Kamchatka Peninsula: Exploring Siberia's Cold War 'Forbidden Zone' | Timeline

In the far-flung reaches of Siberian Russia there’s a place unlike any other on earth. A place nine times zones from Moscow. A place so far east it’s almost west. A place called Kamchatka, the snowbound Eden. One hundred thousand lakes; 300 geysers; 414 glaciers; 100 volcanoes all crammed into a peninsula the size of California. But it’s also a nuclear no-go zone. Off-limits to the world for most of the 20th century. In fact, more Americans have been into outer space than have crossed Kamchatka in the last hundred years. It’s into this unforgiving icebox cold corner of the world that David Adams goes in search of the last of the Itelman, the semi-legendary wild men of Siberia’s Far East.
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[@shaimoyed7858]

I was born in Kamchatka, It's a beautiful place. The history, culture, and geography is rich, and people lovely. It will always have my heart! Thank you for documenting it.

[@KellieEverts--conductsNightTra]

So you must be like our American Indians. Look Mongolian? I am part Mongolian from my Cossack grandma.

[@emperor___palpatine]

What was life like there growing up for you? I’ve always been interested in it but there’s not much information about it out there

[@vollassitoni7795]

@@KellieEverts--conductsNightTra kzbin.info/aero/PLaMkCAuWtetC787lJqfb4sOxjtkardQLL

[@collinsoconnor5843]

Stop lying. You were born in Banderastan

[@busterbiloxi3833]

Moscow must be destroyed! Kamchatka is China!

[@bobsingh7949]

And this dude has had all kinds of adventures he never filmed. A life well lived! A true planet belonger. Travel like this always sows wisdom and less prejudice. Great shows. Thanks. From Canada.

[@fnqoz]

Absolutely love David Adams work, he never degrades his host country and always teaches us a little more about our planet. Never heard of this place till now.

[@billmiller4972]

Exactly, him being not preachy makes his docus worth watching.

[@koksalceylan3934]

Yes is is very repectfull of people lives and culture. I like that.

[@judowrestlerka]

100% +++ Agree. I love his work.

[@porcoddiogesubastardo9669]

Uoy nikcuf reggin (read it backwards)

[@maxasaurus3008]

I’ve heard of it but that doesn’t mean what you said is untrue, Bravo Sir Mehmet!

[@j.brendenstookey3437]

I could watch David Adams’ documentaries all day, everyday. Beautiful work and story telling.

[@cruisepaige]

Just discovered David. He’s so gracious and respectful to the people he crossed paths with.

[@stevelauda5435]

The man singing at the end of the video is the same song my father would sing to me when I was a boy, and I am Polish, this was very emotional to me, keep up with these wonderful videos.

[@fasx56]

David Adams and the Camera Crew are to be commended and recognized as Outstanding Photo Journalists with their Video Production Skills. They put all the necessary passports in order and worked out the details of guides and contacts to produce make this complicated Documentary a reality.He was willing to eat Raw Meat to be a good Guest and Honor the Hospitality of the Native Siberian People. The Narration was excellent and helped to add value to this production.

[@noahcount7132]

Excellent visit to people living on the ragged edge; declining in numbers, yet rich in spirit and tenacity. May they not only survive, but prosper as well.

[@wanderingsoul1189]

I wanna talk to every person watch and comment on such docu having a cup of tea.

[@dk2428]

You're welcome!

[@madi8181]

I’m actually having one now as i take on this virtual journey 😃

[@muslimsocialist9310]

I'm having a cup of tea 🍵 right now, smoking a pipe..

[@alarikgreenland]

Yes I agree

[@lindagarrido4353]

Amazing! Absent the snow, if you had told me this was filmed in the Navajo nation I would have believed it. David's documentaries are so eye opening and wildly educational. I've been binging on them all weekend.

[@NMjack2000]

Very good documentary. I visited Kamchatka in 2000 and enjoyed that trip very much. I met many new friends and everyone was very friendly toward me. I tested out some of my Navajo Native Words on a senior citizen in Esso however failed to hear any words that were similar. I found some fresh watermelons for in PK at the local public market center. They were rather expensive however I wanted my friends and some of the children to taste their first one. So everyone really enjoyed them and it was a special event. I am still good friends with some of the people I met on that trip. I really am thankful that I was able to visit Kamchatka it is such a unique place to visit. Thank you for sharing your video from me over here at Roswell NM USA..

[@patrik421]

Might have better luck in central Siberia where the Ket tribe live, if you could get there (aside from current politics it is one of the most remote places in Siberia). They are the last speakers of Yeniseian languages (the Siberian branch of the Dene-Yeniseian language family to which Navajo belongs).

[@tropicaltrev1617]

Kamchatka now has a thriving tourist industry. It's been my most wanted destination for around 20 years. Many Russians who cannot fly outside of the country due to the pandemic have been flying from Vladivostok to Kamchatka instead. The nuclear testing wasn't cool, but we also did the same in other parts of the world displacing thousands from their islands forever.

[@robertoheredia4355]

After 18 years I finally have watched again these documentaries. First time on the discovery channel 2001 or 2002.

