Journey to Vorkuta - The Most Depressing Town in Russia

[@MrClassymassy]

“He and us are not so different... We are all soldiers, without an army. Betrayed. Forgotten. Abandoned. In Vorkuta, we are ALL brothers!” -Viktor Reznov

[@badgerden7080]

To be honest, Alex Mason trusted Reznov a hell of a lot more than he ever did Jason Hudson. I always thought Hudson was a snake.

[@Usuariosyrian]

En Vorkuta de hecho se contruyó un gulag

[@danicadegooijer2219]

I agree I am Serbian from Belgrade hoe live in Holland for 35 years and my son wit Dutch huisband all 32 years marid...as sin finish master internationaal en Russian langvige...we had als I war years 90i we are same part firgatton to

[@danicadegooijer2219]

Forgatton....

[@certified1075]

Yeah lol

[@Fico214]

I loved them wild purple flowers !! They're everywhere! With the abandoned buildings and landscape and these arctic flowers blend together.. is just beautiful aesthetic. It's like a world of post-apocalyptic video game.

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

In Finnish "Horsma" also known as "Rentun ruusu" or "The Vagabond's Rose" (Fireweed in English).

[@valkrsk]

@@Itapirkanmaa2 in Russian it is Иван чай, or Ivan's tea.

[@wtcnl]

Dutch: "Wilgenroosje" (Willow rose), latin: Chamaenerion angustifolium

[@MyKharli]

@@Itapirkanmaa2 Rosebay willow herb is called fireweed because of its ability to quickly inhabit areas of previous fire..(.Scotland ).

[@indiferent0]

It's not that aesthetic if u live there u prob weren't even to Russia

[@Madetha2301]

I really enjoyed this video! The landscape with the flowers and empty blocks in the Arctic summer is actually pretty. And I appreciate the information 👍👍

[@ВалентинаАсовина]

Это место для оленей и аборигенов,там ничего красивого,

[@brett8680]

Your dedication is admirable. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@buxtehude123]

WHAT dedication. To present a censored view of the town to get more views from gloating Americans?

[@rajjie100]

I watched the winter video last night and wondered what it looked like without the snow, thank you!

[@jdhinckley1954]

Yes, it depressing, and a sad commentary, but it also helps us to not forget our history. Thank you for your effort!

[@Th3Snipe]

Yet Russia seems to have forgotten many parts of history... Invading Ukraine and emberassing themselves how weak their army actually is. I always thought Russia had a great army untill now, all their power relies on the weak excuse of nuclear bombs... Without nukes Russia would be nothing. Sad, they could've been a great country our modern times, now totally isolated and repeating the wrongs they made in history but now.

[@bold810]

My heart grieves for your beautiful country. Such promise, but so much pain.

[@Th3W0rst0n3]

These kind of videos of such places makes me feel emotions that I can't describe. It's eternally beautiful and lonely, melancholic at the same time. Thanks for these great videos!

[@kierontemnov2452]

The vibe of this place is so bittersweet in a mesmerising way. A source of pure inspiration. 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@anemonenemorosa9299]

Must have been surreal walking around these empty places. I wouldn’t mind going there myself.

[@jozseftoth9368]

For an outstander, yes. For someone who saw the place in its prime, a tragedy

[@ВалентинаАсовина]

@@jozseftoth9368 не надо говорить о расцвете ,люди оставались зарабатывали деньги,и так проходила жизнь,но деньги не все,лишили природы ,нормально климатического условий,себя и своих детей,или я сейчас живу в окружении красивого пейзажа на берегу моря или в замерзшей тундре полгода,да ещё и с угрозой для себя и детей ,когда бывает чёрная пурга,и нехваткой кислорода.

[@b3sTus3r]

Wow, thank you for this video. My great grandfather, born in the US in 1903 immigrated to Lithuania somewhere in 1930s and started a business. In 1945 the Soviets saw in his birth certificate the he was an American citizen and on top of that a business owner and a large property owner. Since you cannot have individual success under communism, they sent him to Vorkuta to work in a coal mine. He came back in 1955 ill and weak, after about two years died of lung cancer.

