How I stopped being brainwashed / Growing up in the PUTINIST Russia

[@ZacktheRussian]

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[@WLHS]

sorry you were sick, I was too. I will send money when i can sorry...prices went up another 33%, we are flooded here in Eastern Australia about 4500 km stretch.

[@junctionfilms6348]

That's great - but now you need to stop being being brainwashed by the western media and western internet - which I think you are. It is good to be aware of brainwashing from media - but swapping one with another, wont work It is the same as swapping one religion for another.

[@WLHS]

@@junctionfilms6348 do you swap religions often?

[@junctionfilms6348]

@@WLHS Many people swap one mindset for another during their lifetime, or let's say, one ideological position for another. Sometimes that could be useful ( eg: a criminal swaps to being a Christian ) in the short term as a tool but ultimately, it does not get to the root of the matter. Saying: " I do not believe XYZ country's propaganda but I do believe the other one's" is really believing in the same action, with a different frame. Either, we should realise propaganda for what it is, in all it's forms and whoever is making or not. Believing in one and not the other, is just the demonstration of a bias. I think it is just that it is 'cool' for many young Russians to be 'anti government' and thereby express that in being 'pro western' but the fact is, 90% of them have never been to the west and do not know the realities of what it is like living there and also that the media is by no means free at all. As well as many oppressive measures take place, often surreptitious or overt, such as banning Russians representation in UK courts, which is illegal and against basic human rights.

[@junctionfilms6348]

@@WLHS question is, can we look at things objectively ?

[@kristydrauschke5349]

I’m so inspired and impressed by young people who are able to break free from indoctrination. You are such a great person Zack.

[@mikecostello01]

I couldn’t agree more. I am inspired by Zach and a few others who have the will and determination to make change.

[@irenekasatik2013]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JosephNordenbrockartistraction]

No one is allowed to edit traditionally time honored religious books and critical thinking skills to ask the right enquiring questions about history and earth sciences are not permitted in grade school classrooms of church paid and run schools. No self respecting educated girl who reads the Bible without help would carry such a book around town. .Check out Christopher Hitchen's KZbin debates on how religion poisons everything. I changed to be not pretending to be Christian anymore when I attended AA meetings to stay sober in 2011 and I'm sober today. You get your turn to speak uninterrupted for over five minutes with caring people listening, wanting you sober as well.

[@mikhailshishin5701]

True, many people living in free, democratic countries don’t know what it’s like to grow up surrounded by propaganda all around you 24/7

[@eucitizen78]

As long as there are people like you in your country there is still hope for Russia. Respect for you Zack 👍

[@ginniemess]

Well he's not in his country, he's in Georgia. There's no place in russia for people like Zack, unfortunately, because the majority supports putin and the war.

[@roqsteady5290]

Except they left

[@Mlbotanik]

Y a nazi fascists???eu started this war ..nazi flags on wall respect ???

[@zhukie]

@@roqsteady5290 So that he could survive. To be able to help Russia from the outside...otherwise, I dunno? Wait until he mobilised and then die in Ukraine? Sounds like you understand nothing whatsoever about life in a fascist dictatorship.

[@roqsteady5290]

@@zhukie I just said they left... don't read your own agenda into other people's posts. I'd have left too.

[@nicholasreeder3676]

Большое спасибо! As a lawyer in the US, you remind me of the inspiration I had in going to school. I hope you and people like you end up as the future of Russia. За свободную вестернизированную Россию! Слава Україні!

[@c11p]

Zack, I've been subscribed since you had less than 1k subscribers, and it's been inspiring watching you develop during this awful period in the world. Please stay safe, and never stop speaking your truth.

[@PELEGON1]

The truth, ❤.

[@insomniacresurrected1000]

This is the best period my friend. I love every bit of it. Ukraine is getting its just deserts, non-Western countries are uniting against the West, and doing trade outside the dollar. The world is finally changing for the better.

