The Greatest YouTube Video Ever Made!

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  • @AbroadinJapan
    @AbroadinJapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12697

    Mate this really was bald and bankrupt extreme. Genuinely real edge of your seat stuff throughout.
    An amazing pay-off to an incredible video - though sad to see the fate that befell the Buran. Glad you guys got away from the authorities safely!

    • @myamoosy
      @myamoosy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      YOOOOO HI

    • @KenoxProductions
      @KenoxProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +206

      It's the man who visited all 47 prefectures!

    • @oleklabisch644
      @oleklabisch644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +129

      yall should do a video together

    • @Yamabiko84
      @Yamabiko84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

      OMG its mr affable himself!

    • @danielkranz5743
      @danielkranz5743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Hope we get "Journey Across Japan - Escape to a japanese Spaceport" soon. Love your content Chris

  • @martins3993
    @martins3993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8726

    Taking a bus to the middle of nowhere, walking 30 km across a desert, stumbling upon one of the greatest Soviet relics and then taking a 50 buck MVD taxi to a closed off city. Just a regular day in a Soviet adventurer's life.

    • @rrrndmg
      @rrrndmg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +202

      Didn't mean to be boring too much but just to make it clear :)
      MVD where M stands for Ministry (Министерство). V is for Internal (Внутренние). And D is for Affairs (Дела). So its MVD or you would call it Ministry of internal Affairs. It's a regular police actually.

    • @tomtucjr
      @tomtucjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      adventurizer*!

    • @MCohen28
      @MCohen28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Yeah that sink was indeed a stunning relic

    • @JOSWAY787
      @JOSWAY787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Walks 30 km like it’s nothing, you can see he was trained for this 😂

    • @theRPGmaster
      @theRPGmaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@promontorium Even just a rusty old sink is interesting to me. They probably aren't made anymore, pretty rare.

  • @thelastknave833
    @thelastknave833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13634

    I love how he is sneaking into a restricted military area and he is like “guys, look! A Soviet sink!”

    • @mateo_sid
      @mateo_sid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +162

      i guess they... threw a kitchen sink into it

    • @facekidnoise
      @facekidnoise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      🤣

    • @pilisopa
      @pilisopa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +381

      Soviet sinks have a long history in Bald and Bankrupt videos.

    • @darkassassin6457
      @darkassassin6457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      Let that sink in!

    • @ripandas8039
      @ripandas8039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      He loves Soviet sink

  • @Mike-ge7pe
    @Mike-ge7pe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2816

    After watching the final Soviet episode, this feels even more poetic. Like the culmination of the all the years of traveling the former USSR. The most grand payoff. The true ultimate relic of past glory. The embodiment of all you’ve sought out. It’s truly been a pleasure to watch

    • @rangeldoesnotexist
      @rangeldoesnotexist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Couldn't have said it better myself.

    • @MegaLarriot
      @MegaLarriot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      this is what got him banned right?

  • @PPPeter_Official
    @PPPeter_Official 2 ปีที่แล้ว +798

    What an insane adventure, enjoyed every single second of this 40 minute gem. Mindblowing!

    • @Alex_Gordon
      @Alex_Gordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      me too! never a boring second in his videos..or yours! 😁

    • @Emily_Jellyfish
      @Emily_Jellyfish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi Peter!

    • @deecoyjaj6847
      @deecoyjaj6847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      OMG , pppeter i just discovered your channel recently and thought it reminded me a bit of bald and bankrupt and came to the conclusion that your youtubing must of been influenced a bit by him. this has just confirmed.
      love your videos btw

    • @deecoyjaj6847
      @deecoyjaj6847 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      *just confirmed it

    • @henk3202
      @henk3202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well doen mr. Bond and Bankrupt

  • @BerticusBersht
    @BerticusBersht 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4348

    This is literally one of the greatest pieces of content ever produced on YT like it should get an award.

    • @j0bey1
      @j0bey1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Agreed!

    • @aceboogisback9946
      @aceboogisback9946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      You should see the one where he goes to Lunik 9, the Romani slum in Slovakia

    • @themudthedirtandthesand9079
      @themudthedirtandthesand9079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It should sure get an award for stupidity and arrogance. 30 km walk with almost no supplies, tough terrain, no cover, there could have been sensors, landmines, high fences with barbed wire, guard dogs at large, sentries with orders to shoot on sight.............. that is how it was back in the Cold War era of the 20th century............ but I guess this is now the TH-cam era of the 21st century............. so they were released after a few hours with a small fine................ it could have been 20 years in the gulag............ but I do admit the 2 of them pulled off the biggest "spaceport tourism" visit ever.

  • @StevieDCC
    @StevieDCC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +529

    There’s no Netflix, Amazon etc company that could make me engrossed like that did. I can’t even imagine what the off camera struggles where like. Best video on TH-cam. By a mile.

  • @raymondjohnson9690
    @raymondjohnson9690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +534

    You're legendary.

  • @IggyFresh
    @IggyFresh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4368

    I've watched you for a long time now and this was definitely the peak (so far). My jaw was on the floor seeing history, it's a shame they won't at least make a museum out of it. Amazing documentary!

    • @caracallacz
      @caracallacz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I was thinking exactly the same, and why Russians guard and pay annually for that place

    • @peerlesscultivator6873
      @peerlesscultivator6873 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caracallacz I heard Russians shoot their satellites of from their that’s why they pay annually

    • @FlakoMemo
      @FlakoMemo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      My jaw dropped as I’m typing this wtf man this man is crazy

    • @sisuentrenadoh4589
      @sisuentrenadoh4589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      There's a museum like, 2km away from the building they were in

    • @roborovsky6950
      @roborovsky6950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Yea, if you go to Google maps, you can see the museum really close to the hangar, with a Buran displayed outside.

  • @anthonycorisdeo2808
    @anthonycorisdeo2808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Your content never disappoints. Thank you from your biggest fan in California! Your taste in umbrellas is impeccable. 😁

    • @maplebear6527
      @maplebear6527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      You paid $50.00 to say that and i got to reply for free.

    • @sukislim
      @sukislim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Mate i need 50 for weed. Hook a brother up :)

    • @DavInBritain
      @DavInBritain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bald and bankrupt is the man on the moon!

    • @timmmahhhh
      @timmmahhhh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@DavInBritain not quite he couldn't figure out the launch codes. 😊

    • @johnmcgarry3335
      @johnmcgarry3335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thomas the Tank train! EPIC!

  • @JohnnyFD
    @JohnnyFD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +824

    Mate. This was the greatest film of all time. This needs to go into TH-cam’s hall of fame if they ever make one. Legend! 🚀

    • @robertgiresi9515
      @robertgiresi9515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey Johnny! 35:24 I was thinking of you when Bald said "well one thing we've learned today is that it's easier visiting a spaceship than the space church". No dodgy burgers or gopnik dogs either! Cheers and hope you're doing well.

    • @CCCP_Again
      @CCCP_Again 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Preach🙌🙌

    • @Pieteir87
      @Pieteir87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      True. It was a crazy adventure and the real deal. We can see how emotionally rewarding it was for them to. That even alone contributes alot to this film. The passion is real. Thats why we love them.

    • @Zilvis1711
      @Zilvis1711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For sure Johnny, for sure.

