$0.50 Soviet Amusement Park Rides In GYUMRI, ARMENIA

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Lord let me live another day. I didn't know that there were still Soviet Amusement parks still operating, but it looks like there's a gem of one in Armenia's second largest city, Gyumri! This city has gone through many difficult times, including the 1988 earthquake as well as the dissolution of the USSR shortly afterwards. Now it is well on its way of building its own identity as the cultural capital of Armenia.
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@ottowen-haoliao9909 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the background musics, they have some retro vibe and remind me of the Soviet era.

@gediminasmurauskas7817 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alina! I very much enjoyed this video! It’s exciting to discover, explore and compare different post-Soviet countries and societies, and assess how things have evolved and transformed since the demise of the Soviet Union in 1990-91. Gyumri, known as Alexandropol in the 19th century and Leninakan during Soviet times, lives on after a horrendous 1988 earthquake as a vibrant Armenian cultural center with a robust Russian / Soviet legacy. Love the background music!

@SyifaAdriana 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an insightful outlook on Armenia, lovely!! I smiled ear to ear watching you having fun at the amusement park. You were brave!! I probably would've been vomiting as I got motion sickness so easily 😂😂😆

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'll be honest and say I was slightly nauseous after the swings lol

@WITYTRAVELS 2 жыл бұрын

What terrible things Gyumri has been through. That iron fountain is a great symbol of the strength of the city. Love the Soviet Swings!

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Very strong people!

@KhaledAhmed-ni9rp 2 жыл бұрын

When the earthquake hit Armenia, I was 19 years old, in mandatory military service, since South Yemen was within the system of socialism, there were huge efforts to help the people of Armenia, I remember, we were loading different kinds of cargo/food, especially seafood/fish To Armenia, I had nights at Aden airport helping to load food into Armenia, we were told that the people of Armenia love seafood, and we were happy to assist.

@naregasmarian8255 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family

@armensarafyan8501 Жыл бұрын

Khaled Ahmed We can’t thank you enough for your help.Armenians never forget people who helped and support us during those terrible days .God bless you and your family.🙏🏼

@richardasp6028 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Alina…Don’t understand why anyone would give you a thumbs down on this excellent vlog…What possible reason???Your choice of music is outstanding…Armenia is incredible…You did yourself proud, as usual…See if time permits you to surpass Kara and Nates 100 countries…Richard and Jan from Wetaskiwin…🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦…

@aidaovasapyan9951 2 жыл бұрын

Heloooo from California thanks for visiting Armenia and make amazing videos ,

@user-mz9rz9li2d 2 жыл бұрын

Прекрасный город Гюмри!Жемчужина Армении!

@armensargsyan6992 2 жыл бұрын

May God bless you. Thank you for your stories.

@DerderianEclecticTravel 2 жыл бұрын

OMGOSH!! LOVE Gyumri!! The culture and the architecture… like that in Gyumri it’s mostly black tuf as opposed to Yerevan with mostly pink tuf. Was just there about 5 weeks ago. Got haircut at the oldest barber shop… ‘cause how do you not do that?!? Super beautiful. Torn between Dilijan Gyumri and Bjni to retire in. Not super comfortable with THAT many Russian Fed troops being there,,, being that I am career US Military… but definitely anywhere in Hayastan is better than anywhere here now, the country formerly known as the US

@Maya-ii1hl Ай бұрын

Welcome

@Maya-ii1hl Ай бұрын

Gyumri watching always

@user-gy5ni8xw4o 2 жыл бұрын

Нам нравятся такие ролики от нашего любимого режиссёра Alina Mcleod!!!)))

@ShigeruWakita 2 жыл бұрын

I remember I took a ride of same kind of attraction in Japan when I was child. But I am so scared to ride an uncovered Ferris wheel 😰 You are so brave🙌 and I am so proud of you😁 I love this video and wish your fantastic stay in Armenia😉

@DavidL23. 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a wonderful marvelous day! This is really a beautiful magnificent video! 😁👍❤️📹🇦🇲👏🥇💯🌟 It is very sad what has happened in Gyumri in 1988, to the people who have lost their lives may they Rest In Peace. 😔🙏🇦🇲 Vartanants square looks beautiful and the huge water fountain with the statue looks amazing! The food in the restaurants look so delicious, wonderful cuisines! The gallery of the Aslamazyan sisters looks magnificent with outstanding art! The Soviet amusement Park looks really exciting! I would definitely like to visit Gyumri one day. It’s a beautiful magnificent city! 😃👍🇦🇲👏💯🌟 Thank you so much Alina to share with us your super amazing travel adventures around the world. You are the world’s best and greatest world traveler adventurer! 😃👍✈️🌎🗺📹👏🥇💯🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful glorious blessed day. Take care and be safe Alina. Have a fantastic time in Armenia! 😊🙏❤️👋🇦🇲👍🌟

@Reporterfy 2 жыл бұрын

Now, this looks like a very interesting day.

