Breaking Bald ( In The Abandoned Lab )

[@poetrybetweenthepixels4578]

Easter Egg: When Bald said he was "taking a Roadside Picnic ," he was referring to the fact that Andrei Tarkovsky's classic philosophical Sci-fi movie "Stalker" was based off of the book by the Strugatsky Brothers, "Roadside Picnic." When he refers to himself as a "stalker" throughout the vlog, he's alluding to the fact that the Stalker in Tarkovsky's movie was a person who believed that there was a room among the Soviet ruins which would grant your deepest desire if you walked into it (regardless of whether you were aware of this desire or not). The Stalker's self-appointed role was to lead the dispossessed into this room, much like Bald's vocation is to guide us through these long-since-forgotten ruinous landscapes. I'm planning on making my next KZbin video on "Stalker" so I've been doing research :P

[@WhySooSeriouslol]

Ahh interesting, I was thinking it was a nod to STALKER: shadow of Chernobyl PC game because he kept referring to himself as the stalker and the area as the “zone.” Now I wonder if the game was inspired by that movie

[@ShaLun42]

@@WhySooSeriouslol there was book, later there was movie based on this book, and later the game based on both real Chernobyl zone and book/movie

[@gappuma7883]

Except they’re not in soviet at all but in Canada. Have you read the book?

[@dvv18]

@@gappuma7883 It's in "unspecified English-speaking country".

[@funeralgothatoo5814]

Also the lesser-known VR game Into The Radius is inspired by Roadside Picnic! That game captures these type of environments so damn well. Watching this was uncanny. My mind was half expecting to see a Slider. *edit -typo

[@Linjen_]

- "At least no one saw" The words of a man holding a camera, recording and sharing with an audience of hundred of thousands.

[@Pax.YouTube]

Millions*

[@IG7799-c4u]

@@Pax.KZbin Not on this channel.

[@Pauldjreadman]

And Millions, of the Balds fans lol

[@MicBain]

Mixing random chemicals in an abandoned former Soviet lab, what could possibly go wrong..? Never change bro 😆

[@duncthemonc9951]

The lighter too, so risky

[@boo9523]

He was on an special covert MI5 operation to poison Ukrainian negotiators and raise a false flag on Russians.

[@SanSiim]

He just made Covid-69

[@centuryrox]

And then adding heat to it. Just a normal day of Bald trying to discover a new brand of Soviet coffee.

[@randez_9168]

Don't forget sniffing the unknown chemicals, also a wise choice.

[@there_is_nothing_here]

I've been watching the main channel for more than a couple years now at this point it seems. I just wanted to say thanks for introducing me to that part of the world and more importantly the people who live there. It's definitely made a difference on why I've paid so much attention to the news the last 30 days. It's gut-wrenching watching the people of Ukraine lose their home. May this madness come to an end and the rebuilding begin soon.

[@urbanothepopeofdeath]

and making it seem like I am a genius at times! i.e. Azerbaijan it somehow came up in passing not long after I watched bald travel through there and showed its very unique history. I repeated the newly learned stuff and my friends gazed at me in admiration. "how do you know all this stuff" they asked. lol

[@tjnucnuc]

Exactly.

[@garethjohnstone8662]

You and me both, pall.

[@olegkosygin2993]

My grandfather had lots of friends who have effectively built this place - research directors, advisors - they fled the country after GKChP. It's a shame that it's in neglect. All the objects within are made to type, the same types used everywhere in the country, so these scales, chairs, window frames, doors, shelves, EVERYTHING is famliar. The whole city of Rustavi was purpose-built to house such metallurgical industries. This factory was built in five years, right after the conclusion of WW2. The first furnace became operational in 1950, just 2 years after the city's inception. In a decade, the city was producing 9% of all metallurgical output of USSR! But it is also a site of a V century city, the capital of an ancient kingdom, and there are remnants visible today. The central administrative building is rumored to involve Stalin himself in its architectural design, the one with the mural you've seen in the beginning of the video. Have you guys ever heard of the nuclear research institute in Abkhazia? Not advocating for anyone to go there, but check out the photos - it used to be gorgeous.

[@Pocu13]

@Oleg Kosygin You should check Bulgaria - Member of NATO, EU, it is now used for movie sets for "after the end of the world" ...

[@shawnlee7022]

Thank you for the comments ! It was very interesting to a New Yorker, how life was in Georgia or CCCP! MUCH LOVE to Russian people! And the world !BAYVILLE NY

[@Loseronvacation]

What is a V century city ?

[@axllii]

@@Loseronvacation roman numerals "V" = 5. Fifth century

[@olegkosygin2993]

​@@Loseronvacation Fifth century AD, meaning years 500s. V = 5. The site was occupied for a thousand years PRIOR to that, but starting from 5th century AD (during Iberian rule) the city of Rustavi was occupied perpetually.

