This is DAGESTAN (Russia's southernmost republic) 🇷🇺

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  • Опубліковано 10 тра 2024
  • Welcome to Dagestan, Russia's southernmost republic and one of the most diverse and interesting regions on Earth. Dagestan, a mostly Muslim region in the south of Russia on the northwest coast of the Caspian Sea, is known for the stark beauty of its mountain landscapes, for its many small ethnic groups and the big hearts of the people. We are exploring the beautiful and often misunderstood, Dagestan for the next 10 days or so, from the Caspian Sea coast to the oldest city in Russia!
    But we are going to start up in the region of Chokh, in the remote Caucasus mountains - and specifically the abandoned village of Gamsutl, also known as the Machu Picchu of Russia! 🇷🇺
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 245

  • @bobbygibson3586
    @bobbygibson3586 2 роки тому +72

    Man that's gorgeous country. I'd Love to be able to visit Russia

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +4

      Hope you get there one day! ❤️

  • @selfuser
    @selfuser 2 роки тому +41

    День добрый, Мэт и Юлия!
    Спасибо вам за классные путешествия, за то, что вы ломаете стереотипы о многогранной России и заполняете информационный вакуум для всего мира. Это круто!
    С уважением, спасибо!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +4

      Спасибо большое Ледман! Нам очень приятно 🥰❤️

  • @andreymaraev1063
    @andreymaraev1063 2 роки тому +32

    Wow. I'm from Russia but have never been to Dagestan. It looks pristine and fantasy. Something like ruins of Minas-Tirith. Cheers)

    • @qawalski5822
      @qawalski5822 2 роки тому +3

      живя в Дагестане никогда не был там ((

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      Рад что вам понравлюсь! )))

  • @matthewcunningham8691
    @matthewcunningham8691 2 роки тому +30

    Dagestan, what a great tour Matt and Julia. The landscape, terrain and the architecture of the old deserted villages - all very similar to where I was based for sometime in Taif, Saudi Arabia in the beautiful Hijaz mountains. Many thanks to you both

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Matthew! The comparison with Saudi Arabia is really interesting 😌❤️

  • @TheCyberDruid
    @TheCyberDruid 2 роки тому +10

    Loved the video :) The bit where they showed you the babushka making nut butter and then led you in the shop with the plastic wrapped jars was priceless though ;)

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Hahaha, yep, they all have a shop ;)

  • @Jensie50
    @Jensie50 2 роки тому +12

    I'm sure I saw persimmons early in the video... 😀Dodgy roads? Indeed! 🤦‍♂ But the views of the Dagestan mountain wilderness takes one's breath away! Beautiful! That "long drop" toilet? I'd rather choose the open field. Gamsutl is absolutely a fairy tale village with stunning views. All the scenery in this video almost feels prehistoric. Why is that footbridge (on the way back from the waterfall) locked down? Thanks for this video, really wonderful content by a wonderful couple! ❤

    • @qawalski5822
      @qawalski5822 2 роки тому +1

      the bridge locked because of animals i gues

    • @Jensie50
      @Jensie50 2 роки тому

      @@qawalski5822 Thanks, that makes sense!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      There were indeed! 😀❤️ The views were a dream 🥰 Thank you so much Johan, hope you are well!!! 😍❤️

  • @yellowboot6629
    @yellowboot6629 2 роки тому +10

    Never been to Dagestan☝️ Thanks for the journey 🤗❣️

  • @jasonpetersharpe
    @jasonpetersharpe 2 роки тому +25

    You two are amazingly good to watch! Your happiness and zest for life is infectious. -j

  • @jesshumphries3745
    @jesshumphries3745 2 роки тому +8

    What a great tour trip!

  • @mbelomor
    @mbelomor 2 роки тому +5

    wow wow wow... I was checking out some youtube info on Dagestan and occasionally found that post! Going to be there in two weeks!
    Was a pleasure to see you two!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +2

      Have a great time Misha!! 🥰 more videos to come from Dagestan! ❤️

  • @ll1602
    @ll1602 2 роки тому +20

    Interesting to see Dagestan. Please also show us the towns and how people are living :-)

  • @neilkoch5481
    @neilkoch5481 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for another great video the view's looked amazing.

