50 Hours In A Country That Doesn't Exist On A Map (Transnistria)

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WE'RE BACK! Weekly uploads until December then every 2 weeks! We've been filming a lot recently, it's been crazy being able to do this again. We've got lots of life updates coming along with some of the most epic adventures to date.
On this trip, Eric and Thomas head to a country in Eastern Europe that doesn't exist that calls itself Transnistria.. Considered dangerous to travel to by some familiar with the region.. They decided to travel there without any itinerary and see what they find.
This idea was submitted to us by Nick Bowlby in our Creative Internship program we hosted last year! We had 6 people from the Yes Fam pitch ideas for us every week for a few months and lots of great things came out of that, including this one. So shout-out to the Yes Fam and Nick for getting us out to this strange and unique “country”.
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[@YesTheory]

You HAVE to watch this until the end.. You seriously won't believe what happens while we're in the "country". But ah it FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK! We're going to roll weekly the next few months until December then stick with videos every two weeks! Got so many crazy adventures coming your way very soon I hope you're excited. We're definitely not the first to travel and make a story about Transnistria so shout-out to all the other creator who had already been. Hope you enjoy our take on it and the crazy end of our trip. Much love and see you next week! - Thomas

[@ArMentorLazada]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/apfOYXmHibRkebc

[@ArMentorLazada]

heelo

[@samnfg]

Keep up the amazing content!! We love you all

[@jaysontat2654]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2m2oHuwmKaVpsk

[@NickDender]

There is this one time you go to my country and I wasn't able to met you guys :( feels sad, but I guess we'll met for once in a lifetime.

[@Auksey]

I can't believe how this grandma has the strength to carry around such a huge heart every day

[@dieskim675]

It's probably the huge heart that enables her.

[@ehab1300]

*Them

[@theunionsmedia3128]

@@ehab1300 what do you mean

[@gigizard1343]

oh please- we can assume the grandma got she/her pronouns, okay?

[@davidhasselhoff380]

@@ehab1300 The lovely babushka that reminds me off my very own grandma most probably gives absolutely zero fucks about some pronouns

[@KaraandNate]

This is the experience every traveler hopes to have when they visit a new country, but it can’t be planned or forced. Grandma moved us to tears 🥲

[@aom7555]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpqYp6ybj99-i7M

[@juwel91]

OMG Kara and Nate commented!!! I love you guys

[@hillaryhuang9467]

OMG PLS COLLAB

[@YesTheory]

I know! We didn't connect with people as much on the first day then the babushkas just adopted us! Hope you guys are well let's do a trip together soon!

[@alexandraterzi9145]

My two favourite KZbin accounts talking to each other😍

[@binariez]

The fact that she thought they were already left but also had prepared breakfast for each of them just in case, it's just the purest love

[@JamesBond-fi8ci]

Oh my god i just realize 🥲🥲

[@1ZZT223]

My favorite part. Only the purest of heart and kindest of souls would do this and I love that humans still share this for one another♥

[@SashikuChan]

The grandmothers were SO kind. I honestly felt so emotional during so much of this video. The world is amazing, people are amazing.

[@coltyn2003]

That old lady is the sweetest person in the world. So kind and loving.

[@aspenindenial]

@sehhi vooty You captured the essence of this whole video so perfectly in such a small amount of words

[@jcfernandez8176]

its a completely amazing vlog..i just subscribe on your channel because of you made me overwhelmed about the topics that you have made and a extraordinary experienced even just watching your videos with a lesson to learn..sweet hearted grandma she just made me cry,how i wish to meet her personally but i know its completely impossible for me,anyway i wished that she will be safe at all times..as well you guys_more interesting videos that i just watched from your channel just keep it up and more power!!!love&support-a filipina citizen here living in Spain..

[@SwevikingLol]

All ladies are like this in these countries

[@BairMendoza]

THE SWEETEST. And if that was a grift, she can grift me ANYTIME. What a little angel. I love how much joy they brought each other. 🥰

[@Roblox_Fortnite_Proboy]

Totally agree with you

[@YOLO___]

I can't believe I'm crying because of an old lady in a country that I didn't know existed just a year ago. She's so unbelievably nice.

[@iliepetcan1736]

Her child are out with roumanian passport and Roumania its a stupid country cause they give passportts for this people thr chance to live a better life in european union

[@pIeja]

its not a country

[@deathmeter7243]

@@pIeja It depends on what your view is.

[@pIeja]

@@deathmeter7243 not really but whatever you say

[@deathmeter7243]

@@pIeja What is the definition of a country?

[@MP16.9]

This was literally the pure Slavic eastern European experience and me as a polish loved every second of this experience

[@Anuclano]

What persent of Slavs is there in Transnistia?

[@MapsCharts]

@@Anuclano About 1/3 are Russians, 1/3 Ukrainians and 1/3 Moldovans, so 2/3 Slavic

[@jdsisjd8ejdk]

same, I love my people

[@katiempojer]

As a Czechoslovakian American I approve

[@nicnac9147]

same from siberia, miss my buryat ancestors

[@rokasmarkevicius355]

This made me cry, I’m from a village in Eastern Europe, I grew up with in my grandmothers house, left the country when I was 10, and now at 27 I’m still travelling around the world, seeing this made me think about my grandmother and how I should visit her asap, my next flight will be Lithuania so I can see her again

[@valenciawhaley9256]

I hope you do! It may not feel real now, but all of our grandmothers eventually leave us. Go see your grandmother and tell her you love her while there's still time on this earth. Good luck out there! 😘

[@last_orders]

Did you visit her yet? We need to know

[@emilyrichardson6370]

My family friends of 20+ years are Lithuanian :)

[@nialol2007]

The woman talking about her sons and the kindness she showed. Made me tear up. I’m a 45 year old man I’ve never been so touched by anything on KZbin.