[@sethbettwieser]

"I don't like the idea of breathing in too many of the chemicals here." He says right after not only mixing unmarked chemicals, but sniffing one of them.

[@TheOriginalArchie]

Liquids dissolve over time, so I'm pretty sure he set it up like that before he started filming. If not, that was actually the dumbest shit Ive ever seen, anywhere. He picked that beaker up and took a huge whiff of it before pouring it out. So either he's extremely dumb or he poured wine in there before he filmed, for affect

[@sethbettwieser]

@@TheOriginalArchie "liquids dissolve over time" I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and pretend that you said evaporate instead of dissolve.

[@TheOriginalArchie]

@@sethbettwieser i meant evaporate, which lends more to my point. thank you.

[@deamonmist]

I hope those were planted liquids because mixing three unknown compounds and then introducing an open flame is a very bad idea.

[@kr5051]

Bald : "At least no one saw me" 20000+ people : "Of course.."

[@whitenoise546]

The old factory, worker's clothes and boots, all that was really humbling knowing so many people went through that life. Some got sick and died. My grandmother was Russian, grandfather Ukranian on my mother's side, whose barely alive and disable at age 84 and will see her in a few days (she'll be 85 in July...hope she makes it to that). My Italian father passed in Dec 2012 (a decade ago). Life goes by fast, live every moment, be kind, and be who you are. Thanks for sharing, Bald!

[@zurabshelia171]

My granddad worked there for 40 years, it's a pity he can't appreciate this video as he passed 😢

[@panzerbrigadier9832]

სალამი, ზუსტად რა ადგილასაა ხო ვერ გვეტყვი?

[@j-j1210]

@@panzerbrigadier9832 this phrase in English means he died

[@nn-dj2nu]

Your grand dad is in a better place, may he rest in peace. God bless

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

@@panzerbrigadier9832 : Please forgive my ignorance but what language is that?

[@swz6110]

@@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM Looks like Georgian.

[@Endeavour6644]

A 20 minute daily bald video was just the thing I needed right now, good to see you're okay my dude.

[@DanThemes]

19:03 How can he just pass by a Soviet sink like it was nothing?!

[@stefan1924]

He won't cheat on his beloved Soviet Sink. At least not as long as the camera's on.

[@Huwberts_Emporium]

He'll get it in the ear from his current soviet sink.

[@marialiyubman]

That’s how you know his ankle was really hurting and it’s not just a man-flu. Lol.

[@marialiyubman]

@@stefan1924 I can’t believe he actually shipped that thing into the UK. Customs were probably like: where did he hide the drugs and how did he do it so well? 😂🤣

[@blakops000007]

He literally passed a Soviet bottle. Unbelievable!!

[@tvfromvcr8331]

This place deserves a longer and more in-depth look! Fascinating!

[@TheFar95]

With vodka and kielbasa for the road

[@daystar4909]

@@TheFar95 Yes agreed!!!

[@marystonge1]

So happy to see you back at it. Your videos make my and my husband’s day. I have lung issues and we can’t travel like we use to. Watching your videos is the next best thing. You make us feel like we are right there with you.

[@DailyBald]

I hope you are doing well. I had a lung issue so I know what it's like. Hello to your husband 👍

[@lbukem4259]

@@DailyBald great to see you replying to comments Bald, loving your vids!

[@kevinsouthall4444]

Hunter you could find many crack pipes here!😝😝😝😝😝😆😆😆😃😃😃😃💕

[@ujjwal7502]

@@DailyBald and still sniffing random soviet chemicals, bruh

[@escatofago]

I am a big fan of bald he inspired me to make videos. My last one is in norway if you have time check it and subscribe i will apreciate it :3

[@unnamedmuffin]

9:44 I think it would be really interesting if you made a video talking about the footage you were forced to delete over the course of your travels!

[@ggolden]

wow a niko

[@unnamedmuffin]

@@ggolden ^_^

[@i-_-am-_-g1467]

We need a Kaliningrad Oblast video tbh

[@rukus9585]

This is a great idea. I'd love to hear it.

[@olivere5497]

You mean 'the Chechen Male Pride' video?

[@Jaclynfields]

It’s BEN (😁) awhile Mr. Bald…been waiting for some action and more knowledgeable stories. Glad you’re back . Everyone is happy now🫠🔥

[@donguinsneakers]

You are one of the best @DailyBald! Your videos taught us to appreciate the history, with Great adventures and awesome memories. We are always traveling with you whatever 🚗journey in life takes you. Stay safe. More Power🫶🏻God be with you always 🍻

[@i-_-am-_-g1467]

WE NEED KALININGRAD OBLAST VIDEO!!!

