The Brandenburg Gate Ballerina - The Ukrainian Soviet Soldier Who Became a WW2 Star
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The young Soviet female traffic regular filmed outside the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in May 1945 has become famous since WW2 ended. But who was she? Find out here...
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Can you do a special to China's ww2 generals (kmt,ccp,warlords).
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Well as long as you've dropped a sponsor or two...
I’ve seen footage and picture of her many times, but it’s nice to finally put a voice to her face. I’m glad she fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher. What an inspiration.
What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.
@@mishaknopkin2199 ussr precisely,its up to individual perspective to consider it ukranian or russian
Sergeant Spivak was the whole package! Serious, dedicated, efficient, brave, and with a dynamite smile!
And those moves! Anna Pavlova indeed!
Thanks Dr. Felton for bringing her back to life even for a short while!
Typical of Churchill to perv-out on traffic girls
she was a Communist POS working for STALIN.
LIke many of the Russian and Polish women, they look GREAT in their twenties; by 30 they look like Stalin's housekeeper!
@@Lerxstification no. just no.
@@Lerxstification Without a doubt...lol
Spivak , her confidence and pride ,absolutely captivating . She was famous among her students .... one who knows the way goes the way and shows the way.
Now her grandchildren are getting slaughtered by the Russian Nazi regime.
Well believe it or not, this video brought tears to my eyes, first of all I couldnt understand why, then it came to me,
This young girl had lived a life at the age of 20, then went on to realize her dream of becoming a school teacher,
what stories she must of been able to tell.... absolutely Marvelous !
What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.
You aren’t the only one with tears. 🥲.
It hit me the same way. She was an ordinary person with ordinary as well as admirable goals whose life was suddenly turned upside down by circumstances beyond her control. She responded by contributing to the best of her ability. She suffered and sacrificed but also prevailed to the end. It’s a very touching story that even now makes me very emotional. Surprise, surprise! 😉
@@mishaknopkin2199 Ukrainians are not Nazis, wake up Misha…
@@mishaknopkin2199 The Russians couldn't even take all of it, and what they do have won't be under their control for much longer lol. Cope harder.
It's truly surreal to see a generation of people whom we all knew/know as mild mannered in their golden years, so young and vibrant. You could tell she was excited about the recent victory and proud of her service. What an amazing glimpse into the past. As always, thanks for sharing such a great story, Dr. Felton!
Yes charming
Most tv documentaries cover ww2 in very broad strokes and today quite often everything is far more sensationalised than what it used to be. This channel is so good for taking ww2 under a microscope and looking at the near endless human stories that exist out there. A true treasure of education
You dont think he chose a Ukrainian woman for no reason huh?
@@Marin3r101 Oh please, stop looking for patterns everywhere. Just enjoy the video.🤦
@@Marin3r101 please.... i knew about this story prior to the war in the Ukraine and if Mark wanted to pump out pro ukraine videos he would have made this back in march or april
@@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 yeah he's or she is an idiot. I knew about this story for a long time actually and it's just coincidental that she comes from the Ukraine. Millions of soviet soldiers at the time came from there
I call these stories microhistory. You don't need to know them to understand the broad sweep of history, but they humanize and enrich our understanding of it.
Awesome. One of the rare, brightest bits of history from that time. The interview shows Lydia Spivak as being a genuinely warmhearted person who, unfortunately, had to endure a horrific era. I love her no-nonsense commitment to her duties even while giving the interview. Her moves are very slick and graceful, with her voice being chipper and pleasant.
Thank you very much, Mark Felton Productions, for this unique and surprising aspect of history. I'm going to have to watch her interview a few more times. 😊
Charming
Great footage of Lydia. What a character and sure she would use her machine gun when necessary. Pretty and funny. Putin would not be impressed. Maybe her photo was removed from the collection of hero's of the patriotic war. RIP Lydia from Ukraine.🇺🇦☎️🍺
Such a great girl. So happy she managed to get educated and to become a teacher after the war. Translation was really absolutely accurate, I confirm:)
Lydia Spivak would vote on Referendum for jointing Russia again.
@@mishaknopkin2199 On Dec 1 1991 90% of Ukrainians voted for independence from the USSR. So... don't be so sure!
