Russian Ghost Town on the North Pole

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
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  • @alexandwhite
    @alexandwhite Před 2 lety +2694

    where is bald and bankrupt, he would be a kid in a candy store if he saw that mosaic

    • @andrewbrown4416
      @andrewbrown4416 Před 2 lety +114

      Exactly my thoughts 💭 🤣

    • @danielbuezo9910
      @danielbuezo9910 Před 2 lety +58

      I think he would have a blast through the whole town!

    • @alexandwhite
      @alexandwhite Před 2 lety +49

      @@danielbuezo9910 how did he not find this place haha

    • @Pekasalmeron
      @Pekasalmeron Před 2 lety +35

      This video has to reach him

    • @rorymarsh
      @rorymarsh Před 2 lety +174

      Check it out guys! A real, soviet mosaic in old Pyramiden!

  • @TAlma-xe5xv
    @TAlma-xe5xv Před 2 lety +2733

    It’s incredible seeing the improvement in their video quality over the years, these new videos are basically free mini documentaries! So proud to be part of yes fam, I love this new direction Yes theory is headed in :))

    • @unclegargas
      @unclegargas Před 2 lety +13

      Andreas Hem working his magic as well, great job :)

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku Před 2 lety

      Do you have any idea who is replying to your comment right now? It's the FUNNIEST MAN ALIVE! Me funny (!!!) vids are so extremely funny, if you don't cry tears of laughter, you are allowed to thumb down me XTREMELY FUNNY vids! Do you think me funny (!!!) vids are funny, dear ta

    • @kareena3147
      @kareena3147 Před 2 lety +3

      💯 the quality is amazing!

    • @alper8966
      @alper8966 Před 2 lety +6

      @@AxxLAfriku No one cares. No one asked

    • @tylaroverturf
      @tylaroverturf Před 2 lety +1

      I love their drone work.

  • @Steve-KG5LAA
    @Steve-KG5LAA Před rokem +286

    You have to admit the Soviets built one heck of a town so far north. This place was not thrown together overnight. A lot of thought went into giving the miners every creature comfort they could, probably to keep them from remembering they are so very isolated from the rest of the world. One could easily lose their mind after spending months up here.

    • @Paul20661
      @Paul20661 Před rokem +1

      just gave you like 69
      18 May 2023
      Ye this was amazing

    • @rolfustroli7170
      @rolfustroli7170 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@Paul20661 it's only a short distance from longyearbyen... So not that impressive.

    • @gsaw5008
      @gsaw5008 Před 10 měsíci

      True

    • @AmericanIdiotPolitics
      @AmericanIdiotPolitics Před 8 měsíci

      longyearbyen is freaking svalbard bro. That's pretty impressive lol. But yeah I guess any country could build a city that far north if they wanted. @@rolfustroli7170

    • @digilux4017
      @digilux4017 Před 6 měsíci

      You are brainwashed and misinformed

  • @ItsTonyLindo
    @ItsTonyLindo Před rokem +312

    It's crazy to think that at one point in time, all those buildings were filled with people and the cafeteria was filled with people eating and laughing.

    • @dwoolaver1549
      @dwoolaver1549 Před rokem +8

      Why is it crazy to think this place was full of people.

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 Před rokem +4

      It's a very strange feeling isn't it. 🙆🏻‍♀️

    • @cscates3598
      @cscates3598 Před rokem

      I don’t think the people eating were laughing, they were captive citizens of one of the most brutal dictatorships in history. The only people laughing we’re the premiers of the Soviet Union.

    • @malone283
      @malone283 Před rokem +17

      I don’t reckon much laughter would have gone on at a Soviet mine site in subzero temps….

    • @bowserheadteacher
      @bowserheadteacher Před rokem

      This town is technically an overseas Soviet colony with Russian settlers building this town

  • @AJ_UK_LIVE
    @AJ_UK_LIVE Před 2 lety +973

    The person who colour-grades your footage is fantastic. They should be very proud of their work. And obviously, your main camera person for getting those RAW shots dialled in so nicely in the first place in very challenging conditions. Superb job all.

    • @user-ow7bi3se2b
      @user-ow7bi3se2b Před 2 lety +13

      what an amazing team 👌

    • @Burbie
      @Burbie Před 2 lety +1

      Yes

    • @raphjaaf
      @raphjaaf Před 2 lety +79

      Hi, I'm the one who color graded this episode ! Thank you for the kind words that's very appreciated 🙏🏻

    •  Před 2 lety +5

      @@raphjaaf we appreciate your work 🙏🏻

    • @Burbie
      @Burbie Před 2 lety +4

      @@raphjaaf that was so good!!!

  • @matthewbell2898
    @matthewbell2898 Před 2 lety +1254

    The cinematography of Yestheory has leveled up so hard recently. You guys keep pushing the envelope with every episode!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures Před 2 lety +5

      Yes. I agree, I watched another video on this town and it was very light hearted and it showed it as a completely different way. It would be amazing to know your opinion. I'm also a substantial fan of this channel and I too create content with regards to life in Russia. I don't know why but the youtube algorithm has not been as great to me yet. Practically all those that watches my content states that it is brilliant, however very few get to watch it. Can you be extremely straightforward and say exactly how I can improve my vlogs? I value your truthful viewpoint.

    • @ggthirsty
      @ggthirsty Před 2 lety +14

      Blame it on Andreas Hem! Amazing guy

    • @Sahil-fm8ig
      @Sahil-fm8ig Před 2 lety +2

      Editing too!!!

