Exploring Yoshkar-Ola: The Surreal Transformation of Russia’s Provincial City

Join me on a journey to Yoshkar-Ola, a city in the heart of Russia, known for its unexpected blend of architectural wonders from Florence, Venice, and Bruges. In this video, I revisit my childhood city, now transformed by the visionary yet controversial leader Leonid Markelov. Discover the surreal changes, the fascinating monuments, and the unique story behind Yoshkar-Ola's transformation. From historical replicas to quirky landmarks, see how this once-quiet city has become a surprising tourist attraction.

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An excellent video. It encapsulates all the complexities of russian society. Your man had an eye for architecture.

[@Ecoclimax]

Thank you very much!

[@odilsontad]

Beautiful City! Congratulations!

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Thank you very much!

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Hi. I'm from Slovenia and I've planned to visit Kazan this year. When I've looked some surroundings of area I planned to visit, I was amazed by pictures of Yoshkar-Ola and planned to visit it, too. But plans unfortunately changed, maybe next year :)