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All the USA can hope for is to be a cultural influence into Mongolia. Meanwhile, for its part, Mongolia is going to be buffeted back and forth between Russia and China, but China will win it in the end. The USA can and likely will try to arbitrage that struggle, playing them off against each other, but there is simply no way we could set up Mongolia as an independant or alternative to Russia or China.
I hope Mongolia doesn’t lose its culture in the process of modernisation Was really concerned to see the CNN headlines talking about democracy in Mongolia We all know what happened when CNN had headlines about democracy in Iraq, Libya, Syria and Afghanistan
@mosesgoldbergshekelstien1520 Despite all the economic difficulties, obstacles and outside pressures, the overwhelming majority of mongols are for democracy. Every poll shows that. We use to live in a democratic system already for over 30 years now. New generation of young mongols grew up under democracy. So, don't worry. Mongolian culture thrives under democracy and democracy promotes the culture and self expression.
Я хоть родился в Союзе, но был пацаном когда все разбежались. Но вот меня таджика, слова того пожилого монгола очень сильно задели. Я его прекрасно понимаю, сам видел таких людей в Таджикистане. Во времена Союза они думали что будут кем то, мечтали, а тут судьба подбросила им ложечку дёгтя. Когда учился в универе мне один профессор сказал нафига тебе эта Физика, сейчас наши знание никому не нужны. Я молодой парень удивлялся всему этому, но позже понял что к чему. Пришлось уехать сначала в Москву, а далее уже в Штаты. Я бы с удовольствием вернулся бы домой, но вот везде я уже чужой, а в Штатах тем более. Well done Kostya, are you planning to travel around?
Во-первых - не "чужой", а скорее "не в теме" или "не местный" просто. Во-вторых - на Родине и в РФ вы за год-два проживания освоитесь и станете "своим", а в США вы будете всегда Русским или "Китайцем". Образ мышления совершенно другой. Сам живу в США с 2008, надеюсь скоро удастся свалить домой наконец.
I am a Russian engineer with Asian roots. I often travel to Central Asia for work, projects last for months or years. They always treat me with caution because I am a highly qualified personnel from the former metropolis with Moscow and European diplomas. Then, learning, getting to know me better, and that my ancestors, like most of them, go back to the Golden Horde, and I even understand their Turkic languages a little, they begin to open up to me somewhat. I hear a lot of "awesome" stories. The meaning is always the same, that if it weren’t for the Russians, they would have colonized Mars long ago. And now you just have to put an end to the Soviet past and colonial thinking, they will immediately heal, and at the same time they will help us, the Turks of Russia, get rid of the Yoke). When asked why they haven’t healed in 30 years, they answer evasively, saying that the entire top group is old farts from the Union. fell under Putin, etc. Rivers are drying up, railways and heating mains are being destroyed, boilers at thermal power plants are exploding, the level of education is falling, the level of domestic violence and religious extremism is growing, the damned soviet is still to blame. IN THE EAST THERE ARE ALWAYS REASONS WHY ANYONE IS TO BLAME BUT US. Here it is simply an axiom. Moreover, the countries are de facto economic colonies, where Western companies invest minimally in development and safety, and do not care about the environment and social projects for workers. Extraction and squeezing, lucrative contracts, and the West supports any dictator. If you remember the history of a hundred years ago, they will say that they were colonized by the Russians; if you say that the Russians built cities, factories, theaters, libraries, they will say that it was not the Russians who built, but the entire Union built. And he only exploited them. If you start to deny this, they will call you a Nazi. Moreover, they will boastfully discuss with gusto how the Russians paid us tribute for 300 years and how we had them. And they don’t see any Nazism in this. At the same time, they of course understand that their education has simply degraded. The old guard is leaving or has dispersed, and educational institutions have degraded so much that they cannot graduate specialists even if they want to. That’s why, in fact, I am there, born and trained in the “filthy Russia”, where they slurp cabbage soup from bast shoes, but have their own atomic program, space program and processor. And I came to you, where there was no one to repair a 60-year-old oil-fired boiler. And you even know what is grotesque about this situation. That behind all the show-off, theft, corruption, nepotism, humiliation of working people, they have screwed up the basic skills of maintaining the standard of living to which they are accustomed. That is, even if they pay money, they will not be able to build a railway road, or even a highway. I mean ourselves, without the help of foreign companies or specialists. No dam, no hydroelectric power station, no thermal power plant, no canal, no bridge. I call this the "fall of civilization." It's like the dark ages after Antiquity and Rome. They cannot maintain their level of state and social institutions. They can simulate them, portray them, but inside they will continue to degrade. Sometimes in conversations I talk about myself, about my nationality, I mean, of course, my interlocutors, and they feel it. I say that I am happy to be born, study and live in Russia next to a wonderful people who treated everyone as equals and tried to build the most just state on earth. And we were lucky to live at this moment in the same state. They took us by the ears out of feudal fragmentation and placed us in socialism, bypassing the formation of national states, capitalism, industrialization, and a couple of wars. Well, that is, they gave us a free gift of progress, which nations go through in 300-400 years, and even then not all of them, but some who are lucky. We were lucky that there were Russians next to us, and not the Chinese, Arabs, or, God forbid, the East India Company or the British Crown. This is fortune, this is our lucky ticket, which will never appear again. But the guys comfortably retreated into the clan-community system to learn their lessons on their own, and they are comfortable in this swamp.