[@NDKY67]

Those Soviet telephones are ace, I’d love one. That last building was very photogenic

[@SuperGraficas]

Finally he came to his senses. Making videos about Ukraine with western propaganda in them means closing the doors to many old soviet places we all like. He realized Putin is not going anywhere so he decided to look the other way. Nobody can critize him for that, after all, thats what western society does with the genocide in Yemen, look the other way.

[@viking8889]

“Its not easy adventurizing in rubble”. Needs to be printed on a T-shirt.

[@2flewover1]

Or, 'at least no one saw me', or, 'I don't make a good stalker'...

[@Kira1Lawliet]

This man really just decided to sniff, mix, and then ignite decades-old chemicals in an abandoned Soviet factory. I might have to put this up with the Bolivian babushka-boy mountain adventure as some of the most reckless and dangerous stuff Bald has done.

[@Unindependent]

@Daniel Crawford Escape From The Bolivian Village: A Babushka Boy Adventure

[@Kira1Lawliet]

@Daniel Crawford ^

[@herbertlappert96]

It was in Bolivia, not Colombia…

[@LawlTwins]

@Daniel Crawford It was amazing haha. Remember to always keep a stash of coca leaves on you!

[@marialiyubman]

The dude is a human 90s quest game.

[@fenrirblood6668]

As a chemist I wouldn't recommend to do that in the future^^ If this would have been bromine (could have been due to the red color) and acetone (clear fluid) you would have found yourself in a realy unpleasent situation😅 but anyway, love your channel and please keep on going, it's always so interesting and satisfying to watch^^

[@LosSerpent]

That's what i was thinking, not a chemist tho

[@dryerflyer]

I'm a chemist as well and that's what went through my mind. Here are a few of things worth noting for everyone else. 1. Mixing chemicals can produce gases that you cannot see/smell that will melt your lungs. 2. When you open a bottle and want to 'smell' what is in the bottle, you should not stick the bottle under your nose. You hold the bottle in front of you and 'waft' your hand over the bottle as if you are lightly sending the gas in the bottle towards you. Never put it right up to your nose. 3. Old chemicals anywhere are highly likely to have converted to other compounds with time. If you decide you want to use a chemical that is labeled and has been on the shelf for 50 years, the odds are not in your favor that the label is correct.

[@user-or1lu3ku3m]

Dudes got a guardian angel working overtime for sure lol

[@elpibelol5005]

@@dryerflyer what if I want to die anyways?

[@dryerflyer]

@@DingDingTheKZbinBuddy The flask had a stopper in it. If it was not air-tight, it is likely the flask would be empty.

[@Adam-zh4hm]

Never call him bald around Will Smith

[@charleston7717]

Hahahaha

[@centuryrox]

While I believe that whole incident was staged, what you just said was funny! 😂😂

[@tangfastic7075]

Keep Bald's name out of your f*cking mouth

[@dreamthedream8929]

@@centuryrox it was too quick, he himself was laughing at the jokes and a few seconds later already walking up on the stage to punch. how does that happen?

[@rohitakkel9963]

😂🤣 JI jane

[@rgp8034]

I live in one of those EE countries. You know what woul be cool: to put inside the vids actual old photographs of what all those places used to look like when they were not abaondoned and were intact. I am sure those would be somewhere on the Internet or old print-albums. It will help the mainly western viewers appreciate the scale of destruction that happened in the 90s of those places.

[@iAmBlackTiger]

I agree. But its also a huge amount of work to do the research.

[@Pauldjreadman]

Why not help him it with that?

[@grandfinalchapter2681]

Thanks Bald for staying as curious as you do every day for the everyday oddities of the past. Viewer for life

[@AlexGTAgamer]

I actually held my breath when Bald started "cooking" those mixed chemicals. Was half expecting it to all catch fire.

[@logoseven3365]

He now has super powers.

[@AndrewLikkle]

You have been missed Sir, hope you're keeping well and safe!

[@marialiyubman]

He only saves himself for dying on camera. That’s why he’s fine but twisted his ankle. lol.

[@garysimpson3900]

Hard to imagine that these items haven't been touched or rooms entered for the best part of 30 years. Makes you wonder "what happened to the last person who touched this, used that phone, wore that garment, sat in that chair....".

[@SynaMax]

You really are a real life "Stalker", dude! Thanks for taking us to the Zone lol

[@finzer4000]

"Having myself a little roadside picnic."

[@Alex_1729]

You're becoming a better storyteller as time passes. Keep it going!

[@borisbomber5882]

True i think so to still getting better 👌

[@alexalive9742]

Second that. Makes the experience even more immersive.

[@davidemmet7343]

Agreed!

