Inside Perm 36: The Last Gulag

🇷🇺 Under Stalin the G.U.LAG ( Main Administration of Camps ) system spread out across what was the former Soviet Union, swallowing up citizens and foreigners from all corners of the empire. Ukrainians, Estonians, Kyrgyz etc. were taken from their homes and sent north in box cars to the camps to work away their stretches. Millions passed through the camps and many never returned home. Those camps have long been dismantled or converted into regular factories and work places and you'd be hard pressed to know that you were visiting a former camp. However Perm 36 logging camp has been preserved and so I travelled to the very edge of Europe to a village called Kutchino to visit the last Gulag and to see how the prisoners lived.

[@baldandbankrupt]

This video is sponsored by Rasputin Men's Club in Yekaterinburg where all your babushka fantasies can come true.

[@swedishalien4072]

Sign me up for some that sweet sweet babushka action

[@ronaldgosiengfiao9663]

🤣🤣🤣This post made my day 🤣🤣🤣

[@dustinM613]

thanks for taking those kids for pizza , appreciate it ! PS hello from Canada

[@madanmohan27]

F'ing h£ll mate!! 🤣

[@waneboklyngdoh7950]

It's good to never vape.. my friend got lung infection from vaping , it's pretty bad running nose and coughing for a year!!

[@Ralph032789]

I'm still astonish by the level of his social skill. Even kids love him.

[@MsTheShit101]

I’m quite jealous and want to be like that

[@chadywood]

"Sorry, I cant read Russian." *Holding a Russian magazine*

[@licensetochill1299]

Just to look at the pictures

[@davidp.7620]

"Sorry, I can't speak Russian" - Said Bald in perfect Russian

[@ydoumus]

"I'll have me breakfast, I'm gonna jump in a taxi and gonna get back to the gulag" Now that's probably the first time someone said a sentence like that. Ever.

[@karljohan3989]

Imagine that, being a teenager in the middle of nowhere in Russia, and you get to meet a british youtuber with 3 million subscribers. Pretty sure they will never forget this pizza.

[@SantomPh]

I was more impressed the kid knew some English. he lives smack dab in the middle of Russia.

[@yahtz_5707]

this will become a core memory for them, that's for sure!

[@arckanumsavage2822]

@@SantomPh we learn English in school.

[@Abrikos1984]

@@SantomPh English is mandatory in most Russian schools.

[@noahcarver6072]

Heartwarming really. Seems like a legit good guy. His enthusiasm and charisma is charming.

[@yazui.i.9368]

Can we just appreciate this gentleman showing us places we never would have visited, while we sit comfy in our homes, watching this amazing series?

[@gtewewrrrrrr]

This

[@kyleh632]

I appreciate this lad

[@vipergtsmre]

Absolutely... well said, sir.

[@Jouco]

Yes, yes and yes

[@TheManu0111]

I love bald man.

[@bensmith5413]

The fact a 3m subscriber KZbinr takes time to sit and have a pizza with those boys. No man stands taller than when he stoops to help a child. Well done Bald. Absolute legend!

[@j-t4436]

Love how Bald always says “we”. That’s exactly how it feels, like we’re all on this adventure together!

[@alicewestling1293]

Benjamin: No I don't get lonely, it's alright Also Benjamin: Squeezes breasts of statue in hotel lobby at first chance

[@kristancorsiglia6756]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Germ_f]

lmaoooo

[@TheTusto]

Maybe he did made a stop in rasputin club 🤪

[@notjux]

It was the slap at the end that got me

[@samuelefoglia95]

He got in troubles with the authorities for much less!

[@BomberKade]

Never thought that it would take me 23 years and a bald man on the internet to see again my birth town Perm. Thank you Benjamin!

[@spiko-ou3bp]

😂 That's brilliant

[@karinapavlova7436]

Why haven't u been back for 23 years? Is someone holding u hostage?

[@heavenbxl9126]

@@karinapavlova7436 that question is so stupid, is it any of your business?

[@worldoftancraft]

@@karinapavlova7436 an expat, I assume. Yet this one, I sincerely hope, didn't devote himself in his entirety to tell the White UU_orld about the life here. How it iz hard. How it iz daemaed[damned]. And etcetera destructive work from abroad.

[@karinapavlova7436]

@@heavenbxl9126 yes it is, I very much need to know because if my fellow comrade needs help to get back to his birth place I will be more than happy to help

[@CLR1992]

You buying those kids a pizza was fucking legendary. You're a hero, Mr Bald.

[@xdeadyoungx]

Even if you escape, you have wolfs, bears and hypothermia to deal with, couldn't even imagine the fear those prisoners felt.

