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I appreciate you for showing us the many aspects of your country while not getting involved into politics. One day, when the war is over and things have changed, I shall visit and experience for myself.
The hemp- and linen-thing is an in my opinion very well choice to hit the taste of your audience, but Iam of course not that sure about it. I had clothes made of linen, which I w ore for decades, without any real traces of that long term use! My father cooks hemp seats for fishing🐟.🙂 Sometimes I like your seemingly obedience not very much!! (Tetrahydroxylcanabinol is very soft drug for instance, I don't like) ,but when I start to think about it in a more complex way I completely understand it quite often!🙂
I don’t like your lack of interest in politics and economy if they don’t interest you in "real life as well". On the other hand, unfortunately, these are often also topics that have poor access to gain it as an interest, unfortunately.😪
Great video.. I’ve been living in Adygea for 10 years. I am Circassian. we decided to return to our homeland after the start of the Syrian war. We feel very good here, where we speak the same language (Adeygabza) and we have the same traditions.
It's very good. It would be good of Circassian from all foreign countries (Turkey, Syria) would be encouraged to return to their homelands (Adyghea, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Circassia Republics), make them more populous, revive and rise Circassian culture at the new heights
@@mrobocop1666there are Circassians in jordan and Egypt too but they are arabized now, they are part of the arab societies and they take pride in that. There are Circassians in iran as well.
I grew up hearing western propaganda about against Russians.... I am from Philippines which happened to worked with Russians in the middle east and Africa for many years....... RUSSIANS are very simple and friendly people... I worked with Asian looking Russians and White Russians and even worked with mixed Russians! I love you guys I love the comradeships and simplicities
I think you made your own propaganda cause us westerners only said sad facts about communism and about their wrong protectionism way not about russians themselwes, most of them want kwow better western cultures or a lot others cultures
@@danyv8207Honestly, it’s funny and disgusting to read this, several independent international scientists have already compared how many people suffered under communism and under capitalism, under capitalism there are much more. You are “Western people”, listen to your propaganda and ownership of the mass media, of course you betrayed the image of civilized people, but this is all a lie, yours is entirely built on blood, how many crimes have been committed by your countries, compared to you the communists are white and fluffy 
As a Circassian (from diaspora actually) I enjoyed seeing my homeland-Хэку in your Camera with your great effort and work I appreciate it. Thank you - Упсэу 🙏
I've been studying the North Caucasus region ever since Eli's first video of the region. This particular Enclave has eluded me. I never realised it was hiding in plain sight. Everyone there is so knowledgable about their country's culture and heritage. The best part of these videos is when Eli gets to interview the locals who can share their insight into the region. So many content creators skip over speaking to the locals and that's what sets this channel apart.. Smiles.
If she has the time it would be interesting to get the local people to speak for a minute or two in their local dialect. She could be developing a catalogue of current language trends. An old Russian lady taught me years ago that "street" is pronounced as "olitsa" but now every Russian you meet pronounces it "ulitsa." Russians used to say (for hello) zdravstvuyetye but now it is shortened to zdrastvuyche. Or a totally different "privyet."
Eli, Your simply the best. My wife & I watch your videos @ suppertime. You have opened our eyes through the years to all of the rich cultures that you have in Russia. Were simply blown away! Have a beautiful day!! Illinois, USA
Ukraine has/had the same but Russia is deliberately obliterating it. There are Ukrainian civilian you tubers you know, surviving under Russian, bombs, missiles, artillery and the kidnapping and deportation of their children to Russia
Eli, all your videos are gold, but this one was eye opener for me. My mother is Ukranian, my father's parents migrated from Adygea to Jordan. my parents met in Leningrad while studying in medical institute. We lived there 1976-1986, then 1986-2000 in Jordan, and i moved to Michigan and stayed there since 2000. I never knew how rich Adygean culture was till i saw this video. Thank you so much. I am sending the link to this video to my relatives left and right.
What amazes me is that you don’t know. Such rich culture. When Americans are 4 to 10 nationalities they have some stronger ones they bond with intellectually but food is above all the bond maker. I make German foods and Irish dishes and Swedish all taught by grandmas. Now I have Belarusians and Mexicans in the family. We have Mexican day, German day, Swedish pancakes and Irish dance….imagine trying to have roots. This cheese bread interests me tremendously.
As an american who dreams of traveling around Russia, thank you for all your videos! Thank you for sharing Russia with the world. I have learned so much history and culture from you.
I'm american aswell and have been thinking about moving my family to Russia. The beautiful culture and traditional family values really fascinate me. Did you know that domestic violence was decriminalized in Russia? I've wanted to beat my wife so many times in the US but the law won't allow it. Can you believe it?
Hemp rope and fabric is the most durable fiber. I have a hemp rope, inherited from my father, who inherited by his father from my great-grandfather. My grandfather gave it to my father, who used it for 50 years in his house painting side-business. There are 200 years old hemp shirts in museums here in the eastern US.
I’ve been to 65 regions of Russia! That’s more than 98% of Russians have been to. Best journey I did was flying to vladivokavkaz then took a yandex taxi to Magas and from there to Grozny and ended up at machkala and back to moscow. Was a great journey and recommend it to anyone. Chechnya isn’t dangerous at all and people there are very friendly. I’m surprised Eli you have only been to 35 regions. A lot more than 90% of Russians I suppose 😊
I think the Russian government should try to encourage people to do this. Not just from the richer areas, but for everybody. It might foster a closer feeling of all being from the same, vast, wonderful country, the biggest country in the world.
The ensemble dance performance was spectacular. The women appeared to be floating and the men spinning was astoundingly impressive. Thanks Eli. Another terrific segment.
I too, was stunned by that ensemble dance performance. I thought these things only existed in the 19th century. I am so glad culture is strong and well in parts of the world. These people looked straight from a Rimsky Korsakov Ivan the Terrible opera, cruel and war prone, like their turkish ancestors but they committed genocides wherever they went These people are their descendants. I am glad the ottoman empire has died but i like food and clothing culture as long as it is peaceful.
@@ReflectedMilesIt's not clear what you mean? All men from 18 to 27 years old serve in the army if they have no health restrictions and if they do not study at a university where there is a military department.
