I took a Soviet steam train in Karelia | My expedition to the Far North of Russia starts!
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- There is one daily steam train left in Russia in the Republic of Karelia. It takes you to the mountain park Ruskeala in the North of the country, Let's see what life looks like in Karelia, what local dishes you can try and how people entertain in the North.
Time codes:
0:00 Starting my big expedition!
1:42 Good morning from the Republic of Karelia
2:18 Soviet-style apartment tour!
3:40 Friends reunion
4:20 Exploring the Sortavala town
5:14 Eli the fisher!
7:54 Local food to try 🍽
8:25 Ruskeala express - a steam train!
10:07 Inside the train 🚂
12:06 The restaurant car
13:18 Let's explore the Ruskeala town
14:43 Underground marble cave!
16:14 Time to get back
17:22 I'm heading further north
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Eli, you are an ambassador of Russia. I think government should pay you and I think your videos will be an inspiration to everyone who watches your videos to travel even to the most remote places of Russia. Because at the same time you're showing us how beautiful and interesting of a place that could be to even think about traveling there and have a journey in real Russian winter.
That's amazing! Keep up the good work!
Don't think the Russian government is all too interested in Russia's image right now tbh
@@ElifromRussia I hope so too, you pretty comfortably have the best CZcams channel covering Russian life and tourism
Reza Morarami, indeed Eli, is a Russian treasure. What I like are her incredible energy, talent and positive attitude. I appreciate that she avoids run-down places, which no doubt exist in Russia as they exist worldwide. Eli always makes me happy.
In Canada, the winters are long, cold, wet, and days are short. And in our Beautiful British Columbia, we also have broken sidewalks, potholes in the streets and blocks of homeless people in hour major city. So Eli, please continue showing us beauty.
Eli, please continue showing us interesting beautiful places.
Yeah, specially on Karelia which Russia stole from Finland in WW2. Fuck this.
I love Eli's channel so much. It's informative, entertaining, fun. And all with a positive vibe. This is DEFINATELY the BEST Russian channel on all of CZcams. Thank you SO MUCH Eli! 👍👍
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@@ElifromRussia Hey Eli, some Americans want Ukraine back in Russia, we think a stable government & economy is better for the people, (good upload)
Russia and its People Are Beautiful!
Yes such an incredibly great channel, with such fantastic editing and production values. Also I was so excited when I saw Nikki I watch his CZcams channel as well 😊 / I wish to you both only positive thoughts in these trying times. You and your contemporaries are our future 💖
How do you spell definitely in Russian?
Hello from Finland. Long time ago I used to live near to the Russian border and I visited Sortavala dozens of times in the 1990's and had many friends there. Of course I drove there via Ruskeala every time. My first trips to Sortavala were when it was the Soviet Union. Things have changed a lot since then. BTW, "Ruskeala" is Finnish and it can be translated as "brown village".
I live in Cherepovets, it's about the same place, according to our concepts, but we've already forgotten how it translates... "Mountain and tribe" is possible and so.
Well, the whole of Karelia WAS Finnish eighty years ago, and was taken from you by force from the Soviet Union (i.e., occupied), just like part of Ukraine is these days by the Russian Federation. - Maybe the Russians want to give it back to you some day?
@@Jobst_van_Delft actually not the whole Karelia. A half of it has never been territory of Finland as it's quite big. Russians will never want to give that part that used to be Finland back. They have the attitude that what has one day been Russia, it will always be Russia. And in fact we Finns don't even want it back because it has been totally ruined in those decades after Russia stole it from us.
Actually both of my parents lost their homes that time, but my mother has said that let them keep that area because they have turned it to a shit. It's too late now.
Thank you for the insights!@@oh2mp
Excellent production, Eli! What a beauiful video and really enjoyable to watch!
@@ElifromRussia I'd be curious to see a video on how you're able to execute quite a professional & consistent look, such as the equipment commonly used; framing & lighting techniques; music sourcing & rights etc. Might be worth doing esp. if you have your wings a bit clipped during this period.
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So would I.
I am old enough to remember regularly traveling on steam trains, the smell and sounds will always stick with me. Also standing on a railway bridge when a train went through and you'd disappear into a cloud of steam. Wonderful.
Same🙋🏽♂️
Elis videos are actually more entertaining and informative than most professional documentaries on public TV!