[@montycobra]

Here's to 40+ crying men!

[@hayazi96able]

+and under 30

[@montycobra]

@@hayazi96able Cheers!

[@jeton9153]

+312

[@reliquiae9017]

Ditto bro

[@WTFWasThat]

Came here for a weird sounding country. Stayed for the Grandma. Literally crying right now. My best wishes for her surgery. Subbed to this channel. Thank you for such a touching story. :)

[@Veselinius_III]

+1 ... literally plus one from top to bottom!

[@scoobynero3566]

This is literally me..😭😭😭

[@kmart7132]

I cried like 6 times during this video. Please ignore me I cry over everything.

[@rayrayra6851]

Yea I'm also crying 😢 thank that guys amazing video they make

[@pixelgopnik3453]

9:30 I'm a grown up man and that lady Yelena literally made me cry with her generosity. She met complete strangers, foreigners, closed her shop to make them tea and cookies just because they remind her of her sons. WOW! Something you can only see in post comunist countries in my humble opinion.

[@maurice2014]

Travel more, generous people are everywhere. Yes “that” generous.

[@maurice2014]

Also they aren’t a communist country anymore … for quite some time

[@teanott5073]

​@@maurice2014he didn't say they were he said post communist, post means past.

[@teanott5073]

​@maurice2014 and no that same generosity cannot be found in the same big towns tourist go to its off the beaten path for the most part, yes it does happen in hig areas but you are less likely to have this experience unless you do the lesser known experience.

[@lanaalman3943]

Thank you for posting this!!! I just returned from Tiraspol a day ago, after 33 years. We left in 1990. I couldn't believe what I saw there; as if time stood still. You guys truly captured it. I met those same babushkas, and was touched by their kindness. I saw our old apartment building, walked through my school, and also kept asking whether these were still functioning places. I've never seen anything like it. Your video brought tears to my eyes again.

[@poonpounder8771]

I’m in tears seeing how generous and heartwarming that grandma was. She has a pure heart and she treated them like they were her own sons.

[@cher-amirose7109]

I'm in tears every episode. Totally unexpected. Now I expect it.

[@spaceflight_simulator_tank]

same

[@C21H30O2]

Aww, what a sweet observation... Poon Pounder...

[@firepalmmy5933]

You know, as a Lithuanian. All grandma's are like that since soviet times.

[@poonpounder8771]

@@C21H30O2 😂

[@joyelle7578]

The grandma saying “call me” was so sweet. She is adorable.

[@DDadams0]

She'll appreciate the phone calls more than the 800 bucks they gave her I guarantee that.

[@bottombehavior]

babushka*

[@grayc9156]

"I was just wondering what took you guys so long..." T_T

[@kisametn3309]

i was crying that moment :'(

[@kevinrepollo9332]

That's the sweetest thing I've ever heard today

[@hagengarner3131]

My great grandma left Eastern Europe after WW2. She was very much like the babushka in this video, both in looks and incredible generosity. She just passed earlier this year, and this video brought a strange emotion I can’t quite describe. Happiness sadness and nostalgia all in one. Thank you

[@lifeinit]

Grandma is so sweet. I literally cried. You guys are genuinely good guys from your heart, that's why people start loving you wherever you go. You guys simply rock. Godspeed!

[@charmainekhin4784]

the last scene with the sweetest grandma… i’m literally crying

[@Phantom26092010]

same, makes me remember the day i left home to go to another country. My grandma stood there and waved at me. Its like a record playing in my head rn

[@VEE3RDEYE]

why is everything making me cry today

[@jamesbarnes8016]

Because u care, thank you

[@jaredhonusankrom]

I’ve cried so much the last 3 days

[@mijaumiaumiao]

church babushka made me ugly cry

[@alpha_wolf3955]

i keep crying bc of grandma, crying especially bc of the end

[@DankaTheQween]

Same!!!!

[@mrathleticrunner]

American here. I just visited Transnistria the other day, and It was the most beautiful experience I’ve ever had. The people there were so kind, and I got many hugs and made lifelong connections and friends there. It is easy to visit, and I highly suggest everyone should go! :)

[@luisa219JB]

I just watched this video and I'm so grateful that this guys helped that grandma with her surgery. She seemed like she didn't have family so you guys really became her family, that's priceless.

[@EricTabach]

I feel so lucky to be able to go on these adventures with the yes theory team. It’s truly life changing. I’m so glad I said YES to this trip and got adopted by all these amazing Babushkas!

[@TommyWeber]

Nice

[@hami4life117]

I'm so glad your with the yes theory team 😁

[@abhishah1998]

Eric you are awesome

[@NONAME-fl7ww]

you’re incredible. well deserved

[@pcelicamaja1713]

Eric, please call her sometimes. I think she'll be really sad if you don't 😭

[@marcos7801]

The elderly women at this place are so sweet and kind. Makes me wanna cry.

