@@Scrat335 As usual Russia"s ego is only surpassed by their stupidity. With the use of drones Russia is fighting in 2D while Ukraine is fighting in 3D literally watching every move them make and easily picking them off. Sending them to certain death.
@@Scrat335 lol keep smoking that copium comrade. Russian military is an absolute shambles and lacks trained troops, leadership and an effective NCO corps, working modern equipment, disciline, logistics, and more. This iwll not be solved just by throwing mobiks at the problem, this isnt WW2.
I think you are really good at what you do. You tell things in a respectful and honest way. I am an American, but I have always loved learning about the Russian people and culture. Moscow is very beautiful and in time, I would love to visit there. Where I live in the USA we love hockey and Alex Ovechkin! We see him play all the time. Keep doing what you do. It is very much appreciated. 😊
Have you heard about the Holodomor--where millions were purposefully starved to death? ---The exile of Crimean Tatars which killed 50% of their population?----Of the many gulags and political prisoners?--Of the brutal suppression of Chechens?--of the attack on Georgia?--Of the current attack on Ukraine including all of the torture, murders, rape and genocide? By the way: Hitler and Stalin were allies in 1939-1941 when they both attacked Poland to start WW2 (Molotov-Ribbentrop).RuZZia only changed sides when Hitler attacked them in 1941 (Operation Barbarossa). The Germans changed, the RuZZians have not!
I’m impressed with your visual, and personal perspective. This is my first time with you, but now, I’m a subscriber. I look forward to your content. I didn’t know there is a discrepancy in gender ratio - interesting. Thank You 🙏🏼 Todd
Thanks for your perspective and the tour of Moscow. I’ve always wanted to see it in person but due to expense, war, and age I doubt that will ever happen. My best to you from North Carolina.
I think the main factor at present that explains the difference in numbers of men and women is the life expectancy of men in Russia being so low, more than 10 years less than women. This is for a variety of reasons including alcoholism. This means most of the gender gap can be seen in the 60+ category.
Don't know if it's the same mindset as the DPRK to have a showcase to present to the world but it is impressive . Of course in the country side most people don't have toilets in the home. American cities are run down , takes years to get a sidewalk reconstructed . Transportation is old and ugly . We spend all our money on the war machine and free handouts.
Russia spends most of it budget on it war industry and it oligarch's steal billions to pay for yachts and luxury properties while the rural parts of Russia live in below poverty
@@fredm4197 Number one threat is China . Russia does nothing to the United States , they have the economy of Texas . China is flooding the open border with fentanyl, over 150 die each day from overdose. Yes free handouts . My Potato and his regime have allowed the equivalent of Ireland into the country since he took his oath to enforce the Constitution of the United States . We have promised 100 billion to Ukraine . 63 % of non citizen households access Welfare in the states. I suggest you go over and fight for Ukraine .
@@paulrizza1457 They (Russians ) spend 4.1 % on the Military. I would not call that most. America Oligarchs do the same . Everyone in DC comes out with more money than when they went in , from rags to riches . We send Ukraine money , they buy American weapons with the money , politicians get lobbying money and Stock Market insider dividends . One guy came out with less Estimates are between 700 million and 2.3 billion lost . He also gave his salary away . Why would the Chinese give the Biden Penn Center 54 Million ? I agree Russia has some very poor towns . Are they worse than Detroit , East LA , Baltimore , South Chicago, Kensington Philly PA , US trailer parks and a million other slums?
Thank you for the tour of Moscow, Ksenia. I like your description of some people being blissfully ignorant. We have many of those people in my country (USA) too. It's a universal problem. Be well!
Good video. I know an ex policeman who is still living in Moscow now. He lives with his suitcases packed in an apartment block now half empty where his neighbours fled to other countries. He doesn't flee as he worries for his wife and kids. He says Moscow feels "normal" to him but he thinks it's coming.
When it comes for him, if it does, he may NOT be able to flee as readily as the in the first mobilization flight. As a a few exiles have said, the RuZZian government, though slow, _has learned from the first mobilization._ So it may NOT be so easy to flee, the second time around. As for example facial recognition is increasing, and a central data-base is being compiled. As a family man, if he does NOT want to murder Ukrainians, I could feel sorry for his predicament. His wife must be filled with anxiety, as others many. It is sad.
@@comrade916🤡 this is not a war with any justification. Ruzzia invaded Ukraine’s territory and first attacked Kyiv not even in the Minsk agreement, which Ruzzia broke. Your Government and it’s leader are all corrupt and Putin is the worst. You will begin to understand when you hit the front lines. 🤡
Of course hardly any mobilization from Moscow or St. Petersburg. It would be bad for the propaganda. On the other hand massive mobilization of poor regions in Far East makes more sense for Russian government.
It’s not about propaganda. The wages in Moscow and StPetersburg are high, much higher than in the rest of RF, an income of 1500 dollars is not uncommon, while in the far east there’s a lot more poverty and people are more willing to go to the army for $1200-1500 a month.
Putting aside the obvious side of this story with the terrible things going on in Ukraine, it has to be said that there is also a different sadness that Russia has found itself in this position. It shouldn't have gone this way. I grew up with the USSR being the scary bad guy and when the Iron Curtain came down, I so wanted us to have a shared future where we could all (especially the young people who had nothing to do with the Cold War) build a better world with the best bits from East and West. I so wanted to see Russia. I think that the country itself is beautiful and its people and customs unique and charming. Russia deserves better. What a future Uncle Vova has now secured for generations of young Russians... And all this, without considering the plight of the Ukrainians... such a shame
I'm US American. I was in my country's Navy. I took part in NATO operations in Bosnia and Kosovo. It isn't Russia who rejected peace and coexistence. It is the West. It is the West that destabilized Syria (a long time Soviet, then Russian ally). It is that West that illegally bombed Serbia, a Russian ally even before the Soviet Union, and detached a part of that country. It is the US in particular that instigated 'color revolutions' in Georgia and the Ukraine (twice in the latter case), undermining legitimately elected governments that it disagreed with. Fact is there was and is a large segment of the population in 'Ukraine' that wanted close ties with Russia but the west used ultra-nationalist Ukrainians to overturn the elections that went in favor of that segment of the population. Russia could not afford and overtly hostile country bordering its heartland. And that's where we are now.
