New pro-Russian government in Georgia // Is it safe for me to stay here?

[@somtngwong7781]

Hey Natasha, consider doing a short now and then just to say hi. I am sure many people here, including me, are concerned about you. Thanks.

[@ToxicBro-q8u]

She is Russian and she will be fine in any country. Stop being so paranoid.

[@somtngwong7781]

@ToxicBro-q8u I'm reminded of the old quip, we didn't come to Russia, Russia came to us. I don't worry about her when she is clearly away from Russia. Do you think Belarus would also be a swell place for Russian expats ?

[@davidrusen9938]

@@somtngwong7781 No Belarus is not safe. Their pathetic leader occasionally denies being controlled by Putin. Maybe you can’t blame him, I don’t know. But you certainly can’t trust him. It is true, though, that Putin is too busy getting his men killed in Ukraine to open a new front in Belarus. Not at the moment. I wonder if the Belarusians are sufficiently grateful to Ukrainians who do all the fighting and dying for what’s left of Minsk’s liberty. So. Arguably, for the time being, Belarus might be safe for women but not men . But it’s not safe for women openly antagonistic to dictatorship. Especially Natasha..

[@klauslorenzen]

Tak!

[@m.c.7119]

Best to keep your plans to yourself and not broadcast them. Just sayin’…

[@jammmy30]

@@DaTrainManPlease, Please tell this to Julian Assange 😢

[@DaTrainMan]

@@m.c.7119 shi mb kinda misread the text

[@Positive_Atrributes]

PROFESSIONAL Visa temporary residency permits for Ecuador Cuenca and Loja are keeping good enough?

[@paulzammataro7185]

Maybe she's hoisting a false flag.....

[@idicula1979]

@@jammmy30 We in the West do have our Jullian Assange’s our Israel ( speaking in the moment) our incongruities to live up to the principles we put out. And that is why they stick out like a sore thumb, that is why we fight and raise our voices at their injustice. Imperfections our bound to happen, and that is why we are called to make them right. But in Russia, where laws and mandates are declared by the elite such imperfections and whim of the royal class is not a flaw but by design.

[@icare6076]

You have become more and more articulate. Your capacity to learn and to explore deeply and compassionately is powerful. ❤

[@Samaa-os7hx]

😂

[@tamrokankava]

oh yes, very deeply indeed !

[@walkerck]

You need to think about your survival. Make plans. Make additional plans in case the original plan is unworkable. Stay safe. Stay free. Outlive the ones who wish you harm.

[@philstabler]

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[@napoleonbonaparte4396]

You have the wrong impression of Georgians. We don't live in the stone age to abuse and insult people because of ethnicity and citizenship.

[@walkerck]

@napoleonbonaparte4396 I have no issues with Georgians. But as Russia exerts greater influence over Georgia one must always be prepared to do what provides them with greater safety.

[@erikthompson404]

Natasha is planning to visit Serbia soon to get an idea of what is need for travel and where she will live. 14:18

[@jammmy30]

Yes 👍 You are absolutely correct 👍 Exactly what examples of Snowden and countless others teaches us!

[@karelhynekmacha6294]

What you are doing is valuable, Natasha. You are becoming a street-level journalist who reports on things that aren't easy to know about from far away in vastly different environments (greetings from the place you visited, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA!) Keep safe and good luck, Natasha!

[@homerj806]

Sorry Natasha but it looks like it's time to move again.

[@louisecorchevolle9241]

as she does not at all know the subject

[@lucasrem]

Serbia, new Visum ;)

[@streetsarecold]

nfkrz laughs in portuguese

[@pessi6185]

Why she's a Western Stooge. They want them there for their Colour Revolution attempt. Just like they did in Kiev in 2014 but you won't hear Natasha talk about that 🤐

[@ivan.jeremic]

@@streetsarecold did he manage to get a new visum after the drama video? lol

[@killroy71]

I think it wouldn't hurt to have a couple of contingency plans thought out. Just in case. The election was recent and it takes a while for a new government to be established, then for new policies to be planned and implemented. If you no longer feel safe in Georgia, you'll have a couple of options at the ready to move somewhere else.

[@blackjacket_]

the other side is, how people´s mentality and acting shifts. I saw it myself in another easter european country, where pro-russian government won. It shifted almost instantly

[@Celokrat]

It's not a new government...

[@mayankch6616]

i am from india 🇮🇳, i didn’t support russian propaganda and i want peace in world everywhere, as i lived in georgia 🇬🇪 for 6 years i feel georgia is the most safest country people are very nice from hotel owner to taxi drivers all are nice they are welcome warm people i love georgian 🇬🇪 people from my heart i came back to india working here but i still miss my college time ,always tell people that georgian and georgia 🇬🇪 is such a wonderful place with nice people. shakhartvelo gaumarjos

[@chutasynth]

Why so many of your countrymen are Putin fans? It's really dissapointed that a country that fought against imperialism is supporting a horrible imperial power.

[@marcinpaziewski7494]

Do not forget about Stalin or Beria. They were Georgian

[@Tamunasharvashidze-rj1hd]

და მერე რაა?ჰიტლერი გერმანელი იყო და პინოჩეტი იტალიელი,თუ მარტო ქართველებზე გაქვს გართულება?​@@marcinpaziewski7494

[@AleksandreMzhavia]

@@marcinpaziewski7494 And Hitler was Austrian, so?

[@antoniescargo1529]

2014 Regime change in Kiev Rus. Victoria Nudelman alias Nuland.

[@markhamer7366]

Thanks

[@Onnarashi]

Please be safe, Natasha. Do what keeps you away from any trouble. I don't want to say that there's no hope for a future in Georgia, but you should consider other options.