[@dawsonpurkett7709]

Yep, the soviets were smart. People say that hell has frozen over…and it’s called siberia. Our world has come so far, yet the terrible history that a lot of us learned still repeats itself. People think they are special and that things are always different. Optimism Bias.. it could never happen to me, right? Says the one who is trying heroin. ‘I won’t get addicted’. If you look, you see it every where. And to think that a lot of history wasn’t written down or recorded in any way… scary stuff

[@GrantTregellas]

I love how one guy with a GoPro can make more entertaining content than a $50,000,000 Hollywood movie.

[@RoyalFlushFan]

Sony, not GoPro ;)

[@Brano88]

the recipe is not that difficult to figure out: he offers something different from the mainstream, not sayin' better or worse, just simply unique and different

[@beachcaster56]

Bald and Harald both use the little sony cameras...not sure you can buy a new one any more...I think they get great results.

[@chrisdabrit123]

@@Brano88 if it was easy.......... everyone would do it.... anyone can buy a camera and film a tour around the world, only a few people in a thousand can make it a GOOD WATCH :)

[@Good-Win2015]

gopnik-pro

[@proRapRead]

I'm from Perm and live near that bus station. I'm very pleased that Bald visited us and walked along the streets that I walk every day. I always thought our bus station is terrible, but Baldy said it's awesome. It makes me look at things around with a new look.

[@deniszed8425]

блин, классный русский коммент, я живу в чусовом и он гулял с знакомым

[@nad1ax2]

"Baldy" lol

[@RW4X4X3006]

There wasn't a place in Russia/Siberia that didn't impress me in a positive way. Some day, I'll get back for another thunder run.

[@thebrowns5337]

Life and your surroundings are best when you stay positive.

[@TurtleGamers1]

It honestly didn't look that bad, it's just historic.

[@insomniac411]

It was interesting to watch. Thank you for travelling to this part of the world. My both great grandparents lost their lifes in Gulag ( Altai Krai ). Nobody knows where their graves are. In my country we have this voluntary mission to go to places where lithuanians back in the day were sent to the concentration camps. Volunteers try to find places like these, tidy and clean all these massive graveyards, remember people and their stories left behind...

[@domburton]

Very sad.

[@ElCF98]

Bald needs a tv show 100%, he’s taught me more geographically and historically in his videos than I have learnt in any form of education, a true national treasure of England

[@PineCoffee]

I love it, Bald's never ending hunt for Babushka's Secrets.

[@kyykkakimmo4959]

What they tell you in this newspaper?

[@jantschierschky3461]

@@kyykkakimmo4959 how you live to be 100

[@kyykkakimmo4959]

@@jantschierschky3461 gotta find it some day

[@Abrikos1984]

@@kyykkakimmo4959 There is no such newspaper)

[@kyykkakimmo4959]

@@Abrikos1984 what it is then?

[@EdasTattoo]

My grandfather Vytautas Cekanavicius spend 5 years in gulag in Belarus in Babruysk. After all that terrible experience of hard work, hunger he was released and walk on he's own feet all 500 km back home to Lithuania. He was starving all that trip stopping in some houses asking for a piece of bread. He died 1997 age 75 in hes own bed at home. I proud him very much.

[@marshayame]

I'm very sure he was a great man, thank you for sharing that.

[@jayden4974]

@N/A they would send you to the gulag for minor things such as taking a potato. It was all an excuse to get cheap labour and also to silence public figures

[@sandwich-breath]

Your grandfather was a strong man to survive the ordeal and able to come home to family after all the suffering he endured.

[@victorvictor369]

f*kng orcs. Huge respect to Lithuania

[@mumpygumboo8554]

Thanks for sharing your story. It's important we know about these stories.

[@user-cu5fq9ys3u]

So nostalgic to see your hometown with the eye of a foreigner. Thanks for the video.

[@thecityman1910]

I know there are countless posts saying great things, but this man has changed my view of the world and improved my life more than anyone on YT by far. He doesn't just go to the most famous tourists sites (he does some of that and I am glad for it too). But this video perfectly shows how he often ends up in the most random, generic towns meeting the most ordinary people. This is real travel. Going to the Kremlin honestly tells me little about life in russia. Going to a small town and staying in an average hotel and hanging out with local people and showing food available- those things honestly DO help me understand what life is like there. Thank you.

[@paulm749]

"Let's hope the gulag is open..." - said nobody else, ever. Sorry, couldn't resist. Just didn't want to let that bit of irony pass without note. You did this with appropriate sensitivity.