@@user-nk2ux6pw6i Wrong in March 1991 70% of Ukrainians voted for staying in the USSR. And in 2022 4 regions voted to go back to Russia. She would be voted for that not for Banderas. 😁😁
@@mishaknopkin2199 Just learn the history and then don't write bullshit about Dec 1991...
@@user-nk2ux6pw6i You are lying. This girl is Russian, and she said in Russian that she went through Ukraine and Crimea (not Ukraine) before she came to Berlin. Do you confirm that, translator? 😂😂😂😂
I've seen clips of her interview so many times in history documentaries and wondered about her story. Thank you for piecing it all together and telling us about her life!
Im so glad she was filmed, now she is legendary.
They still have these women in North Korea… it’s cool, in a really really stupid way
Mark done a good job here
She was a Tiktoker of that era, wonder how the pressed like 👍 back then
@Blue collar Hero she was not jewish ....just Ukrainian ...very huge difference
Think of all of the other men and women in uniform whose image was captured on film during WW2 with no or so little information known about them, you've done a great job here Mark in bringing this and her story to our knowledge.
I also think of the millions of men that have been fighting for centuries in wars that were not their own. Its the sad reality of war in general.
15 minutes ago, I knew of neither Lydia Spivak nor Maria Limanskaya. Now, thanks to Dr. Felton, I do and I am just that much more fulfilled because of it.
Hi from Kharkiv🇺🇦! Maria also been is Ukrainian. She’s real last name - Maria LYMANS’KA and she was originally born Ukrainian in family Ukrainian farmer-colonists, who moved from Ukraine to Idel-Ural region (now is part of Russian Federation and famous as “Povolzhia”).
Limanskaya - it just 🇷🇺moscowiten’s transcription.
@@faidh8 idi nahui pidaras. kharkov russkii gorod i ti pider ebaniy eto horosho znaesh
@@Yakushev85 I don't understand your moscowiten dialect of Mongolian language
Thank you Mark for continuing to tell the stories of people who would otherwise be forgotten and their roles in world history.
And especially now, that the young Lady soldier was Ukrainian. Slava Ukraine !
@@WhiteWolf65 🇺🇦
It is sad that Lydia Spivak died young (ish). On the other hand a bit of googling has revealed that Maria Limanskaya is still alive at 98! Her Wikipedia entry says “for unknown reasons she was sometimes referred to as Anna Pavlova” - thanks to Dr Mark Felton viewers of this channel know why.
Dang Lydia looked old for a woman under 60. Must have not been a cushy life even after the war!
@@444mopar After Stalin starved 4 million of her people to death, she decided to load up while she could!
@@444mopar I don't think its cushy living over there today
Lydia Spivak would vote on Referendum for jointing Russia again.
@@mishaknopkin2199 I doubt it. She was a teacher and taught Ukrainian language and literature. Russia wants to eradicate Ukrainian culture.
Sometimes modern social media brings forth a gem in the midst of all the dross. Dr Felton, you have a gift for sourcing these amazing historical stories. I'm really grateful. Ms Spivak was such an iconic figure and most people who've read and watched content about WW2 and especially Berlin would have come across footage of her graceful but authoritative flag signals, salute and pirouetted return to position. What made this video so poignant was the audio recording of this spirited, cheerful young woman, proudly performing her duties. May she, and all her comrades from all nations who fought in the war rest in peace. May we never, ever forget their sacrifices.
mark comes up with the most interesting stories that are often overlooked. I really enjoyed this episode.
Amen to that Carl! 😃
Very well said thank you
There is A LOT of dross
@@jimc.goodfellas226 Of course you comment a lot of dross, at least you admit it.
RIP to the allied veterans who fought for our freedoms! Слава бывшим советским солдатам, они так многим пожертвовали. Любовь из Канады.
Hats off to the memory of Lydia Spivak who danced at the literal Gates of Hell during the most destructive war in the history of our species. My goodness, Sir, you have done it again, rescuing the stories of long-forgotten human beings who both suffered & laughed ages ago. Would love it if you someday make a video demonstrating to us the art of your craft - what do you do to uncover & flush out such gems from the past and how. Thank you!
