Dyatlov Pass Mystery - Case Open - ObsoleteOddity Files 

The blinking old photos with the slight facial expressions is such a subtle but masterful stroke in the telling of this horrific story. I wish Hollywood would take notice of your technique. The subtlety and murky elegance of horror over a blatant jump scare is what really takes my breath away!

No joke, the blinking, slowly moving photos are unsettling. It's a great effect!

I love how courteous you are to your American viewers, putting in the extra time and effort to convert celsius into fahrenheit, not many other people would be nice enough to do that. You are a rare gentleman! (^_^)

The blinking eyes and added snowfall really impressed me, and your voice is clear, and you never mess up

Congats on finding the photos of the hikers and the scene. I haven’t seen another Dyatlov documentary with so much detail. Awesome

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I almost froze to death and believe it or not, when you start to feel extremely cold and then you start to feel warm, I almost laid down in the snow but I knew if I did I would die . I was 12 years old and this is the first time I have spoken about it, I am now in my 70's. Thank you for letting talk about my experience. I love your stories that explain many details of our history . Bless

Wow, Mr. Yudin likely had the worst case of survivor's guilt, though clearly he wasn't meant to go with them. This is such a tragic and haunting story. You did an excellent job of bringing life to their photos. A great reminder of how alive they were. Thank you.

About two years ago I saw an updated special on this story, I believe it was on National Geographic. A man who was on his deathbed was on the show, and with only days to live at the most, he revealed a lot of unknown information. He was one of the very first people in the first group of the search party to get there. He said that they were all informed that if anything they saw, heard, witnessed or experienced was repeated, "they would be dealt with". Incredibly, he said that the military HAD already been there, but then flew in, in helicopters as though they were just getting there, and there were so many footprints in the snow it was ridiculous! One interesting thing that he said was that the military was VERY paranoid and constantly watching the wood line as though they were terrified of something, he did say that was why the investigation was cut so short: some Soviet soldiers were actually defying direct Soviet commands: in other words they would rather be killed by their government than whatever they thought was in those woods. But the most damning thing he said was that when he had been younger, during WWII, for a short time he had worked for the KGB. He said when he was inspecting near the tent, it was obvious that the bodies had been tampered with and repositioned, but at one point he looked down and saw something that made his blood run cold. Next to one of the bodies was (I could be wrong about the actual object, but the facts around it are factual) a KGB issued cold weather boot cover for the extreme cold. He grabbed it and put it in his pocket. In the interview he showed it to the camera, and it was indeed confirmed to be authentic to that time. Another thing left out is that the head of the party did indeed get into a heated discussion with a group of the Manzi tribe; the Manzi were warning them that if they got to their destination; they would not live! The Manzi had nothing to do with the incident, they wouldn't step foot on that ground... until they began to realize they were wrongfully becoming suspects. On a sad note, many of them were tortured by the Soviets to get information and of course got none because they were innocent. But they obviously knew something! Great video, I am not saying your video was wrong, just filling in a few blanks. No disrespect intended my very good friend. As always, keep up the "odd" work!

I'm a retired combat veteran, and I've seen and heard some pretty messed up things in my life. One thing I think I've always kind of prided myself on is my lack of fear in situations that most others would be petrified in. I currently live in the Philippines and because of how hot it gets, it's common for us to pull the curtains open and leave the front door open (almost all doors here are screened) so that cooler air, should there be any, can come in and circulate... Keep in mind this is an extremely safe neighborhood, and there have been zero incidents of any kind, be it petty crime, or the like. You my friend have done something with this video that has me completely shaken. I've drawn my curtains closed, closed the door and dead bolted it, and you've made me paranoid to the point that I won't turn my back to the door. You sir, are brilliant. Job very very well done. I had heard of Dyatlov Pass before, but never researched it at all. I'm proud to say this is the very first thing I've ever watched on it, and man alive, you have me terrified. So much for sleep.