[@R12446]

It becomes that after meeeting Kolja the storyteller,bought his tallent :))

[@patrickshelby7002]

It’s 4AM here in Florida and I was about to turn my phone off for the night, but then I got this notification! Of course I have to watch it immediately! Been looking forward to this

[@joebidet2050]

I'm watching now at 4 am in seattle

[@chatman4998]

Ayeeee Florida gang

[@TheOrangeGodOfTheSkies]

Love the development of you channel over the years, you've managed to bring back a lot of the ethos and roughness of the original recordings which are ace. Always full of interesting facts and mini adventures inside adventures. It has made me stop and look at old architecture that I would have normally missed, the only difference being I tend to stare and think "I wonder what that old thing was" instead of the depth you ooze :-) Keep it up fella!

[@wxcferdts]

It's a while between vids sometimes, but I don't mind waiting for quality like this. Bald as we know and love him, in his inimitable style: great shots, vibrant colours (weather permitting), relevant and witty comments, the odd babushka and Soviet (t)rubble as testimony to former greatness.

[@autohuyskooistra]

He is back great! I started watching during covid quarantine and watched all his videos during this period. Great adventures! The way he films it is like you're really there with him.

[@marialiyubman]

Same. And when I got to the end I was shaking and checking every day like a junkie 🤣

[@autohuyskooistra]

@@marialiyubman lol 🤣 one day I watched until I fell asleep. Slept 6 hours and watched it again.

[@dealerovski82]

Yeah he is really there.

[@autohuyskooistra]

@@dealerovski82 realy?😅🤣

[@kevingiordano237]

@@autohuyskooistra can you remember if he ever made a video about Kazakhstan? I don’t think but I am not sure

[@RoamingSouthernNorway]

Oh I've been waiting for this! Glad you're ok Ben! Huge admiration and gratitude from Norway 🤍

[@jbkhan1135]

Love your channel too!

[@RoamingSouthernNorway]

@@jbkhan1135 oh wow thank you so so much! Really appreciate it 🤍

[@Cheese-Head]

Georgia - my place of birth! We fled Georgia in 1992 when the war started and I haven’t been back since. I was 10. Thank you for showing my birthplace. I really want to go back one day.

[@died4us590]

If fred dibnah the steeple jack was still around, he would like those brick factory chimneys. Fred might even like starting a fire after removing some bricks, and putting the wood supports in the bottom, along with some old tires and firewood to knock one over. That guy was a legend just for climbing to the top of those chimneys with 5 pints of guinness in his gut. Thanks for the tour.

[@DailyBald]

Alright me duck

[@Dude0000]

@@DailyBald that’s Yorkshire Bald. Fred was a Lancastrian. It’s “Alright love” in Bolton. We may have to have a show trial for your indiscretions, mate. -Satirically proud Blackburnian.

[@DailyBald]

@@Dude0000 I should have known that! As penance I'll go to Bury market and eat some tripe. Could of done with a tubular bandage from Oldham for my ankle too.

[@NotUrDJ]

@@DailyBald Us Non-Brits got no part of that whole thread but go on 😂

[@andybond4458]

@@NotUrDJ tha ant got a clue lad as thee?

[@lucalucaluca]

probably not the best idea to call it "Daily" but another great video nonetheless!!! we love you Mr. Bald !!!!

[@Avarua59]

A Soviet day in the Gulag could feel like weeks. 🙄

[@AdventureElliot]

Starting my day with a cup of coffee and BALD .. best start to the day ever. This guy is an absolute KZbin legend 😎

[@fxDEBIAN]

Same! Its the best

[@robdegoyim4023]

simps

[@accidentalpatient4152]

Same

[@MirMahmud2003]

Same!

[@maureenalder8905]

Same

[@windinthefirtrees8020]

You never disappoint me, always showing us the craziest places on earth!! 😳

[@XLxRuShNSpRAyx]

We need more daily videos, this video is like letting a crackhead sniff some gear but then taking the bag away from them

[@GreenTeaViewer]

Interesting how your mind works friendo 🤔

[@tinytattoomike7943]

Crack heads 🙄

[@kill3rbamb146]

@@GreenTeaViewer 💀

[@Arscell0]

I ate a pot noodle while watching your video. I love your passion to explore. Thank you for all your work!

[@thomasharrier9026]

Mr Bald. You are what we needed. So happy you’re back! Your like the the best at what you do, Nothing can talk and keep everything interesting. Happy your back my friend. God bless you!

[@andrewmichaels5725]

As a Chemist, I am actually surprised how well designed these labs were.

[@aalderni]

Why wouldnt they be? Its not like they are 200years old.

[@kknd-krossfire1114]

I was more surprised about bald mixing chemicals and pulling out a lighter. That could of went bad.

[@joetrolo7076]

Thanks Ben! Good to see you back and thanks for being our eyes around the world! Be safe and let's hope for another video real soon.

[@antonhirsch7041]

he is not only your eyes around the world, but also likes to psychologically manipulate young women/children

[@paulao.8378]

So glad to see another video from you! I had a really tough day today and your video made my day!

