You will LOVE this Georgian town! Kutaisi medieval cathedrals, soviet mosaics & futuristic buildings
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- Recently I traveled to Kutaisi, it is third-most populous city in Georgia. I didn't expect that my experience in this city would be so diverse. Today we will see medieval cathedrals and futuristic buildings, take buses and some other modes of transportation, and my favorite part: delve into the local street art scene, from graffiti to USSR-era mosaics. I am so excited to share my impressions with you!
In this video:
0:00 into
2:33 historical city center
6:08 trying to speak Georgian
7:04 history of Kutaisi
10:22 cable car journey
16:59 Soviet-era mosaics
19:57 'foreign influence law' protests
21:17 futuristic parliament building
23:35 a rant about marshrutkas
28:12 Bagrati Cathedral
29:36 botanical garden & conclusions
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As a Georgian, I can say that Natasha is very nice kid (kid for me, I am 60 years of age). I welcome educated and thoughful Russians. Enjoy your life in Georgia. We love you. ❤
So nice to see you Natasha ! Thanks for taking us on your excursion/adventure.
I especially liked the botanical gardens and the birds.
wise words.....
same age........
same thought.......
Democracy and freedom for Georgia 🙏🙌
I am 58 so I understand. My photo is when I was 37 and a damn idiot. Sorry about that I thought I was successful but I got a lesson.
Enjoyed reading your comment.
God bless you sir.
Don't worry about vlogging about Georgia as a non-local. Your audience wants to see these places through your eyes. That is more important for most viewers than watching someone local who perhaps could be more accurate or authentic in a way. Your viewers are here for you. As long as you stay true to yourself, everything will be fine. ;)
Yes, indeed, the people within countries may not see what outsiders can see. It's a bit like fish 🐠 wondering what the big hoopla about water 🌊 is.
France had connections in the mid-19th century to both the U.S.A. and the Russian Empire. The French Historian, Alexis De Tocqueville, wrote the classic book called "Democracy in America" after his travels. Were he an American, he would probably have missed many of his observations. It's easier to see contrasts when one has a foreign paradigm to compare with.
I, for example, was perplexed why New York vendors broke out the sales tax as a separate item on purchase receipts but where I came from, a 1-HK$ item cost exactly 1-HK$. In New York, I couldn't buy a 99¢ item with 1 US$ ! 😮
Well said.
This
Based on all I know; Georgia is just a new Russia. They made the LGBT holiday into a hetero, so called family homophobia holiday. Screw Georgia. There is no parent as strong as an good Independent mother. Just ask any african mom of any nation. African mothers are the strongest ever. They need no man to raise a good child. Despite it be better to have 2 parents.
Also Georgia imitates the same drug laws russia has banning, pain meds like cannabis and poppies. Plus their new spy law which targets ppl like natasha. You need a new better home, natasha. If I can help I will...but never intrude. I'm 2 poor 2...lol
Georgia sucks politically. Just like my home in usa. The nature is beautiful but the ppl are horrid and unworthy of the gift of life. Right wing nationalists all deserve what they wish upon ppl they cannot understand of other nations and cultures.
I love how you appreciate ordinary objects that everyone else overlooks. When you point it out, I see the specialness of it.
If you are originally from a Soviet man-made city, you have to enjoy a city like Kataisi, which has a huge history. I don't think she would have enjoyed it as much if she had grown up in Edinburgh, Barcelona, or Rome.
Your eye for seeing beauty in what others would see has broken, damaged and ugly is a gift to teach us to learn to appreciate these experiences.
According to the esthetics of peoples who have long-lived in disaster- or disease-prone areas, a little brokenness, a little ugliness, or a little flaw just shy of perfection helps "ward off the jealousy of the gods."
When my Dad first stayed home for a prolonged period of time, I figured out his dialect and I was called 『小豬玀』or "the little pig." This called for an explanation from my Mom. She said that it was "a term of endearment" because in his waterborne disease-prone ancestral hometown, people call their beloved children with domesticated animal names in order to avoid the gods overhearing niceties, becoming jealous, and taking away the beloved children.
Yeah, that explains why I had neighborhood children who were called 『阿狗』 (the dog)『阿貓』(the cat)『阿豬』 (the pig)『阿牛』(the bull), etc.
