You are watching daily bald ( the second channel ) not bald and bankrupt! I have to write that because some people don't have the ability to differentiate. This channel: short, fun, random adventurising. Other channel: Mega journeys, history, interactions. Let's think of a strategy to stop the confusion so that I can post here more. Any ideas? Maybe drop 'bald' from the channel name.
grab a beer, (daily) bald is here Edit: Bald idk if you will read this, you wrote that daily bald is supposed to be: "short, fun, random adventurising". The problem is, except for short, those are exactly the reason why i personally love main bald channel. Mega journeys, history, interactions arent exclusive enough to exclude fun, random adventurising. Just brainstorming now, you seem to want to post more compact adventures of yours here - only post (for example) +-10 min videos on daily bald of some random encounters/thoughts that you absolutely loved but couldnt include in BnB videos(example your hospital story narration). - also your titles seem similar to BnB, exaggerate more, use more exclamtion points, weird(native to traveling countries language) words in it - same goes for thumbnails(seem similar to BnB). Maybe always put yourself smiling big, like your channel logo, on it - more frequent posts, not to pressure you ofcourse, but so people will start to notice, or get used to, the differences and not (only)go YEAH NEW BALD VIDEO - Use other means to differentiate Db style from BnB style. DB is more spontaneous whereas BnB has more of an elegant flow to it. So maybe use a more in your face approach for DB Hope this might help bald
It’s amusing how I, having spent 17 years of my life in this town, was convinced I knew it inside and out. And then here comes Bald, just passing Blagoveshchensk by, showing some abandoned places I’ve never thought existed there. Thanks for the great content, pal!
One of the many things I love about these vlogs is how it makes the viewer realize that these places aren't just spots on a map, or a line or two in a history or geography book, but places where people just like us wake up every morning, make breakfast, plan their days, and live their lives. The culture and laws there may be different than in, say, America or England (or wherever people are watching from), but the reality of life is the same. These are real people, and by watching your videos, it becomes easier to imagine being there as a member of their society. What a great adventure, and what a great way to become aware of life elsewhere! Thank you so much for not only these videos and what they teach us, but for the risks you take doing it, and the infectious joy you exude, so we get to experience it, too. Stay safe, dear man - you are a treasure.
These videos always make me stop and think about spending over a third of my life training to go to war with these people. I am so glad it never happened and I hope mankind finds a way to end wars once and for all.
This guy right here has literally changed my perspective on life and I am so thankful to be able to have access to these videos. I genuinely feel so happy and motivated to get out and see the world in a different perspective than we are used to. MR. Bald you are the shit. I love you.
Holy crap!!! My wife’s grandfather was born there (and was in the army in these barracks until 1918, joining thePolish army on independence. He was born in 1895. Under Polish partition, when Poland was partly ruled by Russia, ( Prussia and Austro Hungary) and didn’t exist as a nation for 123 years, Poles were encouraged to populate part of the Chinese borders to protect them. Better living conditions schooling and money were the incentive. His father a surveyor, helped build the trans Siberian railway as did he later on . I’m so excited to show my wife this! Thanks so much Mr Bald. Greetings from Catford in London 👍.
You can spot more RHD cars as you go further east in Russia. It's cheaper for them to import cars from Japan than it is to bring cars over from Europe.
This now makes sense! I thought I was seeing things.. driving on the right side but in a RHD vehicle?! Been watching a few live streams from Siberia, Usty Kuty(?), and thought I spotted the odd vehicle with RHD.. practical Russians are practical..
Over the years I've learned so much about Russia and Russian language and culture from this channel. It even strengthed my relationship with my girlfriend who is Russian. I've recently decided to pay for Russian classes as well in my spare time. Thank you Bald for the amazing work all these years!
Not really a big balls move. As long as you're not bothering people or acting like a tough guy, nobody is going to test you. It's not like some Chicago dump where you get shot for fun.
Your TH-cam channels about the current situation in the former Soviet Union are simply amazing. I grew up in the United States in the 1960s and 70s, when the Cold War was still full on. To see what the former Soviet Union looks like today, with a foreigner now roaming around basically anywhere, is simply mind blowing! Please do upload more more more to TH-cam! Cheers,
It's odd to think how places like that army base would have been practically impenetrable back then, and now one can just walk in, like he did. Strange times... I even wonder if the USA will collapse overnight the way the USSR did, but it's a shame China never did.
The whole window frame falling over had me dying for several minutes 😂😂😂😂 your reaction and then the loud ping noise as the glass breaks … instant classic 👌👌👌
Hilarious when the windowframe fall down, it was my first laughing in the morrning, made me happy and thinking about being having a good Day to me and all others in the world!
One again, amazing content! literally, my hero! also, please say i wasnt the only one to spy a few ''Sus'' objects, painted on the wall around 8:38 :')
Well, that pretty well fits the description of what we call "breaking and entering" here in the USA, I mean, he broke it, and then he entered it. Another fantastic Bald adventure!
