She Has Lived In This Hotel For 25 Years!

🇬🇪 After the fall of the USSR ancient resentments and rivalries that had been kept in check for 70 years suddenly rose up leading to outbreaks of civil wars in various former Soviet Republics. Once such war broke out in the small sub-tropical region of Abkhazia on Georgia's north west coast. The Georgian people were forced to flee over the mountains leaving everything behind. I found some of those refugees still living in the empty shells of Soviet hotels some 25 years on and went to ask them about their story.

[@baldandbankrupt]

There are two sides to every story so later in the year I shall travel to Abkhazia to hear some stories from the other side.

[@high5compliments45]

yeaaaaah💪💪💪

[@high5compliments45]

try to visit voronezh in russia,i heard its a military city

[@danyheatley4153]

bald and bankrupt the clickbait is strong with this one

[@stokanuskvnp]

Oi, mate, please visit Serbia! :)

[@vladoslav1243]

Jesus bless

[@Hawkens85]

They had nothing, and yet still invited you in and gave you coffee. That's such a pure love.

[@secularismispaganism7275]

most poor people have a big heart Rich one will think 1 less Tea bag in there cupboard if they give you a drink

[@tanyapark7978]

Poor people most humble. They would give u last peace of bread. ♥️

[@futball24]

Lost world channel I always think of the old adage, that a man $10000 gives you $100, is giving but the man who gives $1 when has $2 is truly kind and selfless.

[@DhanrajManora]

*whole world never progress without improve these real HUMANS.* *Because today's world trends is Buisness Buisness & Buisness but this Buisness spoiling humanity & the super powers mentality is responsible for it.* 🙏🕉️🙏

[@IdeaBoxful]

@@tanyapark7978 Because they know what it means to go without!

[@lindseyvelveeta2156]

Thank you for taking us to the perceived forgotten places of the world and showing these people’s stories with us. To all the people who think you’ve been forgotten, you matter.

[@operatorpsikh1268]

Kristóf Petes dont feed the troll.

[@RanjanKumar-cs2yg]

@@beakycole9211 fuck off please.

[@King12Ping]

@@beakycole9211 at least troll well

[@iamf6641]

we all dont matter we just exist

[@MrCabrera111]

Really. Thank you!

[@peterpaul9320]

Bald has so much social skill. The way he gives some money without making the people feel bad is impressive

[@foekist7312]

Alina is a keeper! When she took the money outta his hand and gave it to the old lady-wow... what a moment!

[@riyak9143]

Are they both dating ?

[@foekist7312]

@@riyak9143 Yeah, and they have joint custody of a cat together 😁

[@leticiasechini6081]

Right?? She really seems to enjoy these visits with Ben, she talks to the people, and understand how great it is to them when someone accepts coffee or food they're offering... she is GREAT

[@SilentEchoes91]

There had to be a woman touch. She probably never would have taken it from Bald.

[@TheMezzy712]

Bald offered the money for the youtube likes. Alina's action shows she has a kind heart.

[@Carolyngenea]

She is so right to say, "Us simple people don't get to know such things." Thank you for sharing this.

[@avalondreaming1433]

Carolyngenea We have a saying- A rich man's war is a poor man's battle, or struggle, as the case may be.

[@Alf432]

the same goes for balcan!

[@ThePFC1898]

I consider myself a hard, cynical old trucker but to see people at that sanatorium, who essentially had nothing at all, being so hospitable and welcoming... willing to share their coffee with their (wealthier) foreign guests, well it almost moved me to tears. Only recently discovered this channel and have always had a bit of a Soviet fascination/curiosity too. Nice one Baldy! You're a star.

[@jimmyz2098]

Bingo! Jeff - You just found a way to verbalize quite a bit of what I feel when I watch The Bald One's content. Simply amazing. I'm guessing you and I are probably similar, in terms of our ages. I have grown cynical as well, over the years, about a lot of things. And I have some strange fascination, and a lot of "intellectual curiosity" about the former Soviet "Republics." You and I could have some amazing conversation, I am sure. Rock on, Brother.

[@RuleofFive]

I've watched this video twice. I live in the US. I'm old enough to remember the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1992. I was 30 at the time. I wondered at that time what happened to the people in the satellite republics when several civil wars broke out. Now I know thanks to you. I never remember hearing any of this in American mainstream media at that time...which was pre-internet and mostly just the major television networks here. What a tragedy for these people! Thank you for giving them your platform and treating them with dignity!

[@dakshayjakhia6291]

Ditto.

[@SarbjitSingh-oe6eb]

sad and this what partition can bring you.

[@alternativeglasto]

It wasn't just the people in the Republics who suffered. Everybody suffered. No jobs, no money, and what money there was was hoovered up by the criminal classes, or 'oligarchs' as they are euphemistically called. Workers were given shares in the factories that they had worked in, and then they were forced through circumstance to sell them for a pittance to the oligarchs, who took over the factories and syphoned the wealth into their own pockets. It was capitalism at its most raw.

[@RuleofFive]

@@alternativeglasto I’m certain plenty of Russians suffered too.