[@paulrichardson7678]

Hi Zack…your straight to the point and honest. It’s hard to believe your Russian but it’s humbling to see the younger Russians trying to be the best they can be. Thank you for your informative videos and an insight on Russian life. It’s worlds apart from where most of us live. Keep up the great work👍

[@customfantasyhotwheels]

🤦🏻‍♂️Please learn the *difference between* "your" & "YOU'RE" 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@sempressfi]

​@@customfantasyhotwheels please learn the difference between an internet comment and academic or professional writing.

[@customfantasyhotwheels]

@@sempressfi - Well, if one is to be taken seriously, they should learn how to spell before giving their opinions.

[@tzarputin2285]

we don't look to this person for that, for he is not a true Russian. he is one of this people that spent his youth playing on line video games and getting told that Russia is rubbish the west is better. and is videos ar nothing more than gouging money form ignorant Americans.

[@paulrichardson7678]

@@tzarputin2285 Putin is the richest man in the world. He steals the money from the Russian people and leaves them in poverty. Putin lies to the Russian people he said he would never invade Ukraine,never mobilisation,economy is booming,only target military targets not civilians. All this can be found on interviews of Putin on the internet. In this day and age the internet holds evidence for all to see. The oligarchs have big villas in the west and send their children to be educated in the west….are these not true Russians either?

[@philjameson292]

Zack, you are a credit to Russia and to your generation. Other young Russian KZbinrs who have fled mobilisation don't seem to have any political knowledge and seem to treat their channels as glorified travel vlog. My advice would be to encourage the other young Russians that are in your situation to develop a similar independent political attitude as yourself

[@marilupaternoster7647]

Really and sadly true… and if someone keep talking about “ smo” they soon specified that is not the vlog’theme. But in the meanwhile they are out of Russia… so why?

[@thistime3889]

I agree! It is much needed!

[@mariawoo843]

Hi Zack! Jake Broe sendt me. Thank you for your reporting! Hugs from Norway =)

[@porterbrass]

You are one amazing young man Zack- taking the initiative to learn the truth rather than accept the political lies. We face this challenge across the globe. It’s very important for all of us to use critical thinking and not just accept what leaders tell us.

[@megham218]

Good for that teacher who told you to calm down about Crimea! Your mom chose a good stepdad. Thank you for explaining why you aren't a brainwashed Z. Was it you (maybe it was Niki) who said you wanted to study democracy abroad so that you could teach people in Russia? I truly hope you can! Good luck and thank you Zack!

[@hoodyniszwangsjacke3190]

Where does he has to go then, to study democracy? The US? UK? Canada? I would advise him to visit Switzerland and study Swiss democracy there. I think that's a good example of learning how democracy works in a really democratic country.

[@richmeyer2064]

Judging by the number of people leaving Russia recently, I would guess you are not alone in your enlightenment. Keep up the great work.

[@galleon1968]

yes about 25000 libtards like this muppet and gained 8 million from LDR, DPR who are real Russians. Go figure

[@thefarmerswifeknits6190]

Not necessarily. They are leaving because they don’r want to be conscripted. But as someone else said, once out of Russia their vlogs become a sort of travel channel, as if they are in vacation. Leaving Russia is the ultimate form of being uninvolved.

[@richmeyer2064]

@@thefarmerswifeknits6190 I just wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt.

[@victorhopper6774]

@@thefarmerswifeknits6190 not that simple to leave and burn the bridge behind you.

[@thefarmerswifeknits6190]

@@richmeyer2064 - Some of them have already returned to Russia after Putin announced the end of mobilization, which speaks to their motivation.

[@duaneruckle]

Thank you Zack. You are part of what gives me hope for a better future for the whole world.

[@MathwithMing]

Congratulations on getting your first Sponsorship!! Great you added so many childhood photos and memes to lighten up the atmosphere, which is a very heavy topic.

[@PragerFenster]

Very inspiring and insightful, Zack, especially at such a young age. With young Russians like you, there is hope 👏

[@rainernolywaika4224]

Always good to meet You Zack ! Stay strong we are behind You , we are on Your side , in darkness and sunshine .