@@mitchyoung93 Sure! And I am an x-wing pilot for the resistance stationed out of Alderaan. Not one American says I'm a U.S. American. I am calling out mega bullshit on your post!
@@mitchyoung93 I guess, like the Russians, you believe what you want to believe. What I don't understand is why ? You must know very well that Russia has a continuous history of autocracy, tyranny, and dictatorship, going back millenia. 'Peace loving' is a figment of propaganda and imagination. It sounds good "Miru bit, planetea jit" - but it's just a slogan for the "Western akward squad" to regurgitate, but the truth is that Russia is a second rate country with delusions of World Domination, which they believe is ordained by God to build a vast Empire ruIed by autocracy. Unfortunately being "great" is not compatiible with autocracy and the enevitabIe kleptocracy it produces. The largest country in the world with abundent natural resources, but it will never be great without freedom and democracy. Both are an anathema to dictatorship and kleptocratic autocracy.
Since they squashed the initial protest they are not needed to patrol as much. Perhaps some of the police have been mobilized. Another poster said people were being picked up from the subway with the use of facial recognition cameras.
Hi Ksenia, I was thinking about you and other Russian vloggers the other day. Was a little worried, haven't seen a vid recently although I may have simply missed some. Glad to see you looking great. Were any other Americans here struck by how nice everyone on the street was dressed? Maybe it's just me, I am surrounded by Walmarts here in NC.
I want to say thank you for sharing your thoughts,prayers,Hopes and dreams for your Wonderful Country- I know it’s not your country at fault- Like in our Country- USA we too have people that make awful decisions that cause many people to suffer for their misdeeds. My family of 5 wanted to visit Russia, but since there is major issues happening we are not too sure when we might go there. We have been to Ukraine and have relatives that had to leave there because of the current situation. Much Love to you and your family…Take Care and don’t give up Hope!❤. New Friends in Virginia..USA
Russia is not the only country in Europe where there are more women then men. Iceland, Denmark and a few others have the same problem. Much respect to the Russian peoples. You have a beautiful country & cities. I really like your videos. The travel, shopping & cooking. Stay safe, while making your videos, my friend.
I recognized this park the instant your video came on. I had the great opportunity to go there and enjoyed it during an afternoon and another visit at night. Th thank you for the video. I hope that the conflict will end before soo many more men die.
Hello Ksenia and thank you very much for this informative video. Moscow is really beautiful and there are many peopke walking in the streets Anyway I hope that this terrible event will have an end and that everything could be resolved as soon as possible.
yes moscow beautiful city well ukraine is not so beautiful and the population will be going down next week in russia who cares about moscow i feel sorry for ukraine people
Thank you for the most interesting video. We have seen news of air defence systems being deployed on Moscow buildings. If so, are people not talking about it? Greetings from Australia.
"Those of ancient times who were expert in implementing the Way Did not use it to enlighten the common people But employed it to make them stupid The commoners are difficult to govern Because they know too much.” ― Lao Tzu
Dear Ksenia thank you for the video. Honestly I was worried for you, when you so freely spoke and talk in the centar of Moscow... I don t know ,but maybe it s something connect with my age, I am generation 1964 ... Take care of yourself, be careful, hugs and greetings to you Mica from Belgrade Serbia 🙂🐕🐾🌻
So nice to see you and thank you for showing me around Moscow..I think it is a beautiful city and it seemed to be in a normal mode...People living life as usual..The snow was on the ground but totally cleared from the wide walk ways..nice..Please give us another video soon ..Many Blessings 🥰🙏🌹
Moscow looks to be a beautiful city, so clean, and the people are so well groomed. I would have loved to had visited one day, but those plans are gone now with all that has taken place. May the nations find peace with one another.
Argument is very often raised of cleaneness in the communist countries. Guess it should not be mistaken for litterness, that indeed is visible. The later one however stemming out of the fact that lack of marketing (packaging specifically) acounts for this phenomenon. They largely have ecological way of delivering non-products.
I would think the citizens of Moscow do not care about the mobilization as long as it is not them being mobilized. That appears to be the current Russian mindset.
Beautiful and wonderful many more adjectives to use but god bless and keep up that (SPIRIT)-AMEN When you're smilin', when you're smilin' The whole world smiles with you When you're laughin', when you're laughin' The sun comes shinin' through But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain So stop that cryin', be happy again Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin' The whole world smiles with you-NAMASTE [From Ontario Canada]
Maybe a walk around some provincial capitals, with special attention to the conscription offices, would be in order and interesting to compare with this video. 🇺🇦
Really like these just vibe of the street videos. Sounds simple buts it’s great to see what the people are like. I think you should interview some random people there.
After WW2 ended, the number of boys born has been approximately equal the number of girls, so the loss of soldiers in "The Great War" does not explain the lower number of men in Russia today, 75 years later. The explanation is likely health related reasons, men are more likely to die early due to diseases related to alcoholism, smoking, and accidents. The war of aggression in Ukraine does not help these statistics, currently an estimated 120,000 young Russian men have been killed in combat. This number is according to Ukraine's Ministery of Defense, but corresponds rather well with economic figures from Russia relating to support for relatives of fallen soldiers.
Also there is the exodus of several hundred thousand men when the war started and in response to mobilization. Being seen on the street was one of the quickest ways to get conscripted.
I hope you are feeling well, now. What I think, every time I see footage of Russian cities like this, is how they look like any other European city: Foreign brands, western style advertising, people with English writing on their clothes. If it wasn't for the Cyrillic alphabet, you wouldn't know it's not some German or French city. I'm old enough to remember the Soviet Union and that place looked like another planet. So it felt natural to think that we were fundamentally different. But now... I really cheered for Russia when the Ussr fell. I think we all did. We were supposed to be friends... And all that I see in this video reminds me of how close we were. It's heartbreaking. I wonder how long those superficial signs of integration and common experiences will last.
Not in Moscow but I did fall over on the concrete paving slabs on Friday... However it is caused by ice lenses forming under the ground. It is called frost heave and depends on how low the temperature gets and the the water level in the soil. It's a big problem for engineers. As for men on the street, check to see if soccer is on television.
