@@user-go7il4di1m I get it. Yuri Gagarin, Pushkin, Karpov, Hockey-team, National Ballet, Rachmaninoff-competitions...all ways for ordinary people to associate themselves with 'excellence'; however remote. Zhukov?
@@user-go7il4di1m I've been to Russia a few times and many 'normal things' impress me; for example, some of the metro-stations are almost like a house of art. During the 'Cold War' I lived in Shreveport in the state Louisiana, USA. That was also the home of Van Cliburn, pianist. One of the few Americans who was admired by the Russian people at that time; they said he 'shared their soul'. THAT soul, if true, is beautiful. I hope Russia finds more of it.
Respect to the brave statements of honest Belarusian and their interviewer. Those people tried really hard to get rid of their dictator, and now they live in a lost country and get jailed for nothing. Freedom to the people of Belarus! ✌
Yes, @alex, and that's why I love his choice of words. I would like to add that by choosing the word infection, he warns us that it is an evil that can spread. I love this guy.
@@beurling-um8qy4hh5n > by choosing the word infection, he warns... It is the TRANSLATOR is the one who chose that word, infection, but it is the LITERAL translation of the word (зараза, zaraza). The correct translation in this context is the one I noted.
Thank you @alex for your enlightenment. No doubt the translator is an app for having chosen the literal meaning of the word he has pronounced. The translation presented in the video made me think of the epidemic of dictators who are agitating all over the world following Putin's declaration of war against Ukraine and now against the global West. In Iran, North Korea, China, etc. ... These regimes that oppress their people suddenly begin to make their right to oppression clear. The word "infection" struck me as a perfect description of the global situation. This is a matter of personal opinion. For my part, I write my speeches in French in a translation application and I review the result before transmitting it.
I am italian but I know very well the situation in Belarus. Lukascenko put in jail thousands of people just because they want freedom and democracy. Lukascenko in three years put in jail more people than Mussolini in 17 years. And Mussolini for us was an awful dictator.
yeah and we could sleep with open doors at night, the food tasted like real food and there were still 4 seasons @@jschreiber6461 Please. Italians have moved forward... well, most of us.
Belarus transport actually arives on the time and in general everything related to discipline and order is at very good level, you can compare it to China for example. So yeah, more authoritarian state = more discipline you have in country @@mattbowdenuh
@@alex-0 I mean, just refusing to participate shows they are aware they cannot voice their opinion publicly. Their refusal is showing they know what's going on, and they don't like it.
People are so scared to express their opinion to the point of self-censoring themselves even after agreeing to express their opinion through non-rebellious or deliberately confrontational questions. That means showing their faces in this channel, alone, could lead them to lose their job.
Losing a job is the least of the problems you can have while voicing your opinion there. During the 2020 protests detained Belarusian were thrown in jail and tortured by a secret police. Some were beaten until their skin turned purple.
@@frexagon1 During the 2022 protests detained French were thrown in jail and tortured by a secret police. Some were beaten until their skin turned purple. And the whole world saw the video of the mass dispersal of French protesters. Freedom for France! Macron resign! Or is it something “other”?)
Ilya, you might not have all your teeth because of your bandit autocrat unable to offer you proper healthcare...but what you definitely have is my utmost respect.
@ jesperlykkeberg7438: As a Swede I can tell you you are wrong. I am 65 and have all my teeth intact. Subventioned and goog quality dental care is the reason for that.
@@MAXIMIR-wf7ez You don't watch Belarusian TV that's why you don't know that Belarus is surrounded by enemies that every day try to invade it. Don't you know that in 2020 first Russians and then Anglosacs tried to get political power by participating in president elections? Don't you know that in Feb 2022 four Ukrainian missiles were ready to attack Belarus and since then Ukrainians and Lithuanians almost every day try to get on to the territory of Belarus in their Jeeps with guns? You call this country "calm"? Watch Azarenok and listen to Lukashenko to be ready for a strike every day.
Why don't you blur Ilya face? Living here in Belarus I know for sure he will be detained and probably go to jail for years for insulting Lukashenko. Safety first
1:35 I feel bad for how Filin cant express her emotions, especially when she wants to without going to jail. 4:52 And Ilya, im proud how he expressed his dislike for Belarus's President and he was not afraid to say it. Props to him 👏
Well, if we're being honest, the people in Belarus who decided to speak seem wayyyyyyy more honest and in line with reality than Russians (or ballsier, if you prefer).
Bro cause we are literally Europeans , but under Russian occupation for more than 200 years . Russian imperialism in different forms was hardly trying to kill everything related to our history , religion , language and western traditions in purpose to assimilate us. But as you see , they might be not totally successful with it so we keep fighting for our land now in Ukraine and our minds are very clear
Oh wow. The difference between the Belarussian and russian populations seems to be massive. These people seem truly oppressed while the russians revel in their imaginary greatness and the supposed achievements of their supreme leader. I hope the best for Belarussian people.
Thanks Daniil. It's always interesting to hear from people within Belarus. I actually thought they seemed more willing to answer your questions than many Russian people do.
