This exceptional man not only is so interesting, but he keeps his house so clean and orderly. I am really impressed with this gentleman. Thank you for interviewing him. He's very interesting.
I sent Sergei a msg on Patreon and told him, many of your followers don’t read or write Russian and therefore won’t be able to read the book he’s writing. Just a suggestion but it would be great to visit him once a month for a story time. He responded and said, that’s a great idea. We’ll see if he’s able to. I work in a hospital, so seeing him walk down the stairs without even using the hand rail impressed me.
Greetings from Germany! I Loved to hear him Talk. My Grandfather was in Russia as a German soldier in WW2. He Always told me the Same and I never knew If I could believe him. I didn't knew If that's maybe how He wanted the past has been but truth was maybe different. Hearing IT from a russian man is Something different. I hope we and russians could get along in Peace now and in Future.
My friend. My great grandfather was from the Balkans (Macedonia) and he said the same thing “the Germans were great people and never touched a woman or a child and were incredibly advanced people” I thought “maybe they liked him because he was blonde hair and blue eyed, but even other relatives in my family that are darker looking spoke very very highly of the Germans. Honestly you guys have my respect, I know my great grandfather was an honest man and wouldn’t lie.
@@BudgetGainsByJJ They'd have genocided entire villages like it's nothing, they were just waiting for orders, like for instance what they did in Serbia, and, AFTER giving warrantees of not harming civilians etc. You just don't get it, or don't care. They were taking the genocide step by step, not making trouble in an area before finishing with the area behind. They were working on genociding all Serbs some 100km around the Danube... and oh yeah, they touched the women before murdering everyone there, in central western Serbia, too. But I guess you love the advanced taste of their b*lls
My grandparents lived near the Austrian border in Hungary. The Germans behaved well and gave chocolate to the kids in the village. They did execute a young Jewish couple (the only Jews in the village) in the nearby forest though, the woman being a very good friend of my granny. Not sure if the same ones or another company, later. Probably the first Germans passed by in 1941 en route to the Soviet Union, and the second ones in 1944 when they occopied Hungary? Or maybe it all happened in 1944? I will never know that, my grandparents are gone.
Germans actually executed many Jews in Hungary. I saw myself a grave of woman raped then killed by SS during their last Balaton offensive. On the opposite, the average Wehmacht soldiers fullfilled punctually their duty of soldiers according to their military code. It was contrary to German code to rape, murder, steal or commit anything against military code. Soldier would have been in martial law and executed. It's why such allegation should always been taken with scepticism. A pilot was obviously a soldier and treated accordingly. I am not surprised by what says this veteran.
My Russian great grandfather served for Russia in WWII and said the same thing. In fact, my great grandmother on my fathers side fell in love with a German soilder and together they had my grandmother. Unfortunately he passed away from a car accident before she was born but my great grandmother loved him until her dying day (she had Alzheimer’s and would talk about him like it was yesterday)
My Father was in the US Navy during WWII, and he loved telling stories. He also was a coal miner and he lived until age 92. In some ways this man reminds me of my Dad. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.
That won't happen because he describes the Germans as friendly and respectful...but the "winners" don't want to read or hear that. "The winner writes history!"
History is written by the victors... We had the same stories from our grandmothers. She told my father that Germans treated our people much better then partisans. They would come to the villages and give food to people, give them coffee which most of our folks never had, gave kids chocolate. Meanwhile partisans would steal their live stock. Take everything they needed without asking questions. Soo yeah this is totally true not all Germans were bad people.
Being german and being Nazi are two different things. Even Stalin recognized that. It's not about victors, It's about understanding the human and society in histoty.
@@yaboyflvckor456 nope. The soviets were also communists. You can say that they weren't in favor of Stalin and Lenin, but they certainly were communists.
This man is a treasure. To be honest Sergei I could care less about all the famous celebrities and all the endless consumerism that is pushed at me constantly. The people I "meet" on your channel are the real people. The man's house is spotless and full of history. I would love to talk to him as you did.
That was a rare exception. My friend's grandmother was told by Russian soldiers on their to take Berlin that in their village the Germans filled a well with women and children. It's not news to anyone that the Germans were EVIL. They wanted to exterminate the Slavs after all.
@@HowlingWo1fOf course, there were the others. It is always a microcosmos. Depending on where you lived, it was either good or bad. Or inbetween. Arbitrary it seems. It is human nature.
History is often written by the Victors. This man is an incredible example pf his Era. 94 years old and every memory still intact. It's probably a Blessing and a Curse at the same time. Gentlemen thank you for sharing a true story from a devastating part of history truthfully. Vasey, I would love to hear from the 98 year old man who was with this Gentleman and see what he remembers of the times. Blessings✨To BOTH of you for continued good health and happiness into the future.
@@nicechock just as is your right and my right to believe in God as we do, it is his right to not believe. the man has been through a hell of alot more than either of us probably have, and things like that shape a man's mind, body, and soul. perhaps on his deathbed maybe he will call out to Christ and ask for forgiveness for his sins, but for you to talk about him in this way is a skewed notion. tread carefully.
Men like this need to be listened to. They can provide a perspective on things that cannot be replicated. The fact that he is writing all his experiences is important as well. I know I would be interested to read anything that man has written down. This reminds me of something I recently read about soldiers, "We do what our country ask us to do, when they ask us to do it. Some people will never understand us."
I read trough collaboration files in Belgium, none of those people were evil, they often acted in their own interests or did what they believed was right, atrocities are still atrocities however
Dude !!! I loved this post.The look on his face when he saw it was a TV made me choke up.Hes a bright man.Thank you Mr Dimtrivitch for being so real.The best to u.