@@superman_Z So there was no need to call for mobilization or form ethnic units from that area, then? The regional governors (via the regional news outlet of RFE/RL’s North Caucasus Service) and various human-rights organizations seem to be understanding the situation differently than you describe, so it would be interesting to know what locals were actually experiencing.
I *adore* your videos, Eli! I was a Russian major in college 40 years ago, and spent my 21st birthday in Moscow. But we only visited Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other close by locations that were open to American college students. I am so amazed at the variety of cultures and languages within Russia, and feel like I'm learning so much new!
Eli muhteşem bir iş yapıyorsun. Seni hayranlıkla izliyorum. Kurgu muhteşem! Senin oyunculuğun muhteşem! Babaannesi Çerkeş olan bir Türk olarak beni gerçekten çok duygulandırdın ! Da Vinci’nin annesinin Kafkasyalı çıkması da bu lezzetin tuzu biberi oldu. :) İyi ki varsın. Türkiye’den sevgiler. 🇹🇷🇷🇺
Eli shows us a Russia that most of us, me included, have never even expected to exist! In the west, we get such a degraded story. Eli's is so much richer, so much more interesting. Thank you Eli. Keep on making your wonderful videos.
Because it's paid for by the Kremlin. Eli is paid by the Kremlin to make soft propaganda promoting Russia. Open your eyes. You think she pays for everything with RUclips proceeds?
There are many Adighe people in Turkey today; generally all the North Caucasian peoples are known by a collective name “Çerkez” (Circassian) but most people don’t know about the various groups within that general header. They are well known for a smoked cheese that looks a lot like the one you showed in the market, but also for smoked string cheeses and more. The string “Circassian Cheese” sold in Turkey is nice, but one friend brought some from the homeland and you could tell they’d worked a lot harder to make it. And it was amazing.
What a vibrant republic! The folks you spoke with appeared to be friendly and welcoming. Learning more about each places you visit is so refreshing. Looking forward to each of your videos.
I'm italian and I didn't know that Leonardo da Vinci's mother had Circassian origins..!) There is always something new to learn, это очень интересная история!)
That is a claim by Carlo Vecce (2023), while others like Martin Kemp (2017) think she was Caterina di Meo Lippi, an orphan who lived in a farmhouse about a mile from the village called Vinci.
fellow maikop resident here! would've never guessed that any english-speaking youtuber would come here, even if they're russian lol. adyghea itself is a cozy little place with a lot of greenery around and maikop fully embodies that
There is a hugely popular guy from Maykop on YT called Dan Sheekoz. His English is not so good and it looks like he is into all sorts of conspiracy theories but English speaking senior citizens seem to love him😂
Hi Eli, thank you for sharing the unbelievable beauty of your russian homeland. Hope, it will be possible soon again to visit Russia and enjoy the rich nature and culture Lot of Greetings from Germany 👋👋
In the Arab world spécifically in Levant we have small c Circassian communitied but we don't know much about their original region the video is amazing
Everything about this video, its interviews showing local's perspective, it's scenery, its wiggly hemp joke, it's explanation and camera work showing such beautiful people and places, everything is superb. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of watching and learning. Thank you.
This was such an amazing place. Actually it is so good that Russia embraces all the different ethnicities within it - it is what unites them all. Perhaps one day I can get to visit places such as this. Love and peace to all xxx
@@ivanlester1088 Shut your mouth, there is no need to tell fairy tales here, the genocide was carried out to take away the Black Sea lands of the Circassians, from the map of Adygea at the beginning of the video this is clear to everyone and from the national composition of Adygea.
Circassians were literally genocided almost entirely by Russians, Krasnodar Krai itself was the center of Circassian land and is now completely Russian, Sochi was a capital of a Circassian tribe that doesn't exist anymore and Russia built the winter Olympic venue on a mass grave, Learn before you post. Adygea itself is barely Adyghe at this point and it's not because of natural birth rates lmao.
@@April98-ju4ib the entire history of mankind since before Ur has been of conquest. Compared to other colonial powers during the Great Game period of colonisation, Russia always actually exercised a very light touch {the ((( Bolsehviks ))) for 70 years, not so much}, or else you would see no evidence of local ethnicity, language, culture, cuisine and tradition. If you wanna all be mad about colonisation, go talk to Britain, France, Portugal, Holland, Spain, and the current governments of Israel and the USA since 1945.
My first comment on any of your videos….I love your content and your sense of humor! The hemp tea after effects were hilarious! I laughed so much. I had to watch it twice!😂 Sorry for not commenting sooner. ❤
Hi I am following you from Jordan greetings to you I wanted to say that the Royal Guard here is responsible for securing the king they are the Circassians 😊
Loved this. Very beautiful there - and loved seeing the dance - so very interesting. The women looked like they were floating and the men - required so much energy!
It could be the place of nostradamus or dracula. Friendly villagers and somewhere a manor with a cruel man. There is some strange oriental vibe in that place.
I find your videos fascinating. Thank you for taking us on a tour of the many regions of Russia and explaining the culture to us. You are a great ambassador for your country.
Spasiba baljšoe, daragaja Eli! I enjoyed, like always, every single minute of your picturesque video. Čistaja duša of yours colored every view of people, activities, landscapes, cities ...
Greetings from Botswana Eli, Thank you for this delightful tour of the Adygea Republic. It is truly beautiful, great weather, mountains, clear water, friendly people, beautiful traditional dress and dances, delicious cheeses! - so much to offer. Appealing in many ways. I have watched a number of your videos and will continue to follow your travels. Wishing you safe travelling and good fortune.
