Resisting Putin's war: the women risking it all on the streets of Russia

As they protest Putin's invasion of Ukraine, reactions are varied from passersby: some stop to whisper their gratitude, others castigate them as traitors. St Petersburg’s anti-war protesters want to send a message to those ‘who are still silent’
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[@theGuardian]

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[@mdsarwar6054]

Thank you guys

[@watchingthehawks355]

This girl is naive, Europe and America hate Russians not just Putin, Putin was just opportune to solve the problems left by the collapse of USSR. Russia had been under attack by Western Europe for centuries,she's just been emotional.

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

you wouldn't have to censor your media to exclude russia an the middle east etc if you were ever honest an not rigging elections. every word you say an video you stage is a lie by default to intelligent people

[@sergiytokio7295]

Every year on the last Sunday of May the capital celebrates Kyiv Day. This year the holiday fell on May 29. Officially, the year of Kyiv's foundation is considered to be 482. So in 2022 Kyiv will be 1540 years old. Volodymyrska Street is considered to be the oldest street in Kyiv, over 1000 years old.

[@pavelshnaps2345]

The Guardian is becoming increasingly pro Telegraph, bojo the fluffy can't take the loss 😅where did you find these punks?))

[@Gencoil]

What really hurts is seeing someone get insulted and harassed with such harsh, hateful words just for wanting peace.

[@ItsaRomeThingEverydayallday]

Absolutely

[@xgamerzxz]

kinda what happened when we was at the middle east for no reason excpet over the lies that there were weapons' when there weren't.

[@DanielBrongers]

@@xgamerzxz While there were no evidence that there were weapons present in the middle east, there were also no evidence that there were NO such weapons either. Don't make conclusions for things if you don't have any proof to back you up...

[@Xerex9999]

@@DanielBrongers it's funny, u just did the same thing u told him not to do

[@nicwilkin4743]

If they only new the truth.

[@GabrielSousa-ju1rv]

The emotional reaction of young people to the activism of the old lady is astonishing. She was able to capture and channel the feeling traped inside the hearts of people passing by. A true artist in that sense. The most respect for the courage and braveness of these women.

[@TheRatlord74]

Like young people everywhere, they have no clue what they are talking about. There were children when Ukraine launched its assault on russian speakers.

[@xax8918]

Amen

[@johnminer1407]

Old lady is a well known Russian artist.

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

you wouldn't have to censor your media to exclude russia an the middle east etc if you were ever honest an not rigging elections an fabricating wars. every word you say an video you stage is a lie by default to intelligent people

[@kxmalahov]

if I am Putin, I would put her to prison, but Putin is not Stalin, too soft in my eyes.....too much Democracy here!!!!

[@anamelikeothers]

Taking a stand when most are against you takes much bravery. These ladies have pure hearts.

[@user-jp5bf1ce5x]

Most Russians are against the war, I say that as a Russian citizen. Most just don't have hope anymore, we tried to overthrow the government in 2010, 2012, 2014, etc. But it didn't work out. But I will do everything I can to get us united again.

[@user-jp5bf1ce5x]

Most Russians are against the war, I say that as a Russian citizen. Most just don't have hope anymore, we tried to overthrow the government in 2010, 2012, 2014, etc. But it didn't work out. But I will do everything I can to get us united again.

[@vitalijslebedevs1629]

@@user-jp5bf1ce5x I wanted to say something, but then i read your username..))) So this is not a reply. Just an expression of utter support for anyone on opposition, the only 'place' a healthy, intelligent brain can exist in that regime. I'd like to find some hronicles of 2008-2014 resistance or coup attempts, besides the poweful documentaries by Navalny. (I'm too lazy to write in my not-ideal russian right now). If you can drop a censured name for Telege or point me in the direction of independent coverage of russian efforts to change the powers, much appreciated. ⬜ Stay 💠Strong ⬜Inside!

[@killay02]

настроены против них только те, кто сейчас в нестабильном эмоциональном состоянии, так как их братья/сыновья/мужья сейчас воюют с украинцами, и поэтому им кажется, что нельзя поддерживать украину, что они плохие. но никто в россии не хочет войны, все хотят мир

[@anamelikeothers]

How do you translate your username? I am learning Russian and can read it but i only understand 2 words.

[@luv.xtina3216]

As a Ukrainian, god this breaks my heart. I respect these people for standing up for what is right. I am in constant heartbreak for everyone.

[@user-tm6pj5ry6z]

Піздєц, правда? 😢

[@chrisb3189]

Это наш "братский народ"...

[@-Danceordie-]

Очень эмоциональный ролик, невозможно смотреть без слёз

[@natalies753]

Hoping you are safe over there! Slava Ukraini 💙💛

[@user-ew8cf2bb9e]

Как украинец вы должны были выступать против нацистов' которые заполонили вашу страну!

[@sueouzounis9439]

Sorry to the young lady who was abused. You are following your soul, bless you and keep strong.

[@devinreis5811]

The lady that cursed at her was fired from her job.

[@AnimeWatcher107]

@@devinreis5811 where did you get this info? Can you send a link I want to read an article if there is one.

[@marshallmintz7564]

You always consider the source of insults.....in this case you had the insulter......a bitter old cow of a lady that saw no joy in life and wants everybody else to suffer as well VS. a beautiful young vibrant and smart lady who is just starting in life and wants peace and safety for her family.