The Japanese also have this kind of esthetics.
There is always beauty in the mundane when people stop to see it.
Excellent video, Natasha. Kutaisi is fascinating . I hope Georgia stays independent and prospers
🌟🌟🌟🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🌟🌟🌟🌟🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇺🇦
…and ideally reunites with its northern breakaways in case of a Russian defeat.
I found you! Hope you your wife and baby are doing fine!
Natasha
you are the ONLY Russian I watch. You are so respectful and kind to those you meet,
and I appreciate your explanations and commentary on the places you visit. You are a very intelligent and respectful lady 👏👏
Same! She's not subscribed to any of the other bloggers praising of Putin.
I was just saying the same thing …because she is HONEST ABOUT HUMANITY and understanding of russia government B.S. she can see through the lies
@HumanAnimal-de4vp that's a clear propagandist 😫
This felt like a retro 'Yeah Russia' video - well produced and narrated! I liked the architectural pieces and shopping for the crossword book the best.
The last video showed--and this one confirms--that after a long mental depression and downturn, that's she's starting to get her feet back under her in a significant way.
I always thought that was the best named channel on CZcams, for the videos produced.
I agree. This feels a lot like her old stuff from Spassk. Wandering around following her eye and imagination.
@@Aiolos18 But now we, and she, can be sure that her talent is not dependent on any particular environment. Khabarovsk and Spassk-Dalny will always be dear places to her. But she need not rely on them to ply her trade. Her ability/talent/gift is inside of HER, and she can tap into it wherever she may be. Natasha, it's time to let go of the pity party, to stand firmly where you are, and bloom where you are planted. I hereby declare, that Natasha has all the potential to be a great travel show host in the mold of Rick Steves in Europe. Moreover, she may also have the gift of travel writing too, in the mold of the great Paul Theroux. This remains to be seen. Natasha, it's time for you to get back to work in earnest. Stop wasting the precious time of your youth!!🌺
Most of us do NOT read/watch Natasha's Adventures to hear about other vloggers' impressions of the places you visit or your concerns about what they express 😴: we are interested in YOUR impressions and YOUR experiences.💯👍 That is why we look for YOUR vlogs and not the others! ❤
It's nice to see a video that has reverted back to your channels roots... You always seem so relaxed and happy when you're exploring... good job Natasha! 👍😊
Yes , I very much agree. Tho I sensed that Natasha was not entirely happy with much of the decay and self-inflicted suffering earned by the lack of initiative of so many who she was living with back in the Yeah Russia days. I once described Yeah Russia to my therapist ending with … “but she is so Russian. Every thing has at least three levels of meaning.” Maybe she has occasionally struggled with that last level of meaning living in a foreign, authoritarian country as a refugee.
Very happy to see you Natasha, wish you all the success.
You can judge a place by how chill the dogs are. Kutaisi:10/10👍🐕
I loved all the dogs just living life and hanging out throughout the different parts of the city!
In the USA I always get nervous when I see dogs walking freely. I don't know if they will be fearful, aggressive, sick, etc.
Dogs are "people," too. They have cultures.
I think you’re mistaken….a few years ago I saw a news report showing Putin with his dog; at the time I thought if he’s a dog lover he can’t be all bad!
Lived in Kutaisi for a couple of years, until this year. It is indeed a gem of a town. Very walkable, and safe, and friendly people. Made many friends and really enjoyed exploring, like you. There are many pre-soviet era and soviet era hidden spots to explore.
Yes, love learning Medieval Architecture extends beyond Europe.
Even to Washington Heights, NYC
@@halporter9 lol you talkin cloisters (dunno about the architecture but fo sho the tapestries)? stop telling people the secret. shhhhhhhh!
Eager. Rockefeller Jr. had the remains of three, I think, 11, 12, 13 century vaguely Mediterranean region brought stone by stone over and reassembled on site with its nice solid granite foundations. Yes, I admit being too cute by half. But some of the stuff reminded me … and the park entrance is like ten blocks north of my current location. Pardon me if I don’t also blather about what I am doing awake a 430 am.
I live in Denver ,Colorado, USA . You make me feel so happy when you take me along with you on a tour of a town or city. Thank you.
Sunshine and good food has done you very well! Better health, better mood, better Natasha!