[@cosmiccomrade3108]

Belgium or Netherlands

[@Ctrl_Del_0]

​@@cosmiccomrade3108 I was afraid someone would write this. I am Dutch myself. There is a reason why I am leaving my country. As long as you do not look under the surface, (as most Dutch) then everything looks fine. But in 3 - 4 years from now I see drastic changes coming.

[@robin54182]

​@@Ctrl_Del_0 wat gaat er gebeuren dan?

[@Ctrl_Del_0]

@@robin54182 I will reply in English since this is an English based platform. My answer is that that I can tell you. But I know how you will respond. So to prevent from that response being triggered I can only advice you to do your own research. Keep an eye on geo-politics and domestic politics and economy.

[@donol4828]

Love your videos! Wish you had the opportunity to make more of them more frequently. I learn so much from them

[@agritech802]

Natasha, this is your best video so far, thanks for sharing. Please don't take any chances, stay safe

[@markusmai9897]

I usually would not recommend anything to someone I only know via content of them, but the signs are too obvious. The development in Georgia is strongly pointing in the russian direction , to a point were the goverment will deport russian refugees back into Putins arms. Since they need some kind of bargaining chip in the relation between both nations. So I would strongly advise you start planing to leave the country to another safe haven in Europe (if that is possible in your circumstance russian passport etc.)

[@Pawel_Mrozek]

Even if, Putin don't give a s@#% about women. He need only men to his meat grinder. Besides those who managed to escape are not the main target for recruiting. In larger numbers could even cause more harm than benefits in his army but nothing would help him now anyway.

[@arch5701]

Nobody is going to deport them from here. It's so funny looking at liberal hysteria. There's a good reason why 80% of people support EU integration but only up to 1k show up on opposition protests, because their cause is not convincing. Right wingers winning here isn't different from what happened in America, you guys just want to put everything into 2 black and white boxes: Either you're a Russian spy or a chad European. I voted against the government, but this is very primitive understanding of the situation in Georgia. I don't blame a non native speaker like Natasha being ignorant of this stuff. Also praising the police regime of Saakashvili in this video is ridiculous.

[@bearpawz_]

Roman sure seemed to like it there, but it's probably smart that he left....

[@deevnn]

I agree

[@arch5701]

Nobody's going to deport them, stop this bullshit please. And I'd expect better from Natasha than deleting my comments. This honestly feels like a Reddit echo chamber where you're either a Russian spy or a chad European. You guys should stop putting people in 2 boxes. There is a good reason why 80% of us are pro EU but the opposition can't even gather more than 1k on their protests. Natasha's coverage is extremely one sided.

[@Clwr_Romeo]

Great video, as always. Your skills are as if you're an international reporter. You give such a detailed analysis of the feel of the city. Anyway, I hope that you can be somewhere where you no longer need to worry about feeling threatened. How would your videos be then? I have watched you since you were in your hometown, and I hope that soon you can be happy and comfortable where you are. God bless you and I cant wait for your next one.

[@marvinm9026]

Thank you for making these videos. I've learned so much from you. Keep it up! 💪

[@Samaa-os7hx]

@@marvinm9026 🤣

[@39iMAGES]

Natasha, you should stop in at the British Embassy at 51 KRTSANISI STREET and chat about the Creative Worker Visa (Temporary Worker) with a view to forming a UK Company to sponsor yourself for the same. You are self employed and self supporting. Keep up the good work and come to 'blighty'.

[@mikerodent3164]

Hmmm. You presumably know that not only is this a VERY expensive possibility (the application alone costs a nauseating £300), but also that the maximum length of visa Natasha would get would be 12 months. And she'd have all the problems with, in particular, finding somewhere to live in the UK. I think the UK is one of the most hostile countries in Europe for anyone in N's position. She's been learning German, and Germany might (possibly) be a good choice: I think she'd get less BS from the Germans. We British are basically k*nts when it comes to fair dealing on the immigration-for-political-reasons front, and getting worse all the time.

[@JoeeyTheeKangaroo]

No, don't want Russians in the UK. Don't come here.

[@crose7412]

@@mikerodent3164 £300 is not very expensive.

[@rolandunger8357]

@@mikerodent3164 Just to add to that from Germany: the people here want peace and friendship with Russia. The mainstream media are our problem (they follow their masters in the US) Preaching hate and war towards Russia. My personal opinion: Putin is a statesman who keeps utter restrain towards the west

[@human_isomer]

UK? Seriously? From one country trying to get into the EU to the next? 😅

[@daviniusb6798]

Hey Natasha, I hope you're OK after the protests in Georgia in the last days. Please stay safe, I can't wait for you to speak about what exactly is going on there!

[@mathedguy]

So glad to see you Natasha ! Hope you can take time to digest all that you have seen and felt on you wonderful European adventure.

[@GASV3]

Just come to any EU country and ask for political asylum.

[@arttoegemann]

Smart.

[@P1MKdrunkpingu]

It is not so simple. She would have to proove that she is in danger in Georgia since it will be where she comes from. Since Georgia is not at war, in economical collapse or other kind of disaster her demand of asylum would likely be rejected. I think the only options for that would be either to find a job in a european country to get to move there or to wait and see if Georgia falls into dictatorship and then flee and ask for asylum. 1st option is better but very hard to achieve

[@robertholland7558]

The EU is finished!