    • @Arvidje
      @Arvidje Před rokem

      @@Sahil-fm8ig and the color grade.. the image has a soft filmic cadance.. not seen before out of semi pro gear.. people cant even get this look out of a7s3..to sharp and detailed

  • @unnchy_
    @unnchy_ Před 2 lety +264

    The video is breathtakingly edited... Imagine having an opportunity to visit such places... I don't even have an idea of how crazy that must felt. You guys always leave me in thoughts 💭💭

    • @antimatter_nvf
      @antimatter_nvf Před 2 lety +4

      Actually it's not that difficult to visit Svalbard and even Pyramiden! If you live in Europe you don't need any kind of visa and the prices for tickets aren't exorbitant, a bit higher that your average vacation overseas one can say. Just book a tour and you're set!

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 Před rokem +2

      @@antimatter_nvf that would be amazing!
      For me way down South in the Pacific 🌏 Ocean it's an impossible idea, but I really enjoyed this video. 💖 😊 🙆🏻‍♀️
      I have been into a ghost town in New Caledonia many years ago, in 1975.
      It had been a nickel mining town and it looked as though someone came in and told everyone to leave immediately.
      Only some engineers kept the machinery going - nobody lived there any longer.

    • @antimatter_nvf
      @antimatter_nvf Před rokem +1

      @@GypsyGirl317 Wow that's fascinating! Where do you live now? There's another Russian town in Svalbard by the way - Barentsburg - and it still has a permanent population of 450!

  • @peterenola2265
    @peterenola2265 Před rokem +34

    Actually it's not entirely a ghost town. I've been there and in the hotel there are actually residents. And quite a lot of people visit this place. It's enchanting, mysterious and spooky at times, but it's also beautiful and frozen in time...

  • @AndreasAHem
    @AndreasAHem Před 2 lety +1966

    This was so much fun! Thanks for always bringing me to the harshest environments in the world :)

    • @blooshooz4198
      @blooshooz4198 Před 2 lety +6

      Those types of adventures look like the experience of a lifetime!

    • @moimoi-rn4go
      @moimoi-rn4go Před 2 lety +1

      We miss your tutorials and vlogs:)

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  Před 2 lety +230

      Hahaha you’re welcome! Next time: living inside an active volcano 🌋🤪

    • @ZacharyWaxman
      @ZacharyWaxman Před 2 lety +3

      Let me know if you need another to join next time!

    • @AndreasAHem
      @AndreasAHem Před 2 lety +11

      @@moimoi-rn4go Its coming!

  • @vaughancavan
    @vaughancavan Před 2 lety +254

    Yes theory has to be one of if not the best youtube channels. And as a plus they don't clickbait!

    • @atmoscreative-tech
      @atmoscreative-tech Před 2 lety +6

      If they don't include the location in the title or description, then there is still some degree of clickbait. Still great content nonetheless.

    • @sangyenyima
      @sangyenyima Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah for sure

    • @ichigomgx
      @ichigomgx Před 2 lety

      They click bait, you’re just trying to kiss ass

    • @g.belanger8302
      @g.belanger8302 Před rokem +1

      It says in the title that the ghost town is on the North Pole. The physical North Pole is in the middle of the Arctic ocean, and the geomagnetic north pole is nowhere near Svalbard. That’s pretty click-baity imo…

  • @MikeH420
    @MikeH420 Před rokem +45

    I really want to be able to travel the world, and discover so many places, just like you guys. This is goals.

  • @Miroz.z
    @Miroz.z Před 2 lety +45

    as someone who went there around 4 years ago, this video was really cool in many ways, seeing the same hotel as where i stayed at and just seeing many of the same landmarks that i saw 4 years ago

  • @aizafarhan2670
    @aizafarhan2670 Před 2 lety +547

    The level and quality of your videos is just getting even better day by day! Love this new wave of videos, this regular dose of seeking discomfort is so essential! May you guys continue to explore such rare places and live life to the fullest; Insha Allah!

    • @ridatariq8989
      @ridatariq8989 Před 2 lety +2

      OMG YOU GURL YOU GOT A TOTAL OF TWO LILES FROM YES THEORYYYYYY

    • @ridatariq8989
      @ridatariq8989 Před 2 lety +3

      Guys, let me just tell you. We are best friends of 10 years and have been together since grade 2. I introduced her to yes theory in the summer of 2020 when the pandemic was on its peak. Not exaggerating here, your videos saved my life during that dark period of my life when I was spiralling downwards. You gave me a new perspective and thanks to you all today, I am the person the Rida in 2020 had not even thought in her wildest dreams she would be, so thank you so much. Furthermore, you helped me find my self and my best friend again as having a perspective shift turned our friendship from a kind of toxic one to such a beautiful and intimate one, so thank you so much 😭😭
      May God bless all of you ❤️
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    • @aizafarhan2670
      @aizafarhan2670 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ridatariq8989 omg rida i have cried so many times with you, but i swear this is the first time i cried so much! Not just because of our journey and our evolution, but because i know how difficult writing this was for you. I know how much courage it took you to press that post button because how much you hate sharing personal journey and being vulnerable. This for me is your biggest leap in seeking discomfort! Thank you so much yes theory for connecting us in a way we never thought we could, and i can only begin to imagine how many more friendships you would have evolved and formed. May Allah give you great reward for this♥️

    • @aizafarhan2670
      @aizafarhan2670 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ridatariq8989 yesss

    • @ridatariq8989
      @ridatariq8989 Před 2 lety

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  • @aidendavorin3150
    @aidendavorin3150 Před 2 lety +244

    The school, the drawings, everything. It’s all frozen in such a dark time. Absolutely mind blowing.