I love the diversity of architecture there. It felt almost like you were traveling through time just making your way across the city.
I love that you’re trying to speak Georgian! It’ll help you feel more like you belong I think. You absolutely do belong, but it’ll help you feel like it. It’s great having you show us around different areas of Georgia. Kutaisi looks lovely! Thank you! 😊
I'm sure he thought she was buying it for a child. Then she just starts working it herself 😂
"Well it's true, every place is a gem in some way"
That wisdom is why I watch your videos.
I wish I appreciated life as much as you appreciate it. Thank you for being an inspiration for how I want to behave.
Your family and loved ones should be joyful and proud of your achievements in such difficult times. Enjoy freedom every day. Best wishes and thanks for sharing.🕊️🙏💜
I live in the US. This is a part of Europe that I don't hear much about. It's fascinating to get a feel for the history and culture. I thoroughly enjoy your programs. You create an intimacy with the listener that I don't get with other travel videos. You were born to do this.
It is not Europe
@@KA-yw7hr No , not Georgia the US state. This Georgia is a whole other country
@@ReedoTV yes and it is technically 95% in Asia
She is worth a follow ?
Such an intelligent and respectful lady, she has so many past videos about Russia and surroundings.
I have followed her for many years before current stuff,and her perspective on life, would give you faith in youth. She's amazing
@@KA-yw7hr Georgia is south of the Caucasus so indeed, it is *technically* Asia. But nonetheless as an orthodox nation facing the black sea its cultural heritage is influenced by Greek and Bizantine culture.
In that sense the country "feels" european, and in basically all the fields from lifestyle to architecture, it is a mixture of Greek and eastern europe.
So ok, geographically it is Asia but can be totally considered part of European culture, history and heritage.
Natasha - Once again you outdid yourself! You may not make as many videos as other CZcamsrs, but I always find them interesting and informative. It is obvious that you do your research in order to provide relevant historical information on the places you visit. You have a real gift! Keep up the great work.
It's great to see a new video from you, Natasha!! Best wishes!! ❤
Check the one she made before this one. It really showed that she's getting it back together again--after a long downslide.
Today you look lovely, happy and relaxed and you gave us a video that shows you are taking steps to adjust to the social disaster you have lived through. I very much enjoyed your video and your thoughts.
Your appreciation for the simple things and simple ways!? are appreciated. Be brave, be safe, and just be you. From New Zealand 🇳🇿
"Questien everything!" You really live by that motto 👍
Its so lovely that you are learning our language
I heard it was called the hardest language to learn.
Your humbleness is admiral and very powerful for your messages
Yes, that's why I love this kid.
i think you mean admirable.
Every time I see that you have uploaded a new video, I get excited. Thank you for the insights into Georgia and your life.
Glad you wore my favorite t-shirt. You're smart, beautiful and funny.
The best part of your tour is YOU. Thank you for sharing the city. 😊🙂😊😘
You're so cool in many ways and I really enjoy your videos. But the fact you actually talk a little and write Georgian, makes you even cooler❤
Wow this is Natasha at her finest. An impressive eye for detail and witty, intelligent commentary. She could easily host a travel show on TV if she persues this passion.
That parliament building is beautiful! I hope someone does something to preserve it.
Such "green" modernist structures are not built to be long lasting. They require constant expensive maintenance to keep up and have exorbitant heating and cooling costs. Georgia is good to be rid of that eyesore and letting it fall back to nature is the best outcome for everyone.
So nice to see you living your best life in gorgeous Georgia!
We all are living in crazy times, I’m proud of you and your generation. Be kind and good things will come. All things must pass.
15:30 oops. Never mind, carry on!
Good progress with learning Georgian! It’s really impressive that you are able to understand street signs and make simple conversations. Glad travel vlogs are back! Old mosaics, abandoned facilities are always so mesmerizing, perhaps it evokes aesthetics of liminal spaces, both physical and psychological. It encourages us to think about the stories behind them, as well as our own place in the universe
That was a really beautiful way of expressing the appeal of old art works, buildings, etc.
I'm currently cycling the silk road and right now I'm trying to stay alive in my tent just outside of Kutaisi. Didn't really had in mind to explore this city but after your video I might give it a shot 👍
I travelled in Georgia for two weeks back in 2023, only spent two days in Kutaisi but really enjoyed it, its nice to see the places I visited in your video, brings back fond memories.