Hi Eli! As always, you write very well about the places you visit. The Republic of Adygea is wonderful like the whole Caucasus area for its natural aspects and good food. In every video you made about the places in the Caucasus, you showed us the culinary richness that all these republics have and the great variety of cheeses they produce that deserve to be known and these places visited. I was surprised by the fact that in this Republic hemp is processed and excellent fabrics are made. Some time ago, I read a newspaper article that Leonardo da Vinci scholars discovered that Leonardo's mother was from the Caucasus, precisely from Circassia, who was called Caterina Buti del Vacca or Caterina di Meo Lippi who had been kidnapped and captured in the city of Tana which today is the city of Azov and then sold several times as a slave passing through Constantinople, Venice and then Florence where she met Leonardo da Vinci's father. Scholars think that the smile of the Mona Lisa or Mona Lisa is not that of Lisa Gherardini who she had portrayed, but rather that of her mother. Anyway, seeing this video made me want to eat those delicious cheeses. 🤤🤤🤤 As always your videos are very informative and a pleasure to watch. I greet you and send you a warm hug. 😊
Thanks for this informative comment..hope that the economic "protectionism", which begun all ready in 2014 caused by economic sanctions have pushed the regional cheese production everywhere in Russia!!😊
By watching these informative videos about Russia, I come to know many things that I didn't know about Russia and the potential it has such as gastronomic products and traditional cuisine which is very rich in delicious dishes. I am making my first acquaintance with all this virtually by seeing these videos, however, I would like to know all these qualities that Russia offers when I have the chance, to come directly to Russia and have more direct contact both with the people and with what that they offer. 😁
@@francescocursio4523 I know quite many Russians, but many of them don't live in Russia and tend to rather not having a real connection to the country (any more) unfortunately. To got to know people from there will take it's time, but I see no real obstacles for myself as Iam quite communicative, empathic and sociable..so that I never had problems concerning this in real life. Written communication on channel's etc. is in my opinion a rather more complex thing and can often lead to misunderstandings and also wrong impressions of persons in general!
In fact, I believe that the best way to get to know people is to do it in person and not virtually and I agree with you that virtual socialization can give the wrong impressions to the person on the other side.
Got a kick out of the psychedelic effects. Very clever. The people and landscapes seem similar to other places in the world, but Soviet architecture is still unique. Great video as always.
Eli this was such a wonderful video, you are very funny, and your adventures are amazing; thank you for sharing!! Safe travels and best wishes from the US.
I’m second generation American. My family heritage is Belarus. My parents would take me and my sister to Radio City Music Hall to see the Moiseyev dance troupe when they came to the states. The dancers in this video remind me of those dancers, acrobatic male dancers and the female dancers who looked like they glided across the floor on air. Their shows were breathtaking. One of my favorite childhood memories. I enjoy your videos!
Inside Russia has so many different cultures, these were never taugh growing up in school. You bring all these different peoples to the forfront. So interesting to learn this.
Hello Eli, I live in Germany (I'm half German and half Tatar). I was born in Kyrgyzstan and lived there until I was nine years old. Unfortunately, I have never visited Russia. I love your Chanel, I love your videos! Thank you for showing us the beauty of Russia. You are such a Sweetheart!
7:03 cutest kitty ever! Beautiful picture with the blue fence/gate, green bush, pale blue sky - inspired to paint this - thank you! Thank you for putting yourself out there, for working so hard to explore the world and share your experiences - what a Gift you give to Humanity. If we can see our similarities with each other it will make it that much harder to fight with each other - Peace
Wow! I had never heard of a place called Adyega. My knowledge of the world grew...Thanks for taking us there. You videos are become an anthropological tour of the Russian Federation. Hurrrah!
I love the music there, so fast! I had no idea Da Vinci’s mother was from the Caucasus, just looked it up and apparently she was a slave! Also is so refreshing to see Russia is more United than other countries because of the different ethnicities and cultures who live in peace with each other’s.
I never visited Adygea, although we've been passing the region. Adygejskaya salt is also unique, flavoured with herbs. People in Caucasus are known as welcoming! I was born in Caucasus by Russian mum and Greek dad. Love the mountains and the forests of Caucasus!
The most impressive thing about Russia is its ethnic diversity. Russia has about 190 ethnic groups that include Tatars, Yakuts, Bashkirs, Karelians, Chechens, Moldavians, Georgians, Ukrainians, Tuvans and indigenous peoples of Siberia. Diversity is something truly beautiful! Long live the original peoples!❤🇷🇺
@@napoleonbonaparte4396 причём здесь часть России, если про народы говорят, очень много украинцев, грузин и молдаван проживает на территории России. И кстати, насчёт украины очень спорный вопрос))))
@@MAlina-45 I don't know about Ukrainians, but there are more Armenians than Moldovans and Georgians in Russia. Putin shipped Georgians by a cargo plane to Georgia in 2008.
@@napoleonbonaparte4396 ещё один недолечившийся. Интернетом пользоваться не умеешь? Открываешь гугл и смотришь, сколько украинцев живёт в России, до какого-то времени они были третьей по численности нацией России после русских и татар, в некоторых регионах они по численности вторые после русских, так что сказки не рассказывай, что не знаешь. И кстати, Путин в 2008 президентом не был, это так, к слову, чтобы твой кругозор расширить))) И чё первый коммент удалил?)))
Wow, Eli, what a day - the city of famous cheeses and a museum of hemp. 😎 Always a fascinating look at the vast and varied country of Russia. Looking forward to the next adventure. Barb, from a former northern territory of Russia -Alaska 🏔️🌅.)
Gracias Eli por darnos la oportunidad de conocer estos lugares tan alejados y costumbres tan diferentes...Vale la pena aprender idiomas... спасибо большое красивая Эли !
Me parece bien raro que el hombre que aprendió inglés en Arabia Saudí parece ser chileno. Puede ser que sea la sangre gitana andariega que vaga por todos lados.
Eli, if you want to get to know the remote, unknown face of Brandenburg as well with it's wolf population, the Spreewald and stuff you should visit this area after fascist dominated Ukraine will have been history. 😮😅😁 😉
Anyone who wants to study wolves does best to first get ready with human rabies shots and guards with guns. Wolves can be mighty vicious and sneaky when they stalk and kill humans. And Russia already has plenty of wolves to study where they survive near St. Petersburg.@@Jesiana_amberhunts_in_gdynia
Awesome video Eli. Your videos gave us a lot of informations about places, cities, regions that I don't know. The interviews with local people allow me to understand the mentality, way of living regarding the region you're visiting. I follow several travel bloggers and you are the only blogger who does those kind of interviews. Your videos are fantastic, I love your channel.
I am so much amazed by the beautiful landscapes of Russia. Trans-siberian rail journey fascinated me the most. I wish I could one day see the beautiful Russia and and be hosted by some amazing people at the other end and believe in reciprocating for people willing to travel to Pakistan.