[@Crosshatch1212]

100 percent i thought the same can I ask doyou read comments frst then go watch it again or watch it frst then read the comments .As they never let me down for entertainment aswell on other videos aswell .peace you might like coffeezilla if you like to know about people scamming people and dnt want to be a victim 💯 😴

[@geoffrey4513]

As the old meme would say, you just won the internet with that comment, sir!

[@worldoftancraft]

"GULag" is the main administration of the camp's network. Nowadays FSIN's main office is still situated in the same house, in the same building as it was before. The same things are in action yet no one cries about "modern «goolag»". Because there's no paid money for those cries. If you fear that, then you are a moron. I just state that. There's enough of your kind people here without you - do not accompany them.

[@julius43461]

Oh screw the sensitivity, we already have too much of that

[@BrickAcurra]

LMAO mate that was epic! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nicholasrace1801]

As someone who is from Russian descent and can speak/read the language, I really appreciate this documentary/vlog. It truly shows how the Russian people are friendly, accommodating, and welcoming. They always want to show the outside world what's really going on and want to help you along your journey. Besides all of the politics and hardships they face, they truly want the best for themselves and everyone around them. I only really visited Russia while I was 5, but my mother was from that background. Always hard working, diligent, intelligent, and fun! Russians really know how to take advantage of their surroundings, make fun of it and have a great time. You really enlightened me on my understanding of Russia as a descendant of these lands, and I truly appreciate it.

[@doloritax65]

B&B in his purest form. I prefer much more his 'on his own' videos than the ones he travels with somebody else.

[@padraigtakahashi7498]

These episodes are better than any Netflix show or TV. It's been amazing to see Bald grow, he deserves 10X the subscribers.

[@firstname745]

He's been doing videos only about Russia for years now what growth are you talking about? Before I even watched the video I knew it had something to do with Russia.

[@LeonardoEFRosa]

@@firstname745 thank god you knew that's about Russia, otherwise you would be the dumbest person in the planet. It's so obvious that he didn't bother to say.

[@Lisaj4431]

I agree the only INFLUENCER I watch that is real and humble

[@MegaMeaty]

@@firstname745 Not true - I have seen videos from all over from him. Bald is just a fan of Soviet times in former USSR, and he likes India also. So while many of his videos feature Russia it is not the only place he goes.

[@J0hnny0]

It never ceases to amaze me how you get dropped off in the middle of nowhere, in a strange country, the place is always closed, yet you find your way.

[@abc-eq9so]

Russia is everything but a "Strange" country.

[@JCX-9]

And he manages to make the boring interesting.

[@pulkmees]

Knowing russian goes a long way as well. In fact the only thing you'd need.

[@martinc.720]

His "way" remains the same whether a building is closed.

[@jwhistler]

speaking the language (regardless of the country you find yourself in) gives you a lot of confidence.

[@Claptrapin]

I love how British he his. Literally announcing he's in the ghetto can't get any better than that folks.

[@amc1974]

You deserve a TV series! The new Michael Palin for 21st century. A great sense of humour, just the right level of tongue in cheek humour, and being respectful when the need arises.

[@GabrielAPPer]

I can't even say how much I missed having Bald gifting us with 30+ minute videos, or any videos at all, you're amazing dude, thanks for entertaining and teaching us all

[@mjpm2409]

Thanks for capitalising Bald. Give that man due respect 👊🏼

[@jonboz7585]

Absolutely!

[@dohdongpah]

I was born in perm and grew up in tchussovoj before we moved from the country. This episode is very special to me

[@domestevens5318]

i love you

[@giespouwen8091]

You seem to have a beautiful country my friend!

[@janglestick]

heya thats pretty cool ! Do you know what he means by a "zex jacket" ? I cant seem to find it mentioned anywhere, although I can find similar Telogreika and Vatnik jackets.

[@mikhail7587]

@@janglestick he said zek's jacket, zek means a prisoner in the prison slang. It origins from the abreviation z/k (zakluchonnyi) used in official documents in the Stalin time

[@saurML]

@@mikhail7587 oh thnx, i was confused too. autogenerated subtitles are misleading sometimes

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

If all Ambassadors were like this, there would be no war. Great work man. Stay safe.

[@stefanritchie7667]

Taking them lads out for a wee meal was class well done bud u are a kind man stay safe from Scotland

[@oxpahnakompromatkohtpol436]

These solo adventures are WAY BETTER than when you collaborate with others. You're funnier, the episodes themselves are more interesting and just more entertaining.