[@babakarzoomand8434]

I am from Iran, my Russian sisters. I am so proud of you.

[@Missconduct044]

Iranians are absolutely amazing people. You fight the wrongs of the world with power and love. ❤ from 🇺🇸

[@chrisbrooks7387]

I truly hope you find freedom in your country.The people of Iran a great.I would love to visit one day.American

[@marshallmintz7564]

@@Missconduct044 Let me correct you "Iranian Woman" are amazingly courageous......with some men as well.

[@johannesnicolaas]

I have some Iranian friends, I think they are wonderful.

[@biankaionescu496]

So emotional, I cried... I'm so sorry for all those ppl that are suffering because of the war. I'm happy to see that there are people that don't want war

[@thomasdong3882]

Well if America don’t go down we will always gonna have war

[@kristalkristal2506]

Seeing these gentle and courageous, solitary women made me cry.

[@Leadbelly.]

No misfortune humanly possible, could make me cry for an Ivan.

[@kristalkristal2506]

@@Leadbelly. If that's really true, it makes you worse than they are.

[@suna2317]

That old woman gives me so much hope in humanity. There is much we can learn from not only art but wise people who have lived through these experiences before, so as not to repeat the same mistakes of history.

[@HisameArtwork]

ikr, and unvaxed ppl wanna kiss her. just give her money or a box of paint, don't endanger her life further, so selfish, they just want to touch her for publicity since the saw she was filmed.

[@devinreis5811]

She's tough as nails. Her granddaughter told BBC, "My grandma is tough. She's not scared of anything." She's a survivor of the siege of Leningrad.

[@EsqueJon]

I agree. I would like to learn more about her, her-story, and her art.

[@izzy4575]

You girls are heroes, the world is proud of you, you are saving the soul of Russia at your own personal risk. Спасибо. 💔🇺🇦

[@pietroiannetta8539]

How can that woman use such terrible words against that young girl! One day she will understand, but it will be too late because the world will have been ruined and so many people will have died for no reason at all.

[@yungskoota5016]

No they not

[@ZaMonolith1986]

@@yungskoota5016 ill bet youre fun at parties

[@devinreis5811]

@@pietroiannetta8539 She got fired from her job over it.

[@retroconsole_]

У меня разрывается сердце, когда я вижу, как моя страна и люди проходят через это. Русские и украинцы этого не заслуживают. Это братоубийство.

[@igormelnichenko5161]

Це не братовбивча війна.

[@Humangenerator]

@@igormelnichenko5161 да какая разница. Хоть братоубийственная, хоть с инопланетянами вообще. Эта война аморальна по своей сути, и никому не нужна кроме откровенных нелюдей-людоедов, которые в своём делирии видят явно искажённую картину мира.

[@user-dh5we1ig5d]

Корвалола попей , чтоб серце не разрывалось ! Напиши свою пургу , и предъяву пиши в США и Великобританию ! В 1917 году , в России тоже было братоубийство , благодаря этим же странам ! Пиши ЗЕЛЕНСКОМУ И ПАРАШЕНКО за чем они войну замутили , и поплачь им в жилетку !

[@kimobrien.]

@@Humangenerator When I was young we protested America's criminal war in Vietnam and our protests help force an end as the soldiers did not want to keep fighting and two Presidents were forced from office. Lyndon Johnson announced he would not run for Persident again and Nixon resigned amid the massive watergate FBI secret police scandal.

[@thedamntrain]

@@kimobrien. So where were all the sanctions against the United States for the war then?

[@charlesw9875]

Given the penalty for this sort of thing is fifteen years of torture and humiliation in the gulag, these women show extraordinary bravery. As a fellow human being, I salute you all.

[@dna9838]

Really emotional watching this. These women... Such courage. They are like lights shining in the darkness.

[@gmf8171]

LOL what a load of BS

[@1funkyflyguy]

@@gmf8171 Is that It? Is that all you've got?!!!

[@gmf8171]

@@1funkyflyguy These women are simply emotionally immature, poorly educated, and incapable of critical thought. In other words, they're typical Liberals and should be ignored.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

They truly are brave and inspirational. The old lady is clever and understands her power.

[@arek3866]

Bravo and HONOR to ALL Resistance there!!!!

[@maudieedwards9332]

This made me cry l have the greatest respect for this lady and all the women who speak out against the war in Ukraine where lives on all sides are being torn away. To stand and face a barrage of abuse from that woman... and say nothing speaks volumes. I am with her and all woman who speak out. And the older lady who gives warnings of what war can do...she is a beacon of strength.

[@wladimirnowak8797]

where they were during many ears of Bandersztat leaded genocide against Donbass ? ! They promoters of genocide !Kak zhywut strany w Sojuznim SNG , i kak wse tridtsatj let iz Ukrainy, liogszej pod sataninskij kolonialjnyj Zapad , sdelali nishenku a potom i sataninskij Bandersztat - Kliniku bujno pomeszannych s psihopatijej i suicydnymi pozywami w masztabe wsej strany. Tak kto zhe zhywiot i razwiwajetsa i myslit konstruktiwno a kto podyhajet bo zbozhewilliau niczyczym bezumets ?

[@marinaivashuk6730]

This is a specially selected lady who is constantly standing, she is bought in order to then put on the Internet.

