Interview with war participants

[@shubashuba9209]

Imagine meeting someone for the first time and the first thing you say is, "So why haven't you dropped out of school and sacrificed your life to the motherland yet?"

[@suicidalbanananana]

And thats comming from the guy that got outted by his village for returning from the war because he got injured..?! the f- is wrong with these people tbh.

[@slayjae]

​@@suicidalbananananai expected him to feel resentment against the government for how badly he's being treated upon return, but instead he still seems to support the war and would probably go back if his health allowed it... crazy

[@personaldove]

I try not to be shocked but I always fail that challenge when it comes to Russia.

[@arthurmiller-vl6sw]

Watch it again with the view of him being sarcastic. He was sent away, wounded and rejected when he came back. Maybe he was rejected for telling people it is a stupid war and not to fight? Maybe is sick of kids using University and School as a shield that he himself could never afford. Kind of a go see for yourself instead of bothering me, comment. Not saying that’s correct but it could be.

[@rosebrown6128]

He might be scared. The FSB could arrest if if he said anything against the war. He sees a kid with a camera and that’s his line for self preservation.

[@AnaInTh3Sky]

"Drop out of university and go fight a pointless war" has to be some of the most solid advice ever given.

[@JohnSmith-fo5cx]

how righteous you must be to declare that it is useless.....sent from the heavens are you?

[@markbeaumont3292]

​@JohnSmith-fo5cx So you think the Russian invasion and the 100s of thousands of deaths are worth it?

[@pakilo2004]

Fault the propaganda, not the human being.

[@jukkaramo3351]

@@JohnSmith-fo5cx The war is completely pointless

[@nenad-stanic]

They are fighting to protect russian people(civilians) from ukrainian nazis who want to exterminate and expel russian people from donbas and other parts of ukraine populated by russians.

[@rainervogel4012]

"Drop out of school, to help your motherland ..." I think educated people is what Russia needs, but doesn't want. They're slowly killing their own Country, no enemy needed.

[@elizabethsproule5227]

Could't agree more.

[@pawazz]

the question is if they even care about their people in the first place.

[@FrOsTIIDeAtH]

The positive thing about that is the fact that average dead soldier age shifted dramatically from being young guys to 34years old rural dude when comparing first months and this year.

[@GabrielPettier]

Negative selection, only the most submissives go up in rank, because they aren't dangerous to the corrupt, they never displease by talking about problems. Everything is fine until the pile of lies crumble, until there are too many problems to ignore.

[@razorrabbit2789]

Russians at their best. Always defending their motherland by invading their neighbours. Finns, Polish, Chechens, Georgians, Ukrainians,... And more are going to come.

[@MsTania1996]

I’m Russian myself . And I really have mental and even physical pain watching this video, listening to these brainwashed people from my homeland country. This woman is very poor, and our government, instead of giving her some help, wants to kill the only one person who can actually do that. Просто хочется плакать…

[@lindada1111]

I feel that pain too, when watching people who've seemingly lost themselves in a para-social pyramid system. Wishing you great strength and also to your family to stay safe and kind 🙏 We can overcome this if we listen to our most inner feelings.

[@fedoresko]

@@lindada1111 i still beleive that actually it is her inner feeling. She feels priority of call of motherland to her own needs and fears. She is very simple person to judge what is right and what is wrong in world politics. You just cannot blame people like her. Sometimes thay say that such people in russia are "slaves". But did onyone thought how many such "slaves" in other countries?

[@kdexter2690]

Leave from RuZZia without thoughts

[@lindada1111]

@@fedoresko i kind of understand what you mean, thank you for showing me another perspective. Yes there are many forms of slavery around in many countries and communities that needs to stop, i agree to also look at those however the solution can be also found from other situations than the actual happening. Saving the world can't be done from one day to the other either so it needs to be step by step sometimes. What is slavery to you though? Because if you want to argue and collect some information with me for other people in the comments, i think it could be worth talking about that. So theoretically, if i work for Facebook or Google or whatever, those big kind of companies, i feel like that could also be seen as slavery, but if the salary meets the needs and happiness is being acquired throughout the time, it seems to be a life purpose kind of thing. Somewhere needs to be a line discussed, what is "working for someone as a slave" or "working for someone for personal enrichment"? It comes back to human rights in my view. That must be always top priority to guarantee a healthy and thriving civilization.

[@fedoresko]

@@lindada1111 actually human rights is something that meets human needs - very basic ones: to be safe and alive, to feel free. But if someone feels ok, could you give him right of freedom as you understand it? This comes up to "values" wich give more concrete interpretation of human rights. But values are different in different cultures and traditions. As for me I believe that there are no right or good values. They all are good. Due to globalization once they will finally mix up and come to some common state. This is natural process and it continues. But the very existence of different countries is potential threat on this path. The governments are not wise and would fight for power till the end, as I can see.

[@judd442009]

DANIIL ORAIN! This was an incredibly powerful video. NOBODY ELSE has made such a video for the world to see. THANK YOU.

[@charleshowie2074]

It wasn't Danil conducting the interview.

[@ryancappo]

It was the first funeral for a Russian soldier that I have seen since the “special military operation” started.

[@carolinematusevich889]

@@charleshowie2074 Is Daniil even inside Russia? I thought he's in the Baltics, but the man doing the interviews sounds a bit like him. So, I get confused.

[@carolinematusevich889]

@@ryancappo I've seen dozens of them up to a few months ago. They are difficult to watch. But I also overloaded myself with videos of the war for the first year, which is why I saw so many. Most people won't videotape funerals because they view it as disrespect for the dead.

[@psychologianiestacjonarna6558]

They're lucky they came back home at all. There're YT channels ZolkinVolodymyrEnglish, and LvivMedia with over 700 interviews with RussianPOWs, with English subtitles, each interview is at least one hour long

[@WouterLockefeer]

What you're doing here is one of the most important things anyone can do. You're documenting the cold, harsh, honest truth in these dangerous times of war. Please stay safe, but also know that I have immense respect for the risks you're taking for this cause.

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

I agree, and I worry....

[@ModusPwnens72]

Very well said. Agree completely

[@brucehanna9473]

If I were you, I don’t think publishing these videos now is safe. Make the videos, yes. Create a documentary of your experiences collecting the data. They will get wind of your videos and when one of those zealots get you, it’s over. Be safe, survive this to tell this story. The world needs you.

[@ncacia8]

Most important is documenting how propaganda and lies so easily influence the uneducated and ignorant.

[@brucehanna9473]

@@ncacia8 we are having the same issues in the US. Our system is being hijacked by the world’s elite and our leadership is looking to pad their futures with American tax dollars and the blood of innocence in foreign wars. I sincerely hope guys like Putin around the world meet their end very soon. This includes American traitors to human decency as well.

[@chriszenko3598]

Imagine throwing your life away to protect corrupt billionaires who will be the first ones to flee when the collapse comes. Amazing.

[@christos.5302]

they never studied the principles of rule and why it is important, probably never had to think for themselves.

[@zaliuszuko4458]

Literally what Ukrainians did in 2014 lol

[@wekurtz72]

@@zaliuszuko4458 Wasn't that the year that russia invaded Ukraine in Crimea because they're pathological victims?

[@tereterevanakere2132]

@@zaliuszuko4458 in 2014 ukrainians threw out a kremlin puppet and corrupt billionaire yanukovych who fled his tail tucked between his legs to his masters - that is literally the opposite.

