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[@YesTheory]

Thank you Yes Fam for being on this mission of telling the untold stories around the world. Love Over Fear!

[@adishkattel5230]

Great video

[@Jbmccarty21]

Thank you for sharing your journeys as always

[@felixgonzales9786]

fear is what makes Batman cool though

[@7qs]

* Is my name written in the book of life? * If I were to die today will I go to heaven or to hell? * Have all of my sins been forgiven? * Am I in a right relationship with God? * Have I been saved from my sin and the eternal consequences of sin? * Am I spiritually satisfied? * Am I living in victory over sin, the world, the devil? * Have I come to know God’s love for me? * Have I been delivered from darkness? * Have I received the Holy Spirit? * Have I been born again spiritually? * Do I have fellowship with Christ? * Do I come boldly before God in prayer? * Am I cured of all of my anxiety? * Am I at peace with God? * Do I have inexpressible joy in my heart? * Am I longing for my future home in heaven? If yes, then you’ll be spending your eternity with the Lord. If no, then you should be crying out to God to save you.

[@dorpezt]

Love u guys ❤

[@PickledMorty]

The fact that you guys come to do an interview with that gentleman, and at the end of it he gives you the medal for dismantling the bomb is incredible!

[@sfierro518]

Was so heartfelt. Absolutely amazing person

[@TinyMiniStealth]

@@highestpeeqs9532amen amen! He gives true peace

[@7qs]

GOD is: • Holy • Righteous • Omnipotent • Omniscient • Omnipresent • Immutable • Infinite • Perfect • Eternal • Good • Just • Merciful • Gracious • Loving • Faithful • Glorious • Sovereign • Mercy Of GOD He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ-by grace you have been saved. • Love of GOD John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 1 John 4:7-12 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us. • Holiness of GOD Revelation 4:8 And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all around and within, and day and night they never cease to say, “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty,
 who was and is and is to come!” Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up,
 who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
“I dwell in the high and holy place,
 and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly,
 and to revive the heart of the contrite.”

[@YesTheory]

incredible man, truly inspiring. He lost his parents to radiation exposure, and then participated in the dismantling of the weapons and clean-up of the area. He then holds no grudges, lives in peace and takes care of his family, very inspiring to witness

[@althejazzman]

It shows how quickly the Yes Theory team develop respect for the people they meet.

[@betterchapter]

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

[@IMZaMaNa37]

yeah it shouldn't be free am I right?

[@TravisTheSavage]

Nothing is free.

[@charleswaynick18waynick58]

​@IMZaMaNa37, then donate or pay to their Patreons like most of us.

[@Narayan]

​​@@TravisTheSavagewhat do you mean. 😂 it is very free to watch KZbin videos. And some KZbinrs makes crazy as content. Depends on our perspective. And of course there are ads which we could say it's not free to watch without it but well well well, it's the thing they need to make some revenue and for KZbin to support the platform. ⚡but it's free enough to the point we don't have to pay in currency to watch.

[@randomsav2209]

@@Narayan your time is definitely a "currency" LOL

[@Yenzi769]

Documentaries on KZbin will always have a special place in my heart.

[@fuckbitchesgehmoney]

yeah, just free knowledge, pretty cool to be living through the age of information where you don't have to be rich to receive any education.

[@VoresKanal]

How do you have a mil subs

[@redimade]

@@VoresKanal he doesnt exist

[@ryancolegrove5994]

This was such an important story to tell here. What the older woman said resonated with me deep. "We should be friends, visit each other trade with each other, help each other. You shouldn't fight. Peace we need peace." We are all the same, and regimes are not their people. War is never the answer, and until we break the cycle and choose love for one and other, there will continue to be stories like this. I have hope in the future and in the future generations. But there is a lot of work to do. Thank you to Yes Theory for bringing this to light.

[@Qiunell]

we tried peace through trade as Germany towards Russia, look where that brought us. Not everyone resonates with this message sadly. I hope to a better world one day...

