"The Soviets Found Something under the Siberian Snow" | SOVIET MILITARY CREEPYPASTA

''The article mentioned that nine students from the Ural Polytechnic Institute had formed a hiking club and had set out in January of that year on a hiking trip up the eastern slopes of the Kholat Syakhi Mountains...''
Today’s phenomenal tale of terror is all four parts of ‘The Soviets Found Something under the Siberian Snow’, an epic work by Taxi Dancer, kindly shared directly with me via my sub-r-ddit and narrated here for you all with the author’s express permission.
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Background music by me (freely available for use by other Creepypasta / No Sleep narrators):
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Other music used is credited to the wonderful The Dark Somnium (intro) and the fantastic Tanner Stokes (end credits). The music is used here with their express permission.
Video footage was made by me with whatever Go Pro Camera it is that I own... I hope you found it to be a relaxing backdrop for today’s story!
Thumbnail image created using Adobe Spark, under the conditions of the Creative Commons CC0 license:
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[@Darksomnium]

awesome video man! your stuff is always amazing!

[@turtleanton6539]

Agreed

[@awolstew1036]

Don't sell yourself short brother... yours is right up there also...I have a few play lists 1 is Dr. Creepen and the other is the Dark Somnium!

[@James-pk4jf]

You're both awesome narrators. 👌👌

[@Sarah-said]

@The Dark Somnium- You and Dr Creepen are absolutely the best of KZbin!

[@scrappydoo7887]

You are both absolutely amazing, it's cool to see you here too 👍🙂

[@annhemmings1323]

Thanks doc another wonderful story 🤗🤗😍🤩😘

[@ayethe4603]

I always heard you on others channels been looking for you awesome stuff

[@cloverseer9836]

Everyone and everything: Dying horribly and freaking out. Elderly Soviet Professor: stone faced, going Dukes of Hazzard style with the BTR all whilst criticising its faults and laughing. gotta love that.

[@hennies9509]

No 20mm or 30mm ammo?

[@KABrown-jp5eh]

so this is just another name for the 'Dyatlov Pass' incident..?

[@wallacehitchcock8526]

I just wanted to thank you for what you do. Some days, most days, you're the only thing that keeps me going. I truly appreciate it.

[@SgtOg]

U gonna make it

[@nickb220]

That’s… rough lol

[@micheltrumbach1718]

P

[@micheltrumbach1718]

@Trelleborg 0

[@micheltrumbach1718]

@@SgtOg 0

[@alexjonezNH]

Fuck. That one was actually pretty damned good! A lot of these military sci-fi stories can be super hit-or-miss, but this was a banger!

[@jerryborzobohaty2212]

Agreed. The military stories aren’t my favorite but I really enjoyed this one

[@manson9083]

Got my drink, my prescription, my appointment with the Doc is in session.

[@sandman2156]

May I make a appointment with the doctor.i would say a few sessions with the old doc would do me well.

[@TopperPenquin]

Wood Sabi ko? Though you are the one whom needs help. "Can Lenny have a Pencil?!" Just what exactly fell in Chelyabinsk in 2013!? "Herr Kolpec!i!"

[@douglasroussey852]

@@TopperPenquin precisely.

[@EverettVinzant]

Can I tell you how wonderful it is to hear, “It’s time to sit back and relax with your favorite drink… and…. listen.”

[@G_de_Coligny]

Don't know... hearing "let's try @n@l !" Sounds quite good too...

[@SisuGirl]

@@G_de_Coligny 😂😂😂

[@chrismclean5228]

Fr

[@colinvictor6288]

Yep. Love to hear those words after a long shift, rough week and an 8 hour journey back. Just wish stories last that long.

[@eyesofthewolf101]

I hear kholat, I click

[@funandgames7847]

Fantastic narration as always and another well-written story. Keep them coming this one was very enjoyable having some knowledge of the story.