Without a doubt!
Eli is a putinist propaganda producer.
Eli your work is remarkable. I'm from the Philippines. Through your videos, I got a glimpse of Russia. For most of us Filipinos, the US is fascinating but after watching several of your blogs, I realized that your country has so much to offer. I am always fascinated by what you are sharing. Good luck to you and may you continue to educate your audiences.Hugs from the Philippines!
The Finnish composer Jean Sibelius wrote a piece of music called the "Karelia Suite". This video reminded me of it.
Hello, Eli. I fell upon your channel last weekend while battling a nasty COVID infection, and my family and I watched a dozen of your videos in one day (some videos I watched twice!).
Your content is superbe. Thank you so much for your work.
Funny I just saw the video and now it is August 2022, And I'm at the tail end of a nasty bout with covid 19, which I had avoided until recently. What a pleasure to wake up in the middle of the night and get to Enjoy seeing and learning a little about your perspectivesAnd travels.
Must be incredible, traveling back in time on a steam train!
That train was really fancy.
Love it!
Nikki seems like a remarkable friend, my sister "Nikki" (she passed on)" sorrow " comes to mind every time you spoke his name, so I used the spelling of her name...
The Russian architecture in many of the places "squeaky floors included" remind me of the small towns and cities I grew up in...
Montana my home state is the fourth largest in the USA following Alaska, Texas and California
In size of area...
Montana's nick name is the Big Sky State and on a clear day the Sky seems to go on forever...
Because of its size Montana's natural beauty is a mix of grass land, bad lands, Forest , the Rocky mountain range, rivers and lakes to name a few. "There is Gold in them there hills" LoL
I won't even try to explain the agricultural and natural resources aspects of Montana...
A short list is wild horses, Bison 🦬, grizzly bears, brown bears, wolves, Canada geese, eagles Hawks and falcons to name a few!!!
Amber waves of grain 🌾...
Love and Respect
Such a lovely place. It's a winter wonderland. We are from India and recently we visited Moscow and St.Petersburg. Your videos have inspired us to explore Russia furthermore. Keep it up. 👍
Stunning, this planet has amazing places, thank you for sharing :)
Unfortunately the places in this video are robbed from the small neighbor country of Finland.
The Underground Frozen Lake is 1 of the Coolest things I've Ever Seen!
Compliments for that marvellous steam train. It is truly awesome and the atmosphere really romantic You eat very well in Russia. Each region has its own culinary specialties, even in these remote places, where nature is not so generous with man, who has to face a lot of difficulties for sustenance, such as fishing through iced holes. Grazie per questo bellissimo video.
haha, Gabriella, fishing in winter in Russia is a hobby, not a survival)
Ну раз так, то в США самое нищее население, так как много рыбаков!😂
@@MsArtemxxx Sorry
Hey Eli, I'm South African 🇿🇦 and I must say I'm quite intrigued. I found your channel a couple of days ago and I have been glued to it. The cinematography, the story telling, and general adventures are absolutely breathtaking! I am truly impressed and I think your videos should be on discovery Channel or national geographic. Keep up the good work!
❤️Aya from South Africa 🇿🇦
🎉Rússia is not a country it’s a beautiful world 🌎 . Thanks for your hard work and really appreciate it. ❤🎉❤
The steam locomotive seems so romantic, the chugging of the engine, the steam whistle, and the clickety-clack of the tracks, so cool. I imagine it would give such a sense of nostalgia. I love those tea cups too.
One of those things you can take for granted once being acclimated to a major metropolitan area.
Great video of nostalgic value, the train is cool. My Grandfather on fathers side was a boilermaker for railroads. Beautiful trip.
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Thank you so much for sharing your videos and your channel! You are amazing! There are so many similar things I can see in the Russian people with other places in the world. People that love nature, people, and country. There is so much beauty in the world that should be shared as friends. Thank you again for sharing the beautiful Russian country and wonderful Russian people with us.!
I'm so impressed with your Channel and Russia too, this old German/Canadian man cannot wait to see all that you post about your magnificent country...Thanks so much!🥰🥰🥰👍
Félicitations Mademoiselle. You are not only a good teacher , but also a profesionel filmmaker. An ambassador of your country
Loved this video, Eli! I am falling in love with Russia through your videos. Such a beautiful mesmerizing place, like a fairyland or Narnia! And the train ride was so luxurious. You have improved your video-recording and cinematography skills as well. Keep the awesome videos coming! Love from India!