    • @Pieteir87
      @Pieteir87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It doesnt get any better than this on youtube. Thats my very honest opinion.

  • @BrianKHahn
    @BrianKHahn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1485

    After discovering you were arrested and essentially banished from Russia, as reported own on your Sept 1 video, I figured it must be because of this video of the Buran. I have to say that this video tops any content on TH-cam, bar none. I was gobsmacked when you turned the camera onto that space relic, only because I always believed it was nothing more than a concept and never built. You have balls brother, and I truly admire your work.

  • @MattyK73
    @MattyK73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Thanks! I am really jealous of you and your adventures! You motivate me to start my own. Hope this small pittance will help cover you and your lovely friends fine. Love and respect from Cleveland, Ohio USA.

  • @finnflashen
    @finnflashen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Here is a small contrib to your fines . This video is so awesome , your craziest exploration clip yet! :) Thank you both for the effort. Hope you both and fidel the cat is doing well.

    • @nunocardoso6999
      @nunocardoso6999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@babsch837 that's actually close to only 10 euros, I think 😅

    • @cappadociankid
      @cappadociankid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@babsch837 it’s Swedish Krona :) 100kr is approximately about 10€

    • @nunocardoso6999
      @nunocardoso6999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@babsch837 oh! I feel dumb now 😂

    • @MsBhappy
      @MsBhappy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@babsch837 hopefully Bald passes it forward when he travels

    • @Yungbeck
      @Yungbeck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it'll go to some babushka in the end

  • @ShannonRMcKenzie
    @ShannonRMcKenzie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1243

    This is probably your most epic video to date Bald - staggering how you find these places and bring them to the world via this channel. We are all richer for your experiences

    • @lks5379
      @lks5379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I salute your words sir

    • @stephengraham1153
      @stephengraham1153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Definitely the best video yet. Such a shame that Russia doesn't take more pride in it's previous soviet (peaceful) achievements. Those spacecraft deserve to be preserved in a museum.

    • @visekual6248
      @visekual6248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Finding it is easy, there are several sites that show coordinates of military bases, the difficult thing is to get there and even more to enter them.

    • @zzzzzzzzzsz
      @zzzzzzzzzsz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      it really highlights how instantaneous, and unexpected, the collapse was

    • @howardlovecraft9696
      @howardlovecraft9696 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bolivian cartel adventures was epic too :)

  • @dallygeecee
    @dallygeecee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1751

    After checking out Lana Sator, for those who haven’t seen, she was arrested in Albania and being charged with espionage. Her photographs and stories are incredible and extremely informative, especially for those with an affinity for USSR history. As someone with a history and interest in exploring satellite imagery all across Russia, seeing photographs up close and personal is a surreal experience.
    Although unfortunate, it can be understood why the Albanian government is concerned over finding a Russian photographer deep in an abandoned military base. I do believe she never had any ill intent, simply chasing after her passion. Her photographs are truly priceless and I hope everything works out for her in the end.
    How ironic that only a few weeks after B&B runs into a bit of trouble, Lana also falls into similar circumstances (albeit much worse). Stay safe out there!

    • @MrEjablee25
      @MrEjablee25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Noob question, Lana isn’t the girl that’s in this video is it? They look similar but I have no idea. Thanks

  • @markboden4592
    @markboden4592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    Whether Bald is chatting up grandmothers on a bus.....or taking us on an adventure like this, his channel is the best on TH-cam.

    • @ObydlevshyEstet
      @ObydlevshyEstet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      100$ is the price for foreigners. 15-20$ is more than enough. When I traveled to Buran with illegal tourist group, we have been pay 100$ for small bus and a local scout, who delivered us to Buran building across military patrols.

    • @vasiovasio
      @vasiovasio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are not Mark Twain, but like him, You Speak The Truth!

  • @snehalkapur
    @snehalkapur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +819

    From an "old Soviet sink" to "old Soviet spaceship", you have come a long way buddy. Watching you since you were 20 k!!

    • @pratyush_t
      @pratyush_t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      exactly!!💯

    • @Stribog1337
      @Stribog1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True, and same for me

    • @JoolsUK
      @JoolsUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      same

    • @grantrodgers2470
      @grantrodgers2470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Space might be the final frontier..but it's made in a Hollywood basement...sleep well

  • @rubenm.5819
    @rubenm.5819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2569

    The irony is that Bald’s content will never go bankrupt. Every video is worth the wait and is the most entertaining.

    • @raevskii
      @raevskii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Yeah, he sould change the name of the channel to "Bald and Soviet"

    • @richardbeeston8627
      @richardbeeston8627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s been captured and cloned…this isn’t the real Ben. It’s a Russian cyborg programmed to infiltrate and capture western secrets, he uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to download his stored information to a secret computer hidden in Lenin’s casket. Once his mission is complete he will self destruct in a chosen city rumoured to be Lichfield in Staffordshire. All this information was obtained using French espionage from the NorthFace database, who are cooperating with the Russians and created his blue armoured jacket with prototype hand warmers inside. You’ve been warned. If I go missing it was Ben

    • @kalui96
      @kalui96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      the bald part is not very ironic though

    • @elizabethd9484
      @elizabethd9484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I could feel your excitement when you finally got it. Wow Ben, fantastic video. Loved it.

    • @archimedes2261
      @archimedes2261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He makes his money pretty much in the first 4 minutes 😆

  • @shunpofx
    @shunpofx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +647

    This a certified bald classic right here: Crossing a desert in total darkness, stumbling upon a soviet sink, breaking into the cosmodrome, seeing the Buran with your own eyes, getting "arrested" by authorities and getting to see the town of Baikonur. What an adventure from start to finish. Cheers to you both

    • @znium
      @znium 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      soviet sink > two burans

    • @OfftheWallTales
      @OfftheWallTales 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      The only thing I'd say you forgot was "running" into Alina in the middle of nowhere. I love that it's become some little gag.

    • @capcompass9298
      @capcompass9298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@OfftheWallTales Yes, I'm amazed by the coincidences with you two, especially when you found her taking a leak in an abandoned farmyard miles from anywhere and halfway through your journey, then waiting for the same goods train across the Sahara. It must be because your fans have described your posts as "magic".

    • @OfftheWallTales
      @OfftheWallTales 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@capcompass9298 Clearly they are so connected on a spiritual level, they always find each other without even trying. Hahaha it's always fun to see how he'll just 'find' her- at a cafe? Taking a wee outside? Who knows!

    • @Utonian21
      @Utonian21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Certified Bald Classic lmao

  • @justwondering1967
    @justwondering1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    Got chills when you said “This is peak Bald and Bankrupt, this is peak Soviet, this is peak everything”. Thank you, I have learned so much about that land through your travels and brilliant insight. This channel is a treasure!

    • @нетсубда
      @нетсубда 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly! I can't even imagine what would surpass this!

    • @IcelanderUSer
      @IcelanderUSer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peak Soviet brain power? This was a copy of stolen US brain power. 😊

    • @teksaucee
      @teksaucee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      honestly my favorite youtuber, the best content out there even tv doesn't have a bald, were so lucky

    • @justwondering1967
      @justwondering1967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IcelanderUSer and the US used Nazi German brain power. The real question is, where did the Nazis get their knowledge? Seek and you may be surprised what you find.

