50 Hours Inside the Most Radioactive Place on Earth

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I've been fascinated with Chernobyl since the moment I read about it in history class over 10 years ago. A few months ago I had the opportunity to go explore it after a big snowfall. The stories we heard were both heartbreaking and inspiring. So excited to finally be able to share.
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[@YesTheory]

As you can see, we decided to not add any sponsors or plugs on this story so we could focus on the story-telling and visual experience. But making a video of this complexity without sponsor is definitely not easy, the support from Seek Discomfort is largely how we're able to create stories like this one. It took us several months get the edit to this place and a few days of filming. I'm super proud of how the video came out and hope you enjoy it. Watch it on a TV for full experience :) See you next week - Thomas

[@amaliesrensen341]

It's an amazing story! I really enjoy this new serie, but for a person who dosen't have english as their first language, i would love some more subtiltels for a better understanding

[@BigChuck10241]

You guys are the best

[@OreOmod]

ok

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They mean sponsorships guys- like cuts that aren’t ads. Part of the video sponsors.

[@revenger211]

@@metallicak5 Recently, KZbin implemented a new policy that they'll be putting ads on videos even if they're not monestised. So KZbin made money off their video, while they didn't.

[@HorrorSkunx]

The fact that we get free documentaries on KZbin by Yes Theory is truly a gift.

[@jackson_vantage3552]

check out someone named Shiey😉

[@s1mple890]

@@jackson_vantage3552 he's just a damn freakin dud3 I just love him👍🏼

[@gabbcrunchy6327]

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[@imAntoin]

Y'all get it for free?? I been paying this whole damn time

[@aritrasen4118]

Imagine they start charging

[@adogamerntg8060]

- "Why did you return to the village?" - "Motherland" Babushkas don't mess around

[@danielmladenow222]

"rodina"

[@syphon1351]

I regretfully know where that pfp is from.

[@Algoe1]

@@syphon1351 i think we all do

[@kdcounseling]

She actually said family - rodina means family 😀

[@gustavs8455]

best comment I've seen so far

[@Randomiised]

I hope grandma is keeping safe during these trying times :'(

[@diy_naga]

😭

[@caspergarcia804]

Oh damn

[@smithk2012]

Yeah

[@Stoffies123]

@@ukrainiangrandma4887 you posted this the same day your channel was created..

[@bbyeilishsh7524]

Russian soldiers came in and held the remaining people living there hostage:(

[@elektrischtree]

This has to feel surreal for Thomas right now, considering Russia just took over Chernobyl. Wishing safety for those in Chernobyl and the rest of Ukraine. 💔

[@tymofiikarpenko685]

Chernobyl Ukrainian

[@moj_voh_smuratniej_tvoego]

@@bobuccman1424 What is wrong? Chernobyl is controlled by Ukraine, everything is safe there.

[@acreativename7999]

The idiots dug in the most radioactive soil on the site...

[@its_ninjarider6731]

@@moj_voh_smuratniej_tvoego yea now again. But during the ogoing war russians had control for it over a small period

[@joebenson528]

@@its_ninjarider6731 And now it's controlled by Aidar Battalion a group of criminals who worship the "German" guy from the 1900s.

[@kwaitefuni9152]

"She's insistent on feeding us." It's safe to say that grandmas of all cultures are the same. They love cooking a meal for others. Very wholesome.

[@Redcoat6650]

except mine

[@lanne9938]

@@Redcoat6650 guessing ur american right?

[@muhammadzamzam9915]

@@lanne9938 ooof

[@Relax0kay]

All the babushka’s yes, not perse all the grandma’s

[@daylights7323]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYnPmoCveqtsi5I

[@lordctg1091]

"She wants you to drink the whole bottle and eat all the food- -but it's impossible."

[@Mrbooze042]

That's what you call a wholesome person XD

[@xera2595]

@@Mrbooze042 or a russian grandma

[@PavelowB99]

Xera *Ukrainian grandma

[@TaraGriffith97]

Here after the announcement that the city of Chernobyl is now under attack. My heart is hurting for those in this video that are now under attack. I seriously can’t stop thinking of them.

[@diy_naga]

😭

[@wanterbaik]

Im pretty sure the grandma is ok. Shes cooking both russian and ukranian solders some potatos as we speak. I bet the soldiers are laughing together while listening to the grandma stories

[@pitabread_]

@@wanterbaik I really hope she is …

[@22martinez1]

Sometimes it isn't always the case just recently in Bucha 300 civilians or more were killed by Russian troops and there could be more in neighboring suburbs near Kyiv more civilian deaths committed by retreating Russian military already leaving the Kyiv region leaving behind bodies and slaughter of innocent people who didn't want war. I hope the old lady is okay since she survived all the hardships throughout Ukraine's history.

[@memerax8880]

thankfully not many people live near chernobyl

[@TrillBelichick]

February 24 2022 I’m thinking and praying for these beautiful souls. I hope they were able to get out before it was taken over. 🙏🏾

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your ssiiinnsss please turn to him the kingdom of heaven is at hand

[@crazyli0n70]

She's 88 years old, amazing how she can live alone in such an environment.