[@poloska9471]

You didn't try anything because you are not in charge of anything. I don't think anyone here actually understands how economies and politics work... your guys view and understanding of global order is extremely flawed and rudimentary. Most ordinary people seem to think this world runs the same way as their local grocery store or little town. It is far more complex and there are things that simply cannot be any different. When you bring up Russia and yourself, you should actually ask yourself why Russia upheld its side of the treaty against nuclear weapons and reduced its stockpile while the US lied about it and kept expanding NATO. Every time Russia agrees to anything with the west, the west simply lies and does whatever expantionist strategy it wants. So don't kid yourself kid. @@Qiunell

[@emiliencroisier7357]

bot @@poloska9471

[@EL-Ki-Yanas]

Once the divine feminine was removed, things went chaotic. Masculine energy is chaotic without the feminine. The divine feminine is magnetism and the Masculine is electricity. Electricity is a weakened version of magnetism. The "moon" is a major cause of this. The moon randomly showed up about 6k years ago. The moon is on the inside of the firmament and that's why it's getting covered in rust. The Blue sky we see is an electromagnetic energy field. One day soon the firmament will open up and there will be thousands of ships in the sky. The Blue Flame of Melchizedek has returned 💙

[@rvo8915]

@@poloska9471 This expanding NATO. Did it ever occured to you why these ex-sovjet countries volantaraly ASKED to the NATO if they could join this DEFENSE organisation? The people of Russia are mind conditioned that NATO is the enemy, in reality they are not. NATO wil never attack a soevereign country by it self, to gain land or for whatever reason. If you think this way, you don't have a clue what NATO is and where it stands for.

[@Fenthule]

That gift in the closing scene genuinely made me tear up. That gentleman is a shining example of how one should strive to live their life. What an honorable man. I applaud you for taking this long journey and the story it told. It's terrifying what our leaders are capable of and how they seemingly play us like pawns in their games.

[@TheScarletteWhisper]

I agree. Made me tear up too. He is an amazing person, everyone should learn something from the people of Kazakhstan.

[@jenverosayan4940]

tears were, indeed, shed

[@nikostalk5730]

@@TheScarletteWhisper all of us - must understand, this is not just a gift or present, or giveaway item. This is a word of peace, which must be get as a very serious thing. People can pass away, but the results of their work - always stay, where it were done. We must me more rational, more educated, like people in USSR, with great honor to a people, not to a leaderships. Otherwise - we will never see a future. This is more than just word, this is a message to survive as a population!

[@melooone]

@@nikostalk5730 I agree with your sentiment, but the people in the video are not from the USSR. See 26:09

[@nikostalk5730]

@@melooone he compared "then" and "now". But beside all bad stuff, USSR had a really high-tier of education. Look at Father, he speaks gently, politely, wisely, like any old man from USSR era.

[@crxgames]

I think this could be one of the most important videos you guys have done. These people have never had the chance to tell their story like this and they're gettting toward the end of their life. Thank you for documenting their stories. They are important and need to be heard.

[@Luvsake00]

that medal should be in a museum. use it to spread peace as far as your reach is. you are in such a unique once in a lifetime position to reach not only certain counties, but the world

[@louburnett6782]

So humbling and interesting. All people who have seen the bomb want a world without it. That medal needs to be displayed somewhere with that message. Great film guys.

[@arsenal_84]

Not Putin and Kim though. The fact that these leaders can use it as a form of threat indicates a lot of their mentality.

[@adama3231]

These stories are Yes Theory at their best. And it’s so good seeing Thomas & Amar doing stories together.

[@adama3231]

@@highestpeeqs9532 why would you respond with that crap on my comment, go away

[@ellen.osborne]

I completely agree! Thomas’s narration, the storytelling, editing, and quality of content is just captivating!! I’m so happy to have Ammar in so many videos now that he can travel much more freely.

[@lh.3448]

Hi, I'm from that city! Grew up there till I was 7, visiting my grandparents every year. I was so surprised to see that you guys really traveled there. Thanks for the content!

[@ericlarochelle650]

man, I would NOT be so willing to leave my passport with the clerk overnight. That’s tough, because you’re relying on a tour guide to find you a place, in the middle of nowhere, and you don’t want to make things awkward, but that, is sketchy as all hell.