  • @kallie_w
    @kallie_w 2 ปีที่แล้ว +765

    I actually felt emotional when he said "This is peak Bald and Bankrupt, this is peak Soviet, this is peak everything” this channel has been there for me through so many hard times in recent years, and brought me a sense of excitement and joy when I didn't have much else going for me. I feel like we've all been on this grand adventure together and it's so bittersweet knowing this may be one of the last new videos. So thank you Bald, for the good times, and for the community! За верных друзей !

    • @ToriKo_
      @ToriKo_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      When the camera panned over revealing that they managed to get to the Buran, I didn’t expect to actually feel the emotion but I did

    • @gel2503
      @gel2503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Sorry to hear you have hard times, from one stranger to another, hope your life gets easier and you, and to all here, find permanent happiness.

    • @2ichie
      @2ichie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      We all are on this journey together! Don’t forget that you aren’t alone. Reach out to anyone on here if you need someone to talk to. I’m sure we are all mostly friends here. Goodluck with your personal journey!

    • @akeithing1841
      @akeithing1841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      One of these days I think I'm just gnna rebinge Bald. I just thought about the one where he was biking around, bought a bottle of vodka and climbed a Soviet tower.

    • @yemkongchuba5866
      @yemkongchuba5866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Offcourse you are welcome

  • @Win-xl7no
    @Win-xl7no 2 ปีที่แล้ว +818

    This is by far the best explore you’ve done. Conor Clyne and many others were quick to mock you when word got around you’d been detained, and they all
    Assumed you’d been caught trying to get in.
    Little did they know that you two actually got in, had a snooze, and still got pretty much the best abandoned footage of anything ever.
    Incredible.

    • @baldandbankrupt
      @baldandbankrupt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +658

      People with zero balls always mock the people attempting to achieve things. It makes them feel better about themselves.

    • @Win-xl7no
      @Win-xl7no 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@baldandbankrupt Quite right sir. Still can't quite believe what you achieved in this video. Outstanding

    • @georgeclancy1755
      @georgeclancy1755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@baldandbankrupt Honestly, I'm blown away by your whole trip. It almost felt like a hero's journey. And that you actually got to see it in all its crystalline soviet glory-the craftsmanship, the science, the tragic decay; I mean, when could one ever grasp at the clutches of fate to behold such an opulent, regal, and shimmeringly resplendent sink like that again?

    • @andrewstorm8240
      @andrewstorm8240 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@baldandbankrupt did you have a compass to nav?

    • @SRIRAYAN
      @SRIRAYAN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Bald's achievements are something that many can dream of. Not even the sky's the limit for this deadly duo (Ben/Alina).
      Hail the Gods of Soviet Adventure 🙇‍♂️

  • @garethp159
    @garethp159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    This is peak youtube. Ben and Alena's content is beyond epic. Showing amazing places that 99% don't know even exist. Thank you both.

    • @Kriegsbeil5577
      @Kriegsbeil5577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I learn more from this channel about the Soviet Union than I ever learned in any textbooks while in school.

    • @christiankeil7845
      @christiankeil7845 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      99% in america

    • @starry99
      @starry99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@centerp1ece are you jealous of her ? don't be so rude, i hope she's in more of his content

  • @Cma2506
    @Cma2506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +514

    Hey Bald,thank you for inspiring me to travel and learn Russian.I just wanted to tell you that I am on a “Soviet adventure” in Armenia and yesterday went hunting for that pioneer camp in spitak.Took a selfie from the diving board of the indoor swimming pool just like you did😇 .Love and respect from one of your 3% women subscribers 😊

    • @baldandbankrupt
      @baldandbankrupt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +227

      Awesome! Glad you found it!

    • @lufcharrison2234
      @lufcharrison2234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Love this 👌🏼

    • @undeadwerewolves9463
      @undeadwerewolves9463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Keep up the epic exploration!
      Hey I’m one of his female subscribers too btw! 😂

    • @sparklesparklesparkle6318
      @sparklesparklesparkle6318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@rob-fb5xs Go watch Vagrant Holiday 1-5 if you enjoy bald you'll like Vagrant Holiday.

    • @lilkirsche
      @lilkirsche 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only 3%? Wow 🤣

  • @colinmottram4429
    @colinmottram4429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I genuinely gasped when you showed the Buran in the hangar...absolutely incredible. Thank you!

  • @SovietLensReviews
    @SovietLensReviews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +392

    Nothing will top this Bald! When you both entered the hangar and got your first glimpse at the Buran, I think that's one of the best moments I've seen on TH-cam. Insane to think of the engineering that went into making that thing - probably one of the greatest achievements of humanity to date, and heartbreaking to see it rotting away in a desert, caged up with scrap metal.

    • @daraquinn5260
      @daraquinn5260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let’s be clear... they stole the plans from the Americans. The Soviets did most things first in space ... but credit where it is due ... Buran was American.

    • @hansoerteras3983
      @hansoerteras3983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It shows how shortlived the things are modern humans create. 3 decades ago this was a place of peak human technology, 30 years no maintenance and it´s just a decaying wasteland. And the spaceport itself is still in use afaik.

    • @kiradotee
      @kiradotee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I definitely could not have thought they would make it that far. I thought they'll just turn around in the morning.

    • @bcccl569
      @bcccl569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@hansoerteras3983 it shows how truly ephemeral we are. capable of the greatest and worse things, all of which will be lost in time.

  • @Justmyperspective
    @Justmyperspective 2 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    This was one of those videos where I thought "oh, they're never going to make it", or "there's no way inside there", or "definitely gonna get captured before they get there", and then they actually MADE IT IN! Not only did they make it in, but the seconds from 33:00 are just breaktakingly emotional and rather sad. Easily one of the best... well done, Bald & Alina!

    • @gforce3750
      @gforce3750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yh for sure, thats what made it so exciting.

    • @blueblazerable
      @blueblazerable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree!! I usually read comments before watching the video to have a glimpse of what the audience had reacted. But this time, I watched the video first and it was worth it! After I watched the video, I scroll through the comments and Im so happy that I shared my emotion with other viewers. We have the same sentiments!

  • @TheArrpeegee
    @TheArrpeegee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    I appreciate that, while sneaking into a military area and almost at his goal, he takes the time to check out the old soviet sink. Classic.

    • @bigfudge2031
      @bigfudge2031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I could imagine him getting caught because he went to look at an old soviet sink

    • @RemyCT63
      @RemyCT63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@bigfudge2031 The real mystery for me was what the heck was the sink doing in the middle of nowhere?

    • @letsif
      @letsif 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@RemyCT63 just another sink hole

  • @TheGreatOutdoors
    @TheGreatOutdoors 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Bald is the only vlogger i rewatch videos years later. They still seem unique and educational. What an adventure. Wild.

  • @Jabuba
    @Jabuba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +624

    Im at a loss here honestly, dont know how to express this. The things youve done and shown us from the corners of the earth is one of the greatest things that has happened on the internet. This entire channel, Benjamin. Incredible.

