How Russia Censors My Favorite Artists

Censorship in Russia got to the level when it's physically dangerous to voice an opinion that doesn't get along with Putin's ideas. Not all people stay silent though. In this video I will talk about my favorite musicians who dared to stand by their opinions and use their voice to speak against the war and cruelty happening in Ukraine.
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00:00 intro
01:09 a bit about foreign agents in Russia
04:40 introducing my favorite Russian musicians
05:05 short story about Morgenshern
06:34 story about Zemfira
09:04 story about Noize MC
12:39 final words

[@NikiProshin]

Who's your favorite artist from Russia, if any?

[@Suerte619]

Тату 🥰

[@mr.fishmanman]

The Guy Who Played Admiral Kolchak (The 2008 Movie)Didn't Know His Name Also The Main Actor From The Movie "Brat" ,The Last One (Its Not Modern But Its Soviet Era)The Guy Who Played Shurik In The Movie Operation Y And Shurik's Other Adventures,There Are More But That's My Top 3. If You Meant Singer Its The Band Kino

[@SamuelBenedicic_of_NSK]

Little Big

[@SamuelBenedicic_of_NSK]

Аркона - or Arkona for those not in cyrilic! amazing folk metal

[@Arcanero]

ATL, Port Avenue, Pyrokinesis ^_^

[@joeschmeaux]

Being labeled such a foreign agent by putin is a badge of honor.

[@CatalinBogdan]

YT & FB should add an actual badge, like Top Fan or Verified. FA - Foreign agent :)

[@garybeaton3802]

@joeschmeaux The Russian law is pretty weak at this point and I expect after resolution of the Ukraine example of Western meddling in the country to overthrow the elected government there will be many governments investigating how the West uses soft power to undermine sovereign countries and undermine foreign cultures. When the US Proxy War starts to wind down then there will be much attention brought to bear on how social media financial transactions create a group economically dependent on other countries if not their governments. China will be an example of how a government can protect itself from the threat of Western 'culture.'

[@joeschmeaux]

@@garybeaton3802 You are as fake as your account. Go away bot!

[@ninemoonplanet]

Which country are you referring to about "overthrowing the government"? Your post doesn't make that clear.

[@garybeaton3802]

@@ninemoonplanet The United States of America orchestrated the Maidan coup in 2014. In 2008 it was openly advertising for staff to refurbish the Russian Naval base at Sevastopol (anticipating that the lease would be switched from the Russian to the US navy. A number of the key strategists involved in the Proxy War are individuals with ethnic links to Eastern Europe.

[@JackieBaisa]

I love Little Big. I saw Roman's post, but I think it's great to hear more about it from different voices. It's an important topic.

[@NikiProshin]

I like them too, they do absolutely fascinating videos for their songs. They're my guilty pleasure tbh

[@cherareina8963]

Niki, I just watched the entire video. Your confidence and ability to communicate has improved greatly within the last year. It is heart warming to see how you have grown emotionally and that you seem so much more at peace as you start a new chapter in life. Best wishes! 💜

[@Chimel31]

More playlists, please! 😃 Most of us don't know anything about Russian non-classical music. I'd love to see a few regular videos about your own favorite artists, or the most popular ones, so we can share that part of Russian culture that is not just about war... Maybe videos presenting just one artist in one category and a few select songs of them. Maybe also a link where to purchase these songs or albums on an English web site, as I find that even when you know the name of an artist, it's often impossible to buy their albums if you're not fluent in Russian (and Cyrillic). I often find that many songs with good music also have meaningful lyrics, be it poetical, political or plain popular, and you can feel it even if you don't speak the language. Actually, songs were my top motivation as a teenager to learn a few foreign languages. My favorite genre is "text singers" as we call them in French, where the lyrics of the song doesn't just mean something powerful, but also elevates the language itself. The music itself can be anything from jazzy to rap, just a guitar or orchestral. I also like traditional folk songs, and I have listened to and loved a few in Russian, probably from around the 1960-80s, but I can't remember who. A great thing with folk is that big countries have several different regions with different cultures, even languages, and folk songs. But then I am ashamed, as I realize that asking for such an introduction to Russian music without doing the same with my own culture is greedy! Well, sloppy rather, as I don't have the peace of mind to take the time to do so when I have so many things going on at the moment...