[@user-cl5cd8po7h]

depends who he's with. i enjoy the ones with alenchik

[@Me-ll4ig]

I agree

[@BillLowenburg]

totally agree. The collaborators haven't got much to say that's interesting and they don't add much at all, content-wise. Alinka is cute, but that only goes so far. Baldy's commentary carries the whole show, even on excursions where nothing really happens.

[@rukus9585]

I like the few times he's with Roman from NFKRZ. Maybe because Roman is Russian, but they have great chemistry.

[@BardachKOT]

Johnny is great as well

[@mehhh7656]

As an introvert and watching Mr. Benjamin... I’ve learned to have small talk with complete strangers and they always respond well. :) thank you!

[@charmoka]

Same here! He is inspiring...

[@Vurti0]

Nice!

[@bruvmoment1046]

Sometimes awkward

[@Tschoo]

Benjamin actually is an introvert himself and he also has some social anxiety. He talked about this in the episode where he is being interviewed by a Czech Radio Show

[@malcolmdcwwed]

@@Tschoo hence, just because you label yourself an introvert doesn't mean you have to stay one.

[@rastohurray4945]

As a native Russian i have to admit that your russian is magnificent.. Great video sir! 👍

[@graceonline320]

You're such a kind hearted man feeding lads and dogs on your journey.

[@yuukimasamura5143]

I wonder if Johnny would have bought them a pizza? 🧐

[@chrissauer1498]

@@yuukimasamura5143 nah

[@pcpc6347]

@@yuukimasamura5143 Nope, he would not have. Sorry, but something off with that guy. Not sure if its low self esteem? Or just no confidence in meeting people. Ben has that in spades.

[@yuukimasamura5143]

@@pcpc6347 agree 100%. He has to very hard to maintain friendships. At first, I didn’t notice but after I began to notice that Ben seems uncomfortable around Johnny.

[@pcpc6347]

@@yuukimasamura5143 Johnny was great on the first vid with Ben. But, just a weird vibe after that. I think everyone becomes uncomfortable around Johnny FD after meeting him or hanging out with him a few times, and it should be the opposite. Should be MORE comfortable after time, not more awkward.? hope that makes sense :)

[@classiclife7204]

I love how this guy SEEKS adventure. He well knows that "tourist Europe", from Kerry Ireland to Perm Russia, is closed on Mondays, but he goes to an out-of-the-way site anyway, knowing he'll have to find a place to sleep somewhere, meet people, etc. It's why I love the channel. Looking forward to more on the Trans-Siberian!

[@rajaraja-jz4hw]

great video👽

[@kevinr.3542]

Is that a known thing about Europe?

[@muskrat477]

I'd love to see Bald in Kerry, imagine him trying to understand them lol sound like Jamaicans

[@classiclife7204]

@@kevinr.3542 The tourist part, yes. The museums and such. I'm sure there are exceptions to the general rule, but a lot of touristy places are closed on Mondays.

[@thursoberwick1948]

@@kevinr.3542 Ireland only in my experience, and for some reason Glasgow (not the rest of Scotland).

[@pedrocosta4689]

Mr. Bald, i just can't stop watching your videos. I'm on a marathon. Thanks for sharing your awesome positive vibe and places we don't know!

[@baseballhaha]

I know I’m 5 months late to the party but it makes me so happy to see kids like this welcome foreigners. Almost all know what KZbin is and if they see a camera they probably think it’s their chance to get seen around the world. Really gives me hope we can all finally understand WE ARE ALL THE SAME. Only the leaders and rich divide us

[@sagiezov3969]

I am always amazed by how open Russian are to personal questions. You ask a random lady about her opinion on a former president, and she gladly tells you all about her life in college and so on. They always seem eager to have a nice chat with a complete stranger.

[@nathanwatson1915]

Benjamin has to wear lots of makeup to hide the scratches and bruises from interviews gone bad ... maybe?

[@AndreiBerezin]

He looks intelligent and positive, and speaks with a distinct English accent. If he would look like a Pakistani or Gypsy no one would care to reply.

[@hooper1790]

@@AndreiBerezin Is there a single Pakistani or Gypsy with a solid grasp of the Russian language, traveling around Russia, who is also eager to learn about the country?

[@grayrabbit2211]

I've found most people are like this if you're friendly and try to speak their native tongue. Even the Parisians!

[@AndreiBerezin]

@@hooper1790 we definitely have some prejudice towards dark-skinned exotic looking people. Not blacks, but people from countries South of Russia.