I was 9 years old when this occurred, and I recall listening to the adults discussing the little information that was allowed out to the world press. I remember the most prevalent thoughts among my Grandparents and their formerly Russian neighbours centred on the Cold War, which was definitely being waged at the time. They thought the military was testing new weapons in the isolated area, and the hikers were collateral damage or intentional Guinean pigs. Both America and the USSR were doing experiments with sound waves and their potential as weapons...much like ultrasound is now used to drive rodents from a house. There was thought that there was a specific low tone that could disrupt the internal organs. Both countries were also testing in air detonations of different bomb types...both nuclear and conventional, there was talk of hydrogen bombs and a neutron bomb that would kill living organisms but not destroy buildings...they wanted to see the damage levels from arial detonation at various heights above ground. I’m sure that a bomb detonating over your tent might lead to panic...I know I would be wanting better protection than an already compromised tent. I do not recall any discussions of a Yeti or Bigfoot...they seemed pretty sure it was military, and they could easily have tried to trigger and control an infrasound weapon under development...there were a LOT of strange weapon concepts under Eisenhower and Nikita Khrushchev...including ESP and other metaphysical techniques, (my Gran was very interested in these studies). A lot of the information and photos we have today were suppressed at the time either for security reasons or to avoid an international embarrassment to the USSR through the unexplained deaths of 9 experienced mountain hikers in their territory. From the little that was released, it appeared to be death by misadventure, and Khrushchev closed the investigation rather abruptly citing a “compelling natural force”. My Granther and the neighbour man didn’t buy the official story for a minute, and would have very animated discussions while I quietly eavesdropped from behind Granther’s chair until caught by Gran and sent off to bed. It is because of those overheard conversations...lubricated with vodka (Granther and the Neighbour man...not me!), that this particular case has stuck with me, and still draws me into speculation as access is granted to some of the more primary sources...the group diary, and the investigation files...(at least select ones) they closed the investigation after only a month with no clear cause assigned. This Historical case by you Oddie has brought it back into my curiosity zone again, so if I should discover anything really interesting I will let you know. Once more into the breach!...I do love a challenge.🖤🇨🇦

The way you made the faces of the photos move! Amazing! You're videos are always so well done! 👍🏻

The Vincent Price of RU-vid! That’s a compliment btw......👍🏻🌸

I love how "Obsolete Oddity" is almost always cleverly placed in your presentations, Oddie! It has now become my mission to always seek it out! Thank you so much for your intriguing work! 🌻

I have had a long held interest in the 'Dyatlov Incident' and have read or viewed most of the material available on it. Your summary of teh story was excellent and obviously well researched. Some of the images you showed I haven't seen before and you obviously dug deeper to find images from other trips that Dyatlov and his colleaugues had done. Much of the Russian military record of involvement still remains top secret (which in itself is strange) however recently some was released including diary records from one of the expeditioners suggesting they were being 'stalked' or followed in the 24 hours prior to the event, even to the point that on the fateful night they camped 800m out of the forest tree line to minimise the forest cover a stalker might use. I understand the Russian military files also admit they were there on the site shortly after the incident occurred (same night) which is also supported by the fact some odd pieces of military kit (a gater) was found in the tent which in 1959 would have been unatainable by civilians. The Karman Vortex theory sounds very interesting and should be explored some more in light of the recently available records perhaps. Thank you for a first class film clip

I have seen a number of recent videos regarding this incident. Yours has been the best thus far. Much easier to follow and a great presentation of the facts as known. Thanks so much, Oddie for another Saturday morning well spent!

The photos with the blinking eyes, etc. were really something. It brought them to life instead of just being old photos. Thanks so much! And thank you for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit!

I absolutely adore what you did with the pictures. I haven't seen something like that on any other channel although this story is haunting so many RU-vidrs. Keep up the fantastic work! Believe me when I say, your work is absolutely unique and very appreciated:)

Dear Sir you have a GIFT!!! This is by far the best presentation of this incident I’ve ever seen and I’ve been obsessed with this case for about five years. Especially the way that you animated those photographs of the victims, it’s as though for a moment you brought them back to life. How beautiful. Brilliant!!! Thank you so very much...

Very tragic, sad, mysterious & fascinating story. Really makes one wonder what actually happened. I appreciate the way you always go the extra mile for your viewers. Great job, Oddie!

Ahhh yes, one of my favorite narrators covers one of my favorite mysteries! Masterfully done. I, too, believe in the infrasound theory; it explains their quick escape from the tent and the distance they traveled to get away, as well as why all nine of them were affected seemingly at once. Occam’s razor explains most of their injuries as well. Amazing job Oddie.

So sad,such a waste of young lives R.I.P 🌹

I always feel overwhelmingly sad when I read or hear about this story. I can only imagine how excited and happy they all were to be going on this hiking trip together, all of them so young and full of life. For it to end so tragically and violently is just so heartbreaking! It's a fascinating mystery and I KNOW there is more to the story. It would have been AND was so easy for them to twist and manipulate the "facts" to be whatever they wanted them to be. Thanks for doing this story.....