Sergei i think you were brought to this man for a purpose PLEASE help him to find someone to publish his book..the story needs to be told i am very interested in his knowledge absolutely amazing!! thank you for taking the time to talk with him : ) i send him a big hug
a@@lisalarouge6309 Why not? There may be many reasons why he don't belive in God, and everyone has the right of freedom to belive in God or not. Listening to peoples life stories and experiences through life is interesting, important and meaningful, no matter what they belive or not. This guy had a very interesting and long lifestory, and big thanks to him for sharing his story. 🙏
@@lisalarouge6309 I understand how that makes you feel. This is his opinions, and Mr . Dmitryvitch is entitled to his own opinions. Until all our rights and freedoms are taken away from us I'll continue to listen to what others have to say, even if those opinions don't exactly align with mine. It is important that we all can have our say. Wishing you the best🙏
Wow! What an amazing story! You men are so wonderful and kind sharing all that you do to make people happy and feel hopeful . You are a Blessing to anyone who crosses your path! Keep up God's work!! 🙏🇨🇦💖
This has to be the most awesome video I've seen! I'm from Mississippi, USA. I'm so intrigued by this man! I'm also a Respiratory Therapist so his ability to speak so well with his trach makes me smile. He's awesome. Thank you for this ! ❤
Some of my family was from Poland and they have said the same thing. During the German occupation, the people were treated with respect, when the Russians came, the ravishment and thievery was awful ( sorry Sergej - different generation, circumstances, etc.). Thank you, that was a very interesting episode.
First class journalism right there from both the elderly gentleman and Sergei and Dimitri. It is a well known fact that all armies have good and bad people. The sad fact is that the wars still keep coming and man never learns anything from it. The gentleman's stories need to be recorded before it is too late. To be still living in his own neat home and climbing stairs and taking care of himself is remarkable. Thank you so very much.
I have followed this channel Since the Beginning and this is one of the Best, Most Interesting and thought-provoking episodes Vasya in the Hay have Ever produced. Well done Sergey, We’ll done.
there was nothing said that would get him in trouble. I thought he would be explaining the religion and culture behind the occupants of the government, which occured after the bolshevik revolution. that would certainly made youtube remove this video.
I met in the nineties sailing in south america a chief officer on a Russian vessel. He told the same, his grandmother was about to starving to death, the own troops stole all food retreating, the germans saved here life giving food and blankets to keep warm.
@@franckorphanos2998 That this can applied to this that we must love and respect others and understand that even though, like what’s going on between Russia and the United States, we should love our enemies because they have feelings, a backstory, good dreams too. 🙂↔️🙂 “Love thy neighbor and even your enemy.” those are the words of Jesus Christ, that is also my Savior. 😊
I thought he was doing well when he said he had to mow the long lawn - then he grabs the sickle 😳😮😅. Unbelievable!!!! Thank you for interviewing him ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Vasya that was amazing! I studied in Russia at Kazan State University in 1993. I loved all the Russians I met. We traveled on a research vessel up the Volga River. Thank you for all you do for the Russian people, you are an inspiration for all humans in this world. Love to you. :)
This man had so many interesting things to say, but it seems the Americans on here are only listening to the fact that he is an atheist. He is an intelligent man who has thought things through based on what he has read and experienced. His life didn't depend on believing in a god.
Are you in America? My mother's maiden name was Perry. Why did he even bring God into his story? If I remember correctly, there was no reason to mention anything about God or to announce that he is atheist.
@@vasiliaskobliska3242 I'm a Christian but I don't usually necessarily talk about it unless someone else brings it up. I was baptized in a church when I was a kid but I haven't attended church much as an adult. I've read and studied three versions of the Bible as an adult but what convinces me of God is looking back over my life at the many times God protected me from evil intent from others. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you is a big one for me. Peace and love be with you.
@@karenmilligan5597The man himself chose to say that he was an atheist. It shouldn't be an issue. People often state their beliefs whether in one god or another god or none. It shouldn't bother anyone else else what a person's belief is- as long as that belief does not involve believing they have a right to harm people of other beliefs.
He so reminded me of my Great-grand Uncle who served in WWl in France. These men have so many stories to tell us and once they are gone, they are forever silenced. I love to listen to old men like this and hear their recollections of real life hardship that most of us have never had to endure,
He remembers because the short term memory goes first. It is why many elderly can member way way back but can't remember what was said 3 days ago. A few will not experience very much short term memory loss either but all will to a certain degree. The elderly are walking history books and we too one day hopefully will be as well.
This man though has three degrees - he was born intelligent and had retained that intelligence. Look how neatly organised his papers are and as well as upkeeping his house and land , he is writing a book. I don't think that there is anything wrong with his short term memory!
The old people who receive gifts just don't really know what has befallen them. They always want to pay, then say it's too much. Bless him, a tiny thing like a tv when he us truly a first hand historian! I hope he does write that book ❤
I hope this interview opens doors and windows for Mr Dimitrievich on getting the information he is asking for. When he showed you the picture of the memorial, it was attached to several sheets of paper. Made me think Mr. Dimitrievich wrote about this incident, I would love to read this. Best of health to all❤
the fact that you did not seek to shame him or shut him up speaks vollumes on your integrity as a person. "Journalists" (probably globally) can't be bothered to allow such things anymore. They believe that it is their duty to protect the common rabble from "corrupting influences" it is honestly sickening.
My grandpa also told me similar stories. Germans behaved very politely, and ASKED villagers if they could take sheep for slaughter. Never went and took anything by force, asked for food only from people who looked like they are well off. There were not a single case of SA or r*pe by German troops, because command punished that behavior harshly. He also told me another stories which would really question current narrative about WWII, but I can not tell them here because of this site's censorship laws.
My grandmother was from the balkans and about 10 at the time. Similar story, she said they billeted 4 of them and the german soldiers helped with the chores around the house. Were very polite, I guess end of day everyone is human and there are more good people then bad.
"If you smile at me, I will understand 'Cause that is something everybody everywhere does In the same language" Wooden Ships, Crosby Stills & Nash We are all different and the same. Thank you for all you do Sergei!
What an amazing man. We should make time to sit and listen to these older people, there is such a lot to learn from them. They've lived through such different experiences and survived. Each one of them who dies takes a long piece of social history with them.