[@davidbelanger9952]

Unbeliveable. The ability to adapt perfectly to any situation is impressive

[@Crosshatch1212]

What has happened to people id love to know the age of balds watchers i see so many comments on social anxiety ,panic attacks etc .Was smthing put in the water because these things didn't exist in my youth right up till now .just wondering no offence meant .peace ✌

[@peterinvestor]

Thats why he is double agent in my opinion

[@subvert221]

Hiding in plain sight pretending you're a clueless tourist vlogger is the best way to spy on a country

[@davidbelanger9952]

@@peterinvestor I think a lot of people he meets on his journeys are though lol

[@davidbelanger9952]

@@Crosshatch1212 this snowflake generation is definetly the softest in history

[@BryanSalyersXD]

This is a fascinating and sad video. Thank you for putting yourself through this and sharing it with the world Ben.

[@ShinobiVlog]

Your videos keep getting better and better. Super educational and super entertaining. Thank you Benjamin, regards from Portugal

[@jasonpetersharpe]

When you are SOLO, you are at your BEST!

[@balazsbanyai889]

Solo is the best, but i love the series with Johnny FD :D

[@nana73carol46]

@@balazsbanyai889 when he is with Johnny we do not learn much that is worthwhile. We may see places but not history or the hearts of normal people.

[@thethirdman2135]

Always better when he travels solo

[@guthixisdead]

I miss seeing Alina

[@DomWhite]

@@guthixisdead how she’s so annoying I want him to go back to India JAI BOLAKE!!

[@twojamamusia1063]

I can't believe that being Polish, I get to know my Slavic neighbours with a help of a British fellow. Thanks so much!

[@ThriveTalesTV]

lol .good one )

[@Da...]

Best nickname

[@fistingendakenny8781]

Spoko 😂

[@edweb2006]

Now that is so sad

[@LeMerch]

Europe (and I include Russia as they are European) is a small place in the world. Very small. It’s better we learn about each other.

[@RailGod]

Congratz on your victory VS wilder. You did great

[@geraldsshorts6270]

Lol duh

[@thomasdbarnez]

Another great vid Ben, you never let us down

[@dream0504]

"I can't read Russian :(" Reads a whole map out load immediately after. That's why we love you bald xD

[@Hugotoscano626]

His excuse was believable too 💀💀💀

[@andyro8]

All while holding a copy of babushkas recipes

[@k.c7655]

Bald admitted that he only said that so the bus driver could pity him, lol

[@brennercorreia6318]

🤣🤣

[@LaserTractor]

Actually this is I guess his excuse to every agression. Just say "I'm englishman" to a sober russian and it's 99,99999% chance he/she will be easy on you

[@topfelya]

*Babushka's Secrets* is the top source of information

[@ThriveTalesTV]

that is the only way to infiltrate the KGB now .Secret code messages printed there if you know where to look .Wink

[@BSman617]

Better Intel than KGB

[@fdk7014]

That's how the MI6 communicate with their agents in the field.

[@VasilyMusic]

Ah yes, the famous OBS notification system Odna Babka Skazala

[@welcomingnormie6475]

it contains the universe's deepest knowledge

[@jesustorres-uc3hp]

the kids where so cool , I hope he becomes a great vlogger just like Bald .

[@starkillerob]

You're an absolute legend Bald!, Seeing the trans-siberian sights, the eccentric, peculiar and downright fascinating is what makes you if not the best at journeys. The best part is your sense of humour, bloody fantastic! Perm 36, a fascinating video to say the least. Hope your next journey is as interesting and spontaneous. As they say in Russian, до следующего раза!

[@f4cphantom2]

Never stop posting videos Ben. They are the absolute best thing on KZbin. You deserve your own show on the travel channel. Have a blessed day.

[@JamesLee-lk4kx]

I concour

[@asior34]

It would be shit. Here he is free, who need TV anymore?

[@diegosuarezgarcia248]

He already has his own channel and its amazing !

[@RandomDudeOne]

I'd be surprised if Bald hasn't been offered jobs because of this channel, but why would he want to work for somebody else when he can do his own thing.

[@noahcarver6072]

True that

[@42Oismybirthday]

I just noticed how bald never begs for likes or subscribers. Just really enjoys what he does and is eager to show us everything he comes across. Never change you beautiful bald man ❤

[@balazsbanyai889]

Ofc, he knows how useless to ask for subscribe, everyone who likes Bald is subbed already :D

[@HiddenLeaf821]

so refreshing and genuine. what a great guy. i live about 40mins from his home city of Brighton

[@samdrow8268]

@@balazsbanyai889 so true, man

[@fredsimmons2793]

Iv'e read a lot about Gulags.The pains you took to give a good dose to us of those horrors,can't be got in a book! Thanks Bold!