[@elisabethrydeholm4681]

Thank you Zack, for the history lesson about your life! With people like you there is hope. ⚘ 🤍💙🤍

[@donnaarseniuk531]

Zack, today’s video was excellent in so many ways. You were very articulate in explaining your life journey in such a sincere and clear way. It helps us to understand how Russian people are raised and how they think. I was especially impressed with how you explained your experiences and learning in such a cohesive way, through your personal journey. You are incredibly intelligent and a great speaker. I also loved your explanations of how you studied Russian history and questioned current events and beliefs in relationship to what you were seeing in your country. This was educational in a multiple of ways. Keep up the great work! You will make a difference in many lives!

[@donnaprice3148]

Thanks for this. I’m glad you studied so hard and began to question the system. Good for you. 🇺🇸

[@matthewkyle9872]

Great Video. In the US we also have a complicated history (Slavery, the treatment of Indigenous Peoples, Vietnam). There are no easy answers, but please keep asking the questions.

[@arneottosson4535]

If I was your father I would be so damn proud of you 👍🏻 you are brilliant and you have empathy.

[@michaellowe4204]

You are inspiring , I am a military veteran from USA; always use critical thinking. I enjoyed your video stay safe and keep doing it,

[@jwalter32323]

Zach, you have such a powerful story!…thank you for sharing with our global public community. Well done in such a thoughtful and meaningful way. I hope many inside of Russian will view your video and be inspired to speak and tell their own stories. Have you created a Russian translation video of your story, to share with your people?

[@mareka3740]

As a Pole I want to thank you for having mentioned the Hitler's Germany - Stalin's Russia alliance between 1939 and 1941. As a result my Polish great-grandparents as landowners were deported to Arkhangelsk when they both died of cold and starvation ... You are a young and intelliegent man but I have no doubts - people like you will always be a small minority in Russia and will have a small (if any) influence on the future of that country ...

[@APlusRussian]

Love the fresh haircut, Little Bro 😍 Or, wait... 🤔Is it just that you are _not_ wearing those BIG headphones?? 🎧 Seriously though - congrats on finishing this story!! I happen to _know_ how much work it was, so BRAVO 👏

[@makeyyyy7890]

This guy a KGB agent getting pay to spread misinformation

[@TheUpHighGuy]

@Zach.... I've followed you for quite awhile now. But hadn't heard a lot of this information about your background until now. Very interesting and fascinating. I'm so happy for you that you recognized interest and the capability of critical thinking. Stay safe and stay strong! ✌🏻🙌🏻💙

[@SpencerG89]

Wonderful video Zack, thanks for sharing. So glad you were able to wake up from the lies you were taught growing up. You have a bright future, and I hope someday you’re able to make more of a difference with your fellow countrymen. All the best to you!

[@PermianExtinction]

Comment for engagement: Sounds like "obshestvoznaniye" is best translated into English as "social studies" which is what we often call our history/politics/philosophy classes when they're grouped together.

[@Rickuttto]

You are mad cool Zack! I am so glad I found you and subscribed a few months ago. I am catching up on your older vids and this one I very much enjoyed. Having lived your entire life under Putin’s thumb you certainly have something to say! Thx to your step-father(and mother!) and your own cool self to think for yourself!! You are doing great work for this planet that WE SHARE! Your live streams lately have been great too. Your spirit shines! Love from Latvia❤️🇱🇻 💛🙏💙🌻💛🙏💙🌻

[@barbarad1986]

Very nice discussion of how you came to the truth. I had thought in the past that once people had internet, the majority could see the truth, but it is more complex than that. Having role models as in a teacher or family member can help so much. Great video Zack!

[@pacifist9805]

Another good video. Background stories are always interesting mixed with history lessons. Minor correction to the Winter war. It started 30.11.1939 and WW2 had already begun 1.9.1939 when Germany invaded Poland. In russia the beginning of ww2 is different like many other historical facts.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Stay strong, young man. The future of Russia will depend on the enlightened young people like you. Your day to shine will come.

