A Siberian skater’s 80 years on the ice | DW Documentary

For the last 80 years there's no place that Lyubov Morekhodova would rather be than on Lake Baikal in southern Siberia. The sprightly senior lives on the western shore of the world's largest freshwater lake.
Ice skating is Lyubov Morekhodova’s passion. When she straps on the steel blades she’s used for decades, she’s just as nimble as ever. Baba Lyuba - as she’s fondly called - looks after four dogs, five cows, two calves and four chickens. But whenever she’s not caring for them, she takes to the ice. Lake Baikal is often frozen over for six months of the year and the octogenarian believes skating on it is the secret to her longevity. The world’s deepest lake is her deity; she has more faith in its powers than in the miracles of Jesus, whose birth is currently being celebrated around the globe.
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[@चाैतारीटिभी]

She is such an inspiration in many ways : being old and living alone, living in the brutal cold, living active , taking care of pets and animals, living happy... Whenever unhappy, should go back and watch her for inspiration. Keep showing such an inspiring people DW, thank you.

[@marylynch951]

Absolutely agree 100 % Now this is what I call a Strong woman Omg she is inspiration The upmost respect to her God bless her and protect her always

[@tatavictory7720]

Nature gives energy. Living in such pure, sunny air.

[@dpspike9368]

I think she's adorable. She lives life on her terms. Doesn't need the church's help for determining her moral principles. Bless her heart. May she skate until she is 100+. I hope her children come to see her more often.

[@jaymfom6963]

This woman is the personification of happiness! Wish her more health, happiness and long life!

[@thesiluresscribe567]

I love this woman's energy x

[@budg7525]

You should see her mum!!!

[@selmahare]

@@budg7525 XD

[@robertfletcher3421]

What a wonderful woman if we could all follow her philosophy there would be no problems in the world.

[@dj8422]

Why can't we? I do follow and we live in a free world, so everbody can, if they want to. The problem is, they don't want to or they are afraid...I don't know, but I think it's time for people to realize, that they live in paradise and we have to live together with mother nature in peace.

[@chrisbacos]

You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@user-xr4bo3ln6f]

@@arolemaprarath6615 All I heard were advantages to accepting the bitter truth than to imprisoning oneself into some delusional framework

[@kate1kate]

@@arolemaprarath6615 If the afterlife is the only thing stopping people from doing bad things, then they have a problem. We should do good things because we want to/know it’s right😀

[@rohail260]

Surah Al-Jathiya And they say: "There is nothing but our life of this world, we die and we live and nothing destroys us except Ad-Dahr (time)[]. And they have no knowledge of it, they only conjecture. (24) And when Our Clear Verses are recited to them, their argument is no other than that they say: "Bring back our (dead) fathers, if you are truthful!" (25) Say (to them): "Allâh gives you life, then causes you to die, then He will assemble you on the Day of Resurrection about which there is no doubt. But most of mankind know not." (26) And to Allâh belongs the kingdom of the heavens and the earth. And on the Day that the Hour will be established - on that Day the followers of falsehood (polytheists, disbelievers, worshippers of false deities) shall lose (everything). (27) And you will see each nation humbled to their knees (kneeling), each nation will be called to its Record (of deeds). This Day you shall be recompensed for what you used to do. (28) This Our Record speaks about you with truth. Verily, We were recording what you used to do (i.e. Our angels used to record your deeds). (29) Then, as for those who believed (in the Oneness of Allâh - Islâmic Monotheism) and did righteous good deeds, their Lord will admit them to His Mercy. That will be the evident success

[@TSPMikey]

She literally feels like family to me, despite having never met her. I care about her and these clips give me so much joy ☺️

[@nres1]

We all do care in comment section too.

[@giosefr.3805]

I'm telling you man, this woman is awesome, i want to age like this..

[@zen_prog]

100%

[@pantehakian1309]

And she has her own teeth still....

[@Hey_IMBM]

She looks so creepy on preview

[@dogie1070]

In spite of the harsh winter weather!

[@ghanashyamvadnerkar2691]

Good observation,

[@mountainsworld6328]

The joy she expresses is priceless..i m happy for her...

[@pinedelgado4743]

She's happy being Lyubov Morekhodova who loves Baikal, and that's all that counts!! :) :)

[@ChaplinLoli]

The last name translates: Sea-walker

[@pinedelgado4743]

@@ChaplinLoli And her first name in English translates as "love." :) :)

[@8innings]

Here is this darling lady all of 80+years of age happy alone, loving her modest home and her dogs, singing and skating to her hearts content. With no complaints She's amazing.

