Solo Through The Chernobyl Swamp

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  • Опубликовано: 20 май 2020
  • 🇧🇾 Whilst wandering through a remote forest in Belarus and crossing knee deep swamps I stumbled upon an abandoned cottage where the inhabitants had seemingly left in a hurry leaving their belongings behind. Well I did what anyone would do; opened a bottle of Soviet champagne and took a look through the things I had found.

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  • @Sage.....
    @Sage..... 4 года назад +4860

    She was trying to tell him that because She's 93 she may never see him again, all she wanted was to hug him. Bless her.

    • @chickennoodlesoup9303
      @chickennoodlesoup9303 4 года назад +271

      She reminds me of my grandmama. Always wanting to fatten me up with more delicious food and offering if I wanted seconds. Sadly I can't see her because of this epidemic, and she's far
      :(

    • @Arsopu
      @Arsopu 4 года назад +19

      😥

    • @inmyafterglow
      @inmyafterglow 4 года назад +74

      For a min I thought you were talking about the KGB lady

    • @oomybeauty
      @oomybeauty 4 года назад +59

      30 eggs!! Love it!!

    • @_productivity__nill_1131
      @_productivity__nill_1131 4 года назад +39

      It's a bit out to go to there house if you refuse to come in

  • @erikcastle9157
    @erikcastle9157 4 года назад +5700

    "are you kgb?"
    "no"
    "k bye"
    lmao

    • @Tom-kh2vx
      @Tom-kh2vx 4 года назад +436

      He told her off. She was speechless... So funny

    • @jhdz.x5004
      @jhdz.x5004 4 года назад +312

      Imagine she just wanted to flirt with him 😂😂😂

    • @avoxd6848
      @avoxd6848 4 года назад +17

      What’s KGB?

    • @steven-k.
      @steven-k. 4 года назад +175

      @@avoxd6848 Seriously? Комитет Государственной Безопасности. Committee for Citizen's Safety. Or, Committee for State Security, depending on how you want to translate it. Belarus is the most repressive country in Europe, they still have the death penalty and they've had the same President since 1992.

    • @biro1280
      @biro1280 4 года назад +105

      @@avoxd6848 KGB was the secret police that was the main security agency for the Soviet Union.

  • @qthemerrybandofanons4481
    @qthemerrybandofanons4481 3 года назад +1455

    This woman singlehandedly restores my faith in humanity everytime I see her.

    • @LevineLawrence
      @LevineLawrence 3 года назад +23

      Please give credit to our dear Baldy for reaching out to this poor old babushka!

    • @nickc6842
      @nickc6842 2 года назад +12

      Such a classic babushka

    • @goku445
      @goku445 2 года назад +14

      They are so happy to see someone visit them, it is joyful.

    • @Mortum_Rex
      @Mortum_Rex 2 года назад +8

      What am I gonna do with 30 eggs?! lol

    • @Kriswixx
      @Kriswixx 2 года назад +1

      agreed.

  • @haydenblack5648
    @haydenblack5648 2 года назад +415

    The way she covered her heart with both hands and said “let me feed you“. My god this woman has a heart of gold

  • @GordonForeman308
    @GordonForeman308 4 года назад +4705

    "Are you KGB?"
    "No"
    "Okay good bye"
    Absolute chad move.

  • @JustinIsOnTheTube
    @JustinIsOnTheTube 4 года назад +11473

    I love how he basically tells KGB Karen to piss off.

    • @weaponisedikeakite800
      @weaponisedikeakite800 4 года назад +1067

      KGB Karen is my new favourite term

    • @hack3r97
      @hack3r97 4 года назад +225

      underated comment hahah kgb karen

    • @elcheapo572
      @elcheapo572 4 года назад +427

      The Karen's are international

    • @haraldlandwehr3936
      @haraldlandwehr3936 4 года назад +214

      He should have taken this lady back to his hotel room. She wasnt looking this bad...

    • @swfc13
      @swfc13 4 года назад +144

      KGB Karen has absolutely killed me hahahahahaha

  • @Bushmills21
    @Bushmills21 3 года назад +1516

    "There's a gypsy in that house!"
    "Oh no... a gypsy!? Where?"
    "Here... The Gypsy is ME!"
    *bald stares blankly*

  • @cicknobb5321
    @cicknobb5321 3 года назад +258

    The way you shut down that lady at the beginning was great work.

  • @pdahs1
    @pdahs1 4 года назад +2769

    "LET ME FEED YOU!"
    Grandmas are the same no matter where in the world.

    • @williamszczesny2360
      @williamszczesny2360 4 года назад +64

      Food is Love!

    • @salem7439
      @salem7439 4 года назад +57

      Food translates to love

    • @bargh70
      @bargh70 4 года назад +24

      Not in Germany. Grandmas in Germany will never do that.

    • @mathiasgrun630
      @mathiasgrun630 4 года назад +58

      @@bargh70 Dann hattest du niemals eine echte Großmutter!

    • @Shaft2k6
      @Shaft2k6 4 года назад +17

      @@bargh70 Erzähl doch nicht sowas!. Falsche Omma gehabt woll!

  • @k.s.333
    @k.s.333 4 года назад +3026

    Imagine living in the remote wilds of Belarus for 90+ years only to have some random bald Englishman show up out of nowhere not once, but twice...

    • @thekito4623
      @thekito4623 4 года назад +333

      I think 3 Times

    • @jayfloramusic
      @jayfloramusic 4 года назад +89

      That's a real brother from another mother

    • @marcosmendez8805
      @marcosmendez8805 4 года назад +8

      J Flora when the old guy talk did his spit went to the camera around 3:18 or so

    • @ChaosPrototypeIX
      @ChaosPrototypeIX 4 года назад +30

      Not even twice but trice.