[@afterpandemiclifewillbebet5129]

Reflect on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noGQpqx5qdt5j80

[@sarahwritehere]

This video reinforced every positive feeling I have about travel. The people you met in Transnistria were all so lovely and welcoming. This was so lovely to watch.

[@michelletong]

This video is an emotional roller coaster. From a tear with the sweet old ladies to laughing out loud when he was like 'is this pee' with the yellow shots by the bathroom

[@Tom-ms9dx]

The fact that Sheriff is also currently top of their group, after BEATING Real Madrid and Donetsk is completely insane

[@wisnuslullaby1590]

insane is understatement XD fluke or not, its amazing T_T

[@kylekessler1956]

The history of FC sheriff is absolutely insane. Definitely recommend you look into it

[@issajoke220]

I can't believe that they won against Real Madrid

[@Anna-br7ij]

"God will give me more." What a beautiful sentiment and kindness from a stranger.

[@thomaseidst3170]

Yes because they know god is real and bad karma is a bitch Much love from norway The earth is flat Norway Psalm 19:1 the heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament sheweth his handywork The real fountain of youth is water from your own body everyone has a water fountain on their body kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGikfaaep6yteJo

[@theRPGmaster]

​@@thomaseidst3170 Vad fan säger du, din galning? Karma är inte kristet, det är hinduiskt.

[@hitmanplays5021]

Too bad god is fake

[@thomaseidst3170]

@@hitmanplays5021 take 15 grams dried liberty caps and i promise you wil talk to god :) much love from norway ❤️

[@suRGEangl]

@@thomaseidst3170 if the earth is flat how do you explain gravity? How does water not fall of the "edge"?

[@sree1654]

Its very touching to see your acts of kindness and empathy in all the trips. Just moved to see how grandma was taken care of. Bless! Your travels and adventure are very inspiring! Prayers for all of you to continue what you do. take care

[@doublemint3954]

That grandma is so sweet. oh man my heart is melting.

[@AuthenTech]

That Grandma was so sweet

[@ArMentorLazada]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKO3cqCIf5udj5o

[@irissupercoolsy]

she reminds me of my Lithuanian grandma 😁😁

[@keszelll]

This is kind of how all slavic grandmas treat everyone, its special cause you could be a complete stranger and they give you tea and food

[@josphatdaktari979]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/omrNkpaMrJZ7fNE

[@lameckasanga3925]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3ezn6ufmq17pK8

[@irtsamghazi606]

The best part was Eric and her walking. he genuinely showed her interest. The way he communicated seemed like a super cool guy.

[@mpendulompex9090]

💗

[@aussiea1972]

I've just started binge watching your videos bud,they are so fresh,uncensored, and welcoming, thank you for thus vivid and needed content. ❤️

[@The-hw7nr]

No way,the ending of the video literally made me tear. Guys,you’re not only making such good videos,but also being such good people. 😢I think this one of the kindest videos on this channel, good job

[@JetLagWarriors]

The guy who owns Sherriff FC owns almost everything over there… the grocery stores, the gas stations, cigarettes, the sports complex, etc. He’s more powerful than the politicians I think.

[@hippiemuslim]

You could say he is the sheriff in town.

[@dweeep03]

And the guys defeated the most successful team in the biggest stage of the European competition, baffling isn't it

[@rtxf]

And he’s ex kgb

[@tudormicu1197]

Politics are also controlled by him.

[@Arcadiez]

Sounds like real soviet union. Proper communism. Says its "ours" but only a few ppl owns it all.

[@Izanagiix]

I'm usually not getting emotional but this old lady whose Thomas reminded her of her son made me cry 🥺 Wish her happiness & blessings. To all the babushkas

[@GigaChadRay]

I absolutely agree with you the babushkas were all so nice

[@YesTheory]

She was so sweet, so giving right away and started tearing up, so much kindness in her!

[@Izanagiix]

@@YesTheory Waw, ça alors je m'attendais pas à avoir une réponse de Yes Theory en personne. Tu as refait ma soirée, qui que tu sois 🥰🥰

[@johncash3170]

yea it caught me off guard and I stared to cry hard. I also never cry but this got to me

[@CherryFruitSnack]

Same!

[@briandeis9749]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!! Thank you, for going, filming, publishing! Made my day! God bless you😊

[@creefab5924]

This is one of the most heartwarming, exciting, most beautifully made videos i've seen in a long time on youtube. You guys are just amazing. I hope that the lovely grandma had a successful surgery :) Thank you for making and sharing this beautiful adventure. 👍

[@crystalr6461]

It's unbelievable how kind and hospitable the people are. A grandma literally gave her home address to 2 men she doesn't know. I'm gonna cry everyone is so sweet!!!!

[@tomcato5761]

she's communist i guess

[@ambereyedbabygirl]

@@tomcato5761 .........

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

@@tomcato5761 doubt.

[@proxyzov]

@「 Deadpoppin 」 the like/hate part changes from region to region. particularly in poland and DDR there were many purges. if you lived near the RSFSR counterpart it was probably like a heaven.

[@proxyzov]

@「 Deadpoppin 」 yeah. i live in azerbaijan and know that azerbaijani oil provided huge income for RSFSR. atleast the purges here werent that much and none of my family members got purged.