[@MrHeymygod]

Not everyone did as well as the Baltic countries, Poland. The Soviet Union was very big and when the funding from Moscow ended and everything had to be done by itself, the harmony that had been created ended. The countries of the Caucasus are still suffering.Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova are not in a better position. Only politicians and corruption can be blamed

[@abdurrazzaq3554]

"It's hard to be human sometimes"

[@hellssing860]

It's cheaper to be a good human.

[@Nivaldo85]

Its hard to be a human most of the time, were just spoiled.

[@adamhinds8352]

ah yes the old man in the radiated woods , what a quote

[@thunderlightcreations568]

Thanks Kolya.

[@thorsten8790]

@@hellssing860 Being a good human is much harder but it's rewarding.

[@mfeagan1980]

This actually made me cry. To think that a mother couldn't even bring food or clothes for her children is absolutely heart breaking. God bless you for being so kind and generous to these beautiful people.

[@coldsharkride]

Me, too. I was surprised, but Bald and Bankrupt's kindness and respect and sweetness opens these people very effectively. So awesome that he makes friends everywhere he goes, no matter who they are!

[@lukalabadze8417]

mfeagan1980 these people have been through a lot after the war and you even want to know what happened to those that didn’t make it out from there

[@karmicvibez6377]

It is very sad that many elderly did not make it 😞 These are beautiful people with big hearts.

[@cultparade2981]

@@elAndy23 yea, America (and other western countries) might not be utopian, but it truly is the best place to live... do you not think for a second that any of these people wouldn't love to have a chance here in the US? It is by far the most free country on the planet, whether you decide to work for a good life or even just freeload in the streets. You have exponentially more choice in life than anywhere else. Freedom to do, or not to do pretty much anything a normal human would want. Many of these people work hard for essentially nothing. In America, their same work ethnic and persistence to survive would afford them a far better life. It's really quite annoying when Americans think they're so oppressed.

[@Sexmir]

The old lady was too humble to reach out for that money, so young lady puts it in her hand, amazing moment.

[@anonony9081]

Alina is a keeper

[@JoanDoris1]

I'm glad Alina did that. I've been poor and proud, but finally had to accept help. I was foolish not to accept it before. Nevertheless, I respect and admire all of these women. I hope and pray life gets better for them.

[@1883pirates]

I need to stop complaining about things in my life, I truly do not know how lucky I am .

[@jiikz0r]

Mr. Bald, you are a genius, a hero and already a legend. The content you create is unheard of. Not only in terms of entertainment value, but the way you present these important and fascinating places while meeting these important and fascinating people is not only amazing, but the historical and sentimental value makes it truly priceless. And that's just a small part of what makes this channel one of the all-time best on KZbin.

[@theguru97]

I completely agree. There is nothing like putting human faces and stories in their own words to allow us to understand what really happened. These videos are indeed historical documents of the best quality. Always with humor, empathy and intelligence.

[@MikePitt]

I love the variety, Mr Bald. One day you upload a 'one take' video with a half drunk cab driver in Chiatura and then on another you drop this masterpiece. It's so very very good. Keep meeting real people and telling their stories. Thank you!

[@ettan2007]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@clansman89]

He was drunk as fuck. Couldn't keep his head up straight. And yes I agree. This channel is treasure

[@gmgroucho77]

Indeed. What an education this channel provides.

[@markm6151]

Alina is so graceful and caring, wow she has such an elegance to her

[@jojoanggono3229]

Mr Bald is a true news correspondent, reporting from the field, for those who don't have a chance to speak up. I am proud of you mate!

[@kavirajan2008]

This video has a top-notch documentary quality feel to it

[@gvantsadatuashvil5230]

no, he's not. Mr. Bald, see what you are doing here? People think your depiction of things is true news! Now either acting as a true journalist or tell these people you are just travelling around making fun of people. This content, entertaining as it is. at best is very confused and at worst it's straight-up Russian propaganda.

[@davidjulian8643]

@@gvantsadatuashvil5230 care to explain?

[@gvantsadatuashvil5230]

@@davidjulian8643, This is a very long and complicated story of Russian instigated bloody conflict with dire consequences, victims on all sides (except, Russian) and nothing black and white. Just because somebody was a victim of something does not mean they have the capacity to give an adequate context to what happened to them/why and just because somebody has a camera it does not mean they are a journalist. It's a sensitive subject and an open wound. Mr. Bald here (based on the general content he produces on this channel) is not the type of journalist (if he is a journalist at all) who should be reporting on serious issues like these. The result is a video about a grave subject matter riddled with falsehoods. This conflict stretches over 30+ years and is mainly fuelled by Russian propaganda and misinformation. He is simply not adequately educated on the subject, and his one and only respondent clearly cannot provide him with real context. So yeah, it is pretty annoying to see people applauding him for being a "news correspondent" who produces "top-notch documentary" videos, when in reality, he just goes around to find old abandoned places, meets town drunks (present video excluded) and mocks them for views. His videos get millions of views, and those millions of people are majorly misinformed. I don't mind him making fun of town drunks, there's clearly an audience for it, but if that's the type of shit he's into, he should definitely drop reporting on civil wars with the same preparation level and research vigour. Either he is irresponsible or, he's getting paid by the Russian propaganda machine. I am personally leaning toward the latter. He is romancing (although cynically) Soviet Russia and everything Russian a little too much for my liking.