In the United States, expressing your opposition to the president in the main square is a protected right. Equally, in Russia and Belarus, you can go to the main square and freely express opposition to the American president.
As a Palestinian man, I firmly believe in democracy and thinks that every life holds immense value, and I will perpetually stand against any form of autocracy. Love knows no borders, as evident in my relationship with my partner, a gentleman from Tel Aviv. Despite societal norms, I embrace the role of a homemaker, recognizing the importance of nurturing and supporting our household. Above all, it is our shared aspiration to extend our compassion to less fortunate individuals across the globe. We dream of making a positive impact, uplifting those in need and striving towards a more equitable world. Regardless of our backgrounds, we are united by love, empathy, and a determination to promote the inherent worth of every individual.
In Russia, a man was recently sentenced to several years in prison because he criticized the government and the war in Ukraine in a street interview for a Western newspaper. It's as dangerous in Russia as it is in Belarus, and I'm sure many Russians know it and don't want to participate in it or don't say what they really think.
At 5:04 Ilya uses the term “ОПГ” which stands for “organized crime syndicate”. When he says that Belarus is not a country, he implies that Belarus is not a country of laws but an organized crime syndicate.
Holy fuck the last guy, Ilya , actually said exactly what i was thinking while watching and after hearing the question. Spot on. Anyway im really pleasantly surprised by these Belarusian interviews , maybe its just random they all had similar opinions and maybe it doesn't represent what the majority of Belarusian think ( even tho I'd like to think it does) but compared to Russians interviews i see hope in them, they don't seem completely taken by propaganda like many Russians and seems like they can still see what's going on and hate it although they're unfortunately stuck with that regime for now and have to deal with it for better or for worse that is. I sincerely hope the best for all the Belarusians , thank you for not giving up and still believe there's light at the end of the tunnel, however dark it might seem right now. Keep on fighting guys. An European friend.
Ilya. What a man. Just stood there and told the truth. No one could possibly call belarus, democratic. They are russia's vassal, ruled by the same little tzar. Stay safe, Ilya. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇬🇧💛💙
As an expression of my love towards the Belarusian and the Russian people: I'm praying (to the God of the Bible) for all of them to have wisdom and courage to build the best possible country and also to love us back who live in Western countries. Peace and love among mankind ✌🏼🙏🏻
@@КБ2007 Well - basically loving each other is our duty. We don't need a particular reason you should love other people because it's the right thing to do and it'll be good also for yourself. Jesus said even to love your enemies. I'm loving the Russian people because they are human beings like me worthy of my love.. also loving people will often change them and will make them oftentimes love you back. Love doesn't need a reason, it's valuable as itself.
😅 Last guy hit 🎯 it with his analysis of Russians ... But it's still quite sad and serious, really. Even to make such interviews can get you in big trouble anytime. So thanks Daniil and crew. And take care!
Could any Belarusian or Russian just imagine their leader in constant courtrooms like Trump is in in the U.S.A. right now? Just imagine it? Even a former President in the U.S.A. can be forced into public humiliation by his criminal actions being exposed to the World at a courtroom in the U.S.A. Here an ex-President struggles and fails to beat the law irregardless of how powerful and rich they are. Thats the beauty of having a Democratic country. Whether Trump avoids the punishment or not, he has been publicly HUMILIATED and a laughing stock to most citizens of the United States. Whether you hate the U.S.A. or not ... the fact is ... None of their citizens are worried they will go to jail if they publicized their negative views on Trump.
Trump has not yet failed to beat the law. In what other democracy do sitting Presidents engage in insurrection, tell blatant lies, and ruin the lives of election workers? And everybody sits back and watches as it happens. Perhaps this is part of the reason that the US is not regarded as a full democracy.
Yet I wonder how Trump was elected in the first place. Is it because his only opponent was Hilary Clinton and nobody wanted to vote for her? If it is so, how is it "democratic" when people can only vote for the "lesser evil" of the two and can't even lawfully choose ANYBODY else? Is that the famous "people's power" and "US democracy"? They might as well have offered a choice between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini and nobody would bat an eye
Biden: has his opponent arrested, his house raided, tries to make it illegal for people to vote for him, and jails Americans without trial. idiots on youtube: this is democracy
As an American, this is really sad to watch. Belarus has seemingly no individual freedoms and negligible political rights. Any American that takes US democracy for granted needs to watch this video.
It's a constant struggle. Governments and People want two different things. Governments want Absolute Power and People want Freedom, so they're going to clash. This is the same in every country in the World, even a place like Switzerland, power still corrupts. However, people in the free countries fight the corruption, or at least make it known.
Great interview Danii. Its refreshing to see and hear what ordinary citizens think. There is no perfect political system ..I'm from Australia. Our democracy is barely 100 years old and is still evolving. When the founding fathers decided to unite the original colonies (of Australia) they looked around the world and tried to copy the best bits. Thankfully all this happened relatively peacefully. Maybe one day Belarus will achieve true democracy (if the people want it). It's difficult but I think worth it.