  • @zachgoll
    @zachgoll Před 2 lety +10

    I mean at this point these videos are better than most documentaries. Cinematography, sound effects, storyline. Great job guys.

  • @reynaldsagolili9775
    @reynaldsagolili9775 Před měsícem +1

    this is one of my favvvvvvvvv!!! the shots the sound design the story telling ,editing ughhh

  • @dariapostnova2385
    @dariapostnova2385 Před 2 lety +37

    I had a fun time guiding you around Pyramiden guys. Thank you for visiting and come back for more adventures x

  • @Bsaint
    @Bsaint Před 2 lety +534

    You guys need to come out to Centralia, PA the abandoned town that’s underground coal mines caught fire years ago forcing everyone out. It still burns today and in the winter you can see the steam and smoke coming out from cracks in the ground. Let me know if you need a hand filming and exploring I would love to help as I’m fairly local!

    • @Helloimethan08
      @Helloimethan08 Před 2 lety +12

      That place sucks anymore, graffiti highway is covered in dirt mounds to keep people from driving on it with their jeeps, dirt bikes etc. not much left to see. History is cool on it though.

    • @22minecraftguy
      @22minecraftguy Před 2 lety +9

      @@Helloimethan08 there wasn't much to see even before the put the dirt on, all that it was was just a road covered with graffiti that basic people did for their Instagrams. Never did see any smoke in Centralia though, only place I saw smoke coming out is at the Glen Burn Colliery in Shamokin, towards the top where the tower there's several places there smoke is venting from the ground. Can't really find any information on it but from what I've heard from people it's been burning for a several decades now probably since around the 70s or 80s.

    • @Kristalya
      @Kristalya Před 2 lety +2

      The inspiration for Silent Hill! 💕

    • @JTB128650
      @JTB128650 Před 2 lety

      True

    • @user-xh7zs3qr9z
      @user-xh7zs3qr9z Před 2 lety +1

      Cool,silent hill for real!

  • @ravenwildspirit
    @ravenwildspirit Před 2 lety +1

    Love seeing things like this. One thing that could elevate it is if you found and interviewed people who lived there in its operational days. Thank you for illuminating us on our world.

  • @GoldenPhoenix101
    @GoldenPhoenix101 Před rokem +24

    You guys were lucky to get there when you did. As I understand it, all visits to Pyramiden have been halted since the war in Ukraine. Great footage!

    • @deepcoder1845
      @deepcoder1845 Před rokem +1

      Why, the war has exposed how weak the russians really are. Its not their land anyway, its Norways and NATO has their back.

    • @Khergit
      @Khergit Před rokem +3

      @@deepcoder1845 How is it norways?

    • @infinitelink
      @infinitelink Před 10 měsíci +3

      A quick search shows it's governed by Norway. So Sovereignty is held by Norway, but the property was apparently sold to the USSR (which no longer exists but in theory has a legal successor), so it's basically private property held either by Russia or the mining company division operating the hotel, but is under Norwegian law.
      Similar would be if a big building or the buildings of a small town in any given nation was/were bought by another: the buyer would hold title of the form present in the jurisdiction but not allodial/Sovereign control which remains with the Sovereign with jurisdiction over the territory and activities therein.

  • @juckt_mich_nich4992
    @juckt_mich_nich4992 Před 2 lety +188

    its crazy how big the world actually is. if you think of places you can go the typical answers are paris, usa, germany, turkey, italy, maybe even russia but you never think of places like these. and there are many many more places like that, that are just not yet discovered or already forgotten

    • @rattled1557
      @rattled1557 Před 2 lety +7

      if only we could roam without visa and whatnot

    • @Skyfighter94
      @Skyfighter94 Před 2 lety +15

      @@rattled1557 for most people it's not about the visa, but about the money

    • @christianrucinski4523
      @christianrucinski4523 Před 2 lety

      @@rattled1557 i think that zone(svalbard) is actually visa free

    • @bodigames
      @bodigames Před 2 lety +3

      Uhm many people are aware of Longyearbyen….
      It’s fking Norwegian and the world sperm bank is there as well just as other things.

  • @YesTheory
    @YesTheory  Před 2 lety +1995

    The adventure to make this film felt like it fully embodied the definition of "adventure". Countless setbacks challenging our ability to get there, rugged conditions and a constantly changing environment. We're super proud of where this film ended up and we hope you enjoyed watching it!!

    • @shrek5dvd
      @shrek5dvd Před 2 lety +2

      Nice

    • @lawyclips9750
      @lawyclips9750 Před 2 lety

      🔥🔥

    • @samnfg
      @samnfg Před 2 lety +1

      Tbh the other hype merch video is wayy better... But this intro is okay too :p

    • @NoMoreMrNiceGuy223
      @NoMoreMrNiceGuy223 Před 2 lety +5

      There is a prison complex in Sardinia on the island of Asinara thats abandoned. Idd love to show you guys around

    • @freetibett5024
      @freetibett5024 Před 2 lety

      Dont really like ammar

  • @zakhoule8950
    @zakhoule8950 Před 2 lety +8

    love you guys, one of the things on my bucket list for sure to hopefully one day go on a random trip at the last minute with you guys im constantly checking for new videos from you guys, love it love it keep it up guys!!