[@bron-sconcess.10]

You got the title right! The effort you put into this approach to your work is showing. You're growing, we're learning, using real individuals, who Russia should be celebrating not hating! Erase opinion, erase a soul!🌿

[@Kari_B61ex]

Good to hear from you Niki - just keep safe, happy and well wherever you are.

[@cherareina8963]

So glad to see you back with us! 💜

[@Refon94]

Niki, I'm so happy to see you again! I hope you're doing well, and I really hope all this absurd ends soon...

[@acerone10]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

Thanks, Niki, for saying the names of the artists slowly for those of us who don't speak Russian, or haven't heard of them before. NFKRZ speaks so fast that I wasn't able to get the names. Also, showing them written is a big help. Bravo to those brave artists who have spoken up. It's easy to imagine what you'd do in a similar situation, when you aren't immediately faced with it. Quite another when you are.

[@hyenaqueen4469]

[@daydreamerpark9498]

Thanks for let us know that there are still many good Russians trying to save Russia and world peace. We're listing to your voice. Thanks!

[@noone-ug8eg]

lol 'world' peace, what are you Miss Universe?

[@cargocat1]

I have faith in young Russians. They are open minded and way less brain washed than the older generation. God bless them!

[@criticaldan8579]

@@noone-ug8eg He got 77 likes to your zero. Wake up boy.

[@mikhailshishin5701]

@@cargocat1 thanks, as one of those young Russians I can confirm

[@engliterra355]

Oh GOOD Russians... that story again. So good Russians are those who comply with western narrative against their country. Sounds like- good doggy, you follow my command! Says it all.

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Thanks for this video - it was interesting to know some “foreign agents”. They are brave and compassionate. I wish them the best, and you too, Niki. Take care, be safe. ❤️🇨🇦

[@garybeaton3802]

@mmmmlllljohn What is your take on the Canadian truckers? A couple are still being legally persecuted by our federal government.

[@abouthammertime]

Thank you for the playlist, I am always open to listening to new music that I haven’t heard before. I am unsure what will happen to the Russian people who have been let down by their leaders, but I do hope they are able to rebuild their lives stronger than before 🙏

[@raygus999]

Nice update Niki, good to see you're still active. And huge respect to those Russian musicians and artists, whom actually voice their opposition to the oppression going on in their beloved motherland. Stay safe Niki.

[@marymachado3732]

Good morning from the USA

[@NikiProshin]

Good night from Vietnam!

[@chezmanya]

Nikki, you are very talented .This video was well constructed and quite informative. I can see the effort you put into it. I hope that someday soon things will change in Russia so that these artists as well as you can reclaim your homeland. For that to happen, Putin needs to go .

[@robasiansensation3118]

Loved the play list. I would have never heard of these artists otherwise. Thank you!

[@lorisheheen2198]

Welcome Back Niki! Missed your live stream. Your back with interesting & informative content. Really enjoyed this. Don't know the musician's you mentioned..but all music I think is a way of expressing one's self. Your back with strong content. As always..thank you for your hard work! Welcome back! Stay healthy, strong, positive and safe. God bless. 😊❤️

[@user-py7hh5vo3l]

Excellent work it is so inspiring to hear all these great artists that we really do not see in the west.

[@ryanhallstrom6680]

Спасибо за инфорацию, Ники! Ты молодец!))

[@starsandguitars2050]

Thanks for posting Niki. Love your channel.

[@gingw7333]

It's always good to get several views on such topics. Thanks, Niki.

[@joancramer7484]

This is amazingly good and interesting. Hope it gets shared far and wide. Much love, Niki!

[@Richardsonprincess00]

Thank God for these musicians are standing up against the war by speaking it out, hope their careers will recover... after the war.

[@christianmorrison8432]

best video yet! you're a brave man that has a lot of people rooting for you.

[@manephewlenny6401]

Every time NFKRZ laughs nervously someone gets added to the foreign agents list.

[@splattrick2432]

Watching this on the anniversary of the war, it's just so ridiculous that atrocities big and small mount as the war drags on. Really hope it concludes soon... good to keep hearing from you Niki, stay safe

[@starseed8087]

Niki you really do high quality content, thank you for what you do!