  • @lindacox6010
    @lindacox6010 2 роки тому +8

    Oh my gosh! The waterfall cave! How amazing!!!!! Such a beautiful region. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @chocolatekay66
    @chocolatekay66 Рік тому +7

    I do just love Julia’s humour, she has such good vibes! Can imagine this is great when travelling ❤️

  • @chrishamlin4004
    @chrishamlin4004 2 роки тому +6

    Such an enjoyable 20 minutes. Great editing and sound

  • @carole2952
    @carole2952 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks for the video, I wish I had a head for heights because just watching that made my toes curl. Absolutely stunning scenery and so interesting. Stay safe 👍

  • @jeffdemeglio
    @jeffdemeglio 2 роки тому +11

    I smiled through the entire video, such a fascinating place and you two are hilarious and fun to watch! - большое спасибо -

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      Пожалуйста Jeff! Glad you enjoyed it 🥰❤️

  • @davidholden4543
    @davidholden4543 2 роки тому +4

    Watched til the end! Great content. Stay safe out there!

  • @katerinazervata
    @katerinazervata 2 роки тому +5

    I was holding my breath for you on those roads . Iam glad you are okay .

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, we lived to tell the tale 😀

  • @cordeliav3055
    @cordeliav3055 2 роки тому +5

    Great video. Thanks for showing us the beautiful landscape around Dagestan. What wonderful wild scenery. So wise to do all this touring while you are still young, and we (some of us oldies) are the beneficiaries of your experiences.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      So glad we can bring you along with us 🤗

  • @davidspez7267
    @davidspez7267 2 роки тому +3

    Absolute picturesque , thank you for taking us along, we greatly appreciate you 🙏👍

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Than you so much David! 🥰❤️

  • @sin3add
    @sin3add 2 роки тому +11

    Happy New Year Guys! Awesome to see Dagestan through your lens 🎥 Interesting place!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much Sinead, happy new year 🥰

  • @kyrie6282
    @kyrie6282 2 роки тому +8

    Beautiful!!!!!

  • @margaritasun7908
    @margaritasun7908 2 роки тому +4

    We are living in pushbutton lifestyle & everything can be delivered on our door , still many complains . Maybe they should try to camp on that abandoned beautiful village for a week , to realize how lucky we are now.
    I wish I can explore that village too , and the caved river .its beautiful!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      For sure, doesn’t get much remoter than that in modern Europe 🙂

  • @rogeraylstock3641
    @rogeraylstock3641 2 роки тому +3

    Nice tour. Great drone work Matt!

  • @elainepitlanish5485
    @elainepitlanish5485 2 роки тому +8

    Have you visited the Ulengov Village, The Don,Russia?
    You two are great. 🥰

  • @moonshineandminibuses9051
    @moonshineandminibuses9051 2 роки тому

    Awesome video! That drone footage of Gamsutl was stunning! 😍

  • @eliseleonard3477
    @eliseleonard3477 2 роки тому

    This was so crazy stunning!! Thanks and you guys are great to travel with ❤️

  • @costasworldofmusicmemories5792
    @costasworldofmusicmemories5792 2 роки тому +3

    As always, Matt and Julia you bring much joy and fun to the places you visit. Dagestan, the mountainside is a thing of beauty. You never stop surprising us on your wonderful tours
    Julia, your smile and laughs make it all worth while.😁😁😁 Sending your lots of love.💖💖💖 Jim and Harriet . Richmond, Va.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much guys! Love you both 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

  • @jennh7040
    @jennh7040 2 роки тому

    What an awesome tour. Nut butter being made, local foods and all the site you saw were amazing. I loved that you got to see things so natural and mostly hidden from most of the world. It looks like you had a day full of memories you will never forget. Thank you for taking us along. I am throughly enjoying going on all your travels with you; places I will probably never see in person. So thank you for all your hard work to share these adventures with us. ❤️🤗

  • @JJsComfortKitchen
    @JJsComfortKitchen 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Such a beautiful place and it looks so peaceful. Seeing the old abandoned villages just opens the imagination to what life was like there.

  • @mrcvmakercv2642
    @mrcvmakercv2642 2 роки тому +3

    I watched one video then another and another. It is very beautiful , informative and worth the time .