[@k0ufaR]

@@wekurtz72 yeah, just after Ukrainians said loudly and clearly they wish to join Europe, as Russia never did anything good for them.. russians will pay for this shit one day, country full of brainwashed alcoholics

[@ElectricSlevin]

That introduction, him asking for Andrey and the guy just spills broken rhetoric while the camera pans towards him, slowly revealing him. And then that question "You are Anrey, aren't you?". It's a cinematic masterpiece but even more impactful cause it's just a slice of this wild, raw, broken world we live in, masterfully captured.

[@ElectricSlevin]

@makutas-v261 idk what you're assuming of me when you say "you people". I'm a film buff and an artist, I like to see and feel things through a dramatic lens, but at the same time I have a good grip on reality and I'm fully aware Andrey didn't go to a horrible war and returned with a head full of who knows what just for my entertainment. I just find it sublime when reality as raw as this is so masterfully presented.

[@Plimpton4567]

@makutas-v261bruh

[@Sankara561]

It's wild that he keeps to the rhetoric not only having been wounded but also having been rejected and made homeless as a veteran. Every country treats its veterans poorly but usually this gives them a cynical outlook that they would have done better with if they had from the outset.

[@Putukusi]

@@Sankara561 he has to live by that exactly because he has nothing else left.

[@juju8119]

People find it hard to admit they are wrong, especially when they have lost and gone through a lot for nothing...

[@Danko003]

It is really very difficult. I get the feeling that many Russians have already understood everything, but they cannot admit to themselves that the main evil is ourselves

[@t--w5203]

True. From what I’ve seen many to most of Russians know that what those in power say is not to be trusted to at least some degree.

[@Rambleon444]

No matter how far down the wrong road you’ve gone, turn back. - Turkish Proverb

[@AG-vb6vv]

Or maybe you are brainwashed by Western propaganda and know nothing of a war that has been going on from 2014, and has roots much earlier. You likely didn’t know anything about the Donbas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts until after 2022. Maybe the truth is you’re wrong, and Russia is in the right.

[@omnitool]

This is engrained into humans. check out this wiki on a UFO cult in the 50s: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seekers_(rapturists) > When the UFO did not come, a majority of the members became convinced that the UFO would arrive on Christmas Eve, at which time their second disappointment produced even greater dissonance. In the book, Festinger and his colleagues write, "The experiences of this observer well characterize the state of affairs following the Christmas caroling episode-a persistent, frustrating search for orders."[7] After this incident, many of the members returned home and abandoned their initial belief. Those who did not claimed that their group's belief and faith had saved the world from the disaster the aliens had warned of.

[@learnjazzmusic]

This video breaks my heart... especially the mother crying that she doesn't want her sons to go to the front line, but at the same time is brainwashed enough to say "it is necessary to protect the motherland" ...

[@edouardesc]

They Can bé arrested by saying they are against the War..

[@Barnaclebeard]

She accepts the lie because it is much easier to cope with than the truth.

[@wokeaf1337]

​@@edouardesc They can also be pardoned because of participating in a mutiny..

[@edouardesc]

@@wokeaf1337 yeah if they have 10000 guys serving them lol. Also I think that Prigojin will bé killed in next months

[@joedeefoster6792]

That's the common mindset nowadays. Fighting a war is bad, loosing a war is worse. Therefore they rather send their sons to fight and die in vain.

[@edward6902]

Daniil, the work you and your team puts up here on this platform is a regular reminder that definitely there are good, smart, thinking people in Russia. Going to talk to these unfortunate individuals looks like a very challenging assignment.

[@lewistasso8866]

Fantastic. This took courage, but what incredible footage, my young friend. There is no reasoning in any way. I hope it will be safe enough to do more interviews. It's incredible to hear veterans encourage the younger ones (they are supposed to be protecting), to shame/threaten them to fight in a disastrous war. What a different and even more warped angle of attitude.

[@Shrikinator]

The first guy was actually looking forward to getting Daniil killed. Makes me think it must have been one of those inmates they recruited for Wagner that somehow survived. Well, after seeing this, I think Russia can truly compete with North-Korea for the title of ultimate sh*thole country.

[@martincerny3294]

This is not about propaganda but deeply seeded anger and resentment. Just look at these people's houses. They are resentful and angry watching their houses detiorate until they fall on their heads which they will blame on anyone but themselves. Meanwhile in the west, the small towns and villages are the most beutiful places to visit. These people lost their way and honestly I don't know what must happen to break this cycle of resentment, alcoholism and vicious anger. When they say they fight for the motherland, they fight because they just want someone else to feel how they feel, they want others' houses to look like their houses. Fuck them.

[@benjiviews4300]

Honestly, what to say... it's just so sad to see how they are convinced they are "protecting the motherland" when really they are invading another country... propaganda did its work here

[@Learnbynet]

why did you think there so many religious people, they are same, give those a reason and they will Believe because they dont like the true.

[@miliziametallica]

propaganda works with silly people

[@loose4bet]

@@miliziametallica That's not true. If you put enough effort and you start early in the childhood you can brainwash even the smartest people around.

[@Chunky246]

Brainwashed Babushkas, they only have the tv for news...

[@GLOCKROCK2013]

Well, if you're drunk all day you only can think what you see. Look at all the drunks in this video. They watch propaganda all day but can't think by theirselves. Really poor Country. Russia made a very good Job getting the whole country addicted to something, so they can play their own game.

[@AnTalk_blog]

At the beginning of this war I hoped that Russian people will rise up and refuse to fight this nonsense war. But watching your videos gave me a better understanding of the level of propaganda and it's impact on the common folk. Thank you and keep up the good work! Stay safe!

[@TheAstrobiologistOW]

It's still not impossible. Younger people haven't been exposed to it as long and through the internet have the ability to see and understand the world beyond Russia, it just might take a push. A push like losing a stupid tragic war that destabilizes the Kremlin.

[@MiguelStinson88]

Exactly! It also gives me a deeper understanding about my own countries (Germany) history. Finally I understand how and why after the war so many Germans claimed the holocaust and Germanys aggression in the beginning were nothing but lies, produced by the allies. I'm convinced many Russians will have the same fate after this war.

[@CaptainKremmen]

*its

[@Ickie71]

they dont have it in them to rise up!

[@Cris0pa]

You are calling them stupid sheeps. Think on this. Maybe they see us like individualistic cowards who wont sacrifice for anything but to their own interest. Which is very decadent attitude to life

[@arty_pik401]

I’m Russian , I’ve lived in a rural town like this …. It’s painful to watch .. The people wholeheartedly believe that by going to this war they will be fulfilling their highest duty of protecting the motherland .. They are good people, they truly believe they are doing good by going to the war … very sad.

[@haydengalloway5177]

I'm American and even I can see that if Ukraine joined NATO, Russia would lose black sea access. It would be the end of Russia as a superpower. Russia should have invaded in 2014 when the CIA overthrew the Ukrainian government. The problem is just that you are a traitor to your people.

[@mrboxheadd748]

THEY DOING SOMETHING GOOD IF THEY DON'T FIGHT NATO WILL SURROUND RUSSIA ALL AROUND CREATING PROBLEMS AND MAKING EXCUSES FOR EVERY EXPANSION

[@louiekiwi]

Why is it sad ? They are good people and they are the first reason Russia will never be defeated. Is it sad because they don't have selfish western values ?

[@splashafrica]

​@@louiekiwiwestern values: Freedom Fairness And opportunity How selfish

[@logenninefinger3420]

​@@louiekiwi It's the same kind of sad that you should have when you give the cow you raised to a butcher for food.

[@anteros__]

This is so much worse than i thought it was. I'm sorry that the man in the beginning wanted you to drop out. An education is so important and you're using it to the best of your abilities. Hang in there man. Thank you for giving us this incredible footage. I was left speechless at what everyone was saying in this...

