Find Patric Lankester on YT.He is independent journalist.American guy.Maybe you find interesting.He reported from Donbas and Mauripolie.He tock with civilian's.It's horror what's happen now. But, I understend, all is started 8 years ago.
God bless your honesty the world needs more Russian people like you. It’s a risk for you speaking the truth so much respect and I hope things start to feel better for you. Putin has gave Russians a bad name but I understand he’s a lier and a murderer so just be careful. Your country shouldn’t be going threw this just one disgusting man should be taken out.
You know what is the most important ? You do not have to tell us how you feel about that invasion. You should try to convince as much Russians as you can that what is happening in Ukraine is wrong. This is what you should try to do.
So you're saying that the Azov Battalion and other neonazi in the internet is fake? And the suffering of the people in the Dombas since 2014 it's fake?
My grandmother was from Ukraine. My great-grandfather owned an 80-acre farm. The Soviet Union took the farm away and left my great-grandfather the farm house and a small plot of land around it. It was a family farm passed down from generation to generation. One day my grandmother moved to America. She walked the long walk from her home to the port where the ship to America was located. She waited in line to board the boat legally. She walked up the plank and was about to step on the boat, but the kgb stopped her. At 15 she was too young to board the boat without a parent. They turned her away. She stood at the rail staring at the boat. Then she saw a person dive into the water and swim to the boat. They tapped on the round window at the bottom of the ship. Someone inside opened the window and helped them in. So, my grandmother did the same thing. She was a stole-away for 3 or 4 months. She could not stand up or even sit up. People were packed into the bottom of the ship like sardines. She lay flat the whole trip. Some people around her died. and when she was leaving the ship the kgb shot at her but they missed. She always said to never trust Russian government. Sorry for the long post. Please stay safe.
Hi, Justin, we read your comment, thank you for this. Thank you for sharing the story of your grandmother! What a brave girl! Probably, it happened at the territory of Crimea and the Black Sea?
I am old enough that I met a few ship jumpers and defectors back in I think the late 80's. What I don't understand is why on earth anyone still lives in Russia. Many people went through great hardship to leave, like your ancestors, and since it's been easier to leave it seems like people haven't. And the excuse I hear is well they couldn't get visas. Given what previous generations went through to get out that excuse doesn't fly. I am not a mean person but I reserve judgement on the people who are still living in Russia.
I could rewrite this story with Poland and Czar, but it’s the same outcome - WE are alive and free! Ukraine teaches us to renew American democracy to continue to attract like-minded people to our engine. This Diaspora is RF’s loss and dooms them to more of the same.
Yes they are very important to remind us of the real people because in the past it was easy to paint whole nations as demons which prolongs unnecessary wars & causes hostility against innocent people based on their ethnicity. If humans haven't progressed much at least we can do this now.
Greetings and best wishes from Oregon, USA! I've read about the "brain drain" in Russia and I see it is truly happening. It's not easy to build a brand new life, but I know you will succeed.
You are a lovely couple! Thank you for sharing and giving people insight into the situation in Russia, and your positive and wonderful attitude in the face of these challenges and difficulties. Take care and be safe, and remember all of the support and love that you have every day from all your friends! All the best from Nebraska, way out in the middle of the U.S. 🌺🌼🌷
Unfortunately Nebraska voted for Trump and Trump wanted to destroy America and hand it over to the Russians. Trump did everything possible to cause destruction and chaos in America and tried to overthrow the United States government after he LOST. I am glad the majority of the United States fired Trump.
@@VegasRT500 I am also glad that the United States fired Trump, and I didn't vote for Trump. And furthermore, not even close to everyone in NE voted for Trump. Check out Nebraskans for Peace, GC Resolve and the Center for Rural Affairs, all progressive and sustainably oriented. Don't let the Nebraskans who voted for Trump speak for those of us who didn't. Also, Americans went to the voting booth; Russians did not.
Great dialogue with two young intelligent people! So glad I found you randomly. Keep up the good work informing us. Praying for peace for both countries 🙏. 💗from USA 🇺🇸
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been wondering how you were doing and am relieved to hear you feel supported. I can only imagine how difficult the situation must be for you guys. Please keep us informed about the situation of the average Russian people, it’s very enlightening. Stay strong!
@@elimlinrr6898 Why not ask Japan and S. Korea how bad it is to be friends ? Both have prospered peacefully Japan was an enemy during WW2 while Russia an ally ? W. Germany has done OK too. --- WHY NOT RUSSIA ?????
I am so sorry you and so many Russian people have to go through this. Most people around the world know that the people of Russia have nothing to do with this senseless attack on Ukraine. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience about all of this. It helps us to better understand and know what the truth is. Be Well, Be Safe. 🇺🇸
It's hard to understand why some people blame all Russians as if it is their fault. I have met many Russians and they have always been so nice. But some of their politicians...not so much.
@@stevesteiner6844 Most Russians seem to know what’s going on but don’t have the integrity to speak out. It’s no different than the pre-war Germans. History will not be kind the the Russians who are spineless. They share the blame.
Thank you for sharing ❤ prayers for peace 👋 from USA. I haven't heard any hate towards the people from Russia only Putin and we also know that the people in Russia can't say anything and don't have news anyway but everybody that left Russia needs help just as much as people from Ukraine that's why it's so important for people to talk and get the truth out for everyone. Also it's important that we reach out and care for the elderly people everywhere no matter where they are because many elderly people everywhere don't even have enough food to eat
As an elderly American, I often think how impossible it would be to navigate a warring landscape at my age! I wouls somply have to wait in my bombed house. Running to safety, climbing over rubble, etc., would be out of the question. 😳
People from Ukraine left because their homes were blown up, destroyed by rockets, bombs, artillery. Because their towns were occupied and burned down, because russian soldiers are killing civilians in order to make Ukraine surrender. They are raping, torturing and kidnapping people. And that’s not from the news, that comes from person to person, from the ones who managed to escape. On the other hand russians did absolutely nothing for 22 years and now when another war started and sanctions became harder than ever, they are just running to find a place under the sun. And you really think they deserve the same help as Ukrainian people ?
Thank you.. Well defined and well explained. Here we are. Millions of years ago all our first ancestors walked around and threw rocks at their neighbors. Unfortunately, our rocks are now bigger and do more damage. But we are still throwing rocks. All my best to both of you, your family and friends and all our best to the unfortunate people trying to hold on to their land and live their lives in Ukraine.
There is never just 1 person, every dictator needs enablers who turn a blind eye. I do understand the limited view Russian people get but they've had a reasonable amount of time with some sort free press to understand the true situation. This is not limited to Russia, here in NL we have Wappies mocking the media not understanding it is the media keeping a democracy in check, one cannot have a democracy without free media even if you don't like the message they bring. Good to talk about it though, the situation needs a lot more people like you. Take care 💪🏻
Greetings from Maryland in the USA. I was glad to see your talk. It reinforced my view that “incursions “ are wrong. Wars are bad for all people and we here in USA need to remember that when we are tempted by our interests in other lands. I hope you continue to broadcast because you are helping us all. 🙏
Thank you both for taking the time to produce this. I'm in Boston, MA, USA but I've been to Russia 3 times (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ashkelon) and Poland twice (Warsaw, Crakow). What I find is that America is dangerously tuned out and cannot wrap their minds around why this "WAR" is relevant to their day-to-day lives. I've liked and shared this and others like you. Your voices are important!
I just discovered your channel, and really enjoyed this video. I would hope that most Americans do not blame the average Russian for the situation in Ukraine. Please stay safe and continue to post videos. We all need this communication link to continue...
As an European I can tell you, we are shocked, devastated and angry that we have a war on European soil again. What the outcome of this war will be, nobody knows. I hope there will peace. The sooner, the better. Good luck folks!
В 1999 году США бомбили мосты и электростанции в Югославии. Вас это не возмущало? Вы не думали что происходит что-то ужасное. Или вашему правительству бомбить другую стану можно. В Ираке погибло до 1 миллиона мирных граждан. Оружия массового поражения там так и не нашли. США извинились? Нет. США и НАТО осудили? НЕТ. Вы спите спокойно?
@@fanfeck2844 ты не знаешь кто бомбил Югославию? Это для тебя тайна? Ты не знаешь кто напал на Ирак? Это не вопрос веры. Это факты. В каком мире ты живешь? Ты хоть про войну в Ливии слышал? Или у тебя память удерживает информацию только один месяц?
I give you guys credit for speaking against the war. There are other expatriates who fled Russia that still refer to the war as a special military operation because they are afraid of going to jail if they return home. True freedom requires, at the bare minimum, speaking up about what you know is wrong.
It not so much fear they get arrested but for example my wife side of family, if she not careful. The Russian state will take it out on her grandmother, aunt etc.
My Russian neighbors are so happy they moved here a few years ago, they are lovely ppl, just as I'm sure most Russians are. Stay safe and thank you for making your videos.
I'm from the United States and I understand how you feel. It's just like the sanctions I and regular people did not place them just as you didn't cause this in Ukraine. I pray everyday for Ukraine and also you and the regular people in Russia. Also for the government to stop this horrible fighting. Thank you for sharing ❤No hatred for Russians people I always prayed for your country since I was a little girl, I lived thru the cold war I would always look up at the sky thinking a nuclear weapon would be coming down. I was so happy when we could talk with each other as friends 💕
USA military industry are hundreds bilions usd profits per year...nobody would fund them in peace times...as war on terror lost spark..they wanna cold war back and sacrificing Ukraine for their cynical goal. Russia and China have not such corporate military machine behind their military so they fight war only as necessity.
Germany wanted expand its industries in Russia to react on Chinese emerging hegemony..with combination of nordStream....it would make NATO and American influence in Europe over...so Washington is in panic and building blocks for such developments...Ukraine is only facade...
@@geoeconomics5629 it won't work for them..they made it even worse....last pillar of American hegemony was swift and unique standing of petrodollar..as they steal 300bln usd of Russian reserves and sanction Russia...major global exporter is forced to seek alternatives...dollar losing network effect and within next two years will succumb faster than titanic. Whole world realized their reserves are not safe in American bank and they might be next either is state or oligarchs will seek alternatives..Saudis wanna JuAns for their oil...dedolarization going as avalanche...
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What a sad and frustrating situation. I am sorry this is happening to your family. It is difficult to see how things can turn around without Russians having the will to do something about it even though it is very dangerous. You were smart to leave when you did.
@@CorntwallLipstickQueen Not "cowards" They made the right decision to survive and to help others who will (eventually)? understand what Putin and his henchmen are doing
Sad, but this shows the sanctions are having the intended effects: 1. Brain drain of educated folks like this family fleeing Russia, and 2. Unrest among the population in Russia to pressure Putin to back down from his unmitigated aggression.