So, these are actually the old Buildings(built in 1949) of the Far Eastern Higher Combined Arms Command School, it wasn’t just a tank academy, it taught higher ranking officers in the Far East on how to work with other parts of the armed forces. They had 37 attendees awarded hero of the Soviet Union. And even had a former chief of the General staff attend. Be glad you didn’t stumble upon the new base, our you would have met some ‘friendly’ military police!
I'm sorry to be contrarian, but the abandoned buildings Bald visited belonged to the Higher Tank Command School and were built in 1958. Anyhow, Благове́щенск was (and probably is) quite an important military town for sure.
@@rjwusher Thank you, and thanks to @Daniel Julich too. Makes sense, that glorious stalin-classicism seemed a bit late (though not impossible) for 1968-69 -ish. Would either of you happen to know roughly when this was abandoned? Fifteen years ago? Already before 2000? (I'm guessing the former, just because of that Peter the great quote.)
@@Asptuber The information I found states the date of abandonment as 1999. Such a pity that these beautiful buildings (Bald has opened my eyes towards Soviet architecture) are just left to rot.
@@rjwusher Thanks. I agree, "stalinist-classicism" was/is woefully under appreciated. Coming from Western Europe it was a revelation to me that these types of buildings were being built in the 20th century. Unfortunately much of it is already gone. I especially like it when it isn't big and monumental (this one is nice and small-ish), but just everyday "a little better" apartment blocks. It compares very favourably with modern buildings of the same era in the West - proportions are more harmonious.
bald, ive started studying Russian language--honestly because of you and your channel. please do more russia videos! i love hearing words and phrases i can fully recognize!
I think the best way to differentiate content between the two channels is the duration of the adventure. If it takes Bald a day or more of filming to make a video it's B&B content, if it's an adventure that just takes a few hours it's a Daily Bald video.
What a blessing on this Saturday morning! I'm going through some rough shit right now so thank you for posting. It's a little escape for me. We watch you religiously in our household.
For those interested, here is some data about the abandoned tank school I found: Blagoveshchensk Red Banner Higher Tank Command School imeni Marshal of the Soviet Union K.A. Meretskov Благовещенское высшее танковое командное Краснознаменный училище имени Маршала Советского Союза К.А. Мерецкова Activated 1958 in Blagoveshchensk, Amur Oblast, as the Blagoveshchensk Tank Command School, from the Khmelnitskiy Tank Command School. 2.65 named "imeni Marshal of the Soviet Union K.A. Meretskov". 1965 renamed Blagoveshchensk Higher Tank Command School. 22.2.68 awarded the Red Banner. 10.1999 disbanded. Bases: Blagoveshchensk, Amur Oblast, 1958 - 10.99 [50 21 57N, 127 35 59E] Subordination: GK SV, 1958 - 10.99
This channel (+BAB) went from something that never really caught my attention when scrolling through my recommended feed, to one of my all time favorite channels, in a matter of 3 days.
9:55 Something military of course! Не будь празден, от лени разум затемняется, а тело становится дряхлым и тучным = Do not be idle, laziness darkens the mind, and the body becomes decrepit and obese
As an immigrant in the uk, coming from a former soviet state country, I love watching your vids sm for the nostalgia, I love seeing all the old stuff I grew up wit, especially the trains, I remember our 8 hour drives in those soviet nightmares to the sea side. Thank you Mr Bald
@@V1er1f1ed As demonstrated by the horde's of UK nationals migrating the the former USSR? The main thing that is fucked in the UK, is that people don't realise how lucky they are.
That place is so beautiful, abandon military buildings look very strong must have been built to last a lifetime and all the nice tall trees makes it environmentally friendly. I think I am falling in love with Russian history
wow, that gx 81 that Bald casually walked by at 5:01 makes me really happy to see. Looks like a pretty clean and well kept car. Kudos to the dude who owns it in that village. He knows what's good, he's got that [Hoonigan] decal haha
these are my favorite type of Bald and Bankrupt videos! This village looks so cute and people seem to be pretty friendly. I love the Soviet abandoned buildings! Especially if they are schools, offices etc. Shows you a glimpse of how the enviroment they used to live in was.
Yesss welcome back Daily Bald. I love your interactions with Russian taxi drivers, bet they love giving you lifts, they all seem to happy when you're in the car! :)
You could actually make an epic Bald computer game, going around the Russian lands picking up points for spotting murals, old military things, and probably top points for Babushkas. Kolya will be waiting at the last level, in Ratus.
What a glorious entrance to the military academy, knocking over the window. That’s EXACTLY how I rolled in my teen years. I’d still be doing it today if I didn’t have to live paycheck to paycheck, run errands for the family, solve everyday life problems and the like. Bald’s channel offer people like me comfort and hope. Some nostalgia too.
It never ceases to amaze me that Bald has these adventures without a serious set of shoes or boots. Those Vans aren't much more than flip flops with a canvas cover. Stylish? Maybe? Practical? Not a bit. Take care of your feet and they'll take care of you. 👍
Vans are light and flexible, perfect for light hiking. He's not going on a road march for 30 miles. Fookin hell mate. Also, if you really want to take care of your feet, take them out of shoes entirely and never wear them again. Because all footwear fucks your feet up. Your toes are meant to be spread. Your arch is meant to be significant. The bottoms of your feet are not meant to be soft anywhere, but rather hard. That is a natural healthy foot.