I’ve travelled a lot and Georgia is in my top five favourite countries, two weeks was not enough.
OH MY GOD NATASHA! Your Georgian is so good!!! I am so proud of you, as a Georgian it makes me so happy that you decided to learn it❤️❤️❤️
Get some grip, girl and don´t loose it! I love your adventures! Keep it rolling. This is better than most TV shows about touristic endevour. Thank you for showing beautiful Georgia to the world!
Even with all the changes in your life you have stayed very true to yourself, Natalya. You have an eye for details and always share cool sites. Thanks for the videos, sister!
It is nice to see the variation in this town. Old and new buildings, palm trees and pine trees, rough and elegant parts.
Lovvely. This is where you shine :-) . Your spontaneous excitement over the junk cars reminded me of previous videos of yours :-) . I appreciate the odd bits and pieces that you find and highlight.
Thank you Natasha
What a cute city you are showing us. Thank you for taking us on the tour with you. I love this video!😊❤
Natasha travel vlogs are my favorite!
Been subscribed since 10k
And your informative dialogue is getting better and better.
4:00 Mon Plaisir = My Pleasure
It's so fun and relaxing to explore with you. For all of us who don't get out much, thanks for taking us along with you. It's really nice. And you teach us things too. Great show!
Thank you so much for all you do. I so much remember your earliest videos of your home town and cute kitty cat days. You educate the world to places where some of us could never visit because they would never let my brain there. It has been a true joy to watch your journey thus far. We so appreciate all the myriad ways you educate us on the world in your eyes. (Yes that very much was a Depeche Mode reference)
Privet, Natasha. Spasibo za tvoy strim.
I am learning to speak Russian with my friend Tanya who works in a garden with me.
I wish you good luck. 🌸
So nice to hear and see you Natasha. Please do more, you are looking very good, and happy.
Hi Natasha, You really seemed to like Kutaisi a lot. Would you prefer to live in Tblisi or Kutaisi? The Mosaics and street art are beautiful. I wonder if it would be possible to take pictures of all of the artworks that you encounter during your travels and have them printed onto t-shirts that you could list on your CZcams channel? This video reminded me a lot of when you would walk around your hometown in your first videos. Thanks for sharing your travel adventures and best wishes always.
Your Georgian is great, good job! I love when I see a foreigner (especially a Russian) put effort into learning our language.
The best part of Kutaisi is you!! 🌹🖖
You always amaze me, Natasha. your perspectives, your thoughtfulness, motivations, and curiosities. Always a pleasure to see what you are up to.
Hi Natasha! Everything is so green in your video.
It's nice to see you out and about and enjoying yourself again - you look happy and well.
Hi Natasha. Your videos are amazing! I like that you show interesting and authentic places.
Thank you, Natasha, for a beautiful video. I especially enjoyed the interactions with birds and dogs, and examples of modern architecture, and the peaceful vibes of the monastery and gardens. Take care.
Saludos, Natalia!!! Te escribo desde Tacuarmbó, URUGUAY. Hace ya tiempo que sigo tu canal con sumo interés. A través de tus publicaciones, tengo un panorama en primera persona de los lugares que muestras... Gracias!
Natasha, you are the gem here. I loved all the details and savoured every minute of this video. Your calm voice and exceptional filming always impresses ❣️
That ‘old plate’ you talk about is made of cortenstaal, it is how it looks, made t look, and is often used nowadays in architecture.
Hi! You're looking a lot happier and healthier than you seemed to have been in the recent past, Natasha. Maybe you've been stressed, tired or ill, maybe I'm imagining it, but I'm just happy to see you being well. And it's great to see you again regardless! ♥
It might be the Herbs and Spices! Lol.
I have no idea. I am from Depressed America 🇺🇸
Natasha lovely to see you again, I send my hopes and wishes to you, that hopefully the World can find peace and joy again soon, thank you, for that which you do, to bring understanding of each others lives, from an old Brit,
Thankyou so much for this... I have been to Georgia four times and made a journey to Kutaisi last visit.
It was very, very wet and I had set aside 8 days. After 3 days of very heavy rain I gave up and flew out to Cyprus for 4 days.
You have restored my faith in a return for a future time.