Literally the Gates of Hell? LITERALLY? Is she Jesus or something?
He was using loaded language my friend.
That was a little gem Mark, I wondered about this woman. She had beauty and a strong personality - You filled a lot of blanks here. Cheers
How much Russian artillery pounded her sable?
@alexkalish8288 - Felton fills the blanks...and you fire them!
@@Rampart.X -I would have launched a salvo or two in her direction as well...!😇
This is an incredible story. Hearing Spivak speak was amazing. What a life. Thank you.
All questions about this unforgettable princess have been answered by you. Everything aligned "just right" for her story. Breath-taking work, Dr. Felton.
What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.
@@mishaknopkin2199 Nice try 🤣
Such a powerfull appearence, voice and moves! Thank you Dr. Felton for putting together this clip. I have seen images of her before, but this makes her really come alive!
What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.
@@mishaknopkin2199 kremlin bot found lol
@@quan-uo5ws Help remove bots by never replying to their comments, but flag as misinformation. The more flags, the faster it will be removed and the bots will not get paid.
@@ChaplinLoli trying to deny russian minority in ukraine...you are partaking in genocide dude...now you know what average german did during nazis so maybe someting learned🙄
I've seen her pictures so many times. Now putting a voice to her face is a treat. Thank you Dr. Felton
Ms. Spivak performed her job with energy and pride. Being able to hear her voice just enhanced her enthusiasm. Mark, I most enjoy these stories about people during war. It brings humanity to both sides in contrast to the inhumanity of war.
After all that they had been through, being in Berlin at the end of the war must have been a huge relief to the Soviet soldiers. Lydia's joy and enthusiasm for doing her part really shine through in the interview.
I love the way she twirls around while doing her traffic duty. She's high on victory and hope for a better future and can't help but dance a little doing her duties
Well after the B0wIshavik C0mmunists starved about 10 million people to death during the Youkranian Famine and then managed to "Liberate" 1/2 of Europe behind the Iron Curtain of C(o)mmunism I'm sure any future is better right?
Better future look at world today
What an indomitable spirit!...She'd been thru two years of absolute hell on the Russian Front, yet takes control of the interview, barking out answers then suddenly pirouetting smartly about, snapping to attention and directing the trucks thru....all with a big smile....I watched her four times, each with tears streaming down my cheeks , laughing out loud every time she executed her lightning quick maneuvers.......RIP pretty lady......Ya made my day.....
Im so happy you covered her. I've always been fascinated by the "everyday Country Girl" directing traffic at the Brandenberg gate. I first seen her in the awesome series: Blood in The Snow Episode 10. Cheers Professor Felton!
What an absolutely brilliant story to pluck out of RUclips. This is why Mark Felton is the best.
Thank you for telling me of this beautiful young heroine. This has made my day! My mother, born in 1919, also died in 1984.
What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.
@@mishaknopkin2199 фамилия украинская у неё.
Once more we see content of the highest quality from Prof Felton. Real people, real lived history. Thank you.
Dear sir, all of your documentary works are fascinating and most informative. This, however, has to be one of the most singularly amazing presentations. A 'slip' of a girl, if you will, at war, candidly speaking. The footage, collectively, allowing us to see some of the true nature (beyond what official censors might approve) of those troops, male, and female, that were engaged in that enormous struggle. Thank you for affording us the opportunity to view it.
It's the ordinary men and women who won the war, I'm glad Lydia made it back home to become an inspiration to girl students, her campaign medals pinned to her chest that tells you she survived many battles
Charming
@@seanohare5488 cliche
What a cutie Lydia was! My dad was disabled out after serving only a year or so in the European theater, a piece of exploding shell from a Panzer tank tore his leg apart in Anzio. He was hospitalized stateside, said it took him six months before he could walk again. So he probably never made it to Berlin.
Yep,Lydia was a gorgeous woman.
Wonder what your dad thinks about drag queen hour what a victory
Amazing as Always Mark,
What a women. May she rest in peace for being thrown into such a difficult task at such a young age, Like many soldiers at the time.
......and did so without complaint over her pronouns.....