[@namenl2205]

So he had a colonizer family in te US who didn’t give two shits about black people 🤡 karma will serve every white person and their family for STILL in 2022 suppressing us. Cry me a river

[@dickmcgee9627]

Wonder what your peepaw did in nazi occupied Lithuania to end up in a soviet prison 🤔 oh wel, must be because of his succes, nothing fishy there!

[@gintaraslinkus138]

My friend mechanic by profession is born in that town Vorkuta.Little story about how he popped to local police commissariat for driving issue at the times already of independent Lithuania: He was strictly beaten by independent Lithuania policemen only for that-that he said he's born in Vorkuta... Strange but sad truth

[@jozseftoth9368]

You talk like mining coal was a death sentence. Like they infected your grandpa with cancer intentionally

[@impaugjuldivmax]

there was a revolt of lithuanian prisoners in Vorkuta in 1953 and all of them have been killed at once, maybe police had some feeelings about that.

[@dieseltinus6680]

Thank you for showing us this. Must have taken some persistance. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@el6178]

Thank you for sharing this. Its in a weird way, very beautiful. I would love to visit. I would have felt very uncomfortable sleeping in the empty buildings though.

[@milenastr4385]

You are not along, I find it weirdly mesmerizing and peaceful too.

[@mariohnyc]

Thanks for the well put together video. It's amazing how huge of an impact coal production was in the not so distant past, and how entire towns and cities that were built around coal went from prosperous to desolate in a relatively short period of time. Same has happened here in the US, and i'm sure other places throughout the world.

[@petecollins4925]

Absolutely. Here in the UK it's the same. Also I toured New Zealand back in 2018 and ended up staying in an old mining village pub which had been converted to backpacker accommodation. Sad to see these once prosperous and thriving places fall by the wayside.

[@albertoredolfi3981]

this places are surreal and have some sort of magnetism u can't find anywere else. Great video, thanks

[@adolfobama3601]

There is just something strange and beautiful seeing some of these massive concrete building in a field of bright flowers.

[@markhussey9406]

Excellent stuff, mind blowing to think of what it was like in its prime.

[@paticusmaximus12]

More windows...

[@lesuspect450]

keep adding bro your going to the millions soon or far with your content!

[@Joe-jg6zz]

He should change the channel name from starting with “en.” It’s impossible to find in the search box. “Vagrant train hopper” or something would be good so people could randomly come across it.

[@lesuspect450]

@@Joe-jg6zz true!

[@nickfasfasd]

The commentary would be better on camera, the voiceover over lacks the energy of the place.

[@13donstalos]

I've learned so much about Russian geography from this channel. You rock brother, keep up the good work.

[@hiker64]

The fireweed and other flowers make such an interesting contrast with the desolate, decaying buildings all around them.

[@kpb96m]

You are doing a great job on these videos. Thank you for speaking English so we can follow your adventures!! Maybe do Volgograd one day too.

[@Serendip98]

5:30 These flowers are called "geitrams" in Norwegian (Chamaenerion angustifolium). They are very common in Norway.

[@breadandcircus1]

I liked that town, the flowers are so beautiful. Nature is taking over

[@michaelepstein423]

I really like and appreciate your videos. Your photography work is my favorite part, but the entire effort that you put in to be able to produce these videos is beyond impressive. Your works will endure as beautiful and unique chronicles of places that time forgot and few people will ever see.

[@watson4683]

Even in summer, it looks so different to west europe. The plants, your culture.Its so interesting. I live close to the northsea. You summer, is my winter , lool

[@Crystalspanda]

Oh, I just Love the Fireweed, I have a patch across my driveway. Blooming colors are Awesome, O This is so Interesting ☃️

[@macmackay8579]

Very informative and graphical - thank you. Your command of the English language is very good.

