A vlog to hold things over

This was actually just a couple days lol
Just some thoughts & sharing some of the books and things that I came across the past week!
Something different but it's refreshing.
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[@samsamirandlily981]

Eid Mubarak comrade Izdihar, as a man from Middle East living in United States and I have interest in soviet Union history I appreciate your work showing the ussr without western propaganda ,don't let the troll bring you down sister, you're strong , even if I'm little bit jealous because of your soviet memorabilia lol ,all joke aside keep the good work

[@hunternix2968]

Take a well deserved rest and treat yourself after Ramadan. Your content is worthwhile and entertaining. And I appreciate you keeping us all in the loop. Change your content however you see fit to better express your creativity and feel safe. Thank you for being you Good luck

[@gorgenfol]

And don't forget to pet the cat.

[@aisatsana1111]

love that kind of format :D also please publish your writings somewhere online, i'm sure they're super interesting. i'm really looking forward to it!

[@PLNatbolRevolutionary]

the reason why it's so hard for you to know to make educational KZbin videos is because of these Fucking Liberal pop history channels like the armchair historian and History Matters,. also respect the work you're doing trying to give a nuanced perspective on the subject that people consider cartoonishly evil is a very good thing for a better view on Historiography anyway hope to see you making new content in the future you deserved that break.

[@juanperezvilla1686]

Couldn't agree more

[@altamasparsanov9181]

Your profile name defines me, and i will try my best to live upto it.

[@veryveryveryvery161]

Finish your book, we in Russia will be highly interested to read it.

[@murilotrigo8578]

Everyone deserves to feel safe to live life authentically. To learn what they enjoy, dress how they like, and make their art in the way that makes them happy.

[@aliabdouni1186]

I love your videos, comrade. Please don't give up doing the stuff you love. Greetings from Brazil :)

[@Brytons_Thoughts]

Honestly, I hear what you're saying. On another note, it should be mentioned that KZbin's algorithm has gotten worse over the years that creating content on it has made things more difficult in terms of reaching an audience and views stagnate over time. As we all know, it never used to be like this, and things are changing. For me personally, this has led to me pulling back from doing anything with my channel, the only way I can really reach out to people is usually through live streams, especially since they get thrown straight to the top when browsing through subscriptions. I've always appreciate your content, so I genuinely wish you the best of luck with whatever you do. Honestly, whenever I feel down after dealing with a swath of trolls on many days, I remind myself of all the stuff you have put up with but continue to keep your chin up in defiance, which helps me shake things off and inspire me. Take it easy, we're always here for you whenever you go. Eid Mubarak.

[@dmouradias]

I can't imagine how hard it is to have to endure all the stupid people coming for you! I really admire you for enduring all that! I came across your content recently and it is really quality one. That's it,try new things,take your time whenever you need, all you are doing is really important.

[@IdesofMarx]

Day 1 of finally saying Wa Alaikum Asalam back, Eid Mubarak and you should be proud to be everything the reactionaries hate! ☪️🚩⚒️👩‍💼 I'd also to add that despite not being a Muslim I fasted for Ramadan for the first time this year (and I plan to do so again). I didn't think did would be easy but it was very difficult, so please take your time to recuperate we'll be patient or at least I will. For any one who hasn't fasted for Ramadan or otherwise I strongly encourage you to do so at least once, it was quite the experience.

[@DH-pw6jj]

Just discovered your channel and really enjoying it! Your enthusaism is contagious and I love your fashion sense as well! I am sure you write wonderful, since your way of speaking/teaching is really great to listen too.

[@valenlaura100]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU INSPIRE ME SO MUCH I HATE TO SEE YOU LIKE THIS im a 22yo girl(?) from argentina and thanks to you im learning so much history that they dont teach in schools and i really thank you for being strong for all of us that want to be educated and enriched by all of your knowledge you really inspire me and you mean so much ❤️

[@MrReigato]

We highly appreciate the work you do. Thank you, not only for your commitment to socialism but also for your rigor as a student of history, and for encouraging us to humanize the experiences of socialist experiments. It is valuable. Also, just as a side note, your commitment to collecting Soviet memorabilia is truly inspiring to me, I often find myself thinking I need to start collecting some similar stuff.

[@shifty220]

Eid mubarak! Thanks for the update, take it easy and look forward to seeing you on the other side!

[@moma8956]

I really enjoy your content. It's very special and offers a very unique and humanizing way of portraying and documenting life in general and as a Muslim in the Soviet Union. Your work is refreshing because it doesn't rely on the typical Western propaganda. I especially like your videos that explore Soviet fashion and make-up. Fantastic work! Please keep it up!

[@bloomingpain-flower7074]

Don't worry to feel like mushroom, Lenin also was called a mushroom! Ленин - гриб.

[@renatorezende14]

Oh! I'm super engaged in your content! Loving It so much, I hope that you get some rest and relax. ❤

[@marsvltor26]

Thanks for sharing a bit of you! Take care of yourself to keep this amazing work going! Looking forward to read these texts!