Educated people outside of Russia, including the United Kingdom, (where I am from) know that Russia is a civilised and cultured country that has made a great contribution to the world. In the UK we study Russian history, literature and music at school as part of the curriculum. We all remember the huge sacrifice made by Russia in the Great Patriotic War (1939-1945). When the Cold War ended many hoped that Russia would join other countries in Europe and become democratic and respect the law. It is very sad that Russians have been badly governed for a long time and I hope that whoever comes after Putin, the 'West' doesn't make the same mistake as in 1990 and it supports the new Government and helps it to become more free and modern. We don't hate ordinary Russians!
Please go there and talk to people on the street right now about the campaign of rape and murder by their “soldiers”. You will quickly learn how “educated and civilised” they are. They have not changed for centuries…
@ Gary Sorry for this , but I have an important correction to make. “Great Patriotic War” was 1941-1945, because 1939 - 1941 Stalin and Hitler were allies. It changed first in June 1941 when Hitler apparently realized he didn’t want to share his trophy (the entire World) with anyone and attacked Soviet. At first Stalin refused to believe it, but of course he was quickly forced to.
@@dominiquedominique6462 My mistake! I realised this after I had posted. In any case, Russia made a huge sacrifice in terms of people killed which is affecting their demographics down to today. I saw a statistic a while ago which said that out of every 300 allied soldiers that were killed in Europe in WW2, 298 of them were Russian (or Soviet). An estimate of Russia's population today, adjusting for the effects of Stalin's mis-rule and the losses of WW2 put Russia's population at around 250million v. around 145million today. It's not easy to understand the psychology of the Russians, given their sad and violent history.
Hi, you brave and great people! :-) I just stumbled over your video and enjoyed it very much - of course I will watch more of your content! I like the way you talk and explain the things! :-) I`d like to say that all this is very disturbing for all of us and everywhere (I am from Germany) - not "just" the political and war thing that is going on, but also the fact that russia is becoming more and more isolated and closed now. It is very disturbing. Many of us, including myself, are worrying about how everybody in Russia will get by with the pressure due to political action on one and sanctions on the other side. As a person who communicates a lot via social media/internet I find it quite hard to notice how so many russians loose contact now to their "outlandish" friends and acquaintances, to the "rest" of the world. We all are used to meet so easily in internet space, but suddenly people, a whole big country, is in danger of disappearing totally - with their actions, jokes and discussions on social media, but also with their own channels, themes and topics which always enriched me. No matter if we never met, we all seem like very "near" somehow, like friends, virtual neighbours. Social media has made the world so much smaller in a way. As I notice the struggle and danger for so many courageous people with their channels while they are speaking up now, I understand that many things cannot be said anymore and many questions cannot be answered openly; it soon has become difficult to find russian people in Russia, in other countries oder here, on YT, who still dare to talk open. One needs not have a friend or relative in Russia to worry about russian people now. You seem to speak directly and so open (haven`t watched any other of your videos until now, but will do), you give direct and clear information around the situation in Russia, as far as you are informed and told. Because of the lack of direct information this is worth so very much for so many people all over the world now! We really want to know how they are doing in all details ans daily while the situation develops, how they cope with the sanctions from day to day and what`s really going on in their minds and hearts - and if and how this might change by time. Without people like you and channels like yours it would be so very difficult now to get clearer information. At last I`d like to say: I love your very clear and direct style and how both of you complete each other. Also your english is well to understand (that`s not always the case with some channels) The content you bring is to the point (often I find channels like yours but the people do avoid so many topics and points, although the title "promises" something else - or they seem quite distracted and loose their thoughts and points or do not really "hit" them, so one is watching half an hour or more with not much being said in the end. You seem to be very structured and go right to the topic - and you seem to have a feeling what people outside of Russia could like to know now. I will be thankful for every information about the situation the russian people facing now, and I am also very interested like you, as family are doing in the Netherlands (?)! I will surely enjoy your videos. Thank you so very much for all your effort and the risk (and energy and time!!) that you take as family! People like you are so important now for the world to not loose connection to each other. Connection supports understanding - and understanding is what we are needing now to build up a peace- and trustful situation and climate in the world, against all missunderstanding and aggression. Aggression is just fear acted out. Take good care of yourselves and go on like this whenever possible, I`m subscribing and I will recommend your channel! :-)
Thank you for this video! Stay safe! Yes, it is very dangerous that in the Russian media it is falsely presented that Europeans hate and abuse Russians when the truth is that we symphatize with the Russian people but condemn the government's actions. All the best from Finland!
It's not false...i m 38 and live in Slovakia...our massmedia are russophobic and spread hatred all the time last 30 years.it's very ugly...part of my country is influenced by it..part is resistent to it..as me....this is going on through whole Europe..bc our massmedia are corporate and controlled by USA military industry.
Thank you for this video. Stay safe🙏🏻❤️. I’m from the US. We have great compassion for all you are going through. It’s clear the Russian people don’t know what’s happening in Ukraine. It’s so sad how many people are being killed. The Russian soldiers are being killed, civilians are being killed, Ukrainians are being killed. It’s all so senseless. One crazy man doing all of this to so many people.🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️.
From Tennessee in USA. I hope everything goes well for you and your family. I don't blame the Russian people for the war. The leadership of your country made that decision and you are just trying to live your lives as best you can. Just found your channel and I really appreciate your opinions and knowledge on this. Thank you and take care 💙😊
I know this was posted 9 days ago, but just watched it and everyone I know loves the Russian people. We feel so bad that the regular people have to suffer for what the government had done. I look forward to watch more of your videos.
Unless the millions of Russian people decide to change their situation they will continue to live with these " troubles". Surely there are more ordinary citizens than the elite powerful billionaires who run that circus and scare everyone else into submission. Maybe learn from your neighbour that when a country decides they want to join with the western democracies they get lots of help.
Love the Russian people. Not controlling their own government. Years walking around with blinders on. Is what led to this it's a Russian people's fault they could have stepped in but they didn't. They were free and they allowed another dictator to take over. Russian people caused this. William.s
I was discussing with a chinese guy the other day about who is brainwashed, me or him. It's actually simple to know, just ask yourself "Can I openly criticize my authorities?", "Can I make fun of my president and his people?", "Can I openly publish whatever I want on social media?". Of course the guy couldn't do any of these things, yet he hadn't even stopped to question this. I rested my case.
Thank you for your courage to speak up. My hope is that it will contribute to a more balanced perspective for a larger group of people. May you both stay safe and find a better life moving forward, good luck!
Thank you for sharing this. ❤️ RUclips recommended your channel and I am glad I found it. It's so sad...the whole situation is. In Ukraine AND in Russia. I am from Germany and today I talked to an ukrainian refugee in a job interview. She can only speak russian, but gladly the woman who is hosting her at the moment, is a native russian. It was a strange and heartwarming situation: The ukrainian refugee, interpreted by her russian host here in Germany... They were so kind and compassionate with each other. ❤️ I wish you all the best, and that you are able to see your family again soon, without facing danger/fear. ❤️❤️❤️ ...by the way: I visited the Netherlands two times in my life and it was always in the middle of the night, ha ha, so I guess I should watch a few more of your videos to get a brighter view. 😄😄😄 Lots of love ❤️🙋🌞🌞🌞
Thank you for your heart-warming comment! You attract beautiful souls as you are! Sure, there are many videos about the Netherlands here in our channel :) You are very welcome!
Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts with us. I also want to say “thank you” to those people, that understand that not all Russian people are the evil. Hope everything is gonna be fine eventually 🙏🏼
My heart goes out to all good innocent Russians and even the innocent military people who are trapped within the war. Thank you for speaking up and sharing your feelings and letting us know what is happening in Russia. How terrible it is that the government is continuing to brainwash its own people especially the young. I pray for the enlightenment of those in control. Peace & Love ❤️🙏
I just found your channel. I appreciate you sharing your perspective on the situation. This is vitaly important work that you are doing as we all need to understand each other better, especially in times like this. I am now a subscriber and look forward to your future insights.
I'm Czech citizen. And the majority of os condemns the incident with students excluded from the lecture. Colective guilt is something extremely wrong and we stand against it. The sanctions against Russians who try to flee Russia because the are not safe in the country are just wrong. Many Russians are real political refugees and we should accept them and help them the same as to Ukrainians. Western world should help Russians to establish some solid and strong abroad resistance against dictature regime in Russia.
Russians must rise up. They have to help to save their country from the dictator. They have to wake up from the illusion. They've helped Putin to keep the power, now they have do something to get rid of him. It is not possible to live safely and peacefully for anyone in Europe with this psychopath having absolute power over 144 million people. I'm sure with someone only slightly more grounded and rational in the lead possition Russia could develope and quickly overcome this economical disaster. And the world will help a lot, cos economical disaster in Russia means very big problem for whole Europe and it means problems for the rest of the world too. With some more predictable government the foreign companies will go back to Russia immediatelly and the most of Russians who has left the country in last years and mainly last weeks will go back, I'm sure about it. But the time is crucial thing. The longer time in isolation the closer to the social destruction Russia is and the longer time it will take to get better again. I'm so sad from all this situation. Wish you the best guys. Hope this nightmare will end soon.
I'm from Portugal and I understand what happens in a dictatorship like the Russian one, we had one for 50 years. In the last years of that dictatorship we had the liberation wars of Angola, Guinea and Mozambique and the government carried out a lot of propaganda, a phrase often mentioned by the military and in the street was "Angola is ours". It was the military dissatisfied with the war that overthrew the regime and helped in the transition to a democratic regime. Until then, it is necessary to fight against a regime that oppresses freedoms and lords of war. I think it's crazy when Putin threatens with nuclear weapons, I just think they need psychiatric treatment.
That Revolution was led by a communist officer who shortly afterwards tried a second coup, to turn Portugal into a Communist dictatorship with himself as the dictator. Luckily, he failed.
Thank you for this video. This war is a great tragedy. At first for the people of Ukrain but also for the rest of the world. We all want to live in peace. Good to hear your neighbours and collegues are supporting you in this uncomfortable situation. The vast majority of The Dutch people feel no hate for Russians, but we don’t like present Russian geo politiks. This policy is bad for Russia in the first place. Why see eachother as opponents, why don’t we just trade with eachother and become wealthier? Wish you all the best, stay safe.
I am so proud of you 2,my life started after world war 2 I was told all bad is gone and there are people set up to stop war.I was borne in England and have lived in Australia for 45 years I have invited people from the world back Packers working on my farm we had fun,I am now retired and have 8 grandchildren I am so worried what sort of world I am going to leave them.I would invite you both I have respect for all Russian people.Lydia
Excellent video and very informative! I am actually myself in touch with some people in Russia through social networks and can emphasis they are scared by the terror imposed by the current Russian regime on them. And I have my own experience through family and friends with such a criminal regime although I was too little (< 1,5 years) to understand what was going on when my parents left their home, their family and friends, their jobs and left everything behind in order to care for their only child to grow up and live in freedom. So I am still infinitely grateful to my already deceased parents for doing this to me …
So nice of you to post ths reactio of yours. It's in itself already very informative for a huge majority of those of us who are living in freedom; or who were at least living in freedom, until the advent of the Covid-19 time, which for us has seen an enormous reduction in that freedom, unhappily.
