First time in Armenia: Soviet paradise, dogs, Russian language and coffee

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  • @joannunemaker6332
    @joannunemaker6332 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I liked this video. Armenia looks fascinating. Love the big markets. Good to see you again.😊❤

  • @PLdemorygray
    @PLdemorygray ปีที่แล้ว +40

    What a treat to find a new video from you. I'm glad to see that you're getting to go places.

  • @Ultra-Violet
    @Ultra-Violet ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Good to see you're still with us Alena 👍🏻💜

  • @robote7679
    @robote7679 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Thank you for this little tour of Armenia. I'm an American and kind of pathetically these were really the first images from Armenia I'm aware of seeing. I enjoyed that and your commentary. Also was curious about the numbers of seemingly homeless cats and dogs rather peacefully wandering the streets. Best of luck to you in all your endeavors.

    • @solconcordia4315
      @solconcordia4315 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm not so sure that these are "homeless" cats and dogs because they may just be community-owned Socialist cats and dogs with multiple castles and palaces to retire to in which they spend parts of their time getting a backrub here, a bone there, etc.
      My son's cat was apparently such a community cat. (owning multiple humans)

    • @robote7679
      @robote7679 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ahhhh, Socialist cats and dogs. That is the perfect clarifying answer. Greatly appreciated and thank you.

  • @jcnunny
    @jcnunny ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for sharing and for all the pets! Glad to see you back again.

  • @timconnecticut6263
    @timconnecticut6263 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It always makes me happy to see your face and the quick moment of Natasha ! I'm sending positive vibes for you both from Connecticut U.S.A. Peace !

  • @pierreverschueren8382
    @pierreverschueren8382 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The dogs love you so much 😍I love your channel very informative with a bit of banter. All the best from Australia 😎

  • @MikeOxlong-
    @MikeOxlong- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There’s something quite unique about your videos and personality. In a good way… Kinda sucks you don’t post more often.
    Hope you have a good 24’ and that you remain healthy and as depressed as you need to be!! 😊

  • @frankb1
    @frankb1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool! Love your videos. "Visa Run" sounds like a great title for a road adventure movie.

  • @tbhailey
    @tbhailey ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It never ceases to amaze how well you speak colloquial English. And prospective congratulations on your imminent 50,000 followers. Brava!

  • @curtvona4891
    @curtvona4891 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love your sense of humor! Great vid. ❤

  • @shortaybrown
    @shortaybrown ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Heyyyy great video!
    I love your ironic observations about stray dogs & cats, and hanging garden cultural exhibits and strange food and coffee.
    Please make some more short chilled out relaxing city vids like this when you get back to Georgia.
    You’re brave and strong to leave Russia and make a new life for yourself at such a young age.
    Peace.

  • @cococalm
    @cococalm ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great to see the channel growing, almost 50K ... keep it up. Lovely video today and I detect a much more cheerful tone to your voice. Very pleasing and a positive change.

  • @luigiaqua2263
    @luigiaqua2263 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Haven’t seen DR for a long time. Hope doing well in Armenia, best wishes from Germany. Happy holidays and hopefully a better new year.

    • @deviddav4767
      @deviddav4767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Спасибо взаимно!

  • @klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563
    @klubberzvonhatzenbuhl563 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    YAY…Alena makes a rare appearance! Also…’Hi Natasha!’ ❤

  • @blancacordero3998
    @blancacordero3998 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your sense of humor. Hoping you upload videos more often.

  • @authormikemontie250
    @authormikemontie250 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always interesting Alena. I enjoy your sense of humor, your excellent english, and your honesty.

  • @letterbox203
    @letterbox203 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey, thanks for sharing your visit to Armenia in the way that you do. Somehow it is comforting - especially petting all the dogs and cats and just chillin’ on the swings and random shots and thoughts of common things. It just all feels peaceful.

  • @Alan-pv2bi
    @Alan-pv2bi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your experiences traveling.

  • @wills681
    @wills681 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greetings from "somewhere" in the North Atlantic ocean. Good to see your channel grow. Your irony works well.

  • @abodabalo
    @abodabalo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for giving a glimpse of Yerevan. Your short vacation seemed quite chilled, which is great. I'll now remember Armenia as a place to perhaps visit one day.

  • @bossdog1480
    @bossdog1480 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you again. "Seasoned traveller", lol Your sense of humour is very good.

  • @ericsolnitzky795
    @ericsolnitzky795 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting video. Thanks for sharing 😊. Hugs and kisses from Minnesota 😘

  • @greendale634
    @greendale634 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's good you were able to visit another country. Maybe it will lead you to do more travelling. :) Good luck with whatever comes next for you.