  • @OnTheRiver66
    @OnTheRiver66 Před rokem +30

    There was a science fiction movie filmed on this island showing the inside of the buildings. The boat you were on also played a big part in the movie. I cannot remember the name of the movie, but it was only 2 or 3 years ago. I cannot believe no one mentioned it in the comments. Or maybe it was mentioned, I did not read all of the almost 3000 comments. Yes, there was one - the movie was said to be Arctic Void.

  • @Willy72070
    @Willy72070 Před 2 lety +172

    Vid idea: Travel to Naypyidaw Myanmar. Myanmar wanted to move their capital so they built a mega city at its new location, yet no one moved there. So right now it’s an abandoned luxurious city built to hold millions, but almost no one lives there. Look it up 😁👍

    • @Jonas-rq1mi
      @Jonas-rq1mi Před 2 lety +18

      kind of a civil war going on rn

    • @Lithiertums
      @Lithiertums Před 2 lety

      Is that the one top gear went to?

    • @noahsmith280
      @noahsmith280 Před 2 lety

      @@Lithiertums yup

    • @jdoteasy1
      @jdoteasy1 Před 2 lety

      They went to Afghanistan tho

    • @theiceman211
      @theiceman211 Před 2 lety

      The top gear drag race on the main road there will never be forgotten

  • @DracheMusic
    @DracheMusic Před 2 lety +263

    The music behind this is absolutely amazing. The drones and pads just bring it all together. This video was absolutely incredible

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures Před 2 lety

      It's incredible how the effects make it so dark and scary. I'd be fascinated to know your opinion. I'm additionally a huge follower of this channel and I likewise make videos regarding life in Russia. I don't know why but the youtube algorithm has not been as courteous to me yet. Nearly anyone who watch my content says that it is excellent, however very few get to enjoy it. Can you be extremely honest and say just how I can improve my vlogs? I value your sincere point of view.

  • @moodberry
    @moodberry Před rokem +9

    Hats off to the videographers and editors. Superb photography! What strikes me is the rush everyone must have had to get out of town. I would be curious to know exactly how long it actually took to leave and what it must have been like. That is a story that still needs to be told.

  • @longangrysausage3495
    @longangrysausage3495 Před 2 lety +1

    This whole channel is so beautiful, the adventures u guys go on, I really want to have an amazing life like that in the future

  • @AdamSalehx
    @AdamSalehx Před 2 lety +381

    Bruh I missed the cinematography of Andreas Hem,, even tho not too many shots,, but this video is 🔥🔥🤌

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures Před 2 lety

      It would be great to know your opinion. I'm likewise a huge follower of this channel and I also make content about life in Russia. I don't know why but the youtube algorithm has actually not been as wonderful to me yet. Almost all those that views my content claims that it is brilliant, yet few get to see it. Can you be extremely truthful and say how I can make it better? I value your straightforward point of view.

    • @corsairs3037
      @corsairs3037 Před 2 lety +1

      Not but this video is 🔥 tis OUR video is 🔥 всех стран, соединяйтесь!

    • @renezeevat5124
      @renezeevat5124 Před 2 lety +1

      I second this 🔥 Andreas adds that extra touch that changes the whole vid

    • @Zr-lc5pi
      @Zr-lc5pi Před 2 lety

      wtf

  • @milesgaberman3135
    @milesgaberman3135 Před 2 lety +357

    My dad was a skateboard photographer who worked for the company Element, and to advertise a new clothing launch called "Wolfeboro" they went on a skate trip to this town. He has so many stories from this town and I always loved hearing about it when I was young. There was a whole documentary about them skating in the pool and hospital and stuff so this was a really in a way nostalgic video for me. Really cool to see these places get more publicity. Cheers!

    • @ClemensMediaProduction
      @ClemensMediaProduction Před 2 lety +4

      I think the magic of this places is that the arent puplic ...

    • @fishjuice3987
      @fishjuice3987 Před 2 lety +3

      thats crazy

    • @RosinGoblin
      @RosinGoblin Před 2 lety +14

      Woah thats awesome. I got a few element decks on my wall. Always love when skaters bring the sport to remote parts of the world. You're dad had an amazing job

    • @DavidSjodinisbest
      @DavidSjodinisbest Před rokem

      dangg i wanna see the video, do you have any links to it?

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 Před rokem

      @@ClemensMediaProduction yeah, just think what the walls would look like if any of those buildings were located in any American city.

  • @abhishekagarwal8139
    @abhishekagarwal8139 Před rokem +7

    It's almost unbelievable looking at the kind of content these guys are creating. I had to remind myself that it's a CZcams video and not a hollywood movie

  • @phos4us
    @phos4us Před 2 lety +4

    Absolutely amazing! The cinematography and the scenery.

  • @Jarekthegamingdragon
    @Jarekthegamingdragon Před 2 lety +379

    My question is, why is there a hotel still operating in a ghost town? Who is going to the hotel? It has to have some function if no one ever goes there.