  • @bobj312
    @bobj312 2 роки тому +4

    Been enjoying your videos for a couple of weeks now. You are a very delightful couple and the effort, work and joy you put into your videos is very evident. Thanks for the enlightenment and the entertaining education.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, really appreciate it! 🥰

  • @UAZ-Family
    @UAZ-Family 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Matt and Julia, great video! Make sure to get in touch with us when visiting Dagestan the next time.
    We would love to show you a couple of other amazing places in our wonderful region.

  • @ts-vx6iw
    @ts-vx6iw 2 роки тому

    Muddy trails + long hikes = serene views
    Thanks you two for this amazing adventure 😁

  • @theaverageguytraveller7253
    @theaverageguytraveller7253 2 роки тому +4

    Whoa looks like an off the beaten path dream discovery!

  • @Ruben-oh4mj
    @Ruben-oh4mj 11 місяців тому

    Love your video. Absolutely beautiful landscape. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Daisy-yq1gi
    @Daisy-yq1gi 9 місяців тому +1

    Another absolutely fantastic video. I hoped you'd visited as I love the production, the information, your positivity and joy. Thanks!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  9 місяців тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!🥰❤️

  • @bhadzostulano7817
    @bhadzostulano7817 2 роки тому +4

    take care always to your journey.. God bless.. LOVE from the Philippines.

  • @susangoulding3159
    @susangoulding3159 2 роки тому +2

    Just started following you both and love everything you do and show us

  • @sheamaloney5527
    @sheamaloney5527 2 роки тому

    That was amazing! Like you said, it truly takes your breath away. I was overwhelmed with awe just watching the video.Thank you so much!!!!!

  • @cindybrodie9769
    @cindybrodie9769 2 роки тому +3

    What a unique and breathtaking (literally) experience! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Please don’t risk your lives filming for the channel! Maybe it looked more slippery than it was. You two are sure going to remember this one, I think! (Unless your brains are oxygen deprived, then…🤪) ❤️

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      Haha, thank you so much Cindy! We are still breathing 🥰❤️

  • @snippets.oflife
    @snippets.oflife 2 роки тому +4

    You guys are lovely! :) and I love how real you two are :) looking forwards to watching your next adventure :)

  • @lucielewis6438
    @lucielewis6438 2 роки тому +1

    Such a great video!!!

  • @SamanthaWritesThings
    @SamanthaWritesThings 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, that abandoned village looks like something out of a fantasy novel. How stunning Chokh is! Thank you for taking us along.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed it Samantha! ❤️

  • @rosthorburn
    @rosthorburn 2 роки тому +6

    That was a great tour, wonderful scenery. I'm surprised no one has moved into that village to restore it like they have in a lot of other countries like Italy ect

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Thus far I guess, hopefully in the near future 🤞🏻

  • @johnhiggins1629
    @johnhiggins1629 2 роки тому +2

    WOW by far my fav vid...just love it

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much John! ❤️🥰

  • @zem6217
    @zem6217 2 роки тому

    The walk up the gorge to the waterfall was amazing. And this incredible village. Damn I wish I was there with you.

  • @cherylsalinas1548
    @cherylsalinas1548 2 роки тому

    Great video. Always enjoy the views. Such beautiful country side. Good luck in those mini vans. 😂😂. Be safe. ❤️❤️

  • @leilagomulka5690
    @leilagomulka5690 Рік тому

    You are so adventurous. Thank you for taking us on your journeys.

  • @raghavendra4633
    @raghavendra4633 2 роки тому +19

    WOW !! Russia is vast and wonderful country to visit for tourists , so much rich history and culture

    • @mbelomor
      @mbelomor 2 роки тому +2

      You are very welcome!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +2

      🥰🤗❤️❤️❤️

  • @nickthomas181
    @nickthomas181 2 роки тому +1

    A great vlog.!
    You two could make reading the gas bill entertaining!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      Haha, thank you so much Nick 🥰

  • @nadinecampbell3676
    @nadinecampbell3676 Рік тому

    That was beautiful. With the way you film, I felt like I was there.