[@bradleypatching9905]

@@gvantsadatuashvil5230 Many people including those in this video look to remember the soviet union with fondness. Whether or not they were coerced by propaganda is a separate issue. Do not invalidate the existence of these people because you've spent some time on google...

[@TimKyoutube]

I’m so glad you are telling this story.

[@TimKyoutube]

13:10 is totally correct and was very much a misinterpretation of his comment

[@ToriKo_]

Tim K wait what do you mean

[@thilolg]

Tori Ko it means the media interpreted it incorrectly as they do

[@thilolg]

Tim K are you still at the mall?

[@TimKyoutube]

Thilo I’m finishing my subway

[@darek4488]

I hope Alina is here to stay. She is such a lovely companion.

[@justinium77]

@@Flex2212 sorry, I've no idea what you mean. Again but in English might help.

[@RayneBubble.]

~ I’m also a refugee from the soviet union, I was 11 when my parents had to leave. It’s been a lifelong trauma is various ways. This video sheds a little bit of light on the pain. Thanks, Bald.

[@rhondolms5317]

Now this, this is real journalism!! Hands down much respect.

[@alexhay2212]

This is undeniably the best channel on KZbin. No flashy editing, clickbait titles or cheesy thumbnails. You let the quality of your content speak for itself! Very educational video, Mr Bald!

[@gavin1971]

Actually Bald changed the title yesterday.. "I can't believe they did this her" to "She Has Lived In This Hotel For 25 Years" But agree with you.

[@NKDuisburg02]

@@wk2259 the first title of this video was “you wont believe what they did to her“ and he changed it soon after. Bald is not perfect but thats ok as long as the videos are nice

[@ourtimecomes1902]

Most of his titles are clickbaity.

[@ernestconnell8087]

Not just a video. Another award-winning documentary. The western journalist community should recognize this work.

[@Vino3437]

balds "documentarys" are awesome!! no they should not recognize. when bald gets very famous the people will not treat him like a normal person coming around. if he is a well known person the people will not be authentic. its good that they see him as a normal man. its good that he is a youtuber with "just" 1,67 Million subscribers.

[@zrellamae]

I’m so impressed with the hospitality of the people you meet. America could use some of that humility and hospitality. Beautiful.

[@interrorgationstudios]

I totally agree!

[@mihaidinescu2180]

I don't know how things are in the US but in te Easter Europe an Balkan area this is how we treat guests.

[@zrellamae]

@@mihaidinescu2180 I'm sure much like the rest of the world, in the US it just depends on who you meet. Americans just seem angry all the time but there are wonderful hospitable people here as well.

[@stecher1995]

america will neeeeeeeeeeeeeever ever will be like this. they dont like socialism if this is the right word. im actually impressed too, i am half russian, i know our culture is like this, but to seeeeeeeee this, is alwayyss heartwarming

[@user-kq2he4fd2q]

Thanks to the authors, u ' re very friendly.i was 12 and my sister 8 during the war.it was september,so we wore shorts and t-shirts when we left sokhumi,and whatever we had,worse years were awaited us.now i 'm 41,we have not got our home for so many years.the war left a psychological mark.it's sad that war destroys the lives of innocent people.♥️

[@SmirNick]

Take a moment to appreciate how beautiful this building was before

[@crimeariver7147]

Stalin's Empire style ) Really beautiful

[@811Thunder]

On a brighter side, they are living in a palace!

[@lifeunderlockdown2935]

The problem is that if they are disincentivised from improving it. If they improve it they could have it taken away and they could be moved somewhere else. It also costs money to improve it. Money they could spend on other things.

[@thorsten8790]

@@crimeariver7147 Technically it's just stolen architecture with some modern twists. Nothing original about it.

[@crimeariver7147]

@@thorsten8790 Yes, it was stolen by Europe from Byzantine empire. And not just their style, but tons of gold and marble. Read about it.

[@absentiambient]

Now this is the travel channel i've been looking for. No fancy music, no "by the books" history lessons, no "do this when you get here" etc. you know what i mean. You get to the ground level, meet people with REAL stories to tell, and listen with an open heart. That is where culture builds from, humans and their stories.

[@Diavolo222]

Hehe. A bit late to the party. I encourage you to watch all his videos and catch up. It's an amazing ride.

[@LevanGeorgia]

As a Georgian I'd like to thank you very much!!!

[@CelestialCatto]

I cannot believe how kind everyone was. It's awful to see such good people in awful situations. They're so spirited and deserve so much more.

[@itsadamoc]

Very sad. Alina was a great support in this video.

[@martinesse4830]

@Zepefu Don't watch then and it's probably very lonely to travel alone.

[@latifibrahim6754]

@Zepefu he's your gay partner?

[@hanz2904]

@@latifibrahim6754 ....

[@sandrolobzhanidze96]

As a Georgian I'd like to thank you very much for bringing light to these issues. The more exposure we recieve the better. Keep up the great work!

[@user-bl4oq7fd8d]

The only thing I actually knew about Georgia before his videos was where it is on the map, roughly... (shame on me) But it's so awesome that he brings attention to all these places and their background stories!

[@bluecloud6686]

Since this comment high above, Bald might see it, Bald don't give people money on camera, give it to them secretly, so when they take the money they can keep their dignity.