I don't know if you noticed or not but Google maps is making it harder to look up places in Russia. They no longer outline certain regions and rather just give a blanket shot of the area. They are actively trying to make it harder to learn, explore and find places in Russia.
That's why a good set of paper maps can't be tampered with. Anything electronic is subject to meddling over the internet. Not only are maps being screwed with, but many addresses and phone numbers that used to be listed in Moscow or anywhere else are no longer searchable by ordinary methods. Continuing clues that hard times are coming.@@klwthe3rd
Great video! But it would have been better if you have talked a little bit about the history of the Circassian nation, how much of large population and land we had in Caucasus until the Circassian genocide.
I'm a Circassian living in the UK and the genocide is unheard of. People don't even know what the word Caucasian means, let alone who Circassians are. We learn about many different genocides, but this one is completely ignored.
This woman Eli never talks about Russian colonialism, about how these conquered nations are inside Russia, why they are shrinking minorities in their own lands, how poor these regions are, how they are used for cannon fodder in Ukraine, etc. She looks like an ethnic Udmurt herself, yet her channel whitewashes the reality of these regions.
Thank you for watching the video!
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I appreciate you for showing us the many aspects of your country while not getting involved into politics.
One day, when the war is over and things have changed, I shall visit and experience for myself.
너의 영상 고마워~~ 너의 영상을 통해서 내가 이전에 몰랐던 곳을 알게되었다. 언젠가 기회가 된다면 너의 짐꾼으로 동행하고 싶다. 하하하
you are a wonderful person. I think we will never meet. But can I give you money to help support your work and life?
The hemp- and linen-thing is an in my opinion very well choice to hit the taste of your audience, but Iam of course not that sure about it. I had clothes made of linen, which I w ore for decades, without any real traces of that long term use! My father cooks hemp seats for fishing🐟.🙂 Sometimes I like your seemingly obedience not very much!! (Tetrahydroxylcanabinol is very soft drug for instance, I don't like) ,but when I start to think about it in a more complex way I completely understand it quite often!🙂
I don’t like your lack of interest in politics and economy if they don’t interest you in "real life as well". On the other hand, unfortunately, these are often also topics that have poor access to gain it as an interest, unfortunately.😪
Eli is by far the best ambassador for the Russian Federation.
There is no question about it.
Yeah... Whatever
@@patrykn4793 who summoned me? 😂
I totally agree!
100% Pure Eli
Great video.. I’ve been living in Adygea for 10 years. I am Circassian. we decided to return to our homeland after the start of the Syrian war. We feel very good here, where we speak the same language (Adeygabza) and we have the same traditions.
It's very good. It would be good of Circassian from all foreign countries (Turkey, Syria) would be encouraged to return to their homelands (Adyghea, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Circassia Republics), make them more populous, revive and rise Circassian culture at the new heights
You also live in Israel a respected community.
@@mrobocop1666there are Circassians in jordan and Egypt too but they are arabized now, they are part of the arab societies and they take pride in that. There are Circassians in iran as well.
@@esterherschkovich6499it’s called occupied Palestine not iSraEL 🤡 FREE PALESTINE ✊🏻🇵🇸
Happy that you could return to your ancestral land and escape the war in Syria
I grew up hearing western propaganda about against Russians.... I am from Philippines which happened to worked with Russians in the middle east and Africa for many years.......
RUSSIANS are very simple and friendly people... I worked with Asian looking Russians and White Russians and even worked with mixed Russians! I love you guys I love the comradeships and simplicities
Nurse, Dubai
We in europe should have focused on good relations with Russia. Sadly our governments are washington hand puppets
Only the media speaks... 😊
I think you made your own propaganda cause us westerners only said sad facts about communism and about their wrong protectionism way not about russians themselwes, most of them want kwow better western cultures or a lot others cultures
@@danyv8207Honestly, it’s funny and disgusting to read this, several independent international scientists have already compared how many people suffered under communism and under capitalism, under capitalism there are much more. You are “Western people”, listen to your propaganda and ownership of the mass media, of course you betrayed the image of civilized people, but this is all a lie, yours is entirely built on blood, how many crimes have been committed by your countries, compared to you the communists are white and fluffy

In Circassian dance the man is supposed to be moving like an eagle and the woman like a swan... Всем Черкесам привет из Лондона! 👍
well done, I’m from Dagestan, in Caucasian dances everything is as you said
Wow 🤩
That's intresting ❤@@qeqer8505
I love how you just casually had an owl on your shoulder in the last shot 😂😂
As a Circassian (from diaspora actually) I enjoyed seeing my homeland-Хэку in your Camera with your great effort and work I appreciate it. Thank you - Упсэу 🙏
Where are you from?
very good circassian people
I've been studying the North Caucasus region ever since Eli's first video of the region. This particular Enclave has eluded me. I never realised it was hiding in plain sight. Everyone there is so knowledgable about their country's culture and heritage. The best part of these videos is when Eli gets to interview the locals who can share their insight into the region. So many content creators skip over speaking to the locals and that's what sets this channel apart.. Smiles.
If she has the time it would be interesting to get the local people to speak for a minute or two in their local dialect. She could be developing a catalogue of current language trends. An old Russian lady taught me years ago that "street" is pronounced as "olitsa" but now every Russian you meet pronounces it "ulitsa." Russians used to say (for hello) zdravstvuyetye but now it is shortened to zdrastvuyche. Or a totally different "privyet."
In Tsarist times the Circassins were nearly wiped out. Still they endure!
Speaking to the locals is one of the best parts of Eli's videos that tells us about their perspectives on their history, language and culture.
@@johndewey6358 Didnt i say that in my original comment?
Exactly, well said and got to the point quickly!🙂
Eli, Your simply the best. My wife & I watch your videos @ suppertime. You have opened our eyes through the years to all of the rich cultures that you have in Russia. Were simply blown away! Have a beautiful day!! Illinois, USA
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@@RedroomStudios Thank you for the correction my friend. I will remember this.
I’m from Wisconsin to the north, and I agree 100%👍
@@tacitus7 Best wishes to Wisconsin from North Caucusus!!!🤝
Ukraine has/had the same but Russia is deliberately obliterating it.