[@DK-br5sk]

Man I genuinely cried at the interactions between them and the beautiful grandma, such a nice lady, so rare to find. God bless you guys

[@xx_gam3ing_xx]

I did too! It was so wholesome and really shows people can be so sweet even when things aren’t the best 💯

[@mr.danaidan]

i’m still crying 😭

[@NoPls555]

me to its so heart warming

[@xeither289]

GOD JESUS TOLD US TO LOVE EACH OTHER! LET'S NOT DESTROY THIS WORLD! NO WAR!

[@NoPls555]

@@xeither289 XD

[@fionanisbett3748]

Wow this place is amazing, the people are so kind and wholesome it made me cry a little, you guys are great , when I was young I always wanted a life full of crazy happy adventures but then real life and responsibilities kicked in and I’m now 40 and still wishing for that happy crazy life , one day guys I will have my own adventures just like you , you inspire me and I’m sure you inspire all your followers. Please stay as awesome and sweet and kind as you all are , love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤️

[@gigikontra7023]

Except it's not amazing. About 150'000 Romanians live there. Putinistas force them to write Romanian with Cyrillic characters which are inappropriate because they don't have the correct sounds. If you insist on speaking Romanian, then they arrest you and they make a show trial, ywith you in a cage. You can search about the Ilașcu case. As a Romanian kid I was watching how he and his friends was kept in a cage in court by KGB people. It is ethnic cleansing of Romanians.

[@Jowell809Channel]

I just found this channel and I had to subscribe to you guys! Mainly for when you guys met grandma. She was very nice and I almost cried at the end when you both decided to help her with the operation. I would have done the same, may God bless you both!! These are the channels I like to see not just KZbinrs doing this for views, you guys seem genuine and humble! Stay safe guys! ☺

[@adriennealliea2163]

The mother must have been so happy to see someone who looked so much like her deceased son. Must have felt like fate for her and another chance to see him. gosh it made me cry buckets. ❤

[@ross.pepper7217]

She said that Thomas looked liker her other son, not the deceased one. It's still sweet nevertheless.

[@randomperson11yago22]

Thomas looks like Constantine, the healthy one. And Andrei was the deceased one.

[@burhanilyas]

Pain

[@dewilew2137]

It’s Andrei who passed away. This guy looks like Constantin.

[@zuzu6864]

That's probably why she immidiately invited them for tea, seeing someone look exactly like her son, though not the deceased one, probably moved her a lot.

[@joao13soares]

That sweet grandma just got her eyes' operation paid because she was kind without expecting anything in return. Just by sharing kindness and love so her new visitors and herself didn't feel lonely. Just by letting the universe do its job. Happiness really is a choice for sure. What a lesson. I hope to still be able to meet her one day and tell her how I got teared up watching this

[@erickmurillo5359]

^^^

And how do know for sure it wasn't a scheme? She could be a con artist and have us all fooled...

[@BrandonBreitner]

@ Seek Jesus

[@krisvelivia]

@ Would be a really elaborate scheme.

[@shafinaz_anwar]

@ Doesn't matter it's worth it now shush and let us enjoy sweet babushka footage. 😤

[@anacarolinamoraes]

The two grandmas in the video were the sweetest, they kept feeding you guys like real grandmas! Specially the last one, it made me cry when you had to say goodbye =˜(

[@katiem2190]

This episode really tugged at my soul. The Babushkas, like the one in the chapel that said Thomas looked like her late son got me emotional. Then the Babushka that wouldn't accept money for the socks and ended up invited them over that evening, was so heartwarming. She seemed to lonely but so sweet and caring. She really got me crying, she reminded me of someone. All the people seemed nice too.

[@bbacalhau]

Those babushkas just made my day! This was so good, well done guys!

[@jeffpraterJSF]

Every Russian grandma is the same. Nobody is nicer than a Russian grandma

[@YesTheory]

Thank you Bernardo!

[@ArMentorLazada]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKO3cqCIf5udj5o

[@irissupercoolsy]

@@jeffpraterJSF my Lithuanian grandma too 😁😁. I live in Belgium, i never get to see her

[@lukedav]

BERNARDO IS IN THE CHAT!!

[@Michael-kv9bg]

Dude when Yelena started telling about her sons and being so kind and all, that made me tear up like crazy. Bless her.

[@caovuonglam]

עם ישראל חי 🇮🇱

[@syedhaikal5364]

@@caovuonglam How about people in Jerusalem

[@caovuonglam]

@@syedhaikal5364 Jerusalem is the capital of Israel 💙

[@syedhaikal5364]

@@caovuonglam all israel soldier kill innocent muslim including woman and children and you all call us a terrorist

[@MultiKerber]

Dude I felt same, it's so crazy like I was there.

[@fernym6091]

this is so beautiful , I love you guys for this. Showing the world to not judge a book by it cover. These are some real nice and welcoming people. I love it.

[@inessachimato8461]

OH, and you videos are amazing. so refreshing, kind and full of light! Blessings! Thank you for new....real kind of entertainment.

[@orance2526]

This was literally SO heartwarming, to see an unknown country have such sweet people AND to win against the best football team in the world is amazing, even with the country being poor, the people have a spirit that not too many people have.