[@AllySimply]

I’ve missed these adventures, glad you’re back!

[@TheSearaider]

Really sorry about the ankle bald hope you wear better shoes.But absolutely love your content thank you.you just make life better for so many

[@barrywoods9519]

Love everything about your work. Always cheered when a new post appears. Taught History for 40 years and realise now just how much I didn't know. Loving learning. Much respect and gratitude from Australia.🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🇦🇺

[@ksmith4712]

History is the version of events the authorities want you to believe. Today people cannot agree on what happened yesterday, last week, or even last year but there are laws about questioning the events that happened decades in the past.

[@dreamcrusher112]

@@ksmith4712 That is a very reductive viewpoint that ignores the role of the historian and instead prescribes all initiative to 'the authorities'. Reality is more nuanced than you make out.

[@ksmith4712]

@@dreamcrusher112 Many Historians have been smeared and marginalized if they refuse to editorialize the official narrative. There are times though when cracks appear in the narrative, for instance, we are now led to believe the 14th waffen SS Galica either didn't exist or was somehow on the allies side, never committed any crimes, and SS Col. Stephan Bandera was a good guy ....

[@SilverMist0121]

I've been waiting for this therapy for a good while glad you're safe and well mate

[@craigd.minerart2211]

It never fails that we get to see so much of the dustbin of history on Bald’s crafty shoulders. Thanks again great video,

[@billbauer9795]

"Imagine if you saw all you worked for all your life reduced to rubble" - we won't have to imagine. That's us 20-30 years from now.

[@NS8KEN]

Loving the trips man. Loving the finds in those buildings. Stay safe and look after yourself.

[@bhuner5796]

My wife is Georgian, best decision I ever made, I love Georgia, beautiful country and the Georgian people...love my wife as well...😊 Dr. B.

[@GioKakalashvili]

Always glad to see you in my country Mr Bald. I hope one day you will visit to Batumi as well.

[@dinocorreia1202]

7:05 the best part 🤣 Even with those unfortunnelly bloody times nowadays, you give the most beautiful perspective of this soviet history. ThankU to be there to show us the best part of us as human beings

[@mountain_del1863]

Bald, been watching you for years. This is pure GOLD!!!!!! Stay safe dude.

[@tjvanderyacht9806]

I’m in a Georgian film class this quarter and my professor is impressed by how much I know about Soviet influences…everything I know is just watching you for 3 years

[@HuerniaBarbata]

Georgian films of the Soviet period were incredible! Today Georgia is independent. But without industry and without national cinema.

[@tjvanderyacht9806]

@@HuerniaBarbata yes! We are currently watching a lot of Parajanov’s films. Do you have any great Georgian film recommendations?

[@HuerniaBarbata]

@@tjvanderyacht9806 I really love the films of George Danelia - "Mimino" (1977), "Kin-Dza-Dza" (1986), "Autumn Marathon" (1979), "Do not grieve!" (1969), "Passport" (1990). Not all of them were shot in Georgia, but Danelia is a very Georgian director emotionally. . Comedies: Rezo Gabriadze - short films, very Georgian, everything you can find "Be healthy, dear!" (1981, Gomelauri, Kikabidze) "The town of Anara" (1976) Eldar Shengelaya - "Cranks" (1974), "Blue Mountains" (1983) Nana Mchedlidze - "Imeretian Sketches" (1976), "A Real Tbilisi Man and others" (1980) etc. . Director Otar Ioseliani - many films shot both in Georgia and later in France. More contemplative films, essays. . Directed by Tengiz Abuladze. The films are very Georgian, he shot both comedies and heavy dramas. Comedy - "I, Grandma, Iliko and Illarion" (1962). Dramatic trilogy about Georgia - "Plea" (1967), "Tree of Desire" (1977) and "Repentance" (1984, Grand Prix in Cannes 1987). . Georgian films are difficult to get, especially old ones - they have specific fans and there are few of them. I'm also afraid that most of these films will not have English subtitles, some of them are just in Georgian, and if they are in Russian, Georgians have a very heavy accent, which is not always understandable to foreigners who have studied Russian.

[@HuerniaBarbata]

Where are you from? The Netherlands, no?

[@tjvanderyacht9806]

@@HuerniaBarbata these are great films, I recognize many of them from what we will be watching in the future.

[@amlxr99912]

This man just never fails to deliver and come clutch with the USSR content no matter what the case maybe. Even if humanity leaves Earth, Ben can still manage to find somethings related to the Soviet Union on Mars or Heaven.

[@Zeckeonee]

"Houston we have a soviet mosaic on the back of the moon"

[@Camroc37]

"Wow! A real Soviet halo on this Soviet angel"

[@MrArmenian17]

Hell, there probably is a Soviet lab on Mars 😂

[@humdinger5701]

Im patiently waiting for his arctic exploration of old soviet bases and architecture.