@@Cthulhu013 If I did that round my bit, I'd end up with broken glass, bits of metal and who knows what else on my feet. Also have you ever trodden in dog turds in your bare feet? Not a good experience and not one I wish to repeat from childhood.
Mr. Bald. Please never stop making these videos about USSR and Soviets.. This is the best content on Yt and within your face on it, it is just perfect! You are funny and u know a lot of things about it. Cant stop watching over and over again all your journeys across the Russia and its near states.. Iam glad I did find your channel when I was back in your country ( I spent 10 years of my life there and I know,my gramma is still fuc..d)..Anyway, like I mentioned before,never stop doing what you do and make us happy.. Greetings from Slovakia and good luck to u Mr. Ben ;-)
Great video as always, I am Czech born after the revolution so this means something to me, a window to a different dimension where everyone adult who I knew as a kid grew up, Including all of my family, I can't even imagine what the world was like before, thank you for doing this, appreciate you.
Thank you for going through the extra work of putting in the translations. I've been studying Russian and they're a huge help. And I know I've said this before, but I think you've got the best still shots of any vlogger. Each one has so much to say.
When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. "The time for the schism in the Church is almost here and you must get prepared now" "Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out" The Book of Truth
I just love your definition of 'this is where dreams are made of'! Walking with a big can of beer on a rough and cold field, towards zabrosnije zdanije...
My ex wife grew up next to a military base in Albania which became abandoned in the 90s. She and her sisters would go exploring it and found grenades and mines just laying around. By the time I visited her home town, there was almost nothing left of the base.
I hope that you read this Benjamin, you absolutely have a talent, you are a gifted vlogger and spokesman, very entertaining, you have an educated perspective, wit, and dry humor that is addictive, I hope that you continue to travel and vlog, you should make this a full time occupation, you have a talent for it that captivates your audience, we would love to see you travel to rural parts of other European cities and experience real culture in non-tourist destinations in places like the Middle East, Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia, thank you for the entertainment and cultural perspective
As an American veteran during the cold war (1980- 1984) I was always so interested in the people and places over the Berlin wall. Folks now don't realize just how bad relations were between NATO and the USSR. I'm now not in good health and only wish I could travel around like you do, so thank you bald for sharing your travels in such interesting place's I would of never been able to visit now in my condition. God bless you and keep them coming brother!
this really reminds me of my old military academy, where i studied in the early 2000 in rostov-on-don while in ROTC.. when i visited Russia long after, i found that place in ruins. what a pity. but i will never forget it
I have to repeat it. You are the coolest man ever. Period. You might not think so, but I guess I speak for hundreds of thousands of people who watch your videos all around the globe. You might know this already, but we love you. All around the world. THANK YOU. I want to say more, but I'm not a native English speaker and don't feel confident in saying much more without making any major grammatical errors, but we are so overly thankful for your big and honest interest in our history, that we want to show it and don't mind the language difficulties. Thank you so much and we love you!!!!
I explore places whilst wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and I carry food and water with me. Bald does it while dressed like he is in The Matrix, armed with a large beer.
I love those russian shortcuts through parks and forests. Walked them many times. Specially in winter do stay on the path and do not eat yellow snow. You have the same love for Russia as I have, such interesting country. Sadly I miss the language knowledge.
Many thanks for this. You videos are fantastic, interesting and engaging. Your command of the local languages is beyond clever and you seem to understand/connect with these lovely folks with ease. You genuinely deserve all the success you have earned bye putting yourself in many different places and situations. I panic having to get to Manchester and I’m only half hour away. I get the feeling you are highly intelligent and you are a new hero of mine. Respect to you mate.
Thanks for all the videos! Because of your passion and respect for history, dig into the twists and turns of the former Soviet Union, with a beer, respect to you! I just want to learn Russian and join you! Good continuity Mr. Bald !!!
As a young guy Ben always wore Converse sneakers. Now that he has come to be an old and mature man he's always sporting Vans for us to understand this change of mindset of his!
Really enjoy your work. This adventure reminds me, when I was a kid my friends and I would go explore an old airfield near Lakenheath air base, left over from World War Two.
Blagoveshensk is a derivative from “blagaja vest” which is a very old fashioned way to say “good news”. This means that the town name is kinda “goodnewsville” 😁
some day the knowledge and videos will end we know this but the legend will live on.... thank you mr. bald for all your content, it has been an experiance that im sure most of us will never get to explore , its been a great journey following you along your adventure .
You know it's so great to hear you speaking the language even if you're not fluent. I wouldn't know if you are or not. You know we have a terrible bias against non english speakers in America which totally shows how ignorant we are. It makes me said.
You are watching daily bald ( the second channel ) not bald and bankrupt! I have to write that because some people don't have the ability to differentiate. This channel: short, fun, random adventurising. Other channel: Mega journeys, history, interactions. Let's think of a strategy to stop the confusion so that I can post here more. Any ideas? Maybe drop 'bald' from the channel name.
grab a beer, (daily) bald is here
Edit: Bald idk if you will read this, you wrote that daily bald is supposed to be: "short, fun, random adventurising". The problem is, except for short, those are exactly the reason why i personally love main bald channel. Mega journeys, history, interactions arent exclusive enough to exclude fun, random adventurising.