I am so sorry for the Belarusians, it will unfortunately be even worse. Daniil, I would very much know something about what Russians thinks about the heating and missing power situation in Russia, is it bad as we see in western media, how many people and cities are affected and what do they think about it ?????
Ilya’s forthrightness is admirable. Although, we have what passes as a democracy in Britain, and you CAN say whatever you want here, I feel that both Belarus and Russia will achieve what we have. You can say what you like, but no one will listen or act upon it. So I don’t think there is any difference between our “democracy” or Ilya’s experience. God bless you Ilya. Stay safe.
Despite what people say about "Russians are too scared to tell the truth" even in this one interview you can see what that actually looks like in Belarus vs Russia. It unfortunately confirms how popular Putin really is.
Well at least the last guy felt he could express his feelings. Or maybe he just don't give a f*ck 😂😭 To be honest i hate all conflict in Europe right now. I can see both sides of the coin.. Best wishes for peace, good health and prosperity to all! From Sweden 🙏🇸🇪
Brave and wise Ilya 4:52: "Belarus is something like a country but it is not a country." "[Russians are deluded] Greatness comes not from size but in independence."
How different is the comment section compared to a Russian interview. I am also sympathetic to the Belarusians, I hope they can piggyback to the Ukrainian victory, from what I understand they also contributed to the resistance in the initial phases of the full scale invasion.
@@sogerc1 Another weak European talks about some kind of “Ukrainian victory” and tries to scare the Russians in the cold winter, lol. What hole do you keep climbing out of? How many times wretched Europe tried to defeat Russia and lost every time. And now the strongest military alliance in the history of mankind is shamefully losing a proxy war to a "gas station country". The rest of the world is laughing at you. The Arabs are defiantly spitting in your face, and you are still trying to pretend to be a hegemon. The time of the West has passed, just accept it. For two years people have been crawling through these interviews and similar ones and trying to find signs of revolution in them. They don’t find anything and throw tantrums. Aren't you tired of it yet?
@@alexredman6809 Well aren't you a brave little Z. The only question is: why aren't you busy dying on the front yet? They really need you there. Since you know Russians so well let me ask you: are all of you such snivelling cowards, that fight with a keyboard in a war you yourselves started? Because it looks like at least this stereotype turns out to be true...
One thing I didn't notice in this video is any trace of Belarussian language. Perhaps because the interviewer spoke Russian and virtually all Belarussian speakers are bilingual, but still.
As an American I honestly do love Belarusian people and have met many! I'm also a HUGE long time fan of Andrei Arlovski, a Belarusian-American professional mixed martial artist, actor and former UFC Heavyweight Champion. I also like Russian people. Putin tho is evil and will have his day and the world will be united again
It feels like Belarus is actually less authoritarian than Russia at this exact moment, because people get sent for a single word or white paper to prison for “discrediting” stuff.
@@vasiliyivashin6668Думаю, это является настоящим доказательством того, что Лукашенко действует не в интересах своей страны, и даже не в интересах России. А лишь в собственных.
I remember a great epiphany when I was a child was that only countries are are completely undemocratic feel the need to put “democratic” in their name. Another example is the old East Germany.
Термином "Демократия" на самом деле, манипулируют по большей части, представители "левых" взглядов. У них, как "жопа чешется" - пытаются создать максимальное равенство в правах/благосостоянии, но абсолютно всегда нихрена не выходит.
Dude at 1:52 is fashion-upending supermodel material with his face alone, and if he's any good at that instrument he's carrying HOLY SHIT JUST RESCUE HIM FROM BELARUS
Belarus is a democracy, just as in other countries where there are restrictions on who can vote based on age or if someone is in prison, in belarus your vote doesn't count if you're not born on 30 August 1954 in Kopys with the name Aleksandr Lukashenko.
The last guy, Ilya, really nailed it. Regimes like those in Belarus and Russia are just like occupiers who colonize their own people, just as if some foreign power had taken over the country. The bandit cliques who rule have nothing but contempt for and distrust of their own people and rule by fear and intimidation through the police and secret police. I long for the day when Belarussians and Russians get off their knees and fight for their freedom and dignity like Ukrainians. I hope Ilya stays safe after being so brave to speak out.
Yeltsin is the most disgusting leader in the last half century. Under him there was crime on the streets, hunger, destruction of industry and the social sphere@@dsenarib
people! do you know who owns economist and what definition of the democracy is according to the un? and whether those in green actually have the democracy theyself proclaim??
Daniil, please be careful of showing people that will say sth against, if "police" (nazis) get this, they might arrest those people. We have small country, and repressions are massive to date. It can be really dangerous for them. I have lots of people that I know that are in jail or were:(
I really feel bad for these poor people, knowing that so many people live and suffer under terrible totalitarian regimes makes me appreciate much more the luck I have living in a Country which, although not perfect, offers me many more possibilities and freedom of expression and speech. I sincerely hope that all these people can live more peacefully as soon as possible.
The last person might have lost a tooth, but at least he has not lost his mind.
We should open a fundme site for him to go to a good dentist. But I doubt the money would ever reach him in this russian colony
@@starseed8087 Pointless, good dentists have long since escaped abroad. I frequent one of them myself.