[@johnmccombe6342]

That gentleman giving you all his medal brought tears to my eyes. This world needs more people like him.

[@johnmccombe6342]

@highestpeeqs9532 nah..Jesus is a pretty boring fictional character. If I'm gonna do anything for a fictional character it would probably be someone like Deadpool.

[@Amomoo]

@@highestpeeqs9532 shut up

[@FlipzPlayz]

jesus was real mate, just a politician @@johnmccombe6342

[@funnicanuck1]

This was by far one of the best of the Yes theory I've seen, and yes, when he gave them the medal I definitely got something stuck in that eye. Not a more deserving bunch can be found.

[@RealSweatyGamer]

@@johnmccombe6342 Jesus was heavily documented in history, not a fictional character. Now god on the other hand....

[@TheScarletteWhisper]

The fact that many of us did not know this history of Kazakhstan is why this video is so incredibly important. At school we only learned of the leaders of the Soviet Union. We should have been learning this - the people of countries being impacted, the impact of testing and bombs, the messages of these people. No longer should we be focused on the leaders that caused such carnage - but the messages of those that went through it as “ordinary people” as that gentleman said. Absolutely loved this video and I am grateful to have learned history around this time in the past and of this country. So many horrible things from war. When you guys were discussing the amount of bombs there are and how it could kill us all 600 times over - that was an emotional moment. What is the point of all of this - that’s what many of us wonder. Excellent video. Well done! Thank you for telling stories less heard. And beautiful ending with the gentleman giving you the medal, with lovely message. I hope it inspires younger generations.

[@natalieand7825]

I wasn't expecting to burst into tears suddenly at the end. His trust that you guys will share the message of Peace, so much so that the medal representing his role in Peace now moves to your hands. What a great episode, and such a necessary message for todays world. My Love to you all.

[@nseight]

I burst into tears at the end to* Sending best & well wishes from Scotland*

[@Kyleigh-Hughes]

For the first time, seeing my all-time favorite channel explore my homeland Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 brings me immense joy. When I saw on Instagram that you guys had landed in Kazakhstan, I literally shed a tear. It's always disheartening to see our region go unnoticed, so witnessing this new episode covering one of our historically significant places fills me with emotion. Thank you, Yes Theory, for journeying to my homeland Kazakhstan 🇰🇿. I hope to see you back for more untold stories!

[@ryanclark9386]

Don't you guys have Borat he's a national treasure

[@user-cz8qx6lb3u]

can we appreciate for a moment the hospitality of the ppl, a table full of food and tea :))

[@martinlaceyphoto]

1. Every Kazakh person in this video was generous and kind. 2. Great drone work as always, YT 👏🏻.

[@Movingfrag]

The reason for making an "Atomic Lake" was a test for a peaceful application of the nuclear bomb - to quickly create a lakes for collecting rain water for irrigation. But as a result it was found that because of the underground explosion the soil got much more contaminated with the long-decaying isotopes than it was predicted so lake is unusable for so long that it is impractical. There were more tests made for the ministry of natural resources and ministry of energy - like attempt to use low power nuke to extinguish underground fires in deep gas or oil wells. Or using low power nukes to create an artificial seismic wave to disrupt the geological formations to be able to test for the traces of minerals in the gas coming from the deep to find the new mineral deposits.

[@buzzzzombie]

Hello Yes Theory team! I was born and raised in East Kazakhstan, near Kurchatov. These nuclear testing fields were a pure genocide of Kazakhs by USSR, a lot of Kazakhs were injured and born with disabilities in the nearest to Kurchatov cities and villages, thank you a lot for your work and for showing this to the whole world. Much love❤

[@diane9247]

This is so moving. The people of Kazakhstan are begging the world - all of us! - to stop war, dismantle our weapons, live in peace. Listen to them!

[@mikekelley7589]

My mom was a downwinder with her parents. They watched the tests here in the US in Nevada (sometimes familys would gather & have a picknic to watch it). I have recordings of my grandfather talking about the testing and then exposure. They were given badges to track levels, if dust was too much on thier cars they werent allowed to go into Vegas etc. Crazy times.