[@gerbrandvisser]

Lake Baikal is a place of stunning beauty and this lady is s source of inspiration. Sturdy animals and sturgy people. Я люблю сибирь! Thanks for showing them to the world.

[@lucastop5660]

She looks very beutifull,nobel old lady!. may she live happy!.

[@misspuppa]

Her skate from 1943 ,my kid crying to get new iPhone , said iPhone 10 way too old 🤬

[@DeborahSutherlandDebinPei]

See how we evolved? 🤔

[@aniharutyunyan]

Consumerism has not reached lake baycal yet.

[@AudreyHeadley]

Wow

[@gabrielcaleb9277]

Yeah as someone said. Send m live with this woman ...

[@inn0v8tiv]

Give that kid an iphone4 and a slap upside its ungrateful head!

[@sylvesterjonas9141]

I love this woman's philosophy of life.

[@madzen112]

Her energy is fantastic

[@shobhabu]

Ahh I wish the documentary was longer than it is , I was enjoying it

[@bodamian_bg]

Me 2! Me 2! Me 2! Me 2! Me 2! Me 2! Me 2!

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Pakh Ghor, we are glad you enjoyed it, stay tuned :)

[@shebaraju7742]

You can watch it on ‘Russians’ documentary in DW.

[@tatavictory7720]

Try to find by this (in Russian) - Бабушка Люба на коньках

[@emeraldcoastgardensfl7323]

@@DWDocumentary yes, please!!! And in summer. Thank you.

[@resiliencewithin]

It is nice to see someone happy in this life

[@brenellhornsby6566]

She is an inspiration for anyone with sense enough to know what REAL POWER IS.

[@fasx56]

Personal Life Stories like this video have so much more value than just simple entertainment. Looking into the Life of this Charming Lady who makes the most of her simple life allows us to see how other people live on so little. I hope there some good hearted men near by to give this Dear Lady a helping hand.

[@MSav1988]

She was also quite a stunner back in the day..

[@miriamzajfman4305]

She still is !

[@2hedz77]

how do you know?

[@MSav1988]

@@2hedz77 7.01

[@MrTaxiRob]

@@MSav1988 she's single, one of us should go for it...

[@byebye1493]

@@MrTaxiRob Can you skate?

[@davidyasss3484]

I love this lady. She is an inspiration 🤟

[@Richie016]

That's lots of time spent skate on Siberian ice,remarkable documentary.

[@ItsMeAlbi]

I love her energy and the way of thinking. The way she sees life is just amazing

[@gabrielinacio6331]

Woooow, what a beautiful story. And a lot of people complaining about their lives here in Brazil. She's such an inspiration!!!

[@kennguyen6802]

7:01 She also was very beautiful

[@f.m.m6706]

She still is, just a matured version of herself :)

[@nancylarisey1686]

@@f.m.m6706 Goes to show that imbracing the hard things can make us more physically fit. Shame she keeps to herself so much, but the animals depend on her generosity. I may not agree with her philosophy, but I agree she has the freedom to choose her own belief. We can not and must not try to force our ways upon another. There remains the ethical laws of being human. Hers is do no one any wrong. I wonder where she learned that? It would be a good thing if all would keep that in mind when choosing our own actions.

[@lilipop6990]

😺

[@bazzfazz]

Her eyes, the look in her eyes is more than beautiful.

[@janesmith9024]

Yes like my mother. I was trying tio work out why. Both around that age were not over weight. So I suppose eating well and being active is the key and being outside.

[@martanemeth4038]

My respect and appreciation for her real wisdom, personality and energy. Thank you for giving us a real life-lesson.

[@yahooo949]

What a strong, inspiring lady. It's nice to see her content, confident, and happy living on her own and doing what she enjoys doing. all the best from Korea, keep it going!

[@angellehull7949]

Awww bless her heart, she is such an inspiration to us younger people..to get off our asses and stop relying on vehicles and maybe if we follow her ways, our earth may have a chance to regenerate. She’s so happy. May god keep her safe and healthy always.

[@GordanaStetin]

That is one beautiful story. I hope that woman is still alive.

[@leocalinawan8429]

What an admirable Ice Queen! When i reach Lake Baikal, she's the person i'll visit and spend time with. Living masters like her are getting rarer by the day. I wish to make it this coming winter....

