Inside Chornobyl exclusion zone during war | Dare to Ukraine

[@olveaustlid4383]

I have deep respect for the Chornobyl workers. Both the past and the present ones. You are heroes.

[@toonmoene8757]

I am a physicist - 29 years old when "Chornobyl" happened ... Thank you for this down-to-earth episode.

[@SK-xv3hn]

I agree, but I'm older. I have only a BSAE degree from UT/Austin but handled hundreds if not thousands of rounds of depleted uranium of Army ammo and spent a lot of time reading books on Chornobyl.

[@Freesquirrel]

Hello Masha, that is a fascinating trip into Chernobyl exclusion zone. You have done a terrific video. Thank you for doing the trip for us viewers. You courage in doing so is appreciated.☺

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

Thank you! We work hard to bring this to you guys

[@timsecord8207]

I automatically click on any video with Masha because no matter what the subject, I know it's going to be good!

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

I so glad you enjoy projects that I am a part of and I really appreciate your support. Our KZbin channel has a lot of cool videos that are 100% worth watching

[@albertawheat6832]

Nice simp...

[@hogwashy]

Awesome video, loved all the people and their history with the area.

[@luanbrancher6269]

Ive been in Pripyat in novembre 2019. Best trip of my entire life. Glory to Ukraine!

[@Juhani96]

i really would want to visit but shame its pretty much impossible now :( that post-apocalyptic scenery is just something else :D

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

I've now caught up and have seen the whole "Dare To Ukraine" series. It's fantastic and can't wait to see where they go next. I've become a fan of the host, and some of the other programming on the "Kyiv Independent" channel. Keep up the GREAT work.

[@kentonian]

Thank you Masha and the rest of the team. A beautiful video ❤

[@Ashley-uk4ld]

Dear Masha and Dare to Ukraine team, thank you for this thought provoking video. It was a massive tragedy and one that everyone hopes will never happen again. 💙💙💛💛

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@rammagaming]

Didn't expect to see Stalker 2 on here. But it makes sense with the studio being Ukrainian. The prize should for this episode should have been a game key! Not sure what we'd be guessing on though.

[@dietdonut6760]

Welcome back to the zone STALKER

[@jmsandlow4916]

Thank you Masha it as you say "creepy" and yet I remember it well. At the time of the disaster I read and watched all the news. I was living in San Diego near the San Onofre nuclear plant just to the north of us We protested and felt for you guys at that time. I wanted to visit Chornobyl when I was in Kyiv in 2019 but did not have time. I regret it now. My heart and support is always with Ukraine. Slava Ukraini. God protect and bless you guys.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Heroyam Slava!

[@legend7951]

I've wanted to visit as well but I've never had the chance to even go to Ukraine. It seems like it would give a mix of emotions, both sadness for the lives of the people displaced by the disaster and a sense of peace knowing that nature will reclaim our towns and cities after we are gone. It's surreal seeing a place where nature took back hold.

[@anntoinette3559]

Thank you for the trip to Chernobyl exclusion zone. It was really strange to see unbombed buildings. I enjoyed meeting the people who are there from the brave lady who broke a russions arm and the little grin she gave. To the generosity of the family who live there and test radiation in the food, your face eating the tomato 😂. Take care team and I look forward to the next trip 🥰

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

We are glad you've enjoyed 😊

[@ericzimmerman9599]

She broke it "accidentally." 😂😂

[@np1gg2]

Very interesting documentary!

[@icyusme]

Agree with others! One of the best youtube-videos I've seen for a long time!

[@basroos_snafu]

Thank ю! And glory to this amazing country.

[@Olena_FromUkraine]

Clever use of ю Слава Україні!

[@basroos_snafu]

@Olena_FromUkraine 🤫 Героям слава!

[@АлександрМолния-т2щ]

@Olena_FromUkraine Слава Ухани! Слава ухилянтам!

[@frankshally9456]

Hello Masha, that is a fascinating trip into Chornobyl exclusion zone. You have done a terrific video. Thank you for making the trip for us viewers. Your courage in doing so is appreciated.

[@olliestudio45]

great choice of topic for a youtube video... and the production quality is really nice (bravo documentary maker)

[@patchelin2756]

Thank you! This was so fascinating! Slava Ukraini 💙💛❤

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Heroyam Slava!

[@АлександрМолния-т2щ]

Слава Ухани! Слава ухилянтам!