The whole 'Golden horde' narrative reminds me of 'We were kings' narrative of certain USA population) Which tells me that 'Mongols concurred the whole world' theory is bs from the start and probably written by some western historian back in 18 or 19th century)
Недавно ездил в Казахстан к родственникам, тоже самое слышал про голодомор, про то что русские все для себя, за счет других итд. Справедливости ради, я сам считал, что СССР затормозил развитие Российской империи и она могла быть сейчас на уровне европы итд, пока не стал углубляться в историю мира и советов в частности. В итоге я пришел к тому что СССР строили романтики с устремлениями в будущее всего человечества, и отказ от капитализма это обязательный аспект общества будущего. Анализируя проделанную работу в индустриальном и социальном плане, я поражаюсь насколько они тогда обогнали весь мир. Конечно очень хочется, чтобы все жили в этих красивых домах из американских фильмов, а не в убогих хрущевках, но потом понимаешь, что в этих красивых домах живет только малая часть людей. Советы же делали все и сразу для всех, поэтому вся "красивость" отодвигалась на 2 план.
по марксовой теории, как всякое изменение формации, коммунизм вызреет в недрах капитализма (когда мировой капитализм сольётся в планетарную монополию, что по теории монополизации неизбежно). Это просто естественный исторический процесс. Никто не строил феодализм, он сам сложился. Потому и "отказа" от капитализма быть не может - при мировой монополии он сам переродится. Потому троцкисты были ортодоксией учения, а наши строители социалистической конфедерации, борющейся с капиталистическим миром, - нашими русскими романтиками, нашим русским большевизмом. Но это если рассуждать в рамках марксизма, который я не поддерживаю ни философски, ни научно (не считаю это наукой в каком-либо виде).@@rbs1016
@@rbs1016 ссср так обогнал весь мир что платил капиталистам запада что бы провести индустриализацию, а потом либо покупал либо воровал идеи продуктов с того же загнивающего запада- мороженное, автомобили, техника, мебель, даже планировки домов- все тупо западное. Все мы видим результат сейчас - как живет венгрия, польша, финляндия и т.д. и как живут РБ, Казахстан и РФ. Небо и земля.
I live in western USA and have seen many of your videos. You do such an awesome job at reporting what is real in this world while staying neutral. Staying neutral is very important for a good journalist. Your stories deserve more people watching them. You have my praise and my thanks. I don't care who you are or where you are from, but if you speak with honestly and integrity then you are a good person. YOU are a good person for sharing with us all. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words and for watching my videos! It's heartening to hear that you appreciate the balanced approach I strive for in my work. Staying neutral and presenting the facts as they are is indeed essential to good journalism, and I'm glad this resonates with you. Thank you for being part of my journey!
I totally agree with what he said! I was excited to come across your channel and have subscribed, look forward to watching all of your videos. Keep up the great work doing actual real reporting, my friend.
Hi, I couldn't resist answering you. I can't say he's neutral. I watch and love many of his videos, it is clear from them that he loves his country and you can feel it everywhere. But he shows another side, and I like that as much as you do. And one more thing - there are no good and bad people. There are those that you like, sometimes even for some unknown reason, just a pleasant vibration)
Also a lot of the warm clothing, the mittens, felt boots and skis that Red Army used during the winters, were made by Mongolia. Mongolia played a mostly unknown, but very important part in defeating Nazi Germany. There's a good documentary on Russian MoD channel about what Mongolia actually meant for our cause, called 'Eternal Patriotic /15/ Great Asia against Aryans imposters'.
This country gave USSR more help during Second World War than wealthy, huge and very populated USA. (Mongolia is not objectively small, but comparing to USA, it is small. And Mongolia is not comparable in population and wealth with the United States.) And this help was not a lend lease, it was for free. One must remember that Mongolians were massacred by Japaneese, so this country really was at war and needed help from USSR. But stil people from USSR greatly appreciate the contribution of this country to our common victory in the Second World War.
And now you bаrk at the United States for providing lend-lease programme which saved tens of millions of Soviet soldiers from starvation. So much of being thankful.
@@Bo-Ris-Yel-Xin No, they were saved by help of Mongolia, and I aknowledge Mongolian contribution. And the poorer the person or contry is, the the more we should appreciate their contribution.
@@Bo-Ris-Yel-Xin By the way, I have said nothing derogatory about lend-lease. I stated facts that 1) it was less than help from Mongolia, 2) it was not free. Can you dispute these facts? Or was it just necessary to make a scene out of the blue?
"Confessions of an Economic Hit Man" by John Perkins, explains what is happening in modern Mongolia. The larger nations loan money to poorer countries, as a means of controlling them. Another good video. Very well made.
Learning Russian or Chinese would help them much more. A Landlock Country and the only 2 Countries its borders wich are both Superpowers learning those langueges and making buissnes with those two Countries would be much smarter. But well the new Generation fall for the Western Promises.