[@randyneil6161]

I would love to live in that place. I never had any friends when I was a child and I managed to be happy by myself.

[@mihailmorozov3456]

There,s no work now... capitalism so ineffective, that cause situation shown in this vid

[@lotsofthisandthat9791]

I would also! Nobody to bug me. Where get info on real estate in this Vorkuta?

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@ Randy Neil, Those apartment complexes are heated by huge central-heating steam plants. You would have to live in one of those apartment blocks with neighbors to have heat, electricity and water. Unless, you were able to find a way to heat your home; you would not be able to survive the Russian winter in Vorkuta, that lasts nine months of the year.

[@MeMyself_andAI]

@@mihailmorozov3456 youre blaming the failed unprofitable city on capitalism? Lmfao

[@milenastr4385]

Introverts entered the thread!🙌 I would do too. I am currently in NY, and leaving my apartment seemed like a big feat to me these days. I need need my privacy, which is impossible in NYC.

[@TMAN-iq2kz]

Thank you for sharing a small part of History with us. I really wish the world was more peaceful and people from the world could see and visit the beautiful Vast Lands in your country.

[@baabun-ssd]

Peaceful russia is a oxymoron

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Incredible, huge ghost towns 😲 Traces of thousands of lives and families left inside…where did all the people go…its so sad 😔

[@Sciambolanja]

It would have been nice to stumble upon Bald & Bankrupt: "look at these Soviet buildings!"

[@giantandomniscientlevitati8969]

go to reddit bro

[@annewandnageln1598]

Absolutely love this video!!! Thank you for filming it!

[@Hephasto]

Wanna have a trip there?

[@neptunevibe]

This is so blick... Love it!

[@p_noc]

Very cool way to experience such a remote place. I enjoyed hearing the history of these towns too!

[@carloxr9]

thank you for the trip

[@marcinkaczor8311]

I love your productions. Keep up the good work!

[@alfardachon]

La primera vez que oí de Vorkuta fue en Call of Duty Black Ops, y a partir de entonces quedé "fascinado" por esa ciudad y su entorno. Muy buen video, y gracias por tu trabajo.

[@SuchContent]

Thank you for sharing this video!

[@chiimumango3979]

Imagine Being an Sub-zero City in the middle of Nowhere in Russia just to be Remembered by Gen Z as a Level in a Video Game

[@MalleeMate]

I gotta ask, what video game?

[@joe61292]

​@@MalleeMate Call of Duty: Black Ops

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

It's nice to see that nature is flourishing in Vorkuta, when you have nothing but dead trees surrounding Norilsk as a result of the pollution. I wouldn't like staying a whole December in Vorkuta, however.... dark and very cold, and quite depressing..

[@daveconyard8946]

Thank you For this post Keep Safe and well, 👍

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

So glad to be able to see this

[@fruzzle2012]

generally you have good content, hope you enough income from here for a good 60fps camera. Stay safe, dont go where its dangerous due to enviromental hazards. Hope to see more facets of russia off the beaten path. Kamchatka pls :)

[@Cnupoc]

my parents lived there in the 60s and 70s

[@stanojevicnatasa2514]

This place looks like urban explorer dream come true...

[@Satanszoon]

Impressive video . Well done.

[@therealthawjug]

who search for this because you randomly remembers reznov ?

[@kuukeli]

just love these videos

[@brstlmr]

Был в Воркуте и Воргашоре в 2018 году. Впечатления самые мрачные и угнетающие) НО когда возвращаешься из Воргашора в Воркуту, то кажется будто вернулся в цивилизацию) (одно из моих самых богатых на впечатления путешествий)

[@deu8894]

This feels to me like an episode of "abandoned engineering". Nice

[@jnc07res]

Mul'da - its interesting to learn new words. That is an excellent diagram and description at 1:20. In English we would refer to that formation as a syncline, and in this particular case a 'normal' fault occurred following its formation. Sorry, as a geologist I couldn't help myself :)

[@christihiatt3459]

Good eye, camera, and channel. Too bad it's not August all the time, but then I guess it would drive one crazy with all the leaves light...