This was truly the most interesting video I think you've done so far! This man is an inspiration! I'm only 64 years young, but, some days I feel his age but with sore knees, back, etc ! His memory & the stories are fascinating. I appreciated the fact that he learned/realized how he wouldn't of fought/argued with his brothers! Depending on what type of fighting he means, that's just a normal part of growing up! Sergai, I'm touched by what you do for people, you are so very kind & generous no matter the situation. Even those 'parents' where the dad killed his son (I'm not remembering their names right now), regardless, you were even kind/patient with them under horrific circumstances! I'm from the US, & it's just fascinating to me how these older people live in these villages. It makes me stop & think how blessed we are! Thank YOU for this reminder! Keep up this wonderful work you do & i wish you & your family a long, healthy & fun life! We gotta keep laughing, that's my motto! Love & respect to you, Sir ❤
His stories and memories remind me very much of the famous 'tears in rain' scene in the film Blade Runner, as this old man's memories will be lost in time if they are not recorded in print or better still in some digital format so they can be accessed even in another 100 years.
@@momkatmaximpressive the order and cleaning all that take energy. Very nice men. Intelligent , in 7 years he will be 100. I hope he can live till then.❤
An old communist telling us there is no God..no intelligent designer.. while failing to see that his visitor represents God's will. Living life away from the ret race, surrounded by books is the key to a long life. May the Lord have mercy on this man's soul come judgement day.
He has like led a good kind hard working virtuous life he was not need mercy when he passes on which hopefully will be a long time still. You don't get to judge him.
He clearly sees that his visitor is a kind and humane person on his own. There is no basis in fact or evidence to support your fantasy that it is "God's" will. If your god had a "will" that was worth two spits and a whisper, there would have been no WWII.
You both did, like in many cases before, a really good job. Such a gently person with such a memory is a treasure for the following generations. Thank you Sergej and Dima and continue your information about the real Russians.... Greetings from East Germany
Thank so much sharing letting the man share his History. I'd will pray for his soul to meet our Savior JESUS! Bless you too! Lots of love n caring! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@Maray182 Your joking right? There was FAR MORE death & murder under Soviet rule then ANY other regime in human history apart from maybe communist China. Soviet rule was atrocious!
Thank you so very much for sharing this gentleman's story with us. Buying him the TV was so important. I cared for many elderly people in their homes. After they lose their spouse, the TV is their only reliable company. His face was so precious. His concern for the paratrooper's proper burial was extremely touching.
Some people get born with this gift of tremendous memory... probably this area in the brain is very active... a gift from previous lives! I know someone like that... What an amazing man! What a pleasant change from the troublesome ones you are trying to help when they don't help themselves.... 🙏💖👍😍💫
This man has an incredible wealth of knowledge and lifetime experiences. Re fact that he is fully aware about human;aura and rhe bio field that is our energetic system is incredible.he has obviously read a library worth of real & accurate books. Not books written to suit rhe victors narrative. Sergei, you find such amazing people in your travels and it’s great=cos you are also giving this modern generation a view of an era we’ll gone. Keep up the great work you do. 🙏
Hello Sergei, let me tell you this: you're such a highly empathetic person, U have a good heart and are a good listener. It makes me happy to see how you make people happy and make them wonder and shine again and again. In this case, you have made an old veteran very happy. Thank you for this amazing interview with Mister Alexey Dmitrievich who has has an excellent memory. God protect you, dear Sergei, you and your family.
My goodness, what an interesting man. He was so good for his age, and I couldn't believe how clean and tidy his house was. When he started cutting the grass by hand with a large scythe I thought you would surprise him with a large lawn mower. But he said his TV was broken, he really didn't think you would come back with a TV, and some groceries. You could tell how grateful he was. Unsure if I believe the German's were kind to both men, women and children they came across, but obviously where he was they didn't harm the locals
We owe a lot to his generation, I am a grown man, but I could not hold my tears back. All his precious memories will be lost forever, like tears in the rain. Human existence is flawed, we are set to repeat the same mistakes over and over, artificial intelligence will make us or break us, it is inevitable.
Sadly the old atheist communist mindset it strong with this chap, there is a God and I’m proud to be stupid 😢😮 Nevertheless what a story,what a life he’s lived! It’s amazing how he maintains his home ! I turn 60 in August and am dying of cancer,but I have lived a good life,I’m jealous that I won’t have the long life he has lived 👌 I hope he encounters the true and Living God,Jesus Christ!
@@GordonIsFreeman because God has formed the man and made those conscious laws inside of him, you fundamentally know when you're doing something wrong without somebody having to tell you.
He needs you to listen to true history and record it b4 he is gone, he knows a lot and he has a lot more to tell. You need to get a historian and book writer in to see him b4 it's too late.
No disrespect meant to this gentleman, but he does not know if there is a God or not. No one does. People either have faith that there is or they do not. Saying people who believe in God are stupid is, well stupid and highly disrespectful. I have friends of many beliefs. I would never disrespect their beliefs in such a way. Sorry bur that totally soured me on this whole video.
Amen! I tell people who do not believe in God and question me about my faith that, "If I am wrong and they are right, then I will never even know it and neither will they, but if I am right and they are wrong, then they are going to have some explaining to do!" :) It shuts them up quickly, but sometimes some of them seem to contemplate the idea a little.
He needs to see God and he will soon. God didn’t do this. The hearts of the wicked did!! Mankind doesn’t know how to love each other, we never have. This old guy cannot see the beauty of creation that didn’t come from nothing, it came from our Lord. He’s not the only one who has seen horrors. I feel sorry for him that he let that wickedness live in him. 😢 He may be intelligent but he’s got zero wisdom.
@@sunnyday7457 What you don’t understand is the Bible speaks about people like you too. I just finished watching a program about excavations of evidence of the Judges in the Bible? Do you know judges? Probably not. Do you know where the city of David is located according to scripture? Do you know anything about the predictions of the Bible coming true? Do you know secular scholars wrote about Jesus? Do you know Roman history,history of the Middle East? Do you study anything in creation whether rocks or plants or animals? It takes more knowledge to KNOW God and see God, than you simply saying all this came from nothing. It takes study, in many things, human anatomy is too complicated for you to grasp but YOU know right? Evolution is a lie, there’s zero evidence of evolution. There’s evidence of adaptation. A dug up horse from ten thousand years ago is still a horse today. A apple tree a thousand years ago has not become an orange tree. Funny how all that was mentioned in the very beginning of the Bible, each tree bearing fruit and making its own seed. You’re lost. Look around and learn. God bless you with wisdom.