Ye, with young minds learning english and leaving their country they would just dissolve in new societies. Mongolia as a country wouldn't get anything from it
@@019bc3 well, laugh as you may, but what happened to the western rhetoric of militarily defeating or destroying russia with... of all things... sanctions? russia is the biggest country by territory right in the centrer of eurasia - the center of the world (i.e. not like other big countries like canada, australia or brasil) - it is a permanent member of the unsc (i.e. no one can legally wage war on russia, because it is in the de facto world's government), biggest nuclear arsenal - if that's not a superpower, then what would be one? those mongolian kids would be much better off by learning both russian and chinese
Well, even here, in Denmark, I'm struggling to get a job, being 64, they don't say I'm to old; but that's what they really mean when they decline my application. Thank you for sharing this👍🤠
@BendtSten Please don't get a wrong impression on Mongolia. There are more than enough workplaces for people like him in Mongolia. But, willingness and determination to improve his life and get rid off alcoholism is a different question.
@@BendtSten Yes, agree. Also there are soo many conditions and circumstances behind the words "if you really want to". I've seen the some documentaries on indian reservation communities in the US. There are many similarities to mongols who couldn't adapt to new realities. Sometimes the best efforts will fail. Alcoholism was a big problem in old times and still exist today in poor communities. But, the situation is gradually improving. Takes time.
Отличная работа! Спасибо, что показал нам Монголию. Меня очень тронули слова мужчины, который показал герб Монгольской Народной Республики. Грустно, что человек не смог перестроиться и найти достойную работу.
@@stsbmu7169 Точно. Если вы возьмете интервью у каждого алкоголика и бездомного на улице, представьте, как будет выглядеть «реальность». США и Япония станут беднейшими из бедных.
а вот и любовь западного мира к Монголии... как сказал автор видео здесь демократия благодаря "редкоземельным элементам, на которых держится вся современная техника: от смартфонов и электромобилей до ВПК и самолётов"... дети элитной школы сказу сказали, что они хотят уехать из страны в Америку или Австралию... ооочень большое разделение людей на богатых и бедных и это очень печально
Разрушение старны на лицо. Захват ресурсов Западом. Умы уезжают из страны. Экономика в жопе. Все мыслят о потребительстве. Что то мне это напоминает. Ммм СССР, Ммм Украина, Ммм Армения, Ммм Грузия, Ммм Казахстан. Первые две страны в этом списке были уничтожены. Армения и Грузия сейчас блеклая тень себя самой. Только Казахстан ещё держится, если бы не Россия и спасение ей Токаева Любителя Запада. То Майдан прошёл бы в Казахстане удачно. Януковича тоже могли бы спасти и не дать развалить Украину , если бы у него мозгов и яиц хватило запросить помощь хоть от кого то.
Господи. Когда мужик показал герб МНР и сказал, что он плачет по ночам, я сам заплакал. Какой-то такой острой горечью накрыло, ощущением про*банного духовного и нравственного величия, про*банного светлого будущего и искренней дружбы народов, про*банного совместного освоения космоса и пути к прогрессу. Всё это заменила тяга к скучной комфортной жизни с большой чёрной машиной, коттеджем с высоким забором и роскошным шмоткам. Касается это, разумеется, не только монголов, но и нас, русских. Я родился уже после распада Союза и не являюсь левым/коммунистом, но испытываю глубочайшее сожаление к таким людям, которые строили новый мир, а потом оказались вышвырнуты на обочину истории и чувствуют себя забытыми и брошенными... СССР совершил неоценимый вклад в строительство, индустриализацию, развитие образования, культуры и науки в азиатских государствах и союзных республиках. Честное слово, если бы была возможность, я бы предложил этому человеку переехать в Россию и помог ему обустроиться здесь. Это не Советский Союз, разумеется, у нас так же, как и в Монголии, разгул дикого капитализма, но всё-таки он смог бы найти себе здесь единомышленников. God. When the man showed the coat of arms of the MPR and said that he cries at night, I cried myself. Some kind of acute bitterness covered, a feeling of lost spiritual and moral greatness, about lost bright future and sincere friendship of peoples, about lost joint space exploration and the path to progress. All this was replaced by a craving for a boring comfortable life with a big black car, a cottage with a high fence and luxurious clothes. This concerns, of course, not only the Mongols, but also us, the Russians. I was born after the collapse of the Soviet Union and am not a leftist/communist, but I feel the deepest regret for such people who built a new world, and then were thrown to the sidelines of history and feel forgotten and abandoned. The USSR made an invaluable contribution to the construction, industrialization, development of education, culture and science in Asian states and Union republics. Honestly, if ther was an opportunity, I would offer this person to move to Russia and help him settle down here. This is not the Soviet Union, of course, we have a rampant wild capitalism, just like in Mongolia, but still he could find like-minded people here.
