50 Hours Inside the Most Radioactive Place on Earth

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I've been fascinated with Chernobyl since the moment I read about it in history class over 10 years ago. A few months ago I had the opportunity to go explore it after a big snowfall. The stories we heard were both heartbreaking and inspiring. So excited to finally be able to share.

We were all tested for Covid multiple times before filming this episode and no one has showed any symptoms in the months following this trip.

Thank you to:
Nazar Dorosh for the FPV drone shots:

Cory Martin for the cinematography:

Misha for the guidance:

And Yuri Tabach for the facilitation of this trip.

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[YesTheory]

As you can see, we decided to not add any sponsors or plugs on this story so we could focus on the story-telling and visual experience. But making a video of this complexity without sponsor is definitely not easy, the support from Seek Discomfort is largely how we're able to create stories like this one. It took us several months get the edit to this place and a few days of filming. I'm super proud of how the video came out and hope you enjoy it. Watch it on a TV for full experience :) See you next week - Thomas

[HorrorSkunx]

The fact that we get free documentaries on YouTube by Yes Theory is truly a gift.

[kwaitefuni]

"She's insistent on feeding us."
It's safe to say that grandmas of all cultures are the same. They love cooking a meal for others.
Very wholesome. <3

[EpicDonutDudeMemes]

Its so surreal to see that everything was used and all of a sudden abandoned

[Randomiised]

I hope grandma is keeping safe during these trying times :'(

[tom-fpfv]

Can we just take a minute to appreciate how warm and genuine these people are. Real people not a selfish bones in their bodies.

[BigBeauBrown]

YO! whoever edited this... BRA FREAKING VO!

[babearoo]

After binge watching your channel for the past week I have learned 2 things: humanity is resilient and hope is the best medicine for the soul. Everywhere you go that from the outside just seems desolate and depressing, you find people with overwhelming amounts of optimism and kindness. Your channel shows the light that lives in humans all over the world. Thank you for filming your experiences around the world and showing the beauty and likeness in humans everywhere❤

[jonnajinton]

Thank you for this incredible video!! So interesting and so well made! 👏🏼

[ericcartman]

My Dad was one of the bus drivers that was evacuating the city of Pripyat. Two years later I was born I remember my medical history book had this radioactive symbol on it. During the summers growing up I would get state paid camping vacations.

[motonol_]

Why is not anyone talking about the guide? So lovely and heart warming person, and the babushka too... ❤️

[elektrischtree]

This has to feel surreal for Thomas right now, considering Russia just took over Chernobyl. Wishing safety for those in Chernobyl and the rest of Ukraine. 💔

[adogamerntg]

- "Why did you return to the village?"
- "Motherland"

Babushkas don't mess around

[Katgirl]

As a Ukrainian, I really appreciate how you approached Chernobyl with respect and curiosity. It’s amazing to see how the city looks today, and acknowledge the role of this disaster in the country’s history. The cinematography and story of the video was simply amazing, well done to everyone involved.

дякую! З найкращими побажаннями!

Ps. That baba (babushka) is a true representative of the Ukrainian spirit, and hearing her story made me so happy - she reminds me of my grandma :)

[AnlStarDestroyer]

The creepiest part of it is how untouched most of it seems. Normally after a place is abandoned, it would be totally looted and picked over. Here though it’s as if they everyone got up and left just yesterday, you could even see what the kids were studying the day they left

[RampedVisuals]

I flew to Chernobyl in November just because of this video and it was such a eye opening experience. I am extremely grateful that i made the decision to go see it. It hurts even more now to see what’s happening there, when you met all the kind people. Hoping this will end soon.

[Toastburro]

These episodes are MOVIES!! Editors need a raise, holy crap!

[AuthenTech]

My favorites parts were the really cool FPV drone shots and editing/soundtrack is amazing

[Kore_YT]

Grandmothers are the greatest people on this planet. No.2 goes to members of Yes Theory

[Fishyface]

I am so sad at what is happening in Ukraine ...brought me back to this video. my heart and prayers go out to all the locals. this is heartbreaking....