God cannot save us from ourselves. We are born at an intersection: we are God and an illusory manifestation. But being human we always choose the way of illusion. Thus we experience the suffering of anyone who would choose appearances over true reality.
What an amazing man. I will pray for an increase in faith for him. I wouldn’t want him to deny Jesus at the hour of his death. He has had a remarkable life.
@@dicerosautismambient4894 Atheists believe in the big bang, but before the big bang happened, there was nothing. How did the big bang happen then if nothing existed?
Greetings This man is a national treasure! I hope you do a follow up if you manage to find a historical group interested in his plane. He needs to be put in touch with a historian willing to help him record what he knows as he has such an amazing memory about his life and what went on around him all his life. To have such a mind is a rare thing! 🤔 Thank you for yet another amazing video about amazing people!
Beautiful. I wonder (if any) how many humans these days realise how hard these folks had it? And survived. Yet, basically at the end when this interviewer leaves the old chap bestows best wishes and blessings on him...non stop. Amazing thing the human spirit.
This man is the first Russian I have heard from that thought German soldiers treated them good. His thoughts are interesting, but it saddens me that he has no faith in God.
He is not sad about it so there's no need for you to be sad for him.. There are people who believe in many different gods or none... There is no point is each thinking others should share their belief in their particular god.
The atrocities of the German occupants in Russia were done to the jews.Communist party members were shot immediately when the Germans caught them. There was no reason to be hostile to normal Russian people though and I have heard many stories of being treated respectfully and even helped ( I am from a German-Russian family). Not believing in God is common in Europe.
This exceptional man not only is so interesting, but he keeps his house so clean and orderly. I am really impressed with this gentleman. Thank you for interviewing him. He's very interesting.
I agree with all of what you said.
Yea!! That’s catch my attention too❤
I sent Sergei a msg on Patreon and told him, many of your followers don’t read or write Russian and therefore won’t be able to read the book he’s writing. Just a suggestion but it would be great to visit him once a month for a story time. He responded and said, that’s a great idea. We’ll see if he’s able to.
I work in a hospital, so seeing him walk down the stairs without even using the hand rail impressed me.
Yes you are right
Greetings from Germany! I Loved to hear him Talk. My Grandfather was in Russia as a German soldier in WW2. He Always told me the Same and I never knew If I could believe him. I didn't knew If that's maybe how He wanted the past has been but truth was maybe different. Hearing IT from a russian man is Something different. I hope we and russians could get along in Peace now and in Future.
My friend. My great grandfather was from the Balkans (Macedonia) and he said the same thing “the Germans were great people and never touched a woman or a child and were incredibly advanced people”
I thought “maybe they liked him because he was blonde hair and blue eyed, but even other relatives in my family that are darker looking spoke very very highly of the Germans.
Honestly you guys have my respect, I know my great grandfather was an honest man and wouldn’t lie.
@@BudgetGainsByJJ They'd have genocided entire villages like it's nothing, they were just waiting for orders, like for instance what they did in Serbia, and, AFTER giving warrantees of not harming civilians etc. You just don't get it, or don't care. They were taking the genocide step by step, not making trouble in an area before finishing with the area behind. They were working on genociding all Serbs some 100km around the Danube... and oh yeah, they touched the women before murdering everyone there, in central western Serbia, too. But I guess you love the advanced taste of their b*lls
My grandparents lived near the Austrian border in Hungary. The Germans behaved well and gave chocolate to the kids in the village.
They did execute a young Jewish couple (the only Jews in the village) in the nearby forest though, the woman being a very good friend of my granny. Not sure if the same ones or another company, later. Probably the first Germans passed by in 1941 en route to the Soviet Union, and the second ones in 1944 when they occopied Hungary? Or maybe it all happened in 1944? I will never know that, my grandparents are gone.
Germans actually executed many Jews in Hungary. I saw myself a grave of woman raped then killed by SS during their last Balaton offensive. On the opposite, the average Wehmacht soldiers fullfilled punctually their duty of soldiers according to their military code. It was contrary to German code to rape, murder, steal or commit anything against military code. Soldier would have been in martial law and executed. It's why such allegation should always been taken with scepticism. A pilot was obviously a soldier and treated accordingly. I am not surprised by what says this veteran.
My Russian great grandfather served for Russia in WWII and said the same thing. In fact, my great grandmother on my fathers side fell in love with a German soilder and together they had my grandmother. Unfortunately he passed away from a car accident before she was born but my great grandmother loved him until her dying day (she had Alzheimer’s and would talk about him like it was yesterday)
My Father was in the US Navy during WWII, and he loved telling stories. He also was a coal miner and he lived until age 92. In some ways this man reminds me of my Dad. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.
Your father, a man from the greatest generation.
My Dad was in WWII too and at Normandy but never really talked about it much.
Bless your father.
What a man , what stories he could tell. He needs his memoires publishing.
exactly
He did say he was putting all of this in a book he was writing.
That won't happen because he describes the Germans as friendly and respectful...but the "winners" don't want to read or hear that. "The winner writes history!"
@@dieterdodel835 that might or might not be true for what’s taught in schools but there is nothing preventing him from writing about his life
Well, he’s still alive, healthy and doing well. The Germans he met are not. I would surely call him the winner!❤
History is written by the victors... We had the same stories from our grandmothers. She told my father that Germans treated our people much better then partisans. They would come to the villages and give food to people, give them coffee which most of our folks never had, gave kids chocolate. Meanwhile partisans would steal their live stock. Take everything they needed without asking questions. Soo yeah this is totally true not all Germans were bad people.
Being german and being Nazi are two different things. Even Stalin recognized that.
It's not about victors, It's about understanding the human and society in histoty.
Not all _________________ (fill in the blank) were/are bad people.
@@CalculoMental-jn6nt beeing soviet and beeing a communist also was two different things \
@@yaboyflvckor456 nope. The soviets were also communists. You can say that they weren't in favor of Stalin and Lenin, but they certainly were communists.