👏👏👏Wonderful. Very nice,very beatiful. Thanks for enjoy watching. Greetings from Izmir-TURKEY. 👋
Thank you so much for sharing your travels and experiences on YT. Russia is absolutely stunning, both in its busy cities and in its wild lands, and all the villages and secret places between! I am very much looking forward to the rest of your far north travels!
That was beautiful. Love Russia from Bosna i Herzegovina ❤❤
Nice drone shots, very cool! And the story telling is top notch always, I especially appreciate the use of music!! Thank you, Eli for another little bit of Russia 🥰
11:13 it's this enthusiasm that makes this channel so special. Absolute cuteness overload!
In Canada we had coal fired steam trains like that from the 1880s through to 1950 when the switch was made to Diesel-electric engines. The coaches and dining cars were modernized over the years. Eli, it was great to see your friend Niki. I have been following Nikki’s interesting CZcams vlog for the last year in various countries. The trip north reminded me of the few hours of day light during winter time in Yellowknife, the capital of he North West Territories
This is such an interesting video. Steam trains are less efficient in many ways, but, travelling on a train like this which is maintained in period can "transport" the traveller back to an earlier time and place. There is almost no better way to experience history. I hope that the train in its present state is maintained so that many people can experience and learn about earlier times. Awesome vid Eli.
Very interesting comment.
HASAMDO insects in South Korea out of their cultural inferiority removed and demolished everything about SEOUL the Capital City.
You are so lucky to be able to ride on the Ruskeala Express, thank you for taking us along on your journey. I have long admire the significant role the railroads have played in the history of Russia and the Soviet Union, especially during the Great Patriotic War.
Thank you Eli! I’ve always wanted to visit Russia, I still hope to visit it one day. The history, architecture, scenery, people seem amazing.
Thank for braving the cold to share your adventure with us. Many of the people living in Wisconsin came from Northern Europe in the late 1800's and they truly enjoy their winter sports! Cross country skiing, ice fishing and even camping in the snow. Topped off with time in the sauna and later beer with friends.
That steam train is quite something really elegant inside. Wow!! Thank you for showing another interesting region of Russia especially to see the snow beauty of the winter. Most people typically travel in the summer
Absolutely amazing footage and production, I am not sure I could ever handle extreme cold like this, but it looks like a wonderland.
I have been to Karelia many time it’s really beautiful & the marble lake in summer is wonderful.
I absolutely love your videos young lady. I’ve flown over Russia while I was a QANTAS Pilot, but I’ve never stepped foot onto your wonderful country.
One of these days I must experience Russia as you display it.
People all over our beautiful planet love their homeland.
I, as an Australian, love my country just as you love your homeland.
What a glorious moment in time we are all blessed to live in.
Keep making these wonderful clips young Lady.
God Bless.
Some of the places you visited, looks like as if they were taken from a fantasy movie, fantastic, artistic, fascinating there's many words to describe these places
Stolen land from Finland. Like Russia have occupied Eastern Ukraine. One day this Finnish holy land will come back to Finland.
What a great video, Eli !! Thanks so much for sharing and will look forward to more of your Northern travels. Stay warm the best you can, and keep that beautiful smile. Carry on, and give us more !! Cheers!!
After some mmm months of watching t he videos , I can see that Russia has so many beautiful places , buildings , cities etc . Eli is a professional , knowledgeable, very warm & pleasant and always real ..keep up the good work .
This is amazing. I am from Latvia ans I actually never realized how amazing Russia is. Wow, I am so impressed, thank you so much for your videos.
me too! I live in Finland but never thought of travel to Russia
Latvia is as well for an American. I was amazed at Riga and visited every Saturday when I was in Aizkraukle, Latvia. 🇱🇻
Eli is a putinist. She is against Latvia's independence, likewise against Finland's independence. Don't support putinist propagandists.
Your videos often surprise me in terms of quality, also your thoughts about different places and experiences are such an interesting listen!
Very beautiful sceneries:) thanks for showing me, a Russian, my own country))
I wish I lived in Russia- it's My Favorite Country. Has Beautiful, Sweet people with a Heart.