@@TheWolfsnackwhat a little weirdo you are
Yes and a very good attitude and spirit especially considering she would have been 7 or 8 years old during the holomodor in Ukraine .
@@burtonkephart6239 I didn't think to consider that event.
@@burtonkephart6239 Ruskies don't like it when people remember that these days. Probably because Putin's trying to do it again.
Woman with moves which any proffessional could genuinely envy and heart so warm, not even coldness of war could extinguish it.
I have watched WWII films, episodes, and documentaries starting with a B&W TV since 1952-53, but this is one of the most amazing. Thanks.
I learn so many interesting things from your channel. This was truly fun and covered something I have NEVER seen in any books or films until now. God bless her and the others who served! Great story.
The prettiest face of world war 2. I never did know her name until now 😊 thank you Dr. Felton for bringing this to us !
Well there was many famous ukrainians in red army,Lyudmila Pavlichenko (one of the most known soviet female snipers),Ivan Kozhedub (best soviet fighter pilot),Dmytro Lavrinenko (best soviet tank gunner) and many others. Red army was very international,and in my opinion georgians,kazakhstanians,uzbeks and others also need to be known.
I doubt Mark will ever cover them.
Who are these people?
@@balabanasireti
Lyudmila Pavlichenko-one of the most famous soviet female snipers
Ivan Kozhedub-best soviet and anti hitler coalition fighter pilot
Dmytro Lavrienko-best soviet tank gunner
Good old times when Ukrainians used to fight Nazis
I'm getting the impression that Ukraine was the best part of the USSR. No wonder Putin wants it back! Sorry Vlad, not gonna happen.
Thank you Mark. We need to remember history. My Dad, a native of Canada starting as a teenager served as a flying officer during WW2.
The true definition of a strong, brave and capable woman. Thank you for this little bit of down to earth story Mr. Felton.
Remember seeing pictures of her 50 years ago in history books. Thanks for putting a story to the picture. And she’s simply adorable.
I swoon every time I watch her enthusiasm! ❤
As do I!
I'm fluent in Russian, so I notice certain things about the mannerism when someone speaks. 6:28 You can catch a moment when her mood changes as she recalls the beginning of the war, as it brought so many bad memories. She first sounds happy talking about her village, and her aspirations that were suddently crushed due war coming to her country. Yet her spirit remains unbroken despite the wasted years on this horrific conflict. Truly the greatest generation.
Do you know why European have peace after Second World War
Because the soviet Union did not allow the western power move a inch to the east
Europe has conflict now
Because the western power start moving to East again
No, it's because the US and NATO prevented stalin from sending his tanks to the English Channel@@WingkKong
That was a beautiful story about a beautiful lady in a horrific time.
I always appreciate these individual stories of the war. Everybody has one. This was very fascinating. Cheers Dr. Felton, your videos are always top notch. ✌️ from 🇨🇦.
Спасибо Вам за Ваш труд, дорогой Марк Фелтон!
She is a Russian Girl! from Donetsk.
@@mishaknopkin2199except Donetsk is part of Ukraine.
@@stan_p not anymore.
I think the first time I remember seeing her was in the BBC’s “World At War” in the 70’s on PBS. And thought how cute she was and very professional. Now I think about what she saw and suffered through directing traffic. The horrors, shelling, bodies in the street or vehicles hit and burning, she was still in a combat zone. Remember in Band of Brothers when the hospital was hit although “behind” the lines. Experiencing and seeing what she saw and then possibly going home to nothing can and will age you. Thanks for filling in the details.
As I was watching the interview with her, I thought she may have been more cheerful than normal at first, only for the camera, but quickly realized that was likely not the case.
She was probably very happy the war was over, riding on the happiness victory brought, like Mr. Felton said.
Thank you, Mark! Have been captivated by this young woman for 20 years.
Lydia Spivak would vote on Referendum for jointing Russia again.
Thanks mark , i always wanted to find out who she was . Most of the best ww2 documentaries always ends with her directing traffic .
was this first featured in "The World at war"?....amazing that the audio was hunted down!
What a touching story.
That footage is brilliant.
She has such an energy and positive outlook.
She is giving the interview while also doing her work.
I can only marvel at her concentration, dedication to duty and her eagle-eyed vision.