    • @jesserusso2365
      @jesserusso2365 4 года назад +235

      Just a random guy who comes by and gives you vodka, sausage and money. Like a slavic tooth fairy

  • @angelamartin2811
    @angelamartin2811 2 года назад +44

    That 93 year old woman brung me to tears she remembered your kindness and wanted to repay you with a meal she was so thankful for the gifts you gave her what a honor to call you her son. This coronavirus is so scary so I totally understand. Your such a wonderful man on all your adventures you show so much compassion and kindness

    • @angelamartin2811
      @angelamartin2811 2 года назад +8

      After watching this video a couple day I’ve learned that Russian tanks have stormed Chernobyl and I immediately thought of the elderly people who proudly live there. I hope there okay

  • @nikodll
    @nikodll 2 года назад +18

    8:50 the text on the back of the photo says:
    To future memories, for my friend Aleksey K, from his friend Jasha. Look on this photo and remember the long path we have went from the school years to the army life. Keep until we meet. Signature, 06.11.54

  • @NCFC1862
    @NCFC1862 4 года назад +1211

    Normal people: “Look at this swamp”
    Bald: “Look at this Soviet swamp”

  • @giron5287
    @giron5287 4 года назад +1847

    Bald: walks across a swamp knee deep in Water, in a radiation zone just to make a old Babushka happy. Gotta love this man.
    Love from Germany!

    • @Ozgurys
      @Ozgurys 4 года назад +11

      Im looking commend and hey final one turkish guy here :) Love to Germany

    • @giron5287
      @giron5287 4 года назад +14

      @@Ozgurys Greetings back, my friend! Bald fills people with joy all over the world!

    • @Skandinavisk
      @Skandinavisk 4 года назад +11

      Until he brought her Covid 19.
      Edit: Having seen all of it, of course he behaved exemplary. Well done, again, Bald. What a splendid human.

    • @ramsdaman1
      @ramsdaman1 4 года назад +7

      Lol he will have new radioactive powers lol. He’s a good guy I love all his Eastern European videos

    • @bandy103
      @bandy103 4 года назад +24

      Und ich dachte ich bin der einzige deutsche hier :D Ich wünsche dir noch einen schönen Abend!

  • @threeminuteshate
    @threeminuteshate 2 года назад +67

    Her excitement when she realized who you were was one of the best things I’ve seen in a long time. Yours is a good heart to return to give her that feeling.

  • @Talk2WandaVision
    @Talk2WandaVision 2 года назад +76

    Watching this again a year later. This is an amazing slice of life. You did the right thing by going inside for a minute. It’s a special circumstance and she would have been heartbroken if you didn’t.

    • @howdan1985
      @howdan1985 9 месяцев назад +6

      Watching in 2023. Nobody does it like BaldAndBankrupt.

  • @liamnacinovich8232
    @liamnacinovich8232 4 года назад +489

    “Are you kgb”
    “No”
    “Ok goodbye”
    That was perfect

    • @LukaszCzapla
      @LukaszCzapla 4 года назад +8

      @Brian W beat me to it... was gona say... Soviet Karen haha

    • @liamnacinovich8232
      @liamnacinovich8232 4 года назад

      Mohammed Aso hes now on some mysterious watch list in Belarus

    • @Vikingdescendent
      @Vikingdescendent 4 года назад +3

      She's protecting herself and hiding something. Bet she got your plate number. More likely on the local mafia payroll.

  • @4GENS
    @4GENS 4 года назад +4565

    Old man: "A gypsy lives here"
    Bald: "Oh no!"
    Old man: "I am the gypsy"
    lmaoo

    • @onfingertips
      @onfingertips 4 года назад +27

      Eylmao 😂😂😂

    • @UpTheAnte1987
      @UpTheAnte1987 4 года назад +168

      AWKWARD

    • @naserjwz
      @naserjwz 4 года назад +24

      UpTheAnte1987 Extremely

    • @erockstoenescu6171
      @erockstoenescu6171 4 года назад +33

      I was like WTF haha

    • @marsneedstowels
      @marsneedstowels 4 года назад +123

      Old man: "A gypsy used to live here but he died. I am that gypsy."
      Bald: "A Soviet ghost. Amazing."

  • @doctorz3518
    @doctorz3518 3 года назад +61

    Babushka is 90 yrs old and living a wholesome and contented life.

  • @stevenodenthal3458
    @stevenodenthal3458 2 года назад +26

    Bald, my wife is from Belarus. She grew up in a village called Glubokoye. We now live in Minnesota…and have loved your videos. She was wondering if you could ever get over to her village. It is a very clean and fun village to visit. Would love that…thank you!!

  • @guillaumekaas6505
    @guillaumekaas6505 4 года назад +455

    "Middle-aged man braves KGB, gypsies and irradiated swamps for lovely moments and 30 eggs." what a legend!

  • @joachimiscool
    @joachimiscool 4 года назад +3618

    The whole interaction with the babushka was literally the most wholesome thing I've ever seen ❤️

    • @leslievanhoogdalem7936
      @leslievanhoogdalem7936 4 года назад +32

      I love it

    • @magnat7
      @magnat7 4 года назад +73

      Just priceless, you rely see the happiness. Really can make we think. I Just don't understand how this vídeo can have dislikes.

    • @Sgt_Kane
      @Sgt_Kane 4 года назад +33

      Not much does, but that whole scene made me smile

    • @Kob-mj1sn
      @Kob-mj1sn 4 года назад +21

      Amazing! Such a nice guy for doing that!!!

    • @stutterstudios4731
      @stutterstudios4731 4 года назад +31

      It was incredible precious. Bald’s range of video material is diverse and genuine. Very cool

  • @thewalkingman777
    @thewalkingman777 2 года назад +38

    The historical artefacts he found in the abandoned house were amazing. It's should be in a museum. What a thing to stumble upon.

  • @gmb7495
    @gmb7495 7 месяцев назад +6

    Wonder if old Kolya is doing alright. I still remember him saying something like “thank god we don’t have war”. Speaks a lot about how these people have suffered, but nothing compares to war. God bless him.