[@mariegreen8763]

I am crying... Iam. Russian

[@MsJellyBellyLove]

It brought tears to my normally stoic eyes as well.

[@Bozewani]

i am also russian and I am opposed to the war If putin runs in 2024 I am not voting for him i amvoting fora just russia

[@mrsnegy6001]

The young woman is a true hero! The old woman is intelligent, wise, brave, heroic, a symbol of the best we find in human beings. Unfortunately, there aren't many like her. HATS OFF TO BOTH!

[@quite1enough]

I live there and you managed to capture the current state and mood of Saint Petersburg really well

[@quarryryde]

Made me tear up especially for the young girl with the white roses as I can see what she is doing cries against her whole being yet she does it because she cannot do otherwise.

[@michellesheaff3779]

I'm consoling myself over the young blond woman by thinking forever more, she has been immortalized on film as a brave, caring, smart and dignified young lady, whereas the cheetah woman has forever revealed the rot within. We can plainly see what kind of Russian supports peace and what kind wants war.

[@DavidCunningham65]

me too!

[@user-lr7lb2rj4l]

@@michellesheaff3779 а те кто поставляют оружие Киеву, они за мир или против? или они хотят уничтожения всех украинцев?

[@lukas6610]

@@user-lr7lb2rj4l they help the ukrainians defend thier homes and freedom

[@lukas6610]

@@user-lr7lb2rj4l russian soldiers dont have to fear about loosing their home or their family. the ukranians have to fight or they'll be taken away, thier property will be stolen and they will lose thier political rights just like you some people value democracy and freedom. You support this war while russia could just simply leave and all lives would be spared but no to much greed.

[@harperwelch5147]

This reminds me of my teenage youth blocking the freeway through Seattle with protests against the Vietnam War. We knew the government was lying. We knew there was no justifiable reason for us to be there. All we could do was protest. These poor folks can’t even do that without risking arrest and prison.

[@ItsaRomeThingEverydayallday]

My dad served in the Navy during Vietnam. My grandfather served during ww2. Freedom is not free. And hats of to all our service men & women. Thank you for your bravery and for protecting our nation and the world from the tyranny of of the oppressive dictators that caused the conflicts of war. Godspeed

[@Whistlewalk]

And without risking their very lives.

[@carl5438]

My thought exactly. Stole Muhamad Ali's prime years because he said he's not fighting/killing people who had not called him the N word.

[@bigstuff52]

@@ItsaRomeThingEverydayallday You ought to try being in the military out there protecting our so called freedom and democracy...The USA hasn't been in a legitimate war since WW2...All the people that died for some "old" guys wet dream of what the world should be like..The USA is a dying empire but unfortunately as it dies,a lot of people are going to get hurt..

[@zollyy]

Blocking a freeway doesn't do anything except make regular folks hate you. Your protest was pointless.

[@luvmydababy]

I love the blonde haired girl in black with the flowers.I'm an American man that has always stood up for what I believe in even when it was going against the crowd.I admire her bravery and pray for her safety.SENDING LOVE FROM THE U.S.A.

[@bobsullivan5714]

Yeah, that nasty old blister was thinking about giving her a beatdown. But, she stood her ground anyway........... Yeah, SENDING LOVE FROM THE U.S.A.

[@mikep7477]

Thank you for showing the world that there are still proud and fearless people in Russia.

[@oddrunhaland]

Wonderful people - so intelligent. The old lady has become a symbol of democracy. We must stand by people like her. We must not give up on Ukraine because if we do we will give up on democracy and freedom. Then people in the West will be like Russians - oppressed slaves.

[@user-kv3lp5gc8i]

Democracy and freedom for Iraq, Afganistan, libia, syria,other and now Ukrain well job....

[@mrsbelcher]

@@user-kv3lp5gc8i Oh PLEASE give us a f*cking break with all the stories about the past and start working on your own part for making a better future for everyone. Just because some corrupt politicians made very wrong decisions in other countries, you have no right to be evil yourself. There are Ukrainians AND Russians dying right now!!

[@apotato1529]

@@user-kv3lp5gc8i We can go back further. Don't forget, Russia was in "The West" and enslaved the Aleut before finally getting repelled by the Tlingit Nations and alliances in the 1800's. The problem with "The West" is that it's complicated. The problems with those examples, was "Russia".

[@genespell4340]

@@user-kv3lp5gc8i if people want democracy in their countries, they need to remove the dictators and their associates instead of trying to fight the armies that are controlled by the dictators.

[@bulentmert9951]

@@user-kv3lp5gc8i Iraq is free, Afganistan was free, libya and syria wants to free. None of their land was occupied by orcs destroying the whole infrastructure and bombing cities to ashes. Anything else Russia Troll?

[@liezelhaupt7172]

My heart goes out to these young people who have to fight for a better future in silence.🤗❤

[@tanioraaura1274]

Silence only hides the truth And so the historical events become a recorded confidential file well into the future Thank you for your comment.

[@axe0144]

These women are strong, courageous and with people like these women is where positive change can take root. I'm Canadian, but my family is from Ukraine and I call these brave women friends!

[@johnjones3079]

Prayers and blessings to those brave women who stood their ground for the right thing. To the lady with the foul language, I find you heartless and without soul.