[@farkasgabor4084]

I absolutely love your contents, it is very unique. It would be nice if you could make an insight video about yourself. A bit about your life, what inspired you to start this channel. Difficulties of making these videos, how is to spend nights in the middle of nowhere many times in a tent, and so on…. I would be definitely interested and I am sure I am not the only one. Of course if it’s too personal for you to share I would understand it. Thank you for your contents.🎉

[@marinr.8062]

Your videos are perfection. Hopefully you will bring us yet more exploration videos of Russian cities and landscapes.

[@74G56]

would be nice to see more interviews with local residents. Who operate the schools and hospitals for example.

[@TajammalBarcelona]

Excellent Video.

[@scoots8519]

Like Detroit, only the buildings are bigger.

[@OlgasBritishFells]

Классный канал! Только обнаружила. Супер интересно! Подписалась. Смотрю взахлёб. Спасибо.

[@SuperHyee]

Thanks !

[@steveng8727]

Amazing video, buildings remind me of Detroit, MI

[@jasminakevelj3641]

great video

[@ardeneques]

Great videos thanks from Australia :)

[@kevinasp8693]

Such a good project! I’ve been always interested in places like these around the word. Remote areas and “uninhabitable” towns. Russia is one of them because of the landmass. Would be cool if there’s a documentary on residents lifestyle? Teenagers up to young adults lifestyle etc

[@joeporter5971]

You deserve so many more subscribers! Great videos.

[@catsup27]

Nice video, thanks for the content 👍

[@anterometso276]

There are a lot of people at refugee camps around the world. Sometimes I wonder, if these abandoned towns could be used as temporary shelters? There are places where the buildings could still be restored and the infrastructure sustaining the normal life could be rebuilt. If no-one is living there now, it should be a win-win situation.

[@xequalsy491]

That is not a win-win situation. Lmao.

[@timandersen8916]

super interesting , thanks for sharing ,greetings from Denmark

[@flhxri]

You have a great channel

[@KatonaEditPetra]

Very interesting Place!

[@Siranoxz]

What are these purple native flowers there?. They make the the place a little less desolate and more colorful.

[@ivantrainsLIVE]

Lupines.

[@johnbrown-rm8kc]

very interesting Video sad to see all the empty building falling down 😍 greetings from Australia

[@johnbrown-rm8kc]

@Thought Criminal what have you been smoking ??

[@Klausisyoutube]

Guter Kanal!👍🏼

[@АлександрМакарович-э7щ]

Первый раз Мульду упамянули , спасибо. 1979-1999гг.Воркуа. Ш.Аяч-Яга, Заполярная Проходчик.

[@SanSanichSan]

непомню про какую шахрусказанна глубочайшая но прмойму самое глубокое звлегание вХалмер-Ю

[@dmedlin8118]

I went to Labytnangi by train 3 times, and we went through Vorkuta on that line.

[@BeachsideHank]

Start mining again, sell the product as genuine "Gulag boutique coal", westerners love anything labeled as out of the ordinary and hard to get, they will pay a premium price for such a product if it is promoted as "exclusive". This is a serious proposition.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Ha! :D

[@JP-re3bc]

Don't stop there. Why not "Vorkuta vacations"? Travel and accomodation first-class of course, and you can chose to roleplay a guard or a convict. Taste gulag meals, gulag vodka and try your hand at coal digging.

[@phillbarnes8513]

Yes! ‘Artisan’ coal briquettes, in a tiny wicker picnic style basket 😂

[@MrDMIDOV]

Market it as Green Arctic Coal with some baloney like how it’s around 23% better for the environment than regular coal

[@alicamldere92]

Vorkuta, Reznov told me at the Vorkuta.

