A Film by Viktor Yevseyev. 85 Kilometers Across the Trans-Ili Alatau From Alma-Ata to Lake Issyk-Kul

A rare amateur film from the Soviet Union — a true travel documentary long before the era of YouTube and travel bloggers. This film follows a backpacking journey through the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains, featuring mountain rivers, high passes, campfires, tents, and the unique spirit of Soviet-era outdoor adventure in the 1970s. 📍 Route: Approximately 85 km (53 miles) on foot through the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains 🎥 Filmed with an amateur motion-picture camera ⛰️ Authentic travel footage with no staging, narration, or scripted scenes 📼 Digitized archival film from a private collection More than just a hiking film, this is a rare glimpse into how people traveled, explored nature, and preserved their memories during the Soviet era. Captured decades before smartphones, drones, and social media, this footage offers a unique window into a world that has long since disappeared.