Thank you so much Eli for a dreamy journey with you and your sweet friend! Looking forward to many many more
Beautiful Eli, Thank you again. Russia is so interesting. I loved those train ride adventures……and the Marble caverns ! Thanks 🥰💐🇺🇸
very cool! I miss ice fishing with my dad in Wisconsin..we always had such a fun time despite the cold.
Yet another very inspiring video! Really motivates me to keep learning Russian! and visit one day! Greetings from Brazil in summer time!
Wonderful documentation of Russian north parts. Thank you Eli.
Been watching your videos for a couple of weeks now, and I have to admit it has been very enlightening, you are a brilliant ambassador for your country, thank you and much love ❤️ , (Ps: you have beautiful hair)
OMG what a cool adventure. I luv steam trains and their unique whistles. You were right, the trip was to short. The marble mine was beautiful and awesome. Thanks so much for sharing your travels. Can't wait for the next video. Be safe and stay warm. Your friend seems very nice.
Thank you for introduce those beautiful place of Russia! Please always show more to us and take care as well 🙏🏻
@@ElifromRussia Thank you! Looking forward to it. I ❤ the Frozen underground Lake! So Cool!
This is not Russia its occupied land from Finland in 1944.
Best of luck dear Eli, stay warm stay safe and keep showing us the beauty and beautiful people of Russia, i just love seeing it all
wow that was very good travel to see picture perfect , love see more of your travels north cheers from Australia
Heyy I’m a student from India 🇮🇳 and I love watching your videos!! I didn’t know much about Russia but I enjoy watching the different regions and people and how they live. Your videos are very informative and makes me wanna travel and explore the world 🗺
I love Russia. Greetings from Russia 🇷🇺
Hello from Denver I also love Russia 😎
Saying that about Karelia video tho...Pfft
@@ratyjoona ???
@@Alexxxxander Sorry. I am from currently Finnish side of Karelia, kinda
Awesome train !!!! Inspiring marble quarries. Underground Cathedrals were created to build above ground Cathedrals.
What a magical journey through a beautiful land. One of my dreams is to someday visit Karelia. Thank you for this video!
Eli, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you so much for your hard work. Your English is excellent, and your historic destinations in Russia are very interesting. Travel prayers and God bless.
Definitely GOD BLESS The RUSSIAN People- the very Best!!!
Thank you Eli, so nice that steam train 🙏🌹🍀🚂Greetings from Holland.
Not easy to express the joy of watching. Seems like, travelled in reality. The russia is absolutely magical in some ways. Thanks for putting your beautiful presentation to make it seductive for the eyes..keep it up.
Love your videos so much! I don't even realize how time passes by while watching them. Thank you so much for this awesomeness 😊 Looking forward to welcome you to Bangladesh 🇧🇩 in the future
I loved this journey!!!! Very, very cool!!!!
Winters are hard in Russia and its gotten several Russian CZcamsrs down. So, I appreciate your positive attitude and energy. I've learned a lot about Russia thanks to your channel.
The things I see in Russia are so homely, the cat, the apartment decorated in the traditional old style as your grandmothers living space. RUSSIAN society looks so refined . Today one has to pay a fortune to live such a grand life style of yesterday year. One must travel to RUSSIA to experience RUSSIAN culture. I have been to Haerbin in CHINA PRC to see what the strong influence of RUSSIA there. Thanks for sharing !
Other than the environmental concerns, I LOVE the multi-era beauty and charm of this train!!! Thank you so much for taking us on this trip with you, Eli. Maybe times will get better and some day I can bring a friend to ride this train with me and explore all these marvelous places. Bright blessings.
That was an amazing trip to a very beautiful place that most of us have never heard about before. Thanks for showing it to us. I think I could spend hours on that train too, just watching the snowy landscape go by
I like your Vlog too much.I am from USA
I would love to take that train ride . Blessings to all, stay safe and warm ❤
Love this channel, I have learned so much. Keep up this wonderful work.
Fantastic and inspiring video! You create such great content. Can't wait for more of your northern adventure.
Salmon soup and Carelian pies are typical Finnish foods but, then again, Sortavala is an old Finnish town.
The country-style liqueurs are also found in Finland.
Да, там все пропитано финским духом.