[@Queensland-girl]

Welcome back & bravo, Niki. Music has long been a vehicle for expression. I love the content & appreciate the editing of this post.

[@christinabingham1477]

Oh so happy to hear from you again Nikki!I check all the time to see if you have posted anything new!

[@MrThetaphi]

Niki, go on! All my best wishes to you and your family!

[@josediaz5432]

Thanks for everything you do! We really appreciate you and we wish you much peace and happiness🙏

[@fayepotts3279]

Keep the videos coming on matter what! Thank you Niki.

[@gregwade7974]

Looking more professional with every video 👍 You're doing a great job here, it's really important to see the details, we know what soldiers do, but knowing the true attitudes and veiws of a society is more important than ever in my opinion.. Harmfull propaganda is almost dead now, thanks to people like you. 🙂

[@deborahharris9111]

Great information, Niki! Thank you for sharing and keeping us updated. Stay safe. Stay well! Xoxo

[@Trinity25Apr]

Thank goodness for those who are using their platforms to make known their stance on the diabolical actions of their leader, irrespective of their own safety. Thank you for making them known to a wider audience. Kudos and best wishes to all.

[@SouthernArtist77]

Hi Niki, thanks for the updates.

[@elysewright9205]

Interesting vlog, Niki. Let’s hope something major happens in your country and you and the musicians you admire can return and make music again for Russian audiences.

[@dougjones4538]

Great message, Niki!

[@dbibbyma]

Great video. Lots of good information about what is going on. Thanks

[@xX-vl4lq]

Thanks for sharing your Playlist!

[@antonvernooy6186]

I hope the best for Niki and I enjoy seeing his point of view on many things and topics.

[@spacemanonearth]

Thanks Niki very well done video, enjoyed. Keep it up my friend, you and Konstantin are on both on my list to watch, but Zangieff the one who cried in laughter in that grocery store months ago, is still in Russia with his family. Wish him the best, hope he stays safe. Thanks again, please keep posting

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Thank you for the report.

[@haroonmarikar]

Thank you very much . My favorite singer is Viktor Tsoi . also a fan of Zemfira .. pazhalusta ne umiray deeli mne .... wow what a nice song

[@__Andrew_]

Im relieved to see you addressing issues more relevant to current situation, thank you.

[@bryanvaughn80]

this was an absolutely fascinating video!!! thank you niki! keep up the good work!

[@brianschneide0]

Roman did a video on it too. Glad you can add to the topic.

[@0many0]

Your editing become so pro 👍

[@KhaiFirst]

thank you sharing me all this Russian musician artist.. i pause and search all this person to listen music.. much love.

[@annafromrussia]

Hi Niki from Siberia 😊❤ do you miss your hometown?

[@NikiProshin]

Hi Anna, I do miss my hometown and friends and family. But I got used to be away since long ago. Hope you're doing fine there!

[@erikk.137]

Anna, are you paying there taxes and products that included tax? Couse by that you are also financing aggression that is happening...

[@jasonnugent963]

Thank you for this. Genuinely. As an American looking for as many angles as possible to learn what's going on inside Russia,. stories and coverage like this are indispensable. Really critical. And appreciated.

[@PsychicLord]

A very impressive presentation, your professionalism is growing so fast. Importantly you come over as sincere and genuine, unlike others who use an emotionless or AI style. It was also nice to be introduced to the performances of Zemfira. Keep up the good work you are a true patriot of Russia (unlike a certain old grandad who threats the world with nuclear disasters).

[@marrsholler3557]

Great information. Thank you.

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

Nicki, this is perhaps the best video you’ve done! I’m a little late on this - been off and on from KZbin. This one was well written, powerful message, and edited nicely. Plus your communication here was sounding very professional. Good job and lol forward to more of your Russian videos and the local Asia videos.

[@samk9729]

@NikiProshin , Haven't seen your videos in a while Glad you are safe and well 👍🏻

[@whatthedeuce47d68]

Thank you for the brave and informative video. I've noted the shift in tone and content from when you were living in Russia till now and I can only commend you for being a voice of reason that is well balanced without being extreme..I wish you all the success you deserve and earned.

