Half Lives: Boris Shcherbina - The Warrior of Chernobyl 

My grandfather studied with Shcherbina at the institute. He described Shcherbina as a talented and honest person.

This right here, is why I look forward to Saturday evenings. So many new details you do not hear or see elsewhere, especially the pictures of his younger years. I have never seen these anywhere else. He truly was a remarkable man that did not shy away from responsibilities. I remember reading that he scolded the higher-ups; "You're all very good at blowing up reactors, but lousy at filling sandbags!" And had a general shovelling sand in his finest dress uniform along with some minister^^

21:41 His life maybe said to be in dark but you brought up his work and life existence to light. From how I see you telling of his story, his passion to see better quality for the party/country he served is truly outstanding in his own way I guess. 14:29 As usual people in power easily brush off responsibility when something wrong happen to lesser worker/rank to thrown into pit. Truly appreciate the work you put in making this video at YT for people like me to... I guess.. hear it out or interested to know about.

You're improving your content by some I can see!

I still think you should start of series of channels all entitled that "________guy". Where you deep dive into various topics you find interesting

Skasgård interpretation of the fellow trully made me interested in his character, so thank you so so much for this video! I'm always looking forward to your content, and appreciate truly the opportunity to see a good research on the person I liked the most in the show! Thank you so so much

Fantastic content as always! Thank you for your time putting this together!

Hello Sir, Again a very very informative video. You are improving your videos over the time. Glad to see the progress. We enjoyed watching your newest episode. Go on sir. You’re doing more than well. 💪

Love these videos!

Love your videos!

That Yeltsin clip was pretty good. :)

Scherbina was laying that pipe - im sorry im sorry. For real great video and what a badass man. Respect

Let’s go new video

I live in Gyumri right now, Leninakan previously. There are still buildings ruined by the earthquake here and there.

Wow, imagine working for a living and be able to own a house. Luxurious.

12:45 you accidentally copy and paste the text from the first quote onto the next two quotes so they don't line up with what you're speaking. Excellent video otherwise. I saw new photos I've never seen before. Very well researched.

I've no idea how it took me this long to realise Three Mile happened *before* Chernobyl. Guess I never really paid a lot of attention to the years 😅

Boris Shcherbina was the hero The Soviet Union *DID NOT* deserve.

He was lucky to survive his service during the Winter War. The hastily put together ski units of the Red Army were thrown into the Finnish forests with no clear plan to back them up if they met their objectives. Most were scattered after failing to surprise the Finnish forces and either killed in action or died of hypothermia. Perhaps Shcherbina was luckier than most of he was in an NKVD unit, as they were not used for combat operations, more as an ideological "military police".

there is more to it, something the hbo series doesnt tell...

20:29 - The gopnik-like dance-moves by the guy in the red shirt had me rolling on the floor, LOL! The more professionally dressed guy with grey hair also had some sick moves. Thanks for making these videos mate, and respecting the persons you discuss, no matter if they were criminals, could be blamed for something or innocent - or something in between. They may have made bad decisions, but they are only human. Doesn't matter if Russian, British or American, we should all be friends. Yes, maybe I think like a child, I know politics can become profoundly complicated, but why not have one world government? With climate change (if you even believe in that, but every scientific-minded person will), we have other issues at hand than dumb political debates. Rest in peace Shcherbina, he seemed like a guy with good intentions, and thank you, Chernobyl Guy, from the bottom of my heart for yet another great mini-documentary.

Actually a glass of cog-nack might be helpful in case of a heart attack.

Shot of vodka every time he says « secretary ».

Did soviet union have any position except 'secretary'?

First to comment and also I really love your videos

A dedicated public servant who worked towards the best interests of the People at his own expense.

Forced into voluntary retirement. Because that makes sense.

Nuclear plants scare me tbh

Did anyone else fast forward not caring whatever the dudes early life was like?

My JeePs name happens to be Boris. Thanks for the history of the fellow. Cheers mate.

….what B.O?

Wow. Just wow. Thts all u have to say.