There are Ukrainian civilian you tubers you know, surviving under Russian, bombs, missiles, artillery and the kidnapping and deportation of their children to Russia
And even the Adyghe Mona Lisa was explicitly smiling ...She isn't sad ..That's pretty cool
Eli, all your videos are gold, but this one was eye opener for me. My mother is Ukranian, my father's parents migrated from Adygea to Jordan. my parents met in Leningrad while studying in medical institute. We lived there 1976-1986, then 1986-2000 in Jordan, and i moved to Michigan and stayed there since 2000. I never knew how rich Adygean culture was till i saw this video. Thank you so much. I am sending the link to this video to my relatives left and right.
What amazes me is that you don’t know. Such rich culture. When Americans are 4 to 10 nationalities they have some stronger ones they bond with intellectually but food is above all the bond maker. I make German foods and Irish dishes and Swedish all taught by grandmas. Now I have Belarusians and Mexicans in the family. We have Mexican day, German day, Swedish pancakes and Irish dance….imagine trying to have roots. This cheese bread interests me tremendously.
ur name sounds familiar, did u study in the phs in jordan by any chance😅
@@toghuja.741 in Princes Sumaya for Technology from 1995 to 2000, electronics engineering. how about you?
@@guidofubini i studied in the phs(school) and i wasnt even born yet when u were studying, so wrong person i guess haha
Eli is the only person that makes good content about Russia. Videography and content are superb 🌷🇨🇳.
No there are others who make content about Russia. It's just not as good as Eli's.
@@klwthe3rdyes ❤
Agreed! She is my favorite channel on RUclips.
If you share the same sense of humor, Agent Nesty is really good too 😂. I also like Lisa with Love.
Dave Legenda and Russia Plus have some good stuff.
As an american who dreams of traveling around Russia, thank you for all your videos! Thank you for sharing Russia with the world. I have learned so much history and culture from you.
I'm american aswell and have been thinking about moving my family to Russia. The beautiful culture and traditional family values really fascinate me. Did you know that domestic violence was decriminalized in Russia? I've wanted to beat my wife so many times in the US but the law won't allow it. Can you believe it?
@@DrDeagle WTF!😂
@@DrDeagle what if she kicks your ass instead?
@@DrDeagleyou wanted what???💀💀💀
@@DrDeagle hahahaha
Hemp rope and fabric is the most durable fiber. I have a hemp rope, inherited from my father, who inherited by his father from my great-grandfather. My grandfather gave it to my father, who used it for 50 years in his house painting side-business. There are 200 years old hemp shirts in museums here in the eastern US.
Hemp is also used for hempcrete (a good option for 3D printed construction), hemp wood and as an alternative for fiberglass.
I’ve been to 65 regions of Russia! That’s more than 98% of Russians have been to. Best journey I did was flying to vladivokavkaz then took a yandex taxi to Magas and from there to Grozny and ended up at machkala and back to moscow. Was a great journey and recommend it to anyone. Chechnya isn’t dangerous at all and people there are very friendly. I’m surprised Eli you have only been to 35 regions. A lot more than 90% of Russians I suppose 😊
Chechnya isn’t dangerous at all...unless you are gay.
I think the Russian government should try to encourage people to do this. Not just from the richer areas, but for everybody. It might foster a closer feeling of all being from the same, vast, wonderful country, the biggest country in the world.
@@jlynch751 lol
@@jefflawson8375 what's the big lol? you don't believe the Chechen government has repeatedly cracked down on LGBT people? share with us, don't be shy
@@adorno_gang37 me shy? lol
The ensemble dance performance was spectacular. The women appeared to be floating and the men spinning was astoundingly impressive. Thanks Eli. Another terrific segment.
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I was hoping for a local to explain the rate of regional conscription.
I too, was stunned by that ensemble dance performance. I thought these things only existed in the 19th century. I am so glad culture is strong and well in parts of the world. These people looked straight from a Rimsky Korsakov Ivan the Terrible opera, cruel and war prone, like their turkish ancestors but they committed genocides wherever they went These people are their descendants. I am glad the ottoman empire has died but i like food and clothing culture as long as it is peaceful.
@@ReflectedMilesIt's not clear what you mean?
All men from 18 to 27 years old serve in the army if they have no health restrictions and if they do not study at a university where there is a military department.
@@superman_Z So there was no need to call for mobilization or form ethnic units from that area, then? The regional governors (via the regional news outlet of RFE/RL’s North Caucasus Service) and various human-rights organizations seem to be understanding the situation differently than you describe, so it would be interesting to know what locals were actually experiencing.
I *adore* your videos, Eli! I was a Russian major in college 40 years ago, and spent my 21st birthday in Moscow. But we only visited Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other close by locations that were open to American college students. I am so amazed at the variety of cultures and languages within Russia, and feel like I'm learning so much new!
👀 The owl just casually sitting on your shoulder while you talked at Lago Naki 😍 Eli you are magical!
Eli muhteşem bir iş yapıyorsun. Seni hayranlıkla izliyorum. Kurgu muhteşem! Senin oyunculuğun muhteşem!
Babaannesi Çerkeş olan bir Türk olarak beni gerçekten çok duygulandırdın ! Da Vinci’nin annesinin Kafkasyalı çıkması da bu lezzetin tuzu biberi oldu. :) İyi ki varsın.
Türkiye’den sevgiler. 🇹🇷🇷🇺
Rus bayragi neden?
@@_________________142 Eli Türk asıllı bir Rus olduğu için olabilir mi ?
Eli shows us a Russia that most of us, me included, have never even expected to exist! In the west, we get such a degraded story. Eli's is so much richer, so much more interesting. Thank you Eli. Keep on making your wonderful videos.
Because it's paid for by the Kremlin. Eli is paid by the Kremlin to make soft propaganda promoting Russia. Open your eyes. You think she pays for everything with RUclips proceeds?
You should visit Russia
Yeah but those region aren’t ethnically Russian those people and the culture is not russian
Four stripes and its dimas adidas. Fake country.