  • @simonm3931
    @simonm3931 4 года назад +685

    "You know it's not the USSR anymore right?"
    Ooh, damn.

    • @borispsalman
      @borispsalman 4 года назад +9

      buuuuuurn :D

    • @SpiderPigggg
      @SpiderPigggg 4 года назад +4

      Oh no he didn’t

    • @mikehawk2117
      @mikehawk2117 4 года назад +49

      Actually, he said "It's not USSR yet", which is more hilarious. Instead of "Еще" he should've said "Уже".

    • @RibasFilms
      @RibasFilms 4 года назад

      Knockout!

    • @SeptimusAugustusI
      @SeptimusAugustusI 4 года назад +1

      @@mikehawk2117 Yeah that was even more funny :D

  • @turdferguson2982
    @turdferguson2982 4 года назад +2134

    That gypsy cracked me up.
    "Nobody comes around because a gypsy lives here. I'm the gypsy." LoL

    • @danielb.1567
      @danielb.1567 4 года назад +6

      lol

    • @TheUmnez
      @TheUmnez 4 года назад +31

      The translation's a bit off, he didn't say gypsy, he said "цыган" which means a person that lives isolated from society.

    • @georgesboutz7534
      @georgesboutz7534 4 года назад +140

      @@TheUmnez I am Russian and we always referred to gypsies as tzigani.

    • @stevetreloar6602
      @stevetreloar6602 4 года назад +5

      The beauty is that was a personal test to see if he was a natural bigot! If he had been 'limited' he may have said "duck me me, where is a safe place?" and would have come back to a car bodyshell? He passed the test!! EDIT: and I read the comments but I still stand by my statement. (the implied meaning still applies)

    • @Acson92
      @Acson92 4 года назад +6

      @@TheUmnez Zigenare in Swedish which means Gypsy aswell.

  • @AngieLea
    @AngieLea 5 месяцев назад +4

    My heart melted. A typical old school grandma who just wants to feed you. 30 eggs😂 This content is so wholesome❤❤❤❤

  • @MexicanBandit
    @MexicanBandit Год назад +24

    Imagine the whole situation from babushka's perspective. Every once in a while a kind stranger from foreign lands shows up at your doorstep and comes with gifts. The whole thing is so wholesome, best part of the whole B&B experience!

    • @justincraig398
      @justincraig398 Год назад +2

      Kind stranger from foreign lands lol , sounds like lord of the rings or something 🤣..

  • @misfitvillainz1769
    @misfitvillainz1769 3 года назад +1335

    I love how Babushka just screams 'I'LL GIVE YOU 30 EGGS" - it's so incredibly wholesome I want to go there myself.

    • @OGKei-
      @OGKei- 3 года назад +7

      Indeed!

    • @ZheDong
      @ZheDong 3 года назад +8

      Yea that was my favorite part of the video as well. Amazing ppl

    • @michaelulbrichsen4854
      @michaelulbrichsen4854 3 года назад +20

      i am a man of 32 years and i cried a bit when i saw that nice babushka again
      my bad english makes this looks like its was sad tears but it was tears of joy. heart warming

    • @jayswarrow1196
      @jayswarrow1196 3 года назад +2

      Don't do it! You'll stay, and will work in the ''ogorod" forever, digging the "kartoshka" and seeding the "morkovka". Their good will is unbelivably-seductive, 'specially for "bourjois" ;)

    • @JSBF2013
      @JSBF2013 3 года назад +1

      @@michaelulbrichsen4854 This is an amazing touch of life...

  • @bernicegoldham1509
    @bernicegoldham1509 4 года назад +1696

    “You know it’s not the USSR anymore right?” Homeboy savage. Respect.

  • @meghavorem7023
    @meghavorem7023 3 года назад +29

    When I saw that 73 old man shaking because of his illness I thought of my parents who are in their early 60s and I left them alone somewhere in eastern Europe. I pray God give me the opportunity to return one day and take care of them.

    • @lwashere228
      @lwashere228 2 года назад +5

      The “Shaking” that Kolya experienced (in other videos as well) is a strong withdrawal symptom of alcohol abuse. In the other Video where he visited Kolya again and brought him vodka the shivers stopped as soon as he took a sip. You can observe this a few moments later as well while they are sitting in his house. But aside from all of that, have you heard he has people that care for him now? :)

    • @bromisovalum8417
      @bromisovalum8417 2 года назад +1

      @@lwashere228 It's probably both. It's lifelong alcohol abuse but the leg pain sounds like legit parkinsons.

    • @lwashere228
      @lwashere228 2 года назад

      @@bromisovalum8417 youre probably right, I was just speaking about the shivers/the shaking bc im an alcoholic as well and know these shivers, luckily way not as strong as the shivers that kolya was experiencing but they‘re uncomfortable enough

    • @karinaemelie1665
      @karinaemelie1665 Год назад

      @@lwashere228 Korsakowsche Krankheit... äussert sich unterschiedlich. Ich habe 8 Jahre mit daran erkrankten Menschen gearbeitet / Beschäftigung 🙏

  • @EnjoyLife-xq2ku
    @EnjoyLife-xq2ku 3 года назад +27

    I remembered my mom...when she said u r my son.... literally cried

  • @polishmijaja4164
    @polishmijaja4164 4 года назад +670

    A women living in the middle of nowhere and still being able to live 93 years in a radiation zone got to respect that :P

    • @AlphaFlight
      @AlphaFlight 4 года назад +11

      Radiation has a positive reaction

    • @dicedoom7162
      @dicedoom7162 4 года назад +4

      Maybe because of the radiation?

    • @DudiMr
      @DudiMr 4 года назад +17

      And knows about coronavirus!

    • @Tyrant369
      @Tyrant369 4 года назад +32

      @@peterzingler6221 Exactly what i was about to say. Clean air, fresh food and an active lifestyle is the reason shes living so well into her 90s.