[@ZhuoAo]

My message of support to you, comrade. I can't stress enough the excellence of your work. Your message brings enlightenment, and you are capable of doing it so proficiently. Although what I'm stating might be a matter of secondary importance, I bet that your work has planted a seed in the hearts of many spectators, as you have done to mine. If you excuse me to give my opinion, maybe this is the moment to bring the content creators that put a similar effort together, and devise a plan to transform all this latent potential, resulting from the honest assessment of the socialist struggle, into action. There are so many ordinary problems whose root causes, addressed by scholars for so long, are easy to see at this point in time, that the energy required to shift the balance towards social transformation seems at reach, as long as we assess the battlefield properly and manage to cooperate efficiently. For instance, I notice that the Second Thought and the snippets made at the Breakthrough News and Abby Martin are exceedingly good at addressing the larger context of current issues didactically, which is essential to attract a neutral and left-leaning audience in the first moment (a frontline work). On the other hand, I think that your work suits well an already captive audience, cementing an alternative collective view that will fight the status quo in the long term. I notice that the works of Hakim and similars incorporate characteristics of both groups in different ways. 加油

[@klauss.n_sf]

This was interesting and entertaining to watch, thanks for sharing this

[@deficientduck3003]

I want to read your book. Also cute cat.

[@Neadunkel]

keep doing what you do, sister in faith and comrade! you are an inspiration to me and my wife. ignore the haters. Eid Mubarak 🕋

[@ryousafsadi1874]

Eid Mubarak comrade!

[@gumundurbenediktsson8379]

Eid Mubarak Izdihar. You are a legend. I really love your personality. It's what makes your channel cool

[@kirstenann4947]

I love this format! You’re such a cool awesome person despite what anyone may say, don’t forget it! Would love to be able to read some of your work, even if it’s just a short article you write. ❤❤

[@noahpauley]

I think you’re a wonderful writer and would love to read your book idea! I really loved this look into your daily life and the behind the scenes stuff with your work. It would be awesome if you could do this on a semi frequent basis.

[@roneliadelgrange8315]

I absolutely love your content, whether long form or short, you always bring a perspective I find interesting. P.S. this is unrelated but I used to have a mosque alarm clock too as a child (like the one in the endscreen)! P.P.S. Happy Eide!

[@fionaWhatever]

I am the opposite - terrible at portraying my ideas through speaking, but pretty good formulating them through writing. In either case though, I do hope you finish that book because it sounds extremely interesting!

[@transsylvanian9100]

Your content is consistently excellent no matter what form it takes. Whether short or long it is always educational and inspirational. You highlight topics and subjects that almost no one else does and do it from a very unique perspective using rare and interesting historical sources. Sadly it was only after discovering your channel that i realized what a glaring gap there was in the online communist and Soviet history community. Luckily your content fills that niche perfectly. Eid Mubarak comrade!

[@sebastianpeady5850]

You're one of my favourite youtube channels to watch, make whatever changes are necessary.

[@OtseisRagnarok]

I'm hoping for the absolute best for you, and your content has been missed by many. I'd still really like to see you do some content about local organizing, hows and whys(and wheres). etc.

[@hug_bug]

I usually don't like vlogs, but didn't even notice how the 20 minutes passed! Your cat is very cute btw. Also, write that book! I am sure you can do that and do that well, I always felt your scripting/structure of videos was very solid and easy to follow.

[@werewitch9466]

This is my favorite video from you so far honestly, really wouldn't mind more vlogs :) And happy late Eid!

[@JamesConollyLives5353]

Lol I got a "what is a woman" ad on your video. They never go away 😔

[@jakobh189]

forget the haters, your videos are awesome and dogs that bark usually don't bite, so don't let yourself be intimidated by knuckledragers on the internet. much love from austria and keep up the good work.

[@maya07_11]

don't worry, take your time , recover.

[@samuelbertolini]

Camarade, your channel is very good. I would like to here from you talking about Eurocentrism, and how it affects the perception of middle eastern population. I sense that Eurocentrism affects for example dressing in all the world.

[@Vanbedda]

Hey Izdihar, finish that book. Work on that book. I wanna read a book from you! ❤️😉 But in all seriousness, I appreciate your openness in the beginning of this video. I liked this format and would like to see it again. The little "reading vlog" part where you live commented on some passages in the book about religion/Islam in the USSR was interesting. And I truly would love to read a book from you.

[@user-wc7jf5ji8z]

I can relate to your lack of confidence on writing a lot! I'm in a similar place, where I feel nothing comes out right when I write it down and I feel so much more at ease to communicate my thoughts verbally Nonetheless I hope you do finish writing whatever book you have in mind! I'm sure it'll emit the same warmth that you do through your videos I wish you all the best

[@420_Blushed]

Great stuff as aways comrade. Give yourself rest and step back when you need to.

[@cesarsilva-bl7dk]

it's okay comrade. the internet is a very tiring place for us. why don't you take some time for yourself? restore your energies, step away from this toxic environment for a moment. there's no shame in feeling tired... just know that we'll always be here for you too, even if we're few for now. salutes from a comrade in Brazil.