[@ДенисДементьев-т3о]

Thank you for another movie with this amazing woman! She is a real rock star of Baikal

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Денис Дементьев! Thanks for watching, we're glad you liked the documentary :)

[@plusbhai4756]

Hi

[@krababz]

What a cool babushka!

[@jackofalltrades7469]

Her skates are as old as I am, I was born in 1943 HAHA, and they are in better shape than I am too. They still work. She has a beautiful couch cover.

[@inn0v8tiv]

I love that she's not a believer! Good for her. A true strong spirit and in line with the true nature of the universe. My hero.

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

Strong People dont need Religion, they are not afraid of the Dark.

[@lovelyjanuary]

Strong people don’t need to denounce other people’s unique and personal views and beliefs. I respect Baba Lijuba for her ability to think and decide for herself what is right and I find such beauty and inspiration in her free spirit and warm brilliant smile. Her beliefs on equality and tolerance and embracing others in the moment and as they are in order to live a fulfilling and contributory life to humanity and the earth are very much in line with what I feel is true about life as well. And, Baba’s an animal lover too? 💕💕 As one myself deeply, that’s all I need to know about someone!!!!! Oh, and I am a Christian. We can all have a right to our own independence and beliefs, it’s how you act towards others and live them out that matters. 🙏🏼😘

[@MrAndyballard]

What a beautiful, no nonsense woman, who has common sense in bucket loads. A simple life seems to be much more rewarding than our largely empty materialist one.

[@user-xr4bo3ln6f]

the best part is that she is not some delusional believer but a balanced atheist

[@nikv2514]

Yes, but the authors of the film have added a lot of church music, bell ringing in the video.

[@community1949]

She is very bent forward but she doesn't let that stop her - she's an inspiration.

[@MrTaxiRob]

It's the perfect posture for blazing speed on the ice

[@yapceedee8093]

She lives her life to the fullest. Such an awesome beautiful lady ❤️❤️❤️

[@Invincible2030_]

She lived a real life...what we lived is waste of time and resources.

[@Curvyblackbeauty]

Shut up, humans are a social species. Living in communities with friends, family and strangers is what LIFE IS ABOUT. Also the internet is a necessity just like water, being able to communicate, share moments to people all over the world is what makes us happy.

[@Invincible2030_]

@@Curvyblackbeauty You shut up idiot. I am talking about living sustainably. Living in harmony with nature. What have we done to our lakes, rivers, oceans...just for some creature comforts. We are completely disconnected with nature.

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

@@Curvyblackbeauty You sound very Anti Social the way you talk to strangers lol you BLIND

[@moodist1er]

@@Curvyblackbeauty there are better ways to do things without having to kill and steal, destroying and exploiting. Don't believe fuckboy philosophy.

[@tatavictory7720]

@@Curvyblackbeauty Internet is not necessary ))) you compair it with water?! Are you idiot or joking? they will shut down this net and you will be blocked from artificial life. What can you do in reality? And who needs your moments in the world? Nobody cares. And that Woman have friends and family, but by circumstances lives alone in the house.

[@dk2428]

Such a beautiful person, truly inspirational! Thanks DW!

[@neomatrix5022]

Thank you DW for bringing this lively soul to our screens. I wish the world thought as simply as she does...I wish her all good health and the smile be always with her and radiate to others.

[@Nadd108]

If I have that kind of energy & attitude when I am 80 than I am good with that. Amazing women.

[@GISAVT1]

What a great lesson. Her life is modest and simple yet she is happy. She laughs and speaks the truth. I hope she has a very long life smiling and enjoying her lake. Her children don’t visit her and she never complained. I hope she never gets sick and dies alone, those animals that love her I’m sure will die without her and it breaks my heart. Life is harsh but like she said we are all going to die some day. ❤️

[@pronay90]

Now I want to see how her house looks like in Summer !!!

[@memmu65]

Yes, and wonder how she goes to shop during summer when she cannot skate? :)

[@memmu65]

@@LolSpice though so too but wanted the answer from the documentary. :D

[@pronay90]

@@memmu65 Hahaha, I do wish the same!!

[@zubeidakaker1228]

What a wonderful beautiful lady I wanted to hug her heart of gold and humour xxx

[@Diamanti7]

"These folks are never content. Somebody wants money, the other a palace! 4 walls and a roof over your head, that's all a person needs. We are all going to die. One way or another. Wether In a palace or elsewhere. Hahahah" - Baba Lyubav

[@missymoonwillow6545]

yeah, i love that. she's a true elder for sure. I hope her quotes make a lasting impression on younger budding minds.