    • @RicArmstrong
      @RicArmstrong 4 года назад +11

      Yes, I bet she doesn't get her flu shot either.
      That should tell you something.

  • @rabidrabbittt
    @rabidrabbittt 4 года назад +1351

    the mystical belarusian spring santa bringing gifts to the elderly forestpeople

    • @James_Wisniewski
      @James_Wisniewski 4 года назад +11

      I spat out my водка.

    • @zaqwanbadli9697
      @zaqwanbadli9697 4 года назад +1

      Elderly forest people is such a mood.

    • @ovamax42
      @ovamax42 3 года назад

      lmaoooo

    • @petulastarr5626
      @petulastarr5626 3 года назад

      Amazing stuff your doing! God bless you always! Cheer's 👍👍👍

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 2 года назад

      They will write stories about him in the future

  • @tartineprefere6463
    @tartineprefere6463 Год назад +14

    All the videos on this channel remind me so much of home - and the reaction of the babushka was the best thing ever.
    No doubt this is one of the best channels - absolutely love it!

  • @KatsiarynaTerehova
    @KatsiarynaTerehova Год назад +18

    That's such a nice video! I am from the city you stumbled upon on your way to the radiation zone (Korma). Many people on YT told me that you've been here but I refused to believe them until I checked on my own. It put a smile on my face to see you've taken a liking to this area. Despite the fact that I live right next to that bridge you've passed to get to the zone, I've never actually been there. Though definitely heard of people still staying there. It really warms my heart to know that such people as Kolya and the babushka are kind of close to me and you are their frequent guest as it appears. Maybe one day I will pluck up my courage to actually go there and find them. Thank you for giving others a glimpse into the area I live in!

    • @baldandbankrupt
      @baldandbankrupt  Год назад +13

      Hey! Glad you found the video. I’ve been to Korma a few times and wrote about it in more detail in my book. A quiet little town with friendly people but difficult to find a decent meal from what I remember) Hope life is progressing well there. Thanks for your message. I always like hearing from people who are from the places I visit. Have a great day!

    • @ArjenDijksman
      @ArjenDijksman Год назад +8

      Please visit Kolya, yes, he now lives in the retirement home Shubino, close to Vetka.

  • @BackpackerBen
    @BackpackerBen 4 года назад +301

    This Koyla and Bald relationship has turned into the best thing on RUclips

    • @jeremyemilio9378
      @jeremyemilio9378 4 года назад +10

      And one day he will knock on the door and nobody will ever answer again

    • @-dimosthenis--kal-109
      @-dimosthenis--kal-109 4 года назад +3

      @@jeremyemilio9378 :( ik man ik thats sad..

    • @abhinavamukherjee2807
      @abhinavamukherjee2807 4 года назад +5

      I'd pay to watch him return and meet these lovely people.

  • @zenith8417
    @zenith8417 4 года назад +790

    I swear grandmothers are the same no matter what their nationality is.

    • @endrea5060
      @endrea5060 4 года назад +5

      Agreed

    • @jadecostello3325
      @jadecostello3325 4 года назад +25

      I am a grandmother and I still love my metal music.

    • @realimpact6181
      @realimpact6181 4 года назад +1

      Absolutely true!

    • @panamono9217
      @panamono9217 4 года назад +1

      Jade Costello how old are you?

    • @rahuldevsingh2911
      @rahuldevsingh2911 4 года назад +1

      I never saw my grandfather and grandmother they died before I was born

  • @itsonlyanamecomeon
    @itsonlyanamecomeon 2 года назад +16

    Ben - thank you for feeding and checking on these few beautiful people you've met on your journey. This world needs more people like you.

  • @davidhudson1711
    @davidhudson1711 3 года назад +24

    Your knowledge and respect for Belarusian culture is infectious. Big thumbs up 👍

  • @alixsky6067
    @alixsky6067 4 года назад +439

    "i can't come in because of the virus"
    "but i am 90 years old!"
    what a trooper haha

  • @wrightvcx2249
    @wrightvcx2249 4 года назад +231

    "Do not pick berries or mushroom from the ground".
    - Bald proceeds to dip his foot deep into the swamp to soak in last ounce of radiation left in the zone.

    • @georgesmith8268
      @georgesmith8268 4 года назад +1

      mikatu bro the radiation goes everywhere

    • @Misq1234
      @Misq1234 4 года назад

      Ok I laughed hard at this

  • @scubaguy007
    @scubaguy007 Год назад +10

    You earned my subscription with today's video. I have mad respect for someone who would do what you did for those people. I don't care if you just did it for the likes, or for the adventure, or for whatever reason you did it. It was magnificent!

    • @elijiah04
      @elijiah04 Год назад +1

      Same like and subscribe people he is good person

  • @Glorfinniel
    @Glorfinniel 4 года назад +129

    Grandma's 93 years old and lives in a radioactive forest her whole life, the Coronavirus would fear her. She's the toughest babuska in all of Belarus. 😊💓

  • @_APV_
    @_APV_ 4 года назад +719

    When he refused to eat anything... You could feel the disbelief, the pain, the horror in babushkas eyes:D

    • @rhynemusic4101
      @rhynemusic4101 4 года назад +12

      Well, the rumor of her being a witch is to blame

    • @kemerios1
      @kemerios1 4 года назад

      @@rhynemusic4101 What? Is there a video?

    • @paulohagan3309
      @paulohagan3309 4 года назад +2

      @@kemerios1 It's a joke

    • @kemerios1
      @kemerios1 4 года назад +1

      @@paulohagan3309 r/woosh

    • @hUCK-
      @hUCK- 4 года назад

      @@paulohagan3309 Silly joke, some people get reputations for a reason.

  • @foekist7312
    @foekist7312 3 года назад +9

    Man... you're generosity is making me choke up here... "Let me fill your bag full of eggs!" 😢🙏God bless you Ben

  • @Dantallica2002
    @Dantallica2002 2 года назад +4

    The way She lights up when she realizes it's him is beyond awesome!!!