*And* she's carrying that big rifle on her back, all day!
What a fantastic lady and such a shame that she died so young 💔 😢
huh??
@@AdamBechtol She passed away in her 50's. Relatively speaking, that is dying young.
@@johnmeyers8588 Not in Russia/USSR. Russia currently, in particular at the moment is collapsing with a lower life expectancy, which is part of the reason for this last-minute invasion of Ukraine. Due to collapsing demographics, this is probably the last time they'll be able to field an army.
At least she didn't have to see her country betrayed over to Nazi loving ingrates.
I'm sure the favorite "national pass time" a.k.a alcoholism in USSR overall had nothing to do with her early passing.......
I really enjoyed this video and learned a lot. listen to the cars tooting their horns to notify their presence at the intersection during the interview. I did chuckle at the thought of Winston Churchill stopping his car and going over to say hello to a traffic-control girl. However, there was a touch of sadness at the end, when you said that Maria had died of a heart attack at only the age of 59.
Thank you Mark. As a Ukrainian myself it was very interesting to watch this amazing video. It is also very pleasant to see that somebody is reminding that Ukraine (as part of USSR) took important role in fighting against Nazi and liberating USSR and European Countries. I always feel disappointed, when modern media keep repeating that Russians (instead of Soviet people) helped to win WWII. There were so many Ukrainian heroes in this war! One of the most famous was Soviet fighter ace Ivan Kozhedub, who was born near Kiev in Ukraine. He was the most successful fighter ace among allies with more than 60 victories! It would be great if you make a video about him too.
The issue is that Russia took on the legacy. So although I agree with your sentiment, I am not sure where to place the blame when talking about Soviet union then? For example, are Ukrainians to be blamed for the sins of the empire as well? You can't have one without the other. I do understand that Ukrainians must have been pissed off many times when something at least in part Ukrainian was referred to just Russian. Like the Antonov plane in the 2012 movie.
This is the result of western disregard and superiority complex towards their perceived opponents. Afew months ago most people could not find Ukraine on the map, I bet that if that video was made last year ''Ukrainian'' would not be in the title. But as its already pointed out you have to keep in mind that while embracing your rightful soviet heritage is only natural, you cant pick and choose. The current official narrative is trying to present Ukraine as a country occupied by soviet Russia, when in reality it was the second in rate SSR of the Soviet Union. So all the Cold War narrative applied to Russia today by the media, is equally applicable to Ukraine as well.
@@joek600 I guess a state caused famine against your people don’t count I guess.
@@enriqueperezarce5485 What kind of clown argument is this?
@@joek600 Exactly my thoughts. The power of Soviet people was in their sovietness, not in nationalism. When they lost the sovietness in 1991, they lost their power. They got nationalist, took seriously stupid Capitalist ideas like "nothing personal, just business" and today we have what we have. Former brothers are fighting against each other for the interests of the global corporations. Unsurprisingly.
There is a very good book written by Boris Polevoi called "A Story about a Real Man". The famous phrase from that book is: "But you are a Soviet Man!" which means "no matter how impossible it looks you can do it".
I'm very sure that Lydia would shrug her shoulders if she saw that title. And as we all see, the Cold War has never finished. I can't blame Mark as he is a product of Western propaganda.
the way she went from waving those flags to saluting in a seamless motion is inspiring I had to replay those sense a few times cause it was so cool.
This is a great story, Mark, and another wonderful video.
I’ve been fascinated with the drama of the Second World War for nearly 60 years. Your RUclips work is nonpareil.
Great slice of history and a great story - well done Mr Felton!
Great video clip Mr. Felton! You do great work!
I know she had some awesome stories for her students! I love these kind of stories
these stories are not for students
i've read of some amusing stories of these female traffic controllers. in 1945 before the Battle of Berlin one woman was trying to direct traffic but was being hindered by soviet soldiers ( who were drunk ) particularly 2 in one truck, causing a traffic jam. she traffic controller was in a shouting match with the 2 men - one of whom was a lieutenant - until an unlikley reinforcement arrived - in the form of Marshall K K Rokossosvky with a pistol in his hand. he strode up to the truck and berated the driver, who froze in terror - while the lieutenant had completely panicked and run off to hide in the woods! ...