[@WarstTC]

Sandro, could you recommend a nice 5 star hotel in Georgia with the best beach, please

[@georgeosborn421]

Sandro Lobzhanidze all i knew is where it is on the map and that i found it weird that u seem eastern european but arent in eastern europe and that all the surnames seem to end in “idze” and have “zh” everywhere

[@XAE_A_Xii]

@shevva shevva because Abkhaz weren't alone, they had huge help from people of North Caucus, Russians and Armenians. Georgians had no chance to defeat Russia

[@Redmow51]

Heartbreaking that humans can be so cruel to their own brothers and sisters.

[@DonaldTruss]

I am 67 yrs old and live in New York. I had no idea of the tragedy brought on of the collapse of the CCCP. For me it was simply good winning over evil. I was clueless. What is wrong with our species that we so quickly inflict pain on each other? Your story brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for enlightening me.

[@OjoRojo40]

It's called Capitalism and it puts workers against workers, friends against friends and brothers against brothers all for the endless pursuit of profits that's destroying our planet.

[@OjoRojo40]

@(Reaction Channel) The Eastern Block Immigrant Are you stupid or just don't understand English properly? The topic of the video is HOW the arrival of capitalism DESTROYED many of the ex USSR nations. Just read OP my god: "I am 67 yrs old and live in New York. I had no idea of the tragedy brought on of the collapse of the CCCP. For me it was simply good winning over evil. I was clueless". Take care my friend!

[@OjoRojo40]

@(Reaction Channel) The Eastern Block Immigrant Did you watch THE VIDEO and read OP comment? Are you stupid? This countries were better under the USSR, Capitalism destroyed them, look how that people live now. Capitalism is DESTROYING THE PLANET thanks to global warming. That's the system you defend????

[@OjoRojo40]

@(Reaction Channel) The Eastern Block Immigrant THE PLANET IS FINE HE SAID WUWHAWHAHHAHAHWHAAHAHWHWAHAHAW, we are in the middle of a GLOBAL pandemic and experiencing the worst climatic changes ever and he says THE PLANET IS FINE.

[@OjoRojo40]

@(Reaction Channel) The Eastern Block Immigrant Did the populist put the working class in charge of the means of production??? or maybe they were just CAPITALISTS. Stop defending a system that killed BILLIONS of people + THOUSAND of animal species! And on top of that is DESTROYING the earth!! IS that what you defend??? Are you that dumb and blind?

[@jancarleb12]

This is for sure one of the most emotionally impacting video you've ever made. Keep telling the stories of the lost ones! Cheers from Dominican Republic!!

[@CobCeo]

I came here to say the same thing. This is good subject matter for this channel in my opinion and I like the questions that he's asking in the way he's asking them

[@rafael123loek]

the surprising thing is, it's not. He has made more impacting and emotional videos. Check out his channel :)

[@Wesson11]

I was born and raised in Georgian for 18 years. I am eternally grateful to you for doing all this. These videos are very meaningful and important to us and they have personally touched my heart. Thank you on behalf of my people.

[@debbarmasimon]

This video taught me a lot of things, most importantly about being more grateful and kind.

[@batsugames9687]

I have had no education on any of this before, I had no idea so many have gone through such things. I have binge watched these videos from yesterday until today. I believe I have watched almost all of them. You are a very charismatic person, kind giving and a teacher an educator and very good at it. I also as a boy was told in school I would be nothing like you were. Little did your headmaster know you would become famous and an educator of the world. You explore you show kindness intrigue and love in remote places no one ever goes. What KZbinr flies to a country rents a vehicle then drives for hours in the middle of no where, parks then carries groceries 15km to a forgotten village? Your Bald and beautiful you truly have a heart of gold sir. I applaud all you do and one day hope to shake your hand, the world needs more Mr.Balds. You are a hero imo. Thank you and keep up the fantastic channel, remember your bringing change to lives by your generosity but also governments are repairing things from your reports. God bless you and I wish you all the success and peace life can offer.

[@yippdogg9250]

I freaking love you man, as an American unable to travel due to financial reasons, I live vicariously through those such as yourself. Such a kind hearted man, I hope to follow in your footsteps one day.

[@nihalwadkar4346]

Eastern europe is very cheap, you can spend American money there without having to worry

[@lornelz]

@@hiandrewfisher He might have a family to feed. Kids are expensive, it's why poor people don't travel. I was able to take my ball and chain, excuse me I meant my wife, in a few over seas trips after the kids left home and the dogs died. Sad but true. No regrets.

[@ScamadviserYoutube]

Only with 1000 $ you could travel, for example, around Ukraine for a month as a god, just let yourself do it ;)

[@SprintKing76]

someone on your last video suggested showing a map at the beginning to help us understand where you are. AND YOU LISTENED! a small detail but a very impactful one. thank you for the amazing content and interaction with your followers

[@Evteboda]

are you banned in google maps?

[@nPreslav]

dude... it's like you are going to watch a documentary about... lions lets say and the whole movie is going to be : " Lions .... go check them in wikipedia, you are not banned from there, are you ? "

[@Rizbnz]

Agreed. It is definitely convinient.