[@aidanweston1286]

Fr those people seem so mide

[@ScorpBerserker]

And that country is poor, because of the economic blockade from capitalist countries. Same as North Korea and Cuba.

[@uhsund]

Their mutual aid is one of the reasons why they are still standing.

[@kimprofuze]

Little fact, country is not poor, they are rebuilding their city center which was not shown here and have backing from a bunch of rich sympathizers. last time i was there they started building quite a few modern tall buildings. my mom was there recently and they are starting to look more like a city than a backwater town

[@TesseraktGaming]

I cried when you guys handed her that envelope. It really just blows me away how for us, $800 isn't even half a budget for a gaming PC. Yet in Transnistria, it's eyesight for a sweet little old Babushka who took in complete strangers like they were her own grandchildren. I just can't. It was too much for me. Really puts things into perspective. You guys are awesome.

[@BrianandLesliesMommy]

I wanted to make a comment but your comment is exactly what I was thinking and feeling so there really is no need. ❤️

[@carmenwinstead6798]

@@lir3379 I hope it gets better for you, I send you my best wishes

[@keksosefko9978]

me too .

[@Dirkmez]

I love seeing content like this, it shows us and others how caring people can be, and what we can learn form them, to make this a better world for everyone. Its human nature after all.

[@vgrepairs]

@@lir3379 try getting by in Mexico. Be grateful

[@Breizhtobe]

It's moving to see there's still kindness and generosity in the world. Helping out that lady with her operation... Well, done, guys... You rock ! 😎👍

[@DogsAreCoolerThanHumans]

I tried entering Transnistria on December of 2022. I had my camera and a couple lenses - a 24-70 and a 70-200 (chonky boi). The big lens immediately caught the attention of the military at the border, they then asked me lots of questions about my visit and then just rejected my entry. I´m just a guy who loves traveling and doing street photography when doing so. I was so intrigued by the place and its history and was quite sad when I couldn´t enter. I´m trying again this December, anyway. Thank you for sharing!

[@qique]

I cried a lot when I put thought to the elderly woman, living alone finally having guests over... the way she said God sent you guys to her, it actually makes sense and Im just relieved you guys made her happy :)

[@teahorseguitarstraps1856]

I have a buddy from Transnistria. He travels on a Russian passport and most of the time when people ask where he's from he just says Russia. It's too much hassle to explain the truth. He has that same giving energy you see in this video. If he visits your house he repays you by fixing something that's broken, or doing whatever clean up or heavy lifting needs doing. I am so happy to see a video that shows his country in a good light.

[@rustyalpha4628]

Ind vs pak last time kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WwhIOKq9N_Ztk

[@derechtem0mo]

Russian people in generell are super lovely and helpful people, especiall the women but men too. See, each country has amazing , heartwarming people and traditions thats why we should give and take just the best of ourselves into the world to make it a better place for all of us :) PS most russians will also invite you to their home and actually give you lots of amazing food, alcohol if you want to and a place to sleep for how long you want to. Same goes for arab and turkish people, they all sit togather and me as a german in the middle of them eating from 1 big plate was such a good feeling , like family, like home, but with "foreign" people. Thats what friendship is all about.

[@aw3346]

@Deep Melodic ProdZ some do, some don’t.

[@anyikii6966]

@Deep Melodic ProdZ I think it is like in every culture. There will be racist people, but there will be supportive people. Same like asian people to other races and vice versa.

[@ihategotham]

@Deep Melodic ProdZ as russian who lives in Russia, I can tell you that attitude of Russian people towards black people is strange. the strangest thing is that we dont really have a word for black people and the hard n word is somehow stayed for a word meaning black person but when we say that, we dont mean the same as American people there is not much racist component in it russians treat it as just a word. second thing is that black people often participate in anecdotes and shit like that. also because of our ussr mentality, a lot of people from older generation started not liking black people because of blm lootings and because ghettos are usually the most criminal places in USA cities, they just don’t have internet to see what are the reasons of it and etc. just want to say that if you are black in Russia, you will be feeling safe and calm, but sometimes people will point fingers at you because you are so different and say the hard n word but not meaning to somehow offend you. also you will get a lot of interest from younger generation and some of them will ask you for a photo or insta. (tbh when i myself first saw a black person, I behaved kinda same way because im not from Moscow and these things are rare af)

[@nyaupaneshital]

Thank you Yes Theory for such a heartwarming video. And thank you for helping the grandma. Watching this video made me realize, there is still so much goodness left on this planet. Thank you for your efforts.

[@xiaoyuxiao82]

Deeply moved by these sweet people. Wish them the best! And good for you for making this heartwarming video. This is the first video I watched from your channel, and I will definitely watch a lot more.

[@Gaitt]

Can't believe that you two made that woman happier than she's ever been in her life, we're all proud of how far you've come boys :D

[@leehaseley7608]

I just, a grown man, cried my eyes out because of how heartwarming this is.

[@PassSaHalata_18]

True bro i remember my grandma oh her

[@Chewbakero]

that last part hits in the feels.

[@stevenhaynes7633]

52yo bawled like a 5yo with a skinned knee.

[@leehaseley7608]

@@stevenhaynes7633 I ma with you, brother!