[@GASV3]

@@P1MKdrunkpingu Yeah, I didn't think about that. You're right :(

[@GASV3]

@@robertholland7558 Get out of here, Russian bot

[@FoolAndHisMoney23]

Thank you for a wonderful voice of freedom and reason. I hope that your tour of Europe will lead to your moving there.

[@Samaa-os7hx]

@@FoolAndHisMoney23 yeah I wish she would just go and moan and do her illicit stuff there.

[@guildpilotone]

Natasha, I won't advise you on whether you should leave now... but you need to be prepared to leave in a hurry if need be. I worry about your situation. Please think about where you would go, and how to get there if the situation arises. Please take good care of yourself - be careful.

[@maxhirsch7035]

Along those lines, if living in Serbia is Natasha's Plan B in case matters worsen in Georgia, I'd encourage her to visit there first if she can reasonably do so in the near-future, just to get a feel for it and "familiarize" herself with it a bit, regardless of whether that would be her only reasonable next option.

[@guildpilotone]

@@maxhirsch7035 She has to weigh such a visit against the possibility that she could find herself barred from re-entry to Georgi. Sadly, no simple choices. a

[@ToxicBro-q8u]

Why? there is no shame to be a Russian in a foreign country.

[@PeterBondeVillain]

I would be nervous about the future of Russian dissidents and migrants. Russia might ask the Georgian government to return the people who have fled there. Please take care of yourself

[@TheLevano22]

most aren't even that opposing Russia... They came for Banks and McDonald's...

[@skywillfindyou]

One must be crazy to think so. Russian didn't close borders, ever in it's existence since 1990. It doesn't stop anyone leaving country. Why the F do you think Russian for some reason randomly statrs asking these people back? You may think about "Foreign Agents", like in U.S. for example, but they don't get jail, they get restrictions in media and fines if they break it.

[@TimtheEnchanter25]

That means fewer outlanders on our lands.. Hey man, I don't support Russia, but I'd definitely support honoring that request if they ever make it.

[@Geoman-x6u]

If you think Russians who fled Russia are actually against the Putin's regime, you are naive AF. Just sayin ))

[@mw01908]

The fact that Greta came to interfere with the election tells you why Georgia needs the foreign influence law!

[@IanSmith-z9h]

Did you attend the demonstrations in Tbilisi the past 2 days?

[@ItzOvah]

3:39 you're familiar with Georgia as a Russian, and yet you are surprised that Georgians aren't exactly big fans of the whole LGBT stuff?

[@chuckkottke]

The power of the 4th estate cannot be underestimated. We must keep our press honest, diverse, and free. 🕊️

[@blueeyes402]

it's all owned by 6 corporations... good luck with it

[@rolandunger8357]

@@blueeyes402 Most people are not aware of press manipulation in west, east or south. But I guess dear Natasha will find out sooner or later

[@ktrimbach5771]

@@rolandunger8357 She certainly is unaware about that now

[@Ctrl_Del_0]

​@@rolandunger8357 This is the first (and last) video I see of her. I worry about her view on the EU and in a broader sense, her view on the world. Indeed I agree with you she will find out for herself. In my own comment I advise her to challenge her views by research and learning. Perhaps she will, perhaps she won't.

[@rolandunger8357]

@@Ctrl_Del_0 Well , I respect her own fight for an independent life.Its not easy considering her origin. I will follow her videos with interest.

[@andrewbaker8373]

Thank you Natasha. A very professional, detailed and informative report about Georgia. Thank you

[@Samaa-os7hx]

@@andrewbaker8373 🤣💩

[@chadhumbolt5945]

I just think you're so good as a political and social analyst. I love the travelogue and adventures, but I look forward to your comments and thoughts. You're a respected advocate for important social causes and a welcome spokesperson for Queer and LGBT rights. The clever sarcasm and wry humor highlight both the ridiculousness of authority and also caution about its threats to freedom and its oppressive controls. You elevate the issues of independence and clarify the stark contrasts between Russian intimidation and European values. Also, nice job on the interviews and translations. Your team deserves credit. I hope we see more of them. They're very good.

[@rolandunger8357]

With advancing in life and studiing the facts one finds out, that there is always a truth behind the truth

[@nyckolaus]

Natasha, it is always so good to see you. Keep in touch with us concerning political developments in Georgia.

[@rocroc]

I think change will come and when it comes it will come quickly. 337k subscribers and 7,000 plus views in 4 hours - you DO have an impact and people all over the world listen to what you have to say. If I were in charge of Russian security I would already know that. Russia will not let Georgia slip out of its hands. You are everything that Russian leadership stands against. Stay safe and get out of there when the time is right.

[@sydneypsycho]

The reason for many stray dogs is that when the government started to euthanize dogs, animal rights groups, along with opposition leaders, began calling the government ‘killers.’ Nearly all stray dogs in Georgia are registered and vaccinated. That's why this controversial methods used for controlling the stray dog population have drawn criticism from various groups.

[@mirioknives]

I'm from Georgia and everything you said is true, we are kinda doomed. I love your channel. Thank you ♥ Take care

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

So it's only democracy when your favorite candidate wins? Or are you being hypocritical?

[@mirioknives]

@aniksamiurrahman6365 I live in small Georgian village. Elections were rigged in regions, because it was only electronic in cities. GD lost in every big city and won only in regions. I know it was rigged, because I live here and know many people. They gave people money, they gave people driver licences back and some even were freed from prisons in exchange for votes. People were coming with 10 or more dead people's ID's and voting. You have no idea what's happening here. Let the people who live here decide their future, because only we know our country best.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

@@mirioknives I live in South Asia and I've witnessed this kind of thing a alot. Such never happens out of the blue, and can only happen when such is common political culture, among all the political party. So, yeah, leave u ppl on ur own device, but plz keep the rigging story to urself as well.