    • @german_novotiable
      @german_novotiable Před 2 lety +121

      tourists obv

    • @geodav5700
      @geodav5700 Před 2 lety +18

      Cia backed crime oligarchs on holiday. Dur bruz

    • @cianakril
      @cianakril Před 2 lety +69

      Pyramiden is obviously a tourist hot spot, so to say. The hotel is all renovated if you haven't noticed. Nor it exactly Soviet, looks like 90es - early 2000es architecture. It also have to have power, heating and water stations to run properly. And pier isn't exactly in emergency conditions, as it should be if it would be a proper ghost town.

    • @NGC1433
      @NGC1433 Před 2 lety +21

      Just take a look how many people are there along the road when guys are riding that silver pickup truck. This town is packed with tourists.

    • @hauglid-
      @hauglid- Před 2 lety +56

      I live in Longyearbyen and have been to Pyramiden many times. It is a hotspot for tourists and locals in Longyearbyen. In the winter we go on trips there by snowmobile, and stay over a few nights. Me and my friends go there to party but a lot of people want the adventure

  • @Psyboy007
    @Psyboy007 Před 2 lety +291

    Can we take a moment to appreciate how hard these editors and cameraman have worked on this🙌

  • @ysabellaperez3377
    @ysabellaperez3377 Před 2 lety +3

    Unique content presented with great cinematography ! Ya’ll keep it coming! Thank you

  • @CatalystPaints
    @CatalystPaints Před 2 lety

    Their amazing adventures and awesome video/photo quality inspires me so much to just go out there and do my best to get great shots. Thanks @YesTheory you're the best! 😁

  • @spacegirl9006
    @spacegirl9006 Před 2 lety +33

    Let us appreciate the cameramen who do the camerawork in all of the videos. Those cinematic shots are amazing!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures Před 2 lety

      Yes! They really set the scene as a scary place and I thought it was great how they kept on repeating that they are in potential danger or far from safety. I'd love to know your opinion. I'm additionally a significant fan of this channel and I too make content with regards to life in Russia. Sadly the youtube algorithm has actually not been as nice to me yet. Nearly anyone that enjoys my channel says that it is very good, but very few get to enjoy it. Can you be brutally straightforward and tell me just how I can make better videos? I value your truthful viewpoint.

  • @kyroz2480
    @kyroz2480 Před 2 lety +89

    Seeing Ammar in these travel videos gets me different level of happiness :)

  • @TripDogg5
    @TripDogg5 Před rokem

    I really love your directing and high quality cameras and all those HD drone shots really make me hit the floor. This is really professional grade documentary work you're doing! I love the way you capture the beauty, history, and mystery of these far out desolate places.

  • @tec4303
    @tec4303 Před 2 lety +1

    Man, you nailed the cinematography, music and editing in this one

  • @8hoursofsoundscape911
    @8hoursofsoundscape911 Před 2 lety +81

    I was there a couple of years ago with my dad and uncle. I'm so happy I got to relive the city with you guys! A lot of memories come back watching it. I'm showing my dad this next time I see him.

  • @worm5arecool
    @worm5arecool Před 2 lety +89

    This place is both incredibly eerie and beautiful at the same time. The inside architecture of the buildings are so unique, and these drone shots make this video so much better, including 9:27 when he is loading the gun.
    Edit: Fixed timestamp

    • @thomyorkelover7574
      @thomyorkelover7574 Před 2 lety

      I never expected a beatles poster in the northern most town and that was too communist

    • @cianakril
      @cianakril Před 2 lety

      @@thomyorkelover7574 the town was abandoned in 1998, 12 years after Glasnost and Soviet Union finally giving up on communism, and 7 years after its dissolution. And what exactly being northernmost town (which is not, actually) has to do with people's music taste?

    • @thomyorkelover7574
      @thomyorkelover7574 Před 2 lety

      @@cianakril never expected a western sucessful band in communist Russia in a very remote place nothing to do with ones music taste insecure man

  • @twanbrooks
    @twanbrooks Před 2 lety +1

    Love the quality of this production. Looks like a super legit TV show! Great video as always.

  • @stephaniesanglay9903
    @stephaniesanglay9903 Před 2 lety +2

    Congrats to Yes Theory Team for this wonderful video you created. It was such a masterpiece. 👏✨

  • @kyroz2480
    @kyroz2480 Před 2 lety +17

    The vibe in these videos is so immaculate. Feels way better than most of the documentaries I’ve paid to see

  • @TOM-C.
    @TOM-C. Před 2 lety +36

    I wish you had payed more attention to the drawings made by the kindergarteners. Those were either placed there for tourist purposes, or they were left as a parting, last day of school project by the teacher? It would have been interesting to see if there were any obvious messages left by the children to answer that question. Another great vlog of a city, and it's history most of us knew nothing about. 👍✌💚

  • @karenshlemkevich2591
    @karenshlemkevich2591 Před 2 lety +2

    I really enjoy the history behind the sites you visit. Thank you for doing the research and adding that in!

  • @nisqhog2881
    @nisqhog2881 Před 2 lety +1

    Both the cinematography and the atmospheric music were on point, holy heck.

  • @Vailslife
    @Vailslife Před 2 lety +132

    You should explore the catacombs in Odessa Ukraine, the largest in the world

  • @nathanbrooks6915
    @nathanbrooks6915 Před 2 lety +79

    Next stop should be Portlock, Alaska. It's a ghost town that used to be a cannery for fish - locals say it was abandoned because it was being terrorized by a big foot. The stories from all the locals tell of crazy things happening lumberjacks being ripped apart and their tools being found up massive trees; would be an interesting experience to say the least.

