved the motorcycles and especially your visit to Buranovo. It was good to see the restoration of important buildings to the town.

  • @scottrobinson3281
    @scottrobinson3281 Год назад +6

    Fabulous place! As a gun nut from South Africa, I would love to visit the home town of the great Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov and see the museum and other beautiful places.

  • @MB-ue2rf
    @MB-ue2rf Год назад +4

    I was so moved by your post, and am not exactly sure why that was the case, but thank you for using your gifts, Eli, to allow such moments.

  • @kevintaylor1928
    @kevintaylor1928 Год назад +12

    Thank you so much, Eli, for showing us another very moving video about a culture I have never known. I was moved to tears by those lovely ladies' voices! May God bless them!

  • @skmplanet9591
    @skmplanet9591 Год назад +31

    Beautiful like all your videos. Love the varied Russian culture. I suggest that for smaller towns it will be a welcome step if you add the location on google map at the beginning of video. 👍

    • @Тюрагай
      @Тюрагай Год назад +4

      Please don't call our culture russian. We are Udmurts

    • @honesty3440
      @honesty3440 Год назад +6

      @@ТюрагайA texan is still an american. A floridian is still am american . Why you get so upset???

    • @Тюрагай
      @Тюрагай Год назад +4

      @@honesty3440 "American" is not ethnonym

    • @Julm-88
      @Julm-88 Год назад +2

      @@honesty3440 It is not the same. Closest comparison is American Indians (Udmurt) vs Americans (Russians).

    • @honesty3440
      @honesty3440 Год назад +2

      @@Тюрагай Is a comparison between Russia and America , both with Federal States. If you want to turn everything as you want and hate Russia go away somewhere else .

  • @achime.6645
    @achime.6645 Год назад +17

    Very beautiful video of a world that didn’t know! Very impressive!💗🙏

  • @glennkolleeny6705
    @glennkolleeny6705 Год назад +21

    What a wonderful, uplifting video! I think you should have mentioned though that Udmurt is a Finno-Ugrian language like Estonian, Khanti, etc, unlike Tatar which is a Turkish language of course.

    • @petrklic7064
      @petrklic7064 Год назад +1

      Interesting. I did not know that it is Finno-Ugric language.
      ps: those are TURKIC language, not "turkish".

  • @malcolmheskins3522
    @malcolmheskins3522 Год назад +21

    What utterly amazing women! Just getting on with life no matter what it throws at them and still managing to do good and be so positive, thanks for telling us more about them.

  • @raggedblossom508
    @raggedblossom508 Год назад +11

    This is wonderful, Eli! The sound of those beautiful voices will stay with me all day. ❤

  • @evelynkorjack2126
    @evelynkorjack2126 Год назад +8

    This was absolutely heartwarming and so beautiful. I had tears almost through all of it. Thank you so much for sharing this joy.

  • @danielroth6736
    @danielroth6736 Год назад +8

    A Heart Filled with Love to all Grandmother's , To whom you visited . There Songs were Wonderful . Thank you !

  • @ericleen7941
    @ericleen7941 Год назад +5

    Such a great video (loved the hotel California ending) , I can watch you the whole day , you are such a stunning woman !!😊

  • @YOSHIZERO
    @YOSHIZERO Год назад +6

    Loved this video, from the Kalashnikovs all the way to the Babushkas, thanks for sharing, Eli.

  • @lawrenceveinotte
    @lawrenceveinotte Год назад +9

    A trip across all of Russia on a Russian dirt bike, that would be an adventure, thanks for your video's Eli

  • @jessethysell6445
    @jessethysell6445 Год назад +2

    I might never be able to go to Russia in my lifetime, but I see the heart of it and its people through your videos. Thank you for sharing.

  • @briggs5534
    @briggs5534 Год назад +23

    Eli, this is the best and most heart warming of all your videos... i love all your adventure trips, but this one will remain in my memory for a long, long time. Bless these babushkas!

  • @JM-vh7oc
    @JM-vh7oc Год назад +8

    Loved it. Always look forward to a new upload from you.

  • @alimay1011
    @alimay1011 Год назад +3

    The grandmothers are wonderful. Hotel California in Udmert fantastic

  • @BigBear59
    @BigBear59 Год назад +4

    Eli, I really enjoyed this video …I’ve always been interested in this area and the city …Thanks for sharing and the information…Until soon ….Alex🇬🇷

  • @helenvarner5787
    @helenvarner5787 Год назад +12

    Thank you Eli for this inspiring report. I was so greatful to have heard about these ladies. ❤

  • @BillatBYP
    @BillatBYP Год назад +6

    Such beauty ❤❤ I have learned so much from you.

  • @marinavlady6922
    @marinavlady6922 Год назад +6

    Oh my, this was very special, thanks a lot! ❤

  • @fredswanepoel2425
    @fredswanepoel2425 Год назад +3

    I love Russian culture,my great grandfather Izaac Cohen was from st Petersburg he came to settle in South Africa-during the 1880s .I am Afrikaans speaking,it’s the sister language of Dutch.I enjoy your videos,keep up the good work.