@starseed8087 kgb arrested him. They will fix his teeth soon 😂😂😂
@@cherrywave9050 "No teeth, no problems!"
Yeah.. but the Belarus police have probably already made him lose all his teeth by now.
Mad Respect to Ilya, man speaks the truth!!!
умный мужик хули
Yep, Ilya for President!
Ilya is a hero! Respect!
Hear hear and Vitya as vice president.
He's a hero, but I hope he will be safe afterwards...
"In russia they're like us but messed up in the head" 🤣 There are some cool people in this video, but the last guy just rocks!
And he was smiling through it, like he had been waiting for this moment 😂
Ilya knows!
@@user-go7il4di1m I get it. Yuri Gagarin, Pushkin, Karpov, Hockey-team, National Ballet, Rachmaninoff-competitions...all ways for ordinary people to associate themselves with 'excellence'; however remote. Zhukov?
@@user-go7il4di1m
I've been to Russia a few times and many 'normal things' impress me; for example, some of the metro-stations are almost like a house of art. During the 'Cold War' I lived in Shreveport in the state Louisiana, USA. That was also the home of Van Cliburn, pianist. One of the few Americans who was admired by the Russian people at that time; they said he 'shared their soul'. THAT soul, if true, is beautiful. I hope Russia finds more of it.
@@user-go7il4di1m Well said! 😊
Respect to the brave statements of honest Belarusian and their interviewer. Those people tried really hard to get rid of their dictator, and now they live in a lost country and get jailed for nothing.
Freedom to the people of Belarus!
✌
> Those people tried really hard to get rid of their dictator
It was Putin who saved him.
We are free from western lgbt degeneracy, 10000 genders and elites
Russia is a shining example of a healthy democracy. You can vote for Putin or you can vote for Putin.
They also have excellent freedom of speech, you can say any praise you want about Putin.
yep, one man, one vote... he's the man, and he gets the vote
@@nictamer And criticize the president of USA just like Americans!
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@blackcountrymehe is not a man))
For those that did chose to speak they were very clear about their opinions! Great to get some insight into Belarus. Thanks Daniil and 1420 team
Compare this to Russia and it gives a good idea of how strong the support for Putin and the war is
I love the words used by the last respondent: "Putin is the same infection as Lukashenko".
When used about people, it means an unpleasant or harmful person
Yes, @alex, and that's why I love his choice of words. I would like to add that by choosing the word infection, he warns us that it is an evil that can spread. I love this guy.
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@@beurling-um8qy4hh5n
> by choosing the word infection, he warns...
It is the TRANSLATOR is the one who chose that word, infection, but it is the LITERAL translation of the word (зараза, zaraza). The correct translation in this context is the one I noted.
Thank you @alex for your enlightenment. No doubt the translator is an app for having chosen the literal meaning of the word he has pronounced. The translation presented in the video made me think of the epidemic of dictators who are agitating all over the world following Putin's declaration of war against Ukraine and now against the global West. In Iran, North Korea, China, etc. ... These regimes that oppress their people suddenly begin to make their right to oppression clear. The word "infection" struck me as a perfect description of the global situation. This is a matter of personal opinion. For my part, I write my speeches in French in a translation application and I review the result before transmitting it.
I am italian but I know very well the situation in Belarus. Lukascenko put in jail thousands of people just because they want freedom and democracy. Lukascenko in three years put in jail more people than Mussolini in 17 years. And Mussolini for us was an awful dictator.
I heard Il Duce made the Italian trains run on time for the first time… anyone that caused a delay got fired. Literally.
yeah and we could sleep with open doors at night, the food tasted like real food and there were still 4 seasons @@jschreiber6461 Please. Italians have moved forward... well, most of us.
@@jschreiber6461 But do the Belarussian trains run on time? All those people in jail, and not even a train on schedule. smh
@@jschreiber6461because Italy was at the state of war and trains were very important for army
Belarus transport actually arives on the time and in general everything related to discipline and order is at very good level, you can compare it to China for example. So yeah, more authoritarian state = more discipline you have in country @@mattbowdenuh
last man was absolutely the best. agree 100% 👍👍
I have to admit, the last guy made me laugh out loud 😂 damn, what a hero. He's absolutely on point
Обычный неудачник.
My respect to the belarusians. They live in a dictatorship, they know, and they are not afraid to express it. Respect from Norway!
They are a puppet state of Russia. What Ukraine is fighting not to be.
Did you watch the video? Most people refuse to participate, even more than in Russia. More people don't allow to show their faces.
@@alex-0 I mean, just refusing to participate shows they are aware they cannot voice their opinion publicly. Their refusal is showing they know what's going on, and they don't like it.
@@alex-0 and what do you think that means about the level of democracy they live in? I have some ideas.
@@Dread_2137 and? Commenter above stated “not afraid to express “. And no refusal does not necessarily mean they dislike it.
People are so scared to express their opinion to the point of self-censoring themselves even after agreeing to express their opinion through non-rebellious or deliberately confrontational questions. That means showing their faces in this channel, alone, could lead them to lose their job.