[@deborahschell5722]

I would like to share this with you. When it's my daughter's bedtime I listen to either you or Horrorbabble as I rock her to sleep. The moment she recognizes your voice now she grabs her babydoll climbs into my lap and in no time she's asleep. Now when it's time for her midday nap I just play one of your stories and she climbs into her carrier/chair and dozes off. I think at 19 months she may just be your youngest fan :)

[@charlieosko4151]

* takes note for future offspring

[@mixtapeWA]

You...you play these for your child? Bruh

[@boardomz]

I do the same with my youngest

[@cherryclarke4704]

Awwwwwwww bless her

[@anticom6099]

@@mixtapeWA yeah I’m sure an infant understands everything being said.

[@MeatMurphy]

That was wonderful. I've heard a few accounts of the pass and real events, on which this followes. Amazing. What a glorious story. Well read. Well written.

[@jbos5107]

I feel a definite, "The Thing From Another World" 1951 vibe here. If you haven't seen it, it's a classic. I love military creepypastas. I don't care who's military. Thanks Dr. and Taxi Dancer. I think y'all have an instant classic here!

[@CrashHeadroom]

....I'm afraid I didnt get the same "plant monster from outer space " vibe from this one XD.

[@lzech389]

@@CrashHeadroom i⁹i

[@keefeboone2720]

Interesting characters, fast paced story line, relevant historical facts with a creative twist. Well done sir.

[@GraceVanderWaal3974]

Is this a creepy pasta cause you described it like a quinten tarantino movie

[@lissanne9769]

Keefe, what you said in replies is perfect, well spoken, and absolutely correct. This was a great story.

[@keefeboone2720]

@@lissanne9769 thanks

[@somerandomarmydude]

Actually I don't think the Russian military used "jeep".

[@CNinjaa]

​@@somerandomarmydude I was thinking the same thing. If my memory serves me correctly, Russia did get a somewhat large number of Jeeps in WWII but developed their own localized versions in much greater numbers. I'd say it'd be pretty unlikely in this time period but not impossible.

[@celitacantrill10]

I must say to the author, I enjoy a little chuckle in my horror stories as when Mikell fell at the girl's knees embarrassing himself. And Dr. Creepen as usual your narration is what makes the story. So very well done, thank you.

[@gulliblebard7328]

My blind bet would be that they found more snow, under that snow 😂

[@iainbaker6916]

Hopefully none of it yellow 😂

[@jamesthompson116]

Then more ice and snow

[@chalzen1012]

Shit knowing Siberia it could be a corpse from the dark ages that still has a living strain of black death

[@loz9753]

Hey, stop spoiling

[@militaristaustrian]

Dead german soldiers

[@angelaedens4720]

Definitely worth my time. In fact, this was the best lengthy story that you've narrated in a couple of months. I appreciate this story due to the subject matter of the Nazis mysterious engineering process and occult studies. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Thank you and may many more blessings come your way. Sincerely, Angie Edens

[@racheallange2056]

Not many youtubers I give a like to before I watch or listen to the Doc always gets that like!

[@user-yj6pr1xn9c]

Dude I freaking Love Arctic horror, heck yes

[@laurelsilberman5705]

Doc, this was an AMAZING listening experience. 😃 Thank you so much for bringing us this absolutely thrilling tale tonight!!😁💖

[@deecordova3274]

Ahhhh perfect for my White Russian!, & Relaxation! Right on time as usual! Hope you're having a wonderful week Dr. Creepen! You've been quite busy! I curtsy & raise my glass to you Sir!

[@beccaboo3040]

I like a black Russian. Beautiful 🍸. I haven't had 1 in years but I will be tonight.

[@annettew5740]

Thank you for the extra long tale! I appreciate all your efforts into bringing us such interesting stories! Hope you're doing well!🤗💜🐝

[@michelepruitt3145]

Yeah I'm 1st! 😹 Wow I just find that so Much Fun!!! 🤣 Lol! 😅✌ Actually there are 3 of us that are the 1st to Comment! 😹 Pretty Freaky! 😂😎😋 A.J. You Were Absolutely Fabulous!!! 😘🌹✌

[@toyin.dindoinlove9236]

1st what?

[@michelepruitt3145]

@@toyin.dindoinlove9236 Lol! 🤣 1st commenter Silly! ✌

[@toyin.dindoinlove9236]

@@michelepruitt3145 Oh ok. I thought you were my wife and were first this time and found it fun. I usually am always first the roll over and sleep, that she doesn't find fun.