Just brainstorming now, you seem to want to post more compact adventures of yours here
- only post (for example) +-10 min videos on daily bald of some random encounters/thoughts that you absolutely loved but couldnt include in BnB videos(example your hospital story narration).
- also your titles seem similar to BnB, exaggerate more, use more exclamtion points, weird(native to traveling countries language) words in it
- same goes for thumbnails(seem similar to BnB). Maybe always put yourself smiling big, like your channel logo, on it
- more frequent posts, not to pressure you ofcourse, but so people will start to notice, or get used to, the differences and not (only)go YEAH NEW BALD VIDEO
- Use other means to differentiate Db style from BnB style. DB is more spontaneous whereas BnB has more of an elegant flow to it. So maybe use a more in your face approach for DB
Hope this might help bald
Just happy to have a video either way.
Both fantastically bald, informative and handsome tho
1 Channel = Classic Art
2 Channel = Creative Fun
You cheeky bastard! Let the people dream!
Setting down the beer carefully and then immediately breaking the window is some brilliant physical comedy haha
Makes it even better that he just walks out the door afterwards..
I cant stop laughing! 😂😂😂
If he had bought Baltika #9 he would have topped himself
Enter through window, exit through door.
Honorary гопник
8:40 Among us grafitti. On an abandoned military base in deepest, darkest Russia. Truly amazing.
Just shows the homogeneity of globalist culture which is not a good thing.
NOOOOO
@@thursoberwick1948 amogus
I see all the autistic bores are coming out in force.
amogus
It’s amusing how I, having spent 17 years of my life in this town, was convinced I knew it inside and out. And then here comes Bald, just passing Blagoveshchensk by, showing some abandoned places I’ve never thought existed there. Thanks for the great content, pal!
Love hearing a Russian using the word "pal" =D
@@dw300 Russian word for friend id Druk spelled like drug
@@dw300 well, I do use it quite often =)
Oleg... do you have Facebook? pal?
@@elgift1 I do, but I never use it. TH-cam won’t allow posting links to facebook and instagram anyways
One of the many things I love about these vlogs is how it makes the viewer realize that these places aren't just spots on a map, or a line or two in a history or geography book, but places where people just like us wake up every morning, make breakfast, plan their days, and live their lives. The culture and laws there may be different than in, say, America or England (or wherever people are watching from), but the reality of life is the same. These are real people, and by watching your videos, it becomes easier to imagine being there as a member of their society. What a great adventure, and what a great way to become aware of life elsewhere! Thank you so much for not only these videos and what they teach us, but for the risks you take doing it, and the infectious joy you exude, so we get to experience it, too. Stay safe, dear man - you are a treasure.
Hear, hear.....brilliantly put!
_but places where people just like us wake up every morning, make breakfast, plan their days, and live their lives_ Spot on and a beautiful comment.
Lovely!
These videos always make me stop and think about spending over a third of my life training to go to war with these people. I am so glad it never happened and I hope mankind finds a way to end wars once and for all.
You put into words what I cannot
8:37 .... Jesus Christ. Among Us memes even in the deepest soviet places of Russia lmao
Definitely sus
amogus
GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!
I'm losing it man, they're everywhere
Амогус
This guy right here has literally changed my perspective on life and I am so thankful to be able to have access to these videos. I genuinely feel so happy and motivated to get out and see the world in a different perspective than we are used to. MR. Bald you are the shit. I love you.
Omg literally same, he even made me less afraid of speaking to random people, a true savior
He inspired me alot to make these type of adventures alone too. It is just amazing and I can truly be myself.
Holy crap!!! My wife’s grandfather was born there (and was in the army in these barracks until 1918, joining thePolish army on independence. He was born in 1895. Under Polish partition, when Poland was partly ruled by Russia, ( Prussia and Austro Hungary) and didn’t exist as a nation for 123 years, Poles were encouraged to populate part of the Chinese borders to protect them. Better living conditions schooling and money were the incentive. His father a surveyor, helped build the trans Siberian railway as did he later on . I’m so excited to show my wife this!
Thanks so much Mr Bald. Greetings from Catford in London 👍.
Respect to you, my friend. I hope you and your wife enjoy the heck out of this video :) All the best!
That is awesome story wow... a part of history I never known
This adds a lot to the videos, i love these comments
Wow I'm from Catford - Mr Bald puts out great videos
@@rednapp57 you have good taste!
"oh fucking hell" best quote ever by Bald himself
brits 4eva
I laughed so hard at they way he said it I had go go back and watch it again.
Could have been the end of him if he jumped in looking at the state that floor!
@@Mr.Bunyip same 😂
Oh! Fuckin ell
You can spot more RHD cars as you go further east in Russia. It's cheaper for them to import cars from Japan than it is to bring cars over from Europe.
This now makes sense! I thought I was seeing things.. driving on the right side but in a RHD vehicle?! Been watching a few live streams from Siberia, Usty Kuty(?), and thought I spotted the odd vehicle with RHD.. practical Russians are practical..