[@user-wx1gd9fs1k]

People should know what these governments did to their citizens when testing these awful weapons. All assholes.

[@Enotherahealth]

I’ve been your fan since your Project30 days! I’m from Kazakhstan and so happy you covered such an important issue to my country and the world in general! Thank you for this amazing film ❤

[@Enotherahealth]

Another heartbreaking documentary about this place I saw a while back was about infant cemetery - there were and still are lots of babies dying from complications because of radiation

[@xNightAngelx96]

That man gave up something very dear to him but he also gave it with a message of positivity to all of us.

[@tombrinkmann3546]

I love how you guys are around all those former unknown people you treat everyone with respect, you show sincere interest in them and even manage to make everyone laugh. That’s in my opinion one of the key factors why your videos are so amazing. Thank you great video once again!

[@jkoll42]

Great vid but I did come here to say the statement your guide said that if all the weapons were detonated at once it would crack the earth in half and kill all life 600x over is a MASSIVE overstatement. To say that all the weapons combined would be 100,000 megatons is probably a little generous but it's a round number. The Chicxulub impact event that lead to a mass extinction (but did not end all life) was estimated to be 72 MILLION megatons. Yes I get there would also be radioactive fallout involved but it most certainly would not crack the earth in half nor would it be likely all life would end.....and not 600x more than needed to end all life.

[@pyrothane]

So glad somebody said this, saved me some typing!

[@jonash6070]

Yah, that guide is wrong. The people in the comment section need to see this comment.

[@DKofDAH]

Thanks for saving my time typing all this. Yes we could easily eradicate 95-99% of all vertebrae life on the planet at the time and even make human survival very challenging but we couldn’t even start to make a dent in the earth crust even if we tried very hard. It was and still is absolutely stupid what we are doing to ourselves and others never the less.

[@irenafarm]

The Earth is WAY bigger than people realize.

[@johnporterfield7523]

You have to realise 99% of atomic bomb "knowledge" is utter and complete military propaganda.....they're no where near as effective as the hype or they'd be used somewhere by someone by now. Hiroshima was a wood and paper city.....the only concrete building at ground zero was a bank.....and its still there

[@ArtForTheGentleSpirit]

There are many shows where people travel and criticise negatively about the places and people they visit. You guys show utmost respect and compassion and that has earned you one more new subscriber today. Deeply moving especially towards the end. That wise man’s gift is testament to your pure hearts. Honouring your journey. 🙏

[@iainwalker4285]

only just discovered this channel yesterday, so you are the reason I didn't get any work done...... this video is amazing and very tastefully done.... Thanks guys. looking forward to the next one.

[@annameyer2408]

Thank you guys so much for this video!!!!!! After leaving Kazakhstan, my home country in 1992 as a kid, I have lived in many countries, having a family with a former US soldier, having Russian and German heritage throught both sides of my grandparents, my message to my children and to my and their friends has always been the same: STOP THE WARS! It is our task to make sure that even the threats of, espeicially a nuclear one, wars find an end! Please spread the clear message for global peace from your Kazakh friends in this video! Show the medal which was given to you and retell the story, please! Thanks a million! Can't say it often enough!

[@francescaluya3784]

25:20 "I would like to have a peaceful sky over my head" - this line will stick with me for a while. Your videos have allowed me to see so much of the world, which I probably could never have seen. Thank you, Yes Theory.

[@odyssey5376]

If you're interested, "peaceful sky over head" is pretty common expression in slavic languages. Don't know who invented it, but it's still great, gives some sort of hope and inspiration. I'm russian, thats why I know what I'm talking about

[@odyssey5376]

For the first time, this expression, according to Soviet sources, appeared during the Second World War and was used among Soviet soldiers

[@4literv6]

Reminded me of the song catalyst by linkin park. 🤔

[@andreamondragon151]

This should be spread all around. Great message . Excellent way to portray it . Thank you 🙏🏼 May peace be in everyone’s heart

[@stargazergirl22]

Another great video but there’s something I would like to clear up. You said that Los Alamos was completely dismantled which is actually not true. After the war, the university of California took over the site, and while most of the original buildings from the era of the Manhattan Project have been torn down, the town of Los Alamos continued to grow and still exists today. The work that was done on the Manhattan Project to create the first atomic bomb continued through the Cold War and eventually evolved into what is now the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). LANL is now more focused on many different research projects from space exploration to medicine to renewable energy.