[@johanvermeulen4081]

Мы все хотим мира, но не наши хозяева на Западе. Поэтому вы должны защищать себя сами. Начните с информирования себя. Просто идя по легкому пути (самодовольному тоже) и не изучая и не ища правду..... ЧИТАТЬ ДАЛЕЕ: ... это предательство всех остальных людей в вашей стране. Вот доказательство агрессии Запада: Список агрессии США после 1945 года: Bo = бомбардировки. RC = успешная смена режима. Rc = неудачная смена режима. Китай 1949 - начало 1960-х гг. Корея и Китай 1950-1953 гг. Албания 1949-53 гг. Сирия 1949 г. РЦ Греция 1949 г. РЦ Восточная Германия 1950-е гг. Куба 1952 RC Иран 1953 * RC Гватемала 1954 * RC Бо Коста-Рика середина 1950-х гг. Южный Вьетнам 1955 РЦ Сирия 1956-7 рк Египет 1957 рк Гаити 1957 РЦ Индонезия 1957-8 рк Бо Британская Гвиана 1953-64 * РЦ Куба 1959-1961 Бо Южная Корея 1960 г. РЦ Ирак 1963 * РЦ Северный Вьетнам 1945-73 рк Камбоджа 1955-70 * RC Лаос 1958 *, 1959 *, 1960 * RC RC RC RC Эквадор 1960-63 * РЦ Конго 1960 * РЦ Гватемала 1960 Бо Южный Вьетнам 1963 РЦ Гватемала 1963 РЦ Франция 1965 рк Бразилия 1962-64 * РЦ Доминиканская Республика 1963 * РЦ Куба 1959 по настоящее время рк Вьетнам 1961-1973 гг. Боливия 1964 * РЦ Конго 1964 Бо Лаос 1964-1973 Бо Индонезия 1965 * РЦ Заир 1965 RC Гана 1966 * РЦ Чили 1964-73 * РЦ Греция 1967 * RC Гватемала 1967- 1969 Бо Камбоджа 1969-1970 гг. Коста-Рика 1970-71 рк Камбоджа 1970 РЦ Боливия 1971 * РЦ Сальвадор 1972 РЦ Австралия 1973-75 * РЦ Чили 1973 РЦ Ангола 1975, 1980-е гг. Заир 1975 г. рк Португалия 1974-76 * РЦ Ямайка 1976-80 * РЦ Сейшельские острова 1979-81 рк Южная Корея 1979 РЦ Либерия 1980 РЦ Чад 1981-82 * РЦ Гренада 1983 * РЦ Южный Йемен 1982-84 рк Суринам 1982-84 рк Чад 1982 * РЦ Фиджи 1987 * РЦ Ливия 1980-е гг. Сальвадор 1980-е гг. Никарагуа 1980-е гг. Никарагуа 1981-90 * RC Гренада 1983 RC Bo Ливан 1983, 1984. Бо Ливия 1986 Бо Иран 1987 Бо Панама 1989 * RC Bo Болгария 1990 * RC Албания 1991 * РЦ Ирак 1991 г. РЦ Бо Афганистан 1980-е * РЦ Сомали 1993 г. рк Бо Босния 1994, 1995 гг. Судан 1998 г. Бо Афганистан 1998 г. Бо Югославия 1999-2000 * РЦ Бо Эквадор 2000 * РЦ Афганистан 2001 * RC Афганистан 2001-2014 Бо Венесуэла 2002 * RC Йемен 2002 Бо Ирак 2003 * РЦ Бо Ирак 2003 * RC Bo Гаити 2004 * РЦ Сомали 2007 - настоящее время РЦ Пакистан 2007 - настоящее время Бо Сомали 2007, 2008, 2011 Бо Гондурас 2009 РЦ Йемен 2009, 2011 Бо Ливия 2011* РЦ Бо Сирия 2012 г. РЦ Выполните свой долг: Скопируйте и перепостите. Это не выдумка, не фальшивка, это можно проверить. Это доказывает агрессию Запада. Пропагандистская война - это также война на истощение. Вы тоже должны продолжать бороться с их пропагандой. Помогите себе и своей стране: скопируйте и перепостите.

[@snowdogthewolf]

Their bravery is astounding! However, I worry for their safety.

[@davidrubel441]

Why? This is not Europe, where they put you in jail for supporting Russia.

[@devinreis5811]

Police are afraid to arrest the elderly lady that survived the siege of Leningrad. All she has to do is tell her story and they'll leave her alone.

[@cmarq817]

In awe of these women’s courage. 👏👏👏

[@marshuswp3325]

We all are!💙💛

[@tanioraaura1274]

Agree [absolutely courageous]

[@ryanelli9841]

I was crying watching these women especially the old lady(artist) who stand in the public where lots of people recognized her and show her their support.😢😢

[@futureprogrammer7084]

The real heroes aren't the ones with intercontinental ballistic missiles but those with a big heart. ❤️

[@joeyslush]

Respect to these women. Stay strong and l hope you’re going to be safe and soon be able to lead a normal life again.

[@beesmonk]

normal life? is there such a thing?

[@limbostratus]

​@@beesmonk I guess he means watching east Ukraine getting bombed into oblivion

[@aleksandarmitrovic5556]

Yeah b.... When you go in war then is democracy. 1000 years west steal from this world. Now is over baby👍

[@adam.maqavoy]

So Hard To Watch this ~ Have a Friend (LDR) In *St Petersburg, Russia*

[@bananaspiel1850]

Aren’t they amazing!! Very touching.