Искрения дружба народов? Нравственного величия? чувак, не смеши мои тапки)))) СССР как и сегодня РФ это империя, которая поглощала и поглощает территории и народы. Главная цель метрополии это уничтожить и ассимилировать народы. Целые народы потеряли себя за 50 лет СССР, забыли свои языки, культуру и имена. Бывшие советские республики только сейчас начинают восстанавливать свои языки и переводить деопроизводство и тд на свой родной язык. Их маргинализировали и ассимилировали. Если в СССР была дружба народов, то почему целые народы геноцидились? голодомор в КЗ и Украине? целые народы (корейцы, калмыки, нохчи, немцы, карачаевцы, финны, осетины, ингуши, балкарца, крымские татары и другие были насильно депортированы за тысячи км? почему тут и там несмотря на террор вспыхивали восстания и бунты? Нравственное величие? Настолько люди были нравественны, что пришлось вводить сухой закон, который с треском провалился, потому что люди бухали как не в себе, именно в СССР культура АУЕ родилась и была на пике, в моем городе было куча банд, невозможно было спокойно погулять на соседнем районе, получишь по башке 100%. Люди писали друг на друга доносы, мой дед был прокурором и построил во дворе своем мааааленький гараж для служебного уазика, так на него сразу написали донос. это я не говорю о раннем СССР. все что ты пишешь это ванильные история для душных ватников. Для меня совершенно ясно одно и только один факт говорит, что СССР была плохой страной - из нее невозможно было свободно выехать. Правительство какой страны ограничивает выезд своим гражданам? почему государство решает где мне жить и что мне суждено увидеть в своей жизни? Почему государство сужает мне территорию всего земного шара до одного государства?
"Россия - это искусственная страна, которая была создана в результате оккупации и завоевательных войн за последние 300 лет, не более, которая на огромной территории объединяет народы, ничем абсолютно не связанные. Например, что может связывать чукчу и чеченца? Ни культура, ни история, ни антропологический тип, ни климат - ничего абсолютно." - Олег Панфилов, профессор, историк.
@@Tobi-ln9xr "The EU works with its partner countries along four overall objectives: reinforcing democracy; encouraging economic and human development; fostering the rule of law and respect for human rights, and promoting peace, stability and security in the region." These are excellent areas of activity, in which almost all the money remains in the donor countries, but Mongolia gets unnecessary consulting services and debts. The USA is the same. As I remember, the United States spent $5 billion on democracy in Ukraine, the result is obvious.
@@Tobi-ln9xr I’m talking about the USSR times. Of course Russia doesn’t build anything there anymore, because the Mongolian govt doesn’t allow it. As for the economic help it receives from USA and eu, you do realise that most of it gets stolen and the rest is being spent on building nato military bases?
What a well done and informative video. It's really an eye opener to see culture, hardships and just what goes on in countries on the other side of the world where we get basically no info on here in Canada. Thanks for sharing.
"To kill a mockingbird." I also studied that book in English literature class at school in Ireland, despite the fact that it has nothing to do with our culture and history. It is so strange to see it in Mongolia too. How American culture encroaches on everyone. There is greater literature in the English language, but this one, with its particular view of America, and its particular political message, is the one that goes around the world for whatever reason. Even in American literature, there are plenty of books that give a better understanding of the American nation. I guess this will be until American culture moves on to the point where "To kill a mockingbird" too is regarded as anachronistic and gets cancelled. How sad to see the whole world being dumbed down to the level of your average American liberal.
The comparison between Russian and Western influence is a bit one-sided. You show higher lifestyle and expensive cars when spaeking of Western impact and mention slums and communal apartments when speaking of Russian influence in present-day Mongolia. Pretty sure there are families that teach Russian and Chinese to their kids and have a high standard of living. Also no word of any Chinese influence although the country has a border with China. I wonder if there's anything mongols associate with China in their culture. Given they're neighbours I believe there should be something.
@@bobbarista😂😂😂 delusional. Who's Mongolia largest trading partner? What port does Mongolia use to get to the rest of the world? What territory does western airlines use to get into Mongolia because they can't use the Russian airspace? China closed it border with Mongolia during covid and Mongolia's economy to a bit hit. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 silly
Hi again Konstantin ( I hope I spelled your name correctly ). I really have to say that what you report on how you montage the videos is getting better and better every time. I think you should get more recognition in the video producing world! I really do enjoy your videos more and more as new ones come out and I would really like to show my appreciation on how enlightening is to watch your videos. This one struck me in particular as I was in Mongolia years ago and I really did enjoy it to the last bit. Sadly I was there in winter when it was -35C which kind of ruined my touristy part of the trip but I must say I was, like you, impressed by the people and the country. I hope I will have a chance to visit it again, but this time I will not fly with Aeroflot as they lost my baggage on the way there ( unlucky I guess, stuck with no clothes in harsh winter ) :). Anyway I am really looking forward to your next videos and if you decide to come to Spain anytime soon, please let me know would be honored to meet you and maybe share a few words over a drink or a meal! Keep it going and hope that you will eventually succeed in what your journey brings you! Cheers!❤
Hey there! Thanks a ton for your kind words and for taking the time to appreciate the work that goes into my videos. It's comments like yours that really make my day! 😊 I can only imagine how tough it must have been to face the Mongolian winter without warm clothes - that's not just cold, that's an epic adventure in itself! Hopefully, your next visit there is less "chilling" in the literal sense. And I'd absolutely love to catch up over a drink in Spain. It sounds like a great idea, and it would be a pleasure to meet. Stay tuned for more travels and stories. Stay warm and keep enjoying the adventures! Cheers! 🍷
It seems Ulaanbaatar needs to invest in a metro system. Very interesting country nonetheless, and good editing and content as always. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
They never learn , the western illusion will catch up with them eventually, it did with Russians until they realised they are far far better being just Russians
They won't... They havew China from 1 side and Russia from another. It would be suicidal to bring your country into NATO wing. Even if it happens, Russia and China wouldn't give a chace to make a millitary bases on mongolian territory.Also, to have acess to the country you need to transpass China or Russia anyway, so... Nope! Not gonna happen!)