[@isaacjames5486]

Yes Theory videos have been unbelievably good lately. Truly some of the very best journalism in the world.

[@NailsbyIzzy]

Him gifting you his metal & the way you all responded was beautiful.

[@Billybobble1]

Amazing job team, please don't let this story end here, your platform is so powerful. I did not know too much about Kazak people, but now I know they are truly beautiful and inspirational, thank you Yes Theory.

[@skyepaul261]

Hey Yes Theory team! I know these are some of the more difficult episodes to film. But they're some of the best (Iraq, Albania, Afghanistan, Lost Pyramid). I appreciate your hard work and look forward to seeing more cultural deep dives and exposes like this!!!! Y'all inspire me on my journey :)

[@UOFW]

These are my favourite style of stories from your channel. It’s a amazing combination of historical voyeurism, exploration and exposure to secret sites and the modern day implications faced by former residents.

[@Sbinott0]

That guide is anything but a nuclear expert, we never had anywhere near close to “cracking the planet in half”

[@ErwinMaas]

I already subscribed but haven't watched much, but now you have my full attention after seeing two videos in which you show a bit of how you feel about certain things that are going on in this world and that só very important: we need to communicate about our shared feelings because almost everybody knows that many things are wrong and nobody seems to have a solution. This video was heavy loaded with sentiments, beautifully put together!

[@lisacunniff5610]

May peace rest in the hearts 💕 of everyone. A very touching story showing again why love is so important over fear. Well done for taking on such a mission. Love to all the yes family and crew. Love how Steffan clearly states his fears and what he needs to overcome them with love ❤

[@CreastNess]

What a great guide you got for the trip. Great people in general there. Some people there have witnessed and felt something i hope to never encounter

[@alexandrprikhodko1082]

Thank you so much for creating this! I grew up in Kazakhstan and the theme of the polygon isn’t something people chose to talk about a lot due to the scale of this tragedy: so many people died of cancer/ born with various health issues, not talking about the land that’s poisoned for centuries. Thank you for showcasing many sides of the story and leaving a clear message in the end, much love! 🇰🇿

[@strubbleler]

A bit sad but truly honorable, the old man, knowing he has not long on this planet anymore, proceeds to forward his precious medal as a gift, lest the message never be forgotten and passed on! Beautiful!

[@ne36873]

I lived in Kazakhstan for a number of years - a beautiful country with beautiful people, who have unfortunately have had a very challenging past. One that still affects the present.

[@jbrobertson6052]

I could have watched this for hours very well done and I will be looking forward to seeing more of your videos. This was also seeing the ad about your Sponsor was the first one that I ever liked. Thank You for doing this. Cheers

[@liamburke8225]

those people interviewes were actually amazing to watch! not only the visit to where it all happened but speaking to people who were involved both in the preparation and dismantling of the nuclear bombs was absolutely crazy. such a strong message with some awesome real people! really puts life into context when you watch stuff like this. such an amazing video Yes Theory!! thank you for spreading this message!

[@Simpleburger1968]

Wowsers ! I visited here with a group - headed by Yerlan - last Autumn . Visited most of the places featured ....though of course the lake was not frozen then ! The hospitality of the Kazakhs is wonderful !

[@MrWiseinheart]

Curious how expensive the guide was. My dad was born in that area.

[@Simpleburger1968]

@@MrWiseinheart With our tour it was all bundled up into a grand total ie I wouldn't know how much of the cost was the guide. I would be curious to hear how the makers of this film came to hire Yerlan and obtain the access that they did : they really struck gold ! 😀👍

[@stanpinchuk]

Being born in Semey, this one hit close to home.