@@ihateidiots3880 I am praying that Russia get out of Ukraine and stop killing women and children etc the devastation that this evil government has done under Putin has no reflection on the majority of Russians who are against this war but are afraid to speak out because of the consequences they will suffer.I am new to your vlog and will subscribe to it because you talk sense
@@raynorthedge5722 - The majority of Russians may dislike war but they hated neo-Nazis in Ukraine killing Russian-speaking Ukrainians for the past 8 years or so, over 14,000 of them. You need to catch up on the history of US interference for decades, and then more of it since 2014. Heck, US News USED TO have headlines about the Nazis in Ukraine, killing Ukrainians, but OOPS, now they changed their tune. Hmmm....
Hi Expeat Family Live, I'm thankful that people like you speak openly about an very unpleasant and also dangerous situation. It keeps our minds open. I hope your family and friends will be save.
Great to hear you speak out! I work in a circus and a lot of artists come from Russia, Ukraine and Poland. They’re friends. Like them all. Important Russians abroad like you speak out loud.
I was so lucky to come across your channel! I will be subscribing, too. You are a very sweet couple. I am very sorry you are going through such hardships. I live in the US, and Russians can expect to be treated in a very friendly way here. I look forward to you next video. Take care of yourselves!
Thanks for this video! It covers most of what I discuss with a lot of Russians these days. I do miss the claims made by Putin about the Ukraine having a nazi regime and also committed genocide in the Donbas region. (Unbelievable with a Jewish president who has build an holocaust remembrance centre next to Babi Jar and is pro LGBTQ rights. Many Russians point to the influence of Azov, however their political party received less than 2 percent of the votes in the last election in the Ukraine. Considering your last remarks my thoughts of sending the link of your video to some of the Russians I have been ‘debating’ will not be done. And it will probably not help anyway. Most Russians that believe the propaganda seem to truly believe their governments lies. And believers usually are not interested in facts, making it very hard to try and get them of their believe. Many Russians also don’t seem to understand (luckily some great exceptions) that fastfood and clothing companies leaving is just the tip of the iceberg. They say it is great McDonalds and other have left, because Russians will now be more healthy. (A comment I get a lot!) Failing to see that companies like Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Siemens NX, Apple, Google, Toyota, BMW, most foreign car manufacturers, Boeing, Unilever, Airbus and many many others will have a HUGE impact on the Russian economy. (As you mentioned yourself with the example of Procter & Gamble) And even China is not allowed to sell certain usually high end products like computer chips. Because dutch company ASML (I spoke to a family member who works there yesterday) doesn’t allow it’s products or CPU’s made by its products to be sold to Russia. Same with TSMC, who is the largest chip producer in the world and has close ties with ASML. Talking with many Russians it has become clear that they really don’t know much about what is happening in the Ukraine and that they have started to hate Ukrainians themselves. Because they see videos of Ukrainians putting up statues of Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych. And they think mainly the Azov regiment is responsible for the destruction and killing or Russian soldiers in the Ukraine. My neighbor is Polish and comes from the Ukraine-Poland border region. She was in tears when I spoke to her just a week ago. The irony is that we live in the Russian Neighborhood in Zaandam were Tsar Peter stayed to Learn about Dutch Shipbuilding. He visited here twice and the house he stayed in is still available to be visited. (Tsar Peter House) I actually live right above the old shipyard. On our main square we have a statue of Tsar Peter that is a twin from the one in St Petersburg. The Statue now has a Ukrainian ‘flag’ on top of it, and last week our neighborhood hold a silent protest against the actions of Russia. There is now talk of removing the statue, however I feel that because of its history with Zaandam this will not happen. I have a large collection of Matroesjkas because of my fathers connection to Russia. (Long story) and they are now turned to face the wall. I obviously donated as much as I could for 555, am now collecting toys for Ukrainian children and also want to quickly start helping Ukrainian refugees coming in. I will however NEVER hate the Russian people, only hate the narcissistic psychopathic dictator who is responsible for it all. But I do get angry sometimes with people that just keep on defending the indefensible, even when presented with clear evidence against there claims. Indoctrination is powerful and hard to overcome! Groeten uit Zaandam!
Thank you for you comment, Sander! We're very grateful that you are sharing your opinion! We loved 8 years in Poland and the majority of our friends are Ukrainian people. And all of them were related to this situation.
Putin knowing that you turned Matroesjkas to face the wall, might get him to committ suicide!!!! You really show psychological muscle!!!! Keep it up!!!
@@ΘαλειαΙωαννιδη-ι3ν Yes, I know that will make a huge impression! Let’s hope it will create a sequel to Der Untergang. You do know the power of the Matroesjkas worldwide connection!
Most people don't Understand is that Putin was accused many times of wanting to start World War 3. Especially from the non-state Orthodox Church. Also, many don't know ? That Communism was Designed to Conquer Christian Lands. There's a lot more of History people need to know about. I've studied for 14 years on Foreign Affair's and Secret Society Doctrine. And the World most people live inn ? is a Distraction from the True meaning of life. That Natzi group putin so much claims is financed by Israeli Oligarch with using Azov Battalion as Cannon Fodder for putin. This isn't relavent to Ukrianes poeple. As stated, certain things one can not comment.. youtube erases some info, nor links. There's always more to what meets the eyes.
New subscriber. As you say. Yes. Ukrainians are experiencing tragedy on a daily basis. This “special action” is devastating to so many others, however. The majority of Russians will face the fallout out of this for a very long time. It breaks my heart that totally innocent people, on both sides of the conflict, must pay such a price because of the will of a very few people(mostly just one person). Will pray for safety for you and your family
Why didn't I come across this channel before? A very good insight of the situation..the war. This is the second video and I would watch most after subscribing. God bless us all.
Nice to meet you two. If it comes down to it and needs to be, think of asking political asylum. At least you are at a good place for now. Good luck to both and Russians in general in these hard times. Ukrainians suffer more, but that doesn't make theirs less and it can become really grim. Let's hope this ends soon.
💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽THANKS. There’s so much people don’t know. I know Russian people also hate this insane war. I pray for all the victims, 🇷🇺and🇺🇦. For me is every life a treasure. Greets , from Kim, the Netherlands 🇳🇱👩🏼🦰💕
I'm in the belief that once the thousands of mothers realize that their sons are never coming home they'll make enough noise to make Putin change course and put an end to this tragedy.
OMG you two are incredible!! I am very happy that ur out of those terrible sanctions, but its sad that u cant see your family!! I will pray for you and your family and cant wait to see your next video!! God bless you!! From calif USA!!
I wish both of you the very very best! It’s extremely difficult to go against national/cultural/societal norms. You’re both extremely brave.. You have had to alienate yourself from family, friends and your country. No sane person would want have to put themselves through that. You both deserve to be recognized and commended for your actions in speaking out against this awful tragedy. Hopefully this enormous disaster &. suffering ends immediately!
Thank you so much for sharing with us everything that’s happening in Russia. This is also an important aspect of the terrible situation in Ukraine. Russia as a society is important for all of us also in the future and it is therefore crucial that we can have confidence in most Russians and that we can constantly build bridges between East and West. The task is definitely demanding in these times, but we must not give up and you do a very good job with just this. As most people with some knowledge of history know, the political foundation for Adolf Hitler was created as a result of the enormous war damage compensation Germany and the German society, including most Germans, had to pay and undergo in the interwar period. Hyperinflation and poverty were widespread. Most Germans accepted the defeat of World War I, but the subsequent stigmatization of Germany, Germans in general, and widespread poverty were difficult to accept. Many were still proud to be Germans and wanted to be part of the international community on new terms, but were prevented from doing so due to the stigma. In these waters, Hitler stirred up the political mood and demanded redress for Germany through his Nazi party (NSDAP). We know the rest of the story all too well. Fortunately, we had become wiser after the Second World War and Germany was quickly incorporated into the world community and received massive financial help, not least from the United States. The result was a German constitution that is probably the world's most democratic and not least a German economic miracle (Wirtschaftswunder).
Part of the background for the rise of the Nazis - which you probably weren’t taught (I certainly wasn’t!) - was all the Communist street fighters in Germany, all the Communist terror, all the Communist coup attempts (there were many!), etc. Parts of Germany were briefly Communist dictatorships after WW1! Many people who found the little corporal ridiculous supported him because somebody had to fight against the Communists and nobody else would.
It was great to hear (and see) the two of you talk again, even addressing the present situation. :-) From the day this "special operation" started, I've been thinking of you, wondering how you would feel. Probably with some boxes still to be opened after moving into your own house. I have also learned about the Russian conscripts signing up to earn a bit more, unaware of the nature of the "drill" at hand, and of their loved ones who can't understand why these soldiers won't call home anymore - and by their deaths cause rural villages to slowly collapse: no teacher needed anymore, no grocer needed anymore, ... But I obviously admire those Ukrainians prepared to give even their lives for their country. Fortunately, many Ukrainians seem to understand that many invaders are not their enemies. I do hope that this "special operation" will soon be over, and that both peoples can rebuild the many things (material and immaterial) that they share (and those that they don't share). I don't have notifications on for any of my (supposed) over a thousand subscriptions. I just looked you up. I'm also curious about that young Australian family in Irkutsk, the Backyard Russia channel. They streamed their considerations about leaving four days ago. I'll try to watch those 51 minutes soon. All the best to you four!
I cannot imagine how stressful and traumatizing this is for you, especially to be separated from your parents, and to have to worry about your loved ones welfare as the situation continues to worsen. It would definitely not be safe for you to return. I pray that this conflict will end, and that Russian leadership will be changed! Stay safe. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. - Friends in Utah, USA.
Thank you so much. You guys are really kind to share with us this obviously very painful situation for you and your families. We are praying for better days. Thank you both of you with blessings for peace and safety for your families.
Thank you, guys, for such an open an honest video! It's always important to remember that there is only 1 person to blame for of this disaster........The Psycho Guy P.
Yes, Putin is responsible for every calamity the world has endured for aeons! The guy is a menace!!! He eats babies for breakfast and drinks their blood!!!!! Unlike our western leaders who by means of their spineless character have kissed Karl Schwab's filthy ass, have endless talks on the phone with senile sleepy Joe and close cooperation with "philantropist" Bill Gates's on world depopulation., Putin stands alone! A miserable man that believes in traditional families. a polypolar world and free market. He is really psycho, indeed! You nailed it!
