Can Average Russians Afford ANY Gadgets Or Appliances After Sanctions Hitting The Russian Market?

It was hard to buy gadgets and appliances after sanctions in 2014, now it’s even harder in 2022. Of course, there is a reason for that, and we all understand what the reason is. However, I hope you understand that the reason of making this video is neither about complaining, nor about discussing these reasons. I don’t go into politics, my channel is about regular life here, and that’s what I show.
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[@Zangieff]

It was hard to buy gadgets and appliances after sanctions in 2014, now it’s even harder in 2022. Of course, there is a reason for that, and we all understand what the reason is. However, I hope you understand that the reason of making this video is neither about complaining, nor about discussing these reasons. I don’t go into politics, my channel is about regular life here, and that’s what I show. I hope you understand it. If you feel it, you can support me through: www.patreon.com/zangieff t.me/zangiefftg (pinned button) Check out Eli’s channel to see more stuff about Russia and it’s culture, and as well about the most remote places in it: kzbin.info Thank you for watching And stay safe

[@turismoknowledgewithrealey2648]

Import from indian companies create demand supply on the way

[@thomasprince4992]

Eli makes great video s , out of all the Russian vloggers she is the top class

[@hillbillykiller7726]

@@NFLGUITARSMOVIES the one in ruins in mariupol maybe along with 93% of mariupol itself damaged or destroyed completly

[@giorgio1010]

Price for new iPhone is somewhat the same in the whole of Europe. 1200 EUR +-

[@hillbillykiller7726]

@@giorgio1010 the big difference here is its not the same and its gonna keep going up + russian minimum wage is 15k rubbles and average is 50k and will be less overtime + more unemployment + expensive gas / petrol etc so even tho europe feels the consequences russia is the one with a big problem

[@mELONHEAD1899]

“Please Don’t make us lose our smile because smile is one of the last things we still have”. I love that. You both are awesome and I love learning Russian culture and life in Russia. Please do not stop making videos.

[@veikop]

Smile make us human live. Afraid there is next z-law and 10years prisonbars for western similing propaganda. Love humanity and make act.

[@jennasjams]

It seems like we need to lift our eyes and see the long-term humanitarian oppression that the people of Russia have seen for decades. 😔. How can one person have so much control over others? Please keep smiling.

[@ruthsikorski5495]

Best statement ever.

[@billperry1911]

Smiles come for free , keep smiling, it is all some people have .

[@HalkerVeil]

We know some Russians are not encouraging the actions going on. But the ones that do make a lot of people lose their smile. Including a friend of mine... in case that isn't clear. They died. It's going to be a long and complicated decade to come.

[@AnyTwoWillD0]

They are not “sanctions”..they are special economic operations

[@TacticalSandals]

Lol, thats a good one.

[@rmdebla]

And Putin is just a "patriot."

[@kartaispavarau]

russians live like homeles, and this is 100 years undercover of "special operation". wish them worst.

[@sarahmichelle07]

I love this 😂

[@magdaoneway]

And the Oscar goes to....

[@robote7679]

Trying to understand the world we are all currently living in can be complex and confusing. As an American I am fascinated by your "tours" into the lives of regular Russians. These are of great interest and are greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing your lives with the rest of the world. I believe this kind of thing is important in however a small way that might be.

[@andrecb9587]

Thank you for making these videos and helping the rest of the world to get informed about whats going on in Russia. I'm from Brazil.

[@BaradharajanAyanappan]

In my opinion iPhone is not an essential, its just marketing tricks, life goes smoothly with Android also

[@donhalley5622]

Look my friend, SOMEONE has to pay for all that marketing! ;o)

[@user-jm3xl7rg5k]

Anyone buying anything from Apple deserves to loose. ))

[@gareththomas9894]

Samsung is my choice

[@RobIn-ky4uz]

Life will go even more smoothly without all those gadgets. I grew up without mobile phones and yet as kids we all new how to meet up. Now kids have phones and sits in their houses glued.

[@donhalley5622]

@@RobIn-ky4uz - I agree, for older folks such as myself (and maybe you), but for the younger set, a decent phone is a status symbol and pretty essential. No worries, though, in a little while, it will be perfectly "normal" to have the latest Chinese phone. Russian kids (like their parents) are tough!

[@jcben]

Keep smiling Zangieff! Keeping morale up is essential

[@stephensmith2601]

You make a cute couple, interacting smoothly and making each other smile.

[@stephensmith2601]

Just found out from watching more of Zangieff's videos that he is a father and family man. Guess he's just an all-round nice guy.

[@evegreenification]

Thanks for keeping us posted and sharing your smiles. I wish you guys the best.