  • @griselmartinez5092
    @griselmartinez5092 4 года назад +753

    Bald: Babushka it’s enough, Honestly it’s enough
    Babushka: I’LL GIVE YOU THIRTY OF THEMM!!!!!!

    • @simeonarsov1697
      @simeonarsov1697 4 года назад +17

      laughed from my hearth on that one

    • @mr12Robbo
      @mr12Robbo 4 года назад +18

      and she said it with a smile

    • @jeffreyflathers5
      @jeffreyflathers5 4 года назад +5

      Wow, that's a boatload of omelets!

    • @MrBrainTucker1079
      @MrBrainTucker1079 4 года назад +9

      Yeah, slavic babushkas do be like that

    • @cinziac7921
      @cinziac7921 4 года назад +4

      She's a loving lady, always friendly and very welcoming. It's such a pity that because of the corona virus Bald couldn't sit in her kitchen and talk to her longer.

  • @seabears_hate_circles
    @seabears_hate_circles 4 года назад +903

    I'm not gonna lie, I'm probably gonna shed a tear if Ben ever returns and finds that Kolya has passed. The same goes for the babushka, they're a big part of why I love the Belarus videos so much.

    • @nazmushshaker1977
      @nazmushshaker1977 4 года назад +74

      me too.i do not know why i often think about them they are so close to us.god bless them.

    • @jasonc8781
      @jasonc8781 4 года назад +39

      Right. I think these are my favorite videos.

    • @cashawX10
      @cashawX10 4 года назад +38

      Yup ! Mr Bald is so good that he goes back to visit them. I think in my old age, I would prefer to think that Kolya is still living in his old shack. He probably will be as well ! It's great that kindness is the one thing that passes all cultures and languages.

    • @ImAlexisCruz
      @ImAlexisCruz 4 года назад +9

      I love bald and Belarus!

    • @FreekZoontjes
      @FreekZoontjes 4 года назад +16

      @@cashawX10 Well, Mr Bald will probably find the human remains of Kolya much later, bury him at the hidden cemetery in the forest giving Kolya a humane Soviet funeral.

  • @binancehighlights4038
    @binancehighlights4038 3 года назад +627

    If someone asks you "from which channel are you?" - just answer "I'm from BBC - bald & bankrupt channel"

  • @musiclovingchick6
    @musiclovingchick6 2 года назад +8

    “Alrighty then, let’s see if he’s home” gave me the biggest smile because I knew exactly who you were talking about! Thank you for making this video, I hope we can see them again soon, safe and sound

  • @Kuba-fn8wy
    @Kuba-fn8wy 4 года назад +318

    Im normally depressed but this babushka made my heart warm

    • @BeforeTheSummerEnds
      @BeforeTheSummerEnds 4 года назад +4

      Sad boys

    • @J4YAH777
      @J4YAH777 4 года назад +9

      reminds me of my grandma 😓😓 man I miss her

    • @ananda_adi
      @ananda_adi 4 года назад +5

      Starz album of year

    • @mj-lb6er
      @mj-lb6er 4 года назад +2

      @@BeforeTheSummerEnds
      Any Chicks in this one . Bring back whats her name . Haha

    • @Anton-wq3rz
      @Anton-wq3rz 4 года назад

      Iceheart

  • @shortbedtimestories
    @shortbedtimestories 4 года назад +861

    "I'm a middle aged man walking through an irradiated forest in the pouring rain delivering kolbassa and vodka to a babushka"
    you sir are a hero.

    • @karmicvibez6377
      @karmicvibez6377 4 года назад +6

      The Babushka is still alive in her 90s, he will be fine.

    • @pete531
      @pete531 4 года назад +4

      Without shoes

    • @IGLArocknroll
      @IGLArocknroll 4 года назад +4

      "Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman?" NO! It is our favourite bald Briton bringing some stuff to those who were forgotten by almost every single soul on Earth!

    • @kevmoful
      @kevmoful 2 года назад

      Certainly a chad

  • @NickL5980
    @NickL5980 4 месяца назад +1

    Your kindness and gifts to that wonderful Babushka brought a tear to my eye. Absolute legend Bald 🙏❤️

  • @grahamwilliams1569
    @grahamwilliams1569 4 месяца назад +2

    Bless you Ben for checking on Koyla ! you are a good soul.

  • @Snazzysneferu
    @Snazzysneferu 3 года назад +1458

    "Are you KGB?"
    "No"
    "Okay, goodbye then"
    I've never audibly cheered at a RUclips video before

    • @andreasr.7146
      @andreasr.7146 3 года назад +27

      I think he was a bit unfriendly, to this lady.

    • @saigonbaby
      @saigonbaby 3 года назад +38

      @@andreasr.7146 what would you do

    • @andreasr.7146
      @andreasr.7146 3 года назад +9

      @@saigonbaby First i would have say, sorry... and that i film only for privat.

    • @user-ei7cj6qw1p
      @user-ei7cj6qw1p 3 года назад +157

      @@andreasr.7146 No,she was unfriendly.

    • @JacksonFTW
      @JacksonFTW 3 года назад +122

      @@andreasr.7146 Why apologize? He's done nothing wrong. Him filming isn't her business.

  • @MonstorTapok
    @MonstorTapok 3 года назад +1166

    "I'm afraid of bears!" - walks through the forest with kolbasa sticking out of his backpack

    • @atomsmasher9411
      @atomsmasher9411 3 года назад +11

      lol, i was thinking the same thing

    • @lindawitherspoon446
      @lindawitherspoon446 3 года назад +9

      Hahahahahaha hahahahahaha

    • @Deltron1337
      @Deltron1337 3 года назад +31

      I dont think he's afraid of anything on earth considering the places he goes

    • @2506inna
      @2506inna 3 года назад +2

      Lol. 🐻😂🙈

    • @dvv18
      @dvv18 3 года назад +3

      @Bebopman Current Sausage.