[@Michelle-dz8bp]

wow, you guys always make my heart open so much - your compassion is incredible. Keep sharing these stories with the world! you are shaping a generation. Much love to you all 💜

[@flokkleder]

Long time viewer - first time commenting: The editing in this episode was spitzenklasse. The music and the way you shift between the pictures from the sites and the chilling testimonials of the survivors gave me goosebumps. GREAT storytelling. Hat-tip from Norway

[@_MaxHeadroom_]

The tour guide said there were enough bombs to crack the planet in half that's definitely not true you would need a virtually incalcuable amount of energy for that

[@maolcogi]

There was a good deal of exaggeration about the power of nuclear weapons they couldn't crack the planet even if we turned every bomb ever made into one big one, and things like not being able to visit test sights as you can occasionally visit the trinity sight. We may have been able to kill all life 600 times over if you put it all in one place but for reference the chicxulub meteor produced as much explosive energy as 100 teratons of TNT, 4.5 billion times the explosive power of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. The number of nuclear warheads peaked in 1985, when an estimated 63,600 nuclear warheads existed, even if every bomb was 1 megaton (most were much smaller) we wouldn't even reach one dinosaur killing meteor. Edit: great video though, and I'm not trying to bash the guy for what he said or downplay the horror of nuclear weapons, I've spent a lot of time around them and have a deep respect for both the amazing power of physics they represent and the absolute atrocious threat to all human life they are.

[@wolfbane8290]

Great vid and overall set of interviews. Thanks for bringing us with you to witness such a devastated place and for sharing the lessons that the people there have learned through hardship. I really hope that the YesTheory team understands that to carry that medal beyond the initial recipient is more than a gift; it is a responsibility to continue cautioning the risks of nuclear escalation and why the threat of annihilation warrants disarmament. The message of that award should not simply end with this piece and the medal sitting on a shelf, Yes Theory needs to continue carrying the torch. That's how you elevate your content and carry the legacy forward.

[@edgedg]

That's why they should not have taken it. Yes Theory is about doing new things, and will realistically leave the medal to collect dust. I was disappointed to see them so light heartedly taking the medal, but they are dreamers and optimists, and probably hope to do it justice somewhere in the future.

[@darthvulture]

Got goosebumps out of this one. excellent video, just so beautifully cut together, filmed and just allround nice talking to these people. Thakns for this, it is one of your best videos! What a scary thought that some mad men in charge can end the world so easily.

[@MariyaMary2023]

My homeland, thank you guys for showing the world such important things ❤️

[@HappyValleyCrawlers]

Staffan never wanting to sleep alone anywhere you guys go is so wholesome and funny 😂 Same though dude

[@sicboi]

This is one of the best YT episodes they've put together. Well done Yes Theory on shining a light on this issue.

[@GenMilleXial]

THIS is what i’m talking about. Less reality TV/Road Rules stuff and more of the cinematic, vast storytelling stuff. Excellent return to form…to stay, i hope.

[@wonderwall135]

well they can do both...their channel is about seeking discomfort, so the road rules/reality stuff fits in far better with the ethos of challenging themselves and getting in uncomfortable situations. While I love the storytelling documentary type videos, that doesn't exactly "seek discomfort." so why not both?

[@GenMilleXial]

@@wonderwall135 it’s just not my scene. i think it kind of trivializes the seek discomfort ethos. it’s like a manufactured discomfort and doesn’t feel like it’s truly challenging. not organic, i would say. that one where they went to that little cabin at the top of a mountain, that was epic, and challenging, because the stakes were real. it might be because i’m archaic and i’ve seen the Road Rules thing from the beginning and seen it beat to death. i still love these guys and would give my right nut to travel with them one-time. i just really enjoy the things they do like this or Ammar finally getting his chance to skydive over Giza. really moving and deep filmmaking.

[@GenMilleXial]

@@wonderwall135 i just would mainly disagree with you that the long form documentary content isn’t seeking discomfort. i see more real introspection and awakening experiences with the long forms than the game shows.