[@rolandogonzalez1360]

Built different

[@bakedstreetyt]

maybe you can get positive effects from radiation lol

[@DmitryKiktenko]

It's a piece of virgin nature there. There are woods clean of plastic, wildlife is rich and diverse. It is quiet - no mass trafic any near you can hear. Sometimes travelers come to talk and even maybe help. There is kinda local community of workers, ecologists, stalkers, etc. They're helping each other.

[@TheWeldfather]

Hard times create strong men(or woman in her case).

[@joykemprai]

God bless her

[@BigBeauBrown]

YO! whoever edited this... BRA FREAKING VO!

[@trailnationat5850]

There are credits at the end.

[@nothingnothing7789]

Thanks man

[@AnthonyGruba]

Also, the camera/drone guy did an AMAZING job

[@locke430]

My guy if you want to watch a authentic good Chernobyl show, just watch the Chernobyl show on HBO.

[@nothingnothing7789]

@@locke430 appreciate it

[@Fishyface2424]

I am so sad at what is happening in Ukraine ...brought me back to this video. my heart and prayers go out to all the locals. this is heartbreaking....

[@babearoo]

After binge watching your channel for the past week I have learned 2 things: humanity is resilient and hope is the best medicine for the soul. Everywhere you go that from the outside just seems desolate and depressing, you find people with overwhelming amounts of optimism and kindness. Your channel shows the light that lives in humans all over the world. Thank you for filming your experiences around the world and showing the beauty and likeness in humans everywhere❤

[@ericcartman2984]

My Dad was one of the bus drivers that was evacuating the city of Pripyat. Two years later I was born I remember my medical history book had this radioactive symbol on it. During the summers growing up I would get state paid camping vacations.

[@RazPerignon]

That’s crazy, Russian Cartman.

[@silverfang6455]

Your dad was brave soul, Rip 🙏

[@danigonzalez4299]

@@RazPerignon Ukranian Cartman.

[@williambarney2874]

Thanks for sharing, very interesting.

[@sierraayanna4334]

Can you explain the radioactive symbol?

[@Kore_YT]

Grandmothers are the greatest people on this planet. No.2 goes to members of Yes Theory

[@mayacarrothers8766]

Bummer both of mine are dead :-/

[@moistcu]

my grandma is dead 😭

[@arijit1809]

@@mayacarrothers8766 same :c

[@tabithaedwards1205]

The only grandma I have left doesn't give shit about me lmaoo

[@portraitofablueavatar114]

Mines a bummer

[@TrueMobster]

Great documentary 🙌🏼

[@qingsword3]

yoooooooo its u

[@RampedVisuals]

I flew to Chernobyl in November just because of this video and it was such a eye opening experience. I am extremely grateful that i made the decision to go see it. It hurts even more now to see what’s happening there, when you met all the kind people. Hoping this will end soon.

[@EpicDonutDudeMemes]

Its so surreal to see that everything was used and all of a sudden abandoned

[@zickseealt]

sad times

[@Cugzayhulls]

It was such a normal life before

[@MrDrifterdevin]

Looks like Detroit....

[@machobossotron5369]

It’s not like they are very late to coming here also subbotted channel???

[@gabbcrunchy6327]

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[@nicolaasbeets142]

“Yeah I start glowing at night when I drink too much wodka... but that’s fine”😂😂😂😂😭😭😭

[@elemento489]

Yeah Looll

[@UltimatelyEverything]

What a sweet old lady she is i hope she's still doing good

[@badpiggies988]

I hope the locals in this video are okay, the mere possibility of anything bad having happened to these wonderful people makes my heart crumble 🥺

[@pitabread_]

Ik I been crying like the grandma is such an angel ♥️♥️♥️

[@Toastburro]

These episodes are MOVIES!! Editors need a raise, holy crap!

[@Bubbyyyy]

totes

[@dorian_tihi5869]

facts!!

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your ssiiinnsss please turn to him the kingdom of heaven is at hand

[@tom-fp2fv]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate how warm and genuine these people are. Real people not a selfish bones in their bodies.

[@DyslexicMitochondria]

And editing is top notch too

[@tomhappening]

@@DyslexicMitochondria Omg Hi bro!! i watch your channeI. Love your videosss

[@Xenonmorph__]

My town has 45,000 people. Chernobyl had 5,000 more. I can't imagine evacuating the entire city, never to return. Apartments, the hospital, the school, all left like the people just vanished. I can't imagine what it was like for the people who lived there.

[@bubba842]

Pripriyat had 50,000 people. Chernobyl is a completely different city that was not evacuated. It lies outside, to the south, the exclusion zone.