I wondered about that. Makes total sense since we're talking 1,000s of km in difference.
yep thats true learned that like 10 years ago
Why not buy from China?
@@quicksylverg9923 Shite cars?
Over the years I've learned so much about Russia and Russian language and culture from this channel. It even strengthed my relationship with my girlfriend who is Russian. I've recently decided to pay for Russian classes as well in my spare time. Thank you Bald for the amazing work all these years!
Хорошо, что ты решил платить, а то плохо заставлять людей работать
If you like Bald, check out Russian with Max
Do you mean to say that without Bald you would never have met your girlfriend?
@@immersim311 That's not what he wrote. He wrote that it strengthened his relationship.
Aww that's cute, I wish I would meet someone with the same attitude
8:38 I swear, among us is everywhere you go, even in the most remote places of russia.
sus
sussy bakas
I feel intense pride at seeing a fellow Brit walking around a little town in the far east of Russia with a big can of beer in his hand.
That's some big balls move right there haha
"This is what dreams are made of" - It made me laugh out loud
Not really a big balls move. As long as you're not bothering people or acting like a tough guy, nobody is going to test you. It's not like some Chicago dump where you get shot for fun.
People in these small towns and villages are typically more well behaved and reserved
I think Ben is Jewish
Putin has already put the bill in the mail for that priceless soviet window that you liberated from the historical tank training facility building.
Lol
thats ok cause it is not his favorite soviet sink lol
Bald... and bankrupt again!
@@rjwusher mega bankrupted now
😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your TH-cam channels about the current situation in the former Soviet Union are simply amazing. I grew up in the United States in the 1960s and 70s, when the Cold War was still full on. To see what the former Soviet Union looks like today, with a foreigner now roaming around basically anywhere, is simply mind blowing! Please do upload more more more to TH-cam! Cheers,
Everything you posted, ditto.
or challenge yourself and check Russia yourself ...
It's odd to think how places like that army base would have been practically impenetrable back then, and now one can just walk in, like he did. Strange times... I even wonder if the USA will collapse overnight the way the USSR did, but it's a shame China never did.
Matt Damon
He is looking for the icbm silo and mobile launchers😂
The whole window frame falling over had me dying for several minutes 😂😂😂😂 your reaction and then the loud ping noise as the glass breaks … instant classic 👌👌👌
When bald takes the whole window in with him, "oh, fuckin' hell". Genuine tears.
We need more Daily Bald in our life. Even if it is Weekly Bald.
Technically it's _Quarterly Bald_ right now.
I'll take what we can get 🙂
We need bearded saitama in our lives very badly
rename to: Occasional Bald?
Even a monthly bald, still love him
I almost spilled my beer when he broke the window,Bald always brings a smile to my face with his antics.
Hilarious when the windowframe fall down, it was my first laughing in the morrning, made me happy and thinking about being having a good Day to me and all others in the world!
Bald always brings a genuine smile to my face with the respect and humour that he gives to the local people.
The buildings may be abandoned, but the memorial looked like it was well kept hounering the fallen.
I definitely noticed that as well..
What a ruin Russia has become under Putin, not a hint of former Soviet glory, only cheap bluffs from the Russian state television.
One again, amazing content! literally, my hero! also, please say i wasnt the only one to spy a few ''Sus'' objects, painted on the wall around 8:38 :')
amogus
Soviet imposter
when i saw that i yelled amogus
They were obviously inspired by that wallpaper!
Nowhere is safe
Well, that pretty well fits the description of what we call "breaking and entering" here in the USA, I mean, he broke it, and then he entered it. Another fantastic Bald adventure!
So, these are actually the old
Buildings(built in 1949) of the Far Eastern Higher Combined Arms Command School, it wasn’t just a tank academy, it taught higher ranking officers in the Far East on how to work with other parts of the armed forces. They had 37 attendees awarded hero of the Soviet Union. And even had a former chief of the General staff attend. Be glad you didn’t stumble upon the new base, our you would have met some ‘friendly’ military police!
I'm sorry to be contrarian, but the abandoned buildings Bald visited belonged to the Higher Tank Command School and were built in 1958. Anyhow, Благове́щенск was (and probably is) quite an important military town for sure.
@@rjwusher Thank you, and thanks to @Daniel Julich too.
Makes sense, that glorious stalin-classicism seemed a bit late (though not impossible) for 1968-69 -ish.
Would either of you happen to know roughly when this was abandoned? Fifteen years ago? Already before 2000?
(I'm guessing the former, just because of that Peter the great quote.)
@@Asptuber The information I found states the date of abandonment as 1999. Such a pity that these beautiful buildings (Bald has opened my eyes towards Soviet architecture) are just left to rot.
@@rjwusher Thanks.
I agree, "stalinist-classicism" was/is woefully under appreciated.
Coming from Western Europe it was a revelation to me that these types of buildings were being built in the 20th century. Unfortunately much of it is already gone.
I especially like it when it isn't big and monumental (this one is nice and small-ish), but just everyday "a little better" apartment blocks. It compares very favourably with modern buildings of the same era in the West - proportions are more harmonious.