[@sarasvensson7082]

@@aniksamiurrahman6365 I don't think she have any problem if the election was free from sheeting. In some countries like Russia or Belarus we can see elections where same person is elected for decades. Thats truely impossible if elections are free from interferens. WE KNOW RUSSIA interfere the elections in both Georgia and Moldavia. I know FSB working in Georgia, thats nott so secret at all.

[@stephanieterreblanche9470]

You are an excellent artist and commentator. I really admire you.

[@uhadonejob]

Keep safe. You have my admiration.

[@hollyexley]

Wow your perspective is so interesting and your video was fascinating. I subscribed.

[@mikep7824]

It's even strange what's interesting here, no history, no analysis, no figures, just cliches from European newspapers. I was in Georgia before the pandemic, a backward country with terrible unemployment where some kind of life is only in Tbilisi. They protested then too, I lived next to Rustaveli Avenue, so what? If you lose, you see yourself as worthy. And the authorities should treat the protesters like they do in France, England or the USA.

[@Samaa-os7hx]

@@hollyexley 🤣 give one example

[@Ctrl_Del_0]

@@mikep7824 True !!!! The only question she ask herself is what Georgia will bring to the EU table. Particularly regarding the "E" in EU. And if there is no significant "E" to bring by Georgia, then what other reason can there be that EU is pressing so hard on Georgia to enter EU? Haven't we seen this playbook before, in 2014? I do not want to insult Georgia. On the contrary. I do not know Georgia well enough to have an opinion but I do know the EU. And I do have an opinion about that. And it ain't good.

[@spaceowl5957]

8:08 Really? I thought Stalin was a Georgian

[@ДаданДаданский]

Just as lots of russian generals, government elite and so on. But it`s the case when "if you have to explain you don`t have to explain".

[@和平和平-c4i]

And he turned soviet state against ethnic minority like Georgians

[@drbobsnightmare2521]

Rasputin was Georgian he's my relative. NATO is done, bye bye Zelenski.

[@prodigalchild9688]

He was. Does not change anything though.

[@MrLanternland]

@@drbobsnightmare2521 My father met Rasputin very briefly when he was a small boy. I ageee with the rest of yr comment too. As for Mister Natasha here, go to to the USSA or USSK.

[@Luigi_Vaz]

I just cannot understand how pro-Russian candidates can have any appeal to voters in Georgia, Hungary or Slovakia... can anyone explain?? Not only they suffered decades of Russian occupation, in 2008 Georgia was partially invaded by Russia!!! Can you imagine a pro-Japanese candidate being elected in South Korea, or a pro-British candidate in Ireland??

[@EeroKutale]

Russian bribes.

[@JFJ12]

Why don't you visit Brussels, Stockholm, London, Paris and then compare them with Budapest, Warschau, Prague ... ? Maybe the people in Georgia, Hungary, Slovakia have seen the difference between 3 generations of Americanization vs 2 generations of Russian 'occupation' and knew well what to choose?

[@Polygon-yug-9581]

It's pretty simple in the case of Georgia; the last pro-Western leader started a war by attacking Russian soldiers, - which even the EU admitted following a year long investigation - and then lost that war, costing hundreds of Georgian lives, so it's obvious that their popularity is low. As for Hungary and Slovakia, it's much more complicated, but it can be narrowed down to anti-EU views, previous disagreements with Ukraine and mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia.

[@Luigi_Vaz]

@@Polygon-yug-9581 Russia had been provoking Georgia for years, creating conditions that made conflict almost inevitable. Russia’s military response was disproportionate and involved pre-planned actions, suggesting it had been waiting for an excuse to invade.

[@Luigi_Vaz]

​@@JFJ12Yes, I've been to Brussels, London, Warsaw, Budapest and Prague. The improvement of the quality of life in former Communist countries during the last 20 years is astonishing, nobody in their right mind would like to go back under the Russian roof.

[@nilsoliverschumann4486]

Thanks!

[@SuperKanuuna]

You are welcome.

[@MiSt3300]

@@SuperKanuuna he was thanking Natasha 😂

[@Kardashian_merchant]

Do not give her money give it to a homeless person

[@MiSt3300]

@@Kardashian_merchant how about you stop telling people what to do with their money lol

[@Farahman8]

I think you should get out of Georgia before the situation becomes unacceptable for you. I suggest you come to a western European country.

[@和平和平-c4i]

And how would yo do that exactly with a Russian passport ? Unless she is accepted as a refugee, no european country other that Serbia and Georgia will want her on their territory.

[@Baraz_Red]

Fully agree with soft power : I wish the Russian government would have, instead, tried to befriend Ukraine with good trade, cultural exchange, cooperation, etc. Of course, now, that will never happen until the people of Russia change leadership. - a Canadian who defends the rights (individual and collective) of all people

[@stanleyrogouski]

They did. In 2014, they offered Ukraine a deal with cheap energy and favorable trade. That was the reason for the coup.

[@infidelhindu]

During Soviet times, when I lived in Calcutta, I used to see a lot of Soviet propaganda. It has improved in the Russian era: 2 years ago, same city, when I visited the same book fair that I used to, the Russian book just had books in Russian. In other words, they're just engaging w/ 👥 who already know the language. Which seems an appropriate use of soft power

[@alberthartl8885]

At least get a secondary bank account with an international bank. You want to set up plan B before you need it. Also make sure that your video data is backed up in the cloud so you can always access your intellectual property.