The one thing i know for certain - you will never, ever know the truth of any event that occurred in the Soviet Union.

Cannot believe ya got actual photos included here in your video, many others don’t. But your presentation craftsmanship, and unique, breathtaking editing skills are beyond words! Thank you!

I love listening to you just chit chat at the end of videos, so calming to listen to you speak. You really do have the perfect narrator voice, haha.

I think the Russian Government knows exactly what happened to these poor kids. Sadly the world will never know what Really Happened it'll be a Russian secret forever.

These visuals are gorgeous.

This is heartbreaking! God bless their souls. Thanks for keeping their memories alive, Oddie.

Hands down best dyatlov pass documentary ever ! You did this story better than anyone elses that I've seen 😄thank you so much for all your amazing informative content 👍also rest in peace to all these poor victims🥀

I have heard this story many times and it is still so baffling, yours is the best telling and has the most compelling explanation, so long ago, and yet so sad and unimaginable what these poor people must have suffered through....and as we are learning in this century infrasound is very real and can be used as a very scary weapon as well, I am with you Oddie this is a very plausible explanation.

Your editing skills are superb, your narration is well-paced and I like the pauses during the video itself.. it gives the viewer time to really take in information.. great job overall! Keep it up Oddie!

All that came to mind is their terror and how cold they were...😖😖💔. Once again awesome narration Oddie 😘.

Pictures and videos are amazing, they bring the departed to life again to never be forgotten by sight,

This whole event, is so strange. had to be terrifying.

I enjoy your videos very much, which is why I am a subscriber and have notifications on for your videos. The pictures and narration were excellent; it kept my attention throughout the video. You have a flair for this kind of storytelling, thanks for sharing!!

Very well done!!! The faces in the pictures moving were the best I have EVER seen!!! Thank you!!!

It's a dark and rainy morning here in Austin, TX and this is perfect for a Saturday like this one. It's hurricane season here so we can expect this kind of weather off and on for at least another month. I'm glad I've got Oddie here to calm me after a long week of classes! Thanks, bro!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

The thunder and lightning strikes close to the end scared me....oh my goodness. Another Great video Oddie.

Thanks dear heart for scaring the living hell out of me, LOL! Not being able to see the lightning strikes coming the sound scared me half to death. And listening to it with earbuds just made it more intense. Anyway, got a better perspective of the story and I have no theory to go on. Whatever happened to these folks had to be so horribly bad that they would put themselves at risk. Just another story to add to many stories that we will never get the answers to. Thank you so much for posting the video. Everyone take care, take it easy and be safe PS your blooper were absolutely adorable

I know I say this every time but I absolutely LOVE your videos. They are all so well done. You put so much effort and time into them (which is very rare on youtube). I still can’t understand how you don’t have millions of subscribers. I truly appreciate your hard-work. Also, loved the bloopers haha :D You sound like a very kind person :)

I really appreciate the production quality as always. Glad to be a patron of the channel.

I love that you make the pictures blink. I really, really hope that's the future of police sketches.

Wow this is such a chilling story! I also think some kind of mass confusion and panic plagued the group! Its so sad either way, such beautiful minds wasted!! Great job thank you.

Another awesome video! Thank U Sir! U r awesome😊! Have a wonderful day!

SPLENDID MYSTERY!! Wow Oddie this story was fabulous! I'm totally stumped about the cause of this tragedy. My only thought was alien attack which is "out there". These hikers died horrifically. It seems as tho we will never know what happened. A sad story. Kudos to you and your Patreon supporter!

So absolutely thrilled you've done this !!! I am watching as I write !!!! (more when I finish watching) !! That was really interesting ! I had seen quite a few things on it in the past and was really excited for the new information about the tent. . . . can't wait to read that. . . Great job by your researcher, very thorough and informative. . . . many thanks to both of you !!

22:17 Your voice is so comforting. It makes me feel like I'm talking to my father/grandfather. 😢❤

You do a fantastic job of bringing faces to life!

Good morning from the state of Iowa! I was so happy to see a new upload thank you Oddie !

The Yuri Yudin's incident with the police is strange to me. He was taken into custody for singing too loud, was detained and released and soon after, got sick and couldn't go. Russia or not, why would you take him into custody for such a small thing and then he got sick and couldn't go? Were these people used as test subjects for an experiment and Yuri Yudin was warned and made an excuse to leave the party? It would not be the first time a government experiment on it citizens, this is the first thing that caught my attention from the start and the only strange thing to happen on the trip leading to the deaths of these people. Or were they conducting experiments that went wrong and Yuri Yudin deliberately caused the incident with the police to get out of going because he was scared? Thank you for a most intriguing story!!!