It appears you are being followed by a man (who stops when you stop) at 16:46 on the video. He waits a few minutes while you talk, then walks across the screen view out of sight. He appears again at the end of your video at around 18:55. Please be very careful.
What a country to live in my God ,thats what they want to do in Ukraine you can tell Ksenia is careful what she is saying Yes Moscow is a beautiful city as is St Petersburg I know I have been there.The people walk around like zombies blissfully unaware what atrocities are going on in Ukraine by their country
Moscow is such a beautiful city and so clean. Saint Petersburg too ! I and many other Americans feel so sorry for the great citizens of your country . It could be one of the best countries in the world ! But......I won't say any more . Take care and good luck .
Be safe and careful. I only seen Kremlin and I gat bed fillings. I never been in Russia,but have bed,bed memory. So we thank you ,for your efforts! I am originally from Romania,but the last 49 years I leave in California. All my love and consideration.
Your videos are fantastic and a great insight into Russia. Love from Sweden. I spent one month in Russia in 1999, but that was when Jeltsin was still president. Russia back then was respected and a part of the international community. Very different from now.
"Russia was then a respected part of the international community." Are you serious? Yeltsin was an alcoholic, a corrupt official, a puppet of the United States and an outright murderer of the country. The Americans and the British openly and openly robbed Russia. The people of Russia were in poverty for the fact that representatives of the White House took jewelry and rough diamonds from the state storage to London with suitcases. The United States and Britain turned Russia into a dump of chemical and radioactive waste in those years. There were CIA personnel in the Russian government. American companies were allowed to do everything on the territory of Russia. American corporations did not pay taxes, exported oil and gas from Russia without paying a cent for this, they did not even pay the workers who worked for them. The procedure was simple, American corporations hired workers to work on drilling rigs on a shift basis, and after half a year they were kicked out and hired new ones. There was no one to complain, the police were bought by the Americans and each corporation had a whole army of bandits and those who tried to pump their rights and sue the Americans were simply killed.
Yes, drunk Jeltsin, you are right. Where were you in 1999? Moscow? Do you have any clue about what was the life for Russians in that "respected" Russia?
I loved the view of Moscow that you shared with us. Thank you. The chilling part of it was how regimented everything seemed. It smacks of a strict and harsh police state. The undercurrent of brutality lying just under the surface. The police presence is not the fear, it is the unseen observers that are truly menacing. I wish you all the best for the New Year.
I have no idea of how you got "harsh" vibes, except for the cold snow, other than that, it could have been in any city in the world. People are people where ever you go. It's the psychopaths in their studies trying to rule the world that you would never see anyway.
@@a.t1313 they arrest people for placing flowers under a statue of a Ukrainian poet. They arrest people for blank sheets of paper. You cannot criticise the army or Putin. It’s a police state.
Always nice to see parts of the world you are not likely ever to visit -- especially such a renowned city such as Moscow. So, thank you very much. But honestly, it's easy to be "blissfully ignorant" when you don't have missile raining down on your city, destroying your apartment blocks; You will not see mothers, daughters, grandmothers crying in the streets over the dead. There are no images of burned-out troop carriers or blasted hulks of tanks in which the abandoned dead lie. So, it's perfectly understandable. Nevertheless, thank you for this peek at the mood in Russia's capitol city. I pray that peace will return soon to Europe and Russia. Holy Theotokos, pray for our stricken world!
@@Junejane4 You are asking a lot of questions about a lot of topics. I do not have enough knowledge of all these things to respond intelligently to them all. I will address the NATO issue, however. I do believe, that when the West asserts that NATO is a "defensive" organization, that this assertion may be true in the eyes of the West; however, in the eyes of many Russians, the claim is ludicrous. The so-called "Open door" policy that NATO insists on, can rationally be perceived as a threat to Russia. I believe the West made a huge error at even hinting at Ukraine becoming a member of NATO, and they must have gauged the potential of war over Ukraine is just the kind of response Russia might have. It seems to me to be a rookie international relations error that is geopolitical disaster that was avoidable. War is by nature evil, and my Christians values allows for a very narrow set of circumstances in which War is allowed as a concession to human weakness and sin. I have to say that what Russia did by invading Ukraine doesn't fit the traditional Christian definition of a "Just War." Neither Russia nor NATO nations are "Christian" nations -- they are of what Saint Augustine called, "The City of Man." So, I don't expect the concept of "Just war" to carry much weight in either quarter. I don't want to see anyone suffering like this -- whether they be Russian or Ukrainian. I pray the war will soon end, so that there are no more images of crying mothers, wandering children, and dead bodies on the streets, and that all grievances are solved through negotiations.
Unfortunately, Russian paranoia goes back for centuries. The Czars justified their continuous conquests both of Siberia and Muslim lands because they needed a defensive buffer. But it wasn't long before the Russians settled into these conquered lands, and soon a new buffer was needed to protect them. As for the Crimean War during the 19th century, the justification was that there were Christians living inside the Ottoman Empire and they needed to be "liberated". But the real reason was a Russia desire for a warm water port, no problems with ice 12 months a year. The Black Sea was not good enough. They wanted access to the Mediterranean. Of course, France and Great Britain were opposed.
The lower number of men today is not due to WW2. It may be due to the changes in the culture after world war 2 during the period of few men. Paraguay in the 1800s fought a war against three of its neighbors, which they lost, and maybe their culture still reflects changes in the culture when there were so few men.
To clarify, mobilization is the transfer of existing troops from other areas of defence. They would already be trained, equipped, and experienced. Taking people out of normal society and having to train and equip them is called conscription.
For me, an Estonian who has visited VDNH in childhood, it's a symbol of Soviet-Russian imperialism. Visiting St. Petersburg again some time ago didn't create any ill feelings for me, but this place is like seeing a Nazi memorial could be for some others. I do not have anything personal against Ksenia and I appreciate that she is criticizing the regime, but filming in that place shows that there are things she just can't understand.
Perhaps she did it deliberately to reveal the pattern of imperialism at play? Putin and many nationalists just can't come to terms with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
I am in England. My parents experienced the Nazi bombing of London and other cities. I see what Russia is doing in Ukraine and I can only wish for bad things to happen to Russia as a result. Seeing Russians living as if nothing is happening is upsetting.