@TT-zd6nr 2 жыл бұрын

The layout of that art museum could give the National Gallery in London lessons! (I used to spend the odd hour there between meetings and was generally unimpressed with the cluttered presentations)

@iraweiss9586 2 жыл бұрын

Like so many of your videos this one takes me on a journey to a not-very-touristy part of the world to which I may never travel. Your unique ease in maneuvering (with camera in hand) around Gyumri without a hint of self consciousness is remarkable to me and typical of many of your excursions to foreign lands. You are my travel role model. Your choice of music for this video was very special and consistent with the subject, history and age of the city.

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Ira!

@adeelraiz8172 2 жыл бұрын

Looking so pretty. Its really beautiful places.God bless you and your family

@agilaeric1987 2 жыл бұрын

The thumbnail of your video suddenly reminded me of Bald and Bankrupt's "This Country Does Not Exist! / Transinitria" video, where he also took a ride--just by himself--in an old Soviet amusement park. Nice video as usual, Ms. Alina!

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JavierFlores-ux9do 2 жыл бұрын

Alina thanks for he video I am enjoy your videos and I am learning more about the culture from East Europe countries. GREAT ALINA like always. Everybody love you.

@georgechilidis8446 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Montréal Quebec under warm warning and rainy days weather…have a beautiful week enjoy your stay

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@donaldthomas3368 2 жыл бұрын

Gyumri is surely an example of the power of the human spirit. After so much tragedy and desolation ; to build a peaceful and placid city with trendy coffee shops, art gallery's and amusement rides for little kids and big kids is remarkable. I really enjoyed this video Alina. Thank you. R.I.P. Anthony Bourdain.

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely. Strength of the human spirit.

@EarthCamper 2 жыл бұрын

Really superb video ☺👍👍👍👍👍

@gregkokjian1659 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Alina amazing job, lots of info. Loved the paintings, they are so beautiful!

@franciscoespiritu9020 2 жыл бұрын

amazing video, Gyumri is a nice place to live....

@kenm.3761 2 жыл бұрын

Well done another informative video on an interesting out the way place, safe travels.

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeffhurst6989 2 жыл бұрын

Here we go again, more obscure parts of the world, just brilliant...

@56RickRock 2 жыл бұрын

Alina another great post. I look forward to your posts as you are always so positive but still show how things are really like wherever you go! Keep up the good work and stay safe my Canadian friend.

@behnaz7810 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your footage have fun and God bless you 🙏

@Helpful4All 2 жыл бұрын

Great watching with your details mentioned... thanks 👍👍👍😊💯

@robbiewotherspoon6042 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated your professional presentation ! Thankyou ! Pleasure !

@samuelrodriguez5033 2 жыл бұрын

Alina...your vlog was spot on, great fun & AMAZING! Great tribute to Gyumri's past & present day. Nothing wrong with letting out your inner child. Children are the happiest age group in the world. Hope you are all having a blessed day.

@rogerjohns-rj-6325 2 жыл бұрын

The cat that ran past into the bush waiting for Alina go past at the end of the day clip was so cute! Thank you Alina!

@ukrainedude88 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that too

@richardalmond1573 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alina...enjoy your time with coffee 😊😊😊😊

@davidstevens1771 2 жыл бұрын

Your video productions are always so calming to me. I love your smiles and your little chuckles and laughs and also when you are walking and filming just ahead, how you have this little bounce. You do alot of endearing things that you may not even realize. I like what you choose to film even in some of the more dreary places, like patting the dogs, the amusement parks. And that is just this one video. I was sort of scared for you one time with the canals and water taxis, when you seemed a bit lost, but I forgot that, when in doubt, there is always the taxis that can get you back to whereever. I don't know, I am just a person with generalized anxiety, so I can appreciate your adventures and being calmed down. I also love seeing your wardrobe and hairstyle and choice of hair color and am always quite interested in the things you choose to wear and your accessories. Thank you for your hard work in putting these travelogues together and serving us in that way. До скорого!

@davidstevens1771 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, yeah, your background music always seem so appropriate, well thought out for the scene, and greatly enhance the production.

@darellnewsome4459 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving us some of the history of this area! The rides part was also awesome!

@maxplanck9055 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Alina enjoying another location, your lack of confidence in Armenia/soviet amusement rides is funny 👍❤️🇬🇧

@veronika_olson 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, I am laughing just from the thumbnail LOL 😂 😂 😂 Your style is unmatched , Alina !!!!! 🔥 ❤️ 🔥

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks lovely! ❤️

@janusngo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi alina, thank you for sharing more of armenia and wishing you fun travels ahead :)

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@jasonpetersharpe 2 жыл бұрын

Armenia 🇦🇲 is my MOST favorite country and PEOPLE on earth… just saying

@TenTenJ 2 жыл бұрын

And Armenians love you! Armenians are the proto-Europeans! From Bronze Age forward!

