Life in the MOST SANCTIONED COUNTRY in the World 

I hope this video will be useful for those who plan to visit Russia at this time, for people who (like me) struggled with transferring money to or from Russia, and for those who wondered what life is like in the most sanctioned country in the world. 📍 More videos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ILsj2LDl10U.html - Life in Russia after sanctions - ULTIMATE journey through the east to the west ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Rec-kWEZC_A.html - How Russians Really Live : GREY SOVIET BUILDINGS EXPLAINED!

You will not see ads if you're watching RU-vid from Russia? That's a major bonus lol

As a German, I was surprised to find out, that Raiffeisen Bank also exists in Russia.

BTW re:store weren't renamed, they were just a reseller officially recognized by Apple And Russia weren't excluded from SWIFT, just a few banks were, so you can still do SWIFT transfer to foreign banks, they may just reject it if transaction was from bank under G7 sanctions

とても参考になりました。ありがとう。😀いつかロシアに行きたいと思っているのでロシア語を勉強しています。

Watching from Vietnam. We love you Eli, anythings come its never changed😊

I been in Siberia, Vladivostok, Komsomolsk. I met many lovely people. Take care of you and hope you will have a good future. From Sweden

Once again, Eli always shows interesting and very useful videos for people all over the world to watch. Yes, you are really great at choosing broadcast topics, Eli!

This is a blessing - in Pakistan we are deliberately boycotting all these brands and it's given a huge boost to our local products, from snacks to detergents

I´m glad that you here, Eli and thanks for answering important questions with such transparency. Cheers from Brazil.

I pray the wars around the world will end and life will be normal for people to travel anywhere they want. All the best Eli. I enjoy your channel! ❤

I’m an African Student in Russia and trust me Russia is not what you think it’s very beautiful especially now that I understand the language and can navigate the country myself been to 6states and will be to more I have my African friends here with Me 😊 thanks Eli

Faith, hope, and love. These are principles that never perish. Спасибо.

I'm a Brit living in the UK and have just returned from 10 days in Russia. Everything Eli says is correct. I flew to Tallinn, Estonia and then took the coach to Saint Petersburg. I booked return coach travel before leaving UK as LuxExpress have a business base in Europe so cards work to pay them. The border at Narva/Ivangorod is pedestrian only so one coach drops you at the Estonian border crossing point and then another coach is on the other side of the river/bridge in Russia waiting to take you onwards. The advantage of this route is flights to Tallinn from UK are cheap and the return coach fare came to about £80. You also see a lot of the countries looking out the coach windows and the coaches were very comfortable with hot drinks, free bottled water and good Wifi. I stayed a couple of nights in SP and then took the train to Moscow which was a fantastic experience especially since on return I booked the Sapsan non stop train and the service in business class was awesome with breakfast part of the ticket. Train tickets were £59 going (economy class) and £95 returning (business class). Apart from wanting to see SP I stayed there for 2 nights to get a breather after the journey but I have known people get the train to Moscow as soon as they arrive on the coach in SP. If you do this it competes very well time wise versus flying to Turkey (from UK) and then taking a flight to Moscow. The flight option is also more expensive. One thing with the Yandex app for taxis you can go into the settings and select that you want to pay cash. I enjoyed every single minute of my time in Russia and the people I came into contact with were lovely and went out of their way to provide assistance when I needed it. Regarding the visa I was able to get an e-visa since I also hold an Irish (EU) passport. I applied on line and I received the e-visa after 3 days. It's valid for 60 days and the maximum stay is 16 days (for one visit) - remember day of arrival and day of departure count as days to the max 16 days. With the ramifications of the sanctions a trip takes some organising but it's well worth the effort. Also I was able to buy Roubles at a good rate online from a company based in the UK.

Much love from Arizona, Eli! I’m glad you’re doing well and the sanctions don’t affect you directly. May we all find peace one day

I am Turkish, as a Turkish citizen without a visa , (I have Green Passport) i have been to Russia more than 10+ and 5-6 of them were after the sanctions. I haven't felt a big difference but only the foreigners brands were closed and most of the things were more expensive but if I compare with Turkey, and if we consider that Russia is in the war officially, the life is even cheaper than in Turkey. While we pay a minimum of 100,000 Rubles for an ordinary house in Turkey, you can rent a nice apartment in Russia for 45-50,000. Lately I started to think 'Why dont I live in Russia?' Not forever, because I love my country and living in Turkey, but at least economically, we have the opportunity to live in better conditions. The only problem as a tourist is that you cannot use Visa-Mastercard. If you bring Dollars-Euros in cash, I think there is no problem in traveling around Russia. (and if you learn a few simple things in Russian) I think there are many beautiful places worth seeing in Russia, also I mean Siberia. Путешествую по России с удовольствием. ♡😊🧿 I also want to add that I saw many Turkish products in Russia, everywhere in the market there were chocolates or other things from Turkey. 😹

Fan of your Videos for Few Years! Keep your Head up! Hello from Vegas!