[@TITANN-117]

Yes we're all suffering because of this stupid War! Yes I said it, WAR. Apparently that's all anybody can talk about is how crappy the prices are now. And yet there's people in other countries🇺🇦 who don't even have homes any more, and are dying for freedom. Let's not mention that or even think about it.😔 I am a subscriber, and I do like your videos. Even if you delete this comment, I will still watch your videos. I hope this can all end soon.

[@adamdurand8205]

Exactly it’s a War We need to say this And Russian pay the price of the sick Putin Freedom for the 🇺🇦

[@gdzpseudi]

you do realize they can't talk about those topics or else they might face real jail time

[@peleqetelo8734]

@TITANN Show your comments before 24 February 2022 about Donetsk & Lugansk. Heck while you're at it show some about Palestine, Yemen, Libya, the list goes on.

[@randallrobert332]

First if you have paid attention right from the beginning the Russian citizens weren't even told what was going on in Ukraine. Second you would have seen they tried to protest against what was happening and you seen what happened to them. Let's all remember that the common hard working people all across the world has very little if any say in what their government's do so to get upset with them for what's going on is just plain stupid. As for your remark about calling it a war they can't even talk about it without having to worry about the repucushons from the government. So again let's try and remember these hard working people in Russia or any other place in the world has no say in what their government does so why would anyone want to lash out at them.

[@timkling1841]

@@gdzpseudi You would have been fine living under Hitler’s Germany with that kind of rationalization. “Average Germans” did the most damage then, as average Russians are doing now.

[@APlusRussian]

11:35 - military conflicts _do_ affect children, you're not wrong, my friend... Glad you (and Eli) are still making content. Please stay safe, too 💙

[@alessandro.calzavara]

Yes, I do support the sanctions because I understand it's the only way to put pressure on Putin other than a conflict (obviously worse); that said it's not to deny it hurts Russian commoners, but they are not the ones under the bombs.

[@stevemcgowen]

@@letsgetactical Thank you for showing us how Russians really feel. Many of us believe the vast majority of Russians support genocide against Ukrainians and when people like you post, it reaffirms our beliefs…

[@letsgetactical]

@@stevemcgowen The United States and NAZI NATO bombed IRAQ for 75 days and then invaded it. Today, 19 years from the date of the invasion of IRAQ, 1 million civilians have died. Aren't you crying for those? and you talk about genocide? I believe in the moral reason of Russia to do what is necessary, this war is already 8 years old, Russia did not start it but it will know how to end it

[@stevemcgowen]

@@letsgetactical I don't care what Saddam was doing in Iraq- just like I don't care about the fourthcoming purges in Russia. What does concern me is what dictators do outside their borders...

[@letsgetactical]

@@stevemcgowen I don't care about you, and because of the stupid sanctions, you and your country will pay high food and gasoline, high prices, more than us, so get ready, we are a much better country!! And keep pushing Russia and you might end up shoveling Uranium out of your ass for the next 2,000 years!! and do not forget GOD IS RUSSIAN !!

[@bennywong1085]

Keep smiling, thanks for sharing from SF,CA

[@iakona23]

Thank you both for your videos. Please stay positive.

[@runrig97]

I don't know why anyone needs a coffee maker.. you pour hot water over ground coffee and you have coffee! I recommend Cowboy Kent Rollins video on cowboy coffee ☕ :-)

[@Zangieff]

Yeah, me personally I just use instant coffee and a kettle boiled water) but many use coffee machines. Used to use I guess

[@RNWLL]

Or an Italian moka to make espresso 😊

[@guardian3127]

Zero people need an Iphone either 😂

[@runrig97]

@@RNWLL yeah I've got a moka pot and a french press, I get more use out of the moka. The moka pot makes something close to but not technically espresso.

[@244620007]

We adopted from Ukraine, our daughter is a U.S. citizen and doing great. during our trips to Ukraine. (We love Ukraine) I met many Russians and they were dear sweet people and it makes me sick the destruction of both nations the killing in Ukraine and the economic collapse that both nations people are going to endure. Keep posting your Videos are great information! Eli is a future star! Nice to see you working together! Palmetto Florida

[@harveyfamilyfarm2171]

where there no Americans in foster care or adoption agencies...i guess Americans are not as exotic huh.

[@geoeconomics5629]

USA should just stop dreaming of owning Russia and we may see peace

[@americanbobtail1]

@@harveyfamilyfarm2171 - It can be a lot more expensive to adopt a kid in the United States. One of my clients did and it cost them over $40,000 USD in adoption fees. Do not blame the parents, but the United States adoption laws, rules, and regulations that causes this.

[@adrianamora6706]

@@americanbobtail1 if become a foster parent first it is free, you dont pay anything for the adoption.

[@harveyfamilyfarm2171]

@@americanbobtail1 i grew up in the system so I dont need a law degree to tell you it sucks growing up in the system and being passed over for kids that were not even from the U.S.....sad Americans are not good enough to go through the financial sacrifice that other children are....jmo.