[@trishameenaghan8009]

The older abusive woman name-calling, insulting and demeaning this peacefully protesting brave young woman... tells you ALL you need to know about the cruel oppressive Russian society! 😪

[@paulgibbon5991]

@@crhu319 Botski reported.

[@nicki7327]

@@crhu319 Russians belong in Russia, not Ukraine.

[@virginiaserranovalencia8082]

@@paulgibbon5991 ANYoNe WhO DiSsaGrEes mUSt bE a bOT!

[@louiekiwi]

@@virginiaserranovalencia8082 Liberals are like that. There's no nuance or critical thinking, just total ideological compliance.

[@techenjoyer_cool]

@@virginiaserranovalencia8082 the start of your name really does describe your personality

[@danieltheal]

The woman in the leopard coat was appalling. She was so hateful and full of negativity. Hats off to the brave women demonstrating for peace. We need peace now and always. Violence is wrong.

[@abdel-qadeercoubadja4750]

Gotta call a spade a spade.

[@Greg-yu4ij]

The old lady is awesome. You can’t arrest grandma because she doesn’t fear jail and it will only get her children involved.

[@maximpopov8651]

Stop the madness, stop the war... Peace Love and Freedom ☮️

[@jaylm4112]

I thank with all my heart the Russian that were kind to this old wise women... More Americans and Russians need to be like this older women thank you to the Russians who treated her with respect thank you so much.. Thank you to the cops for not forcing her

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

Us Americans supported our wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and other countries in the Middle East. We didnt cause our government to have a coup. These wars were unjust as the Ukrainian war. Its upsets me that Americans are so judgmental about Russian people, when we allowed the same thing to happen.

[@kazmroz8948]

@@canaryinacoalmine7267 Judgemental against Putin, not Russians.

[@sands7779]

@@canaryinacoalmine7267 there were lots of protests against Iraq and some journalists disagreeing. I think most people understand the repressive laws the Russians live under. I do think people should make an effort to investigate for themselves.

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

@@sands7779 Just stop! We didnt overthrow Bush. Hundreds of thousands of people are dead because of the wars we started for NO reason. You are delusional.

[@karinjohansson7262]

Those cops should be for the people, not against the people. Also militaries should be for the people, not insulting thrm!

[@debbiewatts8665]

Please know what you are doing is beautiful. If someone calls you a bad name, it means you are making a difference in the world. Your voice is being heard around the world. sending love from AUSTRALIA xx

[@Tristaneus]

Oh boy, I just saw the bravery of Mrs. Osipova and think to myself: I want to hug this grandma so much! and then came this part 6:26, and I had the same feeling of respect of the young woman to her Mrs. Osipova, so emotional... man I think I got something on my eye…

[@mikeneill6813]

Strange that. I think I did too.

[@northernlife231]

What an incredibly brave old woman. Nothing to loose except her dignity which the Regime has already taken from its people. God Bless her.

[@kwaru1]

The elderly lady. Her courage is so inspiring. I teared up:)

[@markokuk327]

This video makes me emotional. Yes, we all need peace to prevale.

[@poo2764]

She get the prize of a night with Putin, what a horrible woman the way she spoke to that young woman absolutely disgusting.

[@IvanIvanov-tb7fq]

yes, it looked rude, but the woman told her the honest truth...

[@poskeegget8043]

This is bravery. People desperately fighting in their own way to make their home a better place.

[@Derapplecraze]

These women are incredible more people in Russia need to do this

[@qwertyasdfgh100]

Скажите это США!

[@draka1051]

Do it in USA

[@plotoyadnaya_rossiyanka]

Easy to say, hard to do. Those women are heroes, but most of people are not, and despite being against this war they have to sacrifice their desire to stand against the government for their safety and “freedom” (being outside of prison is the best freedom you can have in Russia).

[@rohan8973]

Support to the brave women who are against this barbaric war, love from India.

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

Wow, I usually read pro Russian comments from India!!. At last, someone who thinks for him or herself, slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@thenormalonebenutzer9911]

There are Indians, who dont support the war??? Nice. Gives some hope.

[@sands7779]

@@no-oneinparticular7264 do not judge Indian people by the comments from trolls or people saying western nations are hypocritical, which they often are, or trying to rationalise their neutral position as there are justifiable arguments there. Many Indian people support their official neutral position while having sympathy for the fact that Russia is trying to colonise Ukraine.

[@paulgibbon5991]

@@no-oneinparticular7264 No, you read pro-Russian comments with an Indian name attached to a Moscow botski.

[@shylanambiar4316]

Many Indians support Ukraine. The ones making pro-Russia comments are right-wingers or Russbots.

[@mariegreen8763]

Very brave young woman, be strong and don't give up.. Stay strong...please, we need such wonderful people.. Thank you for being such a brave and honest...

[@leanne4333]

What an incredibly brave woman, brought tears to my eyes 💚

[@muzungufiacre7314]

ALWAYS WOMEN ARE THE RIGHTS OF THE WORLD. PLZ GIVE ME YOUR CONTACT I HAVE QUESTION TO TALK

[@29evolution]

Respect to these brave women. 🙏

[@polishnorwegianandspanish9145]

Tell this beautiful, honest lady that she is welcome in Poland anytime. She is amazing and deserves to have a peaceful retirement. Anytime she would like to, she is welcome in my home.