After so many people escaped the country because of the first mobilization I am not surprised that they are not publicizing the second mobilization. Also if you are calling up more people you don’t want them hiding or escaping. People many also come to understand how poorly the war is going as demonstrated by the need to keep calling up more people.
Is the mortality rate for men higher than the rate for women in Russia? What are men’s attitude towards healthcare? Are workers compensated for workplace accidents and injuries?
I think just like here in America we are at the mercy of politician who decide our fate and that's not a good thing. I would be doing the same thing your people are doing.....trying to live my life and hope that our crazy politicians don't get us all killed. Stay safe out there! Love your channel.
In America and west, we are allowwd to fight back. You can call president any names. Russians are told to shut up and obey. They know they have no rights.
I'd be surprised after what happened last time that they would actually announce a 2nd round of mobilization. I figure they'll just mobilize a bunch of people without saying anything.
Please explain how WWII, which ended in 1945, can still influence the male to female ratio. I would think that, for people born since 1945, the ratio would be, once again, balanced. I'm sure that I'm missing something, I just don't know what it is. Thanks!
Nope, you arent missing anything. Her logic is flawed, in many ways. She said herself Moscow and St petersburg, arent getting mobilised as other places are. That's why there is more men in those cities. But you can't blame her, if she told the truth she would be in jail or sent to a gulag in siberia.
Severe abuse of alcohol. Not sure but I think average lifespan for male was just over 60 at the end of Soviet era. Now it has risen to about 70+, in just last 35 years. Even if women drink a lot too, it still is a lot less than men. I think lifespan for women was just over 70 in end of 1980, and now it is closer to 80. Creates the unbalance. Someone maybe can confirm the numbers. It is just from what I read on the web.
26 mln soviet people died during the WWII. They never had any children or more children. I don't think it's easy to balance the number of unborn babies that 26 mln people were to have.
Hello Ksenia! The Moscow subway system is impressive. So clean! Here our subways are filthy and can be dangerous places. I attended school in Boston and rode the subways all over the city so I speak from experience. Having read USSR and Russian history for decades I know that there is respect for public places and it shows, at least in Moscow. No such respect exists here in some places. When I worked for the U.S. Forest Service we had a covered bridge which was rebuilt and it cost a lot of money. Within a few months tourists had carved their initials and other graffiti all over the brand new woodwork. When I saw this I was extremely angry. When hearing American or Russian propaganda I have the ability to read between the lines. Warmest wishes to you from here and thank you for your videos!
Ancient Rome had similar set up showing provinces they dominated and glorified these triumphs. Showing goods from those areas and displayed what this brought to Rome. People forget these Russian republics were were gained through warfare, the West has moved on & released their empires, Russians still have pride in having one.
Durant la premiere guerre mondiale (1914-18) en France c'était pareil , interne à Paris. Les cabarets(Folies Bergeres, French Cancan) travaillaient au maximum, il n'y avait pas de signe de guerre, les commerçants avaient à peu près de tout. Mais en campagne il manquait beaucoup d'hommes pour les travaux des champs (pas encore de mécanisation ni de tracteurs) et 1/5 est mort et disparu. Si les allemands auraient percé le front pour envahir Paris, l'ambiance aurait été celle qui figura entre 1939 et 1944: c'est a dire disette, collaboration-délation-résistance....
So, what do you think of Mobilization 2.0 in Russia?
I think a lot more Russians are going to be sent to their deaths for a pointless war of aggression and imperialism.
@@Scrat335 As usual Russia"s ego is only surpassed by their stupidity. With the use of drones Russia is fighting in 2D while Ukraine is fighting in 3D literally watching every move them make and easily picking them off. Sending them to certain death.
@@Scrat335 lol keep smoking that copium comrade. Russian military is an absolute shambles and lacks trained troops, leadership and an effective NCO corps, working modern equipment, disciline, logistics, and more. This iwll not be solved just by throwing mobiks at the problem, this isnt WW2.
@@Scrat335 Putler has already more mobikovs than weappons for them.
Wierchuszka wsjo propila, boots included, therefore only bare foots can be sent
This affair is a tragedy for everyone. I pray to God every day that the bombings and the killings just stop. The world needs peace and kindness.
I think you do a good job explaining what is going on and at the same time taking us on a tour of Moscow. Thank you! 😊
This is such a sad and tragic mess.
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Prayers for this to just end are said daily.
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Thank you for the update, Ksenia! Keep well.
I think you are really good at what you do. You tell things in a respectful and honest way. I am an American, but I have always loved learning about the Russian people and culture. Moscow is very beautiful and in time, I would love to visit there. Where I live in the USA we love hockey and Alex Ovechkin! We see him play all the time. Keep doing what you do. It is very much appreciated. 😊
Have you heard about the Holodomor--where millions were purposefully starved to death? ---The exile of Crimean Tatars which killed 50% of their population?----Of the many gulags and political prisoners?--Of the brutal suppression of Chechens?--of the attack on Georgia?--Of the current attack on Ukraine including all of the torture, murders, rape and genocide?
By the way: Hitler and Stalin were allies in 1939-1941 when they both attacked Poland to start WW2 (Molotov-Ribbentrop).RuZZia only changed sides when Hitler attacked them in 1941 (Operation Barbarossa). The Germans changed, the RuZZians have not!
Thanks from Canada. Beautiful Video. Very much appreciated.
I would appreciate another Vlog of this type 2 months from now to monitor the public mood. Many eyes will be opened then.
I’m impressed with your visual, and personal perspective. This is my first time with you, but now, I’m a subscriber.
I look forward to your content. I didn’t know there is a discrepancy in gender ratio - interesting.
Thank You 🙏🏼
Todd
Thanks for your perspective and the tour of Moscow. I’ve always wanted to see it in person but due to expense, war, and age I doubt that will ever happen. My best to you from North Carolina.
I think the main factor at present that explains the difference in numbers of men and women is the life expectancy of men in Russia being so low, more than 10 years less than women. This is for a variety of reasons including alcoholism. This means most of the gender gap can be seen in the 60+ category.
And now a whole generation is being sent to slaughter in Ukraine.