  • @eirikasbjrnberg8753
    @eirikasbjrnberg8753 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great to see you do a video. Next time Get a guide or friend to drive to some of the incredibly interesting sights in this country outside yerevan. Done it twice . Some Norwegian goes to Armenia Mountain hotel every year as its nice location . I preferred the medieval fortress ruins and the ancient religious sights . Some pre Christian too. Best of luck,

  • @halporter9
    @halporter9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it as always. And oddly, I do get some sense of Yerevan from just a few clips.

  • @jsanint77
    @jsanint77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi dear! It's nice and refreshing to see your latest video. You are so young and brave. I can only imagine all these new experiences under such circumstances. I came to America when I was 19 and it was an adventure. Stay strong, keep updating us. It's always great to hear from you !

  • @ashleyupshall7641
    @ashleyupshall7641 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best of luck in your travels Alena. It will all come good in the end and your life experience is enriched every day. You’re one of the good people. 😊

  • @CliveAshley-d7g
    @CliveAshley-d7g ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful ❤ Armenia nice vlog 🎉 watching fr Jamaica 🏖️

  • @juliusking3419
    @juliusking3419 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see you again.. still so beautiful ❤️..i missed your vlogs.i was so happy to your video again..👍

  • @tashuntka
    @tashuntka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well...everything I had to say has been said here 🤷‍♂️
    I find your videos and insights, and voice compelling to watch/listen to 😁
    You Rock....with a real 🪨...👍🏻🎊👍🏻

  • @CatchtheBreeze85
    @CatchtheBreeze85 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving your amusing off beat videos and natural beauty! x

  • @ps200306
    @ps200306 ปีที่แล้ว

    You keep on smiling like that you're gonna bring this channel into disrepute. And that just might be a very good thing. The dry humour still cracks me up though.

  • @AN-cw6yg
    @AN-cw6yg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your English is very good 😀I loved all of the parks in Yerevan. One of my favorite is Vardanyan park. I am planning to visit Armenia in a few months then I want to spend a few days in Georgia.

  • @simontemplar404
    @simontemplar404 ปีที่แล้ว

    You might be the only sane vlogger on TH-cam. Nice recording, I enjoyed your tour, thanks.

  • @AngryOlive_
    @AngryOlive_ ปีที่แล้ว

    These are good videos. You all are doing a great job. Nice work

  • @mattrawling6646
    @mattrawling6646 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Friday evening from me in beautiful Dunedin, New Zealand. I just discovered your channel and you are beyond wonderful and delightful in every possible way. I hope you are amazing

  • @zippymufo9765
    @zippymufo9765 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It would be great for Alena and Natasha to travel all over the world for their videos.

  • @johnsmith-qe2fd
    @johnsmith-qe2fd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your sense of humor is phenomenal...i liked the community post "to cheer up go outside..." I thought Azerbaijan was the russian enclave....i was never good with geography .

  • @Amadeusthegreat100
    @Amadeusthegreat100 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed your video. I'd love to have some Armenian cognac. You're very funny and Natasha appeared to be pleased to be in your video. Thank you. Cheers.

  • @maxplanck9055
    @maxplanck9055 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I like the humour in this video, interesting to hear how Russians are living as expatriates, much love ✌️❤️🇬🇧

    • @Maidaseu
      @Maidaseu ปีที่แล้ว

      Emigrants

  • @yidbadoguru8080
    @yidbadoguru8080 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice and entertaining Intro for a vlog!! 😗- a depressed Turkish guy

  • @converse_inverse_reverse
    @converse_inverse_reverse ปีที่แล้ว

    With a personal cameraperson, what a professional production!

  • @TaiJason37
    @TaiJason37 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Allways good to see a new video from you. Keep doing your thing and stay healthy Alena! ❤

  • @socketwrench7
    @socketwrench7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved all your videos... I'm glad to see you started posting them again...stay safe and God Bless...

  • @erebus9622
    @erebus9622 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy your channel! Thank you! Hello from Seattle!

  • @54tisfaction
    @54tisfaction ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why are these Armenian street-living dogs so chill and friendly? Street dogs in other countries have a reputation of being aggressive and dangerous... Is it the Armenian people who are friendly to the dogs and treat them well? There is maybe a Life lesson in that... 🙂

    • @solconcordia4315
      @solconcordia4315 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe that it's mostly due to societal culture influencing their dogs. These are probably community dogs owned by nobody as well as everybody. The capitalist dogs are far more territorial and bark at strangers (who are nearly everybody not in their small friend-circle).

  • @geoffh2560
    @geoffh2560 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another super cool video, as always! Looking forward to seeing what you do next.