And this was an amazing blog. And the fruit on the palm tree looked like unripe dates.
This is one of the best travel vlogs I have ever seen. Most vloggers just go to the same tourist hot spots, but I feel like you really showed us the city. You have a great eye for finding interesting things. Sad to see the state of those old mosaics
Natasha, your style is so mature now, and it is such a pleasure to see your travels. We admire your sincerity. Thank you for being you.
Thanks for sharing your 'off the beaten track adventures' in Kutaisi.
The local food looked nice, and the public transport system appears to be efficient.
Some of the street artists are very talented!
I also enjoyed seeing the abandoned buildings, and interesting scenery.
It's great that you are 'at one with nature'. 👍
I understand your worries about not knowing a place, but you still know it better than other visitors and take time to explore. Seeing things with fresh eyes is valuable to me and makes me interested in visiting.
Yea Natasha's back! Look Natasha you are doing a great job! You don't have to "be from somewhere" specifically to report and vlog what you saw. Keep up the good work!
I love how thoughtful, thorough, and meaningful You made this video. 💖
I moved to Tbilisi from Florida in 2022. I Love it here! I haven't explored much yet, 1) because I live on SSDI and 2) because I just turned 60... but I plan on seeing more of this Amazing country this summer.
I recently moved from Didi Dighomi to Varketili, and the air is so clean here 1) because it's a higher elevation and 2) because there are so many trees. You are Loved Natasha! 💖✨ Hope to run into You on your journeys one day.
It's great to travel with you again Natasha. My goodness - you are good at this sort of video. Kutaisi looks like a very nice, though not perfect, city to visit. I enjoyed the birds (as always - loved the pigeons) and your description of how peaceful you felt while at the old church/cathedral. Well done.
Thanks for taking us with you on this trip!
Your vlogs are all so enjoyable and well edited and filmed 👍🏻👏🏻
Even its hard times you have to remember to smile, it gives life to your soul 😇
I’m guessing you never saw her video about smiling. You are really missing out !
…it explains why you are wrong.
A very nice tour. Thank you!
Thanks! Always great content.
i really liked this episode of this city by natasha, you could see backyards, streets, public transportation, restaurants and a little bit of everything. It also has a river like it has here where I live. there's even a little Paris apparently. i think i could survive well in Georgia. the language is a peculiarity though.
It's really nice to hear about culture from you. I always like everything local. And hey, I can feel the freshness of the atmosphere from here !
Loved the video! Thanks for sharing with us 😊
Fascinating! Thank you, Natasha!
Love your videos. Great fun and interesting to watch.
Some more lovely adventures. Nice to see. Thanks
Thank you so, so much for this wonderful vlog. Thank you for the hard work.
What a lovely place! Thank you for sharing.
Nice vid Natasha. Thanx for posting.
nice to see you in good spirits, Nasha
Very nice video, Natasha😊
Thanks for the vlog upload. Its really interesting to see such places.
So interesting. Thank you Natasha, your videos are fantastic!
Nice to see you enjoying yourself in beautiful place. Thanks for sharing!
I just want to thank you for your content ❤ it's really inspiring following your independent path - being a young woman, overcoming so many obstacles and still flourishing (as good as possible). My biggest adventure was going on holiday alone once - I want to repeat it, but I'm a bit angsty. Your journey shows me that it's possible to overcome the fear and that the outcome will be worth it. Thank you ❤
Amazing views from the cable car ! Such wonderful commentary !
This was a really cool city tour to follow along with. Thank you for posting it.
You're really good at this type of video.
I really appreciate your videos, Natasha, and all the work you put into them. Thanks for doing what you do. I am getting to see these places through your eyes and it's pretty cool.
Thank you for unique report.
Thanks for posting.
Very cool thanks for the video!
Hi Natasha. That was a good video, giving an additional over-view about Kutaisi. Two weeks ago, I was there for a few days and I have seen almost the same places you were showing. I enjoyed all. Best regards to you from Germany
Best wishes Natasha, you're great!
It's always a pleasure to travel with you and see the things through your eyes
Thanks so much for creating and sharing this informative video. Great job. Keep it up.
I loved my 6 week visit to Georgia a couple of years ago and recognize some of the places that you have been visiting. Great memories. Thanks.