I went to Volgograd in winter and THIS happened

Volgograd (or former Stalingrad) is the city of heroes and the venue of the battle that changed the course of world history. Almost the whole city was destroyed in the World War II, but Volgograd rose like a phoenix from the ashes after the war. This city is also a Soviet experiement of architects and urban planners, that built one of the few linear cities of the world, and there are many curious things to see here. Let's explore Volgograd city and Volgograd region!

Time codes:
00:00 Arriving in Volgograd: former Stalingrad
01:50 Metro or tram? Metrotram!
03:05 A museum of Stalin
06:17 A patriotic cafe
07:33 Mamayev Kurgan & the Motherland calls
10:52 Exploring the Volgograd region
12:30 Welcome to Elton village
13:45 Kazakh culture in Volgograd region
14:59 Heading to the salt lake
18:13 So nice to come back home!

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[ElifromRussia]

I didn’t expect to have such an experience in the south of Russia! Fortunately, I was back safely and I won’t repeat this again :)

[greatcanadian]

My father was born in Lithuania and my grandfather in Krichëv, Belorussia. Borscht with hard boiled egg and sour cream was a favourite Sunday breakfast for my father. Herring was on the table regularly and I also keep a jar on hand.

[brunoserwaczek]

Regimes come & go, but Russia and Russians survive. Thanks Eli for exploring Volgograd and showing more of Russia to those of us who do not live there. 🇨🇦

[Javaman]

You crazy Russian girls! I'm glad you survived.
I have studied the war and how terrible the battle was. I'm so glad that I can say that I have no idea of how bad it really was. It was very moving when you showed that memorial with ALL those names... I wish there would be no more wars.

[yourroyalhighness]

The Motherland Calls is a magnificent statue! I watch multiple YouTubers from Russia and have hoped for years that someone would venture to Volgograd to visit one of the greatest statues on Earth.
Thank you, Eli, from a subscriber in Durham, North Carolina, USA!

[Danb-]

It's so nice to see foreign people visiting your hometown and studying history. I am Russian, born and live in Volgograd. For some reason the moment on the bus touched me... I know all the streets flashing through the windows of the bus, my family’s houses, the huge sky. Do you understand how strongly your city sits in your soul...

[nikos.]

I am deeply touched by this video as my grandmother grew up in Stalingrad and witnessed WW 2. This video made me feel very proud about my family and about what this city represents to this day. Thank you so much, Eli!

[j.k.]

The Motherland statue gives you chills.

[alex-jks]

Great Video! The memorials dedicated to the Russian people who fought were so powerful and moving! I studied the Nazi invasion of Russia. The Russian people who fought were so courageous and truly epitomize inner strength and fortitude! I hope to visit Russia some day and visit the cities and beautiful churches. I am American and am half Russian in ethnic heritage. You do a great job with all of your videos! Best wishes and God's Blessings from the US!

[geronimothegreywolf]

I was there in 1984 in January. As a Student, they showed us all the Battlefields where our Grandfathers sadly fought each other. It was cold, but I keep warm remembering for the people over there. Cheers from Berlin, Germany.

[sunithfernando]

I am from Sri Lanka. Eli! you are doing such a marvelous job in taking us across Russia and its former republics. I studied in Moscow about 60 years ago and still carry nostalgic memories of my life among those unassuming people. According to my experience, Russians were not very friendly people but they were honest and lived a simple life with great expectations as promised by the Soviet propaganda. But in the end, the whole system collapsed due to the inherent weaknesses of the communist system. The world should never forget these brave and courageous people who saved the entire humanity from the Nazis. Good luck to you Eli! - Sunith Fernando

[AXGroser]

Опубликовать в день завершения Сталинградской Битвы - гениально)

[heinzgassner]

Even in ‘cold Stalingrad’, you manage to tell a warm and lovely story. Thank you ❤

[mcrand]

My favorite 'motherland calls.' the most beautiful, graceful, artistic a iconic statue. I have to go and visit once in my lifetime.

[boldissilviusilviu]

I'm from Romania and whenever I can I watch your video whit pleasure.

[larrywade]

I have been following you for some time now. I want to thank you for helping this elderly man get a much better prospective of Russia & all of the surrounding countries & ethnicity.Your videos are epic. I thank you so much. Have a beautiful day my friend!! Illinois, USA

[yeduavi]

Привет!

Eli, I just want to thank you to share this interesting experience with us. Volgogrado will be one of the cities to visit when I have the opportunity to go to Russia. I study russian language by myself because I like Russian people and their culture.
I'm sending a warm hug to you from Colombia, South America!

Береги себя и до скорой встречи!))

[westernwanderer]

The radio, I believe is a shortwave radio. You can hear transmissions from all over the world. At least you used to. Nowadays, not many people or channels broadcast over shortwave. I have always found it so mindboggling how many people the Soviet Union lost in WW2. Google says it is 27 million. That is more than some countries entire populations. What an extreme sacrifice. I wish other countries would remember that when they talk bad about the Russian people. How nice, your hotel room comes with a free cat! Or were they your concierge? Eli, I love your videos. I am always looking forward to the next one. Thank you so much.

[LouisHansell]

Eli, you are a true artist. Your videos are so well-composed, they are a wonder to behold. I leave a 'thank you' comment each time but that doesn't do you justice.
Re: Stalin: Regardless of his flaws, Stalin was a well-read person. He read his contemporary authors, wrote his own criticism and had a great library of books which he actually read and could discus. Thanks for showing Volgograd to me.

[buists]

Elina, I agree with Andrei Martyanov, you did a wonderful job with your coverage in Volgograd on the day the battle for Stalingrad ended, 2 February 1943. I would say your coverage was outstanding.

My mother would have been 100 years old on February 2 of this year.