[@judyweeks1480]

Wow! This is an excellent video! So much content yet stated in such an uncomplicated way. For a young man, you have much insight. You have a gift. The most important message, although not the only one, is that critical thinking is the key. Although it may sound a bit "cliche" to say that it's the younger generations, that we must depend on, not only in Russia but throughout the world, you have proven the practical reality of it in this video. The importance of education cannot be overstated. Your explanation of how you came from being one of the "mob" (for lack of a better word) in your initial acceptance and promotion of the annexation of Crimea to becoming an independent thinker is invaluable. Russia and the world need more young people like you. Be safe, continue on your unbeaten path and God bless. Glory and victory to Ukraine!

[@raygus999]

Right on spot. Critical thinking is the key to all evolution and liberation from a dictatorship. Zack is a young man, but his thinking is so many years ahead of his actual age. From what I see in other videos, there is a lot of people (both young and old, but yes mostly young) that really say what they're thinking of the present regime. Hard to say how big percentage, but my guess is up to 15% are anti government. Some more, maybe 20-25% are happy with Putin and supporting the regime. That leave the majority in a position where they just do their best to keep mouth shut, not to express any thoughts that could end in prison or other punishment. It is clear that we don't know what the majority of Russians really think of present regime. I still have a lot of respect for Russian culture and many of the great people originated from that nation. It is the leadership I very much condemn. Stay safe Zack, the future could be so much brighter with you and your generation leading Russia into the future together with other nations, not in total conflict with large parts of the world.

[@badstar9670]

It's not necessarily that you changed, it sounds more like you discovered who you are. That's a journey for everyone, but many take the easy way out weather that's just agreeing with the mob, or deligating all policies to some else's problems. That A political stuff really stops most Russians, it seems, from changing things or even hoping to change things. Because of all of that it's refreshing to see your perspective and I think more people should hear from you.

[@jcben]

Great video Zack. Fighting brainwashing is a difficult process.

[@Tankoxious]

Also, I wish you would do videos more often.. I subscribed and would like to hear from you more.

[@Chemigrante]

Hi from Philippines from a Spanish guy... Well I subscribed your channel maybe two months ago while the fleeding of Russia and until now I have to recognize than I never watched at your videos too much but in this case I watched the whole video bcoz I was getting deeper as more as I heard about your history and I have to say that being a Russian guy who have been grow up in Putin's state is a really high merit, I mean you are like those kind of people who in the middle of the current while most swing in the direction of main way you just go in the opposite even it is quite hard than if you follow the main one... I'm really impressed and let me congrats you bcoz your critical mind will help you to find out the brightness, wellcome to the select group of one's who don't follow the sheeps group 👏👏👏

[@richs6205]

Wonderful walk down memory lane and the young Zack pictures were cute. Your deep thinking and questioning things is a good model for others to follow. People need to challenge what their government says and debate the positions.

[@hsaurid]

Zack, a very informative vlog. You should consider pinning this up or putting the link for this specific vlog in your description. I would hope other Russians view this vlog and give the reasons you’ve given serious thought so they become capable of independent thought, seeing things as they really are. Thank you and all the best!

[@davidmorneau9759]

Hello Zack, thank you for choosing to do these videos. Actually, I found Natasha before you, she introduced us to you. Natasha has captured my heart and I want to meet her some day. I find it interesting that both you and she were exchange students in Minnesota, USA. I live 90 miles north of Saint Paul, MN. Maybe I'll shake your hand some day when you return for a visit. I just watched your interview with Jake. That was so amazing, but actually, no more so than this one. You allow yourself to be so vulnerable and truthful. With young folks like yourself and Natasha, and many other KZbinrs, coming up the ranks of leadership around the World, I believe there is great opportunity to see a better World in the years to come. You mentioned the importance of values. I am actively championing INTEGRITY, and values, and the importance of the value system behind (underlying) the values we believe in. You have a strong backbone young man, be encouraged and stick with it. Natasha likely knows me as Old Dave, now to you also, later, Bye..................Old Dave

[@vanessap7656]

LOVE the child photos of you! So cool you have these. Adorable!! Keep up the great work and videos!!

[@frankramirez4818]

Thank you for sharing your experience. From California

[@tomcook7678]

Young man, your off to a great start in life. Keep up the great work and I'm sure you will succeed in anything you do.

[@mancavemusician]

Zak needs and deserves more subscribers....great channel and never a truer word said.