[@seanriley199]

The guy was projecting because he was a coward

[@jhanninnen]

They think they are fighting for the motherland.... poor people they are fighting because a dozen of rich old men demanded to do it so

[@funstuff7674]

​@@jhanninnensame goes for ukrainians

[@CharlesShopsin]

@@funstuff7674I mean yeah, the Ukrainians are fighting because some rich old men decided to invade and steal their home. Not quite the same.

[@albertocorvo2858]

@anteros_shetland710 If you are interested in better understanding the mentality of Russians and what they think about all this, I recommend the channel "Volodymyr Zolkin", where hundreds of Russian prisoners who went to war are interviewed. It will open your mind to many mental dynamics that they have, believe me

[@Im-just-Stardust]

Darrrrnnn. This channel do very important work, seriously. Keep going but please stay safe guys.

[@Quicksplained_]

Its ridiculous, there attacking a country, not defending there own. Ukraine never attacked anything.

[@F3udF1st]

*they're, their

[@marshuswp3325]

Totally agree bro, but seriously , learn how to spell already

[@zaliuszuko4458]

Ukraine attacked Donbass. The inhabitants of Donbass are predominantly Russian. When you attack the Russian people, you attack Russia.

[@scothf1273]

I hope you aint from the USA saying that.

[@detectivemz2544]

The Russians are very bad. They attacked Iraqis people, and they did nothing to them. They killed millions of children and women. They even tortured civilians in Abu Ghraib prison brutally. In the past, they destroyed two cities with two nuclear bombs. Indeed, the Russians are criminals.

[@danield.3408]

Damn, hearing that mother at the end and how brainwashed she was that she would let her 3 sons die like fodder because some lunatic in his high tower commanded it, really broke my heart.

[@majesticfrag7697]

If he ask directly (off the record), we could hear another opinion. Many people are afraid to answer on camera, or answering very carefully.

[@Galatian1]

I was thinking the same thing

[@bagortenay1822]

@@majesticfrag7697 still being afraid after that loss? No brain left

[@ssach7]

You seem impressed, but I'm old enough to remember when the USA was exactly like this in the early 2000s after 9/11

[@Galatian1]

@@ssach7 Igor got his feelings hurt. The only part of the US this brainwashed are the Trump cultists.

[@sidewinder2057]

Какой кошмар. Обдурили, зомбировали легко манипулируемых деревенщин, пустили на мясо, а они повторяют одну и ту же бредовую мантру "за родину, защищать, нацисты". Ля какая позорная ДИЧЬ!

[@minerran]

@andrewthomas-mz8nh The response of Andrei is difficult to understand. He came back and does not seem to want to return to Ukraine. But he was pressing Daniil Orain to quit school and volunteer. An experienced soldier like him would be more valuable than a new conscript. Maybe like you said in Russian, his comments were influenced by the camera. Very strange.

[@VitalyAurus]

В Украине был, нацистов не видел, но уверен, что там есть нацисты, так говорят умные люди (пропагандисты) и царь путин

[@Metalluger1]

@@VitalyAurus единственные нацисты в Украине это россияне

[@SeptimusAugustus]

​@@minerran Nothing strange if you consider the sociocultural differences and remember that Andrei was raised in a Soviet and post-Soviet environment. With a significant criminal element and a strong prison culture influence. There is a saying from this culture "You die today, and I die tomorrow." And a lot of people in modern Russia still live by it. The attempt to shame Daniil for not going to war aligns with this philosophy. The more stupid youngsters volunteer to go to war - the more people like Andrei can avoid being sent there by another mobilization (especially considering he must have seen with his own eyes what happens there), stay home, and survive.

[@thornelderfin]

@andrewthomas-mz8nh He could have just completely ignored him. Instead he chose to attack him for not serving and telling him to drop out of school and about raping his sister. This was his choice, he could have just gone inside the house and lock the door. Say nothing.

[@donnawintrone990]

I now have a clearer understanding of the word "brainwashed." It is very sad that these soldiers are so misinformed about who the real enemy really is. 😥

[@ciupilan1000]

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[@DrBurdock]

The real enemy is the US, but first they need to get rid of the puppets

[@SomeRandomGuy121]

lol.....

[@gregwong2132]

Yes it's not Ukraine, it's the West and NATO

[@rj5525]

its not about "brainwashed", clown, they probably don't even have tv, or radio. they doing it for money, or, and because its punishable to refuse the order to army

[@Longder09]

Perfect example of brainwashed vatnik. Textbook love it.

[@fortuna7469]

These drunken former soldiers remind me of drunken old men in my childhood in the 1970s and 1980s here in Finland. They suffered from PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) having fought the Soviet army 1939-1944 and tried to drown their painful memories with alcohol. The difference is, however, that these Finnish soldiers had been truly fighting for the independence of their country and not for the interests of some corrupt politicians and billionaires.

[@noco7243]

They fought alongside the Nazis…

[@ImForwardlook]

@@noco7243 And your point is?

[@ksawery8654]

@@noco7243 and they did good

[@Stebetto3]

​@@noco7243the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Yes Germans were evil in WW2 but they were the only ones who were willing to help. The US did not do anything and others were already conquered.

[@fortuna7469]

@@noco7243 Well, Soviet Union started WWII by signing Molotov-Ribbentrop pact with Nazi-Germany. Shouldn't play with the fire.

[@rimbinotan_8865]

I'm from Bulgaria and this video was something I felt I'd only read about or heard about from my parents. Something that happened long long ago, that is far away from us now, but so close at the same time. It is hard for me to fathom people who are let down by their country so much can still 'fight for the motherland'. I know there are still such 'patriots' here, too but mostly, as a rural Bulgarian myself, I find that we are a hopeless people, one that doesn't even have faith the sun will shine again the next day, so I'd like to believe fighting for someone else's sick ambition is something a lot of people would not do willingly. It is fascinating to hear how deep-seated this idea is in Russians, though. Thank you for the video, really insightful as always.

[@plainlake]

Hopeless people are probably easier to convince to fight and die for a poorly justified war.

[@cSwDamian]

​@@plainlakeuneducated people who have never seen civilization, they have no opinion and go along with whatever fed to them

[@a5cent]

If you feel you don't have much to live for. No opportunities. No prospects. Dying doesn't seem like such a bad thing. If you do people will remember you as a hero, rather than a drunkard who OD'd at 50.

[@DerDop]

Northern neighbor here: Russians are, mentally, how we were back in the 70's...Seeing young people think like my 70 years old neighbor is shocking...also...have you noticed how many young Russians have bad teeth?

[@kg7162]

​@@DerDopwelcome to rural russia

[@james82184]

Holy shit Daniil I really hope you survive this bs war.

[@cumpanions8105]

he is not on the frontline dumb dumb, he just makes street interviews.

[@gamingfordopamine]

He left Russia in 2022 March. Interview done by his workers.

[@Arc_Viper]

@@gamingfordopamine ah, good to know

[@andrewpease3688]

​@@gamingfordopaminenot so great for his workers

[@perfectmazda3538]

@@gamingfordopamine nah he returned, he did last interview himself..

[@eileenmcgann1043]

Heart breaking. Thank you Daniil for the risks you're taking. Stay safe ❤

[@davidpelc]

Nobody was invading Russia, but they are fighting to protect Russia. Where is the basic logig by those people? Where is at least some basic intelect?

[@miliziametallica]

Have you seen their faces???

[@biedak]

Years of propaganda forced down their throats + humiliation after soviet collapse and the 90s + resentment over post-soviet poverty

[@tomoflapland_48]

There have been a continuous brain-drain in Russia since 1917. When only simple-minded people are left, this is the result...