[@jidobanderivets2546]

It looks like they vanished because they were only told by authorities to take all the necessary stuff to leave just for 3 days. That is what my parents told me, they both come from Kyiv region, my father was born and raised in the town, which is about 70 km south from Prypiat'

[@jidobanderivets2546]

Oh, yeah, it was said in the video, sorry)

[@aktrip3295]

With whats going on right now, (Russia seized Chernobyl) i cant stop thinking about that old lady…😞

[@leroytan]

“Fifty thousand people used to live..” Anyone else got the Modern Warfare chills when he said that?

[@Max-yp1iw]

hahahaha

[@chino8646]

Hell yeah!!!

[@2polartv319]

yes 10000% percent

[@haydnvankirk7367]

The place is spot on every time I see the pool and amusement park and all the places from the game it’s cool

[@rainiersierra1532]

yeesirrr

[@gurleenkaur4155]

Okay, I am sorry but what the fuck. The cinematography, stories told, even the mere idea are INSANE like you guys should make literal movies!!!!

[@julianfrederick9082]

Have you ever seen a Hitchcock film, or Lynch, or Herzog, or Powell and Pressburger, or Altman, or Bergman, or Tarkovsky, or Malick? Or any great masterpiece of cinema? These videos are not movie quality.

[@siddarth1346]

@@julianfrederick9082 ī don’t see where it was ever mentioned that you have to be a cinematic masterpiece of a director, to be allowed to make movies?

[@julianfrederick9082]

@@siddarth1346 It wasn’t, and I didn’t mention that either. Anyone can try to make movies just like any other art, but if this video is any indication of the quality of film these people would make then the person I replied to shouldn’t be encouraging them to try to make a serious movie.

[@danielpassapera1514]

@@julianfrederick9082 Julian, we don’t live in the 50’s anymore buddy. This can be and should be considered a documentary. The industry has changed and will keep changing. Stop living in the past ✌🏼

[@albertiljevic3972]

agree

[@supersizedsam5116]

keep doing what your doing guys, discovered your channel a few weeks back and haven't been able to stop, I love people like you guys, always willing to treat everyone with respect and love. full of the adventure spirit that's so lost in our society today. thank you!

[@MusicSpeaksWhatWordsCantSay]

Praying for Misha and his family and everyone else in this video and all the people of Ukraine 🙏💞

[@avdiiseni1175]

I honestly felt very bad for the grandma. She felt so happy when she finally saw someone

[@Shirumoon]

Yes! How does she even deal with all that loneliness?

[@Sebbir]

@Vaibhav P A money doesn’t make you less lonely

[@WayneTwitch]

@@Shirumoon Shes Russian

[@acidfall123]

Grandma?! Shes only 33. The radiation sets in quick.

[@avdiiseni1175]

@@acidfall123 no way

[@Cato-bp6dx]

"Fifty thousand people used to live here" That's not a ghost town, that's a whole ghost city.

[@emmagrace4705]

so sad we’ve ruined earth so badly, made parts uninhabitable

[@Cato-bp6dx]

@@emmagrace4705 if we can't live there we don't destroy it more than it is, animals can live there.

[@aty1238]

@@emmagrace4705 wym "we" i didnt do it :)

[@YouTubePublisherorPlatform]

Except with no ghosts. Hardly any people died during the meltdown and Grand Central Station has more ambient radiation than that city.

[@michelleabraham8264]

@@Cato-bp6dx animals cannot inhabit the place it’s toxic for them as well.

[@dolcydina5198]

The drone shots gave me goosebumps.... Overwhelming and eerie at the same time. And grandma is a real sweetheart! I just paused trying to predict the reaction when she offered food. Anyways great documentary- thank you!

[@ricamarizsantos8067]

This is what i love about yes theory, when they explore places they don't do it on a surface level, they talk to people and bring light to their experiences and beliefs. I've been binge watching their videos since i discovered their channel two weeks ago. I can't believe I'm watching it for free, i feel like i should pay for it because it is THAT GOOD.

[@aura9173]

"50,000 people used to live here. Now it's a ghost town." Real ones know

[@aryan_01]

I was looking for this comment.

[@aura9173]

@@aryan_01 I wouldn’t miss a chance to reference COD4 lol

[@Bekiri7]

When Thomas started saying 50,000 people i was waiting for him to finish that quote haha

[@barunlaishram7931]

Throwback to the good old days

[@aryan_01]

@@Bekiri7 exactly

[@AnlStarDestroyer]

The creepiest part of it is how untouched most of it seems. Normally after a place is abandoned, it would be totally looted and picked over. Here though it’s as if they everyone got up and left just yesterday, you could even see what the kids were studying the day they left

[@prkzip2738]

i was literally thinking the same! it was so overwhelming to realize that when you sit on those chairs in front of the books you’re repeating something that happened several years ago by people who evacuated or even died!