  • @Violentsaintify
    @Violentsaintify 2 года назад +4

    This youtube is probably one of a few that they show us truth and are being honest, unlike others fixing everything and pretending to be generous. Thank you for the honesty! Well done helping those people! May god bless and protect you.

  • @technoviking2415
    @technoviking2415 3 года назад +15

    Everytime i see vids like this it just reminds me of how unfriendly it is in england.

    • @KingOfKingz911
      @KingOfKingz911 2 года назад

      In the cities yeah cuz so many places,bro

  • @pianokeyjoe
    @pianokeyjoe 4 года назад +229

    The elderly mother and son, has brought tears to my eyes. I love people like this! God bless em!

    • @athish-REAL
      @athish-REAL 4 года назад +9

      They're Not Couples That's His Mother And He's Her Son

    • @pianokeyjoe
      @pianokeyjoe 4 года назад +7

      @@athish-REAL corrected. Still they are a prime example of LOVE. Charity is another word for Love. All the way in the middle of nowhere in a radioactive forest in lovely Belarus former soviet union!

    • @passiveaggressivenegotiato8087
      @passiveaggressivenegotiato8087 4 года назад +5

      They love him

  • @amethystrain2513
    @amethystrain2513 4 года назад +686

    "Come inside, let me feed you!" Yes, yes grandmother credentials check out.

    • @mad4396
      @mad4396 4 года назад +23

      every asian, turkic and slavic grandma be like:
      EAT EAT FOOD

    • @NashTheGreat
      @NashTheGreat 4 года назад +10

      @@mad4396 i dont know why with the exclusion of western grandmas... U shingshong should stfu and stop generalising everything.

    • @9trogenta13
      @9trogenta13 4 года назад +2

      "Come inside. I've got some eggs for you."

    • @Unorthodox_vir
      @Unorthodox_vir 4 года назад +5

      @Nash You have an IQ of a potato, how are you even using a device

    • @GECKOZFTW
      @GECKOZFTW 4 года назад +4

      If you are hungry, all you need to do is go to a Slavic Babushka and say this phrase. "Fridge is empty, I haven't eaten in 20 minutes."

  • @stephenmcgraw9466
    @stephenmcgraw9466 Год назад +3

    God always protect this man. This was a beautiful act of kindness. God look protect the people he visits. This was beautiful acts of kindness. God bless this man.

  • @kellyunrau8450
    @kellyunrau8450 9 месяцев назад +1

    Seeing a person make others so happy is the most precious experiance in life. Thankyou for sharing such a wonderful moment.

  • @MarinheirodeSegundaViagem
    @MarinheirodeSegundaViagem 4 года назад +475

    Picture this:
    "Are you KGB?"
    "YES"
    best plot twist ever

    • @CuoreSportivo
      @CuoreSportivo 4 года назад +13

      bald was like "hehe, that doesn't exist anym...*DED*

    • @radjadawamindra697
      @radjadawamindra697 4 года назад +11

      @@CuoreSportivo the Belarusian one is still strong though.

    • @jonSnow-cs2dm
      @jonSnow-cs2dm 4 года назад

      Watch out for dogman bigfoot

    • @chepushila1
      @chepushila1 4 года назад +6

      @@CuoreSportivo Yeah it does. In Belarus at least.

    • @SkyForceOne2
      @SkyForceOne2 4 года назад +2

      @@chepushila1 well i mean TECHNICALLY it's something different right now, but you know... the lines are blurry

  • @Fan_Made_Videos
    @Fan_Made_Videos 4 года назад +401

    Ah come on man, you shoulda told Miss KGB your name..."I'm Bald, James Bald"

    • @martiddy
      @martiddy 4 года назад +8

      That would've been hilarious XD

    • @jcsk611
      @jcsk611 4 года назад +6

      From Belarus, with Love!😎😎😎

    • @francismuiruri9064
      @francismuiruri9064 4 года назад

      yeah lol

    • @fernsandpines4262
      @fernsandpines4262 4 года назад +3

      Bald....definitely not shaken...and not stirred.....hahahaha

    • @evesyiem6160
      @evesyiem6160 4 года назад

      That's a good one 😂😂

  • @atodaso1668
    @atodaso1668 2 года назад +5

    I'm glad you went inside. No need to lose our humanity over a new virus.

  • @tommybrasco1
    @tommybrasco1 Год назад +3

    Its amazing to see that a lot of the time the People who has the least, will give you the most; Half their food, their time and their stories. Amazing adventures Benjamin. I just finished the new Afghanistan video and wanted to show these videos to my girlfriend. All the best!

  • @RobbieHilton97
    @RobbieHilton97 4 года назад +380

    I love that old woman, you need to visit again within the year- it probably made her whole month!

    • @Latvialainen
      @Latvialainen 4 года назад +25

      And stay longer. Make a whole video about them!

    • @OAKSEY-wd4vs
      @OAKSEY-wd4vs 4 года назад +3

      Yes it made her month and it made YOUR month by the looks of things.

    • @gentlemanchogath6755
      @gentlemanchogath6755 4 года назад +2

      @@OAKSEY-wd4vs and OUR month too

    • @karmicvibez6377
      @karmicvibez6377 4 года назад +3

      @@Latvialainen Yes! I've been saying same. He needs to return to spend time with her💕

  • @arthurvardanyan1991
    @arthurvardanyan1991 4 года назад +873

    I love when he said to that KGB wannabe in Russian “This is no longer USSR you know that right?” You nailed it bro

    • @super-super-
      @super-super- 4 года назад +52

      She was Russian, and not Belarusian. They are typically remnants of KGB sent from Moscow that are still living there. Frankly, I think the Belarusians should get rid of them.