[@frankb1]

Thanks for posting. I appreciate your channel!

[@toxic515]

I've been glad to see you back / still, and the collaborations. Still sending love and hope from Texas!

[@happee_meal8302]

Spoiler : you need a new president

[@Warior145]

Nooo….. Russia loves Putin . Помоги им Господи .

[@happee_meal8302]

@@Warior145 So it would seem

[@G-ra-ha-m]

You and Eli are a good team for video documentaries: keep going!

[@justlee2164]

Thanks for the up load it was cool to see eli in the vid

[@stmiller42]

thank you for taking the time to record this video.

[@jamelcampbell4984]

I'm in the USA and I find it fascinating to see what another country is going through. My son married a nice Russian woman. I hope for the peoples sake the sanctions can be lifted soon, it's so tough that prices are going up. Keep smiling and I subscribed to both of your channels. Fascinating content. I saw your apartments videos and grocery shopping videos, great videos. 👍

[@germanwulf40]

Well, Zangieff, I wish you the best. I'm glad you can keep your smiles, despite everything, and I give you a lot of credit for being able to leave politics out of things.

[@normanhill535]

Thank you for your great work. Be safe and healthy. Spasiba.

[@nopartyafilliation5322]

Thank you for doing your video! We understand how hard it must be to be going through this. You both stay safe. Great video!

[@theshowman8478]

I think it's great keeping your channels going and making videos. I like both your channels. Keep going.

[@Hugo_Goncalves]

It’s not sanctions. It’s “Special Financial Operation”

[@krissdev6301]

Okay, so why you participate in it lol🤓 do you wants to say you all fighting against us economically, so we r pretty good against “whole world” like someone like to say🙄

[@lever0811]

Thank you two for posting.

[@billybob-bd1ub]

Love your videos, thanks for the information!

[@jakelara9138]

I like seeing videos with both of you, you work well together.

[@letterbox203]

Not only did you keep your smiles, you made me smile! Eli is such a good guest; her comments are so funny, aha. Your economics sure has changed. I'm just concerned about how you pay your rent and put food on the table. Thanks to both of you. Much love from America.

[@nfdafds32423]

why concerned? They just got what they deserved...

[@Shamustodd1]

@@nfdafds32423 No that's where you are wrong. They didn't start this war and they have no say in it. I know we call putin president but he isn't actually voted in. They are stuck with him just like you are stuck with backwards thinking. Get off the tRump juice and open your eyes. Don't be that ignorant American.

[@brookxiaofengxiong8473]

you understand Russia is one of the biggest agriculture and food export country, food is not a problem.

[@Shamustodd1]

@@brookxiaofengxiong8473 Food is not a problem if you can afford to buy it.

[@brookxiaofengxiong8473]

@@Shamustodd1 why can't Russian afford to buy food? The inflation in Russia is low

[@richardhaydon]

Thank you both - hope you continue with the videos

[@shafur3]

Wow thank you for sharing and I love your smiles

[@908Dannyboy]

I hope more young people become more involved with politics as much as we all hate it. It would be hypocritical of me to say we don't let our government lie to us or run amok. These videos where we can see and talk together between cultures are important! We hope this all ends soon. Dan

[@luizcarlosdeabreurodrigues744]

Dear Zangieff and Eli, please, carry on in this trying times!!! I do appreciate your videos and your smiles (upbeat). Stay safe!

[@timkling1841]

You do realize that the Kremlin is recommending that Russian citizens “stay positive” right now, right? Most of these vloggers are merely following state protocols.

[@luizcarlosdeabreurodrigues744]

@@timkling1841 , I wonder if you have ever been out of your nutshell. It's easy to say what others should do. How about you?

[@timkling1841]

@@luizcarlosdeabreurodrigues744 We’re talking about a brutal, criminal Russian invasion here. Figure it out.

[@luizcarlosdeabreurodrigues744]

@@timkling1841 Yes, that is all true! But I don't agree AT ALL that we have to blame all Russians for what is going on in the Ukraine

[@shawnlee7022]

Smile and the world smiles with you !! THANK YOU

[@7g7na7]

Thank you Zangieff, from Helena, Montana. Keep to the important things and those you hold dearest in life during these times and peace will find a way.

[@tedbrown1535]

Keep smiling guys! Politicians do things beyond our control all the time, including here in the United States. Treat all people like yourselves would have others treat you, and you’ll always have that joyous smile. 😊

[@glogloe1797]

New Sub from S. California. Thank you for sharing what is going on with the price increases. This world is not the same, first the pandemic and now this current situation. I like that you smile, no charge for that. Hugs are free to. 😊

[@Lombardi54]

Your videos are awesome Zangieff. Thank you!