[@soraiagomes5002]

I've noticed how you guys love to bring awareness to these unknown nuclear stories, so, for that, I am asking you to do a video on the french Polynesia nuclear tests and how it affected their population's health

[@user-yk9yr9vn2b]

23:45 besides all the great effort and stories in this episode, I noticed a cutie cat on Ammar’s lap.

[@tatianamalistova8966]

Yeeees, so cute 🥰

[@xzytqweo3538]

We were brought up believing that USSR was our enemy...to fear communism and the threat of a nuclear war. But it was the officials that controlled the ability to create this unimaginable horror, to destroy the earth 600 times over, and crack the world apart, that we really should fear. Everyday people in every country around the world don't want this kind of a life. We all want peace and to get along. Be friendly and work together. But certain people and social media would have it otherwise and keep us in fear and up in arms with each other. Thank you for making videos like this...the truth...how others around want peace and to get along and how power hungry individuals want to destroy us all.

[@johnborden9208]

His assertions about killing all life 600 times over and cracking the earth into pieces are absolutely WILD exaggerations! Now, I believe in peace just as much as you do, and for the most part I thought this was an excellent and thought-provoking video, so please don't get me wrong. But all the nukes in the world wouldn't even come close to ending all life on earth even once. And you'd probably need many trillions of times the total number of nuclear weapons that have ever existed in order to break the planet into pieces.

[@kathywilbur3948]

I love how you have grown and matured with your channel. These stories of the unseen parts of the world are so impactful.

[@user-mo7zk1mn8v]

I love the way Ammar thinks about things. He has such a humane and grounded way of thinking. His heart is so big and compassionate!!

[@PearHellforge]

21:55 that's an album cover right there

[@user-ke7tk3kp9y]

Thomas. Amar. PLEASE market the appearance of this video and title differently. Make it more about the message the locals inspire to voice to the world, not just about the weapon. There’s a responsibility with being the first to document this information. Make its interpretation accessible to all, it’s quite an emotional poem. Although it may be more work and less favorable to the youtube algorithm. Humankind thanks you. Let it go viral, let’s make it go viral.

[@andymcloughlin7927]

Very humbling and everyone needs to see this. The advice of the local elders needs to be heard on a global scale. Brilliant

[@moritz1008]

Best documentary I've seen for a long time, it really caught me deep in my feelings. Keep up the amazing work guys and let us hear more untold stories of people like you met there.

[@campei1257]

Boycott betterhelp!

[@isaacjordan940]

Why?

[@campei1257]

@@isaacjordan940 Soggy Cereal - KZbins worst sponsorship is back (betterhelp)

[@alexlzomrt]

Not the best time to be sponsoring better help. You guys should know better who to promote to your audicences

[@basilvanderelst128]

What??

[@MrWiseinheart]

​@basilvanderelst128 I heard somewhere on another channel that better help is stealing people's data or something like that.

[@AshaRianaLouise]

Love your videos! They are so fascinating, inspiring and truly remarkable. Unrelated, but do you still keep in touch with Mikhali from Moldova, I cried for so long after watching that! ❤ Love from the most isolated major city in the world, Perth, Australia 🇦🇺🦘

[@palomacorrea7319]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU GUYS, grew up watching you at 14 now I'm in college and can't wait to see more. Keep up the amazing work so happy that this community is here on KZbin. Love over fear, always!

[@catherineshinn8210]

😂🫣😅😅 I read the Title as "50hrs on the most NAKED place on earth 🌎 😳 😅 🙃 😐 😑

[@MrFraneque]

Me too... 😅

[@viktorduyvejonck9790]

Thats why you clicked! Naughty catherine

[@feliciadc5180]

Another great documentary guys. It is just wonderful the work you are doing, and the people that you are meeting are so kind and full of wisdom. Thank you for spreading this peace

[@ExpandingHeart]

Thank you for meaningful and timely content. This was so moving and powerful and needs to be seen and shared. You’re doing deep, important work. You give me hope. I’m so touched by the man gifting to you a symbol of peace and hope and love. May it radiate love to all, soften hearts, and bring lasting peace and harmony. 🤗💜

[@jonatinoo]

My favorite part was how much you let the locals talk and educate the audience. Well done! No one knows the history better than them. These 30 minutes felt like 5

[@asanlay9620]

Thank you for covering this story, it’s really important for us ❤️

[@tomasesquivel2942]

i usually don't comment on videos of youtube i watch, but this one is truly remarkable in its capacity to convey a message of humanity and peace, in its turest sense of the word. thank you guys!