Your videos are as close as I may ever get to visiting Russia. They are joyous, informative works. Thanks to you always!

My father say USSR/Russia 🇷🇺 has helped our country, Vietnam 🇻🇳 much in our development in most areas. No country is perfect and we just pray that peace will come soon 🙏🙏 Thank you to Eli showing us the true situation in Russia & its people ❤

Eli, you are resourcefulness embodied. Folks like you should not only make videos :)

If every thing goes smoothly, I will start working in Russia by end of summer this year. I started watching your videos after receiving a job offer and I am very grateful that I found your channel and this particular video has been very helpful. I did encounter some challenges due to the sanction but like you, I am staying hopeful and that my stay there with my family will be enjoyable and productive. All the best to you, Eli!

I was in Moscow April 2023 . I was aware that I had to bring cash but I didn’t know that the Australian dollar would be so hard to exchange into rubles. I found one bank that did exchange them after much searching . This bank is Transtroy bank on Dubininskaya street. The rate was not favourable but at least I could enjoy my holiday. I would advise to take euro or US dollars

I have been in Russia many times, in Moscow and Yasny and I absolutely loved it!

this was so helpful! thank you, Eli!

Thankyou @Eli... for your kind explanation towards Russia at present moment of the sanctions... loved Russia❤

Eli, you are very smart lady and inspiring for others. I admire your attitude toward you home country, you simply will not sell your soul that easy.

Excellent video. Thanks ❤️🙏🏻

You are such a kind helpful girl.. I can’t understand why they took your monetization.. they are punishing regular people everywhere and it’s disgusting.. the rich who start the trouble just go on living as normal while we struggle.. it’s cruel

Dear Ellie. I love and share your point of view and hope for a better tomorrow. I send lots of love from Chile, South America. Keep on going.

Russia is a self-sustained country in terms of food, natural resources and military. Manufacturing, well you got the world's biggest manufacturer right next door.

Eli thank you very much for your videos like this one and all of them really, its a big help for every one :)

This is very helpful thank you! Im trying to visit my family there eventually and so thanks for the information:)

Hi, I worked 2 years in Lipetsk between 2002-2004 and, I have unforgettable memories about Russia and people. Each time I watch your video I remember my friends and wonderful times with them. Thanks a lot, and I hope one day I able to visit Lipetsk again to find my lovely friends

You’re worth the time to watch you. Very well done. I’m from Houston Texas and lived in Izhevsk for 4 years, met my wife in Moscow 25 years ago. My wife and our Daughter spend as much time in Russia every year. You really helped us on the money Ruble realities that exist today, we would like to take you to lunch sometime. Keep going and best wishes!

That Australian guy might be smiling now but he must know that Australian Intelligence will have a folder with his name on it somewhere in Canberra.

I have Russian friends here in Europe. Their skills are so outstanding they’ve been brought here. And what you are showing is literally what they are telling me. They even invited me to see Russia by myself to discover people and the culture. Honestly, I am super bitter because all this current context isn’t belonging to us, people and by that I mean citizens of the world… If there were no politics and social engineering we’d certainly see more « humanity » and just human beings bonding.

My girlfriend is Russian. The people there are great and fun to be around with. I currently know some Russian but still learning. I wish nothing but the best from a USA citizen.

My dream as an American since I was a kid is to speak Russian and visit Russia. My first book report as a kid was about Russia. I’m working on learning the Russian language and will visit or live there when I’m retired. Thanks for all the effort you put into educating your viewers. Absolutely amazing.

Thank you. I’m American and would love to visit your country one day. It’s very beautiful.

Sanctions are not meant to hurt your citizens. They are merely a public way of showing disapproval for a foreign country’s actions. Honestly, I don’t think anyone even thinks about the sanctions at this point.

Muchas gracias Eli!!! Tú eres Divina

Эля, ты тут собрала столько людей из разных стран! Невероятно приятно читать комментарии. Важное дело ты делаешь!