[@dsbmwhacker]

As always, a great trip with you. Thanks so much for taking us along! 💖

[@markr4910]

Thank you Bald, You have made my wife very happy as she has got to see where her grandparents were taken when they were removed from the Polish border. Fortunately they survived and eventually made their way to the UK via Africa.

[@Ceebear231071]

I am so glad they made it out and went on to live there lives. Great to here.

[@gwizzen]

Same story for my grandfather, he was taken from East Poland, then post gulag to Iran and then Halifax. Its amazing what these people survived

[@robashton8606]

Damn.

[@gwizzen]

@@erichamilton5932 East Poland then, was actually part of Belarus now. My great grandfather was a volunteer police officer, so the communists took him to a police station, put him in a soundproof room and shot him. This was part of the Katyn massacre.

[@hesmanification]

Amazing. My ancestors died in camps in Poland but a few escaped hence I am writing to you now x

[@DaveLegenda]

I was at that very gulag a couple of months ago when I made a short video about it as well, it was cool to see the same places that I've visited from your perspective! That very same bus stop, those buildings...good stuff on walking that path from the main road to the gulag camp, it definitely was NOT just a couple of kilometres!

[@baldandbankrupt]

Nice one Dave. Good on you for heading there because we both know how out of the way it is.

[@Crosshatch1212]

Brill mate new sub to you're ch .ill check out you're vid after this .Great content roman both of you .

[@Parlophonic]

You are excelling yourself with this series. Thank you for going the extra mile - as you always do. I feel sad that there may not be too many of your videos or adventures left as the end of the year approaches, but whilst you are still having your adventures I am only to happy to marvel at your tenacity. Thanks as always.

[@glenpostman]

I like your positive attitude, and how you interact with people

[@TimeBucks]

This is one of my favorites

[@timothynolan7250]

Me too, so good!

[@pleadthefifth]

I love how clean it was and how polite and friendly everyone was.

[@dannynewman8715]

It's like that everywhere but America, if you liked this, check out Australian people!!!!

[@alexandrestenberg4440]

@@dannynewman8715 generally western/european culture make us seem arogant and closed off compared to people in the east of Germany and especially the muslim countries above and beyond the arabian peninsula

[@HyeonsikLi]

@@alexandrestenberg4440 most people in the east of Germany are closed off racists

[@alexandrestenberg4440]

@@HyeonsikLi Of germany

[@dundeedon]

Hope you’re well man, was looking forward to the next instalment in your journey to the far east of Russia. You’re the man 👊🏻

[@vincentbeausejour4520]

That was very wholesome. You're an amazing content creator, Bald!

[@AXEMAN299]

To the lads: ‘No I am not Lonely’ To the statue: feels her up…

[@GathererThompson]

Cheaper than Rasputin's Men's Club, though.

[@marcusvarney4662]

Feels her up. Must be 50 something, 😂

[@badgerpa9]

Thank you Mr. Bald for your sweet kindness showed to the young men, they looked amazed when you shared the pizza and waited till you told them to eat, well behaved young lads. One day at least one of them will travel to Britain looking for your old home you grew up in; to show people the place a kind Englishman that made a difference in his life and he travels the world to be like you. Thank you for the video of the camp. Stay safe and healthy Sir.

[@hakimitchi1518]

Really they would do all that bec he offered them some pizza. Lol

[@omalleyelley12]

Yes I believe so too

[@johnkishaba1462]

I enjoyed yr channel. The university I went to back in my college days, had a Japanese professor who was a POW captured by Russia and sent to the gulag. He survived it. I tried interviewing him back then but he didn’t want to talk about it at all. I’m sure it was too painful to reflect on. Thanks for providing a glimpse of what it may have been like.

[@Goodywagon]

God, I love what you are doing Mr. Bald... I really do. As long as you find joy and purpose please, please don't stop. I get endless joy out of each of your uploads. I really do.

[@guhrizzlybaire]

I love the kiddos he spent some time with. I know not every person is kind like Bald, but we are so encouraged not to talk to strangers as kids. But what a fun little story and experience for them.

[@gruberstein]

I called it yesterday, the museum would be closed when he got there. It was inevitable. But he got to grope a soviet bas relief in the hotel as compensation.

[@baldandbankrupt]

I saw your comment when you wrote it on the last video and had a wry smile knowing you were right.

[@schnorpel]

@Big Money Brian Wanted to ask the same.

[@VasilyMusic]

@Big Money Brian It's "On the hills of Manchuria"

[@TheLunacyofOurTimes]

One of the best travel videos I've ever seen. Isn't it amazing how a little respect for people goes a long way. Even handing that young man a few rubles for fuel.