@@CalculoMental-jn6nt Well said
This man is a treasure. To be honest Sergei I could care less about all the famous celebrities and all the endless consumerism that is pushed at me constantly. The people I "meet" on your channel are the real people. The man's house is spotless and full of history. I would love to talk to him as you did.
An incredible gentleman, amazing that he is 94 and getting around so well. And sharp as a tack!
It takes a very brave man, in deed, to say that he witnessed the Germans treating the Russian civilians with respect.
That was a rare exception. My friend's grandmother was told by Russian soldiers on their to take Berlin that in their village the Germans filled a well with women and children. It's not news to anyone that the Germans were EVIL. They wanted to exterminate the Slavs after all.
At this age, many people do not care, just saying what's on their mind.
Never mind the millions that were starved and raped
Yea. Especially with all those Jewish thugs in that bustling village.
@@HowlingWo1fOf course, there were the others. It is always a microcosmos. Depending on where you lived, it was either good or bad. Or inbetween. Arbitrary it seems. It is human nature.
History is often written by the Victors. This man is an incredible example pf his Era. 94 years old and every memory still intact. It's probably a Blessing and a Curse at the same time. Gentlemen thank you for sharing a true story from a devastating part of history truthfully. Vasey, I would love to hear from the 98 year old man who was with this Gentleman and see what he remembers of the times. Blessings✨To BOTH of you for continued good health and happiness into the future.
I love this man. He is very strong, honest, intelligent and seems kind. May he be well.
just sad that he is jaded and lies about God.
@@nicechock just as is your right and my right to believe in God as we do, it is his right to not believe. the man has been through a hell of alot more than either of us probably have, and things like that shape a man's mind, body, and soul. perhaps on his deathbed maybe he will call out to Christ and ask for forgiveness for his sins, but for you to talk about him in this way is a skewed notion. tread carefully.
The World Will Not Believe Him Except Us.
Rarely is there money made with the truth....especially not in Hollywood!
Men like this need to be listened to. They can provide a perspective on things that cannot be replicated. The fact that he is writing all his experiences is important as well. I know I would be interested to read anything that man has written down. This reminds me of something I recently read about soldiers, "We do what our country ask us to do, when they ask us to do it. Some people will never understand us."
I read trough collaboration files in Belgium, none of those people were evil, they often acted in their own interests or did what they believed was right, atrocities are still atrocities however
Don't mess with old people because life in prison is no longer a deterent.
Truth
Unfortunately Prison isn't much of a deterrent for some people at any age. At least not American prisons.
@@SkinE-Vadee-Veechee Doesn't matter anywhere in the world Prison is just a financial gain for the rich people who run them.
@@3DSlav whahaahah unbelievable how your able to turn it around like that again. Short sighted state wacko.
@@3DSlav
Financial gain? Aye, maybe. And also for, well, locking criminals up.
I find myself waiting every single week for your new video. God bless you and all that you do to help these people
Me too
Ditto! One of the highlights of Fridays!
Is so interesting the every time I wish was longer.
Thank you so much Sergei and Dima.
Love and peace from the 🇺🇸
What a wonderful guy Sergi please look after him. He is a font of knowledge. Watching from Scotland.
Great, Watching from India
Watching from the West Coast of Canada. Thank you, Sergi, for this interesting interview. Loved how delighted he is with his new TV!
Dude !!! I loved this post.The look on his face when he saw it was a TV made me choke up.Hes a bright man.Thank you Mr Dimtrivitch for being so real.The best to u.
Sergei i think you were brought to this man for a purpose PLEASE help him to find someone to publish his book..the story needs to be told i am very interested in his knowledge absolutely amazing!! thank you for taking the time to talk with him : ) i send him a big hug
What an interesting man! I would love to hear so much more about his life. Thank you for bringing him a TV.
For his age he still seems fit man and works hard .total respect to him that he just gets on with everything
Thank you Sergei and Dima. 🙏 Thank you Mr. Dimitrivitch for your interview, what an amazing memory you have. Wishing you all the best.
I couldn’t watch it once he said there is no God. I feel sorry for you dude.
a@@lisalarouge6309 Why not? There may be many reasons why he don't belive in God, and everyone has the right of freedom to belive in God or not. Listening to peoples life stories and experiences through life is interesting, important and meaningful, no matter what they belive or not. This guy had a very interesting and long lifestory, and big thanks to him for sharing his story. 🙏
@@lisalarouge6309 That says more about you than about him if you can't handle a different outlook on life.
@@lisalarouge6309 I understand how that makes you feel. This is his opinions, and Mr . Dmitryvitch is entitled to his own opinions. Until all our rights and freedoms are taken away from us I'll continue to listen to what others have to say, even if those opinions don't exactly align with mine. It is important that we all can have our say. Wishing you the best🙏
Wow! What an amazing story! You men are so wonderful and kind sharing all that you do to make people happy and feel hopeful . You are a Blessing to anyone who crosses your path! Keep up God's work!! 🙏🇨🇦💖
Watch Europa the last battle
This has to be the most awesome video I've seen! I'm from Mississippi, USA. I'm so intrigued by this man! I'm also a Respiratory Therapist so his ability to speak so well with his trach makes me smile. He's awesome. Thank you for this ! ❤
Some of my family was from Poland and they have said the same thing. During the German occupation, the people were treated with respect, when the Russians came, the ravishment and thievery was awful ( sorry Sergej - different generation, circumstances, etc.). Thank you, that was a very interesting episode.
Wonderful video Sergei. Living history is the best kind. Many blessings to all.
First class journalism right there from both the elderly gentleman and Sergei and Dimitri. It is a well known fact that all armies have good and bad people. The sad fact is that the wars still keep coming and man never learns anything from it. The gentleman's stories need to be recorded before it is too late. To be still living in his own neat home and climbing stairs and taking care of himself is remarkable. Thank you so very much.
I have followed this channel Since the Beginning and this is one of the Best, Most Interesting and thought-provoking episodes Vasya in the Hay have Ever produced.
Well done Sergey, We’ll done.
