Crossing The Caucasus | hiking across Russia, Georgia and Azerbaijan (short film)

Having traveled Russia deeply since the 90s I can’t support the „danger“ narrative told here.

Sorry sir, it happened to you in russia. Obviously Russia is not modern country with humanity in mjnd.

well you are there during this turmoil that happened in Ukraine and the uneasy terms between NATO and Russia. Not to mention you are from the UK which is NATO members, so they probably thought you were MI6 or something. They probably didn't want you to enter Chechnya because they do not want any foreigners to interviews any Chechen fighters who are active in the war in Ukraine.

This video was awesome man!

I find it quite strange that you did not walk through Georgia as you could have followed various mountain passes through caucasus… 🫤

Back to England not welcome f..k off.

Wonderful trip, congrats! Specially i appreciate your modesty!

whst sites did u use to look st satellite images and paths? what range of temepratures did u equip urself for? subzero or not?

Have you actually seen the highest peaks of the high Caucasus?

We’re did you find these old soviet maps and what sites did you use for the route planning

amazing journey. What a beautiful place.

Thanks for this beautiful video you have inspired me to go here

Long live all of Azerbaijan

My family is from a village in Karachay-Cherkessia called Sparta. I’ve never been but this video really inspired me. Thank you

WOW! thnak you for VIDEO!

Man those people in the mountains does not have to give a shit about what us urban dumbasses have to. That's life man that is what life is. So calm. My depression disappeared just by watching them. Wooow what a life they have. Thanks bro.

This guy is a Russia phobic piece of s*** all of this people you talk to that little old man and all of them we're Russians one of the nicest people you can find anywhere.k
I travelled true Southern Russia extensively ,and I had a great time.
Mind you I bothered to pick up some Russian language before I went there

Can you do a video showing the gear you took pleasse? Amazing adventure!

What app is that you used on your phone to plan the route?

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What a wonderful inspiration you are.

What? So you end up having to go through Georgia for longer than anticipated but you only show a few seconds of it?

To my Indo European ancestors who came from here🥰

Here might be gog magog prison between those mountains

I would like to see the Ural mountains that actually separate Asia and Europe but i guess it's impossible right now. PS why are you surprised, Russia and Britain are now at enmity and therefore they will check you every time.

Very high-quality video. Great cinematography and there's also subtitle as well! This deserve more views tbh. Keep up the good work, man!

Richard, such an amazing video! Thanks for sharing

this vid is amazing, congrats

I tip my hat to you, Richard... a very sincere, modest and generous account of your trip (incl. of the people you met) - I found it quite moving. Like you, I have a serious case of wanderlust and whenever possible would have reveries about (and even sometimes plan and do!) madcap adventures (though admittedly not quite as epic as yours here - esp. when undertaken independently), but due to poor health/mobility over the last decade or so haven't been able to fulfil that part of me. I've never really been able to adapt to that (permanent) loss of freedom. Still, experiences such as yours, as well as your ability to capture them so thoughtfully and competently in this format, has lent a vicarious boost. Thank you for sharing your endeavours, and good luck for the rest of your life (travel-related or otherwise).

Thank you for your video. Such an inspiring journey. I am very curious as to how much physical preparation you would recommend to tackle such an adventure?

Same thing with the USA. People almost never welcome a traveling or exploring stranger into their home or any other type of stranger for that matter. You'll get the cops called on you 100 times before someone lets you into their home and hasn't already known you for a while or something. Love the U.S.A. in many ways and wouldn't want to live in a socialist or communist country. However, i hate the obsession with people calling the cops here and being so estranged from neighbors, although i can scarcely blame people now with a monthly mass shooting

We'd have a better world to live in if everyone traveled on foot and met others from vast cultures. I would know; I've met some beautiful people this way. People are mostly kind and caring humans.

yo I need to do this, what a video bro!

What a video!

Best place on earth

Richard, well done..great video really enjoyed watching your journey to AZ.
I live here in Baku iam thinking to ride my motorcycle from UK to Baku via Turkey, Georgia and thru AZ
The Georgian Bay road border has been closed since Covid but we are told it's going to open again if so I can plan my journey, I to want to see Georgia and The Greater Caucuses I've seen from the air and that's breathtaking so I cannot imagine what a incredible journey this will be.
Happy Travels from Baku 🇬🇧😊👍👍👍👍

A gem of a watch - Awesome.

Tears 😢 in my eyes.. for your courage, patience and endurance... salute and regards to all the kind hearted people you met on the way...

Life is unpredictable. Mankind needs to understand that humanity is not bounded to borders.. come on guys, live in peace, share love, smiles and enjoy peace till your last breath... remember, nothing stays for ever. Its memories left behind. You must not live in vain. Contribute to humanity. Borders can not and must not restrict our mutual kindness, love and respect for one another... May you stay at peace in good health always. Ameen...
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.....from Pakistan 🇵🇰

You know how to pick em, it could have ended as the soldier said. What's next Somalia, Syria or North Korea? I loved your film ,real adventure when it's not mapped out , you don't speak the language and just get on with it. Full marks Richard.

Wow! That's really great job Richard! I love mountains and nature of Caucasus is just simply gorgeous, amazing, awesome! I've been visiting a lot of beautiful places here and I'm excited of this region. I live in here. You showed it absolutely stunning! Thanks for visiting and sharing with people all over the world. I invite you here once again and would recommend you some very special places to visit. Good luck🍀 and be happy!!!!!!

NUTS. Not worth the risk, vistas galore, though ..

I liked this trip so much. It is interesting to see an English man crossing those mountains. It was nice to see you in my country Azerbaijan👌👌

hi Richard! you've done a great job! just a wonderful video.
I'm from Russia and I feel very sorry for the situation that has happened to you there. you know 99% of Russians are still afraid of traveling there but you've done it!
thank you very much

Wow what a trip! You are one brave guy. I'm from North Caucasus (Russia) and growing up with such nature been a blessing. Thank you for sharing your journey and showing such incredible views !

I enjoyed your film. 🙂

I loved every second of those travel vlog! Thanks for such a beautiful video

I was born in Karachai-Cherkessia and living there now, and I'm so glad people from other countries now able to see the beauty of our mountains and forests, thank you! Even though soldiers and policemen might be very rude to people, I hope you've enjoyed your trip to our region :)