Losing a job is the least of the problems you can have while voicing your opinion there. During the 2020 protests detained Belarusian were thrown in jail and tortured by a secret police. Some were beaten until their skin turned purple.
That's thanks to their Commumism,something some western people have no idea and think(or like to think) they must be kind of Democracy...🙈🙈🙈
@@frexagon1 Sounds like meeting of my uncle and KGB back in 80's.
Of course, of course they will lose their jobs. Continue watching CNN more...
@@frexagon1 During the 2022 protests detained French were thrown in jail and tortured by a secret police. Some were beaten until their skin turned purple. And the whole world saw the video of the mass dispersal of French protesters. Freedom for France! Macron resign! Or is it something “other”?)
"Our position is clearly not high....It means we have a lot of room to grow!" If life gives you lemons....
The last guy in the video has great insight and zero fear. The world needs more of it.
The last speaker’ is spot on ! And brave to say as it is’
Ilya, you might not have all your teeth because of your bandit autocrat unable to offer you proper healthcare...but what you definitely have is my utmost respect.
You are deluted if think it´s any different in most western nations. It isn´t.
@ jesperlykkeberg7438: As a Swede I can tell you you are wrong. I am 65 and have all my teeth intact. Subventioned and goog quality dental care is the reason for that.
@@annflynn7209 No, I wasn´t wrong. I clearly said "most". Sweden is an exception to the rule, and you know it.
@@jesperlykkeberg7438 In Australia you can get dental care if you are disadvantaged, ie pensioner, unemployed, on sickness benefits etc
@@jesperlykkeberg7438 basic kremlin bot. I can send you eggs if you want
Daniil,you have balls of steel my friend.Keep on keeping on dude.
0:51 heartbreaking that also in Belarus people have to live in such fear. To the participant: If you read this, you have all my support!
Living in fear or not is a choice for every person, especially in such a calm country as Belarus.
@MAXIMIR-wf7ez And living in fear with an abusive husband is a choice
@@MAXIMIR-wf7ez You don't watch Belarusian TV that's why you don't know that Belarus is surrounded by enemies that every day try to invade it. Don't you know that in 2020 first Russians and then Anglosacs tried to get political power by participating in president elections? Don't you know that in Feb 2022 four Ukrainian missiles were ready to attack Belarus and since then Ukrainians and Lithuanians almost every day try to get on to the territory of Belarus in their Jeeps with guns? You call this country "calm"? Watch Azarenok and listen to Lukashenko to be ready for a strike every day.
Wish there was a way to send hugs to the last fella who speak the truth 😭
Why don't you blur Ilya face? Living here in Belarus I know for sure he will be detained and probably go to jail for years for insulting Lukashenko. Safety first
True that.
Why would you expect 1420 to be concerned about the safety of any of the people they approach?
@@jesperlykkeberg7438 Because 1420 always is. (din klovn)
At least these Belorussians don't fool themselves....
1:35 I feel bad for how Filin cant express her emotions, especially when she wants to without going to jail.
4:52 And Ilya, im proud how he expressed his dislike for Belarus's President and he was not afraid to say it. Props to him 👏
I saw on the TV the huge demonstrations in the streets of Minsk after the results of the elections and the crackdown Very impressive...
Well, if we're being honest, the people in Belarus who decided to speak seem wayyyyyyy more honest and in line with reality than Russians (or ballsier, if you prefer).
seems people in Belarus are more sober than in Russia...
Yes but also are more scared :(
Bro cause we are literally Europeans , but under Russian occupation for more than 200 years . Russian imperialism in different forms was hardly trying to kill everything related to our history , religion , language and western traditions in purpose to assimilate us. But as you see , they might be not totally successful with it so we keep fighting for our land now in Ukraine and our minds are very clear
Oh wow. The difference between the Belarussian and russian populations seems to be massive. These people seem truly oppressed while the russians revel in their imaginary greatness and the supposed achievements of their supreme leader.
I hope the best for Belarussian people.
Belarusians* pronounces as spelled. There's no "russia" ("rasha") in Bela-Rus name.
Thanks Daniil. It's always interesting to hear from people within Belarus. I actually thought they seemed more willing to answer your questions than many Russian people do.
Blur the faces. These people can end up in jail for what they said!!!
The last gentleman in the video hit the nail on the head with his thoughts.
Brave Belarusians here in your video, I wish them all the best and hope for their future. 🙏🏻❤️🙌🏼
In the United States, expressing your opposition to the president in the main square is a protected right. Equally, in Russia and Belarus, you can go to the main square and freely express opposition to the American president.
you got some balls man. how do you cope with the pressure of the government?
maybe no pressure? maybe it's your government's propaganda?
Was wondering the same thing
probably FSB have told him how far he can go.
@@purpplekushh hahaha
He just ask questions, ppl say what they feel ... asking questions is not a sin.