[@JoshRiffMonster]

Yessss amazing duo😎😊. I hope you have even more support, honestly, we still need your content here

[@ferrariguy8278]

Thanks for continuing to do the videos, and keeping your spirits up. It's well known that sanctions are not as descriminant as they idealy would be. There is a collision between not wanting to hurt ordinary good people, and needing to motivate those same people to take charge so that external factors don't impose that upon them. Neither journey is pleasent. That said, please keep showing us what regular life is like. Hopefully things get better in the most pain-free way possible.

[@sharronandrews7675]

I just discovered your channel and find it very informative!I also realize that I have see many of Eli’s travel videos too! It’s interesting to see how all of our lives are so similar and that we all want to live as best we can with what we have! There is no difference from country to country. I hope for all of us, things can go back to normal as quickly as possible. Sending love from Connecticut in the USA.

[@yedidyah-jedshlomoh1533]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@57cire]

Thank you for showing us your reality. Very informative, well done and from the heart. Better then any news network! 💕😊

[@miguelangelserranoguerrero7117]

1:10 Smile, life, you are still in your home, you do not have to flee from your own country, nobody is shelling or murdering you... You still have the most precious things. Many Ukrainian people and families cannot say that anymore. What about dignity?? Russian people do have a little bit of that yet?? What about waving your banners and saying no to this heinous invasion. Not in my name!! What are russian people waiting for?? We are still waiting for your. We already really trust the russian people. We still belive in you having a soul inside. It is time for action. It is time to show the world we are not wrong by trusting you. It is time for you to do something against those who are staining your flag and your hands with innocent blood. You all the decent russians have to do something. And you do have to do it now!!

[@MiStuSia16]

Exactly! I know you didn’t start this war but for fuck’s sake, it’s your country, your president!!! Your husbands, sons, brothers are slaughtering civilians on purpsose. Stealing everything, from ships loaded with wheat to handbags and shoes from private houses for a fiancee waiting in russia. Raping, Driving a tank over civilian cars with kids inside. That’s evil. Russia fires rockets and drops bombs on residential areas non stop, dead bodies lie on the streets because constant shelling prevents ppl from collecting them. There are also thousands of russian soldier corpses laying aroung cause russian government refuses to take them. No respect for anything. How can russians pretend they don’t know what’s really going on? We’re all gonna suffer from the impact of sanctions, that’s a double edged sword but l’m happy to do without many things if there’s a chance it’ll stop this barbaric full-scale war. I used to believe this is just putin’s war but lately im not so sure anymore.. your nation is starting to look and sound like nazi germany (crazy considering you’re on a misiom to ‚denazify’ Ukraine) and public people talk openly on tv about invading and denazifying other neoghbouring peaceful countries - wtf?? Books are going to be written on this national brainwashing, delusion, alternate History & propaganda. Russian people Please do something. Only you can stop this sensless war cause it’s your husbands and sons who have fired tens of rockets and missiles since I started writing this comment. Peace & be brave!

[@Atlantiquasa]

I frickin love you two. Because of cultural exploration i began learning Russian, and still will. Thank you guys for continuing to be you, and you will always have support from us real fans. Please be safe.

[@blueseaev]

My support for you and Eli! Very informative channels 😀

[@cz2810]

Keep smiling. Thank you for sharing.

[@tj5032]

I just watched this video... Two months later!!! It's very good, as are your other videos. You and Ellie make a great team. You should include her more often. She's a great co-host with her insight, facts, witty comments, wry sense of humor... (I want her to be my new BFF)! 😁😆

[@swedneck9054]

Great idea for a video. This paired with the other shopping video really shows the impact of the financial situation.

[@E2JMusic]

Just came here from Dave's channel. I'm from the UK and I hope this all ends soon, so you can enjoy life again. Stay blessed man

[@RajDeelish]

Great video! Really informative. Thanks for sharing !

[@romalitvinaite9049]