[@ioanealavidze4716]

So, not wanting your country to become another Ukraine is being pro Russian now? What do you want Georgia to do for you not to consider it pro Russian? Can you tell me?

[@absolutenothing7094]

Not suspend relations with the EU and work towards being a part of it.

[@ioanealavidze4716]

@absolutenothing7094 Maybe not intervene in sovereign country's internal affairs, not blackmail the government to release criminals and not force a war on a country, and then we can talk about other thinngs.not to mention that EU suspended relations with us not the other way around.

[@absolutenothing7094]

@@ioanealavidze4716 i have no idea what you're talking about. Who's intervening in anything?

[@ioanealavidze4716]

@absolutenothing7094 Indeed, you have no idea, so I kindly advise you not to talk when you don't know anything about this or any other subject.

[@absolutenothing7094]

@@ioanealavidze4716 dude, you sound crazy. Either get to the point or beat it.

[@dougsrepair1060]

Hi Natasha. We have been thinking of you. Nice to see you looking healthy and your English skills seem much more fluent. Your trip to Europe must have had a positive effect. Hope you had an enjoyable time. Samples of the street scene in the backgrounds are enough to understand why you may wish to continue to live where you currently are. It looks pleasant enough. It is difficult to know what is the right thing to do at the moment. I personally fear Russia may slowly and quietly remove any freedoms and options you currently enjoy. It would be upsetting for us as viewers to not only lose your voice and content but to see the gains you have made for yourself taken away without any recourse. We know you will make an informed decision for yourself, but a proactive decision will be needed because reactive move might not be an option. We only want to see you succeed and enjoy your lifestyle. It seems clear that Russia wants to reabsorb the USSR nations. Cheers. Stay safe.

[@andersmalmgren6528]

Free minds like yours are always welcomed here in the free world. Greetings from Sweden

[@gangabahadurlimbu1239]

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” Rumi

[@SnijtraM]

Tomorrow I am still clever, so I might be changing places.

[@jammmy30]

@@SnijtraM🎉❤

[@tanler7953]

Buddhist philosophy.

[@PawesomeCatVideo]

Hi Tash...that is what we call you in Australia )))) You are always welcome here. You are an important person and you should be proud of yourself.

[@abbyrosse5882]

Thank you for speaking up about this❤

[@geoffh2560]

Thanks for this video Natasha, I hope you find a permanent home where you can be safe and be yourself. Maybe a move to Serbia could lead onto other options too?

[@raysstlyn6346]

Oh cmon! I gotta sleep and your video pops up in my feed 7h after the post... Gosh i guess I'll be sleepy tomorrow! Hell! 😂

[@MYKOLA_SS]

Нельзя, чтобы Грузия пошла по украинскому пути, это разрушит Грузию и вовлечёт её в войну против России.

[@hjsy9a]

stay strong natasha, we need you

[@ronzagata4021]

No. Leave!

[@robertreed537]

Glad you're still doing videos. Blessings to you and hope things go well for you over there.

[@tomaszwozniak4343]

I was in Georgia this summer and loved it. Tbilisi has a very European feel and would become a major tourist destination if connected to European transport network. It would be such a shame if it fell into russian paws.

[@kalebind]

To już się zdarzyło przyroda nie znosi próźni jak to się mówi

[@MiSt3300]

@@kalebind z drugiej strony nie wiem czy chcę aby od razu dostali członkostwo. Gruzja to wciąż biedny kraj w porównaniu do średniej unijnej i duża część ich populacji jest podobna mentalnie do Węgier czy Słowacji. Musimy pamiętać o tym że jeśli ich przyjmiemy to damy im też częściowo władzę nad nami bo oni będą mogli głosować i wetować ważne rzeczy. Owszem Tbilisi jest europejskie i progresywne, ale Gruzja ogólnie nie wydaje mi się zbyt zjednana z europejskim standartem. To tak jakbyś mówił że Warszawa to Polska, a tak wcale nie jest. Współpraca - tak, członkostwo - nie. Aby być w Unii trzeba sobie na to zasłużyć, a nie tylko chcieć być bogatym. Niech najpierw coś sobą reprezentują a dopiero potem dołączają.

[@kalebind]

@MiSt3300 Sam osobiście pochodzę właśnie Z Gruzji więc znam się I z tobą w sumie raczej zgodzę. Oprócz tego powiedziałbym tak od siebie że mlodziež tylko o tym marze aby gdzieś w zachodniej Części Europy znaleźć godne warunki zatrudnienia.

[@peekayfitness6046]

Would be such a shame if the traditional values and culture got ruined by LGBTQ nonsense which biden adminstation is pushing in every corner. Such a shame if it fell into western powers... Every place "west" is involved turns into misery. Good luck!

[@pessi6185]

European feel??? 🤡

[@jimwilliamson7598]

Thank you Natasha! Your research before talking and you are gifted in presenting the analysis is profound. Good luck to you, sweet girl. 🇨🇦👍🇺🇦🙏

[@tj2375]

The streets of Tbilissi makes me remind Portugal from 45 years ago.

[@ajpollard529]

Damnit that’s too bad. I thought Georgia was a refuge from Russia. Stay safe Natasha. You’re a good person and deserve better.

[@mw01908]

They have an anti foreign influence law, that protects them from Russian influence also. The fact that Greta the green leftie came to interfere with the election tells you why Georgia needs the foreign influence law!