As a Palestinian man, I firmly believe in democracy and thinks that every life holds immense value, and I will perpetually stand against any form of autocracy. Love knows no borders, as evident in my relationship with my partner, a gentleman from Tel Aviv. Despite societal norms, I embrace the role of a homemaker, recognizing the importance of nurturing and supporting our household. Above all, it is our shared aspiration to extend our compassion to less fortunate individuals across the globe. We dream of making a positive impact, uplifting those in need and striving towards a more equitable world. Regardless of our backgrounds, we are united by love, empathy, and a determination to promote the inherent worth of every individual.
Beautifully put.
Your folks voted for Hamas.
I'm not sure your people understand what democracy is - especially the "responsibility" part.
Hope you're living safely in Tel Aviv 🙂
It seems you're gay and that's okay in Israel.
All the best and live your life with love 👍
I see only facts here😊
@@LMB222 I recall that Hamas took power by a coup. No elections since.
Ilya is the man of that video 😎🙏🏾
Doing street interviews in Russia is one thing. Doing it in Bielorussia is fucking nuts. Power to you!
It's not Byelorussia, it's Belarus 😞
In Russia, a man was recently sentenced to several years in prison because he criticized the government and the war in Ukraine in a street interview for a Western newspaper. It's as dangerous in Russia as it is in Belarus, and I'm sure many Russians know it and don't want to participate in it or don't say what they really think.
At 5:04 Ilya uses the term “ОПГ” which stands for “organized crime syndicate”. When he says that Belarus is not a country, he implies that Belarus is not a country of laws but an organized crime syndicate.
Another great video. Much respect for interviewees who speak their minds honestly and openly. I just hope they don't get penalized for it.
Really feel bad for the Belarusian people. They don't seem deluded. Calling it an occupation is interesting.
it is , the more so because it is assisted by russia. But even without that, all autocracies are occupying the terrytory they tyranise
Ilya has a pair of balls.
I hope his intelligence and honesty doesn't cost him his life.
A marketing executive couldn’t have put it better “room to grow”
Ilya stand firm in your views, be smart! Respect to you! I hope your wish for democracy is realised!
Holy fuck the last guy, Ilya , actually said exactly what i was thinking while watching and after hearing the question. Spot on. Anyway im really pleasantly surprised by these Belarusian interviews , maybe its just random they all had similar opinions and maybe it doesn't represent what the majority of Belarusian think ( even tho I'd like to think it does) but compared to Russians interviews i see hope in them, they don't seem completely taken by propaganda like many Russians and seems like they can still see what's going on and hate it although they're unfortunately stuck with that regime for now and have to deal with it for better or for worse that is. I sincerely hope the best for all the Belarusians , thank you for not giving up and still believe there's light at the end of the tunnel, however dark it might seem right now. Keep on fighting guys. An European friend.
Ilya. What a man. Just stood there and told the truth. No one could possibly call belarus, democratic. They are russia's vassal, ruled by the same little tzar.
Stay safe, Ilya.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇬🇧💛💙
The last man is an angel. He's so wise. I hope he gets everything he wants in life.
I hope he gets teeth back
"I do not want problems in my life" right😂
Gotta love the last bloke telling it how it is 👍
Ilya you're candor is heartwarming... thank you.
As an expression of my love towards the Belarusian and the Russian people:
I'm praying (to the God of the Bible) for all of them to have wisdom and courage to build the best possible country and also to love us back who live in Western countries.
Peace and love among mankind ✌🏼🙏🏻
Your countries are sending money and weapons to make more Slavs die. What kind of love are you talking about? Are you drunk or something?
What reasons we have to love the West?
@@КБ2007 Well - basically loving each other is our duty. We don't need a particular reason you should love other people because it's the right thing to do and it'll be good also for yourself.
Jesus said even to love your enemies.
I'm loving the Russian people because they are human beings like me worthy of my love.. also loving people will often change them and will make them oftentimes love you back.
Love doesn't need a reason, it's valuable as itself.
@@Petteriks Well, I don't feel anything bad to innocent people from all the world. But politicians...
American - We have democracy!
Russian - We have it too!
American - We can criticize President Reagan!
Russian - We can too...
American - U can too what?
Russian - Criticize american president.
PS: for those that didnt get it
Try to criticize Israel
@@Janshevik They do lol
I so wish for freedom for the Belarusian people.
We have more freedom than gay west
😅 Last guy hit 🎯 it with his analysis of Russians ...
But it's still quite sad and serious, really. Even to make such interviews can get you in big trouble anytime.
So thanks Daniil and crew.
And take care!
Could any Belarusian or Russian just imagine their leader in constant courtrooms like Trump is in in the U.S.A. right now? Just imagine it? Even a former President in the U.S.A. can be forced into public humiliation by his criminal actions being exposed to the World at a courtroom in the U.S.A. Here an ex-President struggles and fails to beat the law irregardless of how powerful and rich they are. Thats the beauty of having a Democratic country. Whether Trump avoids the punishment or not, he has been publicly HUMILIATED and a laughing stock to most citizens of the United States.
Whether you hate the U.S.A. or not ... the fact is ... None of their citizens are worried they will go to jail if they publicized their negative views on Trump.