Mariupol. In this city, everyone is constantly waiting for death. NADEZHDA SUKHORUKOVA resident of Mariupol I go outside in between bombings. I need to walk the dog. It constantly whines, trembles, and hides behind my legs. I want to sleep all the time. My yard, surrounded by high-rise buildings, is quiet and dead. I'm no longer afraid to look around. Opposite, the entrance to the one hundred and fifth house is burning down. The flames have devoured five floors and are slowly chewing on the sixth. In the room, the fire is burning gently, as in a fireplace. Black charred windows stand without glass. From them, like tongues, curtains gnawed by flames are falling out. I am looking at it calmly feeling doomed to die. I'm sure I'll die soon. It's a matter of days. In this city, everyone is constantly waiting for death. I just wish it wasn't too scary. Three days ago, a friend of my older nephew came to us and said that there was a direct hit on the Fire station. The rescuers died. One woman had her arm, leg, and head torn off. I wish that my body parts remain in place, even after the explosion of an air bomb. I don't know why, but it seems important to me. Although, on the other hand, they will still not be buried during the bombing going on. This is how the police answered us when we caught them on the street and asked what to do with our friend’s dead grandmother. They advised us to put her on the balcony. I wonder how many more balconies there are with dead bodies laid down? Our house on Mir (Peace) Avenue is the only one that has escaped direct hits. It has nearly escaped twice when hit by shells, windows flew out in some apartments, but it was hardly damaged, compared to other houses, and it looks lucky. The entire yard is covered in layers of ash, fragments of glass, plastic, and metal. I am trying not to look at the huge iron structure that has landed on the children’s playground. I think it's a rocket, or maybe a mine. I don't care, it's just annoying. In the window of the third floor, I see someone's face and I flinch in fright. It turns out that I'm afraid of living people. My dog starts howling and I understand that now they will shoot again. I am standing in the daytime on the street, and there is complete cemetery-like silence around me. There are no cars, no voices, no children, no grandmothers on benches. Even the wind died. However, there are still a few people here. They are lying near the side of the house and in the parking lot, covered with outerwear. I don't want to look at them. I'm afraid I'll see someone I know. All life in my city has been smoldering in basements. It reminds me of a flickering candle in our basement compartment. It is so easy to put it out. Any vibration or a gentle breeze and darkness will come. I am trying to cry, but I can't. I feel sorry for myself, my family, my husband, my neighbors, my friends. I go back to the basement and listen to the vile iron rattle there. Two weeks have passed, and I no longer believe that there was once another life here. In Mariupol, people continue to sit in the basements. Every day it is getting harder for them to survive. They have no water, no food, no light, they cannot even go outside because of the constant shelling. Mariupol residents must live. Help them. Tell everyone about it. Let everyone know that civilians continue to be killed.

[@roger9463]

I think a million Russians in red square would change things pretty fast . It worked in east Germany when the police could not cope. Of course it is interesting seeing what is happening in Russia today but the Russian people have to own what is happening. It will affect their children and grandchildren . What is happening wont be forgotten in a hurry by the rest of the world.

[@paulbeaver1]

Exact ! To have an action you need a mass mobilization and not an elderly person with a poster. There is an expression that says ''It takes balls'' Obviously, young Russians don't have any!

[@stevemcgowen]

I doubt there are 1 million Russians who are against the war against Ukraine- in all of Russia...

[@paulbeaver1]

@@stevemcgowen It's not because they are ''for war'' they are an oppressed and docile people.

[@stevemcgowen]

@@paulbeaver1 No, I see 100's of comments everyday by Russians on many videos saying they support the war against Ukraine. I see pics of people with Z shirts in Russia, people putting Z's on cars, people even forming flash mob Z's...

[@paulbeaver1]

@@stevemcgowen I also saw a full stadium of Russians supporting the dictator. In fact, they are state employees who were transported by bus out of obligation. Coming out of the stadium, the supporting comments were barely veiled. Many Troll too

[@horizontaal]

Thanks for the video, very informative. It’s a sad situation indeed, my heart is with you.

[@chevychase]

I am so glad to discover your videos thanks to Eli and Konstantin. Your English is excellent and I agree that we need to keep our smiles in these difficult times. Best wishes from Kentucky!

[@toxiclevel8790]

You should film at the shopping mall in Kiev next.

[@amir703]

Nice to see you guys making another video together! Always looking forward to the next one! :)

[@hwatin]

We like your content. I have shared, liked and subscribed. Greetings from Hong Kong China. We appreciate what you have shown us.

[@koenv5740]

Thank you and keep on smiling!

[@diptadipdas8863]

IPhone price is quite similar in India 🇮🇳 and Russia 🇷🇺. We often joke 1 IPhone 13 pro max = 1 human kidney😜

[@olivierherlin2176]

Both of you produce great videos providing an invaluable window on Russia today ! Thank you so much.

[@MichaelMoore-od4jz]

really enjoy watching your videos i learn a lot form you, great job Michael

[@debbyschweighardt5810]

dash cam. Was a pleasure watching you both together on this video. Our fresh produce and meat have been going up every week. The high gas prices have driven up the price for food at the supermarket. We live in New jersey, 🇺🇸. I love learning about your country.

[@jamesmiller3548]

I visited Russia in 1993. It happened because I had a Russian penpal through a United Nations organization which began in 1988. Eventually I visited my Russian friend and his family. They lived in Saint Petersburg. It was a hard time for the Russian people and my host was extremely generous. I have always loved Russian literature, and St. Petersburg although frayed was a fascinating place. I like the Russian people but I am very worried about the situation in Ukraine and the repercussions for all. The Russian people are long-suffering and always under the boot of the strong leader. I know many Russians, especially older Russians are unaware of the devastating events happening in Ukraine. It is a horrible tragedy. The country and its people are being destroyed. And I fear the relationship between Ukraine and Russia is forever altered. It appears you have a new Czar.