[@republican4u2nv78]

@Matthew Jamison First, you pretend to be a psychic and then you stereotype an entire country of 320+ million citizens because some people might not know every square inch of Russia??? I find it very hard to believe you know exactly where every city/town is in the entire world 🙄

[@Finntown]

A compromise would be to have a google maps link in the description, and those who want can have an interactive map at hand. Could even make routes on it.

[@nialli2000]

Some of Ben’s videos, like this one, are so hard to watch. Which is exactly why everyone SHOULD watch them. Some people have such a tough life and all thanks to those in power causing division and death

[@honkawiman]

Damn, I couldn't stop crying from this clip. How sad these poor people live and yet they have the will to live and smile. UNBELIEVABLE and so humble. Bald and bankrupt u are truly amazing for helping so many people. You are UNBELIEVABLE . WOW!

[@georgechanturidze1409]

I'm from Abkhazia and I appreciate you taking time to make such a video. Most people have no clue what happened there.

[@Babushka_82]

Am so sad that i discover new people/ethnic walk through what had to my people.. I'm also an Uyghur my homeland bigger than Georgia itself Ten time or so and we got raped by Communist China

[@militantman]

@@Babushka_82 you guys should start a revolt or something

[@rapname5267]

What happened there?

[@militantman]

@COTW Hunter okay......... 😭

[@lavendercamellia7131]

mxned ideq megobaro!

[@Babesiabovis]

These people are proud and under these conditions they do not squat, beg and break everything down. They make the best with what they have and maintain a family life. It is remarkable.

[@TheTroposa]

Yes this is what stuck me. The place is about as clean as a crumbling building can be.

[@ChelseaH1]

Amazing strength these people have and yet to still have love and kindness is a very powerful thing

[@ingridcorbridge6571]

Your kindness to these people made me cry. I wish there were more people like you out there in the world.

[@valpack21]

Bald and Bankrupt... balls of steel and heart of gold

[@hunam3876]

@waffeltek surely you meant STEEL.

[@hawaiianguy9828]

Baldy your content is always riveting, genuine human interest stories from places long forgotten or never known by many around the world not from these regions. I swear, the overall quality and intent of your videos is far better than half the crap on Netflix and all the crap on regular tv. Keep it up mate, people want to see this!

[@saphirus1able]

I agree. This is award winning content. So thoughtfully done.

[@baldandbankrupt]

Cheers )

[@kagi2807]

couldnt have said it better. my thoughts precisely. wonderful work baldy im a huge fan

[@kavirajan2008]

It would require hrs of content for a documentary to bring out the effect which Bald does under 15 minutes.

[@jimmygreaves1]

The old lady brang tears to my eyes. So much cruelty in the world

[@alanbrown8187]

From a Yorkshire man to a southerner I'd like to say thank you for the video. I came across your channel a few days ago and love the videos, which let us travel and learn about different places from the comfort of our homes. Also, my upmost respect to you for the respect you and Alina gave while you were visiting those living in the sanitarium.

[@arefkr]

You might be benefited from knowing that it is Utmost and not Upmost

[@alexwild4350]

The only travel vlog worth watching in the world. Bald and Bankrupt. No political agenda. Just people.

[@ritchkeyd265]

And harald baldr

[@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559]

Just about every video is political, he just does it in a way people don't feel as intrusive. Even this video was basically all political lol. I don't know how you can't see that it is.

[@Despotic_Waffle]

@@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559 Probably you only see it that way because you have a shallow viewpoint and mindset. You probably think he is pro soviet and anti modern day russia, yet how can he be when he talks about the corruption of the past, when he acknowledges the horrors and atrocities that were committed. There is corruption and poverty now, he sees it, he points it out, and of course he will blame politicians for it, who else is there to blame, who else runs the place? He speaks of the old soviet union while from the perspective of the old people who once had a decent life when it existed. At least infrastructure worked and food was not a worry during the later days of the Union.

[@tampahomeinvestorsllc7559]

@@Despotic_Waffle Yeah man, your Matrix loving "spidee senses" must need to be calibrated. That's not what I think at all and pretty much the complete opposite. He's like Harald with his personal political viewpoints. I was simply stating that literally, almost every single video of his is either based on or lightly touches on politics. That's it my man with the incorrect assumptions.

[@fitzz2195]

The "Itchy Boots" channel is no political too, try to watch it :)

[@theyasirtahir]

Mr.BALD you have a Golden heart and so does ALINA. Thank you both for showing us this part of the history.

[@nickkisling7294]

I bet she has a golden pussy too!

[@tolvajakos]

She does seem to have a heart. She plays piano. She is cool and into adventure. She is a proper Gopnik :). She is pretty. Keeper.

[@iraja333]

Thankyou for showing the world the British still have manners and respect🙏

[@DavidMacVicar]

I am absolutely floored by this channel. Thank you Bald and Alina!

[@hypnotikpsykotik]

The work you and now Alina are doing is a service to humanity. You're sharing people's stories with the world, which is infinitely more important than the 'look at me' types all over KZbin. I subscribed under 100k and it's awesome to see how much your channel has grown!

[@a.p.b5520]

I'm not joking...with almost no budget this man creates Emmy worthy content. It's an insight into such magnificent lives with such pain yet undying perseverance. No forced fed political ideologies, he allows, without judgment, the people he meets tell thier tales. And he always recognizes that the truth is often so evasive and hard to pinpoint. It's sad that these people are almost always looked at as leftovers by the political class. Thank you for sharing these stories!