The buildings did look older than the border trouble around the turn of the seventies.
bald, ive started studying Russian language--honestly because of you and your channel. please do more russia videos! i love hearing words and phrases i can fully recognize!
Красава.
Молодец.
That window frame was one of the best moments I’ve seen on your channels. You couldn’t stage that if you tried
I think the best way to differentiate content between the two channels is the duration of the adventure. If it takes Bald a day or more of filming to make a video it's B&B content, if it's an adventure that just takes a few hours it's a Daily Bald video.
8:37 even in abandoned soviet military bases, you cannot escape the amongus memes...
Sus
AMONGUS
AMONGUS SUSSY 🤣🤣🤣🤣
amogus
What a blessing on this Saturday morning! I'm going through some rough shit right now so thank you for posting. It's a little escape for me. We watch you religiously in our household.
May ur rough shit becomes smooth shit Ameen
@@relativelycivilized2786 agreed
When you broke that window I spit out my water laughing.
You owe me a drink of water.
You can go and get from your tap🚰
@@FoodRecipes108 it would be way cooler if Ben did that for him!
For those interested, here is some data about the abandoned tank school I found:
Blagoveshchensk Red Banner Higher Tank Command School imeni Marshal of the Soviet Union K.A. Meretskov
Благовещенское высшее танковое командное Краснознаменный училище имени Маршала Советского Союза К.А. Мерецкова
Activated 1958 in Blagoveshchensk, Amur Oblast, as the Blagoveshchensk Tank Command School, from the Khmelnitskiy Tank Command School.
2.65 named "imeni Marshal of the Soviet Union K.A. Meretskov".
1965 renamed Blagoveshchensk Higher Tank Command School.
22.2.68 awarded the Red Banner.
10.1999 disbanded.
Bases: Blagoveshchensk, Amur Oblast, 1958 - 10.99 [50 21 57N, 127 35 59E]
Subordination: GK SV, 1958 - 10.99
Learned something new about my hometown. Thanks!
What about South China Sea?
That window moment though 👌 absolutely smashing content 🤫
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Finally, I have been waiting for a new Daily Bald! :D I like the part where whole window frame shattered on the floor "oops"
This channel (+BAB) went from something that never really caught my attention when scrolling through my recommended feed, to one of my all time favorite channels, in a matter of 3 days.
Wow, real Soviet sounds of smashing glass.. you're a classic Benjaminski! Love your work.
9:55 Something military of course!
Не будь празден, от лени разум затемняется, а тело становится дряхлым и тучным = Do not be idle, laziness darkens the mind, and the body becomes decrepit and obese
Thank you !
Thank you !
Lol, Bald standing underneath that quote with a kingsize can of Baltika 7.
@@rjwusher and laziness darkened his mind, so he couldn't read the quote :)
@@DS_28 Hahaha! Good one.
As an immigrant in the uk, coming from a former soviet state country, I love watching your vids sm for the nostalgia, I love seeing all the old stuff I grew up wit, especially the trains, I remember our 8 hour drives in those soviet nightmares to the sea side. Thank you Mr Bald
Same. I’m glad I’m no longer there, but I do feel nostalgic. ❤️
@@marialiyubman it's cool being in cccp... UK is fucked
лол, ностальгия по совку
@@V1er1f1ed As demonstrated by the horde's of UK nationals migrating the the former USSR? The main thing that is fucked in the UK, is that people don't realise how lucky they are.
@@V1er1f1ed 🤠🤠
Привет из Благовещенска, народы мира!)))
Cheers friend . I'm traveling over in 7 weeks do you know the place and do you have time to be my guide thanks
Привет из Риги (Латвия) , брат!
Привет из Чили
🤘 ❤ from 🇬🇧
That place is so beautiful, abandon military buildings look very strong must have been built to last a lifetime and all the nice tall trees makes it environmentally friendly.
I think I am falling in love with Russian history
We need a Bald live channel so we can watch him travel live sometimes. Definitely would watch!!
Yes!
I would tune in every single time
Haha I loved seeing that Hoonigan sticker on that car. Thanks for the Daily Bald video!
Love it when you interact with local people ! ❤️🥰
wow, that gx 81 that Bald casually walked by at 5:01 makes me really happy to see. Looks like a pretty clean and well kept car. Kudos to the dude who owns it in that village. He knows what's good, he's got that [Hoonigan] decal haha
Also see the JZX110 at 4:23 Someone likes old Toyota’s there!
This part of Russia is situated near Japan. I assume more than 70% cars in there are imported used cars from Japan.
@@uxtbI i think even more, thats pretty much all you see there is RHD cars
Yes, they appreciate nice JDM cars
these are my favorite type of Bald and Bankrupt videos! This village looks so cute and people seem to be pretty friendly. I love the Soviet abandoned buildings! Especially if they are schools, offices etc. Shows you a glimpse of how the enviroment they used to live in was.
Bald, yes. Bankrupt, no. This is the second channel, daily bald. Read the pinned comment for more info.
Great stuff!
Such a melodic “oh fucking hell” when the window frame fell in, haha.
Your style of vlog exploration is exactly what I need in my life. Thank you for the frequent uploads!