[@explosiveconverstaion_3337]

Ljubav

[@pavelgreddd9635]

Баба Люба = Baba Ljuba. Ljuba is shorter version of name Ljubov' = Любовь = Love

[@Diamanti7]

@@pavelgreddd9635 aw glad i know that now thanks

[@karyannfontaine8757]

This lady is beautiful and very likable. I love skating as well. Very lovely area. Winter and the Sea, and never underestimate contentment.

[@piaanderson8325]

This woman is my inspiration! I love her. We can all learn from her life lessons.

[@valeinxj.n]

It's as if the ice and the noble, mysterious landscape, somehow contributed to shape her personality. Praise to this strong, rational and intelligent woman!

[@vanessasumner1293]

What a remarkable lady,god bless her and keep her safe and well

[@caliado]

Her philosophy is so heart warming

[@joypayne5534]

Love this lady 💕💕 she is precious and sweet ❤️ WOW awesome beautiful lady God bless her heart ❤️💓

[@myonghunt8076]

Love her. What a wonderful lady. Wishing her a long healthy life. ❤🙏

[@illuminatedbestchoice1042]

May God bless the soul of that amazing lady and all the people of Siberia!

[@ghanashyamvadnerkar2691]

Great lady and very motivated, everyone should learn from this lady, how stay happy and face any kind of situation, and smile ☺. World is going through tough time, for COVID-19, however no if and but, just fight and win. Excellent video, great job by DW team. Happy new year 2021 in advance!

[@meiko431]

Happy New Year 😊

[@miriampopa5436]

Amazing Grace!This cold atmosphere, here...helps people to maintain young and so Faithful!I love russian Soul!Lord bless this people!🥰🙏💖💝

[@AudreyHeadley]

Really beautiful, energetic 80 years old full of life hats off to her. Would love to visit her ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@didivicky]

Woooow😮 she s amazing! Resilient, realist, optimism, with a good sense of humour, a fine tuning psychologue, wish her health!

[@JuIietaAmezcua]

Love her!, blessings from Las Vegas to her, everybody and DW the best documental around the world

[@gker21]

Hi . Do you know where your last name if from ?

[@annanowak8529]

Wow she is beautiful and look young, beautiful outside and inside ❤️❤️❤️ and with wonderful voice

[@lakshminair5114]

Such a beautiful and inspiring video.I love her spirit, her sense of adventure , her home spun truths, and the beliefs she clings to.Pure as the water of Lake Baikal. God bless her.

[@shneider10]

What a wonderful woman and the way she sees life and afterwards. God bless her!

[@mehmetkurtkaya3106]

She is full energy at 80 and skating at that age. Amazing

[@elvenkind6072]

Thank you for this wonderful documentary, just one among many, of exceptional quality, and me with no TV-signal don't need any TV, I can just enjoy DW. :)

[@ericahalmai8490]

This lady is an inspiration all of us, God bless her🙏🌹

[@MihaiOprean]

hmmm.... another small reupload from "the russians" series, worth every minute. I encourage people to see the full length series, it's awesome!!! thanks DW!!!

[@bodamian_bg]

Cheers, Mihai! I've followed your clue and it's worth it, and it's 2020, and it's "another civilization", as the unchangeable Ru leader Put it..🌈 So, thanx DW..and U 👏

[@MihaiOprean]

@@bodamian_bg Russia is awesome, i can tell you from personal experience. Now, what part of Russia deserves respect and gratitude, well, see the series and you'll understand. Nothing is perfect, but you'll get the picture, trust me! And about that ruler... "A king has his reign, and then he dies. It's inevitable. That is the natural order of things" - Meredith Vickers

[@bodamian_bg]

Very kind of you, Mihai! *:) Спасибо большое, дружище! Oh, and the problem is not that the king is naked(it happens every now and then), but in his vision that his subjects are his and are taken rather as mindles resources..🙊🙉🙈

[@inn0v8tiv]

Siberians are not Russians!!!

[@bodamian_bg]

@@inn0v8tiv ,so that's why the russian president don't pay attention to the Habarovsk's almost 6 monts of protestings?!? *:)

[@rutbrea8796]

Like this lady so much. She is a brave heart and strong.

[@ackieandorangie9115]

What! 🙀 On her Eightys, widower and yet can skate still. Really admire her endurance.

