Authentic Russian Village Life in the Ural Mountains

Authentic Russian Village Life in the Ural Mountains | travel vlog

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In this video, I'm traveling to the Ural Mountains in Russia to experience authentic rural life. I'm living in a Russian village, and enjoying the simple, good-life-style that is typical of rural Bashkortostan.
If you're looking for a relaxing vacation, or want to learn about Russian provincial life, then this travel vlog is for you! I'll show you around the village, introduce you to the local people, and explain the culture and traditions of rural Bashkortostan. This is a good way to learn about real Russian countryside, without all the tourist hype!
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ABOUT ME:
Hi! My name is Elena. I’m currently living in Russia but I can’t imagine my life without travel. I visit off the beaten track destinations (in Russia and beyond) to explore different cultures and ways of living, connect to the wisdom of nature, and learn about myself. Let’s go on this adventure together ♥

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@KOTDM1988 Жыл бұрын

Good choice to upload the videos from the summer 🔆

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks to my subscribers I’ve decided to upload it 😉

@julz9595 Жыл бұрын

your videos make your audience feel like they walked through the town themselves with a tour guide. The town is filled with character and beauty even the rundown buildings have a story to tell.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you found this video engaging! And you're right about the buildings 😉

@miguelbarrientos7276 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's crazy when the Gopniks appeared standing like their up to no good, and it didn't seem safe. How do I know this.. Boris the youtuber. Lol, anyways, what a great video, Elena. Crazy to see lots of history can be in a small village.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Haha I love Boris, especially his cooking videos 😅

@Royisme Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place!!

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

It was! 💫

@johnparnell9488 Жыл бұрын

I did not find the village depressing at all! The Day of youth festival looked fun. The area has so many quaint features, and the people are lovely. Great to see kids and teens enjoying themselves. Nice video! And good job avoiding the gopniks. ☺

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah, I just felt like I had to avoid them ☺ Glad you liked the video!

@chrisgiles606 Жыл бұрын

Your presentation of your tour through this village did not leave me with any feeling of depression. Most villages and small towns have a similar air of quiet simplicity. Theses are the places where the real people live. The vision of the horses running freely through the open spaces of the village was a comforting snap shot of daily life there. Altogether, your observations and impressions gave us the feeling of what daily life in rural Bashkiria is like.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Chris, maybe you are right that many villages around the world are simple, just like this one! Glad you liked the video 🤗

@williams9859 Жыл бұрын

Your vlogs are always wonderful to watch! It is very beautiful there!!

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Thank you, William! 🤗

@nathanmiller5658 Жыл бұрын

Very scenic small town, especially with the horses galloping through.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Agree! ⛰️🐎

@user-hy3dv5wh1z 2 ай бұрын

It's not a city, it's a village

@isawei4804 Жыл бұрын

“Верь в себя”

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Always! 💫

@RaulEndymionOfHyperion Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the videos of your visit to the area during the summer, so it was great to get to revisit it. To me, the town was not depressing at all but rather charming, and it seemed like such a lively place. It was quite refreshing to see folks of all ages there, because one often hears of Russian villages being only old folks' homes at this point. And a what a beautiful setting with the greenery, flowers, and mountains in the background. You really could not have picked a nicer day to film. These are the kinds of places I like to try to visit when I travel abroad! (They can be hard to find though.)

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Hey Raul! I was also surprised that this village is so lively and is inhabited by all kinds of folks. I am the same as you, for me it's always interesting to visit such remote places :)

@bobgoodall1603 Жыл бұрын

Industrial heritage can be quite a big draw if it is developed. We have some of the earliest industry machines including the big winding wheels for mining that draw people who wish to research how we used to live and work. Quad bikes are useful for herding and access to the hills...if it's like our rural areas.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

You're right! People drive those bikes in the mountains there

@umershahid3175 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video Elena, the village has a bit of everything and it’s nice to see teenagers and youngsters still living in the village as in most villages you don’t really get to see many young people

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Umer! I was also surprised to see so many young people there :)

@JeffSchwenke Жыл бұрын

Hi,.Elena. I am enjoying watching your videos about village life. It looks like beautiful nature. I don't find it depressing- it just seems similar to a lot of villages around the world which don't have a lot of industry nearby that is still in operation.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Hi, Jeff! I'm so glad you're enjoying my videos! The nature there is really beautiful 🙂

@demetriusvolkodav4923 Жыл бұрын

Privet Lenochka, your country fair videos are some of my most favorite ones 😊… the music, the food, the beautiful weather and scenery, the people… and of course, you! I do see beauty in these villages- the classic structures, the flowers and greenery, the natural food, etc. Perhaps it may get old in short time, but to visit for a day or even a week would be very gratifying. See you in your next video!

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Hi Demetrius! Oh that's nice you think so! You're probably right, you'll just get used to that way of living after some time. It must have some advantages to city life, I guess :) See ya!