    • @jxmmikwesta9031
      @jxmmikwesta9031 Před rokem +2

      Watch @itchy boots ....CZcams channel she have all your answers...thank me later

    • @sondraoppedisano9440
      @sondraoppedisano9440 Před rokem

      I would love to see that video!!

    • @NateSF
      @NateSF Před rokem

      @@jxmmikwesta9031 um, her videos are sh*t and she rides through the place, it's barely discussed. Could you have given a more boring suggestion?

    • @waylonmccrae3546
      @waylonmccrae3546 Před rokem

      That's the last place they should go ..... stay away from Portlock Alaska !!

    • @savage22bolt32
      @savage22bolt32 Před rokem

      Bigfoot didn't kill the lumberjacks, it was members of the Green Party from the west coast of U.S.

  • @NickGoesFar
    @NickGoesFar Před rokem +3

    This had a hugely cinematic feel to it throughout, great job!

  • @millisagable1318
    @millisagable1318 Před 2 lety +1

    I love learning about history. And you putting history in your videos has me hooked :)

  • @emaanh5753
    @emaanh5753 Před 2 lety +33

    It's crazy to see how all of the items that were used are in the same exact position even now!
    This is exactly why I love to watch their exploration videos!😀😃

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures Před 2 lety

      They are kept in the same position because it is used as a museum and they were on a museum tour. It would be great to know your opinion. I'm likewise a big fan of this channel and I additionally create vlogs concerning life in Russia. for some reason the youtube algorithm has actually not been as great to me yet. Nearly all those who enjoys my vlogs states that it is excellent, but few get to enjoy it. Can you be brutally honest and tell me exactly how I can improve my vlogs? I value your honest viewpoint.

  • @huntoshpolish1110
    @huntoshpolish1110 Před 2 lety +98

    The stuff you guys do keeps getting more and more insane!!

  • @peppka2400
    @peppka2400 Před 2 lety +3

    Your videos charge me with positive emotion! Thank you so much, keep going!!

  • @zechotte
    @zechotte Před 2 lety +2

    The cinematography was incredible in this, gave me goosebumps

  • @cjtrules1
    @cjtrules1 Před 2 lety +22

    Technically all towns were in the middle of nowhere at some point in time. People are what makes a town a place and over time they build outwards from that town and eventually the majority of towns become connected to other towns in some way.

  • @Thenextphasemusic
    @Thenextphasemusic Před 2 lety +11

    Whoever did the color grading on this video did an insanely awesome job :O

    • @raphjaaf
      @raphjaaf Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks a lot ! 😊

  • @jerodhamlet8092
    @jerodhamlet8092 Před rokem +3

    Gosh I love the experience that feeling that you guys are feeling when you're walking through that

  • @realmadmohican
    @realmadmohican Před rokem +1

    Outstanding video...some of the scenes are eerie...the school walkthrough...just chilling to see it frozen in time.

  • @AhmadullahTanha
    @AhmadullahTanha Před 2 lety +20

    The videos feel different with Ammar and Thomas together. Oh I love it this YES THEORY!

  • @LifeOfRiza
    @LifeOfRiza Před 2 lety +41

    the production of this was INSANE. from the cinematography, storytelling, music, I was hooked. so glad to see you guys uploading more frequently and sharing these adventures 🙏🏼

  • @abbyambrose9403
    @abbyambrose9403 Před rokem

    I LOVE these types of videos! The first I ever saw from you guys was giving the kid his perfect dream day, and he recreated the movie Home Alone (at least the fun parts). But my most favorite to watch were the exploring abandoned places and finding new places to visit. It's like a history lesson and a fun adventure video all in one!

  • @getlostwithde
    @getlostwithde Před rokem +1

    Stunning cinematography. Thomas, your narration and words are always inspiring.

  • @collapserelapse
    @collapserelapse Před 2 lety +15

    17:04 My Russian isn't great but I'm pretty sure that map actually depicts where Lenin was active throughout his life because if you translate the Cyrillic it says "Lenin's life and work" and obviously the dates 1870-1924.

  • @BobbyIsGone
    @BobbyIsGone Před 2 lety +33

    The stuff you guys do keeps getting more and more insane!! and i live in norway and this is quite cool that i didn't know this!

  • @AlphaCentauri24
    @AlphaCentauri24 Před rokem +2

    The video shots are all so cinematic! Nicely done.

  • @Foreverenpointe
    @Foreverenpointe Před 2 lety

    Omg the shots, the editing, the music...... *chef's kiss*

  • @bluepanda8906
    @bluepanda8906 Před 2 lety +11

    Big up editors, they made a whole movie with this amazing footage! Love to see the channel grow so much

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures Před 2 lety

      Yes, it's amazing. If you compare this video to other blogs on this same town, you will see that the music and footage sets a completely different scene from the reality, but it is amazing. It would be amazing to know your opinion. I'm additionally a massive follower of this channel and I likewise make content to do with life in Russia. I don't know why but the youtube algorithm has actually not been as kind to me yet. Practically everybody who enjoys my channel writes that it is very good, however few get to view it. Can you be extremely straightforward and say exactly how I can improve the content? I value your sincere opinion.