Very interesting to see the city. The subways are so clean!! In NYC it's a disgusting mess in the subways. I was impressed by how beautiful Moscow is.
Don't know if it's the same mindset as the DPRK to have a showcase to present to the world but it is impressive . Of course in the country side most people don't have toilets in the home. American cities are run down , takes years to get a sidewalk reconstructed . Transportation is old and ugly . We spend all our money on the war machine and free handouts.
@@rbspider free handouts? Russia is our 1 threat. Get a clue. If you want nice sidewalks, move to Moscow, then you can be mobilized as cannon fodder.
Russia spends most of it budget on it war industry and it oligarch's steal billions to pay for yachts and luxury properties while the rural parts of Russia live in below poverty
@@fredm4197 Number one threat is China . Russia does nothing to the United States , they have the economy of Texas . China is flooding the open border with fentanyl, over 150 die each day from overdose. Yes free handouts . My Potato and his regime have allowed the equivalent of Ireland into the country since he took his oath to enforce the Constitution of the United States . We have promised 100 billion to Ukraine . 63 % of non citizen households access Welfare in the states. I suggest you go over and fight for Ukraine .
@@paulrizza1457 They (Russians ) spend 4.1 % on the Military. I would not call that most. America Oligarchs do the same . Everyone in DC comes out with more money than when they went in , from rags to riches . We send Ukraine money , they buy American weapons with the money , politicians get lobbying money and Stock Market insider dividends . One guy came out with less Estimates are between 700 million and 2.3 billion lost . He also gave his salary away . Why would the Chinese give the Biden Penn Center 54 Million ? I agree Russia has some very poor towns . Are they worse than Detroit , East LA , Baltimore , South Chicago, Kensington Philly PA , US trailer parks and a million other slums?
You hit it right on the head "blissfully ignorant"
No concern for the ukraineans i guess
Looks like a beautiful city. You're right, the atmosphere there looks cheerful.
What a beautiful part of the city!
Thank you for the tour of Moscow, Ksenia. I like your description of some people being blissfully ignorant. We have many of those people in my country (USA) too. It's a universal problem. Be well!
Good video. I know an ex policeman who is still living in Moscow now. He lives with his suitcases packed in an apartment block now half empty where his neighbours fled to other countries.
He doesn't flee as he worries for his wife and kids.
He says Moscow feels "normal" to him but he thinks it's coming.
YIKES!
Every country has their cowards... Russia is no different!
When it comes for him, if it does, he may NOT be able to flee as readily as the in the first mobilization flight. As a a few exiles have said, the RuZZian government, though slow, _has learned from the first mobilization._ So it may NOT be so easy to flee, the second time around. As for example facial recognition is increasing, and a central data-base is being compiled.
As a family man, if he does NOT want to murder Ukrainians, I could feel sorry for his predicament. His wife must be filled with anxiety, as others many. It is sad.
@@comrade916🤡 this is not a war with any justification. Ruzzia invaded Ukraine’s territory and first attacked Kyiv not even in the Minsk agreement, which Ruzzia broke. Your Government and it’s leader are all corrupt and Putin is the worst. You will begin to understand when you hit the front lines. 🤡
@@comrade916over 1 million of them 😂😂😂 how many oligarchs are left? Some come to their houses in 🇺🇸with their yachts.
Of course hardly any mobilization from Moscow or St. Petersburg. It would be bad for the propaganda. On the other hand massive mobilization of poor regions in Far East makes more sense for Russian government.
It’s not about propaganda. The wages in Moscow and StPetersburg are high, much higher than in the rest of RF, an income of 1500 dollars is not uncommon, while in the far east there’s a lot more poverty and people are more willing to go to the army for $1200-1500 a month.
I agree with you they're not going to just rip them off the street of the so called post card cities
@@minime7375 likely tougher too.
Then they also g’et rid of men from minorities and Can controll these areas
@@minime7375 Nope. It's about the war not coming home to those who were doing well. When it comes home to them, leaders fall. It's all political.
Putting aside the obvious side of this story with the terrible things going on in Ukraine, it has to be said that there is also a different sadness that Russia has found itself in this position. It shouldn't have gone this way. I grew up with the USSR being the scary bad guy and when the Iron Curtain came down, I so wanted us to have a shared future where we could all (especially the young people who had nothing to do with the Cold War) build a better world with the best bits from East and West.
I so wanted to see Russia. I think that the country itself is beautiful and its people and customs unique and charming. Russia deserves better. What a future Uncle Vova has now secured for generations of young Russians...
And all this, without considering the plight of the Ukrainians... such a shame
I'm US American. I was in my country's Navy. I took part in NATO operations in Bosnia and Kosovo. It isn't Russia who rejected peace and coexistence. It is the West. It is the West that destabilized Syria (a long time Soviet, then Russian ally). It is that West that illegally bombed Serbia, a Russian ally even before the Soviet Union, and detached a part of that country. It is the US in particular that instigated 'color revolutions' in Georgia and the Ukraine (twice in the latter case), undermining legitimately elected governments that it disagreed with.
Fact is there was and is a large segment of the population in 'Ukraine' that wanted close ties with Russia but the west used ultra-nationalist Ukrainians to overturn the elections that went in favor of that segment of the population. Russia could not afford and overtly hostile country bordering its heartland. And that's where we are now.
@@mitchyoung93 What you said is just not true. How much did you get paid for that garbage post? Whatever it was it was too much.
@@mitchyoung93 who is paying you, Mitch?
@@mitchyoung93 Sure! And I am an x-wing pilot for the resistance stationed out of Alderaan. Not one American says I'm a U.S. American. I am calling out mega bullshit on your post!
@@mitchyoung93 I guess, like the Russians, you believe what you want to believe. What I don't understand is why ? You must know very well that Russia has a continuous history of autocracy, tyranny, and dictatorship, going back millenia. 'Peace loving' is a figment of propaganda and imagination. It sounds good "Miru bit, planetea jit" - but it's just a slogan for the "Western akward squad" to regurgitate, but the truth is that Russia is a second rate country with delusions of World Domination, which they believe is ordained by God to build a vast Empire ruIed by autocracy. Unfortunately being "great" is not compatiible with autocracy and the enevitabIe kleptocracy it produces. The largest country in the world with abundent natural resources, but it will never be great without freedom and democracy. Both are an anathema to dictatorship and kleptocratic autocracy.