[@David_Liu93]

Well, if to be honest that place is almost totally looted. If you check some other videos you will see that the apartments in Prypyat are empty, no heating radiators no TVs or fridges, all the metal stuff was stolen during the 90s by the locals around the zone. And yea, sure stuff like desks or posters on the walls are still there, cuz they had no value. It's scary to think about the hundreds if not thousands of car parts, cables and radiators that were radioactive yet stolen and sold to other people who had no idea where they come from. But that place truly is one of a kind, and it's a shame I lived in Ukraine for so many years and haven't had a chance to go there

[@alexa5993]

@@David_Liu93 i thought they were destroyed bc they were radiactive, did they actually get stolen by people? and when did they open pripyat to the public again?

[@terminationshock1356]

It has been looted and most of the items, although original have been posed over the years on the furniture by photographers. I was inside less "picture worthy" buildings there and they are completely empty. Believe me, without taking away anything from the tragedy, this and most documentaries overdramatize and make it seem like an exclusive place difficult to get to. In reality you would normally see a bunch of other large groups of tourists roaming around. They just went in the dead of winter when normally tourist don't in the Kiev area.

[@prkzip2738]

@@terminationshock1356 ah makes sense

[@SV90527]

12:35 I hope the woman is safe now after all that is happening in Ukraine, especially Russia capturing the Chernobyl area.

[@samaliia5531]

Yes🥲🇺🇦

[@tracysmith245]

@@samaliia5531 so sad what is happening their now

[@vanessaruiz4705]

well, if that's what you think it's happening.

[@TH3B0N3Y4RD]

9:06 After this many years of growing up hearing about Cherynobyl this capture of the abandoned City with the plant in the background was probably the first time I got to actually visualize the distance between the two. Incredible footage. Well done!

[@emelinawarsing6292]

As a Russian, hearing her say “I plant my potatoes here I can’t leave.” Was the most Eastern European thing I’ve ever heard😂😂

[@janevi4412]

господи какая жиза

[@hunterop001]

@@janevi4412 you look cute xD sorry but i dont know russian or ukrainian…

[@janevi4412]

@@hunterop001 thank you! welp I know english so no problem x)

[@Forestclan2.0]

@@janevi4412 yay a fellow russian

[@TecnoNerd]

@@janevi4412 Privet! I’m looking for someone to teach me Russian

[@CS-2564]

“Fifty thousand people used to live here, now it’s a ghost town”

[@KurtisandHurdle]

I just realized this was from cod 4 when he said that.

[@DJDairy]

I’m so happy someone quoted cod 4

[@Cyqnide]

Yess!!

[@ultimatebadgerman9232]

Yes

[@heisenbergpinkman2265]

I knew it, I knew i would find a COD 4 reference

[@mustafaaljumayli6615]

I love the drone shots with the pictures/videos of the town when it was lively to how it looks now. Really cool.

[@erikroutson9306]

Top notch cinematography! This really captures the feel of the zone, and the resilience of the land and the people. The level of effort those first responders is nothing short of heroic.

[@motonol_409]

Why is not anyone talking about the guide? So lovely and heart warming person, and the babushka too... ❤️

[@dimitarSlavov_]

“I may drink too much vodka at times but it’s fine”😂💀

[@lanf6188]

I started glowing when I drank too much vodka 🗿

[@KarinaMilne]

Misha will be doing my tour as my guide when I go!

[@SgtCodeRed]

When their guided cracked “Yeah I start glowing at night when I drink too much Vodka but it’s fine” when talking about his 20,000 radiation unit reading, I lost it.

[@yash3758]

He is a true Russian MAN

[@gammatheprotobean1541]

This video is absolutely heartbreaking. Knowing how many families, how many generations lived there at one point, how many hopes and dreams that once were

[@HerrinSchadenfreude]

This was a great and moving production. Thank you!

[@ashutoshanand9968]

As someone who’s so much into scoring and sound design, I just want to say that please give your editor a massive raise because damn.

[@wamy6307]

I think i remember them saying they edit themselves or they edit also get some help.

[@dougb27]

“I started glowing at night but it’s fine”😂😂 the way he said it made it just that much better.

[@Nando.M1]

Only when he drinks too much vodka 😂

[@dparmar2942]

Thank you for making documentaries like this. Appreciate you and your team

[@katya6426]

Ukrainian here, When my dad was young he was a radiation firefighter in ukraine. When the disaster happened, he was on leave but the rest of his team responded to the crisis. They all passed away. That timing is the reason he survived and i can write this today.

[@Dasha-pv1xk]

as a Ukranian seeing this babushka say "motherland" just made me bawl. we left Ukraine 21 years ago but my grandma to this day speaks about the motherland.

[@arjunachu4139]

come back your country needs you

[@Nixn_From_Da_Hood]

Bruh,same.

[@lisa0926]

@@arjunachu4139 this aged poorly 💀

[@brotato654]

@@lisa0926 LMFAO I SHOULDN'T BE LAUGHING STOPPPP

[@vitia2285]

hello, fellow Ukrainian, I live in Ukraine right now

[@betonkevero6823]

"She's insisting on feeding us." What a truly East-European grandma experience!

[@zuzu6864]

A true Slav grandma.