[@lusosaylor]

I'm honoured to be your subscriber and following every single video you published Congratulations Jack Bravo 👏 from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@Mega6981]

Very interesting your story. How fortunate you have been to have these new visions on every thing provided by your step dad and his family . Makes me think that throughout history dictators has always been afraid of educated people thinking their own mind. Also when a leader change the established rule of limited ruling time and want to stay in power for life then things start to go wrong.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

Wow! Congratulations for this sponsorship. You are really a great youtuber.

[@anxiousness.]

Dope video man. Cool hearing about your younger life in Russia 🇷🇺. You are the voice of so many who don’t have one and you will change the future. Keep on ballin out homie. Shout out from 🇺🇸

[@gregb3457]

A sincere autobiographic video. You are blessed, and have worked hard, you have an adequate mind, and you are a nice guy. I hope you can continue to grow and become one of the good guys. Being nice and being good are two entirely different things.

[@Gregory47342]

Is everything okay Zack? You have not posted in a while.❓❓❓

[@lorax8172]

You should write to your old English teacher and explain how you now know better. Maybe even interview your old teacher.

[@IaraFinkFoschino]

Zack, it is so refreshing to hear all of this! You have impressed and inspired me since day one, and you just keep getting better. The editing was out of this world!

[@thisaintsyourmomsaccount9693]

Zack interesting to hear your story of growing up in Russia. Glad you asked questions and found answers. I was same kind of student and asked many questions. Best of luck want to know more about your daily life and what you are thinking.

[@blazejbch]

All the best man!

[@markiowa5437]

Nice timeline description of your journey so far. Awesome that we get to follow your journey now in real time. You definitely have greatness within yourself- hang on tight for your challenges- as this is a long road ahead- and basically no road map to help guide you- you can write the road map!

[@billphilbrick1545]

Great and articulate presentation! May I ask if there is any risk that what you say that may be criticism of the current Russian regime may ultimately result in consequences and retribution by Putin’s government against any of your family members back in Russia?

[@OGGuy-xb1yk]

Great video! Look forward to the next one.

[@freedolean]

Hello Zack! You're the best example that you can't condemn an ​​entire people because of the war. There are probably plenty of like-minded people in Russia who cannot express their dissatisfaction with the regime. You will surely find a way to connect with them to bring about positive change for your country. Even if the way there is rocky, hope dies last!

[@ginniemess]

Not plenty, unfortunately. putin would not exist without his people's support and the war would not be possible. russian society is very ill and it will not change after the loss of war or death of putin. It might even become worse.

[@augustasbazelis2811]

We should not forget that any government is the reflextion of the population it governs. It might not be that of here or now, instead -- the result of laziness, indifference of politics, delusion of grandeur (russia was never great, but for some reason many russians believe that) over many years; however people like zack is a rare exception and who as a russian citizen will also pay the price of this war. if europeans pay the price, zack will also have to pay the price, for example, with his own finance to help rebuild Ukraine.

[@DockSchrem]

Let's first count how many Zacks are in Russia.

[@freedolean]

@@DockSchrem No matter how many we find, any one could be the one to pull the land out of the swamp

[@Thomas-Gr]

Glad to see You again! Please continue this with a video about how You managed getting a scholarship in the USA and what it meant for Your personal development. Others suggested it already, but the reaction of the two teachers who sent You towards You thinking on Your own would be very interesting. Keep it up! Thomas from Munich

[@bruceevans9664]

Zack, You are a good man. I truly hope there are many more Russians like you, so that when the chance comes Russia can change for the better.

[@insomniacresurrected1000]

Russia does not need to change. Only shitbags like you think it does because Russia is not going the globopedo’s bidding. Only cocksuckers for global pedophiles think Russia needs to change.

[@frenchpatou]

YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND DUDE , ONE OF THE """GOOD""" KIND ! Bravo BRAVO and Bravo so more !!!!!!

[@lionelpayette4628]

Great video. 👍

[@carstenf279]

Just came here from Jake Broes channel. I am impressed with your insight - you have spine. Your mother should be proud. :o) Greetings from Denmark.