I cried when I saw this video.
Thank you so much for doing this.
Now I know who she was & the story behind it.
It's also amazing that there's audio. - You do an incredible job
Notice how her demeanour changes for a moment when she details how difficult her route to Berlin was.
As always, thanks Dr. Mark. Another gem!
Great video Sir! What a vibrant and cheerful person she was despite everything she and her country went thru.
Helps that they won.
She is a Russian Girl! from Donetsk.
What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.
@@mishaknopkin2199 bruh, she spent her life teaching the ukrainian language, i think she wasnt particularly russian
@Sanctus Paulus 1962 Just don't expect the Russian shill to listen.
wow she's pretty. wonder how many soldiers hearts she broke
Truck loads!
Or how many had their way with her.....Russian soldiers assaulted their own women.
@@F40PH-2CAT Just like in the US. For the most part women soldiers were respected. Hell they even had female NKVD "Blockers" that shot retreating Red Army soldiers.
@@F40PH-2CAT so true
@@eamonwright7488 not on the same scale as the RED ARMY.
Dr. Felton never fails to surprise! Thank you!
On my very first trip to Berlin in 1981, I bought a poster of her in a State Run/DDR book store on Unter den Linden in East Berlin. I think I still have it rolled up in storage in Germany.
Once again, Dr. Felton, you've knocked it out of the park! Thanks for your great work!
A coworkers grandmother was a sniper and defended stalingrad. She told me some stories that were incredible. She told me she had no regrets for those she killed.
Your ears were fortunate to have such a witness to hear tell the story. The invader came. The home was defended. It's the invader's place to have regret, not the heroes of defense.
@@oliversmith9200 i thought so too. She was old but still sharp as a tack. I wouldnt mess with her lol. She said basically the same thing they attacked us we defended ourself.
@@oliversmith9200 Get some knowledge about Stalins plans for a war against Western europe dating from early 30ies,Tuchatschewski worked them out.
Neither had my grandfathers killing commies on the eastern front.
@@FuckGoogle2 good he was serving his country. Im not anti german.
I've seen these Images and her voice so many times. Thanks for the subtitles, I finally know what she was saying. Interesting fact: that she was Ukrainian and went back to teach the Ukrainian language that Russia so badly wants to destroy.
Awesome video. I shared it on Twitter just now. Mark Felton is an absolute gem.
I often wondered who the girl was and where she came from, I had no idea that she was speaking as the film crew captured her on film.
Many thanks for the upload.
Keep up the amazing work.
she is so upbeat in her speech, you know she has been through horrible things, but the joy in doing her part and victory comes through.
If she had not been "upbeat" enough while filming propaganda for the Soviet state she would've been sent to the GULAG.
@@hendriktonisson2915 Some people can find a way to crap on anything.
@@Knapweed I didn't "crap" on anything. People were sent to the GULAG for the slightest things that could be interpreted as anti-Soviet. Don't forget everything in the Soviet Union functioned on the principles of terror, fear and manipulation. It was a totalitarian society in which everything including thoughts and emotions were controlled by the state. People were not allowed to be sad, angry etc. at the state.
@@hendriktonisson2915 Point out where she was praising the state.
@@Knapweed She didn't but she certainly had to put on brave face for propaganda.
Wow, wonderful story. Thank you for putting this together.
Keeping History alive , and we thank you Mr. Felton.
The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long.
This is truly amazing work. I've been casually researching Ms. Spivak over the past decade. Seeing this all put in one place, with the different interview snippets placed together (with translation), and with the mention of the conflated entity, is truly remarkable. I can only imagine the emotions of being lucky enough to survive the entire war in the east, and then to set foot in the centre of the ruined capital of the invaders.
Thank you for this video! I've seen clips of the traffic regulators in films I've watched about World War II and wondered if there was a story there and what they did. Great work!
Missed in translation @ 6:02 she said "I am in charge here!" What a BOSS!
Thank you. As long as her service in Berlin is viewed, she will be immortal.
I have seen her in documentaries before but did not know Sergeant Lydia Spivak's name. Thank you very much for your thorough research, Dr. Felton.