[@andymccoll]

Thank you, Masha, and the incredible team behind "Dare to Ukraine," for this powerful and enlightening series! Your brave exploration of Chornobyl, and all the other remarkable locations in Ukraine in this series (Lviv, The Carpathian Mountains, Odesa, Kyiv, and The Hero City of Kharkiv) not only showcases the beauty and resilience of your homeland but also invites us to see way beyond the headlines. Each episode is a testament to the strength and spirit of the Ukrainian people, and I appreciate the dedication and passion that shines through your work. A huge Thanks You to The Kyiv Independent for such an inspiring project. Please keep up the fantastic work-your storytelling is making a real difference! I would dearly love for "Dare to Ukraine" to become an ongoing series, revealing more and more about the people, culture and cities of Ukraine - to keep educating those of us outside of Ukraine, that there is SO much more to your incredible nation, than the headlines portray. Thank You. Slava Ukraini!

[@Olena_FromUkraine]

Героям Слава!

[@MashaLavrovaKI]

I'm so glad our series have resonated with you! Creating these series was such an invaluable experience and I do hope we will be able to share even more of Ukraine with you ☺️

[@OlgaBeregova]

Congratulations on a superb project, Masha and the team!

[@Aberelimar]

Very nice and insightful documentary, thank you very much! Wishing you luck and God's blessings. Elimar from Potsdam.

[@jugh022]

♥Great video! Love you guys

[@christhomson6153]

Wow Masha ....a truly facinating documentary, and you are very brave to do this video...respect ...😊😘🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🙏

[@touraneindanke]

At first I thought…i can’t watch that in one sitting. But the way you did put this together…the music and the silence… I makes i possible to digest although the content isn’t presented more positive than needed. Thanks for the wonderful work you and yr team did 🙏🏽

[@sverrehu]

It's a pity I can only give a single like. Love this series! Thank you for making it!

[@Nico-uit-brabant]

Wow, great documentary! Over the years I have seen quite a few documentary's about Chornobyl but this is the best because of the human interest part.

[@Nickwillfixit]

The thing that worries me most in the exclusion zone post invasion is the dogs of Chornobyl how are they doing as there was a charity dogs of Chornobyl who were feeding and helping with their health etc as apparently never able to leave the zone, but have become a special breed of their own. I saw some genious feeding solutions using plumbing supplies amongst other components is this still ongoing and do they still get vet care. Being a canine lover who has spent a good part of my adult life doing charitable work working for a Greyhound and Lurcher rescue charity for many many years and was planning a visit febuary 2022 to see for myself how it all worked and do some volounteer work, but a meglamaniac decided to intervene so at 68 but in good health and reasonably fit I feel I should do this sooner than later and maybe help with the defence effort as I have skills of use electronics, sniper and logistics so maybe 2025 is my time, good luck and god bless you all Slava Ukrainie💪💪💪💙💙💛💛

[@GeekGamer666]

This is one of the best things I've watched about this recently. It's nice to watch something that mentions the past but is focused on the Chornobyl of the present and the people that live there.

[@connorr47]

I really hope one day tourist are allowed back , always been a dream of mine

[@priscillazietsman1300]

Thank you for sharing this amazing trip with us❤

[@davidmagee5595]

Fascinating. Thank you Masha.

[@DominikGentener]

Thank you for sharing the story of this special place with us.

[@antonstoeckl3689]

When I delivered in May 2002 27 000 KG of humanitarian aid in a truck / trailer unit from Germany to Chernigov 30 KM from the nuclear disaster site. I asked Anatoly Ligun from the recipient organization to take me to the disaster area, he refused and told me that they are here very closed since the day one and have no desire to go to an area which they have not been able to leave ever since it happened. At this time they have been in the process to issue a chronicle book of the nuclear explosion and the unfolding in the entire area. In the book are pictures from the German truck, the truck driver and myself.

[@davidsartin5708]

Thank you! This is a highly thought-provoking, educational report. I have wanted to visit this exclusion zone for many years but never got the chance. It is amazing how the land recovers from our carelessness and mistakes. As always you do great reporting. Glory to Ukraine. 🤠

[@m_scott88]

Thanks Masha, it's great to have this mystery solved. And I've never laughed so hard seeing someone eat a tomato. You're the bravest! 🇺🇦💪

[@jonnieyuma8061]

Wonderful series----thank you so much!!!

[@RandallSlick]

Fascinating documentary. The interviews were wonderful. Best of luck to Ukraine.

[@EnRico_0]

Believe it or not I am crying. All these people...their stories, their attitude and their sould, the old soviet world dragging them into the dark past and their freedom and willingness to move toward a bright future. God bless you all. God bless Ukraine.

[@dbeach4044]

This is fascinating, Marsha. For some reason, I have always been drawn to Ukraine. I love your work.

[@runealnervik]

Terrific video!

[@toddbowles8201]

You are a superb journalist.