[@michelepruitt3145]

@@toyin.dindoinlove9236 I'm sure. 🤯 Poor Woman, what a Drag for her! 🤣 Lol! 😂

[@sexygrandmadarkness2722]

Hahaha 😆

[@foxrecon19d]

I am mightily impressed by the way the good Doctor was able to narrate the Soviet names and the German language phases in this scary spaghetti tale. I believe that no other narrator could have pulled it off so perfectly. Also, the Doctor's pacing and voice inflections could not have been done better, adding even more intrigue and tension to the tale. Again, this was one tale that required more research than it did writing and it was a great honor for me to have the good Doctor narrate it. No matter how many times I read and reread a tale, I always manage to overlook a few grammatical errors and this tale was no exception. The good Doctor was able to compensate for my errors like a champion. Very much appreciated. Cheers! T_D

[@bisonjoy70]

Excellent story! I loved it!

[@jonathanjennings7940]

This was a very well put together story Thank you for your writing.

[@johannageisel5390]

The only thing that kind of irked me was the complete lack of patronymics and of endearing versions of the first names. I think it is not particularly common in Russia to address other people with the surname, and Sergey probably would have called Mikhail "Misha" if they were so close as kids. It's probably fine to have them call each other Tovarish ... too. Alina also needs to be Alina Ivanova, not Alina Ivanov. Both the patronymic and the surname get gendered endings, and both the professor and Alina would introduce themselves (or the other) with their patronymics included. Wikipedia says: "In Russia, the patronymic is an official part of the name, used in all official documents, and when addressing somebody both formally and among friends.[...] Use of the given name followed by the patronymic in Russian is always the neutral, correct and polite way to address any person except close friends, family members, or children - in such cases usage of the patronymic adds humorous intonation of exaggerated but well-meant respect. This form would be congruent to the Western use of Mr. and the surname for the polite and proper use and reference. Instead of schoolchildren calling their teacher Ms. and surname, the proper form would be given name and patronymic. For example, a teacher named Anna Borisovna Kopylova would always be called Anna Borisovna by her pupils. When addressing a much younger person, only the first name is commonly used. Individuals are addressed by their given name followed by the patronymic (e.g., "Mikhail Nikolayevich") in many situations including on formal occasions, by colleagues at work, by acquaintances, or when being addressed by someone younger in age.[...] In informal situations, if a person is called by a diminutive (such as Misha for Mikhail or Nastya for Anastasia), the patronymic is not used." Using this way of adress automatically makes the story more authentic sounding in my ears, or rather, every time I hear a "Mr. [surname]" in a story supposedly set in the Soviet Union, I find it somewhat grating. It basically screams: "An American wrote that!"

[@CMAzeriah]

The Good Doctor has done it again! Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! Cheerio!

[@turtleanton6539]

I am wishing for the story keeper of the necronomicon on this channel ! It got everything military; terrorists; chutulu; werewolves; vampires ; trolls ; Bigfoot and even underwater fights in a submarine! Imagine how epic dat would sound.on this channel

[@cherryclarke4704]

Sounds good to me

[@lexanders7486]

+gjzz077

[@alexweir1373]

as a Russian i hope its a vodka mine

[@marygrace124]

All Your hard work is very much appreciated Dear Doctor!!!

[@garycsfunlife]

Listened to the hole story all at once . I just couldn't stop I greatly appreciate you taking the time for me to enjoy this story ty very much

[@jackalina91]

Here in Oz 1/2 the county is in lockdown so nothing to do! Thanks heaps Doc ♥️♥️♥️

[@jamescaven8761]

A very enjoyable story well worth listening to.🤗🤗❤️

[@guineveremoonmist1060]

Especially love the ones you do with ambient noise like fire or rain excuse me like crackling fire or rain or whatever. Keep up the great work! It's a joy to listen wellbeing cuddling in my bed what's my dog's!

[@Israelkeyestolife]

Best voice on youtube

[@tinfoilskullcap7034]

Great story & thanks for the work doc... Now it's time to eat my crab cakes.

[@INFINITESYKOSIS]

I got my favorite drink👉🥃😋

[@JS-nu9bt]

Oh yeah im saving this for tomorrow when I'm at work. Love the long vids.