[@panyrosas]

I like your flags and your historical analyses. 🌝

[@catmothz]

really wanna read that book you gonna write

[@Dorian_sapiens]

I have that version of _Beowulf!_ Same cover and everything. With no other translations to compare it to, this doesn't mean much, but I like it.

[@yuchitairans2-035]

cool new video format

[@jrthepinwitch1911]

This is fun. 😊

[@greensoulsufinur]

Eid Mubarak I say push through, even if you don’t feel creative.

[@mecha37000fighter]

Much love to you, perhaps you should consider disabling comments or forcing yourself to only make content for yourself without even looking at the comments you receive. Whatever you do, I for one enjoy all the work you put in and hope nothing but the best for you😎👍

[@aloneandscared1]

you can just read out a chapter in a book. we watch youtube while we are doing dishes. we rarely have time to read anything

[@aakankshapriya93]

13:39 Please upload this bulletin "USSR Information Bulletin March 17, 1948" on your website. I looked for it, but couldn't find it there. Thanks a lot! Lots of love from India!

[@myspacebarbroke3065]

You the best. Love to read a book you write because you have such a specific knowledge and I think you have garnered enough of a fan base to have it be successful. Additionally none of your psycho haters will read it because they can't read anyway. So you can go full on with your thoughts.

[@heat12323]

You deserve the rest I genuinely do enjoy and learn from your content

[@tompa919]

Doing a great job, sister, keep close to a Allah you’ll find the right path. It’s easy to get frustrated with so many people attacking you. Your faith will keep you strong.

[@squintsyadams8463]

✊️

[@zealous894]

Keep at it Lady.

[@Ben-qq8ly]

Not u going to an Anime convention an some how getting books on the Soviet Union. That is so funny

[@Neadunkel]

Finish the book! As a communist muslim I feel books on the topic is lacking. I’ve had the same idea but I’m really not a writer. I would be the first one to buy your book!!!

[@robv.8676]

Eid Mubarak comrade! Follow your heart, it's perfectly fine to temporarily let a project rest, do some other things and then get back to say that writing that book again. As for all the hostility you get to deal with, that sucks. It sounds like those people aren't exactly good at nuanced perspectives, critical thinking or taking a generally positive outlook. Don't let it rub off on you. Easier said than done, but just know you make plenty of people happy with the new insights you provide. Tried to post this 5 times now. YT is acting up or it's triggered by certain keywords? Damn capitalists! lol

[@robv.8676]

Yay, this time my post didn't vanish into the void after a minute. I think they didn't like me requesting if you could link to your P.. P..l more clearly. Made a donation there, hope every little bit helps. Thanks for all the work you did so far.

[@gorgenfol]

She: "it's mostly gay" Me: "yay"

[@x_griffin_x]

I would love to see a book by you, esp. one on Islam and communism, doing the lord's work. However, of course you should take the breaks as you need them too, it won't do anyone any good for you to put your work over your health and personal safety. Ramadan mubarak! :)

[@humanwithaplaylist]

Just block the haters fam. The hate comments are endless :/ Don't read them, just straight block and delete immediately

[@forgottencomrade26]

Hope you feel more rejuvinated in the future

[@oficinadodiabo4427]

Give us the order, comrade

[@theheadshot45]

Do whatever you want. The moment you start making content for other people instead of for yourself, you have lost control of your creativity and enjoyment. Don't make things for other people, make them for you.

[@tymanung6382]

1).Thani you for your interesting + in for mative efforts. 2) To diversify 2A) To show films or clips on your topics about Muslims in USSR, + etc?--- both from that era +,current videos,.live? interviews? from old USSR countries + remaining Muslims like in N Caucasus several Tatar areas, etc? about + by?.such women then + now ?2B) To show music--- films + LPs (transferred to CDs or MP3s?) of same topics music song 💃 dance from ex USSR republics in Central Asia + others which are still in Russian Federation. like much of N Caucasus + Tatars of Kazan,.etc. 2B) To discuss novels, short stories, poems by + about women form ex USSR + remaining N Caucasus + several Tatar groups. Perhaps you could ask for aid from inter view vloggers? like (Ms?) Eli from Russia video channel--- current inside Russian Federation cultural travelogue..already profiled Tatars 2C) To discuss interesting. important, obscure. famous USSR +.RF Musli+ non Muslim women? Spasiba!!! Good luck!!!

[@AssassinFOURnolan]

Maybe you are engaging with the backlash, with the inhuman, too much, and so you cannot come away with anything other than bitterness and lethargy. Too often people will allow a hundred small kindnesses to go unnoticed but allow every small unkindness to go noticed and pollute their spirit, festering into unhappiness.

[@Kobe_Jay_Kenobii]

I now this probably isn't a popular concept but I'll always look to astrology in times like you're describing and find something Currently: mercury retrograde, which would explain what's being described

[@Darloss9508]

Eid Moubarak sister

[@calebgreen6289]

I know it's late, but Eid Mubarak! Good luck with your life outside of KZbin. Stay strong and please take care of yourself! 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽⚒️✌🏽💛

[@elpocakoca120]

Eid Mubarak comrade!