[@crptic9925]

This may be far fetched but her body may have adapted to the long period of time she’s been exposed to the radiation and it might be why she has lived so long

[@emelinawarsing6292]

Literally, hearing her say “I can’t leave I plant my potatoes here.” Was hilarious, reminds me of my baba 😂

[@soplop1561]

Reminds me of my baba. She still chases me with bowls of soup to this day

[@crptic9925]

@@soplop1561 my baba would make me the best crem caramel, and her banicha *Chefs kiss*🤌

[@ayatiam7856]

The video is such an eye opening and outstanding example, it was skillfully filmed and edited. Chernobyl is one the most unforgettable incidents in human history, it only reminds us how everything around us is fragile and how despite massive destruction, there might be a chance to begin from zero.

[@Spook_Boi]

Kudos to Misha for being such a nice and fun tour guide

[@jinellemorrison876]

It's like a zombie apocalypse. Everything is just left there, I'd genuinely be terrified

[@CBNBTweaks44]

The buildings are also perfectly built like if it were from a zombie movie

[@alpha-ci3ij]

@@CBNBTweaks44 this would be a good cod map

[@mitsuri7267]

@@alpha-ci3ij It sorta looks like Verrückt in a way

[@cv507]

cöke lite. khölätt ?

[@jackmaddocks4451]

you would be scared because it is the WORST nuclear disaster

[@kloii]

Is that a dead goat on the snow behind them at 4:29? They're casually chatting in front of it without saying anything about it.

[@fakeoregeon5390]

Its his sleeping dog

[@kloii]

@@fakeoregeon5390 ooooooooooh 🤣

[@potoole75]

The drone work in this video is spectacular.great work guys.

[@clinsen8576]

In case anyone wonders what's the secret place where Misha measured 20.000 microsieverts per hour - it's inside of the basement located at chernobyl's hospital. The reason of why there is such high radiation is because firefighters were transported to that hospital after extinguishing the fire and they were asked to take off all of their radiated clothes and throw it into the basement. No one tells tourists about that place since it's extremely dangerous to be there without a special outfit, and if anyone attempts to go there unprepared - you can only wish that person good luck, since it would be the only thing which can save your life at that point.

[@xander6467]

Thanks

[@LittleEmoDancer]

Nah, you won't die from exposure like that, just not a good place to hang around for more than a couple minutes.

[@ElevateByRK]

Could also be the red forest

[@FBWUniverseMode]

@@LittleEmoDancerwhat? Do you understand radiation? Nuclear physics, effects it has on biological entities or just molecules?

[@ludo6550]

Definitely not true, it is not a good place to stay for more than a few minutes but you'll not die just by going there. If you're seeking for immediate effects on your health, then you would need to be exposed to 1Gray(1000mSv). In what you're saying, we're only at 20mSv/hrs, negative long terms effects can rarely happens if you're exposed to more than a 100mSv/YEARS. In conclusion, no you will not die instantly, but yes you should not stay for more than a few minutes.

[@TheDarkzHD]

Its fascinating to me that everything that we see here, is exactly as it has been for the past 35 years. Pretty much everything is in the same state as people left if in that chaos in 1986.. This town is like a time machine..

[@LUNE.44]

thats what people think. in reality, most of the stuff that was there has been taken, and lots of the things that are there are brought by photographers. but yeah, there will be a few things there that havent moved for 35 years

[@Pariah-vc2bz]

@@LUNE.44 See, I was curious when they showed the school because, I know if I went, I would have taken a book or two, or SOMETHING. But then I finally realized that it would all be contaminated and I do not know how to store radioactive materials.

[@SpunkyGo0se]

I think you mean time capsule

[@ChrisCherchant]

This is probably my all-time favorite youtube video. The sequence from around 5:30-9:00 is so impressive.

[@jeremyramsey8804]

What a blessing it must have been to eat and drink with that grandmother. I would have loved to just sit and listen to her stories.

[@Nicholas-ze5vv]

California: This Rice Crispy treat may cause birth defects. Lady who lives in Chernobyl: I am 132 years old

[@michaelbenoit248]

Yeah, lol. If the radiation won’t kill her old age will.

[@dinostudios6579]

Haha prop 65 go brrrrrrrrr.

[@bringbackdaredevil8541]

As a Californian, why do you got to joke about us? We are just some stoners trying to make our way in the is world.

[@Nicholas-ze5vv]

@@bringbackdaredevil8541 It's a joke about Californian laws, not the people. Don't get me started on them, lol.

[@joerepoman1]

@@bringbackdaredevil8541 a bunch of stoners? That explains a lot. You guys must be high for voting for the politicians that your state has infected D.C. with.🙄

[@luciarainbows1514]

I love how happy the old woman is to have people over it wardens my heart

[@clara4738]

Babushka's happy 😀

[@auri2773]

@@clara4738 all yours babushka

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm8]

How wouldn’t she be happy?