[@wekurtz72]

Any russians still in the country are neither the brightest nor the best. All the smart russkies got outta Dodge.

[@davidpelc]

@@miliziametallica Yeah, and also the behaving. Expecialy the last one looks like he is on drugs.

[@BorodaNews]

The salary in the village is 10,000 rubles In the war 200,000 rubles This is the real motivation! There is no other motivation

[@Japan-ju5yq]

Always thank your journalism from Japan.

[@TakoGoksadze]

wow, as if we didn't have enough reasons to love Japan :))

[@Brendissimo1]

It's crazy to see the contrast between the videos you guys shoot in places like Moscow and St. Petersburg and these more rural ones. I had read the Russian government was recruiting heavily in rural areas and especially ethnic minority regions like Chuvashia. But reading about it in the newspaper is one thing - seeing the faces of all these people and hearing them speak is another. Their ignorance and unearned loyalty to the state exploited so that their sons, brothers, and fathers may be made into kindling for the horrific fire of chauvinism and imperialism.

[@nyalex392]

Chauvinism + imperialism = Nazionalism.. ✅

[@dencheq]

Nato imperalism?

[@StillRooneyStarcraft]

@@dencheq Nato is not the one annexing parts of another country.

[@dencheq]

@@StillRooneyStarcraft nato has killed much more people around the world than Russia, China or Iran. Destroyed much more cities

[@jam99]

@@darkoraonic3445 Ok, what about Kosovo?

[@ARKAEOPTREX]

Stay stafe man! I love what you do, but take care: this one sent chills down my spine

[@easy94883]

He's not in any danger you brain washed idiot lmao, if he was in such a danger he would of got arrested a year ago. Every week he does a video criticizing the smo and the government, please go outside once in your life...

[@prokhor_zakharov]

As an American, I get absolutely nothing like what you're presenting here in our media. So thank you for doing the real work of journalism where others fail.

[@jordanchristie3617]

its not your fault, the American media (and the majority of all of our western media) is no longer objective in its reporting, it has turned into a propaganda machine for a state of constant wars globally. Good on you for seeking out the other side of the story, the world needs to always see both perspectives in a conflict if we are ever to stop this BS.

[@georgyzhukov6409]

its disgusting that thousands of ukrainians are being sent to the slaughter for america and europes interests

[@diollinebranderson6553]

I mean it's not like bbc or CNN or fox can just go in and do this same type of interview

[@wuffgluck452]

well, but what we get to see all over the world are the problems many american citizens have to cope with.....a lot of stress to pay health care ( or not to being able to afford it), good education, housing. so many homeless people!, so much crime and violence, the highest prison-population world-wide etc.....If there was not this terrible war in Ukraine we all would say, that the USA should solve their problems first....and I can't understand to this day, why many Americans are getting so paranoid about socialism. I am an austrian citizen and I am very glad about our social system. We have nearly no homeless people and everbody gets health-care.Most schools are for free and universities are not expensive. Of course we also have injustice and other problems. But the main things work out quite well. Unfortunately Russia gets destroyed by its own mafia government, by chronic apathy and a lot of brain-washed people. That's really sad, but as there are also many young people, I am sure they will overcome these times.

[@Missconduct044]

Russia is arresting journalists. I can’t believe ur surprised CNN or Fox isn’t there.

[@jacqdanieles]

If Andrey thinks that volunteering "represents the people of Chuvashia with dignity", how come he's shunned by the village & has to live in a church facility? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@andersandersen6295]

Maybe he volunteered from a prison?

[@kiro6119]

@@andersandersen6295 I never thought of that, he might be a criminal returning home. But I dont want to assume he was a criminal but it is possible.

[@andersandersen6295]

@@kiro6119 I cant imagine why else they would shun him?

[@smithcas86]

Because no one likes a loser. It reminds them that they are losing.

[@slayjae]

​@@andersandersen6295good thinking! he had that kind of crazy in his eyes... maybe he wasn't entirely sane before the war either and people just didn't want him back

[@erikpeterson25]

Thank you again Daniil and team ...special thanks for the young man doing the interviews 👍......the work you all do is very important

[@matfax]

This is excellent journalism. You guys deserve a Pulitzer prize for it.

[@aerisskyler]

Journalism for foo*s 🤡 for naive people. He knows exactly what he's doing.

[@moos7005]

Don't exaggerate

[@junkscience6397]

Why soil good, true journalism for some worthless Woke trinket like the Pulitzer? Do you KNOW who the original Pulitzer was? Why crave a reward named after the creator of "yellow journalism"? lol.

[@freyjasvansdottir9904]

You know you can only get a Pulitzer Prize if you’re American…

[@rememberneverdie789]

hahahahah, He himself is propaganda...

[@benitochereguini]

I dont get the point of "defending motherland" when you are the one invading other country.

[@miks564]

It's the propaganda effect. Russia has a long way ahead. Even when it turns into a democratic nation, their democracy is going to suffer from all the propaganda misinformation for decades to come. Most Russians are probably going to prefer another lying dictator. Millions of them never knew anyone other than Putin. They desperately need well informed Russians. Unfortunately, those left the country while they could.

[@gbugabu5278]

they consider the donbass and its citizens to be part of the motherland... In case you dont remember Crimea's citizens voted 95% to join Russia. In the rest of the Donbass they are also ethnic Russians with pro Russian sentiments.

[@majesticface3631]

To be brutally honest, it's not even a Russian thing. Objectively, the US has been saying the same, we're fighting to protect Americans in some country that government wants to take over. Yes, it's fighting for freedom, but it's a geopolitical thing really and the effects doesn't really affect Americans in the near term. You could argue that if faith in American power fails then we lose strategic leverage, however, the point of defending American freedom is a far cry from reality. Rural russians rely on the state. They're poor and are spoon fed everything. I pity them

[@benitochereguini]

@@majesticface3631 Good point.

[@knight1506]

@@majesticface3631 that's true, it's just sad to see people fooled themselves by believing in the narrative that imperialist uses over and over. Now in 2023 and we're barely loving the peace we have.

[@Bellatrux13]

"From Nazis, from Ukraine" well Gosh, hello kettle, let me introduce you to pot.

[@MASSIVEMAN-wb1zx]

This is your best video so far. Please more interviews with soldiers and their families!

[@zumazuma568]

I'm from Moscow, and even though I know the capital has sucked out the resources out of those regions and is partly responsible for the poverty, I just... get sooo angry that people are oblivious to who made their lives so hard. That poor woman saying he must go, but almost crying... I wish she just said "no, you're staying, I need you alive".

[@Zdraviski]

That's russia. It is full of war-loving orcs.

[@spoonunit1]

Unfortunately for 'that poor woman ' the Motherland is his real mother and she's just a surrogate...like all Russian 'mothers '

[@ringslangetje]

You also angry about the reason why Russia has started this war ? Whole Russia is oblivious about wrong or right. The leader needs to be stopped. And the only people who can do that are THE PEOPLE!

[@ohyaaa6181]

😢

[@Rachotilko]

I wish you wished she just said: "no, you're staying, I don't want you to commit evil by taking part in unjust war".

[@neganthropocene]

Seeing this made me so sad for those folks... and the contrast with Moscow is so brutal.

[@credera]

The level of naive ignorance hurts. Poor mother.

[@eddiebravo5593]

3 russian sons left their mother alone in a hut meanwhile getting foddered by motherland.

[@leifharmsen]

Yes. They are eye-watteringly naive.