[@gregchaney2004]

Thank you Doctor and thank you AUTHOR. MARVELOUS WORK. All my best to you both. Greg Chaney in coastal N.C

[@kimsandlin5286]

You know I'm a sucker for the Russian Creepypastas, Dear Doctor! Thank you! Gonna sit back with my favorite drink, relaxing and listening. Happy Wednesday, fellow Creepers! 😊💜💙💚💛❤

[@harrygrimley4352]

This would make a great movie. Possibly with a sequel. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@FreaKCSGOHacker]

I can't help but be amused and horrified about the idea of a "Soviet Creepypasta".

[@Cybernaut76]

Soviet creepypasta was not fiction. It was all too real: NKVD officers dragging you out of your bed in the middle of the night and roughing you up to a black car that took you in front of a NKVD tribunal that usually sentenced you to be shot.

[@mEmory______]

@@Cybernaut76 what you said is entirely fiction. Usually it was police who arrested you. There were trials that depended on evidence. Most were not shot. The NKVD did not run everything. That us not even a defence of the USSR. It is just truth.

[@Cybernaut76]

@@mEmory______ Well, I would say "tell that to Vieno Zlobina" if she knew English language. Well, maybe she does as she lived in Canada before moving to Soviet Karelia but it has been almost 100 years since she heard English, I guess. Besides due to her age, I am not sure if she is even alive anymore. Few years ago, at the age of 100, she accepted my Facebook friend request

[@Cuban20]

@@mEmory______ And when they don’t have evidence to back their beliefs, they go to anecdotal evidence

[@LunarLocust]

@@Cuban20 I thought marxists were all about ignoring statistics in favor of anecdotal evidence? Damn. The doctor must be getting all kind of algorithm boost from fascists and pinkos flaming in the chat.

[@hazeld7197]

Thank you so much for all that you do! You keep my imagination active and make my work hours shorter! I love it!

[@doncarmack5132]

The video looks like Fort Knox, I had AIT there for the army a long time ago, it just looks like it but who knows’ 🤕😉😎

[@finlandball1939]

*The snow in Siberia started to speak Finnish, as did the snow in Karelia. The Russians realized they were surrounded, and nobody survives the white death.* On kauniina muistona Karjalan maa, mutta vieläkin syömmestä soinnahtaa, kun soittajan sormista kuulla saa, Säkkijärven polkkaa! Se polkka taas menneitä mieleen tuo ja se outoa kaipuuta rintaan luo. Hei, soittaja, haitarin soida suo Säkkijärven polkkaa! Nuoren ja vanhan se tanssiin vie, ei sille polkalle vertaa lie! Sen kanssa on vaikka mierontie Säkkijärven polkkaa! Siinä on liplatus laineitten, siinä on huojunta honkien. Karjala soi - kaikki tietää sen - Säkkijärven polkkaa! Tule, tule tyttö, nyt kanssani tanssiin, kun polkka niin herkästi helkähtää. Hoi! Hepo surkoon ja hammasta purkoon, kun sillä on ihmeesti suurempi pää! Tule, tule, tyttö, nyt kanssani tanssiin kun meillä on riemu ja suvinen sää! Säkkijärvi se meiltä on pois, mutta jäi toki sentään polkka! Kun rakkaimmat rannat on jääneet taa, niin vieraissa kulkija lohdun saa, kun kuuntelee soittoa kaihoisaa: Säkkijärven polkkaa! Se polkka on vain, mutta sellainen, että tielle se johtavi muistojen. On sointuna Karjalan kaunoisen: Säkkijärven polkka! Nuoren ja vanhan se tanssiin vie, ei sille polkalle vertaa lie! Sen kanssa on vaikka mierontie Säkkijärven polkkaa! Siinä on liplatus laineitten, siinä on huojunta honkien. Karjala soi - kaikki tietää sen - Säkkijärven polkkaa! Tule, tule tyttö, nyt kanssani tanssiin, kun polkka niin herkästi helkähtää. Hoi! Hepo surkoon ja hammasta purkoon, kun sillä on ihmeesti suurempi pää! Tule, tule, tyttö, nyt kanssani tanssiin kun meillä on riemu ja suvinen sää! Säkkijärvi se meiltä on pois, mutta jäi toki sentään polkka! Kun rakkaimmat rannat on jääneet taa, niin vieraissa kulkija lohdun saa, kun kuuntelee soittoa kaihoisaa: Säkkijärven polkkaa! Se polkka on vain, mutta sellainen, että tielle se johtavi muistojen. On sointuna Karjalan kaunoisen: Säkkijärven polkka!