I enjoyed the interview.. even if he thinks I am a stupid person! ☺️
Same lol
Me too🙏🏻🇨🇦
Telling the truth about the government could get you hurt… or worse. 😒
The government he is talking about is gone
there was nothing said that would get him in trouble. I thought he would be explaining the religion and culture behind the occupants of the government, which occured after the bolshevik revolution. that would certainly made youtube remove this video.
Wow the memory this man has. Wishing him many more healthy years.
So he can learn how to use his new TV.
I met in the nineties sailing in south america a chief officer on a Russian vessel. He told the same, his grandmother was about to starving to death, the own troops stole all food retreating, the germans saved here life giving food and blankets to keep warm.
But u should know that this was exceptions just look at the number poles,soviets or balkan citiziens that got killed be the nazis
My grandfather lived many years with a tracheotomy. I'm sure glad he believed and taught us about Jesus
God is for the stupid
happy for you and for not pushing it on others
@@franckorphanos2998 That this can applied to this that we must love and respect others and understand that even though, like what’s going on between Russia and the United States, we should love our enemies because they have feelings, a backstory, good dreams too. 🙂↔️🙂
“Love thy neighbor and even your enemy.” those are the words of Jesus Christ, that is also my Savior. 😊
Very nice man. He has seen alot!
I thought he was doing well when he said he had to mow the long lawn - then he grabs the sickle 😳😮😅. Unbelievable!!!!
Thank you for interviewing him ❤️❤️❤️
That was a scythe. ❤
@@trex3003 Actually he is Death having a little joke.
What a friendly old man, and at a ripe old age still has a good memory.
I bet that fish he was waving at Sergei at the end was pretty ripe too!
Ich wünsche Ihnen alles Gute und Gesundheit für Ihre Familie! Grüße aus dem Norden von Deutschland.
Thank you, Vasya that was amazing! I studied in Russia at Kazan State University in 1993. I loved all the Russians I met. We traveled on a research vessel up the Volga River. Thank you for all you do for the Russian people, you are an inspiration for all humans in this world. Love to you. :)
This man had so many interesting things to say, but it seems the Americans on here are only listening to the fact that he is an atheist. He is an intelligent man who has thought things through based on what he has read and experienced. His life didn't depend on believing in a god.
Are you in America? My mother's maiden name was Perry. Why did he even bring God into his story? If I remember correctly, there was no reason to mention anything about God or to announce that he is atheist.
@@karenmilligan5597 Well, they asked about his life and opinions so he wanted to talk about it. Nothing wrong with it.
@@karenmilligan5597Christians LOVE bringing up their religion wherever they are but this man gets dirt because he expresses his atheism? Kick rocks
@@vasiliaskobliska3242 I'm a Christian but I don't usually necessarily talk about it unless someone else brings it up. I was baptized in a church when I was a kid but I haven't attended church much as an adult. I've read and studied three versions of the Bible as an adult but what convinces me of God is looking back over my life at the many times God protected me from evil intent from others. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you is a big one for me. Peace and love be with you.
@@karenmilligan5597The man himself chose to say that he was an atheist. It shouldn't be an issue. People often state their beliefs whether in one god or another god or none. It shouldn't bother anyone else else what a person's belief is- as long as that belief does not involve believing they have a right to harm people of other beliefs.
He so reminded me of my Great-grand Uncle who served in WWl in France. These men have so many stories to tell us and once they are gone, they are forever silenced. I love to listen to old men like this and hear their recollections of real life hardship that most of us have never had to endure,
Thank you!
He remembers because the short term memory goes first. It is why many elderly can member way way back but can't remember what was said 3 days ago. A few will not experience very much short term memory loss either but all will to a certain degree. The elderly are walking history books and we too one day hopefully will be as well.
This man though has three degrees - he was born intelligent and had retained that intelligence. Look how neatly organised his papers are and as well as upkeeping his house and land , he is writing a book. I don't think that there is anything wrong with his short term memory!
He has remained active mentally and physically, as we age things start to become 'use it or lose it'.
The old people who receive gifts just don't really know what has befallen them. They always want to pay, then say it's too much. Bless him, a tiny thing like a tv when he us truly a first hand historian! I hope he does write that book ❤
What an incredible story!! What a beautiful man.
What a nice gentleman. Despite everything that has happened to him, he still has a good outlook on life. I hope you can find the information he wants.
I hope this interview opens doors and windows for Mr Dimitrievich on getting the information he is asking for. When he showed you the picture of the memorial, it was attached to several sheets of paper. Made me think Mr. Dimitrievich wrote about this incident, I would love to read this. Best of health to all❤
the fact that you did not seek to shame him or shut him up speaks vollumes on your integrity as a person.
"Journalists" (probably globally) can't be bothered to allow such things anymore. They believe that it is their duty to protect the common rabble from "corrupting influences"
it is honestly sickening.
He remembers everything from 80 years ago, while I can't remember what I ate for breakfast.
My grandpa also told me similar stories. Germans behaved very politely, and ASKED villagers if they could take sheep for slaughter. Never went and took anything by force, asked for food only from people who looked like they are well off. There were not a single case of SA or r*pe by German troops, because command punished that behavior harshly. He also told me another stories which would really question current narrative about WWII, but I can not tell them here because of this site's censorship laws.
pff. there was for sure cases. but non made it for records. they also burned Christians churches.
@@nicechockGermans burnt churches?
@@nicechock And they built back way more, what's the point ?
@@theoberfaust yes. They were say tanists
My grandmother was from the balkans and about 10 at the time. Similar story, she said they billeted 4 of them and the german soldiers helped with the chores around the house. Were very polite, I guess end of day everyone is human and there are more good people then bad.
What an interesting man and he doesn't look his age. Thank you for sharing this interview Sergie. ❤
"If you smile at me, I will understand
'Cause that is something everybody everywhere does
In the same language" Wooden Ships, Crosby Stills & Nash
We are all different and the same. Thank you for all you do Sergei!