    • @polina5520
      @polina5520 4 года назад +20

      William her accent was not Russian at all

    • @user-dr9ox7ix3g
      @user-dr9ox7ix3g 4 года назад +28

      @@super-super- There is KGB in Belorussia now, and there is no KGB in Russia now :)

    • @super-super-
      @super-super- 4 года назад +14

      @@polina5520 She probably lives in Belarus for a long time now since Soviet occupation, so has Belarusian influence. But she is definitely Russian, her face is Russian and the way she behaves herself. Belarusians and Ukrainians do not behave like that, they are genetically, culturally and linguistically different from Russians. Russians are not Slavic, and not European.

    • @super-super-
      @super-super- 4 года назад +13

      @@user-dr9ox7ix3g It's Belarus, not "Belarussia", mongol boy.

  • @murphyr31
    @murphyr31 Год назад +3

    Benjamin I’ve been binging your videos for two days now. I remember watching you prior to now but I didn’t realize just how good of a channel you have until now. You’re doing Gods work spending time with these people you’ve met along your travels.

  • @devilman1976
    @devilman1976 2 года назад +4

    That's one of the most wonderful videos I've watched! The babushka's face when she recognised him was just so joyful!

  • @AlkaPwn
    @AlkaPwn 4 года назад +300

    The babushka had me tearing up real hard when you were leaving. I think one more round of Kolya and Babushka lady would suffice since this was so bittersweet with the virus keeping you from the goodbye that these characters truly deserve.

    • @kathyytube5660
      @kathyytube5660 4 года назад +6

      With his wellies 😂

    • @gsmiley7449
      @gsmiley7449 4 года назад

      Hear, hear.

    • @tibor29
      @tibor29 4 года назад +5

      I'm sure he will visit them again.

    • @peidog
      @peidog 4 года назад +7

      absolutley, even if you think you have seen every thing, even once a year visit to babushka and kolya just to wade through that swamp and see the wolves and bears!!!! let us see your paypal addy we will send you donations for expenses.

  • @portuabreu
    @portuabreu 4 года назад +322

    That babushka that everyone would love to have.

  • @angelgegege
    @angelgegege 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for your kind generosity towards these people. It’s fellows like you who add value to life!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @cd3896
    @cd3896 2 года назад +6

    Such a tragedy whats taken place. I sincerely hope they survived. Everyone deserves peace on earth.

  • @alessandro.calzavara
    @alessandro.calzavara 3 года назад +852

    I loved the
    "Are you KGB?"
    "No"
    Then goodbye

    • @amarjitkaurminhas3391
      @amarjitkaurminhas3391 3 года назад +51

      He is really intelligent .he knows how to answer oversmart people

    • @FullMetalChains
      @FullMetalChains 3 года назад +25

      That was the most bondesque sentence I have heard a person say in real life

    • @martins458
      @martins458 3 года назад +16

      where's bald been? He uploaded a covid video that disappeared, then nothing

    • @liberationwasalie2982
      @liberationwasalie2982 3 года назад +3

      @@martins458 i'd like to know myself

    • @liberationwasalie2982
      @liberationwasalie2982 3 года назад +4

      @@martins458 from reading other comments it appears he might still be in Belarus and he's active on instagram so i guess you can stay up to date over there

  • @helloiamhuman1146
    @helloiamhuman1146 3 года назад +1323

    The babouska is so nice how he treats him like her son after only seeing him twice

    • @geewin8473
      @geewin8473 3 года назад +75

      Mate it's babushka

    • @AdrenalineRushMX
      @AdrenalineRushMX 3 года назад +2

      @@geewin8473 lol

    • @samuraicop4930
      @samuraicop4930 3 года назад +16

      That’s her job

    • @bbpoisonn
      @bbpoisonn 3 года назад +16

      It’s the same in every Slavic country lol

    • @alanforrester9626
      @alanforrester9626 3 года назад +46

      how sad we are brainwashed into thinking these people are enemys of ours

  • @EarthPoweredHippie
    @EarthPoweredHippie 2 года назад +5

    This was so amazing, the joy on her face when she recognized Bald... PRICELESS

  • @AidanChinSungLing
    @AidanChinSungLing 3 года назад +50

    Russian karen: “What are you doing filming here?”
    Bald: “Just looking around, is it against the law?”
    Russian karen: “yeaa naah, if you have accreditation you can film”
    Bald:” are you from the KGB?”
    Russian karen: “No”
    Bald:” Goodbye”
    Russian karen: “Goodbye”

  • @junepark1256
    @junepark1256 4 года назад +1442

    Sir
    uhh
    we will require more updates on babushka minimum is once a year
    LIKE SO BALD CAN SEE

    • @jordannarlev6094
      @jordannarlev6094 4 года назад +21

      Definitely! As well as Kolya :) India too! Love!

    • @kailutman4621
      @kailutman4621 4 года назад +12

      Definitely, can never forget kolya

    • @DoYouSpeak
      @DoYouSpeak 4 года назад +1

      Agree 100%

    • @biteme0973
      @biteme0973 4 года назад +11

      got to keep in touch with Kolya. i have found a place in my heart for these people

    • @aa2339
      @aa2339 4 года назад +5

      Sponsor her an iphone or something. So she can just do it virtually.
      Or even start blogging about daily life in a Belarusian forest.

  • @umot6277
    @umot6277 4 года назад +138

    On the back of the photo it says, 'For a long and unforgettable memory to friend Aleksey K. from friend Yasha. Look at this photo and remember the way we have come from the school years to the army life. Keep it until we meet. Friend ****'

    • @alternativeperception6949
      @alternativeperception6949 4 года назад +6

      Thanks for translation

    • @guts5463
      @guts5463 4 года назад +4

      That touched my heart. Must have been one solid friendship!

    • @savannadelaplaine7695
      @savannadelaplaine7695 4 года назад +1

      👋Thank you for the translation.
      Very kind of you, I wonder what was written.

