Visiting Russia's Motherland of Oil and heading to the Extreme North | Komi Republic

In 1959 nine Soviet hikers set off to the Ural mountains for a skiing expedition. They established a camp on a slope of a mountain, but overnight something caused them to cut their way out of the tent and flee the campsite while being completely undressed for sub-zero temperatures. The investigation concluded that a "compelling natural force" had caused the deaths of 9 hikers, and the tragedy still remains one of the biggest mysteries of 20th century.
We decided to head to the Dyatlov Pass in the Far North of Russia at the same dates when the tragedy happened 65 years ago – February 2. Little did we know what was about to happen to us...

Time codes:
00:00 The Dyatlov Pass Incident
01:30 Exploring Ukhta City, Komi Republic
02:30 Russia's Motherland of Oil
03:20 Komi peoples and food
03:56 Meeting my group :)
04:47 'Feels like we are at the end of the world'
05:30 Form now on, we are on snowmobiles
07:07 Getting warm: bunya, nastoikas, frozen deer meat
09:09 We are stuck in a snowstorm
11:59 Our group went to the Dyatlov Pass...
15:10 About the experience at the Dyatlov Pass
16:26 My brave group has survived :)

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[ElifromRussia]

This winter I organized my first trip with some of the viewers of my channel. I didn’t choose an easy destination! :) watch the video and let me know if you would join such adventure as well.

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[BurgunderTV]

Great job Eli! You're doing an amazing job. Please continue to shatter misconceptions and inspire the world! Cultural diplomacy is a wonderful tool to unite people 🕊️

[theuralictribes]

Thanks so much again Eli for making a video by the Ural Mountains and mentioning my distant Fino-Ugric relatives (Y) :) The Landscape looks really cool too (Y)

[heavenlymermaid]

My husband and I love you and your shows so much!! We adore your family and wish you all the love and joy in the world. Please stay safe always ❤

[jwayne]

Love your videos. Russia has so much to offer the world. Always delighted by the spirit that you somehow manage to impart.

[danielroth]

She not only shows all of us, Different places and Cultures She also learned about how they live we also learn there ways of life . Playing that sound she learned from her travels . Thank you.

[gregbromberg]

Very compelling episode. I saw Sasha’s version, and you both did a really good job portraying the adventure and inherent drama in battling Mother Nature.

[SureNuf]

Another amazing adventure from Eli, thank you for sharing with all the world to see how wonderful and beautiful Russia and the Russian soul is :) Best wishes and God bless from the US.

[audibledarkness]

Eli and crew! I LOVE and respect your channel, your insights of Russian history and culture. PLEASE keep the vids and truths of Russia coming. I'm from dystopia (Americkkka). Спасибо!

[barry]

Exceptional !! Thanks from the sunny warm climate of Australia. The beauty you are showing the world Eli is stunning and its great to see, please keep up the videos.

[asan]

Eli from Russia ThanksMuch for posting !

[DanielCraciun-nf]

Very beautiful expedition! Thanks God that you all survived and returned safely!

[dloviisa]

Wow, at 4:42 it looks like Finnish "Karjalanpiirakka" (Karelian Pies). What a great video. I love the remote areas of Russia explorations. Thanks Eli!

[drhrd]

Fantastic... to see your telling of your adventures with other people. Given the different challenges, it seems like everyone held together as a group. A tribute to your leadership and cheer Ms Eli....

[professorgraves]

Once again, you amazed me Eli. Your philosophy is as beautiful as you are too.

[harrydecker]

Very good video under such harsh circumstances! Amazing adventure! Brave people!

[explorethewonder]

Wow! Different nationalities in one group. Wonderful adventure, and hoping to see more such exploration. Keep safe always.

[murtadha]

Eli is like the best kind of person to have as a friend and to hang out with and go on fun adventures!
Greetings from Iraq, love your videos, and hopefully will explore the beauty of Russia one day.

[David-Alan]

That was amazing Eli and thanks for taking us along. You are so brave. Stay well and be safe.

[decem_unosquattro]

Wow! What an incredible place ! He's right the natural beauty is incredible! I particularly like the setting sun and the rays of light. Silhouettes look so beautiful.