[@fogellmclovin3740]

Russia took all 3 of her sons so they could go kill Ukrainians for Putin and Shoigu... Only 1 returned and yet she wont stop him from going again because it somehow is necessary... How can anyone even think like this? She lives 1000 km away from any of the fighting, if Russia loses they wont be affected, and sending her last son to the front wont decide the outcome of the war anyways... How can one be so naive..

[@paraguard60]

I´m sorry, but it´s not just ignorance, it´s blatent stupidity! And without being nasty, the I.Q. of mother and son wasn´t very high............................

[@mduckernz]

@@thehighwayman4213What do you perceive to be so wrong about what they write?

[@sedoff1948]

Daniel, you’re getting better. Much better than interviewing those relatively affluent, depoliticized folks tin Moscow and St Pete. This was more insightful into the sad, woeful ignorance of the common man. They obviously are parroting what they’ve been told. En avant!

[@serrael-182]

Isnt this another guy here? Or is it always the blonde one?

[@HasPotato]

@@serrael-182 It's another guy indeed, whenever they decide to make a video somewhere too far away, they hire someone willing to do these interviews, consider that Russia is a huge country, and it often takes thousands of kilometres to get to these remote places, and it is hard because the plane traffic is not all that great if it is available at all or you go by train for several days and after that you need a car, and maybe a guide to take you to the remote villages so it makes more sense to find other people to conduct these interviews.

[@yagruumbagaarn]

It's not Daniil, it's their guy in rural Russia

[@invictus4431]

Everyone is a parrot influenced by one higher power or the other. Sure they might be parroting what they've been told but do you really think you're forming your own independent opinion when the entire media has been bombarding your feed with just one point of view? A lot of Americans believed Saddam Hussein's Iraq had WMDs so they thought their invasion of Iraq was justified. It's the same here. Every country brainwashes its own citizens to keep them motivated to view an adversary state as 'the enemy'.

[@rederik99]

I like all of the videos. It shows how complicated it is with everyone having their own perspective in different situations.

[@PragerFenster]

Just wow. Very insightful. And sad. And sickening at the same time... Thank you to you and your team, Daniil❤️

[@rednek666]

Sad why? Idiot should always pay for his idiotic actions with limbs or life, that’s some karma right there

[@marcor4706]

Wow. These interviews were far more mesmerising than those with the average Josef in the city! If at all possible (and safe), please! conduct more impressions from those who managed to return from the front. Excellent work as always.

[@my4mainecoons338]

I can't find the right words. Probably one of the best you've ever done. It took nerves of steel to do. For some reason I thought that returning soldiers would have realized the truth but sadly they have not.

[@YeahButCanISniffUrPantsFist]

They propably havent seen combat. Honestly i dont know how anyone can still support this after having seen the hell that is war

[@wekurtz72]

Small towns and villages in Canada are mostly adorable and friendly. Rural russia is the stuff of Hollywood nightmares. Watching that felt like 'found footage' from Blair Witch.

[@marviwilson1853]

and they are mostly all drunk to some degree. What a life, what a place!

[@wekurtz72]

@@marviwilson1853 I know the average male life expectancy in russia is currently 65 yrs, vs 82 yrs for my Canadians. It's crazy to think that's essentially just vodka's influence.

[@paulpaisley5291]

Thats a load of shite

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Its like this across the former Soviet union thanks to russia. When we took refugees in from ukraine a lot of them were extremely resistant at first to going to english villages because villages over there are alcoholic, poverty stricken places with massive unemployment and abandoned buildings and they expected them to be the same here

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

​@@wekurtz72heroin addiction is also a huge issue in russia but its not so talked about

[@virshyk]

Прям слышно по твоему голосу, насколько тебе неудобно было общаться с этими людьми. Стальных нервов тебе бро

[@ByteSizedSociety]

Real journalism. Thank you for publishing these interviews.

[@ivan200804]

Конечно, в таких деревнях можно и по морде получить.

[@cwwiss1]

Twisted views describing Ukrainians as 'vermin' .

[@ciararespect4296]

​@@ivan2008046:57 he nearly got one

[@carolinematusevich889]

Yep. Especially when Andrey, who was excommunicated from his village for his involvement in the war is unable to accept accountability for his actions, and wants to grieve Daniil for not volunteering for the meat grinder. I assume it was Daniil that was doing the interviews.

[@davefranklyn7730]

It's been 8 days since a new 1420 video. I hope everything is okay, Daniil!

[@davefranklyn7730]

9 days now... Not even a reply to this comment. I am worried.

[@jimbean7652]

another troll

[@7177YT]

This video floored me. Small minorities in those remote rural communities like the chuwash get fucked over 10x as bad, and their misplaced loyalty to the RF is being exploited mercilessly. )): Powerful stuff. Love you guys Stay safe & take care! ❤

[@YeahButCanISniffUrPantsFist]

Right?? For mother, father, sister, he said.. how does you being there help them at all?? Also, funny how he said he went voluntarily, but then his mom said that he decided to go after the draft came in. For sure, minorities and especially rural ones get drafted first

[@ownSystem]

Useful idiots to the Kremlin Putin the rat 🐀

[@aleksionas]

@@YeahButCanISniffUrPantsFist And this is genocide of these nations by zombie federation of ex soviet union countries that skipped their opportunity to separate sinking ship in early 90' Now, the results are simple: all their economy is feeding kremlin and their friends, infrastructure is not maintained and failing (look the the buildings and roads filmed in this video), those oblosts are deprived of any development, they are loosing their cultural heritage (including language and traditions), their people are being used as cannon fodder, disposable man power sent to die in foreign countries that ruzzia has interest to take over since the collapse of soviet union. If that's not sugar coated genocide, then what is?

[@dannyp8170]

Same as America. It's mainly boys from poverty ridden rural towns that go fight their wars. The rich city folk don't.

[@quanganhvu6791]

I mean talk about genocide

[@69op2gg1005ify0m]

when there's no other goals in life, supposedly "protecting" your land can seem like a huge achievement

[@preeti496]

When you have nukes being deployed at your border, attempts of encircling you are being made and ethnic Russians are being targeted and killed, you start thinking about protecting your motherland, anything later than that you are too late.

[@sausageskin]

This video is a good illustration why I immigrated from Russia 10 years ago. I did not want to witness these people anymore, so many rude aggressive bullies, even in big cities.

[@thomasimmel9266]

You mean emigrated?where Do you live now?

[@justnicole4030]

as much as i am disgusted by these people for supporting the terror my family has to face everyday in ukraine i feel almost sorry for how horribly brainwashed their view on the world is, especially the last clip... none of these people have to go die, noone is attacking them, noone wanted to attack them ever... EDIT: with that being said and as i wrote: i feel ALMOST sorry for them. i do not promote the narrative that these people are completely innocent. BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT. they still go into war knowing they will k*ll people and believing propaganda that promotes the violation of human rights. i want to express how one has an absolutely sickly twisted mind to believe that your son, daughter etc has to go to war and potentially die just for so called "motherland" and "defend your nation" that never would have been attacked. every single person who believes russian propaganda CHOSE to believe it and CHOSE to be ignorant towards clear evidence of war crimes etc. дяукю Слава Україні!

[@jcmusic5150]

That shows great compassion from you. Exactly what the world needs more of.

[@KASPA-KEY]

Yes. I think pride and ego will not let them question Putler. Some probably know in the back of there minds it’s all for nothing but the truth is to painful. A delusional leaders madness has infected the brains of these poor people. It’s sad 😔

[@fredlandik5035]

are you trying to convince yourself?

[@ian7379]

The Russian people have access to the internet. If they wanted to find the truth they could. I have very little sympathy for anyone born after 1991 who still believes that it is honorable to die for the RF while it leads a genocidal campaign and terrorizes the world. The banality of evil describes the Russian people today.