@Jack.Freedom Жыл бұрын

Thank you Elena for this upload, it makes me in great mood to end my Sunday :-). I enjoy discovering "real" Russia with this country side atmosphere. Such village are not that depressing if we like nature ... if the population & local economy could grow, those villages could have a second life with renovation of the houses ...

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! 🙂🙂

@richardbates895 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elena! This village seems very small, and appears to have lost it's larger industry, that built it. It's amazing that almost the entire village has gone to the anniversary celebration! And that's cool to have so much local pride! Thanks for the great video! Take good care, and stay safe!

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard! I was surprised that so many people participated in the event, too! Take care 💫

@zelenicaljubljanica5410 Жыл бұрын

This is a great tour of a little Russian town. Your channel is the the best at showing us Russia, please keep doing exactly what you've been doing.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Zelenica 🙂🙂🙂

@jwv6985 Жыл бұрын

Hello Elena! Very happy you decided to upload this. I always enjoy watching your videos. You do a great job filming and editing. And, the places you go are always interesting to see, and learn about the culture there. Hope you are well and happy 😊

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Hey! Yes, my subscribers encouraged me to upload it, and this was definitely a good idea 😊 Hope you're doing well, too!

@patwalsh6400 Жыл бұрын

Elena, greetings from 🇮🇪 and good luck on your travels.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Hi Pat! Thank you so much 😊

@mikemilton4370 Жыл бұрын

I find it fascinating more than depressing.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad 😊

@mikemilton4370 Жыл бұрын

@@elenastravels Thank you so much for making these videos Elena.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

@@mikemilton4370 you're welcome 😊

@jimmcknight1189 Жыл бұрын

I love it when you are doing narration while you are exploring these places. Your discovery seeing things the first time is shared with your audience. My son lives in Birmingham. Like this village, it was founded in their location because of proximity to iron ore, limestone and coal. All are necessary to produce iron. Your videos have a way of sharing your exploring. Way to go, very cool.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jim! I'm really glad you liked my narration and the video in general 🙂Oh interesting! That village in England must look quite different to this one

@jimmcknight1189 Жыл бұрын

@@elenastravels Birmingham, Alabama...in the US. They even have "Vulcan Park" where a huge sculpture of iron of the Roman God Vulcan is. The city is in an ideal location for the iron production. Thank you for your reply.

@murraykriner9425 Жыл бұрын

Read about this region for years after being entranced by the history of the these incredible stolid folk. Thanks for sharing your travels and and most importantly your take on what you were feeling about this trip to the Urals. Really loved all the costumes that many were wearing for the festivities you watched. Have a great week Elena!

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you've liked the video, Murray! I agree, this region is fascinating 🙂 Have a great week, too!

@mlsmlsms Жыл бұрын

Great video Elena. There is a lot of beauty. Thanks

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@kevinshaffer7137 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elena. I've never seen a mosque as colorful as that village one. I actually found the abandoned iron work fascinating. It's history, and they are proud of their heritage. It's another great video of your adventures 👍👍👍

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin! I guess you’re right 😉 And seems like village mosques tend to be brighter 🤔

@Distory777 5 ай бұрын

Спасибо, что снимаешь видео про такие места в России! Мне очень нравится романтика подобных небольших деревушек. А какая там природа с горами 😍 Привет из Ижевска!

@elenastravels 5 ай бұрын

Согласна, мне тоже нравится посещать такие места 🤗

@trevmacc Жыл бұрын

Hi Elena beautiful there,glad you are showing these,take care

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Hi, Trev! Glad you like these videos 🙂

@trevmacc Жыл бұрын

@@elenastravels always love your videos and always look forward to more

@billstevenson9047 Жыл бұрын

Hello again Elena, glad to see you are doing well. While I enjoy all of your videos, those showing the rural side of Russia are I believe special. Watching locals having a good time and some of the items they produce are wonderful. Anything special being planned for the summer months? Have fun and be safe.

@MWENDA-vv5im Жыл бұрын

The horses are just beautiful.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

True! 🐎

@ol_gunner13b40 6 күн бұрын

Very well done travel video with great narration! Thank you from Missouri, U.S.

@jimmyg5636 Жыл бұрын

Your video and voice have calming effect on me 😊

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! 😊

@julioguzman4891 Жыл бұрын

good video! without perepechi but with a lot of cute animals...good job Lena!

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Julio! Glad the animals could compensate for the absence of perepechi

@williamgarvy1393 Жыл бұрын

Privet Elena and thank you for posting your video. It was both depressing and beautiful in many respects, the countryside especially. I hadn't heard the term "gopnik" used for awhile, best to avoid them. The "carts" are called ATV's or All Terrain Vehicles, perfect for bad roads.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Hi William! You're welcome 🙂 Thanks for letting me know, I'm not an expert in vehicles

@raystewart365 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another lovely video Elena, the buggy’s are usually called quad bikes

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Ray! Thanks for letting me know 😉

@jasonbecker4049 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Much love ❤️

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

🥰

@jonathanstranovsky Жыл бұрын

'' Historic buildings always have character and the setting for a good story. 'Ta'

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Right!