[@rohitrajr9829]

yep discovery channel ... although in my country it broadcasted around 2005 i think

[@brownhermit1399]

I am forever grateful for your documentary informing me of the existence of the Edelman tribe in particular. There is much more here than is seen; efforts in Russia and in North America indicate these last surviving tribes must have something to be greatly feared by those who would control others. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I always enjoy your films.

[@JoseMiranda-hk4ng]

Traducción español

[@michellemurphy658]

What a wonderful series you have put together. Can't praise you enough, I feel like a world traveler.Georgia,the Kush what marvels!!! THANKYOU all so much.

[@userprofilename371]

Loved it. Adams documentaries are some of the best I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing this. Hello from Reykjavik, Iceland

[@sohamc7402]

This is what you call a quality documentary, each and every David Adams series never fails to deliver. Wish there could be more such content

[@eksaangoyan9162]

David Adams is my favourite documentarist!He is humble person ,with exceptional skills!

[@user-pp4nd7vw8m]

Agreed!

[@MrMathieu112]

As a Canadian who regularly sees -30c up to even -50 without windchill and plenty of snow. I'm kinda jealous of a tank ride lol, as a big fan of anything with a motor this is awesome

[@Girrrrrrrr]

As an American from the South that studied Native Americans at length in school, this was fascinating on so many levels. Thank you so much!!

[@lisaray9404]

Great video! I always learn many things from Mr. Adams' documentaries. He has a "Never Quit" attitude and is full of adventure. And after watching each episode, I feel I've gained a much better understanding and appreciation of all the wonderful people and places this beautiful planet has to see. Thank you! 😊🙏🏻💖😌👍

[@stanislavzolotarev5041]

For those of you who are interested how Kamchatka is living today (20 years after this documentary was made) you can search on KZbin "Dud Kamchatka". It's a documentary made by popular Russian presenter. Film is in Russian, but there are english subtitles available. David Adams tries to find aboriginal tribes of Kamchatka which are on the verge of extinction and highlights his narrative on their life. This is a very interesting approach and reminds films of Werner Herzog in this sense. However, this group is too small to make assumptions about the whole region based on their life. So, if you're interested in another perspective on the subject, this Russian documentary discusses the living of the majority of people on the peninsula and the role of the Kamchatka peninsula itself in the modern day Russia. Moreover, part of this video shows Russians surfing in Kamchatka. Being an Aussie, David Adams would appreciated them. :)

[@beachcaving]

Loved the snowball fight with the cute children and the pow-wow style dance. Thank you! Brilliant!

[@jillmontgomery4856]

thank you for this wonderful journey...

[@jennifermorgan9687]

Amazing and adventurous video! Very well done like all the others I have watched. Thank you!

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I love David Adams documentaries.

[@AudreyHeadley]

Thank you for taking me on another journey.

[@susanacuratolo1200]

EXCELLENT AS ALWAYS!

[@disclosuredaydoug7156]

Amazing documentary, breathtaking

[@waya5545]

I just found this and it is ahmazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing places at the end of this planet!!! Cheers

[@1fredricka]

ur documentaties have a great mix of adventure, humor, personal and even u doing sports! love ur ski run and ur photographer!

[@lydiaram7965]

Great documentary!

[@farhadfarhadian1111]

Excellent work learned a lot Thanks a lot

[@sonofearth3715]

Awesome documentary, one of the best I have ever seen.👍👍👍hello from Australia.

[@pravinsubba7767]

David Adams, the real 007. Diving to Skiing absolute legend.

[@rmorton3186]

A superb doco David,thank you very much..Go Aussie,go

[@stretchmorgan]

David Adams is the best!

[@deloresseven9295]

My favourite episode so far - amazing.

[@patriciatreslove4449]

David Adams is an excellent story teller, looking forward to following him.

[@geoffreytudor5674]

Thanks for the great tour! I've long been fascinated by the peninsula, sort of a mirror image of Alaska.

[@skii9595]

Dude has one of the best jobs ever!! Kinda like the dude!

[@tiberiuezri6431]

Excellent films by David Adams! Thank you!

[@goldendeagle1914]

the mountains are gorgeous

[@lynnh4923]

I love these videos and this gentleman is one brave soul! Hats off to you sir!

[@johnbyrnes4981]

I was an officer on a US Coast guard cutter that had a 3 day liberty call in Petropavlosk back in the mid-90's. Fascinating place and warm and friendly people.

[@lanaharlow2515]

John Byrnes- What is a 'liberty call'- Time off (from your role) or work related? 🙂

[@nancysotomayor3196]

You are incredibly Amazing. A strong free adventurer spirit. Love it. God bless you.

[@MsEKN]

Great documentary! 👏🏼

[@gianboontiong]

Very interesting. Many thanks.

[@SunnyIlha]

This is wonderful, marvelous documentary.

[@jamesfohare]

Thank you, a great video.

[@trekpac2]

I’d so love to see the Kamchatka Peninsula, Petropavlov, the old Cold War town, then Primorsky Krai around Vladivostok, the Primorsky temperate rainforests, etc.