[@salmadadis97]

I believe this video is one of the most significant videos that you have created. The people featured in it have finally had the opportunity to share their stories, and it's crucial that we listen to them as they are getting older. Thank you for capturing and sharing their important experiences.

[@alexandersnatenkov9651]

this was probably the most important/ relevant video Ive ever seen on this channel regarding this topic.

[@lisawaters2747]

Wow. Iv just stumbled across this documentary, absolutely incredible, thank you for allowing the rest of us to see how amazing the people of Kazakhstan are, you have allowed them to share their stories, this one for sure pulled at the heart strings. Peace not war ❤

[@RottieTheZombie]

I haven't been moved to tears over something like this in a long time. You boys are doing remarkable work.

[@tennislover5353]

Wow, it's an amazing documentary. You guys have been amazing with each passing day. Keep it up and keep them coming because we love what you guys do!💓💯

[@kaylanoel1868]

This video needs to be seen by everyone it can reach. Thank you Yes Theory for the research and work you do to make these connections and share these very important pieces of history ❤

[@maryannjohnson5147]

Thank you for sharing this story, Thomas, and all of Yes Theory!

[@AdamCeladin]

Awesome Video Guys !!! If you would be interested for tough Knife/Axe Throwing lesson in Czech Mountains with a World Champion I am definitely down for it ,))

[@santa6417]

wow, its been awhile since I visited this channel. It really has progressed from fun little challenges. Good video!

[@rei2515]

genuinely one of, if not, THE best documentaries I've ever seen on KZbin. incredible work

[@Luna0wl]

This is insane thank you for researching this story and interviewing people!

[@andrea6637]

The message of peace from the various locals is touching and so very human. We all deserve peace and love in our lives. End all war.

[@44dperez]

Your videos have been good therapy for me while dealing with my father's passing after a far-too-short battle with Leukemia (4 months from diagnosis to passing) in November, and dealing with first holidays and birthday without him around. Yes, I'm 45 and was blessed to have him in my life for 44 years. He was the best man I've known. Thank you for always bringing positive videos/messages and telling untold stories that deserve to be told.

[@MrWiseinheart]

Sorry for your loss, I hope you can pass on his legacy in your life.

[@44dperez]

@@MrWiseinheart I appreciate your kind words. Rest of my time here will be trying to live up to his legacy and to make him proud.

[@adelecoco3135]

Loved loved loved this video! You guys are fabulous I love the love you create. This was a beautiful video.

[@jjc5274]

Fantastic bit of video and very informative commentary hats off to you what you do great work 💙

[@Abhihithpam]

wat can I say but be grateful for you guys to take initiative to educate us while exploring the true essence of world. Thank you @Yestheory. the true essence of understanding real world not a real world by KZbinrs like you are much helpful.

[@CS2-Erik_NL]

What a great documentary you made guys! And at the end when the gentleman gives you his medal for dismantling the bomb, my heart broke. What a love.

[@bobmurray3229]

The locals that invited you into their home are awesome ! What beautiful folks

[@ahmedattar1232]

Thank you Yes guys for such great documentaries coverage! Big fan from Egypt ❤

[@FathuLP]

This was by far the best Yes Theory documentary. Powerful message, amazing and kind people, humanity has a future

[@orphan42]

One of your absolute best, what an incredible place and the inhabitants amazing. Thanks for taking me along this amazing journey. Much love to you all and your families from Australia, Peter.

[@tigershemamountain5204]

Your videos create in a way that is so special, unique and incredibly important. Bless you.

[@farcuf]

Most excellent reporting. Thank you 1000x 🕊!!