So incredibly well-done, per your usual. The special effects were on a whole other level! Hats off to you Oddie, thank you for entertaining us.

This is the most detailed reading of the case I’ve ever heard! Usually other ones leave out a lot of detail! You must have put a lot of time into this! Good job!

One of my favorite mysteries! well done. I love the pix's and animations

You put this together wonderfully! Thanks, so much information! You're the best!💙

I enjoy the manner in which you tell stories. Please, keep it up.

I love how you bring their pictures to life.

BEST DYATLOV PASS VIDEO I'VE SEEN!!! I've been fascinated by the Dyatlov Pass Incident since I first heard about it a few years ago. This video by far, is the best & most interesting. Your special effects are second to none, & I can't understand why you are not working in the film industry or something. Thank you so much for the time & thoughtfulness you put into all of your content! 😊

Apparently something appeared at their tent entrance and scared them to get out and run down the ravine. And it stayed there. Nina thought the coast was clear and froze on her way back.

Hello!! Infrasound sounds best of all the theories to me as well, was very interesting and intriguing can’t imagine their fear what a horrible way to die nonetheless. I think infrasound is most logical. Thanks loved it and loved your bloopers ❤️👍

Somebody is for sure covering something up. Those poor kids. Those poor families and friends left behind🙏😢👍🇺🇸❤️

There was something inside that tent more terrifying than the snow and the cold! Well nevertheless I won't be sleeping tonight who's up for a rousing game of Yahtzee!

This is the best Documentary I have seen on this subject. Production value is off the chart. Excellent!!!!

The perplexing part of this tragedy is that the 9 hikers were at some point experiencing a mass psychotic event. For these hikers to cut the tent from inside and leave it underdressed for the conditions would mean that whatever the threat was had to have been experienced by all of them, whether real or imagined. An explanatory theory of infrasound would work for this part of the event, as would hallucinatory effects of magic mushrooms. However what happens next can't be explained this way as the bodily injuries would not be expected to be caused from a mass hallucination. That is where a separation of theories happens. The injuries some of these hikers experienced almost reach the paranormal level. The fractured skull that the hiker making his way back to the tent endured must have happened relatively close to where he was found on the mountain. What makes this tragedy so compelling is that no one theory adequately explains what happened to the entire group leaving our imaginations to take over

This story is crazy and sad. The only reason they would flee the tent is if their death was imminent. After watching your episode I read up on this case and watched a few more documentaries. Even though Russia finally released information about this case in 90s I am certain some of their findings will never be released to the public. This story is baffling. If I added all my theories about what happened my comment would turn into a book. I wish I could chat with you or someone interested in this case, somone with theories their own. This was another great episode... well done!

Out of all the different channels that have covered thiz story....this one is the only one where I've learned and heard parts about what happened that fateful night!!! The events that led up to it and the pictures!!! None were az informative as this !!! I truly enjoyed it and ended up watching it twice so I made sure not to miss anything! Thanks for ALWAYS bringing the best content!!!! I can't believe as long as I've been a subscriber that TODAY is when I finally came across this video!! Being that its from 2018 and I follow you religiously!! I don't know how i missed it before! But am very glad that I have gotten to see it!! Keep up the AWESOME work Oddie!! ❤1 of your #1 fans!😎😘

Just found this channel... this is my favorite one so far. Truth is stranger than fiction.

LUVED this, thank you! This was my introduction to this story and what an introduction it was! The eyes were soooooo wonderfully creepy and at the same time intensely humanizing. It can be easy to forget with these stories that these were real people with hopes and dreams and people who loved them dearly. I will never forget this video and how this story captured so much emotion. I really appreciate it!

I have heard of this case on other channel but I most say you did a excellent job of reviewing the case. I wasn’t even aware of all those theories. You made this case more realistic! Thank you so much 😊

I'm well versed in this case, I know the story well, but nothing could've prepare me for those blinking portraits, as if the subject at hand weren't creepy enough, god damn.

This true story still haunts me. I can't wait to hear your spin on it. You're my favorite story teller.