[@foxinthebox7499]

Wow! I have seen so many documentaries on Chornobyl, and this is definitely one of the best I have seen! The lady, Liudmyla, deserves huge respect. Thanks for making this fascinating video, Marsha. Stay strong, Ukraine. 🇺🇦

[@rikverlinden1169]

Beautiful tour guide ❤

[@jeremyallard7015]

I have to say that your Documentary was very good and was indeed a wake up call, I have a writing partner in Ukraine and am constantly concerned for their safety. Thank you for being so brave. Slava Ukraine.

[@rhcppunk]

Thank you 🙏🏼 very interesting and fantastically filmed. Your team are very talented. I did see the Kharkiv video also 👍🏼

[@frankmorris8328]

Excellent report.

[@olena4439]

Thank you for this work! 🙏

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

Excellent, well put together video Masha. Huge respect to the workers, past and present, and to you and your crew. Thanks to Natalia for being your guide.

[@geofflewis8599]

The resilience of nature is astounding..

[@keithturnbull4854]

Thank you for making these videos and posting them on youtube 😊 my ❤️ and thoughts are with you all and keep strong they will not win .from the UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Rocket_scientist_88]

Masha - excellent story! I have been following the Chornobyl accident since I first learned about it. One of the most fascinating aspects is the Exclusion Zone… it’s incredible how nature us just taking over the entire area. I can’t wait to see Prip’yat for myself one day. Also, Masha - you have a near-perfect America accent! I am not even sure I hear a Ukrainian accent at all when I hear you speaking English. Did you live here in the US? Cheers from New Orleans! 😊

[@CH-tp4wz]

For the younger people here that might not remember or know much about what went on during the Chernobyl explosion of the reactor there is a recent film out about Chernobyl it's very well done and show's what lead up to failure and sacrifices people made to try and limit the disastrous effects and clean up of this tragedy. It's definitely worth a watch.

[@chubbybrown4real]

Greetins from Scotland A brillaint documentary, I liked the Duga Part as before the war I wanted to see it Properly.

[@Yahyia-cv3sx]

Дякую, Маша. 🇺🇦

[@telebubba5527]

An incredibly impressive video, that could easily be blown up to a full length movie. I remember those days as if it were yesterday and I live nowhere close; in the Netherlands. Even we were forbidden to eat vegetables that were grown outside in the open air. I also remember the 'Woodpecker', as I used to listen to shortwave radio a lot. All those people who took action on limiting the damage and to encase the whole reactor are heroes. Those Russians who came to occupy Chernobyl in 2022, may they have years of sickness and pain to remind themselves of their horrific actions for the rest of their lives.

[@ashleyupshall7641]

Thank you Masha.

[@westcoast_canuck1926]

Excellence production…thank you 🇨🇦🇺🇦👍

[@althompson58]

This is a fascinating video. Well done!

[@glennsilva2631]

Thank you Masha, and everyone involved in the creation of this video and series. Very well narrated, not rushed at all and very fluid. The woman you spoke to that was held hostage and worked at the plant during the occupation... The compassion that you showed her when you asked to give her a hug... The experience definitely made her stronger as it did everyone there. This video had the right mix of facts and humanity that many others that I have seen on the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone do not. From the overnight stay to the family that hosted your dinner to the day care you visited. It was very informative in a very first person view of a day in the life. I do have to ask, At any point were you nervous about radiation (I know you had monitors with you) or military action? Also what part of this experience stands out the most for you. Even if it wasn't shown in this video. Thank you again Masha, Well done. Liked and Subbed. :-) Enjoy the here and now. For it too will become the past...

[@grzejnikMilosz]

I thought I watched all the possible documents about Chornobyl, and nothing new or surprising could be added to the story. But I really enjoyed this one. So much positivity. I'm Pole and I feel a strongly positive connection to Ukrainians. Every person who was interviewed in this episode I felt and imagined them to be my friends or family. Slava Ukraini 💙💛❤

[@geofflewis8599]

Гарна робота, Маша

[@Apollofish_games]

Holy crap earned my sub! This was amazing

[@my-curiosity]

Great video. I want to play Stalker even more now

[@krces1]

😂😂im playing from 2007 season Stalker here🙋

[@akhilaryappatt]

from as long as I knew about Chernobyl, I had a longing to visit it. sadly, I couldn't yet

[@101jumpit]

One of the best documentaries ive seen on Chernobyl.

[@migsvensurfing6310]

Thank you KI interresting video. Chornobyl family channel here on YT has very good and deep diving content on the zone.

[@oscare.quiros6349]

This is a great and beatiful documentary. Keep the good work.

[@julientihema4851]

I was 10 years old when this happened I remember watching this with my parents on our news channel in New Zealand.

[@HectorCandelasOrtega]

Thank you for the very interesting documentary. I'd love to visit Chornobyl one day 🙏

[@ResonatorProductions]

I really enjoyed this and it was fascinating to hear from the people affected by the catastrophe. Someday I hope I can visit and experience this place for myself 🙏

[@Jan_von_Gratschoff]

Watching this while I wait for the emission to pass.