    • @khem3275
      @khem3275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Much agreed! I'm not sure how to express it either! 🥲

    • @rizkydeshanda4235
      @rizkydeshanda4235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Then you will love watching Shiey and Anton too

    • @khem3275
      @khem3275 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rizkydeshanda4235 I've begun watching Shiey recently! he is next gen bald and bankrupt lol. Still, nobody does it like Benjamin.

    • @tootsboots1
      @tootsboots1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed Sir. I started watching about two years ago and absolutely loved his Indian adventures. Little did I know back then that an amazing Soviet adventure awaited me!

  • @drewwilliams1337
    @drewwilliams1337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    $100 for a Russian Uber rather than walking 30km back sounds like a real bargain. It was hard not to get emotional when I first saw the tail fin peeking around the iron bars. So glad you were able to document this (and keep the SD card) - it really is peak Soviet, peak Bald, peak everything. Fantastic work and we're all glad you made it back in one piece.

    • @DRLLNPROD
      @DRLLNPROD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      On god my jaw dropped when I saw the aircraft after what they had to pull and go through. Totally worth it!

    • @MrWolfSnack
      @MrWolfSnack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would have had an SD card duplicator and copied the card to another card hidden on my person. So if they erased the camera, you still have the video on the other card.

    • @KaiserVonKrieg
      @KaiserVonKrieg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Complete opposite for me. The shuttle looked like crap but that’s to be expected from the soviets.

    • @jamesflaherty59
      @jamesflaherty59 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KaiserVonKrieg It's in pretty good shape for something so old surprised they didn't destroy it.

  • @laurencecoldrick8192
    @laurencecoldrick8192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    This is clearly 100 per cent genuine. You two are so amazing. I can't believe you far you go to bring us 100 per cent authentic content and solid adventures. Absolultely blow away, there ia nothing like this channel. All i can say is - WOW

    • @laurencecoldrick8192
      @laurencecoldrick8192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Not a single question in my mind that you do all this for real. Thank you so much for everything you bring, Wow

  • @TBAG
    @TBAG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    This was one of the most insane YT videos I've seen. Can't believe you actually managed to get into that place and film inside of it. It's incredible to see stuff like that that's complety lost in time

    • @gigagamer9892
      @gigagamer9892 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey TBAG

    • @jimdandy8119
      @jimdandy8119 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Crazy seeing you here, dude.

    • @hannobebbel1862
      @hannobebbel1862 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jij ook hier?

    • @hannobebbel1862
      @hannobebbel1862 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Misschien leuke collab doen met bald

    • @BlueZirnitra
      @BlueZirnitra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's amazing in itself but the fact that the Russian military essentially gave them a ride to the nearest hotel is nuts to me.

  • @darksector1389
    @darksector1389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    Not matter where you are, what situation you are facing, whatever consequences might be ahead, you ALWAYS have to admire the pure sight of a Soviet SINK!

    • @ccharles848
      @ccharles848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I know! When I saw that sink I knew it was a good omen! How crazy was that?

    • @diysumit
      @diysumit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I paused video and laughed my ass off

    • @Parker307
      @Parker307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      When he turned that sink over and it made a crunching ground sound the subtitles said [Music]

    • @ToriKo_
      @ToriKo_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That was such an amazing highlight of the video

    • @robertgiresi9515
      @robertgiresi9515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What amazing serendipity! Imagine traveling 30 km on foot through a dark desert and Bald finds an abandoned soviet sink in the middle of nowhere. Epic!

  • @tomfewins5803
    @tomfewins5803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    I felt so emotional when alinchick, was up that ladder, and revealed the spaceshuttle for the first time. Risking your lives for this entertainment was quite a gift to us. Thank you!

    • @luciano53688
      @luciano53688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Alinchik is the true hero of the video. Such a brave, strong and hot girl

    • @josevazquez3427
      @josevazquez3427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad that she made it out of Russia

    • @dogchaser520
      @dogchaser520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "You're OK, go on."
      No, that "ladder" could have broken at any time... They got lucky. This could have ended very badly indeed

    • @tomfewins5803
      @tomfewins5803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dogchaser520 I felt the same, as someone who has fallen from a ladder and broke 3 limbs , it was close to my heart, but it was indeed worth it.

  • @oldscout80
    @oldscout80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +933

    This was going along well then Alina appeared out of nowhere, and made the whole thing better. Seems whenever Ben has something daring to do she will show up. You two make a fearless , but fun team!

    • @rorywilliams5131
      @rorywilliams5131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +195

      Alina showing up is a standing joke in bald videos. Clearly they traveled together but she is hidden from view until the Alina grand reveal.

    • @oldscout80
      @oldscout80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@rorywilliams5131 Clearly!

  • @UrsBeArt
    @UrsBeArt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Wow. I froze in my seat, didn't dare to blink, stopped breathing here and there and felt the FSB right behind my back. What an epic adventure. Thanks to both of you for showing us these incredible marvels of space history!!!

    • @amanshilanov6237
      @amanshilanov6237 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's how all of us live here in Russia unfortunately. Always scared to say our opinion (online and offline) :(((((

  • @RobWalker1
    @RobWalker1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +215

    It's genuinely very touching how emotional you both are when you finally see the Buran. Congratulations both! Great persistence

  • @SFSBuster
    @SFSBuster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    you are great! I don't know any woman as brave as Alina ! This one is one of the best ever videos on youtube !

  • @AgitpropPsyop
    @AgitpropPsyop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    This is absolutely the craziest and coolest thing you’ve ever done. It’s a shame that it’s fallen in such disrepair but thanks for getting in and letting us get our eyes on some of this crazy history.

    • @timliscum2861
      @timliscum2861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the midnight train thru Africa was pretty wild...

  • @morrimoreno
    @morrimoreno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    You always seem to amaze me brother! Love to see you, and Alina on all these crazy adventures around the world. Keep up the positive energy and if ever in the Netherlands I hope to share some beers with you (we got some really nice ones if I may say) All the best comrade!

    • @hendrikdependrik1891
      @hendrikdependrik1891 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If he ever comes here, take him to the Lenin statue of Zuidbroek and maybe the Soviet graves of Leusden and Texel.

    • @slavaukraini1811
      @slavaukraini1811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Soviets waren bezetters en geen bevrijders. Hij zou naar de Poolse graven moeten komen in Noord-Brabant. Veel mensen weten niet hoeveel Polen hun leven hebben gegeven in de hoop in hun eigen land een vrije democratie te krijgen. Wat ze kregen was een communistische tiran genaamd Stalin en opvolgers die Polen nog eens meer dan 40 jaar bezetten en leegroofden. Vergeet niet dat het Stalin was die het Ribbentrop pact sloot met Hitler. Sovjet soldaten zijn nooit bevrijders geweest, enkel de nieuwe bezetters die als beesten te keer ging tegen de bevolking.

    • @hakimitchi1518
      @hakimitchi1518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ik ben Belgisch en ik moet toegeven mij pa houdt heel erg van de Nederlandse bier 🍺

    • @morrimoreno
      @morrimoreno 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hakimitchi1518 ik mag jouw pa nu al!

  • @MattH479
    @MattH479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    Alinchik is an absolute trooper. This, along with the both of you having to sleep in the car on a mountain overnight, is so incredibly cool. It’s awesome that you have such a worthy travel buddy. Love the content!