[@user-ec6ue8jy7p]

Warms* I’m sorry but W a r d e n s

[@chezboi8843]

@@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm8 I mean she could be very lonely out there

[@RustyShackleford97]

Just wonder as advanced as a place as it was what it would have been in 2022. In the summer it's still ominous so sad that an error and negligence that had taken place that caused the disaster could have been avoided. RIP to all those that gave their lives, lost loved ones and friends. Truly unforgettable

[@ray24051]

In 2022 it would have been bombed out by the Russians

[@leannarichards226]

I have come back to comment after watching this video over a month ago, I am keeping this beautiful lady in my thoughts at the moment. With the recent attack close to Chernobyl, I know she will have to leave her home once again…. Incredibly heartbreaking 💔

[@Katgirl30]

As a Ukrainian, I really appreciate how you approached Chernobyl with respect and curiosity. It’s amazing to see how the city looks today, and acknowledge the role of this disaster in the country’s history. The cinematography and story of the video was simply amazing, well done to everyone involved. дякую! З найкращими побажаннями! Ps. That baba (babushka) is a true representative of the Ukrainian spirit, and hearing her story made me so happy - she reminds me of my grandma :)

[@xXxBurnerable]

Me too! 🥲 Even though we're from romania, still a babushka at heart 😄 lovely video, truely amazed by them

[@francisabordo22]

@Umbah umbah pls stop

[@alsgaming4831]

Same

[@BgAltair]

Babushkas are amazingly pure souls, I love them so much

[@nikunjbansal99]

Yes well documented.

[@healthfitbarbell9081]

I literally loved that grandma hospitality, and she was so adorable ,We have only one planet and we only know each other... live like her ,and learn to love like her...

[@v0id168]

U mean babushka

[@mauricewijnen3516]

Live like her? I would personally rather locate myself in a less-radioactive environment

[@healthfitbarbell9081]

@@v0id168 yup

[@VegitoBlueYT]

@@mauricewijnen3516 who cares

[@noname-fp3kh]

Classic grandma they are always trying to feed you🤣🧓

[@cademolidor9005]

Watching all these people live there lives and now knowing many of them are standing and fighting to protect their land! Godspeed gentleman. Keep grandma safe

[@cunicelu]

I like that you talk to people in your productions. They are the most valuable resource :)

[@VegitoBlueYT]

*"50,000 people used to live here, now its a ghost town"* The Line which starts The Actual COD everyone knows

[@VegitoBlueYT]

btw dude just said he measured 20 000

[@thawbaanfield7607]

The first thing I thought abt

[@_dvamondgaming_793]

I remember playing it when it came out beautiful game

[@thisisaloadofbarnacles7729]

i was looking for this comment

[@simpy3651]

thats because it was in Chernobyl

[@AToySoldierx]

This was too high quality for KZbin. You guys need a Netflix show

[@gabriellamacciocca3228]

second this!!!

[@johnserra0070]

I am so happy I came across your youtube channel. you have very unique stories. this one has beautiful video shots. feels like I am also in Chernobyl. high quality content

[@We_laugh0420]

The pool with diving board also the carnival just reminds me of cod 4 “50 thousand people used to live here now it’s a ghost town “

[@forg0tten]

I can only imagine how EERIE the sound of the drone echoing around the silent city felt.

[@ChefNourhan]

" I started glowing at night and i dghrink too much vodka but am fine " - This man is not only brave as hell but witty and hilarious. One of the most interesting facts about this channel that you guys have the best company in your travels like it's all meant to be.

[@ahmaado]

fr lol

[@Cadollan]

Drinking actually helps reduce the effects of radiation. A few years ago I read about one of the doctors treating people from Hiroshima (in Hiroshima) after the bomb fell. He said he was so overwhelmed by all the human suffering, that the only way he could cope and operate on radiation and burn victims was by being continuously drunk. He is one of the few people still alive and healthy at the time I read this and much of it was attributed to the amount of sake he consumed that day.

[@gameshowsandhosts]

@@Cadollan oh man, that sounds so interesting. if you have any articles about that, is it alright if you send some over?? stuff like this always intrigues me

[@guerillagorilla4423]

@@Cadollan You can heal radiation with vodka in the S.T.A.L.K.E.R games

[@guerillagorilla4423]

@@gameshowsandhosts Google exists

[@man_of_culture6625]

Talking to a liquidator is such an honor having talked to one myself out of sheer luck they have amazing story’s and it’s a shame many people don’t know what happened in Chernobyl

[@ItsEllusive]

“50,000 people used to live here…” I really was waiting for him to finish it with “now it’s a ghost town”

[@madinaamanova6716]

Can you imagine, they were said to leave their homes for just three days and actually they never came back:(

[@bajafilth143]

Reminds me of our 2 week quarantine

[@jasonvargas7564]

@@bajafilth143 stfu, it's nothing like quarantine. You still have your homes, your lives, your health. The people of Pripyat don't have any of that. Not their homes, their clothes, their money, their valuables. Nothing.