Russia should stop helping other countries. Russia helps them develop, builds schools, factories, gives them medicine, civilization. Just for the people of those countries turn their back on it in favor of America when they see $$$$$$$
If u think this way u will never get a close allay. Mongolians don’t have much choice between Rus and CN and it’s reasonable to turn to west if neither Rus nor CN wanna end this state(which will be true)
Also, if u think carefully this state is a 3M pop country with lots of resources. Only Rus and mostly CN can mine their resources, free from any duty to its people… This is gross man, yet we gain from this.
No need to mention the fear of current mongo to China, there are much more Mongolian in China than mongo itself, If the elites don’t show their relation with USSR and US, what make Mongolia “mongo” ?
I wish all these urbanising countries would be smart and not repeat the mistakes of the 20th Century West - build and design for humans not cars, don't abandon humanistic architecture for cold glass and steel, and build for sustainability.
Yes, I felt sad for people moving out of yurts into tower block boxes. At least they had some outside space before! If it were me and if the economics made sense I would keep the yurt shape and style but build it out of concrete and modern materials. Here in the USA there are companies who will do that for you for no more cost than a normal house. You can even put the soil back on top and have the steppe-grasses grow on top of your "tent".
Soviet Union did not want to include Mongolia, because it was one independent vote in UN, otherwise it would be 16th Soviet republic. Check also how much help Mongolia sent to USSR during WWII their contribution was great.
@@nightvvisher7713 LOOOOOOL, guy. First, they separated Mongolia from China, then after knock out the Japanese from China, helped the Chinese communists come to power, and then became afraid of provoking China... Unfortunately, China was almost destroyed by the British Empire with the help of opium, the entire Indian colony worked to produce opium - at the beginning of the twentieth century there was nothing to provoke there. It is just now that China has risen like a Phoenix.
False, they could maintain their UN vote just like UKraine for example. USSR didn't accept Mongolia be cause it would rise political tencions with China. Mao had it own "future vision" for so called "Outer Mongolia". Mind you "inner Mongolia" is part of Chinese state.
@@DupoiPerec Mao almost immediately put forward territorial claims against the USSR, which spoiled relations and ultimately led to a military border conflict. It was talking about small pieces of land.
It is strange that we did not see in Ulaanbaatar a monument to the Russian general Baron Roman von Ungern, thanks to whom Mongolia became an independent state, unlike Inner Mongolia, which remained a province of China.
The linguist turned security guard should be given a grant or funding to write a book on the USSR heritage of Mongolia before it disappears. His observations of local events might prove to be a historiographer's source of materials.
Hey there! Other day I caught you from Wild Siberia's vlog featuring UB - been eagerly anticipating this one! If you ever find yourself back in the city and need a crash pad, hit me up, fam. Solid video, by the way!
Another excellent video. Hopefully the U.S. won't ruin Mongolia like so many other nations. I'm an American and I'm ashamed of the corruption and the covert actions taken for pure greed.
Haha. You're full of surprises, Kostya! ;-) I asked for more of the "about the common Russian people" and you upped it a bit and went to another country altogether! Guess that explains the rather long absence of new vids until now. It was really nice and interesting, though I've seen parts / similar scenes on youtube about it (like the ring commemorating their communist victory over japan and the nazi's. Really touching with the old man pining for the fjords, I mean, for the Soviet era to come back. Guess not everyone has bad memories of that time, thus. Truth be told, I wished you kept interviewing him a bit further, I'm really interested in how he sees things, and why he thinks it used to be better and such. You pick interesting topics, but it always seem so short, once watched - only leaving your viewes also pining for more - of the vid, that is. Anyway, I think it was good enough to warrant another coffee, me thinks. ;-) Ever thought of doing something in the same vein, but than more in-depth, like.... for an hour long vid about the lives of people and their thoughts on (their) life, and such? And I said this before, but I really like the variety in your vids. Don't know how well it did on YT compared to the others, but I thought your vid about the economy of Russia was really interesting too. We have so many misconceptions about it in the West, after all. I think you really put quite some effort in it, and I'm not sure it was appreciated by the viewers enough.
Hey there! It's always great to have you in the comments, and I'm glad you checked out the Mongolia video. You've hit on a crucial point about production. Doubling the video length to an hour means exactly twice the production time, and that does lead to fewer videos and impacts revenue. It's the classic quality vs. quantity conundrum. If I had a team, we could churn out those hour-long documentaries a few times a month - maybe that's in the cards for the future, who knows? 🤔 I remember you mentioned wanting more frequent posts, and I think you're onto something with the street talks idea. It's a format I'm seriously considering revisiting. Thanks a ton for your feedback; it's invaluable as always. I take your thoughts to heart, and they help guide the direction of the channel. And the coffee you sent over? That's the cherry on top! ☕ Cheers for being here and for the support!