  • @matthewapgar7395
    @matthewapgar7395 Год назад +7

    So happy to see your videos, thank you for the beautiful countryside.

  • @danielsullivan9271
    @danielsullivan9271 Год назад +4

    Thank you. That was wonderful. I was always fascinated with these peoples among others in Russia. Mordvins too and others too fascinate me. Thank you. Spasibo. Very touching.

  • @ljosephdumas3113
    @ljosephdumas3113 Год назад +5

    I've always loved your videos for their positive outlook 🥰. This one was especially so for the attitudes of the grandmothers:
    "it turns out singing can build a church."🥰 And
    "'These active youth...who won't get lost in the crowd...I look at them and count on them." 🥰
    Please, keep going and never change! 🥰😍😘

  • @MaraudersWorld
    @MaraudersWorld Год назад +4

    I remember watching the Babushkas on Eurovision. They rocked!
    Very cool Ezza😎

  • @BrightestStar1023
    @BrightestStar1023 Год назад +4

    This is one of my favourite videos, Eli.
    I always love it when you share different Russian cultures with us.
    Hopefully one day, I will have the chance to visit Russia and experience the cultures myself.

  • @Crazylalalalala
    @Crazylalalalala Год назад +2

    hahaha thank you for introducing me to the Buranovo Babushkas. They put up hell of show. Great video!

  • @semperfi8075
    @semperfi8075 Год назад +7

    Thank you once again for another video and how different and diversified living in Russia can be. The deep and rich, customs and traditions we've been seeing is priceless. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us and to bring us along you, especially the west! Under the Soviet Union, this would not have been allowed.

    • @stuartwray6175
      @stuartwray6175 Год назад +1

      Well, it wouldn't have been technically feasible.

  • @bigaboo942
    @bigaboo942 Год назад +130

    If I were Russian I would be very proud of all things russian, and never look down on things made in Russia ,the grass really is never truly greener on the other side,love your videos ,always thumbs up from me.❤

    • @bertanelson8062
      @bertanelson8062 Год назад

      Finally, with all that is going on, perhaps Russians will stop feeling inferior to the West. It might take another new generation growing up independently from western imports & "culture" to see the value of their own diverse people & culture & INTELLIGENCE!

    • @TMMReznor
      @TMMReznor Год назад +5

      "If I were Russian I would be very proud of all things russian" Derp.

    • @carlossaraiva8213
      @carlossaraiva8213 Год назад

      Then move to russia, i!m sure you would love living under the putin fascist regime. With some luck you would even be conscripted to the army and sent to the frontlines.

    • @honesty3440
      @honesty3440 Год назад

      @@TMMReznor DERP TO YOU 🤮

    • @billybobwombat2231
      @billybobwombat2231 Год назад +6

      Except that war kinda thing , that's pretty sucky , it's actually a lot sucky, especially for those that live in the country that was invaded.

  • @MrBrad898540
    @MrBrad898540 Год назад +4

    Thank you for your videos! I don't have the funds to travel as much as I would like, and I really enjoy your work, which brings your travels to me. It's a small window on the world, and an opportunity for me to see it through the eyes of someone who is clearly passionate about life and people. Wishing you all the best! Cheers!

  • @mth4849
    @mth4849 Год назад +2

    Good choice for a tour. Spasibo. And YES, the beautiful lady with the smiling face was there often!!

  • @jamesbuchanan1913
    @jamesbuchanan1913 Год назад +6

    Thanks Eli, it's cool to see all the interesting peoples)

  • @joolz666
    @joolz666 Год назад +15

    Thank you for this. I've been watching Eurovision since 1978. so this was special. There's something very satisfying I find about Eastern European (or a bit beyond) ethnic music, especially in the harmonies.

  • @sammayet9002
    @sammayet9002 Год назад +4

    Stunning, awesome and wonderful ❤❤❤ long live the grannies 🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂

  • @stephenwright5494
    @stephenwright5494 Год назад +6

    Eli, I love all your videos and stories. All are fascinating, informative, and well-made. This video is perhaps the most beautiful I have seen from anyone

  • @wvdw007
    @wvdw007 Год назад +5

    What a beautifull video to see people like this.Thank you Eli!!

  • @J3unG
    @J3unG Год назад +4

    Thank you for your work. Great vid. I am touched by the babushkas.

  • @TheVeenmeister
    @TheVeenmeister Год назад +8

    Hi Eli, another stunning video. Always a pleasure to watch them. Hopefully I am able to visit your beautiful country again. All the best! ❤

  • @veronicamoss2597
    @veronicamoss2597 Год назад +4

    That was so beautiful and inspiring. GOD Bless those Amazing Women. Thank you for bringing this to us all❤️🙏

  • @robertlalor8090
    @robertlalor8090 Год назад +14

    This was a deeply emotional vlog. You are, and you reveal, the very best of Russia. Thank you and bless you all.

  • @hannaalexander2046
    @hannaalexander2046 Год назад +4

    Thank you Eli, it made me cry ❤

  • @kamuzumazamoyo7116
    @kamuzumazamoyo7116 Год назад +7

    Well done ❤❤❤ culture is always the very important matter for à human society ❤❤❤