[@pwan3971]

Same

[@SUPERBORINGMAN]

The amazing thing is, you guys just going to these people and showing interest in them and their lives warms them up. You guys are probably what they needed, a God send

[@mastermisterupload]

wow, i just find this channel today, and this video really makes me subscribe immediately! the part i love the most is the visit to the some sort of cathedral, and all of the grandmas you met is just so lovely! may god bless them all with excellent health!

[@ProjectNightfallSHORTS]

Seeing how generous and trusting these people were is so inspiring. OMG, the amazing grandma, she's so sweet. I'm so sad when I see older people being alone, thank you so much for spending time with her, it must've meant so much to her 🙏

[@rustar3362]

Hmm.... When your more sus then the imposter

[@thepants1450]

True Soviet spirit

[@darklord_992]

Love from india we love your content ❤️

[@kendler4474]

Whang od

[@Mr.Soul.]

Project respect

[@thespyinthecab7538]

Yelena just filled my heart with so much love. The pain she still carries for her beloved son can be felt through the screen. I hope she is doing well....... We need more humans like the beautiful Yelena.

[@patricksweeney5132]

They should have asked about her two surviving sons and how they're doing. Maybe they did.

[@hellhello6108]

No, we don't! The guys who taped the video do not understand the local mentality and neither do you. It is vile!

[@smorty8062]

@@hellhello6108 Tf- 👀 u ok??

[@electrocrane]

this was so wholesome both grannies teared me up , sometimes i feel i'm done with life but these typo of videos brings hope , thank you !

[@GehanAdel]

The hospitality of those people makes me staggered as they struggle with their livelihood but they have a warm heart to give without thinking about the profit this episode takes my heart ❣️

[@juanmacias5922]

Holy shit, why was this so wholesome!? I literally cried when Yelena was talking about how Thomas reminded her about her dead son, and them getting adopted by the sweetest grandma ever! ;_;😭

[@elegancia6179]

I think she said that he looked like one of her alive sons, Constantine. Andrei is the one that passed away but yes absolutely still so sweet xx

[@juanmacias5922]

@@elegancia6179 my bad! I was too busy crying I guess 😅😭

[@elegancia6179]

@@juanmacias5922 same 😭 so precious the whole thing

[@31webseries]

"Thank you grandson." And I'm crying like a baby. I love that she can't stop feeding them. It's totally a Grandma instinct. But what you did for her. She was right when she said from the very beginning God sent you to her.

[@dacooker_1448]

besides the ad at the end i think this might be the best video i watched on youtube in a while, i am romanian and the kindness of some of these people reminds me of what i have back home and i am truly grateful for it

[@emilyzhang5651]

It's always the people who have almost nothing, that are more generous and give what they have. Those two grandmas are such lovely people, I hope you are able to keep in contact with them and occasionally check up on them! Also hoping the eye sugery goes well for the grandma who needs it!

[@NickRamos]

Gosh I cried. Really. This is one of the most heartwarming and wholesome things I've seen in a long time. The babushkas and the people in general were so inviting and welcoming that made me cry for real. I really hope that the people of Transnistria can have their place under the sun respected and loved.

[@jas2429]

I am soaking in tears for the same reason. 😅 And these two guys are the sweetest gems. I needed this. ❤️

[@inceptionsd]

This is how we in Serbia live, also. We are all welcoming, family people. This is our tradition.

[@justinabraham7291]

Same 😥😥

[@jaredmitchell1302]

Such beautiful people all around.

[@extrm161]

My experience there in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXGYoyIpthkbJI

[@anch0r595]

Y'all made this woman's day. No, you made her life. She probably appreciated that time you spent with her, more than the money.

[@acidsteve9837]

It actually seemed like it. Here in europe, people would absolutely FLIP their shit if given the equivalent to what she was given. Her reaction at the end when given the money makes me think she is a very very wise woman. She realizes money for what it probably is, nothing. And also realizes the true worth of life, which is spending time living, together with people you love.

[@shoyupacket5572]

It seemed like she was lonely and missing her family. She probably has many grandchildren who all moved away.

[@klarapopilkova5791]

@@acidsteve9837 so... now you put how many countries and cultures in one?

[@Cyborg_Lenin]

@@acidsteve9837 Thats how we lived in USSR and thats why i wish it was back. Socialist country has the nicest people you will meat.

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Wow, this was such an eye-opening adventure! Your experience with the locals was heartwarming. That babushka adopting you as her grandson and the kindness of the people, despite their tough circumstances, truly touched my heart. Oh, and watching the local team beat Real Madrid? Unbelievable! It's like a country no one knows about just made sports history. Thank you for sharing this incredible journey, it made me laugh, it made me emotional, and it made me appreciate the resilience and spirit of the people in Transnistria. Keep seeking discomfort and bringing us along for these extraordinary experiences!

[@AngryBearTo]

You guys are amazing!!! Thank you for positive emotions and all you do!!!

[@thejennthomp]

random person outside a bathroom: you want a drink? Thomas: sure random person: *goes into bathroom, brings out piss colored liquid* Thomas: cool

[@BarryAllenMagic]

Thank God they left before being offered a Snickers!

[@josphatdaktari979]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/omrNkpaMrJZ7fNE

[@vianized5248]

@@BarryAllenMagic lmaoo

[@sorandumb4768]

@@BarryAllenMagic I was eating a snickers while reading this lmao

[@gromitmug9852]

@@BarryAllenMagic 💀💀

[@jensentung]

Started tearing up at the end. You guys are awesome.