[@Kain1805]

​@@fredlandik5035 Don't need to, it's a known fact

[@suzihixon3998]

Such a powerful video. I swear you need to be submitted for some type of award on your journalism. But there’s so much here to unpack. And a story that’s so much more than winning journalism awards. My heart was 💔at the end. We have so much more in common with each other than differences. Fighting the wars of rich men’s power struggles and lining the pockets of the MIC disgusts me. Thank you for your work and be safe!

[@ExcavatorSimulator]

„Drop out of school” Andrey? Where is your brain?

[@akinav]

left them in the mud frontline, or i mean uhh... hes russian... russians dont got brains to begin with lmfao

[@christos.5302]

it's ok Andrey can protect putin's palace with his life! It's very important to have more marble!

[@christophernicolson5086]

Thank you for this. There are certain mental contradictions that people seem to convince themselves dont exist. 2 i spotted. 1. Defending the Motherland by invading another country seems congruent when is actually a contradiction. 2. What is necessary for Putin and what is necessary for Russia are not the same.

[@dmy_tro]

#2 starts making sense if you realize russia mostly has never really gotten out of the medieval monarchy system where tsar = motherland. Btw, this is the reason why Putin has been the only ruler of the country for more than two decades.

[@熊掌波清波]

The 1st one may be the result of a propaganda that NATO will use Ukraine as a step stone to attack Russia. The same thing happened when CCP moblized its army to fight in Korean war. The slogan is to "fight against the US, support North Korea and protect homeland". The army men were mostly peasants and they were told the US will invade China and take back the lands they just got from landlords, many of whom were killed by CCP. So basically, lie and fear are their motivation.

[@T1mb3rwoOl]

I was watching one of the main news channels in France yesterday (LCI), and one of the journalists did talk about your KZbin channel! Keep up the great work, it's being noticed.

[@MustadMarine]

Very sad life. Thanks for another excellent journalistic video, Danill

[@ShadesGameSource]

As I've gotten older, I've realized that I share the world with a WHOLE lot of stupid people. Irrational, emotional, easily manipulated people who don't often (for whatever reason) think critically or even acknowledge the possibility that they might be wrong about something. I've met so many people like this; even in my own family. It's sad and frustrating. You guys walked into some very dangerous situations in this video, imo. Every time you walk into someone's house, you're putting your lives in their hands-especially now and especially in a country at war. People do some really stupid things in the name of patriotism. You shouldn't trust brainwashed zombies so much.

[@ChristophyBrun]

Saw it firsthand in Canada with the covid madness.

[@isonlyjaff]

you think you are not one of them?

[@steveagola9317]

Whya are u so angry ... They are fighting for their motherland...whether they were wrong for starting the war , the escalation and sentiments from the west now have brought about this situation as the far right only cares about winning and not losing a war to Ukraine backed by other 50 countries coz a loss in this war is going to have major consequences especially since no peace agreement can be made by either side

[@robm.4512]

@@steveagola9317 They’ve been told they’re fighting for the survival of the motherland and persuaded that it’s true through non-stop propaganda from the one and only information source they have, Putin’s. The fact remains that Russian forces invaded Ukraine on a series of false pretexts that legitimised the action in the minds of these uneducated trusting people. So, you’re saying that the West has escalated through supporting the rule of Law when requested to do so by the free and democratic nation that has been invaded? Your viewpoint is odd, to say the very least.

[@rj5525]

@@isonlyjaff of course he is one of them

[@KidFictionOfficial]

So interesting to see this stuff thank you for bringing it to the world!

[@berndflunger]

To me this kind of documentation looks even more dangerous than previous stuff. stay safe and be carefull!

[@Mp57navy]

Ask questions, wait out the answers, but never offer your own opinion. Leave that up to the reader or listener. That is the hallmark of true journalism. A practice that seems forgotten these days. I hope you and your team can become a successful international team which adheres to these core principles.

[@Miluriel]

This is just false. There are different kinds of journalism. But it's journalisms job to offer opinions, aka to criticize, when it learns of problems and injustices that people couldn’t learn of on their own.

[@johncubbin825]

@@MilurielNo I think Mp57navy is right. We would learn far less if the interviewer kept challenging them. Far too often this is done for the career or ego of the interviewer. There are a few good ones left. e.g. John Pienaar and Kait Borsay on Times radio and some of the DW presenters.

[@wilder6408]

@@johncubbin825 Interview powerless and honest civilians to learn their opinion, but challenge dishonest officials and political operatives who are trying to lie on the air to millions of people. Do not assume everyone being interviewed is the same. You are not "learning" anything when you let people who are paid to lie just lie.

[@diollinebranderson6553]

​@@johncubbin825journalist job is also to ask what we would think too.

[@lhaaa1059]

1420 & Danil don't offer their opinions. True, remarkable and oh so timely journalism !!!

[@biscaynediver]

Amazing interviews. Need more of this!! If you could include a quick map and orientation to where the interviews are taking place, it would be great.

[@rickwong9049]

Its located in Yadrin, a small town in Chuvash.

[@susanwestern6434]

@@rickwong9049 Chuvash Republic?

[@rickwong9049]

@@susanwestern6434 Yes, although the location seems to have been updated on the video description.

[@ianhamilton3113]

Thanks for filming this Daniil. You have explained to a westerner the mindset of the less informed Russian populace. It's like looking back in time to a poorly educated, rural way of life. Shockingly sad.

[@Schaufelor]

Exactly. For europeans or americans it is simply mindblowing how hopelessly underdeveloped big parts of Russia are today. I wasn´t fully aware. It is indeed sad to see.

[@georgyzhukov6409]

its sad that thousands of ukrainians are being sent to their deaths for western interests

[@fredfred2363]

This. Completely agree.

[@snowsnow4231]

@@Schaufelor there are worse areas in American midwest 🤡

[@ianhamilton3113]

@@snowsnow4231 And worse places in Russia but the level of under development in Russia is shocking considering it's natural resources. Putin has engineered the wealth to a few at the cost of the majority. Very sad. It also explains the shocking ignorance of the war (and it is war despite what Putin says).

[@severereality9583]

Look at how they live, look at their houses. They are all drunk. And here they come to "liberate"

[@RadekCrazy1]

That is why so many of the Russians join the army. They pay way better than they can get working in those vilages.

[@michaelmueller9635]

Much respect for doing the interviews

[@garywilson1688]

Great documentation of history. I know, it's hard to take but that's real people talking, not some politician or writer. Most of our history from 150 years ago and back was what the learned told us because they could write, not what the average person was percieving at the time.

[@anomalyp8584]

This is pure gold....stay safe out there Daniil !

[@cherylsibson2529]

That was an incredibly powerful interview Daniel, Thank you so much for doing this, to imagine tossing everything one had built for oneself, then ending up with houses and live sto terribly ruined. Grateful for your interviews, and the strength it took them for their honesty. You are getting the education of a lifetime.

[@Nalier]

This interview was conducted by Sanyok. It's not only Danil. They have a team.

[@OSTARAEB4]

As an American that travelled to the USSR in 1991, I found and find Russia a fascinating mystery. A resilient yet suspicious, broken people and more insecure and angrier than I ever imagined. These forlorn, Russian gingerbread house villages are an interesting to view. They seem delusional and paranoid the USA 🇺🇸 is somehow plotting their destruction and the leader’s paranoia will be sadly directed onto her citizenry. It’s sad and perplexing to witness what is going on in Russia?! Thank you for your view.