Nope, Mr. P comes with the yes men and women who never said stop you madman and they didn't because they benefitted from it. So here we are, one sovereign nation is under deadly invasion.
I support you guys 💪🏽! And I hope Russia 🇷🇺 will become a free Putin country! Because your dictator has to be stopped in what matter. Good or bad! You guys are true people ❤ Hope I can meet you guys one day 🙏🏽! I live in a small town called Made in Noord-Brabant in the Netherlands 🇳🇱! #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦
PEACE !!! Thank you for sharing. I understand you have to tip toe around how you share….. For your own safety, remember, we can read between the lines. The World wants to live in Peace !
To leave your native country for whatever reasons is one thing, but your native country leaving you must really hurt, as it is your roots that are being cut off. You must feel really disoriented. You have my deepest sympathies.
I've watched tons of videos made by Russians for the last couple of weeks. Probably more than in my whole life, and what surprised me the most is that embedded weakness. I was born, thanks to Soviet occupation in a communist country, and freedom wasn't given to us for free. My predecessors had to fight for it, many spent years in prisons, many were killed. They did it so my generation doesn't have to do this. Your predecessors never did it, so it's your turn. Nobody will invade Russia to fight for your freedom, it must be your move. People are scared? I understand, but that monster grows fueled by your fear, it will not collapse without your actions. As you said, Russia didn't turn into a totalitarian in one day, Putin did it step by step over the last 20y. Where were the protests in eg. 2008, 2014? See what your soldiers do right now? All rapes, shooting civilians, press, all the robbery. Putin is a lunatic, but the sons of the mother Russia are not much better. That's the message that goes to the world. In our pop culture, we have phrases like сволочь and homo sovieticus. They didn't appear there without a reason. The new generation of Russians proved and proves that every day. Putin is a lunatic, but he is not the main problem. The problem is how politics look like in Russia and as long as you do not change it, the west should not collaborate with Russia at all. If Russians are fine with that system, good luck to them.
Putin has committed one of the gravest crimes of the twenty-first century and owes reparations to Ukraine to rebuild the country. Russia’s dictator has an enormous price to pay for his crimes and deserves to be brought before an international tribunal alongside those who followed his orders.
Yup. All the sensible people left Russia, and many years ago they put their lives on the line to do so. The people who stayed are definitely fine with the way Russia is.
“Detained Protesters In Perm, Russia, Speak Out Against The War In Ukraine” ruclips.net/video/73odefG2vyI/видео.html Video description: People being held by police in the Russian city of Perm for protesting against the war in Ukraine have been filmed speaking out from detention about why they joined the demonstrations. (posted by RadioFreeEurope)
Thank you for speaking up. My heart goes out to Ukraine, but also to the Russian people. It's amazing how one crazy person can cause so much devastation. I know this will end soon. Hold in there.
thank you guys both, i hope people will watch your video and learn the truth. there is a lot of anger on many of the russian youtube channels and i see this only divides people even more when right now what is needed the most is for us to come together.
How hard it must be just NOT say a name!! We dont envy you at this moment, but just be proud for you to speak up! Spread the truth, and hoping and praying for sanity and peace!
Thank you so much for your telling us how your doing. I follow you in Netherlands and I love your young family. PrYers and blessings for you from Seattle, WA
Thank you from UK. Our hearts and emotions need people like you that clearly oppose decisions made by government and can rally support to make real change from Draconian outdated ideas. Keep on being brave you have our support
Thank you guys for sharing and explaining. I hope youtube is pushing content like yours to the top at the moment. A lot of us (western people) are in danger to become blind to the distinction between russian government and russian people.
priveat . i am so happy that i saw this channel . just subscribed . i am learning russian for one year and really appreciate your honest take on the issue . its very difficult for russians to speak openly these days because of the peculiar situation . hope things get better .
Thank you very much. Our hearts are with you. Thanks for sharing. Even as the USSR was our enemies in Africa we never hated the people and made very good friends with many Russians. Some of my friends lived in Russia with family in Ukraine. That must be very hard for them. We pray this nonsense will soon end. Lots of love.
I'm so happy to have found your channel, you've expressed more in this little video of what is truly going on in Russia than I have seen anywhere else. The other channels coming from Russia that I have followed for a long time either don't speak about the situation at all or they say very little. I don't blame them for being so guarded in what they say, I understand through videos from expats like yourselves that penalities are high for going against the government's stated purposes. Almost all of them though mention the 15-year possible penalty for saying just one wrong thing...what a horrible thing to live with! And so I do not blame them, one day I feel certain the truth will come out....perhaps when the heartbreaking pictures of devastated cities, hospitals, apartments, and worse..begin making their way across the Russian border. It has happened in North Korea, it will happen in Russia.
Greetings from Pennsylvania, USA. I really appreciate the information and your point of view. I feel bad that you are separated from your families. Please take care and stay safe.
Guys without your voice nothing will happen.All decent human's around the world need to speak up.Governments just has too much power that needs to change!!!!!!! I'm hoping for a new platform someday. That gives every country's people a voice to speak up against war. Because every decent human that has been interviewed about this war around the world said they wanted peace. Peace 2 Everyone✌✌✌
Thank you for this video from a russian. I wish I would leave the country, but I can't (( Pray for God to stop this... Also almost all my closest relatives are in Ukraine now.
Thank you for your comment, Xenia! We send you all our support and compassion. We believe that we all together overcome this 🙏 How is the situation in your city?
@Expat Family Live thank you for your support! I live in St. Petersburg and apart from the price increase, luck of sugar and pads, a lot of closed organizations and social media, letter "Z" adverts in metro - actually it doesn't seem that something terrible happening. As I know - we have protests at the city center, and we try to do some anti-w events. But in general, people live their ordinary lifes as usual, and it scares me. Because I understand that we all know what is happening, but whose, who are against, are afraid to talk about situation out loud. Like at my work, I myself have to quietly listen to how my colleagues are concerned about the Russian football future when all I can think at this moment is how my relatives are doing now in their apartment in Chernigov.
Our last travel to Russia ruclips.net/video/qZuVvbi9XRc/видео.html
Find Patric Lankester on YT.He is independent journalist.American guy.Maybe you find interesting.He reported from Donbas and Mauripolie.He tock with civilian's.It's horror what's happen now. But, I understend, all is started 8 years ago.
Sorry for my english.Truth is somewhere between.
God bless your honesty the world needs more Russian people like you. It’s a risk for you speaking the truth so much respect and I hope things start to feel better for you. Putin has gave Russians a bad name but I understand he’s a lier and a murderer so just be careful. Your country shouldn’t be going threw this just one disgusting man should be taken out.
You know what is the most important ? You do not have to tell us how you feel about that invasion. You should try to convince as much Russians as you can that what is happening in Ukraine is wrong. This is what you should try to do.
So you're saying that the Azov Battalion and other neonazi in the internet is fake?
And the suffering of the people in the Dombas since 2014 it's fake?
My grandmother was from Ukraine. My great-grandfather owned an 80-acre farm. The Soviet Union took the farm away and left my great-grandfather the farm house and a small plot of land around it. It was a family farm passed down from generation to generation. One day my grandmother moved to America. She walked the long walk from her home to the port where the ship to America was located. She waited in line to board the boat legally. She walked up the plank and was about to step on the boat, but the kgb stopped her. At 15 she was too young to board the boat without a parent. They turned her away. She stood at the rail staring at the boat. Then she saw a person dive into the water and swim to the boat. They tapped on the round window at the bottom of the ship. Someone inside opened the window and helped them in. So, my grandmother did the same thing. She was a stole-away for 3 or 4 months. She could not stand up or even sit up. People were packed into the bottom of the ship like sardines. She lay flat the whole trip. Some people around her died. and when she was leaving the ship the kgb shot at her but they missed. She always said to never trust Russian government. Sorry for the long post. Please stay safe.
Hi, Justin, we read your comment, thank you for this. Thank you for sharing the story of your grandmother! What a brave girl! Probably, it happened at the territory of Crimea and the Black Sea?
I am old enough that I met a few ship jumpers and defectors back in I think the late 80's. What I don't understand is why on earth anyone still lives in Russia. Many people went through great hardship to leave, like your ancestors, and since it's been easier to leave it seems like people haven't. And the excuse I hear is well they couldn't get visas. Given what previous generations went through to get out that excuse doesn't fly. I am not a mean person but I reserve judgement on the people who are still living in Russia.
@@Chahlie What would you do if you couldn't get a Visa?
Wow, what a courages lady, or desperate, or both, depending on how you want to look at it. Heroic even! Thank you for posting this.
I could rewrite this story with Poland and Czar, but it’s the same outcome - WE are alive and free! Ukraine teaches us to renew American democracy to continue to attract like-minded people to our engine. This Diaspora is RF’s loss and dooms them to more of the same.
I'm watching so many videos like this from actual Russians and it's absolutely heart breaking. Everybody loses in these stupid wars.
Thank you for your comment, Nicholas.
Yes they are very important to remind us of the real people because in the past it was easy to paint whole nations as demons which prolongs unnecessary wars & causes hostility against innocent people based on their ethnicity. If humans haven't progressed much at least we can do this now.
80% of Russians support this invasion, even more of them supported Putin's invasion in 2014
True but I think some people are losing a little bit harder.
imbecil. in UKRAINA what it is?
Greetings and best wishes from Oregon, USA! I've read about the "brain drain" in Russia and I see it is truly happening. It's not easy to build a brand new life, but I know you will succeed.
Thank you a lot for your support!
You are a lovely couple! Thank you for sharing and giving people insight into the situation in Russia, and your positive and wonderful attitude in the face of these challenges and difficulties. Take care and be safe, and remember all of the support and love that you have every day from all your friends! All the best from Nebraska, way out in the middle of the U.S. 🌺🌼🌷
Thank you for your supportive comment 🙏 it means a lot!
Unfortunately Nebraska voted for Trump and Trump wanted to destroy America and hand it over to the Russians. Trump did everything possible to cause destruction and chaos in America and tried to overthrow the United States government after he LOST. I am glad the majority of the United States fired Trump.
@@VegasRT500 I am also glad that the United States fired Trump, and I didn't vote for Trump. And furthermore, not even close to everyone in NE voted for Trump. Check out Nebraskans for Peace, GC Resolve and the Center for Rural Affairs, all progressive and sustainably oriented. Don't let the Nebraskans who voted for Trump speak for those of us who didn't. Also, Americans went to the voting booth; Russians did not.
I am lucky enough to met them in real. Indeed they are lovely people!
Great dialogue with two young intelligent people! So glad I found you randomly. Keep up the good work informing us. Praying for peace for both countries 🙏. 💗from USA 🇺🇸
Thank you a lot for your support! We'll keep making videos!
Thank you for this video 👍🏻It’s important that this side of the story is told. Well done and I hope you and your family stay safe 👊🏻
Thank you, Martijn, for your comment!
Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been wondering how you were doing and am relieved to hear you feel supported. I can only imagine how difficult the situation must be for you guys. Please keep us informed about the situation of the average Russian people, it’s very enlightening. Stay strong!
Thank you, Carolina, for your enormous support ❤ we'll keep informing
It is time to read Dugin
@@elimlinrr6898 Why not ask Japan and S. Korea how bad it is to be friends ? Both have prospered peacefully Japan was an enemy during WW2 while Russia an ally ? W. Germany has done OK too. --- WHY NOT RUSSIA ?????
I am so sorry you and so many Russian people have to go through this. Most people around the world know that the people of Russia have nothing to do with this senseless attack on Ukraine. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience about all of this. It helps us to better understand and know what the truth is. Be Well, Be Safe. 🇺🇸
Thank you for your support, Anita 🙏
It's hard to understand why some people blame all Russians as if it is their fault. I have met many Russians and they have always been so nice. But some of their politicians...not so much.
only the top officials would ever threaten nuclear war.
why can't the SANE world leaders cry out against Putin's threat against all Life on Earth???
@@stevesteiner6844 Most Russians seem to know what’s going on but don’t have the integrity to speak out. It’s no different than the pre-war Germans. History will not be kind the the Russians who are spineless. They share the blame.
Love from your neighbouring country. That subdivision of thoughts and loss of independent news stations truly is scary.🙏🇫🇮 Finnishmama
I can see the sadness in your eyes my friends! Lets hope there will be peace!! Best regards from Finland and Sweden!
We're very grateful for your support, Tim!
My heart goes to you, and everyone going through this horror. May many blessings come to you and your family soon.
We're very grateful for your support 🙏
Thank you for sharing ❤ prayers for peace 👋 from USA. I haven't heard any hate towards the people from Russia only Putin and we also know that the people in Russia can't say anything and don't have news anyway but everybody that left Russia needs help just as much as people from Ukraine that's why it's so important for people to talk and get the truth out for everyone. Also it's important that we reach out and care for the elderly people everywhere no matter where they are because many elderly people everywhere don't even have enough food to eat
Thank you for your warm comment, Mary!
In fact, there is Internet and news through the roof.
As an elderly American, I often think how impossible it would be to navigate a warring landscape at my age! I wouls somply have to wait in my bombed house. Running to safety, climbing over rubble, etc., would be out of the question. 😳
People from Ukraine left because their homes were blown up, destroyed by rockets, bombs, artillery. Because their towns were occupied and burned down, because russian soldiers are killing civilians in order to make Ukraine surrender. They are raping, torturing and kidnapping people. And that’s not from the news, that comes from person to person, from the ones who managed to escape.
On the other hand russians did absolutely nothing for 22 years and now when another war started and sanctions became harder than ever, they are just running to find a place under the sun. And you really think they deserve the same help as Ukrainian people ?
83% of russians support Putin so its hardly only Putin war. It Russian war against Ukraine
Thank you.. Well defined and well explained. Here we are. Millions of years ago all our first ancestors walked around and threw rocks at their neighbors. Unfortunately, our rocks are now bigger and do more damage. But we are still throwing rocks. All my best to both of you, your family and friends and all our best to the unfortunate people trying to hold on to their land and live their lives in Ukraine.
Thank you, Victor! May all of us live in safety and peace 🙏
Very well said
Fuck leaders egos. How many must suffer for the ego of one criminal billionaire?
There is never just 1 person, every dictator needs enablers who turn a blind eye.
I do understand the limited view Russian people get but they've had a reasonable amount of time with some sort free press to understand the true situation.
This is not limited to Russia, here in NL we have Wappies mocking the media not understanding it is the media keeping a democracy in check, one cannot have a democracy without free media even if you don't like the message they bring.
Good to talk about it though, the situation needs a lot more people like you.
Take care 💪🏻
Thank you for your comment, Willem!
I agree. Russians have been relatively free to leave and haven't, and that has to mean they support it.
@notaneoliberal one I understand not every Russian can simply leave, but history will not be kind to the Russians who are silent.
Yes russians allowed this regime to develop. Russians have change freedom and peacefullnes for a national imperialistic glory .
Greetings from Maryland in the USA. I was glad to see your talk. It reinforced my view that “incursions “ are wrong. Wars are bad for all people and we here in USA need to remember that when we are tempted by our interests in other lands. I hope you continue to broadcast because you are helping us all. 🙏
Thank you for your comment a lot, Ylonn!
Thank you both for taking the time to produce this. I'm in Boston, MA, USA but I've been to Russia 3 times (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ashkelon) and Poland twice (Warsaw, Crakow). What I find is that America is dangerously tuned out and cannot wrap their minds around why this "WAR" is relevant to their day-to-day lives. I've liked and shared this and others like you. Your voices are important!
Thank you a lot, Sean! We have much in common as we also lived in Warsaw and Cracow and visited Moscow and St.Petersburg!
I just discovered your channel, and really enjoyed this video. I would hope that most Americans do not blame the average Russian for the situation in Ukraine. Please stay safe and continue to post videos. We all need this communication link to continue...
Thank you for your comment, Barb!
Russian people have a responsibility to do something about their government like every other first world nation has done before.
@@chrisbruggers8076 Russia did this over a hundred years ago, and look how that turned out
@@chrisbruggers8076 It is very hard. I have first hand experience.
As an European I can tell you, we are shocked, devastated and angry that we have a war on European soil again. What the outcome of this war will be, nobody knows. I hope there will peace. The sooner, the better. Good luck folks!
Thank you for your comment, Pat, we feel the same
USA. Can not allow economic cooperation between Germany or Europe and Russia.
В 1999 году США бомбили мосты и электростанции в Югославии. Вас это не возмущало? Вы не думали что происходит что-то ужасное. Или вашему правительству бомбить другую стану можно. В Ираке погибло до 1 миллиона мирных граждан. Оружия массового поражения там так и не нашли. США извинились? Нет. США и НАТО осудили? НЕТ. Вы спите спокойно?
@@ПолинаПлохиш you don’t really believe any of that you wrote? 😂😂😂.
@@fanfeck2844 ты не знаешь кто бомбил Югославию? Это для тебя тайна? Ты не знаешь кто напал на Ирак? Это не вопрос веры. Это факты. В каком мире ты живешь? Ты хоть про войну в Ливии слышал? Или у тебя память удерживает информацию только один месяц?
Thank you for speaking up, i know that must be a scary thing to do! Hope you keep enjoying your time here in the Netherlands!
Thank you for your comment, Larissa!
I give you guys credit for speaking against the war. There are other expatriates who fled Russia that still refer to the war as a special military operation because they are afraid of going to jail if they return home. True freedom requires, at the bare minimum, speaking up about what you know is wrong.
Thank you for your comment! Yes, we totally understand them.
So true, if you’re unwilling to fight for your freedom, you probably don’t deserve it (that sounds harsher than I mean it).
pppffffhhh! how fucking brave of them ... go back and fix this shit!!!
@@samiam8641 Russians inside of their country aren't free. but yeah.
It not so much fear they get arrested but for example my wife side of family, if she not careful. The Russian state will take it out on her grandmother, aunt etc.
My Russian neighbors are so happy they moved here a few years ago, they are lovely ppl, just as I'm sure most Russians are. Stay safe and thank you for making your videos.
Thank you for your support! Happy for your neighbours! Every person deserves a decent life!
@@expatfamilylive9041 Go back and stop taking up space for refugees. Shameful fools.
Some Russian….not most russian..
I'm from the United States and I understand how you feel. It's just like the sanctions I and regular people did not place them just as you didn't cause this in Ukraine. I pray everyday for Ukraine and also you and the regular people in Russia. Also for the government to stop this horrible fighting. Thank you for sharing ❤No hatred for Russians people I always prayed for your country since I was a little girl, I lived thru the cold war I would always look up at the sky thinking a nuclear weapon would be coming down. I was so happy when we could talk with each other as friends 💕
We are very grateful for your comment! We all must live in peace 🙏
USA military industry are hundreds bilions usd profits per year...nobody would fund them in peace times...as war on terror lost spark..they wanna cold war back and sacrificing Ukraine for their cynical goal. Russia and China have not such corporate military machine behind their military so they fight war only as necessity.
Germany wanted expand its industries in Russia to react on Chinese emerging hegemony..with combination of nordStream....it would make NATO and American influence in Europe over...so Washington is in panic and building blocks for such developments...Ukraine is only facade...
@@geoeconomics5629 it won't work for them..they made it even worse....last pillar of American hegemony was swift and unique standing of petrodollar..as they steal 300bln usd of Russian reserves and sanction Russia...major global exporter is forced to seek alternatives...dollar losing network effect and within next two years will succumb faster than titanic. Whole world realized their reserves are not safe in American bank and they might be next either is state or oligarchs will seek alternatives..Saudis wanna JuAns for their oil...dedolarization going as avalanche...
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Thank you for sharing so authentically. I hope all this will end well for you and the world as a whole.
Thank you for your comment! May it finish ASAP
This situation is so sad for everyone, specially for ukranians and russians. You are so brave. Take care.
Thank you for your comment, Julio! Take care 🙏
What a sad and frustrating situation. I am sorry this is happening to your family. It is difficult to see how things can turn around without Russians having the will to do something about it even though it is very dangerous. You were smart to leave when you did.
Thank you for your support, Sarah! We feel it.
@@CorntwallLipstickQueen
Not "cowards"
They made the
right decision
to survive and
to help others
who will (eventually)?
understand what
Putin and his
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Sad, but this shows the sanctions are having the intended effects: 1. Brain drain of educated folks like this family fleeing Russia, and 2. Unrest among the population in Russia to pressure Putin to back down from his unmitigated aggression.
Educated people outside of Russia, including the United Kingdom, (where I am from) know that Russia is a civilised and cultured country that has made a great contribution to the world. In the UK we study Russian history, literature and music at school as part of the curriculum. We all remember the huge sacrifice made by Russia in the Great Patriotic War (1939-1945).
When the Cold War ended many hoped that Russia would join other countries in Europe and become democratic and respect the law. It is very sad that Russians have been badly governed for a long time and I hope that whoever comes after Putin, the 'West' doesn't make the same mistake as in 1990 and it supports the new Government and helps it to become more free and modern.
We don't hate ordinary Russians!
Thank you for your comment, Gary 🙏
I am watching several folks in Russia on RUclips and they are being careful but still making themselves understood.
Please go there and talk to people on the street right now about the campaign of rape and murder by their “soldiers”. You will quickly learn how “educated and civilised” they are. They have not changed for centuries…
@ Gary Sorry for this , but I have an important correction to make. “Great Patriotic War” was 1941-1945, because 1939 - 1941 Stalin and Hitler were allies. It changed first in June 1941 when Hitler apparently realized he didn’t want to share his trophy (the entire World) with anyone and attacked Soviet. At first Stalin refused to believe it, but of course he was quickly forced to.