Why is the current US President convicted of family corruption still in the White House?
Yes, we could, but russia occupied Belarus. russia sponsorship all terror in Belarus.
“Imagine”? Does “dreaming about it every day” count? 😄
Trump has not yet failed to beat the law. In what other democracy do sitting Presidents engage in insurrection, tell blatant lies, and ruin the lives of election workers? And everybody sits back and watches as it happens. Perhaps this is part of the reason that the US is not regarded as a full democracy.
Yet I wonder how Trump was elected in the first place. Is it because his only opponent was Hilary Clinton and nobody wanted to vote for her?
If it is so, how is it "democratic" when people can only vote for the "lesser evil" of the two and can't even lawfully choose ANYBODY else? Is that the famous "people's power" and "US democracy"? They might as well have offered a choice between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini and nobody would bat an eye
And this is what the GOP and some Americans want for the USA.
Be honest. A lot of people from that party are a disgrace. Like Vivek. Wanted to live Ukraine rotting in Russia
Biden: has his opponent arrested, his house raided, tries to make it illegal for people to vote for him, and jails Americans without trial.
idiots on youtube: this is democracy
Yes of course. Trump is a big fan of Putin.
Not on my watch.
As an American, this is really sad to watch. Belarus has seemingly no individual freedoms and negligible political rights. Any American that takes US democracy for granted needs to watch this video.
The bravery those few citizens exhibited is exemplary. People in the West take for granted what they just did.
Well, we in the west better wake up because in the USA there is an ex president named Trump who appears to want his own dictatorship.
Thanks so much again Danil to you and all of your helpers for these interviews. Best wishes from Australia.
I liked your last intervjuing-object best, he was really really a clearthinking person. Hurray. There is always hope. Thank you for the intervju.
Ilya, 45 you're the man - 'I can't imagine how belarus got on the list of democracies' 😄😄😄👍👍
Rescpect for last person! !
You keep it up guy. You’re a great journalist. Your fearlessness is inspiring.
Ilya at the end of the video was great! I hope he stays safe over there.
That was a brave man at the end, but I admire Him for speaking out and telling it like it is. I hope so much that He is o.k.
It's a constant struggle. Governments and People want two different things. Governments want Absolute Power and People want Freedom, so they're going to clash. This is the same in every country in the World, even a place like Switzerland, power still corrupts. However, people in the free countries fight the corruption, or at least make it known.
You need more Ilya like 💪🏻
Great interview Danii. Its refreshing to see and hear what ordinary citizens think. There is no perfect political system ..I'm from Australia. Our democracy is barely 100 years old and is still evolving. When the founding fathers decided to unite the original colonies (of Australia) they looked around the world and tried to copy the best bits. Thankfully all this happened relatively peacefully. Maybe one day Belarus will achieve true democracy (if the people want it). It's difficult but I think worth it.
It's good but kind of sad how people realize they're living under a dictatorship. I hope it gets better for them all
We have more freedom than liberal dictator west
@@cherrywave9050🤭
I am so sorry for the Belarusians, it will unfortunately be even worse. Daniil, I would very much know something about what Russians thinks about the heating and missing power situation in Russia, is it bad as we see in western media, how many people and cities are affected and what do they think about it ?????
Ilya’s forthrightness is admirable. Although, we have what passes as a democracy in Britain, and you CAN say whatever you want here, I feel that both Belarus and Russia will achieve what we have. You can say what you like, but no one will listen or act upon it. So I don’t think there is any difference between our “democracy” or Ilya’s experience.
God bless you Ilya. Stay safe.
Despite what people say about "Russians are too scared to tell the truth" even in this one interview you can see what that actually looks like in Belarus vs Russia.
It unfortunately confirms how popular Putin really is.
it confirms how great at propaganda russia is
Respect to Llya ,he's talking the truth. Wish him all the best and safety
Let me pay for that last mans dentures, its people like him that might make the difference
Well at least the last guy felt he could express his feelings. Or maybe he just don't give a f*ck 😂😭
To be honest i hate all conflict in Europe right now. I can see both sides of the coin.. Best wishes for peace, good health and prosperity to all! From Sweden 🙏🇸🇪
I am fairly certain belarusians has their own language.. but i have barely.heard it anywhere.
Thank You Daniil & company for bringing these videos to light. Freedom Of Speech.
Brave and wise Ilya 4:52:
"Belarus is something like a country but it is not a country."
"[Russians are deluded] Greatness comes not from size but in independence."
Ilya misses a tooth, but his brains are as clear as glass. You gotta love him.
How different is the comment section compared to a Russian interview.
I am also sympathetic to the Belarusians, I hope they can piggyback to the Ukrainian victory, from what I understand they also contributed to the resistance in the initial phases of the full scale invasion.
Ты заблуждается! Украинской победы не будет! Ты очень плохо знаешь Россию и русских людей
@@alexredman6809 Never lose that positive attitude, will help you through the cold winter and then with the military service.
