What an adventure. This was interesting and fun, full of adventure and intrigue, including eiry music, creepy insects, ancient mysterious unknown objects, and technological challenge. Eli, you could make solitary confinement seem interesting. I predict all this hard work, especially the room scans, will be used someday in a really fun, kickass video game. In the mean time you are having the time of your life, improving your skills, and making a living by sharing it with us. Win win & LOL. You go girl.
Somehow I missed this video. What a great video! Even a hint of menace, almost like _Blair Witch Project._ I just hope whomever was in charge of this project tested the air, considering that it appears no one was wearing a dust mask even when all that debris was being shoveled. Who knows what kind of spores, lead dust, or other irritants, became airborne...
Your videos are absolutely awesome. When I was younger, I spent time in Wertheim, Germany. We would investigate many of the tunnels located under the kaserne, as well as the local castle. But be careful! The Germans would booby trap or flood many of their tunnels to prevent exploration, especially towards the end of the war. Ah! To be young again and fearless.
Impresive!!! Such an amazing project!!! I'm a historian so I know how valuable are those kind of projects and initiatives to explore old or abandoned places and bring them to the public. Absolutely amazing!!! Congrats for that labour!!!
Many old fortresses in Europe were regularly modernised. As artillery became more powerful and with the dawn of air power, the only way to make forts more resilient and survivable was to dig new tunnels under the existing structure. As ammo dumps and living quarters were relocated deeper, older rooms closer to the surface were often filled in with rubble and sand to provide extra protection against bombing/shelling. Guns were relocated in turrets making many casemates and ports redundant. Shafts linking combat blocs to underground living quarters were built, making many corridors redundant. Older forts received mechanical ventilation/pressurisation systems to evacuate fumes and provide protection against combat gasses. Thus, older ventilation shafts were often transformed or walled in and new ones were dug through...
There were many projects of exploring and digging in some old nazi undergound factories. But they never found anything interesting or valuable. Nazis were paying attention to not leave there any valuable documents or archives.
What a wonderful video Eli. As a retired history teacher. I commend you and your young colleagues for all of your efforts. People think a treasure hunt will be fun. But proper archeology and historical restoration is actually very hard work. Your work to help restore and document the fortress of Baltiysk is a very important thing. Helping to record history people will be able to use for centuries to come. It's also another chapter in the many experiences that you have done in your life. If you do not become a producer of documentaries. I think you would be an excellent author. Good luck to you in all of your future endeavors.
You were crying when war has began, you were complaining about russian propaganda and now you supporting someone who support all of it. Did you watched this? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aVk4SnZaUcE.html
Привет русские. Добрый день. Какая замечательная одиссея открытий! У нас есть такие законы в Ашленде, штат Орегон, но вряд ли это имеет значение. Грандиозный памятник времен шведско-русского единства; очевидно, дело истории сейчас без какой-либо враждебности. Здравствуйте Эли.
Hello Russians. Good afternoon. What a wonderful odyssey of discovery! We have such laws in Ashland, Oregon, but it hardly matters. A grandiose monument of the times of Swedish-Russian unity; obviously, the matter of history now without any hostility. Hello Eli.
Really cool adventure Eli. Been looking forward to this video. Great quality and love the spooky suspense. 😱 The ending dialog was motivating. You make an impact! Have a great weekend. 😊
Fascinating Eli and what a great project. Reclaiming ancient fortresses for future generations. It does look like a maze and yeah prolly very easy to get lost without knowing your way around. Imagine what it was when it was in use. Looks like you enjoyed your new foray as a modern archaeologist. Thanks for sharing.
@@ElifromRussia Not at all. Thank you for sharing your life and inviting us to ponder the wonder that is Russian society, history and culture. spasiba bol'shoye
Thanks, Eli for sharing this fascinating expedition that you are a member of this summer. I don't have a serious problem with claustrophobia but my biggest fear would be the roof or walls of the structure caving in on me. That would be a real nightmare to say the least. 😱🤣. Everyone seems so enthusiastic and also well spoken and intelligent. Even though it is hard physical work all of you must be having a great time exploring and also sharing the camaraderie of this expedition. Take care, stay safe and enjoy this wonderful experience. 👍🤗❤️🙏🌎
Thank you very much Eli for sharing this awesome video with us. It has been an amazing adventure and you have been very brave and skilled to spend there so many days. Personally I couldn't have gone through these narrow and dark tunnels as I suffer from claustrofophobia.