[@TheBandit7613]

I used to think we (the US) and Russia would some day be allies. Not a possibility. They are delusional and on the lower end of the IQ scores. They must be defeated then isolated and kept poor thru trade. We must always stay several steps past them. They should be thrown out of the UN. Even travel should be highly restricted. Spies must be kept out of Western countries.

[@PawSmalls]

I mean, the USA 🇺🇲🤡 is plotting the destruction of their country. But not Ukraine.

[@jacqdanieles]

​@@PawSmallswhich country are you from?

[@oeokosko]

'Famously, Winston Churchill defined Russia as "a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma," and his words in 1939 spoke eloquently to the Western sense of Moscow as the "other" - an inscrutable and menacing land that plays by its own rules, usually to the detriment of those who choose more open regulations.'

[@oeokosko]

@@jasperchance3382 Gogol was actually Ukrainian but yeah, read 'The Tale of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarreled with Ivan Nikiforovich'.

[@hencole]

Russia is really still living in feudal times, its quite insane!

[@briant5685]

lol russia will never be a puppet to the west that's the only issue the west hates russia

[@pawekurowski]

Yeah... Whole Eastern Europe was said that by last 10-15 years, and warn about them but rich western country was don't care and make a buissnes with this animal called us rusophobic. That's insane!

[@ciupilan1000]

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[@i.c.wiener2750]

@@pawekurowski to be fair Poland hates most of the surrounding countries lol

[@ddd7386]

​@@pawekurowskitrue. Poland and Baltic countries warned the whole EU (especially Germany) about Russia, but Angela Merkel mase Germany more dependent on Russian gas etc.

[@thorenjohn]

A powerful video. You are an expert and empathetic interviewer. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@numalecanardboiteux4494]

It's as if time has stopped for them. They're living in another century.

[@robp9746]

“War is a place where the young kill one another without knowing or hating each other, because of the decision of old people who know and hate each other, without killing each other.”

[@joe_ninety_one5076]

Very true.

[@abodabalo]

That explains so much. Thank you.

[@topcat8804]

There's probably more servicemen in that village than in half of Moscow

[@din6675]

What isn't often mentioned is that people in rural areas are often dirt poor without gas etc, and the little money soldiers make is actually a very big deal for their families. That's the story of the last interview. In a way the war has elevated many rural families out of extreme poverty.

[@whizzywee]

this is a crazy crazy reality, Jesus Christ,

[@helloicanseeu2]

me thought the serfs were free in 1861, guess not

[@xenialove2032]

where will that grandma elevate if her son dies...

[@ExVeritateLibertas]

Well it hasn't elevated anybody out of poverty as you can see... the money they get is more like a drug dealer giving his clients a few freebies to keep them hooked. The thing is they don't even understand this is not how people in the West live, people in these poor villages think this is normal.

[@kosmojazz]

often they don't pay soldiers

[@diegorovaglia6945]

What's really enlightening about this videos is just how much Russia is a second world country still... they pose, act and want to play along/against the other big world powers but the vast majority of its territories are still very much rural and a big chunk of its economy still relies on natural resources exports. My biased european brain thought of Russia as of a more advanced reality/country, but it still hasn't properly recovered from the '90s and who knows how long it'll take them to recover from this absolutely pointless expenditure of human lives and resources

[@fraudebs8786]

It hasn't really recovered from Stalin's rule!!!

[@mormacil]

People sometimes say Russia would survive nuclear war because it's to big to fully irradiate. But 90% of the population lives in the urban areas in the far west of the country. The rest can't function on their own at all. You can easily nuke the head of this snake, it's not more surface area then say Spain or Poland.

[@Oumegi]

If by 90s you mean 1890s.

[@YeahButCanISniffUrPantsFist]

90?? Dude, theres nothing to "recover from" those areas have never been anything else but rural.

[@adolfhuovinen2848]

Защищать родину, они говорят. В видеоролике не спросили от кого. Они просто сами не знают, они только повторяют лозунги советских времён. Люди в деревне не осознают, что Путин и его олигархи используют этих бедных в своих интересах , чтобы все больше и больше получить ресурсов и денег для себя. Эх, как грустна Россия, считаем мы финны.

[@andrewgorelik4792]

от кого? От нацистов, как всегда

[@adolfhuovinen2848]

@@andrewgorelik4792 A где ты нациков найдешь? Может, в Москве?

[@andrewgorelik4792]

@@adolfhuovinen2848 укронацисты виноваты в проблемах России

[@andrewgorelik4792]

@andrewthomas-mz8nh родину надо защищать

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

Agree...

[@craig7350]

Always fighting for some past war.. Rinse and repeat.

[@bort742]

There needs to be pulitzers or other journalism awards for people who are doing this kind of work on KZbin. No one else is showing us these stories and they are taking big risks.

[@dkdoodle]

Are there other similar channels you recommend?

[@Luca_86]

With people like that, every dictator could rule a thousand years…

[@rafalblazejowski]

Wow, thank you for such a very enlightening video. With these attitudes towards the invasion of Ukraine, there seems to be no hope for any negotiated settlement. A lasting peace can only be achieved after the total defeat and collapse of Russia, in the same way that Nazi Germany’s total defeat allowed for the rebirth of a better nation. Looks like Russia also has a serious drinking problem, with so many people drunk during the day.

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Its beyond a cliche at this point, look at the statistics and life expectancy of russian men especially due to alcohol and its incredible

[@FrOsTIIDeAtH]

You are naive. No one would ask opinions of these people and they will accept any decision their government is giving. Declaring a war with NATO and invading Poland? Giving up Crimea? They will say yes for both. Politically active population (as much as you can call it in Russia) is only living in big cities and most people living in cities in general, rural areas are getting more and more empty. So basing your opinions on the most adamant supporters of the current regime, the social miniroty that doesn't have any political influence and the one that getting killed the most in this war is just silly. Their current takes and opinions are just the reflection of the current state propaganda. The moment propaganda changes their opinion change as well.

[@fraudebs8786]

Spot on 🎯

[@Jan_Heckmann]

I don't think so. First of all, a total defeat of Russia is not possible and all Attempts to try so might end up in a worse Regime like it did in Libya or Iran. Secondly, I strongly believe that Areas where a big majority wants to belong to Russia should not be Conquered by the West, even if Russia did worse Crimes. Dictatorship can't be fought with undemocratic Actions. And Conquerin Land against the Population's Will is not democratic, will lead to more hate against the West, more Hunger, more Dead and more radicalisation on all sides. And Reconquering Areas like Crimea would make Ukraine less democratic, because if Crimeans would be able to vote freely, just imagine pro- russian Candidates just win the Election afterr all of the Slaughter. Internationaly observed Referendums over the Future of these Areas must be Part of Negotiations.

[@ciupilan1000]

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[@tom1949213]

Brother, thank you for the view and stories from the other side. All that any one can do who is not directly involved is to pray for both sides.

[@mikegardens]

You're a brave and compassionate person Danil. This is one of your most compelling and eyeopening videos. We can all relate to the humanity here, of families torn apart and the fear of being socially ostracized. Still, it's hard to see how committed most are in believing the false and immoral premise of this 'special operation,' even believing their fellow Slavs are Nazis and vermin.

[@gregwong2132]

BBC documentary showed Ukrainian Nazis plenty of times

[@recoil53]

The old woman at the end clearly doesn't want any of her sons to go to war, but "they have to defend the motherland".

[@davidosalsero2519]

Good words, and a testament to our common human condition. Also evident that how the lack of freedoms of the Press, and of the success of presumably one sided news forges beliefs. Sobering.

[@Nalier]

This interview wasn't conducted by Danil. Filmed by Sanyok, managed by Andrew, and edited by Vlad. They too deserve praise for their work.