    • @BuckingFuffalos69
      @BuckingFuffalos69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      They gotta be bangin man theres no way they arent

    • @sgeasley
      @sgeasley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@BuckingFuffalos69 saying what everyones thinking XD

    • @SJ3004
      @SJ3004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@BuckingFuffalos69 They are 100% banging

    • @evilsimeon
      @evilsimeon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Any asshole can sleep in a car. Alina is the best.

    • @Dominicandude34
      @Dominicandude34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Also the time they slept on a roofless train in an african desert

  • @Khizionic
    @Khizionic 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Epic peak of Bald and Bankrupt. Best of the best content. This was something never seen or heard before. Thank you very much for doing this for us.

  • @HistoryHustle
    @HistoryHustle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Hands down the best B&B episode. Pushing things to the next level!

  • @MaximLight269
    @MaximLight269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    When Alina shows up, you know its gonna be a good video 😂 She always joins on the craziest adventures!

    • @jarrodshipard
      @jarrodshipard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      She's a keeper for sure.

  • @rachellelees4295
    @rachellelees4295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    This has got to be one of the best TH-cam vids...ever. Most other travel vloggers are bland and unentertaining in comparison. Alinchick as Bald's sidekick is superb. I feel inspired !

  • @UAPReportingCenter
    @UAPReportingCenter 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    She’s one hell of sidekick!! Def matches your energy and dedication! Props to her!

  • @zollotech
    @zollotech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +989

    Wow. This truly is Peak Bald and Bankrupt. Thanks for showing us something that I don’t think we would see anywhere else. Sad that both Buran are not in a museum somewhere and instead left to rot in a hanger.

    • @lostpony4885
      @lostpony4885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Actually a lot of youtubers have explored it. Its an amazing destination.

    • @athaphian
      @athaphian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@lostpony4885 Yeah, it kind of IS in a museum. It just takes a bit of effort to get there.

    • @Urbsex
      @Urbsex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FACTS

    • @D33Lux
      @D33Lux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@athaphian Sadly, it would be good if it was kept in good condition and offered tours, people would have paid to see this.

    • @kiradotee
      @kiradotee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@D33Lux exactly. They would genuinely make a lot of money if they turned it into a museum and sold tickets.

  • @tootsboots1
    @tootsboots1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Ben, thank you for your whole channel. The best thing on TH-cam, this video is the pinnacle of all of your content. I’ve watched every single one of your videos and also felt emotional watching you discover the Buran. You deserved that moment. Well done to you and Alina.

    • @coupedegrace8931
      @coupedegrace8931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why did you pay £1.79 to comment 😐

    • @ryanlynch368
      @ryanlynch368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@coupedegrace8931 inflation

    • @tootsboots1
      @tootsboots1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Never heard of supporting content creators James?

    • @KingLouis420th
      @KingLouis420th 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@coupedegrace8931 why didn’t you pay 1.79 to comment?

    • @soulcocoon6147
      @soulcocoon6147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sad

  • @rodpau8140
    @rodpau8140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    I would like to say that while every B&B video is a gem of its own, this video has got to be among the best and most unique adventures i've ever seen. I find both his willpower and adventurous spirit to be absolutely inspiring. It almost feels like a movie that just keeps you wondering if they're gonna make it or get caught, all the while learning about fascinating soviet history, with a happy ending and a hilarious outcome. Thank you Ben for all your effort and for uploading your amazing content!

    • @Win-xl7no
      @Win-xl7no 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well said. I actually was almost happy with them getting into the outer buildings, but to see them getting up the ladder and into the main hanger, that was the icing on the cake

    • @wyqtor
      @wyqtor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, this is right up there with the Ekranoplan video, perhaps even higher. Too bad the An-225 was destroyed in this stupid war, a video on seeing it up close would have been perfect to complete the holy trinity of Soviet engineering.

  • @skitstroppo
    @skitstroppo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    Out of all your videos following the wingspan of living history in the former USSR, from Chernobyl to the Gulags of Siberia, this really felt the most like being in history. I think the pictures someone left of football and the in-flight Buran in their locker left me in as big an awe as the actual hangar with the spaceshuttles. It's so jawdropping how it's just been left standing, not polished up with thousands of guides, signs and tours. It's like you're visiting the Soviet times physically. And standing on the roof pointing to the place where Gagarin left earth for space is fucking crazy and pretty much the pinnacle for this channel. I'm happy for you Ben!

  • @genxjedi28
    @genxjedi28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Ben you are a legend! American space shuttles are kept in nice shiny museums and visited by millions while The Buran rusts away, all but forgotten in the middle of nowhere. It looks very post apocalyptic and would make a great setting for a horror movie.
    Thanks for tracking down this relic and sharing your adventure.

  • @craigcampbell1843
    @craigcampbell1843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Nobody seems to have visited this place for TH-cam in four or five years and you made it the most realistic and exciting by far. Thank you for showing every aspect of what it takes to share this site with us and not just the site itself. I always plan trips to places that will have lots of things to do once there. The amount of time and effort it took to show us just this one thing is astounding.

    • @drtrance
      @drtrance 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @kreosan Did.

  • @ThePrashu31
    @ThePrashu31 2 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    Wow! This is so special.
    As an engineer, I had goosebumps when you first went into the hangar, close to the machines. It is a damn shame that this marvel of human achievement is left to rot in the middle of nowhere.
    I am Indian, and the only Indian national to have gone to space blasted off from Baikonur on a Soyuz, back in the Soviet era. This is such a special place.

    • @boofingenthusiast
      @boofingenthusiast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why are you lying? You’re not Rakesh Sharma lol

    • @blyat3422
      @blyat3422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@boofingenthusiast bruh he's just saying the only indian to go to space took off from baikonur, not that he was him.

    • @georgiyordanov6191
      @georgiyordanov6191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      So special for me also! The first Bulgarian to be into space blasted from Baikonur at 1979, the year i was born... Best wishes from Bulgaria!

    • @____________AAAAAAA36
      @____________AAAAAAA36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@blyat3422 I read it the same also. Unfortunate phrasing.

    • @mojeminifilmy1973
      @mojeminifilmy1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THAT'S EPIC!!!

  • @dw5749
    @dw5749 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    Bold and Bankrupt should get an international recognition for what he has done with his travel videos.

  • @Bangqiupedro
    @Bangqiupedro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Bald is one of the best storytellers... I've never seen a storytelling History video that good on TH-cam. Congrats

    • @Bobby-rq5pe
      @Bobby-rq5pe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Best English youtuber by far

  • @cdv1qa
    @cdv1qa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Wow wow wow. I mean honestly Ben, even by your standards you've outdone yourself with this one. Like you said, this is peak Bald and Bankrupt. I was thrilled the entire way, and the payoff was out of this world...literally! You are a credit to TH-cam and to modern journalism and I'm so grateful that you put in the effort to bring us these videos. Thank you!

  • @richh9241
    @richh9241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    You absolute legends, I was buzzing when you actually got inside and found the shuttle. Incredible stuff. Talk about never give up. Alenchik is made of steel too. Well done.

  • @stephenoldham9586
    @stephenoldham9586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Literally cried when they found the ship. The fuck is wrong with me haha. It was like my inner child achieved his dream. Thank you so much for doing this. This was the pinnacle.