[@foxrecon19d]

NIGHTWISH ROCKS!!

[@ReddMaza]

The sound effects are to die for! God that first snarl made my skin crawl. Well done!

[@jackdurden466]

Wow! An amazing 2 hours of brilliant writing by the well known Taxi Dancer! Thank you for such detail, and so many links to possible actions back then. I only wish I knew more about what happened to that creature. Thanks to the Dr for putting so much effort into bringing this piece of writing to life, it is definitely one to remember! 👍

[@ldawg7117]

How the hell do you come out with a fucking dyatlov pass related creepypasta literally the day I was thinking I really wish someone would come out with a good dyatlov pass creepypasta.. I'm a day late but it was yesterday when I thought that and really wished that you specifically would do a story on it. I even checked.. I guess it was shortly before you released it. I mean, I have thought "I wish so and so would come out with a new video today" the day they did but never to this magnitude, of it being the exact video I wanted, without any pretext leading up to it.

[@OP-01]

Great naration, and praise to the Athor of this great story

[@sherwinbuffalo7892]

Faacherrt cracks me another cold one hell yeah doc 👋 thanks cheers boss 🍻🍺💪👌😊 yaaaaaa

[@sexygrandmadarkness2722]

I just cracked open a cold Beer;) ..cheerlicious 🍺 my sweetlicious friend 😜 be safe okay 💋 much love Sexy Grandma Darkness ✌💚

[@rwarts5150]

This was a great story Dr Creepen 👍💯👍

[@akz4634]

This sounds like the true event dyatlov pass

[@MrSterling.]

I'm mean this story is based off the true story. some really did just freeze to death but others did die from chest trauma. (don't quote me on that I haven't checked the exact details) I recommend mrballens video on it, he goes really in-depth and it's only like a thirty minute video so it's not to long.

[@PritchDringle]

I'm a helicopter

[@safetyinnumbers7621]

First time I ever actually say back with my favorite drink..a big 20 oz Red Bull...lol...yeah I have no life

[@zerohour7661]

I love this store I did a research on it !! and doc you just made it better 💕

[@StoneCorazon]

34:30 “she was far more attractive up close than from a distance” tf does that mean??? 😂

[@nestoj]

That means the main character wears the wrong spectacles.

[@davidmoore8741]

Opposite of good from a far, but far from good lol

[@paddypoolfc3579]

😂😂😂👏

[@wbnc66]

fantastic. Why can;t we get movies this good? for some reason, Russian stories seem far more interesting than most. And well done, the narration was fantastic, and doing a movie-length story must be a major effort.

[@fox19delta21]

I'm glad that you brought that up. It seems that roles have been reversed. Hollywood is churning out formulaic and bland entertainment for the masses while Russia is creating intriguing cinema with good storytelling and individual character development

[@wbnc66]

@@fox19delta21 I have to say I agree with you o that. Hollywood is turning out Fast food movies aimed at the lowest acceptable levels of quality, counting on audiences with low expectations/demands. Russian Moviemakers/writers, on the other hand, have to make good movies, or tell good stories to stand out and get people to pay attention.

[@michaelwiggins2327]

Greatly appreciate the long stories. I’m sure it is very taxing, please know however …. it IS greatly appreciated. keep up the great work bro

[@kevinmcmillin3037]

Wow two hours far-out

[@lorddemonoss3945]

I remember the real story from years back. 47:00 skipped here.

[@zenithkillera1966]

Ughhhhh I left my earbuds at home!!!! I have to deal with a massive headache and my annoying coworker🙄

[@0therun1t21]

Wow, this story has it all, thank you!

[@sandman2156]

Thank you for such a great read as always.the work and time you put in to each story show.a true fan.