I have noticed this lady in a few other videos, and was impressed by her style, and hoped to see more clips of her, but dang! This is great! I guess I'm not so crazy after all, for being so impressed by her spirit and style. Great work!
Well done Mark, what a great subject to expand for us.
Thank you Mark, so good to know that you keep us up on everything in history we appreciate it so much!
Now that is history! Thanks for sharing Dr Felton!
Thank you for this beautiful story, Dr. Felton. I am so glad she was able to finish school and realize her dream of being a teacher.
Her enthusiasm and smile is just amazing
Excellent story Mark and Team, appreciate the human aspect missing school, etc. life being uprooted. Nice to see and keep up the good work.
Fascinating, Mark! I recognized her from documentary’s but never knew about her. Thank you!
Thankyou very much Mr Felton, the work you do is invaluable.
you’re keeping history alive!
Your videos never cease to entertain Mark! Is there perhaps any history about the Reichstag building immediately after the war or during occupation you could shed light on?
I was there during this time. The grass field in front of Reichstag what was on the west side and during separation serving as museum. Sunday some people used there to play soccer and some tourists for picnic. 1987 there was three concerts, Genesis, Eurythmics and David Bowie and next year Michael Jackson. With powerful sound system was possible to hear it on the eastern side, from where was the access to the concert in the western part of course impossible. But Michael Jackson had also his fans under the youth in eastern part of Berlin and they did not want to miss the chance at least to hear it. For this they did needed to come closer to Brandenburger gate from the east side. Usually the stripe of some 50 meters from the eastern side was guarded by east German border patrol and was not possible to walk to the gate self. But to stay on the street where the stage in the western part was only 500 yards far and the music could be hear clearly. At one moment there was some thousand young people gathering to hear the concert and border guards did call police. They was nervous that there could something happen and in the worst case that the young people would approach the brandenburger gate and even cross the wall because on this part the wall was lower, what could be seen on the historic pictures after opening of the border just one year later. The arrived police starts to use force to get the crowd away from the street and quickly became it violent. A west German TV team did recorded it but they was also detained and sent to west Berlin even with the valid accreditation. This was of course broadcast from the west Berlin TV but in the eastern part was almost impossible to see it because east Germans jammed strongly the TV signal from the west, fearing that this could be interpreted as kind of protest and also to hide violence of own police
@@manjelos Interesting little historical event one year prior to the Wall coming down. You would think that the East Berlin Police would have been prepared for the MJ concert and anticipated the crowds, given that there had been those three previous concerts by other artists. It would have been a fairly easy task to set up a Police barrier in front of the Brandenburg Gate and to man it, instead of what sounds like a panicked overreaction to the presence of the crowd.
Mark from Melbourne Australia
@@markfryer9880 Prehaps the East German authorities underestimated Michal Jackson's appeal.
@@markfryer9880 On the space in the front of the Brandenburg gate on the east side was not possible to access, only to be on the road on the other side. The crowd was not showing that they would cross the barrier on the other side of the road. I guess border guards did not expect so many people so they call police to help. They did call the crowd to disperse but of course, nobody wanted to leave.
Theoretically there would be not big problem for the crowd to try massive crossing before police did arrive, armed guards did avoid shooting fearing bad image and on this place they could expect that there are some people from the west watching and having cameras. They had two choices, to loose face if the crowd really try it and manage to cross into the west or to be remembered for shooting at young people, in both cases as officer not desirable situation.
The three other concerts was one year before and was in three nights but don't thing something happen back then or didn't got notice about.
Any way, the strange thing is, east German building units did start in 1988 to remove the concrete wall in the south of Berlin and replace it with wired fence. Did never experienced why they did this, since they had some more costs to replace it...
@@manjelos WOW that's a pretty good telling of what was going on.
I saw the icon for this video and immediately knew Anna Pavlova. Haven't heard anything on her in decades. Iconic. Thank you for her back story
Fascinating. History comes alive in your videos Mark, thanks for sharing.....
That interview was just fantastic.
She really did move like a dancer ❤️
Another facinating story Mark, well done, especially the translation as well!!!
She has such charisma. How could you not love her?
Well done once again Mark. Great research.