[@bta8355]

thank you for giving thsoe boys a nice meal, they will never forget the kindness of a stranger!

[@shoelesshobo7744]

When Bald casually drops that 3 million of us goons follow him those lads were in shock and awe mode.

[@mattmccarthy6878]

Never seen Ben ja men mention his follower count before

[@gappuma7883]

@@mattmccarthy6878 why ben ja men?

[@VentureForward]

@@gappuma7883 16:14, because he pronounces it like that to non-native English speakers as its probably easier for them to understand and say.

[@junkoplasto]

Go to Tomsk, great little town with rich history, my great grandparents were sent there from Lithuania. I did the same trip you did, but in the winter, the Russians are amazing people

[@alexbort3082]

The hills of Manchuria song in the end just killed me. It is about bloody revenge and sacrificing prisoners of war.

[@Lubsana86]

Oh come on now, you can't leave us hanging like this. Everyone wants to see Bald exploring Усть-Качка. Who agrees with me?

[@mundadasiddhant]

Yes we do

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Ust-Kachka? Zakamsk? They sound like lovely places to look for Soviet mosaics and Soviet sinks.

[@jamesxu7582]

Another banger mate! These solo videos are a whole nother level

[@RandomDudeOne]

I agree his solo videos are the best.

[@aa2339]

Definitely, one man exploration of areas of desolation.

[@run1492]

Man, you've got style, and youknowit! It has been 35 minutes of real pleasure, felt I was there. Thanks a lot !

[@BillyG21]

So excited for the next video Ben. I live vicariously through you I am unable to travel to these places so through you I do. Thank you for all your great videos and experiences and knowledge you have given through your videos. Thank you again Mr bald

[@eltsennestle998]

Love that you bought the boys a pizza. They'll never forget that.

[@eltsennestle998]

@@gururandhawa7508 ...Why do you have to piss on a good thing?

[@psicogames5509]

@@gururandhawa7508 hmm Nah, you just pathetic and sad, and doesn't even leave the house

[@gururandhawa7508]

@@psicogames5509 me not leaving my home ? i just had pizza party with him :)

[@Crosshatch1212]

Nestle theres always one .

[@pettyplant4755]

@@gururandhawa7508 you forget to take your anti depression pill today go do that

[@warclan5429]

My wife is from Perm. When I was there I noticed that There are some areas with houses with German Architecture. In fact these were built by nazi prisoners. It is a moment when you feel in some place in Germany. I ve not visited the Gulag. My wife says you have a weird vibe when you get there. For sure it was a place in the middle of nowhere at the time. Great video. The Urals is for strong people.

[@cosmin1518]

I got a weird vibe just by watching, if those walls could speak they would scream

[@steven-k.]

Russians commonly say this, such and such was built by the Germans but a lot of Russian architecture does look somewhat teutonic. Bit of a myth. I'm sure German POWs built some things in Russia but not to the extent people often say. Also, I think when people saw prisoners building things they may have assumed they were German POWs, but in reality the vast majority were GULAG prisoners.

[@warclan5429]

@@steven-k. You may be right. Just to notice, Soviet architecture was a standard and quite different since Bolshevik s took power in the early 1900. from street traces to house plans. It is quite different in some areas the way rooms and distributions are built in an architectural manner. The ones I make reference are old town areas around Perm. A well known weapons and missile manufacturer city since imperial days. That even was not specified in maps nor allowed outsiders in and out.

[@mikeromadin8744]

@@steven-k. Soviet architecture comprise following periods if we don't talk about barracks :) 1. 1920-1933 - "constructivism" something similar to german "bauhaus" 2. 1933-1955 - "staliance" stalinist pompastic architecture which as well divided to pre WWII and post-war 3. 1955-1964 - "primitivism" of Khruschev era 4. 1964-1990 - "brutalism" All these typical and looking absolutely the same 5 stories flat roof white bricks either reinforced concrete modules ugly "khrooschovkas" were built in 1957-1968. Since approximately 1966 they started to built mostly 9 stories blocks of flats. Greedy commies was always trying to cut the cost - there for in 5 stories blocks of flats you`ll never find elevator and in 9 stories has only one small elevator.

[@alexeyshutov4562]

@@mikeromadin8744 Nice classification of architecture styles in Russia. Post soviet Russian architercure is like "Let's stick an ungly high-rise building between old houses to make a lot of money, don't care about quality and safety"

[@mowvu5380]

top work, this bloke is amazing with kiddos. he deserves all his adventures. he's thoroughly well spent his time.

[@andersont.2267]

You are a legend. Thanks for making these videos.