[@TheDianne888]

Love this story and of course Dr. Creepen's reading of it!

[@Kat-Zcratch_Mox13]

This was MARVELOUS! TRULY epic story and Supreme storytelling! 🖤

[@bisonjoy70]

Wow that was an amazing story and narration! Loved it! ❤️ Take care, dear Doctor!

[@thewychinghour4797]

Brilliant story loved it!!

[@drhexagonapus]

Awesome story, I love that it built on the lore of a true story.

[@anthonygoldsby9871]

Great Job...One of the Best and I'm a longtime listener

[@davetellez5786]

“You tell the next generation to always remember to fight the Nazis or else… or else they’ll send space goblins after you… or something.” - The Professor

[@CrashHeadroom]

Eh I'll stick to the red menace. Stop the crimson tide brother XD.

[@vladimirgrosse1938]

@@CrashHeadroom because God forbid, we have an opinion, because we need to glorify Joe McCarthy as a god or the Red Menace will send mutants on us... Or something.

[@LunarLocust]

@@vladimirgrosse1938 I have free helicopter tickets for you. You like free stuff right? Chill dude. It's a youtube comment thread.

[@vladimirgrosse1938]

@@LunarLocust ok then

[@davetellez5786]

Gotta love how no matter what platform I use to criticize fascism some Conservative always pops up with the Communist "what-about-isms." Speaks volumes.

[@r.deeblanche6939]

Great story and memorably well narrated.

[@Michael_Breiter]

I prefer this theory over the latest official one. (Small avalanche, completely ignoring the radiation and the fact that many common avalanche injuries weren't present, to the bodies and the area)

[@Chijiko]

Early gaaaaaang

[@TENZEN._.]

I got my slurpee & I'm ready to listen!

[@Matt05A]

Wow, Amazing Story ! And Amazing narration ! Thank you .

[@chrismclean5228]

Sitting here with my fireball whiskey an my cigarette 🚬 time to sit back,relax and listen lol

[@aramos3639]

Love this one but man, writer kept name dropping soviet gear & vehicles like it was going out of fashion

[@mixtapeWA]

I kinda liked it. For those in the know it allows the listener to build a clear image and all of the equipment was time setting accurate which shows the writer either knew his shit or did ample research into his tail. Those are also the exact type of details someone documenting a military operation would include (weapon and equipment specifics) but yeah he did do it quite frequently.

[@nelsonmcclure1820]

Very well done Mate!! An amazing spin on an ever-spinning mystery!!

[@andrews6411]

I've read stories about this wunderweapon and I'm glad to see it has a whole story around it

[@morningstar8959]

Yo your accent gives some of these stories so much more credibility! Keep up the awesome work!

[@adrianbanks8478]

Fast and Furious XL Starring -Professor G Tough ass old man that can drive anything in the Red Army 😹

[@fox19delta21]

🤣🤣🤣 I'm actually looking to use Professor Golubev and Alina in a sequel story about a very peculiar event that took place at a lake in Russia said to contain a dragon which destroyed an entire invading Mongol army

[@madbaby2930]

Dr Creepen at his best. You are piano recital of storytelling. And compliments to the chef [ author ] for what a delicious story.

[@moocow6189]

Awesome truly Awesome

[@irena4545]

I'm just at the beginning and looks like I'm going to enjoy the story but there are already some issues. In 1960s, you do NOT refer to Lord before people, and you adress others as "comrade" at official occasions, so it's"comrade Major", and definitely not "mister Zemjanin"! A bit of mispronunciation of the Russian names here and there (mostly not palatalizing d,t,n before front vowels), which is perfectly understandable, but what I find weird is dropping the Russian naming and adressing conventions, namely the lack of patronyms when introductions are being made - was this deliberate for the sake of the English-speaking audience, or is the author unaware of this? And why does Alina's surname have the male form Ivanov instead of female IvanovA (Babylon 5, anyone?)? Sorry for being a nitpick, but if a story is set in a particular culture, these things should be done right, even if most of the audience cannot tell.