[@philcole6814]

Thank you so much for this tour. I remember it on the news when I was a teenager and remember we were advised not to eat lamb or beef even in the UK.

[@JohnDoe-io7wi]

You all are such cozy people... I love Ukraine

[@TarasZpilot]

Masha, great video! I tried to visit back in 2006 but didn't get a chance. I plan to visit next year.Do you have a contact person? The nursery with beds and dolls was really creepy. Thanks for the tour! Your organization is the best! Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🙏

[@Yewleea]

You have to have valid reasons to visit at the moment. You will not be able to go simply for tourism

[@j.d..1852]

Interesting video !🧐

[@jamesdonnell2290]

..... The vegetables were grown here?.. 😮😂 Masha, you're a brave lady Congratulations to the whole team Great documentary Slava Ukraini 💙💛 From down under 🇦🇺

[@TheBezaleel]

Brilliant video. Best wishes from the UK.SLAVA UKRAINI !!!

[@estoppelstein]

Great work as usual! It's interesting to see the woodpecker as well -- I don't see much about it in most Chornobyl stories. I only wish there was a Super Sus appearance hahaha.

[@tommunareto]

Amazing Episode! Ukrainian are trully resilient people! In future, I wanna to know this place! Greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷

[@Andreja-l7l]

Thanks!

[@kyivindependent]

Thank you for your support!

[@ConnectionIsLost]

Thanks for a very, very nice documentary and reporting. Greetings from Sweden!

[@nickatnite68]

Great reporting. I especially liked the old footage and photos from the hotel, and then how it looks today. I have not seen those previously. Love watching your videos. Be safe and Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🌻

[@PHARAOH-ZODIAC]

😭 for everything exposed to radiation. 🙏 ♥️🌍♥️

[@MarkG-h2y]

As you mentioned early in the video , Chernobyl is a living laboratory. It would be interesting to see how cancer rates in animals (including humans) and plants have increased (yes, plants can get tumors). As a scientist, I feel like there is so much we can still earn about biological effects of radiation.

[@johnglover3682]

This was an outstanding story by Kyiv Independent!

[@leonpeonleon]

Hello from Sweden, very interesting video! Might be getting some ÏDLO sometime...

[@nobbybrown8056]

I have massive respect for you and the people of the zone. You are all simply amazing. Myself and my family have helped the Ukraine effort by sending aid and cash. Ukraine will come out the Victors and I will cheer, loudly! I hope to visit Pripyat as soon as I can.

[@CstgDriftR]

I was 18 years old when this tragedy happened, and I lived in the States. It was a life-changing experience to know how this disaster played out in history, and I could not fathom the struggle to be there. And as for the free people of Ukraine, your some of the best and strongest out there, Slava Ukraini.

[@AukeSlotegraaf]

Excellent

[@OSheaDean]

What a brave lady that worker is!

[@ninemoonplanet]

I remember hearing about the children brought close to where I once lived for radiation treatments. The hospitals were places where the children could play in safety. I don't know how many families stayed, but I do remember people knew the radiation could be deadly. The world found out when a lot of the "radiation clouds" were detected literally around the northern hemisphere. Different countries asked for explanations, got a lot of lies until the readings were shared amongst the countries and the proof was indisputable. THAT'S the biggest lesson I've learned, don't always trust what someone says in emergency situations.

[@dlife7427]

17:55- good job, what a tough badass lady.

[@peterbrown8521]

You have to wonder why these films are always filmed in the fall when all the leaves have fallen, or so it seems.

[@Donaldperson7]

Those engineers were amazing at what a country can build! The Soviet Union made massive machines! I grew up in the Cold War. And always wondered what and how and what those countries looked like and how people lived? It was a mystery! I have educated myself on the Soviet Union and I just can’t believe what I have saw! Another world from the USA! I don’t know if I would have lived in Ukraine or live in Los Angeles California? The USA isn’t all that great like most countries!

[@albin2232]

Love to each and every Ukrainian ❤ Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 From 🇬🇧

[@gcrauwels941]

Very interesting presentation.

[@EricOates15]

Masha, Go To Vinnytsia Next

[@santanu-io]

Excellent documentary. However, it will be 10 times more enjoyable if you provided english voiceover instead of the subtitles, many people watch things in phone these days and it's difficult and uncomfortable to read the fast moving text in small fonts.

[@Johnnydothat]

Always been fascinated with Chornobyl. Just started playing Stalker 2 and now I want to see it with my own eyes someday!

[@jasonmarkwell8593]

🤔 SO the seeds show signs of radiation. And the fruit or vegetable comes from the seed. So wouldn't that make the food also some way radioactive too? Seems plausible