[@mrlolmaster1019]

*come clench

[@Im-just-Stardust]

I watched literally all your videos balds. This has to be my favorite video of all time. It has everything in it, just like a movie

[@Влади́мирЛе́нин-й2щ]

Bald (after falling down and injuring his ankle): "Atleast no one saw me" Bald's 649K Subscribers: "Yeah we did" 😂

[@misanthropic.measures6135]

it wasnt very high

[@kotopsina]

Ударение в словах ставится только в учебниках и словарях. Из вас не получился бы шпион.

[@seashell4327]

@Misanthropic.Measures that matters not. Having had a few serious sprains in my time, I felt it with him. Doesn't take much sometimes. One of my worst was slipping on an unseen pinecone on a sidewalk. I was very concerned until seeing him running a bit and then walking along the railroad ties. 😊 I have little doubt that the initial pain and concern was real, but his joke and genuine laughter were also refreshing.

[@misanthropic.measures6135]

@@seashell4327 True, true. I have never sprained or broken any bones so I wouldnt even know what it feels like. Ive had nasty falls tho, I am glad Bald is ok nonetheless

[@HandsomeMoose]

The News: Earlier this morning a large explosion was registred in Rustavi in Georgia. A large abandoned factory complex was totally destroyed. A bald and bankrupt man was seen entering the area before the incident. Georgian officials denie any knovledge regarding the cause of the explosion.

[@tojo7742]

Reports on the Goonies' dude emerging from the ruins.

[@nematube]

Meanwhile on Russian TV: The UK and Georgia are running a secret lab for biological weapons. A special military operation will be conducted to neutralize this threat and de-nazify the state (yet again).

[@marisolprietoramirez7290]

!yes, jajajaja!

[@notch7139]

And the whole region was raining novichok

[@eula9]

when bald posts my depression goes away for like 2 days at least. i watch the video like 2 or 3 times over those 2 days. i’m not even kidding. there’s only one other youtuber i do this with, Shiey.

[@malcolmsmith4603]

Yeah, Shiey has a similar vibe

[@joeredemption84]

Bold i think you are the best presenter on YT, this man can make a dog taking a dump entertaining, if i had to travel this town i most likly said it is a dump

[@effie-Toronto]

What an exciting way to start my day with Benjamin I have missed you soooo much. Love your videos plus plus plus

[@DS-qg9cd]

18:04 "That'll probably get me demonetized" No bald, no, that may get you dematerialized

[@berinmaksumic]

I like how Bald picks up stuff randomly, no matter what it is abandoned clothes staying there for years, used syringes, radioactive stuff. Absolute fearless legend!

[@theworldaccordingtokirsch]

I held my breath when Bald picked up the old dusty cloth so I would not have to breathe in dust, and mildew, and whatever unhealthy things.

[@jolovesminnis]

What a beautiful day and place! I have a cousin that lives in Tiblisi. He worked for Save the Children and he married a lady from Tiblisi. I’m from Colorado,USA. Been watching you from the start! Thank you for taking me where I could never go!❤️💕

[@MuddyDuck...]

Great to see Bald back with his unique presenting style 👍 “Look at how they’ve chopped the trees” - as Bald points to a highly skilled topiary tree... 😂 Then later mixes unknown chemicals inside a metallurgical lab, before lighting a naked flame next to it - what could possibly go wrong 💥 Live long, and don’t get blown up Bald... 🤣😂🤣

[@writerbill1]

Bald & Bankrupt & Blown up 😂

[@TrggrWarning]

@@writerbill1 how else can we build bald back better.

[@Pellkot]

Blown and burnt up

[@Zany_Zim]

He was really in a soviet smallpox research facility. Bye bye human race

[@YodaPagoda]

Almost didn't click on this, because I've been watching a lot of Breaking Bad videos, and that it was just another I had been assigned to watch by The Algorithm. I hope someday we get to see how you got to Kyiv from the north of Kharkiv so quickly, must have been a harrowing journey! Cheers sir!

[@johnmcguigan4456]

Good to see you back touring again, I won’t tell anyone you fell over, it amazes me how much decay has occurred in this country these are essential manufacturing hubs and they have been allowed to end up like that.

[@marialiyubman]

Wait, WHO FELL OVER??? why did you tell us??

[@johnmcguigan4456]

@marialiyubman Hi, I know technically I got it wrong Bald stumbled and hurt his ankle, which is most unfortunate however he continued doing what he does best, like a true hero.

[@CATMANROG]

So good Bald ! That bit of chemistry was potassium permanganate (purple) + clear acid liquid = chlorine gas ! You took me back to uni chem lab of 55 years ago for me. Love your adventures here, which are not far from warfare. Best ! Rog 🐾

[@hiimetai7547]

its quite bizarre to see you explore somewhere I've explored by accident, 2 years ago I was hitchhiking to Armenia and by navigation mistake I found myself in Rustavi in this abaondoned factory area, I wasn't even sure what were all the buildings I was seeing, so its really suprsing and cool to have you explore this place and letting me know what was in there ;)

[@StreuB1]

This was an amazing episode. I wish this episode would have been an hour long, at least. The weather was absolutely perfect as well.