[@marshayame]

Bald sharing a pizza with the young lads was a beautiful moment

[@4bonent]

Russians don't eat such junk food as Ben)) Hi from Moscow

[@sinephase]

made their year for sure! :D

[@walangchahangyelingden8252]

@@4bonent Arrogance is strong here.

[@caolansmith7261]

Honestly, I've never enjoyed watching a channel so much on KZbin before! Every time I click to watch a video that you post Mr.Bald, I'm always greeted with a feeling of excitement ahead of a fun and spontaneous journey! The amazing people you show along your journeys as well is just so heart warming

[@darrylg87]

Amen

[@sylvianorthling1223]

I really appreciate that you went there so we could have a look inside the camp. Take care and stay safe on your journey,Ben

[@kyshark1]

Almost a week without new video...looks like Bald is enjoying the Rasputin club a bit too much 😂

[@reetodd9103]

Bald, in Russian to the bus driver: “I don’t speak a lick of Russian”

[@Aleksandr68351]

Heheheeh

[@Orbedd]

its more like i dont read russian writing

[@Aleksandr68351]

@@Orbedd but he does he was just being modest

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Yeah Bus driver was rude at first

[@drovoseg]

He doesn't read Russian numbers

[@theaverageguytraveller7253]

You’ve made me accept that once I’m older I will rock the beard and bald look. Now I just need your charisma

[@Auriss24]

you can't teach charisma,you either have it or not

[@theaverageguytraveller7253]

Not a bad idea, but I think his charisma lead to the large audience. 3 million subs would be nice though no matter how!

[@JamesLee-lk4kx]

@@theaverageguytraveller7253 subbed to your Channel.

[@sarahjane8949]

@@theaverageguytraveller7253 you can do it 👏👏👏💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@theaverageguytraveller7253]

@@JamesLee-lk4kx nice!

[@alansalazar9543]

This was a fascinating video - presented with heart. It was really cool to be a fly on the wall traveler. Bravo.

[@josephnovak344]

Great video. Went there about 2 years ago. The thing that stuck with me most was the building dedicated to those who died in the uranium mines that were part of the GULAG system and the small open-air box the political prisoners were put into for their daily half-hour of exercise. The pile of electrical switches the political prisoners were made to manufacture and the cramped 4 person cells stick in my mind too. I assume they did not let you film those places, or perhaps you let them be out of respect. Haunting place.

[@josephranker5716]

You do a great job of proving the quote “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness...." Thank you

[@WhiteLavender425]

I think the point is you aren't traveling if you decide to clam up and refrain from being vulnerable and kind to people in the place you travel to. Otherwise you are simply visiting another area. But that's just how I think its meant.

[@realgrilledsushi]

Tbf it’s other way around as well LOL

[@theoneandonly7213]

Unless you're in Coventry

[@snooz64]

It keeps getting better and better. And that moment with the kids is so refreshing. If there is someone restoring our faith in humanity, it's you Benjamin.

[@rosemarysinder2151]

So glad your back ..you have been missed ……your new friend is fun too. I have subscribed to his channel ..

[@dvrsflrs]

I Really love your videos You're something unique on youtube. Don't change!

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

Ben you did it again, you gave us a trip we will never take. Believe me when I say, you make us want to be there with you. Keep them coming, you’re better than anything on television. A virtual reality !

[@fuzzo73]

Barely 5 minutes in, points to random metal box, "There's an old Soviet bin." Lol you just couldn't help yourself could you, Bald? Cheers!

[@natalkak.9622]

Quite surprising there are still there , they are made of sheer steel .. in truly soviet fashion. 🙃 Most were looted for scraps , after the soviet collapse When I was really tiny - they were my size :)

[@rambropodcast]

Is there a problem?

[@natalkak.9622]

@@rambropodcast oh yeah .. plenty !

[@merakki]

Big proper fucking problem yah.

[@JLowe-uu8lr]

Heee no he couldn't!=8)

[@kaissarsarsenov5229]

I watched and liked all videos on this channel! It is nice that you're exploring this world!

[@christopherg8561]

love your work benjamin :) keep it up

[@PurpleTT99]

Ben - just my personal view, but this is exactly the type of vid I love to watch. I know you've been mulling over your direction as a 'Tuber, but if you ask me, more like this!

[@jackriminton7959]

Agreed. Less of the laddy stuff. More of the lone adventures meeting friendly people in weird places

[@jaresap6758]

Agree with you 100%

[@jeffrey-bc1ig]

Yes. The cameos are cool to help promote other content creators. But your best vids are when you're solo

[@terrythomas1343]

So pleased to see Perm 36 still open. I visited in 2017 and was told they were closing the museum down.