Yesss welcome back Daily Bald. I love your interactions with Russian taxi drivers, bet they love giving you lifts, they all seem to happy when you're in the car! :)
Happy to see more daily snippets! Hope we get some more, been loving the BAM trip so far.
It ended.
8:39 oh hell nah, among us references even in abandoned soviet tank training grounds ffs🤣🤣
You’re doing just fine, Bald. Keep ‘em coming for as long as you’d like. We’ll keep watchin‘em.
My favourite travel channel! Thanks for the vid!
Quality content from our faithful Mr Bald, dismantling the former Soviet Union one window frame at a time.
You could actually make an epic Bald computer game, going around the Russian lands picking up points for spotting murals, old military things, and probably top points for Babushkas. Kolya will be waiting at the last level, in Ratus.
The window breaking shot at 7:30 is just magnificent!
Very epic video! And when the window collapsed inwards, it made me laugh and transported me to when I was 20 :D
It always seems so safe there. I never seen you challenged. Everyone seems really chill.
What a glorious entrance to the military academy, knocking over the window. That’s EXACTLY how I rolled in my teen years. I’d still be doing it today if I didn’t have to live paycheck to paycheck, run errands for the family, solve everyday life problems and the like. Bald’s channel offer people like me comfort and hope. Some nostalgia too.
Leave your family, simple
@@dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017 Nah, I don't wanna be like you.
@@timsummers870 why not, you don't know me. You might like it
@@dougyohooglefrogtownrovers9017 Trust me, I would not like you.
@@timsummers870 why not?
It never ceases to amaze me that Bald has these adventures without a serious set of shoes or boots. Those Vans aren't much more than flip flops with a canvas cover. Stylish? Maybe? Practical? Not a bit. Take care of your feet and they'll take care of you. 👍
Their actually super comfortable. I feel super nimble with mine on.
Vans are light and flexible, perfect for light hiking. He's not going on a road march for 30 miles. Fookin hell mate.
Also, if you really want to take care of your feet, take them out of shoes entirely and never wear them again. Because all footwear fucks your feet up. Your toes are meant to be spread. Your arch is meant to be significant. The bottoms of your feet are not meant to be soft anywhere, but rather hard. That is a natural healthy foot.
@@wasntme3651 They give your ankles no support and break after any serious wear. They're only good for civilisation.
Зачем тащить с собой лишний груз, когда можно дешево приобрести одноразовый комплект, а потом избавиться от него?
@@Cthulhu013 If I did that round my bit, I'd end up with broken glass, bits of metal and who knows what else on my feet. Also have you ever trodden in dog turds in your bare feet? Not a good experience and not one I wish to repeat from childhood.
Mr. Bald. Please never stop making these videos about USSR and Soviets.. This is the best content on Yt and within your face on it, it is just perfect! You are funny and u know a lot of things about it. Cant stop watching over and over again all your journeys across the Russia and its near states.. Iam glad I did find your channel when I was back in your country ( I spent 10 years of my life there and I know,my gramma is still fuc..d)..Anyway, like I mentioned before,never stop doing what you do and make us happy.. Greetings from Slovakia and good luck to u Mr. Ben ;-)
Great video as always, I am Czech born after the revolution so this means something to me, a window to a different dimension where everyone adult who I knew as a kid grew up, Including all of my family, I can't even imagine what the world was like before, thank you for doing this, appreciate you.
in this episode: british spy destroying russian military academy.
That's the end of the latest Bond film too.
@@thursoberwick1948 what a coincidence
I can say ur a gutsy man, entering an abondoned building without a second thought.
Thank you for going through the extra work of putting in the translations. I've been studying Russian and they're a huge help. And I know I've said this before, but I think you've got the best still shots of any vlogger. Each one has so much to say.
Man bald is such an great man. Also hearing him dropping some local brighton stuff always adds something to me as im a local too
The best travel TH-camR on TH-cam. Thank you for your passion and sincerity. Michael - South Africa.
"Hopefully they're no Chikatilo's knocking about" LMAO
and when he accidentally knocks down the window "oops" pure comedy
When things were at their very worst:
2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy.
Scientists will say it was a global illusion.
Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again.
After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way.
Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet
- will seem to rise from the dead
- will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one.
One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist.
Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent.
"The time for the schism in the Church is almost here and you must get prepared now"
"Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out"
The Book of Truth
I just love your definition of 'this is where dreams are made of'! Walking with a big can of beer on a rough and cold field, towards zabrosnije zdanije...
“Oh fucking hell” you had me rolling around laughing 😂. You vandal!
Love the very stealthy entrance. Woke up every ghosts in the place. 😆 🤣
My ex wife grew up next to a military base in Albania which became abandoned in the 90s. She and her sisters would go exploring it and found grenades and mines just laying around. By the time I visited her home town, there was almost nothing left of the base.
I hope that you read this Benjamin, you absolutely have a talent, you are a gifted vlogger and spokesman, very entertaining, you have an educated perspective, wit, and dry humor that is addictive, I hope that you continue to travel and vlog, you should make this a full time occupation, you have a talent for it that captivates your audience, we would love to see you travel to rural parts of other European cities and experience real culture in non-tourist destinations in places like the Middle East, Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia, thank you for the entertainment and cultural perspective
Your videos are just epic. Never stop doing what your doing. Thank you comrade bald 😃
The window scene was so funny 😂 i'd love to go soviet urban exploring with you.