[@Edo9River]

Zack , you have a Russian version of what happened in my life growing up in a small Southern town in US in 1950-60s. In escaped, accidentally the racial prejudice all around me, ……except for a few key people. It was a key hole through to door into an alternative..

[@riotintheair]

A very insightful and poignant video. Also appreciate all your photos they really help paint the picture. I also appreciate you left in cringe bits from what you thought as a teenager - I'm pretty sure every teen has those moments, but it's interesting how people overcome them.

[@fraudebs8786]

Zack you have such a wise old head on your shoulders for someone so young! Never stop searching for the truth and sharing with your fellow countrymen. I'm so proud of young people like yourself. God Bless from London 💗

[@joancramer7484]

You are by far my favorite Russian vlogger. The only one who is actually addressing the horror that is Putin's Russia. So brave and so insightful of you. Blessings!

[@Dan-Martin]

😂 life seems normal here in Krasnodar Russia. Such horror, big shock.

[@Skirkly]

Great Chat, Zack. Hope you are getting along well in Georgia.

[@borbula5094]

You possess critical thinking! It is a skill few people have in these times. Keep using it. Keep questioning. You will go far!

[@darolyngibson8082]

Always good to hear from a young person's perspective. Great video and appreciate your critical thinking skills about current events happening in Russia and the world. Although you are only age 21, you are very mature and intelligent . I know you love your country very much and pray for a peaceful resolution so someday Russians can return home. God Bless, from Texas

[@ginnychichester2171]

I dreamed of visiting Russia and finally did in 2017. When you talked about perhaps having to delete your photos of the time in the US to cross out of Russia in your last video, I know I would have had the same impossible thought you did. And like you I would not have been able to lose those pictures of St.Petersburg and Moscow. I hope the war ends. So glad to know you, Zack. Thank you for sharing videos of your life. I am interested, I live in California.

[@HDarkness]

In Poland we also had subiect: "Wiedza o społeczeństwie" => WOS and it means "Knowledge about society".

[@waltermaples3998]

Zack your Amazing and you will be blessed. I pray 🙏 for you everyday my friend. Thank You for sharing your story. ❤

[@johnc2438]

Just watched your interview and discussion with Jake Broe. A great salute to you from a retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer. I just clicked the subscribe button. Thanks for speaking out and helping to educate the world that there are good people in all countries, especially Russia. 👍🏾

[@tnickknight]

Having been brainwashed and educating yourself is a strong advantage. It helps you understand how the others think and it gives you the critical skills to think about what ever your hearing. You're lucky❤️👍

[@robertheckman9813]

Great video Zack. Thanks for giving us a look into your personal life.

[@johncox5939]

Well done young man from an 80yr Grandfather . UK. the world will be safe in the hands of young people like yourself.

[@frankb1]

Thanks for posting. This is an important message.

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

I hope your whole family appreciates your intellect, and curiosity now. I think your evolution is amazing. Bravo, Zack. I really hope you are able to come back to the USA. I think your perspective is needed here.

[@eduardost.]

Nice to see you again, great video, you only fight brainwashing with education. Greetings

[@rjeckardt8863]

Thankfully you know what's going on, and thankfully you are not brainwashed. Keep the faith in humanity, Zack. I'm from the U.S. and we have horrible warring politics also and millions of brainwashed people also, of course.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Yes. Republican nitwits. Sad.

[@rjeckardt8863]

@@carolwilliams8511 Indeed, but we don't have to be so nice. They're hideous, evil A**H8les! And that's even being a bit too nice ~

[@julians3210]

That was really fascinating- thank you for sharing. I think it helps us in the west understand how so many Russians can support this, while also giving hope that there are in fact Russians who can see past the propaganda. It also a little bit helps, as an American, to understand some of the rising tides of extremist nationalism here, and why there are actually some Americans who support Putin- or at least “understand why he’s doing this” - even though there is no excuse, he’s just wanting to be seen as a strong man and expand the borders like hitler did for Germany. Thank you- you’re a really Good guy!