[@ValerieHartwich]

Great video Nikki! Spasiba Bolshoi! You have definitely put a lot of thought into how to construct it, your choice of words, and how to make it possible for us to learn more about the reality of censorship and musical artists. You have developed and grown a lot under difficult circumstances. Kudos to you!

[@RidiculousMadDancer]

Niki, thanks for creating great videos. I'm wondering if you can create a behind the scenes video about your process. Either way, it is good to see how you use your creativity.

[@alanchristensen5735]

Great content Nikki thanks 🙏

[@shannononeil2751]

Good post Niki. Don't be a stranger! (That means you should post more often) 🤣😂🤣

[@SPPExposed.22...]

Thanks for sharing this information.

[@Cyndance]

Hi Niki! So nice to see you. I love your videos. Thank you for showing us your point of view.

[@johnnystall9683]

Glad to hear from you again!

[@diederikdevries]

Bedankt / Thanks! For giving insight in you mind! Stay safe!

[@NikiProshin]

Bedankt!

[@joeschmeaux]

Dmitri Shostakovich and Mstislav Rostropovich. Great musicians and brave spokesmen for freedom.

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

Superb work Niki. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@meajohn]

Really enjoyed that. Thanks ❤

[@guy.l8147]

Hey nikki is back !!

[@minymoe325]

Great video! Thanks for covering this topic, Niki! Stay safe!

[@EverHappyDude]

Such bravery throughout‼️

[@loantran-thanh7795]

Nice video edit, Niki. Thank you. These musicians have managed to get out of the country, because they could afford it. But what about people with less means who have stayed behind? Life must be hell for them, right? Hope you don’t feel too lonely wherever you are. Keep us updated. Stay safe

[@EdjieboaNova]

Nice editing. Fun transitions. :)

[@giselecormier805]

Excellent. Keep up the good work, and thank you for keeping us informed.

[@clam371384]

Your video editing skills have improved so much 🎉

[@yrosales546]

Many thanks Niki for the good work . We want to hear from you more often. Grandma from the Philippines

[@noodlesisjustwatching]

Wow Niki, very professionally done video effects. Loved it, good job.

[@einzeln-und-frei]

This video was one of the best ones - if not the best one - you made. Not meaning that the others were bad ! ❤

[@thseed7]

Peace and Music

[@bethanya99]

Nikki, this might be the best video you've ever made. I can feel your passion.

[@erikpeterson25]

Great job Niki 👏 ...thanks for the insight 👍...much respect to those who speak out

[@pdraggy]

Great to see your and Roman's (NFKRZ) videos about these 'patriotic' (in the truest sense of the word) Russian singers!

[@leslieh335]

This was extremely interesting!

[@mikefixac]

Well done Niki. Thank you.

[@MrFhuber]

Well done. Great video. Very informative. Thank you.👍👍👍

[@nancycornett9949]

Thank you Niki!

[@katzuy5093]

Niki, I really like this new format. I would love to see more videos like this in the future. Thank you for your great work!

[@TinaSkrutti]

Interesting video. Thanks!

[@jennifermackinnon6982]

Excellent video. You have real potential. You express yourself so well and interestingly.

[@Jessica_P_Fields]

Good job on the editing for this video, Niki. I like the newer formatting!

[@kirstyblack3432]

Thanks for showing me that. i had no idea about the musicians.

[@alantaylor6803]

I continue to admire you for your courage to tell the truth. My trust in unbiased news narrows down what I listen to. The Russia / Ukraine war is a continuing tragedy that has the world's attention and I trust you! I encourage you to keep sharing your knowledge an opinions . . . pravda!

[@mando074]

This is the Niki I subscribed to. So much energy. So much insight. So much EVERYTHING. ✨ Great job! 👍

[@agnieszkaglinska9186]

Dziękuję. Trzymaj się ciepło 🤗

[@Hungry_Box]

Really well made, Niki

[@darlene2662]

Good message Niki !! 😊🇨🇦💕👍🏼👏🏼

[@bron-sconcess.10]

Down with foreign agents lists and up with Niki! ☘️. Interesting subject. Thanks.

[@edmundprice5276]

That is a very eye catching thumbnail :)

[@kimmarsh5387]

Good luck to you Nikkie your reports are great please if you have a chance post more and more.