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The video discusses the construction of the Baikal-Amur Mainline, a massive undertaking that was completed in the 1970s. It describes the history of the project and the people who worked on it, as well as its current state. The video also discusses the importance of BAM for the Soviet Union and its role in propaganda.

00:00:00 The speaker describes how, after graduating from school, she moved to Siberia to work on the construction of the Baikal-Amur Mainline, which was later renamed the "highway of courage." Now that the construction is being reconstructed, she takes the opportunity to visit the site and share her experiences with her friends. The smoke from forest fires in the Irkutsk region is a reminder of the current political situation in Russia.
00:05:00 The narrator describes the 1974 construction of the BAM building, which was a major milestone in the Soviet Union's history. The Komsomol, or Communist Youth Union, was responsible for selecting the workers who would travel to the Taiga to build the building. The Komsomol was a key part of the party system and was often called upon to complete important tasks.
00:10:00 The speaker talks about the recent history of the Baikal-Amur Mainline, which was built during Stalin's reign. The construction was a massive undertaking and it cost billions of Soviet rubles. According to modern estimates, the total cost is over a trillion rubles. The speaker also talks about the importance of the BAM for all of the Soviet Union and the many young people who participated in its construction.
00:15:00 Today, a decade after the start of construction, the last of the great Soviet Stalinist skyscrapers, BAM, is officially closed. Once home to up to 130,000 people, only 830 people live in the settlement now. The majority of the population relocated to other parts of Russia or abroad. The original purpose of the skyscrapers, to link the two railways running through the area, was never realized, and the area is now structurally included in two other railways. The final task of the construction workers was to move the residents into temporary housing after the skyscrapers were completed. Today, the mayor of the village where the settlement is located, Kovalenko, tells the story of the construction and the people who lived there.
00:20:00 The speaker discusses the importance of BAM and its role in Soviet propaganda. They explain that, by the time Brezhnev took over, many people had lost faith in the Soviet system and its promises. Brezhnev responded by announcing the construction of BAM, which was seen as a way to revive the state's ideology and create a new generation of Soviet citizens. However, many people who were working on BAM were deceived by the government's claims that it would bring communism soon.
00:25:00 This Siberian railway theme had already been trodden by Bowie and others when the author arrived in Ust-Kut in 1979 to work on construction of the BAM museum. He found that he was not the only foreigner in the town and that vodka was the currency. He settled into a trailer and exchanged vodka for food, and eventually brought everything he owned to Ust-Kut. He still visits Ust-Kut every year.
00:30:00 Zvezdny, a small village in Russia, was the site of the first railway station in the country, and is now a museum dedicated to the railway. The train station has been renovated and is now much smaller than it was in the past, due to the increasing number of passengers.
00:35:00 The narrator describes the construction of the BAM bridge, which began in 1932 under Stalin's orders and was completed in 1943. The construction was plagued by difficulties due to the country's weakened economy, and many people died due to poor working conditions. In the end, the project was divided into six camps and two of them were responsible for building the bridge.
00:40:00 Today, the last of the Soviet Union's great skyscrapers still stands, more than 40 years after it was built. Tynda, a settlement near the construction site, officially became the capital of All-Union construction in 1975, and has since been a constant construction site. The skyscraper boom of the 1970s is chronicled in this video, which features interviews with residents and construction workers.
00:45:00 This is a video of a woman who has been living in a panel building in Tynda, Siberia, for over 30 years. She talks about the difficulties of living in a building that is scheduled to be demolished. She says that she is happy with her life and is grateful for the opportunities that she has.
00:50:00 In the video, a speaker recalls how, when he first arrived in the Soviet Union, he was surprised to find that there were no indoor slippers, ordinary robes, or simple tights, all of which were imported. He also recalls that there were high salaries and a good supply of food, including meat and fruits. He says that, by the time he filmed the video, supplies had tripled. A speaker who worked in the supply department of the factory where he was employed recalls that there were deficits that did not exist on the mainland, such as no indoor slippers and no robes other than those imported from Japan. Chekists, or those who bought the checks for one price and resold them, were active in the Soviet Union.
00:55:00 The narrator discusses how people in the Soviet Union went on vacation to BAM, and how it was a prestige place to go. They also discuss how people were attracted to BAM for different reasons, such as to earn money or to build something meaningful. The narrator also discusses how BAM gave a boost to informal folklore, such as jokes and songs.