  • @marcpaloma2262
    @marcpaloma2262 2 роки тому +1

    Edging closer to 50K subscribers! Very exciting!!! :)

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for your support Marc! Postcard on its way to you 🥰❤️

  • @manoharbajaj2125
    @manoharbajaj2125 10 місяців тому +2

    Dagestan is beautiful. Scenery is breathtaking.Thanks Matt and Julia.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  10 місяців тому

      So glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼❤️

    • @manoharbajaj2125
      @manoharbajaj2125 10 місяців тому

      Thoroughly enjoy seeing Russia and Silk Road route through your videos. Thanks again.

  • @lindauhrig1513
    @lindauhrig1513 Рік тому

    Wow! What an amazing tour and day!!!!

  • @igoreksazonov
    @igoreksazonov 2 роки тому

    wow! you guys are awesome)

  • @joannmcgowan9394
    @joannmcgowan9394 2 роки тому +2

    Oh my!, just breathtaking! I never knew Russia was so beautiful! Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @moodymango8855
    @moodymango8855 Рік тому

    Spectacular, thank you!

  • @johnmaclean4374
    @johnmaclean4374 2 роки тому +2

    Great Video, stunning place, what a trek, and as usual happy and giggling, love it, even my wife likes watching, she’s not always easy to please 🙏😂👍😉

  • @resistansiz06033
    @resistansiz06033 Рік тому

    its beautiful places,thanks for this videos

  • @esterherschkovich6499
    @esterherschkovich6499 2 роки тому +3

    Wow like being in top of the world.Not an easy life to live there.Nature and the cave!

  • @lynlandham3779
    @lynlandham3779 2 роки тому +3

    Those are strange, wild mountains. They look like they were just formed or exposed and haven't had time for the rough edges to be worn down. They're all scraggly and sharp and barren looking. At first I thought it was an area that had been strip mined! They have to be some tough people to be able to live and thrive there.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Incredibly interesting and so beautiful in there own right 😍

  • @chucksayers1248
    @chucksayers1248 Рік тому

    that was fantastic, I would like to see that for myself you guys take care

  • @katenickels617
    @katenickels617 2 роки тому +2

    Breathtaking!

  • @stevegandalf4739
    @stevegandalf4739 2 роки тому +4

    Fascinating place - however at 12:16 ...... I've noticed quite a few well-known travel UA-camrs (mentioning no names, but including a very well known one who has visits Russia, plus a few others who go all over the world) ...... they DON'T seem to have a decent pair of walking boots or even "lightweight" i.e. ankle height walking shoes. Plenty of good brands to choose from, but avoid Magnum boots and Adidas GSG shoes/boots - the soles on them don't last.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Cheers Steve, the issue for all of us traveling full-time is luggage space. We had to pick one pair of trainers which are reasonably versatile 😊

  • @warwinlee1021
    @warwinlee1021 2 роки тому

    Incredible ❤️

  • @danielcargill8019
    @danielcargill8019 Рік тому

    That little van did well up that pass.

  • @donaldgeorge3717
    @donaldgeorge3717 Рік тому

    Thanks.Great

  • @underthetornado
    @underthetornado 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful and very old. I bet that's really different looking in the sunlight. Yum Borcsht!!!

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      Ohh yeah in the summer it looks so beautiful ❤️

  • @heleneserewis533
    @heleneserewis533 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! What an adventure. You must be exhausted.

  • @duke9974
    @duke9974 2 роки тому +2

    When u guys were in that abendend vilige, and just sayng "wow this is beautifull, its just amazing" and ur eyes were looking all over the place, while the kamera was pointed at YOU 2 (not sayng it was a bad view, but...) I was like - why are they punishing us ?! But a cople of sec lather u redeem ur selves .
    Seriously though, magnificent place. Mather Nature is the best Artist.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      Haha, it was the build up to the drone shots 😉😄

  • @darrenwendell1723
    @darrenwendell1723 Рік тому +1

    Look at the big smiles of the Dagestani people. You can see they are very happy.

  • @kabardinka1
    @kabardinka1 2 роки тому +6

    Another quality toilet! At least your van driver wasn't drunk this time. ;) Gorgeous footage of Dagastan.

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Haha, one of the best toilets we found! ;)

  • @Joshfrench
    @Joshfrench 2 роки тому

    Great video, keep up the good work! Really enjoyed it. What camera and editing software are you using? Also I have just made one of my first travel vlogs in Rome - would appreciate if you could give it a watch and leave any feedback. Thanks again, for the great video 😊

  • @abdulhakimdianalan9580
    @abdulhakimdianalan9580 6 місяців тому

    wow.. i want to visit it soon

  • @warwinlee1021
    @warwinlee1021 2 роки тому

    Is the air really fresh? I have a feeling it is!