@@dominiquedominique6462 My mistake! I realised this after I had posted. In any case, Russia made a huge sacrifice in terms of people killed which is affecting their demographics down to today. I saw a statistic a while ago which said that out of every 300 allied soldiers that were killed in Europe in WW2, 298 of them were Russian (or Soviet). An estimate of Russia's population today, adjusting for the effects of Stalin's mis-rule and the losses of WW2 put Russia's population at around 250million v. around 145million today. It's not easy to understand the psychology of the Russians, given their sad and violent history.
Hi, you brave and great people! :-) I just stumbled over your video and enjoyed it very much - of course I will watch more of your content! I like the way you talk and explain the things! :-) I`d like to say that all this is very disturbing for all of us and everywhere (I am from Germany) - not "just" the political and war thing that is going on, but also the fact that russia is becoming more and more isolated and closed now. It is very disturbing.
Many of us, including myself, are worrying about how everybody in Russia will get by with the pressure due to political action on one and sanctions on the other side. As a person who communicates a lot via social media/internet I find it quite hard to notice how so many russians loose contact now to their "outlandish" friends and acquaintances, to the "rest" of the world. We all are used to meet so easily in internet space, but suddenly people, a whole big country, is in danger of disappearing totally - with their actions, jokes and discussions on social media, but also with their own channels, themes and topics which always enriched me. No matter if we never met, we all seem like very "near" somehow, like friends, virtual neighbours. Social media has made the world so much smaller in a way.
As I notice the struggle and danger for so many courageous people with their channels while they are speaking up now, I understand that many things cannot be said anymore and many questions cannot be answered openly; it soon has become difficult to find russian people in Russia, in other countries oder here, on YT, who still dare to talk open. One needs not have a friend or relative in Russia to worry about russian people now. You seem to speak directly and so open (haven`t watched any other of your videos until now, but will do), you give direct and clear information around the situation in Russia, as far as you are informed and told. Because of the lack of direct information this is worth so very much for so many people all over the world now! We really want to know how they are doing in all details ans daily while the situation develops, how they cope with the sanctions from day to day and what`s really going on in their minds and hearts - and if and how this might change by time. Without people like you and channels like yours it would be so very difficult now to get clearer information.
At last I`d like to say: I love your very clear and direct style and how both of you complete each other. Also your english is well to understand (that`s not always the case with some channels) The content you bring is to the point (often I find channels like yours but the people do avoid so many topics and points, although the title "promises" something else - or they seem quite distracted and loose their thoughts and points or do not really "hit" them, so one is watching half an hour or more with not much being said in the end.
You seem to be very structured and go right to the topic - and you seem to have a feeling what people outside of Russia could like to know now. I will be thankful for every information about the situation the russian people facing now, and I am also very interested like you, as family are doing in the Netherlands (?)! I will surely enjoy your videos. Thank you so very much for all your effort and the risk (and energy and time!!) that you take as family! People like you are so important now for the world to not loose connection to each other. Connection supports understanding - and understanding is what we are needing now to build up a peace- and trustful situation and climate in the world, against all missunderstanding and aggression. Aggression is just fear acted out. Take good care of yourselves and go on like this whenever possible, I`m subscribing and I will recommend your channel! :-)
Thank you for this video! Stay safe! Yes, it is very dangerous that in the Russian media it is falsely presented that Europeans hate and abuse Russians when the truth is that we symphatize with the Russian people but condemn the government's actions. All the best from Finland!
Thank you so much!
It's not false...i m 38 and live in Slovakia...our massmedia are russophobic and spread hatred all the time last 30 years.it's very ugly...part of my country is influenced by it..part is resistent to it..as me....this is going on through whole Europe..bc our massmedia are corporate and controlled by USA military industry.
@@bobpadok5331 well USA is not wrong. look at the invasion of Ukraine. Nobody saw this coming.
@@bobpadok5331 hi, bot.
I pray for the Russian people as well as the Ukrainian people!! All are victims!
Thank you for this video. Stay safe🙏🏻❤️. I’m from the US. We have great compassion for all you are going through. It’s clear the Russian people don’t know what’s happening in Ukraine. It’s so sad how many people are being killed. The Russian soldiers are being killed, civilians are being killed, Ukrainians are being killed. It’s all so senseless. One crazy man doing all of this to so many people.🇺🇦🇺🇦🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️.
Thank you for your comment! It is so cruel without any reason.
Thank you, friends! Much love to both of you and your families! ❤️❤️
Much love back to you!
From Tennessee in USA. I hope everything goes well for you and your family. I don't blame the Russian people for the war. The leadership of your country made that decision and you are just trying to live your lives as best you can. Just found your channel and I really appreciate your opinions and knowledge on this. Thank you and take care 💙😊
Thank you a lot, Rita!
I know this was posted 9 days ago, but just watched it and everyone I know loves the Russian people. We feel so bad that the regular people have to suffer for what the government had done. I look forward to watch more of your videos.
Thank you, Jeff! We're keeping posting. Love back to you!
Unless the millions of Russian people decide to change their situation they will continue to live with these " troubles". Surely there are more ordinary citizens than the elite powerful billionaires who run that circus and scare everyone else into submission. Maybe learn from your neighbour that when a country decides they want to join with the western democracies they get lots of help.
"everyone I know loves the Russian people. "... Bull shit...
Love the Russian people. Not controlling their own government. Years walking around with blinders on. Is what led to this it's a Russian people's fault they could have stepped in but they didn't. They were free and they allowed another dictator to take over. Russian people caused this. William.s
I wish peace for everyone and for the war to come to an end soon.
Thank you for your comment! We wish the same!
I was discussing with a chinese guy the other day about who is brainwashed, me or him. It's actually simple to know, just ask yourself "Can I openly criticize my authorities?", "Can I make fun of my president and his people?", "Can I openly publish whatever I want on social media?". Of course the guy couldn't do any of these things, yet he hadn't even stopped to question this. I rested my case.
Simple test indeed!
Thank you both for taking the time to share this. Our prayers are for peace and safety for all.
Grateful for your comment 🙏
Thank you for your courage to speak up. My hope is that it will contribute to a more balanced perspective for a larger group of people. May you both stay safe and find a better life moving forward, good luck!
Thank you a lot, Tim!
Thank you for sharing this. ❤️ RUclips recommended your channel and I am glad I found it.
It's so sad...the whole situation is. In Ukraine AND in Russia.
I am from Germany and today I talked to an ukrainian refugee in a job interview. She can only speak russian, but gladly the woman who is hosting her at the moment, is a native russian. It was a strange and heartwarming situation: The ukrainian refugee, interpreted by her russian host here in Germany... They were so kind and compassionate with each other. ❤️
I wish you all the best, and that you are able to see your family again soon, without facing danger/fear. ❤️❤️❤️
...by the way: I visited the Netherlands two times in my life and it was always in the middle of the night, ha ha, so I guess I should watch a few more of your videos to get a brighter view. 😄😄😄
Lots of love ❤️🙋🌞🌞🌞
Thank you for your heart-warming comment! You attract beautiful souls as you are! Sure, there are many videos about the Netherlands here in our channel :) You are very welcome!
Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts with us.
I also want to say “thank you” to those people, that understand that not all Russian people are the evil. Hope everything is gonna be fine eventually 🙏🏼
We're extremely grateful for your support, Vladislav!
My heart goes out to all good innocent Russians and even the innocent military people who are trapped within the war. Thank you for speaking up and sharing your feelings and letting us know what is happening in Russia. How terrible it is that the government is continuing to brainwash its own people especially the young. I pray for the enlightenment of those in control.
Peace & Love ❤️🙏
We're grateful for your comment, Roy! Peace and love back!
Thank you for posting this. Greetings from Indianapolis, Indiana 🇺🇸. I am 85 and praying 🙏for both sides of this war. Thank you again.
Grateful for your comment 🙏 peace to all people
I just found your channel. I appreciate you sharing your perspective on the situation. This is vitaly important work that you are doing as we all need to understand each other better, especially in times like this. I am now a subscriber and look forward to your future insights.
Thank you for your support, we'll keep posting
I'm Czech citizen. And the majority of os condemns the incident with students excluded from the lecture. Colective guilt is something extremely wrong and we stand against it. The sanctions against Russians who try to flee Russia because the are not safe in the country are just wrong. Many Russians are real political refugees and we should accept them and help them the same as to Ukrainians. Western world should help Russians to establish some solid and strong abroad resistance against dictature regime in Russia.
Russians must rise up. They have to help to save their country from the dictator. They have to wake up from the illusion. They've helped Putin to keep the power, now they have do something to get rid of him. It is not possible to live safely and peacefully for anyone in Europe with this psychopath having absolute power over 144 million people. I'm sure with someone only slightly more grounded and rational in the lead possition Russia could develope and quickly overcome this economical disaster. And the world will help a lot, cos economical disaster in Russia means very big problem for whole Europe and it means problems for the rest of the world too. With some more predictable government the foreign companies will go back to Russia immediatelly and the most of Russians who has left the country in last years and mainly last weeks will go back, I'm sure about it. But the time is crucial thing. The longer time in isolation the closer to the social destruction Russia is and the longer time it will take to get better again. I'm so sad from all this situation. Wish you the best guys. Hope this nightmare will end soon.
Thank you a lot for your comment!
I'm from Portugal and I understand what happens in a dictatorship like the Russian one, we had one for 50 years. In the last years of that dictatorship we had the liberation wars of Angola, Guinea and Mozambique and the government carried out a lot of propaganda, a phrase often mentioned by the military and in the street was "Angola is ours". It was the military dissatisfied with the war that overthrew the regime and helped in the transition to a democratic regime. Until then, it is necessary to fight against a regime that oppresses freedoms and lords of war. I think it's crazy when Putin threatens with nuclear weapons, I just think they need psychiatric treatment.
Thank you a lot for your comment 🙏 Dictator never does good for his country, only for his ego...
That Revolution was led by a communist officer who shortly afterwards tried a second coup, to turn Portugal into a Communist dictatorship with himself as the dictator. Luckily, he failed.
Thank you for this video. This war is a great tragedy. At first for the people of Ukrain but also for the rest of the world. We all want to live in peace. Good to hear your neighbours and collegues are supporting you in this uncomfortable situation. The vast majority of The Dutch people feel no hate for Russians, but we don’t like present Russian geo politiks. This policy is bad for Russia in the first place. Why see eachother as opponents, why don’t we just trade with eachother and become wealthier? Wish you all the best, stay safe.
Thank you, Jacobus! Exactly, why don't we just live in peace 🙌 but several bad politicians make bad decisions based only on their ego.