[@lusosaylor]

Bravo, bravo!! I love your humbleness... you are a pure soul and I congratulate you for this immaculated and opened explanation of your mindset and smart spirit... you should do this in a weekly basis and share it with us!! I hope 🙏 this kind of deep self-analysis will become normal ... the truth make as free!!! Best regards from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@victorkowalsky1230]

Another great video! 2001 was important to me too, I went to London to study and it was amazing :-)

[@suem5082]

Always good to see you Zack! Your story is important - May it open the eyes of your countrymen.

[@justamuffin9725]

Interesting journey to hear about! 😮

[@johnparkinson2774]

Greetings from Australia. Zac you are an impressive young man ,and you are helping make the world a better place already, and your journey has just begun !!!!

[@joshuahalsell5152]

Very nice story Zack! Yes the internet is a powerful place for information and knowledge, also cultural exchange

[@coffeecake8098]

Without Internet I would have never met people like Zack and others, Russian outside Russia who just want to be free, have a future, just want to live their life, not supporting P👎 and the war. Hugs from Frankfurt@Main

[@lauraa7042]

Loved this video. Thanks for sharing this story

[@genconsensus4205]

I also encourage you to build up your community make those livestreams and gain some patrons people are very interested in your opinions and views of what is happening in Russia right now. The rest of the world knows practically nothing about Russia and what’s going on there It’s very interesting that young people in Europe and the US are so interested in you. Use that to build a brand and really make the channel influential. I see other Russian KZbinrs who are far less intellectual and interesting building very large audiences. We want to hear more from Zack

[@pacifist9805]

In fact those other youtubers like Konstantin and Niki should educate their big audience of the things that are happening in Ukraine. Most of their viewers haven't subscribed Ukrainian vloggers. Only Russian.

[@baarbacoa]

In many ways, your status of your family compels you toward a specific place in society. It's fortunate that your stepfather entered your life, and opened your horizons.

[@Els532]

Thank you so much, Zack! I have great respect for you for figuring things out about the system and for letting us know how things work in Rusland. Hats of to you! 👍😊

[@carolynbookbinder4218]

Brilliant vlog!! So hard to go against your family and friends’ beliefs growing up. You were lucky to have seen your step father questioning things. Teachers who gave you the chance to gain knowledge. You are an amazing person. Just keep doing what you’re doing. Stay strong you have support from all over the world.

[@roxannekeomaka4754]

Zack the Russian, I’m a 70 yr old American . My father was also a foreign exchange student who studied Russian in 1963 when Nikita Khrushchev was prime minister. He came home after 9 months singing Russian songs and brought back rolls of film about Russia. it’s funny because as a young girl I loved those song and thought they were folk songs and found out many years later they were Soviet Military Marching songs! My dad also was an interpreter for the Russian Olympiad, Tamara Press, when she came to California. My father was a very intelligent linguist and travel the world. Because of him I also lived in other countries and was able to compare. It a great gift to see how governments influence and control its citizens. You are a breath of fresh air . Thank you for educating the unknowing.

[@MrHmjg]

inspirational...

[@TheBiancap]

Lovely to listen to you again. 😊

[@marisa01082012]

Zack, you are a "free thinker," a thoughtful young man whose character is guided by intellectual honesty. You are not only intelligent (😊 very...) you are endowed with a "superior" form of intelligence (inseparable from honesty/truth, analytical thinking and critical thinking). Keep being that special Human Being, faithful to your ethical principles and "human rights". I hope that the Russian Millenium generation will be able to carry out a real (albeit peaceful) "SOCIAL/DEMOCRATIC REVOLUTION" in Russia. 👍

[@fortuna7469]

Massive respect for you, Zack from Finland! 💙🤍

[@DavidHoughton17]

Growing up in Singapore I found that how i view the world and my politics came listening to a lot of American Hardcore punk bands. and Hip Hop. and my interest in History which lead to politics

[@JS-ip8xm]

Thank you!

[@ackerrj]

Zac, you are a bright guy, and it is interesting to listen to what you have to say. I would like you to explore where you think this is all going... perhaps you can do a zoom with some of the other Russian expats and show it on YT. I think for me it would be quite interesting, especially if you could get into some depth. Thanks!