Love your streams and your thoughtful insights.
Thank you for the tour. I loved it! Cheers!
Thankyou for your insights
Since they squashed the initial protest they are not needed to patrol as much. Perhaps some of the police have been mobilized. Another poster said people were being picked up from the subway with the use of facial recognition cameras.
Yes, one of the other Russian youtubers said his friend back in Russia had been picked up from the tube station down to facial recognition.
Hi Ksenia, I was thinking about you and other Russian vloggers the other day. Was a little worried, haven't seen a vid recently although I may have simply missed some. Glad to see you looking great. Were any other Americans here struck by how nice everyone on the street was dressed? Maybe it's just me, I am surrounded by Walmarts here in NC.
I want to say thank you for sharing your thoughts,prayers,Hopes and dreams for your Wonderful Country- I know it’s not your country at fault- Like in our Country- USA we too have people that make awful decisions that cause many people to suffer for their misdeeds. My family of 5 wanted to visit Russia, but since there is major issues happening we are not too sure when we might go there. We have been to Ukraine and have relatives that had to leave there because of the current situation. Much Love to you and your family…Take Care and don’t give up Hope!❤. New Friends in Virginia..USA
Who is at fault then?
Russia is not the only country in Europe where there are more women then men. Iceland, Denmark and a few others have the same problem.
Much respect to the Russian peoples. You have a beautiful country & cities.
I really like your videos. The travel, shopping & cooking.
Stay safe, while making your videos, my friend.
I recognized this park the instant your video came on. I had the great opportunity to go there and enjoyed it during an afternoon and another visit at night. Th thank you for the video. I hope that the conflict will end before soo many more men die.
Beautiful view of the city behind you 😍
Great video! Thank you for sharing...
Hello Ksenia and thank you very much for this informative video. Moscow is really beautiful and there are many peopke walking in the streets Anyway I hope that this terrible event will have an end and that everything could be resolved as soon as possible.
Love these types of videos
We r all One Human Family. 🙏❤️
Thanks for the tour .. interesting
Looks pretty good 👍☺️
Certainly Moscow is a beautiful city. The people seem to enjoy their city. Every day living seems very normal.
yes moscow beautiful city well ukraine is not so beautiful and the population will be going down next week in russia who cares about moscow i feel sorry for ukraine people
Thank you for the most interesting video. We have seen news of air defence systems being deployed on Moscow buildings. If so, are people not talking about it? Greetings from Australia.
"Those of ancient times who were expert in implementing the Way
Did not use it to enlighten the common people
But employed it to make them stupid
The commoners are difficult to govern
Because they know too much.”
― Lao Tzu
Dear Ksenia thank you for the video. Honestly I was worried for you, when you so freely spoke and talk in the centar of Moscow... I don t know ,but maybe it s something connect with my age, I am generation 1964 ... Take care of yourself, be careful, hugs and greetings to you Mica from Belgrade Serbia 🙂🐕🐾🌻
So nice to see you and thank you for showing me around Moscow..I think it is a beautiful city and it seemed to be in a normal mode...People living life as usual..The snow was on the ground but totally cleared from the wide walk ways..nice..Please give us another video soon ..Many Blessings 🥰🙏🌹
Thank you.
Moscow looks to be a beautiful city, so clean, and the people are so well groomed. I would have loved to had visited one day, but those plans are gone now with all that has taken place. May the nations find peace with one another.
I wish I had visited earlier too! Was on my bucket list
Argument is very often raised of cleaneness in the communist countries. Guess it should not be mistaken for litterness, that indeed is visible. The later one however stemming out of the fact that lack of marketing (packaging specifically) acounts for this phenomenon. They largely have ecological way of delivering non-products.
I would think the citizens of Moscow do not care about the mobilization as long as it is not them being mobilized. That appears to be the current Russian mindset.
Seems very quiet and subdued. We need this war to end. Every day that passes it gets worse.
Nice video. It looks like a great city. Have fun and be careful. How is your work going!
Beautiful and wonderful many more adjectives to use but god bless and keep up that (SPIRIT)-AMEN When you're smilin', when you're smilin'
The whole world smiles with you
When you're laughin', when you're laughin'
The sun comes shinin' through
But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain
So stop that cryin', be happy again
Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin'
The whole world smiles with you-NAMASTE [From Ontario Canada]
Maybe a walk around some provincial capitals, with special attention to the conscription offices, would be in order and interesting to compare with this video. 🇺🇦
I work near a conscription office and pass it every day . Guess what? Nothing special is going on near it.
Thank you for your, be safe
For your tour , had to fix that
Really like these just vibe of the street videos. Sounds simple buts it’s great to see what the people are like. I think you should interview some random people there.
Mobilization 2.0 in USSR 2.0 🙄🙄
After WW2 ended, the number of boys born has been approximately equal the number of girls, so the loss of soldiers in "The Great War" does not explain the lower number of men in Russia today, 75 years later. The explanation is likely health related reasons, men are more likely to die early due to diseases related to alcoholism, smoking, and accidents. The war of aggression in Ukraine does not help these statistics, currently an estimated 120,000 young Russian men have been killed in combat. This number is according to Ukraine's Ministery of Defense, but corresponds rather well with economic figures from Russia relating to support for relatives of fallen soldiers.
Also there is the exodus of several hundred thousand men when the war started and in response to mobilization. Being seen on the street was one of the quickest ways to get conscripted.
I hope you are feeling well, now.
What I think, every time I see footage of Russian cities like this, is how they look like any other European city: Foreign brands, western style advertising, people with English writing on their clothes. If it wasn't for the Cyrillic alphabet, you wouldn't know it's not some German or French city.
I'm old enough to remember the Soviet Union and that place looked like another planet. So it felt natural to think that we were fundamentally different. But now...
I really cheered for Russia when the Ussr fell. I think we all did. We were supposed to be friends... And all that I see in this video reminds me of how close we were. It's heartbreaking.
I wonder how long those superficial signs of integration and common experiences will last.