[@K3T1]

@@jasonvargas7564 "you still have your homes" Well, not everyone. Many don't have the home and business anymore.

[@jasonvargas7564]

@@K3T1 business is different from home. And it's still incredibly fallacious to compare a NUCLEAR FALLOUT to a measly quarantine. Most people were able to work from home, and have shifted entirely to working from home, saving time and money on useless commute to their physical offices. Schools resumed online with Zoom. And more importantly, we're getting back on track to the way things were before the pandemic. Millions of people are getting vaccinated. Businesses are opening. Restaurants have opened back up. School is resuming in person again. Gatherings, festivities, weddings are happening again. ....you do realize that NONE of that, is happening again in Pripyat, right?

[@daylights7323]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYnPmoCveqtsi5I

[@ManonVarendaz]

I want to say that if the guide sees some consequences from the regular exposure it's maybe in another 10 to 30 years. Also, the older people are the more time it takes for them to develop radiation related cancers because their cells reproduce at a less rapid rate. The woman was around 53 at the time of the accident and therefor would have to wait for a much longer time than the young people until she would see effects. However, some people just don't develop cancers, so both of them might get lucky. But to be honest I would try and not eat anything that was grown or fed in the exclusion zone. Hunters in Southern Germany are still not allowed to sell their (boar) meat because every year they find some samples that are over the allowed radiation level and that's in Germany. Plants and particularly mushrooms absorb the radioactive caesium (Cs-137) and boars and other animals eat it.

[@gabriellafox7948]

I was thinking the same thing, knowing that she grew and eat her own food, sadly, I would find it very hard to eat anything she gave me…

[@Theordinaryguy2303]

Been binge watching episodes today ( and subscribed) this one really made an impression for 2 reasons: 1. The scale of the disaster which comes through clearly. 2. That this facility is the focus of attacks by Russian forces. It's just craziness. I am a serious convert to your channel, so wanted to reach out and say thanks.

[@gexus777]

My father leaved in Pripyat with his family at the time, fortunately he was away when the explosion happened. It is a strange feeling for him to know that his home is still there probably with their belongings and he'll never go there again. However, this resulted in him, my grandparents and my aunts moving to Crimea, where he met my mother, whose family was relocated there after Leninokan earthquake in Armenia. It's just crazy how they met each other both being victims of disasters. 🤯

[@Beautyforashes613_]

Just proves how bad situations can lead to great outcomes.

[@xyrendeocampo4069]

The ending was surprisingly wholesome.

[@Fspoke_]

one was natural and one was nuclear

[@jasonforrest9833]

His apartment is probably in ruins like the rest of the apartments their.

[@maryremijoseph7618]

Those books left open in the school is something really unnerving and unsettling

[@thecreeper-em5up]

They probably set tht up for footage, might be wrong but im sure wind over the past few years even strong winds would close them or move them or lift a table or something especially the way it was close to windows and wide windows creating a tunnel just saying

[@kodiak4777]

Awesome documentary everyone, I have watched many on Chernobyl but I really enjoyed this one. Keep it up!

[@darshakpatel9059]

I watched the HBO miniseries about Chernobyl and I was very surprised to see the Grandma who is still alive even after going back when it was a highly radioactive place. I definitely recommend giving the series a watch. From the series and other documentaries I learnt that the exclusion will remain unhabitable for 24,000 years as that is the half life of the radioactivity there. Seeing this video shows that the people of Pripyat overcame a great disaster and are living their lives happily which warms my heart.

[@K63Sports]

These documentaries are better then the ones you have to pay for on NETFLIX.

[@IngVivas]

You speak the truth my friend. These are way better

[@godlike634]

Some dude on TikTok retardidly put his Netflix account and password, after showing his messages, I’ve been using the account for a while

[@ERICSAW]

@@godlike634 lmao

[@ERICSAW]

Can you tell me the acc and pass

[@baseddepartment6606]

@@ERICSAW 😂😂 hey me too

[@jonnajinton]

Thank you for this incredible video!! So interesting and so well made! 👏🏼

[@YesTheory]

Thank you Jonna!! Hope Northern Swedish summer is treating you well 💫🙏

[@andrewrao635]

@@YesTheory my music teacher is from Chernobyl. She emigrated only a few years before the incident

[@shelby255]

amogus

[@hudssntao]

Love your videos!!

[@shelby255]

@@hudssntao thx

[@Nathan_123]

The editing and how they directed this whole video is insane!

[@benoitdavid-morse5091]

Thank you so much for this video it feels almost like i was there myself. Amazing job i subscribed!

[@mmatkovsky]

Hey, I’m Ukrainian who visited Chernobyl exclusion zone a few times. I really glad that you decided to share this story, because many people only know minor details. This is a crisis that didn’t once happen. It is a crisis that is happening now. We need to care for our planet in order to make it safe for us and our future children

[@sonyachna442]

Я бажаю, щоб більше людей були як ви 🥺

[@trentalkek]

I'd be interested in knowing the radiation readings of the food she offered and the vodka she made...