  • @DearTech
    @DearTech Před 2 lety +50

    The whole time i was getting chills literally felt like I'm at that same place feeling the same emotions. And kudos to the backend team man the cinematography was top notch. It's true that YES Theory has played a huge role for me to change myself in a positive way. I just wanna say thank-you Ammar, Thomas and all the members envolved in creating these beauty and the Podcasts. I love you guys❤️

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures Před 2 lety

      It is amazing how the music, footage and repeating the possible danger and remoteness has set the scene as a scary place. I'd be fascinated to know your opinion. I'm additionally a massive follower of this channel and I also create content about life in Russia. Sadly the youtube algorithm has not been as courteous to me yet. Virtually everyone who sees my channel claims that it is excellent, unfortunately not many get to enjoy it. Can you be extremely straight up and tell me exactly how I can make better videos? I value your sincere point of view.

    • @OverTaxed42Long
      @OverTaxed42Long Před 2 lety

      @@SamsRussianAdventures I'm gonna check out your channel after watching this one. Will sub if it's good as you say.

  • @hugolouis6973
    @hugolouis6973 Před 2 lety

    the soundtrack, cinematography, and editing with a chef kiss of a great story!

  • @marklupton8982
    @marklupton8982 Před rokem +1

    Incredibly powerful piece of storytelling. I salute you! Great job Yes Theory.

  • @sugarsalt6637
    @sugarsalt6637 Před 2 lety +57

    It’s a tourist town now- they have a hotel. Cecilia blomdahl(her channel name) lives on Svalbard, has been there, and if you watch her videos you’ll get more “real life” version about Svalbard, and not all drama.
    ETA: they carry rifles everywhere on Svalbard- not just that town. Polar bears can be anywhere but it’s not really an issue. Attacks are not everyday thing. Polar night is loved by locals.

    • @sugarsalt6637
      @sugarsalt6637 Před 2 lety +7

      And Cecilia hiked up that big abandoned mine shaft in the distance(just her and her dog, grim)

    • @joycejames8461
      @joycejames8461 Před 2 lety +3

      @@sugarsalt6637 Is that where Grim was taunted by foxes?

    • @sugarsalt6637
      @sugarsalt6637 Před 2 lety +1

      @@joycejames8461 yeah, in part 1 when they are eating in the restaurant. 😆 Part 2 is when she goes up the mine.

    • @badgerpa9
      @badgerpa9 Před 2 lety +7

      You do not carry firearms in Longyearben if you are in the town it must be unloaded and locked in a safe when entering any building. Only when you leave the town are you to carry a firearm. It is still Norway and you need to follow their laws on firearms. It is your responsibility to avoid a polar bear and if you do shoot one you will be fined most likely for not avoiding the bear.

    • @XusernamegoeshereX
      @XusernamegoeshereX Před 2 lety +7

      Thank you for pointing this out. I saw Cecilia's video first and this one seems SOOOO over the top with the editing and the music. Yes Theory is great but they are still guilty of trying to make things seem more exaggerated for clout.

  • @andrewsimonds8730
    @andrewsimonds8730 Před 2 lety +5

    You guys are my favorite channel on CZcams ever. The historical aspects mixed with the adventures are just unmatched, keep up the good work homies.

  • @nipunajayawardana3618
    @nipunajayawardana3618 Před 2 lety +1

    These kind of videos deserves 100's of millions of views

  • @orangswiss8946
    @orangswiss8946 Před rokem

    An amazing story. Thank you for travelling there, making this great film document and shared with us on this channel.

  • @woolyspaceman7653
    @woolyspaceman7653 Před 2 lety +35

    The production quality of this video was amazing, so proud of how much Yes Theory has grown!

    • @SamsRussianAdventures
      @SamsRussianAdventures Před 2 lety +1

      It's incredible exactly how they made use of the scary tracks with the cinematography as well as the duplicated talk of remoteness as well as danger has truly changed this video into a film. I enjoyed another video clip on this town and it came across as completely different. These guys are really talented.

  • @jasonlenentine9209
    @jasonlenentine9209 Před 2 lety +8

    thank you guys for making this. Seriously, the cinematography is amazing and i am mindblown on the production quality. 10/10.

  • @nafitron
    @nafitron Před 4 měsíci

    Can I just say -- you guys have some GREAT drone shots in your videos. Wow. It's such an amazing enhancement to your videos.

  • @sophianemec
    @sophianemec Před rokem +2

    me and my parents went to Longyearbyen and we absolutely loved it! Such an amazing place! 100% visiting again!!!

  • @DynastySheep
    @DynastySheep Před 2 lety +19

    Second time I'm watching a video of this type from you (first one being Transnistria) and I got to say that the production quality is insane, the music, the shots.. I'm more hooked than anything else you throw at me. Love these type of explorations where I learn the weirdest and mysterious corners of the world.

  • @Bh73181
    @Bh73181 Před 2 lety +19

    I love how this channel went from stranger challenges to documentary filmmaking. 🤣

  • @karensimons6885
    @karensimons6885 Před 2 lety

    Yes!!!! Excellent photography!! Thank you for your talents and skills, put into every moment of your videos!😊❤️😀

  • @KimberlyLetsGo
    @KimberlyLetsGo Před rokem

    The cinematography and background music sure lended itself to the mood. I would have liked to have see seen interviews of the people that live there still.

  • @TdescartesT
    @TdescartesT Před 2 lety +14

    The moment when thomas said "and the clock literally frozen in time" made me laugh , yea it ran out of battery man that happens with 50 years old clocks . Nice adventure guys hope to see more travel vlogs with ammar's new passport , love you guys !