This looks very interesting. Been looking forward to you uploading a video about it, since I saw it on your Instagram. Ps, stay safe from the volcanoes in Kamchatka 😜
I'm interested in all that stuff the Germans left behind . Those ceramic looking tubes with the green glazed outside look like wire wound resistors or blanks to make high wattage resistors. Love videos like these , urban explorer videos of old abandoned buildings are interesting .👍😊
I have the impression that the history of this place has been totally forgotten , Kaliningrad under the rule of, most of the time, the USSR like last 70 yers is a chuckle of history who built this place? ethnically and culturally, I am able to risk the thesis that Kaliningrad never belonged to Russia
good bye - enough is enough and I unsubscribe. Can better spend my watchtime for the channel inside russia touching the real important topics than digging in the german history.
There are laser systems for making very accurate 3D representations of under ground caves etc. I think it might be ideal for finding hidden rooms. They used them to map the catacombs in Rome. Reminded me a bit of the Cu Chi tunnels. Have fun.
This was fascinating. You make great videos Eli I really enjoy your commentary, your filming, the added suspense with the creepy music, the interviews, the serious bits & you add fun bits too, you're a great story teller. I always look forward to your video's. All the best from Australia xxx
My plans for the weekend are to try to stop Facebook from building a meta center in the middle of farming country USA and ruining the food that we eat in the United States of America so yes my plans are to stop Facebook cold. But since I am only one person and we are only a few that probably will not happen but we are out here and we are trying to keep the farmland that we have for farming we don't need Facebook we don't need tech industries. Carry on Miss Eli
Do you wonder where she gets the money to keep traveling the world when she can't get money off her YouRlTube channel?.?? Ever wonder why she has Tim Kirby, Russian Today propagandist on her channel TWICE? MOW THATS AMAZING!!!!
@@tammylove8337 Completely agree, but a couple of weeks ago I asked Konstantin from 'Inside Russia' the same question and he completely defended Eli saying she was anti-Putin and financially independent. His reply was: "Are you counting her money? She runs a huge channel and does fantastic content, so YT alone is a great support. YT actually is very generous. On top she runs an English learning club. That is more than enough for 1 person to live and travel." Makes me wonder about Konstantin tbh. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OlWSEBdK7G0.html
Hi! I am from Russia, but I run an independent and honest channel in English, I produce videos related to history and politics. I would like to get your assessment of my latest video. I think you will be interested to see. Thank you 🙏
@@pauldove966 Eli is an enterpreneur like Kostantin so don't be surprised they defend each others, even if they have different point of view. They are on the web just to make money, it's a job. So they keep a foot in both camps: the government that subsized them (please look at the chechen, komi, yakuts, daghestani videos they are all the same for every young youtuber that came over there, they have the same guides etc etc) RT for Eli (the kirby's promotion) then western media (Instagram never pay anybody: only if you sponsor some product) but yeah kostantin is right YT for a 300k channel can pay you from 2000$ up to 4000$ monthly which are HUGE money in Russia but also in the west. Of course a youtuber has fixed costs (video editor, hahah do you really believe the fable eli does everthing by herself? the travels, the russian teacher of her club, etc etc) you can have a lot of analytics on the web, eg www.noxinfluencer.com . Then she has the russian speaking club (I don't know the size but just think: YT and instagram are fish nets so even if the 5% of the 300.000 decide to pay the 30$ monthly it is a good income) while the russian speaking club accept money via telegram, YT do bank transfer: and ELi has a state bank and her postepay doesn't work in Russia (but it works outside). Niki has tinkoff bank which is not sanctioned but they ask 200$ for every transaction so if you receive 4000 2000$ in one transfer it is still ok but if YT pays you on a daily basis your money are eaten. keep in mind anyway she flew from 100k (800$) to 300k thanks for the american curiosity about ukraine's war but she suffered sanctions so proabably she didn't had the joy of monetizing the sudden interest. So, back to the question: where she got the money last year for travelling inside russia and outside? having not founded the russian SC and with few income with YT, the only answer is..the gov!!!! she's an enterpreneur so she takes money from whoever. So maybe this lostantin and maybe others only when the Special War Operation started some had a soul exam and they distanced and left Russia. But they'll never admit the guilty of having taken money from the gov since they think it was done before 24th february. Kostantin says eli is anti putin but telling the truth she has said she is not proud of the "current events" but never challenged any political decision so she is either a mild supporter of Putin or a girl that just need money for her , her family and the luxuries of travel (kilimangiaro's trip was worth 4k at least).
The brickwork is interesting and the patterns can tell you a great deal of when it was actually laid. Apart from one tunnel, most of what I saw seemed relatively recent. Great video.
Thanks for everything you do it always nice to see where you take us 🤗 I like to watch it plzz be safer and take care I have to say I think you are so beautiful as well 🤗❤️🙏
I wonder if the Russian archeologists, etc., are collaborating with German scientists who may have specific records, plans, and other information regarding the construction and use of the site.
