How much does The Russians – An intimate journey through Russia (1/2) | DW Documentary make on YouTube?
The Russians – An intimate journey through Russia (1/2) | DW Documentary · by DW Documentary
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$7.00/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
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Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
1,780
1.78K
|
$12.46 | |
|
January 2026
|
2,139
2.14K
|
$14.97 | |
|
February 2026
|
2,030
2.03K
|
$14.21 | |
|
March 2026
|
1,476
1.48K
|
$10.33 | |
|
April 2026
|
1,527
1.53K
|
$10.69 | |
|
May 2026
|
1,470
1.47K
|
$10.29 | |
|
June 2026
|
1,317
1.32K
|
$9.22 | |
|
July 2026
|
1,569
1.57K
|
$10.98 | |
|
August 2026
|
2,676
2.68K
|
$18.73 | |
|
September 2026
|
5,105
5.11K
|
$35.73 | |
|
October 2026
|
656
656
|
$4.59 | |
| Total | 21,745 | $152.22 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.