I am so proud of you 2,my life started after world war 2 I was told all bad is gone and there are people set up to stop war.I was borne in England and have lived in Australia for 45 years I have invited people from the world back Packers working on my farm we had fun,I am now retired and have 8 grandchildren I am so worried what sort of world I am going to leave them.I would invite you both I have respect for all Russian people.Lydia
Thank you for your comment, Lydia! We want to give a better world to live to our children too 🙏
Just come across your site and thanks for all your information, it's a terrible time, keep strong x.
Thank you a lot for your support 🙏
Excellent video and very informative! I am actually myself in touch with some people in Russia through social networks and can emphasis they are scared by the terror imposed by the current Russian regime on them. And I have my own experience through family and friends with such a criminal regime although I was too little (< 1,5 years) to understand what was going on when my parents left their home, their family and friends, their jobs and left everything behind in order to care for their only child to grow up and live in freedom. So I am still infinitely grateful to my already deceased parents for doing this to me …
Thank you for your comment, Cairol! Every person deserves to live in peace 🙌
So nice of you to post ths reactio of yours. It's in itself already very informative for a huge majority of those of us who are living in freedom; or who were at least living in freedom, until the advent of the Covid-19 time, which for us has seen an enormous reduction in that freedom, unhappily.
Praying for Ukraine 🇺🇦
May all people be safe 🙏
Praying for Russians to.
@@ihateidiots3880 I am praying that Russia get out of Ukraine and stop killing women and children etc the devastation that this evil government has done under Putin has no reflection on the majority of Russians who are against this war but are afraid to speak out because of the consequences they will suffer.I am new to your vlog and will subscribe to it because you talk sense
@@raynorthedge5722 - The majority of Russians may dislike war but they hated neo-Nazis in Ukraine killing Russian-speaking Ukrainians for the past 8 years or so, over 14,000 of them. You need to catch up on the history of US interference for decades, and then more of it since 2014. Heck, US News USED TO have headlines about the Nazis in Ukraine, killing Ukrainians, but OOPS, now they changed their tune. Hmmm....
@@raynorthedge5722 😶
Hi Expeat Family Live, I'm thankful that people like you speak openly about an very unpleasant and also dangerous situation. It keeps our minds open.
I hope your family and friends will be save.
Thank you for your support 🙏 we feel at a very save place right now as well as our families, but other people ate not. And it must stop....
Great to hear you speak out!
I work in a circus and a lot of artists come from Russia, Ukraine and Poland.
They’re friends. Like them all.
Important Russians abroad like you speak out loud.
So grateful for your support 🙏 what an interesting job you have!
I live in Oklahoma USA. I wish you many blessings in your new life. Thank you for your channel. Truth is needed and will set us free! Much love ❤️
So grateful for your comment, Cindy! Much love back to you!
I was so lucky to come across your channel! I will be subscribing, too. You are a very sweet couple. I am very sorry you are going through such hardships. I live in the US, and Russians can expect to be treated in a very friendly way here. I look forward to you next video. Take care of yourselves!
Thank you for your support, Alan!
Thanks for this video! It covers most of what I discuss with a lot of Russians these days. I do miss the claims made by Putin about the Ukraine having a nazi regime and also committed genocide in the Donbas region. (Unbelievable with a Jewish president who has build an holocaust remembrance centre next to Babi Jar and is pro LGBTQ rights. Many Russians point to the influence of Azov, however their political party received less than 2 percent of the votes in the last election in the Ukraine.
Considering your last remarks my thoughts of sending the link of your video to some of the Russians I have been ‘debating’ will not be done. And it will probably not help anyway. Most Russians that believe the propaganda seem to truly believe their governments lies. And believers usually are not interested in facts, making it very hard to try and get them of their believe.
Many Russians also don’t seem to understand (luckily some great exceptions) that fastfood and clothing companies leaving is just the tip of the iceberg. They say it is great McDonalds and other have left, because Russians will now be more healthy. (A comment I get a lot!) Failing to see that companies like Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Siemens NX, Apple, Google, Toyota, BMW, most foreign car manufacturers, Boeing, Unilever, Airbus and many many others will have a HUGE impact on the Russian economy. (As you mentioned yourself with the example of Procter & Gamble)
And even China is not allowed to sell certain usually high end products like computer chips. Because dutch company ASML (I spoke to a family member who works there yesterday) doesn’t allow it’s products or CPU’s made by its products to be sold to Russia. Same with TSMC, who is the largest chip producer in the world and has close ties with ASML.
Talking with many Russians it has become clear that they really don’t know much about what is happening in the Ukraine and that they have started to hate Ukrainians themselves. Because they see videos of Ukrainians putting up statues of Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych. And they think mainly the Azov regiment is responsible for the destruction and killing or Russian soldiers in the Ukraine.
My neighbor is Polish and comes from the Ukraine-Poland border region. She was in tears when I spoke to her just a week ago. The irony is that we live in the Russian Neighborhood in Zaandam were Tsar Peter stayed to Learn about Dutch Shipbuilding. He visited here twice and the house he stayed in is still available to be visited. (Tsar Peter House) I actually live right above the old shipyard. On our main square we have a statue of Tsar Peter that is a twin from the one in St Petersburg. The Statue now has a Ukrainian ‘flag’ on top of it, and last week our neighborhood hold a silent protest against the actions of Russia.
There is now talk of removing the statue, however I feel that because of its history with Zaandam this will not happen. I have a large collection of Matroesjkas because of my fathers connection to Russia. (Long story) and they are now turned to face the wall. I obviously donated as much as I could for 555, am now collecting toys for Ukrainian children and also want to quickly start helping Ukrainian refugees coming in.
I will however NEVER hate the Russian people, only hate the narcissistic psychopathic dictator who is responsible for it all. But I do get angry sometimes with people that just keep on defending the indefensible, even when presented with clear evidence against there claims. Indoctrination is powerful and hard to overcome! Groeten uit Zaandam!
Thank you for you comment, Sander! We're very grateful that you are sharing your opinion! We loved 8 years in Poland and the majority of our friends are Ukrainian people. And all of them were related to this situation.
Putin knowing that you turned Matroesjkas to face the wall, might get him to committ suicide!!!! You really show psychological muscle!!!! Keep it up!!!
@@ΘαλειαΙωαννιδη-ι3ν Yes, I know that will make a huge impression! Let’s hope it will create a sequel to Der Untergang. You do know the power of the Matroesjkas worldwide connection!
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Most people don't Understand is that Putin was accused many times of wanting to start World War 3. Especially from the non-state Orthodox Church. Also, many don't know ? That Communism was Designed to Conquer Christian Lands. There's a lot more of History people need to know about. I've studied for 14 years on Foreign Affair's and Secret Society Doctrine. And the World most people live inn ? is a Distraction from the True meaning of life.
That Natzi group putin so much claims is financed by Israeli Oligarch with using Azov Battalion as Cannon Fodder for putin. This isn't relavent to Ukrianes poeple. As stated, certain things one can not comment.. youtube erases some info, nor links. There's always more to what meets the eyes.
New subscriber. As you say. Yes. Ukrainians are experiencing tragedy on a daily basis. This “special action” is devastating to so many others, however. The majority of Russians will face the fallout out of this for a very long time. It breaks my heart that totally innocent people, on both sides of the conflict, must pay such a price because of the will of a very few people(mostly just one person). Will pray for safety for you and your family
Thank you so much for your support 🙏
Thank you for the update. It helps to know what is really happening. I’m from California
Thank you a lot Chrisitne!
Why didn't I come across this channel before? A very good insight of the situation..the war. This is the second video and I would watch most after subscribing. God bless us all.
So grateful for your support 🙏
Nice to meet you two. If it comes down to it and needs to be, think of asking political asylum. At least you are at a good place for now. Good luck to both and Russians in general in these hard times. Ukrainians suffer more, but that doesn't make theirs less and it can become really grim. Let's hope this ends soon.
Thank you for your caring comment!
💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽THANKS. There’s so much people don’t know. I know Russian people also hate this insane war. I pray for all the victims, 🇷🇺and🇺🇦. For me is every life a treasure. Greets , from Kim, the Netherlands 🇳🇱👩🏼🦰💕
Dank je wel, Kim! Every life matters 🙏
I'm in the belief that once the thousands of mothers realize that their sons are never coming home they'll make enough noise to make Putin change course and put an end to this tragedy.
True, but also even the soldiers found out that they will attack a day before it because they were told they go to the training.
I'm afraid the voices of Russia are far too silent. If Americans are ever that quiet it's because we're planning something or praying for God to act.
OMG you two are incredible!! I am very happy that ur out of those terrible sanctions, but its sad that u cant see your family!! I will pray for you and your family and cant wait to see your next video!! God bless you!! From calif USA!!
Thank you for your support 🙏
I wish both of you the very very best! It’s extremely difficult to go against national/cultural/societal norms. You’re both extremely brave.. You have had to alienate yourself from family, friends and your country. No sane person would want have to put themselves through that. You both deserve to be recognized and commended for your actions in speaking out against this awful tragedy. Hopefully this enormous disaster &. suffering ends immediately!
Extremely grateful for your comment, Todd!
Thank you so much for sharing with us everything that’s happening in Russia. This is also an important aspect of the terrible situation in Ukraine. Russia as a society is important for all of us also in the future and it is therefore crucial that we can have confidence in most Russians and that we can constantly build bridges between East and West. The task is definitely demanding in these times, but we must not give up and you do a very good job with just this. As most people with some knowledge of history know, the political foundation for Adolf Hitler was created as a result of the enormous war damage compensation Germany and the German society, including most Germans, had to pay and undergo in the interwar period. Hyperinflation and poverty were widespread. Most Germans accepted the defeat of World War I, but the subsequent stigmatization of Germany, Germans in general, and widespread poverty were difficult to accept. Many were still proud to be Germans and wanted to be part of the international community on new terms, but were prevented from doing so due to the stigma. In these waters, Hitler stirred up the political mood and demanded redress for Germany through his Nazi party (NSDAP). We know the rest of the story all too well. Fortunately, we had become wiser after the Second World War and Germany was quickly incorporated into the world community and received massive financial help, not least from the United States. The result was a German constitution that is probably the world's most democratic and not least a German economic miracle (Wirtschaftswunder).
Thank you for your comment! We hope for the peace!
Part of the background for the rise of the Nazis - which you probably weren’t taught (I certainly wasn’t!) - was all the Communist street fighters in Germany, all the Communist terror, all the Communist coup attempts (there were many!), etc. Parts of Germany were briefly Communist dictatorships after WW1!
Many people who found the little corporal ridiculous supported him because somebody had to fight against the Communists and nobody else would.
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We wish you and your family and friends strength, safety and courage in these f*d up times!
Thank you, we wish you the same!