I live and study in Russia. It's beautiful here and the people love black people. Sometimes I don't even remember this country is under sanctions😅😀Life is great here, I am really always amazed at how the people in Russia continue to love foreigners despite all the sanctions. I really love it here. Greetings from Yakutsk!

Eli...I learnt about the 2 banks from you through this video. Thank you a ton. I will check them out. As I need to transfer moneys to Russia periodically for some renovations I am doing to my apartment there. My wife is Russian and we do keep travelling there. So far we have been carrying cash. But if indeed the 2 banks mentioned are still accepting €/$ inward transfers then this would be a huge benefit. Also the option of opening a bank account in a Kazakhstan/Georgia bank and moving money through that account is worth exploring. Finally, I would like to say that so far I have not seen any impact at all on the average Russian post the sanctions. Even flights to and fro are full from Turkey/UAE/other countries where flights are still active. Hotels in resorts such as Sochi are packed. As also tourist places inside Russia. So we will have to wait and see. For the present Russia and Russians are finding a way to live around the sanctions.

Thanks for the info!!

Greetings from Germany and friendly hugs! You are an angel! Important work! 💙💙

Cho du nước bạn có như nao thì tôi và dân nước viêt nam tôi luôn ủng hộ và biết ơn đến nước bạn nga vô cung,hy vọng nước bạn nga luôn chiến thắng triền mọi mặt,luôn yêu mến một đất nước nga vĩ đại❤❤

Eli. I appreciate your videos. Informative and entertaining! Bravo!

Dear Eli. This is a very interesting and useful video. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Eli. This is my first video from you and I am so impressed that I subscribed. I'm looking forward to watching and learning more. I am an American citizen from Southern California who no longer understands my country. Praying fo peace.

Hello and love from Paris. I can't speak for all French people but be assured that nobody who has any sense here supports the hate propaganda and that French and Russian people will always be cousins and friends. Thanks for helping us discover your country.

You are a true RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR, congratulations and thank you. Keep the faith against such despicable western political hypocrisy. Most westerners I know like the Russian people and LOVE Russian arts and culture! The Russian nation is being treated unfairly and unjustly by the West’s politicians and we, the people are paying a high price for it, culturally, friendly and economically.

woww, this video offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by individuals living in the most sanctioned country in the world. It highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of its people amidst economic and political pressures. Watching it sparks reflection on the impact of international policies on everyday lives.

Lots of love from Tunisa❤ Russia is a great wonderful country. Russia is history, humanity, civilization. You are welcome to great nations and countries that deserve your friendship and partnership. I love to go to Russia.

Brilliant Eli. You have probably helped many people wishing to travel to Russia and its many regions. I posted on another channels comments, that here in my local mall in Sydney, Australia, there was a money exchange and i could still get Russian Rubles.. So much for Australian sanctions. Remember Australia is a convict prison of Britain, that is now run by multi National Corporations. So any sanctions and opinions of the senior management of AusCorp, are not necessarily the opinions of our peoples here. Take care, stay safe Eli.

Thanks for the Video Eli very informative, would be interesting to find out what life is like outside a big city, as seems is fairly comfortable inside

So useful. Thanks. I'm ready now for the summer! 😎

спасибо, Эли, за всю эту полезную информацию. это будет полезно для людей, планирующих поездку в Россию.

This video was much more than simply helpful, it is incredibly important! The world needs someone like you to remind them that we average people are all the same and I sincerely hope that we can all be friends again one day. I just hope that RU-vid allows this video to remain available for any open minded westerner that cares about humanity so see 🙏

Thanks for all the information you mention.❤

Wowwwww thank you for the useful info

Watching from Southern California & am happy to hear that the average Russian isn't negatively impacted by the sanctions. Love your channel & actively look for your videos! Stay safe!!

Excellent video, Eli. Thank you. I had hoped to travel to Russia in summer 2022, but that didn’t work out! I lived and worked in Russia for years, married a Russian woman I met in Leningrad, and we have a beautiful daughter. I hope to visit Russia again soon - if only to have coffee in Cafe Zinger in Dom Knigi on Nevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg, and look across at the magnificent Kazansky Sobor. The information you provided is super helpful. Желаю Вам успехов!

I moved to Russia from the US. I recently got my citizenship🇷🇺 and I don't want to go back. Everything about Russia is better❤

Extremely useful video.