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The video discusses the current state of Russia and how it has changed since the fall of the Soviet Union. It focuses on the difficulties faced by residents of Severomuisk, Siberia, and the high cost of living. The video also discusses the Severomuysky tunnel and the BAM highway.

01:00:00 The speaker discusses how the construction of the Lena Bridge in Siberia was a huge project that required a lot of manpower and organizational skill. There were many posters and banners used to promote the project, some of which are on display in a museum. The speakers describes how the project was supposed to be completed within three years and how the workers kept rising expectations.
01:05:00 The video discusses the difficulties of building the eastern section of the BAM highway in the Soviet era, focusing on the difficulties of drilling through tectonic faults and the pressure of the earth under the tunnel. It also discusses the accidents and deaths that occurred during construction of the tunnel. The video ends with the driver suggesting that they go on to the next tunnel.
01:10:00 This video is about the construction of the BAM tunnel, and the difficulties encountered during its construction. Today, a little over a year after it began, the tunnel is still incomplete. There are still many problems to be solved, and it is unclear whether or not the second Severomuysky tunnel will be necessary.
01:15:00 The video discusses the recent history of the Severomuysky tunnel, which has been a source of controversy due to its high cost and difficulty to construct. The tunnel was originally planned to be built as a bypass, but was later built as the main way in BAM. Today, only technical trains use the Devil's bridge.
01:20:00 The video discusses the deterioration of infrastructure in Severomuisk, Siberia, and the high prices residents have to pay. The protagonist describes how he uses his free time to hike in the mountains and ride a sleigh. He also wants to leave Severomuisk but is waiting for the right opportunity.
01:25:00 In the 1980s, the last of the great Soviet rail stations was built. The construction of the station was a joint effort between Soviet workers and Lithuanians who came to work on the project. The station was completed in 1984, but it wasn't until the following year that professional construction crews arrived to finish the job. Today, the station is still in use and is a popular tourist destination.
01:30:00 The last Soviet bridge was completed in 1989, and was celebrated with a party at the end of the year. The author reflects on the memories of the event and the feeling of relief it brought. Today, many of the workers who built the bridge are no longer around to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
01:35:00 The author reports on the current state of Severobaikalsk, which he says is in a state of decline due to a lack of specialists and a high cost of living. He also states that pensions are not adjusted to inflation, and that many people are unable to find affordable housing.
01:40:00 Today, the last of the great Soviet Stalinist skyscrapers still stands in a small town in Russia. The town has changed a great deal since the skyscraper was built, but the skyscraper still serves its original purpose. There are few private entrepreneurs like the narrator in the town, but they are still respected for their production workshop. The town still relies on the railway to move goods around, and many people are leaving for the South because of the high cost of living.
01:45:00 The video discusses the current state of railroads in Russia, focusing on the eastern section of BAM. It interviews various workers and discusses their feelings on the current situation. They note that while money is a key motivator now, it was not always the case and that people were much more friendly back then. They also discuss the idea of using prisoners as construction workers, noting that they disagree with the idea and that forced labor is never effective.
01:50:00 The presenter reflects on how BAM, the last monument built during the Soviet era, has now become a relic of its former self. He explains that the government was good at building large infrastructure projects, but was also unsuccessful at fulfilling the everyday requests of citizens. 4 decades have passed since the construction of BAM, and the presenter reflects on how the landscape has changed. He says that the system has not improved, and that people are now angrier and less forgiving.
01:55:00 The video features a reporter interviewing a woman who used to work in one of the last Soviet skyscrapers. She discusses the changes that have taken place in Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union, and how the system has changed to focus on large infrastructure projects rather than the everyday lives of ordinary people. The reporter asks the woman what she thinks about the current state of Russia, and she offers her opinion on the changes that have taken place. Her comments suggest that she is not happy with the way things have changed.