[@vicsaul5459]

Iceland 🇮🇸 or Svalbard seem quite safe right now, be safe out there.. 🇬🇧❤

[@solconcordia4315]

Yes, they're probably safer than "the core of the imperium," the U.S.A. East coast. The U.K. isn't any safer than New York, though. 😮

[@solconcordia4315]

I suspect that the cost of living is high in these safe havens in a nuclear war, though, due to their remoteness. They can be brutally cold 🥶 (or have volcanic eruptions 🌋, too,) like Russia.

[@cliomuse1206]

I’ve watched tons in videos on Svalbard, and it doesn’t seem as hard to get there. Unfortunately, it’s quite expensive.

[@steve5x565]

Worried for you Natasha you are looking like you need more food and less stress in your life. I understand it’s not that easy for you, all I can do is wish you all the best, you deserve the best.

[@Samaa-os7hx]

@@steve5x565 hard Dr ugs do that

[@leannevandekew1996]

Ironically, there were 3 travel ads during your video. Hope you get paid for that. Best wishes from Seattle.

[@和平和平-c4i]

Why dont you use an addblocker like most people ?

[@leannevandekew1996]

@@和平和平-c4i Why don't you use a channel image like a real person. Trolls are anonymous, no channel image: like you. Do you live under a bridge?

[@MausTheGerman]

Georgia‘s integration into the EU will not necessarily solve the issue of the stray dogs. I just came home from Romania and I was shocked about aaaaaalllll the poor dogs there 😢

[@ortchaaal]

The irony is she can't recognize the difference between traditional Georgia and what she projects as Putinist darkness. Georgia is trying to maintain its identity between two vast imperial powers. Supporting Euro integration is but a new form of imperialism. But she gets away with it because it is cool among a small set of young urbanites, and I'm sure that's the only Georgia she knows.

[@airrik2653]

You're right about that. She's more into being cool than trying to think independently. Silly girl...

[@和平和平-c4i]

Most (if not all of) european countries are indeed preserving their culture. They keep their languages, etc. And most european countries want a moderate form of integration .... which makes european union very weak by comparison with US federation . Free speech and democracy is not only a simple matter of being cool.

[@ortchaaal]

​@@和平和平-c4ilook at what just happened in Romania - that's EU style "democracy" for you.

[@janebtn7647]

Hi Natasha - Appreciate your openness about the political situation. Also enjoyed your walk-about around Tbilisi. Cheers! 🍁🍁

[@forgottenmusic1]

It does not even matter that much, what kind of government is there. In any country bordering Russia, and especially if it is a post-Soviet one, Russia has a desire to "protect" Russians (without asking them, if they need protection), so locals have to take your presence as a security risk.

[@erosgritti5171]

Many wars, since the time of the Roman Empire, were made to protect their citizens in neighboring countries. I hope she's smart enough to understand that she can never be safe in a country that borders Russia.

[@AshleyRiot-lf8dw]

Georgia is a very free country with freedom-loving people. Recently, Georgian teachers called on students to go to rallies! in Russia this is not possible, in Russia all teachers have always been pro-government and carried out all orders from the top, without having their own position. So Georgia is a very free country and it must fight to preserve this freedom.

[@jovan_spasovic]

Great freedom that you have in Georgia, refusing to accept election results and calling every result you do not like for fake and rigged.

[@tibibara]

I think, you should definitely ask for Asylum in EU (Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden), where it's much safer and you can have a better future, more opportunities even as an influencer/youtuber or any office work! I think Serbia has the same pro-Russian leadership. If I were you, I certainly wouldn't choose it! Take care! 🤍

[@pedrosoc7609]

serbia is nobodies puppet but people like russia and putin but she wont get in trouble beacuse of it cause people demonstrated against putin and war in the belgrade center many times and nobody had any issues because of it

[@pj828]

Love your videos Natasha! Keep up the great work and stay safe!!

[@bearpawz_]

Towards the end of the video, Natasha suggests that if she leaves, she's considering Serbia. 🤔 ...Does anyone have an opinion / suggestion on that for her? ➡➡ EDIT to add: Natasha, Niki is currently in Georgia right now and his parents met him there. Not sure how long he'll be there, but you should contact him! He always has such great info! (He just put up a video an hour ago)

[@robertholland7558]

Great suggestion.

[@arch5701]

@dzhv Serbia has bigger ties with Russia than Georgia, and it has an actual pro-Putin population. Georgia is under spotlight only because the foreign fundings became transparent and many big powers have interests in this region.

[@carick235]

​​@dzhv i'm from Belgrade, we had hundreds of anti-war protests with Russians protesting vs Russian gov and nobody was deported since 2022 (since then over 200,000 Russians came here). And when there was talks of deporting one Russian woman people were strongly against it so gov backed up, they will not do it for sure. Our gov despite close ties with Russian gov is actually having stronger ties with EU since EU gives them big money for many projects. Also take in mind that Serbia is a neutral country, we even provided Ukraine with military help worth millions of euros since our gov is after all firstly dependent on Western support.

[@cosmiccomrade3108]

Not Serbia! Same situation as Georgia! Instead: Belgium or Netherlands

[@solconcordia4315]

​@@cosmiccomrade3108 I can understand why the Netherlands(the Dutch had given very strong support, all of their F-16s, to Ukraine; I don't doubt their sincerity to fight Russia if necessary) is a good candidate for Natasha's consideration as a backup asylum country (Georgia already granted her residency so it's certainly a form of asylum, certainly better than the persecuted Jews had been treated for visa or residency by the Western countries after the Night of Broken Glass, die Kristallnacht). Why should Natasha consider Belgium, too ?

[@SebCityLife1312]

How are the demonstrations right now ?