@@gllsjdbuxkfn0554yes so what, Russia is a very diverse country
There are many Adighe people in Turkey today; generally all the North Caucasian peoples are known by a collective name “Çerkez” (Circassian) but most people don’t know about the various groups within that general header. They are well known for a smoked cheese that looks a lot like the one you showed in the market, but also for smoked string cheeses and more. The string “Circassian Cheese” sold in Turkey is nice, but one friend brought some from the homeland and you could tell they’d worked a lot harder to make it. And it was amazing.
Черкес не собирательное название понятно тебе турок.
Основная масса проживающих в турции это черкесы они же адыги
Eli - this is the kind of stuff I ❤️ .. learning about the many different cultures and ethnic groups living in Russia 🇷🇺 Thank-you 👍💞🕊️
Eli has become an Internet diamond.... your depth, love and care are highly appreciated.
One of the most interesting and top travel channel. Thank you for making us discover Russia.
Хвала ти. Поздрав из Србије.🇷🇸🇷🇺🇷🇸🇷🇺🇷🇸🇷🇺
❤❤
@AhmadEjaz-sw1tj That's Siberia. Serbia is not cold.
I hope you will visit the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic too ♥
Yes, I hope so too!
im literally crying. im so happy theres finally recognition for this amazing culture ❤ your an angel eli, i hope you know that 🥺
What a vibrant republic! The folks you spoke with appeared to be friendly and welcoming. Learning more about each places you visit is so refreshing. Looking forward to each of your videos.
Beautiful location, beautiful people and beautiful RUclipsr! Thank you! 💜
Thank you very much Eli for showing places in Russia........ Cheers from Canada
We have a man living here from Canada. :)
@@karugs9032 Where from in Canada.
Russia is so enormous with hidden obscure regions with their own cuisine, languages, and cultures within! Adygea looks like a perfect example!
all forcefully occupied and now trying to Ukraine. Chengis khan or Russian leaders are same and cruel
North Caucasus occupied by bastard Russian emperors
Адыгея это Черкесия
yeah dude it must be fun to talk abt how beautifully diverse russia is not knowing russia genocided and took these peoples lands
I'm italian and I didn't know that Leonardo da Vinci's mother had Circassian origins..!) There is always something new to learn, это очень интересная история!)
That is a claim by Carlo Vecce (2023), while others like Martin Kemp (2017) think she was Caterina di Meo Lippi, an orphan who lived in a farmhouse about a mile from the village called Vinci.
It's not true
@@utente1489it’s true, his biographer confirmed it
@@utente1489 Yes, it is true.
@@Magic-mystery-man It has been proven to be true. It was speculated for a long time, but now it is certain.
fellow maikop resident here!
would've never guessed that any english-speaking youtuber would come here, even if they're russian lol.
adyghea itself is a cozy little place with a lot of greenery around and maikop fully embodies that
There is a hugely popular guy from Maykop on YT called Dan Sheekoz. His English is not so good and it looks like he is into all sorts of conspiracy theories but English speaking senior citizens seem to love him😂
In fact, she is a Tatar from Bashkortostan
@@rusta3210yes she’s Tatar from perm
You never fail to impress me with your travels, and you open my eyes a lot! What a wonderful video to wake up to on a Saturday morning. Велике спасибі
Hi Eli, thank you for sharing the unbelievable beauty of your russian homeland. Hope, it will be possible soon again to visit Russia and enjoy the rich nature and culture
Lot of Greetings from Germany 👋👋
In the Arab world spécifically in Levant we have small c Circassian communitied but we don't know much about their original region the video is amazing
You must return to your homeland.
The Ottoman Turks settled them there, most of them lives in Turkiye
Everything about this video, its interviews showing local's perspective, it's scenery, its wiggly hemp joke, it's explanation and camera work showing such beautiful people and places, everything is superb. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of watching and learning. Thank you.
This was such an amazing place. Actually it is so good that Russia embraces all the different ethnicities within it - it is what unites them all. Perhaps one day I can get to visit places such as this. Love and peace to all xxx
Maybe now but they did once kill 1-1.5 million of them and tried to wipe them out.
@@thorts because of the slave trade on slavs committed by Arab world for 1000 years. The slavic slaves were called al saqaliba
lmao this comment is so wrong and misinformed that it almost sounds like a sarcasm.
@@ivanlester1088 Shut your mouth, there is no need to tell fairy tales here, the genocide was carried out to take away the Black Sea lands of the Circassians, from the map of Adygea at the beginning of the video this is clear to everyone and from the national composition of Adygea.
Circassians were literally genocided almost entirely by Russians, Krasnodar Krai itself was the center of Circassian land and is now completely Russian, Sochi was a capital of a Circassian tribe that doesn't exist anymore and Russia built the winter Olympic venue on a mass grave, Learn before you post. Adygea itself is barely Adyghe at this point and it's not because of natural birth rates lmao.
What a beautiful message you delivered with that owl perched upon your shoulder. You are our bridge of love - who restores faith in our humanity
Love your travel blogs about the wonderful Russian Federation and its cultural diversity.
Regards from Ireland 🇮🇪💚🇷🇺
It’s diverse because the russians stole these lands and claimed them, they were previously independent republics in the Caucasus!
Yes white people love to steal land from the natives.
@April98, how long ago did the land grab happen?
@@April98-ju4ib the entire history of mankind since before Ur has been of conquest. Compared to other colonial powers during the Great Game period of colonisation, Russia always actually exercised a very light touch {the ((( Bolsehviks ))) for 70 years, not so much}, or else you would see no evidence of local ethnicity, language, culture, cuisine and tradition. If you wanna all be mad about colonisation, go talk to Britain, France, Portugal, Holland, Spain, and the current governments of Israel and the USA since 1945.
@@yangerjamir0906The Caucasus was occupied in the 18th century.
My first comment on any of your videos….I love your content and your sense of humor! The hemp tea after effects were hilarious! I laughed so much. I had to watch it twice!😂 Sorry for not commenting sooner. ❤
Hi I am following you from Jordan greetings to you I wanted to say that the Royal Guard here is responsible for securing the king they are the Circassians 😊
Suddenly at the end, there's an owl on Eli's shoulder with no explanation. I have an owl story that involved a roommate from Moscow...hmmm.