The exhibition area that opened in 1939 seems to be a lot like the 1939 World's Fair in New York City.
It's so beautiful I love that you keep the lights 🌟
You are looking healthier!
Yes, I felt ok. But it was cold yesterday in Moscow and I was wearing my autumn coat. I got so cold. So maybe I will get a new turn of cough.
One striking observation.... No trash to be seen on the streets.
There is trash in the areas outside the center of the city.
It is strange to see people walking around seemingly unconcerned about the war in Ukraine. Thanks for your video.
Just a year ago Moscow was on my list of places to visit. Now it feels very strange and I know I will never go there.
Stay safe
I watch Nikki from Russia . Little man ran away
Thank you so much for sharing this with us !✌️❤️🙏
Ksenia, lovely video as usual. Go to Alaska, I think the ratio is 35:1 (35 men to each woman. ❤️❤️
Not in Moscow but I did fall over on the concrete paving slabs on Friday... However it is caused by ice lenses forming under the ground. It is called frost heave and depends on how low the temperature gets and the the water level in the soil. It's a big problem for engineers. As for men on the street, check to see if soccer is on television.
That explains that
It hasn't happened and its never actually been announced ?
Well done, be safe
Grettings from Canada!
Thanks Ksenia for this nice walk with you. Take care! All the best!
not only Russia is losing the war, it's also decreasing its male population
@@ELDioko Do you mean like winning a battle and losing a war? It has happened several times in history and will happen to Russia.
It appears you are being followed by a man (who stops when you stop) at 16:46 on the video. He waits a few minutes while you talk, then walks across the screen view out of sight. He appears again at the end of your video at around 18:55. Please be very careful.
She's definitely being followed! Omg!
What a country to live in my God ,thats what they want to do in Ukraine you can tell Ksenia is careful what she is saying Yes Moscow is a beautiful city as is St Petersburg I know I have been there.The people walk around like zombies blissfully unaware what atrocities are going on in Ukraine by their country
Moscow is such a beautiful city and so clean. Saint Petersburg too ! I and many other Americans feel so sorry for the great citizens of your country . It could be one of the best countries in the world ! But......I won't say any more . Take care and good luck .
It’s kept that way while poor regions are absolutely blighted.
See this Russian vlogger who visits the outlying regions: youtube.com/@VarlamovEng
Be safe and careful. I only seen Kremlin and I gat bed fillings. I never been in Russia,but have bed,bed memory. So we thank you ,for your efforts! I am originally from Romania,but the last 49 years I leave in California. All my love and consideration.
Happy to see you back again, I was very concerned for you and your health such a long gap between posts.
Your videos are fantastic and a great insight into Russia. Love from Sweden. I spent one month in Russia in 1999, but that was when Jeltsin was still president. Russia back then was respected and a part of the international community. Very different from now.
"Russia was then a respected part of the international community." Are you serious? Yeltsin was an alcoholic, a corrupt official, a puppet of the United States and an outright murderer of the country. The Americans and the British openly and openly robbed Russia. The people of Russia were in poverty for the fact that representatives of the White House took jewelry and rough diamonds from the state storage to London with suitcases. The United States and Britain turned Russia into a dump of chemical and radioactive waste in those years. There were CIA personnel in the Russian government. American companies were allowed to do everything on the territory of Russia. American corporations did not pay taxes, exported oil and gas from Russia without paying a cent for this, they did not even pay the workers who worked for them. The procedure was simple, American corporations hired workers to work on drilling rigs on a shift basis, and after half a year they were kicked out and hired new ones. There was no one to complain, the police were bought by the Americans and each corporation had a whole army of bandits and those who tried to pump their rights and sue the Americans were simply killed.
Yes, drunk Jeltsin, you are right. Where were you in 1999? Moscow? Do you have any clue about what was the life for Russians in that "respected" Russia?
I loved the view of Moscow that you shared with us. Thank you. The chilling part of it was how regimented everything seemed. It smacks of a strict and harsh police state. The undercurrent of brutality lying just under the surface. The police presence is not the fear, it is the unseen observers that are truly menacing.
I wish you all the best for the New Year.
I have no idea of how you got "harsh" vibes, except for the cold snow, other than that, it could have been in any city in the world. People are people where ever you go. It's the psychopaths in their studies trying to rule the world that you would never see anyway.
Paranoid
@@a.t1313 they arrest people for placing flowers under a statue of a Ukrainian poet.
They arrest people for blank sheets of paper.
You cannot criticise the army or Putin.
It’s a police state.
Always nice to see parts of the world you are not likely ever to visit -- especially such a renowned city such as Moscow. So, thank you very much. But honestly, it's easy to be "blissfully ignorant" when you don't have missile raining down on your city, destroying your apartment blocks; You will not see mothers, daughters, grandmothers crying in the streets over the dead. There are no images of burned-out troop carriers or blasted hulks of tanks in which the abandoned dead lie. So, it's perfectly understandable. Nevertheless, thank you for this peek at the mood in Russia's capitol city. I pray that peace will return soon to Europe and Russia. Holy Theotokos, pray for our stricken world!
@@Junejane4 You are asking a lot of questions about a lot of topics. I do not have enough knowledge of all these things to respond intelligently to them all. I will address the NATO issue, however. I do believe, that when the West asserts that NATO is a "defensive" organization, that this assertion may be true in the eyes of the West; however, in the eyes of many Russians, the claim is ludicrous. The so-called "Open door" policy that NATO insists on, can rationally be perceived as a threat to Russia. I believe the West made a huge error at even hinting at Ukraine becoming a member of NATO, and they must have gauged the potential of war over Ukraine is just the kind of response Russia might have. It seems to me to be a rookie international relations error that is geopolitical disaster that was avoidable. War is by nature evil, and my Christians values allows for a very narrow set of circumstances in which War is allowed as a concession to human weakness and sin. I have to say that what Russia did by invading Ukraine doesn't fit the traditional Christian definition of a "Just War." Neither Russia nor NATO nations are "Christian" nations -- they are of what Saint Augustine called, "The City of Man." So, I don't expect the concept of "Just war" to carry much weight in either quarter. I don't want to see anyone suffering like this -- whether they be Russian or Ukrainian. I pray the war will soon end, so that there are no more images of crying mothers, wandering children, and dead bodies on the streets, and that all grievances are solved through negotiations.