[@Berkanann]

Serbia is not really a 'better' country than Georgia. They might be a little more Russian friendly than other European states (hence you can visit easier), but their economy is not doing much better. Also, when it comes to traditional values or liberalism, they are on the conservative side in general. Of course, in Belgrade the impression can be a little better than on the countryside, but honestly, I don't believe your quality of life would be an improvement in any sense in Serbia compared to Georgia.

[@pedrosoc7609]

serbia not really better country then georgia is so wrong on so many lvls roflmao it aint even funny and specially when u say their economy is not doing much better really specially seeing the gdp growth of serbia in next 5 years and specially the wage increase that is planned in that period

[@emisunflowers]

Thank you for such informative and interesting videos! Your perspective is very valuable :)

[@JosephKalina]

Natasha, you can no longer hide in plain sight and need to go elsewhere rather than always looking over your shoulder. We care about you. Run don't walk!

[@prodigalchild9688]

It is very funny that i see this type of comments here, there was a few and I want to ask have you ever been in Georgia? It is safer than many EU countries, I do not understand why some people acts like we are some kind of criminal groups.

[@Crimeajewel-me3me]

Always nice to see the 🌟 of the show 😊

[@SnijtraM]

Trust your instincts! You'll need them.

[@SuperKanuuna]

keep sending! $$$

[@MiSt3300]

This is so interesting... It's so sad to see that the country you escaped to is also turning so authoritarian. I hope you're well, and I'm still waiting (жду с нетерпеньем) for your video from Warsaw, Poland (:

[@borjavalero8511]

Peoples voted! So they have to accept the results. That's democracy.

[@PirosmaniArt]

What if majority of voters are fake or made under fear otherwise they would lose their jobs

[@LiviuXSA]

they dont want democracy, when their side and their plans dont win they cry out for dictatorship and censorship.

[@johnspence919]

Love your videos! Informative, great descriptions, good english,helps us here in US to understand the view of a russian in Georgia. Keep up the good work.

[@maxhirsch7035]

Another wonderful heartfelt first-person analysis of your milieu, taking into account larger geopolitical trends and events. Am glad to see that your circumstances are now at a point where you can be out, which speaks to the greater freedom you currently experience, versus when you were back in Russia.

[@DemetriusZhomir]

At least someone is not spreading their version of truth that is convenient for locals. The problems here are significant, especially stray dogs. Also, a lot of bloggers film those ruined gray buildings & tell us that it's picturesque. Nope, it's f'ing poverty.

[@2nd3rd1st]

8:20 Smart intuitive self-protection strategy to take a turn when you see or feel someone following you, to see if they keep following you. Stay vigilant and take care of yourself, N.!

[@prodigalchild9688]

People, calm down, no one is hunting her, just a bit of drama caused by unknowened. Georgia is extremally safe.

[@vladanlausevic1733]

thank you Natasha 🎉

[@kevinfarrellUK]

I agree with some of the comments here that say to make plans. Explore options and perhaps jobs that might have advantages for moving to different countries. Just stay safe. x Are you on blusky yet?

[@GeorgeGzirishvili]

7:40: I think you're taking this personally which results in you having a different perspective. It's basically a self-organized campaign message saying "You're the occupiers and warmongers, and you're not welcome here". Of course it doesn't apply to everyone equally, but there should be reminders for people who are indifferent or know very little about 2008 war, Russia's involvement in 1992 conflict, annexation of Crimea and so on. Most Russians who come here aren't dissidents, and many don't even know about these events, or believe the Kremlin propaganda (which, BTW, the current Georgian government repeats about 2008 war). What's more, the Georgian government has been denying entrance for many Russian anti-government activists, independent journalists, bloggers and so on. Honestly, I'm surprised you were allowed to come back. In short, if you're aware of these events, it's not meant for you. There's Russophobia too, but not every message like this is inherently Russophobic, especially ones written with double Z, such as the one you showcased.

[@Tito_michi]

Have you been to Kutaisi and Gori? They are decaying, man, this country is so poor. Every Georgian I met misses socialist times. Yet they are smart enough to realise that modern Russia isn't the USSR and the European Union isn't paradise either. Have you heard what Keir Starmer did? He ceased funding home heating for retired people. Is it civilised? Is it European? No, it's exactly the same as in every country with neo-liberal politics. You also heard about Spain, I'm sure. Everywhere, I am afraid, the government thinks only about the rich, Russia isn't the only one. BUT... There is big but - Russia still produces relatively cheap goods. I myself know a Georgian artist who can afford only Russian art supplies and she was happy when Wildberries marketplace opened its office in Georgia. Russia is China's trade partner and can be used as a hub for Chinese goods as well (being a resident of another post-Soviet country I know how it works). Not to mention Russian tourists whose money can feed Georgia; Georgian culture is well-known is Russia and is attractive. Let's think about people, all right? The situation is far more complicated than "big bad Russia" and "good saint Europe".

[@blueclue57]

Probably safe there, but not comfortable. There would be many things (public dialogue and general feeling of helplessness, lack of hope for the future) that would trigger me and slowly drain my spirit. I could not stay there now. It is same reason I left Moscow.