[@ansmehota8976]

Hey

[@ghjorhyliuybn168]

​@@Knjaz-opium Привет из России. не падай духом. В эти сложные времена держись близких людей, друзей и все будет хорошо.. Знай что большинство россиян - против войны. Да и я стараюсь по возможности разговаривать с людьми, которые верят пропаганде (в нациков и биолаборатории) что б их переубедить. Держись там мужик!

[@ghjorhyliuybn168]

@@Knjaz-opium Та если б не вся эта политика, я уверен и русофобов бы почти не было. А так СМИ И политика пытаются рассорить два по сути братских народа. Ну а Пу так совсем решил пойти освобождать людей от домов, жизней и того, что им дорого. Я даже более чем уверен что он же и причастен к тем 8-ми годам о которых любят говорить те, кто слушают пропаганду. Вообще все сложно. Но главное быть человеком. А политики - это не люди ) это зло. Причем почти все.

[@ghjorhyliuybn168]

@@Knjaz-opium Да, согласен, тошно уже от этой политики. Они принимают решения, выгодные лишь для себя и возможно для какой-то группы людей из их окружения. А то что будет с народом - их не волнует. Такое ощущение что Пу живет в своем каком-то мирке. В итоге десятки тысяч людей с обоих сторон прожигают молодость на войне, которой быть не должно вовсе ... Вообщем адекватные россияне за вас. Береги себя, следи за здоровьем, пытайся пить побольше воды С ув. Илья из Краснодара. Искренне надеюсь что весь этот абсурд скоро кончится. Но следы от этого будут еще десятки лет.

[@marias5088]

@@ghjorhyliuybn168 Мы не верим в нациков, мы их на видео видели, когда они выходили из Азовстали, а Вы решили видео не смотреть и просто поверить иностранным СМИ? Да, большинство россиян против войны, но не против войны с нацистами.

[@joannmarie61]

I too was moved to tears watching these brave women. Elena Osipova (the artist) said "The slaves create the tyrants." Wise words that we should remember here in the US.

[@miltonolley121]

What a brave elderly lady. Such a special person at this time in the world. I admire all these women. Stay strong.

[@ShizukaOG]

*They even got Karen in Russia.*

[@Juarzed]

karens everywhere

[@ShizukaOG]

@@Juarzed *A country where you least Expected.*

[@realitate666]

I'm so disgusted by the first scene, she can say all those words and walk away but those who are actually doing something right are being jailed... I feel sorry for all the people who are against the war, but can't raise their voices...

[@realitate666]

@@Alex-lb4qw why so many people are scared to talk then?

[@MariaMoz]

@@Alex-lb4qw No one's in jail?? I'd love to live in your reality.

[@karinjohansson7262]

@@Alex-lb4qw many has been put in jail, also people have had to flee the country because they wants peace.

[@karinjohansson7262]

@@Alex-lb4qw they are afraid to speak. Stop lying to yourself and others. So many videos here in KZbin that prove otherwise than you say. You have sold your soul to the Devil.

[@karinjohansson7262]

@@MariaMoz he is a troll. Check out his channel.

[@yukimatsukawa6770]

本当に勇敢な人だ！僕はこれからの人生、絶対にこの人達を忘れる事はない 本当に尊敬します。 あなた達のようなロシア人がいる事に感謝します。

[@alf3707]

That old lady has "balls" to do the right thing. For her as an elderly it's already very difficult to live cus of the low salary and what her family went through during WWII.But she's still keeping up against the evil. YOU GO GRANDMA

[@pyabs2234]

I love that old lady, she really touched my heart.

[@lunacy3]

Respect to all of these women, truly❤️

[@Iquey]

We as Americans should all hope to be at least half as brave as the elderly woman with the sign by herself (as well as the young woman with the pale roses who stood have her were life ahead of her). I'm afraid we might need courage like that soon.

[@sophietrethewey373]

This really made me cry, very moving, great women, heroes

[@JG-mv5qn]

These women have incredible courage, the present and future will be proud of you.

[@rayofthesun7239]

My heart ate w/them,the old lady and the woman w/ white flowers,she is called harsh words but the lady who confronted her fitted to the words she threw upon her...disgusting stinky mouth.

[@delesprie86]

Brave women!!!! We love you and support your cause. We honor you!!! Thank you😢😢😢. We need more people like you, you are counted as a hero too.

[@dagreatstoney.5869]

Heartbreaking, heartwarming at the same time, beautiful brave people 😢

[@danims7329]

Very beautiful video, with some very touching moments. It's just so heartbreaking to see these brave women's protests have so little support from other people on the streets.

[@JoeVideoed]

It seemed for the older artists, at least some of the younger people were nice & supportive. There just needs to be more.

[@brianharris1813]

The voice of sanity from these brave women. There is so much fear in people though and suppression to talk openly🇺🇦🕊🇺🇦🕊🇺🇦

[@timtrewyn453]

I thought I saw a lot of cautious support. Even the cops figured out the elder woman's act was not worth making into a public scene.

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

@@moomoocowsly and the vietnam madness: most of us boomers are/were decent and fair.. and we knew back in the 1960s that the hydrocarbons are obsolete evil.. we tried..