As an American veteran during the cold war (1980- 1984) I was always so interested in the people and places over the Berlin wall. Folks now don't realize just how bad relations were between NATO and the USSR. I'm now not in good health and only wish I could travel around like you do, so thank you bald for sharing your travels in such interesting place's I would of never been able to visit now in my condition. God bless you and keep them coming brother!
And now the relations are much better?
I have not lived in Russia for 21 years .Every time I watch these videos from Bald I get nostalgia and I want to drink vodka!
U betrayed mother Russia ... Settled in another country for money...fffffff uuu
@@fma6571 Drink some vodka homie
The window falling in that made my day only you could do that Mr bald (now I need to clean the coffee off the table ) Keep safe and sober.
My fav bit was when he's said who ever was knocking about . Laughed so hard
Think this is one of my favourite Bald videos. Hope you get back to finishing the trip soon!
Replayed the window frame falling a few times. Had a drink of beer every time too.
this really reminds me of my old military academy, where i studied in the early 2000 in rostov-on-don while in ROTC.. when i visited Russia long after, i found that place in ruins. what a pity. but i will never forget it
I have to repeat it. You are the coolest man ever. Period. You might not think so, but I guess I speak for hundreds of thousands of people who watch your videos all around the globe. You might know this already, but we love you. All around the world. THANK YOU. I want to say more, but I'm not a native English speaker and don't feel confident in saying much more without making any major grammatical errors, but we are so overly thankful for your big and honest interest in our history, that we want to show it and don't mind the language difficulties. Thank you so much and we love you!!!!
I explore places whilst wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and I carry food and water with me. Bald does it while dressed like he is in The Matrix, armed with a large beer.
Always love when the Soviet notifications roll through!
Soviet notifications? U sudarja njet originaljnosti ot slova sovsjem?
Fancy-shmancy, man.
Daily Bald I grab a beer!
Bald & Bankrupt I grab a Vodka!
And both entertaining and informative👍👍
oh.. great information about beer and vodka. thank you Bald 😀
I love those russian shortcuts through parks and forests. Walked them many times. Specially in winter do stay on the path and do not eat yellow snow. You have the same love for Russia as I have, such interesting country. Sadly I miss the language knowledge.
@muhammad anzezz Yess ... the good old Zappa :-)
Many thanks for this. You videos are fantastic, interesting and engaging. Your command of the local languages is beyond clever and you seem to understand/connect with these lovely folks with ease. You genuinely deserve all the success you have earned bye putting yourself in many different places and situations. I panic having to get to Manchester and I’m only half hour away. I get the feeling you are highly intelligent and you are a new hero of mine. Respect to you mate.
Hey Frank, I love your music! Inca Roads is my favorite song.
Thanks for all the videos! Because of your passion and respect for history, dig into the twists and turns of the former Soviet Union, with a beer, respect to you! I just want to learn Russian and join you! Good continuity Mr. Bald !!!
Bald your a good person with alot to give, never forget that. 😎✌️
7:20 the "Oops..." after is just CLASSIC 😆
Bald your videos are very appreciated
As a young guy Ben always wore Converse sneakers. Now that he has come to be an old and mature man he's always sporting Vans for us to understand this change of mindset of his!
To me, anything without strong damping ability, ability to amortize my heavy feet - is just a garbage 🗑️
Next phase will be Doc Martins.
@@BrokenRRT Nah, too comfortable. I predict his next trip to the North Pole will be on slippers.
Your nostalgia for all things Soviet always reminds me a line from M in Casino Royale: "God, I miss the Cold War!"
He doesn't actually have nostalgia for it, it's just a skit and it kinda flies over the head of most people :P
Entertaining as hell as always, Bald. Love your stuff! Cheers from USA! Safe travels, mate.
Knocking out the window made me laugh out loud. I needed that!
Really enjoy your work. This adventure reminds me, when I was a kid my friends and I would go explore an old airfield near Lakenheath air base, left over from World War Two.
I like your interactions with the locals, so raw and fresh. Keep doing this more on daily bald :)
I almost bloody pissed myself laughing when the window frame came loose, and Balds reaction..
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Blagoveshensk is a derivative from “blagaja vest” which is a very old fashioned way to say “good news”. This means that the town name is kinda “goodnewsville” 😁
Not so good news for Mao.
It's not only "good news", it's also Annunciation, that is of the Blessed Virgin Mary
@@VasilyMusic True. Indeed that is what the name of the city means. Благовещенск = Annunciation City.
And the atheists
some day the knowledge and videos will end we know this but the legend will live on.... thank you mr. bald for all your content, it has been an experiance that im sure most of us will never get to explore , its been a great journey following you along your adventure .
You know it's so great to hear you speaking the language even if you're not fluent. I wouldn't know if you are or not. You know we have a terrible bias against non english speakers in America which totally shows how ignorant we are. It makes me said.