[@FilipPetrovic999]

Maybe you should visit most pro-Russian state in Europe - Serbia. There are hundreds of thousands Russians here since start of the war. But of course you will have to listen Serbian stories about how Putin is great guy 😂😂😂

[@pedrosoc7609]

she will have a choice she can allways listen to us/nato puppets in serbia n1 nova s tv stations saying how nato war crimes are actually of a benefit for those countires and that they are only protecting democracy world wide that is why the us is in war 230 years out of 250 years of existence 😂😂😂

[@michellemielly]

Natasha I really appreciate what you say here and agree with many of your comments.. I am visiting Georgia right now as an American citizen with residency in France so I can see your position from European and American perspectives. however I would say that perhaps you should consider this decolonial process as something that does compromise your position here as a Russian. it is difficult for you because you need first demonstrate that you are pro-democracy, pro-European. I know you are very unhappy with your government but you have to understand that the Georgians will see you as an agent of Russia even if you are against your government. It seems that being apolitical here will be next to impossible. If you stay you will have to take a position because there is too much bad blood between Russia and Georgia.

[@Crazboy101]

If you don’t like russia so much why don’t you move to America?

[@chadlaflamme7942]

Getting a US visa is not as easy a process as you might think, especially for a former Russian citizen.

[@Hominid00inthemirrow]

Good luck stay safe Natasha.❤️

[@DarkRoseTV]

Honestly, you will be fine. I have family in Belarus. I understand how you feel. Everything will be OK, but you have to trust your own instincts and not speak on your plans until after you do it. Be safe ❤

[@tshavfengvang7831]

That dog that was wandering on the streets should be taken to downtown for proper housing and care.😂

[@GASV3]

Come to live in Spain. You'll love it ❤

[@bearpawz_]

A nice coastal city in Spain? Sounds pretty nice! 🤗

[@GASV3]

@bearpawz_ It is! ☺️

[@thefinalroman]

Migrant crime in all ur major cities

[@SuperKanuuna]

Too hot.

[@GASV3]

@@SuperKanuuna Not at all. Northern Spain is huge, green and lush, and has an oceanic climate. I live in Galicia and here it's never hot, nor cold.

[@alan-the-maths-tutor]

Spot on. We need more coverage like this to educate people on what is going on in Georgia.

[@kingdomofgeorgia1751]

What is going on in Georgia? President of Georgia and majority of Georgians want with the West. The Georgian Dream party and its members say they have western values, but they do whatever Russia pleases. In other words, they pass the Russian style laws. In fact, a few years ago, Russian member of Duma, Gavrilov came to Georgia and sat in a Georgian speakers chair in parliament (opposition threw him out). Georgians voted for billionaire Ivanishvili for the Prime Minister in 2012, but 4 months later he resigned and gave his job to somebody else. Sine then Ivanishvili does not have an official position in government, but foreign diplomats dealing with him. He can fire and hire anybody. He has a mafia mentality.

[@EldoNorte]

@@kingdomofgeorgia1751 The pro-western president lady of Georgia also sports a French passport. The Georgian Dream party won the elections by a large margin, which not even OSCE could disapprove of. There is a NATO Liaison Office near Tbilisi Central Railway Station. For what, the next US sponsored Maidan!? Ukraine lost half of its business after it for just a vague promise of EU membership. However, with the economy of the main paying country (Germany) being crippled by lack of cheap energy, the EU can not survive this and other poor and corrupt countries, which is true for Georgia under any government as well.

[@kingdomofgeorgia1751]

@@EldoNorte You go to Chelyabinsk and sleep there. Viva NATO, Viva Free Europe,

[@markfinlay422]

Queer people exist everywhere people exist. Georgia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, the UK etc. etc.

[@jenifferschmitz8618]

it can help with asylum

[@RogerRamjet156]

Do what you think is best for your safety, great to see another video!

[@lasham5248]

As a local Georgian I'd like to say that your informational space about this country seems too one-sided and filled with opposition propaganda. Yes, you heard it right, in Georgia opposition media and press have so much freedom and influence. Yet, they keep saying the government is soo "Russian". I suggest you try understanding what the other side has to say, and not just the "pro-western" "progressive" bubble. P.S. In case anyone's interested in hearing what the other side has to say, look up "Neutrality Studies" videos about Georgia.

[@Irakli-o5i]

რუსი პროპაგანდისტვია ვერ ხვდები? დაუკვირდი კომენტარებს და თვითონ ნასაუბრებს. ეს გოგო არის რუსი პროპაგანდისტი.. რუსეთში წელიწადში 3-4 ჯერ დადის... ასეთი პროპაგანდისტები ბევრი გვყავს...

[@corinaking2052]

I'm so sorry this happened to your country. 💔

[@bvanderford]

Great reporting.

[@cabracove]

Georgia Dream is not a new government. It's the same one. And this has nothing to do with Russia. It's about them passing their version of FARA. NGOs have to register if their income is more than 20% provided by other countries. The US doesn't like that, so it's trying to get a Maidan style coup going just like Ukraine in 2014.

[@rebeccacaraska4112]

FARA is an acronym for the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq. (“FARA” or “the Act”). FARA requires the registration of, and disclosures by, an “agent of a foreign principal” who, either directly or through another person, within the United States (1) engages in “political activities” on behalf of a foreign principal; (2) acts as a foreign principal’s public relations counsel, publicity agent, information-service employee, or political consultant; (3) solicits, collects, disburses, or dispenses contributions, loans, money, or other things of value for or in the interest of a foreign principal; or (4) represents the interests of the foreign principal before any agency or official of the U.S. government. In addition, FARA requires agents to conspicuously label “informational materials” transmitted in the United States for or in the interest of a foreign principal. There are some exemptions to FARA’s registration and labeling requirements for specified categories of agents and activities.

[@prodigalchild9688]

You have wrong information brother. Thanks for participating anyways but dont misguide people when you do not know.

[@cabracove]

@@prodigalchild9688 LMAO gfys

[@cabracove]

@@prodigalchild9688 LMAO. GFYS

[@kipeaton3402]

Great video.