[@lilipop6990]

😺 я есть любовь 💖

[@Gildete257]

Adorable lady. Full of energy and passion for her place.

[@parmbirdhaliwal6311]

Her skates dates back to 1943. As durable as she is.

[@explosiveconverstaion_3337]

No need for Nike, gear, or other attachments Just go

[@explosiveconverstaion_3337]

@Fabrizia thanks!

[@mcelena]

An inspiration, true wisdom, light heart and joy...

[@mzee5533]

I remember watching this lady from another documentary but I still can watch it from DW without any issues #DW you’ve good stuff

[@mj3026]

Thank you DW I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas 🎄 & have a good new year’s 😘🎄😘🎄 & god bless her still skating & looking after the animals at her age brilliant strong woman 😘

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @M J, thanks for your comment!

[@rajibghosh9527]

What a strong and soulful lady.

[@stillmiketheone]

That's a short but a beautiful documentary. Thanks DW for sharing.

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @Still Miketheone, thanks for watching, we are glad you like the documentary :)

[@candygram4435]

I saw a video here just yesterday that featured her from years ago. So happy to see she still amazing people

[@bg4191]

Beautiful!! I'm learning that the simple life is the best life!!!

[@killcreate]

Thank you for this amazing documentary DW.

[@DWDocumentary]

Hi @GuitArcher 02, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@geetasaluja6707]

Very courageous lady. What might be harsh for us is simple way of life for her.

[@esthers9140]

The skating and hard work is keeping her alive...good for her.👍

[@missymoonwillow6545]

What an interesting little old woman. I sure would love to know more about her perspectives on life. True elder, in every sense. I appreciate her lifestyle choices and her reasoning behind why living on that lake is her cup of tea. I send her prayers, to her and her beautiful part of the world.

[@alecwolf1443]

What a spirit !!! Thank you Juri. Love from Lithuania

[@ramarobin7502]

She is live proof that age is no hindrance to agility.A wonderful woman!

[@sk8charmer]

Brought tears to my eyes... I've been Roller Skating for 28yrs & it's like I'm transformed back into a child every time I put my skates on! You can see the sparkle in Baba's eyes when speaking of her skating! Beautiful Story! 💜💚💛✌️🥰⛸️⛸️⛸️

[@gaymichaelis7581]

I absolutely adore this short video! Thank you to the narrator… You’re great! And thank you to any and all who worked on this video! This is very fascinating about this Siberian/Russian woman! Well, I did notice how she seems to be permanently stooped over… And she sure did say that her back, it looks like the lower, hurts, from her work, and I’m sure the ice-skating affects it also! I am headed this way! I have a bad lower back, and it can be quite painful! I think it is hurting her.

[@ryanvaze]

What a beautiful spirit!

[@haniffmohamoodally]

An ongoing inspiration ans such a beautiful person full of vitality and enthusiasm for life.

[@zahariachirica5466]

Awesome! What an incredibly beautiful story!

[@johnburns6247]

What an awesome human being! Would love to go skating with her someday!

[@notafeminist5948]

I really really enjoyed this video, its so good to watch authenticity because we are so much surrounded by superficiality and non sense.

[@Jass19-k2f]

I missed my grandmother ❤

[@elbarca223]

This amazing woman is an inspiration! I would help her with treatment if she wishes.

[@koraybiber652]

it's wonderful story. I feel so happy about her.

[@emmaelizabethcj2968]

This story is amazing👏😊

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

We need to stop worrying about age she is great and may she skate for ever fantastic lady.

[@bodamian_bg]

A winter unreal ferry tale. I love it! Spasibo (Thanks) ☯️

[@hunsandmongols5749]

The Huns,Bulgars and Mongols follow Tengrism ,just like this woman ,they pray to the eternal blue sky spirit and the fertile earth spirit.She is such an inspiration,they know their terrain well and have adapted themselves by following the rules of nature,taking care of their mountains,rivers,their environment and have tuned themselves to ward of unforeseen circumstances,it’s not a joke staying near,on the lake baikal,Siberia in extreme weather .

[@jetdude787]

Beautiful Babushka ❤️ Baikal, what a place, saw it while doing the Trans-Mongolian to Moscow; took me a whole day to pass it going to Irkutsk...

[@trailfinder7053]

Mother nature ,bless that woman.

[@redtran9510]

She found her own truth in life... may we all aspire to do the same.

[@Aniunaa1]

Loved this video. She is very smart and inspiring. 🥰🥰🥰