[@peterhalloumis9291]

Of course Russians are unaware, especially the old ones, and lucky for us in the west we are fully aware. On the basis of that awareness, we dream the dreams of the just, and come with all sorts of dribble in the morning.

[@miyamotomasao3636]

In the West we are so much better because we don't have czars ? But we have the much more subtle Society of the Spectacle ! And we just had two years of brainwashing and tyranny for a friggin virus that killed 0,01% of the people, mostly old obese people who had a few years left in them at most. And that could have been prevented with cheap vitamin D instead of enriching the corrupt chemical/medical industry further !

[@kiwi-freedom5113]

You love "strong man/leader" you get big boot. Putin is undoing everything he did to get the country performing after the Yeltsin economy.

[@chairman7891]

@@miyamotomasao3636 You could have sounded more intelligent had you learned a bit more about biological or medical sciences before claiming that "cheap vitamin D" would have been the answer. (I'm not saying vitamin D doesn't help. It does! I'm simply saying vitamin D, or C, or zinc alone is not a substitute for vaccines.) Or perhaps some basic math? There have been roughly 1 million COVID deaths in the US and roughly 80 million infections, and so the mortality rate is 1.25%. What's that? The number of infections would be much greater than 80 millions? True, so let's assume all 330 million people in the US have had Covid, and that would yield a mortality rate of roughly 0.3%. Mortality rates in other Western countries are pretty similar, so where did you get the 0.01%? And if you think requiring you to wear a face mask on an airplane or in an indoor public place is "tyranny", what word would you use to describe places where the cops can drag you off the street for simply holding a blank piece of paper? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipPdh2SfqZaMhrs

[@christianmagno984]

@@chairman7891 You are another brainwashed 🐑! Make sure to get all your " Holy " injections!

[@jrvilchis55]

Thank you sir! Both of you were great. Thank you so much for showing us what is happening in Russia nowadays. Maybe you can make one comparison with clothes that are sold in the past and nowadays?

[@karenisaacs9201]

I just found your channel and please keep smiling! I really hope this nightmare ends soon. Thank you for your videos and I just subscribed

[@MichaelandJoy916]

Thank you for letting me into your lives. Yes, don't lose the smiles. Stay strong. We all need to stay strong. Keep up the good work. God bless.

[@ericmcclanahan5938]

OK, NOT a comment but a question. Do you know why your prices went up so much????? I am smiling and positive when I say you positively need to get rid of Putin

[@smb123211]

You both speak such great English! My mouth hurts whenever I have to speak Russian with all those consonants. lol The average salary in Russia (after taxes) is $415 / mth / US is $3,600 / mth. Been to Russia 3 times and was struck - people bought Russian goods only as a last resort. I worry about the snowball effect - rouble crashes, companies leave, people lose jobs, don't buy, more stores close, more people lose jobs, etc..... Just keep smiling!

[@PjotrII]

While smiling is good, real actions are needed to change the situation.

[@VasterLordUlquiorra]

Очень обидно что наше правительство блочит все сайты где описаны способы уйти из жизни. Сейчас они крайне полены. It's a shame that our government blocks all sites that describe ways to die. Now they are extremely busy.

[@smb123211]

@@VasterLordUlquiorra LOL Why die when you can flee?

[@davidbraxton5110]

You are are Kool people, positive good character. Thank you for the channel and good perspectives.

[@chiokesilva4303]

Great video! Any friend of Eli’s is differently my friend. All the best guys

[@BobWitlox]

Those iPhone prices are 10-20% higher than in the Netherlands, but the average salary here (before taxes ~37%) is approx 5 times higher than what you mentioned for the Moscow salaries. So that's insane.

[@BadTwin25]

And.. think about this, the normal Russian makes 800USD in one Month average. 2000USD for a TV is absolut insane high.

[@paulbeaver1]

All products around the world increases. It started at the start of the COVID19 pandemic. The war will only affect certain foods. For the Russians, all consumer goods will increase drastically in the coming weeks. The effects of economic sanctions. The rarity will be part of it.

[@BobWitlox]

The prices of gadgets are not increasing in the Netherlands. They are either stable or decreasing over time as newer models appear (i.e. normal price development).

[@paulbeaver1]

@@BobWitlox It's normal, you are a stable country and you have an enviable credit rating (AAA).

[@jameshodgkins559]

Diesel & unleaded petrol for cars , vans trucks etc have gone up in UK since the conflict in Ukraine. We paying average £1:70 per liter. Which is about €2:2 or $ 2:4 USD

[@ronaldl9085]

Having good young people like you in the world, is the hope we must live by. Let's hope the atrocities will stop soon, and maybe even Russia will become a free country over time. Stay safe you two!