[@jamestabbron8124]

Bang on

[@bethelle9099]

Henry Kissinger voiced it honestly, regarding soldiers in the military, they are just, "cannon fodder". I would say that it is safe to say that, concerning most of the population to the elites, we are , 'disposable'........

[@contentedcreator]

Very much reminds me of Michael Palin from Month Python who travelled the world and just experienced other countries cultures and spoke to people, with no agenda just pure neutral. I live in UK and really appreciate what Bald is doing. Nearly watched every video!

[@t45tt4tr]

Yup, I have binged everything he has put out within a week. Amazing viewing

[@forestdenizen6497]

@@contentedcreator Palin of the BBC, neutral? 😂. Not recognising an agenda is not the same as absence of agenda. And yes, Bald has his political slant which I will not spell out. Still the best travel programme and presenter currently in existence, it is wrong to call this just "vlogging" when it out competes any legacy format.

[@gogledhol]

It's beautiful how friendly and hospitable all these people are!

[@mrcadair]

Such humility this reminds me of what my father said to me “always remember someone somewhere has it worse than you “ god bless those beautiful people I shed a tear for you

[@nobodymove7340]

To the Georgian people, much love and respect from Texas. May you be blessed with brighter days ahead.

[@cerberus987]

thanks mate

[@xalekcey]

Yes. But you need to look at the other side - the Abkhaz. I have no less respect for the Abkhaz people.

[@GTLKWB]

Aley yeah the other side has little to do with Abkhaz people, the sentiment of separatism was started to ingrain during Russian Empire even before the USSR, Soviet officials even publicly said to make Georgian and Abkhazs fight eachother with divide and control tactics, one side is trying to break free while second side is eating Kremlin produced propaganda, their politicians are nothing but puppets of the bloody kremlin state, my father himself told me that he had talked to captured Russian paratroopers in Abkhazia, saying Russia didn't have anything to do in Abkhazia is just stupid.

[@annother3350]

Killim - you're a twat and you haven't really watched these videos if that's still your opinion

[@6louisxucco970]

Thanks you ❤️

[@sandrogzirishvili6645]

Is amazing how naturally she invited you for coffee. True sign of Georgian hospitality.

[@apucibence4024]

i fu..ing love Georgia!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sandrogzirishvili6645]

@@apucibence4024 Amazing country indeed.

[@apucibence4024]

U right my friend 👌

[@Tommy-ny4lf]

@@dantherman4202 you mean the americans would

[@Arkanefull]

@@dantherman4202 wth are you talking about

[@LLGuerra]

My heart is broken for people here. I wish I could help them all

[@pocu321]

I'm so glad you sought out and gave them the chance to tell their stories.

[@beboplady1542]

I like Alina ,Mr.Bald's companion. She always seems happy and sincere.

[@gulshanrashid7710]

Not only that she is participating as well anticipating very nicely. If I may say so they are both like minded. I see another Bald-like vlogger in the making except this one with full set of hair and better looks.

[@beboplady1542]

@@davidcoleman2463 Why would you say such an unkind thing? Alina speaks English,is probably university educated in her country, is attractive ,and seems like a happy go lucky person.

[@lukespread]

Quite correct, always happy, always smiling. Willingly involves herself in Bald's venture instead of pouting or demanding attention. A gem.

[@rayyanali4471]

@@benharrison5011 I can't find anything.

[@jupitersailing]

@@davidcoleman2463 Is that a colemanballs David? I think you must have meant to say 'Alina is spectacularly wonderful, and fully lives up to the meaning of her bright and beautiful Slavic name'.

[@Retrakk]

Man, your content is amazing. Most of your videos are silly and fun (which is great), but every now and then you share a video that is an eye-opening experience. This was one of those videos. Bravo for showing the good with the bad, the sad with the happy, the bald with the bankrupt. Keep it up old man.

[@daisy8284]

kill wing then why are you still watching this channel and giving views? 🤔

[@Amaya_]

It's fantastic ay I stumbled on it recently and ended up binge watching it for days 🤣

[@geirbroden244]

IKR?!?!

[@nitinalhowalia2739]

That was very moving. The dignity & hospitality of the women refugees inspite of such tough living conditions from decades shook me to the core & I'm a hardened man who dosent get shaken easily. May GOD bless them & all such displaced refugees in the world 🙏

[@freckles8627]

Mr. Bald, this is better than the news and documentaries. You are the best history teacher ever! I've learned more through your videos than my elementary/middle school/ high school teachers combined. Love the rawness and sincerity of your work. Keep it up. Apart from my complementary comment, this is so sad. These people have a life trauma that will never go away. Thank you for bringing a new perspective about the Soviet Union that many, like here in America, have taught as the worse government ever. Not to say that bad things didn't happen, but that's any government. Thanks again!

[@PierreMarkuse]

I love your content in general, but with this video you really reached a new level, so interesting and to the point. Can't wait to see more.

[@noodlesatemybaby]

How are you verified with only 63 subscribers?

[@denzel1989]

@@noodlesatemybaby you just email them

[@noodlesatemybaby]

@@denzel1989 can you elaborate on what you mean? Email who? And email what?