[@AberrantAberrant]

peepee sandwich

[@K1ddkanuck]

Literally. My heart melted.

[@berlyjohnvargas7706]

yes! ♥

[@laptitefabrique3779]

Same :’)

[@Bigwillz]

It felt so nice I started tearing up. Thank you guys for sharing this experience. ❤️

[@muemah8992]

Absolute Gold. What a beautiful life meeting all these amazing people. Love and Light from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@VrishankPandey]

Who else loves when the Yes Theory team travels to disputed sovereign seeking territories like this, unknown corners of the world is what they’re known for!

[@mattrixx007]

I really hope they will return to see this wonderful old lady again.

[@kingston304]

I don't think shell be alive by then

[@HannaaJean]

@@kingston304 ayo-🙁

[@Kai-pr9mp]

@@kingston304 jeez man thats just mean

[@monkelord5720]

@@kingston304 that could be true, but aye don’t say that

[@eedragonr6293]

I really hope they all will go to see their grandparents and being also helpful to them.

[@evanmaia5186]

This made me so emotional because people who have everything won’t give a dime and people with nothing but a happy life just want to share and that’s one of the reasons I work in the medical profession to give back as much as I can

[@Pj-mj7wi]

Love it. God bless you❤

[@Kyle-bv6di]

@@p.d.9045 because you don’t read theory

[@Altaranalt]

I was lucky enough to visit this place today and recognise many of the locations in this video. It's a very special place. You guys made a wonderful video

[@biscuitlover110]

9:06 a babuska everyone wanted

[@damondominique]

She is adorable 🥺 Got me over here wanting to learn Russian

[@YesTheory]

Such a sweetheart!!

[@mrgasmask7584]

Hey, you can just take KZbin courses. it works!

[@Ratstalgic]

Good luck with the rules about “,” No one knows how to do it properly.

[@luckyliat]

Damon, learning the Russian alphabet is easy! It’s all phonetic, no silly pronunciation rules like English and French 😊

[@C4Darkorbit]

@@luckyliat erm the o and a actually is a thing for me tho

[@wiseoldwizard]

*This is what it's called being at the right place at the right time.*

[@TayyJayy]

fr I saw Ukraine in the map and I was like wait is this a old video??????????

[@CGplay186]

@@TayyJayy video isn't about Ukraine

[@aki-rw9vu]

@@CGplay186 Transnistria is right in between Moldova and Ukraine. The part @TayyJayy was talking about is 0:30. You can clearly see Ukraine on there

[@tomsmithok]

@@CGplay186 it's about a country that borders Ukraine and has involvement in the Ukraine invasion

[@Drakey_Fenix]

@@CGplay186 Russia wants to connect with Transnistria through Ukraine. But they have to fight through Odessa first and tons of resistance.

[@gaykidsexisttoo]

omg i’m going to cry. that woman is so so kind. the tea and the apples. these people seem lovely and remind me very much of my own; the first nations of canada. how lovely. i’d love to visit one day.

[@elizabethalderete731]

This was literally the best travel video I've ever seen. I had no idea this place existed. The warmth of the people, poor as they are, with just outpouring of kindness. Wonderful. You have to go back and update us on your babushka.

[@VkklVkkl]

Transnistrian here from a small village near Tiraspoli, thanks for visiting our little country! People often are afraid of coming to our country or visiting the country, especially with the recent shots in the country, but we'll always welcome visitors!

[@adrena7321]

🤍🕊️

[@Arvinw1]

how is transnistria even a country youre part of republica moldova

[@VkklVkkl]

@@Arvinw1 Well, that's not really up to us to decide, plus, it's been 30 years since the war happened, we have our own government, our own borders, what more do you need to consider it a country?

[@Arvinw1]

@@VkklVkkl do you call south ossetia a country? No why? Because its not recognised by any country besides russia and nauru and a few others AND it is not in the united nations just like Transnistria YOU ARE in republica Moldova my friend intelegi? And final, on ANY map does Transnistria exist why? Because you already know it’s not a country.

[@hanfenis5941]

@arvin call it part of moldova all you want, still cant govern it

[@KingMortifer]

Remember that there are older people in all countries that are alone and would love to tell us stories and spend time. It doesn't take going to other countries to have joyful moments like these. I encourage us all to take time and listen to older people and hear their stories.

[@cornereymee3488]

They shouldn't be alone. The kids are supposed to take care of their parents when they gets old and can't take care of themselves. Just like how they cared for us when we were kids. Im so blessed i live in q society where the parents are cared by their blood.

[@DayZcustomMods]

Like when holocaust survivors are telling you this vaccine bioweapon is the exact same thing…..listen to them they lived this once already

[@markmandel6738]

@@DayZcustomMods The earth is not flat and vaccine is not a weapon. Don't you know that deaths from COVID are much greater among the unvaccinated than among the vaccinated? Or do you disbelieve all the news because the (other?) Trump cultists tell you it's fake?

[@markmandel6738]

@@DayZcustomMods They THINK it's the same, but by & large they have no more accurate idea than your average man in the street does. "Man, all these doctors. nurses, microbiologists, immunologists, epidemiologists, and other researchers keep saying COVID-19 is dangerous. But all these people who barely passed science in high school keep saying it's not. It's so hard to know who to believe anymore."