@AniMageNeBy Tough the communism was a dirt poor it was a welfare society which could provide the bare minimums for its citizen. Some old generation mongols who couldn't transition to a competitive and market oriented economy fell to extreme poverty and alcoholism. Hence the "crying" for the soviet type welfare system.
@@chuluunsugarragchaa6659it’s just your average propaganda. People had it pretty good in 1960s to the beginning of 1980s. Also remember, that while the US was comfortably sitting at their own separate continent with zero regional dangers, Russia was being constantly devastated by the most brutal conflicts in human history and was getting back on its legs without ANY foreign aid, since it was economically isolated. WW1, then the Civil War with twice as many casualties, then WW2 with the absolute devastation of the Soviet land and massive genocide of its citizens. Yet, they managed to be on par with the US on technological, military and social development. Sure, there were lack of some more luxurious commodities like cars but everyone had a decent housing, was provided universal healthcare and had food on the table no matter what. Edit: also remember that the context is that in 1917 Russia was literally an agricultural feudal serfdom Empire, where the literacy rate was like 30-35%. And after 40 years the USSR launched the first man into space already.
Yeah, there's been a bit of a delay - thanks for sticking with me! The video was actually ready 5 days ago, but I had to work through some copyright issues with the music. Everything's cleared up now, and I'm excited to start on the next story. Can't wait to share it with you!
As always, great content. I love how you showed their expanding economy and the unfortunate result of how some people are being left behind. That in and of itself is indicative of life here in the U.S Thanks for sharing, and keep up with the great work.
With prosperity comes inequalities. It's a byproduct of success that must be contended with from the get-go. Mongolia has that opportunity whereas the US and Canada have some serious work do to turn things around. That said, it's undeniably better for some to succeed than none to succeed. As long as cash is flowing into the nation, they have options.
I think Mongolian obsession with English is less about picking practical allies and more about Mongolians wanting to go abroad. Maybe not necessarily to America, but if they want to go to Mexico or the Philippines or Germany, you're more likely to come across people who speak English and offer services in English than Russian or Chinese, although Chinese services are in more and more countries these days. All the best to Mongolians and their courtship, times are looking up for places like Mongolia and Khazakstan
I’m from Russia, but I’m studying in Mongolia. According to my personal experience, about 50 percent of my Mongolian acquaintances under the age of 25 were able to go to another country to study, or for permanent residence.
Despite the Russian guy having his Russian as his native language, I am impressed by his English accent, that it sounds identical as if an US citizen would have.
You must have been in Mongolia right before the school year started because that’s the only time they do ‘even’ and ‘odd’ number driving days. The rest of the year it’s also based on plate numbers but during the week it’s as follows: Mondays-1/6 can’t drive, Tuesday-2/7, Wednesday-3/8, Thursday-4/9, Friday-5/0. I’ve been in Mongolia for almost 19 years.
@@Dread_2137 Traffic jam is terrible in Ulaanbaatar, also Public Transportation Department is so corrupt, they bought scrapped buses from Korea and Reworked them in Vietnam to steal funds and launder money, basically Public Transportation is just awful. Thats why Mongols prefer to buy their own cars which leads to the Traffic jam problem.
Монголия и свой путь ? Звучит как глупость, примерно такая же глупость как и с Украиной , тоже решившей идти своим путем , наивность или глупость ? Неважно, а важно то, что получилось по факту 🤣.
@@alonlon8538в этом вся суть россии) - уничтожить всех кто не хочет жить под дудку из москвы! не удивляйтесь почему прибалты и западные, южные славяне сбежали в нато при первой же возможности)
Я сомневаюсь, что в случае Монголии имеется хоть какая-то идея своего пути. Скорее просто поддержание хороших отношений со всеми ради приобретения выгоды и стабильного развития. Главное в таком случае это, чтобы новоприобретенные деньги были использованы в первую очередь на большие научные и промышленные проекты, а не только на повышение уровня жизни
боюсь что Монголия становится сырьевым предатком сша которая обычно оставляет в должниках и забирает сверх меры всегда .. Это ястребиная политика сша - качать нефть там где никто не видит и силой заставлять отдавать , воевать чужими руками . Если посмотреть на историю то все конфликты так или иначе связаны с сша и их финансовой системой ..
Капитализм это всего лишь свобода предпринимательства и право на частную собственность, как естественная человеческой природе. Если вы хотите жить в нищете, голоде и без свободы, где только государство решает всё за вас, то вам нужен советский социализм.
They can learn wherever they want but if they did something like bringing NATO bases in that area then both China, Russia will be forced to act.The only reason Mongolia is still free is because both sides want it to stay a neutral buffer state.