[@herekitty791]

'Brave Russian moms who encouraged their 18 year old boys to fight in Ukraine 🤡

[@e.thomas8722]

WOW THAT WAS SO POWERFUL.. I COMMEND THE PROTESTERS.. THE BRAVE ARTIST..ALL THOSE WOMEN ARE BRAVE.. THEY ARE RIGHT..RUSSIA IS NOT PUTIN

[@rainieresguerra4780]

The old lady is really really brave. I bow to your courage in expressing your beliefs. Godbless. 🙏🙏🙏

[@christopherschmidt1469]

She survived the siege of Leningrad in World War II. She's a hero and objects to the government's role in the war and the heads of state who make everyone's lives more difficult. If only we could all be as brave as she is now. What a wonderful woman.

[@EvaLieblich]

I had to cry most of the time... Thank you so much to this woman! And thank you to all people that work for freedom!! For a world in peace

[@alkazeicer9616]

it is so warm feeling to see this granny standing up for peace.. It looks like smart people treated like they are handicapped..

[@frankieclayton9303]

This older woman is so strong brave a beautiful blessing for standing up for what is right

[@cristinaguevara5201]

Admiration and respect for this old lady and the young woman.Doing the right thing….🇺🇦glory to Ukraine .Peace ✌🏻❤

[@daniellecherdak6898]

Brave women. I wish I lived my life with even a fraction of that.

[@pavelshnaps2345]

Brave? Emotionally unstable, politically uneducated, personally motivated. Brave are the boys on the very ground kicking away NATO proxies, fighting street after street.

[@pavelshnaps2345]

You are a troll, you've created your profile on the 20 of may, specially for provocative statements.

[@MrJdsenior]

@@pavelshnaps2345 You are a troll, Danielle's statement had literally zero provocation in it. And who cares when she first hit YT?

[@Diegogr08]

All my respect, admiration and support to these brave Russian women who represent the best of the Russian people, who represent the best of humanity. From Spain, thanks to The Guardian for this great video document. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ejs7861]

Hello... How about Cataluna independence and their freedom.... Many people got jailed for protest....

[@justiceforall2054]

Serving Putin war is bad for russian people

[@GeekyC]

@@Knjaz-opium Sending you love from the UK .. Prayers arent much but ive been lighting a candle pretty much everyday for you all and keeping up with your news since the second day

[@shah-zj1tt]

@@GeekyC Let me help you, my friend, I am translating, especially for you, the nickname of this person. @✴️ΟͲҔϷΟС ΟҔΨξСͲΒΑ✴️ -"The dregs of society". This is an absolutely accurate translation, I did not add anything from myself.

[@kacodemonio]

@@ejs7861 Ehem . . . No.

[@nomiki8436]

All my respect, love and strength to these three wonderful women. Bless you.

[@Trener_Artem]

They are not "risking it all". They are risking dozen thousands of rubles fine. Unlike Ukraine, people dont get shot in the head here for speaking what they want to.

[@lordarchibald3691]

Правильно говоришь, клоунаду устроили ещё и говорят "тюрьма", хотя за такое нарушение предусматривается максимум административка. Особенно это забавно, вспоминая случай с Марией Овсянниковой, которой просто выписали штраф хД

[@CanComp]

The old lady is smart, cause she knows about the war back then and actually sees her country transforming, into what her dad probably once fought against.

[@thankstrek5759]

Praise to these ladies of different generations,this brings some warmth to a repressed society

[@piotrdundziak6665]

Szacunek dla pani Eleny 👏💪👍🇵🇱🤝🇺🇦🤞✌

[@davidsartin5708]

Bravo, young lady,(grandmother). I admire your paintings and dedication to peace. Thank you.

[@bravestbullfighter]

Respect to the freedom fighters. You will be remembered in future history books.

[@wladimirnowak8797]

where they were during many ears of Bandersztat leaded genocide against Donbass ? ! They promoters of genocide !Kak zhywut strany w Sojuznim SNG , i kak wse tridtsatj let iz Ukrainy, liogszej pod sataninskij kolonialjnyj Zapad , sdelali nishenku a potom i sataninskij Bandersztat - Kliniku bujno pomeszannych s psihopatijej i suicydnymi pozywami w masztabe wsej strany. Tak kto zhe zhywiot i razwiwajetsa i myslit konstruktiwno a kto podyhajet bo zbozhewilliau niczyczym bezumets ?

[@user-bc3pv6dx8k]

Кого будут помнить??? Бабусю, или эту девочку, которая через полгода вообще забудет,что снималась в кино!?))))))))

[@senatornikoloz6987]

@@user-bc3pv6dx8k Ага, я ещё не понимаю как люди в это верят.

[@user-bc3pv6dx8k]

@@senatornikoloz6987 Верят и даже очень.Это видео мне прислал знакомый из Канады! Уверен, блин прям очень,что так оно и есть!

[@1kchallengezerovideo805]

Even I feel like crying 😭 hope this war end soon and their be peace among Russia and Ukraine..

[@symek2033]

With Putin at the helm there will NEVER be peace or his old cronies which back Putin🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 A whole new Government is needed with progressive thinking people & younger educated persons as Navalyn who was locked up by Putin for wanting a None Currupt Government ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@enriquegarcia2612]

That reminds me once during the Falkland war a student was evicted from the university refectory because expressing her feelings against that war. It happens everywhere.