Greetings from Poland, wonderful reportage , really liked it , you have talent as director, and a great courage I m somehow chlostrophobia so I wont be able to do what you achieved , thanks and cannot wait the next video :-) all my kind regards
What super acting skills! Maybe you'll get an oscar nomination from this! Xaxaxa! The suits and hats made you look like a group of conscripts. ;)))) Who funded this summer camp?
About time Eli . Was worried with everything going . Wish you excelent traveling. Hope you guys have a significant find in the old fort. Like the drama.
That would've been a fascinating exploration, Eli. I think my claustrophobia would've got the better of me! Also appreciate your filming and editing skills, and the light humorous touch of horror film music. 😊
I sometimes wonder if the original/GEN-1 RUS Amber-Room isnt reassembled, languishing away in some uber-wealthy families mansion or hidden away down deep in 1 individuals, or families, underground art museum for a just a few peoples private enjoyment?-(Like Los Angeles Getty Family museum that has an ultra-luxurious & not-so-secret anymore extensive underground complex)-
Hello from Goose Bay, Labrador! I love your adventures, Ms Eli. The mood music & sound effects really give this video some intriguing atmosphere! There are old radar stations & bunkers scattered here that are fun to explore (in summer), so I get inspiration from your videos. Take care & be safe!
I can feel the smell of old cement. I did similar exploring on my home island of Gotland 2 weeks ago. Fortress built outside my home village of Fårösund after the Crimea war 1850ies. At that time there where no defence and Sweden just had to except English and French ships using the strait as a safe harbour in the war against Russia. They spread cholera and killed a third of the population. When i grew up Gotland was quite fortified against a Soviet invasion and my father was a military engineer so i grew up in the more modern versions of such bunkers. Always begged to go with him in my free time. His boss did not mind because I started actually service simple equipment like phones at age 5. Some places on Gotland are a mix of old and new like this place. A bunker from WW2 next to the ring wall of Visby from 1200- and some modern equipment behind a trap door. Need to got to bed and dream of my childhood. Thanks! I finish tomorrow.
Hi! I am from Russia, but I run an independent and honest channel in English, I produce videos related to history and politics. I would like to get your assessment of my latest video. I think you will be interested to see. Thank you 🙏
God please take care of Russia and its people..just downloaded the Russian alphabet pdf given by you..looks very awesome I am still checking..thank you so much...love from mother India to mother Russia...thanks.
Wow. Your cinematography and narrative editing skills are really outstanding. I *just* started watching and had to pause to comment. Sound quality is also excellent. Diving back into the video! 🌟
Know about mycotoxins, mold, I had 18 different colonies in my body from working construction, crawling under houses, working with woods, wear a good mask.
09:42 : from what I learned, if something is radioactive, your electronics will go haywire or at least some disturbances on your camera like some dots. Dont worry, germans were not that advanced at that time unlike the Russian. Like your strong spirit ! Be proud to be a Russian.
Well done Eli. Hope the work with a shovel wasnt to hard for a youtuber. You are right, new experiences always can help somehow to reach the indivdual goals of life.
Star-forts are so cool. We have a bunch in North America too. Interesting that it was filled with sand, It almost looked like it was buried in a flood.
Thanks for sharing, What surprise me are the fortress themselves, they are very old, they are all over the world, all of them were build to look similar, like it was the same builders, on a time of not many people or machines for building and all these fortress have lots of heavy duty bricks. don't you guys find this weird? like they are out of place / time. I think even now we would have a hard time trying to make one of these and the time this were build, were not many people and not heavy equipment. maybe is just me but I wander...
A fascinating project. The money wasted on making and firing a single pointless hypersonic missile expended on some children's hospital in Ukraine would/could have advanced this project immensely while also presenting Russia in a much more positive light. I am wondering if any of the sand place in voids there served some kind of structural purpose or was it just put there to close off a passageway or room for an unknown reason?
These are wonderful videos, Eli, but I worry about you! You have such an adventurous spirit, but I don't want you to get hurt, crawling around in these old structures that might collapse. Please be careful, Eli! We need these beautiful videos from you, but we don't want you to get hurt. So I hope you can keep your adventurous spirit on a safe leash! Best wishes to you always -- you are like a favorite sister to many of your viewers (and we all want our sisters to be SAFE!!!) :)
Oh a star shaped fort cool ,so i googled star forts,wow those things are every where from old ruins to ones still being used crazy ,even in America the Statue of Liberty is sitting on a star fort,there is more to this than just star shaped forts,85 percent are near water or built on water.
Eli, congratulations, this is by far your best video to date. Please, you and all the team, be extra careful. Many of the artefacts you are handling could potentially be highly dangerous. I know all about explosives because we used them extensively in my previous job and with time they can become unstable. Take care, but keep exploring!