Reminds me a little the fall of USSR (some rich and many poor). Hope in these rapid changes most people won't be brainwashed with west values and lose their individuality and uniqueness
интересно. спасибо! )) лично я, как русский - испытываю уважение к Чингисхану лично и монголам в общем. и, было бы очень интересно побывать в Монголии, посмотреть на культурные особенности, может чем-то помочь (я очень опытный компьютерщик). могу точно сообщить, что в России отношение к Монголии - самое положительное )) приезжайте к нам и зовите в гости ))
это согласно официальной истории,но множество фактов показывает что официальная-полностью фальсифицирована.И что никакого монгольского ига не было,как и Чингисхана как такового.
@@АндрейС-в1увсе это и было, но вот масштабы "величайшей империи" уж больно сильно приучены. К примеру за 1.5 тысячи лет до великих Монголов римляне построили Колизей и он до сих пор стоит, вот эта была великая римская империя, а что осталось после монголов кроме условно пары камней в степи?
@@BceGDa_CTo9IK 100%-пришли неизвестно откуда кочевники(где взяли столько людей и провианта с обозами-их же всех каждый день кормить),а главное-где взяли столько коней,оружия,да тех же наконечников стрел-не из камня же их тысячами долбили и не деревянные ж они были).Всё то же самое возникает даже с менее масштабным походом Наполеона на Москву.Фальсификатом историки явно скрывают истинную историю...
Ведущий: "Скучаете по советским временам?" Герой: "Я плачу по ночам, Кость. Я плачу по ночам. Вернулась бы советский союз" Все что нужно знать о СССР. Некогда великая цивилизация, которая была оплотом мира и защитой для простого человека.
@@mrobocop1666 Да никто. Не казахи, не узбеки, не украйнцы и в том числе и русские за исключением некоторых бедных и обездоленных деревенских жителей не хочеть вспоминать.
Thank you for this very informative piece on Mongolia. Transitions in the mode of economic systems from an entrenched socialist one to an open market type within a time frame of a few years, is not an easy task, with ramifications that includes quick financial gains for some and utter poverty for many others ; I truly hope the Mongolian people thrive eventually. That being said, I did meet a beautiful young Mongolian lady, who was attending university at the city I lived in, 20 years ago ; she was ecstatic, that I was able to pronounce her name perfectly (as no one else ever did, in college or the local society)......... Tsolban Buyangsogt. Hope she's doing great. 🙏
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! The transition of Mongolia's economy is indeed a complex process with far-reaching consequences, and I share your hope that the Mongolian people will find prosperity and success! It's wonderful to hear about your encounter with this girl. Small connections like that can leave lasting impressions. Take care
@@RealReporter Indeed. Keep up your very important work of bringing stories of members of our collective human race from parts of the world that we're woefully ignorant about, especially in this current times of being deluged on social media with hate and arrogance ; you truly, like many other channels, bring some resemblance of "balance to the force". Kudos and best of luck. 💪
You don’t realize that Western Europe and Eastern Europe have similar standards … culturally someone from Bulgaria is more alike to someone in Spain … Mongolia is nothing like it’s Asian neighbors they are simply Mongolians. That’s all I’m saying. A lot of Asian countries have a lot in common like European states do. Mongolia is so heavy in its own traditions which is why I said it’s one of a kind.
I’ll translate what young Mongols truly mean when they say prefer America. They want to live in America for its standard of living. But what about the Mongols who want to stay in Mongolia. Which foreign countries do they like most
I am not sure about language - educated mongol knows english, chinese and russian... One of them better, of course. Sometimes english switched to deigtch, france, corean or japanease, but russian or chinease is must have 🙂
@realreporter Thank you for this story. As a person who specialized in Mongolian studies in uni and then lived and worked in Mongolia most of time since 2004and still working with the country I’d say, you got the clue, the essence of modern day Mongolia contradictions and challenges. Well done, sir. Константин, смотрю ваши сюжеты с наслаждением от вашего английского, богатство лексики и оборотов меня восхищают. Больше удовольствия только от вашего умения из отдельных сюжетов собрать пазл своего собственного рассказа. Сторителлинг великолепен. Этот сюжет попал очень в точку, причем даже в точки и все болевые - для Монголии, для России, для российско-монгольских отношений. Много вопросов ставите, очень верно. Для такой длительности видео великолепный срез мнений и эпохи, сильно перекликается с моим опытом. Успехов вам!
Авианосец некуда причалить. С такой страной с таким выгодным положением для США между двумя своими геополитическими конкурентами - только пряником, и очень сладким.
