Exploring Chernobyl's Abandoned Zone

Pripyat was once the home to the Soviet Union's best and brightest. Then, in the space of a few hours, it was completely abandoned. What happened to this city in the shadow of Chernobyl?

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[kylehill]

Thanks for watching. *NOTE: All footage was shot before the war in Ukraine, so obviously some information may now be inaccurate.* At least as far as we know, Pripyat is no longer a warzone (so my comments aren't totally off). This might be the most professional thing I've ever made, so I'd appreciate the support if you find it interesting.

[olafowl]

Kyle has become the cool nuclear/radiation guy, seeing his videos on such topics is so entertaining because you can tell it fascinates him

[harrisongilbert]

“Pripyat is not a war zone”

That’s quite ominous to hear in light of recent events.

[CharScarX]

I had the pleasure of checking out Pripyat after the Russian invasion. It was even more eerie because there were no tourist or anyone other than a handful of workers and soldiers on security. It was insane to see the Russian positions dug out in the red forrest. Besides the radiation, the whole area was still mined so we observed from a safe distance. Definitely one of the coolest experiences of my life.

[kevinaguilar]

Kyle, the fact that you can effectively advocate for nuclear energy while not ignoring the very real dangers is just so inspiring. Never stop being awesome! K, back to cleaning the evil lair

[SlavikOdessit]

As someone, who've been to Pripyat twice:

There's something about that place, that words can't describe: a mix of fear, sadness, peace and hope.
An invisible threat, a promice unkept, an empty birds nest, a still image of the long gone past and, once again, a place of the silent forest and home to the wild bests.
A place like no other.

If you'e been to Ptipyat once, sooner or later, you'll start feeling The Call.


P. S. Mad respect to Kyle for such a respectfull approach to a place of great pain and sadness. Huge props!

[vaasnaad]

The quiet tone of your voice and near poetic prose in these is absolutely perfect for the subject matter. It was indeed eerily beautiful. Fantastic filming and production!

[live_neck]

This series has really been satiating my morbid curiosity, I'm always so amazed, shocked and terrified while watching; it's impossible to pause or look away. Kyle deserves way more attention than he's got, it's almost criminal that this content is free.

[kaylariggs]

I did not want this to end. Kyle is such a compelling storyteller, especially on a story like this. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. Truly such a haunted, but beautiful place.

[squiggie]

That sarcophagus looming in the distance truly is chilling. A constant visible reminder of a devastating invisible killer.

[seanmullin]

Kyle, I love these nuclear power/radiation focused videos. It really brings a lot of truth about the subject. As a former Nuclear Power Plant and Health Physics technician it is nice to hear about stuff without the normal layman hype around radiation, radioactivity, and nuclear power.

[toastghost]

I cannot express the feelings this video gives me. Wanderlust, nostalgia, loss for what I have never experienced... just wow.
Edit: KYLE YOU MADE ME CRY

[Im-Red-Faction]

I’m so glad this video is back up. When this first came out months ago I was blown away by the stunning views of the landscape and blown away by the professionalism of this video. Well done Kyle.

[teradul]

As someone who vaguely remembers the first version of this video, this feels somehow better? You've clearly putdone yourself, Kyle.

[yolobathsalts]

I've had a bit of an obsession with Chornobyl and the disaster since I was a small child and I want to thank you for treating it with the respect it deserves in this series

[aquaenigma]

This is a great video, I've wondered for a long time how Pripyat really looked these days. I've only really seen the ariel footage of the ferris wheel and the occasional image of inside abandoned homes.

I have really enjoyed your videos over the past few months and have learnt so much. I'm no longer deadly terrified by nuclear power and have a better understanding of it. Thanks Kyle 👍I wish you'd been my science teacher (many moons ago!).

[sephamore]

I love all of Kyle's videos on Chernobyl, but especially this one, as it captured Pripyat just before another world-changing event (unfortunately) overtook it.
Incredible storytelling and respect for the site. Glad to see another video that isn't just "OOOH DEADLY RADIATIOOOON~"
Thank you for another wonderfully thoughtful video <3

[augl]

Your Half Life series, and basically any video you do on nuclear energy or radiation are my absolute favorite videos on Youtube. I look forward to every single of one of them.

They're very well made, very informative. The information is delivered clearly and respectfully.

[asphyxia]

Kyle the videos you make handle the topics so respectfully and without sensationalization and that's why it touches our minds so much.
Especially as a science student I aspire to be able to portray facts and events so clearly and precisely.

Thanks for the video

[funforall]

I love the work put into this, this feels (and this is meant to be the greatest of compliments) not like a YouTube video but more like a television documentary