  • @user-rl9ul7yg1i
    @user-rl9ul7yg1i 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Matt and Julie Do you have a visit to Toronto in the future Greetings to you (I'm Ali from Iraq)

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому

      Hi Ali! Yes definitely at some point 🥰

  • @Pluton30
    @Pluton30 2 роки тому +4

    Отлично спасибо вам

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      Рад что понравлюсь 😊

  • @kugul1683
    @kugul1683 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed the video! How safe was Dagestan? I've heard a lot of people and governments advising against travel there

    • @yourname7727
      @yourname7727 Рік тому +1

      Dagestan is among the top five leaders in Russia in terms of security

  • @user-xb2dp1km1s
    @user-xb2dp1km1s 2 роки тому +1

    у деда на буханке руль крутой ) а цвет салона сочетается с окружаюшей природой, красавчик !

  • @maktarwade9708
    @maktarwade9708 2 роки тому

    Magnificent

  • @JonFrumTheFirst
    @JonFrumTheFirst 5 місяців тому

    From Wikipedia about Gamsutl: "In the 20th century the village had shops, a post office, and a hospital.[2][1] In the late 1950s people began to leave the village; the number of inhabitants fell to 200 in 1970 and to 17 in 2002"

  • @kakopaidi1263
    @kakopaidi1263 2 роки тому +2

    На Кавказ надо приезжать летом...

  • @neverwise
    @neverwise 2 роки тому +2

    Omg. The archaeology is blowing my mind 😭

  • @darrylhall3690
    @darrylhall3690 2 роки тому +1

    Great vid guys... To much climbing for this old dude.... u guys remind me of my gf and i..

  • @StraightPath88
    @StraightPath88 2 роки тому

    Beautiful 😍 country and a prosperous city dagestan. I'll visit soon InshaAllah

  • @Raven-Claws88
    @Raven-Claws88 5 місяців тому

    Fascinating guys, thank you for this. And so sad that Russia is not easily accessible for foreigners at the moment. So nice to see a video about Dagestan that doesn’t mention war or terrorism!

  • @user-yu5zf1fi7b
    @user-yu5zf1fi7b Рік тому

    Вау, я как раз живу в Дагестане, в Каспийске 🤩, вам обязательно следует посетить Сулакский Каньон, если вы там ещё не были, очень красивое место 🥰

  • @rickfarina
    @rickfarina Рік тому

    There's just as gorgeous views in Scotland and Wales !! Also parts of England..try there some time hey ??

  • @sanchezmarkez2274
    @sanchezmarkez2274 2 роки тому

    Thanks romeo and juliet.

  • @huagrapo
    @huagrapo 2 роки тому

    I'm confused by the random shot of those two cattle apparently way up on that hill miles away from anyone; I guess they fell out with the rest of the herd down below.

  • @naqiudinhadi
    @naqiudinhadi 3 місяці тому

    Can I know to go to Dagestan, do I need a special Dagestani visa or russian visa is enough? Because im already living in russia under student visa. Please your help will be very appreciated!❤

  • @frostythewestie2276
    @frostythewestie2276 2 роки тому

    That's like being in Arizona in the superstition mountains in winter❄️😊

  • @mikelee8407
    @mikelee8407 2 роки тому

    how much. was the tour?

  • @perseoeridano4182
    @perseoeridano4182 2 роки тому +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @ripabdg19westjava12
    @ripabdg19westjava12 2 роки тому

    Hallo mat and jul
    When you come to Indonesia, bandung. West java

  • @azjeep
    @azjeep 2 роки тому

    how did you two meet each other?

  • @emmacameron42
    @emmacameron42 2 роки тому +4

    Wow what an amazing abandoned village! I would love to visit someday. And well done keeping your asses dry! 😂

    • @MattandJulia
      @MattandJulia  2 роки тому +1

      Haha, thank you so much Emma! ❤️

  • @obolontfub7545
    @obolontfub7545 2 роки тому +6

    Khabib Nurmagomedov :)