  • @jfmadigan
    @jfmadigan 3 года назад +4

    To some it’s a part of their life! Your kindness to humanity is a breath of fresh air. Please don’t stop being you. Your compassion and generosity is being noticed. Keep up the good work and great videos
    J

  • @ibell252
    @ibell252 2 года назад +1

    Kolya…top man..so pleased you still find time to pay him a visit..👍👍👍

  • @Sa-xg2dn
    @Sa-xg2dn 4 года назад +547

    3:22
    Guy: A gypsy lives here.
    Bald: A gypsy? Where? Flipping heck!
    Guy: I’m the gypsy
    Bald: Okay good, here is some liquor

    • @horace164
      @horace164 4 года назад +38

      Awkward

    • @shihtzu291
      @shihtzu291 4 года назад +15

      Yeah he really put his foot in it then didn't he!

    • @kwt8371
      @kwt8371 4 года назад +21

      Certified bruh moment

    • @SeptimusAugustusI
      @SeptimusAugustusI 4 года назад +3

      He promised the car will be ok, but he didn't say that he wouldn't take to the nearest liquor store for another bottle of vodka when he runs out of alcohol right? :D

    • @theobreakspear3068
      @theobreakspear3068 4 года назад +20

      That guy was loving it, he was totally trolling him, I’m a bit disappointed we didn’t get his back story though

  • @vincealmaraz4064
    @vincealmaraz4064 3 года назад +1582

    They live with high levels of radiation do you think they are scared of COVID-19

    • @briandelaney9710
      @briandelaney9710 3 года назад +103

      And as the baba said “I’ve lived 90 years !”

    • @seb9484
      @seb9484 3 года назад +64

      Covid-19 would die there...sorry that's not funny.

    • @NBD96
      @NBD96 3 года назад +22

      @@seb9484 it kinda is :P

    • @ByGraceIGo
      @ByGraceIGo 3 года назад +6

      Exactly!

    • @cwhoff290
      @cwhoff290 3 года назад +4

      Exactly

  • @Oncelost21
    @Oncelost21 Год назад +4

    This gives me so much hope for humanity. God bless you baldie. Keep up the awesome work man. Your inspiring people to get out and do cool stuff!!!🙌❤️

  • @MarkintoshDesign
    @MarkintoshDesign 11 месяцев назад +1

    Your videos bring so much nostalgia and warmth to the heart. We left Belarus in 92, and I never visited since. After your videos, I'm thinking about this more and more. Thank you, Benjamin!

  • @thomaschristopherwhite9043
    @thomaschristopherwhite9043 4 года назад +1383

    I love how the regular folks are the nicest and then there's Belarusian Karen.

  • @Twigs1836
    @Twigs1836 4 года назад +1006

    bald: "Sorry, I can't come inside."
    Babushka: *"So you have chosen death."*

    • @joshua1885
      @joshua1885 4 года назад +5

      I can’t that’s funny bruhhh 😹🤣

    • @dirkdiggler1242
      @dirkdiggler1242 4 года назад +1

      Very good observation, I missed it.

    • @jason0998
      @jason0998 3 года назад +1

      He got COVID according to his Instagram, after taking it so lightly, not wearing a mask and potentially exposing others to it. He is now in the ICU with double pneumonia. His lungs WILL NOT be the same again even with rehab. Lung fibrosis with COVID is almost always permanent.

    • @forscienceistokra1549
      @forscienceistokra1549 3 года назад

      @@jason0998 lin

    • @forscienceistokra1549
      @forscienceistokra1549 3 года назад

      @@jason0998 lin

  • @self-study3324
    @self-study3324 2 года назад +4

    There are few people you can watch 3 videos of and say "wow I can see the kind of person you are". I have met someone like you before in real life, it is inspiring. This person completely changed my world. Ever since he died, I told myself I will go out of my way to be someone to somebody who could use it, expect nothing in return other than the joy of helping someone else. When you live life like this unironically, it is the most worthwhile.

  • @AgitpropPsyop
    @AgitpropPsyop 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love babushka and her son so much! Ben, you are undoubtedly their favorite visitor and a sight for sore eyes… what a joy to see that old lady so happy.

  • @Oli-Ravioli
    @Oli-Ravioli 2 года назад +4

    I usually don't sub to this kind of channel, but yours is on a different level. Your humane approach of life on your travels is quite inspiring. Thank you for making me discover the SOVIET life.

  • @UnknownColorado
    @UnknownColorado 4 года назад +372

    "You know it's not the USSR anymore, right?" Lol! Best B&B moment to date!

  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un 4 года назад +522

    I guess even the KGB has Karens. A forest? You’re lucky the trees aren’t talking

    • @davidvidrman1863
      @davidvidrman1863 4 года назад +22

      Karens know no borders

    • @kenblue1065
      @kenblue1065 4 года назад +4

      Sir, are u real Kim Jong un from North Korea?

    • @sdsd2e2321
      @sdsd2e2321 4 года назад +7

      @@kenblue1065 No, the united democratic republic of korea

    • @lieutenantbigz938
      @lieutenantbigz938 4 года назад +3

      Wrong country for the trees to start talking, my leader :D

    • @athish-REAL
      @athish-REAL 4 года назад +12

      I Wanna Talk To The Manager Of The Soviet Union 😂😂😂

  • @kevinbautsch
    @kevinbautsch 2 года назад +2

    Oh Man did that visit with the two old people warm my heart. What wonderful people way out there in the middle of nowhere.
    God Bless all those people.

  • @goodygumdropz7466
    @goodygumdropz7466 2 года назад +1

    This is the BEST B&B I've ever watched.
    May God bless your kind and generous heart! Much, much love from the U.S.

  • @Enithrell
    @Enithrell 3 года назад +448

    I love how the old lady is going insane because you don't allow her to give something back, she is literally screaming hahaha, what a beautiful lady.

  • @SuperJames284
    @SuperJames284 4 года назад +647

    “No one will go within 100m a gypsy lives here”
    “Oh”
    “I’m the gypsy”
    😂😂😂

  • @vincentbeausejour4520
    @vincentbeausejour4520 3 месяца назад

    Bless your heart for helping this old woman, Bald.