[@ancientnoodle8372]

@@DayZcustomMods what the heck does the Holocaust have to do with vaccines

[@aidenjefe]

this is genuinely my favourite video of all time, it’s adorable

[@wendypacheco7438]

This is yet another great story with so much love for other people. I wish yall could go and visit yalls new Grandma again to check in on her after her surgery or at least call and give us all an update! Also, how were those socks? ❤

[@samv2577]

Seeing the kindness from these people is so wonderful, no one ever shows this from the world anymore it’s amazing to see

[@lemonland6523]

It’s not necessarily that people don’t show it, but you just need to travel and talk and interact with people. That’s the idea behind yes theory there’s goodness everywhere just need to find it.

[@djwelch4098]

Jesus loves y'all so much and never forget that and Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose the third day

[@djwelch4098]

God bless

[@lemonland6523]

@@djwelch4098 shut up stop speaking in fairytales

[@michelleg1637]

@Global Convoy does :)

[@0rchxd]

I can’t stop crying, this kindness should live in everyone’s hearts

[@SamsRussianAdventures]

Amazing people. I'd be fascinated to know your opinion. I'm also a substantial follower of this channel and I also create vlogs regarding life in Russia. Unfortunately the youtube algorithm has not been as good to me yet. Almost all people who sees my vlogs says that it is great, but not many get to view it. Can you be extremely straightforward and inform me how I can improve my vlogs? I value your sincere point of view.

[@despairgaming6669]

Like your teeth. 🔥

[@winningsmile9964]

@@despairgaming6669 what

[@jeanrafael873]

@@SamsRussianAdventures Just keep up the grind, I checked out your videos and they’re pretty good.

[@michaelc1626]

This is the first of your videos I have watched, I expected something strange and surreal and maybe a bit scary but this is honestly one of the sweetest things I have seen

[@Youropinion925]

That grandma melted my heart, she’s a beautiful soul.

[@DevinRyan]

I haven’t cried in a long time, that old lady broke my heart and when you gave her the $ for her operation choked me up. Been a while I’ve seen a good video like this.

[@EAGLETV333]

Same feeling!

[@nialljohnson9419]

Bruh same fml 🥲

[@confused.cat.]

@Jan Dan I too think that.

[@barracuda7249]

@Jan Dan I can't believe thats the case. No one would think that some random people you just met some hours ago would give you a huge amount of money. And how could she know how rich they are so they just could give her so much money. A bit sad to believe people could only be kind of they seek for something in exchange.

[@Morquioo]

@Jan Dan I feel sorry for you if you think everyone out there wants to take advantage of you, especially some old lady at the end of her life that could care less about some hundred dollars. It's seriously sad that your life has made you like this.

[@lax123rock]

I went to Moldova and then went to Transnistria 14 years ago. People were so friendly in those parts. They are quite poor but have big hearts. Had nightmares with the border police entering both Moldova and Transnistria. Glad things have improved.

[@lx7524]

every time we drive to a country in the balkans and pass border patrol everyone just slips 20 eros in their passport and no problems. keep in mind you gonna have to pay more the better your car is

[@space-eye7760]

"Long live Communism" -Stalin(I guess)

[@romaniamare4577]

@@space-eye7760 never say that again!

[@blazeswaggzz-_-977]

This is literally soviet union circa 1950 colorized

[@user-xg4dw8wq1p]

This is what "communism" is. Everyone lives like one family. This capitalism is a poison that kills good qualities in people, everything rolls into self-interest. Everything is bought and sold, even feelings and emotions. Equality? Whoever has more money has more rights...

[@jessicasullivan8497]

I’m speechless. You guys are amazing. The people of Transistria are amazing. Thank you for sharing your stories, but particularly this one.

[@3deeart]

These ppl are living their life like most of us. Huge respect! An big thank you to Eric! his Russian is still amazing,

[@chloatron]

Thomas: "Look at this car, what even brand is this?" Bald and Bankrupt subscribers: "That's a Lada"

[@georgih]

Thats zhiguli :D

[@cupofjotv8195]

Yeah he better put some respect on that lada if he wants my subscription

[@PierreBezemer]

Bald and bankrupt subscribers: "oh look, it's an old soviet car"

[@chloatron]

@@georgih bald would be proud ❤️

[@Jeffwaifei]

Yeah I was thinking about bald 🤣

[@paseknaringi2234]

Imagine if the whole world was like this with people living in peace and treating strangers like their own family. Just beautiful.

[@Arturs1984]

If everyone tried dmt trip, there will be no war.

[@jpc.598]

@@Arturs1984 ok, bro hogan 😂

[@Sebastian4775]

thats only happens in leftist countrys, rightwings countrys are violent

[@bokatadosev2995]

As a person whose country had experienced communism, no. That shit ruined everything right here and it was one of the worst periods.

[@ledumpsterfire6474]

@@carlocolucci7022 Yup. On paper, communism is a fantastically obvious choice for an equal and near-utopic society. Marx was brilliant, but he was also an optimist. It's just unfortunate that no matter where you introduce an element of human leadership, corruption follows, and communism is especially quick to collapse under it.

[@sol3cito33]

This was heart-tocuhing. You guys are awesome! Much respect!