[@justinwoodward3413]

Probably the exact same as the regular environmental levels.

[@LUNE.44]

its not like the food was produced inside the zone or before/during the main spread of radiation. the food is probably from the store in one of the villages, and that itself gets their foods imported from other places, most likely Kiev

[@sherwood999]

@@LUNE.44 I do believe there was a points in the video that she mention that she grew potatoes, and drank water from her well. I would think it depends on how close she is to the radiation source, but I would bet that there is some radiation.

[@missbizy]

@@LUNE.44 they literally said right before that she eats the food she grows and drinks the well water and that she made the vodka from potatoes she grew. And the environmental radiation is still dangerously high. Why do you think you don't hear birds? They won't live there.

[@Jawsomest]

@@missbizy partly correct, Alot of animals were slaughtered to prevent radiation spread, especially flying ones.

[@filmmakerevolution]

Truly moving vid! Loved the Grandma what a legend

[@nicklombardi1617]

“50,000 people used to live here. Now it’s a ghost town.” the memories of modern warfare 😂

[@pixelp4j]

Was looking for this comment! 😂

[@rico714]

I Was just about to type this 😂. Good memories

[@sander2723]

Yeahhh not only that. The map of Verdansk (COD Warzone) is based on parts of Chernobyl. For example the pool shown at 8:30 is right outside of Storage Town.

[@ralteh3390]

@@sander2723 I knew that place was familiar😂 thanks for the info

[@Rajiib]

And 8:35 Second Drone Shot

[@AndTheBeatGoez]

The story of Chernobyl still scares the shit outa me till this day.

[@callummaunder4401]

I think it does that to everyone

[@dandylion2837]

What about the story of Fukushima???

[@angie23]

Yooo same, like whenever I go to watch anything about Chernobyl I take it off immediately

[@Niko-vh8jh]

Why? It’s impossible for this to happen today. All the remaining RMBK reactors have been fixed and an explosion like this isn’t possible in the west.

[@Niko-vh8jh]

@@dandylion2837 It’s never gonna happen again so it doesn’t scare me.

[@Juankisp]

Incredibly cool, compelling and interesting video. I watched the HBO miniseries and been looking for real footage of Chernobyl. This has been the most amazing one. Huge congrats, excellent video.

[@monikavarro2020]

Incredible documentary. My favourite channel on KZbin by far! 😃👍

[@AuthenTech]

My favorites parts were the really cool FPV drone shots and editing/soundtrack is amazing

[@kobrapromotions]

dude check out rotor riot then.... in pripyat

[@svgejmes4089]

That's your favorite part? What about all the knowledge you just learned from this video? Lmao you like the drone shots? 😂😂😂

[@yashverma8278]

@@svgejmes4089 he likes drone shots as simple as that, stop being a smartass.

[@p2pnest]

Yeah soundtrack is similar to zed's music from one strange Rock Series by National geographic

[@SLPpanthers42]

Yeah honestly the soundtrack deserves a lot of praise, whoever was behind that made this video! Very underrated

[@truckdynasty_2811]

“50 thousand people used to live here, now it’s a ghost town”

[@FrostAquila]

Stay low. Stay frosty

[@flub05]

Bloc

[@Rleatfitness]

Exactly what popped into my head

[@icantcomeupwithaname4583]

For a second I thought they were gonna reference that quote at 6:41 lol

[@hulkdude81]

Spot on lmao

[@huntinggeckos7065]

Amazing job on this video it was so interesting to watch

[@Brock-gr6nj]

Even the guy with the jacket that says project iceman is gorgeous man

[@taraslepetiukha2806]

I m Ukrainian and haven’t been home for 2 years. It is really heartwarming to see at least some part of my country on Yes Theory, even though it is such a sad part of our story.

[@jims7318]

I feel bad for your because it’s said Russia might invade Ukraine. And the U.S won’t do anything to help one of its best allies from war soooooo. Good luck for your homeland

[@vibe_musix3662]

Im not sure what to say since my father is Ukrainian and mother Russian. If they do go to war, no matter who wins or loses it’s going to take a hit on my family.

[@kotyayv]

Just what I was thinking

[@WarPicturesEntertainment]

@@jims7318 Oh man, your comment shows how bad informed US average people are about what is going on in the world..

[@WarPicturesEntertainment]

@@vibe_musix3662 I don't know where you have been, but the war in Eastern Ukraine is going on already for more than 7 years. Thousands of people have died on each side and the brotherkilling continues day by day.

[@finster144]

“50,000 people used to live here. Now it’s a ghost town.” Chills from call of duty

[@ItsJakari_]

Cod 4 memories

[@quotedglobe6495]

I heard the 50,000 people used to live in the city. And just heard the rest from shear experience.. Only completed the game 50+ times

[@nab8]

broo you set me. Back

[@bmf19843]

I saw the Ferris wheel, and that is the one line that passed my memory.

[@matteorechichi7775]

The pool look like it was from warzone