[@GrnArrow092]

I just found this channel last night and I find it very interesting. Not a lot of people get to see this part of Russia and it makes me wonder to myself how people can survive living this far north. These towns are in very remote regions of the country and they're very far away from major cities. It must have been very difficult to get food and supplies to this region where the only reliable transportation to this region is by rail. Personally, I really don't think I'd want to live in a place where it's very cold year round. I'm more used to places where the temperatures stay above freezing.

[@xenos975]

Vorkuta is so very modern looking. It has potential if can hold on

[@stankormy5717]

Straight Outta Vorkuta

[@jcee2259]

Not depressing for me. Having seen the mess from the ground floor upward I'd go downstairs to see the building engineering plant, tool storage, etc. Work-related spaces discourage visiting rogues seeking to despoil families.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Thank you for sharing. :) ...... The natural scenery in the summer is gorgeous! :) I am curious about how the buildings were built on top of the permafrost and if any of them have subsided with the climate change in the Arctic (From the looks of your Vorkuta winter video; one would be hard-pressed to believe that global warming is a reality!) I noticed that one of the buildings has been transitioned into a church. Is it Russian Orthodox church? Please take care of yourself and may God protect you in your travels.

[@teachgravity]

great videoi

[@JK_82]

dayz city!!

[@cmr5996]

Very interesting, especially including the property prices there. But if you bought a flat there, how would you know if all other residents of the block don't move out in a few years, then the building losts heating and you are fuuucked

[@ivantrainsLIVE]

I assume you will get a mail or something. Or you should keep in touch with some people living in your block and hope they will aware you of the end lol

[@OsmosisHD]

You have potential! Great shots and narrating the video. You should start a crowdfunding or something for a better camera and a better microphone

[@Oscar145able]

Step 1: Secure the keys Step 2: Ascend from darkness Step 3: Rain Fire Step 4: Unleash the horde Step 5: Skewer the winged beast Step 6: Wield a fist of iron Step 7: Raise hell Step 8: Freedom

[@IGLArocknroll]

8:12 70K rubles? Really? It sounds insane especially if I compare it to the prices in my native country (Hungary). I always knew that I wanted to relocate there for a while... now I found a good reason why should I do it!

[@andreamolnarova2185]

Let alone comparing them to prices in the capital of Slovakia. Insane.

[@vadbo9158]

The depression caused by eternal winter as well as lack of modern infrastructure and medicine alone in that area are stiff enough arguments for someone to actually pay YOU to take their flat LOL

[@TomeRodrigo]

@@andreamolnarova2185 Sak blava neee? :D

[@markvogel5872]

1:36 I'd be coming home with some of those train signs. But I'd offer to buy them.

[@margarita8442]

Is nice town I live here for 30 years

[@jcee2259]

The most depressing town in my life was Detroit, Property vales were so low the city gave them to anyone who joined public sector services. I purchased a former brewery for a vacation house. For summer visits. Traded it for land beside the Arkansas River. Because the Detroit River water was too cold for swimming.

[@adamkwalczyk]

Still winter in Detroit is nowhere near as severe as in Vorkuta.

[@itsnotme3882]

@@adamkwalczykI bet. It’s probably very white in winter, Detroit is notoriously not

[@legendaryjonblue]

Is the mining still taking place but with modern machinery? Less people are required so the towns lose population?

[@lewismyers2325]

Every journey begins with a single step this is step one

[@tulukdek8898]

These place is not as depressing as I though, in fact, I’d travel to Vorkuta rather than a famous destination

[@michaelmorris2623]

Awwwww, looks like a nice place to vacation 🤠🤠🤠

[@scarletttroquille3304]

Coal Demand is going up in the World , Thank God you have it.

[@thewestpointrouteguy8611]

I would like to go and visit this place. Not sure how it would appear in the middle of the winter.

[@hellothere.3542]

How is the Internet connection over there ? :D

[@herceg6772]

Romantic

[@22ergie]

Just curious, if there is a church, or any place of worship there?

[@BuffDaddySmoove]

Been wanting to go here for a while now