[@svetiks100]

This was so hard to watch. These incredible women are an amazing inspirations to all for freedom. My heart was just feeling their true desire for peace. The older woman is very touching and so deep.

[@rosegreensummer]

"She is constantly taken away by riot police and discussed on social media" so just be doing it, people can say 'oh look what i saw' and share it without risk, pretend it's not protest but publicity or an image (as well as vice versa) so just by doing it, she creates space for safe dissent

[@JackBQuick79]

The bravery and tenacity of that sweet lady is inspiration to me here in Michigan. I hope everything works out in her favor.

[@delesprie86]

We admire you and respect you for doing the right thing, the honorable thing. I pray this goes viral. We pray for you too in Russia who do not want this horrific barbarian war of the worse kind. Killing: babies, children in hospitals and in their homes, raping women, this is not bravery, it’s not human. Thank you for doing what we should all be doing. You are brave souls, From Canada

[@user-in8cx4jc1p]

Хоть одно доказательство написанного вами,есть?

[@kimobrien.]

@@user-in8cx4jc1p Solidarity with Ukraine and the Russian people who are being punished by the NATO Imperialist alliance of capitalist thieves and scoundrels. This is not a war for nation independence but a war for the new capitalist profiteers in Russia and against Ukraine. Imperialism is the highest stage of capitalism. No to Imperialist war. No tp the NATO Imperialist hypocrites.

[@megamediker]

Outstanding, thank you for delivering this vital insight, Roland from good old Germany

[@mrsmirnoff8715]

The true patriots of Russia.

[@hamilthamilton3251]

Да та женщина настоящий патриот)

[@petemoss8625]

Brave women, We salute you, and thankyou, your peaceful protest is not in vain.

[@Jesusandbible]

"Arrested for..... Refusing to inform." That is the shape of things to come here now

[@Rickuttto]

I have seen so many videos lately, but I always go back to this one. I wish everyone would watch this. I have thought about these brave beautiful women many many times. Please tell me that you have heard from your cousin sent to fight and that he is okay. Slava Ukraine🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Love from Latvija❤️🇱🇻✌️🌏🙏

[@danielcruz5206]

Kudos to these women for standing up against Putin and his regime.

[@ice9594]

Putin isn’t the enemy. Look in your own back yard.

[@cann0708]

@@ice9594 I'm pretty sure most world leaders are our enemies, Putin included

[@Titaniumjake1472]

@@ice9594 no putin is the enemy how bout you open your effin eyes

[@werwer5339]

@@ice9594 Putin is the enemy. Look in your own back yard. I fixed it for you.

[@imaginemetoo]

Putin is not Russia! Putin's wealth is Russia's!

[@tessatandler393]

What brave courageous human beings...an example to us all

[@iandale8762]

What a courageous young woman, standing up to the witch!

[@MrYablochnik]

Thank you, The Guardian, for this touching video! In my opinion, it is very important that as many people in the world as possible know that not everyone in my country supports Putin's unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine and that there are quite a few people who have taken a firm stand against it. At least in their minds, as not everyone is brave enough to protest openly for fear of a jail sentence. And I am especially proud of those who don't fear! It is thanks to them that we will be able to build, once Putin's regime collapses, a new democratic Russia of the future!

[@chepteneala696]

За новую демократическую Россию будущего!

[@MrYablochnik]

@@chepteneala696 И это будущее обязательно наступит! Перефразируя Маяковского, "когда такие люди у нас в России есть!"

[@yo2trader539]

Brave people exist everywhere. Appearances are so deceiving.

[@ravik-qq7ee]

Beautifully done. Refreshing to see that there are some Russians who are opposed to the war.

[@user-yj7um6hv1d]

Many here against war. Especially young & liberal ones.

[@mrsfrosja]

So much respect for Elena Osipova

[@robertn314]

Pretty sad These people are walking a fine line Prayers for people

[@stevenagy88]

Heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

[@girlfriday1299]

Beautifully filmed documentary, sensitive and a class act. It's so important that the world sees these brave women and what they are doing under such duress. Thank you for producing this!

[@cliffperkin63]

Daughter's of ZION RISE UP TOGETHER, throw of the tyrants yoke, save your son's and men folk from poo poo poo tin special cannon fodder mission,the coming peace and freedom are in your collective hands .SLAVA EUKRAINI, GLORY TOO ZION THERE CAN ONLY BE ZION SUNBIRDS OF CREATION !!!💎🎀💍🥇🗝️🇦🇺🎁🏆🌹💮💯🌸🏠🪅🪅💐⚔️🏵️🌍😄✌️🎉🌻🪙😴🎯

[@user-bc3pv6dx8k]

Где вы там борьбу увидели? Где давление, что за чушь!? Смелые женщины на Донбасе, а эти сидят в тепле и в сытости. Рассуждают о том чего не знают!!!! Какой бред вы несете! Единственная кто сказала правду, так это женщина которая задает вопрос этой молоденькой, пустой дурочке.

[@renatakuchinsky7496]

@@user-bc3pv6dx8k This is "your" truth. Stop lying about Donbass.

[@user-bc3pv6dx8k]

@@renatakuchinsky7496 по русски пишите вас не понять.

[@davidedeblasi4669]

@@user-bc3pv6dx8k stop watching Russian state tv

[@mikeneill6813]

The film crew who produced this moving video should be recognised for their labours.