Russian freelance journalist. I explore every corner of the world, from the African deserts to the northern borders. Watch my videos to discover fascinating stories and people's lives all over the globe as they are!

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Ilya Varlamov

What can be better than mountains? Only snow-covered mountains (preferably, without snowboarders).

18 hours ago | [YT] | 44

Ilya Varlamov

Who do you think was Epstein's ultimate "silent partner"?
Check out my new video: https://youtu.be/P94wCkLR5v0

1 day ago | [YT] | 10

Ilya Varlamov

Epstein: The Man Who Tried to Buy the Kremlin?

"Moody as a high school girl." That’s how Jeffrey Epstein described one of Russia's most powerful billionaires in his private notes. In my latest investigation, I’m going beyond the standard "island stories" to show you the side of Epstein the media ignores. How did a math teacher with no money build a network that connected the White House, the British Royals, and the Russian elite? From his calculated "rebranding" through a pro-Putin activist to the truth behind the 2026 document dump, I am stripping away the layers of manipulation.

The island was just the bait. The real game was played in the shadows of global power. Watch this video to know more.

2 days ago | [YT] | 14

Ilya Varlamov

What side of Russia do you want to see?

3 days ago | [YT] | 32

Ilya Varlamov

When you hear "mass emigration”, what first comes to mind?
Watch my latest video: https://youtu.be/-R7KO0HUqu4

1 week ago | [YT] | 22

Ilya Varlamov

Heroes, refugees, or bargaining chips? 

The story of global migration is more calculated than you think. We tracked the exodus from countries like the Philippines and Cuba to reveal the shocking strategies behind disappearing populations. This isn't just about people leaving – it's about why they're told to go. Watch the full story in my latest video! https://youtu.be/-R7KO0HUqu4

1 week ago | [YT] | 28

Ilya Varlamov

Hey friends, a simple question for you:
Name the best place and time on Earth. Not a vague city like London or Moscow (they’re huge!) but one specific place, one specific moment.
Not so easy, right? But you’ve got this. Where does your heart skip a beat? Where do tears come to your eyes? Where do you wish you could stop the clock just a little longer?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 71

Ilya Varlamov

What's the FIRST thing you think of when you hear "American truck driver"?
Check out my new video: https://youtu.be/XX7-iaoonTw

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 18

Ilya Varlamov

What does the American Dream look like from the driver's seat of an 18-wheeler?

I went to the world's trucking capital, Chicago, to find out. Along the way I got to meet immigrants who built companies from nothing, couples who turned their cab into a home, and drivers facing the road's toughest truths. This is the unfiltered story of freedom, family, and the $150k price tag on the open road. Ready to see America from a view few ever get? Watch the full documentary now! https://youtu.be/XX7-iaoonTw

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 16

Ilya Varlamov

Ladies and gentlemen!

I’m bursting into your Saturday morning as a frosty little elf! Today, we’re making magic! Today will be an absolutely fabulous day because I’ve already taken care of it! Whoosh! I’m sending you my rays of luck, well-being, good spirits, and a great appetite! May today bring you nothing but miracles and heartwarming surprises! May
all your jokes be funny, your digestion regular, and your eyesight sharp! May your handshake be firm, and your interest rate low! May you never fall ill, my friends! I wish you to shine as brightly as Trump receiving the Nobel Peace Prize! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! Tap me twice to make the magic come true!

Sending hugs and kisses to all your warm and unclothed spots! Stop, sadness! Have a wonderful day, my friends!

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 181