@@sogerc1 Another weak European talks about some kind of “Ukrainian victory” and tries to scare the Russians in the cold winter, lol. What hole do you keep climbing out of? How many times wretched Europe tried to defeat Russia and lost every time. And now the strongest military alliance in the history of mankind is shamefully losing a proxy war to a "gas station country". The rest of the world is laughing at you. The Arabs are defiantly spitting in your face, and you are still trying to pretend to be a hegemon. The time of the West has passed, just accept it. For two years people have been crawling through these interviews and similar ones and trying to find signs of revolution in them. They don’t find anything and throw tantrums. Aren't you tired of it yet?
@@alexredman6809 Well aren't you a brave little Z. The only question is: why aren't you busy dying on the front yet? They really need you there. Since you know Russians so well let me ask you: are all of you such snivelling cowards, that fight with a keyboard in a war you yourselves started? Because it looks like at least this stereotype turns out to be true...
One thing I didn't notice in this video is any trace of Belarussian language. Perhaps because the interviewer spoke Russian and virtually all Belarussian speakers are bilingual, but still.
As an American I honestly do love Belarusian people and have met many! I'm also a HUGE long time fan of Andrei Arlovski, a Belarusian-American professional mixed martial artist, actor and former UFC Heavyweight Champion. I also like Russian people. Putin tho is evil and will have his day and the world will be united again
It feels like Belarus is actually less authoritarian than Russia at this exact moment, because people get sent for a single word or white paper to prison for “discrediting” stuff.
Google how Belarusians were arrested for empty white paper sheets on their windows
Belarus is much more authoritarian than Russia - people have been sent to prison for wearing white socks with red stripes
@@vasiliyivashin6668Думаю, это является настоящим доказательством того, что Лукашенко действует не в интересах своей страны, и даже не в интересах России.
А лишь в собственных.
and in Belarus it’s the same, they can imprison you for anything
@@ToronPlay well, Lukashenko does not want war on his territory, he already sees what is happening in Ukraine, he saved thousands of lives.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻what a brave guy the last one. Bravo
I remember a great epiphany when I was a child was that only countries are are completely undemocratic feel the need to put “democratic” in their name. Another example is the old East Germany.
Demoracy does not exist in any major country
Термином "Демократия" на самом деле, манипулируют по большей части, представители "левых" взглядов.
У них, как "жопа чешется" - пытаются создать максимальное равенство в правах/благосостоянии, но абсолютно всегда нихрена не выходит.
Does that apply to "united" as well?😒
There was more democracy in the GDR than in FRG.
Dictatorships are illegitimate by any measure and their oppression of human intellect and spirit is a crime against all humanity.
Ilya is a truly smart man!
GRAPE! Greetings from Pakistan
MY PLEDGE TO MY COUNTRY IS THAT I Will BE A PILOT
Ilya🙌🏻
Dude at 1:52 is fashion-upending supermodel material with his face alone, and if he's any good at that instrument he's carrying HOLY SHIT JUST RESCUE HIM FROM BELARUS
My condolences to Ilya's family!
Belarus is a democracy, just as in other countries where there are restrictions on who can vote based on age or if someone is in prison, in belarus your vote doesn't count if you're not born on 30 August 1954 in Kopys with the name Aleksandr Lukashenko.
There are advantages and disadvantages in both. (Had privelige experiencing both😅😅😅).
Very interesting! Keep on doing this!
не беларашн, а беларусіан
The last guy, Ilya, really nailed it. Regimes like those in Belarus and Russia are just like occupiers who colonize their own people, just as if some foreign power had taken over the country. The bandit cliques who rule have nothing but contempt for and distrust of their own people and rule by fear and intimidation through the police and secret police. I long for the day when Belarussians and Russians get off their knees and fight for their freedom and dignity like Ukrainians. I hope Ilya stays safe after being so brave to speak out.
Try to name a leader under whom the majority of the population of Russia and Belarus lived better than under Putin and Lukashenko?
if they had a choice after 90s,. lol@@maestro6458
they rule their countries for more than 20 years, Yeltsin never had the chance to rule the stabilized Russia @@maestro6458
Yeltsin is the most disgusting leader in the last half century. Under him there was crime on the streets, hunger, destruction of industry and the social sphere@@dsenarib
Love the last man!
Europeans have no choice, either support Ukraine or you are like Hungary and Slovakia, all your rights are taken away.
support Ukraine for what? what will be the result? Loss of population and collapse of the economy?
what about Slovakia? Are they running out of resources for support or have some pro-Putin people come to power?
clown
people! do you know who owns economist and what definition of the democracy is according to the un? and whether those in green actually have the democracy theyself proclaim??
Daniil, please be careful of showing people that will say sth against, if "police" (nazis) get this, they might arrest those people. We have small country, and repressions are massive to date. It can be really dangerous for them. I have lots of people that I know that are in jail or were:(
I really feel bad for these poor people, knowing that so many people live and suffer under terrible totalitarian regimes makes me appreciate much more the luck I have living in a Country which, although not perfect, offers me many more possibilities and freedom of expression and speech. I sincerely hope that all these people can live more peacefully as soon as possible.
I'd like to have a beer with Ilya!