@AdonBilivit776 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU AXPER!!!!! (Axper means bro)

@jasonpetersharpe 2 жыл бұрын

@@AdonBilivit776 thanks 😊

@SN-jp6dl Жыл бұрын

Thank you. You’re always welcome 🤗

@jasonpetersharpe Жыл бұрын

@@SN-jp6dl thank you 🙏🏼

@AskAir 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Looks so beautiful!

@arambazinyan7385 2 жыл бұрын

I went to Armenia never had time to go to Gyumri. Thanks for covering this.

@Lubsana86 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video, love the music background choices, so beautiful and soothing. Have to say you are brave though. This Лунапарк looked way past it's days, but such cool thing that it still exist. Great work Alina!

@martinb8337 2 жыл бұрын

The number of Armenian cities/towns I can name has tripled in the last 2 days! (OK it was just Yerevan until you did the live on Sunday). Really enjoying this exploring :)

@reelhappytravellers2691 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks one more time for a great video.......keep going your nice work!!!!!!

@pradeepsao4951 2 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS MY FAVOURITE TRAVEL KZfaqR!

@heleno.9500 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alina for these beautiful videos. I am Armenian myself from the USA and watching Armenia through you gives me so much peace. I can't wait to go back this fall

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! Hope you have a lovely trip!

@larrybarrett5810 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You , amazed !

@larrybarrett5810 2 жыл бұрын

I see yourself enjoying those rides . My point is safety . Those rides are very old . Rust is setting in .

@larrybarrett5810 2 жыл бұрын

Meal looks soooo good ..

@larrybarrett5810 2 жыл бұрын

Armenia has its own airline .

@AdventureswithEdward 2 жыл бұрын

Love your musical choices for this video.

@jahangirjahangiralam2081 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alina as usual a great vlog. Enjoyed a lot. Thank you.

@huboftruthbymichael1921 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video, Alina! Enjoyed it a lot and as always you covered everything very well in your walk around here. The first part when you showed the destruction of the earthquake was sad and it is always a moment of silence when you witness something that bad. Very interesting buildings there and thank you so much for giving us some history with it. Very good choice on music background also. Continue on and be safe great to see no masks by the people there. Cheers!!

@johnsharplin 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely adore checking out these old leftover attractions and architecture from the Soviet Union, always a great time to see and research. Looks like Gyumri has both in spades.

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

It sure does!

@aaahtex902 2 жыл бұрын

**THANK YOU WONDERFUL LADY FOR THE ARMENIAN TOUR = VERY INFORMATIVE!!!** **STAY SAFE & HEALTHY - GOD BLESS!!!**

@irinavavrinyuk7504 2 жыл бұрын

All those rides Definitely brought me back to my childhood. Thank you Allina, to make me feel like I’m back been 10 Years old

@rnk2004 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!! Really interesting! Keep it up friend !

@rubenkostanyan5929 2 жыл бұрын

I am from Gyumri, my house is right behind that park. I am very glad that you came to our city. We have a very unique architecture, culture and history. Thank you for showing the world how beautiful our city is. You have very beautiful eyes. I wish you all the best.

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Gulfcamel 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@r.davidpoehner4974 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alina. You're doing such a good job. It's really fun watching you evolve into your own style of Post-Modern journalist. Especially when one considers that you're doing your own editing. I particularly enjoyed the visit to the art museum of the two sisters and the music you chose for the sequence on the Mother Armenia monument. Now I look forward to visiting these places when I'm in the area next spring. But I don't think I'll be brave enough to go on the rides at the amusement park. Take care and keep up the good work.

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yeah the rides probably aren't going to last forever haha

@alexykong9378 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed very much, nice to know you did too!#

@stevegfromnc3482 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! So the other day what pops up in my KZfaq feed but an acoustic guitar player/ singer named Elena Yerevan. Proceeded to binge watch. If you haven't already you should check her out, Alina. She sings songs in at least six languages, she is about your age and was educated in Russia. She does livestreams mostly in Russian, and has a recording deal with a Montreal company. If you could get her in a video playing and talking about her Armenian songs, that could be very interesting.

@ervinsmoviecorner8748 2 жыл бұрын

An awesome new video, Alina!❤️

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ervinsmoviecorner8748 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Alina!

@theglobalpeasant 2 жыл бұрын

It's always an experience following the steps of Bourdain. In Sapporo sits the ramen shop he visited. I always try to make the pilgrimage there wherever I'm in the northern prefecture's capital.