  • @andersmller3000
    @andersmller3000 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you again Alena and make new Videos and see you are well🤗, together with Natasja🤗 and visit new beautiful places.🤗🤗🤗💚🐕❤🐶💚❤🐩💚👍👍👍

  • @Mattjl824
    @Mattjl824 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alena glad to see you having a good time you need to do that more often, nice video and good to see Natasha

  • @wesleyhales7097
    @wesleyhales7097 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy your videos. Cheers from Austin, TX!

  • @thecocktailian2091
    @thecocktailian2091 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your English is exceptional. Near fluency. May you live in warmth and peace.

  • @N88369
    @N88369 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video👍thank you for sharing🌻

  • @Subjectivity13
    @Subjectivity13 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    It's not easy to look depressed on a swing, but wow, she really pulled it off. Still living up to her name, even when it looks like she might be having fun.

    • @solconcordia4315
      @solconcordia4315 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe she's thinking of Russia where swings seem to be quite common.
      Swings were time-shared in the district I grew up in: 100 cycles of swinging for each kid waiting in line. I was stymied because it was more like a wriggle to me: nothing to push against ! 😂 Here's why I appreciate having a Big Brother: push, push, more, more, higher !

  • @tomasrabago
    @tomasrabago ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alena!🎉 I enjoy your ‘ I just drank some coffee’ vibe. You also have a great eye for color. That Natasha’I’m not here’ glance was funny.😂 As always ; great video, & hope to see the next one, soon.

  • @jonthebru
    @jonthebru ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your dry sense of humor makes your videos.

  • @darynballantine7712
    @darynballantine7712 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Try to video more. I like your show and I like seeing the places that you travel.

  • @johncraig4820
    @johncraig4820 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you back

  • @LarryKapp1
    @LarryKapp1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tour. I put the video speed up to 1.5 and then your English speaking flows along nicely at a good cadence that sounds more fluent.

    • @royfontaine5526
      @royfontaine5526 ปีที่แล้ว

      God this lass really does attract the simps, weirdos and tosspots.

  • @madhavane960
    @madhavane960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally, I was waiting for long time for your video.

  • @davidporter281
    @davidporter281 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved your video in Armenia it was really cool I had never seen this place before and being my favourite depressed Russian I remember when you left and I often wonder how you are doing the 3 of you left yes to go to Georgia so I was pleased to see you are ok! Your English is amazing too I wish I could talk Russian like you speak English! You should become a translator you could do it I think! Love and respect always David Porter❤️❤️🐈‍⬛

  • @ScyllaWyrm
    @ScyllaWyrm ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Curious to see how Armenia celebrates Christmas. It's a Christian country so I'm assuming they have it. Maybe it's even better than in the West. All the best to you in your new country and merry X-mas already ^_^ 🎄

    • @baciandstella4313
      @baciandstella4313 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      We celebrate Christmas on January 6. It is a religious holiday with no gifts. Christmas morning is spent at the church and the evening will be all about big family gatherings and dinner❤❤❤

    • @thevilkids
      @thevilkids 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@baciandstella4313love from Serbia ♥️

    • @Shotarm
      @Shotarm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@thevilkidsспасибо! взаимно!

  • @ilesjazz
    @ilesjazz ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy your videos. I Look forward to the next one.

  • @anlemeinthegame1637
    @anlemeinthegame1637 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Alena, great video. I would have done all the same things you did: drink coffee, visit restaurants, buy books, and play with the cats and dogs.😀

  • @ArcticExploring
    @ArcticExploring ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally a new video from you

  • @MarkMark
    @MarkMark ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg the food in armenia looks so good. thank you for the tiny coffee tour, and i hope you get to expand its geography! there are some really good coffee places here in seattle! im just sayin'. ;)

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson2835 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy to see you are safe and well and still have that sense of humor that l enjoy. Why do the dogs have tags on thier ears... "Always a good day when you can pet a dog". I hope you make a Holiday post , it would be nice , thank you and stay safe.

  • @akncamlca2728
    @akncamlca2728 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching your videos is addictive . more videos should come

  • @MaadXXX
    @MaadXXX ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cute video, you're adorable and so are your friends

  • @caseylee2394
    @caseylee2394 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thid is a re-release 🤔 Good to see you again 🌹🙂

  • @sambabisky4742
    @sambabisky4742 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see tyou again, Armenia looks nice and I see you have your friend with you nice. Enjoy.

  • @alcalderonjr4579
    @alcalderonjr4579 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, hope you’re having a wonderful time👍

  • @giovannidomenech4321
    @giovannidomenech4321 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos keep em coming! Stay healthy and safe!

