Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 34 minutes ago
Turkey is a very popular destination for Russians, but it's my first time here! I will explore Istanbul with my Russian (actually Lezgin) friend from Moscow/Dagestan and her Turkish husband.
Time codes:
00:00 Welcome to ̶T̶u̶r̶k̶e̶y̶ Türkiye
01:05 My Russian friend & her Turkish husband
02:00 Turkish breakfast & comparing Russian and Turkish traditions
04:50 Exploring the non-touristic part of Istanbul
05:46 Learn about Lezgin ethnic minority from Dagestan
07:25 'How did you end up with a Russian wife?'
09:15 Party like a Turkish!
12:39 Turkish hamam experience
15:03 We are looking for a kebab
20:47 Let's boza!
23:03 Why do you love Türkiye?
👉🏻 kilicalipasahamami.com - Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı for a traditional Turkish hammam experience
📌elinabakunova.com/russianclub - Russian Speaking Club where you can practice the Russian language. Join us from any level ;)
📍 More videos:
youtu.be/h4pEQ5Iqkcw - Southernmost republic of Russia | Makhachkala, abandoned villages & Khabib's restaurant
youtu.be/G6zYUuYLsP8 - Life in the capital of Kamchatka in the remotest region of Russia
youtu.be/BpZHXmrfjLg - Life in Russia's COLDEST CITY - Yakutsk | Yakut habits, heatwave(-35 C°)
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📸instagram.com/elibakunova?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= - more content about Russia, traveling, and my daily life
🤍 patreon.com/elifromrussia - if you feel like supporting my channel through Patreon
Turkey is a very popular destination for Russians, but it's my first time here! I will explore Istanbul with my Russian (actually Lezgin) friend from Moscow/Dagestan and her Turkish husband.
Time codes:
00:00 Welcome to ̶T̶u̶r̶k̶e̶y̶ Türkiye
01:05 My Russian friend & her Turkish husband
02:00 Turkish breakfast & comparing Russian and Turkish traditions
04:50 Exploring the non-touristic part of Istanbul
05:46 Learn about Lezgin ethnic minority from Dagestan
07:25 'How did you end up with a Russian wife?'
09:15 Party like a Turkish!
12:39 Turkish hamam experience
15:03 We are looking for a kebab
20:47 Let's boza!
23:03 Why do you love Türkiye?
👉🏻 kilicalipasahamami.com - Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı for a traditional Turkish hammam experience
📌elinabakunova.com/russianclub - Russian Speaking Club where you can practice the Russian language. Join us from any level ;)
📍 More videos:
youtu.be/h4pEQ5Iqkcw - Southernmost republic of Russia | Makhachkala, abandoned villages & Khabib's restaurant
youtu.be/G6zYUuYLsP8 - Life in the capital of Kamchatka in the remotest region of Russia
youtu.be/BpZHXmrfjLg - Life in Russia's COLDEST CITY - Yakutsk | Yakut habits, heatwave(-35 C°)
___
📸instagram.com/elibakunova?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= - more content about Russia, traveling, and my daily life
🤍 patreon.com/elifromrussia - if you feel like supporting my channel through Patreon