  • @dr_yeet9399
    @dr_yeet9399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    I guarantee when meeting the Russian Internal Police, the amount of respect you had in conversation for such an amazing piece of history like the Buran is what got you off practically scot-free, it was genuinely an art piece this video.

    • @shoeby9273
      @shoeby9273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Flying machines have no nationality. RIP Mriya.

    • @kevin42
      @kevin42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shoeby9273 only that of physics

    • @cdoobs6763
      @cdoobs6763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Probably the fact he was able too speak their language was why

    • @steviegee8413
      @steviegee8413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@cdoobs6763 Yeah the language and having a pretty lady with him too, both charming the police

    • @Guildforsucks
      @Guildforsucks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bald was in media before summer about this video. He explained its not a crime to enter where he did. You just need a permission. He entered without getting the permission. So since its not a crime, he was not arrested. Check daily mail and you will see.

  • @YT-Trenton
    @YT-Trenton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    I got kind of emotional when they managed to get into the building and I could see the fin of the spacecraft. I was thinking, damn, Bald did it. This was really the culmination of Bald's soviet adventures. The Soviet Space Program was the height of the USSR's accomplishment so I can see why this was so important for Bald to visit/explore this area. Actually the biggest surprise to me in all of this is that Bald & Alana got off with a small fine; no jail time. I was thinking it was likely that Bald would have been thrown out out of Kazakhstan and banned from entering the country again, along with Russia. Just a hunch but I think the fact that Bald speaks Russian, is a good conversationalist, and having Alana with him helped the situation. This might be Bald's best video so far because of the risk/magnitude of it and he managed to achieve his goal.

    • @-jank-willson
      @-jank-willson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yeah he could easily have been detained in Russia for a prisoner exchange like what happened to Brittany Griner...

    • @thomasr3805
      @thomasr3805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What about when he took the cable cars up into the Andes and the cartel showed up on enduro bikes and took his passport? “Time for a coca break!”

    • @jamesflaherty59
      @jamesflaherty59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I imagine they catch people in there quite alot, not a serious thing there's other on youtube who have done this

    • @rorimckinnon2875
      @rorimckinnon2875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Phenomenal video

    • @Holydecipher
      @Holydecipher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@-jank-willson Well he does speak russian and it also helps that she is Belarussian. Different what media nowadays make you want to believe, russians are not that bad or stupid.

  • @saurabhgandhii
    @saurabhgandhii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    This was the most daring and entertaining video that Ben has ever created. He really stretched himself beyond his limits in this one. But sadly this felt like a finale episode of Bald and Bankrupt.

    • @Cma2506
      @Cma2506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      True.I bloody cried at the very first sight of the ship🥲

    • @jaymorgan7728
      @jaymorgan7728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Cma2506
      Yes, I got emotional.

    • @srt4b
      @srt4b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Y'all don't think the local authorities knew about this the whole time and arranged to meet them as they came out?

    • @TheBorre
      @TheBorre 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@srt4b nope

    • @taxevader7777
      @taxevader7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@srt4b glad im not the only one who thought this.

  • @SkyrisUK
    @SkyrisUK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +402

    Possibly one of the most astonishing videos on YT. Not only for the Space ship. but for the fact Alina walked 30k across the desert at night , wearing a Tshirt and shorts, and always has a smile. not only does Russia buld incredible train stations , it bulds incredible fearless and inspiration people too. . An epic ending to your Russian adventures Ben . you sure went out on a High note . spasibo.!!

  • @ChelseaWhoa
    @ChelseaWhoa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    As everyone is already saying, I haven’t watched something THAT EPIC on TH-cam in a very very long time. Thanks for taking us on that ride, what a blast!

    • @ayushsaxena7770
      @ayushsaxena7770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I can't recall that American youtuber where he gets lost in a jungle in Congo, trades a crocodile for a shelter in a remote tribal village and is later deported from the country as the governor thinks he's a spy. No one goes to Congolese jungles.
      Another one is a Russian channel "The people". He too is into such adventures.

    • @theRPGmaster
      @theRPGmaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ayushsaxena7770 If you happen to find the Congo video, let me know. Sounds very interesting.

  • @AJBants
    @AJBants 2 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    This was the most epic journey I’ve ever seen, the feeling of relief when you guys made it to the space shuttle was amazing

    • @malcolmsaunders4622
      @malcolmsaunders4622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was honestly worried they wouldn’t get to it since I knew they got arrested there. I’m glad they at least got to see it before they got caught lol. Won’t lie though I was thinking the whole time that the ladder was probably what got them caught. I can imagine some guard walking by like wtf 😂.

  • @spqr4be4rs
    @spqr4be4rs ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is one of the reasons why Bald and Bankrupt has become the legend of TH-cam !

  • @LukeZalvino
    @LukeZalvino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    He said exactly what I was thinking when we saw the spaceship, peak balk and bankrupt. Benjamin goes above and beyond for his content and I love him for it. You 2 are hard-core explorers!

  • @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral
    @BeerdyBruceLeeCentral 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Really cool seeing you unite with Alina again for an epic adventure!

  • @robertoenduro9439
    @robertoenduro9439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Epic journey, love how positive Alina stayed thru all of this arduous trip...

    • @GT-gq3zh
      @GT-gq3zh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alina is for sure a true trooper. What a girl!

  • @eckph
    @eckph 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    This was hands down the best video I've seen all year. I freaking love everything Ben does. No matter if it's buying "Babushkas Secrets" at a random soviet train station or walking 30km through a desert to break into a soviet spacecraft hangar. Just brilliant.

  • @willatkinson9729
    @willatkinson9729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is really phenomenal. This guy has raised the bar with this. He is like the Pele of TH-cam content creators.

  • @Tommybgoode
    @Tommybgoode 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Man this is the best video you ever made. I've always wanted to visit that area and see where some of the most epic moments of the space race happened. It's so sad that it isn't open to the public. Just thanks so much for going through that crazy journey to show us this. I know you're talking about giving up youtube, but I hope this is far fromm the last adventure we'll go on.

  • @canadagood
    @canadagood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +388

    I love how Alina just happens to pop up in the strangest remote locations. An amazing coincidence!
    Almost makes me think you gave forethought and advance planning to these adventures instead of just walking out your home and saying "What's next?".

    • @Elbowbanditest2003
      @Elbowbanditest2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Yeah its almost like they're married or something

    • @nubidubi23
      @nubidubi23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Elbowbanditest2003 wait really?

    • @PartyhatRS
      @PartyhatRS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nubidubi23 Yes lol

    • @berkay5087
      @berkay5087 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PartyhatRS how do you know?

    • @PartyhatRS
      @PartyhatRS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@berkay5087 because he's said it in multiple videos

  • @jesusb9562
    @jesusb9562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    This kept me in suspense for so long. It looked like such a difficult journey. I have massive respect for the commitment you had and bravery. What a legendary view once you got to see all the history inside the abandoned buildings.

    • @falixxxxx
      @falixxxxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      bro why didn't they just use bicycles lol instead of walking

    • @jesusb9562
      @jesusb9562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@falixxxxx did you see the terrain? It looked very bumpy and there were lots of holes in the ground. Not only would it be uncomfortable to ride a bike in those conditions, but it would also draw more attention.