💞 yep 😊 adding my 2 cents...we may never pass this way again...fits in here too🤗
Germans were respectful and civilised.......Russians on the other hand........stories from my grand parents
Russians were same as Americans. French women revealed, what U.S soldiers did to them
what a lovely man , theres not many left of his generation ,meeting people like him is something to be cherished
What a treasure of a human being. His wisdom and humanity is amazing.
pff
What an amazing man. We should make time to sit and listen to these older people, there is such a lot to learn from them. They've lived through such different experiences and survived. Each one of them who dies takes a long piece of social history with them.
This was truly the most interesting video I think you've done so far! This man is an inspiration! I'm only 64 years young, but, some days I feel his age but with sore knees, back, etc ! His memory & the stories are fascinating. I appreciated the fact that he learned/realized how he wouldn't of fought/argued with his brothers! Depending on what type of fighting he means, that's just a normal part of growing up! Sergai, I'm touched by what you do for people, you are so very kind & generous no matter the situation. Even those 'parents' where the dad killed his son (I'm not remembering their names right now), regardless, you were even kind/patient with them under horrific circumstances! I'm from the US, & it's just fascinating to me how these older people live in these villages. It makes me stop & think how blessed we are! Thank YOU for this reminder! Keep up this wonderful work you do & i wish you & your family a long, healthy & fun life! We gotta keep laughing, that's my motto! Love & respect to you, Sir ❤
His stories and memories remind me very much of the famous 'tears in rain' scene in the film Blade Runner, as this old man's memories will be lost in time if they are not recorded in print or better still in some digital format so they can be accessed even in another 100 years.
The house looks like a museum.what an amazing man
All those tidy records!
@@momkatmaximpressive the order and cleaning all that take energy.
Very nice men. Intelligent , in 7 years he will be 100. I hope he can live till then.❤
wow! what a beautiful person! strong, honnest, proud, intelligent! thanks to share so many good stories with us! big hug
absolutely fascinating. I was glued to my seat listening to this man. You must revisit him when his book is completed.
An old communist telling us there is no God..no intelligent designer..
while failing to see that his visitor represents God's will.
Living life away from the ret race, surrounded by books is the
key to a long life.
May the Lord have mercy on this man's soul come judgement day.
Amen
You'd be a yank wouldn't you?
He has like led a good kind hard working virtuous life he was not need mercy when he passes on which hopefully will be a long time still. You don't get to judge him.
@@WindTurbineSyndrome 'simple observation'
He clearly sees that his visitor is a kind and humane person on his own. There is no basis in fact or evidence to support your fantasy that it is "God's" will. If your god had a "will" that was worth two spits and a whisper, there would have been no WWII.
You both did, like in many cases before, a really good job. Such a gently person with such a memory is a treasure for the following generations. Thank you Sergej and Dima and continue your information about the real Russians.... Greetings from East Germany
God bless him!!
The irony of saying that for a man who stated clearly that he is too wise for fables.
I hope your joking! :D
God doesn't believe in atheists, lol.
@@ROOKTABULAserendipity though etc.
After seeing what he has seen. Give him a break for his own beliefs. I hope Jesus shows him mercy.
One of if not the best video I have ever seen on YT. Nothing but respect
for Mr. Dmitrievich and his kind visitors.
Very nice man!
God bless you!!
Thank you!!!
From India
Thank so much sharing letting the man share his History. I'd will pray for his soul to meet our Savior JESUS! Bless you too! Lots of love n caring! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤Tasmania Australia great story he is a man of integrity
Thankyou for this video
The truth is coming more to light each and everyday. This man would've been shot under Soviet rule for speaking such truth. Thank you!
Soviet rule wasn’t all bad either.
@@Maray182 Your joking right? There was FAR MORE death & murder under Soviet rule then ANY other regime in human history apart from maybe communist China. Soviet rule was atrocious!
Thank you so very much for sharing this gentleman's story with us. Buying him the TV was so important. I cared for many elderly people in their homes. After they lose their spouse, the TV is their only reliable company.
His face was so precious. His concern for the paratrooper's proper burial was extremely touching.
Some people get born with this gift of tremendous memory... probably this area in the brain is very active... a gift from previous lives! I know someone like that... What an amazing man! What a pleasant change from the troublesome ones you are trying to help when they don't help themselves.... 🙏💖👍😍💫
This man has an incredible wealth of knowledge and lifetime experiences. Re fact that he is fully aware about human;aura and rhe bio field that is our energetic system is incredible.he has obviously read a library worth of real & accurate books. Not books written to suit rhe victors narrative. Sergei, you find such amazing people in your travels and it’s great=cos you are also giving this modern generation a view of an era we’ll gone. Keep up the great work you do. 🙏
Hello Sergei, let me tell you this: you're such a highly empathetic person, U have a good heart and are a good listener.
It makes me happy to see how you make people happy and make them wonder and shine again and again.
In this case, you have made an old veteran very happy. Thank you for this amazing interview with Mister Alexey Dmitrievich who has has an excellent memory.
God protect you, dear Sergei, you and your family.
My goodness, what an interesting man. He was so good for his age, and I couldn't believe how clean and tidy his house was. When he started cutting the grass by hand with a large scythe I thought you would surprise him with a large lawn mower. But he said his TV was broken, he really didn't think you would come back with a TV, and some groceries. You could tell how grateful he was. Unsure if I believe the German's were kind to both men, women and children they came across, but obviously where he was they didn't harm the locals
they were only unkind to partisans subversives saboteurs...if u behaved ur self u were not a threat...winners write the Hisbooks
Please read "Tell the Truth and Shame the Devil" by Gerard Menuhin
@@cosimawagner7831 son of the famous Jviolinist Yehudi
@@WillyEckaslike That's right...do read the book it is well researched and an eye opener for some!
@@cosimawagner7831 my eyes were opened a decade ago
Amazing man, he walks like a much younger person! I would love to see more from this man.
A country’s most important resource is indeed its people. And here in this fine gentleman, you have found absolute treasure, pure gold.
A very fascinating man, you can't find his ilk in today's world, his generation went through hell and came out good.
That was very interesting and sweet. My favorite part was when he gave you the fish.
😯😯😯😯😯
Sergej, You are such a good person. You do much good to the
people in Russia I really admire you. 👍
Only God can tell the future thousands of years ago and have it written down... JESUS is REAL and is KING!