[@irena4545]

@@fullmontyuk I know next to nothing about (military) technology, but how were they detecting those radiation spikes again? I might have misinterpreted this but it sounded as if they were able to do this at long-range, which I don't think would have been possible. Plus, one more cultural thing: for civilians to be allowed on such a mission, their main "qualification" wouldn't be their actual specialisation but their political profile as dedicated communists who could be trusted to shut up and wouldn't even think of what Alina did - and no, she wouldn't get away with playing the sweet innocent young female act, sweet innocent young females were routinely thrown under the bus just like everyone else. They all would have been extensively interviewed, and intimidated, by political and paranoid commissars and they could end up in prison or labour camp for a single misstep that could be interpreted as a betrayal of the regime. Which, in turn, would cause immense problems for their families, from harrassment by the KGB to job loss and children not being allowed higher education, and we're not talking just the immediate family here.

[@irena4545]

@@fullmontyuk Which is why I suggested that the author might have avoided all those "Alina Vasilyevna" and "Yevgeni Ivanovich" not to make it sound obnoxious. it's just that I am a sucker for the right "feel" of period pieces, and as a Russian studies graduate, this simply hits me over the head. Even more so because the story is pretty well written and enjoyable and this little touch of authenticity would bring it to perfection. Good luck and a lot of success with your writing! I only dabble in fanfiction, but the dilemma between the canon and what the story requires is not unfamiliar to me.

[@amytannehill5020]

Superb story, narrated superbly!!

[@supersuper-sq8ss]

Kick ass....a walking tour with the Dr.

[@robertvanderhoof5283]

What a great tale. Especially since it mixes actual events. Thanks Doc and thanks to the writer I love it .

[@SindyLowery]

OUTSTANDING STORY😷 this story also adds in the Deiotlove Pass story I've listened to always wondering what really happened. TYou for sharing caring and reading AWESOME STUFF😻💋👣👣👣👣💌

[@cerriemadden8081]

Wow wow this has been fantastic... Thanks so mu Dr xxxx

[@milleezy]

Bravo 👏🏾! Amazing story

[@johanhanstrom8472]

"I couldnt explain the true intentions of the mission" *proceeds to explain everything he knows*

[@fox19delta21]

"Ahhh...my cousin, Mikhail, was never good at keeping secrets. That's why I allowed Alina to give him the altered manuscript and the altered film. Sayturov's secretary is a NATO spy. She will unwittingly deliver to the British what we want the Americans to see." Colonel Andreev to the Soviet Prime Minister after the incident...

[@broncs2531]

Does it make me a psychopath if I fall asleep to this stuff?

[@mixtapeWA]

Does it make *us* ?

[@jeffbell5125]

As a tank crewman in the '70s, I could visualize those hated Soviet armoured vehicles, thanks for the escape and flash back Doc. ,😄

[@foxrecon19d]

I know brother. I was a Vulcan gunner during Desert Storm (basically a tiny M113 APC chassis with a 20mm Gatling cannon mounted on it) and I thought those Soviet made T-55, T62, and T-72 tanks were ten feet tall and bullet proof. Turns out, they were barely larger than my Vulcan and blowed up real good. Russian tankers have a hard life. Were you on M48s or M60s?

[@1960bethany]

Wonderful story! Thank you to the Author and and you Dr. for your Fantastic narration! Love 💕, Love 💕, Love 💕 your voice!💖💖💖

[@mordokch]

I solved this ages ago - turns out it was yoko ono.

[@ScullyPop]

Right on time 🔥

[@tamaravaldes2016]

Thank you again my good Dr. I got home from hospital yesterday, and you have helped me through the recovery process. Although many were older ones, Thank you for these stories

[@angelafeliciano3386]

WHAT EVER IT IS, ITS BIG!!!!!

[@bleakdestiny6095]

Oh how I would love for you to send some of that snow over here. This was an immensely entertaining story and I loved every minute of it. Have a wonderful weekend! 💋💕

[@JessicaDuBois]

Have a wonderful night Doc💓

[@dalailarose1596]

It does take a little bit away from this story that *we now know they died due to an avalanche.*

[@fox19delta21]

Or is that what they WANT you to believe? BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!!

[@wat8437]

​@@fox19delta21Conspiracy theorists are never satisfied