[@shehroonkhan4030]

Excellent work. Bravo

[@bobsingh7949]

it's been an almost a snowless start to winter here, Central Alberta, so it is nice to see knee-deep snow. I miss the varied beauty that snowfalls bring but i am glad for this programming. This dude is like David Attenborough if David was also an athlete-outdoorsman

[@sharynhughes1061]

Amazing!!

[@RealSalica]

Most interesting documentary I've seen lately . Thank you !

[@021snowdrop021]

What a remarkable film and adventure which I thoroughly enjoyed; Thank you David Adams and your support team for taking me there.

[@ashkar9133]

Great video ❤️

[@bobman3388]

Just super superb cine, onya mate!

[@tzvetansarbinovski7416]

A big thank you!

[@DelightLovesMovies]

I love how he has to ski down that mountain.

[@Wingalaxi]

'Nothing is wasted.' Ha ha! I was waiting for that line. Excellent vid.

[@carvalone3076]

I'm just through the intro and I'm HOOKED!

[@bridecolbourne1305]

Nor truly alone you’ve got an amazing camera person😊

[@paxwallacejazz]

Oh man I had no idea that place existed

[@basedsalty6970]

Towards the end of the documentary when I saw those totem poles. I started to get chills down my spine 👍👍👍

[@patriciaikeda2608]

We should crowdfund some orange juice to these people

[@heenanyou]

It would go nicely with that truckload of vodka...

[@lagitanavderoscio]

@@heenanyou Tank load lol

[@catholiccrusader5328]

@@heenanyou you got that right, makes great Harvey Wallbangers!

[@amypalladino2584]

Vodka and oj.. screwdrivers all around!!

[@andretoles9505]

I was thinking that

[@roymarron7622]

Such a beautiful place with such great people, there is something wonderful about the unknown...

[@mushroomsamba82]

I'd be a real shame if these pockets of ancient cultures faded away completely

[@lagitanavderoscio]

Indeed.

[@EuroWarsOrg]

Globalism demands it.

[@germanearminusiii8918]

You be the real mad man .I love your action . Thank you viking

[@judowrestlerka]

Got electrical supply cut off..... ....used Nuclear Submarine for power. Yeah, these folks are my kinda people. 🤣🤣😂😂

[@dorianmclean6755]

Grateful for this look into earths culture

[@user-dv3cr3ih4k]

Great Video

[@coloredplanetantinazifreak5521]

One of the best documentarist ever...

[@thephoenix3155]

If you go to Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) in British Columbia you can see the same tartan poles.

[@letitiakearney2423]

Totem poles.

[@NMjack2000]

I visited Kamchatka in 1999 and found it very interesting and met many fine people there some that have shared friendship with for over 20 years now. We hiked up to the waterfall and it was ice cold and refreshing to drink the water there. I sure have enjoyed your videos.

[@karlkarl7265]

Great video

[@MrBlauwgeel]

More david adams content please !!!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you .

[@patricktompkins5704]

What year was this filmed?

[@spedslojp3353]

the music is so good

[@meridethtexastwister]

That was interesting. Thanks for the video. NW Pacific, USA

[@ruthradford897]

An Australian heli-skiing in Kamchatka... what else is there to say? True adventure!

[@Valentina2244]

I’ve have been watching almost all your timetime. You are admirable. Well as, the way you treated people.👌🏼

[@mariab509]

i luv this

[@KHLalekseyanov]

I was born right next door in Yakutia❤, "Forbidden" to outsiders, but a backyard to us. I love visiting family there.

[@koksalceylan3934]

Onbelievebly well done docu's. Mr.Adams is a good creazy minde.

[@bibudeshphoto]

Is there any way to get the music haiyaa haiyaa which comes at time 24:28 seconds.?

[@frankvelazqiez2961]

David is a true scholar and gentleman.

[@InterloperBob]

I absolutely have to know how the kid at 42:30 got a 1980's vintage San Diego Chargers hat.

[@amypir835]

Amazing place...

[@deborahromilly2766]

Those native kids are so cute and happy.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

It’s because they’re kids. They’ll be spoiled as they grow up.

[@TheDarthSoldier]

It's a trip to the gulag now. Glad you did this a few years ago

[@destro513]

Amazing. Thank you for these killer docs

[@MrLennybach]

I like how most North American natives recognize the science of their own journey.

[@sir.joshuarane.doebler3762]

Such a gorgeous place I'll tell ya...

[@TheMcSoma]

Great documentary, wish there was more info about the songs and music.

[@JonDoe-wo3ec]

I love the dogs they are pure souls

[@freewaycalledlife]

What is this nice song on 21.08 min? where can i find more of this?

[@vukans595]

34:21 ''Suddenly i am alone on the summit of a dormant volcano'' .... You mean, alone with the cameraman, lol!

[@MoTo-rv3ze]

Well Done

[@toddprifogle7381]

Im @ 13:30 he is '"glad to say " , his snowmobile , " hasn't missed a beat ". Were his snowmobile to " Miss a Beat" ?

[@camacassie]

The tank trip was awesome