It was great to hear (and see) the two of you talk again, even addressing the present situation. :-)
From the day this "special operation" started, I've been thinking of you, wondering how you would feel. Probably with some boxes still to be opened after moving into your own house.
I have also learned about the Russian conscripts signing up to earn a bit more, unaware of the nature of the "drill" at hand, and of their loved ones who can't understand why these soldiers won't call home anymore - and by their deaths cause rural villages to slowly collapse: no teacher needed anymore, no grocer needed anymore, ...
But I obviously admire those Ukrainians prepared to give even their lives for their country. Fortunately, many Ukrainians seem to understand that many invaders are not their enemies.
I do hope that this "special operation" will soon be over, and that both peoples can rebuild the many things (material and immaterial) that they share (and those that they don't share).
I don't have notifications on for any of my (supposed) over a thousand subscriptions. I just looked you up. I'm also curious about that young Australian family in Irkutsk, the Backyard Russia channel. They streamed their considerations about leaving four days ago. I'll try to watch those 51 minutes soon.
All the best to you four!
Thank you for your comment, Chris!
I cannot imagine how stressful and traumatizing this is for you, especially to be separated from your parents, and to have to worry about your loved ones welfare as the situation continues to worsen. It would definitely not be safe for you to return. I pray that this conflict will end, and that Russian leadership will be changed! Stay safe. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. - Friends in Utah, USA.
We're very grateful for your support. It's truly hard.
Thank you so much. You guys are really kind to share with us this obviously very painful situation for you and your families. We are praying for better days. Thank you both of you with blessings for peace and safety for your families.
We're very grateful for your support 🙏 it means a lot!
Thank you, guys, for such an open an honest video! It's always important to remember that there is only 1 person to blame for of this disaster........The Psycho Guy P.
You are right. Thank you for your support!
Yes, Putin is responsible for every calamity the world has endured for aeons! The guy is a menace!!! He eats babies for breakfast and drinks their blood!!!!! Unlike our western leaders who by means of their spineless character have kissed Karl Schwab's filthy ass, have endless talks on the phone with senile sleepy Joe and close cooperation with "philantropist" Bill Gates's on world depopulation., Putin stands alone! A miserable man that believes in traditional families. a polypolar world and free market. He is really psycho, indeed! You nailed it!
Nope, Mr. P comes with the yes men and women who never said stop you madman and they didn't because they benefitted from it. So here we are, one sovereign nation is under deadly invasion.
I support you guys 💪🏽! And I hope Russia 🇷🇺 will become a free Putin country! Because your dictator has to be stopped in what matter. Good or bad!
You guys are true people ❤
Hope I can meet you guys one day 🙏🏽!
I live in a small town called Made in Noord-Brabant in the Netherlands 🇳🇱!
#SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦
Thank you, Davy! You are very supportive
PEACE !!! Thank you for sharing. I understand you have to tip toe around how you share….. For your own safety, remember, we can read between the lines.
The World wants to live in Peace !
Thank you so much, Terry! Let's pray for peace to come!
From Palm Springs, California , Thank You very much you understand what going on. I wish you all the best of luck. God Bless
Thank you, Walter!
To leave your native country for whatever reasons is one thing, but your native country leaving you must really hurt, as it is your roots that are being cut off. You must feel really disoriented. You have my deepest sympathies.
Thank you for your support 🙏
I've watched tons of videos made by Russians for the last couple of weeks. Probably more than in my whole life, and what surprised me the most is that embedded weakness. I was born, thanks to Soviet occupation in a communist country, and freedom wasn't given to us for free.
My predecessors had to fight for it, many spent years in prisons, many were killed. They did it so my generation doesn't have to do this.
Your predecessors never did it, so it's your turn.
Nobody will invade Russia to fight for your freedom, it must be your move.
People are scared? I understand, but that monster grows fueled by your fear, it will not collapse without your actions. As you said, Russia didn't turn into a totalitarian in one day, Putin did it step by step over the last 20y. Where were the protests in eg. 2008, 2014?
See what your soldiers do right now? All rapes, shooting civilians, press, all the robbery.
Putin is a lunatic, but the sons of the mother Russia are not much better. That's the message that goes to the world.
In our pop culture, we have phrases like сволочь and homo sovieticus. They didn't appear there without a reason. The new generation of Russians proved and proves that every day.
Putin is a lunatic, but he is not the main problem. The problem is how politics look like in Russia and as long as you do not change it, the west should not collaborate with Russia at all. If Russians are fine with that system, good luck to them.
exactly
Putin has committed one of the gravest crimes of the twenty-first century and owes reparations to Ukraine to rebuild the country. Russia’s dictator has an enormous price to pay for his crimes and deserves to be brought before an international tribunal alongside those who followed his orders.
Yup. All the sensible people left Russia, and many years ago they put their lives on the line to do so. The people who stayed are definitely fine with the way Russia is.
@@Chahlie It don't see it as black & white as that. Many people who stayed are against the war.
“Detained Protesters In Perm, Russia, Speak Out Against The War In Ukraine” ruclips.net/video/73odefG2vyI/видео.html Video description: People being held by police in the Russian city of Perm for protesting against the war in Ukraine have been filmed speaking out from detention about why they joined the demonstrations.
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Thank you for speaking up. My heart goes out to Ukraine, but also to the Russian people. It's amazing how one crazy person can cause so much devastation. I know this will end soon. Hold in there.
Thank you for your comment
thank you guys both, i hope people will watch your video and learn the truth. there is a lot of anger on many of the russian youtube channels and i see this only divides people even more when right now what is needed the most is for us to come together.
Thank you for your comment, Robert!
Hello from Canada. Glad to see your video. Sending Love and Best Wishes. And Thank You for your Heartfelt Talk.
Much love back to you!
It's complicated for you too! It takes a lot of courage now in these difficult times . All my support to all those who are against the war !
Thank you a lot for your support 🙏
Imperative to get this information out🇳🇴
Keep up the good work and I hope you will be safe🙏
Thank you a lot 💓
How hard it must be just NOT say a name!! We dont envy you at this moment, but just be proud for you to speak up! Spread the truth, and hoping and praying for sanity and peace!
Thank you, Ron, you are very supportive!
Thank you so much for your telling us how your doing. I follow you in Netherlands and I love your young family. PrYers and blessings for you from Seattle, WA
Thank you Linda, for your support!
Thanks for allowing me into your home and listening to your story Take care of yourselves and i will keep watching your U Tube
Thank you, Gerald, for your time watching our channel!
Thank you from UK. Our hearts and emotions need people like you that clearly oppose decisions made by government and can rally support to make real change from Draconian outdated ideas. Keep on being brave you have our support
Thank you for your comment! We'll keep going 💪
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Thank you for speaking out and sharing your feelings. Wishing you well ❤️
Thank you, Andrew 🙏
Thx for speaking out, we understand that many Russians don’t want this war. greetzzz from the Netherlands
Grateful for your comment, Eric!
Blessings to you and all of those suffering during these senseless times.
Very grateful for your support, it's huge!
Thank you guys for sharing and explaining. I hope youtube is pushing content like yours to the top at the moment. A lot of us (western people) are in danger to become blind to the distinction between russian government and russian people.
Thank you, Sebastian, you are right
I care very much about you and your family. My heart goes out to you . ♥️
We're very grateful for your care, Bill!
priveat . i am so happy that i saw this channel . just subscribed . i am learning russian for one year and really appreciate your honest take on the issue . its very difficult for russians to speak openly these days because of the peculiar situation . hope things get better .
Thank you a lot, Haroon! We all hope for the good and peaceful result for everyone!
Thank you very much. Our hearts are with you. Thanks for sharing. Even as the USSR was our enemies in Africa we never hated the people and made very good friends with many Russians. Some of my friends lived in Russia with family in Ukraine. That must be very hard for them.
We pray this nonsense will soon end.
Lots of love.
We're very grateful for your comment!
God bless you both and be safe. Please keep in touch with we who love freedom!
We're very grateful for your support, Jim!
Hello From Detroit USA I really enjoyed your video Thanks May Peace and Love comfort and protect you always
May peace come 🙏 thanks for commenting
I'm so happy to have found your channel, you've expressed more in this little video of what is truly going on in Russia than I have seen anywhere else. The other channels coming from Russia that I have followed for a long time either don't speak about the situation at all or they say very little. I don't blame them for being so guarded in what they say, I understand through videos from expats like yourselves that penalities are high for going against the government's stated purposes. Almost all of them though mention the 15-year possible penalty for saying just one wrong thing...what a horrible thing to live with! And so I do not blame them, one day I feel certain the truth will come out....perhaps when the heartbreaking pictures of devastated cities, hospitals, apartments, and worse..begin making their way across the Russian border. It has happened in North Korea, it will happen in Russia.
Thank you a lot for your comment
Greetings from Pennsylvania, USA. I really appreciate the information and your point of view. I feel bad that you are separated from your families. Please take care and stay safe.
Thank you a lot!
My heart breaks for all Russian people and you and your family. It was brave of you to share. Love from California, peace to you.
Much love back to you 💛 ❤ 💙
Just found you and very happy I did. Please be safe and you two are adorable. 😍 from USA
Thank you, Marie! We'll keep posting
Thank you so much for your thoughts and explanations. Let’s do hope for the best and wish that your parents are safe.
Thank you so much for your comment, Sven!
Thank you. All the best, take care and try to enjoy your new life.
Thank you a lot for your support! It's so precious!
thank you for sharing and lots of love and hugs from Germany
We're very grateful for your support! Much love back!
Guys without your voice nothing will happen.All decent human's around the world need to speak up.Governments just has too much power that needs to change!!!!!!! I'm hoping for a new platform someday. That gives every country's people a voice to speak up against war. Because every decent human that has been interviewed about this war around the world said they wanted peace. Peace 2 Everyone✌✌✌
We're grateful for your comment, Chris! Peace back to you!
Thank you for sharing. Our connection, our love will change the world.
We're very grateful for your comment 🙏
Thank you for this video from a russian. I wish I would leave the country, but I can't ((
Pray for God to stop this... Also almost all my closest relatives are in Ukraine now.
Thank you for your comment, Xenia! We send you all our support and compassion. We believe that we all together overcome this 🙏 How is the situation in your city?
@Expat Family Live thank you for your support! I live in St. Petersburg and apart from the price increase, luck of sugar and pads, a lot of closed organizations and social media, letter "Z" adverts in metro - actually it doesn't seem that something terrible happening. As I know - we have protests at the city center, and we try to do some anti-w events. But in general, people live their ordinary lifes as usual, and it scares me. Because I understand that we all know what is happening, but whose, who are against, are afraid to talk about situation out loud. Like at my work, I myself have to quietly listen to how my colleagues are concerned about the Russian football future when all I can think at this moment is how my relatives are doing now in their apartment in Chernigov.