I live in St. Petersburg and the only thing that's really annoying is having to fly via Istanbul if you wanna get anywhere in Europe, otherwise nothing really changed compared to before the war.

My friend who is indian from Goa is amazed by the number of russians living and holidaying in india

Привет из Кении 🇰🇪 , Мне нравится твой контент. Keep makinh more informative videos🎉. Very enjoyable for foreigners learning Russian and vice versa

Thank you, Eli. Wishing you well.

Eli, I also have two lovely daughters. But you are really really lovely girl and very smart. I do believe that many people around the world admire your attitude and identity toward your 'Homeland' - Russia. If you go to my country East Timor, I'll offer you place to stay. Good luck to what you are doing and forget the 'SANCTIONS', because you and all the Russians will survive under the 'Banner' of Nationalism/Patriotism of the Russian People.

Great video Eli, I really want to go to Volgograd and your help and advice might help me go this year!

Wishing peace and love to the people of Russia.

Hello from Minnesota, USA ! Very interesting video. Thanks Eli !

Love your channel !! Best wishes for all peaceful people in the World

Oh wow! Thank you for sharing your perspective. I can’t imagine this difficult time but you are you are a positive light and you are educating the rest of us. Please keep sharing with us but always stay safe 🙏🏽

I like your channel, I’m studying Russian language and you give me somehow a hope!

Freundschaft🇦🇹🤝🇷🇺Дружба Greetings from Austria ✌

From an American, I have hopes everything will be changing for the better and peace will prevail again. Your unsponsored tips for traveling to Russia were kind and thoughtful of you. I enjoy your excellent videos. God bless you!😊

Very informative video. I have watched a lot of your videos and enjoyed each one of them.

Hi Eli, big fan of your channel here. Thank you for taking your time to let people know important facts that get obscured by the clouds of mass media. There will always be good people in each and every single corner of the globe no matter what the superpowerful do or say.

Love to you ❤️ and your People 😊 from the UK.

Come to Iran, a very beautiful country with warm people like Italy and Spain

Thank you for this video, very informative!

So good we have people like you Eli who tell the real situation as opposed to the nonsense you get from western sources like the BBC. Keep up the great work you do! Love from Ireland 🇮🇪

Dear Eli , Canadians love Russia ! Always remember that ! I have learned more about Russia from your channel than in my lifetime ! Merci , form Montréal , Québec , Canada . xo

Absolutely fascinating! This video offers a rare glimpse into the resilience and daily life in a country facing unprecedented challenges. The spirit and adaptability of the people shine through, reminding us of the strength found in community and perseverance. It’s a powerful reminder that despite the toughest of circumstances, hope and humanity prevail. Great work on capturing these stories!

Hello from America! Love your channel. Keep up the great work!

A very informative video, Eli. Let the people know many Americans are sympathetic to Russia and against the war. Love and peace to you.

Eli , thanks for your hard work .Hope will have peace one day.

Thank you for all the good info. Greetings from Switzerland to beautiful Moscow, I had the chance to visit in 2017

It's better to escape from this country and not pay taxes there.

Eli, what a great video. People adapt, they find ways to continue. It's a shame such problems and issues turn up in the world, and are beyond most of our control. After all, we are all flesh and blood, we should be able to get on peacefully. Don't lose hope, and keep a sense of humour. Russia is a wonderful country (What little I visited), the people friendly and welcoming (The few I met). More people need to travel and have open minds, you find that we are all the same. Differences are not to be feared but welcomed, talk, and we can all find some common ground. Peace.

This channel was just now suggested to me by RU-vid since I watch a lot of Russian creators. This video is the most helpful and informative video I have ever seen regarding sanctions and travel to Russia! I just subscribed. Obviously much time and effort was put into researching this topic which I truly appreciate. The presentation is easy to understand and very helpful in real life for everyone! Great job! As an American, I am a bit surprised at how money transfer is so easy to work around. Great ideas on how to arrange things before traveling. Thank you much for all the detailed information.

Thank you for teaching us! So interesting to see how others live! ❤you are so smart!

I live in sweden and as a brit have met many swedes who are anti Russian. I tend to say it's the Americans they should be most afraid of. Good informative video.

Bless you, Eli. You take the high road, and focus on the goodness in people. Staying well away from politics is a wise decision.

Hi Eli, thanks so much for the tips and information.

Good video and thanks for making it!)

We should also personally ban Russia. We should not visit Russia but wait to visit a free Russia.

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