[@СергейМонин-д7с]

The problem with the West is that you see everything as an overly simplistic moral question of good vs evil. You label everything as "autocratic regime", "imperialistic regime", etc. We see it from a different angle as protecting our national interests. Our interests - preventing Ukraine from joining NATO, protecting separatists, protecting ethnic minority from forced ukrainization. Do you really think you can have a NATO policy of "open doors", expand indefinitely into Soviet bloc and not have a hostile backlash from Russia?

[@zetristan4525]

1:05 Amazing that the dog says "Hello" in English! 🐶

[@HubertofLiege]

My dog repeatedly says dosveydanya to me

[@cenata]

That's not a dog, but a cRapitalist spy! 😂

[@karenmilligan5597]

The dog seemed friendlier than the people. I love nice dogs.

[@RadekCrazy1]

Shhh it is a spy!

[@seanbarker4610]

Heartbreaking, how ordinary people are sent to fight a war they know nothing about!

[@bakedbean37]

They "know" everything they need to know. "These vermin should be crushed." (6:25) :-(

[@amafi_usa]

Этот контент бесценнен , спасибо парни за труд !

[@andrewinaustintx]

In my own experience - 50 years ago - being in the military does leave a significant impression on someones life for a period of years afterward. For those who experienced bloody combat even more so. Bottom line, many rural Russian communities will have their hands full with regards to returning veterans.

[@YeahButCanISniffUrPantsFist]

How would u compare yourself to that older veteran man in the video?? I feel like war back then (hell, even when compare to the 2014 ATO missions), was much, much different. Like, the ATO veterans i spoke to even said that it was child play to the absolute chaos n brutality of the current one. This may be bc the ATO wasnt formally a war, and maybe the scale and operations were consciously held at a smaller standard than this recognized, full-out war.. If youve taken place in an official war, how would you compare your experiences to the impression you have of the experiences one would live through in this one??

[@ross_dnb]

Interesting perspective to take. Wherever the returning veterans end up will be effected greatly

[@adamhall5298]

Good, judging by this video and the hate they showcase, they deserve the trouble coming their way.

[@adrianobelle1253]

"Кончатся войны и вожди пожмут друг другу руки, а та старуха так и останется ждать сына-мученика, и та девушка будет ждать своего любимого мужа, и дети будут ждать своего героического отца, я не знаю, кто продал родина, но я знаю, кто заплатил цену" - Mahmoud Darwish

[@raygus999]

Beautifully written. Mahmoud died and left us much too early. Thank you for reminding me of his works.

[@antiputi5301]

не смешивайте в этой лирической отрыжке оккупантов и тех, чьи жизни они отравили.

[@guysterges1382]

"“The wars will end and the leaders will shake hands, and that old woman will remain waiting for her martyr son, and that girl will wait for her beloved husband, and the children will wait for their heroic father, I don’t know who sold the homeland, but I know who paid the price" - Mahmoud Darwish

[@dencheq]

So why USA was intervening everythere in the world then? Or US can and Russia can't defend its national interests right at its border.

[@jeffheiner]

what a very difficult social situation. so much social pressure to go to war.

[@Julia_2]

I feel so bad for all these confused people. 😢 Thank you for your work 🙏🏼 Stay safe.

[@StepXX]

You'd better feel bad for all the Ukrainian people, who were killed by such confused persons.

[@AfaroX8]

no need to feel bad for them, we should not forgive all their sins just because they were brainwashed. German people in WW2 were really brainwashed, because the only sources of information like newspapers and radio were totally controlled by the nazi regime. But now there are far more ways to receive information from the internet, so you can't say that those people are not guilty at all. They are still guilty. They are brainwashed not because they can not hear the truth, but only because they do not WANT to see the truth.

[@donk9189]

Are u talking about American boys that died in Iraq war ?😂😂

[@deleteme924]

@@donk9189 Two wrongs don't make a right

[@ThalesWell]

The hostility is oozing off the guy in the beginning. I always see condescension like that delivered with that same smug grin. It's the human facial expression for "I have unassailably closed my mind." Conversation is so difficult to arrive at from such a starting posture. I admire the effort to try.

[@dmmrk3900]

See how the last guy moves? His PTSD is progressing. It seems to me, he'll not be able to return to normal life at all, like this Andrei from the beginning... Hiding in random villages, forgotten by everyone, abandoned. This is the legacy Putler leaves us

[@RainerMichelle]

not just Putin, Russia has always been at war with its neighbours en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wars_involving_Russia

[@TheNexCat]

That’s one of the best videos about the war. Thanks! It takes courage to ask such people these questions (as one of them mentioned that you can be punched in the face)

[@jeffreyhanc1711]

This “motherland” that everyone justifies needs saving and warrants all sorts of atrocities strikes me as: pure evil.

[@ian7379]

The Nazi's called it the vaterland, or Fatherland. Really I am immediately suspicious of anyone who uses the word motherland or fatherland. It is designed to short-circuit the thinking part of the brain.

[@Dankseid-o1u]

@@ian7379 I'd extend that definition for those who use the word "The Free World"

[@paraguard60]

That was incredible! You gave us insight of how many Russians think.

[@robp9746]

Rural Russians.

[@f.b.l.9813]

@@robp9746 as if the Moscovites are any better, the rurals are too brainwashed, the moscovites and people of st.petersburg are too scared to voice their opinions, even if Ukraine falls tomorrow, Russia still has no future with people like that, it's doomed a slow and painful death as a nation.

[@HeyFixThis]

Correction: “How poor Russians think” They have nothing more than Russian propaganda television as a source of information.

[@Trash-bin-kicker]

Russians who don't think for themselves

[@BerikSBB]

These fooled people are not Russians. The Russians are even scarier, they are cunning enough not to go to the front themselves.

[@Protasfl]

Stay safe Daniil. One can only hope that your generation and subsequent generations can see through the lies and xenophobia and create positive change in your country.

[@agsjnsks4538]

The drunken soldier should work on his house instead of thinking about more fighting

[@watchmedo635]

‘Daniil’ is a name that will go down in history as one of the most incredible reporters of our time

[@FrOsTIIDeAtH]

@russo-phobe dude, don't be that idiotic. You don't need to be a son of a mega rich Oligarch to avoid mobilisation. Maybe with new digital mobilisation laws it will be much harder, but last one was pretty easy and he said he is a studen and when you are a student you are protected from being mobilised.

[@clownkrusty9950]

@russo-phobe

[@FrOsTIIDeAtH]

@russo-phobe even if its true, then he is using his privelege for a very good cause, instead of consuming cocaine and getting into car accisends on lambos.

[@error-xn7hn]

I have traveled extensively and lived under some repressive regimes. And after you leave it's weird to experience freedom, to be able to go where you want and say what you want. That's from living there a few months. I can't imagine what it's like to live in a place like that my whole life. The East Germans somehow transitioned to freedom so there is hope. But not much hope, I fear. It just makes me sad to see.

[@anitagorse9204]

East Germans were Germans for thousands of years before being separeted to East and West. With same ethics, society, language, working habits...and concept of freedom. After joining they dug everything up, not learned anew. And still there are differences between East and West to this day. Russians never experienced anything but terror and dictatorship. I don't have any hope.

[@YeahButCanISniffUrPantsFist]

Yeah, it will be pure chaos in Russia, after the Regime falls... the thing is, it wont be disillusioned, humbled or ruined ENOUGH to allow foreign powers to shape its future, but at the same time, it has too many passive, short sighted and malicious subgroups within itself to rebuild in a sensible manner. So.. pessimistic as it may sound, the vast majority of russians wont have/get to feel that overwhelming freedom anytime soon anyway