[@gabrieldantas63]

Russia is not free? How so?

[@marcokahny709]

President Donald J Trump said getting along with Russia wouldn't be a bad thing And look what they did to him funk Joe Biden he is the evil one

[@tripsadelica]

@@marcokahny709 You are joking, surely? Trump was/is an idiot. That's why Putin liked him. He was easy to fool and easy to control. Biden is not the world's best leader but he has managed to bring NATO back together much stronger than ever before. He has also not bent over to Putin's demands. Putin is the enemy of world peace and he has made himself the richest man in the world sucking money away from the Russian budget and ordinary Russians are paying for his largess. The unnecessary war in Ukraine is costing the Russian budget 20 BILLION US dollars a day and it is largely failing because the Ukrainians are putting up a good fight. All Putin has managed to do is push up prices for all consumers in the world in his mad quest to reinstate the Soviet Union. Ordinary people around the world do not have a problem with the Russian people, who are not to blame for Putin's madness. It would be good for all of the world if Russia became more democratic and open...emphasising the health and well being of its people rather than dreams of empire lost.

[@haroldcruz8550]

Yeah Russia stopped the atrocities being committed by the Ukrainians on the people of Donbass. Unfortunately for the 14k people of Donbass since 2014 and 40 or more ethnic Russians burned alive by the Ukrainians in Odessa Massacre of 2014 it was already too late.

[@timkling1841]

@@tripsadelica Oh, we’re going to have a huge problem with Russian people if Putin’s rampages don’t stop soon! Russians are already pariahs on the world’s stage, and no amount of their “positivity” will save them from their new pariah status.

[@wandac4021]

Thank you for your videos. I live in Canada 🇨🇦 I just found your channels and I appreciate this insight. I'll continue to watch and I send my well wishes.

[@michaelbagge6616]

hard for many of us not to smile. please dont lose your smiles. and thanks for the information and chat. stay safe

[@c.driskell1067]

Please don’t loose your smile. Just like us, you can’t control what you’re government does. Love this vid.

[@PV1230]

Zangieff and Eli, Thanks for doing these videos. They are very important during this time. I'm hoping things improve in the near future.

[@ruthcrawford3015]

I hope you never lose your smiles! I think everyone is stressed these days, I know I am, but after quickly spanning the news, skeptical about anything from MSM, I look for ways to relax, smile, do some positive things. That is just good health and good sense!! Thank you for showing us around, (very interesting!!) and for your SMILES! A smile to you both from USA.

[@kunsthooligan_vegan]

I heard that 95% of very important medicines have to be imported to Russia from western democracies. If these can still be imported at all, they will be immeasurably expensive. Even darker times are ahead. Anyway, thank you for your insights.

[@Wozza365]

I believe most medicines and medical equipment have been excluded from sanctions.

[@ferrariguy8278]

I've never heard of sanctions ever touching basic needs comodities like food or medicines (as it should be for them to be moral). Sadly you're probably right about the uncontrollable price increases though.

[@stevemcgowen]

@@ferrariguy8278 Bayer- formerly Monsanto, said they will continue delivering drugs and GMO agricultural products to Russia...

[@MiguelRodriguez-qm3wu]

@@Wozza365 Pfizer haz manufacturing plant in Russia. They are staing.

[@awpetersen5909]

@@MiguelRodriguez-qm3wu Good

[@Hshaj1930]

Greetings from Germany i know youre not political but im sorry your country goes back to times our country did in the 1930s . It’s a very sad time for Europe

[@MiguelRodriguez-qm3wu]

Your Chencelor is a hero knowing how much Nordstrem 2 will benefit Germany Germany stood up to Russia anyway.

[@costakeith9048]

It wouldn't have had to be this way if you hadn't openly supported fascists in Ukraine, but I guess old habits are hard to break.

[@sweethomechicago]

@@costakeith9048 what fascists? Do you even know what a fascist is? A ruler with no vote an absolute authority. One who bans the press. Blocks information. Literally, Putin is a fascist. Comrade, the USSR is back. Open your eyes. Wake up. His technique is called mirroring. When he does something wrong he says the other side is doing it. He commited genocide by blowing up ethnic Russians in Mariupol. Then he says he is stopping genocide. he blocked Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Then he says you are fighting fascists. Do you not really seeing what is happening??? We have done this before comrade. The Iron Curtain is closing fast.

[@johnhernandez842]

Hope things get better, keep sharing.

[@drwhatever7103]

I think u do a fantastic job with ur videos and I love to watch them and how u present them and what it's like to live over there....if people don't like your videos..then they don't need to watch them and can move onto the garbage they're used too...well done mate.

[@Zangieff]

Thanks)

[@drwhatever7103]

@@Zangieff yes sir...keep up the good work .