@alfarisialfarisi3228 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome video, Alina👍👍👍

@robp3431 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great intro !

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Danygotaworldtosee 2 жыл бұрын

That’s just too good 😂 love the post soviet vibes

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

haha it's a great walk down memory lane

@proudlycanadian3023 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlinaMcleod I am so glad my extremely tiny contribution has helped to your perfect success!

@TheManuel012009 2 жыл бұрын

At least you don’t have the huge restrictions that you would have coming to Australia. Besides it also being very expensive with flights, accommodation, quarantine and the major cities in lockdown.

@proudlycanadian3023 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheManuel012009 That is why I prefer settling permanently CANADA to Australia! I am originally from England, UK!

@TheManuel012009 2 жыл бұрын

@@proudlycanadian3023 next year get ready for an exodus of Canadian/Aussies that I believe will flee to Canada. Lockdowns for 10 or so cases with no guarantees whatsoever of a way out ever is a disaster for people’s mental health here.

@1HarryH 11 ай бұрын

That iron fountain is a great symbol of the strength of the city. Thanks for sharing

@ugurkocum1168 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and great music.

@nawzadmansoor6065 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for giving this video 🙏🏻for that we can share their pain and sadness of that earthquake big lives loss and damage of the infrastructure GYMRI, ARMENIA My heart is with You ❤ Alina, nice effort and i know, it is just expected to get the best effort from you 👍 stay safe and well

@Poka380 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alina ,you make me to remember that,i already try this toys, in Brazil, and i still alive :))

@eagledon 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing vlog, as an Albanian vlogger i love the communist history, not communism, but the histroy of it..Respect Alina for you work

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

I feel similar 🙂

@eagledon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. love your vids

@Johndoe-qn9jr 2 жыл бұрын

I have watch some of your videos and they always seems to make me happy you smiling the strange music and your small adventures are nice :)

@marilovescoffee 2 жыл бұрын

Such an excellent video! Beautifully done, and very informative.

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@user-fb9xg9gg4y 2 жыл бұрын

5:36 i was in ponchi monchik, and I saw you but hesitated to approach I watched you all the time ahahaha, I even got into the frame😂😂❤

@tripreporter6096 2 жыл бұрын

Barev, Alina, really good to see more around you`re Armenian adventures, well done work. Definitely not an easy life for the people there. Here the people going to party in Palma, don´t get me wrong, I like Palma, but the crowd cannot believe that there are places on this world amazing like Armenia. Stay safe and healthy, always.

@artbashmakian9217 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are such a pleasure to watch. They are not at all like other travel videos on KZfaq. Watching your videos reminds me of watching Parts Unknown. You’re able to make a connection with the viewer which allows the video to leave a lasting positive impression. Thank you!!!

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

That's a very kind compliment. Thank you!

@TenTenJ 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous work, bravo Alina!

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@quik_kiuq8064 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Alina McLeod.

@arthurmanukyan5236 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much 🙏🇺🇸🌹

@XfiveTactical 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video of a fascinating country Unfortunately, I only learned that a country like Armenia existed because of the earthquake.

@svetzy 2 жыл бұрын

😁 Love the thumbnail! 😂

@leonardoluga5434 2 жыл бұрын

HELLO ARMENIA GOOD RIDE ALINA MCLEOD

@georgegrey4441 2 жыл бұрын

Alina thank you very much for very interesting video.

@alexykong9378 2 жыл бұрын

Tehee, love the intro Alina. Swinging that is. Sad to know the earthquake.

@hiteshmorzaria7254 2 жыл бұрын

Hi ! Very ancient and culture city. To see you, feel I am there and enjoying like you. Keep going, good luck 👍

@Nature_with_Peter_Kane 2 жыл бұрын

12:00 without a doubt - the BEST part of the video!! woohoo!! Love it!!

@zv8581 2 жыл бұрын

Well done dear Alina 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@josephhudson7378 2 жыл бұрын

I admire you and your travels. I wish I could just hug you at times.

@bigbri4090 2 жыл бұрын

Fun episode!

@DerderianEclecticTravel 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you had a chance to visit the patisserie that has alternately-talented employees. Great quality and a fantastic mission. If you’re still there, take a moment and stop by Villa Kars. It’s a hotel but it used to be homes close together with a fantastic courtyard. Great for photos. I

@BlueEyesOne 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alina I love your vlogs and your lives you are a great history teller/teacher I wish you the best ❤️

@AlinaMcleod 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Martin!

@NormanF62 2 жыл бұрын

Good things in a mountain town! The sights were impressive and while you couldn’t eat in the place the late Anthony Bourdain visited in “Parts Unknown” you had the next best thing in the restaurant next door. Enjoyed this travel vlog on Gumry and looking forward here to the next one.