Пфф, у них уже своя рабочая демократия образовалась, поэтому почвы для всяких операций нет, что удивительно. Зажата между китаем и рф, коммунистическое прошлое, казалось бы, что нет культурных предпосылок. Их могут погубить лишь соседи и коррупция, и надо бояться, что внезапно не объявились какие-нибудь «народные республики» у их границ
Господи, какая грусть берёт, когда смотришь подобные видео. Куда делись сегодня все инвестиции Советского Союза в дружественные страны? Почему нет и следов трудов наших дедушек и бабушек, посредством которых СССР раздавала помощь союзным странам? Смотришь на страны подобные Монголии - и в них уже заливают деньги Китай, Америка, но никак не Россия. Детишки уже не знают кто помогал стране до 90-х годов, учат английский, а не русский, как их старшее поколение, и заместо учебы в России, уезжают в западные страны. А почему? Почему влияние, на котором строилась политика нашей бывшей сверхдержавы, потеряно безвозвратно? Куда делось величие, в конце-то концов, кому его распродали и кто? Почему даже бывшие республики СССР относятся к нам с негативом? Азербайджан, Литва, Латвия, Украина, Грузия, и остальные. Другие потихоньку поворачиваются в сторону Китая или Европы, как видно с Казахстаном. Что теперь, только ракетами и дружбой с Беларусью во главе картофельного царя удивлять мировое сообщество? Ну бреееед, ну тоска, особенно точно подметил русскоговорящий монгол из видео: "Я плачу по ночам Костя, я плачу по ночам" 😢
Как это не грустно признавать, но Россия увядающая держава, с уменьшающимся количеством рабочих рук, которые и должны творить и создавать влияние. А всё из-за западных ценностей, чайлдфри, коренное образованное население стареет и вымирает. Без возвращения к традиционным ценностям(скорее, даже религиозным) которые резко повысят рождаемость тренд на увядание России не переломить. Именно ценности, мировоззрение, потому что деньги, условия важны, но не решают - в Западной Европе, Корее, Японии с её лучшими условиями для деторождения коренные жители стареют и вымирают быстрее всех
А какие выгоды у стран от сотрудничества с Россией?) Плюс сейчас ещё больше стран не хотят с Россией сотрудничать, так как видят, что если что - Россия будет силой загонять страны в подчинение
Монголия помогала во время второй мировой так как ни одна другая страна. Если СССР давал помощь, то Монголия ее многократно отработала. Также Монголия для СССР, за счет проживающих монгольских народов(бурятов и калмыков), не чужая страна. Если бы даже и бесплатно давали, то мы буряты не против. А мы буряты для СССР уж побольше дали чем СССР нам. Столько жизней и судеб загублено. Люди работали на благо страны отдавая весь потенциал и ничего не получая взамен.
A little over a hundred years ago, Mongolia wrested its independence from China. At first with the support of the Russian Empire, later Soviet Russia, the USSR. They carried out their Revolution. They had their own repressions. Although, unlike Stalin, Choibalsan was not denigrated afterwards. The feudal system was being destroyed, and wealthy feudal lords and aristocrats from the clergy were deprived of power and property (which is ridiculous, because the aristocracy opposes the very essence of Buddhism). Mongolia pursued Collectivization so zealously that the USSR even had to intervene and ask to stop attacking monasteries and monks and stop blindly copying the policy of the USSR (Resolution of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the CPSU(b) dated 16.III.1932 About Mongolia). Since then, Mongolia has developed until it changed its system in 1992. It is sad to see its current state, but it is also encouraging that the country continues to develop.
Great video as usual, very interesting not just for outsiders, but from Russians too, например для меня. Keep up with such high quality (and neutrality), man!
I see that Russia is talking about attacking Uzbekistan now, Along with many other nation next to Russia. I would hate to live in Russia. I would hate to be on the wrong side of history.
@@Wild-Siberia Statements from Uzbekistan. #1 In 2012, Uzbekistan opted to formally withdraw from the Russian-led CSTO alliance. #2 Uzbekistan Warns Its Citizens Of Repercussions If They Join Russian Military In War-Torn Ukraine. #3 Uzbekistan summons Russian envoy over politician's annexation remark. >>The ministry expressed unfortunately, do not correspond to the spirit of the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Russian Federation," the statement said. The Uzbek Ministry of Foreign Affairs also noted that similar statements widely disseminated in Russian media have a deliberately provocative nature. I might not know what your government is doing. But Russia was never a World power without the U.S. The U.S. saved both China and Russia in WWI and Save Russia in WWI. Now I know where the supply's came from in WWI and WWII. Seems the same place China get it's materials from. My advice, Stop fucking with every nation next to Russia. You will have your hands full as China takes Russia from you.
4:20 - молодёжь! Лапшой этой питаться - себя не любить. Курочку в промасленой бумаге, яички, салатик - это да. Далеко не все опытные путешественники дошираками питаются. Ну, а переодеться - это святое.
Да ладно? Как минимум, это встречается в каждом учебнике по истории, поэтому нет никакой сенсации в обсуждении этой темы отдельно, а в общих видео по истории России не видел, чтобы кто-то перепрыгивал через два века невзначай.
Hey man, I love your videos and also saw your background story and I’m also very impressed with your speaking English even though it’s your second language. Just one thing.. what you do with your voice timbre sound just like those new voice over AI Aps
I'm glad you're enjoying the videos, and I really appreciate the kind words about my English.And about the voice - will definitely add a bit more warmth next time I'm at the mic. No AI takeover here, I promise! Thanks for the heads-up!
Спасибо за эту ценную информацию, Костя. Однажды я хочу посетить Монголию. Ваш английский действительно хорош и лучше, чем много носителей английского здесь, в Америке.
Спасибо! Очень рад, что вам понравилось видео. Жаль, что просмотров не так много, но дальше будут истории еще интереснее. Очень рассчитываю на ваши впечатления и комментарии 😁🤝
