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From Slav King to Ecolinguist – five star YouTubers from Lithuania and Eastern Europe
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Filmmakers, musicians, authors, and other representatives of traditional media from Central-Eastern Europe have for years been well known around the world. Now, a generation of creators is making a name for itself, courtesy of their success on YouTube.
What’s more, an increasing number are making videos in English: not merely to showcase their own creativity, but also the region with it.
We pick some of the best.
Jacob Laukaitis (Lithuania)
Jacob Laukaitis has one of the better-known travel channels on YouTube. His videos from around the world have gained traction for their impressive editing and intriguing storytelling. The videos he has made about Lithuania so far have been extremely well-received, as has his documentary about Uzbekistan and his series road-tripping through Bulgaria.