  • @lukeronan8842
    @lukeronan8842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Benjamin brother, followed you from the very start. Be very proud of your videos. You took us on a journey that no other TH-camr has quite managed to do so. Don’t let this be the last of it

  • @Miskin432
    @Miskin432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +159

    Seeing those two space shuttels just standing there untouched for decades in complete silence must be one of the most "wow" moments anyone could have dreamt of. It is both amazing and oddly disturbing at the same time. Great job Bald!

    • @TheNameOfJesus
      @TheNameOfJesus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually, I thought the fifty buck fine at the end was even more "wow".

    • @jimdandy8119
      @jimdandy8119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheNameOfJesus I thought about that. I guess they don't really care that much because they don't think most people would be willing to walk 30km through the desert and dodge the patrols. They probably sealed it up more now, too.

    • @Erik-jm7vc
      @Erik-jm7vc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jimdandy8119 The 3 day prison sentence is probaly for people trying to acces the active areas where they have equipment actually in use, they probaly don't care much for this part

  • @GoTrippinwithLeo
    @GoTrippinwithLeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Bald and Bankrupt is now at legendary status! Alina is always a good travel companion, trekking across the barren landscape, not many woman are up for that. What an adventure!! You right, this one is the Peak. Well done 👍

    • @Originalman144
      @Originalman144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Alina definitely earned her respect in this adventure!

    • @gregoriomariano5070
      @gregoriomariano5070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not many man are up for that too. like, most men. like, you commenting on youtube and watching someone else do it.

  • @judycolella5554
    @judycolella5554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    This was beyond epic! Holy cow! It was exciting watching you find a way in, but as you turned the corner and the ship came into view, I literally got a chill. Dang! Your willingness to risk harm and arrest, and your dedication to doing this and bringing us with you is more than any other TH-camr I'm aware of. And Alina, OMG, your courage and sheer energy - wow! You're blessed to have each other, imho, and I'm a fan forever. I subscribed several years ago, and have been dropping everything as soon as one of your videos pops up ever since. Thank you so much for this!

  • @rohitarora4923
    @rohitarora4923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    You raised the benchmark with this video. Thoroughly enjoyed the thrill and the revelation towards the end. Both of you worked hard for this adventure hard and it paid off at the end. Cheers to the both of you, Benjamin and Alina. Looking forward to some more nailbiting adventures in the future.

  • @Thomson07
    @Thomson07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Easily one of the best videos not only on this channel, but on all of TH-cam! The emotion when they got a glimpse of the Buran was amazing, felt like all of bald's adventures went into that moment. Sensational and inspiring!

  • @margdaykin5853
    @margdaykin5853 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This video is the creme de la creme! Priceless. Classic. Absolutely awesome. The Soviet mosaics, the desert hike with Thomas the Tank/Avenger umbrellas, the Soviet sink discovery and all the courageous adventurizing. Thank you Bald and Alinchek! You showed us something the world would never have seen if not for your ingenuity and determination.

  • @joesepherion319
    @joesepherion319 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks!

  • @rohelinehiir
    @rohelinehiir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    My grandfather used to drive across Russia for motorbike events. So one time he was driving to Almaty and in the middle of nowhere suddenly there were train track. This was like a desert area as he describes it, no roads anywhere only lines in the sand from previous drivers. Everyone was obviously confused as no map they had showd any kind of structures in the area. A couple of minutes later they were found by quite angry military men and were detained in a huge base for a few hours while some general figured it out who exactly found this hidden base called Baikonur Cosmodrome.
    In total 5 bottles of premium vodka were lost and a strange story gained.

    • @MrUzminiNu
      @MrUzminiNu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      total BS

    • @falixxxxx
      @falixxxxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      bro why didn't they just use bicycles lol instead of walking

    • @CatatonicImperfect
      @CatatonicImperfect 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That's a great story, but Baikonur was anything but hidden or secret and, having been to the area myself, to be stopped by guards you have to deliberately turn off the main road and drive towards big installations and buildings that are clearly military or industrial in nature and visible from far away.

    • @betooo331
      @betooo331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CatatonicImperfect yeah been there a few times nice place

    • @jawadhaider5221
      @jawadhaider5221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      did u drunk with them or just have them the vodkas :)

  • @jackcutler9096
    @jackcutler9096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Just in awe of his female companion for being so brave and willing to commit to the adventure. She's a real keeper!!

    • @salbenrosli707
      @salbenrosli707 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      She’s from Belarus though… tough girls..

    • @krisvind1715
      @krisvind1715 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Alin chick has always been a legend

    • @laserbrain7774
      @laserbrain7774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazing.

    • @coni7392
      @coni7392 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She’s so cool

  • @timotheify
    @timotheify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    Shame they couldn't turn that space into some kind of museum. Love your stories! This one was epic!

    • @IainInLondon
      @IainInLondon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I was thinking the same thing. They could be making some money out of that. The actual pad where the first human left the planet to go into space...loads of people would visit that.

    • @Joe-uv9jo
      @Joe-uv9jo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@IainInLondon I bet Russia thought no one would want that because of this whole Russia vs the West but I would 1000% go

    • @LisabonMusic
      @LisabonMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It’s all still classified I guess. The soviet regime never opened up about its past still to this day because some of the old stuff is still used.

    • @wiloldham1
      @wiloldham1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I tracked this place down on Google Earth and it looks like there may be some sort of visitors center due south of this hangar. There is even a shuttle sitting outside.

    • @wiloldham1
      @wiloldham1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rvansteensel420 There's a shuttle on display just south of the hangar. Not sure who it is on display for, but it's there.

  • @EMclone
    @EMclone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    When you see content like this, you know that dude is worth every subscribe he has. It takes some courage to head on a venture like this.

  • @anibch1
    @anibch1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    Since you were probably the first to be arrested at the site you were charged a nominal fine. But if people get inspiration and turn out in hordes they will start minting money. Jokes apart, a big salute to both of you. Walking 30 kilometers through the desert in pitch-black darkness is commendable. One has to have courage, willingness, and desire to achieve the target. Thank you million times. You are and were always very different from the others in your presentation, with love for the USSR era, and a hint of affection for Communism or socialism. Keep up the good job my friend. Love and more affection from Kolkata, India.

    • @anibch1
      @anibch1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a lot.

    • @anibch1
      @anibch1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Z3U5 How does "Lal Selam" come here? This was purely a travel-related communication and the presenter's love and affection for the erstwhile USSR. I grew up before USSR became extinct and I must admit I do have a soft corner for that country without knowing the realities there. But the thought of a socialist country is like dream to many who try to think for the people.

    • @GuitarCoverErik
      @GuitarCoverErik 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now try the active Russian space side, they probaly didnt care much as this is all the old stuff they abadoned

    • @Drunken_Master
      @Drunken_Master 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      There are organized tours sneaking into the hangar for years already.

    • @Skank_and_Gutterboy
      @Skank_and_Gutterboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anibch1
      China and the USSR killed 100 million of their own citizens in the 20th century, I don't think that's anything to aspire to.

  • @davetdowell
    @davetdowell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Well done the FSB. I'm sure they must understand that your 'visit' was an act of recognition for the USSRs contribution to Space Exploration, from which all of humanity has benefitted. And thank you both, for the video. It is important to remember that human progress is something everyone from everywhere has contributed to.