  • @L.H.1313
    @L.H.1313 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another beautiful, sarcastic and genuine video. And it would have been hilarious if the president had gotten out of that car behind you. 🤣🤣

  • @mikimiki8223
    @mikimiki8223 ปีที่แล้ว

    ..you have less 'crunch' in your voice, depra is kind a fading away....veri gud😋

  • @2000jago
    @2000jago ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see cool street dogs, I click thumbs up. Nothing more is needed...

  • @gardnep
    @gardnep ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your time in Armenia. Great shots of the hanging gardens. I guess we do not or cannot understand how it is to be a stateless person even if it by choice. Keep going, things will get better even if it takes time. Thanks again.

  • @canoerepairshop
    @canoerepairshop ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you again! Those markets are magnificent-ish! 😊

  • @richpelto248
    @richpelto248 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You always crack me up ❤

  • @zdravkobelinski4627
    @zdravkobelinski4627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes i would also like the teapot to be coffee pot, and possibly with less holes :D

  • @andrewthacker114
    @andrewthacker114 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you again, I wonder where you had been.

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great experience! I enjoyed the video very much but I was really impressed to see how many stray dogs there are even in Armenia! Anyway this country is so beautiful and it was worth a visit. Thanks a lot. Your English is fantastic❤

    • @solconcordia4315
      @solconcordia4315 ปีที่แล้ว

      I suspect that these so-called "stray" dogs are actually living closer to the lifestyle of their ancestors. They probably serve as community sentinels in mountainous areas such as the Caucasus.
      My first baby picture taken with a companion was with a completely black 🐕nobody and everybody owned. We were living in a garrison shantytown by Phoenix Creek under a mountain range.

  • @MrSacatecah
    @MrSacatecah ปีที่แล้ว

    Интересный ролик. Привет со Швеции 🇸🇪 🖐️

  • @spindly79
    @spindly79 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks so warm for December!

  • @joeperkowski
    @joeperkowski ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see another video DR

  • @Pierce-xb6vi
    @Pierce-xb6vi ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad things are still going well for you and Natasha! Please stay safe over there! Wish you could come to America and see my floofy poochies!

  • @gangoffour6690
    @gangoffour6690 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Alena, love your channel and your videos. Hope things are going OK for you. Peace and love from New Hampshire, U.S.A.

  • @JohnDarwin7
    @JohnDarwin7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello beautiful I hope these days and weeks find you well sending my love.🌹

  • @harrydecker8731
    @harrydecker8731 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's beautiful there. The restaurant food looks delicisous. I think I prefer the food markets there over grocery stores here in America. So many of those countries have friendly dogs and cats on the street! Who feeds them? Also, I hope they have clinics there to prevent overbreeding. Glad you got you visa. Best Wishes to you in your travels.

    • @gomes2151
      @gomes2151 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think citizens and municipality also, like in Turkey. They have a microchip on their ears.

  • @luisdotespinal
    @luisdotespinal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The food looks amazing.

  • @BryanO92
    @BryanO92 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad you found a place that you miss when you're gone. That's a nice thing to have, especially when you haven't had it in the past.

  • @bromion5123
    @bromion5123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your honest comments.How can we support you?

  • @kaivrock
    @kaivrock ปีที่แล้ว

    You''re very smart and talented. You need to have your own TV show. God, come to America. I'd LOVE to hear your take on it because you don't hold back. You would definitely have a lot of American viewers.

  • @Desire123ification
    @Desire123ification ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video: Thanks! ✨

  • @gregreilly326
    @gregreilly326 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Depressed Russian. I enjoyed this video. I like seeing you and Natasha going around doing interesting things. You're smart and interesting people. Some of that food looked wonderful!
    I get depressed and like coffee too! Does it boost your mood?
    I love the dogs!

  • @tiptopdadddy
    @tiptopdadddy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s very surprising to see how many of the signs and labels are in English. Santa Fe restaurant in Armenia is very curious.

    • @BoycottChinaa
      @BoycottChinaa ปีที่แล้ว

      Espanski como extrano

    • @caprenticus
      @caprenticus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Santa Fe caught me by surprise.

  • @johnscott7210
    @johnscott7210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I noticed Natasha wasn't saying anything in this one. Good to see you both.

    • @dnmurphy48
      @dnmurphy48 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      she did her own a little while ago I think?

  • @butchshadwell3613
    @butchshadwell3613 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos. You should be the host of a regular TV show.

  • @billkenbridge
    @billkenbridge ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a very nice person. Stay safe and keep traveling! Respect from the USA

  • @dougsrepair1060
    @dougsrepair1060 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Travel is an educational activity. Armenia looks very civilized. I envy your youth and ability to be adventurous. Thanks for this.