I know a very , very old lady who rembers Soviet tanks rolling into her town in Karelia when she was little. She and her family escaped to Finnish Karelia
@@esmeraldagreen1992 You might be interested in the recent video on the Russian invasion of Finland by Mark Felton Productions - czcams.com/video/pkxbDwsJo38/video.html.
Putin wants Finland.
The marble quarry was stunningly beautiful!
Fantastic video- like a real movie😇 omg i love that steam train so much❤️ Karelia is sooo beautiful, fascinating. Thank you for sharing💕
Eli rocking the 'hard-hat over the woolly-hat' look, there, in the marble-quarry. Definitely the new 'hot trend' for Spring / Summer 2022... 😉
Have a wonderful journey to the northern Russia, Eli! That was a fun day-trip to Karelia!
I enjoy both of your videos. To take short "armchair tours" of Russian lands and cultures without the politics is important. Niki and Eli, you are each ambassadors of friendship.
What an awesome looking train.
This was utterly fantastic Eli! So well done, informative, interesting all topped by your charming presentation! Keep up the good work and lookig forward to your travels.
Great footage! I love your channel! Cannot wait for your next video! Love from the Netherlands!
Love your videos!! I am learning more about Russia. You are so creative with your videos and it is fun!! The marble park is fascinating and mesmerizing!! The train is so marvelous! Spasibo! (Mario Dingcong)
Eli, thanks again for another fascinating video. Train travel is a fun way to go. You’ve sold me on exploring the northern towns of Russia. очень хороший!
What a delightful video, Eli! A wonderful advert for travelling in Russia. If conditions permit I would like to travel quite extensively in Russia over the next 2 years, and your travel and language videos will be a great help. Спасибо!
That was a really cool looking trian, I hope I get to go on it one day!
Thanks Eli. It's great to go exploring the North with you. I used to live in Alaska. I also used to live in New York City. I agree a little town can be just as interesting as a great city.
Eli, I like your travel blogs very much, especially from Russia. Hope you show us lots more from this magnificent country with all its cultures and varied nature and wildlife. 🥰😁👍
I did traveled and saw many steam trains in my childhood, I can still recall the noise and smell in the air. It's so nostalgic.
Hi Eli, nice video. Interesting journey, especially the Soviets apartment with many doors. Beautiful train too. Thanks for sharing. One day I will visit Russia. Subscribed, David from Singapore
I love all your videos, and this was no exception. I love the train!
Thanks for showing interesting places off the beaten path in Russia. I really liked the old steam locomotive and train cars. I have many railroaders in my family, going back generations. So it’s always nice to see an old locomotive in use.
You see ! This is Russia ! A magical beautiful country with a world of nice people. I remember I read a book few years back where the main story was located in Russia. In this book you could read about stuff we see in videos from Eli. My dream was and still is to once be able to experience this on my own. Once all the bad stuff stops.
So beautiful ! it’s amazing to see Russia through your videos.
Nice video Eli. The atmosphere in the video is great. Big thumb up 👍. Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮.
Eli on putinisti. Älä tue putinisteja.
From India 🇮🇳 ♥, ,,Great and amazing presentation,,,never seen a well presented professionally,,
The music selection of this video was sublime! Thank you!
I really enjoyed this. So cool to see a functioning steam train too.
I've been a subscriber of your channel for quite some time now and I've always loved how you love your country, esp. with no taint or talk of politics!! Take care, stay safe, stay blessed and keep coming up with more of your magnificent and absolutely beautiful videos! Cheers!!❤️
This is amazing. I’m American and have a Fiancée that is Russian, and your channel is helping me get to know the country and culture better. Thank you! And also the quality of your videos is getting so so good! Keep it up!
Thank you so very much for your special videos. We are very privileged to have an English-speaking Russian native guiding us. Thank you, Eli.
Hey Eli.. spectacular 😮 views 🤩 everywhere.. from the steam train to the beautiful scenery to the marble mine tunnels!!! I 💚 the train interior (and the exterior as well), the snow covered trees and whole marble mine area!! The train just looks so cozy and comfortable.. and also a wonderful trip back in time!!! W💞W
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To spend an hour traveling in person with Eli would be unforgettable.
So beautiful! We will go there one day...and make a video too!
What an awesome train, and what a cool journey. And this is a beautifully made video of it all. Thanks for taking me along.