[@neilsaunders9309]

What has happened to the English language in the last couple of decades? It used to be sufficient to say, e.g. "I wish [that] this episode *had been* an hour long, at least", but under the baleful influence of American English (at the lowest imaginable register) we now apparently require "would have" instead of simply "had" to express the conditionality/hypothetical nature of such a statement. I call this linguistic atrocity The American Conditional. That aside, I agree with Brian Streufert's sentiments here!

[@StreuB1]

@@neilsaunders9309 Hi Neil. At first I was really wondering what you were getting on about. Before I commented though, I did a little reading on "had" vs "would have," as I didn't think there was much difference. I now know the difference (loosely) between conditional perfect and past perfect. Grammatical tense I guess is something that we all learn (try to learn) early on but is not something that generally sticks. A good positive result for a Thursday morning over here in 'The Colonies.' ;-)

[@neilsaunders9309]

@@StreuB1 We both belong to the English-speaking world and a good result for one part of it is a good result for all!

[@O2TG]

Right?! 20 minutes felt like 5 lol

[@melissahavens6610]

Don’t we always wish they last for at least an hour?!

[@ianproud7902]

Extremely fascinating yet again from the magnificent Baldminator! I LOVE your content, man. Your adventurising takes me out of the humdrum of modern day life! 10/10!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@derbigpr500]

It would be amazing to see these huge complexes when they were new and in full glory, must have been amazing to have something so organized and purpose-built on such scale.

[@AskAkseli]

“Roadside Picnic”-it really did look like I imagined the zone. Be careful of those gravity wells.

[@matteoj226]

Wouldn't be a Bald video without his amazing videos and ludicrous drip.

[@pbsquilz]

Love it!!! I wish when he saw in tact papers and books, to check through them - imagine finding a journal or diary, would be amazing and add so much to the stories of these people!

[@ankushkalia]

He man good to see you back. Love from Himachal, India.

[@georgthesecond]

I've missed Bald this past month. Glad to see him again.

[@AlfaGiuliaQV]

I guess fleeing a war on an elektrichka took its toll.

[@beardedlonewolf7695]

@@AlfaGiuliaQV "war"

[@joeearly357]

@@beardedlonewolf7695 yea WAR, you know that thing the russians are at right now in Ukraine

[@lisalarouge6309]

Been worried about him.

[@cosmo3665]

He got the full Soviet experience during the invasion.

[@accidentalpatient4152]

Hope this means back to semi regular daily bald content, been missing this

[@JohnnyFD]

This has to be the best video title ever.

[@crossroadzmurderaa5654]

Sup johnny DANG

[@lanceausnz5997]

Was it your idea? 😂

[@felixdzerzhinsky9926]

i hope you and agent Bald some day travel to Mongolia

[@JesusFriedChrist]

_You’re goddamn right._

[@atheistdingo6273]

too thirsty mate

[@ZoonCrypticon]

@18:05 Never mix unknown chemicals together, since not only explosions could occur, but also other exothermic reactions, which could boil and splash over or release toxic gases etc. Very dangerous. This red solution could have perhaps been potassium ferricyanide which could release hydrogen cyanide, when combined with a strong acid. And this salt was also used in iron(II)-ion stochiometry (Prussian blue reaction).

[@kelticsage]

Old dilapidated buildings make my brain simulate a time lapse all the way back to the time it was functional. All the memories ingrained into these old places fascinate me, they never would have guessed a bankrupt bald man from the future exploring it as ruins

[@acaciafire758]

I have a riddle.... Why do they call him "Bald?" Because he went to Perm too many times. (rimshot) Soviet humor in the morning, I love it. We love you in Canada!

[@AndreiBerezin]

The joke doesnt work because the city's name is pronounced closer to "Pyearm" than just "perm"

[@ghostehh]

There's something very special in what you are doing! You are a true historian. Not like some of the teachers i had in school who only knew how to copy-paste from books. I wish i could support your work financially but my best wishes is all i can give at this time. Many thanks and god bless!

[@elvinhaak]

When this is not demonitized, just keep the ads running and you will contribute in that way at least. I myself can afford prime and contribute that way without ads.

[@badgerpa9]

When you have time just run a playlist of his videos ads and all on your phone. Set the phone on the counter when cooking or what ever it all helps and it is fun to see the older vids sometimes.

[@paulhooker8718]

The hunter crack pipe joke was funny!! I guess it's not too far from his money. Lol

[@Zeckeonee]

I am always amazed, how untouched all those abandoned places that you visit are!