Very interesting and entertaining episode. The dance and costumes were a special treat! You're a very talented visual storyteller and producer.
She should run her own travel agency for us the viewers
Loved this. Very beautiful there - and loved seeing the dance - so very interesting. The women looked like they were floating and the men - required so much energy!
The Nov 4th show at the Square of Friendship really blew my mind. The costumes and dancing are so coo! Thanks Eli.
This place looks like some paradise in many ways, the market , the friendliness
It could be the place of nostradamus or dracula. Friendly villagers and somewhere a manor with a cruel man. There is some strange oriental vibe in that place.
I find your videos fascinating. Thank you for taking us on a tour of the many regions of Russia and explaining the culture to us. You are a great ambassador for your country.
Spasiba baljšoe, daragaja Eli! I enjoyed, like always, every single minute of your picturesque video. Čistaja duša of yours colored every view of people, activities, landscapes, cities ...
My God Eli,this has to be one of the best presentations u have made, hallucinations, beautiful food, dancing and lovely people, keep smiling ❤😊
Such diversity and beuty!
Greetings from Botswana Eli,
Thank you for this delightful tour of the Adygea Republic.
It is truly beautiful, great weather, mountains, clear water, friendly people, beautiful traditional dress and dances, delicious cheeses!
- so much to offer.
Appealing in many ways.
I have watched a number of your videos and will continue to follow your travels.
Wishing you safe travelling and good fortune.
Hi Eli....that was beautiful scenery. I love
Mountain ranges!!
Hi Eli!
As always, you write very well about the places you visit. The Republic of Adygea is wonderful like the whole Caucasus area for its natural aspects and good food.
In every video you made about the places in the Caucasus, you showed us the culinary richness that all these republics have and the great variety of cheeses they produce that deserve to be known and these places visited.
I was surprised by the fact that in this Republic hemp is processed and excellent fabrics are made.
Some time ago, I read a newspaper article that Leonardo da Vinci scholars discovered that Leonardo's mother was from the Caucasus, precisely from Circassia, who was called Caterina Buti del Vacca or Caterina di Meo Lippi who had been kidnapped and captured in the city of Tana which today is the city of Azov and then sold several times as a slave passing through Constantinople, Venice and then Florence where she met Leonardo da Vinci's father.
Scholars think that the smile of the Mona Lisa or Mona Lisa is not that of Lisa Gherardini who she had portrayed, but rather that of her mother.
Anyway, seeing this video made me want to eat those delicious cheeses. 🤤🤤🤤
As always your videos are very informative and a pleasure to watch.
I greet you and send you a warm hug. 😊
Thanks for this informative comment..hope that the economic "protectionism", which begun all ready in 2014 caused by economic sanctions have pushed the regional cheese production everywhere in Russia!!😊
By watching these informative videos about Russia, I come to know many things that I didn't know about Russia and the potential it has such as gastronomic products and traditional cuisine which is very rich in delicious dishes. I am making my first acquaintance with all this virtually by seeing these videos, however, I would like to know all these qualities that Russia offers when I have the chance, to come directly to Russia and have more direct contact both with the people and with what that they offer. 😁
@@francescocursio4523 I know quite many Russians, but many of them don't live in Russia and tend to rather not having a real connection to the country (any more) unfortunately. To got to know people from there will take it's time, but I see no real obstacles for myself as Iam quite communicative, empathic and sociable..so that I never had problems concerning this in real life. Written communication on channel's etc. is in my opinion a rather more complex thing and can often lead to misunderstandings and also wrong impressions of persons in general!
In fact, I believe that the best way to get to know people is to do it in person and not virtually and I agree with you that virtual socialization can give the wrong impressions to the person on the other side.
Got a kick out of the psychedelic effects. Very clever. The people and landscapes seem similar to other places in the world, but Soviet architecture is still unique. Great video as always.
Love your videos especially in the regions of Russia ❤
Hi, Eli from Russia. I'm Rafa, from Brazil. Cheers.
That was so beautiful!!
People there are just genuinely nice and friendly..
Charming. These videos are really interesting. You have the balance between visual stimulus and hard data just right. Great presentation. Kudos.
Thank you for this video, long live Circassia
Eli this was such a wonderful video, you are very funny, and your adventures are amazing; thank you for sharing!! Safe travels and best wishes from the US.
Love your channel. Authentic.
PS. Not everyone is going to understand your joke at the end of the hemp segment.
nice video, beautiful republic!
I’m second generation American. My family heritage is Belarus. My parents would take me and my sister to Radio City Music Hall to see the Moiseyev dance troupe when they came to the states. The dancers in this video remind me of those dancers, acrobatic male dancers and the female dancers who looked like they glided across the floor on air. Their shows were breathtaking. One of my favorite childhood memories. I enjoy your videos!
Greetings from New York. Wonderful tour, thank you. 😊❤
Eli from Russia Thank you for posting.
another lovely video, Eli, thank you and regards from Slovenia to all slavs :)
Inside Russia has so many different cultures, these were never taugh growing up in school. You bring all these different peoples to the forfront. So interesting to learn this.
Excellent video!!
I don't know that Leonardo's mother was Cirkessian ... what extraordinary links among the people of world! I am proud of it.
Eli - You are such an excellent teacher. Thank you for new information.
Hello Eli, I live in Germany (I'm half German and half Tatar). I was born in Kyrgyzstan and lived there until I was nine years old. Unfortunately, I have never visited Russia. I love your Chanel, I love your videos! Thank you for showing us the beauty of Russia. You are such a Sweetheart!
Great work....love Russia and Russian people from heart
❤❤❤
they are not russian
@@baharedit9506they are not ethnically Russian but Russian citizens so that comment is correct
@@aceinternational4788 It's not. Only quite recently did they have their passports become void, and were forced to become a Russian citizen instead.
@@_________________142 what recently? They were always Russian citizens even since the empire times
7:03 cutest kitty ever! Beautiful picture with the blue fence/gate, green bush, pale blue sky - inspired to paint this - thank you! Thank you for putting yourself out there, for working so hard to explore the world and share your experiences - what a Gift you give to Humanity. If we can see our similarities with each other it will make it that much harder to fight with each other - Peace
Thank you
This episode put together many more explanations of the Caucasus I only had wisps of information about. Thank you Elina
You’re doing some great work. I enjoy your travels very much.