Putin is like Napoleon in 1813.........He does not realize that his Empire is crumbling down.....
Happy new year Julian calender
beautiful Russia and You
I think a good few young men have also left Russia.
They have. And thousands have been killed in Ukraine.
Unfortunately, Russian paranoia goes back for centuries. The Czars justified their continuous conquests both of Siberia and Muslim lands because they needed a defensive buffer. But it wasn't long before the Russians settled into these conquered lands, and soon a new buffer was needed to protect them. As for the Crimean War during the 19th century, the justification was that there were Christians living inside the Ottoman Empire and they needed to be "liberated". But the real reason was a Russia desire for a warm water port, no problems with ice 12 months a year. The Black Sea was not good enough. They wanted access to the Mediterranean. Of course, France and Great Britain were opposed.
The lower number of men today is not due to WW2. It may be due to the changes in the culture after world war 2 during the period of few men. Paraguay in the 1800s fought a war against three of its neighbors, which they lost, and maybe their culture still reflects changes in the culture when there were so few men.
I'll bet Berlin was pretty festive in 1940, too.
I like your voice!
Hello from Siberia 🇷🇺❤️
To clarify, mobilization is the transfer of existing troops from other areas of defence. They would already be trained, equipped, and experienced. Taking people out of normal society and having to train and equip them is called conscription.
That's wrong Brian.
For me, an Estonian who has visited VDNH in childhood, it's a symbol of Soviet-Russian imperialism. Visiting St. Petersburg again some time ago didn't create any ill feelings for me, but this place is like seeing a Nazi memorial could be for some others. I do not have anything personal against Ksenia and I appreciate that she is criticizing the regime, but filming in that place shows that there are things she just can't understand.
Perhaps she did it deliberately to reveal the pattern of imperialism at play? Putin and many nationalists just can't come to terms with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
I am in England. My parents experienced the Nazi bombing of London and other cities. I see what Russia is doing in Ukraine and I can only wish for bad things to happen to Russia as a result. Seeing Russians living as if nothing is happening is upsetting.
Thanks
Thank you so much!
its soo weird everytime i see videos of moscow there is always music playing... its like soo eerie.. like as if they are trying to wipe away thoughts.
After so many people escaped the country because of the first mobilization I am not surprised that they are not publicizing the second mobilization. Also if you are calling up more people you don’t want them hiding or escaping. People many also come to understand how poorly the war is going as demonstrated by the need to keep calling up more people.
Is the mortality rate for men higher than the rate for women in Russia? What are men’s attitude towards healthcare? Are workers compensated for workplace accidents and injuries?
I think just like here in America we are at the mercy of politician who decide our fate and that's not a good thing. I would be doing the same thing your people are doing.....trying to live my life and hope that our crazy politicians don't get us all killed. Stay safe out there! Love your channel.
In America and west, we are allowwd to fight back. You can call president any names. Russians are told to shut up and obey. They know they have no rights.
I'd be surprised after what happened last time that they would actually announce a 2nd round of mobilization. I figure they'll just mobilize a bunch of people without saying anything.
Please explain how WWII, which ended in 1945, can still influence the male to female ratio. I would think that, for people born since 1945, the ratio would be, once again, balanced.
I'm sure that I'm missing something, I just don't know what it is. Thanks!
That's what I thought as well. People will still have male and female children which should statically balance out by now.
Nope, you arent missing anything. Her logic is flawed, in many ways. She said herself Moscow and St petersburg, arent getting mobilised as other places are. That's why there is more men in those cities. But you can't blame her, if she told the truth she would be in jail or sent to a gulag in siberia.
Severe abuse of alcohol. Not sure but I think average lifespan for male was just over 60 at the end of Soviet era. Now it has risen to about 70+, in just last 35 years.
Even if women drink a lot too, it still is a lot less than men. I think lifespan for women was just over 70 in end of 1980, and now it is closer to 80. Creates the unbalance.
Someone maybe can confirm the numbers. It is just from what I read on the web.
26 mln soviet people died during the WWII. They never had any children or more children. I don't think it's easy to balance the number of unborn babies that 26 mln people were to have.
@@StPetersburgme But, again, I don't see how that impacts the male to female ratio. I'm sorry if I'm being particularly stupid.
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I have heard about you tube in Russia will be stopped..iff so please stay safe and know you are no traitor. A compassionate person but NOT a traitor.
@@mccanncollection Mr. Putrid.....lol
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The number of dead Soviet Soldiers in WW2 grows year on year. I was taught by Russia relateted teachers the figure of 22 millions.
I imagine 3 times as many men left Russia recently than was mobilized
Hello Ksenia! The Moscow subway system is impressive. So clean! Here our subways are filthy and can be dangerous places. I attended school in Boston and rode the subways all over the city so I speak from experience. Having read USSR and Russian history for decades I know that there is respect for public places and it shows, at least in Moscow. No such respect exists here in some places. When I worked for the U.S. Forest Service we had a covered bridge which was rebuilt and it cost a lot of money. Within a few months tourists had carved their initials and other graffiti all over the brand new woodwork. When I saw this I was extremely angry. When hearing American or Russian propaganda I have the ability to read between the lines. Warmest wishes to you from here and thank you for your videos!
Ancient Rome had similar set up showing provinces they dominated and glorified these triumphs. Showing goods from those areas and displayed what this brought to Rome. People forget these Russian republics were were gained through warfare, the West has moved on & released their empires, Russians still have pride in having one.
Moscow looks beautiful. The politics has clouded the beauty of Russia 😢
Durant la premiere guerre mondiale (1914-18) en France c'était pareil , interne à Paris. Les cabarets(Folies Bergeres, French Cancan) travaillaient au maximum, il n'y avait pas de signe de guerre, les commerçants avaient à peu près de tout. Mais en campagne il manquait beaucoup d'hommes pour les travaux des champs (pas encore de mécanisation ni de tracteurs) et 1/5 est mort et disparu.
Si les allemands auraient percé le front pour envahir Paris, l'ambiance aurait été celle qui figura entre 1939 et 1944: c'est a dire disette, collaboration-délation-résistance....