We owe a lot to his generation, I am a grown man, but I could not hold my tears back. All his precious memories will be lost forever, like tears in the rain.
Human existence is flawed, we are set to repeat the same mistakes over and over, artificial intelligence will make us or break us, it is inevitable.
No more brother wars ❤
Very, very interesting!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Sadly the old atheist communist mindset it strong with this chap, there is a God and I’m proud to be stupid 😢😮
Nevertheless what a story,what a life he’s lived!
It’s amazing how he maintains his home !
I turn 60 in August and am dying of cancer,but I have lived a good life,I’m jealous that I won’t have the long life he has lived 👌
I hope he encounters the true and Living God,Jesus Christ!
Thank you. What an amazing man….many stories to be told. New Zealand.
Sadly he does not KNOW GOD ! Anyway he will find out as we all do !
Both aheists and christains are into a surprice. But it's a good surprice.
I always find your videos to be learning experiences for me. Thank you for this one.
Simply amazing I remember talking to these old guys when I was young. A wealth of experience and information
I could sit and listen to him all day
He does not believe in God. I don’t want to be in his shoes when he dies. Because their is a God.
It's sad, hopefully it wasn't a false christian that gave him a wrong experience.
There is no god. If there is prove it :)
@@GordonIsFreemanhow do humans know what is wrong or what is right, fundamentally?
@@MrWiseinheart tell me how?
@@GordonIsFreeman because God has formed the man and made those conscious laws inside of him, you fundamentally know when you're doing something wrong without somebody having to tell you.
Always nice to hear the memories of an elder who is intelligent and sees life as it really is.
God does exist. People going to find out the hard way. Jesus is the way ❤
Must be blessed with a photographic memory.
He needs you to listen to true history and record it b4 he is gone, he knows a lot and he has a lot more to tell. You need to get a historian and book writer in to see him b4 it's too late.
He is 1 tough old man.
God bless him.
No disrespect meant to this gentleman, but he does not know if there is a God or not. No one does. People either have faith that there is or they do not. Saying people who believe in God are stupid is, well stupid and highly disrespectful. I have friends of many beliefs. I would never disrespect their beliefs in such a way. Sorry bur that totally soured me on this whole video.
Amen! I tell people who do not believe in God and question me about my faith that, "If I am wrong and they are right, then I will never even know it and neither will they, but if I am right and they are wrong, then they are going to have some explaining to do!" :) It shuts them up quickly, but sometimes some of them seem to contemplate the idea a little.
would be interesting if you guys go look for that airplane he was talking about, with metal detectors etc..
He needs to see God and he will soon. God didn’t do this. The hearts of the wicked did!! Mankind doesn’t know how to love each other, we never have. This old guy cannot see the beauty of creation that didn’t come from nothing, it came from our Lord. He’s not the only one who has seen horrors. I feel sorry for him that he let that wickedness live in him. 😢 He may be intelligent but he’s got zero wisdom.
@@sunnyday7457 What you don’t understand is the Bible speaks about people like you too. I just finished watching a program about excavations of evidence of the Judges in the Bible? Do you know judges? Probably not. Do you know where the city of David is located according to scripture? Do you know anything about the predictions of the Bible coming true? Do you know secular scholars wrote about Jesus? Do you know Roman history,history of the Middle East?
Do you study anything in creation whether rocks or plants or animals?
It takes more knowledge to KNOW God and see God, than you simply saying all this came from nothing. It takes study, in many things, human anatomy is too complicated for you to grasp but YOU know right?
Evolution is a lie, there’s zero evidence of evolution. There’s evidence of adaptation. A dug up horse from ten thousand years ago is still a horse today. A apple tree a thousand years ago has not become an orange tree. Funny how all that was mentioned in the very beginning of the Bible, each tree bearing fruit and making its own seed.
You’re lost. Look around and learn. God bless you with wisdom.
God cannot save us from ourselves. We are born at an intersection: we are God and an illusory manifestation. But being human we always choose the way of illusion. Thus we experience the suffering of anyone who would choose appearances over true reality.
What an amazing man. I will pray for an increase in faith for him. I wouldn’t want him to deny Jesus at the hour of his death. He has had a remarkable life.
Nothing wrong with not believing there's a god. In fact, it seems logical.
@@dicerosautismambient4894 Atheists believe in the big bang, but before the big bang happened, there was nothing.
How did the big bang happen then if nothing existed?
@@dicerosautismambient4894 does matter if you want to spend the eternity in a good place.
@@MrWiseinheart Everyone who has ever lived spends eternity in the same place...mother earth: Either as a rotting decomposing corpse or ashes to dust.
How arrogant of you. He obviously does not crave your "prayers" and it is disrespectful of you to offer.
Greetings
This man is a national treasure! I hope you do a follow up if you manage to find a historical group interested in his plane. He needs to be put in touch with a historian willing to help him record what he knows as he has such an amazing memory about his life and what went on around him all his life. To have such a mind is a rare thing! 🤔 Thank you for yet another amazing video about amazing people!
Beautiful. I wonder (if any) how many humans these days realise how hard these folks had it? And survived. Yet, basically at the end when this interviewer leaves the old chap bestows best wishes and blessings on him...non stop. Amazing thing the human spirit.
This man is the first Russian I have heard from that thought German soldiers treated them good. His thoughts are interesting, but it saddens me that he has no faith in God.
I think since he was a boy, he didn't hear of the abuse. My boss was a younger lad in Italy of 3 and remembered Gestapo hurting people.
He is not sad about it so there's no need for you to be sad for him..
There are people who believe in many different gods or none...
There is no point is each thinking others should share their belief in their particular god.
have the last few years not shown u that the people in power will say anything to suit theiur agenda
I found it interesting that when the guys brought him the TV he said it was like they came down from the sky.... He believes in Angels?
The atrocities of the German occupants in Russia were done to the jews.Communist party members were shot immediately when the Germans caught them. There was no reason to be hostile to normal Russian people though and I have heard many stories of being treated respectfully and even helped ( I am from a German-Russian family). Not believing in God is common in Europe.