[@victorgomez2701]

@@noodlesatemybaby lol i think the same

[@denzel1989]

@@noodlesatemybaby email KZbin to confirm you are who you say you are thats all verified is.

[@aracrg]

The world needs more videos like this. Real stories by real people who still remember the facts of Soviet history. Thank you.

[@africanlipplateandbonenose3223]

Education in the west is terrible. Soon it will be the next soviet union. Misery is coming.

[@sukhjitsandhu7277]

Thank you for bringing awareness I had no idea the conflicts civil wars that happened post USSR. Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@kennethhorne1119]

Alina , you got soul..These people are truly beautiful

[@Fractus]

That old building was beautiful, the lack of upkeep is a real shame.

[@sanfranciscobay]

Most people don't like living in dirty conditions. They may not have a shovel, broom, wheel barrow to clean up the mess inside the decaying building.

[@borys2767]

You think all those men sitting around could figure something out.

[@amy8386]

This was probably one of your best videos. The singing...was hauntingly beautiful

[@thayalansundrarajoo4821]

These are those moments when I question which is bigger. Religion or pure humanity. They were living a hard life yet they invited you for coffee, that is so beautiful. That shows pureness in their soul even in desperate times. Amazing.

[@cashruleseam7336]

Im from Abkhazia living in Tbilisi. Thank you bald for this respect my people! I can say one thing that its just nothing (very little) you see about refugees and about our life. Some people couldnt talk everything what was in real. This war was hell! and still continues for so many people! Do you know how government helps refugees? They pay 45 GEL (Georgian fuckin Laris) in month. And if you interested in how much is it? Go and check out in google

[@usmania79]

8:16 : This woman had real dignity, she didn't want money even if she needed badly.

[@dr224444]

hey y0u shut the face

[@skhotzim_bacon]

@@dr224444 No need to be rude

[@operatorpsikh1268]

That’s just how hard and traditional people are. They are always grateful for what they have and are more willing to help than be helped. This kind of people is becoming increasingly rare

[@auscomvic9900]

@@dr224444 You're right. The world is full of suckers.

[@wingedbull1257]

@@operatorpsikh1268 God bless you.

[@cohall46]

This is a very interesting vlog and it gave a different historical perspective the the breakup of the Soviet Union. Alina is usually the party animal in Mr. Balds videos but in this one she did a nice job helping with the dialogue and making the people feel at ease.

[@daisy8284]

James Bold Comedy Unlike the character you’ve invented in your fantasy, Alina is a human being who is intelligent and multifaceted. Do you need to be so vulgar, disrespectful, and vile?

[@macrick]

@@daisy8284 Stop being so fraglie. Alina displayed playfulness, due to her age (early20s maybe). This is a common trait among young women. You don't see lots of 80yr old grandma playing football with young children, do you?

[@smileyfacehead555]

@@daisy8284 let me guess, you are a vegan and feminist. What a surprise

[@PreemL]

Daisy shut up loser

[@adayinthedark1]

@@daisy8284 are you responding to a deleted comment by someone called James bold comedy. Because the original poster just called her a bit of a party animal. That doesn't seem vulgar.

[@martinkarlsson3575]

I keep learning about events around the world that I've never heard about before. Great videos, keep it up!

[@seahippies]

Thanks for sharing the plight of these folk Mr Bald ~ Sad

[@takforalt]

I am ashamed to say, as a Lithuanian-American, that I had no idea of the struggle that the Abkhazian/Georgian refugees had. My heart goes out to them and for you, Mr. Bald and Elina for enlightening us. Thank you.

[@daniels1263]

takforalt many of the soviet countries had the same fate same with the place where I was born

[@takforalt]

@@daniels1263 Yes, such tragic times for those countries, and even now, sad to say.

[@monty3281]

How u get a visa to live in the us as a Lithuanian? U got a phd or something?

[@6louisxucco970]

takforalt you get love from georgia and from me ❤️

[@mikheilv]

Lithuanians are our best friends

[@p1rz666]

I really feel for those people… Everything was taken from them and they had to escape from their homes and hometowns… And yet they are so nice to anybody.... These people are strong living people!

[@TheFinalGamerRN]

I normally enjoy b&b videos, but I find this one specially moving and beautiful. This is the kind of videos on YT that I think people should see, they help you to grow as a grateful person.

[@richh9241]

Heart-breaking, I literally had no idea the full extent of the fallout of the USSR until I started watching your videos. Such lovely people too.

[@angusheider2038]

all this awaits America...

[@tamarkartvelishvili1266]

This made me so sad and cry, thank you for talking with Georgian people, I am waiting for a video from Abkhazia. Good Job

[@KJKP]

I lived on Kartvelishvili Street in Kyiv. I never could find out who exactly the street was named for. Lots of scientists with your family name, though.

[@MrShataka]

დიდი ხანია მისტერ ბალდს ვუყურებ, მაგრამ ეს საუკეთესო იყო, რაც ვნახე.

[@bijoypalit7264]

Hey we're r u from

[@tamarkartvelishvili1266]

bijoy palit I’m from Georgia

[@tamarkartvelishvili1266]

KnowJesusKnowPeace I love my surname so much, it’s not actually not very common in Georgia

[@bestmoviemoments7516]

I starting tearing up when that lady said everyday she wants to be back home. So sad. Such great filming. I am going to start learning more about Abkhazia. Cheers bald.