@nickschultz3259 Жыл бұрын

I had to look up "gopnik", and now I'm glad you steered clear of them. Hope you remain well in perpetuity, etc., and thank you for the always interesting content.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Nick! Yes, it's always better to avoid them 🙄

@piercehaugh1583 Жыл бұрын

This place looks like heaven, i would love to visit there and even live there that slower quieter pace is the kind i like so i would be content in that town and any other town where theres no lights or too much noise

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Agree! I sometimes feel that I'd enjoy the quiet village life so much more!

@piercehaugh1583 Жыл бұрын

@@elenastravels just for the peace of mind alone

@Oliver1994_ 2 ай бұрын

It depends on perspective some see it as depressing and some with calm soul finds it a peaceful place

@elenastravels 2 ай бұрын

You’re right 🙏🏼

@naziajaveed1001 Жыл бұрын

Remarkable culture and really awesome village beauty . And you also looking gorgeous as forever 😍

@fritzsmith3296 Жыл бұрын

Good video, love it. Looks like one big happy family. Just a note: you said you were brought up in the city. It shows. You seem to be the process of "self-discovery". Both of your own country and things you never experienced before. I thought I felt some feelings of you missing the city. Maybe pangs of "homesickness"? Keep up the good work for your own self-discovery and your viewers. I wish you well. Be well and healthy. Thumbs up, subscribed.

@rezaahmadzadeh7115 Жыл бұрын

👸🏼!!!красавитца!!!👸🏼

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

🙈

@sony4star Жыл бұрын

Wonderful filming !!!!!

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@pukyochalaco8366 Жыл бұрын

Aaaahh ! Kuß !

@johnnydaly8963 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful village. Thank you for showing us.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

@UAuaUAuaUA Жыл бұрын

I would not call it a depressing village, but rather a remote village. Many villages in other countries and also located off the beaten track have abandoned houses and closed factories. It's interesting for us to see how this looks in a remote part of Russia, and how people manage to live there. Such small iron works cannot compete against large scale industrial plants. In Germany or Belgium, they have turned much larger factories into museums. Look for example at "World Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte". That wheel you admired was most likely a part of the blower plant that blows air into the furnace to melt the iron.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Maybe you're right! I haven't been to many villages abroad... Interesting about the wheel! It could be part of the blower plant, but for some reason it was written next to the monument that it's dedicated to the first railroad... I'll look into it!

@Verrmani22 Жыл бұрын

I'm coming this year to russia for my bachelor...Moscow) love to live life and ofcourse,i😅 can't forget vodka)))) But to be honest,russians are friendly and helpful people...and i respect their culture and traditions❤

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Cool! I’m sure you’re gonna have a great time! Where are you coming from?

@Verrmani22 Жыл бұрын

@@elenastravels From Indian)

@Nish_18 Жыл бұрын

Village seems cool and quiet. Except for those few abandoned buildings

@garycmewtowe3065 6 ай бұрын

....interesting to see a cat with Scottish Fold ears so far East/North....wherever....

@eprohoda Жыл бұрын

How u doing?! Super, so useful - homie~ ))

@nickn146 Жыл бұрын

Great interesting news on rule lif

@hardworkingbanker Жыл бұрын

Nice one. Keep going Elena. Tc

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I will 🤗

@hardworkingbanker Жыл бұрын

@@elenastravels 🤗🔥

@CitrianSnailBY Жыл бұрын

😍🥰

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

🤗

@petrklic7064 Жыл бұрын

It is not for playing football but for ice hockey in winter.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but usually people in Russia also play football in such places in summer

@suzanneguiho4882 5 ай бұрын

I would like to move to the Urals for small farming. What kind of soil is there. Can you make a video on these small farms . Thank you

@elenastravels 5 ай бұрын

Nice plan! People grow all kinds of things, you just need to get used to the conditions I guess 🙂 If I have a chance, I'll make a video

@Martin-sx4bx Жыл бұрын

I'd rather lived in a small village like that than in Paris (I'm French). Big cities are overrated.

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

I sometimes feel so, too!

@Dimitrius0713 Жыл бұрын

А я уже иду к мечте жить на природе. Потихонечку, но движусь в этом направлении 😊 Привет из Москвы!

@roadlover8033 Жыл бұрын

Your video is really beautiful... you should come to India. Here rural life is different from you. It will be fun for you

@IrfanKhan-qy1yc 5 ай бұрын

Iam🇵🇰i love🇷🇺

@Montanez823 4 ай бұрын

Salam!❤😊

@user-ef8js3tg9d 12 күн бұрын

God you are beautiful

@TrggrWarning Жыл бұрын

Nice …. I’d like winter hike

@elenastravels Жыл бұрын

@@TrggrWarning you can see my other videos about winter ❄️

@TrggrWarning Жыл бұрын

@@elenastravels they don’t have you in them from this winter… Ideally they’d have you and I, too late though. Instead we can prepare a garden and really wow your audience next winter!

@TrggrWarning Жыл бұрын

@@elenastravels I mean in this village