[@eefneleman9564]

Hey Zangieff! There's a saying: haters gonna hate. Some people are never going to like whatever it is you do, because it's impossible to please everybody. These days of course (or not just these days), a lot of people have a hard time trying to take off the political glasses for a moment and open their mind to others. For the record: you guys became full-blown capitalists when you started buying stuff on credit. Debt is what's keeping millions of people all over the world enslaved in poverty and I try to avoid it as best I can. iPhone 13 at RUB150.000 equates to EUR 1.285. A quick internet search tells me that phone is for sale for around EUR 850 in my country. Better hold on to your phone Zangieff, it's going to be very valuable.

[@Casinogirl56]

Thank you so much for making this video. Those prices are crazy. I'm amazed the malls there are so busy. Hardly anyone goes to malls here anymore. I'm really glad I found your channel. Prayers for people everywhere, and hoping all our governments wake up and this craziness is over soon. Much .love from Wisconsin USA

[@raimondsmackaitis6815]

Thank you for this. Fullfilling and enjoyable experience. This just reminded me some prior life experience. Just the overall energy, so human and family feel.

[@breeannaskye3164]

Sorry to hear people are committing negatively to you. I appreciate your videos..tysm for taking the time to inform people..

[@chrischongtenn7105]

Russia’s economy has been greatly liberalized from the past of the Soviet era. Unfortunate that the government is still conflicted with the old and new ways.

[@haroldcruz8550]

US and Russia aren't that different. US is just a master when it comes to propaganda, Russia wouldn't even come close. You really think that Russia is the only country that has oligarchs? Russia has their state media, we have our own state media and in fact there are a lot of them of course we don't call them as "state media" because they are private but they function very much the same way as RT.

[@TheXaminedLife]

It is interesting to see, in a Moscow shopping mall, the replicas of iconic statues from Rockefeller Center from New York City. If you move the decimal point two places to the left the prices are comparable to USD, but the important thing is to consider the price as a percentage of income. BTW it is also common in the US for people to buy their phone on credit (usually at 0% interest).

[@VasterLordUlquiorra]

в рф % 25

[@markbailey2713]

Your smiles are contagious. I wish you both all the best.

[@psu2dcu]

Thank you for posting this information. Keep smiling. It's important to know that there is great sympathy for everyday people who have to face the consequences and impacts of decisions they have no control.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

It is terrible! Also in Italy prices are higher because of fuel increase but I hope that this bad situation does not last too long and especially that you and Eli continue making your wonderful videos, as usual.. Perphaps things will get better little by little and even though this moment is really difficult to face, better days are around the corner and smiling is always a positive attitude to dream a more positive world. Wish you all the best

[@RP-wk6ge]

Pee noi sicuramente le cose miglioreranno, cominceremo a comprare gas dal nordafrica e dal medio oriente, ma le sanzioni per i russi continueranno per un bel po'... credo che lì possa solo peggiorare

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

@@RP-wk6ge Speriamo!

[@RP-wk6ge]

@@gabriellagirardi4741 io spero solo che il popolo russo prenda coraggio e faccia qualcosa il prima possibile, solo con un governo filo-occidentale si libereranno dalle sanzioni

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

@@RP-wk6ge Veramente, un governo democratico sarebbe il massimo

[@paulbeaver1]

Many consumer prices rose long before this war. COVID 19 has changed a lot of things in our lives.

[@jeroen1158]

Thanks Eli and Zangieff for making this video. Over the past months I have been following both of your channels, and enjoyed especially those live streams. It made me somehow feel close and connected to people I had never met in real life. I hope the connection does not go away. I will continue following the both of you. So please keep doing what you are doing, as long as it is still possible. Wishing you both all the best, and be safe as well.

[@lancmac]

Thanx for your videos..... I appreciate the person to person news...

[@teresa3070]

Bless you. Keep smiling. Stay strong. Pray for peace.

[@vclamp]

Well since the ruble dropped to about 2/3 of the former value, it makes sense that the prices went up by 3/2. (2/3)*(3/2)=1, so stores are getting the same amount of purchasing power from the sale so they stay in business. 🤔 Scarcity is going to get really bad though. Good luck!

[@inadequateusername7280]

No because you assumed that people will purchase at the same frequency at 2/3

[@RCXDerp]

@@inadequateusername7280 They will factor that in later probably driving prices higher as volume decreases

[@patrickcahill8544]

Stop the war get your iPhones back, Dudes wake up

[@markcrowell2727]

keep being yourself! we appreciate learning from you, and we don't blame you. staying positive is very important! From USA, we wish you well!

[@dougkiddy175]

Here is Mississippi where I live, the trees are in full bloom, the grass is green, the sky blue, and it's 75 degrees Fahrenheit. You two have beautiful smiles, don't let negative people drag you down. Light overcomes darkness, happiness overcomes sadness. Keep smiling my friend.