[@Cel2333]

Any info bro?

[@neel2883]

This video made me cry! I wish their lives change for better. Mr.Bald, massive respect! The way your voice sounded talking to them showed real compassion.

[@TheFilthy13]

This is truly one of the best videos you have ever posted !!! Thank you for being you and helping out where you can !!!

[@zavtradnem]

Im from Russia and had no idea about Abkhazian Georgians still suffering like this. 😪

[@bambi7896]

Same

[@giorgikavtaradze7143]

yes putin's news wont tell you that

[@NecroxProduction]

Доброе утро. Это не только в Абхазии так.

[@neonafk988]

@@giorgikavtaradze7143 а нахуй оно нам надо? Это ваши дела. И как так вышло, что им 30 лет грузины непомогли? Часто их по телеку вашему показывают? Днище

[@Alexander_Abdylov]

@@neonafk988 ты че так завелся, черт путинский!?

[@debrandw246]

Your friend has changed so much since you started this video. She is a very nice girl. Great video. You are amazing. Proud of you both. Thank you. ❤

[@furrylover6953]

isnt she his girlfriend?

[@nvrsk2010]

finaly she is dressed clever )) I mean this region requires ladies to be dressed.

[@sanjaymadan5275]

I am moved with your humbleness and kind to needy refugees. God bless you

[@rare9931]

My grandmother was abkhazian, she was one of the survivors ❤️

[@MetalH34d]

Bald doing better job at teaching history than many of my history professors at university... well done keep it up!

[@yangerjamir0906]

Because university professors have an agenda where as Bald shows it as it is.

[@girishbpatil]

Mr Bald, you are producing such great content. Made me realise how easily we take things for granted. Thank you for sharing the vlog!

[@eaustin2006]

I was very touched by this. Thank you. Wonderful people who deserve better.

[@Wopsican303]

Heartbreaking. Thanks for going to these places and bringing us all in with you. These people have been through the worst imaginable things and still shared their hearts with you. Beautiful

[@kriitinsh17]

Greetings from Latvia. Thank you for telling their story Mr. Bald. Im crying my eyes out now, was very hard to finish watching this ep. Extremely sad and heartbreaking history.

[@cleefy69]

All USSR nations went separate ways, Baltic's are part of EU , Ukraine is in civil war, Georgia-the country famous for its friendliness and beauty is in a deep crisis lasting for more than 25 years. I wish that Georgia will kick corrupted politicians out soon and become a strong and happy nation once again. Good wishes from Lithuanian.

[@yeah8143]

im georgian and georgia is going backwards because of our government, there are so many indians blacks arabs etc in Tbilisi its sad and foreigners are buying a lot of land too

[@vickru2133]

Baltics where smart in the 90s and didn't give in to russian provocation like my country Moldova, we allowed our feelings to get in the way with Transnistria and now we still stuck with that mess. Anyways ❤🇱🇹🇪🇪🇱🇻🇲🇩🇺🇦🇬🇪

[@user-qj5dj5hk1y]

@@vickru2133 Дадон наведёт вам порядок.

[@vickru2133]

@@user-qj5dj5hk1y haha Dodon is a fucking looser. Thank God for Sandu our Iron Lady

[@nutzlos5198]

@@yeah8143 what's wrong with arabs and indians? wtf.

[@ustaed]

I am so emotional after watching this video, Thank you very much for sharing it with us. Thank you for your kindness and God bless you.

[@allardboer5668]

What a sad story, thanks for sharing it. I never no it. Elena is a good help for you. Greetz from the Netherlands.

[@sirrodrog]

Dude you're the David Attenborough of history and humanity, a golden egg of youtube... Travel faster though, i'm soon out of content to watch

[@w1p3ou7]

Agree . Teleportation would have been so helpful 😆

[@SpetsnazUS]

How is cloning technology looking nowadays?

[@jacquesmertens3369]

No he isn't. He's a cheapo and should call himself Bald & Thrifty. Trying to save pennies on everything while earning a fortune through this KZbin channel. None of the people portrayed in the videos are getting anything in return. And even when he throws them a few bread crumbs he makes sure it's all caught on camera. Hey look, he gave someone 5 cents. What a good person he is. That must be 0,00001% of what he makes per day. While I do agree that the videos are interesting and entertaining, I do think he's a sad old git, the sort that will give Alina a plastic wedding ring whilst having a million pounds in his account.

[@pipo050]

@@jacquesmertens3369 youre jealous and delusional

[@AutonovaAI]

Watchdog its not even worth responding to people like this, you’re giving him the attention he’s craving

[@DonnaDucharme]

I may just have watched the best KZbin video I have ever seen. I had no idea, and my heart is now struggling that this can happen to people and no one talks about it. Thank you Bald and the beautiful Halina!

[@maura1686]

I suggest you watch the "Invisible People" channel, another life changing one.

[@juleswinnfield1437]

What a tragic story... Thank you for bringing some light to it. I also love how kind and humble everyone in Georgia is :D

[@helenvarner5787]

What brave and resilient people. Thank you to those that shared their life with us