  • @zaytonatheexplorer6987
    @zaytonatheexplorer6987 Před 2 lety +8

    You guys are truly inspiring. I was so scared of solo traveling but seeing you getting urselves in “discomfort” challenged me and I’m planning a solo trip this summer to a continent i’ve never been to.

  • @somanyadav2036
    @somanyadav2036 Před 2 lety +15

    It's so strange to find out how inanimate objects tell their story

  • @tahirkamboh147
    @tahirkamboh147 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video,
    Background sound effects are impressive. It's better to watch videos of this channel than Netflix.

  • @nagarajo5807
    @nagarajo5807 Před 2 lety +25

    I'm glad I found this community
    Now I'm taking steps that I would have not even thought of otherwise
    I'm moving to other country for work it's a big deal
    It's a start one day I'll show this comment how it started
    Thank you Yes Theory ❤

  • @kmcdowell1250
    @kmcdowell1250 Před 2 lety +33

    I remember in 8th grade asking my gym teacher if she had any stories about her time. She said she lived in west Germany because her husband was in the military at the time. When they went over to east Germany, she said it was crazy because there was almost nothing modern, as if time had stopped there. Also, they were very strict, and went over everything you had. They even switched out the train engines to East German train engines. She was my favorite gym teacher of all time, because she would always tell cool stories like this. You never know what a older person has seen, or experienced. I say if you’re interested in history, talk to some of the old people you meet. Sometimes they’ll have really cool stories. I bet in about 40 years, kids will be asking people about 9/11 just as we were asking about the Cold War, and Vietnam.

    • @justmeiam4996
      @justmeiam4996 Před 2 lety +11

      😅the first 10 years of my life were the last one's of communism in Czech republic where I grew up.So maybe i could ad to this.Everything that was ever made in that era was always accounted for and whatever wasn't needed went to Russia- an bottomless pit and therefore there was no need for new things.For example we got bananas only at Xmas and it was only 1kg for family of 4 (which is ruffly 4-5 bananas)and you had to go the register and give your name and you would be crossed of a list and get banana or oranges or whatever "exotic" .It taught me to be grateful for everything I have.
      Same goes for electronics or whatever you needed for a house.Lets say you wanted a refrigerator so you went to a store,there would be like 3 models to choose from and you would order one.At some point you would get a letter that you fridge is at the store and you would be given date and hour to pick it up. Unfortunately about 100 people got the same letter and then it was important when and who went to stand at the store in the line.If you were lucky and got there early you got what you wanted, otherwise it was leftovers.
      We have traveled only once at that time to another country- needles to say a Communist one and it took 6 months to get approval.We had to write down everything what we took with us(down to a type and name of your watch) and had a small amount of money we could have with us.Meaning was that should we get lucky and bought something better or even worse something from the west😅we would be able to take it with us.
      Well it was an interesting and vert confusing time especially after the revolution and the culture shock after.
      It's so strange to see Lenin everywhere in this video.Hope you enjoy my comment

  • @hansshell6792
    @hansshell6792 Před rokem +1

    I have never been to that town myself but have been to a few isolated places just like that around the artic circle, years ago, all work related, every time I came home (UK), I would get a surreal feeling, a sense of displacement upon arrival, it is a weird feeling .. watching that video brought it all back .. great documentary

  • @alexfezz2k
    @alexfezz2k Před 2 lety +4

    It's so nice to see Ammar back in every trip video It feels like a complete video

  • @neirez8326
    @neirez8326 Před 2 lety +3

    This video literally gave me goosebumps, it is amazing how much of the city's history is left and untouched. Besides that the editing and cinematic shots are amazing.
    Keep up the good work, because I enjoy every second of it!

  • @vedantkathe7711
    @vedantkathe7711 Před 2 lety

    I got recommended Strongmen video and that's how I found this channel! I'm so lucky to have found it, every video I see I am left astounded and smiling. Keep up the Wholesome content guys: -D

  • @MarcusPereiraRJ
    @MarcusPereiraRJ Před 2 lety

    Actually, I have to say how intriguing it was to read more comments about the visual edition techniques, sound track and stuff than the amazing content and storytelling, about the most important part of any travel: people. Don't get me wrong, I can notice your professionalism and skills, but I prefer to praise the message. The "grandma" made me cry. I hope her surgery went well. Congratulations.

  • @aminekamili3586
    @aminekamili3586 Před 2 lety +9

    I love how ever since Omar got the new passport yes theory just got a huge push and got revived and the uploads are now almost every week and consistent 😊

    • @chatman4998
      @chatman4998 Před 2 lety

      I’m still confused y he got a new passport and y the passport is from a county he’s never been to

    • @ruffridge02
      @ruffridge02 Před 2 lety

      @@chatman4998 it explains it in the video they made about it

    • @ratyjoona
      @ratyjoona Před 2 lety

      @@chatman4998 He bought a passport and nationality. Some countries want to lure investors so they sell citizenships

  • @readerwithglasses
    @readerwithglasses Před 2 lety +5

    From beginning to end, I kept my fingers crossed because I was getting goosebumps. Looking at the goods of those people who lived, it seems that tomorrow again those people will come and live here, especially school. Thank you yes theory team for all these wonderful adventures.

  • @nishantsaloki8490
    @nishantsaloki8490 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely loved the video and superb video quality

  • @sdummarkhan3288
    @sdummarkhan3288 Před rokem

    Very Beautiful Cinematic view Thomas you and all your team is doing great work