    • @Maschinestorm
      @Maschinestorm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly, the entire western media complex has become weapon against humanity as a whole demonizing entire swaths of people. Just a reminder one world government is here to stay. Being looted of our property, currency, soverignty and our very lives by a technocratic elite run by UN / IMF world bank as they "build better worlds" over the graves of those chosen for tax payer funded NATO gen o cide.

    • @autohmae
      @autohmae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      My guess is the people guarding this were just happy to get some money

    • @NecroxProduction
      @NecroxProduction 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@autohmae bingo

  • @jeetime9436
    @jeetime9436 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am never impressed with you tubers until now.
    You have won my respect

  • @Muazo
    @Muazo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Best one yet, perfect personification of a modern day adventurer. Well done to Alina, she’s like a human Swiss Army knife! Does it all with nails done and sports wear… nice one guys. Fascination with soviet history continues.

  • @Softrocks
    @Softrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I've followed you long before you celebrated 30.000 subscribers. This was definitely a peak Bald and Bankrupt moment! I got tears when I saw you made it to the spaceship. Epic. Bravo, Ben.

    • @utubecustomer0099805
      @utubecustomer0099805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. This was a high point. Thank you Ben and Alina. Onward Soviet!

    • @pablotoo948
      @pablotoo948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      F***ing Amazing Ben, I couldn't believe you had found it but there it was! Alina is truly a good luck charm for you.

    • @michaelroy7093
      @michaelroy7093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Heyyy me too mate❤❤❤

    • @nemiw4429
      @nemiw4429 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You didnt really get tears though.

  • @asset282
    @asset282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    As a Kazakh viewer, it's awesome to see that you finally decided to visit our country!
    I'd welcome you with open arms in my hometown of Atyrau, there's a lot of foreigners here because of oil companies

    • @Perktube1
      @Perktube1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't forget Dimash! 😁

    • @axemanracing6222
      @axemanracing6222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All looks better than packed up Europe.

    • @honkhonk8009
      @honkhonk8009 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i have family in SriLanka, and I visited a few times.
      lowkey, srilanka has so many similarities with kazakhstan its wild lmfao.
      I live in vancouver rn but my teacher was talking abt how she visited Kazakstan awhile back and how its underrated.

    • @axemanracing6222
      @axemanracing6222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@honkhonk8009 I have family up in Vancouver, BC

  • @sergiop.ealbuquerque8176
    @sergiop.ealbuquerque8176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This guy is my hero! I mean, being caught by Russian military during a war, "alongside female companion?????
    He is the coolest guy ever. A living proof that we do not need the big networks anymore.
    Thanks you very much, Ben. Thanks a lot!

  • @mementomori2839
    @mementomori2839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    Man, the former USSR just has so many cool spots like this. This reminds me of Chernobyl. So many formerly populated areas like this abandoned by people for so long and still bearing some semblance of what it used to be. There's a great sense of adventure stumbling upon stuff like this. I once found some old radio tower building in the middle of a forest with my friend and it felt like this. These places don't need to be tourist attractions. They're time capsules.

    • @voornaam3191
      @voornaam3191 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, there is the space organisations. There is the Navy submarines. There is the nuclear ice breakers. There is the trains. There are huge sport stadiums. There is so much the former CCCP can be proud of, for many many people, CCCP years were good years. Please remember this.

    • @giordanfreitas1904
      @giordanfreitas1904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Trust me.. Chernobyl isn’t cool lol

    • @father0f4ll
      @father0f4ll 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@giordanfreitas1904 Have you ever been there?

    • @mementomori2839
      @mementomori2839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@giordanfreitas1904 history isn't always good, but it's history. And I've seen enough footage of Chernobyl to know its a very interesting and unique place

    • @uknownperson5549
      @uknownperson5549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@father0f4ll Chernobyl is mainstream ..

  • @djc5731
    @djc5731 2 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Bald I’ve watched everything you’ve put out over the years but this has topped them all, seeing those shuttles in the hanger genuinely gave me goosebumps. This is the coolest thing a TH-camr has ever done

    • @critterhighland8427
      @critterhighland8427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I got the goosebumps too bruv.

    • @fisticuffs6767
      @fisticuffs6767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You miss the episode where he was running from the cartel that burns people to death?

    • @StoneIslandJezus
      @StoneIslandJezus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fisticuffs6767 what episode was what?? Holy shit?! 🤣

    • @carlosesteban5601
      @carlosesteban5601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dunno I've seen quite a few people go there before and they actually talked about the history more and gave a full inside tour.

  • @captainaugus
    @captainaugus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This video left me speechless... the footage belongs in a museum. What an adventure! You are really living your best life.

  • @ubroberts5541
    @ubroberts5541 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Better than anything on TV. I’ve been subscribed for many years. Best channel on TH-cam without doubt.

  • @warwarneverchanges4937
    @warwarneverchanges4937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    No one has done more for promoting a positive wiev of the most intresting parts of former soviet countries than Ben. The people he meets all the love he recives from all the babushkas and online on his fantastic adventures. Anywhere he goes anyone can watch his channel and see its 100% positive vibes.

    • @Lucky14970
      @Lucky14970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, who knows. Maybe someday he'll even take the requisite time and record some video of the content he reports on. I bet you his VIEWERSHIP would go through the roof! Until then, I guess we'll all have to settle for whatever "wiev" he gives us!

    • @hippiemuslim
      @hippiemuslim 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I mean, seriously, that launchpad should have been a tourist attraction, why fine people 50$ when you could Charge them 50$?

    • @Lucky14970
      @Lucky14970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hippiemuslim Hrmm, I donno. Might have something to do with $50 in Kazakhstani tenge equals 23893.75 KZT and the average month wage for a Kazakhstani is 387,000 KZT... So basically you're asking a citizen of the country to spend 2 days worth of wages to see some old ass rusty tin can that used to be in space.
      I don't know about you, but that sounds like a shit decision to make when given the choice. But hey, apparently there IS a market for it considering the fact YOU just said what you did.

    • @blairseo1
      @blairseo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would agree with you .He's a very cool guy.

    • @alessandrofisoni140
      @alessandrofisoni140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@hippiemuslim
      Because apparently he trespassed an international border... even if he was technically still in Kazakhstan the area they visited politically belongs to Russia. I love Bald's vids but this time he probably pushed the boundary a bit too far. I mean, he is a Brit citizen and a famous personality around the World and that's probably one of the major reasons nothing serious happened... but imagine what could have happened if just an ordinary nobody from Kazakhstan or former USSR did the some thing (except for Alina, she was with him)? Pretty sure it wouldn't have been just a 50 bucks matter!

  • @kongrufus1
    @kongrufus1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    My heart skipped a beat when you first showed the shuttle. I didn't think you would succeed 😀
    Sad to see it in such a state though. This is such an important part of recent history and it is just left there to rot 😞

    • @Inchristalone_777
      @Inchristalone_777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My heart skipped a beat when i saw aline chick

    • @kebman
      @kebman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think a lot of people would love to go there, but sadly I don't think the proceeds from tourism is enough to secure old and rusty metal contraptions enough to make it safe.