[@jacobgilland7460]

Seriously amazing, the dust on the Soviet telephone was so thick it has stood untouched since 1993 or whatever

[@venividiviking]

I've lived here for 3 years now. It's a great country. Great people, beautiful nature, delicious food, very cheap and a fantastic summer. Can't ask for more. I❤️Georgia🇬🇪

[@greathey1234]

Batumi or Tbilisi? I went there in 2018 and liked the country so much I actually bought my holiday flat there

[@venividiviking]

@@greathey1234 I live in Tbilisi, but i've been to Batumi, a couple of times, because i love the sea. Batumi is wonderful, in the summertime. Will visit Batumi again, in a couple of months. Georgia is a hidden gem, on this planet 👌

[@samanthakarl8916]

Im guessing you're both male

[@CaptCovfefe515]

Major dittos on the food. Georgian food is delicious. Never been to Georgia, want to go soon, but I know where in the northeastern US to get authentic Georgian food, plus Moscow (where I visited this past New Year’s) is riddled with delicious Georgian spots.

[@venividiviking]

@@samanthakarl8916 That's a qualified guess, if you look on our pictures 😂😂😂

[@christovanderwesthuizen3491]

Love your videos Bald. Was starting to have withdrawal symptoms with the lack of brain stimulation. Be safe mate.

[@mrrobot6926]

Teacher, First rule in lab, DONT SMELL ANYTHING Bald: wow, what a interesting looking glas. *sniff sniff*

[@woahhbro2906]

"British man accidently creates mustard gas while in Georgia"

[@RP-vq4wd]

Yes

[@travisdouglas5402]

Needed a little Daily Bald to get me through the rest of my work week!

[@suzanneng5326]

Bald is the history teacher I never knew I needed in high school 😂

[@richardberechula2942]

Loving the subtle comment you surreptitiously added there, right at the very end ....... ;-) the STALKER, daring to venture into The ZONE ! QUALITY, Benjamin - just quality ! ;-)

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

It’s amazing what is left behind. Really cool to see this kind of stuff, thank you for sharing as always!

[@39822]

It means a lot to see you still making content despite current events in Ukraine. I was afraid that most content like yours and Johnny’s going through post soviet countries would stop, it brings me great joy knowing you’re still continuing on

[@SantomPh]

Bald is best on his own. Johnny playing the American fish out of water desperately trying to be relevant gets tired. Unless it's Alinchik, Harald or Roman, better without than with...

[@jakegtr]

@@theITGuy-no3nt what are you on about

[@elliottdennis2014]

@@theITGuy-no3nt Georgia isn't Russia pal.

[@puhelimentili805]

@@theITGuy-no3nt oh please, go away.

[@scottwillie6389]

@@theITGuy-no3nt Babies were dying in Donetsk for the past eight years and I never remember you complaining.

[@pilipala4003]

Ahhh so glad to see new videos. While I am lucky enough to travel a few times a year, due to health issues I can't travel like I want to (like you!!!) I live vicariously though you during the bad times. Love from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@AnriTchelidze]

Bro I was born and raised in Rustavi, that’s my home. Now I’m abroad living here past over ten years, going back and forth, but watching you roaming the streets gives me goosebumps 😃 Especially I’ve been watching your channel I don’t know how long already so yeah, I love it. I also remember that vid two years ago, you literally walked past my house coming from that trains station 😃 I hope you filmed some more in Rustavi

[@Cma2506]

Just back from Georgia from a solo trip..needless to say as a B&Ber ( belong to that 3%)my itinerary was mainly abandoned and “soviet “places.I was the only crazy tourist in many of these places and I made taxi drivers stop every time I spotted a soviet mosaic😅 .Quite a soviet treat I had😀

[@DailyBald]

I award you the ‘Red Banner of Soviet Adventurisers’ medal for your dedication. Wear it with pride.

[@Cma2506]

@@DailyBald да товарищ капитан😎

[@felixdzerzhinsky9926]

@@DailyBald he serves the Balds Union! hurrahhhh

[@misanthropic.measures6135]

@@felixdzerzhinsky9926 URA! The Union of Bald's people will arise

[@jippee1]

I am travelling to Georgia in 2 weeks. I can not wait !!!!! Do you have any tips?? Planning on soviet adventurising too

[@stansmith4054]

You had us in tears with the Hunter Biden crack pipe thing!! Well played, sir!

[@marialiyubman]

Same. 🤣❤️

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

9:08 Nice Strugatsky Bros. reference. Their "Roadside Picnic" (the inspiration for the Tarkovsky film "Stalker") is a great novel.

[@sharona6112]

I missed your intelligent videos Bald! You're very outgoing pleasant to be around. You're very empathetic with everyone you come in contact with. Please keep making more videos. You're the best Bald. Young + old love you.