Thank you 😊
The Owl ! ❤
Great video ! Thanks for introducing us to Adygea !
Thanks Eli - I enjoy learning about the regions you show us😊
Wow! I had never heard of a place called Adyega. My knowledge of the world grew...Thanks for taking us there. You videos are become an anthropological tour of the Russian Federation. Hurrrah!
I love the music there, so fast! I had no idea Da Vinci’s mother was from the Caucasus, just looked it up and apparently she was a slave!
Also is so refreshing to see Russia is more United than other countries because of the different ethnicities and cultures who live in peace with each other’s.
I never visited Adygea, although we've been passing the region. Adygejskaya salt is also unique, flavoured with herbs. People in Caucasus are known as welcoming! I was born in Caucasus by Russian mum and Greek dad. Love the mountains and the forests of Caucasus!
The most impressive thing about Russia is its ethnic diversity. Russia has about 190 ethnic groups that include Tatars, Yakuts, Bashkirs, Karelians, Chechens, Moldavians, Georgians, Ukrainians, Tuvans and indigenous peoples of Siberia.
Diversity is something truly beautiful! Long live the original peoples!❤🇷🇺
Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia are not part of Russia.
@@napoleonbonaparte4396 причём здесь часть России, если про народы говорят, очень много украинцев, грузин и молдаван проживает на территории России. И кстати, насчёт украины очень спорный вопрос))))
@@MAlina-45 I don't know about Ukrainians, but there are more Armenians than Moldovans and Georgians in Russia. Putin shipped Georgians by a cargo plane to Georgia in 2008.
@@napoleonbonaparte4396 ещё один недолечившийся. Интернетом пользоваться не умеешь? Открываешь гугл и смотришь, сколько украинцев живёт в России, до какого-то времени они были третьей по численности нацией России после русских и татар, в некоторых регионах они по численности вторые после русских, так что сказки не рассказывай, что не знаешь. И кстати, Путин в 2008 президентом не был, это так, к слову, чтобы твой кругозор расширить))) И чё первый коммент удалил?)))
Long live beautiful Russia 😊
Wow, Eli, what a day - the city of famous cheeses and a museum of hemp. 😎
Always a fascinating look at the vast and varied country of Russia.
Looking forward to the next adventure.
Barb, from a former northern territory of Russia -Alaska 🏔️🌅.)
Gracias Eli por darnos la oportunidad de conocer estos lugares tan alejados y costumbres tan diferentes...Vale la pena aprender idiomas... спасибо большое красивая Эли !
Me parece bien raro que el hombre que aprendió inglés en Arabia Saudí parece ser chileno. Puede ser que sea la sangre gitana andariega que vaga por todos lados.
Eli, if you want to get to know the remote, unknown face of Brandenburg as well with it's wolf population, the Spreewald and stuff you should visit this area after fascist dominated Ukraine will have been history. 😮😅😁 😉
Anyone who wants to study wolves does best to first get ready with human rabies shots and guards with guns. Wolves can be mighty vicious and sneaky when they stalk and kill humans. And Russia already has plenty of wolves to study where they survive near St. Petersburg.@@Jesiana_amberhunts_in_gdynia
@@Jesiana_amberhunts_in_gdynia Why spread hate?
@@April84012 I do not spread hate, I am just realistic concerning the outcome of this f..g war and the situation in Ukraine...
Awesome video Eli. Your videos gave us a lot of informations about places, cities, regions that I don't know. The interviews with local people allow me to understand the mentality, way of living regarding the region you're visiting. I follow several travel bloggers and you are the only blogger who does those kind of interviews. Your videos are fantastic, I love your channel.
Thank you for sharing the beautiful places you have had visited❤
Great video . Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱🤝🇷🇺
Pozdraw iz Tatarstanu! ( jeszcze odna republika Rosji )
I know I'm messed up but you'll understand I'm sure
@@mrobocop1666 . Dziekuje serdecznie i ja pozdraviaju Ciebie iz Polszy 🤝🙌
That was amazing! Thankyou for sharing with us Eli 👏🤩
I am so much amazed by the beautiful landscapes of Russia. Trans-siberian rail journey fascinated me the most. I wish I could one day see the beautiful Russia and and be hosted by some amazing people at the other end and believe in reciprocating for people willing to travel to Pakistan.
Very interesting the hemp museum !!! Cheers from Argentina.
Actually there’s another RUclipsr from Adygea. I find this very interesting. Love your channel Eli. Be safe.
Dan Sheekoz
@@Gunavati1 yep. That’s where Suzi’s family is from. I love their channel.
Thank you, Eli, very interesting videos. Keep up the great work. 🎬🎥
I think this is one of the best productions Eli has done. Excellent work!
Maps are always great as the fastest way to educate about geography. Good to have one early here to get people pointed in the right direction.
I don't know if you noticed or not but Google maps is making it harder to look up places in Russia. They no longer outline certain regions and rather just give a blanket shot of the area. They are actively trying to make it harder to learn, explore and find places in Russia.
That's why a good set of paper maps can't be tampered with. Anything electronic is subject to meddling over the internet. Not only are maps being screwed with, but many addresses and phone numbers that used to be listed in Moscow or anywhere else are no longer searchable by ordinary methods. Continuing clues that hard times are coming.@@klwthe3rd
This was very fascinating and packed with historical knowledge, thanks please keep them coming!
Great video! But it would have been better if you have talked a little bit about the history of the Circassian nation, how much of large population and land we had in Caucasus until the Circassian genocide.
I'm a Circassian living in the UK and the genocide is unheard of. People don't even know what the word Caucasian means, let alone who Circassians are. We learn about many different genocides, but this one is completely ignored.
This woman Eli never talks about Russian colonialism, about how these conquered nations are inside Russia, why they are shrinking minorities in their own lands, how poor these regions are, how they are used for cannon fodder in Ukraine, etc. She looks like an ethnic Udmurt herself, yet her channel whitewashes the reality of these regions.
Because in Russia they don't teach them about this genocide in school because it shows Russia's bad side.
Thank you for showing us these beautiful locations & giving us insight into different cultures!