This was a great treat . It's cold in Durban and it fitted the theme of this video . Brilliantly done Oddie and Sara . With regards to theories we must remember that this was the Soviet union and many cases were covered up . Access to information was controlled by the party leadership. Like you I find it difficult to understand how they could ascertain which footprints belonged to the hikers . I also find it strange how they could be so sure of the time of the deaths since the bodies were discovered at least three weeks later in a cold climate . The fact that there was an attempt to build a fire outside of the tent prices that something or someone scared them enough not to want to return . We may never know . Hope you enjoyed your holiday Oddie .... hmmmm did you say red light district video ?

This channel is very good with so many fascinating stories!!! I have been interested about this particular case of the missing 9 hikers in 1959 but after all these years many important tracks have disappeared and I am afraid this will be forever unsolved although I do have my own theories !!!

I just finished watching this..alone..at night. I jumped out of my skin when those two lightening strikes hit! An excellent telling of such a sad, disturbing, scary story. Kudos to you Oddie and Sara.

I could forever listen to your voice

I’ve always been intrigued by this story, and to have you read it to me is the icing on the cake that makes my weekend complete! Great video, thanks

Fantastic job as usual. I really like your choice of music for this video; instead of going with something creepy or eerie, it's just a little bit sad. It also creates the feeling of wind, even when you haven't added actual wind sound.

I have watched many a video on this incident and come away none the wiser. Fortunately the narrator on this video has gone above and beyond. Excellent job well researched and thank you very much for your work.......

I, too, have long been fascinated by this tragedy. The info from the other commenter here is very interesting. Oddie, thank you for yet another fabulous video ! This is my 2nd or 3rd watching.

Hey Oddie, I read about this bizarre story several months ago and it certainly is baffling. The abscence of strangers' footprints rulls out any interference by "others". The intrasound theory does seem the most plausible, imo. But what could have ripped out eys and and tongue? I need to become a pledgee still. Thanks for uploading the one.

Wonderful as always, your voice makes me feel as if I had been there, many thanks!! BiBi from Buenos Aires, Argentina😄

Wow! What a great video! What a way to tell such a terrifying story! The way you made those old pictures come alive by manipulating the eyes and mouths was fantastic! Congratulation on your work!!! I love the way you detail everything and the additional footage that gives us a better understanding of the situation. If I had to choose one of those theories I'd go with the alien attack.

I don t know how i could have missed this one!! You are truly a master at storytelling . Please do keep it up !

This is the best version of this story I’ve heard! Thank you Sara and Oddie for doing this story! 👍😁❤️

Really excellent presentation beats all the other attempts on TV to tell this story. Wonderful atmospheric imagery.

I am from Ural, from Ekaterinburg. Thank you..

These poor unsuspecting people, so sad. I've come to realize by all the stories I've watched that the monsters & wild animals suspected usually turn out to be humans. Thank you for the wonderful presentation Oddy.

This is by far my favorite of your videos. Keep up the awesome work!

Excellent re-telling of this tragic incident. It has always fascinated me. Seeing the faces of those young people moving was a special and lovely touch. You really are good at what you do Mr Oddie, and long may you continue doing it!

This mystery is so strange, what if some sort of ancient raptor bird lives in this area. I think the local warriors must know something regarding their legends in the area. Great video, nice graphics and narration.

Another translation of the the name of the mountain from Mansi to English: "Do not go there."

This is just the craziest story I've ever heard! You did such an incredible job with the story thank you! I've heard about it before however, you explained it with such great detail.. not to mention the photographs were incredible! I can't imagine what those poor nine people went through that night!!!! Literally must have been hell on Earth.

This is the best video on RU-vid regarding this part of history. It is well presented, and the narration is clear and concise. Most all other narrators sound like dimwitted robots.

I'm absolutely loving your channel. Thank you for the amazing content. Love from Australia xx

The audio and visual effects add to the creepiness.

What an absolute joy to see you & your historical stories !!! I have missed you and your fascinating stories !!! As I've mentioned before your graphics are superb !!! In closing I love listening to your soothing voice, and would like to become a member of patreon...Bravo to all the time and hard work you put into for our pleasure 😊

There was a movie made, based on the hikers in the Ural mtns. 5 American students flew to Russia to investigate the mystery of what happened 2 those hikers, only to meet an unfortunate fate of their own. Thanks 4 bringing this 2 us. I've always been interested in the story & what exactly happened 2 them. It teaches us to have a healthy respect 4 certain things. Lastly, thanks 4 differentiating Celsius to farenheit!👍👍💯

I'm literally bingeing on your narrated videos and this has to be the most haunting story I've listened to! I'm hooked! Regards from the Philippines

By far the best look at this fateful event. You are great. Thanks & be well.

I enjoy your channel immensely , thank you.